The Winter War (storyline)/2023-02-08 - Introducing the White Wyrm (log)
The Winter War - 2023-02-08 - Introducing the White Wyrm (log)
Log captured from the view of Opalina
The White Wyrm lands nearby, the sound of its engines dimming away.
[Icemule Trace, Exterior - 3055] (u4050323)
Workbenches and temporary shelters of pinewood dot the hardy red tundra grasses on the small thoroughfare, which passes beneath the high stone walls of Icemule Trace. The fortifications span east and west for quite a distance in either direction. At this close a proximity, the bustle of Icemule Trace's southern gate is a dull roar in the crisp, cold air. You also see an animated falchion hovering in mid-air, a silver-shaded creamy white dormouse, the glossy pink Rimo disk shaped like a jellyfish, an angular fire wyrdling, the Aliashyrah disk, a massive snowy white tiger, a resplendent obsidian black raven that is flying around, the web-draped Missoni disk, a lazy wild reddish-black dog, a sleek snow white airship, a worn redwood gangplank and a gleaming fireleaf airship.
Also here: Burrhus, High Lord Grutak, Lilanna, Lord Randsford, Ceilia, Jiarine, Rimo, Lord Sorlu, Imperatrix Lylia, Lady Aliashyrah, Pukk, Chronicler Falvicar, Roelon, Magister Raelee, Defender of Mist Harbor Teaberry, Dendum, Missoni, Perigourd
Obvious paths: east, west
Perigourd says, "A stout warship."
A royal penguin waddles in.
Roelon deeply says, "My my..."
Grutak says, speaking to Sorlu, "Took long enough."
Raelee joins Roelon's group.
A massive snowy white tiger's movements no longer appear to be influenced by a divine power as the spiritual force fades from around her arms.
Here and there a snowflake flutters down.
Sorlu grins at Grutak.
Aliashyrah gazes with interest at a sleek snow white airship.
>look airship
The airship is small, sleek, and predatory in shape, clearly built for combat. Its hoarbeam hull is shielded by riveted plates of stark white golvern that gleams like fresh snowfall. A figurehead of the same metal rears from the prow of the ship, wrought in the form of a prowling wyrm with its claws outstretched.
Sorlu says, speaking to Grutak, "We had to make sure it was ready."
Roelon asks, speaking deeply to Grutak, "Thats ah fine lookin' ship?"
Dendum tinkers with a sleek snow white airship.
A crewman extends a gangplank from the ship.
Lilanna nods at Roelon.
Town Councilor Vaemyr stalks in, framed by a shifting, sourceless vermillion glow.
Defender of Mist Harbor Teaberry just went through a heavy hoarbeam gangplank.
Grutak says, speaking to Sorlu, "I was runnin out of crazy things to say and do."
Perigourd's group just went through a heavy hoarbeam gangplank.
You hear very soft footsteps.
Roelon just slipped quietly through a heavy hoarbeam gangplank, with his group following closely.
Burrhus just went through a heavy hoarbeam gangplank.
Lord Rorium just came trudging in, with his group following closely behind him.
Jiarine just went through a heavy hoarbeam gangplank.
Lilanna stares at Grutak.
A silver-shaded creamy white dormouse scurries off.
Town Councilor Vaemyr stalks through a heavy hoarbeam gangplank, framed by a shifting, sourceless vermillion glow.
Rimo just went through a heavy hoarbeam gangplank.
Grutak asks, speaking to Lilanna, "What?"
Rorium folds his arms over his chest.
Lilanna rolls her eyes at Grutak.
Duksa looks about with a puzzled expression on her face.
Kiyou turns an ear toward a sleek snow white airship.
Rorium seems to be waiting for something.
Grutak concentrates deeply for a moment.
>go gang
[The White Wyrm, Gangway - ] (u12101101) Bulkheads press in unforgivingly to either side of the narrow gangway that allows egress from the ship. Threaded through the pale imflass paneling are thin veniom filaments, the bluish metal agleam with glints of silver. Above the escape hatch, a fanciful metal placard depicts a cold wyrm with its wings spread and snout at a defiant upward tilt. You also see a heavy hoarbeam gangplank. Obvious exits: west
Lord Rorium's group just came trudging in.
>w
[The White Wyrm, Main Deck - ] (u12101102) Evenly lit by glimaerstone spheres set into the overhead, the intersection of the main deck is narrow. Veniom filaments travel along the bulkheads, which are made of teak and reinforced with pale imflass the color of fog. They fan out from a hatch to the west that is also the source of the low, rumbling thrum that pulses through the deck. At the northern end of the corridor, a reinforced hoarbeam door carved with a rampant mule is stationed at the center of the bulkhead. Obvious exits: east, south
Lord Rorium just came trudging in, with his group following closely behind him.
High Lord Grutak just arrived.
>go door
[The White Wyrm, Captain's Cabin - ] (u12101106) Far from ostentatious, the cabin is a small chamber graced by few personal touches. The bunk is tidily made, its blanket embroidered with a blue mule, and a teak sea chest is situated at its foot. A small grey and blue carpet occupies the deck before a reinforced hoarbeam door. Obvious exits: none
>look in chest
That is closed.
>open chest
There doesn't seem to be any way to do that.
>go door
[The White Wyrm, Main Deck - ] (u12101102) Evenly lit by glimaerstone spheres set into the overhead, the intersection of the main deck is narrow. Veniom filaments travel along the bulkheads, which are made of teak and reinforced with pale imflass the color of fog. They fan out from a hatch to the west that is also the source of the low, rumbling thrum that pulses through the deck. At the northern end of the corridor, a reinforced hoarbeam door carved with a rampant mule is stationed at the center of the bulkhead. Obvious exits: east, south
>go hatch
[The White Wyrm, Engineering - ] (u12101104) Veniom filaments radiate out from a cylindrical krodera engine that stretches from deck to overhead, the metal pulsing evenly with blue-green light from within as it travels into the surrounding conduits. Power tingles in the air of the chamber, lending it an electric feel. The entrance to the engine room is secured by a riveted imflass hatch. You also see a squat gnomish engineer. Obvious exits: none
>look eng
A masterwork of gnomish craftsmanship, the krodera engine is a towering series of interlocking cylinders that spin and piston, concealing and revealing glowing compartments within. Expertly oiled, the contraption barely makes a sound, but the thrum of magic from its contents is an unmistakable undercurrent to the noise of the engine room.
>look engineer
You see a fairly typical gnomish engineer. It appears to be in good shape. It has nothing at this time.
You say, "You did a really great job."
You nod to the gnomish engineer.
>go hatch
[The White Wyrm, Main Deck - ] (u12101102) Evenly lit by glimaerstone spheres set into the overhead, the intersection of the main deck is narrow. Veniom filaments travel along the bulkheads, which are made of teak and reinforced with pale imflass the color of fog. They fan out from a hatch to the west that is also the source of the low, rumbling thrum that pulses through the deck. At the northern end of the corridor, a reinforced hoarbeam door carved with a rampant mule is stationed at the center of the bulkhead. Obvious exits: east, south
>s
[The White Wyrm, Main Deck - ] (u12101103) Toward the fore of the ship, the main deck widens. Crates and supplies are stacked along the bulkheads, secured to them by hooks and sturdy hempen ropes, save around the base of a pale metal ladder that leads to the upper deck. They leave sufficient space to access crew quarters through a narrow archway in the eastern wall. Heavily reinforced with golvern, a riveted imflass hatch leads toward the ship's bridge. You also see the scuffed copper Queatus disk wreathed in miniature floating lockpicks, the Lilanna disk, an animated falchion hovering in mid-air, the orange Burrhus disk, a royal penguin, the glossy pink Rimo disk shaped like a jellyfish, the Aliashyrah disk, a resplendent obsidian black raven that is flying around, a massive snowy white tiger, a silver-shaded creamy white dormouse, an animated flayed gigas disciple, the web-draped Missoni disk, an angular fire wyrdling and a lazy wild reddish-black dog.
Also here: Queatus, Lilanna, High Lord Grutak, Lady Adalie, Kiyou, Duksa, Lord Rorium, Burrhus, Ceilia, Defender of Mist Harbor Teaberry, Rimo, Dendum, Lord Randsford, Lord Sorlu, Imperatrix Lylia, Lady Aliashyrah, Pukk, Chronicler Falvicar, Magister Raelee, Roelon, Town Councilor Vaemyr, Jiarine, Missoni, Perigourd, Mayor Talliver
Obvious exits: north
Grutak says, speaking to Randsford, "Already covered."
Lilanna says, "An i thought tha firebird was beautifull... but this...."
Sorlu removes a sheet of purple and ebon paper with silvery crescents from in his dark hematite overcoat.
Randsford raises an eyebrow in Grutak's direction.
Captain Brashton just came through a riveted imflass hatch.
Perigourd nods in greeting at Brashton.
Grutak concentrates deeply for a moment.
Vaemyr glances at Brashton.
Lilanna turns toward Brashton and renders a sharp hand salute.
Randsford nods to Brashton in greeting.
Dendum begins chortling at Brashton.
Grutak says, "THis thing is faster than theirs and can handle multilple targets."
Sorlu put a slender Nalfein-styled cane in his dark hematite overcoat.
Raelee says, speaking to Brashton, "Captain."
Sorlu nimbly works his paper, almost effortlessly creating what's beginning to look like a tart.
Brashton says, "Well, we should have had you to send us off."
Tucking a final fold into place, Sorlu finishes his origami tart.
Vaemyr says, speaking to Brashton, "Evening to you as well captain."
Brashton chuckles.
Grutak says, "It also has more cannons I believe."
Lylia nods in greeting at Brashton.
Sorlu offers Talliver a quaint purple and ebon origami tart.
Raelee asks, speaking to Brashton, "Is this where the other half of the plinite went?"
Rorium says, "I like cannons."
The mirror images surrounding Adalie undulate and grow stronger.
Adalie renews her songs.
Sorlu says, speaking to Talliver, "Something to remember tonight by."
Brashton mimes tipping his cap.
Lilanna joins Roelon's group.
The dog suddenly turns and focuses its eyes upon Sorlu.
Randsford says, speaking to Grutak, "So it seems we have a warship for our the start of our own air support."
Sorlu says, speaking to Talliver, "Perhaps you can enjoy it during a quiet time."
The dim aura fades from around Duksa.
The powerful look leaves Duksa.
Duksa begins to breathe less deeply.
The dully illuminated mantle protecting Duksa begins to falter, then completely fades away.
Grutak nods at Randsford.
Talliver accepts Sorlu's origami tart.
Talliver nods.
Roelon grins at Sorlu.
Blade Yardie just arrived.
Brashton nods at Raelee.
The green-gold web of protection surrounding a massive snowy white tiger falls away, unraveling as it fades.
Perigourd asks, speaking to Brashton, "One expects you helped with the design?"
Adalie slings an ipantor light crossbow over her shoulder.
Brashton says, "I did. And the gnomes."
Nalver just arrived.
Perigourd nods thoughtfully.
Vaemyr nods slowly.
Everything around you seems to distort for a moment.
The fire wyrdling crouches down low, scanning the room with his dimly glowing eyes.
Sorlu nods once.
Nalver joins Roelon's group.
Randsford nods slowly at Grutak.
Brashton says, "She's small, but almost as heavy as the Firebird with all this metal."
An animated flayed gigas disciple's copper barrier flashes rapidly and the sound of breaking crystal can be heard as it cascades down around him.
Pukk chuckles.
Nalver nods to Brashton in greeting.
Rorium nods approvingly.
Nalver says, speaking to Brashton, "Well met to see you again."
Pukk nods.
An animated flayed gigas disciple gestures with one bloody hand, chanting a sibilant prayer.
The green-gold web of protection surrounding an animated flayed gigas disciple falls away, unraveling as it fades.
Vaemyr says, "She's very fast an manueverabl though it seemed."
An animated flayed gigas disciple stands amidst a swirling torrent of crimson smoke as he throws his arms wide!
A copper ellipsoid barrier slowly materializes around an animated flayed gigas disciple and fades through a color spectrum into invisibility.
Dendum asks, speaking to Brashton, ""How did you get so much Golvern?"
Raelee asks, speaking to Brashton, "Is the engine design the same as the Firebird or did you make improvements?"
Grutak says, speaking to Brashton, "She's got alot of speed and highly maneuverable from what I've seen."
Lylia says, "And well stocked, I see."
Brashton says, speaking to Raelee, "See for yourself."
Grutak concentrates deeply for a moment.
Brashton grins.
Jiarine asks, "Is this where the missing town funds vanished to?"
Raelee says, speaking to Brashton, "I will."
Missoni furrows her brow.
Talliver says, speaking to Dendum, "The golvern was my doing."
Dendum nods at Talliver.
Yardie says, speaking to Dendum, "I saw the Krakenbird."
Dendum remarks, speaking to Talliver, ""No small thing getting enough for a ship."
Pukk says, "That must have taken a lot of resources."
Pukk nods.
Roelon rubs his chin thoughtfully.
Talliver says, speaking cautiously to Pukk, "More than I'd care to discuss."
Roelon nods at Sorlu.
Pukk nods understandingly.
A resplendent obsidian black raven brushes against the ceiling, cawing with alarm as his flight is momentarily interrupted.
Brashton says, "Seemed you were having a bit of trouble."
Dendum nods at Brashton.
Sorlu adopts an agreeable expression.
Randsford nods.
Brashton says, "Unless those Vaalor were just there to provide some shade at night."
Oddly enough, Perigourd seems somewhat less buoyant.
Jiarine just left.
Dendum glances between Sorlu and Talliver.
Randsford says, "Seems Vaalorians think they rule the lands now not just our skies."
A silver-shaded creamy white dormouse scurries off.
Missoni traces a finger over her smooth stone. A small spark follows the path of her finger across the stone.
The mirror images surrounding Lilanna undulate and grow stronger.
Lilanna renews her songs.
Randsford says, "They seized some merchant traveling to Icemule."
Perigourd says, speaking to Brashton, "They were pushing the boundaries of hospitality to their limit."
Your pearl white lizard nips at the air. Whether it has glimpsed a gnat or has succumbed to a case of wishful thinking is uncertain.
Grutak says, speaking to Talliver, "The Vaalorians are forming a seige around Icemule. Checking people for contraband and searching their cargos."
Queatus agrees with Sorlu.
The little blue penguin squawks.
As you stroke your pearl white lizard, its eyes slowly close and it drifts off to sleep.
Pukk says, "Just some bullies."
The divine force surrounding an animated flayed gigas disciple slowly fades away.
Rorium frowns.
Grutak concentrates deeply for a moment.
Perigourd says, speaking thoughtfully to himself, "And perhaps a bit past."
Sorlu agrees with Grutak.
Dendum says, speaking to Grutak, ""taking cargo."
Dendum nods at Grutak.
Vaemyr nods at Dendum.
Roelon deeply says, "Sadly, those on that ship were disrupting trade between ah merchant and our town indeed."
Falvicar says, "That is not a siege. Siege would imply armies and siege weapons."
Falvicar smirks at Grutak.
Grutak says, speaking to Talliver, "Correction, confiscating their cargos for search."
Lylia notes, "A merchant from Wehnimer's Landing, at that, a town that has historically had free and easy trade with this one."
Talliver folds his arms over his chest.
Sorlu says, speaking to Talliver, "Grutak speaks the truth. The Vaalorians now have begun to stop merchants travelling through our lands. They have the audacity to declare some items now as contraband."
Roelon nods at Lylia.
Talliver gazes thoughtfully at his origami tart.
Grutak asks, speaking to Falvicar, "You need a proper education don't ya?"
Rorium nods at Lylia.
Talliver put a quaint purple and ebon origami tart in his pale blue doublet.
Falvicar says, speaking to Grutak, "Would seem it's you with your poor choice of words."
Falvicar says, speaking to Grutak, "Warmonger."
Sorlu nods at Talliver.
The mirror images surrounding Adalie undulate and grow stronger.
Adalie renews her songs.
Randsford glances between Falvicar and Grutak.
Talliver glances at Brashton.
Grutak says, speaking to Falvicar, "At least I stand for something."
Rimo shifts his weight.
Talliver says, "Firing on them might have started a war."
Vaemyr says, "They had no right to sieze a merchant or their supplies from the Landing, however after what just happened, I'm a bit afraid we will not see those goods against."
Randsford says, "Both of you take it off the airship, we have more pressing matters."
Roelon nods at Vaemyr.
Duksa glances between Falvicar and Grutak.
Lylia nods at Vaemyr.
Falvicar mutters standforlies.
Ceilia quietly says, "Seems like that was their plan with the cargo interdiction, regardless."
Queatus says, "I would say they started the war."
Grutak concentrates deeply for a moment.
Roelon glances at Talliver and slowly exhales.
Dendum nods.
Brashton says, speaking to Talliver, "It's an old naval tradition. A warning shot showed that we were serious."
Grutak agrees with Brashton.
Dendum slyly says, "And that you had cannons...."
Sorlu asks, speaking to Talliver, "They continue to push their control over us. They must be stopped. Have we heard anything from Qalinor, or is diplomacy now dead?"
Dendum starts chortling.
Sorlu cocks his head at Talliver.
Suddenly, the air around you is drawn toward your plumille houppelande.
Lylia says, "The man said he was transporting armor and shields, not weapons. There is no reason to think otherwise, considering he would have been too heavily laden if he brought wares from both Aznell and Tykel."
Randsford nods in agreement at Sorlu.
Perigourd says, speaking to Brashton, "It has however given over the element of surprise."
Vaemyr says, speaking to Brashton, "That would work in the empire, not so sure about Vaalor customs and their airships."
Falvicar nods in agreement at Brashton.
Rorium shifts his weight.
Talliver says, "Diplomacy's not dead, but it's an uphill sprint at this point."
Sorlu surreptitiously glances at Perigourd.
Roelon says, speaking deeply to Talliver, "War is nothing we wish. But it seems we were backed into ah corner."
Grutak asks, speaking to Lylia, "And what if he had been transporting weapons? WHat right do the Vaalorians have to stop him from doing so?"
Talliver says, "If the deputy hadn't kidnapped that poor girl, we might not have needed to use the Wyrm at all."
Jiarine just arrived.
Lylia shakes her head and turns away.
You say, "The soldier mentioned someone being beat within an inch of their life."
Missoni frowns.
Sorlu says, speaking to Talliver, "Up the side of a vertical cliff, it would seem...especially if Vaalor will not respond."
Grutak says, speaking to Roelon, "Aye, we do not wish war. But if they bring it, they better be prepared for someone else to raise their sons and daughters."
You say, "I bet he was told a rumor about the student."
Roelon says, speaking deeply to Talliver, "The deputy needs to answer for that."
The dog hovers protectively by Missoni's side, baring its teeth at nothing in particular.
Dendum reminds, speaking to Talliver, ""Vaalor was making moves in the west before the kidnapping....the botanist may have made them more wary but it not make them establish a fort near Icemule."
Grutak concentrates deeply for a moment.
Jiarine says, speaking to you, "I SAW the student. Some rumors are true."
Vaemyr removes a hollow soulstone wand from in his scroll case.
Vaemyr points his soulstone wand at an animated flayed gigas disciple.
Misty black smoke gushes forth from Vaemyr's soulstone wand, carefully encircling an animated flayed gigas disciple. The pure white light radiating from Vaemyr's wand's soulstone shell melds with the misty black smoke, as if infusing it with some unknown power. The disciple shudders momentarily as its wounds begin to suture themselves. After several painful groans, the disciple begins to look healthier, although still quite dead.
Vaemyr put a hollow soulstone wand in his scroll case.
Brashton says, "I'm going to continue my inspection. Glad she didn't rattle apart, but the stresses still worry me."
Brashton nods.
Captain Brashton just went north.
Vaemyr ponders.
Vaemyr sighs.
Duksa glances north.
Perigourd ponders.
The mirror images surrounding Lilanna undulate and grow stronger.
Lilanna renews her songs.
Falvicar nods slowly.
Roelon asks, speaking deeply to you, "Rumors only catch ones attention. The Deputy acted rashly, but then when hasn't he?"
Jiarine plucks a silver-shaded creamy white dormouse from a coarse burlap sack, the creature yawning as she wakes it up.
Perigourd just went north.
Jiarine sets a silver-shaded creamy white dormouse on the ground and the creature immediately takes a few long moments to exasperatedly groom the offending marks of her fingers off its fur.
Grutak says, speaking to Sorlu, "Captain Brashton's got Eonakes Vultite balls I tell you."
Perigourd just arrived.
Yardie says, speaking to Dendum, "I think right now, cooler heads need to prevail."
Perigourd just went north.
Roelon grins at Grutak.
Sorlu begins chuckling at Grutak!
Talliver says, "If I'm being honest, I'm sure the ship won't come as a surprise to the Vaalor."
Magister Raelee just went north.
Roelon nods at Talliver.
Yardie says, speaking nervously to Talliver, "No pun intended because...Icemule."
Jiarine just went north.
Talliver asks, speaking to you, "After all, they've been told all about her, haven't they?"
You say, speaking to Roelon, "He acted accordingly. She bairly had a scratch on her arm."
A silver-shaded creamy white dormouse scurries off.
Randsford raises an eyebrow in Talliver's direction.
Grutak turns to face you.
Randsford glances between Talliver and yourself.
Sorlu glances between Talliver and yourself.
Sorlu folds his arms over his chest.
A pale-faced coppery barn owl flies in and lands on the floor.
Sorlu clenches his jaw.
Pukk waves to the owl.
Pukk beams!
The mirror images surrounding Adalie undulate and grow stronger.
Adalie renews her songs.
A resplendent obsidian black raven glides in and makes a perfect landing.
Grutak says, speaking to you, "Might as well fess up instead of hiding it."
Rorium shifts his weight.
Grutak concentrates deeply for a moment.
Roelon asks, speaking deeply to you, "Aye?"
Roelon rubs his chin thoughtfully.
You say, speaking to Talliver, "Of course they knew about the student."
Roelon says, speaking deeply to you, "Ah did nae see her mahself. So Ah cannae say."
Sorlu smirks at you!
Grutak says, speaking to Roelon, "Not the student..."
You ask, "She did return home didn't she?"
A shrewd glint briefly appears in a pale-faced coppery barn owl's eyes.
Roelon rubs his chin thoughtfully.
Roelon nods at Grutak.
The dog suddenly turns and focuses its eyes upon Duksa.
Pukk agrees with a pale-faced coppery barn owl.
Sorlu says, speaking to you, "He isn't speaking about that child, and you know this."
Perigourd just arrived.
Falvicar looks rather confused.
Vaemyr ponders.
Nalver nods at Talliver.
Perigourd just climbed up a pale metal ladder.
Rorium glances at a pale metal ladder.
Nalver just climbed up a pale metal ladder.
The green-gold web of protection surrounding a resplendent obsidian black raven falls away, unraveling as it fades.
Talliver whispers something to Vaemyr.
Perigourd just climbed down a pale metal ladder.
Pukk chuckles.
Perigourd just went through a narrow archway.
Suddenly, the air around you is drawn toward your plumille houppelande.
Vaemyr nods at Talliver.
Nalver just climbed down a pale metal ladder.
Perigourd just came through a narrow archway.
You say, "I haven't said a word."
Perigourd just went through a riveted imflass hatch.
Grutak says, speaking to you, "Ya can at least finally admit to yer crimes."
Nalver yells, "Kolita!"
Nalver asks, "She around helping out?"
Nalver just went through a riveted imflass hatch.
Grutak concentrates deeply for a moment.
The dog wanders over to Ceilia and sniffs at her suspiciously for a moment.
Roelon shifts his weight.
Falvicar smirks at Grutak.
Perigourd just came through a riveted imflass hatch.
Sorlu glances expectantly at you.
Perigourd nods thoughtfully.
Pukk rubs his chin thoughtfully.
Defender of Mist Harbor Teaberry just went through a riveted imflass hatch.
Lylia summons a torrent of spiritual and elemental mana and releases upon herself a flurry of abjurations.
Nalver just came through a riveted imflass hatch.
Nalver just went north.
Defender of Mist Harbor Teaberry just came through a riveted imflass hatch.
Rimo seems to be waiting for something.
Defender of Mist Harbor Teaberry just went through a narrow archway.
Defender of Mist Harbor Teaberry just came through a narrow archway.
Sorlu says, speaking to you, "Councillor....the game is over. It is time for you to confess your crimes. They are known, and your silence at this point will do you no favors."
Perigourd asks, speaking to Talliver, "How many cannons?"
The brilliant, rapidly shifting aura around Missoni shimmers and flickers briefly before fading.
Perigourd cocks his head at Talliver.
Falvicar says, speaking warningly to Grutak, "You'd do well to stop accusing my wife of a crime and especially without any proof of whatever crime you're trying to fabricate that's been commited by her."
Falvicar glances at Sorlu.
Missoni sets her mouth in a thin line of disapproval.
Talliver says, speaking to Perigourd, "Eight, though we may need more."
Perigourd nods in agreement at Talliver.
Talliver says, speaking to Falvicar, "Falvicar."
Randsford blinks at Talliver.
Lylia raises an eyebrow.
Duksa asks, speaking to Talliver, "Can you add more?"
Talliver says, "We have eyes and ears among the Vaalor, just as they do among our townsfolk."
Falvicar warningly says, "Nobody is going to take my wife to jail and especially with no proof."
Teaberry says, "I don't believe for a second that Opalina would do anything against Icemule."
Sorlu raises an eyebrow in Falvicar's direction.
Yardie asks, speaking to Grutak, "What is your issue with Opalina?"
The mirror images surrounding Lilanna undulate and grow stronger.
Lilanna renews her songs.
Rorium scratches his head.
Sorlu warns, speaking to Falvicar, "She might not be the only one who goes, Falvicar."
Grutak concentrates deeply for a moment.
Grutak says, speaking to Yardie, "It's not me. It's Talliver."
Teaberry's spirits are no longer lifted.
The air stops shimmering around Teaberry.
The royal penguin waddles up to Sorlu.
Ceilia's eyes crinkle slightly at the edges.
Talliver says, speaking to Falvicar, "She communicated intelligence about the White Wyrm's existence to the elves."
Falvicar asks, speaking to Sorlu, "Where shall you be buried then?"
Yardie sighs.
Sorlu squints at Falvicar.
A massive snowy white tiger licks her nose and yawns, displaying sharp white canines.
Falvicar examines his fingernails.
Grutak says, speaking to Yardie, "She's been giving them information that was privy only to the Council."
Ceilia's eyes widen slightly.
Yardie asks, "Really?"
Aliashyrah says, speaking to Falvicar, "You seem to be missing the point that the Mayor is the one who is exposing your wife."
The mirror images surrounding Adalie undulate and grow stronger.
Adalie renews her songs.
Sorlu asks, speaking to Falvicar, "Do you now add to the crimes by making a threat against the life of an active Councillor?"
Yardie says, "There's a place where you can throw punches if you're so eager to fight."
Aliashyrah says, speaking to Falvicar, "Perhaps you do not know all she has done."
Roelon nods at Vaemyr.
Randsford asks, speaking to Talliver, "I'm confused Mayor. You yourself dismissed Opalina's ambitions as hearsay last time we met. Now you claim she is feeding Vaalorians information?"
A pale-faced coppery barn owl swivels his head around, suddenly sharp-eyed and intent.
Yardie blinks at Dendum.
Falvicar says, speaking to Talliver, "You nor anybody here will be taking her away if I have anything to say about it. I'd put up a fight if I must."
Pukk whispers something to Lylia.
Randsford glances suspiciously at you.
Pukk grins at Lylia.
Roelon furrows his brow.
You say, speaking to Talliver, "Actually You are correct I did share information about the Airship with Gespry."
Queatus sighs.
Sorlu glances at you and folds his arms over his chest.
Queatus put a well-worn serrated-edged waraxe in his weapon harness.
Missoni lightly places her hand on the coppery barn owl, which responds by moving his body beneath her hand for a thorough rubbing.
Queatus removes a thick leather blackjack bound with vultite from in his weapon harness.
Talliver says, speaking to Falvicar, "I have no interest in jailing your wife."
Rorium glances at you.
Ceilia's eyes wrinkle at the edges in mirth.
Lylia whispers something to Pukk.
Roelon frowns at you.
Talliver says, speaking to you, "But you have lost my trust."
Falvicar says, speaking to Sorlu, "And you and Grutak have been going after my wife at at every chance. So no. you will not be taking her to jail."
Pukk nods at Lylia.
Sorlu agrees with Talliver.
Grutak says, speaking to Talliver, "You could hang her."
You say, "We were in White Haven Im pretty sure there wasn't anyone there."
Perigourd scratches at his beard.
Sorlu says, speaking to Talliver, "Treason is not punished with jail time..."
Sorlu removes a rough noose made from a coil of hemp rope from in his dark hematite overcoat.
Grutak concentrates deeply for a moment.
The dog wanders over to Pukk and sniffs at him suspiciously for a moment.
Sorlu glances appraisingly at you.
Pukk glances at a lazy wild reddish-black dog.
Pukk grins.
Queatus babbles something unintelligible.
Falvicar nods at Talliver.
Teaberry says, "Doesn't Gespry live here? I see him here seven days out of ten."
Rorium frowns.
Aliashyrah asks, speaking to Talliver, "Is a loss of trust really the only consequence for leaking sensitive information to the Vaalorians?"
Sorlu asks, speaking to you, "So many trusted you. How could you do this?"
Pukk nods.
Yardie glances between Sorlu and yourself.
Perigourd slings his faewood battle shield over his shoulder and onto a series of straps on the back of his leather baldric.
You sigh at Sorlu.
A resplendent obsidian black raven tilts his towards Yardie, fixating with a hungry look in his unblinking eyes.
The air stirs around you for a moment.
Yardie asks, speaking to Sorlu, "I have to ask....you carry around a noose with you at all times?"
Sorlu asks, speaking to you, "Will you not at least beg forgiveness fromt hose you betrayed?"
Roelon says, speaking deeply to you, "Ye spoke nothing to the Vaalorians? To know if ye did ..."
Pukk beams happily at Lylia!
Pukk hugs Lylia.
The coppery barn owl ruffles his feathers.
Pukk coughs.
Pukk flails his arms about.
Lylia blinks.
Randsford stares at you.
Sorlu says, speaking simply to Yardie, "Only when I believe it will be needed."
Falvicar nods once at Talliver.
Randsford says, speaking to you, "The truth Councilor. It is the only path."
Lylia leans on Pukk, giving him a companionable grin.
Yardie asks, speaking to Sorlu, "So, all the time?"
Pukk blushes a glowing shade of red.
(Yardie glances around.)
Talliver says, speaking to Sorlu, "I am not so quick to rush to calls of treason."
Yardie asks, "No one finds this odd?"
Sorlu says, speaking to Yardie, "More often as of late, yes."
Sorlu glances at Talliver.
Grutak concentrates deeply for a moment.
Sorlu slowly empties his lungs.
Talliver says, speaking quietly to you, "But you were sworn to utter secrecy."
The dog cocks its head to one side and raises its muzzle up into the air, sniffing anxiously. After a moment, the fur of its ruff bristles, and it begins to growl at the shadows.
Adalie agrees with Yardie.
You say, "You said I could tell Gespry."
Grutak says, speaking to Talliver, "At the very least she should be stripped of her position."
Rorium nods slowly at Yardie.
Vaemyr glances between Talliver and yourself.
Teaberry says, "I find the whole thing odd. Once again, the townsfolk are turning on each other and tearing each other apart. I bet Rammael is hiding in the shadows and cackling to himself."
The mirror images surrounding Lilanna undulate and grow stronger.
Lilanna renews her songs.
Randsford nods in agreement at Teaberry.
Missoni nods at Perigourd.
Duksa searches around for a moment.
Falvicar rolls his eyes at Grutak.
A little blue penguin waddles in.
The little blue penguin begins to carefully observe its surroundings.
The mirror images surrounding Adalie undulate and grow stronger.
Adalie renews her songs.
Pukk waves to the penguin.
The little blue penguin glances around the room, its eyes gleaming intelligently.
Pukk moves to pet a little blue penguin, but she evades the advance easily.
Pukk chuckles.
Sorlu asks, speaking to you, "Who do you speak to in Ta'Vaalor?"
Yardie muses, "Good, I just wanted to know if I was missing some strange Icemule tradition. Noose on a Goose?"
The little blue penguin squawks at Pukk.
Pukk grins at a little blue penguin.
Falvicar says, "You'd think a warmonger commander would be stripped of his position with how many times he's been warned to sheathe his blade."
Pukk nods.
Falvicar smirks.
Pukk pets a little blue penguin, which nuzzles his hand softly.
Pukk sits down next to a little blue penguin.
Kiyou muses, "Maybe she could feel the Vaalorian's some bad information."
Grutak concentrates deeply for a moment.
The royal penguin squawks.
Rorium ponders.
Pukk pets a pale-faced coppery barn owl, which nuzzles his hand softly.
The dog opens its mouth wide in an extended yawn.
Roelon deeply says, "Warmongerin' does the town little good. But his heart if to this town, ah give him this."
Talliver slowly empties his lungs.
Falvicar sighs.
Roelon frowns at you.
Sorlu says, speaking to Falvicar, "A Councillor who gives away defensive military secrets to hostile foreign agents ranks a bit higher on my priority list."
Lilanna nods at Roelon.
You say, "Actually I did hand a letter to the king while I was in Vaalor but it was to let him know that Talliver was seeking a meetings."
Queatus nods at Kiyou.
You say, "Well not directly to him."
You say, "To one of his guards."
The powerful look leaves Teaberry.
Teaberry exclaims, "It hasn't even been confirmed that she DID feed the Vaalorians any information they shouldn't have!"
Roelon asks, speaking deeply to you, "Ah do remember this night. ...Cyik was it?"
Sorlu accuses, speaking to you, "It is now known. You discussed the White Wyrm with someone in Ta'Vaalor."
You nod at Roelon.
Falvicar says, speaking to Sorlu, "Maybe your ears are deaf. She said just Gespry and she was told she could tell him. But nonetheless that doesn't excuse your "Commander's" behavior."
Roelon asks, speaking deeply to you, "Is this why his returned his his eyes glaring?"
Roelon furrows his brow.
You say, " I did I spoke with Gespry about it."
Roelon deeply says, "Ah was concerned about such."
Sorlu says, speaking to Falvicar, "Do not play word games with a Nalfein. We are not discussing Gespry."
Talliver nods slowly at Aliashyrah.
The dog cocks its head to one side and raises its muzzle up into the air, sniffing anxiously. After a moment, the fur of its ruff bristles, and it begins to growl at the shadows.
You say, speaking to Roelon, "I did not say anything about the Airship .."
Dendum frowns.
Sorlu peers quizzically at you.
You say, speaking to Roelon, "I told him about our messages being intercepted."
Grutak concentrates deeply for a moment.
A shrewd glint briefly appears in a pale-faced coppery barn owl's eyes.
Teaberry says, "She's not playing word games, and her heart is true blue."
Roelon says, speaking deeply to you, "Ah pray to Ronan ye did nae."
You say, "And that Talliver wanted to talk to him."
Sorlu asks, speaking to you, "So then, your defense is that you did not tell the Vaalorians....that instead it was Gespry?"
Rimo just went north.
Falvicar says, speaking to Sorlu, "Then we'll agree to disagree and silence ourselves to let them sort this out as it should be."
Falvicar sits down.
Perigourd folds his arms over his chest.
You ask, speaking to Sorlu, "Why would Gespry say anything?"
Talliver nods slowly.
Rorium shifts his weight.
Talliver says, "Mob justice is not Icemule justice."
Roelon nods at Talliver.
Kiyou glances at Rorium.
Roelon says, speaking deeply to Talliver, "We must hae order."
The royal penguin squawks.
Queatus nods.
Sorlu says, speaking to Falvicar, "I do not agree to be silent. In fact, to remain silent at this moment would be a betrayal to those I serve and wish to protect."
Roelon deeply says, "We hae laws in our town."
Falvicar stands up.
Vaemyr says, "If you spoke about it, in Vaalor, they have magic wards all over the city, even if noone was there listening, someone might of been listening."
Rorium nods in agreement.
Talliver says, speaking to you, "The Council must meet to determine the facts of this matter."
Aliashyrah asks, speaking to Talliver, "You are correct, Mayor. But it would seem there is enough here that perhaps a more orderly inquiry should be done?"
Vaemyr says, "Depending on where you were."
Vaemyr shrugs.
Roelon deeply says, "We will nae be savages."
Sorlu says, speaking to you, "Vaalor was told about the White Wyrm. I accuse you of being the one who did so."
Aliashyrah nods approvingly at Talliver.
Pukk grins.
Dendum remarks, speaking to Vaemyr, ""Plus the city is crawling with elf loving burghals."
Falvicar says, speaking to Sorlu, "Repeat after me. Gespry is who she talked to. Not a Vaalorian. And she said she had permission to talk to Gespry. And you're screaming traitor over that."
Randsford frowns.
Aliashyrah says, "A meeting to discuss and come to the facts of this matter seems a good next step."
Grutak says, "It would be wise to strip her of any power until such time as she is cleared, if she is cleared."
The mirror images surrounding Adalie undulate and grow stronger.
Adalie renews her songs.
The mirror images surrounding Lilanna undulate and grow stronger.
Lilanna renews her songs.
Grutak concentrates deeply for a moment.
The royal penguin watches you intently.
A massive snowy white tiger seems slightly different.
Lilanna agrees with Grutak.
Pukk stands up.
The dog twists its neck to raise one of its ears up to one side and begins sniffing furiously while staring vacantly ahead.
Randsford says, "Once again we are distracted from the real threat. We just fired upon a Vaalorian ship, there will be a response. The time to judge and argue over what Councilor Opalina did or did not do will come. For now we must discuss and prepare for their response."
Yardie asks, speaking to Grutak, "She's in the Council, isn't she?"
Randsford nods firmly.
Sorlu says, speaking to Falvicar, "You still play word games, even after advised against it. Your wife is a traitor to Icemule. She spoke of our town defenses, secret defenses, to those who have been hostile towards us. I am wondering if you too should be accused of such a thing."
Lylia gazes admiringly at Randsford.
Grutak nods at Yardie.
Rorium nods at Randsford.
Burrhus shakes his head.
Burrhus just went north.
Sorlu agrees with Grutak.
Falvicar says, speaking to Grutak, "You too then as you keep wanting to fire and shed blood and have your weapon out even when at Vaalor itself. Til you perhaps can learn something of diplomacy.. if ever."
The dog twists its neck to raise one of its ears up to one side and begins sniffing furiously while staring vacantly ahead.
Dendum says, "Well....regardless the elves surely know of ship now."
Ceilia's eyes crinkle slightly at the edges.
Yardie asks, speaking to Grutak, "You want her removed from the Council?"
Roelon nods at Dendum.
Vaemyr nods at Dendum.
Teaberry nods at Dendum.
Randsford says, speaking to Talliver, "Mayor what is our next course of action for the Vaalorians? We must prepare a response and prepare for all possibilities."
Sorlu says, "At this time, until this is resolved, much as was done with Bakarus...I call for Councillor Opalina's powers to be suspended until such a time comes that a proper invesigation, and if need be, trial, are held."
Falvicar says, speaking to Sorlu, "YOU are not the judge and jury. She is NOT a traitor til proven."
Falvicar squints at Sorlu.
Perigourd glances appraisingly at Sorlu.
Sorlu agrees with Falvicar.
Queatus nods.
Grutak says, speaking to Falvicar, "My job, has never, ever... been about Diplomacy. My job is war. My job is carnage. My job is to make the otherside so feared that they wet themselves thinking about us."
Queatus says, "Seems sensible."
Falvicar says, speaking to Grutak, "Clearly."
Sorlu says, speaking to Falvicar, "Then let us have that trial."
Roelon deeply says, "We will follow our laws."
Roelon nods at Sorlu.
Lylia nods slowly at Yardie.
Sorlu nods at Falvicar.
Yardie asks, "Shouldn't she be allowed to speak her case?"
Roelon deeply says, "But as Randsford mentioned."
Roelon deeply says, "We hae ah bigger problem to focus on."
The dim aura fades from around Teaberry.
Randsford nods in agreement at Roelon.
Teaberry begins to breathe less deeply.
Aliashyrah says, speaking to Yardie, "I believe that is what is being suggested."
Roelon deeply says, "The Vaalorians will respond."
Lilanna nods at Roelon.
Sorlu says, speaking to Roelon, "Of course, Councillor."
Sorlu nods at Roelon.
Pukk says, "The people of Icemule are much more resilient to let something like this set them back."
The dog cocks its head to one side and raises its muzzle up into the air, sniffing anxiously. After a moment, the fur of its ruff bristles, and it begins to growl at the shadows.
Grutak concentrates deeply for a moment.
You ponder.
Dendum begins chortling at Vaemyr.
Vaemyr stares at Grutak.
Yardie asks, speaking to you, "If you were suspended, who would be the remaining Councilmembers?"
Falvicar says, speaking to Sorlu, "She will not be proven a traitor and if she is and you or anybody else tries to kill or harm her in any other way then so help me, I will prevent it."
Grutak glances at Vaemyr.
Talliver gets a hard look in his eyes, folding his hands behind his back.
Randsford says, "There are two issues at hand. There are now Vaalorians patroling our lands as well as our skies. There will also likely be a response of multiple ships to counter and intimidate us."
You squint at Talliver.
Sorlu says, speaking to Falvicar, "We shall see."
Falvicar says, speaking warningly to Sorlu, "Not a finger on her."
Kiyou asks, "What do the Vaalorian's want? Surely not some merchant's cargo. Are they searching for something in our lands?"
You say, speaking to Yardie, "Roelon and Sorlu and Gespry."
Talliver says, "While this is Council business, it is also a charged matter."
Lilanna raises an eyebrow.
Randsford nods at Kiyou.
Lylia nods knowingly at Kiyou.
Yardie says, speaking to you, "Gespry."
Talliver says, speaking to Teaberry, "You have served as a judge for this town once."
Yardie mutters, "I see the play."
You ask, speaking to Talliver, "What is your proof?"
Randsford says, speaking to Kiyou, "They seem to be asserting their authority it would seem."
Lylia murmurs, speaking to Kiyou, "That is the real question. I am curious about it as well."
Sorlu agrees with Talliver.
Talliver asks, speaking to Teaberry, "Would you serve as an adjudicator for the Council on this matter?"
Falvicar frowns.
Rorium ponders.
Roelon folds his arms over his chest.
Queatus nods.
Kiyou says, "Authority? Now? Why? There needs to be some other reason. They wouldn't just suddenly want to be here."
Randsford whispers something to Roelon.
Aliashyrah glances between Teaberry and Talliver.
Roelon grins.
Kiyou shrugs her shoulders, lifting her wings slightly.
Nalver just arrived.
Dendum says, speaking to Kiyou, ""This started with stolen letter...but response continues to be greater than insult each time."
The mirror images surrounding Adalie undulate and grow stronger.
Adalie renews her songs.
The little blue penguin seems to lose interest in its surroundings.
Lilanna says, "Alot of reasons, yet none founded on actual reason."
Sorlu nods encouragingly at Teaberry.
Teaberry nods at Talliver.
Sorlu smiles.
The mirror images surrounding Lilanna undulate and grow stronger.
Lilanna renews her songs.
Teaberry says, "I will."
Kiyou raises an eyebrow in Dendum's direction.
Sorlu says, "Very good."
Sorlu nods at Teaberry.
A resplendent obsidian black raven tilts his towards Randsford, fixating with a hungry look in his unblinking eyes.
Queatus nods.
Falvicar tightens his grip on his fireleaf runestaff.
Randsford says, "This has to be a result of the empire from the south. Vaalorians are trying to show their strength in our lands to dissuade them from further advances."
Nalver says, "I have some thoughts on current issues if we are discussing council issues. When there is time."
Pukk says, "The elves know that Icemule has the best bakers in the world and the elves want to control all the sweets."
Dendum says, speaking to Kiyou, ""Stolen letter is delivered and they enter into unprofitable deal with Briarmoon at great expense.....Icemule gets angry and they build a fortress and bring more airships....one elf gets in a brawl and held in a cell and now they are stopping merchants and doing patrols."
Nalver says, "It is radical in that it is not radical from me."
Pukk nods sagely.
Rorium grins at Pukk.
Kiyou grins at Pukk.
Randsford says, "Icemule must let all nations know we are independent and rule our own lands. We will remain neutral to either empire as long as they do not interfere."
Falvicar nods in agreement at Roelon.
Vaemyr removes a hollow soulstone wand from in his scroll case.
Vaemyr points his soulstone wand at an animated flayed gigas disciple.
Misty black smoke gushes forth from Vaemyr's soulstone wand, carefully encircling an animated flayed gigas disciple. The pure white light radiating from Vaemyr's wand's soulstone shell melds with the misty black smoke, as if infusing it with some unknown power. The disciple shudders momentarily as its wounds begin to suture themselves. After several painful groans, the disciple begins to look healthier, although still quite dead.
Vaemyr put a hollow soulstone wand in his scroll case.
Roelon nods at Randsford.
Grutak grins at Vaemyr.
Lilanna agrees with Randsford.
Perigourd removes a robust dark maoral pipe from in his umber leather jerkin.
Perigourd lights his dark maoral pipe, placing it to his lips to take a contented puff as some green tendrils of fragrant smoke rise up about him.
Sorlu slowly empties his lungs.
Perigourd clenches his pipe between his teeth and lets it rest there.
Faint lines of visible energy score the air around Missoni, radiating from her lor staff.
Nalver whispers, "I am formally requesting that I have time to propose something."
Kiyou says, speaking to Dendum, "Thank you for the details."
Randsford says, "But the "invaders" in our borders cannot be tolerated. We must seize any soldiers entering our lands if the Council and Mayor agree to such."
Kiyou ponders.
Randsford raises an eyebrow.
Roelon nods at Nalver.
Sorlu nods at Nalver.
Talliver says, speaking to you, "Our eyes and ears received word of a letter meant to be passed directly to the King in your name."
Queatus nods at Randsford.
Magister Raelee just arrived.
Raelee folds her arms over her chest.
Falvicar ponders.
Grutak says, speaking to Randsford, "For once I agree with you."
Dendum nods at Kiyou.
Aliashyrah turns an inquisitive ear toward Talliver.
Talliver says, speaking to you, "However, I believe all of the facts must come to light."
Randsford says, speaking to Grutak, "We agree more than you think."
Randsford nods approvingly at Grutak.
Dendum says, speaking to Kiyou, "Seems every time they think a rock is thrown at them they respond with a cannon ball....makes no sense."
Talliver says, "The appropriate place to do so is not here."
An animated flayed gigas disciple's copper barrier flashes rapidly and the sound of breaking crystal can be heard as it cascades down around him.
Roelon nods at Talliver.
An animated flayed gigas disciple gestures with one bloody hand, chanting a sibilant prayer.
Sorlu agrees with Talliver.
You say, speaking to Talliver, "As you see fit Mayor."
An animated flayed gigas disciple stands amidst a swirling torrent of crimson smoke as he throws his arms wide!
A copper ellipsoid barrier slowly materializes around an animated flayed gigas disciple and fades through a color spectrum into invisibility.
Randsford says, speaking to Grutak, "But notice I said seize. Not maim, not kill."
Randsford just nudged Grutak.
Fastidiously preening, a pale-faced coppery barn owl shakes a few crumbs out of his feathers.
Lilanna grins at Randsford.
Pukk nods.
Grutak says, speaking to Talliver, "I would not suggest a trial open to the public if you want to keep some semblance of order."
Roelon says, speaking deeply to Talliver, "To put all our hearts at rest."
You ask, "Would you like for me to be on house arrest for the time being?"
The tingling sensation and sense of security leaves Raelee.
Raelee glances around, looking a bit less confident.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around Raelee.
The bright luminescence fades from around Raelee.
The silvery luminescence fades from around Raelee.
Lylia gives a sidelong glance at Pukk.
Grutak says, "Otherwise you'll have foriengers in here telling you how to run a court."
Pukk whistles a jaunty tune and glances about the area.
Vaemyr says, speaking to Talliver, "Any thought that could of been Rammael."
You say, "So you know where I am until this can be handled properly."
Burrhus just arrived.
Pukk grins slowly.
The coppery barn owl ruffles his feathers.
Vaemyr asks, "Like... they kinda did the same thing before didn't they?"
Randsford nods approvingly to you.
Grutak says, speaking to Randsford, "Let me teach you about Berserking... then tell me not to maim and kill."
Nalver nods at Sorlu.
Talliver says, speaking to you, "It would not serve any good. If you flee from Icemule Trace before this adjudication, I will see you banished from the town."
Pukk nods at Lylia.
Roelon says, speaking deeply to Vaemyr, "His paw could hae been in this."
Your plumille houppelande bends inward for a brief moment.
Perigourd chuckles.
Sorlu nods at Talliver.
Lylia remarks, speaking to Vaemyr, "We should let merchants know that Icemule Trace is not welcoming to 'foreigners' at this moment and suggest alternatives, perhaps."
The mirror images surrounding Adalie undulate and grow stronger.
Adalie renews her songs.
Falvicar nods at Roelon.
Talliver says, speaking to you, "I think you love this town enough to ensure that does not happen, whatever you may have done."
The dog gazes ahead blankly, seemingly oblivious to its surroundings.
Randsford looks over at Lylia and shakes his head.
You say, "Absolutely."
The dog opens its mouth wide in an extended yawn.
Grutak asks, speaking to Lylia, "If you dont' want free trade that's fine. I speak of interferance in our soveriegnty. Unless that's something only for Landing folk?"
The mirror images surrounding Lilanna undulate and grow stronger.
Lilanna renews her songs.
Yardie says, speaking to you, "So don't leave. Fight. Defend yourself and do what you must."
Randsford says, speaking to Lylia, "That is the wrong message. There will be refugees if this escalates. There will be those that wish to flee and join our cause. We must be open and welcoming."
Fastidiously preening, a pale-faced coppery barn owl shakes a few crumbs out of his feathers.
Lilanna nods at Randsford.
Perigourd breathes in deeply as he clenches a pipe in his mouth, then exhales slowly, causing some green amorphous clouds of puffy smoke to float up from his mouth.
(Lylia seems to be assiduously ignoring Grutak, addressing her remarks to others instead.)
You nod at Yardie.
Lylia nods at Perigourd.
Falvicar wraps you in a tender embrace.
Vaemyr takes a long, deep breath, and the veins along his exposed skin pulse with a soft crimson glow.
The little blue penguin surveys the room quietly.
You say, "It's not the first time I've been accused."
Talliver says, "I had hoped for a warmer first landing for this ship."
You glance at Grutak.
Falvicar whispers, "I wont let anything happen to you and no matter what, I will stay with you."
Yardie says, speaking to you, "Probably won't be the last."
Talliver quietly says, "However, she was made for battle."
Grutak says, speaking to Vaemyr, "By the way you owe me an ale."
Vaemyr says, speaking to Lylia, "I hope things do not need to come to that. The Mayor here has been quite good to us in trade these past months."
Perigourd says, speaking to Talliver, "I find her impressive."
Dendum remarks, speaking to Talliver, ""Would have to fly to the sea of fire for warmth these days."
Lilanna nods at Talliver.
Sorlu peers quizzically at Lylia.
Rorium says, "It was a welcome sight regardless."
Aliashyrah says, speaking calmly to Lylia, "Icemule has always and continues to be a place where many from all walks of life are welcome."
Grutak says, speaking to Vaemyr, "Ya knocked mine outta my hand."
Lylia says, speaking to Randsford, "I understand, and forgive me for being flippant. It is, after all, one of our own merchants who was detained, which is why I felt the need to stay and see the outcome."
Randsford says, speaking to Talliver, "Least we didn't crash like our other first flight."
You say, "She really is beautiful. She will serve Icemule well."
Randsford shrugs at Talliver.
Pukk says, "She might be smaller but I'm sure she will pack a big punch."
Nalver joins Roelon's group.
Pukk nods at Talliver.
Lilanna asks, speaking to Talliver, "Ye have been updated about the young soldier lad that ran off?"
Randsford nods understandingly at Lylia.
Rorium glances at Randsford.
Roelon grins at Randsford.
Lylia inclines her head.
The little blue penguin sits down.
Roelon says, speaking deeply to Randsford, "Dinnae curse it."
Talliver looks over at Lilanna and shakes his head.
Roelon whistles something nasty between clenched teeth.
Vaemyr glances at Grutak.
Lilanna frowns.
Randsford flashes Roelon a wolfish grin.
Sorlu asks, speaking to Lylia, "Perhaps I missed something. Who stated that foreign merchants and visitors are not welcome?"
Roelon asks, speaking deeply to Talliver, "Also...kin she go ....faster?"
Vaemyr says, "Didn't see that, but if I did, I will happily replace an ale."
Roelon rubs his chin thoughtfully.
Perigourd says, speaking to Roelon, "She seemed more maneuverable than the Vaalorain vesels."
Duksa asks, "Can we go for a ride?"
Falvicar leans on his runestaff.
Lilanna says, speaking to Talliver, "A Landin mercant was accosted on the road by a vaalorian soldier a bit berfore ye arrived."
Roelon nods at Perigourd.
Grutak asks, speaking to Vaemyr, "I'll drink one with ya if yer up for it after this?"
Sorlu grins at Aliashyrah.
Perigourd says, speaking to Roelon, "I expect the plinite core helps with that."
Lylia says, speaking to Sorlu, "Mm, I may have misheard something about 'foreigners' being made unwelcome here. Forgive me; the points of my ears grow cold, and I do not hear as well, perhaps."
Aliashyrah says, speaking to Talliver, "The Vaalorians have taken to stopping merchants and siezing their wares under the guise of searching for contraband."
Duksa fidgets.
Lylia smiles.
Lilanna says, speaking to Talliver, "And we questioend ihim at the south gate.... asked Sleetwood ta arrest him several times and he just idled about."
Sorlu smiles at Lylia.
Falvicar nods at Aliashyrah.
Teaberry says, "Trelann Kylann Vaalor. He acted very young and smirked a great deal."
Sorlu nods understandingly at Lylia.
Aliashyrah nods.
Falvicar asks, "That... is how you word it. See the difference?"
Falvicar peers quizzically at Grutak.
Grutak says, speaking to Teaberry, "Reminds me of you."
Dendum remarks, speaking to Lilanna, ""Maybe was worried would get in trouble like the last constable that arrested an elf."
Grutak grins at Teaberry.
Falvicar snickers to himself.
Rorium shifts his weight.
Perigourd scratches at his beard.
Randsford says, speaking to Lilanna, "Next time we web or bind the soldier."
Randsford nods at Lilanna.
Lilanna says, speaking to Dendum, "Perhaps but he ignored us altogether."
Lylia nods at Teaberry.
Dendum nods at Lilanna.
Sorlu leans against a pale metal ladder.
The dog suddenly turns and focuses its eyes upon Falvicar.
Sorlu folds his arms over his chest.
Roelon glances at a pale metal ladder.
Sorlu glances at a rough noose made from a coil of hemp rope in his hand.
The royal penguin surveys the room quietly.
Sorlu put a rough noose made from a coil of hemp rope in his dark hematite overcoat.
Lilanna says, "Those are not my capabilities."
Grutak asks, speaking to Falvicar, "I wasn't paying attentionto you sorry, what are you flappin your gums about?"
Randsford waggles his fingers mystically at Lilanna. How nice.
The mirror images surrounding Adalie undulate and grow stronger.
Adalie renews her songs.
Randsford winks at Lilanna.
Falvicar glances at Grutak and yawns.
Lilanna waggles her fingers mystically at Randsford. How nice.
Teaberry says, "If I act lik Trelann, then I apologize to the entire town. Because he was dreadful."
Aliashyrah says, speaking to Talliver, "It would seem that what happened to the botanist girl has spurred this new development and the soldier boy felt justified in what they are doing and claims he is acting on orders from his commander, though he offered no name."
Falvicar says, speaking to Roelon, "No wonder he doesn't learn anything."
Perigourd reassures, speaking to Teaberry, "You do not."
Talliver frowns.
Yardie says, speaking to Teaberry, "I don't envy your position at all."
Your plumille houppelande bends inward for a brief moment.
Grutak says, speaking to Teaberry, "Not the entire town... just me."
Yardie hugs Teaberry, who wraps him in a warm embrace.
Lilanna says, speaking to Randsford, "'now... if he had hurt her... and had been armed... i mighta been able to shatter his weapon and arm."
Nalver says, speaking to Talliver, "If we are being fully transparent, a cleric that works for me spoke to Her Reflection, the Argent Mirror, and repeated some of my ideas about going ons. He was asked to write to her and did. Last I heard, she has not responded."
Sorlu asks, speaking to Talliver, "What do you think the Vaalorians will do now that they have seen our White Wyrm in action?"
Roelon grins at Nalver.
Lylia nods at Missoni.
Talliver nods at Nalver.
Talliver says, "I have heard the Vaalor were given orders to patrol, but to stay far from Icemule Trace."
Randsford nods at Lilanna.
Lylia nods sympathetically at Teaberry.
Roelon nods at Talliver.
Falvicar nods.
Yardie answers, speaking to Sorlu, "They might see it as an act of aggression if people get too careless."
Roelon says, speaking deeply to Talliver, "That did nae look like ...stayng away.."
Roelon deeply says, "Strange indeed."
The mirror images surrounding Lilanna undulate and grow stronger.
Lilanna renews her songs.
Dendum says, speaking to Talliver, ""To see them so active south between landing and mule.....this is new."
Aliashyrah says, speaking to Talliver, "The ship that the, White Wyrm was it? scared off, had just scooped the soldier from the south gate."
Falvicar agrees with Roelon.
Lylia says, "At the gates hardly seems far enough."
Teaberry says, "The merchant said that he'd been ambushed near the glacier."
Nalver says, "I was hoping that she would reach out to me, but I do not see that happening. I did inquire with Lady Sayilla last night, but it seems she will not be getting out east, maybe ever."
Yardie says, speaking to Sorlu, "They don't want to fight, but....one cannot keep questioning their pride."
Burrhus just went north.
Pukk says, "I guess staying away means flying over..."
Pukk nods.
Rorium nods at Aliashyrah.
Sorlu says, speaking to Yardie, "Or ours."
Sorlu nods at Yardie.
Missoni glances away.
Roelon deeply asks, "Includin' that soldier...what was his name....Trellan Krynnan?"
Yardie says, speaking to Sorlu, "That's why you should talk."
Roelon rubs his chin thoughtfully.
Randsford nods at Roelon.
Teaberry nods at Roelon.
The little blue penguin squawks.
Lilanna nods.
Lilanna nods at Aliashyrah.
Sorlu says, speaking to Yardie, "We have tried. King Qalinor seems quite...distant. He does not respond to our mayor."
Nalver runs his hand across the head of a little blue penguin and gives her a light scratch; the penguin butts his hand in response as if begging for more.
Nalver lightly places his hand on the little blue penguin, which responds by moving her body beneath his hand for a thorough rubbing.
Falvicar says, "Trellan Krynnar."
Lilanna says, speaking to Aliashyrah, "Thankee fer filling in the gaps."
Falvicar nods at Roelon.
Lilanna says, "Was trying ta be brief."
Aliashyrah smiles at Lilanna.
Falvicar coughs.
Falvicar says, speaking to Roelon, "Legionnaire Trellan Krynnan."
Falvicar nods at Roelon.
Roelon nods at Falvicar.
Duksa just left.
Vaemyr nods at Lylia.
Perigourd leans against a narrow archway.
Falvicar says, "Need to verify that."
Falvicar nods.
Perigourd reaches out and pats a narrow archway.
The gargoyle atop Pukk's gargoyle earring looks disdainfully at Grutak and mutters, "So big and ugly with too many muscles... wishes he was skinnier like the Dread Lord..."
Randsford says, speaking to Yardie, "I hate to say it but believe we are beyond talks. I still hope for diplomacy to prevail but the way that soldier acted I feel otherwise. He did nothing but taunt us with his actions."
Perigourd nods appreciatively.
Aliashyrah says, speaking to Lilanna, "It helps to have a few viewpoints as each is bound to notice different facts that may all be useful."
Roelon deeply says, "Did nae act much like ah Legionnaire to be deservin' of me callin' him such."
A pale-faced coppery barn owl briefly puffs up into a ball of feathers.
Falvicar nods in agreement.
Queatus nods at Randsford.
Pukk nods to the coppery barn owl.
Lilanna nods at Aliashyrah.
Perigourd says, speaking to Randsford, "The manner of that fellow by the gate was quite lacking in the courtesy of soldiery."
Nalver pets a pale-faced coppery barn owl, which nuzzles his hand softly.
Falvicar says, "For all the "honor' bit that we saw first hand at Vaalor... he did not act like one."
Falvicar nods at Roelon.
Randsford nods in agreement at Perigourd.
Lilanna says, speaking to Aliashyrah, "Aye an having all the information to process an informed response."
Dendum says, "They are the ones the elves send out to kill not to debate things....."
Nalver exclaims, "Ohhh!"
Queatus says, "Something is not as it seems with the Vaalorians."
Nalver says, "While we are all here."
Queatus shakes his head.
Nalver slings a kelyn-clasped black leather satchel incised with a two-headed serpent off from over his shoulder.
Perigourd breathes in deeply as he clenches a pipe in his mouth, then exhales slowly, causing some green amorphous clouds of puffy smoke to float up from his mouth.
Randsford says, speaking to Perigourd, "Much like the southern empire can have Sablo I am sure the elves can have soldiers that are less becoming as well."
Nalver taps a kelyn-clasped black leather satchel incised with a two-headed serpent, which is in his left hand.
You say, speaking to Roelon, "Although sometimes.. younger soldiers don't always act the way they are supposed too when they are still unseasoned."
Queatus says, "No discipline."
Lylia says, "Be well, all. I believe I shall check on that merchant and ensure he has warmed himself through." She adds ruefully, "I should probably also tell him his shipment from Aznell may already be gone."
Talliver nods at Lylia.
Queatus says, "It's odd."
Lylia inclines her head.
Nalver says, "This satchel was found in the sewers. Guarded by a giant rat."
Nalver taps a kelyn-clasped black leather satchel incised with a two-headed serpent, which is in his left hand.
Pukk waves to Lylia.
Aliashyrah says, "He acted like a young boy who is angry and feels justified in his actions. It is possible, since he was unwilling to name his commander, that I had the right of it and his youth and emotions were the driving force and they acted outside of official orders."
Yardie nods understandingly at Randsford.
Perigourd nods in agreement at Randsford.
Dendum nods at Lylia.
Nalver says, "Seems odd. It was in a box by itself."
Pukk says, "Travel safely."
Talliver nods at Nalver.
Sorlu nods at Lylia.
Falvicar whispers, "Darling?" Roelon says, speaking deeply to you, "Perhaps. Given the situation, ah didnae think they would send such unseasoned soldiers though."
Roelon rubs his chin thoughtfully.
Yardie says, speaking to Randsford, "Still....continue to try. For everyone's sake."
The little blue penguin surveys the room quietly.
Dendum says, speaking to Lylia, ""Unfortunately this is likely yes."
Rorium shifts his weight.
Perigourd bows to Lylia.
Sorlu nods at Nalver.
Lylia surveys the area.
Missoni wishes, speaking to Lylia, "Farewell."
Randsford nods in agreement at Yardie.
Nalver says, speaking to Talliver, "It relates to Amasalen, surely."
Lylia nods at Dendum.
Lylia sighs.
Grutak says, speaking to Aliashyrah, "I sorta got the impression he was here as the girls boyfriend."
Lylia kisses Missoni on the cheek.
The mirror images surrounding Adalie undulate and grow stronger.
Adalie renews her songs.
Roelon says, speaking deeply to Yardie, "The last thread of hope will be this indeed."
Missoni flushes slightly, some color reaching her cheeks.
Missoni kisses Lylia on the cheek.
You say, speaking to Roelon, "I agree Im just trying to consider all the angles."
Nalver asks, speaking to Talliver, "What do you think of it?"
Roelon deeply says, "Ah dinnae wish to shed blood of ah once friend or ally."
A faint silvery glow fades from around Nalver.
Yardie asks, speaking to Roelon, "Flaunting an airship?"
Nalver put a knobby ko'nag staff capped with a glistening ebony requiem starstone in his sandy brown harness.
Imperatrix Lylia just went through a riveted imflass hatch.
Nalver offers Talliver a kelyn-clasped black leather satchel incised with a two-headed serpent.
A resplendent obsidian black raven stretches out one long feathered wing and a leg with a wide-beaked avian yawn.
Imperatrix Lylia just came through a riveted imflass hatch.
Perigourd breathes in deeply as he clenches a pipe in his mouth, then exhales slowly, causing some green amorphous clouds of puffy smoke to float up from his mouth.
Imperatrix Lylia just went north.
The air stirs around you for a moment.
Randsford says, speaking to Roelon, "You should spread more posters telling citizens to report any unusual military activity."
The powerful look leaves Kiyou.
The dim aura fades from around Kiyou.
Kiyou begins to breathe less deeply.
The dully illuminated mantle protecting Kiyou begins to falter, then completely fades away.
Randsford nods encouragingly.
Talliver declines Nalver's offer.
Talliver says, speaking to Nalver, "It has an ill look to it."
Roelon says, speaking deeply to Yardie, "Chasin' off an aggressive Airship ah dinnae think is flaunting."
The dully illuminated mantle protecting Rorium begins to falter, then completely fades away.
Rorium begins to breathe less deeply.
The dim aura fades from around Rorium.
The powerful look leaves Rorium.
Roelon rubs his chin thoughtfully.
Sorlu agrees with Talliver.
The dog suddenly turns and focuses its eyes upon Perigourd.
Aliashyrah thoughtfully considers, "Even the hovering over the town like that felt more like the mocking actions of an impertinent youth rather than the order and discipline that Ta'Vaalor is known for."
A deep growl rumbles in Nalver's chest as he slices his hand through the air, cutting invisible runes.
Nalver gestures at a kelyn-clasped black leather satchel incised with a two-headed serpent.
Nalver slings a kelyn-clasped black leather satchel incised with a two-headed serpent over his shoulder.
Randsford says, speaking to Roelon, "We can warn any soldiers on those same posters that they will be detained if they do not adhere to our town laws."
Rorium nods slowly.
The mirror images surrounding Lilanna undulate and grow stronger.
Lilanna renews her songs.
The green-gold web of protection surrounding a massive snowy white tiger falls away, unraveling as it fades.
Nalver slings a kelyn-clasped black leather satchel incised with a two-headed serpent off from over his shoulder.
Dendum remarks, speaking to Aliashyrah, ""Perhaps they do not see icemule as worthy of normal tactics."
Yardie says, speaking to Roelon, "All that has done is spread word. If you brandish a weapon, the idea is to use it. Now, they know you are armed."
Nalver offers Lilanna a kelyn-clasped black leather satchel incised with a two-headed serpent.
Lilanna accepts Nalver's black leather satchel.
Yardie says, speaking to Roelon, "From my experience, that never goes well."
Roelon says, speaking deeply to Randsford, "Perhaps, the ones ah sent out for information Rammael provided nothing."
Nalver asks, "Sorlu can I speak of my radical idea now?"
Kiyou says, speaking quietly to Rorium, "Well, I should probably be training if we may be invaded by elven knights and or airships."
Lilanna focuses her concentration, briefly studying the composition of a kelyn-clasped black leather satchel incised with a two-headed serpent.
Perigourd furrows his brow.
Vaemyr sighs.
Rorium nods in agreement at Kiyou.
Kiyou turns toward Rorium and renders a sharp salute with her mithril lance.
Teaberry nods at Kiyou.
Kiyou just went north.
Lilanna offers Nalver a kelyn-clasped black leather satchel incised with a two-headed serpent.
Nalver accepts Lilanna's black leather satchel.
Nalver slings a kelyn-clasped black leather satchel incised with a two-headed serpent over his shoulder.
Sorlu grins at Nalver.
Adalie says, "See if you can learn to wield a cannon or two."
Randsford says, speaking to Roelon, "These will be a message to any unwanted troops that tread on our lands. Next time we point to the poster as we all subdue them."
Sorlu says, speaking to Nalver, "Of course."
Adalie snaps her fingers.
Aliashyrah says, speaking to Dendum, "It is possible, though if the Mayor's intelligence is correct, then it would seem the Vaalorians possibly have some over exuberant boys to get a hold of before they tip this delicate balance we are barely maintaining between conflict and outright open war."
Rorium nods enthusiastically at Adalie!
A shadow seems to detach itself from an animated flayed gigas disciple, swiftly dissipating into the air.
Adalie grins at Rorium.
An animated flayed gigas disciple gestures with one bloody hand, chanting a sibilant prayer.
An animated flayed gigas disciple stands amidst a swirling torrent of crimson smoke as he throws his arms wide!
A shadowy patch of ether rises up from the floor to encompass an animated flayed gigas disciple, rapidly sinking into it.
Dendum nods at Aliashyrah.
Pukk nods at Talliver.
A massive snowy white tiger glances warily about, her large ears rotating as she scents the air.
Lilanna turns toward Grutak and renders a sharp hand salute.
Perigourd says, speaking to Aliashyrah, "I agree."
Perigourd grunts.
Vaemyr says, speaking to Talliver, "Honestly, I would expect sabitours now that the White Wyrm is out the open... if you can prevent those I think you'll have an opportunity at diplomacy before things turn... well really bad. Assuming nothing else or worse happens."
Talliver nods at Pukk.
Dendum remarks, speaking to Aliashyrah, ""Perhaps they do not see Icemule as worth sending the experienced hunters for."
Pukk says, "Good night all. I'm going to see what trouble I can get into now."
Pukk waves.
Perigourd breathes in deeply as he clenches a pipe in his mouth, then exhales slowly, causing some green amorphous clouds of puffy smoke to float up from his mouth.
Roelon says, speaking deeply to Yardie, "Ah view it has ah shield. Sadly, their fleet out numbers our one."
Talliver says, speaking to Vaemyr, "They are welcome to try."
A pale-faced coppery barn owl swivels his head around, suddenly sharp-eyed and intent.
Rorium whispers something to Adalie.
Pukk just climbed up a pale metal ladder.
Adalie agrees with Rorium.
Pukk just climbed down a pale metal ladder.
Nalver asks, speaking to Sorlu, "What if, instead of meeting everything with force we reached out to Tumazzyr, Ta'Vaalor, and Ta'Illistim and offered support and service in their trying times? Instead of a rock crab trying to act like a boulder going down hill, we worked as a true ally and sought more diplomatic means. And instead of sending elves across the world, we sent halflings?"
Nalver glances at Teaberry.
Adalie whispers something to Rorium.
Rorium nods firmly.
Queatus frowns.
Pukk just went north.
The dog twists its neck to raise one of its ears up to one side and begins sniffing furiously while staring vacantly ahead.
The little blue penguin stands up.
Rorium clasps Adalie's hand tenderly.
Nalver says, speaking to you, "And we did so unified, instead of everyone doing their own things."
Lord Rorium just trudged away moving north, with his group following closely behind him.
Sorlu says, speaking to Nalver, "I am never against communication with our neighbors."
Yardie nods at Nalver.
Roelon nods at Sorlu.
The dog opens its mouth wide in an extended yawn.
Randsford says, speaking to Nalver, "Would you not say that is what our delegation was? At least to one empire. We all saw how little that accomplished."
Grutak chuckles.
Aliashyrah folds her hands behind her back.
The very powerful look leaves Missoni.
The white light leaves Missoni.
The dull golden nimbus fades from around Missoni.
The air calms down around Missoni.
Yardie says, "We're in times of mourning. Remember that."
Talliver says, "These are difficult times."
Talliver glances at you.
Perigourd nods somberly at Talliver.
Roelon nods at Talliver.
Sorlu glances at you.
Roelon deeply says, "Indeed."
Nalver says, speaking to Randsford, "That delegation was for our purposes, not theirs."
Dendum remarks, speaking to Nalver, ""Dendum aided Turamzzyr once in its time of need....stood on its Demon Wall with many from the landing....we were repaid with a fortress and now a new Barony for trouble. Some powers see outreached hand as sign of weakness."
Vaemyr nods at Talliver.
Missoni reaches up with her opposite hand and places it upon her Vornavian silk armband, bowing her head slightly as she gazes downwards.
Grutak says, speaking to Talliver, "Still think you should lock her up."
Talliver says, "I suspect that the Vaalor will be little pleased at our new shield."
Nalver says, speaking to Talliver, "I formally request that we offer SERVICE to our ALLIES in their trying times."
Talliver says, "I agree. We'll keep her safely hidden."
Aliashyrah says, speaking to Talliver, "Let us hope they take some time to assess before they respond."
Falvicar smirks at Grutak.
Roelon nods at Talliver.
The dog hovers protectively by Missoni's side, baring its teeth at nothing in particular.
Talliver looks thoughtfully at Nalver.
Vaemyr nods at Talliver.
Nalver says, speaking to Roelon, "And let them determine what that may be."
Sorlu agrees with Talliver.
Yardie says, speaking to Grutak, "I would hope that Icemule has a sense of justice instead of locking people up arbitrarily."
A faint white aura flickers around you.
Aliashyrah says, speaking diplomatically to Talliver, "We have our own rather urgent matters to deal with at home."
Aliashyrah thoughtfully studies you, a satisfied expression quickly reaching her face.
Roelon rubs his chin thoughtfully.
The mirror images surrounding Lilanna undulate and grow stronger.
Lilanna renews her songs.
Yardie asks, speaking to Grutak, "If you claim to be different from Imperial mannerisms, then perhaps one should not try to emulate them?"
The powerful look leaves Perigourd.
Sorlu says, "I would suspect that the Vaalorians will pull back and take some time to consider their next move. Now that they have seen the White Wyrm, they will not be so careless in their flights over our town."
You see Mayor Talliver Dabbings. He appears to be a Paradis Halfling. He is tallish and has a fighter's build. He appears to be in the flower of life. He has stern glacial blue eyes and weathered skin. He has short-cropped, greying curly brown hair worn in a military cut. He has a hard face and a sharp nose. His wiry arms are corded with muscle. He has more than a few scars. He is in good shape. He is wearing an old silver locket, a heavy fur coat, a high-necked pale blue doublet with carved ivory mule buttons, a light grey cotton shirt, a forged silver signet ring, a curved hoarbeam scabbard set with a shining blue sapphire fang, some dark grey combed wool trousers, and a pair of polished black leather boots.
Nalver asks, speaking to Talliver, "Have you heard about the death...maybe deaths...of those of Ta'Illistim?"
Nalver says, "And how there are...issues out there."
Aliashyrah says, speaking to Grutak, "I think that the threat the Mayor gave to the Councilwoman is about the same as house arrest."
Randsford says, speaking to Sorlu, "That or they show in force."
Grutak says, speaking to Yardie, "I think she should be charged with war crimes. That's what I think."
Aliashyrah says, speaking to Grutak, "Should she flee, she will be banished."
The brilliant aura fades away from Falvicar.
Falvicar appears less confident.
The air shivers about Falvicar, glistening faintly before stilling to normalcy.
Falvicar begins to breathe less deeply.
The dim aura fades from around Falvicar.
The very powerful look leaves Falvicar.
The white light leaves Falvicar.
The dull golden nimbus fades from around Falvicar.
The misty halo fades from Falvicar.
Deep blue motes swirl away from Falvicar and fade.
The deep blue glow leaves Falvicar.
Falvicar becomes unbalanced for a second, then recovers.
Falvicar appears to lose some internal strength.
The powerful look leaves Falvicar.
The air calms down around Falvicar.
The opalescent aura fades from around Falvicar.
The light blue glow leaves Falvicar.
Nalver says, "Maybe one less issue would be a good thing for them and the Argent Mirror would see that."
Yardie says, speaking to Grutak, "But...you're not in war."
The dog gazes ahead blankly, seemingly oblivious to its surroundings.
Falvicar nods at Yardie.
Falvicar says, speaking to Yardie, "Exactly."
Grutak says, speaking to Yardie, "That's where we differ on opinion."
Randsford says, speaking to Sorlu, "This will be seen as another humilation. They will respond in force I fear."
Sorlu slowly empties his lungs.
Missoni nods at Perigourd.
Falvicar says, speaking to Yardie, "He has a rather thick skull and not much of a brain I'm afraid."
Sorlu says, speaking to Randsford, "I admit, there is a chance of that."
Yardie says, speaking to Grutak, "I mean, if you want to throw snowballs at Vaalorian soldiers and consider that violence, by all means, but there has not been any battles."
Aliashyrah says, speaking to Randsford, "But perhaps not immediately. I believe we may have forced a temporary stall."
The little blue penguin waves her stubby wings about.
Falvicar says, speaking to Yardie, "Kobold are probably smarter."
Randsford says, "We must prepare for all outcomes. Seek the dialogue from earlier. Perhaps our new found airship will allow them to treat us more seriously."
Falvicar nods at Yardie.
Falvicar grins.
Yardie snickers.
Teaberry says, "I think you're right, Randsford. Their whole identity is focused on being the best of the best militarily."
Randsford nods in agreement at Aliashyrah.
Yardie says, speaking to Falvicar, "The kobolds are...an intriguing lot."
Randsford nods slowly at Teaberry.
Grutak says, speaking to Yardie, "I don't throw snowballs. I use weapons of war."
Aliashyrah gazes admiringly at her surroundings.
Falvicar nods at Yardie.
Aliashyrah says, "This ship really is quite the marvel."
Perigourd breathes in deeply as he clenches a pipe in his mouth, then exhales slowly, causing some green amorphous clouds of puffy smoke to float up from his mouth.
Sorlu says, speaking to Randsford, "But they will take time to plan such a thing, if that is the outcome. Vaalorians don't rush headlong into combat as a V'tullian might. That is my hope, at least."
Randsford nods in agreement at Sorlu.
Aliashyrah nods in agreement at Sorlu.
Roelon says, speaking deeply to Teaberry, "They nae been bested in the air before. This will cause quite ah stir within their ranks, aye."
Grutak snorts derisively at Sorlu!
Teaberry nods at Roelon.
Talliver says, "I had best return to my office and see what can be done about this recent issue. I'll reach out to the affected merchant and cover his stay at the Honeybeer."
Grutak says, speaking to Sorlu, "You know better."
Randsford says, speaking to Sorlu, "We must prepare for the possibility of an airship armada of sorts and make plans for both a positive and negative resolution."
Lilanna nods.
Sorlu nods at Talliver.
Roelon nods at Talliver.
Vaemyr says, speaking to Talliver, "Appreciated."
Perigourd turns toward Talliver and renders a sharp hand salute.
Nalver says, speaking to Talliver, "I offered to pay for his goods. I mean it."
Falvicar whispers something to Yardie.
Sorlu winks at Grutak.
Aliashyrah says, speaking playfully to Sorlu, "Perhaps if I get a taste for the sky I might offer my services as a pilot."
You say, "I've already paid it."
Aliashyrah nods at Talliver.
The dog suddenly turns and focuses its eyes upon Raelee.
Talliver nods to you.
Teaberry says, "Thank you, Mayor."
Lilanna asks, "AnI hopes ye speak with Sleetwood as well?"
Sorlu grins at Aliashyrah.
Talliver nods gratefully at Teaberry.
Talliver says, speaking to Lilanna, "I will."
Her hand lowered, Missoni gives Talliver a subtle wave.
Grutak says, speaking to Talliver, "You are about to lose your ship."
Dendum nods at Lilanna.
Grutak glances at Aliashyrah.
Yardie waves to Talliver.
Lilanna says, speaking to Talliver, "Thankee."
Sorlu says, speaking to Talliver, "Be well, Mayor Dabbings."
Sorlu bows to Talliver.
Lilanna bows to Talliver.
Aliashyrah says, speaking to Talliver, "Should you have any need of my assistance, I am always at the disposal of your Office and the Council, Mayor."
Roelon turns toward Talliver and renders a sharp hand salute.
Grutak says, "She'll be trollin for pirates with it."
Straightening her back, Aliashyrah gives a formal, low curtsy to Talliver. She inclines her head as well, giving Talliver a brief nod.
Talliver says, speaking to Grutak, "I doubt that greatly."
Talliver chuckles.
The tingling sensation and sense of security leaves Missoni.
Missoni glances around, looking a bit less confident.
Talliver nods at Aliashyrah.
Drawing her left leg behind her right, Teaberry briefly dips into a respectful curtsy before Talliver and bows her head.
Mayor Talliver just went north.
Roelon surveys the area.
Perigourd breathes in deeply as he clenches a pipe in his mouth, then exhales slowly, causing some green amorphous clouds of puffy smoke to float up from his mouth.
Defender of Mist Harbor Teaberry just climbed up a pale metal ladder.
Perigourd removes the pipe from his mouth and brushes it off slightly.
Perigourd gazes thoughtfully at his dark maoral pipe.
Dendum says, "Hrmmm."
Perigourd says, speaking to his dark maoral pipe, "Right on time for once."
Roelon heavily pounds both his fists against his chest and bows his head slightly.
Defender of Mist Harbor Teaberry just climbed down a pale metal ladder.
Perigourd put a robust dark maoral pipe in his umber leather jerkin.
Randsford asks, "So we are all agreed that we will detain the next soldier?"
Dendum inhales deeply upon his pipe, puckering his lips and sending out a small stream of smoke before him briefly.
Vaemyr sighs.
Randsford glances between Sorlu and Roelon.
Perigourd asks, "To do what with?"
Magister Raelee just went north.
Teaberry says, "I was trying to detain THIS one."
Perigourd chuckles.
Roelon says, speaking deeply to Randsford, "Detain. But dinnae kill.."
Teaberry grumbles.
Perigourd asks, "Execute?"
Sorlu nods at Randsford.
Roelon glances at Grutak.
Randsford nods in agreement at Roelon.
Aliashyrah says, speaking to Randsford, "I think they teach scampering lessons in Vaalor."
Falvicar agrees with Roelon.
Aliashyrah says, speaking to Randsford, "He was up that ladder like a flash."
Aliashyrah chuckles.
Nalver bows.
Yardie says, speaking to Randsford, "Detain a solider, and they're going to take that as an act of aggression."
Grutak says, speaking to Randsford, "Detain, behead..."
Nalver turns sharply on his heel, sending the folds of his elesine cloak swirling about his body.
Nalver just went north.
Randsford says, speaking to Perigourd, "To hold and deliver back to their superiers. We can give him a basket of tarts and send him on his way."
Grutak says, "Potato potahto."
Randsford flashes Perigourd a wolfish grin.
Sorlu says, speaking to Perigourd, "We are not thirsting for blood...but order must be maintained."
Falvicar sighs.
Roelon deeply says, "Limbs, eyes, important organs intact..."
Roelon nods at Grutak.
You gaze in wonder at your surroundings.
The mirror images surrounding Lilanna undulate and grow stronger.
Lilanna renews her songs.
Falvicar tried to join your group, but your group status is closed. Click GROUP OPEN to let him join you.
Grutak points at Roelon.
Defender of Mist Harbor Teaberry just went north.
Grutak says, speaking to Roelon, "I can work with that."
Sorlu casually glances at you.
Lilanna asks, speaking to Roelon, "'there are some unimportant ones?"
Grutak grins at Roelon.
Vaemyr says, "I don't believe detaining a Soldier will help the situation, unless they can be caught doing something such as "inspecting" more merchants."
A faint white aura flickers around you.
You curtsy to Sorlu.
Grutak says, speaking to Lilanna, "You have two kidneys you do not need them both."
Sorlu smiles at you.
Sorlu bows to you.
Falvicar smirks.
Roelon says, speaking deeply to Lilanna, "Perhaps, but ah am nae an empath."
Roelon chuckles.
Grutak says, "And you can remove part of the liver and all of the spleen..."
Grutak ponders.
Vaemyr says, "If you can catch them in an act like that though, by all means, detain and use that as leverage."
The little blue penguin surveys the area quietly.
Lilanna says, speaking to Grutak, "An some of ye have one useless limb..."
Lilanna snickers.
Falvicar mutters warmonger.
Grutak wiggles his eyebrows at Lilanna.