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Day 3 of the 5122 Palestra Trials. |
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Day three of the 5122 Palestra Trials concluded with a convocation to pronounce the new wandering Palestra. |
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==Ceremony== |
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Jahosk recites: |
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"We welcome you to our academy." |
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Jahosk recites: |
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"We continue to be charged with seeking out warriors worthy of Palestra. Those who travel far from our city." |
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Jahosk recites: |
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"These trials did not disappoint with the quality of Faendryl who felt this calling, yet this event has thrown us an unusual situation." |
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Jahosk says, "Khobra please step forward." |
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Khobra strides over to stand before Jahosk. |
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Jahosk says, "The path of the Palestra is not an easy one, nor is it for everyone. It is not just a matter of having the martial prowess necessary." |
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Jahosk says, "It also requires the will to do what must be done, for the good of our people. Be it demon or summoner, the Palestra cannot hesitate in putting a danger to our people to an end." |
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Jahosk says, "Khobra, your personal stance to not engage a Faendryl in combat remains incompatible with our duty." |
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Jahosk says, "There are many paths and roles in our society, but this one is not for you." |
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Khobra nods slowly at Jahosk. |
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Jahosk nods. |
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Speaking submissively in Faendryl to Jahosk, Khobra requests something you don't understand. |
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Jahosk says, "No, we will continue." |
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Khobra nods understandingly at Jahosk. |
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Jahosk turns to those gathered, his eyes on the candidates. |
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Jahosk says, "You have been evaluated and were pleased to see such skill and discipline"." |
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Jahosk says, "Some of you have skills beyond what our normal trials see. And some have skills with great potential." |
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Jahosk recites: |
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"We ask Palestra Brutish to step forward and be seen by all." |
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Brutish strides over to stand before Jahosk. |
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Brutish turns toward Jahosk and renders a sharp hand salute. |
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Jahosk recites: |
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"Your skills have improved, not just with your weapons and training, but in your leadership." |
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Jahosk recites: |
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"You will now be known as Blade Brutish, the Palestra." |
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Siggurd applauds. |
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Nazarr applauds Brutish. |
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Vaeldrys smiles. |
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Lylia applauds Brutish. |
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Missoni's face lights up with joy for Brutish. |
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Nazarr applauds Brutish. |
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Traiva applauds Brutish. |
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Durakar applauds Brutish. |
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Akonite applauds Brutish. |
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Yardie turns to Brutish and cheers! |
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Missoni applauds warmly. |
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Nazarr applauds Brutish. |
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Tsarmina applauds Brutish. |
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Delindra applauds politely. |
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Ithilwyn applauds Brutish. |
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Camryth claps her hands. |
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Leifa applauds. |
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Traiva turns towards Brutish and flutters her wings out wide for Brutish to see. |
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Ithilwyn beams! |
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Xylador applauds Brutish. |
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Perigourd applauds politely. |
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Dhairn turns to Brutish and cheers! |
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Agathilea applauds politely. |
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Vaeldrys applauds Brutish. |
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Thrassus applauds Brutish. |
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Anru nods at Brutish. |
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Gedrick nods. |
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Khobra applauds. |
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Synathaesia applauds Brutish. |
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Speaking respectfully to Brutish, Divyne acknowledges, "Blade." |
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Tabubu applauds Brutish. |
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Brutish grins at Divyne. |
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Arku nods at Brutish. |
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Alanisse applauds Brutish. |
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Brutish bows. |
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Ysharra says, "Blade Brutish, you are a credit to your profession and calling." |
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Speaking softly to Brutish, Arku says, "Blade." |
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Ysharra smiles at Brutish. |
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Xylador turns toward Brutish and renders a sharp hand salute. |
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Speaking appreciatively in Faendryl to Brutish, Lylia murmurs, "Never a doubt in our minds. So richly deserved."Brutish recites quietly: |
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"Glory and Honor to the Patriarch!" |
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Ithilwyn applauds. |
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Brutish raises his fist defiantly. |
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Jahosk nods at Brutish. |
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repeats something you don't understand. |
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Akonite nods once. |
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Brutish strides a few steps forward. |
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Brutish turns around. |
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Brutish strides along, tightly gripping a backpack. |
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Brutish turns around. |
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Jahosk recites: |
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"We ask Candidate Alanisse to step forward and be seen by all." |
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Alanisse takes a few steps to her left. |
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Alanisse strides a few steps forward. |
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Tsarmina gazes with interest at Alanisse. |
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Ysharra leans softly against Melikor. |
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Lylia smiles at Alanisse. |
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Jahosk recites: |
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"Your speed and tenacity served you well along with the courage you displayed. We look forward to your future accomplishments." |
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Brutish adopts an agreeable expression. |
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Vaeldrys nods in agreement. |
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Xylador nods at Alanisse. |
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Jahosk recites: |
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"You will now be known as Peltast Alanisse, the Palestra." |
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Tayler applauds Alanisse. |
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Tsarmina applauds Alanisse. |
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Siggurd applauds. |
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Ithilwyn applauds Alanisse. |
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Missoni's face lights up with joy for Alanisse. |
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Agathilea applauds. |
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Brutish grins at Alanisse. |
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Alanisse inclines her head. |
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Ithilwyn beams! |
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Arku applauds Alanisse. |
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Ysharra smiles at Alanisse. |
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Camryth claps her hands. |
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Xylador turns toward Alanisse and renders a sharp hand salute. |
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Perigourd applauds politely. |
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Khobra applauds. |
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Traiva applauds Alanisse. |
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Vaeldrys applauds Alanisse. |
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Missoni applauds warmly. |
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Brutish gives Alanisse a firm handshake. |
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Yardie turns to Alanisse and cheers! |
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Melikor applauds Alanisse. |
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Gedrick nods. |
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Anru nods at Alanisse. |
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Akonite applauds Alanisse. |
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Xorus nods once. |
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Tabubu applauds Alanisse. |
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Jahosk offers Alanisse a lor triskele inset with three ebon-veined despanals. |
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Durakar applauds Alanisse. |
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Dhairn turns to Alanisse and cheers! |
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Alanisse accepts Jahosk's lor triskele. |
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Dendum takes a bite of his crispy fried scorpion. |
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Sir Guarrin just arrived. |
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Synathaesia applauds Alanisse. |
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Lylia applauds Alanisse. |
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Perigourd nods in greeting at Guarrin. |
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Meril applauds politely. |
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Thrassus applauds Alanisse. |
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Speaking respectfully to Alanisse, Divyne acknowledges, "Peltast." |
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Speaking quietly to Alanisse, Brutish says, "Peltast." |
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Delindra applauds politely. |
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Arku nods at Alanisse. |
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Speaking softly to Alanisse, Arku says, "Peltast." |
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Leifa applauds Alanisse. |
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Alanisse clearly says, "Thank you, I hope to bring nothing but honor and glory to the Patriarch." |
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Jahosk nods at Alanisse. |
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Alanisse takes a few steps back. |
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Ithilwyn smiles at Alanisse. |
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Speaking quietly to Alanisse, Tabubu says, "As you have to all things you do." |
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Lylia nods in agreement at Tabubu. |
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Speaking to Alanisse, Melikor says, "Well done." |
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Alanisse flushes slightly, some color reaching her cheeks. |
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Vaeldrys smiles at Alanisse. |
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Alanisse quietly says, "Thank you all." |
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Speaking in Elven to Alanisse, Vaeldrys says, "Well done, Peltast." |
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Vaeldrys bows to Alanisse. |
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Jahosk recites: |
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"We ask Candidate Anru to step forward and be seen by all." |
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Alanisse just nudged Vaeldrys. |
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Anru strides a few steps forward. |
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Lylia turns to face Anru. |
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Speaking to Alanisse, Ysharra says, "You honor us, Peltast." |
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Ysharra smiles. |
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Ysharra folds her hands behind her back. |
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Jahosk recites: |
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"You were quickly able to adapt to the attacks pressed on you and your help in organizing before facing the vathor brought notice to your leadership skills." |
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Ysharra nods once. |
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Tsarmina gazes with interest at Anru. |
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Ysharra chuckles to herself. |
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Vaeldrys nods in agreement. |
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Synathaesia gazes with awe at Anru. |
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Jahosk recites: |
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"You will now be known as Blade Anru, the Palestra." |
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Synathaesia applauds Anru loudly. |
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Tayler applauds Anru. |
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Ithilwyn applauds Anru. |
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Thrassus applauds Anru. |
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Yardie turns to Anru and cheers! |
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Khobra applauds. |
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Ithilwyn beams! |
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Dhairn lets out a cheer! |
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Jahosk offers Anru a lor triskele inset with three ebon-veined despanals. |
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Siggurd applauds Anru. |
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Melikor applauds Anru. |
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Tsarmina applauds Anru. |
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Speaking quietly to Anru, Brutish says, "Blade." |
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Nazarr applauds Anru. |
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Arku applauds. |
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Lylia gazes admiringly at Anru. |
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Traiva applauds Anru. |
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Perigourd applauds politely. |
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Agathilea applauds. |
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Lylia applauds Anru. |
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Alanisse applauds Anru. |
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(Anru raises a fist in salute.) |
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Vaeldrys applauds Anru. |
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Tabubu applauds. |
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Nazarr applauds Anru. |
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Brutish and Anru bash their forearms in greeting. |
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Arku nods to Anru in greeting. |
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Missoni applauds warmly. |
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Traiva turns towards Anru and flutters her wings out wide for Anru to see. |
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Ysharra applauds Anru. |
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Speaking softly to Anru, Arku says, "Blade." |
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Xylador turns toward Anru and renders a sharp hand salute. |
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Speaking respectfully to Anru, Divyne acknowledges, "Blade." |
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Durakar applauds Anru. |
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Guarrin applauds politely. |
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Akonite applauds Anru. |
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Speaking proudly to Anru, Synathaesia praises, "Blade." |
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Leifa applauds. |
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Speaking in Faendryl, Anru says, "Honor and Glory, to the Patriarch." |
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Camryth claps her hands. |
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Gedrick nods. |
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Speaking to Anru, Vaeldrys says, "Blade Anru." |
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(Dhairn pounds a fist to his chest twice.) |
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Vaeldrys bows to Anru. |
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Dhairn grins. |
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Speaking in Faendryl, Anru says, "Thank you, my kin." |
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Lylia places a hand over her heart. |
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Alanisse inclines her head. |
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Anru takes a few steps back. |
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Jahosk recites: |
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"We ask Candidate Tayler to step forward and be seen by all." |
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Ysharra smiles at Tayler. |
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(Tayler steps away from the benches and strides slowly up to Jahosk, his hands resting at his sides as he meets his gaze.) |
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Jahosk offers Anru a lor triskele inset with three ebon-veined despanals. |
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Ithilwyn smiles at Tayler. |
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Yardie grins at Tayler. |
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Anru accepts Jahosk's lor triskele. |
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Tsarmina gazes with interest at Tayler. |
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Traiva gazes at Tayler. |
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Leifa looks thoughtfully at Tayler. |
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Vaeldrys smiles at Tayler. |
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Camryth glances at Tayler. |
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Jahosk recites: |
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"Your skill with shield and weapon served you well. You move quickly for one in such armor. Using diverse attack and defense shows your intelligence in the field." |
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Tayler nods once. |
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Xylador nods in agreement. |
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Jahosk recites: |
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"You will now be known as Sarissa Tayler, the Palestra." |
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Akonite applauds. |
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Ithilwyn applauds Tayler. |
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Arku applauds. |
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Agathilea applauds. |
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Ithilwyn beams! |
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Tsarmina applauds Tayler. |
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Meril applauds Tayler. |
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Khobra applauds Tayler. |
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Thrassus applauds Tayler. |
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Melikor applauds Tayler. |
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Dhairn turns to Tayler and cheers! |
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Dendum turns to Tayler and cheers! |
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Yardie turns to Tayler and cheers! |
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Missoni applauds warmly. |
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Arku nods to Tayler in greeting. |
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Ithilwyn grins. |
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Ysharra applauds. |
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Vaeldrys applauds Tayler. |
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Perigourd applauds politely. |
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Siggurd applauds Tayler. |
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Durakar applauds Tayler. |
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Traiva applauds Tayler. |
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Speaking softly to Tayler, Arku says, "Sarissa." |
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Alanisse applauds. |
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Speaking quietly to Tayler, Brutish says, "Sarissa." |
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Xylador applauds Tayler. |
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Delindra applauds politely. |
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Speaking respectfully to Tayler, Divyne acknowledges, "Sarissa." |
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Anru nods at Tayler. |
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Nazarr applauds Tayler. |
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Nazarr applauds Tayler. |
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Jahosk offers Tayler a lor triskele inset with three ebon-veined despanals. |
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Leifa applauds Tayler warmly. |
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Ithilwyn beams happily at Tayler! |
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Gedrick nods. |
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Speaking to Tayler, Vaeldrys says, "Sarissa Tayler." |
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Guarrin applauds politely. |
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Camryth claps her hands. |
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Vaeldrys bows to Tayler. |
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(Tayler can't help a smile breaking loose as he accepts the tiskele and steps back into the seating.) |
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Tayler accepts Jahosk's lor triskele. |
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Tayler says, "Thank you, Honor and Glory to the Patriarch." |
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Speaking to Tayler, Alanisse says, "Congratulations, Sarissa." |
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Tayler puts on a lor triskele inset with three ebon-veined despanals. |
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Tayler bows. |
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Tayler says, "Thank you all." |
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Tayler beams! |
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Ithilwyn grins. |
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Agathilea smiles at Tayler. |
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Lylia applauds Tayler. |
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Synathaesia nods. |
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Jahosk recites: |
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"We ask Candidate Dhairn to step forward and be seen by all." |
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A soft pulse of muted ebon light surrounds Dhairn's sculpted body armor. |
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Lunaryna withdraws what appears to be a tiny perfume stopper from her obsidian lotus. With deft movements, she dabs the slender glass wand behind each ear before returning it to the lotus. |
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Dhairn moves to stand in front of Jahosk. |
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Tsarmina gazes with interest at Dhairn. |
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Speaking playfully to Dhairn, Yardie whispers aloud, "Don't scream this time." |
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Anferis appears to be trying hard not to grin. |
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Lunaryna snickers at Yardie. |
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Lunaryna just nudged Yardie. |
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Xylador appears to be trying hard not to grin. |
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Yardie coughs. |
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Xylador glances at Yardie. |
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Leifa glances at Dhairn and folds her arms, grasping her shoulders. |
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Yardie rubs his hands over his shirt nervously as an expression of unease flits across his face. |
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Vaeldrys appears to be trying hard not to grin. |
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Tayler grins at Ithilwyn. |
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Tayler gives Ithilwyn a lingering kiss. |
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Jahosk recites: |
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"Your expertise with the weapon was as impressive as your leadership when facing your opponents." |
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Ithilwyn gives Tayler a lingering kiss. |
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Ithilwyn smiles. |
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Agathilea tilts her head down. |
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Xylador nods in agreement. |
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The dim aura fades from around Nazarr. |
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Nazarr begins to breathe less deeply. |
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Jahosk recites: |
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"You will now be known as Blade Dhairn, the Palestra." |
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Durakar applauds Dhairn. |
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Jahosk offers Dhairn a lor triskele inset with three ebon-veined despanals. |
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Khobra applauds Dhairn. |
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Lunaryna applauds Dhairn. |
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Agathilea applauds. |
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Ithilwyn applauds Dhairn. |
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Arku applauds. |
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Siggurd applauds Dhairn. |
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Tsarmina applauds Dhairn. |
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Ysharra applauds Dhairn. |
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Yardie turns to Dhairn and cheers! |
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Synathaesia applauds Dhairn. |
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Leifa applauds Dhairn wildly! |
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Dhairn accepts Jahosk's lor triskele. |
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Vaeldrys applauds Dhairn. |
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Perigourd applauds politely. |
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Tabubu applauds. |
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Camryth claps her hands. |
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Anferis applauds Dhairn. |
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Xylador nods once. |
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Melikor applauds Dhairn. |
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Traiva applauds Dhairn. |
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Speaking quietly to Dhairn, Brutish says, "Blade." |
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Missoni applauds warmly. |
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Akonite applauds Dhairn. |
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Missoni smiles. |
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Gedrick nods. |
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Thrassus applauds Dhairn. |
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Anru nods at Dhairn. |
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Lylia applauds Dhairn. |
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Traiva turns towards Dhairn and flutters her wings out wide for Dhairn to see. |
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Speaking respectfully to Dhairn, Divyne acknowledges, "Blade." |
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Brutish and Dhairn shake hands. |
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Dhairn recites something quietly in Faendryl that you don't understand. |
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Arku nods to Dhairn in greeting. |
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Guarrin applauds politely. |
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Speaking to Dhairn, Siggurd says, "Well done." |
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Speaking in Elven to Dhairn, Xylador says, "As it should be, Blade Dhairn." |
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Speaking softly to Dhairn, Arku says, "Blade." |
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Leifa beams happily at Dhairn! |
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Speaking to Dhairn, Vaeldrys says, "Blade Dhairn." |
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Vaeldrys bows to Dhairn. |
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Tayler applauds Dhairn. |
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Ysharra quietly says, "Your actions yestereve were gracious and honorable. Congratulations, Blade Dhairn." |
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Delindra applauds politely. |
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Dendum nods at Tabubu. |
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An ethereal mass appears at the center of Maetriks's glowing violet bodysuit then vanishes in a flash of shadowy onyx light. |
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Agathilea agrees with Ysharra. |
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Synathaesia nods respectfully at Dhairn. |
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Dhairn flashes a wide grin. |
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Lylia nods in agreement at Ysharra. |
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Speaking in Faendryl, Dhairn quietly says something you don't understand. |
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Lylia smiles at Dhairn. |
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Dendum stands up. |
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Nazarr smiles. |
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You hear very soft footsteps. |
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You hear very soft footsteps. |
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Dendum walks over to the bench and settles down. |
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(Dhairn moves back to the benches.) |
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Dhairn leans against an obsidian bench cushioned with ebon velvet. |
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Jahosk recites: |
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"We ask Candidate Vaeldrys to step forward and be seen by all." |
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Tsarmina gazes with interest at Vaeldrys. |
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Vaeldrys strides over to stand before Jahosk. |
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Ysharra turns to face Vaeldrys. |
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Ysharra smiles at Vaeldrys. |
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Lylia grins at Vaeldrys. |
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Missoni looks thoughtfully at Vaeldrys. |
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Xylador looks thoughtfully at Vaeldrys. |
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Ithilwyn smiles. |
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Ysharra leans back. |
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Perigourd pulls his shoulders back and firmly grasps a single elbow, his eyes scanning the area in silent contemplation of the surroundings. |
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Jahosk recites: |
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"Your ability to form your body into your weapon was unique. You are quick in close combat and your drive to push forward in the face of adversity will be an asset to you. We look forward to seeing your skills grow." |
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Tabubu nods at Dendum. |
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Lunaryna smiles. |
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Traiva smiles at Vaeldrys. |
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Jahosk recites: |
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"You will now be known as Peltast Vaeldrys, the Palestra." |
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Jahosk offers Vaeldrys a lor triskele inset with three ebon-veined despanals. |
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Arku applauds. |
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Vaeldrys smiles. |
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Ithilwyn applauds Vaeldrys. |
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Lunaryna applauds Vaeldrys. |
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Tsarmina applauds Vaeldrys. |
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Nazarr applauds Vaeldrys. |
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Gedrick nods. |
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Durakar applauds Vaeldrys. |
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Lylia gazes admiringly at Vaeldrys. |
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Voltung applauds Vaeldrys. |
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Lylia applauds. |
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Thrassus applauds Vaeldrys. |
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Agathilea applauds Vaeldrys. |
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Speaking quietly to Vaeldrys, Brutish says, "Peltast." |
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Traiva applauds Vaeldrys. |
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Dendum lets out a cheer! |
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Nazarr applauds Vaeldrys. |
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Arku nods to Vaeldrys in greeting. |
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Leifa applauds Vaeldrys. |
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Xylador turns toward Vaeldrys and renders a sharp hand salute. |
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Missoni applauds warmly. |
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Camryth claps her hands. |
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Yardie turns to Vaeldrys and cheers! |
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Anru nods at Vaeldrys. |
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Dhairn lets out a cheer! |
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Delindra applauds politely. |
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Brutish and Vaeldrys shake hands. |
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The dim aura fades from around Akonite. |
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Akonite begins to breathe less deeply. |
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Vaeldrys recites: |
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"Proud Glory and Honor to the Patriarch!" |
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Perigourd applauds politely. |
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Speaking softly to Vaeldrys, Arku says, "Peltast." |
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Tabubu nods approvingly at Vaeldrys. |
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Vaeldrys accepts Jahosk's lor triskele. |
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Dendum chews off a big chunk of his pickled rolton foot. |
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Vaeldrys bows. |
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Alanisse applauds Vaeldrys with enthusiasm, seemingly oblivious to her surroundings. |
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Meril applauds politely. |
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Speaking quietly to Vaeldrys, Tabubu says, "They will do well with you." |
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Tayler applauds Vaeldrys. |
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Speaking in Faendryl, Dhairn quietly acknowledges something you don't understand. |
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Synathaesia applauds Vaeldrys politely. |
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Guarrin applauds politely. |
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Melikor applauds Vaeldrys. |
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Lylia smiles at Alanisse. |
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Vaeldrys says, "'Thank you all." |
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Anferis removes a slice of pepper-filled cheese from in his cloth-of-veniom greatcloak. |
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Synathaesia nods respectfully at Vaeldrys. |
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Agathilea grins at Anferis. |
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Alanisse flushes slightly, some color reaching her cheeks. |
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Ysharra applauds Vaeldrys. |
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Speaking to Vaeldrys, Melikor says, "Well done, Vaeldrys." |
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Akonite applauds Vaeldrys. |
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(Vaeldrys moves back to the benches.) |
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A small glossy black spider on Xylador crawls over to his nose. |
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Khobra applauds. |
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Speaking in Faendryl to Vaeldrys, Akonite says something you don't understand. |
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Ysharra gazes admiringly at Vaeldrys. |
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Anferis grins crookedly. |
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Dhairn puts on a lor triskele inset with three ebon-veined despanals. |
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Jahosk recites: |
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"We ask Candidate Xylador to step forward and be seen by all." |
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Vaeldrys puts on a lor triskele inset with three ebon-veined despanals. |
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(Xylador takes several measured steps forward, turning sharply oh his heels and facing Jahosk, his face stern and unreadable.) |
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Lylia smiles at Xylador. |
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Tsarmina gazes with interest at Xylador. |
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Anferis takes a moment to observe Xylador. |
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Ysharra grins at Xylador. |
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Akonite takes a moment to observe Xylador. |
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Vaeldrys smiles at Xylador. |
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Jahosk recites: |
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"You came to us after a small delay in travels, but did not disappoint. You handle your weapon with a deadly comfort. Your determination and persistence will push you to do what must be done." |
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Lady Maetriks just went west. |
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Lady Maetriks just arrived. |
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A faint silvery glow fades from around Akonite. |
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Akonite agrees with Jahosk. |
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Vaeldrys nods in agreement. |
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Ysharra smiles quietly to herself. |
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Jahosk recites: |
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"You will now be known as Sarissa Xylador, the Palestra." |
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Jahosk offers Xylador a lor triskele inset with three ebon-veined despanals. |
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Ithilwyn applauds Xylador. |
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Khobra applauds. |
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Arku applauds. |
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Ithilwyn beams! |
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Lunaryna applauds Xylador. |
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Speaking in Elven, Xylador sternly says, "I will perform my duties with the entirety of my capability, and more should the situation require. Glory and honor to the Patriarch." |
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Durakar applauds Xylador. |
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Tayler applauds Xylador. |
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Tsarmina applauds Xylador. |
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Meril applauds. |
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Camryth claps her hands. |
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Leifa applauds Xylador. |
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Dhairn lets out a cheer! |
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Speaking quietly to Xylador, Brutish says, "Sarissa." |
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Missoni applauds warmly. |
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Xylador accepts Jahosk's lor triskele. |
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Vaeldrys applauds. |
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Agathilea applauds Xylador. |
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Traiva applauds Xylador. |
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Gedrick nods. |
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Brutish and Xylador shake hands. |
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Arku nods to Xylador in greeting. |
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Perigourd applauds politely. |
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Anru nods at Xylador. |
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Yardie turns to Xylador and cheers! |
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Ysharra applauds Xylador. |
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Anferis applauds Xylador. |
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Melikor applauds Xylador. |
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Synathaesia applauds Xylador. |
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Speaking respectfully to Xylador, Divyne says, "Sarissa." |
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Guarrin applauds politely. |
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Speaking softly to Xylador, Arku says, "Sarissa." |
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Lylia applauds Xylador. |
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Delindra applauds politely. |
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Speaking to Xylador, Vaeldrys says, "Sarissa." |
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Speaking politely to Xylador, Yardie says, "Well deserved." |
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Synathaesia nods respectfully at Xylador. |
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Speaking in Faendryl, Ysharra exclaims something you don't understand. |
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Speaking to Xylador, Tayler says, "Sarissa." |
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Divyne nods. |
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Thrassus applauds Xylador. |
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Speaking quietly in Faendryl to Xylador, Dhairn acknowledges something you don't understand. |
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Yardie says, "Sarissa." |
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Akonite turns to Xylador and cheers! |
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Xylador nods slowly. |
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Speaking to Xylador, Melikor says, "Well done." |
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Nazarr applauds Xylador. |
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Ysharra winks at Xylador. |
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Xylador turns around. |
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Xylador walks over to the bench and settles down. |
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Lylia gazes admiringly at Xylador. |
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Jahosk recites: |
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"We ask Candidate Yardie to step forward and be seen by all." |
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Yardie blinks. |
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Yardie stands up. |
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Tsarmina gazes with interest at Yardie. |
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Delindra gazes with interest at Yardie. |
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Yardie strides a few steps forward. |
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Alisaire nonchalantly folds her arms across her chest. Her cast shadow briefly twists, its attention focused intently to one side as clawed fingers stretch outward with unnatural length. |
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Tabubu seems to be waiting for something. |
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Vaeldrys smiles at Yardie. |
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Traiva gazes at Yardie. |
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Yardie rubs his hands over his shirt nervously as an expression of unease flits across his face. |
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Ithilwyn smiles at Yardie. |
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Agathilea takes a moment to observe Yardie. |
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Ysharra gazes at Yardie. |
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Ysharra smiles. |
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Dhairn grins. |
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Melikor takes a drink from his Maelshyve shiraz. |
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Leifa glances at Yardie and folds her arms at the waist. |
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Nazarr beams! |
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Yardie flinches. |
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Ysharra grins at Xylador. |
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Xylador nods slowly. |
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Jahosk recites: |
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"You have proven yourself master of the shadows and quick to strike. Your focus sees the problem and hurls you towards it." |
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Akonite nods once. |
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Delindra leans forward. |
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Jahosk recites: |
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"You will now be known as Blade Yardie, the Palestra." |
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Thrassus leans on his staff. |
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Arku applauds. |
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Tsarmina applauds Yardie. |
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Ithilwyn applauds Yardie. |
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Lunaryna applauds Yardie. |
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Perigourd applauds warmly. |
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Ithilwyn beams! |
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Traiva applauds Yardie. |
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Khobra applauds Yardie. |
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Xylador stands up. |
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Anferis applauds Yardie. |
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Dendum lets out a cheer! |
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Thrassus nods approvingly. |
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Delindra applauds Yardie. |
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Durakar applauds Yardie. |
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Arku nods to Yardie in greeting. |
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Agathilea applauds Yardie. |
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Missoni applauds warmly. |
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Melikor applauds Yardie. |
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Ysharra applauds Yardie. |
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Synathaesia applauds Yardie. |
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Xylador turns toward Yardie and renders a sharp salute with his lor triskele. |
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Dhairn turns to Yardie and cheers! |
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Nazarr turns to Yardie and cheers! |
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Delindra beams happily at Yardie! |
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Yardie gasps as his eyes widen in disbelief! |
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Speaking quietly to Yardie, Brutish says, "Blade." |
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Thrassus applauds Yardie. |
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Tayler applauds Yardie. |
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Speaking respectfully to Yardie, Divyne acknowledges, "Blade." |
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Leifa glances around briefly before applauding Yardie. |
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Traiva turns towards Yardie and flutters her wings out wide for Yardie to see. |
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Meril emits a fair reproduction of the whistle of a bird. |
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Gedrick nods. |
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Lylia applauds Yardie. |
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Agathilea turns to Yardie and cheers! |
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Speaking softly to Yardie, Arku says, "Blade." |
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(Anru flashes the briefest of smiles.) |
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Brutish and Yardie shake hands. |
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Lunaryna laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement. |
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Nazarr applauds Yardie. |
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Camryth claps her hands. |
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Anru nods at Yardie. |
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Nazarr applauds Yardie. |
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Xorus nods. |
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Speaking to Yardie, Tayler says, "Blade." |
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Guarrin applauds politely. |
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Siggurd applauds Yardie. |
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Ithilwyn grins at Yardie. |
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Jahosk offers Yardie a lor triskele inset with three ebon-veined despanals. |
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Speaking to Yardie, Vaeldrys says, "Blade." |
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Yardie accepts Jahosk's lor triskele. |
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Speaking quietly in Faendryl to Yardie, Dhairn acknowledges something you don't understand. |
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(Yardie moves to hug Jahosk, then stops and nods nervously.) |
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Tabubu takes a moment to observe Yardie. |
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Alanisse applauds Yardie. |
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Speaking to Yardie, Melikor says, "Well done, Blade Yardie." |
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Xylador gets a blank look on his face. |
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Ysharra smiles at Yardie. |
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Anferis coughs. |
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Dhairn laughs! |
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Speaking humbly to Jahosk, Yardie says, "Th...thank you." |
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Leifa shrugs. |
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Yardie says, "Honor and glory to the Patriarch." |
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Yardie holds back his tears, his eyes glistening with pain. |
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Lylia gazes admiringly at Yardie. |
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Raelee takes a moment to observe Yardie. |
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Vaeldrys smiles at Yardie. |
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Jahosk recites: |
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"We have one last announcement" |
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Vaeldrys nods at Jahosk. |
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Dendum nods. |
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Leifa nods thoughtfully. |
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Xylador turns an inquisitive ear toward Jahosk. |
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Delindra tilts her head toward Jahosk, examining him intently as the tip of one ear twitches briefly. |
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Tayler turns an inquisitive ear toward Jahosk. |
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Nazarr turns an inquisitive ear toward Jahosk. |
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Thrassus cocks his head at Jahosk. |
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Vaeldrys turns an inquisitive ear toward Jahosk. |
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Khobra turns an inquisitive ear toward Jahosk. |
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Jahosk recites: |
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"It would seem Ketsumney was already called away on assignment." |
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Arku grins at Yardie. |
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Ysharra nods once. |
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Brutish nods. |
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Jahosk recites: |
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"Ketsimney will now be known as Blade Ketsimney, the Palestra" |
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Ysharra applauds. |
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Durakar applauds. |
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Agathilea applauds. |
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Lunaryna smiles. |
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Xylador nods in agreement. |
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Tsarmina applauds. |
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Lylia applauds. |
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Vaeldrys applauds. |
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Missoni applauds warmly. |
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Siggurd applauds. |
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Guarrin applauds politely. |
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Arku applauds. |
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Akonite applauds. |
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Ithilwyn applauds. |
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Synathaesia applauds. |
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Akonite smiles. |
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Melikor applauds. |
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Leifa applauds. |
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Tayler applauds. |
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Meril applauds. |
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Gedrick nods. |
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Traiva applauds. |
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Anferis applauds. |
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Anru nods. |
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Yardie applauds. |
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Camryth claps her hands. |
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Khobra applauds. |
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Nazarr applauds. |
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Leifa blinks at Yardie. |
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Nazarr applauds. |
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Tabubu applauds. |
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Dhairn lets out a cheer! |
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Delindra applauds. |
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Voltung hoots. |
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Dendum lets out a cheer! |
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Perigourd applauds politely. |
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Voltung applauds. |
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Divyne nods respectfully. |
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Alanisse applauds. |
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Jahosk recites: |
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"For your first task" |
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Jahosk recites: |
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"It is tradition for each class to choose a name to be known by." |
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Jahosk recites: |
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"The first class named themselves the wanderers." |
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Jahosk recites: |
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"The second, the seekers" |
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Schalyne says, "My class was the ravens." |
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Jahosk says, "You will choose and let us know." |
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Jahosk recites: |
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"We of Mahkra welcome you candidates as Palestra of our academy." |
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Jahosk says, "New Palestra." |
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Jahosk says, "No matter where your path takes you, you are bound to put House Faendryl above all else, even those you swear to protect." |
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Jahosk says, "Yet, you are your own entity." |
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Jahosk says, "You take service as you wish." |
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(Anru turns towards his classmates and says 'I am honored to have trained, and worked, with all of you.') |
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Jahosk says, "On occasion you may receive a charge from the academy or Basillica." |
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Jahosk says, "We welcome you Palestra." |
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</pre> |
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==Palestra== |
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The new wandering Palestra include: |
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*Brutish, elevated to the rank of Blade |
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*Alanisse, awarded the rank of Peltast |
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*Anru, awarded the rank of Blade |
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*Tayler, awarded the rank of Sarissa |
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*Dhairn, awarded the rank of Blade |
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*Valedrys, awarded the rank of Peltast |
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*Xylador, awarded the rank of Sarissa |
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*Yardie, awarded the rank of Blade |
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Latest revision as of 12:35, 19 September 2022
Day three of the 5122 Palestra Trials concluded with a convocation to pronounce the new wandering Palestra.
Ceremony
Jahosk recites: "We welcome you to our academy." Jahosk recites: "We continue to be charged with seeking out warriors worthy of Palestra. Those who travel far from our city." Jahosk recites: "These trials did not disappoint with the quality of Faendryl who felt this calling, yet this event has thrown us an unusual situation." Jahosk says, "Khobra please step forward." Khobra strides over to stand before Jahosk. Jahosk says, "The path of the Palestra is not an easy one, nor is it for everyone. It is not just a matter of having the martial prowess necessary." Jahosk says, "It also requires the will to do what must be done, for the good of our people. Be it demon or summoner, the Palestra cannot hesitate in putting a danger to our people to an end." Jahosk says, "Khobra, your personal stance to not engage a Faendryl in combat remains incompatible with our duty." Jahosk says, "There are many paths and roles in our society, but this one is not for you." Khobra nods slowly at Jahosk. Jahosk nods. Speaking submissively in Faendryl to Jahosk, Khobra requests something you don't understand. Jahosk says, "No, we will continue." Khobra nods understandingly at Jahosk. Jahosk turns to those gathered, his eyes on the candidates. Jahosk says, "You have been evaluated and were pleased to see such skill and discipline"." Jahosk says, "Some of you have skills beyond what our normal trials see. And some have skills with great potential." Jahosk recites: "We ask Palestra Brutish to step forward and be seen by all." Brutish strides over to stand before Jahosk. Brutish turns toward Jahosk and renders a sharp hand salute. Jahosk recites: "Your skills have improved, not just with your weapons and training, but in your leadership." Jahosk recites: "You will now be known as Blade Brutish, the Palestra." Siggurd applauds. Nazarr applauds Brutish. Vaeldrys smiles. Lylia applauds Brutish. Missoni's face lights up with joy for Brutish. Nazarr applauds Brutish. Traiva applauds Brutish. Durakar applauds Brutish. Akonite applauds Brutish. Yardie turns to Brutish and cheers! Missoni applauds warmly. Nazarr applauds Brutish. Tsarmina applauds Brutish. Delindra applauds politely. Ithilwyn applauds Brutish. Camryth claps her hands. Leifa applauds. Traiva turns towards Brutish and flutters her wings out wide for Brutish to see. Ithilwyn beams! Xylador applauds Brutish. Perigourd applauds politely. Dhairn turns to Brutish and cheers! Agathilea applauds politely. Vaeldrys applauds Brutish. Thrassus applauds Brutish. Anru nods at Brutish. Gedrick nods. Khobra applauds. Synathaesia applauds Brutish. Speaking respectfully to Brutish, Divyne acknowledges, "Blade." Tabubu applauds Brutish. Brutish grins at Divyne. Arku nods at Brutish. Alanisse applauds Brutish. Brutish bows. Ysharra says, "Blade Brutish, you are a credit to your profession and calling." Speaking softly to Brutish, Arku says, "Blade." Ysharra smiles at Brutish. Xylador turns toward Brutish and renders a sharp hand salute. Speaking appreciatively in Faendryl to Brutish, Lylia murmurs, "Never a doubt in our minds. So richly deserved."Brutish recites quietly: "Glory and Honor to the Patriarch!" Ithilwyn applauds. Brutish raises his fist defiantly. Jahosk nods at Brutish. repeats something you don't understand. Akonite nods once. Brutish strides a few steps forward. Brutish turns around. Brutish strides along, tightly gripping a backpack. Brutish turns around. Jahosk recites: "We ask Candidate Alanisse to step forward and be seen by all." Alanisse takes a few steps to her left. Alanisse strides a few steps forward. Tsarmina gazes with interest at Alanisse. Ysharra leans softly against Melikor. Lylia smiles at Alanisse. Jahosk recites: "Your speed and tenacity served you well along with the courage you displayed. We look forward to your future accomplishments." Brutish adopts an agreeable expression. Vaeldrys nods in agreement. Xylador nods at Alanisse. Jahosk recites: "You will now be known as Peltast Alanisse, the Palestra." Tayler applauds Alanisse. Tsarmina applauds Alanisse. Siggurd applauds. Ithilwyn applauds Alanisse. Missoni's face lights up with joy for Alanisse. Agathilea applauds. Brutish grins at Alanisse. Alanisse inclines her head. Ithilwyn beams! Arku applauds Alanisse. Ysharra smiles at Alanisse. Camryth claps her hands. Xylador turns toward Alanisse and renders a sharp hand salute. Perigourd applauds politely. Khobra applauds. Traiva applauds Alanisse. Vaeldrys applauds Alanisse. Missoni applauds warmly. Brutish gives Alanisse a firm handshake. Yardie turns to Alanisse and cheers! Melikor applauds Alanisse. Gedrick nods. Anru nods at Alanisse. Akonite applauds Alanisse. Xorus nods once. Tabubu applauds Alanisse. Jahosk offers Alanisse a lor triskele inset with three ebon-veined despanals. Durakar applauds Alanisse. Dhairn turns to Alanisse and cheers! Alanisse accepts Jahosk's lor triskele. Dendum takes a bite of his crispy fried scorpion. Sir Guarrin just arrived. Synathaesia applauds Alanisse. Lylia applauds Alanisse. Perigourd nods in greeting at Guarrin. Meril applauds politely. Thrassus applauds Alanisse. Speaking respectfully to Alanisse, Divyne acknowledges, "Peltast." Speaking quietly to Alanisse, Brutish says, "Peltast." Delindra applauds politely. Arku nods at Alanisse. Speaking softly to Alanisse, Arku says, "Peltast." Leifa applauds Alanisse. Alanisse clearly says, "Thank you, I hope to bring nothing but honor and glory to the Patriarch." Jahosk nods at Alanisse. Alanisse takes a few steps back. Ithilwyn smiles at Alanisse. Speaking quietly to Alanisse, Tabubu says, "As you have to all things you do." Lylia nods in agreement at Tabubu. Speaking to Alanisse, Melikor says, "Well done." Alanisse flushes slightly, some color reaching her cheeks. Vaeldrys smiles at Alanisse. Alanisse quietly says, "Thank you all." Speaking in Elven to Alanisse, Vaeldrys says, "Well done, Peltast." Vaeldrys bows to Alanisse. Jahosk recites: "We ask Candidate Anru to step forward and be seen by all." Alanisse just nudged Vaeldrys. Anru strides a few steps forward. Lylia turns to face Anru. Speaking to Alanisse, Ysharra says, "You honor us, Peltast." Ysharra smiles. Ysharra folds her hands behind her back. Jahosk recites: "You were quickly able to adapt to the attacks pressed on you and your help in organizing before facing the vathor brought notice to your leadership skills." Ysharra nods once. Tsarmina gazes with interest at Anru. Ysharra chuckles to herself. Vaeldrys nods in agreement. Synathaesia gazes with awe at Anru. Jahosk recites: "You will now be known as Blade Anru, the Palestra." Synathaesia applauds Anru loudly. Tayler applauds Anru. Ithilwyn applauds Anru. Thrassus applauds Anru. Yardie turns to Anru and cheers! Khobra applauds. Ithilwyn beams! Dhairn lets out a cheer! Jahosk offers Anru a lor triskele inset with three ebon-veined despanals. Siggurd applauds Anru. Melikor applauds Anru. Tsarmina applauds Anru. Speaking quietly to Anru, Brutish says, "Blade." Nazarr applauds Anru. Arku applauds. Lylia gazes admiringly at Anru. Traiva applauds Anru. Perigourd applauds politely. Agathilea applauds. Lylia applauds Anru. Alanisse applauds Anru. (Anru raises a fist in salute.) Vaeldrys applauds Anru. Tabubu applauds. Nazarr applauds Anru. Brutish and Anru bash their forearms in greeting. Arku nods to Anru in greeting. Missoni applauds warmly. Traiva turns towards Anru and flutters her wings out wide for Anru to see. Ysharra applauds Anru. Speaking softly to Anru, Arku says, "Blade." Xylador turns toward Anru and renders a sharp hand salute. Speaking respectfully to Anru, Divyne acknowledges, "Blade." Durakar applauds Anru. Guarrin applauds politely. Akonite applauds Anru. Speaking proudly to Anru, Synathaesia praises, "Blade." Leifa applauds. Speaking in Faendryl, Anru says, "Honor and Glory, to the Patriarch." Camryth claps her hands. Gedrick nods. Speaking to Anru, Vaeldrys says, "Blade Anru." (Dhairn pounds a fist to his chest twice.) Vaeldrys bows to Anru. Dhairn grins. Speaking in Faendryl, Anru says, "Thank you, my kin." Lylia places a hand over her heart. Alanisse inclines her head. Anru takes a few steps back. Jahosk recites: "We ask Candidate Tayler to step forward and be seen by all." Ysharra smiles at Tayler. (Tayler steps away from the benches and strides slowly up to Jahosk, his hands resting at his sides as he meets his gaze.) Jahosk offers Anru a lor triskele inset with three ebon-veined despanals. Ithilwyn smiles at Tayler. Yardie grins at Tayler. Anru accepts Jahosk's lor triskele. Tsarmina gazes with interest at Tayler. Traiva gazes at Tayler. Leifa looks thoughtfully at Tayler. Vaeldrys smiles at Tayler. Camryth glances at Tayler. Jahosk recites: "Your skill with shield and weapon served you well. You move quickly for one in such armor. Using diverse attack and defense shows your intelligence in the field." Tayler nods once. Xylador nods in agreement. Jahosk recites: "You will now be known as Sarissa Tayler, the Palestra." Akonite applauds. Ithilwyn applauds Tayler. Arku applauds. Agathilea applauds. Ithilwyn beams! Tsarmina applauds Tayler. Meril applauds Tayler. Khobra applauds Tayler. Thrassus applauds Tayler. Melikor applauds Tayler. Dhairn turns to Tayler and cheers! Dendum turns to Tayler and cheers! Yardie turns to Tayler and cheers! Missoni applauds warmly. Arku nods to Tayler in greeting. Ithilwyn grins. Ysharra applauds. Vaeldrys applauds Tayler. Perigourd applauds politely. Siggurd applauds Tayler. Durakar applauds Tayler. Traiva applauds Tayler. Speaking softly to Tayler, Arku says, "Sarissa." Alanisse applauds. Speaking quietly to Tayler, Brutish says, "Sarissa." Xylador applauds Tayler. Delindra applauds politely. Speaking respectfully to Tayler, Divyne acknowledges, "Sarissa." Anru nods at Tayler. Nazarr applauds Tayler. Nazarr applauds Tayler. Jahosk offers Tayler a lor triskele inset with three ebon-veined despanals. Leifa applauds Tayler warmly. Ithilwyn beams happily at Tayler! Gedrick nods. Speaking to Tayler, Vaeldrys says, "Sarissa Tayler." Guarrin applauds politely. Camryth claps her hands. Vaeldrys bows to Tayler. (Tayler can't help a smile breaking loose as he accepts the tiskele and steps back into the seating.) Tayler accepts Jahosk's lor triskele. Tayler says, "Thank you, Honor and Glory to the Patriarch." Speaking to Tayler, Alanisse says, "Congratulations, Sarissa." Tayler puts on a lor triskele inset with three ebon-veined despanals. Tayler bows. Tayler says, "Thank you all." Tayler beams! Ithilwyn grins. Agathilea smiles at Tayler. Lylia applauds Tayler. Synathaesia nods. Jahosk recites: "We ask Candidate Dhairn to step forward and be seen by all." A soft pulse of muted ebon light surrounds Dhairn's sculpted body armor. Lunaryna withdraws what appears to be a tiny perfume stopper from her obsidian lotus. With deft movements, she dabs the slender glass wand behind each ear before returning it to the lotus. Dhairn moves to stand in front of Jahosk. Tsarmina gazes with interest at Dhairn. Speaking playfully to Dhairn, Yardie whispers aloud, "Don't scream this time." Anferis appears to be trying hard not to grin. Lunaryna snickers at Yardie. Lunaryna just nudged Yardie. Xylador appears to be trying hard not to grin. Yardie coughs. Xylador glances at Yardie. Leifa glances at Dhairn and folds her arms, grasping her shoulders. Yardie rubs his hands over his shirt nervously as an expression of unease flits across his face. Vaeldrys appears to be trying hard not to grin. Tayler grins at Ithilwyn. Tayler gives Ithilwyn a lingering kiss. Jahosk recites: "Your expertise with the weapon was as impressive as your leadership when facing your opponents." Ithilwyn gives Tayler a lingering kiss. Ithilwyn smiles. Agathilea tilts her head down. Xylador nods in agreement. The dim aura fades from around Nazarr. Nazarr begins to breathe less deeply. Jahosk recites: "You will now be known as Blade Dhairn, the Palestra." Durakar applauds Dhairn. Jahosk offers Dhairn a lor triskele inset with three ebon-veined despanals. Khobra applauds Dhairn. Lunaryna applauds Dhairn. Agathilea applauds. Ithilwyn applauds Dhairn. Arku applauds. Siggurd applauds Dhairn. Tsarmina applauds Dhairn. Ysharra applauds Dhairn. Yardie turns to Dhairn and cheers! Synathaesia applauds Dhairn. Leifa applauds Dhairn wildly! Dhairn accepts Jahosk's lor triskele. Vaeldrys applauds Dhairn. Perigourd applauds politely. Tabubu applauds. Camryth claps her hands. Anferis applauds Dhairn. Xylador nods once. Melikor applauds Dhairn. Traiva applauds Dhairn. Speaking quietly to Dhairn, Brutish says, "Blade." Missoni applauds warmly. Akonite applauds Dhairn. Missoni smiles. Gedrick nods. Thrassus applauds Dhairn. Anru nods at Dhairn. Lylia applauds Dhairn. Traiva turns towards Dhairn and flutters her wings out wide for Dhairn to see. Speaking respectfully to Dhairn, Divyne acknowledges, "Blade." Brutish and Dhairn shake hands. Dhairn recites something quietly in Faendryl that you don't understand. Arku nods to Dhairn in greeting. Guarrin applauds politely. Speaking to Dhairn, Siggurd says, "Well done." Speaking in Elven to Dhairn, Xylador says, "As it should be, Blade Dhairn." Speaking softly to Dhairn, Arku says, "Blade." Leifa beams happily at Dhairn! Speaking to Dhairn, Vaeldrys says, "Blade Dhairn." Vaeldrys bows to Dhairn. Tayler applauds Dhairn. Ysharra quietly says, "Your actions yestereve were gracious and honorable. Congratulations, Blade Dhairn." Delindra applauds politely. Dendum nods at Tabubu. An ethereal mass appears at the center of Maetriks's glowing violet bodysuit then vanishes in a flash of shadowy onyx light. Agathilea agrees with Ysharra. Synathaesia nods respectfully at Dhairn. Dhairn flashes a wide grin. Lylia nods in agreement at Ysharra. [crumbly: Checking inventory for expiring enhancives... (TIMESTAMP #north: 2022-09-18 21:31:04 -0400)] [crumbly]>inv enh You are currently accepting the benefits of any and all enhancive items in your inventory. Their enhancive charges will degrade normally. You currently have 0 enhancive pauses available. Speaking in Faendryl, Dhairn quietly says something you don't understand. Lylia smiles at Dhairn. Dendum stands up. Nazarr smiles. You hear very soft footsteps. You hear very soft footsteps. Dendum walks over to the bench and settles down. (Dhairn moves back to the benches.) Dhairn leans against an obsidian bench cushioned with ebon velvet. Jahosk recites: "We ask Candidate Vaeldrys to step forward and be seen by all." Tsarmina gazes with interest at Vaeldrys. Vaeldrys strides over to stand before Jahosk. Ysharra turns to face Vaeldrys. Ysharra smiles at Vaeldrys. Lylia grins at Vaeldrys. Missoni looks thoughtfully at Vaeldrys. Xylador looks thoughtfully at Vaeldrys. Ithilwyn smiles. Ysharra leans back. Perigourd pulls his shoulders back and firmly grasps a single elbow, his eyes scanning the area in silent contemplation of the surroundings. Jahosk recites: "Your ability to form your body into your weapon was unique. You are quick in close combat and your drive to push forward in the face of adversity will be an asset to you. We look forward to seeing your skills grow." Tabubu nods at Dendum. Lunaryna smiles. Traiva smiles at Vaeldrys. Jahosk recites: "You will now be known as Peltast Vaeldrys, the Palestra." Jahosk offers Vaeldrys a lor triskele inset with three ebon-veined despanals. Arku applauds. Vaeldrys smiles. Ithilwyn applauds Vaeldrys. Lunaryna applauds Vaeldrys. Tsarmina applauds Vaeldrys. Nazarr applauds Vaeldrys. Gedrick nods. Durakar applauds Vaeldrys. Lylia gazes admiringly at Vaeldrys. Voltung applauds Vaeldrys. Lylia applauds. Thrassus applauds Vaeldrys. Agathilea applauds Vaeldrys. Speaking quietly to Vaeldrys, Brutish says, "Peltast." Traiva applauds Vaeldrys. Dendum lets out a cheer! Nazarr applauds Vaeldrys. Arku nods to Vaeldrys in greeting. Leifa applauds Vaeldrys. Xylador turns toward Vaeldrys and renders a sharp hand salute. Missoni applauds warmly. Camryth claps her hands. Yardie turns to Vaeldrys and cheers! Anru nods at Vaeldrys. Dhairn lets out a cheer! Delindra applauds politely. Brutish and Vaeldrys shake hands. The dim aura fades from around Akonite. Akonite begins to breathe less deeply. Vaeldrys recites: "Proud Glory and Honor to the Patriarch!" Perigourd applauds politely. Speaking softly to Vaeldrys, Arku says, "Peltast." Tabubu nods approvingly at Vaeldrys. Vaeldrys accepts Jahosk's lor triskele. Dendum chews off a big chunk of his pickled rolton foot. Vaeldrys bows. Alanisse applauds Vaeldrys with enthusiasm, seemingly oblivious to her surroundings. Meril applauds politely. Speaking quietly to Vaeldrys, Tabubu says, "They will do well with you." Tayler applauds Vaeldrys. Speaking in Faendryl, Dhairn quietly acknowledges something you don't understand. Synathaesia applauds Vaeldrys politely. Guarrin applauds politely. Melikor applauds Vaeldrys. Lylia smiles at Alanisse. Vaeldrys says, "'Thank you all." Anferis removes a slice of pepper-filled cheese from in his cloth-of-veniom greatcloak. Synathaesia nods respectfully at Vaeldrys. Agathilea grins at Anferis. Alanisse flushes slightly, some color reaching her cheeks. Ysharra applauds Vaeldrys. Speaking to Vaeldrys, Melikor says, "Well done, Vaeldrys." Akonite applauds Vaeldrys. (Vaeldrys moves back to the benches.) A small glossy black spider on Xylador crawls over to his nose. Khobra applauds. Speaking in Faendryl to Vaeldrys, Akonite says something you don't understand. Ysharra gazes admiringly at Vaeldrys. Anferis grins crookedly. Dhairn puts on a lor triskele inset with three ebon-veined despanals. Jahosk recites: "We ask Candidate Xylador to step forward and be seen by all." Vaeldrys puts on a lor triskele inset with three ebon-veined despanals. (Xylador takes several measured steps forward, turning sharply oh his heels and facing Jahosk, his face stern and unreadable.) Lylia smiles at Xylador. Tsarmina gazes with interest at Xylador. Anferis takes a moment to observe Xylador. Ysharra grins at Xylador. Akonite takes a moment to observe Xylador. Vaeldrys smiles at Xylador. Jahosk recites: "You came to us after a small delay in travels, but did not disappoint. You handle your weapon with a deadly comfort. Your determination and persistence will push you to do what must be done." Lady Maetriks just went west. Lady Maetriks just arrived. A faint silvery glow fades from around Akonite. Akonite agrees with Jahosk. Vaeldrys nods in agreement. Ysharra smiles quietly to herself. Jahosk recites: "You will now be known as Sarissa Xylador, the Palestra." Jahosk offers Xylador a lor triskele inset with three ebon-veined despanals. Ithilwyn applauds Xylador. Khobra applauds. Arku applauds. Ithilwyn beams! Lunaryna applauds Xylador. Speaking in Elven, Xylador sternly says, "I will perform my duties with the entirety of my capability, and more should the situation require. Glory and honor to the Patriarch." Durakar applauds Xylador. Tayler applauds Xylador. Tsarmina applauds Xylador. Meril applauds. Camryth claps her hands. Leifa applauds Xylador. Dhairn lets out a cheer! Speaking quietly to Xylador, Brutish says, "Sarissa." Missoni applauds warmly. Xylador accepts Jahosk's lor triskele. Vaeldrys applauds. Agathilea applauds Xylador. Traiva applauds Xylador. Gedrick nods. Brutish and Xylador shake hands. Arku nods to Xylador in greeting. Perigourd applauds politely. Anru nods at Xylador. Yardie turns to Xylador and cheers! Ysharra applauds Xylador. Anferis applauds Xylador. Melikor applauds Xylador. Synathaesia applauds Xylador. Speaking respectfully to Xylador, Divyne says, "Sarissa." Guarrin applauds politely. Speaking softly to Xylador, Arku says, "Sarissa." Lylia applauds Xylador. Delindra applauds politely. Speaking to Xylador, Vaeldrys says, "Sarissa." Speaking politely to Xylador, Yardie says, "Well deserved." Synathaesia nods respectfully at Xylador. Speaking in Faendryl, Ysharra exclaims something you don't understand. Speaking to Xylador, Tayler says, "Sarissa." Divyne nods. Thrassus applauds Xylador. Speaking quietly in Faendryl to Xylador, Dhairn acknowledges something you don't understand. Yardie says, "Sarissa." Akonite turns to Xylador and cheers! Xylador nods slowly. Speaking to Xylador, Melikor says, "Well done." Nazarr applauds Xylador. Ysharra winks at Xylador. Xylador turns around. Xylador walks over to the bench and settles down. Lylia gazes admiringly at Xylador. Jahosk recites: "We ask Candidate Yardie to step forward and be seen by all." Yardie blinks. Yardie stands up. Tsarmina gazes with interest at Yardie. Delindra gazes with interest at Yardie. Yardie strides a few steps forward. Alisaire nonchalantly folds her arms across her chest. Her cast shadow briefly twists, its attention focused intently to one side as clawed fingers stretch outward with unnatural length. Tabubu seems to be waiting for something. Vaeldrys smiles at Yardie. Traiva gazes at Yardie. Yardie rubs his hands over his shirt nervously as an expression of unease flits across his face. Ithilwyn smiles at Yardie. Agathilea takes a moment to observe Yardie. Ysharra gazes at Yardie. Ysharra smiles. Dhairn grins. Melikor takes a drink from his Maelshyve shiraz. Leifa glances at Yardie and folds her arms at the waist. Nazarr beams! Yardie flinches. Ysharra grins at Xylador. Xylador nods slowly. Jahosk recites: "You have proven yourself master of the shadows and quick to strike. Your focus sees the problem and hurls you towards it." Akonite nods once. Delindra leans forward. Jahosk recites: "You will now be known as Blade Yardie, the Palestra." Thrassus leans on his staff. Arku applauds. Tsarmina applauds Yardie. Ithilwyn applauds Yardie. Lunaryna applauds Yardie. Perigourd applauds warmly. Ithilwyn beams! Traiva applauds Yardie. Khobra applauds Yardie. Xylador stands up. Anferis applauds Yardie. Dendum lets out a cheer! Thrassus nods approvingly. Delindra applauds Yardie. Durakar applauds Yardie. Arku nods to Yardie in greeting. Agathilea applauds Yardie. Missoni applauds warmly. Melikor applauds Yardie. Ysharra applauds Yardie. Synathaesia applauds Yardie. Xylador turns toward Yardie and renders a sharp salute with his lor triskele. Dhairn turns to Yardie and cheers! Nazarr turns to Yardie and cheers! Delindra beams happily at Yardie! Yardie gasps as his eyes widen in disbelief! Speaking quietly to Yardie, Brutish says, "Blade." Thrassus applauds Yardie. Tayler applauds Yardie. Speaking respectfully to Yardie, Divyne acknowledges, "Blade." Leifa glances around briefly before applauding Yardie. Traiva turns towards Yardie and flutters her wings out wide for Yardie to see. Meril emits a fair reproduction of the whistle of a bird. Gedrick nods. Lylia applauds Yardie. Agathilea turns to Yardie and cheers! Speaking softly to Yardie, Arku says, "Blade." (Anru flashes the briefest of smiles.) Brutish and Yardie shake hands. Lunaryna laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement. Nazarr applauds Yardie. Camryth claps her hands. Anru nods at Yardie. Nazarr applauds Yardie. Xorus nods. Speaking to Yardie, Tayler says, "Blade." Guarrin applauds politely. Siggurd applauds Yardie. Ithilwyn grins at Yardie. Jahosk offers Yardie a lor triskele inset with three ebon-veined despanals. Speaking to Yardie, Vaeldrys says, "Blade." Yardie accepts Jahosk's lor triskele. Speaking quietly in Faendryl to Yardie, Dhairn acknowledges something you don't understand. (Yardie moves to hug Jahosk, then stops and nods nervously.) Tabubu takes a moment to observe Yardie. Alanisse applauds Yardie. Speaking to Yardie, Melikor says, "Well done, Blade Yardie." Xylador gets a blank look on his face. Ysharra smiles at Yardie. Anferis coughs. Dhairn laughs! Speaking humbly to Jahosk, Yardie says, "Th...thank you." Leifa shrugs. Yardie says, "Honor and glory to the Patriarch." Yardie holds back his tears, his eyes glistening with pain. Lylia gazes admiringly at Yardie. Raelee takes a moment to observe Yardie. Vaeldrys smiles at Yardie. Jahosk recites: "We have one last announcement" Vaeldrys nods at Jahosk. Dendum nods. Leifa nods thoughtfully. Xylador turns an inquisitive ear toward Jahosk. Delindra tilts her head toward Jahosk, examining him intently as the tip of one ear twitches briefly. Tayler turns an inquisitive ear toward Jahosk. Nazarr turns an inquisitive ear toward Jahosk. Thrassus cocks his head at Jahosk. Vaeldrys turns an inquisitive ear toward Jahosk. Khobra turns an inquisitive ear toward Jahosk. Jahosk recites: "It would seem Ketsumney was already called away on assignment." Arku grins at Yardie. Ysharra nods once. Brutish nods. Jahosk recites: "Ketsimney will now be known as Blade Ketsimney, the Palestra" Ysharra applauds. Durakar applauds. Agathilea applauds. Lunaryna smiles. Xylador nods in agreement. Tsarmina applauds. Lylia applauds. Vaeldrys applauds. Missoni applauds warmly. Siggurd applauds. Guarrin applauds politely. Arku applauds. Akonite applauds. Ithilwyn applauds. Synathaesia applauds. Akonite smiles. Melikor applauds. Leifa applauds. Tayler applauds. Meril applauds. Gedrick nods. Traiva applauds. Anferis applauds. Anru nods. Yardie applauds. Camryth claps her hands. Khobra applauds. Nazarr applauds. Leifa blinks at Yardie. Nazarr applauds. Tabubu applauds. Dhairn lets out a cheer! Delindra applauds. Voltung hoots. Dendum lets out a cheer! Perigourd applauds politely. Voltung applauds. Divyne nods respectfully. Alanisse applauds. Jahosk recites: "For your first task" Jahosk recites: "It is tradition for each class to choose a name to be known by." Jahosk recites: "The first class named themselves the wanderers." Jahosk recites: "The second, the seekers" Schalyne says, "My class was the ravens." Jahosk says, "You will choose and let us know." Jahosk recites: "We of Mahkra welcome you candidates as Palestra of our academy." Jahosk says, "New Palestra." Jahosk says, "No matter where your path takes you, you are bound to put House Faendryl above all else, even those you swear to protect." Jahosk says, "Yet, you are your own entity." Jahosk says, "You take service as you wish." (Anru turns towards his classmates and says 'I am honored to have trained, and worked, with all of you.') Jahosk says, "On occasion you may receive a charge from the academy or Basillica." Jahosk says, "We welcome you Palestra."
Palestra
The new wandering Palestra include:
- Brutish, elevated to the rank of Blade
- Alanisse, awarded the rank of Peltast
- Anru, awarded the rank of Blade
- Tayler, awarded the rank of Sarissa
- Dhairn, awarded the rank of Blade
- Valedrys, awarded the rank of Peltast
- Xylador, awarded the rank of Sarissa
- Yardie, awarded the rank of Blade
- Ketsimney, awarded the rank of Blade