Crossed Purposes (Cont'd) Niiman, day 9 of the month Phoenatos
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Day of the Huntress, day 10 of Phoenatos in the year 5101

Day of the Huntress, day 10 of the month Phoenatos...

[Ice Garden, Altar]
Benches of carved ice with seats of wood surround the central altar, bowered with beardtongue shrubs. The glitter of the fallen snow reflects light in a myriad of rainbows, creating a hypnotic effect ideal for settling into a meditative state. Carved into the base of the glacier is a dark crevice leading into the mountain of ice.
Obvious paths: south.
Stasia followed.

Stasia says, "i can't go any farther"

You say, "Neither can I."

You say, "Not a master yet."

Stasia smiles.

Stasia says, "wish i was"

You concentrate on the Symbol of Thought, "Evening, Tiaza".

Tiaza just arrived.

Tiaza smiles.

Stasia smiles.

Stasia bows to Tiaza.

Tiaza rubs her chin thoughtfully.

Tiaza smiles at Stasia.

You smile at Tiaza.

High Lady Kadesha just arrived.

Silon just arrived.

You say, "Evening, lady monk."

Kadesha beams!

Tiaza says, "Evening"

Kadesha beams!

Stasia whispers, "i'll be back later..i'll seek you out with the amulet"

You ask, "How do ye this eve?"

Kadesha curtsies to Tiaza.

Stasia waves to you.

Kadesha exclaims, "it is true then!"

Silon kneels down and begins to recite prayers.

Tiaza asks, "what is true?"

You say, "Kadesha wanted very much to meet ye, lady monk."

You smile at Tiaza.

Drakern just arrived.

You point at Kadesha.

Kadesha says, "I have steadfastly claimed Liabo would not stand idle"

You smile at Drakern.

Tiaza says, "well, here I am, indeed"

You say, "Evening, Drakern."

Drakern bows to you.

You say, "Drakern, this is the lady monk I told ye about."

Drakern says, "Evening Lady."

Kadesha says, "and I heard of your arrival"

You point at Tiaza.

Kadesha says, "but missed it"

Drakern says, "A pleasure."

Drakern bows to Tiaza.

Tiaza says, "Liabo is never idle, though her minions are not always seen."

Drakern nods to Tiaza.

Kadesha says, "I know Amasalen and Luukos would not take this town unopposed"

Tiaza says, "as for the Fury, I see anyone who wishes to defend the town"

Kadesha says, "but many have lost faith"

Arimantis just arrived.

Arimantis rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Arimantis bows to Tiaza.

Tiaza smiles at Arimantis.

Tiaza nods to Kadesha.

Arimantis says, "Evenin M'Lady"

Silon nods to Tiaza.

Arimantis rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Tiaza says, "now that I see first hand, what has been happening here, I do not doubt that the weaker among us lose faith"

Drakern says, "Did I tell ye M'Lady, I mastered voln."

Drakern smiles at you.

Arimantis nods to Tiaza.

You exclaim, "Congratulations, Drakern!"

You beam at Drakern.

Drakern says, "My thanks."

Tiaza smiles at Drakern.

Kadesha says, "there has been virtually no sign from the light"

Kadesha sighs.

Arimantis says, "The town seems to be doubtin that we gots any chance of fightin"

Tiaza places one hand on Drakern's shoulder briefly.

Tiaza says, "bless you"

Arimantis smiles.

You say, "My lady, tonight... Yfa was here..."

Drakern bows to Tiaza.

Tiaza says, "quite an accomplishment."

You frown.

Kadesha says, "except I believe I was protected the day Amasalen sent some lightning my way"

You say, "And she said what Amasalen seeks."

Kadesha says, "as he missed"

Drakern says, "My deepest thanks Tiaza."

Kadesha stares off into space.

Arimantis grins at Kadesha.

Arimantis says, "It took two shots for him to get me"

Tiaza asks, "what does Amasalen ever seek but pain?"

Arimantis winks at Kadesha.

Silon grins at Arimantis.

You say, "He wants more this time."

Arimantis says, "Don know exactly what he is seekin"

Silon stretches.

Tiaza says, "tell me"

You say, "apparently this town sits on a nexus."

Kadesha says, "well, he promised my death but then sos alla Luukos followers also"

Arimantis says, "He says this town is a nexus"

Arimantis nods to you.

You say, "And, if Amasalen controls the town, he controls the nexus."

You say, "and thereby all magic."

You frown.

Grimfandel just arrived.

The bandages on Silon's right leg come loose and he begins to bleed again.
Silon begins to do his best to mend his wounded leg.

Silon turns towards Grimfandel and renders a sharp hand salute.

Tiaza says, "well, then, Kadesha, we shall have to promise them a wee bit of death in return."

Grimfandel grins.

Grimfandel turns towards Silon and renders a sharp hand salute.

Arimantis grins.

Kadesha says, "ahh yer my kinda monk"

Arimantis says, "Oh... Im gonna like you"

Arimantis coughs.

Silon starts chortling.

Kadesha grins ear-to-ear.

Tiaza says, "Amasalen shall not control the town"

You nod to Tiaza.

Kadesha raises her fist defiantly.

Drakern says, "I wish I could tend ye, Silon. alas I cannot."

You say, "We will fight that."

Tiaza says, "this must never be allowed."

Kadesha nods to Tiaza.

You say, "But we know know what he wants."

Drakern nods to Silon.

Kadesha says, "Tiaza, i am grieved by many who serve the dark ones, even within the Order"

Tiaza says, "He who speaks lies has converted many poor folk here. And Amasalen is the benefitter, it seems."

Tiaza nods to Kadesha.

Drakern peers quizzically at Kadesha.

Arimantis nods to Tiaza.

Arimantis says, "Seems.. all them what don't see a way to fight are jus givin up"

Arimantis sighs.

Kadesha says, "followers of Luukos, Sheru, Mularos, openly defying the light yet seeking Voln's favor, its not right"

Drakern says, "I shall always seek to stamp out the god of blood sacrifice."

Tiaza says, "poor confused souls"

Kadesha says, "but I guess the greater need now is the saving of this town"

Tiaza says, "as they seek only power, so shall they be destroyed by like power"

You say, "Amasalen is surely most... cruel."

Kadesha says, "I know they are confused, lied to, deceived, but slaves"

Tiaza says, "but in the end, we must save their souls"

Arimantis says, "I live by the laws of Voln and of my house... an that means.. Im not lettin Amasalen have my home"

Drakern asks, "Where is yer husband, Iscikella?"

Arimantis nods to Tiaza.

Grimfandel nods to Arimantis.

Drakern peers quizzically at you.

Tiaza says, "whether in death or in life, we must"

Kadesha says, "but still they gain and use favor for their evil deeds"

You say, "He is... wandering the woods."

You sigh.

Drakern nods to you.

Arimantis says, "Well.. there be one or two I gots a feelin are beyond savin.."

Arimantis sighs.

Drakern rubs you gently.

Tiaza nods to Silon.

Kadesha nods to Arimantis.

Silon asks, "So Tiaza, why do you seek a officer of the Fury?"

Kadesha says, "I know Armaxis has personally made my life very difficult"

You ask, "Tiaza, do ye understand anything of this essence which possesses me and five others?"

You cock your head at Tiaza.

Tiaza says, "I hear the Fury is bound to protect the town"

Silon nods to Tiaza.

You ask, "Have ye ever encountered similar?"

Arimantis coughs.

Tiaza looks over at you and shakes her head.

You give a sigh of resignation.

Tiaza says, "come closer."

You stride over to stand before Tiaza.

Kadesha rubs you gently.

Swiftstar's group just arrived.

Tiaza regards Iscikella's face closely, staring into her eyes.

Zacciwie smiles.

Swiftstar smiles.

(Arimantis watches with interest)

(Iscikella remains unmoving with bated breath.)

Tiaza says, "I don't... know"

Tiaza takes a deep breath

You sigh softly.

Kadesha sighs.

Tiaza says, "we will know when we have to know."

You say, "Is so hard to control... and so painful."

You bite your lip.

Arimantis sighs.

Tiaza says, "don't try to control it"

You say, "Rips me apart all the time, like tearing my insides."

Drakern says, "Is ok M'lady, I shall protect ye."

Drakern smiles at you.

You cock your head at Tiaza.

Tiaza says, "try instead for Iscikella to surface."

Kadesha smiles at Tiaza.

Arimantis asks, "Is there nothin we can do to help them what posessed?"

Tiaza asks, "who else is possessed like this?"

You say, "Five others."

Silon bows.

Silon just went south.

You say, "Vonka, Atoyoz, my husband Blizzerdd, Mehlah and Opalina."

Kadesha says, "Vonka, Atoyoz, Blizzerdd, Opalina, and Mehlah"

Arimantis says, "What they said... jus faster"

Arimantis coughs.

Grimfandel grins.

Zacciwie grins.

You tickle Arimantis.

Tiaza chuckles.

Swiftstar grins at Arimantis.

Drakern smiles.

Kadesha chuckles.

You smile at Drakern.

Tiaza asks, "Is Silon an officer of the Fury?"

Kadesha says, "oh heavens help the fury"

Kadesha chuckles.

Arimantis begins chuckling at Kadesha.

Zacciwie begins to twitch.

Grimfandel says, "he's a member I'm not sure iffin he's an officer"

You say, "I am not familiar with officers of the Fury except the high command."

Tiaza nods.

Grimfandel shrugs.

Kadesha chuckles.

You say, "I know he is not of the high officers."

Grimfandel nods to you.

Tiaza says, "well, tell me."

Swiftstar says, "i dont believe he is an officer."

Arimantis says, "Ya know.. you are supposed to be aligned with the fury now"

Tiaza asks, "are there other groups or militas?"

Arimantis just nudged Kadesha.

Arimantis chuckles.

Grimfandel says, "Delthore is back in torn"

Grimfandel gibbers incoherently.

You say, "United Rose."

Grimfandel says, "Town"

Kadesha says, "He'd fight the evil with snowballs and his water cannon"

Kadesha chuckles.

Grimfandel chuckles.

Grimfandel nods to Kadesha.

Grimfandel says, "I'd help"

Arimantis nods to you.

Tiaza says, "the stench of Yfa is more than I can take"

Tiaza kneels down.

Kadesha chuckles.

Kadesha says, "understandable"

Tiaza gathers up a double handful of snow.

Tiaza stands up.

You say, "Well, she is a bit... ripe with all those bloody bones."

Grimfandel says, "Indeed she does leave a lasting stink doesn't she"

You cough.

Zacciwie says, "smelly"

Zacciwie covers his nose tightly.

Arimantis says, "Half them on the darker side anywho.. who knows where they stand on this"

Drakern asks, "Who is sided with Yfa?"

The sky is filled with a blanket of low clouds, pale and unmoving. Sounds seem muffled and the air feels thick and takes on a quiet stillness.

Kadesha says, "I am not a member of any militia, myself, but I serve Voln and Lorminstra"

Zacciwie smiles.

Grimfandel blinks.

Swiftstar smiles.

Arimantis gazes up into the heavens.

Swiftstar says, "thank you."

Tiaza tosses the snow into the air, watching is spread and fall down again.

Swiftstar smiles.

Zacciwie says, "snow"

Kadesha says, "whatever town that service takes me"

Kadesha smiles at Tiaza.

Arimantis coughs.

You say, "Yfa bought vipers tonight..."

Grimfandel says, "We kinda like it when your in our town though"

You frown.

Grimfandel nods to Kadesha.

Grimfandel smiles.

You say, "Killed me."

Tiaza asks, "vipers?"

Kadesha smiles at Grimfandel.

Drakern rubs you gently.

Tiaza rubs her chin thoughtfully.

You nod to Tiaza.

Swiftstar says, "big vipers.."

You say, "Black vipers."

Swiftstar says, "very poisonous.."

Kadesha says, "the battle is here now so I will be"

Arimantis says, "Black ones"

Arimantis nods.

You say, "Ugly."

Grimfandel nods.

You say, "Another gift."

You shudder.

Arimantis smirks.

Tiaza says, "thank you, Kadesha"

You focus your mind on Vonka and think:
"Come to Voln."

Tiaza says, "all hands will be required."

Arimantis says, "That isn't a gift... snacks is a gift"

Arimantis nods.

Kadesha begins chuckling at Arimantis.

You say, "Tiaza, first..."

You say, "She came into the temple."

You say, "And spoke of converting all the altars for use by Amasalen."

You frown.

Arimantis smirks.

Tiaza waves her hand in a dismissive gesture.

Drakern frowns.

Grimfandel asks, "Ma'am do you think we stand a chance against 'er?"

Grimfandel peers quizzically at Tiaza.

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

Swiftstar smiles.

You tilt your head up.

Swiftstar says, "with Volns aid we do."

Tiaza says, "I don't know how or when"

You say, "I love snow..."

Tiaza says, "but I sense the strength is here"

Tiaza says, "somewhere"

Kadesha says, "Tiaza, theres this fellow named Amasalen who has threatened my life, and did kill Arimantis here"

Grimfandel nods.

You nod to Tiaza.

You say, "Is a very spirited town."

You smile at Tiaza.

Grimfandel raises his fist defiantly.

Arimantis says, "The strength is in the will of the people here... most of em at least"

Tiaza says, "yes, it does seem that"

Tiaza nods to Arimantis.

Tiaza says, "it's very strong"

Grimfandel nods to Arimantis.

You say, "I think so too..."

Arimantis says, "An sides.. Amasalen hits like a rolton"

Arimantis coughs.

Snowflakes cling to your eyelashes and coat you with a dusting of snow.

Vonka shivers.

You tilt your head up.

Wwyrmx smiles.

Wwyrmx says, "Aye"

Tiaza smiles.

Iscikella smiles softly.

Wwyrmx nods to Vonka.

Vonka hugs you.

Vonka just hugged Swiftstar.

Drakern slowly empties his lungs.

Kadesha says, "yeah well, Rolton almost kilt me"

Vonka just hugged Arimantis.

You smile at Vonka.

Kadesha winks at Arimantis.

Vonka just hugged Kadesha.

Kadesha just hugged Vonka.

Arimantis says, "Took him two shots to kill lil ol me..."

You say, "vonka, Tiaza has never seen the like of the essence..."

Grimfandel chuckles.

You sigh.

Tiaza asks, "took who, Arimantis?"

Lady Sheka just arrived.

Sheka glowers.

Kadesha says, "I din think he makes idle threats"

Vonka flails her arms about.

Grimfandel says, "Hmm it's her"

Zacciwie glances at Sheka.

Grimfandel waves to Sheka.

Kadesha glances at Sheka.

Vonka moves to stand behind Wwyrmx.

Arimantis says, "Amasalen.. he used one the possessed to kill me"

Snowflakes flutter to the ground.

Tiaza says, "perhaps not idle"

Wwyrmx chuckles.

Sheka stares at Tiaza.

Arimantis nods to Tiaza.

Grimfandel asks, "More drivel for us today?"

Zacciwie asks, "did icky Grhim come too?"

Grimfandel peers quizzically at Sheka.

Kadesha says, "this is one who serves the dark, Tiaza"

Zacciwie peers quizzically at Sheka.

Tiaza says, "but not always based in truth"

Wwyrmx gestures and utters a phrase of magic.
Wwyrmx gestures.
Grhim is discovered by Wwyrmx!

Arimantis points at Sheka.

Wwyrmx says, "yup"

Drakern says, "Well I must head out. May Voln guide yer paths to peace."

Wwyrmx snickers.

Tiaza says, "she believes she does"

Grimfandel smirks.

Zacciwie glares at Grhim.

Grhim smiles ever so slightly.

Tiaza smiles at Sheka.

Grimfandel says, "Gettin uglier Grhim"

You ask, "Twisted threats then, lady monk?"

You cock your head at Tiaza.

Vonka gulps.

Grhim glances at Tiaza.

You ask, "That what ye mean?"

Drakern bows to Tiaza.

Drakern waves to you.

Kadesha says, "and this is another, who serves the dark even under the cover of Voln's favor"

Tiaza says, "Twisted.. I suppose"

Kadesha glances at Grhim.

Tiaza says, "I meant that threats are often just that.. threats"

Zacciwie says, "he tried to kill me"

Zacciwie nods to Kadesha.

You say, "Ah..."

Snowflakes drift to the ground.

You nod to Tiaza.

Zacciwie says, "twice"

Arimantis says, "Everythin what gone on for the past two years here been twisted"

Arimantis stares off into space.

Grhim says, "Yes, if you wish, eject me from your order."

Grhim just touched an ominous night-black onyx jackal symbol inset with eerie ruby eyes suspended from a fine black ora chain.

Sheka glowers darkly at Tiaza.

Vonka shivers.

Tiaza smiles at Grhim.

Arimantis glances at Grhim.

You say, "Also, lady monk, Yfa said she has found the tomb, the tomb holding the nine."

Vonka hangs her head.

Tiaza asks, "why do you wish to be of our order, Ghrim?"

Grimfandel raises an eyebrow.

Kadesha chuckles.

Tiaza asks, "she has?"

Arimantis says, "Grhim here is one the ones what be aidin Amasalen"

Grimfandel asks, "Did she say where?"

You say, "She said is under Thurfel's keep."

Arimantis nods to Tiaza.

You nod to Tiaza.

Grimfandel says, "Thats just about the place Thurfel would keep it"

Grimfandel shakes his head.

Sheka says, "In the mist. We also saw it."

Tiaza asks, "who is Thurfel?"

Sheka nods to you.

Grhim says, "So that I might leech the powers of Voln for my own purposes."

Tiaza narrows her eyes.

Arimantis sighs.

Arimantis asks, "Ya know of the council of ten?"

Zacciwie says, "good luck. you'll need it"

Zacciwie nods to Grhim.

You say, "Thurfel is one of the Ten, Tiaza, but he is now fighting for his life against Yfa and the nine and Amasalen."

Vonka shivers.

You say, "He was cast into the mist by the essence in me."

You blush a delicate shade of pink.

Tiaza says, "yes, I heard of them from within the Monastery walls back home."

Kadesha says, "or so he claims,"

Arimantis nods to Tiaza.

You say, "Kadesha, please don't start."

You say, "He is fighting..."

Sheka smirks.

You sigh.

Wwyrmx smiles.

Snowflakes flutter to the ground.

Arimantis says, "Thurfel was one them once.. an now even Yfa said he was this town's only hope"

Grhim says, "You know monk."

You nod to Arimantis.

Kadesha says, "Sorry Iscikella, she deserves to know the mad mages promises to bring Amasalen to full power"

Grhim slowly paces to his left, moving in a circle around Tiaza.

Sheka says, "I do so love dissension among the ranks"

Sheka cackles!

You say, "That was long ago."

Arimantis glances at Sheka.

You turn to face Tiaza.

Grhim says, "I do not seek to help Amasalen."

Kadesha says, "yes Yfa says Thurfel is, I say Liabo is"

Sheka glances at Arimantis.

Sheka smirks.

Tiaza asks, "so, Thurfel.. he is.. a living being?"

You say, "He is the strongest of the Ten, lady monk."

Grimfandel nods to Tiaza.

Arimantis nods to Tiaza.

Sheka says, "Very much so."

You say, "Even the essence in me has said this."

Grhim says, "I am here to serve the powers of One."

You nod to Tiaza.

Sheka nods to Tiaza.

Arimantis says, "He is a halflin wizard"

Tiaza says, "He is lucky, then."

Grhim just touched an ominous night-black onyx jackal symbol inset with eerie ruby eyes suspended from a fine black ora chain.

You say, "Very much so."

Snowflakes drift silently to the ground.

You say, "He was released from the tomb."

Tiaza says, "I fear his old compatriots cannot be so anymore."

Grimfandel says, "Indeed he is and powerful too"

Swiftstar waves a hand at Grhim, dismissing him indifferently.

Arimantis nods to Tiaza.

Sheka asks, "You brought this snow, Wench?"

You say, "By the power of all the council joined as one."

Sheka stares at Tiaza.

You say, "But since then..."

Vonka says, "Stop callin' peoples tools, Sheka."

You say, "Yfa says he has possessed the power to free the Nine for a long time, but refuses to use it."

Arimantis says, "They was left in the tomb... which is why they aren't any to happy with Thurfel"

You say, "And so she seeks to kill him."

Zacciwie says, "you're in Icemule. of course its snowing"

Zacciwie nods to Sheka.

You say, "and the Nine called him a betrayer."

Swiftstar works his fingers under his plated battle helm and scratches his head.

Grimfandel smirks.

Snowflakes drift to the ground.

Tiaza asks, "who hears the Nine speak?"

Grhim asks, "This is the one who would seek to befell Amasalen?"

Sheka asks, "But does she really?"

Grimfandel says, "I believe that this snow is too pure for her liking"

You say, "the possessed do."

Sheka smiles at you.

Sheka cackles!

Grhim says, "A decrepit old monk, of a decrepit order."

You say, "I have... through the essence in me."

Tiaza says, "Vonka, child"

Wwyrmx sneers at Grhim.

Tiaza says, "come closer."

Swiftstar smiles.

Swiftstar rubs Vonka gently.

Sheka just tried to pull Vonka towards her!

Arimantis smiles at Vonka.

Wwyrmx moves to stand in front of Vonka.

Sheka glowers darkly at Tiaza.

Swiftstar glares at Sheka.

Arimantis glances at Sheka.

Sheka says, "Leave her be."

You say, "Leave her alone."

Kadesha says, "well Grhim, sure wish you'd leave the decrepit old order"

You glare at Sheka.

Tiaza says, "needn't be afraid, child"

You say, "Stand before her Vonka."

Sheka reaches out and holds Vonka's hand.

(Vonka timidly approaches Tiaza.)

You say, "I did. She is good."

Sheka moves to stand in front of Vonka.

Kadesha glances at Sheka.

You nod to Vonka.

Vonka curtsies to Tiaza.

Zacciwie says, "Sheka looks like she could use some webs"

Grhim begins to twitch.

Zacciwie begins to twitch.

Arimantis stares at Sheka.

Sheka says, "She is taken."

Zacciwie glances at Sheka.

Sheka says, "Leave her be."

Tiaza places a hand lightly on Vonka's shoulder and stares into her eyes.

Kadesha just tried to pull Sheka towards her!

Swiftstar says, "i believe she needs more than webs, personally."

Arimantis says, "Hmm.. din bring my rollin pin with me.."

Vonka glances at Grhim.

Grhim says, "Vonka...remember Sansil."

Sheka pushes on Kadesha without much success.

Arimantis glances at Sheka.

Sheka glares at Tiaza.

Vonka bites her lip.

Grimfandel smiles at Arimantis.

(Iscikella pushes at Sheka.)

Vonka gazes in awe at Tiaza.

Kadesha moves to stand in front of Vonka.

Sheka says, "Stop this"

Kadesha turns to face Sheka.

Grhim says, "Do not let this foolish old monk move you from your path."

Swiftstar rubs Vonka gently.

Wwyrmx says, "He can be helped "

Wwyrmx smiles at Vonka.

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

Tiaza smiles at Vonka.

Tiaza says, "you are not lost yet, child."

Tiaza says, "that is the good news."

Grimfandel smiles.

Sheka says, "She cannot help you Vonka."

You cock your head at Tiaza.

Wwyrmx says, "Look how scared they are of you leaving"

Swiftstar giggles.

(Grhim leans over behind Vonka.)

Kadesha glowers darkly at Sheka.

You ask, "But ye don't know if I am?"

Swiftstar rubs Vonka gently.

Sheka says, "She comes with the lies of Liabo."

Grimfandel says, "Sheka yeh be in need of a good gagging"

Arimantis says, "Shush Sheka"

Grimfandel glowers.

Vonka whimpers.

You shudder.

Vonka says, "When I feels los'...."

Tiaza says, "nor are you, Iscikella."

Grhim says, "Vonka, remember your friends..."

Vonka says, "I does whut de Lady tol' me."

Kadesha rubs Vonka gently.

Arimantis says, "That is right Vonka.. remember yer friends"

Arimantis nods to Vonka.

(Grhim eyes widen, a grin flashing across his eyes.)

Arimantis glances at Grhim.

You give a sigh of relief.

Grhim says, "And remember...the spiders."

Vonka shudders.

Grhim cackles insanely, wild-eyed and drooling.

Sheka smiles at Vonka.

Vonka weeps softly, quiet tears falling from her eyes.

Zacciwie asks, "spiders?"

Arimantis waves a hand at Grhim, dismissing him indifferently.

Zacciwie cowers.

Swiftstar just gave Vonka a smooch.

Swiftstar just hugged Vonka.

Vonka sniffs.

Vonka just hugged Swiftstar.

Swiftstar smiles.

Kadesha says, "Tiaza you see how they constantly try and derail the faith"

Grhim says, "Betrayal can only bring them back."

Tiaza says, "The coming days will not be easy, that I promise you all."

You ask, "And ye say don't try and control the essence, but just try and say yerself?"

Tiaza nods to Kadesha.

Vonka shivers.

Wwyrmx nods to Tiaza.

You ask, "That is the key?"

Arimantis asks, "Tiaza... ya know anythin of the staff Yfa looks for?"

You sigh softly.

(Grimfandel stands up a little straighter)

Wwyrmx says, "That we expected"

Kadesha says, "even while using Voln's favor"

You say, "Stay yerself."

Sheka stares at Vonka.

Kadesha glowers darkly at Grhim.

Vonka put some tundra grass in her spidersilk cloak.

Tiaza asks, "what staff?"

Vonka wrings her hands.

Grhim says, "I shall continue to leech the supple teat of Voln."

You say, "The staff of Amasalen."

Swiftstar nods to Vonka.

Vonka nods to Swiftstar.

You say, "Tiaza, she spoke of it as being very powerful."

Tiaza says, "I have heard of such a staff"

Sheka smiles cruelly as she leans towards Vonka.

Arimantis says, "A staff what holds the power of Amasalen"

Wwyrmx says, "Yfa seeks it along with her followers"

Tiaza says, "I never thought it really existed."

Vonka cowers away from Sheka!

Grhim glances at Tiaza.

Kadesha says, "I shall continute to petition the grandmaster to remove you and your ilk"

You say, "Apparently it does."

Grhim gnashes his teeth in frustration!

Kadesha nods to Grhim.

Swiftstar smiles.

You say, "She said tonight she has a clue where it lies."

Wwyrmx asks, "Do you knbow anything of its fabled location?"

Grimfandel says, "We have made many attempts to locate the staff as we believe it is near"

Arimantis says, "Supposed to have twin serpents an a fist carved into it"

Grhim says, "You fools know nothing."

Wwyrmx raises an eyebrow in Tiaza's direction.

Grimfandel says, "No success as of yet"

(Vonka buries her face in her hands.)

Vonka sobs.

Grhim says, "Especially of the Staff."

Wwyrmx rubs Vonka gently.

Vonka kneels down.

Sheka smirks.

Swiftstar clasps Vonka's hand tenderly.

Swiftstar just hugged Vonka.

Sheka smiles cruelly

Sheka nods to Vonka.

You see Tiaza Dolarion the Human Monk.
She appears to be in her 180's, has long, flowing silver hair, bright blue eyes, and smooth skin.
She is in good shape.
She is wearing some reinforced mithril boots, a silver-edged black leather satchel, a veniom threaded harness, some black chain mail armor, and a pure white surcoat.

Arimantis says, "I gots my ideas where it might be.. but it is well hidden it seems"

Wwyrmx nods to Arimantis.

Wwyrmx says, "I have ideas as well"

You ask, "Do ye know who is legended as its creator, Tiaza?"

Tiaza asks, "the staff?"

You say, "Yfa mentioned only by... non-intent was a female."

You nod to Tiaza.

Grhim squints at Tiaza.

Vonka leans on Swiftstar.

Swiftstar smiles at Vonka.

Sheka says, "You should not raise the hopes of those Chosen by Him."

You say, "and that was a slip of the tongue and information I don't think she meant to grant."

Sheka sneers at Tiaza.

Arimantis says, "Hmm.. its creator an its owner weren't neccesarily the same"

Arimantis shifts his weight.

Tiaza says, "I raise no hope. The hope is there inside them."

You nod to Arimantis.

You say, "Very possibly."

Sheka says, "It is a fruitless wish."

Sheka waves her hand in a dismissive gesture.

Kadesha appears less confident.

You glance at Sheka.

Vonka cocks her head at Tiaza.

Sheka raises an eyebrow in your direction.

You ask, "What would ye know, Eorginan?"

Swiftstar smiles at Vonka.

Swiftstar rubs Vonka gently.

Vonka sniffs.

Zacciwie says, "nothing"

Arimantis says, "It is in darkness that hope is born"

Sheka says, "I know much. As do you."

Grhim says, "I wonder...what do old monk's fear."

Zacciwie nods to you.

Sheka smiles at you.

Arimantis nods to Tiaza.

Sheka smirks.

(Vonka rubs her nose with her sleeve.)

Swiftstar says, "not you, im sure."

Swiftstar smiles.

Tiaza smiles at Vonka.

Swiftstar rubs Vonka gently.

Vonka nods to Tiaza.

You rub Vonka.

Tiaza says, "I feel there is something coming"

You say, "Ye will be well, Vonka."

Vonka says, "Aye. I ain' los' hope, Milady."

You say, "Ye are a good soul."

Tiaza says, "it is not the end.. but it is important"

You say, "Tiaza, must tell ye..."

Grhim says, "Vonka, the monk only seeks to delude your mind from the truth."

Arimantis asks, "What sorta somethin?"

You say, "Today Stasia saw forces in the mountains..."

Grimfandel blinks.

Swiftstar says, "yesterday."

You say, "And they were followed by a black cloud..."

Swiftstar nods to you.

You nod to Swiftstar.

You say, "Aye, yesterday."

Swiftstar says, "in the afternoon."

You say, "Forgive, the house is late."

You say, "Hour."

Swiftstar smiles.

You say, "And my tongue is very tied."

Vonka shivers.

Tiaza says, "yes, it is"

You sigh.

(Grhim glances around uncomfortably.)

Vonka glances at Sheka.

Grimfandel rubs you gently.

Tiaza says, "I would meet this Thurfel"

Sheka smiles at Vonka.

Tiaza says, "if possible"

Grimfandel says, "Coffee would be good i'm thinkin"

Grimfandel nods.

Vonka says, "I dun' wanner go ter 'im at all."

Tiaza says, "I'm not sure I trust him"

You say, "right now ye cannot, since he is in the mist."

Arimantis says, "I would like to see him too.."

Wwyrmx says, "You would need to enter the keep"

Arimantis sighs.

You say, "But Tiaza there is some good in him."

Sheka says, "But you shall. You know He will call again."

You say, "Please believe me."

Grimfandel says, "I'm thinkit we all would like teh see 'im"

Arimantis says, "He is trapped.. and weakened"

Grhim says, "Ah, but you have much work to do here comforting these pathetic people."

Grhim nods to Tiaza.

Arimantis says, "Yfa says he is close to death"

You say, "Unless perhaps he would be able to communicate to ye through the mist."

Grhim says, "You have no need to meet Thurfel."

Sheka says, "Aye. He hands out crystal roses to the wives of others."

You sigh.

Grimfandel asks, "What comforting has she done?"

Sheka nods to Tiaza.

Sheka smirks.

Grimfandel peers quizzically at Grhim.

You say, "I do not know if he currently can."

You whisper quietly to Tiaza, "Meet him ye should."

You nod to Tiaza.

(Grhim stares at Tiaza uneasily.)

Tiaza says, "Yfa, I have no doubts about"

You say, "Neither have I."

You say, "No good at all in that one."

You shudder.

Tiaza says, "Thurfel seems striped in his attachments."

Wwyrmx nods to Tiaza.

You nod to Tiaza.

Tiaza says, "first one way, then another"

Sheka asks, "Does he now?"

Wwyrmx says, "Very much so"

Suddenly you have the strangest feeling that you are being watched.
The feeling fades as quickly as it came.

Sheka rubs you gently.

Ichiko just arrived.

Sheka smirks.

Kadesha nods to Tiaza.

Vonka gazes up into the heavens.

Arimantis says, "But... I do believe he cares for this town"

You glance at Sheka.

Sheka appears to be trying hard not to grin.

Grimfandel says, "I believe he thinks we can help him gain more power"

Grimfandel shrugs.

Kadesha says, "I believe personally, Thurfel serves Thurfel, but who controls him I worry about"

Tiaza asks, "why do you think that, Arimantis?"

Grimfandel nods to Kadesha.

You say, "I do believe he cares for IceMule, perhaps a bit selfishly, but I do think he does."

Grhim strides over to stand before Vonka.

Vonka gulps.

Ichiko glances at Grhim.

Vonka ducks her head.

Arimantis says, "Not sure really... jus seems that he has made it his home"

Arimantis says, "An well.."

You nod to Arimantis.

Zacciwie says, "well....he did burn parts of the town"

You say, "Was long ago though, zacciwie."

You say, "And he has said to me he has changed. And I have seen it."

Grhim says, "Do not worry Vonka, this monk merely seeks to dilude your mind."

Sheka smiles softly as she watches Grhim whispering quietly to Vonka.

You say, "But Tiaza must judge for herself."

Arimantis says, "Um.. truth be told.. he is too selfish to wanna share it with Amasalen... but I don mean that in a bad way really"

You smile at Tiaza.

Vonka shivers.

Tiaza grins at Arimantis.

You say, "He does have an ego."

Vonka covers her ears.

Grimfandel begins chuckling at Arimantis.

You chuckle.

You nod.

Grhim says, "Perhaps she is an old enemy of Sansil, and wishes him to become one with my Lord again."

Sheka begins chuckling at Arimantis.

Sheka asks, "No?"

Grhim nods to Vonka.

Vonka wrinkles her nose.

You whisper quietly to Tiaza, "But I don't think he is really a purely bad soul, though I know he is dark and won't deny that."

Swiftstar says, ""oh hush Grhim. you speak gibberish now."

You smile at Tiaza.

Vonka glares at Grhim.

Swiftstar rubs Vonka gently.

Tiaza smiles at you.

Arimantis says, "He din even like the guilds openin up... I don imagine he takes kindly to the whole town bein taken over."

Tiaza says, "I see good in you, Iscikella. And in you, Vonka."

Sheka says, "You recognize your own language."

Tiaza says, "the choice in the end will by yours."

Sheka nods to Swiftstar.

Sheka smirks.

Tiaza says, "as for the other three, I do not know."

Kadesha smiles at you.

Kadesha smiles at Vonka.

Wwyrmx rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Tiaza says, "I only know they are not lost unless they walk away."

Sheka says, "They have no choice."

Vonka says, "Oh, dey all good... welp...."

Vonka appears to be ignoring everything going on around her.

You say, "I worry for my husband."

Sheka says, "That has been made quite clear."

You sigh.

Kadesha says, "wrong, Sheka"

Sheka stares at you.

Vonka says, "Dun' know bout Blizz."

Arimantis says, "It is the halflin that I worry bout.. he don seem so good"

You say, "He seems know so much to... support Yfa, Tiaza."

Sheka asks, "Or does it need to be made clearer?"

You say, "I am sorely concerned."

Sheka smiles at you.

Vonka says, "Atoyoz be good."

You glance at Sheka.

Sheka raises an eyebrow in your direction.

Sheka asks, "Hmm?"

Arimantis asks, "Ya know what the halflin coulda meant by.. fires are comin from the north?"

Vonka says, "An' Opalina be verra good. She be unitin' de town."

Tiaza says, "I sense.."

Vonka glances at Grhim.

Vonka gasps.

Grhim nods to Vonka.

Swiftstar rubs Vonka gently.

Vonka's face turns slightly pale.

You whisper quietly to Tiaza, "I'm afraid my husband also has... personal concerns with Thurfel which do cloud the issue some for him. And he has always been of dark as my husband serves Mularos."

You sigh softly.

Tiaza says, "that before things mystical are resolved, things physical must occur."

Grimfandel says, "I'm left wonderin where Mehlah is currently hiding"

Swiftstar leans on Vonka.

You nod to Tiaza.

Arimantis rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Kadesha says, "Vonka do not listen the jackals lies in your ear"

You say, "Such is usually the way."

Sheka says, "Very much so. He is the Lord of Blood."

Tiaza says, "I have brought my broadsword and I will add it to the fray"

Sheka sneers at Tiaza.

You smile at Tiaza.

Arimantis smiles at Tiaza.

Sheka says, "That would be very nice."

Sheka cackles!

Grhim asks, "Oh, and what of you dwarf, who shall you listen to in the coming days?"

Grimfandel smiles at Tiaza.

Kadesha smiles at Tiaza.

(Grhim glances sharply at Kadesha.)

Arimantis says, "We kin use all the help we kin get"

Arimantis sighs.

Kadesha shows Grhim her Lorminstra symbol.

Tiaza nods to Arimantis.

Kadesha says, "Her"

Sheka says, "We could use all the blood flowing we can get."

Kadesha nods to Grhim.

Grhim says, "For now."

Swiftstar smiles at Vonka.

Sheka smirks.

Tiaza says, "it will take all the citizens of the town"

Swiftstar nods to Vonka.

Kadesha says, "forever"

Sheka nods to Tiaza.

You glance at Sheka.

Arimantis rolls his eyes.

You nod to Tiaza.

Wwyrmx says, "That will be truer than we imagine i expect"

Arimantis nods to Tiaza.

Arimantis says, "Well.. all cept Sheka"

Arimantis grumbles.

Wwyrmx grins.

Sheka says, "I think I'm beginning to like you."

Ichiko nods to Arimantis.

Sheka smiles at Tiaza.

You chuckle at Arimantis.

Arimantis says, "Hmm.. we could use her for a shield"

Arimantis says, "That kin be her part"

Arimantis nods.

Sheka smiles cruelly.

Zacciwie nods to Arimantis.

Wwyrmx says, "Nah, she'll duck"

Wwyrmx grins.

You chuckle at Wwyrmx.

Arimantis glances at Sheka.

You say, "Very likely so."

Zacciwie says, "not if be bind her"

Zacciwie says, "eer we"

Zacciwie coughs.

Sheka waves a hand at Arimantis, dismissing him indifferently.

Wwyrmx smiles.

Arimantis says, "We kin web her up.. an all them lil snakes will stick to her"

Grhim says, "Hmm, such is the way of Voln I suppose perhaps one day their preaching shall reach even them."

Arimantis coughs.

Kadesha asks, "Tiaza?"

Zacciwie begins chuckling at Arimantis.

Tiaza says, "yes, Kadesha"

Kelyan glances at Grhim.

Kelyan just touched a white-gold Voln medallion.

Macavali smiles.

Sheka says, "Let us start making the citizens thirst for blood."

Arimantis asks, "Ya gots any ideas on how we kin prepare?"

Sheka nods to Tiaza.

Sheka smacks her lips.

Kadesha asks, "what would you instruct, regarding how to deal wit these followers of darkness?"

Sheka cackles!

Kadesha peers quizzically at Tiaza.

Sheka says, "Kill us"

Sheka stares at Kadesha.

Sheka says, "As you have been"

Grimfandel asks, "Nahh how bout we exile yeh?"

Vonka wrings her hands.

Zacciwie says, "i tried giving them flowers....that didn't work"

Swiftstar rubs Vonka gently.

Zacciwie glowers darkly at Grhim.

You ask, "Tiaza, do ye understand the references Mehlah made to burning in the fires?"

Tiaza says, "treat them as you would any diseased person. With care when you can, avoidance when you cannot."

Arimantis rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Sheka glares at Tiaza.

Vonka leans on Swiftstar.

Swiftstar smiles at Vonka.

Wwyrmx raises an eyebrow in Tiaza's direction.

Zacciwie removes a snowy white rose from in his deep-hooded cloak.

Sheka says, "Watch yourself, Wench."

Kelyan smiles at Tiaza.

Zacciwie offers Sheka a snowy white rose.

Grhim says, "And I shall treat those of Liabo like the disease."

Kelyan stands up.

Kadesha gestures and utters a phrase of magic.

Kelyan glances at Sheka.

Tiaza says, "no, I do not, Wwyrmx"

Vonka wrinkles her nose.

Kadesha gestures at Sheka.

Sheka's skin looks healthier.

(Sheka spits on the rose)

Wwyrmx nods.

Sheka declines Zacciwie's offer.

Wwyrmx rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Ichiko glances at Grhim.

Zacciwie gawks at Sheka.

Vonka exclaims, "An yer a.... a hammer!"

Kelyan says, "respect yer elders lass"

Kelyan nods to Sheka.

Vonka scowls at Sheka.

Macavali just hugged Kadesha.

Grhim says, "A disease which must be...taken care of."

Sheka glances at Kelyan.

Arimantis glances at Grhim.

Arimantis smirks.

(Zacciwie rubs the rose into Sheka's hair.)

Tiaza says, "and now, I must away. I shall return."

Kadesha asks, "would cutting out the disease be acceptable?"

Sheka says, "I respect a higher authority."

Arimantis says, "Remember where you are standin Grhim"

Swiftstar sighs.

Kadesha grins wryly.

You nod to Tiaza.

You say, "May Her wisdom always guide yer way."

Arimantis bows to Tiaza.

(Iscikella touches the tips of the five fingers of her right hand to her forehead in a symbol of respect and recognition to the Wise Goddess.)

You smile at Tiaza.

Wwyrmx bows to Tiaza.

Ichiko bows to Tiaza.

Swiftstar smiles at Tiaza.

Zacciwie says, "there, now you've your own spit in your hair"

Vonka curtsies to Tiaza.

Grimfandel bows to Tiaza.

Sheka's Eorgina amulet emits a soft grey glow.

Kadesha curtsies to Tiaza.

Zacciwie nods to Sheka.

Grimfandel says, "Be safe Ma'am"

Arimantis says, "May the light of the stars guide ya"

Tiaza smiles.

Kelyan bows to Tiaza.

Arimantis bows to Tiaza.

Sheka says, "Walk in Darkness."

Vonka kneels down.

Sheka smiles at Tiaza.

Arimantis waves a hand at Sheka, dismissing her indifferently.

Tiaza says, "The light is all around you--there to warm your steps."

Ichiko says, "Safe journey, Milady"

Grhim begins to twitch.

You smile at Tiaza.

Kelyan says, "fare thee well venerable one"

A wisp of blue mist curls around Tiaza, and then she is gone.

Vonka gasps.

Sheka glowers.

You say, "all these mists..."

Arimantis rubs his chin thoughtfully.

You blink.

Sheka says, "She must die."

Sheka paces back and forth.

Arimantis says, "Blue"

Vonka exclaims, "Dat's a nice trick!"

Grimfandel smiles at you.

Wwyrmx snickers.

Kadesha begins chuckling at Sheka.

You say, "Town must be a hotbed for them."

You chuckle.

Vonka scowls at Sheka.

Ichiko nods to you.