Landing Events - 2020-04-18 - Purple Pros and Purple Cons (log)

(full log coming later)

Highlights

Maags says, "This is a Chamber of Justice."
Maags says, "This is not a trial of Justice."

Balley softly says, "I have the cart with drinks and snacks if anyone needs them during the trial."
Speaking to a mistwood serving cart, Faerinn says, "Oh, good, bread to go with the circuses."

Faerinn says, "I'm guessing one night will be the prosecution and the other the defense."
Faerinn says, "Or one night the lion tamers and the other night clowns, maybe."

Hapenlok asks, "Okay, so, let me ask everyone a question: would anyone be completely surprised if he just appeared out of nowhere either tonight or tomorrow?"
Xorus says, "I would not be surprised if he appeared yesterday."

Speaking to Falvicar, Kiske exclaims, "Falvibold!"
Speaking quietly to Kiske, Falvicar asks, "So.... you'd be... Kissabold if you turned kobold?"
Speaking to Falvicar, Kiske says, "No, I'd still be Kiske..."
Speaking quietly to Regwen, Falvicar exclaims, "Regibold!"

Cryheart says, "Vlashandra."
Cryheart says, "She is the Adjudicator."
Maylan says, "She'll adjudicate my foot in her ear."

A dark hooded figure arrives, carrying a dark leather backpack.  The figure stands near Leafiara then slips the pack into the folds of her red and white cape, whispers to her and leaves.
Xorus says, "Is it crimson orbs? I hope it is crimson orbs."
Speaking to Xorus, Leafiara admits, "Would be helpful."
Leafiara removes a dark purple hibiscus from in her leather backpack.
Leafiara asks, "Would anyone like a purple hibiscus in honor of Pylasar, then?"

Maylan asks, "So, who's up for a good old fashioned revolt?"
Maylan recites:
"Come on lads! Let's go protest!"
Dergoatean exclaims, "If we all storm the courtroom, they'll run out of stocks!!"
Cryheart says, "Now that would be the prize..town citizens all placed into the stocks."
Chamorr recites heartily:
"Landing trial
Landing justice
We want Renpaw"
Mollan says, "Hey, it's Rent-A-Mob."
From below a narrow stairway, you hear Maylan yell, "Join us, brethren, in our sit down protest! It's the protest for the lazy man!"

Morofinwe quietly asks, "This is going to be a farce isn't it?"
Speaking to Morofinwe, Stormyrain offers, "Always is."
Hapenlok says, "Only because we're making it one."
Speaking to Hapenlok, Leafiara opines, "At very least Pylasar would actually have to be here for it not to be."

Dergoatean recites:
"Power to the Landing!  Power to the people!  Power to the Purple One!"
Chamorr recites heartily:
"Hey hey!  Ho ho!  Imperial judicial mandates have got to go!"
Maylan recites:
"We demand purple justice! Justice for the purple man!"
Leafiara notes, "Well, they're sure passionate down there."
Lazaryth says, "Passionate, and intoxicated."

Dergoatean yells, "Help! Help!  I'm being repressed!"
Cordarius says, "I'm going to have to ask you all to..."
Cordarius points up.
Cordarius says, "Head up there."
Maylan interrupts, "This here is a sit in!"
Maylan exclaims, "Give us a purple pardon!"
Cordarius says, "I'm going to ask by the third bite of my apple, you all proceed upstairs. This isn't helping."
Pukk recites:
"Heck no
Vlashandra's got to go!"
Dergoatean recites:
"We demand a clear list of charges
We demand Pylasar the right to appoint his own counsel
We demand a jury of Landing citizens!"

Leafiara muses, "One would think he'd have to at least be convicted before a pardon is possible."

Dergoatean recites:
"No kangaroos in Landing courts!"
Zosopage says, "Jail is going to be full tonight."
Lylia murmurs, "Pity."

Hapenlok yells, "Would you fools kindly bugger off, I'd like to do this while I'm still you-...middle aged!"

Speaking to Lyrna, Leafiara wonders, "What was it you said about things staying civilized?"
Speaking to Lyrna, Leafiara stresses, "Staying."
Lyrna says, "Well, you'll note that I didn't take my armor off."

Dergoatean yells, "Join us, citizens!"
Giantphang asks, "Miss cena what everymister is yell about anyway?"
Maylan yells, "Join the rebellion. For Pylasar!"
Darcena says, "Dergoatean and Maylan and Chamorr and Pukk are having a protest in the middle of the trial."
Morofinwe quietly asks, "Why are they protesting again?"
Darcena says, "Pylasar's trial."
Dergoatean yells, "Surely they can't haul away ... SEVEN of us!"
Darcena says, "And imperial whatsits."
Maylan yells, "There is power in numbers. And I have ale."
Speaking to Morofinwe, Leafiara notes, "Well, there's the lack of Renpaw, the Imperial imposition..."
Raincail quietly says, "I mean, seven? Seems insurmountable."
Speaking to Morofinwe, Leafiara continues, "The absence of Pylasar, the undefined charges..."
Lylia says, "To what purpose? The accused is not present. He has already proclaimed his own complicity, repeatedly. He knew where to find the victims of Raznel's depredations because he helped put them there."
Lylia repeats, "So to what end, precisely, are there protests?"
Leafiara acknowledges, "I do have to admit, I said be ready with popcorn for tonight, but this is exceeding expectations."
Speaking to Lylia, Xanthium asks, "Good thing this isn't your job anymore, hm?"

The night watchman rushes in, followed closely by his posse!
With great ease, the night watchman grabs Maylan and shackles her wrists.
"I have you now!  You best come along quietly, or you'll face the consequences," says the night watchman.
The night watchman then drags her off.
[likewise for Dergoatean, Sonnillon, Pukk, Chamorr, Rudar, Talman, Razanetika]
Pietra yells, "Rigged!"
Cryheart says, "The long arm of the law."
Maags says, "The short arm of justice."

[to Faerinn]
Xanthium says, "Give them perdition, my friend."
Xanthium says, "This is how you call out injustice."
Xanthium says, "Not hollering like a baboon."

Faerinn says, "I am a guilded and licensed barrister in courts across Elanthia. While I mostly act as a legal observer, I do have this to say about these proceedings and a plea: do them right."
Faerinn says, "I'm not going to come up here and say that Pylasar should not be on trial. The charges are valid. He should be facing trial in the Landing, and while this is a an unpopular opinion, he should be facing trial in Tamyzrr."
Faerinn says, "But there is a way to do these things. With extradition. With the accused present."
Faerinn asks, "Why is the trial of the century being bungled as dinner theater in the courts of the frontier?"
Faerinn says, "I am obligated to beg the court for a mistrial on the grounds that both the charter of this township and the Rysus Codex calls for an accuser being present for their trial."
Faerinn asks, "Without even doing that this isn't even worthwhile as mock trial. It's a thought exercise at best, and not the one I'm interested in. The scenario I've really been intrigued about lately is what happens when Octaven finds the spirit of unity here lacking and orders the manafires put out to elicit compliance?"
Raelee quietly mutters, "I am nearing extinguishing them myself at this point, and it has little to do with unity."

Vlashandra says, "Your husband is Falvicar, yes? Or was? I am unsure of the current status; many seem to be, himself included."
Regwen says, "My husband is convinced he helped to kill his family based on a dream.  But there is nothing substantial to prove anything."
Vlashandra says, "I see. He is convinced."
Vlashandra asks, "You are not?"
Regwen says, "I am not."
Regwen says, "He has never mentioned the events."
Vlashandra asks, "He, Pylasar?"
Vlashandra asks, "Or he, Falvicar?"
Regwen says, "He has never had blue eyes until recently."
Regwen says, "Falvicar."
Cordarius says, "Sar, Car, Sar, Car..Pylacar."
Regwen says, "He had hazel eyes."
Regwen says, "Whatever Pylasar showed him was not true."
Vlashandra says, "An image or feature that could have been changed given what horrific events were done to many in the name of Raznel and Pylasar at her side."
Regwen says, "Or it could have been false."
Vlashandra says, "I suppose I have no more questions for you. If you are finished..."
Regwen says, "A dream."
Regwen says, "This is ridiculous."

Hapenlok says, "Well, I suppose I'm going to express a fairly unpopular opinion with the rabble upstairs."
Cryheart asks, "He calling us rabble?"
Speaking to Cryheart, Leafiara admits, "To be fair, he usually calls us worse."
Cryheart says, "True."
Speaking to Cryheart, Chaoswynd asks, "It's Hap. You don't honestly expect compliments, do you?"
Cryheart says, "Never."

Balley softly says, "This is such a joke.  The are totally trying to get revenge on Pylasar."

Speaking to Maylan, Dergoatean says, "We fought the law and the law won."
Dergoatean exclaims, "But we raised awareness!"
Speaking to Dergoatean, Maylan exclaims, "They may have won the battle, but they will lose the war!"
Dergoatean says, "And that's really the most important thing."
Speaking to Dergoatean, Leafiara admits, "Odd night when what I can only assume was a Rook has a more peaceful protest idea than you all."
Speaking to Leafiara, Dergoatean asks, "What wasn't peaceful about that?"
Speaking to Dergoatean, Leafiara clarifies, "Maybe I should say less disruptive."

Hapenlok says, "But I'm going to plead leniency on Pylasar's behalf. Granted, my first reaction when I heard the extent of his involvement with the witch, was for blood...I can't totally ignore his aid that he's given to this town....and even Tamzyrr itself when the shadows threatened the planet."
Hapenlok says, "I'm also not totally ignorant of where our future lies. And I'm not one to cast away potential tools. If he comes back, I think you should let him live. And fight Grishom Stone with us."
Vlashandra asks, "So you acknowledge his crimes, but plead for leniency?"
Hapenlok says, "I do."
Vlashandra asks, "You acknowledge his duplicitous actions?"
Speaking to Vlashandra, Hapenlok says, "It's hard for me not to."
Hapenlok says, "But, I'm no stranger to those."
Hapenlok says, "I'm paying the price daily for my sins. So is he."
Vlashandra asks, "Do you acknowledge his aid and comfort provided to Raznel?"
Xorus wryly says, "The Hendoran Outpost provided her aid and comfort on various occasions."
Speaking to Vlashandra, Hapenlok says, "I do. But I also acknowledge that he tried to make it right in the end."
Balley softly asks, "Was Hap even there when Pylasar went into his memories?"
Faerinn says, "Ah, they are accepting stand in confessions now."

Speaking quietly to Regwen, Falvicar says, "Soon Die Pylasar."
Speaking to Falvicar, Regwen says, "You are delusional."
Speaking quietly to Regwen, Falvicar says, "I know my past.  You don't know that day.  I do.  Nobody knew of that day til they saw it."
Regwen says, "We all know how 'good' Pylasar's memories are."
Speaking to Falvicar, Regwen says, "You never mentioned it before Pylasar showed you something."
Speaking warningly to Regwen, Falvicar says, "I hope you don't get in my way when it's time to serve justice."
Speaking boldly to Falvicar, Regwen says, "I certainly will."

Mollan says, "I wonder what Hapenlok's story is."
Speaking to Mollan, Lylia suggests, "You should ask him." 
Leafiara hurriedly says, "Don't."
Mollan asks, "He seems to believe in redemption because he seems to want it himself?"
Mollan says, "Just guessing."
Lylia clarifies, "Privately, at a table, when you have plenty of time to talk."
Speaking surprisedly to Mollan, Leafiara says, "Actually, that's a pretty succinct summary."

Cordarius says, "I have a question, actually."
Cordarius says, "Chaston Griffin was seconds away from turning Tamzyrr into the Bleaklands."
Cordarius says, "Many heroes from Wehnimer's Landing and Solhaven helped stop him and save many lives, even though the Bleaklands still ruined all of Talador."
Cordarius asks, "Do you recall who came to rescue those brave heroes when they were trapped beneath the ruins of Talador?"
Cordarius asks, "Those who Tamzzyr owe their lives to?"
Hapenlok says, "Pylasar."
Cordarius asks, "Is that the same Pylasar who helped defend innocent men, women and children when Taladorian warriors waged war against this town while some imperials actually stood down, turning a blind eye to slaughter?"
Speaking to Cordarius, Hapenlok says, "Yes. That is also correct."
Cordarius asks, "I mean, those aren't the actions of a man who's hell bent on murder, mayhem and madness, right?"
Speaking to Cordarius, Hapenlok says, "That's a man who's had many years to come to grips with what he did. And I sympathize, because I've been there."
Hapenlok says, "But that's a long story, and we've got other witnesses."

Shinann says, "I could state all the times Pylasar has helped this town, but I will not, at this time.  Should he have worked with Rachel?  No.  However, even though love or lust clouded his eyes, he finally did see the monster she had become.  All I will say is this.  He did not have to come back here to help this town get rid of her.  He could have stayed away, not revealed himself or his past and we might have been none the wiser.  However, he did.  Showed his past and his part in all of this.  He also showed that Raznel took her revenge on him for leaving her by killing his wife and daughter.  I think those actions were punishment enough for him.  I personally believe he has atoned enough and I strongly urge you not to put him through even more punishment.  Also, I... I..."
Shinann gazes anxiously at her surroundings.
Shinann curtsies.
Shinann softly says, "Good evening.  If I may interject here."
Shinann says, "What she's trying to say is that she wishes no one had realized my husband had kidnapped her, then my poor Naimorai wouldn't have ever been sent back in time."
Shinann says, "To become something she wouldn't have been.  Shinann won't tell you this because she hates getting personal, but I'll say it for her.  She would have preferred her death over all the deaths that were to come. My husband... Dennet... my baby Naimorai..."
Shinann firmly says, "Excuse me."
Shinann just went through a modwir arch.
Vlashandra asks, "...she is not Shinann?"
Cordarius says, "Don't worry about it."

Dergoatean exclaims, "If she wanted to be two witnesses she should have signed up twice!"

Speaking quietly to Regwen, Falvicar says, "The son of a bit... killed my parents.   Why do you think I remember that day so well?  It certainly explains Redding's warning to me as well as why I never saw them after I was done doing my sword practice that day."
Vlashandra says, "Falvicar." [from downstairs]
Speaking to Falvicar, Regwen says, "Funny you NEVER mentioned it when we talked of our dead families."
Speaking quietly to Regwen, Falvicar says, "Maybe if you actually TALKED to me."
Falvicar just climbed down a narrow stairway.
Speaking to Regwen, Darcena asks, "You okay?"
Regwen says, "Oh he is delusional."
Speaking to Regwen, Hapenlok says, "More so than usual."
Speaking to Regwen, Pietra says, "Divorce court is two doors down."
Speaking to Darcena, Regwen says, "I will be."
Darcena offers, "We can turn him into a kobold again."
Speaking to Darcena, Regwen says, "Please."

Falvicar quietly says, "While Pylasar might have done a lot for this town, you cannot excuse murder.   He knew what he was doing.  It's more than just guilty by association.."
Falvicar quietly says, "I remember the day my parents went missing.  You don't forget that kind of thing."
Vlashandra asks, "Only your parents?"
Vlashandra says, "I am told you lost more than that."
Vlashandra asks, "Was not your mother with child?"
Falvicar quietly says, "My wife is going to be added to the list if things keep up."
Darcena yells, "That is not acceptable!"
Pietra yells, "You're threatening your wife? In court?"
Lylia says, "I hope he meant that he may lose you, not that he may harm you."
Lylia murmurs, "People have the strangest ideas on marriage..."
Speaking quietly to Lylia, Morofinwe says, "Didn't sound like it earlier."
Speaking gravely to Lylia, Hapenlok says, "No, I know exactly what he meant. And he meant exactly what he implied."
Darcena yells, "If you are threatening Regwen, you will find you have to go through some people!"
Speaking to Lylia, Hapenlok says, "And I do believe I'm going to have to step outside and thrash him."
Lylia says, "I shall help, if you like."
Lylia says, "Madness, really."
Speaking to Lylia, Hapenlok says, "No, I don't need help."
Lylia says, "I did not say 'if you need,' I said 'if you like.'."
Speaking to Lylia, Hapenlok says, "No. I still think I hate you right now."
Speaking to Lylia, Hapenlok says, "My pride wouldn't allow it."
Lylia mildly says, "Oh, woe. Oh, pity."
Speaking to Lylia, Hapenlok exclaims, "Now keel over!"
Lylia retorts, "In this gown? Wearing this headpiece? I would never get up again."
Speaking absently to Hapenlok, Darcena says, "Stop wasting your time on Lylia and consider what we can do about Falvicar."
Speaking to Darcena, Hapenlok says, "He's going to get invited to the boulder."
Speaking to Darcena, Hapenlok says, "And he's going to get the hell beat out of him."

Vlashandra asks, "Do you believe Pylasar guilty of duplicitous actions?"
Falvicar quietly says, "He is guilty and should die."
Falvicar quietly says, "I'd do it myself to keep my promise to my father."
Vlashandra asks, "Do you believe him guilty of aiding and comforting the enemy?"
Falvicar quietly says, "When he was aiding Raznel, yes."
Vlashandra asks, "Do you believe him guilty of conspiracy and murder?"
Falvicar quietly says, "The fact they hid the deaths of innocents and he helped Rachel kill several people speaks for itself."
Falvicar quietly says, "So yes."
Vlashandra says, "I have some questions Falvicar, son of Oronthal."
Vlashandra asks, "Should Pylasar return, do you believe him a danger?"
Speaking quietly to Vlashandra, Falvicar says, "I honestly don't know."
Vlashandra asks, "You are a member of the Silver Gryphons, are you not?"
Falvicar quietly says, "I am."
Vlashandra asks, "What, I wonder, is their official stance on Pylasar's crimes?"
Goldstr says, "Da Order has no official stance."
Speaking quietly to Vlashandra, Falvicar says, "They listen and judge people fairly.   To their actual stance.. I don't know.   But they defend the town.   That is what we do."
Vlashandra asks, "You do not know their stance, because they have not made it known?"
Darcena yells, "Are we on trial or is Falvicar supposed to be saying his piece?"
Cryheart says, "The Order is nae on trial."
Faerinn says, "One of these days, someone will realize they don't have to answer her questions. One of these days."
Speaking quietly to Vlashandra, Falvicar says, "I've been busy as of late trying to find the wizard so I have not made the last few meetings I'm afraid."
Speaking to Darcena, Faerinn says, "Maybe it is. Likely the whole town is."
Vlashandra asks, "Have they offered to aid you in bringing justice?"
Speaking to Faerinn, Xanthium says, "You don't have to work hard to get most of this town to talk."
Speaking to Faerinn, Xanthium says, "And talk."
Darcena hisses, "I do not like her at all."
Speaking to Darcena, Faerinn asks, "She's an inquisitor and a witch hunter rolled into one. What's there to like?"
Speaking quietly to Vlashandra, Falvicar says, "Nae officially.    They are my friends and family.   They were there when I needed people the most as of late.   Whether I agree with them or not does not matter for the most part.   Ronan comes first to me.  They accept that."
Vlashandra asks, "Were you there the night, when the paragon Mynalari was murdered?"
Falvicar quietly says, "I dont believe I was..."
Vlashandra says, "But you're aware the paragon Mynalari was murdered? You were just not present."
Lylia says, "...But Mynalari was not murdered."
Falvicar quietly says, "Oh yes... now I remember."
Lylia says, "She was the Paragon who chose to go to death on her own..."
Cryheart says, "A dead person cannae be murdered."
Leafiara admits, "She did sort of--talk herself into fading."
Speaking to Cryheart, Leafiara muses, "That's another philosophical question too, yes..."
Lylia says, "She was alive in her 'cocoon,' of sorts. It was not life as we would call it life, but her mortal shell, her actual body, ended by her own choice."
Falvicar quietly says, "She was put to rest because she had to be.    There several paragons of Raznel, my father included, that needed to put to rest for Raznel to die."
Lylia says, "I remember it clearly because I found her act a noble one. Befitting her status."

Chamorr heartily says, "This is imperial justice."
Speaking to Chamorr, Faerinn says, "This is no one's justice."

Speaking quietly to Regwen, Lylia murmurs, "My dear, never trust a man who puts a god before you."
Speaking to Lylia, Regwen says, "A god, a prophet, and now revenge for something imagined."

Chamorr heartily says, "Pylasar's not on trial here, we are."

Cordarius asks, "Pylasar's done a lot of good things. Hasn't he?"
Speaking quietly to Cordarius, Falvicar says, "As my father said to me.    There is no atonement."
Cordarius asks, "No atonement?"
Cordarius asks, "Have you always felt that way?"
Falvicar quietly says, "I enjoyed Pylasar's company.   I considered him a friend.   But he Killed My parents with Raznel."
Cordarius says, "No. I mean."
Cordarius says, "There is no atonement."
Cordarius asks, "Have you always felt that way?"
Falvicar quietly says, "On some things."
Cordarius asks, "But not this thing?"
Cordarius says, "I'm confused."
Cordarius says, "Talk to me about Walkar."
Speaking quietly to Cordarius, Falvicar asks, "How do you atone for several murders.. knowing what you were doing?"
Cordarius asks, "Was he a friend of yours?"
Falvicar quietly says, "Yes and no."
Cordarius says, "Hmm."
Cordarius says, "So, there's no atonement, wait, only sometimes. And Walkar is a yes and no friend."
Cordarius asks, "Walk me through that. Why yes and no?"
Speaking quietly to Cordarius, Falvicar says, "To my knowledge, Walkar hasn't willingly killed innocent people... several upon several of them."
Cordarius asks, "To your knowledge, Pylasar has?"
Speaking quietly to Cordarius, Falvicar says, "When he turned lich, he was not in control of himself.   That there is the difference between him and Pylasar."
Cordarius asks, "Did Walkar kill when he was in service to Baron Hochstib?"
Falvicar quietly says, "'I honestly don't recall if he did or not."
Cordarius asks, "Did Pylasar kill anyone?"
Cordarius asks, "That you recall?"
Falvicar quietly says, "The people that were turned paragons, yes.   If you want to count the times we went to the lake to see where they were and what happened."
Falvicar quietly says, "He still aided in the murder even if he didn't do it himself."
Cordarius asks, "Do you think Pylasar was potentially under the witch's control?"
Falvicar quietly says, "He was a damn fool in love."
Falvicar quietly asks, "So I would say no.  It doesn't make sense for him to be under her control.. otherwise.. why did he help us at the end?"
Falvicar quietly asks, "If she had control of him, why let him go?"
Vlashandra says, "That's a good question."
Cordarius says, "You're right..."
Cordarius asks, "Why did he help you in the end though?"
Cordarius says, "Perhaps..."
Cordarius asks, "Do you think you would have been able to defeat Raznel without Pylasar's help?"
Speaking quietly to Cordarius, Falvicar says, "I would like to think Ronan or Redding would have been able to."
Cordarius says, "A sleeping god and a dead guy."
Cordarius says, "Okay."
Falvicar quietly says, "He is not dead."
Cordarius says, "Well, I have no more questions."
Hapenlok says, "He's been chasing a dead man for almost five years now."
Falvicar quietly says, "You'll see in time."

Phalff exclaims, "I feels likes I started watchin' dis play halfway through da third act!"
Speaking to Phalff, Lyrna says, "That's where I've been for the last year and a half."

Speaking quietly to Hapenlok, Falvicar says, "I think you are glaring at the wrong person."
Speaking to Falvicar, Hapenlok says, "No... I'm looking at a man, who sounds more like a V'Tullian than a loyal disciple of Ronan."
Speaking quietly to Hapenlok, Falvicar says, "I think you need to read what V'tull does."
Speaking to Falvicar, Hapenlok says, "You've been consumed with this hunt for a man who's been long dead. That you're not thinking right."
Speaking to Falvicar, Hapenlok asks, "You have to be out of your mind, you know that?"
Speaking to Falvicar, Hapenlok asks, "You'd threaten your own wife? In open court?"
Speaking quietly to Hapenlok, Falvicar says, "Says the crazed killing mage."
Speaking to Falvicar, Hapenlok says, "You. Me. Boulder. Time of your choosing."
Speaking to Falvicar, Hapenlok says, "To the death."
Speaking quietly to Hapenlok, Falvicar says, "I did not do a threat you damn fools."
Speaking to Falvicar, Hapenlok says, "I'm going to beat sense into you."
Speaking to Hapenlok, Maylan encourages, "Do it!"

Lyrna says, "I am new to Landing and some folks here know my story and some don't.  I will give a very condensed, hopefully relevant version and answer whatever questions you have."
Lyrna says, "I do not know the truth or falseness of the charges against Pylasar."
Cordarius says, "Well that doesn't help."
Cordarius chuckles to himself.
Lyrna says, "I believe there is at least some truth, but my statement has more to do with the result."
Lyrna says, "I came here from Ta'Vaalor, where I was banished."
Lyrna says, "When I very young, less than a decade, which I believe is young for humans as well..."
Lyrna says, "I saw my mother murdered in front of me."
Lyrna says, "And, no matter how you look at the centuries since then, I have spent a non-trivial amount of time in Zelia's care."
Lyrna says, "My apologies, this is not easy to speak of."
Lyrna says, "Even Ta'Vaalor with its... harsh standards... allowed for some of the charges against me to be dropped because of this madness."
Lyrna says, "Madness, as he has experienced, is experiencing is not trivial."
Lyrna says, "He has suffered."
Lyrna says, "I do not suggest that his crimes, whatever HE believes them to be, should be forgiven or forgotten."
Cordarius says, "I see."
Lyrna says, "That doesn't mean that he has not already suffered a great deal."
Vlashandra asks, "This madness you did finally get to. Was Pylasar deemed mad, when he committed these crimes originally with Raznel?"
Lyrna says, "I do not believe so, except in the sense that love can be a form of madness."
Cordarius says, "So then, if love is madness..."
Cordarius asks, "Would you disagree with Falvicar's earlier statement?"
Cordarius asks, "That love is a madness that can control you?"
Lyrna says, "I believe that it can lead you, at the very least, to overlook things, until you have no choice but to finally see the mistake you are making."

Through a window of the Hall a flash of lightning briefly illuminates the nightscape of Wehnimer's rooftops.  A lone figure stands on a rooftop in the distance, a purple robe flapping about the figure's concealed form.
Maylan says, "OH MY GOD."
Leafiara mutters, "Oh, here we go."
Cryheart says, "Pylasar."
Guarrin says, "Oh bloody."
Alisette exclaims, "He is here!"
Leafiara suddenly says, "Wait, no."
Sonnillon raspily says, "The purple mage."
Hapenlok says, "I hate it when I'm right."
Felita asks, "Issit misser Purple?"
Speaking heartily to Hapenlok, Chamorr says, "Yer wrong."
Leafiara says, "No... that would be too convenient..."
Lightning brightens the night again, and a second purple robed figure appears on a rooftop now.  The figures stand motionless, robes flapping in the wind and rain.
Leafiara slowly says, "Yeah, that's more what I expected."
Leafiara mentions, "...this is similar to a certain protest over Ta'Vaalor."
Pukk says, "Oh...two Pylasars! Past and future Pylasar! Now if we can only get present Pylasar then things really will be tense in here."
The night continues to crackle with lightning and shake with claps of thunder.  A dozen purple robed figures now stand nearly motionless like dark violet gargoyles upon rooftops of town.
The purple robed figures move slightly upon their rooftops, dozens of them.  Each one, as if practiced and in unison, hold up a black leather bag before him.  Something squirms inside some of the bags.
One of the purple-robed figures opens his bag and pulls out a white feathered falcon.  Its beak is tied, its taloned feet bound.  The figure drags a knife across the throat of the bird, soaking its feathers in blood and then drops it off the rooftop.
The remaining purple-robed figures take out white crystal orbs from within their bags and shatter them on the ground beneath each of their perched spots.  One by one, the figures disappear from the rooftops.

Leafiara begins, "I'd like to note that most any defense of Pylasar I could give would be spoken from firsthand experience, but most any accusation or condemnation would be secondhand, through visions into the past."
Leafiara continues, "This isn't to say we shouldn't trust the visions. They were trustworthy enough to aid the Chronomage Chrysamber in locating Raznel's paragons..."
Leafiara explains, "For me, though, their credibility is exactly the hurdle I can't get over--because it's in those same visions that we learned of Pylasar having his memories altered by Quinshon, the Black Shaman."
Leafiara adds, "In other words, the memories we saw were compromised at best. And it should be noted that Quinshon was the father of Raznel, with reason to--color Pylasar's memories.. at least at the time."
Leafiara asks, "We did try to fix his memories with the work of Xorus and others, but there's simply no way of knowing to what degree. We helped him remember accurately enough to pinpoint the location of the paragons, yes, but did we get to the absolute truth of the past?"
Vlashandra asks, "Why did Quinshon alter Pylasar's memories?"
Leafiara says, "If I recall, he seemed to--want to forget the deaths he'd been responsible for. Or at least that he believed himself partly responsible for."
Leafiara says, "Which brings us to another matter mentioned briefly earlier, that it's possible Raznel had some degree of magical control over him."
Leafiara stresses, "Only possible. I'm not claiming this as a certainty."
Vlashandra asks, "What makes you believe so?"
Leafiara says, "But it seems to me that a verdict should need very solid ground."
Leafiara says, "It was in the way he carried himself, in the present as we knew him. Always confused, always lost--as if he remembered doing it, but wasn't fully sure."
Leafiara says, "He often claimed that he and Raznel were no different."
Leafiara says, "But on the surface of it, that seems rather absurd."
Leafiara says, "That he would feel guilt at all distinguishes them, and in the visions he always seemed troubled."
Vlashandra asks, "Do you, the Mayor of Wehimer's Landing, believe Pylasar is guilty of duplicitous acts?"
Leafiara says, "Duplicitous? No, he seemed forthright to a fault, as I just said."
Leafiara says, "If he were here, he might very well be confessing."
Leafiara says, "And I'd question it even then, because of his... scattered mind."
Vlashandra asks, "Do you, the Mayor of Wehimer's Landing, believe Pylasar is guilty of aiding and comforting the witch?"
Leafiara wonders, "Are you asking from a legal perspective or a personal belief?"
Vlashandra says, "Both."
Leafiara says, "His body aided. Whether he was in control, I wouldn't presume to say."
Vlashandra asks, "Do you, the Mayor of Wehimer's Landing, believe Pylasar is guilty of murder?"
Leafiara admits, "...to that, I'd have to say yes."
Leafiara acknowledges, "He didn't hesitate in aiding Raznel at first."
Leafiara says, "So, even given the possibility of Raznel controlling him, I think that would have been later in their--relationship."
Leafiara notes, "However, she also kept the details from him at first."
Vlashandra says, "How did they...." [as the falcon was killed directly before this]
Vlashandra glances at Cordarius.
Leafiara says, "So on the charge of conspiracy, I can't say I agree to that one."
Leafiara says, "She sought his aid and used him, early on."

Lylia says, "As long as we are holding a trial..."
Lylia admits, "We are all guilty of murder. Or at least, many of us."
Lylia says, "With Pylasar's aid, we found the Paragons, and we ended many of their lives. That is, I believe, the very definition of murder."
Lylia says, "We are, however, not on trial. Pylasar is, despite being notably absent."
Lylia explains, "In a Faendryl court, he might have been beheaded for his transgressions as soon as he dared to show himself, and then the severed head wreathed with laurel and lor in gratitude for his aid."
Lylia says, "I do not judge, because it is not my place. However, when you do, I trust you will consider carefully whether good deeds erase misdeeds."
Lylia adds, "Oh...and do not count Mynalari's death on anyone's hands. I was there for her end, and she chose it herself. It was noble and dignified, and it should not be taken away from her."
Vlashandra whispers something to Lylia.
Pietra yells, "No whispering to the witness!"
Maylan yells, "How can we have a court record with all the whispering?"
Pukk yells, "They are in cahoots!"
Roblar deeply exclaims, "Collusion, tampering, kill em all!"
Lylia scornfully says, "I never met a cahoot I trusted, Pukk, and you should know me better than that."

Speaking to Leafiara, Raelee says, "My first meeting with the Rooks was a literal knife in the back.  There is little halting them from doing that to me as well."
Raelee slowly says, "... do consider that."
Speaking to Raelee, Leafiara admits, "So was mine, but sometimes we get off to rough starts."
Speaking to Raelee, Leafiara adds, "And the leadership is a bit different now."

Cordarius says, "Yes. I have a question."
Cordarius says, "The pylons."
Lylia says, "Of course."
Cordarius asks, "They've proven quite useful over the last few years, right?"
Cordarius says, "In a manner of ways."
Cordarius asks, "Would you agree they've been helpful? To the Landing and her imperial allies alike?"
Lylia says, "We can all agree that the pylons have been decisive elements in victories on various battlefields, yes."
Cordarius asks, "Do you recall their original creator?"
Cordarius asks, "What was his name again?"
Lylia says, "Another name beginning with 'P' that was not 'Pylasar,' I do believe."
Cordarius says, "No no, the original ones."
Lylia asks, "Or was it Pylasar?"
Cordarius says, "Not those plinite charged krolvin killing ones."
Cordarius says, "Precisely."
Cordarius says, "I have nothing left to ask."

[TownCrier]-GSIV:Newsby: "And whose symbol is the falcon?"
[TownCrier]-GSIV:Leafiara: "Octaven. Her familiar is a falcon."
[TownCrier]-GSIV:Newsby: "Aha, then ... Go Robed figures!!"
[TownCrier]-GSIV:Leafiara: "Dang Rooks even have the local news on their sde. They're everywhere."

Maylan explains, "Okay see, here's the rub. All those bad things were ACTUALLY done by Pylasar's evil twin, Mylasar. I know this to be a true and indisputable fact. So you know, it's that fella Mylasar that should be in time jail."
Dergoatean says, "With any luck at all this will be half as good as Xorus' debate performance."
Maylan says, "Okay so don't feel foolish, it's an easy mistake to make. They do look very much alike."
Pietra asks, "The Magenta Mage, Mylasar?"
Xorus says, "I will make it as good as my debate performance tomorrow."
Maylan says, "Except the one fella, Mylasar, he has a black moustache that he wears all curly at the ends."
Maylan says, "And sometimes he twists his moustache and says 'Mwahahahahaha'."
Maylan says, "Well! I'm glad we could clear that up."
Maylan exclaims, "Case closed!"
Maylan says, "I DID IT."
Maylan exclaims, "I saved Pylasar!"

Speaking to Maylan, Hapenlok says, "I've given up on attempting to get you to behave yourself."

Soneiken says, "I speak of my personal witness, not hearsay."
Soneiken says, "Will move through quickly though."
Soneiken says, "You put it together. "
Soneiken says, "First Peter."
Soneiken says, "Words, these are verbatim."
Soneiken says, "'I know what has to be done.'"
Soneiken says, "Second."
Soneiken says, "'I would not and could not ask ask any of you to join me.'"
Soneiken says, "Peter repeatedly said these things."
Soneiken says, "Yet."
Soneiken says, "He did not once raise a hand when we found the Witch's seeds."
Soneiken says, "Not once."
Soneiken says, "Did he kill."
Soneiken says, "It was us."
Soneiken says, "He was distraught."
Soneiken says, "Emotive."
Soneiken says, "In fact."
Soneiken says, "For one of the paragons."
Soneiken says, "He didn't go."
Soneiken says, "He sent someone in his stead."
Vlashandra asks, "So when it came time to redeem himself or atone, he had others complete the work for him?"
Soneiken says, "Because he was too emotional."
Soneiken says, "No."
Vlashandra says, "That is your opinion."
Soneiken says, "Remember my opening statements."
Soneiken says, "Peter's Words."
Soneiken says, "I will not ask for help."
Soneiken says, "Not once did he ask."
Soneiken says, "Not once did he kill."
Vlashandra says, "He provided the means to access these paragons, but never lended his aid in defeating them beyond that."
Vlashandra asks, "Would you agree?"
Soneiken says, "The chronomage delivered us."
Soneiken says, "Not him."
Soneiken says, "He simply had memories."
Soneiken says, "Is that guilt, memories."
Soneiken says, "The seeds were doomed."
Soneiken says, "Already dead."
Soneiken says, "Caught in time."
Soneiken says, "Listen."
Soneiken says, "Do you call Voln a murderer."
Soneiken says, "Son Of Koar."
Soneiken says, "His Order."
Vlashandra asks, "Did Pylasar aid in creating the original paragons?"
Soneiken says, "He sends those forth to release the souls."
Vlashandra asks, "Did Pylasar aid in creating the original paragons?"
Soneiken says, "The ones doomed already."
Soneiken says, "Peter thought the same."
Soneiken says, "From his memories is all I can say, nobody but he and Razel know the answer to that."
Vlashandra asks, "Did Pylasar aid in ending the paragons?"
Soneiken says, "But from his memories, it was the witch."
Soneiken says, "NO."
Vlashandra says, "Thank you."
Soneiken says, "Was distraught."
Soneiken says, "Closest thing you get is attempted murder."
Cordarius says, "Thanks. For. Your. Statement."
Soneiken says, "But that's a stretch."
Soneiken says, "Voln."
Soneiken says, "Remember that."

Skipjack says, "Pylasar is not Koar...and this Landing rabble is no holy order."
Speaking amusedly to Skipjack, Leafiara says, "Ya don't say."
Speaking to Skipjack, Hapenlok asks, "Excuse me, who are you again?"

Gutstorm drunkenly says, "Me am not da greatest of da pokesmen, but he hadda two questions be askin ye."
Gutstorm drunkenly says, "One fer me, en one fer dis fella name Delyorik."
Vlashandra says, "Unfortunately, the questions are for us to ask. Provide your statement, or we are finished."
Gutstorm drunkenly says, "Me question....where be my statchoo. Yooz not be tellin us where ye be, and no paperwork fer da return."
Chamorr heartily says, "Wheres his water cannon when ya needs it."
Gutstorm drunkenly says, "Hey now me talkin ere, wait yooz turn."
Gutstorm drunkenly says, "Secon."
From up on a narrow stairway, you hear Pietra yell, "Water cannon 'em!"
Gutstorm drunkenly says, "Who flung da bird poo on Deylorik door."
(Gutstorm scans the area for a suitable target and spots Vlashandra.)
Gutstorm drunkenly exclaims, "Target Acquired!!!"
Gutstorm pulls the silver lever on the monir water cannon, but nothing seems to happen.
Razanetika softly says, "Can't take him anywhere.. no one ever believes me when I say this."
Gutstorm yells, "It misfire!"
Vlashandra touches something beneath the neck of her robe.
From up on a narrow stairway, you hear Maylan yell, "Take em down!"
Speaking carefully to Razanetika, Leafiara says, "I think everyone who knows him believes ya."
Vlashandra nods at Cordarius.
Maylan yells, "Cleanse this kangaroo court with your water cannon!"
Cordarius nods at Vlashandra.
Lady Vlashandra just went through a modwir arch.
Gutstorm drunkenly says, "Hey where she go."
Speaking to Raelee, Darcena says, "I guess we know how to stop her. Threat of water cannon."

Speaking to Cordarius, Delyorik asks, "What are you looking for?"
Cordarius says, "A wealthy woman who appreciates a smart and charming man with a seven inch tongue."
Xanthium says, "That's not what tongues are for."
Speaking to Cordarius, Hapenlok says, "Funny, you remind me of a bard I used to know."
Xanthium touches her fingers to her heart, the tips digging into the fabric of her jade green robe, and offers a soft prayer to Ivas.
Speaking to Leafiara, Lazaryth whispers aloud, "I don't sound like that, do I?"
Hapenlok says, "I heard Glissando's words, but this man stands before me."
Speaking evasively to Lazaryth, Leafiara says, "...I'm maybe not the best judge of that."
Krampton says, "If somebody got a 7 inch tongue, they should get dat checked out, dey might be part leezard."

Speaking to Leafiara, Hapenlok says, "I'm going to beat some sense into Falvicar."
Speaking to Leafiara, Hapenlok says, "This whole business with Redding has finally cost him his mind."
Speaking to Leafiara, Hapenlok says, "Either that, or some other deity has caught his fancy."

Speaking amusedly to Razanetika, Leafiara says, "You did good tonight."
Speaking softly to Leafiara, Razanetika says, "Thank you sweetly."
Speaking to Razanetika, Leafiara says, "I don't know if you feel that you did, considering you got arrested, but..."
Speaking to Razanetika, Leafiara says, "Everyone has to take a stand over something or other."
Speaking softly to Leafiara, Razanetika asks, "Why is it everyone always notices that?"
Speaking to Razanetika, Rasson asks, "It happens so much?"
Razanetika softly exclaims, "So does that, but I still do it!"
Speaking to Razanetika, Leafiara admits, "Don't worry, they almost arrested me once over tending the wound of a vigilante, so we could capture him instead of just murdering him out in the wilds."
Speaking coyly to Razanetika, Leafiara reiterates, "Almost."

Rasson brings a hand up to his lips and forms a sign with his fingers as he whispers a quiet invocation.
Rasson gestures at Razanetika.
Cloudy wisps swirl about Razanetika.
CS: +314 - TD: +270 + CvA: +2 + d100: +91 - -5 == +142
Warding failed!
The wisps solidify into thick strands of webbing that tighten about her body!
Speaking to Rasson, Hapenlok says, "NO."
Speaking to Rasson, Hapenlok says, "Webs are stupid. You do this."
Hapenlok intones a phrase of elemental power while raising his hands...
Hapenlok gestures at Rasson.
An airy mist rolls into the area, carrying a harsh chill with it.
CS: +520 - TD: +17 + CvA: +19 + d100: +57 - -5 == +584
Warding failed!
The mist leaves Hanimus's lower half encased in a thick block of ice.
The evanescent shield shrouding Gnaeusprimus fades briefly.
CS: +520 - TD: +384 + CvA: -7 + d100: +23 == +152
Warding failed!
The mist leaves Gnaeusprimus's lower half encased in a thick block of ice.
CS: +520 - TD: +368 + CvA: +12 + d100: +72 - +30 == +206
Warding failed!
The mist leaves Rudar's lower half encased in a thick block of ice.
CS: +520 - TD: +347 + CvA: -21 + d100: +60 - -5 == +217
Warding failed!
The mist leaves Talman's lower half encased in a thick block of ice.
A voice from the crowd echoes, "Endangering public safety!  Endangering public safety!  Someone call for the night watchman!"
Hapenlok says, "Well, that'll work."
Leafiara slowly says, "Hooo boy."
Hapenlok says, "Wild magic, guys."
Hapenlok says, "Sorry."
Leafiara muses, "Well, what's another arrest tonight, eh?"
Hapenlok says, "I'll go surrender now."
A quartet of burly deputies bursts in, closely followed by the night watchman.
With great ease, the night watchman grabs Hapenlok and shackles his wrists.
"Ah-ha!  The boys at Helga's said I might find something interesting here," says the night watchman.
The night watchman then drags him off.
Krampton says, "Is dat 2 weekends in a row Happy's been arrested in front of da moot hall."
Krampton says, "Last weekend with Draccor now dis."