ThurfelFest (Cont'd) Restday, day 1 of the month Eorgaen in the year 5102

[Thurfel's Keep]
Leaning up against one of the walls is a long slender plank. The wood is cracked from top to bottom and it doesn't look particularly sturdy. Near this makeshift ladder, one of the roundish stones used in the wall has been scrawled on with some crude graffiti. It's difficult to make out, but it looks as if it might be a picture or drawing of some sort.
Also here: Amalfya, Thorrnne
Obvious exits: south, west
Aegin, Kasia, Pirol, Warclaidhm, Daryanna, Xanthias, Zosopage, Sherysse, Madroxal, Arhommh, Barjin, Omah, Maleficius, Miranne, Aterik, Sylviana, Elaerina, Ichiko, Darckwizard, Kenyadaa, Friendlly, Kelemnvor, Lonewolfe, Nazradin, Sraven, Grandevr, Junis, Casamilla, Evelith, Astrall, Illumino, Altasren, Vorctal, Beourne, Varonya, Atoyoz, Squinch, Aranrhod, Sothog, Kadesha, Azeareal, Vonka and Thurfel followed.

You point at a roundish stone.

You wink at Thurfel.

You ask, "Ye going to tell them that story?"

Casamilla scowls.

You ask, "About the stone?"

Sheka says, "Your stone of tears."

Sheka sneers at you.

Sothog blinks.

Harplo grins.

Casamilla snickers.

Thurfel says, "simply put"

Thurfel says, "the stone was a bit of a giggle for me"

Harplo chuckles.
Thurfel chuckles.

Casamilla just touched a roundish stone.

You chuckle at Thurfel.
Sheka begins chuckling at Thurfel.

Kadesha says, "Sheka I am soo gonna enjoy seein ya eat crow."

Maleficius asks, "Though I'm fain to gainsay my host, it is a little peculiar to graffiti your own abode is it not?"

Kadesha grins ear-to-ear.

Dalboz waves a hand at Kadesha, dismissing her indifferently.

Thurfel says, "I do not particularly hold my liquor well"

Sheka says, "Someday....perhaps."

Sheka sneers at Kadesha.

Azeareal says, "that's a shame"

Beourne begins chortling at Thurfel.
Maleficius begins chuckling at Thurfel.

Kadesha says, "tonight I expect."

You ask, "Burgundy wine, aye?"

Azeareal shakes his head at Thurfel and clucks his tongue.

Thurfel says, "thus drawing on my own walls was something I woudln't normally do"

You chuckle at Thurfel.

Kadesha nods to Sheka.

Azeareal says, "ya need to work on that"

Vonka giggles.

Sheka glances at Thurfel.

Sylviana chuckles.

Casamilla says, "He was snockered."

Casamilla nods.

Maleficius smiles wryly

Thurfel says, "giantkin seem to drink far better then us small ones"

Kadesha says, "itll be almos as fun as Harith vaporizin ya was."

Kadesha snickers.

Azeareal exclaims, "no excuses!"

Dalboz deeply exclaims, "that we do!"

You smile at Thurfel.

Miranne giggles.

Maleficius says, "Then might I recommend this....pleasant little kick by no real strength to speak of."

Thurfel says, "Milady"

You grin at Thurfel.

Azeareal says, "size does nae matter with drinking fair hobbit."

Sylviana mutters wise.

Thurfel says, "you as well as anybody"

Azeareal glances at Thurfel.

Thurfel says, "know a great deal of history as well"

Maleficius offers Thurfel some black demon rum.

Azeareal says, "you just need some practice."

Thurfel says, "if you have tidbits to share"

Maleficius says, "Really, try a drop. Harmless I assure you."

Thurfel says, "please do, they would be from your perspective of course"

Sheka says, "Oh flames...don't get her started."

Thurfel says, "nay, no liquor today"

Sheka groans at Thurfel.

Miranne chuckles.

Thurfel says, "I need my wits about me"

You nod to Thurfel.

Dalboz removes a cup of rich roasted coffee from in his grimy leather backpack.

Maleficius nods to Thurfel.

Dalboz deeply says, "there we are"

Thurfel says, "you may move to the next room if you wish"

Dalboz deeply says, "coffee"

Thurfel declines Maleficius's offer.

You say, "I remember ye saying, my lord, he carved it because ye were here indeed."

Dalboz offers Thurfel a cup of rich roasted coffee.

You chuckle at Thurfel.

Dalboz grins.

Onyxsablet says, "i left me wits in cockatrices when i was lil"

You say, "I do think the wine got to yer head, aye."

You chuckle at Thurfel.

Thurfel says, "thank you, but no thank you"

Dalboz nods to Thurfel.

Iscikella's senses are assaulted once more by that eerie sense of premonition. The words of an old promise rise in the back of her mind... "I will not abandon ye..." Yet the feeling fades and the words still almost as quickly as they rose.

Dalboz deeply says, "no problem then"

Maleficius says, "Always best to have ones wits about you, although having one's dullards about you might provide some low comedy."

Dalboz deeply says, "more for me"

You ask, "Ready to move onward?"

Thurfel nods to you.

Maleficius asks, "Assuming you have some dullards about the place?"

[Thurfel's Keep]
One of the floor tiles clearly stands out from the rest, as it is both a different size and color than the others. Directly above this tile, a long narrow slot has been cut into the ceiling with symmetrical precision. Something deep within the opening glints from the flickering light of the wall sconces.
Obvious exits: east, west
Errethe, Morgiest, Laella, Kcutter, Lilsmith, Kenyadaa, Silnoc, Lassitar, Delieta, Onyxsablet, Tulrianiel, Adimiron, Aegin, Pirol, Daryanna, Xanthias, Zosopage, Sherysse, Madroxal, Arhommh, Barjin, Omah, Maleficius, Miranne, Aterik, Sylviana, Elaerina, Ichiko, Darckwizard, Friendlly, Kelemnvor, Lonewolfe, Sraven, Grandevr, Junis, Casamilla, Evelith, Astrall, Illumino, Vorctal, Beourne, Varonya, Atoyoz, Squinch, Aranrhod, Sothog, Kadesha, Azeareal, Vonka and Thurfel followed.

Dalboz takes a drink from his rich roasted coffee.

You say, "The strange tile. Everyone watch their steps."

Thurfel says, "again"

You point at an odd tile.

Thurfel says, "if you have questions"

Sylviana nods to you.

Thurfel says, "raise your hand"

Miranne checks her footing.

Thurfel says, "and state them outloud"

Squinch raises his hand.

Thurfel says, "this room"

Elaerina blinks.

Thurfel says, "hmm"

Thurfel says, "for those of you who are a bit observant"

Vonka raises her hand.

Thurfel says, "you might have noticed a few oddities"

Thurfel says, "early on"

Sothog nods to Thurfel.

Thurfel says, "I feared intruders"

Sheka says, "Indeed."

Thurfel says, "and had this trap built"

Thurfel says, "stepping upon the tile"

Vonka's jaw drops.

Thurfel says, "allows a pendulum like blade to descend"

Silnoc glances at an odd tile.

Darckwizard grins slowly.

Sheka cackles!

Sylviana raises an eyebrow.

Azeareal says, "perhaps it will capture Sheka"

Thurfel says, "slicing the unfortunate one in half"

(Darckwizard rolls sheka onto the tile)

(Kcutter steps out from under the opening)

Miranne raises an eyebrow.

Sheka squints at Azeareal.

Evelith says, "We could hope."

Sepher tries to pull Sheka towards him.

Evelith nods to Azeareal.

Maleficius says, "Just the usual fiendish devices I would expect in a m....eccentric magicians abode."

Vonka takes a few steps back.

Thurfel says, "never did work though"

You say, "I just remember ye pulling me out of the way on that first tour."

Lilsmith says, "uhm, Thurfel that a nasty lil'trap.."

You chuckle at Thurfel.

Lilsmith shudders.

Thurfel says, "and I haven't bothered to have it repaired"

Thurfel says, "just the same"

Aranrhod says, "I am beginning to hear a theme..."

Thurfel says, "don't jump on it"

Kadesha squints at Thurfel.

Azeareal glances at an odd tile.

Thurfel says, "could get messy"

Azeareal just touched an odd tile.

Darckwizard grins slowly.

Kadesha asks, "does anythin work?"

Darckwizard laughs!

Tulrianiel grins.

Dalboz chuckles.

You nod to Thurfel.

Pirol glances at an odd tile.

Aranrhod mutters something about failures.

You say, "Could indeed."

Sylviana takes a few steps back.

Sheka says, "I pray Damsall is not among us"

Astrall gazes with interest at an odd tile.
Sylviana glances at an odd tile.
Adimiron sniffs at an odd tile.

Thurfel says, "I hire faulty contractors it would seem"

Xanthias appears to be trying hard not to grin.

Thurfel chuckles.

(Silnoc contemplates bashing the tile but thinks better of it.)

You ask, "Next room?"

You smile at Thurfel.

Lilsmith nods to Thurfel.

Thurfel nods to you.

[Thurfel's Keep]
A large barrel sitting directly in the middle of the floor makes it necessary to veer to either side in order to pass. Oddly, a rhythmic ticking that sounds much like a muffled metronome comes from within the sealed container. At the base of this barrel, a small crack has allowed a tiny pile of greyish powder to spill out. The faint scent of sulphur touches the air.
Obvious exits: east, west
Wariquan, Staerin, Delieta, Astrall, Ghita, Errethe, Morgiest, Laella, Kcutter, Lilsmith, Kenyadaa, Silnoc, Lassitar, Onyxsablet, Tulrianiel, Adimiron, Aegin, Pirol, Daryanna, Xanthias, Zosopage, Sherysse, Madroxal, Arhommh, Barjin, Omah, Maleficius, Miranne, Aterik, Sylviana, Elaerina, Ichiko, Darckwizard, Kelemnvor, Lonewolfe, Sraven, Grandevr, Junis, Casamilla, Evelith, Illumino, Vorctal, Beourne, Varonya, Atoyoz, Squinch, Aranrhod, Sothog, Kadesha, Azeareal, Vonka and Thurfel followed.

Aranrhod says, "And mages and builders and..."

You say, "Ah, the infamous barrel."

Dalboz grins.

Aranrhod shifts her weight.

Kadesha says, "yer not instillin much confidence ya know"

Kadesha grins at Thurfel.

Maleficius sniffs at an old fel barrel.

You ask, "How is Natalita anyhow?"

You cock your head at Thurfel.

You chuckle at Thurfel.

Thurfel says, "perhaps you could tell the story of the barrel milady"

Delieta exclaims, "Ok, who's a merchant??!"

Sothog quietly asks, "Ah, yes. I was curious about this. This substance is a sulfurous mixture...?"

You say, "I'll try."

Sothog taps an old fel barrel.

Sepher squints at an old fel barrel.

Thurfel says, "There are no merchants here"

Thurfel says, "they are all outside"

Sepher says, "I need a match.."

You say, "Thurfel has a dark elven woman who is a researcher."

Delieta checks his footing.

Barjin sniffs at an old fel barrel.

Cerridween flails her arms about.

You say, "Her name is Natalita."

You say, "She is a bit... odd."

Sepher breathes in deeply as he clenches a pipe in his mouth, then exhales slowly, causing some red amorphous clouds of puffy smoke to float up from his mouth.

You say, "That is putting it lightly, I think."

You chuckle at Thurfel.

Some pale green puffs of fragrant sea salt-scented smoke drift upward and about the gleaming silver censer on Alorrah's belt.

Morgiest inhales deeply upon his pipe, puckering his lips and sending out a small stream of smoke before him briefly.

Thurfel smiles.

You say, "Anyway, the barrel is one of her experiments."

Vonka pokes her finger at an old fel barrel.

Squinch smiles.

Squinch sniffs at an old fel barrel.

Vonka furrows her brow.

You say, "I remember ye buying the wire for her on the Juggernaut a few years back, m'lord."

Warclaidhm taps Thurfel, but before he can, flame envelopes his finger. Startled, he pulls his hand back before it becomes a cinder, but not before the damage is done.

Maleficius says, "Alchemy eh? You sly devil."

Warclaidhm says, "Ack"

You say, "Only the timer has never worked."

Thurfel says, "luckily"

Sheka says, "Yet."

Sheka smiles at you.

You nod to Thurfel.

Warclaidhm whistles something nasty between clenched teeth.

You say, "Luckily."

You chuckle at Thurfel.

You say, "Natalita seemed quite proud of it though."

Tazk says, "Thurfel"

Thurfel says, "I probably should just toss it into the sea"

Barjin raises his hand.

You nod to Thurfel.

Sheka begins chuckling at Thurfel.

Tazk says, "I only found Fiolia and Tibbo..but Tibbo isnt working"

Thurfel says, "but what if it blows up"

Sothog quietly asks, "Gnomish craftsmanship...?"

Thurfel points at Barjin.

Sheka says, "Or at Kadesha's head."

Sheka nods to Thurfel.

Maleficius says, "Be an interesting way of fishing."

Barjin says, "shoudl we be standing so close to it, minds me the smell of a troll hug trap."

Dalboz nods to Sheka.

Thurfel says, "it hasn't blown up in many years"

Barjin glances at an old fel barrel.
Dalboz sniffs at an old fel barrel.

Thurfel says, "unlikely it will today"

You say, "Actually, Natalita likely got the sulphur wet."

You nod to Thurfel.

Barjin grunts skeptically, raising his bushy eyebrows.

You say, "I mean her boots were always covered in salt."

You nod to Thurfel.

Sylviana chuckles.
Thurfel chuckles.

You say, "From the sea."

(Barjin moves around to the back of the group....)

Sothog quietly says, "Could be. That, or the components have settled."

Kelemnvor asks, "does the decomposition due to time make it more or less stable?"

Dalboz just tried to kick the barrel!

Dalboz smirks.

Thurfel says, "I simply walk on the far side of the hall when I pass"

Thurfel says, "quietly"

You chuckle at Thurfel.

Barjin grunts in agreement.

Maleficius asks, "Pehaps the lady in question's components were not settled?"

Barjin laughs!

Tazk asks, "What train are ye Thurfel?"

Sylviana chuckles.

Barjin holds his sides and lets out a rumbling belly laugh.

Sothog grins at Thurfel.

Thurfel says, "no trains on my island"

You ask, "Next room, m'lord?"

Thurfel says, "sorry"

Thurfel nods to you.

Vonka giggles.

[Thurfel's Keep]
Four flat boulders dangerously support a legless desk and provide what looks to be a very unsafe method of reaching the upper level. Considering how badly the desk is wobbling just from the faint breeze, it's hardly going to be an easy climb. You also see the Azeareal disk.
Obvious exits: east, south
Daryanna, Tazk, Kenyadaa, Wariquan, Staerin, Astrall, Ghita, Errethe, Morgiest, Laella, Kcutter, Lilsmith, Silnoc, Lassitar, Tulrianiel, Adimiron, Xanthias, Madroxal, Arhommh, Barjin, Omah, Maleficius, Miranne, Aterik, Sylviana, Elaerina, Ichiko, Darckwizard, Kelemnvor, Lonewolfe, Sraven, Grandevr, Junis, Casamilla, Evelith, Illumino, Vorctal, Beourne, Varonya, Atoyoz, Squinch, Aranrhod, Sothog, Kadesha, Vonka and Thurfel followed.

Thurfel says, "once again"

Thurfel says, "they failed to install a ladder"

You say, "More makeshift laddes."

Thurfel says, "or stairs"

You say, "Laddes."

Vonka says, "He dun' train. He could prolly teach everone."

You say, "Bah, can't talk."

You chuckle.

Thurfel says, "so we had to stack stuff on a desk to get to the next level"

Miranne smiles at you.

Beourne starts chortling.

Thurfel says, "I really need to get this fixed"

Sothog nods to Thurfel.
Vonka nods to Thurfel.

Barjin raises his hand.

Thurfel asks, "aye, and your name is?"

Sothog quietly says, "Have to agree with that. This'll send somebody auguring through the floor and into the cellar."

Thurfel points at Barjin.

Barjin exclaims, "best hire dwarves to do the work. then it get done right!"

Madroxal begins chuckling at Barjin.

Barjin grunts shyly, averting his eyes.

Barjin points at himself.

Miranne chuckles.

Maleficius says, "I don't know how lucrative the demented mageing business is old boy, but if you can afford them the chaps that decked out our guild do a first rate job."

Thurfel says, "yes"

Sheka smiles chillingly.

Thurfel points at Barjin.

Sothog grins at Barjin.

Barjin mutters barjin.

Thurfel says, "what is your name"

Maleficius says, "Might lighten your decor up a bit."

Thurfel says, "ah"

Barjin says, "Barjin Breakstone."

Thurfel says, "Go ahead Barjin"

Lilsmith exclaims, "no if ye want it done right... ye have da halflin's do it!"

Vonka beams happily at Barjin!

Lilsmith says, "dwraves drink ta much"

Omah grunts and shakes his head.

Omah grumpily says, "not enough"

Omah grunts with a sparkle in his eye!

Tulrianiel grins wryly.

Barjin says, "I sorry if Someones repaeatin, I might of showed late...."

Miranne just nudged Omah.

You grin at Thurfel.

Maleficius says, "Well if you want it done halfsize and with twice as many tea breaks as labouring...."

Thurfel says, "if I had hired dwarves, I wouldn't be climbing a desk to get to the next level"

Dalboz deeply says, "just give the money to the giantmen and call it a day"

Dalboz smirks.

Sraven nods to Thurfel.

Omah turns towards Thurfel and renders a painful hand salute.

Barjin grunts in agreement.

You chuckle at Thurfel.

Barjin grunts and nods.
Kadesha nods to Thurfel.

Sheka says, "No. You'd be climbing them."

Squinch nods to Thurfel.
Sheka nods to Thurfel.

Thurfel says, "I allowed my sentries to do the work"

Sheka snickers.

Vonka says, "Aye. Yer'd have ladders wit' li'l bitty rungs."

Vonka giggles.

Barjin says, "ahh that splains it, thank yas."

You say, "And they are a bit... off."

Thurfel says, "you all know how effective they are"

Sraven rolls her eyes.

You nod to Thurfel.

Tulrianiel raises an eyebrow.

Thurfel says, "they build as well as they guard"

Sylviana chuckles.

Miranne giggles.

Aranrhod asks, "The ones that cannot tie their boots?"

Sothog coughs.

Lilsmith says, "sentries.. they have rock dust for brains"

Sylviana smiles at Vonka.

Aranrhod stares off into space.

Barjin grunts, amused.

Lilsmith shakes his head.

You say, "I don't think they eat enough greens."

Kadesha leans on Vonka, giving her a companionable grin.

You nod to Thurfel.

Lassitar grins at Thurfel.

Sothog quietly says, "A bit? That's an understatement."

Silnoc grins at Thurfel.

Omah flashes a wide grin.

You wink at Thurfel.

Squinch raises his hand.

Kadesha begins chuckling at Aranrhod.

Kelemnvor asks, "scurvy?"

You say, "There is another question, my lord."

You point at Squinch.

Squinch smiles.

Thurfel asks, "who had the other question?"

Squinch squeaks oddly.

Squinch raises his hand.

Thurfel nods to Squinch.

Squinch says, "Squinch here"

Thurfel says, "well met Squinch"

Squinch says, "question is..."

Barjin smiles at Squinch.

Squinch asks, "have you any animation projects underway presently?"

Thurfel asks, "animation? what do you mean?"

Squinch says, "like mmmm"

Squinch asks, "the monkeys were your creation no?"

Squinch asks, "and the crocodiles?"

Thurfel says, "yes"

Xeromist smiles thoughtfully.

Suddenly, there is a puff of smoke and a blinding flash of light as Wolfjager arrives to answer Dalboz's assist.

Dalboz chuckles.

Wolfjager says, "Hello Dalboz, I am Senior GameHost Wolfjager, here to answer your assist."

Squinch says, "perhaps animation isn't a proper word"

Squinch shuffles his feet.

Wolfjager asks, "How may I help you tonight?"

Sraven waves a hand at Dalboz, dismissing him indifferently.

Dalboz reaches out and holds Wolfjager's hand.

Thurfel says, "welcome to our tour Wolf"

Sheka cackles!

Lord Dalboz's group just went south.

Sothog blinks.

You grin.

Thurfel asks, "ah, so you are asking if I am currently creating any new creatures?"

Squinch says, "indeed"

Tulrianiel raises an eyebrow.

Thurfel says, "yes, I am"

Vonka's face turns slightly pale.

Ghita shudders.

Sheka raises an eyebrow in Thurfel's direction.

You cock your head at Thurfel.

Thurfel says, "I believe its possible"

Thurfel says, "that if you make a parakeet large enough"

Sothog quietly says, "Uh oh."

Squinch nods.

Errethe blinks.

Squinch gulps.

Thurfel says, "it could be used for transport purposes"

Arhommh appears to be trying hard not to grin.

Squinch says, "mmm"

Sylviana raises an eyebrow in Thurfel's direction.

Miranne giggles.

Squinch says, "indeed"

Sothog rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Elaerina says, "ooo"

You blink.

Junis grunts.

Silnoc gawks at Thurfel.

Aranrhod asks, "Is that why you said you could fly earlier?"

Thurfel says, "I am attempting to make a carrier parrakeet"

Miranne giggles.

You say, "Well, would have to be trained well."

Sheka says, "They are very hungry birds."

Sheka nods to Thurfel.

Vonka says, "Some folks use blood eagles."

Maleficius says, "Eminently practical research only I see."

You chuckle at Thurfel.

Sothog quietly says, "Hmm. Now that I think about it, that could work."

Thurfel says, "the size of a mammoth"

Squinch says, "heck a little one could get me round"

Kadesha groans.

Sheka cackles!

Squinch nods to Thurfel.

Thurfel says, "it would sing"

Lassitar grins.

Thurfel says, "and carry you to your destination"

Vonka grins at Thurfel.

Elaerina says, "Ye could sell tickets fer transport...the cheep seats"

Squinch says, "wow"

Elaerina nods.

Sheka says, "And eat dwarfs."

Sylviana chuckles.

Junis says, "And make quite a mess"

Sheka glances at Kadesha.

Maleficius winces.

Omah flashes a wide grin.

Thurfel groans at Elaerina.

Sheka snickers.

Sylviana smiles at Elaerina.

You ask, "Entertainment while ye fly?"

Omah grumpily says, "sounds like fun"

Omah grunts and nods.

You wink at Thurfel.

You chuckle.

Errethe groans at Elaerina.

Squinch says, "well, thanks for the good news"

High Lord Valicar's group just arrived.

Aranrhod grins at Elaerina.

Squinch says, "hope that works out"

Squinch squeaks oddly.

Lassitar turns towards Valicar and renders a sharp salute with his ancient eonake mace.

Vonka rubs her chin thoughtfully.

Sheka glances at Valicar.

Sheka swears under her breath.

Sothog quietly asks, "You envisioned this as a sort of riding animal?"

Thurfel says, "greetings Valicar"

Tulrianiel melodically says, "I dunno think I'd wanna get caught under one of those."

Morgiest faces Valicar and smartly brings his right fist up to his chest. Holding it there, he bows deeply.

Vonka says, "Iffin yer put wings on Sheka...."

Thurfel nods to Sothog.

Valicar says, "greetings, Thurfel"

You ask, "Next room, my lord?"

Valicar smiles at Thurfel.

Vonka says, "She could fly yer places...."

Thurfel says, "aye milady"

[Thurfel's Keep]
There is no apparent reason for the odd bowl-like depression that cracks the floor tiles of this passage, but perhaps the ominous sound of rushing water coming from beneath the keep lends a clue.
Obvious exits: north, south
Charna, Syberus, Valicar, Wariquan, Atoyoz, Daryanna, Staerin, Astrall, Ghita, Errethe, Morgiest, Laella, Kcutter, Lilsmith, Silnoc, Lassitar, Tulrianiel, Adimiron, Madroxal, Arhommh, Barjin, Omah, Maleficius, Miranne, Aterik, Sylviana, Elaerina, Ichiko, Kelemnvor, Lonewolfe, Sraven, Grandevr, Junis, Casamilla, Illumino, Vorctal, Beourne, Varonya, Squinch, Aranrhod, Sothog, Kadesha, Vonka and Thurfel followed.

Sothog quietly says, "Hmm. Interesting, interesting...."

Valicar turns towards Lassitar and renders a sharp hand salute.

Vonka says, "An' insult yer all de way."

Vonka nods.

Barjin says, "entertainment when we flyin, hell you folks as mad as those dwaves that took that balloon outto the isle...."

Ichiko raises her fist overhead in salute.

You say, "Ah, the depression."

Thurfel says, "this room worries me"

(Iscikella points at the depression.)

Sothog quietly asks, "Sinkhole?"

Ichiko faces Valicar and smartly brings her right fist up to her chest. Holding it there, she bows deeply.

Arhommh pulls Miranne closer to himself.

Thurfel says, "when I created the island"

Sothog glances at Thurfel.

Meos rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Valicar bows to Ichiko.

Thurfel says, "it was created as a solid mass of material"

Thurfel says, "however"

(Casamilla tiptoes slowly backwards.)

Thurfel says, "I believe there is a pocket of hollowness beneath this room"

Sheka gazes in wonder at her surroundings.

Thurfel says, "well"

Thurfel says, "not hollow"

Thurfel says, "you can hear the water"

Vonka nods.
Elaerina nods.
Squinch nods.
Sylviana nods.

Thurfel says, "I am hoping it doesn't simply collapse"

Kcutter nods to Thurfel.

Sheka smirks.

Squinch gulps.

Silnoc stamps his feet.

Thurfel says, "under the worst circumstances"

Sothog quietly says, "Ah, so it may be wearing a hole in the island, and the keep."

Casamilla exclaims, "And with all this weigh at once too...!"

Thurfel says, "the entire island could be sucked into this space"

Sylviana takes a few steps back.

Sepher says, "With all the weight of the masses in this room."

Squinch says, "mmm"

Sepher gazes in wonder at his surroundings.

Vonka's face turns slightly pale.

Squinch nods.

Miranne raises an eyebrow.

Syberus frowns.

You say, "Ye had mentioned ye kept filling it, m'lord, and fill would sink through as I recall."

You nod to Thurfel.

Thurfel says, "might be best to move milady"

Vonka says, "Er mebber jus' a big hole... an"

Kcutter says, "Could be a flushing out of those around"

Sothog quietly asks, "Erm.... right. Can we move now?"

You nod.

[Thurfel's Keep]
An impossible stack of tomes and books piled floor to ceiling leads to a small opening overhead. Most of the titles are far too worn to be readable, but the few that still peek through the dust of time all bear some reference to wizardry. It doesn't look as if the mound of ancient leather-bound volumes would hold much weight, yet they are covered by tiny footprints.
Also here: Lord Tulrianiel, Senior GameHost Wolfjager, Lord Dalboz
Obvious exits: north, east
Sraven, Charna, Syberus, Valicar, Wariquan, Atoyoz, Daryanna, Staerin, Astrall, Ghita, Errethe, Morgiest, Laella, Kcutter, Silnoc, Lassitar, Adimiron, Madroxal, Arhommh, Barjin, Omah, Maleficius, Miranne, Aterik, Sylviana, Elaerina, Ichiko, Kelemnvor, Lonewolfe, Grandevr, Junis, Casamilla, Illumino, Vorctal, Beourne, Varonya, Squinch, Aranrhod, Sothog, Kadesha, Vonka and Thurfel followed.

Vonka exclaims, "An' mermen come out!"

(Sothog looks a bit anxious.)

You point at an impossible stack of books.

Thurfel says, "there"

Omah grumpily says, "sounds fishy to me"

You say, "Tell them about the books, my lord."

Omah nods to Vonka.

Thurfel says, "is the first batch of books for the library"

Syberus smiles.
You smile at Thurfel.

Kadesha stares at Thurfel.

You chuckle at Thurfel.

(Maleficius picks up a stray volume and leafs through it)

Thurfel says, "mind you"

You say, "Thurfel has these all memorized."

Thurfel says, "I"ll be losing my stairs"

Kadesha runs her hand softly over the surface of her Lorminstra symbol. A pale glow surrounds the symbol as its surface shimmers for a moment with the image of a golden key on a field of black.

You say, "All these books."

Sheka sneers at Kadesha.

You say, "Anything he reads stays with him."

Thurfel says, "and these are a bit damaged with footprints and all"

Syberus chuckles.

Maleficius asks, "Chocolatomancy?"

Maleficius shakes his head.

Thurfel says, "but they will be a worthy addition to the library"

(Maleficius returns the book to the pile)

Barjin smiles at Maleficius.

Errethe calmly says, "Confectomancy..."

Barjin grunts as his stomach rumbles.

Miranne fans herself.

You ask, "Have ye found more to read though, m'lord?"

Thurfel says, "not as of yet milady"

Vonka says, "Prollem be...."

You shake your head.

Vonka pokes her finger at an impossible stack of books.

You say, "That's a shame."

You say, "Books are rare, aye."

You nod.

Vonka says, "Dey gittin' kinder damp."

Thurfel says, "next room milady"

You ask, "I will climb the books here, my lord and go up, allright?"

You nod to Thurfel.
Thurfel nods to you.

[Thurfel's Keep]
A delicate bridge constructed of rose-colored crystal spans the entire keep and leads to a garish tower of coral and shells. Light glittering off the bridge's glassine surface reflects so brightly that it is difficult to look at for any length of time. The bridge has been built with no visible seams or flaws and appears crafted from a single gemstone of gigantic proportion.
Obvious paths: north, northeast, east, down
Astrall, Styret, Sraven, Charna, Syberus, Valicar, Wariquan, Atoyoz, Daryanna, Staerin, Ghita, Errethe, Morgiest, Laella, Kcutter, Silnoc, Lassitar, Adimiron, Madroxal, Arhommh, Barjin, Omah, Maleficius, Miranne, Aterik, Sylviana, Elaerina, Ichiko, Kelemnvor, Lonewolfe, Grandevr, Junis, Casamilla, Vorctal, Beourne, Varonya, Squinch, Aranrhod, Sothog, Kadesha, Vonka and Thurfel followed.

Kadesha asks, "so, what did you break in this one?"

You say, "The bridge."

You point at a crystal bridge.

Kadesha stares off into space.

You say, "This is so beautiful."

Thurfel says, "now this was a work of art"

Miranne says, "interesting"

You ask, "Can ye explain how was constructed, m'lord?"

Astrall gazes with interest at a crystal bridge.

Silnoc gazes in wonder at his surroundings.

look bridge
The crystal of this bridge is so clear and pristine one would almost fear to tread upon it knowing a soiled boot might tarnish the surface.

Thurfel scratches his chin

Sothog quietly says, "Very nice craftsmanship."

You smile at Thurfel.

Thurfel says, "the crystal is but one piece"

Thurfel says, "and carved"

Thurfel says, "you can't imagine how difficult that was"

Sepher nods.

You say, "Very beautifully."

Miranne surveys the area.

Luxrious rubs her chin thoughtfully.

Barjin glances at a crystal bridge.
Sraven gazes with interest at a crystal bridge.

Thurfel says, "but it provides an amazing view of the island"

Kadesha asks, "ye did something.. right?"

Kadesha gawks at Thurfel.

Sheka squints at Kadesha.

Kadesha grins slowly.

Daryanna coughs.

Thurfel says, "well"

Miranne smiles.

Vonka pokes Kadesha in the ribs.

Sraven tickles Kadesha.

Barjin rubs a crystal bridge.

You say, "It's my favorite place in the keep."

You nod to Thurfel.

Barjin just tried to pull a crystal bridge.

Madroxal dusts off a crystal bridge.

Barjin just tried to pull a crystal bridge.

Thurfel says, "what is it they say about blind squirrels"

Kadesha glances at a crystal bridge.

Aranrhod asks, "They fall out of trees?"

Varonya furrows her brow.

Casamilla asks, "Do they say something about blind squirrels?"

Valicar nods to Thurfel.

Thurfel laughs!

Casamilla squints.

Adimiron asks, "look out?"

Elaerina chuckles.

Thurfel says, "yeah, they would, wouldn't they"

Thurfel chuckles.

Aranrhod nods.

Arhommh chortles softly at some secret joke.

Casamilla says, "Hrmm."

You chuckle at Thurfel.

Tzuriz grins at Aranrhod.

Miranne smiles quietly to herself.

Sothog quietly says, "Well, er, before that part, Aranrhod."

Maleficius asks, "The best laid plans of mice and blind squirrels are usually fairly poorly thought out?"

Aranrhod grins at Sothog.

Thurfel says, "tis a very pretty bridge though"

Miranne chuckles.

Barjin grunts and nods.

Thurfel says, "I come here from time to time to ponder"

Thurfel says, "tis quiet"

You say, "Aye. It is."

You ask, "Next room, my lord?"

Maleficius chuckles.

Thurfel nods.

You cock your head at Thurfel.

Casamilla says, "Well, not at the moment, but still..."

[Thurfel's Keep]
A large chunk of stone is missing from the top of one of the walls, and it looks very much as if some giant beast might have bitten it off. Several jagged pieces of ivory are embedded into the damaged stone and don't appear to be part of the original construction.
Obvious paths: north, south
Beourne, Atoyoz, Tzuriz, Astrall, Styret, Sraven, Syberus, Valicar, Wariquan, Daryanna, Staerin, Ghita, Errethe, Morgiest, Laella, Kcutter, Silnoc, Lassitar, Adimiron, Madroxal, Arhommh, Barjin, Omah, Maleficius, Miranne, Aterik, Sylviana, Elaerina, Ichiko, Kelemnvor, Lonewolfe, Grandevr, Junis, Casamilla, Vorctal, Varonya, Squinch, Aranrhod, Sothog, Kadesha, Vonka and Thurfel followed.

Sothog blinks.

(Iscikella points at the missing chunk of the wall.)

Miranne raises an eyebrow.

You ask, "Granhke?"

You cock your head at Thurfel.

Thurfel says, "I hesitate to tell you tis"

Sothog quietly says, "Somebody got a bit peckish on watch, I see."

Sothog coughs.

Casamilla covers her eyes with her hands.

Elaerina cocks her head.

Miranne rubs her chin thoughtfully.

Kadesha says, "uh oh.. more confidence instilling comin.."

Squinch gulps.

Thurfel says, "that was my first experiment with the parakeet"

Elaerina says, "Looks like teeth"

Sepher chuckles.

Squinch says, "mmhm"

Thurfel says, "it went"

Elaerina giggles.

Vonka kneels down.

Thurfel says, "awry"

Squinch nods.

You blink at Thurfel.

(Maleficius measures the span of the bite with his arms)

Miranne blinks at Thurfel.

Omah grumpily says, "heh"

You say, "Would seem so."

Silnoc begins chuckling at Thurfel.

You nod to Thurfel.

Thurfel says, "we only lost three men though"

Maleficius raises an eyebrow.

Sylviana winces.

You feel the blood drain from your face.

Madroxal chuckles.

Squinch slowly empties his lungs.

Thurfel says, "before the archers shot it down"

Miranne says, "not the parakeet"

Madroxal says, "only..."

Ghita asks, "a parakeet did that?"

Thurfel says, "but I will get it right"

Sylviana asks, "Only three?"

Ghita blinks.

Silnoc shivers.

(Sheka stares out over the wall, lost in thought.)

Sylviana stares off into space.

Miranne covers her eyes with her hands.

You say, "Well, least are good archers."

Barjin says, "men, dats okies....they expendable."

(Vonka unties one of her slippers, fastening it up more tightly.)

You furrow up your face and wince.

Vonka wrinkles her nose.

Sothog quietly says, "Hmm, not bad. Better than the 'belt of infinite belts' incident we had once."

Sepher nods.

Thurfel says, "I'll get around to fixing the wall one day"

Casamilla asks, "So, I'm assuming the maiden voyage will be free fare then...?"

You ask, "Next room?"

You cock your head at Thurfel.

Thurfel says, "I will not allow passengers"

Sothog quietly says, "Lost five apprentices on that one."

Kadesha says, "I am thinkin more an more Lord Voln would be a better bet in dealin wit nine undead halflins.."

Thurfel says, "on the birds"

Vonka grins at Tzuriz.

(Maleficius glances at the ivory embedded in the wall)

Casamilla says, "Ahh."

Thurfel says, "until they are fully tamed"

Maleficius raises his hand.

Squinch nods.

You say, "Good idea."

Thurfel asks, "aye?"

You say, "Very good idea."

Thurfel points at Maleficius.

You smile at Thurfel.

Sheka asks, "The passengers or the birds?"

Sheka smirks.

Valicar says, "I will be around. Enjoy the tour folks."

Thurfel begins chuckling at Sheka.

Sothog quietly says, "Wise decision. Riding lessons would be in order, I imagine, as well."

Sepher starts chortling.

High Lord Valicar just went south.

Maleficius says, "Maleficius Maleficium of the house Faendryl, enchanted to meet you."

Maleficius bows.

Thurfel says, "and glad to meet you"

Maleficius says, "Looking at the wall...."

Cheslica smiles at Maleficius.

Tzuriz smiles at Vonka.

Maleficius asks, "You bred the parakeets with teeth?"

Maleficius asks, "Was this wise?"

Thurfel says, "well, for size, I used Trolls for their partner"

Thurfel says, "figured they regenerate if damaged"

Staerin winces.

Silnoc gawks at Thurfel.

You blink.

Sheka cackles!

Laella snorts.

Wariquan grins.

Casamilla says, "Clever."

You say, "Interesting."

Aranrhod says, "Paratrolls..."

Madroxal asks, "a regenerating parakeet?"

Wariquan says, "good idea"

Maleficius chuckles.

Varonya ponders.

Ichiko begins to twitch.

Wariquan nods to Thurfel.

Madroxal's face turns slightly pale.

Thurfel says, "didn't quite work though"

You chuckle at Aranrhod.

(Vonka changes her legs, kneeling on the other knee as she adjusts her other slipper.)

Silnoc mutters crazy-halflings.

Kadesha frets.

Thurfel says, "and it sang horribly"

Sothog quietly says, "Erm... good idea, m'lud, but I think you used a bit too much troll."

Sraven says, "Trollakeets"

Squinch says, "mmm"

Squinch nods.

Sothog coughs.

Maleficius says, "Always a few hiccups in the design stages."

Squinch says, "I bet"

You say, "Trolls have no pitch."

Squinch coughs.

You nod to Thurfel.

Thurfel says, "I will get it right though"

Keffal says, "Paratrolls"

Casamilla says, "paratrolls."

Casamilla ponders.

You whistle tunelessly to yourself, remembering days past.

Miranne chuckles.

Casamilla says, "jinx."

Maleficius says, "The fact it flies must have been a consolation old chap."

(Barjin wipes a murthful tear from his eye.)

Vonka wrinkles her nose.

Thurfel says, "it did fly"

Sothog nods to Thurfel.

Thurfel says, "right into the wall"

Turinrond snickers.

Wariquan cackles!

Sheka laughs!
Madroxal laughs!

You chuckle at Thurfel.

Omah appears to be trying hard not to grin.

Ghita winces.

Sylviana chuckles.

Sepher starts chortling.

Luxrious says, "ewww"

Luxrious says, "splat"

Kadesha laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.

Miranne chuckles.

Thurfel says, "ye may move milady"

Sothog quietly asks, "Erm... troll short-sightedness?"

You nod.

[Thurfel's Keep]
The shattered remains of a tiny catapult lean against one wall, the contraption clearly no longer capable of doing anything more than gathering rust. The salty sea air has further corroded the device, all of the metallic pieces fully covered with a thick coating of reddish grunge.
Obvious paths: north, south
Laella, Perigourd, Beourne, Tzuriz, Astrall, Sraven, Syberus, Wariquan, Daryanna, Staerin, Ghita, Errethe, Morgiest, Silnoc, Lassitar, Adimiron, Madroxal, Arhommh, Barjin, Omah, Maleficius, Miranne, Aterik, Sylviana, Elaerina, Ichiko, Kelemnvor, Lonewolfe, Grandevr, Junis, Casamilla, Vorctal, Varonya, Squinch, Aranrhod, Sothog, Kadesha and Thurfel followed.

Thurfel chuckles.

Miranne giggles.

Sothog shrugs.

You point at a tiny catapult.

Elaerina smiles.

Sheka idly picks at a tiny catapult.

Syberus chuckles.

You say, "Rather small."

Madroxal dusts off a tiny catapult.

Thurfel says, "when I first enlisted my sentries"

Miranne asks, "for pebbles?"

Miranne blinks.

You ask, "What was it used for?"

You cock your head at Thurfel.

Thurfel says, "I was trying to be loyal to halflings"

Sothog rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Thurfel says, "thus my guards were quite small"

Thurfel says, "like myself"

Squinch nods.

Kadesha leans on Aranrhod, giving her a companionable grin.

Squinch squeaks oddly.

You nod to Thurfel.

Sothog quietly says, "Indeed. It's a catapultette."

Maleficius is admiring Thurfel.

Omah trudges up to Miranne.

Beourne snorts.

Sothog quietly says, "If you'll forgive the expression."

Thurfel says, "the normal catapults were much too large"

Thurfel says, "we used smaller ones"

Thurfel says, "they weren't effective however"

You say, "But ye would have to use lead pellets instead of stones."

Sheka says, "These look like they would seat a halfling well."

You say, "Aye, was going to say that."

Sheka smirks.

You nod to Thurfel.

Elaerina says, "Thank ye fer the tour, sir and ma'am"

Elaerina curtsies.

Maleficius asks, "You didn't try crossing you halfling soldiers with trolls also?"

Thurfel bows to Elaerina.

Sepher chuckles.

Thurfel says, "in any case"

Thurfel says, "no more tiny archers"

Vonka giggles.

Miranne chuckles.

Sepher says, "I'd pay to watch that."

Turinrond grins slowly.

Sepher grins at Sheka.

Kadesha begins chuckling at Thurfel.
Sylviana chuckles.
Sheka begins chuckling at Sepher.
You chuckle at Thurfel.

Sothog quietly says, "Aye, using better shot and more of these might help a bit."

You ask, "Next room?"

You cock your head at Thurfel.

Thurfel says, "I'd use giants, but they'd bump their head in the lower levels"

Thurfel nods to you.

You grin at Thurfel.
Omah grins.

Sheka chuckles.

[Thurfel's Keep]
Four arrow slits have been cut into the tower wall, but their placement is much too low for the average person to use. As low as the slots might be though, it hasn't stopped the seabirds of the island from using them for nesting. Each of the holes is filled with a woven mixture of dried grass, palm fronds and dead seaweed.
Obvious paths: east, south, down
Vonka, Perigourd, Beourne, Tzuriz, Astrall, Sraven, Syberus, Wariquan, Staerin, Ghita, Errethe, Silnoc, Lassitar, Adimiron, Madroxal, Arhommh, Barjin, Omah, Maleficius, Miranne, Aterik, Sylviana, Ichiko, Kelemnvor, Lonewolfe, Grandevr, Junis, Casamilla, Vorctal, Varonya, Squinch, Aranrhod, Sothog, Kadesha and Thurfel followed.

(Vonka scratches her neck.)

Casamilla says, "Which wouldn't hurt them at any rate."

Thurfel says, "nests"

Thurfel says, "I build bird nests"

Sothog quietly says, "Heck, they'd probably get wedged in the door somewhere."

Thurfel says, "as you can see"

Kadesha whispers, "I will say this, hes funny as heck"

Maleficius says, "You could take the legs off, if you just want them as archers..."

Thurfel says, "they were supposed to be slits for the archers"

You chuckle at Thurfel.

Sheka asks, "You....build them?"

Miranne surveys the area.

Thurfel says, "had them built"

Thurfel chuckles.

Thurfel says, "I only built the island"

You say, "Well, ye have a lot of seabirds."

Sothog nods to Thurfel.

You say, "And ye know they will nest about anywhere."

You nod to Thurfel.

Thurfel says, "and alot of seabird dirt too"

Thurfel says, "they are sooo messy"

Sheka mutters lovebirds-too.

Sothog rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Miranne chuckles.
You chuckle at Thurfel.

Sheka stares off into space.

Aterik rubs Thurfel, but before he can, flame envelopes his finger. Startled, he pulls his hand back before it becomes a cinder, but not before the damage is done.

Turinrond nods.

Thurfel says, "can't quite find a good use for that stuff either"

Sothog quietly says, "Deterrent."

Sothog coughs.

Sothog nods to Thurfel.

Silnoc chuckles.

Thurfel says, "ye may move milady"

Sheka shakes her head at Aterik and clucks her tongue.

You nod to Thurfel.

[Thurfel's Keep]
It could be just an illusion, but a sinuous serpent-like shape the size of a large schooner circles the waters near the shore. The distance to the lake and the distracting reflection of the water's surface makes it difficult to pinpoint the oddity, but whatever it is, it continues to surface and descend into the sea of this cavern with alarming regularity.
Obvious paths: east, west
Daryanna, Vonka, Perigourd, Beourne, Tzuriz, Astrall, Sraven, Syberus, Wariquan, Staerin, Ghita, Errethe, Silnoc, Lassitar, Adimiron, Madroxal, Arhommh, Barjin, Omah, Maleficius, Miranne, Aterik, Sylviana, Ichiko, Kelemnvor, Lonewolfe, Grandevr, Junis, Casamilla, Vorctal, Varonya, Squinch, Aranrhod, Sothog, Kadesha and Thurfel followed.

(Iscikella points out at the serpent in the distance.)

Thurfel says, "if you look out there"

Miranne raises an eyebrow.

Vonka blinks.

You ask, "Will ye tell them of the sea serpent, m'lord?"

Casamilla raises an eyebrow.

Dalboz ducks his head.

Ghita says, "a sea-monster"

Thurfel says, "it is for real"

Ghita shudders.

Thurfel says, "and it has neared the island on occasion"

Turinrond raises an eyebrow.

Miranne rubs her chin thoughtfully.

Casamilla cowers.

Maleficius says, "How simply splendid."

(Sothog peers out, watching the serpent dive and surface.)

Vonka gulps.

Thurfel says, "luckily, it doesn't have legs"

Casamilla exclaims, "It's huge!"

Barjin says, "jus a long neck....."

Sheka asks, "Has it been able to take anyone hunting here?"

Vonka says, "Snakes dun'."

You say, "It is huge."

Thurfel says, "aye, far too large for me to wish to deal with it any longer"

Vonka exclaims, "But dey still bites!"

Kadesha says, "most serpents don't.. cept Sheka."

Dalboz grins at Sheka.

Thurfel says, "but as long as it stays far from here"

Sheka glances at Kadesha.

Vonka grins at Kadesha.

Wariquan says, "ill kill it fer ya"

Sylviana chuckles.

Thurfel says, "I have no quarrel with it"

Wariquan chuckles.

Thurfel says, "however..."

Miranne chuckles.

Maleficius says, "Try flinging your barrel at it and you might wrap up two problems in one."

Sothog quietly asks, "What if it's breeding...?"

Thurfel says, "my hope was that an undersea vessel"

Thurfel says, "would travel beneath it"

Thurfel says, "quietly"

Thurfel says, "not to rouse it"

Thurfel says, "clearly"

Thurfel says, "sailing"

Thurfel says, "is out of the question"

You say, "Would have to have a quiet means of locomotion on such a vessel."

You nod.

Thurfel says, "aye"

Thurfel says, "not sure the gnomes do anything quietly though"

Turinrond snickers.

Miranne smiles.

You say, "Not from what I've seen."

Sothog quietly says, "Rarely."

You chuckle at Thurfel.

Miranne says, "or heard"

Kadesha chuckles.

Thurfel says, "all steam, bells and whistles"

You nod to Miranne.

Thurfel says, "noisier the better"

Miranne smiles at you.

Shikel chuckles.

Vonka giggles.

You ask, "Next room, m'lord?"

Thurfel nods.

Vonka bounces around happily.

[Thurfel's Keep]
Several iron pots heavily stained with a blackish residue top the wall and have been set into wooden dowels to allow them to be easily tipped. The containers aren't terribly large however, hardly bigger than a child's cookpot. The spillage from whatever might have been in these miniature cauldrons has left the walls below them coated with a thick dried sludge.
Obvious paths: east, west
Shikel, Daryanna, Vonka, Beourne, Tzuriz, Astrall, Syberus, Wariquan, Staerin, Ghita, Errethe, Silnoc, Lassitar, Adimiron, Madroxal, Arhommh, Barjin, Omah, Maleficius, Miranne, Aterik, Sylviana, Ichiko, Kelemnvor, Lonewolfe, Grandevr, Junis, Casamilla, Vorctal, Varonya, Squinch, Aranrhod, Sothog, Kadesha and Thurfel followed.

Thurfel says, "stewpots"

Vonka performs a simple yet perfect cartwheel.

Kadesha gazes in wonder at her surroundings.

Sepher chuckles.

Thurfel says, "for when the sentries get hungry"

Vonka just tried to pull a flowing pale lilac satin skirt.

Sepher just nudged Vonka.

Casamilla ponders.

Vonka's cheeks flush with a deep shade of red.

Thurfel looks up innocently

Sheka asks, "And who...I mean what is cooked here?"

Thurfel says, "actually"

You cough.

Barjin holds his sides and lets out a rumbling belly laugh.

Thurfel says, "we fill them with oil"

(Kadesha glances at the sludge.)

You nod to Thurfel.

Kadesha says, "no wonder they do such shoddy work."

Thurfel says, "it keeps folks from climbing the walls"

You say, "I hope the sentries don't eat the oil."

Sheka asks, "Hot oil?"

Thurfel nods.

You say, "But would explain why they are crazy."

Maleficius says, "Well sometimes the old methods are the best."

Maleficius nods to Sheka.
You nod to Thurfel.

Thurfel says, "haven't had to use it for quite some time"

Sheka snickers.

Dalboz deeply says, "they fry the fish"

Thurfel says, "only thing climbing the walls"

Dalboz smirks.

Thurfel says, "are the monkeys"

Miranne giggles.

Turinrond smirks.

Beourne snorts.

Madroxal laughs!

Ghita smiles.

You ask, "Onward?"

You cock your head at Thurfel.

Thurfel nods.

[Thurfel's Keep]
The view from this vantage point is quite spectacular, allowing an unimpeded line of sight to both the island and the underground sea surrounding it. Several tiny specks far off on the lake show that this is not the only island hiding in this massive underground cavern.
Obvious paths: east, west
Shikel, Daryanna, Vonka, Beourne, Tzuriz, Astrall, Wariquan, Staerin, Ghita, Silnoc, Lassitar, Adimiron, Madroxal, Arhommh, Barjin, Omah, Maleficius, Miranne, Aterik, Sylviana, Ichiko, Kelemnvor, Lonewolfe, Grandevr, Junis, Casamilla, Vorctal, Varonya, Squinch, Aranrhod, Sothog, Kadesha and Thurfel followed.

Madroxal says, "the monkeys are tons of fun... they're still my favorite critter to hunt"

Sothog quietly says, "Hmm. Probably could be used to keep the guards fed, when a siege wasn't ongoing."

Sheka says, "i saw Kadesha halfway up one once."

Miranne whistles tunelessly to herself.

You say, "Ah, this view is remarkable."

Thurfel says, "you can see some of the other islands from here"

Dalboz deeply says, "must be a correlation there Sheka"

Dalboz grins.

Sothog quietly says, "Very nice."

Sylviana glances at Sheka.

Sepher chuckles.

Thurfel says, "perhaps a bridge can be built"

Casamilla shakes her head.

You say, "Would have to be a long bridge."

Varonya squints.

You rub your chin thoughtfully.

Vonka raises her hand.

Kelemnvor asks, "but the serpent?"

Omah grumpily says, "need a very large crystal for that span"

Aranrhod says, "Get the ones that made that other bridge then..."

Thurfel asks, "Vonka?"

Omah grunts, grinning.

Vonka asks, "How comes it be so light in dis cavern?"

Sheka stares at Sylviana.

Miranne squints.

Sylviana smiles at Sheka.

Thurfel says, "that is a very good question"

Thurfel says, "but one I have the answer too"

Vonka says, "Allus wondered dat."

Miranne rubs her eyes.

Thurfel says, "the cavern is of course earthen"

Vonka grins at Thurfel.

Sothog quietly says, "Of course, you'd have to make a serpent-proof bridge."

Vonka nods.

Thurfel says, "lining the ceiling of this cavern is a moss"

Thurfel says, "luminescent"

You say, "Oh, the luminous lichen..."

You nod.

Thurfel says, "it glows brightly"

Kadesha says, "insults are more effective when they make a lick of sense, Sheka."

Squinch says, "mmm"

Squinch nods.

Thurfel says, "allowing light similar to daylight"

Miranne smiles.

Vonka gazes in wonder at her surroundings.

Sothog nods to Thurfel.

Thurfel says, "a bit less blinding though"

Sylviana gazes up into the heavens.

Sheka asks, "I said something?"

Kadesha says, "else ya jes sound like the ignorant worm ye are."

You say, "There is one spot where is very visible. I don't think we past it yet."

Tzuriz grins slowly.

Sheka raises an eyebrow in Kadesha's direction.

You nod.

Vonka asks, "So, de light come from plants?"

Miranne nods.

Thurfel says, "aye Vonka"

Kadesha says, "oh.. maybe it's Zelia, ya din know yas even talkin."

Vonka whistles tunelessly to herself.

Casamilla mutters strange.

You ask, "Next room, m'lord?"

Sheka says, "My, what a nasty bitter pill you've swallowed this morning, Witch."

Sheka begins chuckling at Kadesha.

Barjin says, "okies ladies, no cat fiten please. someon get a bucket a wata."

Thurfel nods.

[Thurfel's Keep]
The crystalline bridge spanning the top of the keep is a fragile contrast to the outlandish tower it leads to. Crafted entirely of rose-colored crystals, it looks as if the slightest weight might shatter the entire construction, yet the solid coral spire it holds must weigh tons.
Obvious paths: south, southwest, west, down
Astrall, Shikel, Daryanna, Vonka, Beourne, Tzuriz, Wariquan, Staerin, Ghita, Silnoc, Lassitar, Adimiron, Madroxal, Arhommh, Barjin, Omah, Maleficius, Miranne, Sylviana, Ichiko, Kelemnvor, Lonewolfe, Grandevr, Junis, Casamilla, Vorctal, Varonya, Squinch, Aranrhod, Sothog, Kadesha and Thurfel followed.

Varonya giggles.

Madroxal begins chuckling at Barjin.

You say, "the other side of the bridge."

Thurfel says, "ye may move on milady"

Thurfel nods.

Kadesha says, "yes Sheka, ye did say somethin,"

[Thurfel's Keep]
A towering pinnacle constructed of brightly colored coral and oddly shaped shells rises well above the crystal bridge. The garish structure presents a highly visible landmark for those who might be down below on the island. It doesn't appear to have much of a purpose, but it is quite a work of art.
Obvious paths: northeast, southwest
Astrall, Shikel, Daryanna, Vonka, Beourne, Tzuriz, Wariquan, Staerin, Ghita, Silnoc, Lassitar, Adimiron, Madroxal, Arhommh, Barjin, Omah, Maleficius, Miranne, Sylviana, Ichiko, Kelemnvor, Lonewolfe, Grandevr, Junis, Casamilla, Vorctal, Varonya, Squinch, Aranrhod, Sothog, Kadesha and Thurfel followed.

Kadesha gazes in wonder at her surroundings.

Thurfel says, "the centerpiece of the bridge, so to speak"

Turinrond glances at a towering pinnacle.

You say, "The pinnacle of the bridge."

Maleficius glances at a towering pinnacle.

You nod.

Sheka says, "Nothing that made no sense."

Sylviana gazes with interest at a towering pinnacle.

Thurfel says, "simply looks pretty"

Sheka glances at Kadesha.

You smile at Thurfel.

Shikel nods to Kadesha.

Sheka shrugs.

Sylviana nods to Thurfel.

[Thurfel's Keep]
A stout breeze ripples along the walkway, the brisk air filled with the heady tang of saltwater. Considering how near the frozen town of Icemule is to this cavern, one would expect the climate to be considerably less comfortable. There is little trace of winter's cold bite about this island.
Obvious paths: north, south
Astrall, Shikel, Daryanna, Vonka, Beourne, Tzuriz, Wariquan, Staerin, Ghita, Silnoc, Lassitar, Adimiron, Madroxal, Arhommh, Barjin, Omah, Maleficius, Miranne, Sylviana, Ichiko, Kelemnvor, Lonewolfe, Grandevr, Junis, Casamilla, Vorctal, Varonya, Squinch, Aranrhod, Sothog, Kadesha and Thurfel followed.

Kadesha says, "run fast an loose her"

Barjin says, "wow, I gotta look around mer down here lata I think."

Thurfel says, "the nice thing about the cavern"

Kadesha nods to you.

Maleficius says, "There are few finer justifications for an undertaking."

Thurfel says, "is that it is a bit insulated"

Thurfel says, "thus far more temperate than Icemule"

You say, "Far more."

You chuckle at Thurfel.

Vonka nods.

You say, "Sort of tropical."

Thurfel exclaims, "and it never snows!"

You grin.

Maleficius says, "It is rather more accomodating than the rest of these climes."

Maleficius nods.

Varonya grins at Thurfel.

You ask, "Next room?"

You cock your head at Thurfel.

Thurfel nods.

[Thurfel's Keep]
Tiny barbs of shining steel jutting out from the wall present a formidable and painful challenge to those who would attempt to scale the barrier from the outside. A few bits of tattered cloth still attached to one of the spikes flutter softly in the wind, unable to escape their painless impalement.
Obvious paths: north, south
Astrall, Shikel, Daryanna, Vonka, Beourne, Tzuriz, Wariquan, Staerin, Silnoc, Lassitar, Adimiron, Madroxal, Arhommh, Barjin, Omah, Maleficius, Miranne, Sylviana, Ichiko, Kelemnvor, Lonewolfe, Grandevr, Junis, Casamilla, Vorctal, Varonya, Squinch, Aranrhod, Sothog, Kadesha and Thurfel followed.

Thurfel says, "somebody did try to climb this portion of the wall"

You whistle tunelessly to yourself, remembering days past.

Thurfel says, "they weren't successful"

Miranne rubs her chin thoughtfully.

You say, "So would seem."

Thurfel says, "no clue who though"

Sothog quietly asks, "Or why?"

Thurfel says, "they fell to the beach"

You shiver.

You nod to Thurfel.

Thurfel says, "the monkeys made a feast of him or her i suppose"

You feel the blood drain from your face.

Sylviana winces.

You grimace.

Turinrond smirks.

Sothog quietly says, "Cannibal monkeys? Eeesh."

You say, "Moving on..."

Thurfel exclaims, "they have to eat too!"

You cough.

Sothog nods to you.

[Thurfel's Keep]
A small protrusion on the outside of the keep provides an ample perch for the small orange bird roosting upon it. The beak of the animal is nearly as large as its body, and it is rather comical to say the least. The feathered critter doesn't seem to be terribly concerned with any of the outside noise or distractions.
Also here: Sepher, Lord Dalboz, Sheka
Obvious paths: north, west, down
Sylviana, Astrall, Shikel, Daryanna, Vonka, Beourne, Tzuriz, Wariquan, Staerin, Silnoc, Adimiron, Madroxal, Arhommh, Barjin, Omah, Maleficius, Miranne, Ichiko, Kelemnvor, Lonewolfe, Grandevr, Junis, Casamilla, Vorctal, Varonya, Squinch, Aranrhod, Sothog, Kadesha and Thurfel followed.

Sepher chuckles.

Dalboz grins.

Ichiko asks, "I need to be returning to the town..might someone help me find my way please?"

You point at a small orange bird.

Sheka stares off into space.

You ask, "Did ye create that species, my lord?"

look bird
The bird bears no resemblance to any other feathered critter, and one would wonder how it came to be. Its beak alone is a marvel.

Thurfel says, "not a species"

Turinrond coldly says, "Cannibals are those that eat their own kind."

Sheka asks, "You have lived here how long?"

Turinrond nods to Sothog.

Sheka stares at Ichiko.

You cock your head at Thurfel.

Thurfel says, "just one experiment"

Sothog shrugs.

Sylviana smiles at Ichiko.

You ask, "So it is all alone in the world, then?"

Sothog quietly says, "Point taken."

You say, "Kind of sad."

pet bird
The bird is too far away to even consider that.

Thurfel says, "aye"

Iscikella's heart seems to tighten a moment, but the moment passes without much thought.

Ichiko says, "Does not mean I am familiar with the keep, Sheka"

Thurfel says, "tis friendly enough though"

Sylviana nods to Ichiko.

Sheka asks, "No teeth?"

You say, "Seems so."

Thurfel says, "no teeth"

Thurfel grins.

Sheka cackles!

Sylviana gives Kadesha a friendly hug.

Sylviana waves.

Thurfel says, "just a very large beak"

Kadesha gives Sylviana a friendly hug.

You say, "Very large indeed."

Tzuriz smiles at Ichiko.

You squint at a small orange bird.

Ichiko bows to Tzuriz.

Thurfel says, "doesnt' sing very well either"

Barjin waves to Ichiko.

You say, "But it is rather unique."

Sylviana's group blurs into a white fog and vanishes!

Thurfel says, "does make me giggle though"

Maleficius says, "Perhaps adding that into your troll mix would not be.......productive."

Barjin says, "good luck folksies."

Thurfel smiles.

Turinrond smirks.

Thurfel says, "ye may continue milady"

Omah smiles quietly to himself.

[Thurfel's Keep]
Extremely loud howling echoes off the outside walls of the keep, clearly coming from a large band of monkeys who are assaulting the tower in earnest. An amazing assortment of rotted fruits, garbage, and numerous chunks of other unidentifiable substances are being heaved over the walls by the excited animals. Luckily, the aim of the agitated chimps is a bit off.
Obvious paths: east, west
Omah, Arhommh, Astrall, Shikel, Vonka, Beourne, Tzuriz, Wariquan, Staerin, Silnoc, Adimiron, Madroxal, Barjin, Maleficius, Miranne, Kelemnvor, Lonewolfe, Grandevr, Junis, Casamilla, Vorctal, Varonya, Squinch, Aranrhod, Sothog, Kadesha and Thurfel followed.

Casamilla covers her nose tightly.

One of the monkeys below dances with glee as an overripe melon explodes into a messy spray of red pulp against the rocks.

You say, "The monkeys do get restless, it seems."

Sheka sniffs at Kadesha.

Thurfel says, "for whatever reason"

You whistle tunelessly to yourself, remembering days past.

Sheka asks, "That you?"

Maleficius dusts off a tailored elven longcoat.

Turinrond fans himself.

Sheka wrinkles her nose.

Thurfel says, "the chimps seem to think they can hit us up here"

Thurfel says, "they've been trying for years"

(Iscikella steps around the rotting fruit.)

Barjin grunts, grinning.

Omah grins.

You cover your nose tightly. Phew!

Thurfel says, "never been hit yet"

Thurfel says, "and frankly"

Kadesha says, "Sheka yer immature rudeness grows wearisome."

Tzuriz grins at Thurfel.

Three blackened bananas thud just below the top of the wall. One of the monkeys howls in frustration from missing his target.

Adalie whispers, "can i join you for the tour?"

Barjin ducks his head.

Sheka begins chuckling at Kadesha.

Thurfel says, "I'm curious where they continue to get all the fruit"

Turinrond chuckles.

Thurfel says, "I'm sure there aren't any trees on my island"

You say, "Ye should get a few buckets of water up here and have the sentries clean that up."

You whisper quietly to Adalie, "Surely."

Sothog quietly asks, "One of the other islands, perhaps...?"

Sothog rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Barjin grunts non-committally and shrugs his shoulders.

Thurfel says, "there is no access to other islands"

You smile at Thurfel.

Thurfel says, "my guess is"

Squinch raises his hand.

Thurfel says, "that folks feed them"

One of the monkeys below dances with glee as an overripe melon explodes into a messy spray of red pulp against the rocks.

You cock your head at Thurfel.

Dalboz deeply says, "i've been feeding them"

Thurfel asks, "Squinch?"

Kadesha says, "I don't know who ye think yas impressin but ye do nthin but prove to the world what a guttersnipe ye are."

You cough.

Squinch says, "aye..."

Sothog sways back and forth.

Turinrond begins to twitch.

Sothog quietly says, "Gah."

Varonya gazes in wonder at her surroundings.

Tzuriz says, "You should have a sign made"

Wariquan asks, "that sea-monster eat monkeys?"

Squinch says, "question about these fruits"

Tzuriz nods to Thurfel.

Sheka says, "That was....interesting."

Sheka stares off into space.

Thurfel nods to Squinch.

Tzuriz says, "Don't feed the monkeys."

Squinch asks, "did you import them yourself?"

Thurfel says, "no, as I said"

Aranrhod grins at Tzuriz.

A rotted tomato flies overhead, then splatters harmlessly into the wall. The juice dribbles slowly down the stone.

Thurfel says, "no clue where they get the fruit"

Squinch asks, "they come from far away, no?"

Varonya melodically says, "You know people would ignore it anyhow"

Varonya grins.

Squinch says, "ah"

Squinch nods.

Casamilla ducks her head.

Squinch says, "so they don't grow here"

(Iscikella glances at the tomato splatter.)

Thurfel says, "sort of puzzles me to be honest"

Squinch nods.

Dalboz deeply says, "i've been feeding them fruit most every day"

Thurfel says, "no"

Sheka taps a juicy red apple.

Dalboz smirks.

Barjin says, "cats!, ley get outta ere, for we get pelted."

Sheka snickers.

Thurfel says, "there is no fruit or vegetables growing here"

Sheka taps an orange.

Maleficius nods.

Beourne grunts.

Squinch says, "mhmm"

Squinch nods.

A pained expression crosses Beourne's face.

Dalboz deeply asks, "it's been poisoned but hey that's why they're dropping it right?"

You ask, "Shall we move along, m'lord?"

Thurfel says, "now"

Thurfel says, "it is slightly"

Three blackened bananas thud just below the top of the wall. One of the monkeys howls in frustration from missing his target.

Thurfel says, "possible"

Thurfel says, "though unlikely"

Dalboz grins.

Sheka cackles!

Varonya gazes in wonder at her surroundings.

Maleficius says, "Your monkeys may have learned a spot of magick themselves."

Tzuriz removes some lukewarm fruit juice from in his leather cloak.

Thurfel says, "that they conjure it"

Sheka says, "Sounds like you."

Sheka nods to Kadesha.

Squinch says, "mmm"

Squinch nods.

Sheka cackles!

You ask, "Magical?"

Thurfel says, "but I shudder to think that could be true"

You cock your head at Thurfel.

Aranrhod blinks.

You say, "Oh, my lord, ye should find out."

Turinrond grins slowly.

Thurfel says, "would be pretty bad if the monkeys had magic"

You nod to Thurfel.

Squinch says, "aye"

Aranrhod chuckles.

Maleficius asks, "Perhaps a monkey warlock, master of overripe fruit summoning now dwells within their tribe?"

Kadesha says, "Sheka needs a nap."

Squinch nods.

Three blackened bananas thud just below the top of the wall. One of the monkeys howls in frustration from missing his target.

Madroxal begins chuckling at Maleficius.

Turinrond coldly says, "I've seen a few monkey warlocks."

Turinrond whistles tunelessly to himself.

Svava says, "I found ya'll"

Sheka says, "Or if they could fly"

Vonka says, "Bad enuff dey kisses."

(Iscikella blinks at the bananas.)

Vonka nods.

Thurfel says, "they are imps I tell you"

Dangir begins chuckling at Turinrond.

You say, "Moving on..."

Thurfel says, "ye may move on milady"

[Thurfel's Keep]
Piled near what might have been a small slingshot is a small stack of tiny round stones. The contraption no longer bears any rubber straps to make it work, the material having long rotted away, but it does look to be usable if repaired.
Obvious paths: east, west
Lynda, Dangir, Adalie, Omah, Arhommh, Astrall, Shikel, Vonka, Beourne, Tzuriz, Wariquan, Staerin, Silnoc, Adimiron, Madroxal, Barjin, Maleficius, Miranne, Kelemnvor, Lonewolfe, Grandevr, Junis, Casamilla, Vorctal, Varonya, Squinch, Aranrhod, Sothog, Kadesha and Thurfel followed.

Sothog quietly says, "Perhaps, they are indeed."

Barjin says, "shweew."

Sothog rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Sothog mutters under his breath.

You point at a broken slingshot.

Thurfel says, "yet another tiny weapon"

You say, "Also small."

Thurfel says, "no longer of any use"

You say, "But broken."

You nod to Thurfel.

Thurfel says, "perhaps they will go in the museum"

You grin at Thurfel.

Turinrond gazes thoughtfully at the broken slingshot.

You ask, "Next room?"

Sheka asks, "The Thurfel museum?"

Thurfel says, "a museum of tiny artifacts for tiny people"

Thurfel says, "no"

Dalboz smirks.

Varonya giggles.

Artha frowns.

Asfaloth grunts.

Sheka nods to Artha.

Miranne chuckles.

Thurfel says, "a halfling museum"

Squinch lets out a cheer!

Sothog quietly says, "Ah."

You beam at Thurfel.

Junis smirks.

Squinch says, "great idea"

Squinch nods.

Thurfel says, "history of tarts and all that silliness"

Turinrond coldly asks, "I thought ye were intent on building a mage's library?"

Maleficius wryly says, ""The museum of broken undersize siege weaponry" may be of specialist interest only"

You chuckle at Thurfel.

Kadesha chuckles.

Thurfel says, "I am"

Turinrond raises an eyebrow in Thurfel's direction.

Turinrond nods.

Dalboz deeply asks, "who in their right or otherwise mind build a halfling museum?"

Thurfel says, "somebody else can build the museum"

Dalboz smirks.

Thurfel says, "halflings"

Sheka says, "Good."

Squinch reaches down and scratches his foot, taking a moment to groom the silky hair between his toes.

Sheka nods to Thurfel.

Thurfel smiles.

You grin at Thurfel.

Thurfel says, "you can continue milady"

Sothog quietly says, "Twould' be good to see some kind of educational facility in our town."

[Thurfel's Keep]
This portion of the wall was clearly damaged and repaired at some point, most of the stones of the crenellated barrier not matching any in the rest of the keep. In fact, the material used in repairing the wall doesn't look much like stone at all, rather, it appears to be several irregular pieces of opaque glass that have been marred with clawlike scratches and scrapes.
Obvious paths: east, west
Fabutis, Asfaloth, Furrfeet, Artha, Svava, Lynda, Dangir, Adalie, Omah, Arhommh, Astrall, Vonka, Beourne, Tzuriz, Wariquan, Staerin, Silnoc, Adimiron, Madroxal, Barjin, Maleficius, Miranne, Kelemnvor, Lonewolfe, Grandevr, Junis, Casamilla, Vorctal, Varonya, Squinch, Aranrhod, Sothog, Kadesha and Thurfel followed.

Dangir smirks.

Thurfel says, "ran out of coral"

You ask, "What is the glass?"

You ask, "Sea glass?"

Thurfel says, "its melted seaglas"

You cock your head at Thurfel.

Thurfel nods.
You nod.

Sothog rubs his chin thoughtfully.

You say, "Well, at least is repaired."

You chuckle at Thurfel.