Grey Mist, Black Energy & Blue Flame (Cont'd) Volnes, day 28 of the month Lormesta in the year 5102

Roelon stamps his feet.

Mnar says, "She can see... possibilities. Nothing that cannot or does not change."

Roelon says, "Stop hiding."

Heathyranne smiles softly.

Tierus stands up.

Strayla says, "Death does not change."

Tanager closes her eyes for a moment.

Elendr asks, "Lich?"

Jacinto nods to Strayla.

Silon's group just arrived.

Elendr cocks his head.

You ask, "Elymir? Gavrail?"

Roelon sniffs.

Levyat asks, "Wanna play my game?"

Levyat gazes in wonder at his surroundings.

Roelon nods to Elendr.

Arianiss leans against a grey altar.

You hear the voice of Sheka say, "Aye....call to them"

Nekales just touched a grey altar.

You hear someone snicker.

Joter asks, "What game?"

Angelrise chuckles.

Strayla says, "Perhaps Aslakian."

Levyat nods to Silon.

Heathyranne asks, "Have vessels been found?"

Levyat grins.

Alyxandrah stares off into space.

You say, "Quiet, Sheka."

Silon grins.

Jacinto says, "or Prangar"

Roelon says, "Come to us Lich. Sheka offers yirself to ye."

Angelrise says, "No, of course not."

Angelrise glances at Heathyranne.

Zacciwie says, "none"

Silon says, "I still hope it's Cheritz"

You look at Heathyranne and shake your head.

Levyat rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Mnar says, "If you subscribe to that belief, Strayla, then you also believe that our entire lives are scripted out for us before hand, that fate is the only actor."

Aranrhod just arrived.

Angelrise grumbles.

You hear the voice of Sheka hurling an especially vitriolic spasm of oaths in Roelon's direction, probably managing to offend the gods if not Roelon.

Levyat snickers.

Jacinto falls to the ground!
Zacciwie falls to the ground!
Angelrise falls to the ground!
Alyxandrah falls to the ground!
Roelon falls to the ground!
Joter falls to the ground!
Heathyranne falls over!
Aranrhod falls to the ground!
Tianni falls to the ground!
Nekales falls to the ground!
Strayla falls to the ground!
The ground beneath you violently shakes and rumbles causing you to fall down!
Silon falls to the ground!
Mnar falls to the ground!
Arianiss falls to the ground!
Levyat falls to the ground!
Tierus falls to the ground!

Levyat swears vehemently enough to scour the bark from a tree.

Aranrhod blinks.

Angelrise mutters under her breath.

Tierus says, "Ugh."

Zacciwie grumbles.

Mnar says, "And if you believe that.. oh pales."

You say, "Something is definitely here."

The sense of peace and security passes away from the area.

Aranrhod asks in Elven, "What?"

Strayla says, "No, that death is the only answer. Nothing more, nothing less."

Joter stands up.

Elendr chuckles.

Roelon grumbles.

Angelrise stands up.
Aranrhod stands up.
Silon stands up.

Zacciwie says, "gads"

Strayla stands up.

Levyat says, "Now look, when I want to roll the dice, you roll them...not the person holding them."

You stand back up.

Levyat grumbles.

Elendr hugs his knees and sways side to side.

Roelon says, "Oh bother."

Roelon stands up.
Nekales stands up.
Levyat sits up.
Mnar stands up.
Arianiss stands up.
Tianni stands up.

Jacinto says, "No, Mnar."

Tierus gets up into a kneeling position and begins to pray.

Jacinto stands up.

As Roelon touches his black rolaren waraxe, he narrows his eyes and smiles to himself with a satisfied look.

Zacciwie jumps to his feet.

Zacciwie reaches for an imaginary opponent and then does an impressive display of the martial arts technique of the throw.

(Arianiss brushes himself off.)

Jacinto says, "Death is death."

Roelon glances at Elendr.

Angelrise just tried to pull Silon towards her!

Zacciwie just went up.

You hear the faint thoughts of Ichiko echo in your mind:
"Did th' ground just shake?"

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

Jacinto says, "Life can change."

Roelon says, "Control yirself..."

Nekales narrows his eyes.

You hear the faint thoughts of Kirresta echo in your mind:
"shakin in the bakery"

Silon grins at Angelrise.

You hear the faint thoughts of Skwirly echo in your mind:
"ayup"

Elendr peers quizzically at Roelon.

Roelon tries to pull Kadesha to her feet, but she is too heavy.

Levyat gestures.
A sense of peace and calm settles over the area.

Tanager moves to a kneeling position.

Angelrise squints.

Roelon grins.

(Tierus bows again before the black altar, his prayers to Ronan growing more fervent.)

Tanager continues to beseech the gods for mercy and guidance.

Elendr asks, "you think I'm the one doing this?"

Kadesha sits up.
Heathyranne sits up.

You hear the faint thoughts of Roseina echo in your mind:
"shaking at pub"

Joter says, "It is felt in Icemule. Not just here."

Roelon glances at Elendr.

Angelrise waves a hand at Tierus, dismissing him indifferently.

Roelon says, "Perhaps.."

Heathyranne places her hand on her black prayer beads.

You hear the faint thoughts of Ichiko echo in your mind:
"Shakin' upstairs in th' pub"

Elendr says, "I assure you, she's not with me that I know about."

Aranrhod searches around for a moment.

You hear the faint thoughts of Nystiral echo in your mind:
"Quake at the Bank."

Elendr shrugs.

Heathyranne smiles calmly.

Strayla says, "They shake the earth, it impresses me not."

You hear the faint thoughts of Sheka echo in your mind:
"They are herrrre"

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

You hear the faint thoughts of Sybryna echo in your mind:
"My backside hurts now"

(Nekales edges closer to tianni, taking her hand gently in his own)

Roelon moves into a defensive posture, ready to fend off an attack.

Roelon narrows his eyes.

Angelrise squints.

(Tianni turns and leans against Nekales.)

You hear the faint thoughts of Hhooru echo in your mind:
"Who is here?"

Angelrise paces back and forth.

Heathyranne traces the lines of her golden phoenix tattoo.

Strayla says, "They wish nothing more then to be feared, I for one will not fear those who are nothing but the mutts of some Immortal striving for higher status."

You hear the faint thoughts of Joter echo in your mind:
"Quaking temple."

Angelrise leans on Silon.

Strayla scoffs.

Lady Ilvane's group just arrived.

Jacinto nods to Strayla.

Silon nods to Levyat.

(Tierus glances at one of the snaking black tendrils, but quickly forces his eyes back up to the altar of Ronan.)

Arimantis just touched a black altar.

Niqi just arrived.

You hear the voice of Sheka say, "Keep talking foolish one."

Angelrise says, "We'll see about that."

You hear someone snicker.

Levyat frowns.

Angelrise nods to Strayla.

Ilvane fidgets.

Joter asks, "Whoever you are reveal yourself, or are you too afraid to do so?"

You blink.

You say, "Tendrils."

Arianiss whispers, "I'm getting kind of drained. All day long this is happening."

Arianiss grins at Silon.

(Tanager traces the etched image on her cloak clasp as she begins to pray. Although her prayers are to Jastev, not to Lumnis, she faces the grey altar, and the cadences of her voice are soft and fervent.)

Zacciwie just arrived.

Levyat stands up.

Jacinto says, "Strayla's quite in the right on that, Sheka. Surely you're not too blind to see that."

Silon nods to Arianiss.

Roelon squints.

Kadesha whispers, "what tendrils?"

Ryever suddenly fades into view.

Silon grins at Arianiss.

Silon removes a white puma hide from in his spidersilk cloak.

Niqi just went up.

Tanager continues to beseech the gods for mercy and guidance.

Arimantis removes a blackened silver-bound prayerbook from in his rune-covered bag.

Silon offers Arianiss a white puma hide.

Niqi just arrived.

Arimantis just opened a blackened silver-bound prayerbook.

Jacinto grins at Arimantis.

Arianiss accepts Silon's white puma hide.
Arianiss gently rubs the hide along the length of his smokey glass rod and his arm twitches slightly.

Roelon gives Arianiss a little prod between the shoulder blades.

Arianiss lightly rubs the hide along his smokey glass rod. You notice the hairs on his arm standing on end.

Arianiss asks, "Wha?"

Ryever just went southwest.

Arianiss briskly rubs the hide along the length of his smokey glass rod. Miniature sparks leap along the rod where the hide touches it and a faint crackling can be heard.

Elendr chuckles.

Jacinto falls to the ground!
Arimantis falls to the ground!
Zacciwie falls to the ground!
Angelrise falls to the ground!
Roelon falls to the ground!
Joter falls to the ground!
Aranrhod falls to the ground!
Tianni falls to the ground!
Nekales falls to the ground!
Strayla falls to the ground!
The ground beneath you violently shakes and rumbles causing you to fall down!
Tanager falls over!
Silon falls to the ground!
Mnar falls to the ground!
Arianiss falls to the ground!
Levyat falls to the ground!
Ilvane falls to the ground!
Niqi falls to the ground!
Tierus falls over!
An arctic fox falls to the ground!

Silon mutters under his breath.

Zacciwie whines.

Roelon grumbles.

Angelrise swears under her breath.

Levyat growls ferociously!

You hear the voice of Sheka spitting out a muttered curse.

Mnar says, "I think I'll just sit."

Tanager moves to a kneeling position.

Nekales stands up.
Silon stands up.

Jacinto says, "Pity, you missed Ryever."

Silon pulls Levyat to his feet.

Elendr shakes his head.

Zacciwie says, "somebody is having too much fun"

Jacinto nods to Arimantis.

Arimantis gets up into a kneeling position and begins to pray.

Joter stands up.

Zacciwie mutters under his breath.

Aranrhod sits up.
Jacinto stands up.

You hear someone chuckling.

Arianiss sits up.
Zacciwie stands up.

Levyat says, "I hope the gods forgive me for this..."

Mnar sits up.
Tianni stands up.

Heathyranne nods to Mnar.

You hear the faint thoughts of Hhooru echo in your mind:
"Tremors in Voln."

Ilvane sits up.

Tanager glances at Jacinto.

Angelrise stands up.

Levyat swears vehemently enough to scour the bark from a tree.

Aranrhod nods to Mnar.

Roelon exclaims, "Stop that filthy lich!"

Arianiss quickly rubs the hide along the length of his smokey glass rod. Sizeable sparks jump from the rod where the hide touches it and a loud crackling can be heard.

Roelon stands up.

Silon just tried to pull Angelrise towards him!

Heathyranne says, "Wise idea."

Levyat mutters something better left unheard.

Angelrise grumbles.

Niqi moves to a kneeling position.

Strayla stands up.

Tianni leans on Nekales.

Arimantis just tried to pull Ilvane towards him!

Joter says, "Glad to see Sheka can get mad too."

A roaring ball of fire streaks through the air and strikes Roelon!
... 1 point of damage!
Blast of hot air to head dries foe's hair.

You hear the faint thoughts of Roseina echo in your mind:
"shaking at pub"

Alyxandrah just arrived.

Roelon scoffs.

Angelrise squints.

Tierus stands up.

Aranrhod blinks.

Arianiss quickly rubs the hide along the length of his smokey glass rod. Sizeable sparks jump from the rod where the hide touches it and a loud crackling can be heard.

Silon grins.

Levyat casts growled aspersions into mid-air.

Angelrise laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.

Strayla smiles at Roelon.

Tanager says, "Earlier, you said that instruments blessed by Cholen were hated by the ones we opposed..."

You hear someone cackle.

Kadesha says, "gee Roelon"

Arianiss quickly rubs the hide along the length of his smokey glass rod. Sizeable sparks jump from the rod where the hide touches it and a loud crackling can be heard.

You hear the faint thoughts of Avuol echo in your mind:
"The beasties are comin!!!"

Arimantis stands up.

Tanager asks, "...what of one crafted by that hand?"

Arimantis moves to stand in front of Ilvane.

Kadesha says, "they like you"

Levyat says, "Fire BAD."

Tanager slings a raven black leather lysard case off from over her shoulder.

Arianiss offers Silon a white puma hide.

Tanager loosens the drawstrings of her leather lysard case, opening it.

Arianiss put a rune-etched smokey glass rod in his twilight grey cloak.
Silon accepts Arianiss's white puma hide.

Elendr begins chuckling at Roelon.

Roelon starts chortling.

Tanager removes a gold-trimmed dark ebonwood lysard inlaid with a swirling opal and amethyst mosaic pattern from in her leather lysard case.

You hear the faint thoughts of Monidoe echo in your mind:
"Which beasts?"

Tanager pulls on the drawstrings of her leather lysard case, closing it tightly.

Silon put a white puma hide in his spidersilk cloak.

Niqi searches around for a moment.

Tanager slings a raven black leather lysard case over her shoulder.

Roelon says, "Fried, charred..scorched."

You stand back up.

Arianiss gestures.
Arianiss begins to breathe more deeply.

You hear the voice of Sheka say, "She likes you Roelen."

You hear the faint thoughts of Avuol echo in your mind:
"Liches"

Roelon says, "Everywhich way."

You hear someone snicker.

Aranrhod says in Elven, "Roelon...you seem to draw those quite often"

Roelon nods to Kadesha.

Niqi gazes in wonder at her surroundings.

Arianiss grins at Silon.

Kadesha says, "always aimin at you"

Arimantis indicates his silver-bound prayerbook with a smile.

Levyat snaps his fingers.

You take a quick appraisal of Roelon and find that he has no apparent wounds.
He has developed slurred speech.

Levyat snaps his fingers.

Mnar begins chuckling at Jacinto.

Angelrise says, "He is a ranger..."

Jacinto grins at Mnar.

Arimantis kneels down and begins to recite prayers.

Angelrise sniffs at Roelon.

Jacinto pushes the loop over the clasp holding his leather pack closed and folds the cover back.

Angelrise nods.

Elendr says, "Well he is one of the biggest amongst us."

Elendr shrugs.

Levyat grins at Silon.

Zacciwie sits down.

Joter says, "Roelon, I think Sheka thinks your hot."

Roelon grumbles.

Kadesha begins chuckling at Elendr.

(Tanager rests her gaze on the gray altar as she begins to play, and the rhythm she chooses is that of a hymn.)

Tanager starts playing a slow tune on her lysard, swaying slightly to the rhythm.

Roelon starts chortling.

Levyat asks, "I thought that was lightning?"

(Tierus spins about from the altar of Ronan, his eyes gone cold with fury. "In tha name o' tha Dreamer an' tha Wise Lady, ah demand tha' ye begone frem this place, foul child o' Amasalen!" His shout is loud enough to echo through the air.)

Jacinto grins at Mnar.

You hear the voice of Sheka say, "Oh do hush Joker."

Ilvane rubs her chin thoughtfully.

The area becomes darker.

Levyat growls ferociously!

Silon makes a wheezing sound.

Levyat gestures and utters a phrase of magic.
Levyat gestures.
The area becomes brighter.

Niqi blinks.

Roelon narrows his eyes.

You belt out, "Who is here?"

Elendr gazes fondly at Alyxandrah.

The slow, resonant melody Tanager is playing flows over the area.

Joter asks, "No would I live up to my name you gave me if I didn't?"

You flail your arms about.

Strayla says, "The one who likes lightning assaulted me a few times last night."

Strayla mutters under her breath.

Angelrise says, "You are wasting your breath Tierus."

Levyat says, "I said let there be light, blast it."

Levyat snorts.

Heathyranne says, "I am sure they will answer when they hae time and inclination."

Aranrhod searches around for a moment.

Silon grins at Strayla.

Strayla grins at Silon.

Heathyranne snaps around as though something just pinched her.

Elendr says, "You're being toyed with..."

Jacinto nods to Mnar.

Tierus exclaims, "This is tha realm o' Ronan an' Lumnis... nae some spirit cobbled t'gither o' halfling flesh an' serpent's heart!"

Tanager's lysard drones on, the slow notes bringing a feeling of lethargy.

(Tanager straightens her back gracefully as she continues to play the somber, flowing melody. Her gaze remains fixed on the gray altar, and her attitude is one of reverence, if not prayer.)

Niqi glances at Heathyranne.

Depression rides on the air as Tanager continues with her melody.

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

As Tanager continues softly playing her lysard, the area is filled with the gentle melody.

Heathyranne smiles at Niqi.

Joter says, "I have an interesting question."

Elendr shivers.

You hear the voice of Sheka say, "Nice tune."

Jacinto smiles at Tanager.

You cock your head at Elendr.

You hear the faint thoughts of Ravonprayer echo in your mind:
"Quakes, again."

Niqi blinks.

You ask, "Are ye cold?"

Roelon's eyelid begins to twitch and quiver uncontrollably.

Kadesha says, "dern lich came an killed right at the Voln courtyard in Landin this morn, Tierus"

You hear someone cackle.

You blink at Roelon.

Arimantis removes a cup of holy water from in his rune-covered bag.

Angelrise glances at Roelon.

Joter asks, "Are we being toyed with or are the posessed being toyed with?"

You exclaim, "Roelon!"

Elendr says, "I'm always cold in this town."

You hear the faint thoughts of Truekillr echo in your mind:
"Oh wonderful, more bruises on an old man's rear. "

Ilvane glances at Roelon.

Niqi chuckles.

Kadesha blinks at Roelon.

Roelon squints.

Elendr glances at Roelon.

Tierus removes a lustrous onyx Ronan symbol from his neck.

Levyat laughs!

As Tanager continues softly playing her lysard, the area is filled with the gentle melody.

(Heathyranne caresses the grey altar.)

Roelon looks rather confused.

Tierus says, "Ronan isnae Voln."

Tierus raises his onyx Ronan symbol skyward!

Nekales leans on his backsword.

Ilvane says, "Twitching over there."

Ilvane grins at Roelon.

Tierus exclaims, "Begone, ye foul creature!"

Roelon mutters under his breath.

You hear the faint thoughts of Levyat echo in your mind:
"I can assure you, they aren't any more pleasent for a young man's rear, either."

Elendr asks, "Roe?"

Kadesha says, "I knows this Tierus"

Elendr furrows his brow.

Roelon glances at Elendr.

You belt out, "What seek ye here?"

Roelon asks, "Aye?"

(Arimantis touches his finger to the holy water and traces the symbol of Ronan on Ilvane's forehead in protection)

You hear the faint thoughts of Sheka echo in your mind:
"hello Old Man. I am surprised you've the courage to stay here longer than it takes to run, screaming, out the gates."

Niqi rubs her chin thoughtfully.

As Tanager continues softly playing her lysard, the area is filled with the gentle melody.

Joter says, "They look okay."

Niqi nods to Heathyranne.

Jacinto asks, "Listen to Cholen's lysard....pleasant...is it not, creature?"

Arimantis put a cup of holy water in his rune-covered bag.

Vonka just arrived.

Arianiss removes a rune-etched smokey glass rod from in his twilight grey cloak.

Alyxandrah stands up.

You hear the faint thoughts of Heathyranne echo in your mind:
"G'eve, True dearie. Could you come to the Hall of the Mind? I had a visitation."

You try to pull Vonka towards you.

Joter exclaims, "Hi Vonkie!"

You hear the voice of Sheka say, "Stay"

Elendr frowns.

You say, "Careful, Vonka"

Alyxandrah asks, "Y'think?"

Vonka trembles.

Arimantis just kissed Ilvane on the forehead.

Elendr asks, "You feeling like yourself?"

A softly flowing lullaby escapes from Tanager's lysard as she continues to play.

You hear someone cackle.

Vonka asks, "Whut's happenin?"

Roelon ponders.

Joter says, "We know not."

Vonka nods to Elendr.

Kadesha just hugged Vonka.

Vonka says, "Aye."

Vonka just hugged Kadesha.

You say, "Something is in here."

Vonka gulps.

You hear the voice of Sheka letting out a flaming volley of invective at Heathyranne.

You say, "We don't know what."

Jacinto starts chortling.

Arianiss exclaims, "Sheka!"

Jacinto says, "Hey Sheka."

Ilvane appears to be trying hard not to grin.

You say, "but we can guess."

Jacinto manages to offend an inordinate number of gods with an especially vitriolic spasm of oaths.

Vonka says, "Mebber its Sheka."

Kadesha gestures.
Sheka is discovered by Kadesha!

Yactaevia is discovered by Kadesha!

Ryever is discovered by Kadesha!

Jacinto asks, "And guess what Sheka?"

You hear the faint thoughts of Truekillr echo in your mind:
"Few things, I preach, I don't scream. Secondly, when one is outmatched by an opponent that is invisible, can sever the link to my Lady, and a few other nasties, I call it prudent not to stand in their line of waving, as it were. "

A softly flowing lullaby escapes from Tanager's lysard as she continues to play.

Zacciwie says, "heh"

Roelon says, "Ah know exactly...a pile of dead flesh."

Sheka glowers darkly at Kadesha.

Zacciwie says, "now that's funny"

Zacciwie cackles!

Angelrise chuckles.

Sheka gestures.
Sheka suddenly disappears.

Jacinto lets loose with an involved and improbable curse against the day he was born.

You hear the voice of Sheka ask, "What?"

Jacinto nods to Ilvane.

Strayla says, "It's one of the Liches, attempting to impart fear upon us."

Ryever stands up.

Alyxandrah leans on Roelon.

You hear the faint thoughts of Levyat echo in your mind:
"I guess that explains how he got to be old."

Alyxandrah asks, "How ya doing?"

You hear the faint thoughts of Opalina echo in your mind:
"goodness someone upset?"

Heathyranne places her hand on her black prayer beads.

As Tanager continues softly playing her lysard, the area is filled with the gentle melody.

Tanager smiles faintly as she continues to play, and the reverent melodies slide slowly over the area, carrying an aura of relaxation and peace.

Roelon says, "A bit hot..."

You belt out, "Again I ask, what seek ye here?"

Roelon says, "But fine."

Roelon nods to Alyxandrah.

Levyat paces back and forth.

You hear the faint thoughts of Sheka echo in your mind:
"I call it cowardly."

Joter says, "Vonka, remember how I told you once you can be strong."

You hear someone snicker.

Zacciwie says, "the only thing i fear of those undead are their smell"

Zacciwie shudders.

Levyat smirks.

Vonka turns to face Joter.

(Tierus stomps upon one of the black tendrils, raising his Ronan symbol aloft.)

Alyxandrah asks, "I'm sorry? I didn't understand that...you're slurring your words...say again?"

Vonka nods to Joter.

Alyxandrah peers quizzically at Roelon.

The arctic fox raises its ears.

Levyat swears vehemently enough to scour the bark from a tree.

Roelon squints.

Beautiful dulcet tones float on the air as Tanager plays on, her lysard swaying slightly.

Joter says, "Now is one of those times you may need it. I am just warning you."

Levyat ducks behind his imflass shield.

Vonka nods to Joter.

Arimantis asks, "What do you want, here in the hall of my lord.. thing?"

Vonka gulps.

Elendr hugs his knees and sways side to side.

The arctic fox pants.

You hear the faint thoughts of Sheka echo in your mind:
"He carries the stench of the graveyard about him he is so ancient"

You shudder.

Levyat paces back and forth.

Joter says, "I am here right with you."

Angelrise says, "I could take a guess.."

Nekales smiles quietly to himself.

Mnar leans back.

Zacciwie gazes heavenward.

Joter smiles at Vonka.

You hear the faint thoughts of Levyat echo in your mind:
"So is he a good lich or a bad lich?"

Vonka just hugged Joter.

As Tanager continues softly playing her lysard, the area is filled with the gentle melody.

Levyat gazes in wonder at his surroundings.

Tianni just touched the south wall.

You hear the faint thoughts of Truekillr echo in your mind:
"Which is why I call you a fool Eorginian. I'd ask what Jolivette or Berkana would do and you will learn."

Joter just hugged Vonka.

Tianni hums distractedly to herself.

You rub Vonka.

Mnar nods to Vonka.

Vonka trembles.

You say, "don't be upset, Vonka."

Vonka nods to Mnar.

You try to pull Vonka towards you.

Joter says, "Don't be scared."

You hear the faint thoughts of Sheka echo in your mind:
"You always seek counsil from them?"

You hear the faint thoughts of Ravonprayer echo in your mind:
"You should note, Truekillr, that Sheka is no longer strictly an Eorginite."

Lady Opalina just arrived.

Nekales smiles at Tianni.

You hear someone cackle.

Joter says, "That only helps them."

Roelon shifts his weight.

Tianni nods to Nekales.

Alyxandrah just went southwest.

Silon just hugged Opalina.

Beautiful dulcet tones float on the air as Tanager plays on, her lysard swaying slightly.

Nekales chuckles.

Angelrise squints.

Vonka says, "I dun' want no Ennties clawin' outer me."

Nekales shakes his head.

Zacciwie folds his arms over his chest with a lazy yawn.

Opalina just hugged Silon.

Roelon's face turns slightly pale.

Roelon says, "Nor do ah."

Roelon nods to Vonka.

You hear the faint thoughts of Ravonprayer echo in your mind:
"She has also been claimed by Sheru."

Joter says, "Be yourself, be strong, I am with you and I will give you my strength."

Strayla says, "These things have little to be scared of, all they can do is kill, they've yet to accomplish what they wanted, which is get the staff."

You hear the faint thoughts of Truekillr echo in your mind:
"No? Intriguing. And I ask advice of those I respect, regardless of faith."

Levyat taps his foot impatiently.

You hear the faint thoughts of Sheka echo in your mind:
"I am indeed, Notaprayer."

Strayla waves her hand in a dismissive gesture.

Joter smiles at Vonka.

A softly flowing lullaby escapes from Tanager's lysard as she continues to play.

Aranrhod rubs her chin thoughtfully.

Levyat says, "You know, Liches...you may be immortal, but we're not. And we have short attention spans."

Ichiko just arrived.

You hear the faint thoughts of Sheka echo in your mind:
"I serve the Queen only."

Ichiko gazes in wonder at her surroundings.

Silon just hugged Ichiko.

Heathyranne smiles at Ichiko.

Elendr tilts his head up.

Arianiss idly picks at a rune-etched smokey glass rod.

Ilvane begins chuckling at Levyat.

Ichiko just hugged Silon.

Heathyranne just hugged Ichiko.

Tianni nods to Nekales.

Angelrise lumbers back and forth.

Ichiko bows to Heathyranne.

Strayla leans back.

You hear the faint thoughts of Sheka echo in your mind:
"There is but one debt I owe the Lord of Nightmares."

Roelon furrows his brow.

Alyxandrah just arrived.

Ichiko just hugged Heathyranne.

Opalina just hugged Ichiko.

Nekales just kissed Tianni on the cheek.

Opalina just hugged Silon.

Alyxandrah gazes in wonder at her surroundings.

Tanager holds the final note of her soft melody, allowing it to gently decline into silence.

Ichiko just hugged Opalina.

Tianni smiles up at Nekales.

You hear the faint thoughts of Vonka echo in your mind:
"An' yer ain' gonner pay dat, eidder."

Tierus says, "Mayhaps 'tdied."

(Strayla moves back in the room, attempting to stand half-hidden among the shadows, a barely amused look upon her face.)

Arimantis gazes in wonder at his surroundings.

Roelon says, "Perhaps it had some sense..and left."

Roelon waves his hand in a dismissive gesture.

Elendr sighs quietly.

Alyxandrah nods to Roelon.

Elendr hangs his head.

Levyat rubs his chin thoughtfully.

You hear the faint thoughts of Vonka echo in your mind:
"Not iffin yer t'ink'ing o' paying wit' me."

Ilvane grins at Roelon.

Jacinto says, "Perhaps it hated the music."

Jacinto grins.

Ilvane stands up.

You say, "Perhaps."

You hear the faint thoughts of Sheka echo in your mind:
"I fully intend to respect the Queen's wishes."

Alyxandrah says, "I'm sure it's intimidated by you."

Roelon says, "Rubbish had nae a place here anyway."

Alyxandrah nods to Roelon.

Tanager sings:
"Lady of Enlightenment and Lord of star-swept night,
Protect us from the darkness that would block us from the light--
Lift the hearts of those who struggle here within the eve,
Strengthen those who must see past false voices that deceive....
Be with us, protect us, let us see with crystal sight."

Niqi stands up.

Roelon nods to Alyxandrah.

Roelon strikes a heroic pose.

Angelrise stares off into space.

(Elendr leans his head against the tops of his knees and continues to rock back and forth.)

Zacciwie says, "i scared it away of course"

Arimantis stands up.

Zacciwie raises his fist defiantly.

Lady Opalina just went up.

Arimantis searches around for a moment.

Arimantis smiles.

Arimantis says, "Bah.."

Heathyranne smiles at Arimantis.

Roelon grins.

(Arimantis moves closer to Ilvane)

Niqi just went southwest.

(Nekales moves around to stand behind tianni, then gently brushes her hair back over her ears with his fingertips and adjusts her collar)

Arimantis says, "Stop that"

Arianiss leans forward and rests his chin in his hand, a thoughtful expression on his face.

(Tanager bows her head over her lysard again and begins to play, resuming the reverent posture and gliding hymnal melody.)

Tanager begins softly playing a tune on her lysard, the silence replaced with a faint, sweet melody.

Ilvane asks, "Stop what?"

Alyxandrah says, "Roelon, yer probably the best shield there is here."

(Tianni leans back against Nekales as if seeking reassurance.)

Tianni smiles quietly to herself.

Roelon ponders.

(Alyxandrah quickly makes her way behind Roelon.)

Arianiss grins.

Joter says, "I will be right back Vonka, I need spells."

Roelon says, "Great news for me."

Heathyranne scoots over in front of Roelon.

Roelon grumbles.

Silon grins at Arianiss.

Arimantis searches around for a moment.

Levyat says, "Getting close to the fireball magnet, I think."

Heathyranne gazes heavenward.

Levyat nods to Ilvane.

Silon nods to Arianiss.

Silon snickers.

Heathyranne gives a sigh of kilts.

Beautiful dulcet tones float on the air as Tanager plays on, her lysard swaying slightly.

Strayla says, "Perhaps the biggest shield Alyx, I'd argue on the best..."

Nekales nods to Tianni.

Joter gestures into the air.
A silvery fog coalesces around Joter, obscuring his form. When the fog dissipates, Joter is gone.

Arimantis mutters something about Sheka.

Alyxandrah giggles.

Vonka blinks.

Jacinto grins at Strayla.

Elendr smiles softly.

Silon is admiring Roelon.

Silon is admiring himself again.

Jacinto says, "Resist Elements is shockingly useful."

Silon snorts.

Vonka says, "Der go me strengt'."

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

Roelon glances at Vonka.

Truekillr bows.

Levyat taps his foot impatiently.

Arianiss stands up.

Jacinto taps Vonka lightly on her shoulder.

Silon grins at Truekillr.

Arianiss nods to Silon.

Arimantis bows to Truekillr.

Tanager holds the final note of her soft melody, allowing it to gently decline into silence.

Jacinto says, "Be strong."

Tanager nods to Truekillr in greeting.

Vonka cocks her head at Jacinto.

Roelon nods to Truekillr in greeting.

Levyat blinks at Truekillr.

Vonka nods to Jacinto.

Heathyranne smiles radiantly up at Truekillr.

Truekillr says, "Well that was easier than trying to walk."

Vonka's face turns slightly pale.

Silon takes quick aim at Truekillr and pulls the silver lever on the oak water cannon!
With a click and a loud *WHOOSH*, a torrent of water hurtles out of the cannon directly at him! The spray hits Truekillr right in the head with a loud *SPLAT*, knocking him backwards to land comically on his rear!

Kadesha nods to Truekillr in greeting.

Heathyranne stands up.

Arianiss waves his smokey glass rod near Truekillr. Suddenly, a large blue spark jumps from the rod to Truekillr causing his body to twitch and his hair to stand on end! Truekillr's eyes glaze over slightly and he appears momentarily stunned.

Silon grins.

Arianiss stares off into space.

Roelon starts chortling.

Levyat says, "I was only half-joking about my lich remark..."

Arimantis glances at Silon.

Angelrise chuckles.

Heathyranne just hugged Truekillr.

Arimantis stares off into space.

Truekillr flails his arms about.

Levyat cowers away from Truekillr!

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

Vonka flails her arms about.

Roelon ponders.

Heathyranne sits down.

Arianiss whistles tunelessly to himself.

Silon grins at Arianiss.

Ilvane tries to pull Truekillr to his feet, but he is too heavy.
Ilvane pulls Truekillr to his feet.

Arianiss exclaims, "Eep!"

Strayla nods to Truekillr in greeting.

Vonka exclaims, "Whut yer doin!"

Angelrise nods to Truekillr in greeting.

Ilvane mutters under her breath.

Yactaevia just went southwest.

Truekillr gestures and utters a phrase of magic.

Arimantis says, "Now.. yer gonna get it Silon"

Truekillr gestures at Arianiss.
Strands of webbing shoot forth towards Arianiss.
CS: +550 - TD: +75 + CvA: +5 + d100: +16 - -5 == +501
Warding failed!
Arianiss is firmly webbed in place.

Ilvane says, "No respect."

Silon makes a wheezing sound.

Silon's group just went up.

Levyat chuckles.

Arianiss waggles his fingers helplessly. How pathetic.

Vonka asks, "Kint yer see dat's an old man?"

Tianni clasps her hand over her mouth.

Tierus says, "'tseems as if Ronan an' Lumnis 'ave banished tha threat tae thair faithful."

Elendr chuckles.

You belt out, "Well, lich, have drawn a crowd! Anything to say?"

Roelon smirks.

You hear someone snicker.

Aranrhod waves to Truekillr.

Nekales begins chuckling at Tianni.

Levyat gestures at Arianiss.
The webs melt away from Arianiss.

Truekillr smiles.

Arianiss asks, "No respect for my old friend?"

Arianiss smirks.

Tianni grins at Nekales.

Levyat says, "Always wanted to use that spell."

Truekillr asks, "A lich?"

Arianiss just tried to pull Truekillr towards him!

Truekillr sniffs.

Truekillr searches around for a moment.

Roelon nods to Truekillr.

Ryever shifts his eyes to you.

Heathyranne says, "My Lady came to me today, Truekillr."

You nod to Truekillr.

The sense of peace and security passes away from the area.

Vonka curtsies to Truekillr.

Heathyranne smiles at Truekillr.

Arianiss put a rune-etched smokey glass rod in his twilight grey cloak.

Ryever says, "Yes, that's wise."

Ilvane grins.

Ryever snickers.

Arimantis says, "Seems.. it has gone silent"

You say, "One of them is in here."

Elendr smiles fondly.

You hear the voice of Sheka say, "Coming for you, Old Man."

You hear someone cackle.

Vonka says, "Welcome, Milord."

Roelon squints.

Truekillr asks, "She did?"

Zacciwie says, "a smelly corpse"

Truekillr peers quizzically at Heathyranne.

Zacciwie nods.

Heathyranne nods to Truekillr.

Strayla says, "Do the liches have anything of use to say? They babble about a staff, and freedom, and killing people."

Vonka says, "We's honored ter have yer here."

Levyat gestures.
A sense of peace and calm settles over the area.

Elendr sniffs.

Elendr says, "Perfume.... sweet perfume."

Heathyranne smiles softly.

Aranrhod glances at Elendr.

You cock your head at Elendr.

Tianni sniffs.

Truekillr says, "Wonderful! I'm sure her touch was soft and welcoming and full of hidden information."

Truekillr chuckles.

Roelon raises an eyebrow in Elendr's direction.

You sniff.

Vonka glances at Elendr.

Kadesha peers quizzically at Elendr.

Tanager glances at Elendr.

You ask, "I don't smell anything?"

Vonka sniffs at Elendr.

Kadesha sniffs.

Zacciwie asks, "they haven't found the staff yet?"

Elendr blinks.

Zacciwie starts chortling.

Yactaevia just arrived.

Kadesha says, "me neither"

Tanager slings a raven black leather lysard case off from over her shoulder.

Vonka says, "Er me."

Kadesha says, "cept Sheka mebbe"

Tanager loosens the drawstrings of her leather lysard case, opening it.

Lady Opalina just arrived.

Tanager put a gold-trimmed dark ebonwood lysard inlaid with a swirling opal and amethyst mosaic pattern in her leather lysard case.
Tanager pulls on the drawstrings of her leather lysard case, closing it tightly.

Strayla says, "They've yet to find the one with the staff."

Heathyranne says, "Aye, and hopefully I can decipher it all as She wishes."

Tanager slings a raven black leather lysard case over her shoulder.

Kadesha snaps around as though something just pinched her.

Alyxandrah says, "We don't always smell the perfume..."

Alyxandrah shifts her eyes to Elendr.

You hear someone mutter something under her breath.

Zacciwie appears to be trying hard not to grin.

Alyxandrah says, "He always does."

Mnar says, "I get the feeling I'm going to wake up one day, and find the walls of icemule have been decorated with the nailed bodies of several individuals who are clearly working against the interests of the town."

Lady Angelrise's group just arrived.

Truekillr nods to Heathyranne.

Elendr smiles.

Angelrise mutters bats.

Strayla says, "We could only hope..."

Angelrise nods.

You hear the voice of Sheka say, "Dream away Mnar."

Strayla nods to Mnar.

You hear someone snicker.

Kadesha grins at Angelrise.

Strayla smiles faintly.

Roelon says, "Gods nae.."

Levyat paces back and forth.

Roelon looks over at Mnar and shakes his head.

Strayla leans back.

Vonka walks to stand behind a grey altar.

Vonka sits down.

Roelon says, "Bad enough we see Sheka once and awhile..."

Arianiss grins at Silon.

Roelon asks, "To see her everyday nailed on the walls?"

Roelon groans.

Levyat frowns.

Zacciwie says, "bleh"

Arimantis chuckles.

Silon nods to Arianiss.

Nekales chuckles.

Zacciwie covers his eyes with his hands.

You listen, but don't hear anything unusual.

Heathyranne says, "It seems now though, a lich might be wishing entrance."

Heathyranne nods to Truekillr.

Elendr says, "She is still with me."

Elendr sighs.

Silon lumbers back and forth.

Levyat says, "Blast...a bit of spectre splatter."

Truekillr frowns.

Roelon glances at Elendr.

Levyat frowns.

Elendr says, "As she always will be."

Ryever asks, "Actually, Mnar, that'd be quite a position of prominence as they look out over the corpses of the Rest of the town. Who says all things are equal in death?"

Roelon says, "Till ye force her out."

Truekillr asks, "In the Hall of the Mind?"

Elendr says, "That is all I can tell you."

Heathyranne says, "Some black tendrils wound about the floor a bit ago."

Alyxandrah frowns at Elendr.

Elendr smiles.

Niqi just arrived.

Angelrise nods.

Truekillr asks, "Is nothing sacred?"

Kadesha says, "Truekillr"

Mnar chuckles.

Tianni places her hand on her onyx serpent talisman.

Alyxandrah asks, "Did you give her the gift?"

Truekillr asks, "Aye lass?"

Alyxandrah begins chuckling at Elendr.

Lady Opalina just went southwest.

Ilvane says, "Try praying here."

(Levyat takes part of his cloak in his hand and polishes off part of his hatchet.)

Silon grins at Angelrise.

Strayla strides over to stand before Ilvane.

Heathyranne says, "Well, there was a bit of bickering going on, I am nae surprised any more."

You say, "They were here as well last night, Truekillr."

Heathyranne sighs sadly.

Ilvane nods to Truekillr.

Strayla just kissed Ilvane on the forehead.

Kadesha says, "one em atacked at the Landin Voln courtyard this morn"

You say, "Drained me here and Atoyoz too."

Ilvane says, "Sacred ground, hardly."

Arimantis rubs Ilvane gently.

Vonka says, "Snaky folk bin in 'ere fer a long time."

Silon reaches out and holds Arianiss's hand.

Truekillr blinks at Kadesha.

Vonka wrinkles her nose.

Kadesha says, "killed me three times, one a spirit death"

Silon's group just went up.

You hear the voice of Sheka say, "They were quite active here last night. i think the Darkness within the Misguided One pulls them here."

Kadesha says, "killed many there"

Ilvane just hugged Strayla.

Strayla smiles at Ilvane.

Lord Joter just arrived.

Truekillr says, "It bothers me that they can sever Her link so easily Kade."

Vonka waves to Joter.

Truekillr frowns.

Joter joins Vonka's group.

Heathyranne says, "I believe Sheka might actually be right about something."

You say, "I think they just go where they choose, Sheka."

Vonka says, "I be back 'ere."

Joter exclaims, "Hi Vonkie!"

Joter sits down.

Vonka leans on Joter.

(Joter sits beside Vonka.)

Alyxandrah grins.

Truekillr searches around for a moment.

Kadesha says, "I was nae severed of her favor"

You hear the voice of Sheka say, "Indeed they do, Misguided One."

Zacciwie stands up.

Silon's group just arrived.

Elendr smiles inwardly, as if for no one but himself, and hugs his knees even closer to his chest. His eyes shine, but a faint sadness graces the edges of his lips.

You belt out, "Anything to say, lich?"

Kadesha says, "she was faithful and brought me back"

Zacciwie glances at Alyxandrah.

Zacciwie says, "like this..."

Strayla says, "I just thought of something..."

Joter says, "Sheka is talking about herself again."

Zacciwie snorts.

Angelrise asks, "Why are you inviting it?"

Strayla furrows her brow.

Alyxandrah begins chuckling at Zacciwie.

Angelrise peers quizzically at you.

Zacciwie says, "bah"

Alyxandrah asks, "Like this?"

Zacciwie gestures and utters a phrase of magic.
Zacciwie gestures.
Zacciwie appears to be keenly aware of his surroundings.

Roelon smirks.

You say, "Because is playing with us."

Alyxandrah peers quizzically at Zacciwie.

Strayla asks, "Vonka, you were possessed at the well?"

Vonka cocks her head at Strayla.

You hear the voice of Sheka say, "She cannot help herself."

Strayla peers quizzically at Vonka.

Vonka nods to Strayla.

(Tanager hesitates a moment before reaching out and resting a hand gently on Elendr's shoulder.)

Vonka says, "Aye."

You say, "At least if has something to say, let it say it and begone."

Heathyranne just touched the north wall.

Zacciwie stamps his feet.

Angelrise asks, "Haven't you listened to what it has been saying for months past?"

Kadesha says, "it bothers me that such was allowed to happen there"

Strayla asks, "Atoyoz, you were possessed where?"

You hear the voice of Sheka say, "She has always sought the Darkness."

Arianiss rocks back on his heels.

The area becomes darker.

Angelrise says, "The words may change, but the message will always be the same."

Angelrise nods to you.

Ryever's group just went southwest.

Elendr glances at Tanager.

Zacciwie stamps his feet.

Jacinto chuckles.

(Truekillr strides toward the back of the room to stand in front of Ronan's altar.)

Alyxandrah gestures and utters a phrase of magic.
Alyxandrah gestures.
Alyxandrah appears to be keenly aware of her surroundings.

Strayla asks, "Where was Atoyoz possessed?"

Truekillr stands in front of a black altar.

Jacinto says, "You made him leave."

Jacinto smiles at Mnar.

(Tanager looks quietly back at Elendr.)

Roelon ponders.

Levyat frowns.

Strayla asks, "and Elendr?"

Alyxandrah says, "I see you, Sheka."

Alyxandrah says, "Come here."

Truekillr leans against a black altar.

You notice a disturbance by a black altar.

Nekales says, "how about we not provoke it and hope it does not come about, i care not what it has to say"

Zacciwie begins pouting.

Roelon ponders.

You say, "Atoyoz in Town Centre."

Jacinto says, "Ronan's altar...."

Tianni nods to Nekales.

Niqi glances at a black altar.

Alyxandrah taps a midnight blue veniom-threaded cloak with a single king crab burned into the center of the fabric.

Joter exclaims, "The altar!"

Silon just went southwest.

Truekillr grumbles.

You say, "Elendr in Varunar Castle."

Zacciwie asks, "is that you praying by Ronan's alter, Sheka?"

Niqi squints at a black altar.

Angelrise folds her arms over her chest.

Strayla asks, "You were possessed when that sphere broke?"

Truekillr says, "She's likely sitting on it."

Roelon ponders.

You hear the voice of Sheka say, "I would die rather than pray here."

Mnar grins at Aranrhod.

You hear the sound of someone snorting.

You nod to Strayla.

Aranrhod nods to Mnar.

Alyxandrah taps a tiny crimson crab pendant etched with a single rune of flame.

Zacciwie says, "sure..."

Tanager smiles faintly at Elendr.

You say, "Was in the clothier at that time."

Angelrise chuckles.

Alyxandrah shows Roelon her crimson crab pendant.

Zacciwie rolls his eyes.

Joter gestures.
The area becomes brighter.

Strayla asks, "What if the vessels we seek are where they were possessed?"

Elendr nods to Tanager.

Levyat just went southwest.

Truekillr nods to Strayla.

Strayla asks, "Or was that checked?"

Jacinto peers quizzically at Strayla.

Alyxandrah loses some awareness.

Joter says, "Let's enlighten us."

Jacinto says, "An excellent idea."

Vonka says, "De ooze come outer de well."

Ilvane covers her ears.

Strayla nods to Vonka.

Zacciwie says, "i've checked everywhere"

You say, "Well, could be anywhere. So there is as good a place as any to start."

Zacciwie frowns.

Ilvane gives a sigh of frustration.

Lady Ilvane's group just went southwest.

You hear someone mutter inbreds.

Vonka says, "Mebber de vessel be in de well."

Truekillr says, "I was pondering that the reason we only saw 8 and not 9 might be that the sphere that was destroyed was the 9th's vessel..."

Jacinto says, "Actually Sheka."

Mnar nods to Aranrhod.

You say, "It was."

Jacinto says, "I believe you'd really have to try hard to say I was inbred."

You nod to Truekillr.

Angelrise asks, "So.. what will you do with these vessels when you find them?"

Jacinto starts chortling.

Truekillr nods.

Tierus says, "Opalina wis possessed in Koar's Altar-chmaber."

Tierus says, "Ah checked thair."

You say, "But who... or what... was in it isn't gone."

You say, "Elymir's essence was in it."

You hear the voice of Sheka say, "Thurfel wants them"

You say, "And he in me."

You hear the voice of Sheka say, "As well as the Nine"

Alyxandrah ponders.

Alyxandrah just went southwest.

Joter says, "Oh cripes. Someone dead in Thurfel's cellar."

Roelon ponders.

You say, "They are being secretive about the ninth."

Angelrise asks, "The Nine doesn't know where there own vessels are?"

Angelrise squints.

Strayla nods to Joter.

Jacinto says, "He got lost."

Jacinto chuckles.

You hear the voice of Sheka say, "No"

You say, "They know."

Vonka says, "We dun' know why dat nine one ain' come yet."

(Elendr looks off after Alyxandrah, his sadness magnifying in the shift of his features.)

Strayla says, "We don't know."

You say, "They don't need them, angelrise."

You hear the voice of Sheka ask, "They do?"

Truekillr rubs his chin thoughtfully.

You say, "We do."

Niqi just went southwest.

Angelrise nods to you.

You say, "they are like... lockers for them."

Yactaevia rubs a clear glass amulet.
Yactaevia suddenly disappears.

Tianni giggles.

You say, "They need them hidden."

Arianiss begins to breathe less deeply.

You say, "and they are hidden."

Nekales winks at Tianni.

You hear the voice of Sheka say, "Hmmm"

The sense of peace and security passes away from the area.

Angelrise says, "Aye.. they do need them, in a sense. They know exactly where they are."

Tianni blushes a delicate shade of pink.

Vonka exclaims, "Mebber dey be in Clovertoot'!"

Lady Strayla just went up.

You say, "And they are overconfident enough to think we won't find them."

Tanager says, "After divining for direction, Jacinto and I searched the shrine of the Serpent's servant and the manticores and ice-giants nearby. No sign of anything there... but I'd never been back there, before, and might have missed something."

Vonka blinks.

Vonka grins.

Joter says, "Don't give Sheka any ideas."

Vonka says, "Wit' de udder lockers."

Angelrise says, "and they will not, by any means, stand by and watch you destroy them."

Aranrhod says in Elven, "I was there last night"

Truekillr nods to Heathyranne.

Truekillr rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Aranrhod says, "I was there last night"

You see Zacciwie try to tiptoe silently away.

Lord Neopsis just arrived.

You say, "I would imagine not."

Truekillr asks, "has anyone tried His shrine?"

Sheka suddenly fades into view.

Sheka says, "Thurfel wishes them. Probably to regain full control over them."

Lady Strayla just arrived.

Roelon ponders.

Aranrhod says, "Roelon and I...does not mean we searched everywhere"

Aranrhod says, "Elendr also"

Truekillr nods to Heathyranne.

Aranrhod says, "Fury"

Aranrhod chuckles.

Vonka's face turns slightly pale.

Elendr peers quizzically at Aranrhod.

Sheka says, "Then Thurfel can come into his own."

Strayla rubs her chin thoughtfully.

Elendr asks, "What?"

Aranrhod says, "Think quite a few were there"

Vonka says, "I dun' wanner go near dat shrine."

Sheka smiles coldly towards Iscikella.

Truekillr asks, "None have tried Aenatumgana?"

Aranrhod says, "Behind the gate"

Aranrhod nods to Elendr.

Heathyranne says, "I do nae think so."

You say, "Sheka, Thurfel needs them to get rid of the Nine."

Elendr asks, "What's behind the gate?"

Arianiss says, "You know I will.. when I have the skill to."

Angelrise asks, "Liches are destroyed without their vessels, aren't they?"

Arianiss nods to Truekillr.

Sheka raises an eyebrow in your direction.

You say, "Keep yer little fairytales to yerself."

Elendr says, "Oh, the shrine."

Aranrhod says, "We were last night"

Elendr says, "Right."

You shake your head.

Truekillr nods to Arianiss.

Truekillr smiles.

Roelon says, "To take away their power.."

Alyxandrah just arrived.

Sheka asks, "Is that what he said?"

Sheka smirks.

Alyxandrah just kissed Sheka on the cheek.

Alyxandrah just hugged Sheka.

Tierus says, "Mayhaps those pots, 'neath tha Ossuary."

Tierus nods.

Sheka lets out a flaming volley of invective at Alyxandrah.

Tanager ponders.

Tierus says, "Woul' make sense."

Truekillr nods to Tierus.

Alyxandrah just gave Sheka a smooch.

Strayla glances around, looking a bit less confident.

Roelon says, "Would nae be so simple to find."

Roelon grins.

Truekillr says, "Actually, a very good point Tierus."

(Elendr smile brightens as he watches Alyxandrah step back in.)

Joter asks, "Isci, how do we know that if he takes away their power with it he can't then turn it against us?"

Sheka just kissed Alyxandrah on the cheek.

(Tanager lifts her hand from Elendr's shoulder with one last gentle squeeze and begins to rummage gently through her cloak.)

Tanager removes a flame red keepsake pouch from in her watered silk cloak.
Tanager loosens the drawstrings of her red keepsake pouch, opening it.
Tanager removes a pair of antique silver runestones from in her red keepsake pouch.

Truekillr says, "When we first discovered the Ossuary, we couldn't figure those out."

Truekillr rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Tanager pulls on the drawstrings of her red keepsake pouch, closing it tightly.

Vonka nods to Truekillr.

Heathyranne asks, "Shall we go look?"

Tierus nods to Truekillr.

Heathyranne smiles at Truekillr.

Joter stands up.

Vonka says, "I were t'inkin' dat, ter."

(Tanager touches the runestones lightly and reverently to her lips.)

Angelrise says, "You don't, and that, I'm certain, is his ultimate goal."

Tierus says, "Woul' make sense, somewha'."

Tanager shakes her antique silver runestones and tosses them into the air. They spin wildly as they descend, and land with a clatter. The runestones finally settle and show a cloud symbol and a harvest rune.
Tanager picks up a pair of antique silver runestones.

Angelrise nods to Joter.

Angelrise chuckles.

Tanager glances at a pair of antique silver runestones.

Mnar says, "Of course, if I were a lich, I'd hide my vessel beneath a thousand spans of rock and stone where not even the gods could reach it..."

Vonka says, "er mebber berhind at place whut yer kint git in."

Mnar says, "...but that's just me."

Tanager says, "...well, that's about what I expected."

Tanager sighs ruefully.

Angelrise nods to Mnar.

Tanager tilts her head back.

Truekillr says, "Could not hurt, I've not been back since Uxbri brought us."

Vonka stands up.

Aranrhod grins at Mnar.

Vonka gulps.

Nekales says, "i think it would be aweful stupid for a lich...renowned for intelligence, to come to this place on a night when Lumnis herself showed some few of us, she is here and watching"

Heathyranne stands up.

You hear the voice of Ryever ask, "That's the gamble you've always faced with Thurfel, no matter who the victor is in this conflict they still owe a heavy debt to Amasalen. Why, if you're so confident, and your bravado suggests such, do you trust Thurfel at all?"

Truekillr says, "Perhaps the relic is a vessel."

Joter joins Truekillr's group.

Truekillr rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Vonka says, "I go wit' yer, Milord."

Tanager loosens the drawstrings of her red keepsake pouch, opening it.
Tanager put a pair of antique silver runestones in her red keepsake pouch.

Truekillr exclaims, "Not I!"

Angelrise says, "Especially since liches can travel through even the most miniscule spaces."

Tanager pulls on the drawstrings of her red keepsake pouch, closing it tightly.

Truekillr says, "Was Tierus' idea."

Heathyranne leans on Truekillr.

Tanager put a flame red keepsake pouch in her watered silk cloak.

Joter says, "As shall I"

Tanager stands up.

You say, "Well, it was here, Nekales."

Sheka gestures.
Sheka suddenly disappears.

You say, "Did burn Roelon."

Heathyranne just touched a grey altar.

Arimantis sighs.

Tierus's jaw drops.

Tierus asks, "Me?"

Elendr narrows his eyes.

Tanager says, "You."

(Heathyranne inclines her head towards the grey altar reverently.)

Alyxandrah shrugs.

Truekillr nods to Tierus.

Aranrhod grins at Tierus.

Tierus coughs.

Tanager smiles quietly at Tierus.

Nekales says, "well, maybe some of you felt it's presence, didn't mean it was here"

Joter exclaims, "Tierus, lucky you!"

Tierus says, "Grand."

Jacinto says, "Two men shall lead us."

Truekillr says, "Your idea, you can lead this mottley crew."

Mnar asks, "You're following him?!?"

Truekillr grins.

Tierus asks, "Whae else be comin' wif me?"

(Elendr gets wearily to his feet, stumbling a moment, asif weak.)

Elendr stands up.

Spaner just arrived.

Strayla asks, "Iscikella, come will you?"

Heathyranne says, "I am nae motley."

Heathyranne stares at Truekillr.

Jacinto says, "You told me to."

Jacinto grins at Mnar.

Elendr nods.

You cock your head at Strayla.

(Tanager reaches out quickly to steady Elendr.)

Lady Opalina just arrived.

Spaner coughs.

Elendr says loudly, "Thurfel must not get them!"

Roelon ponders.

Tanager blinks.

Alyxandrah glances at Elendr.

Tanager stares at Elendr.

Jacinto peers quizzically at Elendr.

Tierus glances at Elendr.

Kadesha glances at Elendr.

You say, "That isn't Elendr."

Alyxandrah says, "Thurfel WILL get them."

Arimantis stares at Elendr.

Alyxandrah nods to Elendr.

Roelon ponders.

You glance at Elendr.

Aranrhod blinks at Elendr.

Angelrise says, "Precisely."

You hear someone snicker.

Strayla nods to you.

Nekales rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Angelrise nods to Elendr.

Lord Neopsis just went southwest.

Elendr smiles faintly.

Alyxandrah says, "You will see, lady."

Angelrise glances at Alyxandrah.

(Vonka backs into the corner.)

Tianni smiles quietly to herself.

Angelrise says, "He will not."

Vonka's face turns slightly pale.

Angelrise pokes Alyxandrah in the ribs.

Tanager says, "Easy, all... we do have company after all."

Arimantis rubs Vonka gently.

You say, "Gavrail, Thurfel will have them."

(Tierus shakes his finger at Elendr and says, "Gavrail, we be ontae yas.")

Alyxandrah says, "He will."

You hear the voice of Ryever ask, "So sure are you?"

You ask, "Where are we going?"

You remove a razor-sharp rolaren falchion from in your tooled-leather harness.

Elendr shivers.

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

Alyxandrah says, "Quite sure, yes."

Strayla says, "To the ossuary."

Strayla nods to you.

Tierus says, "Tae tha..."

Elendr says loudly, "If he does, you have made your own graves."

You hear the voice of Ryever ask, "After the staff falls into the hands of that no count Xeldria, you're certain that all of these vessels will end up in sympathetic hands?"

Jacinto says, "Well"

Spaner blinks.

Angelrise snickers.

Tanager asks, "And if we do not, we have as well, haven't we?"

Mnar asks, "You know the route to the Ossuary?"

Mnar cocks his head at Tierus.

Tanager raises an eyebrow in Elendr's direction.

Alyxandrah says, "If he does, we will have to make you a new one."

(Tierus lowers his voice and whispers, "tha Ossuary, an' those strange pots thair.")

Alyxandrah winks at Elendr.

Strayla says, "We will make your grave as well Gavrail, for good."

You hear the voice of Ryever say, "That's a stretch of any bit of optimism if I've ever heard one."

Jacinto says, "You'll kill us either way, Gavrail"

Tierus nods to Mnar.

Arimantis asks, "Who are you.. to give us advice?"

Opalina asks, "why is that?"

Aranrhod stares at Elendr.

Joter says, "Tierus, lead on."

(Tanager nods very slightly to Tierus.)

Truekillr peers quizzically at Elendr.

Vonka says, "Gavrail....."

Jacinto asks, "So what's the bloody point?"

Angelrise shakes her head, clucking her tongue.

Jacinto peers quizzically at Elendr.

Alyxandrah says, "Perhaps deeper into the ground this time..."

Truekillr asks, "Feeling ok lad?"

Mnar fidgets with his gold and brass ring.

Roelon ponders.

Elendr winces.

Truekillr says, "Apparently not."

Tierus exclaims, "Elendr, shake yer 'ead a bit an' le's be off!"

Roelon says, "Fight the Wench, elendr."

Tierus pokes Elendr in the ribs.

Roelon gives Elendr a little prod between the shoulder blades.

Jacinto says, "It's not as though you offer peace."

A wave of power flows out of Truekillr and toward Elendr who is surrounded by a soft white light.

Elendr says, "Thurfel is not exactly the trusting sort, if you get what we mean."

Strayla says, "Gavrail has control of Elendr at the moment TK."

Angelrise says, "such talk, yet such fear and nervousness in your voices."

Vonka says, "Wouldn' yer radder live wit' folks den kill em"

Ichiko says, "My grave was dug the day of my birth..but I've a long path to it yet"

Vonka cocks her head at Elendr.

Jacinto says, "Yer going to kill us....or Thurfel will kill you and us"

You say, "Gavrail, ye are the nervy one I must say. Traipsing in and out of here at will."

You hear the voice of Sheka ask, "You are?"

Arianiss asks, "You want chaos and destruction, you are more trustworthy?"

Truekillr says, "So it seems. I shall try another voln blessing."

Jacinto says, "Better to have one Halfling to deal with then nine"

Spaner blinks.

A wave of power flows out of Truekillr and toward Elendr who is surrounded by a soft white light.

Alyxandrah says, "Jacinto..."

Strayla says, "To no avail, I'm afraid."

Strayla nods to Truekillr.

Alyxandrah says, "Thurfel will not kill us..."

Truekillr frowns.

You hear someone cackle.

Elendr says, "We want Thurfel, and ... well you know the rest."

Tierus whispers to the group, "We'll 'ead out shortly... jus' dun' want tae leave Elendr alone 'ere."

Alyxandrah asks, "I swear, you're working on pure genius tonight, aren't you?"

Tanager says, "It may have a subtler impact...."

Elendr laughs!

Strayla says, "These things are beyond our abilities, perhaps Voln could."

Mnar asks, "Don't you already have him?"

Nekales grins.

Alyxandrah glances at Jacinto.

Mnar cocks his head at Elendr.

Elendr smirks.

Tianni smiles at Elendr.

Jacinto grins at Alyxandrah.

Tanager whispers to the group, "No wish to leave him here alone... but are you certain it's a good idea for him to come along, in his current state?"

Aranrhod asks, "Do you not possess him?"

Opalina says, "No I don't know the rest.. please fill me in "

Joter says, "We won't make any headway if we stand here talking. We need action."

Vonka strides over to stand before Elendr.

Alyxandrah mutters something about men..

Tanager whispers to the group, "If you wish someone to stay with him, Tierus, I can."

Opalina rubs her chin thoughtfully.

Strayla nods to Tanager.

You say, "Thurfel doesn't trust ye. Aye, Gavrail, we already know that."

Vonka furrows her brow.

Vonka stares at Elendr.

You hear the voice of Ryever say, "You speak of nerve? This town's attitude towards it's impending doom has been to act the braggart and the fool at every turn, expect no respect if you yield none."

Tierus whispers to the group, "Awright. Any objections tae us goin', now?"

Spaner blinks.

Vonka says, "Gavrail.... if dat be yer name...."

Jacinto says, "Rather a fool"

Tanager whispers to the group, "I'll leave the group."

Strayla whispers to the group, "So long as we know he's angry, we know we're onto something."

Tanager leaves Tierus's group.

Alyxandrah whispers to the group, "I will stay with him, Tierus."

Spaner scratches his head.

Jacinto says, "Then a dead slave"

Truekillr whispers to the group, "we might want to stay to make sure he is ok."

Tanager moves to stand in front of Elendr.

Jacinto asks, "Snake? Or worm?"

Vonka asks, "How comes yer wanner kill us?"

Strayla whispers to the group, "Grab him and make him come."

Elendr says, "You should not be so quick to trust him, either. But why listen to us, we are just a lich and its pet."

Kadesha stands up.

Roelon raises an eyebrow.

Tanager says, "Hardly its pet."

Vonka asks, "Whut iffin we let yer live in us?"

Elendr says clearly, "And if you trust Thurfel you are mad, woman!"

You hear the voice of Ryever say, "Yes, why trust the victim of Thurfel's own betrayal."

Roelon squints at Elendr.

Jacinto says, "I don't."

Elendr stares at you.

Jacinto nods to Elendr.

Niqi just arrived.

Tanager says, "You are an elf and a man in and of your own right."

Joter whispers to the group, "I think we should go, we can come back quickly enough."

Mnar says, "I'm glad someone finally agrees, I just wish it were someone else."

Jacinto says, "But you sucked my soul out through my eyes."

Mnar nods to Elendr.

Strayla says, "I think we trust Thurfel more then we trust some moth eaten lich."

Alyxandrah says, "Do not listen to her, Iscikella."

Aranrhod glances at Elendr.

You exclaim, "Ye are the mad one, lich!"

Jacinto says, "If he'll kill you"

Strayla glances at Elendr.

Jacinto says, "I'm in favor"

Jacinto nods to Elendr.

Aranrhod nods to Mnar.

Arimantis asks, "An.. we should trust you?"

You hear the voice of Ryever say, "Gavrail and the others felt the sting of Thurfel's treachery, as will you all now."

Arimantis begins chuckling at Elendr.

Tanager says, "You may be spirit-ridden... but you are your own."

Truekillr frowns.

Alyxandrah says, "Thurfel will not betray us..."

Angelrise stares off into space.

Alyxandrah points at Elendr.

Truekillr asks, "Who is that voice in the shadows anyhow?"

Alyxandrah says, "They will destroy us."

Alyxandrah says, "And Thurfel."

Elendr stares at Alyxandrah.

Tanager says, "You are not alone, Elendr, even in the heart of this."

Heathyranne asks, "Gavrail I believe?"

Arimantis says, "One of the nine.. Gavrail"

(Tierus mutters something. It sounds like, "Once we find those durn things, ye've got tae promise me tha' this one is mine." He glances over at Iscikella. "Made me think she wis Yfa. Gah!")

Tierus says, "Grr."

Elendr grits his teeth.

You notice a disturbance by a huge charred skull.

Vonka bites her lip.

Jacinto raises an eyebrow.

(Alyxandrah stares coldly at Elendr.)

Jacinto asks, "Sheka?"

Spaner blinks.

Aranrhod nods to Jacinto.

Angelrise squints.

Jacinto exclaims, "Watch out!"

Joter asks, "What in Elathania?"

You hear the voice of Sheka ask, "Hmm?"

Roelon coughs.

Strayla says, "Sheka has too much free time."

Tierus whispers, "Too tired to move."

Strayla scoffs.

Joter asks, "Is that you by the skull, Sheka?"

Jacinto says, "Yer damn skull is getting a visitation."

You whisper quietly to Tierus, "Don't yet."

Elendr shivers.

Mnar says, "I tell you, nails."

Mnar nods to Strayla.

Vonka stares at Elendr.

Tierus whispers, "Waiting until the thing goes away before we do."

Elendr hisses, "Fools! The lot of ye!

Strayla asks, "hmm?"

Strayla cocks her head at Mnar.

Vonka says, "I ain' skert o' yer, Gavrail."

Strayla says, "Oh."

Strayla nods to Mnar.

Tianni screams!

Angelrise smiles at Elendr.

Truekillr frowns.

Strayla grins slowly.

Jacinto says, "I'd still rather have you dead, Gavrail."

Nekales says, "us? look where you are"

Mnar says, "Two nails and a wall, all you need."

You hear the voice of Sheka say, "Better than the none wench."

Kadesha says, "Mnar, I shall start savin alla rusty nails I find in boxes"

Tianni clears her throat.

Jacinto grins at Elendr.

Tianni says, "Not all of us."

Strayla nods to Mnar.

Alyxandrah smiles and pats Elendr on the cheek gently.

Kadesha nods to Mnar.

Truekillr glances at Elendr.

Aranrhod peers quizzically at Tianni.

Tierus says, "Ah'd rather nae 'ave 'er at all."

Strayla says, "I'd like more then two nails for her."

Tierus nods to Jacinto.

Angelrise rubs her chin thoughtfully.

Strayla examines her fingernails.

Roelon ponders.

Elendr glances at Alyxandrah.

Arimantis asks, "Gavrail.. why would ya think anyone would believe what ya have ta say?"

Tanager says, "Elendr, fight it. Yielding once does not mean yielding forever." Her voice is very low and very intense, and she seems not fully aware of the rest of the room. "You can hear me. Stay strong."

Alyxandrah says, "You, lich, are the only fool here."

You ask, "But we frustrate ye, no, Gavrail?"

Angelrise asks, "Why would anyone belive what Thurfel has to say?"

Jacinto says, "Amasalen's little tool."

Aranrhod rubs Tianni gently.

Angelrise grumbles.

Jacinto says, "Do the dirty work."

Truekillr says, "Sheka, you're breath on the back of my neck is frustrating me."

Alyxandrah glances at Angelrise.

Truekillr gestures and utters a phrase of magic.
Truekillr gestures.
Ryever is discovered by Truekillr!
Sheka is discovered by Truekillr!

Jacinto exclaims, "And oops!"

Angelrise says, "believe rather.."

Strayla says, "Elendr is fighting it, let us believe in him."

You say, "that is quite satifying in and of itself, ye know."

Joter recites:
"We are at a dangerous impass we must decide. What do we want to do. Indecision is our enemy."

Jacinto says, "Back in the box."

Sheka swears quietly at Truekillr.

Heathyranne says, "Ye may be right."

Heathyranne nods to Arianiss.

Sheka narrows her eyes.

Sheka gestures.
Sheka suddenly disappears.

Truekillr just touched Elendr.

Alyxandrah glances at Elendr.

Vonka says, "Mebber Gavrail come here acos we goin' ter de Ossuary."

Truekillr shivers.

Lady Sherysse's group just arrived.

Elendr raises an eyebrow in Truekillr's direction.

Tierus says, "Ah think so, too."

Vonka says, "Mebber she dun' wan' us ter go."

Jacinto nods to Vonka.

Tierus nods to Vonka.

Heathyranne whispers to the group, "Let us head to the ossuary? There are a few here watching over."

Jacinto says, "Good thought."

(Truekillr slowly removes his hand and backs away.)

Heathyranne nods to Arianiss.

Elendr says, "You are fools. All of you. You will understand this, in time."

Truekillr says, "Ahem."

Vonka stares at Elendr.

A faint odor of perfume evaporates into the dark of night.

Jacinto chuckles.

Alyxandrah smirks.

Vonka coughs.

***AFTER SEARCHING THE OSSUARY TO NO AVAIL***

[Magical Burrow, Dervish Park]
The snow and ice which dominate Icemule Trace stop abruptly at the fenceline of the park. In their place sits a wide open greensward full of laughing children running everywhere. A strange glow hangs about the area, an odd magical field, slightly shimmering, its outer edge falling right at the snowline. A tall statue comprised of ten wizened hobbits in enruned robes stands majestically at the center of the field. You also see a green-veined riverstone hall, a plain residence, a splendid colorful tiled home, a low mithril gate and a hand-carved felwood manor.
Obvious paths: north, west.

You attempt to blend with the surroundings and feel confident that no one has noticed your doing so.

A feeling of uneasiness sweeps over you.

You come out of hiding.

You belt out, "Elymir, are ye here?"

An image strangely like that of Gavrail, holding aloft a blazing orb of blue flame, flickers before you. As you struggle to bring her features into focus, she shrieks into the night, "Thurfel, traitor to his own people! What gives you rise to you think he will do any better by you or any of your kind? Has love blinded you so that you do not see the danger which stares you in your face?" You blink, and the image is gone.

You gasp.

You exclaim, "That isn't true, Gavrail!"

You weep softly, quiet tears falling from your eyes.

You say, "It isn't."

You shiver.

You wring your hands.