Catspaw (storyline)/2022-11-09 - Hazelnuts Tale of Moonsedge (log)

2022-11-09- Hazelnuts Tale of Moonsedge (log)

Part of the Catspaw storyline in the perspective of Opalina

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• Hazelnut was just put on ice!

Perigourd frowns.

Roelon's face turns slightly pale.

Perigourd cocks his head at Missoni.

Lord Randsford just arrived. Jiarine smirks and rolls her eyes in disgust.

Nalver just arrived.

You quietly say, "Oh okay."

Roelon deeply says, "Nae good.."

Nodyre says, "Oh boy."

Dendum remarks, speaking to Perigourd, ""Hrmm, very devout to name the great spirits every time one sharpens a sword...is good to keep them in mind in all things suppose..."

Randsford bows.

Randsford says, "Evening everyone."

Bilfords frowns.

Trouthe removes a white ora morning star from in her snowcat pelt scabbard.

Roelon says, speaking deeply to you, "Perhaps he was infected."

Trouthe gazes up into the sky.

You say, speaking quietly to Roelon, "Perhaps."

Cupping his hands together, Perigourd bows his head to reverently whisper a series of indistinct Imaeran prayers into his palms. A quiet doe-like tranquility sweeps over him.

Roelon says, speaking deeply to Randsford, "Best be on guard."

Trouthe surveys her surroundings carefully.

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

Bilfords asks, "Was Hazelnut one of the captives?"

A shriek goes up from somewhere in the distance.  Its source is nothing natural, a terrible, wailing cry of rage and hunger.

Sorlu glances appraisingly around the area.

Perigourd gazes west.

Dendum blinks.

Sorlu removes a suit of rolaren-studded brigandine from in his dark hematite overcoat.

Sorlu dons his rolaren-studded brigandine, deftly adjusting the fastenings for a sure fit.

Maylan asks, "Huh??"

Trouthe nods at Bilfords.

Aliashyrah blinks.

Roelon deeply says, "Ugh..."

Nalver says, "Ohh."

Jaysehn slowly empties his lungs.

Trouthe says, "Ut oh."

Nalver says, "Lovely."

Sorlu says, speaking to Aliashyrah, "Time for armor."

Jaysehn draws an ornate ebony eahnor cresset sword from his white faewood scabbard with a flash of holy white fire. A ripple of Liabo-hued light shimmers over the surface of the sword as a faint caw vibrates through it.

Missoni frowns.

Dendum draws an asymmetrical yumi from one of the bearskin weapon loops secured with jade buttons sewn inside of his buckskin jacket.

Hadya gives a short little hum of surprise.

Sorlu chuckles to himself.

Aliashyrah slowly says, "That is not a good sound."

Perigourd gazes west.

Dendum says, "Ahh."

Aliashyrah joins Roelon's group.

Pavender says, speakin to Kertaya, "Shenaigins afoot, watch yer tuckus, or everyones been smoking hinter tobacco again."

Sorlu removes a black highwayman coat with an elbow-length capelet from in his dark hematite overcoat.

Roelon deeply says, "Hold fast, prepare yirselves..."

Trouthe joins Roelon's group.

Sorlu carefully works his way into a black highwayman coat with an elbow-length capelet, layering it over his rolaren-studded brigandine.

Aliashyrah removes a smooth lor runestaff from in her inky black greatcloak.

Dendum says, "Those of the hinterwild are use to hunting hungry halflings once living..."

Zeminar darkly says, "Time for some more frontier justice."

You quietly say, "Everyone who wants to live Move to VOLN If anything enteres town Square."

Kertaya raises an eyebrow.

[Icemule Trace, Town Center]

The center of the slumbering frontier town is overseen by a sturdy mule statue carved from glacial ice, which rises from the surrounding snow on a plinth of cold dark stone. The brilliance of the stars winks through the ice, casting prismatic glints of light over a scattering of townsfolk. Some halflings chatter quietly by a colorful silver-bound barrel emblazoned with a row of tiny grey penguins, while others stargaze on colorful cloaks spread out across the hard ground. Near the comfort of a smooth dark stone bench, a roaring bonfire crackles merrily, lending its warmth and illumination to the surroundings. You also see the Svardin disk, the skull-shaped Zeminar disk, the Kertaya disk, a mirthful celestial spirit that is flying around, the driftwood Nalver disk, the Coins disk, a red-eyed highland serval, a dusty speckled giant tortoise, the orange Pavender disk, the ivory Taeffryl disk with dark blue agate tracery, a skeletal charcoal cat that is sitting, a stocky snow white puppy with oversized black-tipped paws, the Brulgamin disk, a red-eyed fanged black bat, a vine-carved cherrywood cart with some stuff on it, a massive snowy white tiger, the Lilanna disk, the Gracy disk, a blued steel wastebin and a blue and white pavilion. Also here: High Lord Svardin, Gabbyme, Zeminar, Lady Kertaya, Nalver, Lord Randsford, Commodore Nodyre, Coins, Land Pirate Maylan, Lord Pavender who is sitting, Great Lady Taeffryl, Lady Aliashyrah, Vailshira, Brulgamin, Commodore Jaysehn, Lord Sorlu, Trouthe, Jiarine, Bilfords, Small Game Hunter Dendum, Merrymaker Gespry, Gump, Small Game Hunter Roelon, Hadya, Lilanna, Aenternoll, Grand Lady Gracy Obvious paths: north, east, south, west

Bilfords says, speaking to Svardin, "Hazelnut dead somewhere, shrieks from the west."

Roelon says, speaking deeply to Randsford, "Be prepared fir anything."

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

Dendum remarks, ""Could be Hazelnut."

Maylan says, "Spose I should gird my loin area."

Roelon deeply says, "Ah will go take ah peek around."

The severe snowstorm blankets the entire area into white drifts.

Roelon deeply says, "Movin'."

Missoni furrows her brow.

Nalver asks, speaking to Roelon, "We forming up on you?"

Gespry melodically says, "I nominate the not so lost ranger."

Roelon deeply says, "Fir now ah am guessin'."

Gespry begins chuckling at Roelon!

Roelon chuckles.

A seasoned half-krolvin warrior runs south.

Jiarine says, "Oh this should be fun."

Roelon deeply says, "Followin' the kilt."

A seasoned half-krolvin warrior runs west.

Roelon deeply says, "Good luck."

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Small Game Hunter Roelon just moved quietly west, with his group following closely.

[Icemule Trace, West Road]

Travellers go by at a dizzying pace. It is difficult to walk by without running into one of them. Walking sideways seems to be the only way to make any progress down the road. You also see a massive snowy white tiger, a seasoned half-krolvin warrior and a small fired brick building. Also here: Lilanna, Aenternoll, Hadya, Merrymaker Gespry, Small Game Hunter Dendum, Bilfords, Jiarine, Trouthe, Lord Sorlu, Commodore Jaysehn, Lady Aliashyrah, Great Lady Taeffryl, Land Pirate Maylan, Lord Randsford, Nalver, Perigourd, Sir Geijon, Missoni, Small Game Hunter Roelon Obvious paths: north, east, west

An answering cry, one musical and pure, erupts shrilly from the direction of Clovertooth Hall's upper floor!  It crashes over you, its power diminished by distance but unmistakable nonetheless.

A seasoned half-krolvin warrior runs west.

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Small Game Hunter Roelon just moved quietly west, with his group following closely.

[Icemule Trace, West Road]

Groups of boisterous and cheerful halflings pass by rapidly. Most of them seem to be heading south towards the Tavern Burrow for entertainment or refreshment. An old, drunk halfling sits in a doorway, alternating between singing at the top of his lungs and munching on a tart. You also see a massive snowy white tiger and a seasoned half-krolvin warrior.

Also here: Lilanna, Aenternoll, Hadya, Merrymaker Gespry, Small Game Hunter Dendum, Bilfords, Jiarine, Trouthe, Lord Sorlu, Commodore Jaysehn, Lady Aliashyrah, Great Lady Taeffryl, Land Pirate Maylan, Lord Randsford, Nalver, Perigourd, Sir Geijon, Missoni, Small Game Hunter Roelon Obvious paths: east, south, west

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Small Game Hunter Roelon just moved quietly east, with his group following closely.

[Icemule Trace, West Road]

Travellers go by at a dizzying pace. It is difficult to walk by without running into one of them. Walking sideways seems to be the only way to make any progress down the road. You also see a massive snowy white tiger, a stocky snow white puppy with oversized black-tipped paws and a small fired brick building.

Also here: Lilanna, Aenternoll, Hadya, Merrymaker Gespry, Small Game Hunter Dendum, Bilfords, Jiarine, Trouthe, Lord Sorlu, Commodore Jaysehn, Lady Aliashyrah, Great Lady Taeffryl, Land Pirate Maylan, Lord Randsford, Nalver, Perigourd, Sir Geijon, Missoni, Small Game Hunter Roelon Obvious paths: north, east, west

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Small Game Hunter Roelon just moved quietly east, with his group following closely.

[Icemule Trace, Town Center]

The center of the slumbering frontier town is overseen by a sturdy mule statue carved from glacial ice, which rises from the surrounding snow on a plinth of cold dark stone. The brilliance of the stars winks through the ice, casting prismatic glints of light over a scattering of townsfolk. Some halflings chatter quietly by a colorful silver-bound barrel emblazoned with a row of tiny grey penguins, while others stargaze on colorful cloaks spread out across the hard ground. Near the comfort of a smooth dark stone bench, a roaring bonfire crackles merrily, lending its warmth and illumination to the surroundings. You also see a massive snowy white tiger, the Lisza disk, a seasoned half-krolvin warrior, a seasoned half-krolvin warrior, a seasoned half-krolvin warrior, a seasoned half-krolvin warrior, a seasoned half-krolvin warrior, an inlaid leather grimoire soaring around with its gilt-swept ethereal violet pinions, the Jehance disk, a yellow-eyed silvery lor mandrake growing rainbow-striped mushrooms, the Kertaya disk, a mirthful celestial spirit that is flying around, the orange Pavender disk, the Brulgamin disk, a vine-carved cherrywood cart with some stuff on it, the Gracy disk, a blued steel wastebin and a blue and white pavilion.

Also here: Lilanna, Aenternoll, Hadya, Merrymaker Gespry, Small Game Hunter Dendum, Bilfords, Jiarine, Trouthe, Lord Sorlu, Commodore Jaysehn, Lady Aliashyrah, Great Lady Taeffryl, Land Pirate Maylan, Lord Randsford, Nalver, Perigourd, Sir Geijon, Missoni, Small Game Hunter Roelon, Mistress Lisza, Jehance, Suloria, Gabbyme, Lady Kertaya, Lord Pavender who is sitting, Vailshira, Brulgamin, Gump, Grand Lady Gracy Obvious paths: north, east, south, west

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Small Game Hunter Roelon just moved quietly east, with his group following closely.

[Icemule Trace, East Road]

A pair of guards lean back against the archway of the bright blue building housing the Icemule Trace branch of the First Elanith Bank. One guard seems to be dozing on his stool, while the other keeps a close and wary eye on the traffic flowing past. You also see a massive snowy white tiger, an archway and an old beer barrel.

Also here: Lilanna, Aenternoll, Hadya, Merrymaker Gespry, Small Game Hunter Dendum, Bilfords, Jiarine, Trouthe, Lord Sorlu, Commodore Jaysehn, Lady Aliashyrah, Great Lady Taeffryl, Land Pirate Maylan, Lord Randsford, Nalver, Perigourd, Sir Geijon, Missoni, Small Game Hunter Roelon Obvious paths: east, south, west

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A seasoned half-krolvin warrior runs in quickly.

Small Game Hunter Roelon just moved quietly south, with his group following closely.

[Commerce Burrow, Trader's Way]

Halfling merchants wander up and down the road here, hawking their wares. A low wooden building sits to the side of the road, decorated with banners in a rainbow of colors, each declaring it a general store. From inside, the hustle and bustle of feet can be heard, punctuated by an occasional shout as items are bought and sold. You also see a massive snowy white tiger.

Also here: Lilanna, Aenternoll, Hadya, Merrymaker Gespry, Small Game Hunter Dendum, Bilfords, Jiarine, Trouthe, Lord Sorlu, Commodore Jaysehn, Lady Aliashyrah, Great Lady Taeffryl, Land Pirate Maylan, Lord Randsford, Nalver, Perigourd, Sir Geijon, Missoni, Small Game Hunter Roelon Obvious paths: north, south

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Small Game Hunter Roelon just moved quietly north, with his group following closely.

[Icemule Trace, East Road]

A pair of guards lean back against the archway of the bright blue building housing the Icemule Trace branch of the First Elanith Bank. One guard seems to be dozing on his stool, while the other keeps a close and wary eye on the traffic flowing past. You also see a massive snowy white tiger, an inlaid leather grimoire soaring around with its gilt-swept ethereal violet pinions, a yellow-eyed silvery lor mandrake growing rainbow-striped mushrooms, a seasoned half-krolvin warrior, the driftwood Nalver disk, the repousse copper Perigourd disk raised in leafy designs, the Lilanna disk, the ivory Taeffryl disk with dark blue agate tracery, the web-draped Missoni disk, a stocky snow white puppy with oversized black-tipped paws, an archway and an old beer barrel.

Also here: Lilanna, Aenternoll, Hadya, Merrymaker Gespry, Small Game Hunter Dendum, Bilfords, Jiarine, Trouthe, Lord Sorlu, Commodore Jaysehn, Lady Aliashyrah, Great Lady Taeffryl, Land Pirate Maylan, Lord Randsford, Nalver, Perigourd, Sir Geijon, Missoni, Small Game Hunter Roelon, Commodore Nodyre Obvious paths: east, south, west

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Small Game Hunter Roelon just moved quietly east, with his group following closely.

[Icemule Trace, East Road]

Merchants and adventurers crowd this gravel path, talking and laughing as they stroll along. Off to the south, a stately white dome rises high into the sky. You also see a massive snowy white tiger and a half-timbered pale grey stone guildhall.

Also here: Lilanna, Aenternoll, Hadya, Merrymaker Gespry, Small Game Hunter Dendum, Bilfords, Jiarine, Trouthe, Lord Sorlu, Commodore Jaysehn, Lady Aliashyrah, Great Lady Taeffryl, Land Pirate Maylan, Lord Randsford, Nalver, Perigourd, Sir Geijon, Missoni, Small Game Hunter Roelon Obvious paths: east, south, west

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Small Game Hunter Roelon just moved quietly south, with his group following closely.

[Commerce Burrow, Sylvan Hollow]

A wide cul-de-sac lined with cobblestones spreads before a two-story stone structure. Scaffolding climbs the facade, laden with the leavings of day workers: cleaning cloths, buckets, and acrid-smelling scouring solution. Much of the building's facade is blackened by scorch marks, and it looks as if an extensive effort at remodeling and recovery is underway. Smoke-darkened windows mark either side of the building's arched entrance, over which the words "Clovertooth Hall" are inlaid in bronze.

Also here: Lilanna, Aenternoll, Hadya, Merrymaker Gespry, Small Game Hunter Dendum, Bilfords, Jiarine, Trouthe, Lord Sorlu, Commodore Jaysehn, Lady Aliashyrah, Great Lady Taeffryl, Land Pirate Maylan, Lord Randsford, Nalver, Perigourd, Sir Geijon, Missoni, Small Game Hunter Roelon Obvious paths: north

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Gespry melodically exclaims, "Clovertooth hall!"

Small Game Hunter Roelon just slipped quietly into Clovertooth Hall, with his group following closely.

[Clovertooth Hall, Main Lobby]

A dark riverstone statue occupies the center of the expansive public space, its height drawing attention to the dome that rises two stories overhead. Silence hangs heavy on the night air, and the few citizens moving around the building do so with an air of dour resignation. A few benches stand empty along the walls, which reflect the silvered moonlight that streams through the two entryside windows. You also see a carved white stone staircase climbing to the second floor.

Also here: Lilanna, Aenternoll, Hadya, Merrymaker Gespry, Small Game Hunter Dendum, Bilfords, Jiarine, Trouthe, Lord Sorlu, Commodore Jaysehn, Lady Aliashyrah, Great Lady Taeffryl, Land Pirate Maylan, Lord Randsford, Nalver, Perigourd, Sir Geijon, Missoni, Small Game Hunter Roelon Obvious exits: north, east, west, out

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Sorlu blinks.

Small Game Hunter Roelon just slipped quietly up a carved white stone staircase climbing to the second floor, with his group following closely.

[Clovertooth Hall, Upper Gallery]

Atop a white stone staircase, a circular gallery echoes the round shape of a frosted red and ice blue glass dome far overhead. Suspended from the center is a rustic silver chandelier that fills the area with the amplified glow of refracted candlelight. A small halfling child statue leans against a decorative railing at the top of the stairs, gazing downward with childlike wonder on her finely crafted face. You also see a massive snowy white tiger.

Also here: Lilanna, Aenternoll, Hadya, Merrymaker Gespry, Small Game Hunter Dendum, Bilfords, Jiarine, Trouthe, Lord Sorlu, Commodore Jaysehn, Lady Aliashyrah, Great Lady Taeffryl, Land Pirate Maylan, Lord Randsford, Nalver, Perigourd, Sir Geijon, Missoni, Small Game Hunter Roelon Obvious exits: northeast, northwest

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Small Game Hunter Roelon just moved quietly northeast, with his group following closely.

[Clovertooth Hall, Upper Gallery]

From the eastern portion of the upper gallery, the features of the dark riverstone statue in the center of the lobby below are difficult to discern. A broad runner of heavy blue wool with a silver border follows the curve of the pathway, proceeding past the cedar door to the town censor's office. Nooks in the walls hold vases full of edelweiss and resting poppy, lending a splash of color to the pale stone walls. You also see a massive snowy white tiger and a pair of desiccated corpses.

Also here: Lilanna, Aenternoll, Hadya, Merrymaker Gespry, Small Game Hunter Dendum, Bilfords, Jiarine, Trouthe, Lord Sorlu, Commodore Jaysehn, Lady Aliashyrah, Great Lady Taeffryl, Land Pirate Maylan, Lord Randsford, Nalver, Perigourd, Sir Geijon, Missoni, Small Game Hunter Roelon, Hazelnut Obvious exits: southwest, northwest

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Small Game Hunter Roelon just moved quietly northwest, with his group following closely.

[Clovertooth Hall, Upper Gallery]

Rising from a natural stone fountain set into northern wall, the sound of trickling water provides a backdrop of pleasant crystalline music to the bustling space, feeding an overgrown tangle of iceblossoms in a curved planter at the base. Next to the burbling font, a chiseled marble arch leads into the mayor's office suite. A stern halfling guard watches over the area, her posture tense despite the calming surroundings. You also see a massive snowy white tiger.

Also here: Lilanna, Aenternoll, Hadya, Merrymaker Gespry, Small Game Hunter Dendum, Bilfords, Jiarine, Trouthe, Lord Sorlu, Commodore Jaysehn, Lady Aliashyrah, Great Lady Taeffryl, Land Pirate Maylan, Lord Randsford, Nalver, Perigourd, Sir Geijon, Missoni, Small Game Hunter Roelon Obvious exits: southeast, southwest

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Small Game Hunter Roelon just moved quietly southeast, with his group following closely.

[Clovertooth Hall, Upper Gallery]

From the eastern portion of the upper gallery, the features of the dark riverstone statue in the center of the lobby below are difficult to discern. A broad runner of heavy blue wool with a silver border follows the curve of the pathway, proceeding past the cedar door to the town censor's office. Nooks in the walls hold vases full of edelweiss and resting poppy, lending a splash of color to the pale stone walls. You also see a massive snowy white tiger and a pair of desiccated corpses.

Also here: Lilanna, Aenternoll, Hadya, Merrymaker Gespry, Small Game Hunter Dendum, Bilfords, Jiarine, Trouthe, Lord Sorlu, Commodore Jaysehn, Lady Aliashyrah, Great Lady Taeffryl, Land Pirate Maylan, Lord Randsford, Nalver, Perigourd, Sir Geijon, Missoni, Small Game Hunter Roelon, Hazelnut Obvious exits: southwest, northwest

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Roelon deeply says, "Hazelnut...."

Sorlu peers quizzically at Hazelnut.

Perigourd takes a moment to observe Hazelnut.

Hazelnut clasps at his neck, gasping for breath.

Maylan asks, speaking to Hazelnut, "Was it you making all that noise?"

Lilanna glances at Hazelnut.

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You see Hazelnut Honeybrook the Chronicler.

He appears to be a Paradis Halfling.

He is not tall, even for a halfling. He appears to be in the spring of life. He has bright hazel eyes and heavily freckled skin. He has a shock of curly, tousled dark copper hair. He has a youthful face, a small nose and a slender but fit build. There is a constant flush to his cheeks, as if he has been caught mid-blush.

He has moderate bleeding from his neck.

He is bleeding from the neck.

He is wearing a pair of fuzzy earmuffs, a honey-hued topaz ear stud caught in a bright web of gold filaments, a small amber pendant carved into the shape of a hazel tree, a black combed wool doublet with a pair of honey oak mule collar pins over a heavy white wool shirt, a combed dark wool kilt, and a pair of dark-cuffed slouched leather boots.

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Perigourd begins to do his best to bandage Hazelnut's wounded neck.

Randsford asks, "Everything alright here?"

Bilfords focuses on Hazelnut with intense concentration.

Hazelnut's neck wound gradually fades, forming on Bilfords's neck instead.

Roelon deeply asks, "Any healer?"

Sorlu says, "He's injured."

Hazelnut appears entirely restored.

Missoni looks at Hazelnut with concern.

Gespry begins a careful examination of Hazelnut -- he takes his pulse, checks his temperature, and checks for broken bones or any other ailments.

Bilfords begins to look a little better.

Roelon blinks.

You quietly say, "He looks alive."

Bilfords murmurs a simple, mystical chant...

Bilfords concentrates.

Bilfords's neck looks better.

Bilfords wavers with sudden fatigue, but at the same time, Hazelnut appears particularly enlivened.

Nalver says, speaking to Hazelnut, "Hello."

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You see Hazelnut Honeybrook the Chronicler.

He appears to be a Paradis Halfling.

He is not tall, even for a halfling. He appears to be in the spring of life. He has bright hazel eyes and heavily freckled skin. He has a shock of curly, tousled dark copper hair. He has a youthful face, a small nose and a slender but fit build. There is a constant flush to his cheeks, as if he has been caught mid-blush.

He is in good shape.

He is wearing a pair of fuzzy earmuffs, a honey-hued topaz ear stud caught in a bright web of gold filaments, a small amber pendant carved into the shape of a hazel tree, a black combed wool doublet with a pair of honey oak mule collar pins over a heavy white wool shirt, a combed dark wool kilt, and a pair of dark-cuffed slouched leather boots.

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Bilfords murmurs a simple, mystical chant...

Bilfords concentrates.

Bilfords's neck looks better.

Roelon asks, speaking deeply to Hazelnut, "Are ...are ye ok?"

Aliashyrah asks, "Was that sound made by him?"

Hadya glances around the room.

Trouthe nods to Hazelnut in greeting.

Missoni worriedly asks, "What happened?"

Bilfords murmurs a simple, mystical chant...

Bilfords concentrates.

Bilfords's neck looks better.

Roelon deeply says, "Ah mean..."

Jehance asks, "What's doing on?"

Gespry nods at Aliashyrah.

Sorlu insists, speaking to Hazelnut, "What did you see?"

Jehance asks, "Er going?"

Hazelnut's shaking hand is covered with blood from the recently staunched wound at his neck.  He opens his mouth to speak, but his words come out as a ragged, unintelligible gasp.

Bilfords murmurs a simple, mystical chant...

Bilfords concentrates.

Bilfords's neck looks better.

Nalver whispers to the group, "They are wearing boots!"

Hazelnut points at a pair of desiccated corpses.

Randsford frowns.

Missoni blinks at a pair of desiccated corpses.

Perigourd glances at a pair of desiccated corpses.

Roelon glances at a pair of desiccated corpses.

Nalver does a decent imitation of a pair of desiccated corpses.

Trouthe frowns.

Perigourd mutters, "Vampires."

Zeminar stares into space, appearing to ponder multiple possibilities and potential nuances.

Gespry asks, speaking melodically to Hazelnut, "Anyone we knew?"

The corpses are ravaged and drained to the point of unrecognizability.

Jaysehn glances at Perigourd.

Perigourd casually observes his surroundings.

Hazelnut weakly says, "S-something... h-happened."

Roelon deeply says, "....empty husks.."

Aliashyrah nods slowly at Hazelnut.

Nodyre raises an eyebrow.

Lilanna frowns.

Jiarine asks, speaking to Hazelnut, "No...?"

Roelon glances at Hazelnut.

Hazelnut says, "One of th-the scouts, h-he..."

Gespry turns an inquisitive ear toward Hazelnut.

Missoni gazes with interest at Hazelnut.

Hazelnut weakly says, "Water."

Perigourd surreptitiously glances at Hazelnut.

Aliashyrah offers, speaking to Hazelnut, "Changed?"

Gespry says, speaking melodically to Hazelnut, "Take a calming breath, and tell us."

Jaysehn pours himself a stout bottle of ice water.

Perigourd offers Hazelnut a tall tapered candle of intertwined black and white strands.

Roelon deeply says, "Someone give this man..."

Lilanna pours herself a bottle of cold spring water.

Trouthe asks, speaking to Hazelnut, "That was one of the scouts?"

Flashing a quick grin, Perigourd reaches a hand down the front of his umber suede shirt and extracts a green tin watering can, lifting it in a casual toast.

Zeminar's Dhe'nari blood wine vanishes into the depths of his spidersilk cloak.

Perigourd offers Hazelnut a green tin watering can.

You gulp.

Jaysehn put a stout bottle of ice water in his dim grey pack.

Aliashyrah guesses, speaking to Trouthe, "I may be incorrect, but it sounds as if perhaps one of the scouts did this to the others."

Perigourd assures, speaking to Hazelnut, "It's fresh."

The corpses are ravaged and drained to the point of unrecognizability.

Maylan asks, "Any bard folks want to see if those corpses have a tale to tell?"

>search corp Try looking in, on, behind or under it. Or examining it. >look in corp There is nothing in the corpses. >look on corp There is nothing on the corpses.

Hazelnut accepts Perigourd's tin watering can.

Hazelnut takes a drink from his tin watering can.

>examin corp The corpses are ravaged and drained to the point of unrecognizability.

Lilanna offers Hazelnut a bottle of cold spring water.

Trouthe glances at Lilanna.

Hazelnut offers Perigourd a green tin watering can.

Grutak says, "Came as quick as I could."

Perigourd accepts Hazelnut's tin watering can.

Lilanna put a bottle of cold spring water in her storyweaver's cloak.

(Hadya eyes the bodies with mild curiosity.)

Hazelnut nods.

Hazelnut nods shakily.

Roelon whispers, "Does this look like....when Arnabas..."

Roelon's face turns slightly pale.

Roelon nods slowly.

Jaysehn gazes thoughtfully at a pair of desiccated corpses.

Hazelnut says, "Our quarantine.  It was going all right."

Jaysehn leans forward.

Gespry nods at Hazelnut.

Aliashyrah turns an inquisitive ear toward Hazelnut.

Trouthe turns an inquisitive ear toward Hazelnut.

Grutak asks, "Where is the Mayor?"

Bilfords leans on his staff.

Missoni nods.

You quietly whisper to Roelon, "I .honestly.. don't.. know."

Trouthe asks, "Where were you being quarantined?"

Gespry melodically says, "Please let him finish."

Roelon nods once at Gespry.

Hazelnut says, "But then one of the scouts, Gullwhistle.  He stopped eating.  Started pacing at night."

Aliashyrah nods slowly.

Jaysehn glances at Hazelnut.

Roelon furrows his brow.

You examine Hazelnut closely, sizing him up and taking note of all the details.

Hazelnut says, "We didn't... we didn't have any weapons in there with us."

Hazelnut says, "But--"

Hazelnut points to one of the corpses.

Jiarine asks, "Not even your bard songs?"

Maylan glances at a pair of desiccated corpses.

Aliashyrah asks, speaking calmly to Hazelnut, "Teeth?"

(Jaysehn leans over one of the corpses, inspecting it for wounds, mortal or otherwise.)

Missoni gazes with interest at Hazelnut.

Roelon glances at a pair of desiccated corpses.

Hazelnut says, "He managed to break down the door so that we could run."

Pavender puzzles over a pair of desiccated corpses.

Dendum kneels before a pair of desiccated corpses.

Jiarine accepts Nalver's obscure scroll.

Hadya says, speaking quietly to Jaysehn, "Do not touch... just in case."

Dendum gets an odd look on his face for a moment.

Gespry nods slowly.

Dendum stands up.

Jaysehn nods understandingly at Hadya.

Svardin waves to Hazelnut.

Hazelnut says, "Gullwhistle  moved so fast.  Faster than any sylvankind I've seen."

Missoni frowns.

Roelon rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Nalver asks, "Gullwhistle?"

Nalver squints.

Hazelnut says, "I tried to pry him off of them, but then he came for me."

Nalver says, "That's not a sylvan name."

Hazelnut says, "And... I just.  I screamed."

Perigourd furrows his brow.

Svardin asks, "Is dat da occultist out der?"

Trouthe says, "Good thing you screamed."

Roelon agrees with Trouthe.

Nodyre says, "A bit pitchy, eh."

Missoni casually observes her surroundings.

Nodyre nods slowly.

Jiarine amusedly says, "Your taxes will pay for that."

Roelon surveys the area.

Gespry says, speaking melodically to Hazelnut, "You always had a good set of pipes on you."

Gespry nods at Hazelnut.

Roelon chuckles.

Hazelnut says, "When he died, it was like fire erupted from inside of him."

Trouthe shivers.

Jaysehn frowns at a pair of desiccated corpses.

Sorlu peers quizzically at Hazelnut.

Aliashyrah mumbles something about texts and references.

Roelon rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Jaysehn stands up.

Hazelnut jabs his toe at a bit of ash on the carpet.

Bakarus smiles.

Sorlu nods to Bakarus in greeting.

Aenternoll gives a sidelong glance at Bakarus.

Hazelnut says, "I've never seen a thing like it."

Bakarus says, "Eternal Light, all."

Aliashyrah nods in greeting at Bakarus.

Gespry nods understandingly.

Hadya looks thoughtfully at Hazelnut.

Jaysehn glances at Perigourd.

Roelon rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Perigourd indicates his wooden stake with a smile.

Hadya quietly asks, "What did you use to kill him?"

Hadya cocks her head at Hazelnut.

Roelon deeply asks, "So he is ...nothing but ash now?"

Aliashyrah says, speaking to Bakarus, "Mind the corpses. It would seem there has ben an unsual possible side effect of exposure to whatever ailment is in Moonsedge."

Roelon slowly empties his lungs.

Missoni asks, speaking to Hazelnut, "Of the four scouts, then... only you survive?"

Gespry melodically says, "His voice."

Sorlu asks, speaking to Hazelnut, "So he was fine one moment, and the next he was acting as if possessed?"

Nodyre says, "A song of great power, clearly."

Hadya frowns.

Bakarus says, "Ahh."

Roelon grins at Nodyre.

Sorlu says, "Other than having lost his appetite."

Bakarus nods in agreement at Aliashyrah.

Aliashyrah says, speaking to Sorlu, "He stopped eating and began pacing some time back."

Sorlu nods.

Bakarus says, "I appreciate the dire warning."

Hazelnut nods at Missoni.

Aliashyrah says, speaking to Sorlu, "Some may deem that to be rather unusual."

A pained expression crosses Missoni's face.

Jiarine lightly places her hand on the fanged black bat, which responds by moving its body beneath her hand for a thorough rubbing.

Hadya quietly says, "Sorry I tried to discern something."

Maylan says, "Well they weren't very good scouts anyway."

Maylan shrugs her shoulders, lifting her wings slightly.

Hadya chuckles to herself.

Nodyre nods at Maylan.

Grutak smiles at Maylan.

Hazelnut says, "It's all starting to feel... off, somehow.  All of my memories of Moonsedge."

Hazelnut shivers.

Perigourd frowns.

Sorlu peers quizzically at Hazelnut.

Roelon raises an eyebrow.

Lilanna asks, "How so?"

Sorlu asks, speaking to Hazelnut, "How so?"

Perigourd says, speaking to Hazelnut, "I'm not surprised."

Sorlu smiles at Lilanna.

Grutak says, "His memory is being altered."

Perigourd says, "That entire place feels off."

Lilanna winks at Sorlu.

Missoni agrees with Perigourd.

Hazelnut says, "I remember beautiful quarters.  A veritable banquet thrown just for us."

Hazelnut says, "It was..."

Jaysehn nods at Perigourd.

Maylan says, speaking to Perigourd, "They had good wine."

Maylan shrugs at Perigourd.

Aliashyrah says, speaking to Grutak, "Or perhaps it was altered before and he is only now recovering the truth."

Hazelnut gets a dreamy look in his eyes.

Perigourd says, speaking to Maylan, "I didn't partake."

Hazelnut flatly says, "It was nice."

Hazelnut stares off into space.

Nodyre raises an eyebrow.

Lilanna asks, "Too good to be true?"

Aliashyrah prompts, speaking to Hazelnut, "And now you doubt those memories?"

Gespry melodically says, "A mental glamour."

Lilanna agrees with Gespry.

Perigourd asks, "Can you tell us anything of the ill that are there?"

Perigourd cocks his head at Hazelnut.

Dendum says, "Did not see any beautiful quarters or fancy banquet then again was not let inside gate...."

Geijon ponders.

Aryleste says, speaking to Perigourd, "May not be able to trust that memory either."

You say, speaking quietly to Perigourd, "Looks like those dead bodies over there."

Hazelnut stares at Perigourd.

You point at a pair of desiccated corpses.

Hazelnut says, "The ill."

Aliashyrah gazes with interest at a pair of desiccated corpses.

Zeminar inclines his ear, listening intently.

Roelon deeply says, "We were offered such. Aye? Ah wonder.."

Perigourd says, speaking to Aryleste, "Indeed, but I'd like to ascertain all that can be about it."

Roelon rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Heavy winds howling like a banshee can be heard coming from outside.

Perigourd says, "And he's the only witness at this point."

Aryleste nods perfunctorily.

Dendum informs, speaking to Hazelnut, ""The Lord of Moonsedge said there was a plague."

Zeminar nods at Bakarus.

Hazelnut uncertainly says, "That's right.  We went there to scout because of the plague."

Aliashyrah nods encouragingly at Hazelnut.

Missoni slowly empties her lungs.

Pavender grunts solemnly, his misty eyes peering into the distance.

The dog wanders over to Hazelnut and sniffs at him suspiciously for a moment.

Missoni snaps her fingers, and the dog moves to her side obediently.

Hazelnut slowly says, "A man on the road, he caught us hiding in the underbrush.  He said that they needed our help."

Gespry melodically says, "Of which we had sent some rather powerfully made, potions to help cure diseases."

Trouthe sniffs.

Nodyre asks, "Oh?"

Sorlu nods slowly at Hazelnut.

Roelon raises an eyebrow.

Sorlu says, speaking to Hazelnut, "Do go on, please."

Hazelnut scrubs a hand through his hair, looking frustrated and weak.

Perigourd whispers, "I'm not convinced there are ill in the town. At least not in the way it was ventured."

Geijon nods slowly.

Zeminar pores over a pair of desiccated corpses, engrossed in the study of it.

Kertaya cocks her head.

Bakarus turns an inquisitive ear toward Hazelnut.

Grutak says, "Stand back from Hazelnut."

Hazelnut says, "I don't understand.  It was so... nice."

Bilfords gestures at Hazelnut.

Hazelnut's skin takes on a more pinkish tint.

Geijon furrows his brow.

Nodyre gazes heavenward.

Bilfords ponders.

Trouthe slings a gleaming eonake tower shield over her shoulder.

Hadya quietly says, "Too late for that, someone already...touched him when they healed him."

Dendum scratches at his beard.

Hazelnut asks, "Why are the streets empty?  Where are all of the people?"

Perigourd says, speaking to Hazelnut, "Why is it so quiet."

Jiarine says, speaking to Hazelnut, "Dead."

Perigourd nods knowingly.

Hazelnut gags.

Roelon glances at a pair of desiccated corpses.

Nodyre nods at Jiarine.

Missoni agrees, speaking to Hazelnut, "It seemed deathy quiet."

Trouthe gestures at Hazelnut.

Hazelnut's skin looks healthier.

Missoni frowns at Hazelnut.

Roelon deeply says, "Perhaps like those."

Roelon sighs.

Bilfords says, speaking to Hadya, "I gave him blood, hopefully it only went one way."

Dendum inquires, speaking to Hazelnut, ""How did you get from underbrush to banquest?"

Aliashyrah says, speaking calmly to Roelon, "And the surrounding farmlands."

Perigourd quotes, "Honored guests."

Perigourd nods at Dendum.

Aliashyrah says, "Empty."

Perigourd chuckles.

Dendum says, "Have rarely fallen out of bushes into banquets."

Roelon nods slowly at Aliashyrah.

Grutak says, "It's possible that the spirit draining that occurs over longer times, can be increased to short bursts and the ash is the end result."

Hazelnut walks off into the distance.

Perigourd frowns.

Nodyre says, speaking to Dendum, "You need more practice."

Hazelnut takes a deep breath.

Dendum says, speaking to Nodyre, ""Perhaps better bushes."

Trouthe gestures at Hazelnut.

Hazelnut's skin looks healthier.

Bakarus nods understandingly at Sorlu.

Nodyre says, speaking to Dendum, "Or worse banquets."

Hazelnut nods gratefully at Trouthe.

Trouthe smiles at Hazelnut.

Bilfords says, speaking to Maylan, "Time will tell."

Aliashyrah asks, "Have any sent for the mayor or checked on him?"

Jaysehn cocks his head and examines the desiccated corpses.

Trouthe gestures at Hazelnut.

Hazelnut's skin looks healthier.

Hazelnut rubs at where he was injured, his fingers probing the skin of his neck.

Jiarine prods a pair of desiccated corpses with the tip of her finger.

Nodyre says, "The Mayor is likely doing mayoral things."

Perigourd takes a moment to observe Hazelnut.

Aliashyrah stares at Nodyre.

Grutak says, speaking to Nodyre, "Or he's a pile of ash."

Missoni takes a moment to observe Hazelnut.

Perigourd asks, speaking to Hazelnut, "The wound, before you turend this other into flambe, how did you receive it?"

Nodyre says, speaking to Grutak, "Okay."

Nodyre chuckles.

Aliashyrah asks, speaking flatly to Nodyre, "And responding to a significant change in those quarantined does not fall under mayoral things?"

Perigourd corrects, "Turned."

Hazelnut says, speaking to Perigourd, "He bit into my neck."

Dendum blinks.

Nodyre glances at Hazelnut and cringes.

Perigourd nods grimly.

Roelon frowns at Hazelnut.

Missoni bites her lip.

You ponder the meaning of Hazelnut's existence.

Jiarine offers, "Some might call that a mating ritual."

A pained expression crosses Aryleste's face.

Jaysehn cocks his head at Hazelnut.

You quietly ask, "Did you bite into his?"

Trouthe nods at Bilfords.

Grutak says, "Normally ya gotta pay extra for that..."

Hazelnut looks at you and gags.

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

Zeminar darkly says, "That part might be of some importance."

Bilfords nods at Trouthe.

Pavender slowly strides a few steps backward.

Sorlu gazes in amusement at you.

Trouthe gestures at Hazelnut.

Hazelnut's skin looks healthier.

Jaysehn put an eclipse-branded pewter leather tome in his dim grey pack.

Sorlu chuckles to himself.

Hazelnut says, "If I hadn't screamed, I would've ended up like them."

Aliashyrah says, speaking amusedly to you, "I believe that is a no."

Hazelnut glances at a pair of desiccated corpses.

Sorlu nods in agreement at Hazelnut.

Hazelnut raises a hand to his mouth in horror as if seeing the corpses for the first time.

Kertaya glances at a pair of desiccated corpses.

Missoni says, "I am terribly glad you did."

Perigourd asks, speaking to Hazelnut, "The potions we sent with the scouting party, do you know what became of them?"

You recognize Gespry using the Symbol of Recognition.

Missoni glances at a pair of desiccated corpses.

Roelon whispers something to Gespry.

You say, speaking quietly to Hazelnut, "Funny that they are drained and you are .. well alive."

Gespry nods at Roelon.

Jiarine asks, "Maybe whatever did it got full?"

Bakarus ponders.

Roelon asks, speaking deeply to you, "We hae seen such bodies long ago aye?"

Maylan says, speaking to you, "He was a little drained, just a bit."

Aliashyrah reminds, speaking to you, "He interrupted the attack."

Hazelnut shivers.

Grutak shakes his head.

Jiarine says, "Or tartlickers blood is much to sugary."

Bilfords says, "He was dead tho, we heard his soul cry out."

You hold up two fingers and slowly pinch them together until they are almost touching.

Maylan offers Hazelnut a gelatinous cube of ham in aspic.

Nodyre says, speaking to Bilfords, "Mostly dead."

Maylan says, speaking to Hazelnut, "You need to restore your humors, aye."

Maylan says, speaking to Hazelnut, "This will do the trick."

Sorlu grins at Roelon.

Roelon grins.

Maylan nods encouragingly at Hazelnut.

(OOC) Aliashyrah's player whispers to the group, "Pretty sure the death was a mistake."

Hazelnut accepts Maylan's cube of ham in aspic.

Bilfords says, "Maybe tru blave will save him."

Hazelnut shudders.

Perigourd frowns at Jaysehn.

Hazelnut glances at a gelatinous cube of ham in aspic in his hand.

Bilfords nods at Nodyre.

Roelon grins.

Sorlu grins at Roelon.

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

Maylan insists, speaking to Hazelnut, "It's good for you."

Hazelnut says, speaking to Maylan, "I don't think I can eat this."

Trouthe gestures at Hazelnut.

Hazelnut's skin looks healthier.

Trouthe agrees with Hazelnut.

Nodyre says, speaking to Hazelnut, "It'll put hair on your chest."

Trouthe shudders.

Gespry melodically says, "I think Roelon had a great idea. Why not get Ellerel to look at this with his knowledge of the occult and things that go BUMP in the night."

Grutak asks, speaking to Hazelnut, "Eat that or eat anything?"

Jiarine asks, "Have a craving for blood, then?"

Mayor Talliver just arrived.

Aliashyrah asks, speaking to Maylan, "Perhaps you carry something other than flesh to offer?"

Yardie glances at Dendum.

Roelon deeply says, "Ellerel might see what we cannae."

Perigourd turns toward Talliver and renders a sharp hand salute.

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

Nodyre nods to Talliver in greeting.

Trouthe nods to Talliver in greeting.

Talliver takes a deep breath.

Roelon nods to Talliver in greeting.

Maylan says, speaking to Hazelnut, "Mister, we can't be looking after you if you can't even care for yourself. Eat the medicine."

Bakarus frowns.

Dendum nods at Yardie.

Missoni turns to face Talliver.

Hadya looks thoughtfully at Hazelnut.

Gespry nods at Talliver.

Aryleste nods to Talliver in greeting.

Randsford bows to Talliver.

Talliver says, "I came as quickly as I could."

Zeminar says, speaking darkly to Talliver, "Fashionable as always."

Lilanna bows to Talliver.

Bilfords says, "A halfliong that won't eat, he IS sick."

Roelon deeply says, "This drainin' is all too familiar."

Bilfords nods once.

Yardie asks, speaking to Dendum, "What's the emergency?"

With straightened posture and a firm chin, Sorlu presents himself to Talliver with a short, courteous bow.

Talliver carefully surveys the surroundings, taking note of the corpses and the blood on Hazelnut.

Aliashyrah says, speaking respectfully to Talliver, "It is good you arrived."

Dendum points at a pair of desiccated corpses.

Grutak asks, speaking to Hazelnut, "I'm about to run ya through, can't eat that or can't eat anything?"

Perigourd says, speaking to Talliver, "A rather grim affair."

Geijon nods at Talliver.

Hazelnut backs away from Hadya, horrified.

Sorlu says, speaking to Talliver, "We nearly lost Hazelnut tonight."

Hadya chuckles.

Sorlu frowns at Talliver.

Hazelnut exclaims, speaking loudly to Hadya, "I do not want to eat a heart!"

You say, speaking quietly to Hazelnut, "Im glad you survied."

Nalver says, speaking to Talliver, "Just another halfling wearing boots that's at the center of a bunch of stuff that makes no sense."

Hadya chuckles.

Maylan says, speaking to Aliashyrah, "When it comes to restoration of the flesh, eating flesh is the quickest way."

Maylan nods at Aliashyrah.

Roelon furrows his brow.

Nalver says, "Couldn't be coincidence."

Hazelnut's knees go weak and he sits down.

Randsford whispers something to Roelon.

Nodyre nods at Maylan.

Perigourd looks thoughtfully at Hazelnut.

Hadya says, speaking quietly to Hazelnut, "Rolton hearts are good for sustenance."

Perigourd offers Hazelnut a slice of lean maple bacon.

Bakarus says, speaking to Talliver, "Good evening Mayor."

Sorlu deftly slings a mithril-edged vultite buckler inset with thick steel knobs over his shoulder in one graceful movement.

Aliashyrah says, speaking calmly to Grutak, "He has been through a trauma and they offer him meat. Some fruit or something that was not previously alive is likely better for his mind to handle at this moment."

Perigourd tucks a large cast iron skillet into one of the large, chocolate leather pouches tooled with Imaera's lace lining the inside of his green suede cloak.

Maylan agrees with Hadya.

Sorlu turns over his slaughtering axe.

Sorlu put a dwarven slaughtering axe in his dark hematite overcoat.

Bakarus smiles at Talliver.

Jaysehn frowns.

Hadya says, speaking quietly to Hazelnut, "Might restore you."

Jaysehn folds his hands behind his back.

You say, speaking quietly to Hazelnut, "And hopefully you wont' have to eat hearts .."

Dendum helps himself to a bright red strawberry.

Nalver takes a malachite-set mithril circlet off his head.

Roelon whispers something to Randsford.

Dendum offers Aliashyrah a bright red strawberry.

Nalver put a malachite-set mithril circlet in his orange knapsack.

Hazelnut accepts Perigourd's lean maple bacon.

Nalver removes a cracked white porcelain mask with crimson lips from in his onyx spidersilk boots.

Nalver's brow furrows in a fleeting expression of confusion.

As Nalver places a cracked white porcelain mask with crimson lips on his face, faint tendrils of grey smoke wrap around his head before being absorbed back into Nalver's shoulders.

Hazelnut takes a bite of his lean maple bacon.

Hazelnut appears filled with a confident and fearless composure.

Hazelnut nods.

The charcoal cat stands up.

The charcoal cat pads around the room.

Hazelnut says, "...this is good, yes."

Randsford squints at a pair of desiccated corpses.

Missoni nods approvingly.

Perigourd says, speaking to Hazelnut, "It's quite fortifying."

Talliver asks, "What has happened?"

Aliashyrah mutters under her breath.

Yardie glances at Dendum.

Dendum points at a pair of desiccated corpses.

Bilfords points at a pair of desiccated corpses.

Aliashyrah declines Dendum's offer.

Perigourd says, speaking to Talliver, "One of the scouting party assaulted the others."

Yardie blinks at a pair of desiccated corpses.

Roelon deeply says, "Gullwhistle ...seems to hae done this."

Grutak says, speaking to Aliashyrah, "One of the first things I heard was, before the other ones went crazy they stopped eating. He refuses to eat. He eats... alls good. He doesn't..."

Jiarine asks, "The usual. What did you expect not to happen?"

Roelon nods at Talliver.

Perigourd says, speaking to Talliver, "Hazelnut, defending himself, managed to slay the attacker."

Maylan says, speaking to Talliver, "Seems yer scouts had a murder party among themselves."

Talliver flinches.

Yardie asks, speaking to Dendum, "You called about...corpses?"

Aliashyrah says, speaking to Grutak, "He is eating."

Hadya sighs.

Gespry melodically says, "Also tried to, and nearly did, rip Hazelnut's throat out."

Hazelnut scoots back on his haunches.

Dendum gobbles down his bright red strawberry in one enormous bite.

Aliashyrah nods in agreement at Dendum.

Missoni adds, "With his teeth."

Missoni grumbles.

Perigourd nods at Gespry.

Hazelnut says, “I should stay away from everyone.  Especially if I become something like… that.”

Adopting an agreeable expression, Dendum nods.

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

Trouthe gestures at Hazelnut.

Hazelnut's skin looks healthier.

Maylan asks, speaking to Hazelnut, "It's a little late for that, eh?"

Hadya agrees, speaking quietly to Hazelnut, "That is wise."

Grutak says, "Lock him in the prison."

Jaysehn says, speaking to Hazelnut, "That is...wise and generous of you."

Hadya quietly says, "But.."

Nodyre gazes heavenward.

Aliashyrah says, speaking to Hazelnut, "A logical precaution."

Missoni says, speaking to Hazelnut, "You are still able to eat normal fare, so I am sure it is not imminent."

Hadya quietly says, "I think it won't help."

Perigourd asks, "'::hazelnut Were the other scouts separated from you or eachother at any time?"

Perigourd cocks his head at Hazelnut.

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

Jaysehn says, speaking to Hazelnut, "I'm sure comfortable...but careful, confinement can be arranged."

Dendum shrugs at Yardie.

You ponder.

Raelee suddenly fades into view.

Gespry melodically says, "I'm with Roelon, we should have Ellerel come by for both an assessment and if need be a way to secure Hazelnut if things take a turn for the worse."

Perigourd nods in greeting at Raelee.

Bakarus says, "Perhaps in the care of the Abbey."

Trouthe nods at Yardie.

Bakarus nods at Hazelnut.

Dendum exclaims, "Abbey?!"

Missoni smiles at Raelee.

Perigourd frowns.

Roelon nods at Gespry.

Yardie bows to Trouthe.

Hazelnut says, "Forgive me.  I have memories, but..."

Maylan offers, "Send him to Mirtag."

Dendum glances between Hazelnut and a pair of desiccated corpses.

Perigourd asks, speaking to Talliver, "Did the Abbess already go to Moonsedge?"

Perigourd cocks his head at Talliver.

Hazelnut says, "They conflict."

The mirror images surrounding Lilanna undulate and grow stronger.

Lilanna renews her songs.

Grutak says, "Still think the prisons the best place to hold him without endangering anyone."

Missoni nods sympathetically at Hazelnut.

Dendum says, "How about in care of nice room with thick locked doors."

Bilfords says, speaking to Talliver, "Where were they quarntinig? Hazelnut doesn't seem to know."

Jaysehn nods in agreement at Dendum.

Aliashyrah informs, speaking to Talliver, "It would appear that someone has likely tampered with his memories."

[Clovertooth Hall, Upper Gallery] From the eastern portion of the upper gallery, the features of the dark riverstone statue in the center of the lobby below are difficult to discern. A broad runner of heavy blue wool with a silver border follows the curve of the pathway, proceeding past the cedar door to the town censor's office. Nooks in the walls hold vases full of edelweiss and resting poppy, lending a splash of color to the pale stone walls. You also see a sleek blue fox, the Yardie disk, the orange Pavender disk, the Kertaya disk, an inlaid leather grimoire soaring around with its gilt-swept ethereal violet pinions, the skull-shaped Zeminar disk, a yellow-eyed silvery lor mandrake growing rainbow-striped mushrooms, the driftwood Nalver disk, a stocky snow white puppy with oversized black-tipped paws, the repousse copper Perigourd disk raised in leafy designs, the Lilanna disk, the ivory Taeffryl disk with dark blue agate tracery, the web-draped Missoni disk, a red-eyed fanged black bat, a skeletal charcoal cat, a lazy wild silver-grey dog, a massive snowy white tiger and a pair of desiccated corpses. Also here: Magister Raelee, Mayor Talliver, Blade Yardie, Hazelnut who is sitting, Queatus, Bakarus, Aryleste, Grutak, Lord Pavender, Lady Kertaya, Commodore Nodyre, Zeminar, Missoni, Perigourd, Nalver, Lord Randsford, Land Pirate Maylan, Great Lady Taeffryl, Lady Aliashyrah, Commodore Jaysehn, Lord Sorlu, Trouthe, Jiarine, Bilfords, Small Game Hunter Dendum, Merrymaker Gespry, Hadya, Lilanna, Aenternoll, Small Game Hunter Roelon Obvious exits: southwest, northwest

Missoni says, speaking to Hazelnut, "The truth will come back, perhaps, with time."

Hazelnut says, "I remember being taken through a fine ballroom.  There were hundreds of beautiful people dancing."

Gespry melodically says, "I also think elleral may be able to help Hazelnut to sort his memories."

The charcoal cat stares at a red-eyed fanged black bat intently.

A faint white aura flickers around you.

Hazelnut says, "We were taken to lavish quarters."

Roelon says, speaking deeply to Grutak, "Hazelnut has done much for Icemule. Keep an eye on him aye. Havin' Ellerel do this would work, if that man is up fir it."

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

Trouthe gestures at Hazelnut.

Hazelnut's skin looks healthier.

Roelon nods slowly.

Aliashyrah asks, speaking to Hazelnut, "And yet the streets are empty as if a ghost town?"

Hazelnut says, "But... they took each of us away, one by one, for questioning."

Missoni frowns.

A pained expression crosses Nodyre's face.

Perigourd shakes his head, totally at a loss.

Hazelnut says, speaking frustratedly to Aliashyrah, "I know.  It sounds crazy."

Yardie blinks at Hazelnut.

Dendum informs, ""The Lord of Moonsedge spoke of plague and weakeness and distress....do not think they would have a hundred dancers in such a state yes? Sounds odd."

Pavender traces a series of glowing runes while chanting an arcane phrase...

Pavender gestures.

Aliashyrah says, speaking steadily to Hazelnut, "No. Continue, please. My apologies."

Hazelnut says, "I don't want to be like Reiphe, but it feels like these memories are broken glass, tearing my mind apart as I probe at them."

Grutak says, speaking to Roelon, "I understand much has been done by this person to the benefit of Icemule. That doesn't mitigate seeing people flop over dead int he street with a raging contagion."

Roelon nods slowly at Hazelnut.

Jiarine says, "Having a lavish affair when you know that your time is limited is not out of the question either."

Bakarus nods slowly.

Bakarus says, "Very similar."

Talliver says, speaking firmly to Hazelnut, "You're not crazy."

Nodyre says, speaking to Hazelnut, "Perhaps you should take it easy - you've suffered much."

Perigourd says, "It is more likely that the illness is a lie."

Sorlu says, speaking to Hazelnut, "You are strong enough to suffer through the pain. The truth must be known."

Talliver says, "It's obvious to me that there is sinister work afoot."

Sorlu nods encouragingly at Hazelnut.

Trouthe says, speaking to Hazelnut, "Likely an enchantment to keep you from recalling."

Perigourd nods in agreement at Talliver.

Roelon nods at Talliver.

Missoni nods firmly.

Nalver just closed a veniom-worked black silk gem pouch.

Trouthe unfastens the buttons on her fur cloak and opens it, no longer needing the extra protection from the weather outside.

Nalver ponders.

Aliashyrah says, speaking reasonably to Hazelnut, "The fact that you can discern that your memories are broken and not alligning is a good sign."

Talliver says, "And at its heart is Barlan Kane."

Dendum offers, speaking to Trouthe, ""Or what was seen was an illusion to conceal truth."

Aryleste agrees with Aliashyrah.

Trouthe fastens the buttons on her fur cloak, bracing herself for the outdoor weather.

Perigourd says, speaking to Talliver, "Assuming he has one."

Maylan exclaims, speaking to Talliver, "Uh oh!"

Hazelnut says, speaking urgently to Talliver, “Lord Kane was good to us.  He was… it was nice.”

Hazelnut's eyes glaze over for a moment.

Trouthe nods at Dendum.

Perigourd glances appraisingly at Hazelnut.

Randsford shakes his head.

Sorlu glances between Hazelnut and Talliver.

Trouthe says, speaking to Dendum, "Always possible."

Jaysehn whispers something to Hadya.

Perigourd furrows his brow.

Aryleste sighs.

Dendum shrugs at Trouthe.

You move to stand in front of Talliver.

Randsford says, "Perhaps these memories are not from the present but a glimpse of the past? Something this disease could be passing along."

Randsford glances at Hazelnut.

Dendum agrees with Trouthe.

You see Hazelnut Honeybrook the Chronicler. He appears to be a Paradis Halfling. He is not tall, even for a halfling. He appears to be in the spring of life. He has bright hazel eyes and heavily freckled skin. He has a shock of curly, tousled dark copper hair. He has a youthful face, a small nose and a slender but fit build. There is a constant flush to his cheeks, as if he has been caught mid-blush. He is in good shape. He is holding a gelatinous cube of ham in aspic in his right hand and a slice of lean maple bacon in his left hand. He is wearing a pair of fuzzy earmuffs, a honey-hued topaz ear stud caught in a bright web of gold filaments, a small amber pendant carved into the shape of a hazel tree, a black combed wool doublet with a pair of honey oak mule collar pins over a heavy white wool shirt, a combed dark wool kilt, and a pair of dark-cuffed slouched leather boots.

Grutak says, speaking to Sorlu, "Let me take him to the Barracks and have some of my men work with him."

Pavender traces a series of glowing runes while chanting an arcane phrase...

Talliver says, speaking to Grutak, "I think he should be taken to the Abbey."

Grutak's movements no longer appear to be influenced by a divine power as the spiritual force fades from around his arms.

Hadya's movements no longer appear to be influenced by a divine power as the spiritual force fades from around her arms.

Zeminar's group just arrived.

Roelon agrees with Talliver.

Randsford nods in agreement at Talliver.

Gespry nods slowly at Talliver.

Pavender joins Roelon's group.

Grutak says, speaking to Talliver, "We'll get him to talk."

Lilanna bows to Talliver.

Sorlu nods at Talliver.

Randsford says, speaking to Talliver, "Somewhere safer for everyone."

You glance at Hazelnut.

Bilfords says, "If he stops eating or starts pacing,..."

Missoni furrows her brow.

Talliver says, speaking firmly to Grutak, "Hazelnut has served this town loyally and well."

Jaysehn says, "He must be detained there in some fashon. For the safety of others. As he himself indicated."

Sorlu says, "If he is infected like Gullwhistle, it is good for him to be at the Abbey."

Jiarine says, speaking to Talliver, "You should take him to place that is unknown to us. He could pose a danger if those things wish to return."

Talliver glances at Hazelnut.

Dendum remarks, speaking to Talliver, ""Does this not just move risk to the abbey?"

Aliashyrah says, speaking sharply to Grutak, "He does not require interogation."

Hazelnut quietly says, “…it was nice.”

Strong winds can be heard coming from outside.

Aliashyrah says, speaking to Grutak, "He requires healing. The abbey is a better place than being

Aliashyrah nods in agreement at Sorlu.

Nodyre laughs softly, trying to hide his amusement.

Grutak smiles at Aliashyrah.

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

Aliashyrah says, speaking to Sorlu, "The abbey is an appropriate place."

Trouthe gestures at Bilfords.

Bilfords's skin looks healthier.

Talliver says, speaking to Grutak, "We need answers, but there are more sources than just Hazelnut."

You bite your lip.

Maylan glances at a pair of desiccated corpses.

Bilfords smiles at Trouthe.

Randsford says, speaking to Grutak, "Perhaps we should focus our energies toward Barlan and let Hazelnut receive the aid that is required."

Dendum glances between Talliver and a pair of desiccated corpses.

Roelon deeply says, "We still hae that Lord of Moonsedge."

Roelon nods at Randsford.

Jiarine asks, "If something comes for him again you wish to allow the Abbey and the people within to suffer once more?"

Jiarine scoffs.

Perigourd nods in agreement at Randsford.

Dendum says, "Less sources now than yesterday."

You rub Hazelnut tenderly.

Maylan says, "Those corpses may have a song to sing for the right bard."

Deep blue motes swirl away from Queatus and fade.

Randsford twists his head slightly, cracking his neck. He looks relieved.

Trouthe agrees with Randsford.

Nodyre says, speaking to Jiarine, "Yes."

Sorlu whispers something to Grutak.

Great Lady Taeffryl just went southwest.

Gespry melodically says, "And I'm sure better ways to get them, that don't damage the body or cause direct pain."

Grutak says, speaking to Randsford, "I don't see Barlan presenting himself to us for questioning."

Talliver says, "I cannot ignore the connection between this and what Gorga said happened to her people."

Jiarine says, "Let me guess... the Abbey does not fall under the town and thus you need to protect it."

Hazelnut appears less confident and fearless.

Gespry nods at Talliver.

Sorlu looks thoughtfully at Talliver.

Trouthe turns an inquisitive ear toward Talliver.

Missoni nods firmly at Talliver.

Randsford says, "Let us be wary and not turn a potential ally to an enemy. Proceed with caution and demand answers this time, not dinner."

Aliashyrah says, speaking to Jiarine, "They have magic and are capable of protecting themselves. They deal with the threat of arch wights and other things in the very building they are in."

Perigourd says, speaking to Grutak, "Like as not he wont, but confronting him may well bring about the truth, good or bad."

Randsford frowns.

Jiarine bursts out in a sudden snort of laughter.

Jiarine says, "An arch wight?"

Aliashyrah says, speaking to Jiarine, "Surely one ailing halfing is not too much for the sisters to take on."

Talliver says, "I think we must pay a visit to the Crawling Shore and see what has become of the half-krolvin ourselves."

Jiarine says, "Really those are equal."

Sorlu asks, speaking to Talliver, "Your cousin....you brought her back to Icemule, yes?"

Roelon asks, speaking deeply to Talliver, "And ....the way the bodies are drained. Does nae remind ye of when...Arnabas first prowled our town?"

Trouthe shivers.

Missoni nods slowly.

Sorlu squints at Talliver.

Talliver nods at Sorlu.

Talliver says, speaking to Sorlu, "She has been making trips between here and the Hinterwilds, yes."

Roelon nods slowly.

Talliver nods at Roelon.

Jiarine reminds, "I found the first corpse when that started."

Roelon nods at Jiarine.

Talliver says, speaking to Grutak, "I share your need for answers."

Bakarus says, speaking to Roelon, "There are similarities yes, but many of us also witnessed the destruction of the lich first hand. It seemed most complete."

Roelon asks, speaking deeply to Jiarine, "And does it look simila?"

Jaysehn put a sharpened mistwood stake in his stingray skin knee-boots.

Jiarine says, "Yes and no."

Missoni glances between Jaysehn and Perigourd.

Gespry melodically says, "Tis why Ellerel, may have insight."

Bilfords asks, speaking to Talliver, "So we're just going to go ask Barlan?"

Aliashyrah appears less confident.

Talliver looks over at Bilfords and shakes his head.

Bilfords asks, "Why not?"

Randsford says, "Follow the mayors instinct, we should check the Crawling Shore."

Randsford nods at Talliver.

Nodyre exclaims, "What could go wrong!"

Dendum remarks, ""Can perhaps reach the shores without alerting Moonsedge."

Talliver says, speaking to Bilfords, "The gates were closed. We have no siege weapons."

Jiarine says, speaking to Nodyre, "Pay attention! This is important."

You agree with Randsford.

Randsford says, "Others can tend to our friend."

Yardie glances at Nodyre.

Grutak says, "Roelon is leading..."

Randsford nods at Hazelnut.

Yardie sighs, speaking to Nodyre, "Famous. Last. Words."

Grutak says, speaking to Talliver, "Those can be aquired for a price."

Bilfords says, speaking to Talliver, "Fair point."

Talliver calls for several guards to escort Hazelnut away.