Respite (Cont'd)

The "Respite" (Cont'd) Tilamaires, day 24 of the month Koaratos
and
Leyan, day 25 of the month Koaratos in the year 5101

***TECHNICAL NOTES***
This log is not intended as any sort of "full account" of the invasion as, by necessity, it has been much condensed. It is intended to give a "feel" for the carnage and mayhem that ensued during the event.

In the log, the actions of the "entity", now correctly referred to as the essence, are recognizable as appear without parantheses.
***END NOTE***

You hear the ghostly voice of Wunlot exclaim, "Gawhly!"

You meditate over Heathyranne.
Heathyranne's left eye damage is transferred to you.

Heathyranne faces you, closes her eyes and begins chanting. Suddenly, a small bolt of energy arcs between the two of you. You gain 174 mana points!
Heathyranne opens her eyes, looking slightly drained.

You meditate over Heathyranne.
Heathyranne's neck damage is transferred to you.

You hear the ghostly voice of Amlaruil say, "you know i see an uphill battle"

You exclaim, "Gad! I can't see!"

The Symbol of Thought begins to burn in your mind and you hear Heathyranne thinking, "Shirkon, at voln. Get bodies from TC and voln fog to here"

You concentrate on the Head Repair spell...
You concentrate.
Your neck feels better.

Opalina rubs you gently.

Sabitor says, "Perhaps you should take a break, Iscikella."

Arimantis says, "Amlaruil is a healer.. if someone wants to fix her sos we can get her up"

The Symbol of Need begins to burn in your mind and an image appears before you of Jinnrui...
...[Icemule Trace, South Road]
...A silvery sheen from something up north catches your eye over the heads of the crowds. No matter the time of day or night, this stretch of road always seems busy. A young halfling girl, dressed in the livery of the Silvermule Gaming Hall, rushes past you to deliver a message. You also see a mein shard.
...Also here: the body of Lord Jinnrui who is lying down, the body of Perigourd who is lying down
...Obvious paths: north, south, west.

You see a white blur form near you, which quickly fades into Talsh's group.

You concentrate on the Organ Repair spell...
You concentrate.
Your left eye feels better.

Ilvane paces back and forth.

Arimantis exclaims, "No wanderin!"

You hear the ghostly voice of Heuward say, "ilvane....grab the sack from me"

Vyndor says, "Iscikella ain't looking too good"

Ilvane exclaims, "I have to go out there..too many people are dead!"

You say, "I'm not feeling too good... Entity is wrenching my insides."

You concentrate on the Organ Repair spell...
You concentrate.
Your chest feels better.

The ghostly laughter of Loralai echoes through the room, sending a shiver down your spine.

You concentrate on the Organ Repair spell...
You concentrate.
Your abdomen feels better.

You hear the ghostly voice of Amlaruil say in guild speak, "this is getting overwhelming in here"

Amby says, "I ran outta flasks"

You concentrate on the Organ Repair spell...
You concentrate.
Your back feels better.

Shirkon says, "Gots sums o' em, real short o' favor doh"

Atoyoz whispers, "Maybe you need a break?"

You have a headache.

You concentrate on the Limb Repair spell...
You concentrate.
Your left arm feels better.

You concentrate on the Limb Repair spell...
You concentrate.
Your right leg feels better.

The spirit of Cladia sighs softly, raising the hairs on the back of your neck.

Chaliell recites:
"Whisper to me if you need lk"

Teabowman blinks a few times and then opens his eyes and looks around.

You concentrate on the Organ Repair spell...
You concentrate.
Your chest feels better.

Shirkon says, "Sumone checks Raulda, Delthore an Imraith's LK"

Telum says, "sure thing"

You hear the ghostly voice of Amlaruil ask, "is this the only place that we are bringing our dead?"

the Legendary Lord Blizzerdd came through a wrought-iron gate.

You hear the ghostly voice of Compasyn ask, "where shall we go once we are raised?"

You hear the ghostly voice of Angelrise ask, "Anyone else need lk?"

Shirkon asks, "Ok, what happenin?"

Opalina says, "Invasion"

You hear the ghostly voice of Wunlot ask, "Hi folks! Who let their worms in town?"

Angelrise gives a ghostly chuckle.

Zalonon suddenly looks very tired and lies down for a nap.

Shonison says, "We're under attack from all sides, TC is undefendable and bodies are just piling there"

Sauthurdig recites:
"Who needs defense?"

You hear the ghostly voice of Angelrise say, "Fog them to voln"

Rimlin says, "oh my god"

You concentrate on the Head Repair spell...
You concentrate.
Your head feels better.

You hear the ghostly voice of Angelrise say, "otherwise this'll never end"

You concentrate on the Organ Repair spell...
You concentrate.
Your back feels better.

Kelyan asks, "they in town?"

Amby flings herself on the body of Angelrise, wailing mournfully.

You concentrate on the Organ Repair spell...
You concentrate.
Your back feels better.

Sabitor came through a wrought-iron gate.

Xaylen seems slightly different. The stench of decay is growing more pervasive.

Chaliell recites:
"Anyone can fog the bodies to voln?"

You whisper quietly to Sabitor, "I want to go someplace quieter, but so many hurt."

Zenogais concentrates for a moment then sighs weakly.

The ghostly laughter of Angelrise echoes through the room, sending a shiver down your spine.

You hear the faint thoughts of Adonist echo in your mind:
"grudges don't help now....we need all the help we can get and life above all else....are we a bunch of single individuals or are we one unit? a community?"

You hear the faint thoughts of Haxley echo in your mind:
"Any sign of Yfa?"

You hear the ghostly voice of Heuward ask, "all this, and you want a man?"

You hear the faint thoughts of Spaner echo in your mind:
"I think they are gone now"

Sabitor whispers, "You could try the temple. People will be fogging into there, but it will be quieter... or maybe the ice cave."

You hear the ghostly voice of Minirova ask, "how is fury doin?"

You hear the faint thoughts of Blizzerdd echo in your mind:
"town looks clear"

You hear the faint thoughts of Cheddar echo in your mind:
"Don't say that Blizz!"

You hear the ghostly voice of Minirova ask, "anyone know how fury is doin?"

You hear the faint thoughts of Haxley echo in your mind:
"Cloud just inside the south gate"

You hear the ghostly voice of Celtar say, "Ok this is not funny"

Your head feels as is if is going to explode, the sensation beyond painful. A voice burns into your mind, "I am hardly done with you, enjoy your little respite."

You scream!

You exclaim, "My Head!"

Spaner blinks at you.

Anekka blinks.

Sabitor asks, "Iscikella?"

Arimantis glances at you.

You exclaim, "My head!"

Atoyoz rubs you gently.

Flaxenia says, "Holy..there ARE a lot of dead here.."

[Temple Burrow, Cholen Lane]
A small red schoolhouse brightens the area, the pealing of the bell filling your ears. An old halfling schoolmistress stands at the door, calling the children in from play. The air is brisk, made chilly by the glacier to the north, and the flowers in the schoolyard are small and hearty. You also see a blackened dagger, an arctic fox, an umbral force herald which appears dead and a mein shard.
Also here: Telum, Lady Celeina, Allanor
Obvious paths: north, southeast.
Atoyoz followed.

An umbral force herald's body shimmers slightly. Suddenly, his features cave in, falling grotesquely into a haunting visage of decay, before abruptly fraying to a pile of fur and fangs that marks the spot of his death like a silhouette.

[Hall of the Mind]
An aura of tranquility sits over the room. Stars twinkle on the south wall, comforting as they sparkle in the blackness, while the north wall glows a pearlescent grey the color of the moon behind mist. A black altar sits before the starry sky, and a grey altar seems to fade out of the misty wall.
Obvious exits: southwest, up.
Atoyoz followed.

Spaner just arrived.

You pant.

Spaner asks, "Are you ok?"

Atoyoz asks, "You okay m'lady?"

Spaner peers quizzically at you.

You hear the voice of Sabitor ask, "Iscikella, what's wrong?"

You exclaim, "It is inside my head!"

Atoyoz kneels down.

Spaner works his fingers under his scaled battle helm and scratches his head.

You hear the voice of Sabitor say, "It has always been, Iscikella..."

You hear the faint thoughts of Opalina echo in your mind:
"We have three dead on the hill want me to start dragin to Voln?"

You hear the voice of Sabitor ask, "Is it... is it beginning to take over?"

the Legendary Lord Blizzerdd just arrived.

You say, "It told me this is respite."

You hear the faint thoughts of Poloneus echo in your mind:
"Best to stay on the hill"

You exclaim, "That it is far from done!"

You hear the voice of Sabitor say, "But..."

Blizzerdd says, "Town is clear love..."

You say, "It told me."

Blizzerdd just gave you a smooch.

You shake your head.

You hear the voice of Sabitor say, "Oh, gods."

You say, "Is in my head."

Sabitor fades into visibility.

You say, "Told me isn't."

Esserae just arrived.

You hear the faint thoughts of Opalina echo in your mind:
"we have a cleric comin to Penguin hill to help these folks?"

Atoyoz sighs.

Esserae hugs you.

Esserae smiles at Blizzerdd.

Blizzerdd says, "I need to respell"

Esserae just hugged Sabitor.

the Legendary Lord Blizzerdd just went southwest.

Sabitor asks, "Worse carnage, worse chaos than this?"

Sabitor gazes heavenward.

Sabitor glances at Esserae.

You say, "It told me it isn't done."

Sabitor nods to Esserae.

You say, "My head..."

Spaner blinks.

Esserae blinks at you.

(Iscikella holds her pounding temples.)

Esserae asks, "Iscikella, are you okay?"

You hear the faint thoughts of Opalina echo in your mind:
"the cleric here is dead"

Esserae removes a cup of sassafras tea from in her nail-covered cloak.
Esserae offers you a cup of sassafras tea. Enter ACCEPT to accept the offer or DECLINE to decline it. The offer will expire in 30 seconds.

You say, "The essence is awake."

You shake your head.
Offer declined.

You say, "told me to "enjoy the little respite""

Esserae blinks.

You say, "But that is far from done."

Sabitor shudders.

You hear the faint thoughts of Wwyrmx echo in your mind:
"Yfa you wimp, show yerself!"

You have a headache.

You say, "My head."

You cry in pain, weeping with your torment.

Iscikella's eyes turn red, and a drop of blood seeps out from them.

Sabitor blinks.

Esserae shrieks!

You blink.

Sabitor exclaims, "Iscikella!"

Esserae gasps.

Atoyoz shudders.

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

You exclaim, "It's here!"

Spaner says, "Not good"

Esserae just touched a grey altar.

Sabitor sighs.

You hear the faint thoughts of Izalude echo in your mind:
"Looks like alls quiet."

You hear the faint thoughts of Haxley echo in your mind:
"South gate clear."

Spaner says, "Whats here"

Spaner searches around for a moment.

Sabitor says, "Wipe that blood away, at least."

Spaner asks, "In you?"

(Iscikella wipes at the blood with the back of her hand.)

(Sabitor glances in concern at Iscikella.)

You say, "It's not over... Told me isn't..."

You shudder.

You concentrate on the Organ Repair spell...
You concentrate.
Your left eye feels better.

The area becomes brighter.

You concentrate on the Organ Repair spell...
You concentrate.
Your left eye feels better.

Atoyoz says, "Put your weapon away m'lady."

You concentrate on the Organ Repair spell...
You concentrate.
Your back feels better.

Sabitor shakes his head.

Atoyoz rubs you gently.

You put a deep violet vultite falchion in your tooled-leather harness.
You put a gleaming eonake tower shield in your tooled-leather harness.

Esserae frowns.

You hear your own faint thoughts echoing in your head:
"The essence told me not over, just a little respite it said..."

Sabitor says, "I cannot believe anything could be worse than this."

You hear the faint thoughts of Adonist echo in your mind:
"is it safe to make a run to drag bodies from TC to whereever?"

You concentrate on the Head Repair spell...
You concentrate.
Your head feels better.

You concentrate on the Organ Repair spell...
You concentrate.
Your left eye feels better.

The Symbol of Thought begins to burn in your mind and you hear Xeldria thinking, "Everything look clear?"

You concentrate on the Limb Repair spell...
You concentrate.
Your right hand feels better.

A cloud of dense silvery fog suddenly appears. The fog quickly dissipates to reveal Skyfawn.

You hear the faint thoughts of Shonison echo in your mind:
"so that could mean tonight or a week from now"

You hear the faint thoughts of Thillieir echo in your mind:
"it is currently clear"

Atoyoz just hugged Skyfawn.

You hear the faint thoughts of Decorsair echo in your mind:
"tell da essence to sleep Lady Iscikella"

You hear the faint thoughts of Opalina echo in your mind:
"what it say I think I missed it"

Skyfawn asks, "M'Lady?"

The Symbol of Thought begins to burn in your mind and you hear Silvanostar thinking, "seems like it"

Skyfawn peers quizzically at you.

You notice a vein pulsing in Sabitor's forehead.

Skyfawn just hugged Atoyoz.

You hear the faint thoughts of Soulpieced echo in your mind:
"Tell the essence to hurry up, I"m tired"

Spaner peers quizzically at Sabitor.

Esserae says, "Hello, Lady Skyfawn. Her eyes were bleeding..."

You hear your own faint thoughts echoing in your head:
"I don't know, Shonison. It is tearing at my insides and making me weep blood."

Rongari just arrived.

the Legendary Lord Blizzerdd just arrived.

Esserae glances at you with a concerned expression, checking for injuries.

You hear the faint thoughts of Mnar echo in your mind:
"Now, the last I heard this town was being threatened by Thurfel and his various minions. Can someone tell me, in 100 words or less, how that threat came to be replaced by this 'Essence'?"

You hear the faint thoughts of Methais echo in your mind:
"Bah, tell the essence to shaddap!"

You hear the faint thoughts of Shonison echo in your mind:
"ew"

You hear the faint thoughts of Silvanostar echo in your mind:
"what is this essense?"

You lean on Blizzerdd.

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

Skyfawn says, "Iscikella"

You say, "This isn't good."

Blizzerdd peers quizzically at you.

Skyfawn asks, "what is happening?"

You hear the faint thoughts of Methais echo in your mind:
"Tell it to Ghtard larbir'rogh ar ird!"

Skyfawn peers quizzically at you.

Spaner asks, "Do you hear Thurfel around?"

You hear your own faint thoughts echoing in your head:
"The essence is the essence of nine and Amasalen, Mnar."

You hear the faint thoughts of Chantreuse echo in your mind:
"Northern Fury regroup on Penguin Hill"

Spaner peers quizzically at you.

You look at Spaner and shake your head.

You hear the faint thoughts of Vorctal touch your mind:
"hold on... there is hope"

You say, "I don't."

You hear the faint thoughts of Shonison echo in your mind:
"be there as soon as I heal up"

Atoyoz furrows her brow.

Sabitor begins to twitch.

Skyfawn peers quizzically at you.

You concentrate on the Head Scar Repair spell...
You concentrate.
Your head feels better.

You hear the faint thoughts of Mnar echo in your mind:
"And what exactly do they want with this town?"

You hear the faint thoughts of Chantreuse echo in your mind:
"any standing Northern Fury guard members to Penguin Hill to regroup"

You say, "I'm worried."

Atoyoz nods to you.

Skyfawn asks, "what you feeling?"

You say, "Was tearing at my insides. Fighting me for control."

Sabitor says, "We all are."

You say, "And my head..."

(Iscikella rubs her temples.)

Skyfawn touches you.

Lady Ilvane just arrived.

You hear the faint thoughts of Haxley echo in your mind:
"That invasion stopped too abruptly."

Ilvane kneels down.

Esserae asks, "Iscikella, do you fear it will take control?"

Ilvane closes her eyes for a moment.

Esserae peers quizzically at you.

You hear the faint thoughts of Adonist echo in your mind:
"I agree with Haxley"

(Skyfawn rubs Iscikella's temples)

You hear the faint thoughts of Opalina echo in your mind:
"it started so abruptly"

You hear the faint thoughts of Talorio echo in your mind:
"calm before the storm?"

You hear the faint thoughts of Adonist echo in your mind:
"we are being toyed with"

You hear the faint thoughts of Spaner echo in your mind:
"Ok, Since we're expecting some more invasions lets all close the gates and sit in town, let them take the abby or something"

You say, "I don't know, Esserae. I've never been through anything like this."

Skyfawn asks, "does this help?"

You hear the faint thoughts of Haxley echo in your mind:
"Agreed."

You nod to Skyfawn.

You say, "Thank ye, it does."

You hear the faint thoughts of Mnar echo in your mind:
"Man the arbalests!"

Sabitor leans against a black altar.

(Skyfawn continues to rub Iscikella's temples)

You hear the faint thoughts of Haxley echo in your mind:
"Hmmm...anyone have a blue crystal I can have? I have something in mind...."

You hear the faint thoughts of Spaner echo in your mind:
"Get out the bows"

You hear the faint thoughts of Crystina echo in your mind:
"If you really don't think its over get everyone to Voln or the temple TC isn't a safe healing and rezzing spot"

You hear the faint thoughts of Spaner echo in your mind:
"Anyone boiling snow yet we can pour it from the walls"

You say, "Was tearing at my insides, Ilvane."

You hear the faint thoughts of Adonist echo in your mind:
"I have a dozen where are you Hax"

You weep softly, quiet tears falling from your eyes.

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

You say, "And my head..."

You have a headache.

Ilvane frowns at you.

You say, "And told me is just a respite."

You sense Kadesha looking in on you.

Atoyoz frowns.

You say, "That it isn't in any way finished."

Ilvane sits up.

Ilvane says, "This is disturbing.."

A cloud of dense silvery fog suddenly appears. The fog quickly dissipates to reveal Kadesha.

Skyfawn rubs you gently.

Blizzerdd says, "We should check out the keep sometime soon."

(Skyfawn continues to rub Iscikella's temples)

Esserae says, "Iscikella, please call if there is anything you think I can do. I have to check on someone quickly."

Atoyoz just hugged Kadesha.

Esserae just hugged Kadesha.

Esserae hugs you.

You nod to Esserae.

Haxley looks over at Blizzerdd and shakes his head.

Ilvane says, "They are doing far too well..."

Kadesha says, "hello all"

Esserae just went southwest.

Ilvane sighs.

Haxley says, "Everything I heard said it's clear down there."

Kadesha asks, "what happened?"

Skyfawn just hugged Kadesha.

Sabitor nods to Kadesha.

Rongari bows to Kadesha.

You say, "I'm going to try and heal the scars here and check the keep."

Skyfawn says, "bad invasion"

You say, "Kadesha, is trouble."

You say, "The town was breeched."

You say, "And the essence..."

You bite your lip.

Blizzerdd says, "It must be Yfa or Thurfel behind this."

Blizzerdd glowers.

You say, "It was awake."

Kadesha glances at you.

Sabitor asks, "Thurfel?"

Haxley says, "That wasn't just breached...that was all out taken over."

Ilvane nods to Kadesha.

You say, "Tearing at my insides."

You hear the faint thoughts of Vorctal echo in your mind:
"Yfa! Face us without your Minions... a Coward, one of Nine I say!"

Kadesha asks, "what invaded?"

You hear the faint thoughts of Opalina echo in your mind:
"now's not the time to fight among ourselves folks "

You say, "Making my head split."

Haxley says, "They could have had the entire town had they so desired."

Kadesha rubs you gently.

You say, "And it was..."

Skyfawn glances at you with a concerned expression, checking for injuries.

Guirdon just arrived.

Rongari nods to Haxley.

You say, "It was..."

Kadesha glances at you.

You say, "Smirking like with its words."

You have a headache.

Haxley says, "The mein soldiers near Town Center...."

Haxley stares off into space.

You hear the faint thoughts of Adonist echo in your mind:
"Opalina is right set aside our grudges for the moment...we have bigger problems on the horizon"

You say, "Saying "just a little respite". That it is not done."

You bite your lip.

Atoyoz rubs you gently.

Guirdon scratches his head.

You say, "And I was crying blood again."

Kadesha rubs you gently.

Kadesha winces.

Blizzerdd rubs you gently.

Sabitor sighs wearily.

(Skyfawn continues to rub Iscikella's temples)

Kadesha says, "uh"

Ilvane glances at you.

Haxley says something in guild speak.

Kadesha asks, "was anyone new claimed?"

You hear the faint thoughts of Opalina echo in your mind:
"especially since we can use all the help we can get.. no matter where they come from.. I'd almost be willin to see a kobold swinging right now against them.."

Ilvane asks, "Crying blood?"

Atoyoz nods to Haxley.

You nod to Ilvane.

Spaner says, "No"

Skyfawn says, "not that we know of"

Sabitor says, "No, Kadesha."

Ilvane stands up.

You hear the faint thoughts of Stealthi echo in your mind:
"is the invasion over?"

Ilvane paces back and forth.

Haxley says something in guild speak.

Haxley smiles grimly.

Kadesha rubs you gently.

You hear the faint thoughts of Haxley echo in your mind:
"For the time being."

Sabitor says something in guild speak.

Lady Ilvane just went southwest.

Skyfawn clasps Rongari's hand tenderly.

Kadesha sighs.

Atoyoz appears to be trying hard not to grin.

You hear the faint thoughts of Adonist echo in your mind:
"hard to say if it is over or if they are waiting for us to reset the pins for them to bowl over"

Skyfawn says, "we need to go check the Keep"

You say, "i'm going to heal these scars and check the keep."

You hear the faint thoughts of Talorio echo in your mind:
"wow that carnage at TC! Not to worry folks, by the time I'm, oh, 200 or so I'll be invincible and these dern invasions won't happen."

Skyfawn nods to Rongari.

High Lord Wwyrmx just arrived.

Spaner says, "Already did"

Haxley asks, "Mind if I join you?"

Skyfawn rubs you gently.

Sabitor stares off into space.

Haxley peers quizzically at Skyfawn.

Wwyrmx rubs you gently.

Spaner says, "Nothing at the keep"

You hear the faint thoughts of Celtar echo in your mind:
"I hold Blades to blame. Its his evil tower outside of town that drew this trouble!"

Skyfawn says, "join me"

Haxley says, "I know it's supposedly already clear...but I'm paranoid."

Spaner shrugs.

Spaner says, "No harm in going back"

Blizzerdd removes a fel hafted vultite waraxe from in his leather binding harness.

the Esteemed Lady Skyfawn's group just went southwest.

Blizzerdd paces back and forth.

You say, "Let me spell and we can go down."

Sabitor clasps his hand over his mouth.

You say, "Though I am still a mess."

Sabitor glances at Atoyoz.

***Lot of spelling up going on***

Atoyoz winks at Sabitor.

Sabitor winks at Atoyoz.

You hear the faint thoughts of Pannaka echo in your mind:
"did we win?"

You hear the faint thoughts of Thaark echo in your mind:
"look around town at all the bodies and then you tell me"

Atoyoz stands up.

Guirdon clasps his arms around his knees and rocks back and forth.

Sabitor removes a vaalin-hilted silver falchion from in his vaalin-bound scabbard.

You join Blizzerdd.

Blizzerdd removes a Mularos crested tower shield from in his leather binding harness.

You remove a deep violet vultite falchion from in your tooled-leather harness.

Lady Opalina's group just arrived.

You remove a gleaming eonake tower shield from in your tooled-leather harness.

You notice Sabitor slip into a hiding place.

You say, "Take me, love."

You hear someone mutter something under his breath.

Kadesha says, "I hope none else is taken"

Blizzerdd asks, "Anyone else wanna ride?"

Atoyoz removes a ruby-hilted black rolaren longsword from in her black leather thigh-sheath.
Atoyoz slings a black vultite shield off from over her shoulder.

Opalina asks, "where you goin?"

Blizzerdd says, "Keep"

You say, "The keep."

Guirdon stands up.

Opalina nods to Blizzerdd.

Guirdon asks, "What keep?"

Guirdon removes an ora axe from in his heavy backpack.

Sabitor fidgets with his gold and brass ring.

Blizzerdd says, "Thurfel's keep"

Evilfury slings an imflass shield off from over his shoulder.

Blizzerdd asks, "ready?"

Guirdon scratches his head.

the Legendary Lord Blizzerdd's group just went southwest.

[Thurfel's Keep]
A pulsating green and yellow mist fills this room, making it nearly impossible to see anything further than your own hand. There doesn't appear to be any reason for the fog or the slowly dancing lights within it, but it does bear a rather pleasant light citrus smell.
Also in the room: High Lady Kadesha, Lady Atoyoz, Lady Opalina, Evilfury, Guirdon, the Legendary Lord Blizzerdd, Rongari, Spaner, the Esteemed Lady Skyfawn
Obvious exits: south.

Skyfawn says, "oh great"

The Symbol of Thought begins to burn in your mind and you hear Lizzandra thinking, " Are the shards in Town?"

You squint at a pulsating mist.

Guirdon cowers.

Blizzerdd says, "Invading again"

You hear the voice of Sabitor say, "Looks like that essence was right."

Sabitor comes out of hiding.

You notice a vein pulsing in Sabitor's forehead.

Blizzerdd glowers.

You nod.

Atoyoz asks, "Can someone locate Albrekt for me please?"

You exclaim, "I knew it!"

You concentrate on the Locate Person spell...
You gesture into the air.
...Your vision begins to become murky and clouded. You have a sensation of rapidly passing distance. Eventually your sight begins to clear and a vision of Albrekt's surroundings fills your mind...
...[Icemule Trace, Town Center]
...The bustling town comes together in this square. Halflings dressed in varying fashions stand about, some chattering happily, others reclining on cloaks laid on the ground. One ancient halfling leans against the base of the large ice statue of a mule, snoring blissfully. A feeling of community pervades the area, putting you immediately at ease. You also see an emperor penguin and a carved ice bench with some stuff on it.
...Also here: Lord Merdrith, the Legendary Lord Rotsaver, Marthanis, Imraith, the body of Karinalee who is lying down, Camelryder, Mnar, Juspera, the body of Lord Sauthurdig who is lying down, the body of Zahaz who is lying down, Haxley, the Legendary Jaelus, the body of Mentor Lissa who is lying down, Crystina, the body of Lord Albrekt who is lying down, Minirova, a stunned Lord Teabowman who is kneeling, Journeyman Piricon, Lady Sherysse, Lord Zosopage, Lady Pulsegiver, Lady Kerilyn who is lying down, Maeror, Lord Mastys, Legaris, Lady Silversoft, Dunite, Lord Joter, Lady Cattriona, Lady Ilvane, the body of Harplo who is lying down, a stunned Sindani who is lying down, the Legendary Lord Randsford, Nykto who is kneeling, Riovasta, Falsin who is kneeling, Lady Jadedlilly, Lord Doppelganger, Arimantis, Azaylea, Atania who is sitting, Lady Lizzandra who is kneeling, Lord Andex who is kneeling, Fantassi, the body of Marna who is lying down, Lord Gilheal, Zolag who is kneeling, Journeyman Heimdaler, Lady Ambrianna who is lying down, Lady Renala who is kneeling, the body of Allisin who is lying down, Lord Mithos who is sitting, Romney who is kneeling, Taug who is lying down, Jingo who is kneeling, Millenie, Journeyman Montresseur, the Legendary Lord Omnicent, the Legendary Lord Dimwitt, Pnassh who is lying down, High Lady Rubytears who is sitting, Vlatimire, Lady Blysz who is kneeling, High Lord Seluus, Goarf who is lying down, Lady Odevalis, Melok, Lady Staraleigh, Jaggar, the body of Chamorson who is lying down, Tabysha who is sitting, Diebatil, Findaile, Roelstran, Novice Dannah who is sitting
...Obvious paths: north, south, east, west.

The Symbol of Thought begins to burn in your mind and you hear Lizzandra thinking, "Just got up here because someone told me they needed clerics and empaths here---is it in town or just outside"

Skyfawn asks, "what?"

Guirdon exclaims, "Too much blood, no more no more!"

You say, "Town Centre."

Skyfawn peers quizzically at you.

Atoyoz says, "Thank you"

Lady Atoyoz just went south.

Blizzerdd says, "Lets head back and help out"

Kadesha says, "I better go fight"

Blizzerdd asks, "ready all?"

Guirdon shakes his head.

You nod.

Blizzerdd says, "I am headed back"

Opalina nods.

the Legendary Lord Blizzerdd's group just went south.

[Icemule Trace, Town Center]
The bustling town comes together in this square. Halflings dressed in varying fashions stand about, some chattering happily, others reclining on cloaks laid on the ground. One ancient halfling leans against the base of the large ice statue of a mule, snoring blissfully. A feeling of community pervades the area, putting you immediately at ease. You also see a floating eye, a rock ptarmigan, a great white owl, an emperor penguin, the Atoyoz disk, a white flask, a white flask, a white flask, a white flask, a white flask, a white flask, some manna bread and a carved ice bench with some stuff on it.
Also here: High Lady Kadesha, Lady Opalina, Evilfury, the Legendary Lord Blizzerdd, Lady Atoyoz, the body of Aoru who is lying down, Silon, Heuward, Tarandur, High Lord Wwyrmx, Trasone, Tazelhoffe, Delthore, Lord Teabowman, Riovasta, the body of Jestin who is lying down, Minirova, the body of Lord Thillieir who is lying down, the Legendary Lord Randsford, Lord Roelon, the body of Lord Krelldak who is lying down, the body of Psionix who is lying down, Shaemarie, Marthanis, Imraith, the body of Karinalee who is lying down, Camelryder, the body of Lord Sauthurdig who is lying down, Mentor Lissa who is lying down, Crystina, the body of Lord Albrekt who is lying down, Lady Sherysse, Lord Zosopage, Lady Pulsegiver, Lady Kerilyn who is lying down, Maeror, Lord Mastys, Lady Silversoft, Lord Joter, Lady Cattriona, the body of Harplo who is lying down, Nykto who is kneeling, Falsin who is kneeling, Lady Jadedlilly who is kneeling, Arimantis, Lady Lizzandra who is kneeling, Fantassi, a stunned Marna who is lying down, Lord Gilheal, a stunned Zolag, Lady Renala who is kneeling, Allisin, Lord Mithos who is sitting, Romney who is kneeling, Taug who is lying down, Jingo who is kneeling, Millenie, a stunned Journeyman Montresseur, the Legendary Lord Omnicent, the Legendary Lord Dimwitt, Pnassh who is lying down, High Lady Rubytears who is sitting, Lady Blysz who is kneeling, High Lord Seluus, Goarf who is lying down, Lady Odevalis, Melok, Chamorson who is lying down, Tabysha who is sitting, Diebatil, Findaile, Roelstran
Obvious paths: north, south, east, west.

***Lot of dragging, lk'ing, healing, raising and spelling going on all around***

You feel the ground shake violently and hear something move from deep underneath your feet.

Randsford cracks his knuckles.

Odevalis asks in guild speak, "who's holding the sanct?"

You feel the ground shake violently and hear something move from deep underneath your feet.
You feel the ground shake violently and hear something move from deep underneath your feet.

Minirova says, "lots of worms one north"

Sherysse says, "good luck love"

Atoyoz grabs Albrekt and tries to drag him, but he doesn't budge.

The Symbol of Thought begins to burn in your mind and you hear Shonison thinking, "once again, evacuate tc. it cannot be defended"

You exclaim, "Gad!"

Atoyoz grabs Albrekt's body and drags it north with her.

You feel the ground shake violently and hear something move from deep underneath your feet.
You feel the ground shake violently and hear something move from deep underneath your feet.

You concentrate on the Wall of Force spell...
You gesture at Blizzerdd.
A wall of force surrounds Blizzerdd.

Goarf just arrived, dragging Zerric behind him.

You concentrate on the Wall of Force spell...
You gesture at Blizzerdd.
A wall of force surrounds Blizzerdd.

You feel the ground shake violently and hear something move from deep underneath your feet.
You feel the ground shake violently and hear something move from deep underneath your feet.

Lizzandra recites:
"Want me to sanct"

The white owl guards over its fallen Master.

Odevalis asks, "who is holding the sanct?"

You concentrate on the Wall of Force spell...
You gesture at Blizzerdd.
A wall of force surrounds Blizzerdd.

Boomsplat just arrived, dragging the body of Selanus behind him.

Roelon whispers, "We are doomed."

Blizzerdd says, "Wish me luck"

You feel the ground shake violently and hear something move from deep underneath your feet.
You feel the ground shake violently and hear something move from deep underneath your feet.
You feel the ground shake violently and hear something move from deep underneath your feet.
You feel the ground shake violently and hear something move from deep underneath your feet.
You feel the ground shake violently and hear something move from deep underneath your feet.
You feel the ground shake violently and hear something move from deep underneath your feet.

the Legendary Lord Blizzerdd just went west.

You feel the ground shake violently and hear something move from deep underneath your feet.

Shaemarie recites:
"Who casted the last sanct?"

You hear very soft footsteps.

A disembodied, floating eye enters the room.

You feel the ground shake violently and hear something move from deep underneath your feet.

Haxley just arrived.

You feel the ground shake violently and hear something move from deep underneath your feet.

Opalina says, "goodness"

The owl hoots in delight.

Sherysse says, "I vote for sanct"

You whisper quietly to Odevalis, "I'm in trouble, the essence is active. Said the invasion wasn't over and it was right."

You feel the ground shake violently and hear something move from deep underneath your feet.

Haxley asks, "Where's Atoyoz?"

Silon just arrived, dragging the body of Heuward behind him.

Flametop asks, "someone sanct..umm please?"

You feel the ground shake violently and hear something move from deep underneath your feet.

The ghost of Thillieir whispers, "is it still speaking?"

Odevalis blinks at you.

The white owl descends to the ground and lands nearby.

Pulsegiver shrugs.

You hear the faint thoughts of Spaner echo in your mind:
"Keep the gates closed!"

You feel the ground shake violently and hear something move from deep underneath your feet.

Odevalis whispers, "it's active right now?"

You feel the ground shake violently and hear something move from deep underneath your feet.
You feel the ground shake violently and hear something move from deep underneath your feet.
You feel the ground shake violently and hear something move from deep underneath your feet.
You feel the ground shake violently and hear something move from deep underneath your feet.
You hear the faint thoughts of Gahread echo in your mind: "Well, there goes the neighborhood."
You feel the ground shake violently and hear something move from deep underneath your feet.

Dimwitt recites:
"Tried tae sanct but already sancted"

You whisper quietly to Odevalis, "Yes, just a few minutes ago."

You feel the ground shake violently and hear something move from deep underneath your feet.

Zosopage gulps.

The ghost of Thillieir whispers, "is it still speaking?"

Arimantis grumbles.

The Symbol of Thought begins to burn in your mind and you hear Ichiko thinking, "We may well have to evacuate much more than th' center.."

You hear Shangarr yell, "engaged still"

You say, "It said "Enjoy the little respite, but I am far from through with you."

Riovasta nods.

Gilheal says, "goin to voln"

Minirova says, "worms west"

You hear the faint thoughts of Zacar echo in your mind:
"i have a deader out the s gate and no coins"

You feel the ground shake violently and hear something move from deep underneath your feet.

The rock ptarmigan circles anxiously.

You hear the ghostly voice of Lembas say, "ack"

Odevalis frowns at you.

The rock ptarmigan guards over its fallen Master.

The Symbol of Thought begins to burn in your mind and you hear Shonison thinking, "we cannot yield the city to the council no matter what the cost"

Evelle's spirit lets out a hollow moan.

The rock ptarmigan waits patiently.

The penguin shrieks, "Master!" and hops away.

Odevalis asks, "we have to hold town center in sanctuary, WHO casted the last minor sanct?"

Mithos says, "Worms to the south"

You hear the faint thoughts of Decorsair echo in your mind: "dat be philosophy...right now we needa place to pile da bodies...duncha agree?"

You hear the ghostly voice of Evelle say, "we are all going to die"

You feel the ground shake violently and hear something move from deep underneath your feet.

You hear the ghostly voice of Ranyhyn say, "uh oh"

You hear the faint thoughts of Joter echo in your mind:
"worms to south of tc"

You hear the faint thoughts of Stasia echo in your mind: "Not good.."

You hear the faint thoughts of Zacar echo in your mind: "they out here to"

Blades just arrived, dragging the body of Loghin behind him.

Minirova says, "have lots of deaders comin"

You hear an explosion nearby, and shards of mein fly into the area!

Blades dives out of the way!
Merdrith dives out of the way!
Vividarium is hit by one of the shards!
... 5 points of damage!
Minor puncture to the chest.
Megaladon is hit by one of the shards!
... 15 points of damage!
Beautiful head shot!
That ear will be missed!
He is stunned!
Mithos dives out of the way!
Minirova is hit by one of the shards!
... 35 points of damage!
Strike clean through neck, what a shot! Good form!
* Minirova drops dead at your feet!
Trasone is hit by one of the shards!
... 15 points of damage!
Loud *crack* as Trasone's sternum breaks!
He is stunned!
Jaggar is hit by one of the shards!
... 15 points of damage!
Well aimed shot, punctures calf!
He is stunned!
Flametop is hit by one of the shards!
... 25 points of damage!
Neck skewered, sliding past the throat and spine! That looks painful.
He is stunned!
Silon is hit by one of the shards!
... 25 points of damage!
Damaging strike to chest, several ribs shattered!
He is stunned!
Guineyth is hit by one of the shards!
... 20 points of damage!
Well placed strike shatters a rib!
She is stunned!
Boomsplat is hit by one of the shards!
... 5 points of damage!
Loud *crack* as Boomsplat's sternum breaks!
He is stunned!
Goarf is hit by one of the shards!
... 15 points of damage!
Strike connects with shoulder blade!
He is stunned!
Legaris is hit by one of the shards!
... 15 points of damage!
Surgical strike removes Legaris's left eye!
He is stunned!
Satrn is hit by one of the shards!
... 25 points of damage!
Vicious strike punctures intestines!
She is stunned!
Jaelus is hit by one of the shards!
... 1 point of damage!
Strike pierces upper arm!
One of the shards hits you!
... 18 points of damage!
Vicious strike punctures intestines!
You are stunned for 3 rounds!
Opalina is hit by one of the shards!
... 20 points of damage!
Strike pierces calf!
She is knocked to the ground!
She is stunned!
Psionix dives out of the way!
Marthanis is hit by one of the shards!
... 15 points of damage!
Well aimed shot, punctures upper arm!
He is stunned!
Imraith is hit by one of the shards!
... 10 points of damage!
Nice puncture to the back, just grazed the spine!
Karinalee is hit by one of the shards!
... 30 points of damage!
Well aimed strike shatters bone in left arm!
Camelryder is hit by one of the shards!
... 45 points of damage!
Shot shatters shoulder and severs left arm!
He is stunned!
Lissa dives out of the way!
Sherysse is hit by one of the shards!
... 10 points of damage!
Strike to the chest breaks a rib!
Pulsegiver is hit by one of the shards!
... 50 points of damage!
Perfect strike to abdomen. Pulsegiver howls in pain and drops quite dead!
* Pulsegiver drops dead at your feet!
Kerilyn is hit by one of the shards!
... 35 points of damage!
Strike to wrist severs left hand!
She is stunned!
Mastys is hit by one of the shards!
... 50 points of damage!
Incredible shot impales a kidney. Too painful to even scream.
* Mastys drops dead at your feet!
Silversoft is hit by one of the shards!
... 50 points of damage!
Incredible strike pierces heart and runs Silversoft clean through!
* Silversoft drops dead at your feet!
Joter is hit by one of the shards!
... 20 points of damage!
Strike pierces calf!
He is knocked to the ground!
He is stunned!
Nykto is hit by one of the shards!
... 50 points of damage!
Shot shatters shoulder and severs left arm!
He is stunned!
Falsin is hit by one of the shards!
... 35 points of damage!
Bladder impaled, what a mess!
He is stunned!
Jadedlilly is hit by one of the shards!
... 20 points of damage!
Attack punctures the eye and connects with something really vital!
* Jadedlilly drops dead at your feet!
Arimantis is hit by one of the shards!
... 35 points of damage!
Strike to left arm cleanly severs it at the shoulder!
He is knocked to the ground!
He is stunned!
Lizzandra is hit by one of the shards!
... 50 points of damage!
Incredible strike pierces heart and runs Lizzandra clean through!
* Lizzandra drops dead at your feet!
Marna is hit by one of the shards!
... 35 points of damage!
Blow shatters knee and severs lower leg!
* Marna drops dead at your feet!
Zolag is hit by one of the shards!
... 45 points of damage!
Shot shatters hip and severs right leg!
He is knocked to the ground!
He is stunned!
Allisin is hit by one of the shards!
... 50 points of damage!
Perfect strike to abdomen. Allisin howls in pain and drops quite dead!
* Allisin drops dead at your feet!
Romney is hit by one of the shards!
... 25 points of damage!
Well placed shot pierces knee, that hurt!
He is knocked to the ground!
He is stunned!
Taug is hit by one of the shards!
... 30 points of damage!
Impressive shot shatters wrist!
He is stunned!
Montresseur is hit by one of the shards!
... 50 points of damage!
Incredible strike pierces heart and runs Montresseur clean through!
* Montresseur drops dead at your feet!
Omnicent is hit by one of the shards!
... 25 points of damage!
Slash across back of hand, tendons sliced!
He is stunned!
Dimwitt is hit by one of the shards!
... 60 points of damage!
Shot shatters hip and severs left leg!
Dimwitt screams and falls to the ground grasping his mangled left leg!
He is stunned!
Pnassh is hit by one of the shards!
... 65 points of damage!
Strike to wrist severs right hand quite neatly!
She is stunned!
Rubytears is hit by one of the shards!
... 5 points of damage!
Strike to right hand breaks a fingernail!
Blysz is hit by one of the shards!
... 50 points of damage!
Incredible shot impales a kidney. Too painful to even scream.
* Blysz drops dead at your feet!
Seluus is hit by one of the shards!
... 30 points of damage!
Incredible shot to the eye penetrates deep into skull!
* Seluus drops dead at your feet!
Odevalis is hit by one of the shards!
... 25 points of damage!
Shot knocks Odevalis's head back by pushing on the inside of the skull!
* Odevalis drops dead at your feet!
Chamorson is hit by one of the shards!
... 50 points of damage!
Incredible shot impales a kidney. Too painful to even scream.
* Chamorson drops dead at your feet!
Tabysha is hit by one of the shards!
... 45 points of damage!
Shot shatters hip and severs left leg!
Tabysha screams and falls to the ground grasping her mangled left leg!
She is stunned!
Diebatil is hit by one of the shards!
... 50 points of damage!
Strike to wrist severs right hand quite neatly!
He is stunned!