Empress Assassination

Empress Assassination
in the Freeport of Solhaven

Feastday, day 2 of the month Fashanos in the year 5103

************EDITOR'S NOTE************
This log is from the viewpoint of Noonee No'one. All second person references, therefore, refer to said character within this log.
************END NOTE************

Vermenh says, "Haven't seen her, but the palanquin she's riding in."

Murp rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Prospera exclaims, "Palanquin!"

Prospera nods.

A group of guards suddenly comes charging in, wrestles Murp to the ground and haul him off and out of sight.

Adrenath frowns.

Prospera says, "Couldn't say the word to save my life."

Elvinyouth makes the symbol for scissors!
Natasia makes the symbol for scissors!
...It's a tie!

Mydnight says, "Lift me up and pass me around the crowd."

Mydnight starts jumping around like a twelve-year-old.

Ferdirand surveys the area.

Elvinyouth says, "We shouldn't play this here"

Natasia asks, "Why?"

Elvinyouth says, "We may be arrested for posessing scissors."

Elvinyouth nods to Natasia.

Jebidah says, "or rocks"

Elvinyouth nods to Jebidah.

Jorelth points at Asmortus.

Vorek warmly says, "Or splinters."

Jorelth exclaims, "Put away your weapons!"

Desmonique says, "someone arrest that cricket, it's making way too much noise in that box"

Elvinyouth says, "Papercuts."

Mydnight takes a bite of her pear.

Jorelth says, "Put away your weapon now."

Mydnight says, "Ima eating my weapon as fast as I can."

Jacina snickers.

Mydnight takes a bite of her pear.

Jorelth says, "Last chance."

Jorelth glares at Asmortus.

Adrenath says, "There ought to be a big, bright sign reading 'put away your weapons'. Save the guards a lot of time."

Corissina exclaims, "You there! Put away your shield!"

Corissina points at Dovezkry.

Elvinyouth says, "Guards aren't smart enough for that."

Elvinyouth says, "That's why they're the guards and not the Empress."

Seirus says, "no offense how ya gonna hurt someone with a shield"

Yaristen quietly says, "the palanquin is up on Liabo Esplanade"

Yaristen quietly says, "and on its way here."

Vermenh says, "The other guard said shields were no problem, only weapons."

Corissina says, "It's too easy to hide a weapon behind that. Put it away."

Corissina scowls at Dovezkry.

Asmortus put a jade-hilted vultite longsword in his snakeskin sheath.

Dovezkry asks, "hit em over the head with your shield?"

Sevinar says, "People should use common sense and not have their weapons out."

Dovezkry snickers to herself.

Natasia removes a blazing red balloon from in her red velvet cloak.

Corissina says, "Last chance."

Seirus says, "mine are away"

Asmortus put a pyrothag hide-covered shield in his serpent-skin cloak.

Vermenh shifts his weight.

Annaleesia glances at Corissina.

Prospera says, "Corissina's fussy."

Corissina seems to be waiting for something.

Vermenh nods to Prospera.

Jebidah says, "drag em away, already crowded enough here"

Annaleesia melodically asks, "It's easier still to hide a weapon in one's cloak, no?"

Elvinyouth says, "Give them a break."

Jebidah starts chortling.

Elvinyouth says, "Weapons will be put away."

Corissina yells sharply while pointing at Dovezkry!
A group of guards suddenly comes charging in, wrestles Dovezkry to the ground and haul her off and out of sight.

Kilthal softly asks, "Can ye see me small friend?"

Kilthal smiles at Ezre.

Izalude says, "Some people's fists are more lethal than a blade..."

Natasia raises her blazing red balloon skyward!

Witcheaven shakes her head.

Thokthok quietly says, "what was that about"

Jebidah says, "jail going to be full soon"

Ezre asks, "Not really.. can ye hoist me up?"

Kilthal nods to Ezre.

Mystianna says, "'bullies have to throw their weight around"

Cryheart says, "keep your weapons sheathed and wear your shields"

Khathlynn says, "Just put yer weapons and shields away. 'Tis fairly simple."

Vermenh says, "No one is to have a weapon or shield in hand."

Ramladu somberly says, "Dats a nice looking shield, is there a mini crossbow behind it? "

Prospera says, "Jail is not my idea of a good time."

Corissina turns to face Thokthok.

Asmortus makes a quick gesture while calling upon the powers of the elements...
Asmortus gestures.
The magic fizzles ineffectually.

Cryheart nods to Prospera.

Corissina says, "Put the shield away, please."

Twixiee wobbles, looking a bit faint.

(Kilthal leans down and grabs ahold of Ezre, slowly standing up with Ezre on his back.)

Ardwen asks, "heh why are people bein arrested?"

Twixiee blinks.

(Witcheaven keeps her arms folded, waiting quietly.)

Prospera says, "For being armed."

Prospera nods to Ardwen.

Corissina points at Thokthok.

Mydnight says, "Weapons out."

Jebidah says, "becase they cant follow instruction"

Mydnight nods to Ardwen.

Twixiee rubs her eyes.

Corissina says, "You! Please put the shield away."

Ezre exclaims, "Ooh.. I can see them approaching!"

Jestin says, "Because they are death"

Kilthal softly asks, "Can ye see now, Ezre?"

Mystianna says, "for the right to bear arms"

Morstanya says, "great, no magic, no weapons or shields, now's the time to kill us all whatever dark powers there be"

Ardwen says, "Sounds oppresive ta me"

Odevalis raises an eyebrow.

Yviara nods to Ardwen.

Thokthok slings a blackened vultite kite shield over his shoulder.

Odevalis rocks back on her heels.

Corissina nods to Thokthok.

Jebidah says, "it is oppresive"

Corissina says, "Thank you."

Prospera holds up her hand and tilts it side to side in a so-so gesture.

Mydnight says, "Hey you tall people up front lower down please."

Mydnight starts jumping around like a twelve-year-old.

Ezre exclaims, "Here they come!"

Corissina surveys the crowd through slightly narrowed eyes.

Kilthal grins at Ezre.

(Ezre covers his eyes with his hand and squints, looking north.)

Ardwen asks, "Ya do realize not one of the sorcerers or mages needs a weapon to slaughter us all?"

Murp says, "Don't worry, I'm back and Jorelth was kind enough to apologize for the misunderstanding."

Prospera nods to Ardwen.
Rykell nods to Ardwen.

Prospera touches one finger to her lips.

Jorelth snorts at Murp.

Vermenh grins at Murp.

Prospera says, "Shhh"

Witcheaven says, "Darkness has taken over this town once. Wouldn't be much effort to do it a second time. I think we're safe with the guards here. Some of you are quite paranoid."

Elvinyouth says, "They've got their magic draining nuggets out for that."

Elvinyouth nods to Ardwen.

Jorelth says, "Next time, you'll be fined for your foolish actions."

Sevinar says, "You don't need weapons, you are under the protection of the guards."

Adrenath says, "There's a mandis crystal."

Casilla says, "They've smothered magic."

Adrenath nods to Ardwen.

Mystianna says, "they are so brave they smothered the magic too"

Prospera nods to Casilla.

Nofret says, "Magic can't be cast here."

Prospera grunts.

You see Sevinar Windsmite the Soldier.
He appears to be a Human from Jantalar.
He appears to be very young and tall. He has piercing blue eyes and pale skin. He has very long, braided black hair shaved at the temples. He has a broad face, an aquiline nose and a neatly-trimmed beard.
He is in good shape.
He is wearing some crossed black leather back-sheaths, an icy blue vultite aegis, a crystal amulet, a wide leather belt, a sturdy green bag embroidered with a crimson triskelion, a long striped snowcat cloak, a bloodstone ring, some high hunting boots, and some icy blue armor.

Prospera wrinkles her nose.

Murp whistles tunelessly to himself.

An echelon of smartly dressed heralds marches into view.

Ardwen asks, "why cast here?"

Thokthok quietly says, "unless the gaurds are apart of it"

Ferdirand exclaims, "Here they come!"

Morstanya sniffs at an echelon of smartly dressed heralds.

Grimfandel touches one finger to his lips.

Ardwen says, "Meteors arent localized"

Morstanya says, "they smell"

Jebidah paces back and forth.

Kabriel touches one finger to his lips.

Jorelth exclaims, "Weapons are to be sheathed, and shields shouldered!"

Mydnight covers her nose tightly.

Seirus touches one finger to his lips.

Rsen softly says, "be still"

Haxley says, "Here she comes..."

Sheraiah wrinkles her nose.

Yviara nods to Thokthok.

Oneiros says, "Protection from the guards? Why do I doubt I would get such protections."

(Annaleesia stands on her tip-toes.)

A low chirping sound comes from within an iridescent quartz cricket box.

Seirus touches one finger to his lips.

Schell waves some prayer beads around.

Jorelth points at Mychael.

Corissina says, "Put your weapon away."

Jorelth exclaims, "You there!"

Corissina glances at Mychael.

Jorelth says, "Put that mace and shield away."

Jorelth stares at Mychael.

Corissina firmly says, "Now."

Shallimar rests the edge of his rolaren defender on the ground and leans casually against it.

Desmonique exclaims, "someone eat that bloody cricket!"

The heralds come to a crisp stop, salute the crowd, and stand perfectly still.

Corissina says, "And you as well."

Corissina turns to face Shallimar.

You cover your ears.

Ezre says, "Tis true, I can see em already from up here."

Morstanya glances at an echelon of smartly dressed heralds.

A mounted honor guard of knights rides into view.

Corissina moves to stand in front of Shallimar.

Prospera's jaw drops.

Corissina says, "Put the shield away."

Corissina stares at Shallimar.

Shallimar grunts.

Frirna sternly exclaims, "Silence!"

Deavon says, "Nice honor guard."

Prospera exclaims, "Look! Look!"

Shallimar deftly slings a spiked rolaren defender over his shoulder in one graceful movement.

The knights raise their lances high, causing the ribbons to flutter wildly. As they do so, the horses turn sideways and begin to lift their hooves high, gracefully shifting from simple prancing to a sideways dancing step. After a bit, the horses return forward and resume their original pace.

Prospera points at a mounted honor guard of knights.

Corissina nods to Shallimar.

Twixiee blinks.

Shallimar deeply asks, "ye only jess noticed?"

Ferdirand gazes with interest at a mounted honor guard of knights.

Adrenath touches one finger to his lips.

Kilthal points at a mounted honor guard of knights.

Shallimar peers quizzically at Corissina.

Ezre looks at a mounted honor guard of knights and cheers!

The knights turn in a sharp circle, then come to a stop in perfect unison.

Vermenh says, "Yeterer, put away your shield."

Morstanya gazes up into the heavens.

Schell lets out a cheer!

Vermenh nods to Yetere.

Jestin lets out a cheer!

Vermenh says, "These guards are strickter than the other."

Lissanne gazes with interest at a mounted honor guard of knights.
Ferdirand gazes with interest at a mounted honor guard of knights.
Seirus gazes with interest at a mounted honor guard of knights.

Ganryu recites:
"Fellow citizens of the Empire, kneel before your Empress."

Nofret kneels down.
Casilla kneels down.

Tebon snaps smartly to attention!

An assemblage of dark-robed wizards stalks into view, heads held at a haughty angle.

Schell kneels down.
Mychael kneels down.

Taedie folds her arms over her chest with an air of superiority.

Kabriel kneels down.
Tebon kneels down.

Morstanya stares at Seirus.

Iwa wobbles, looking a bit faint.

Sevinar kneels down.
Bristenn kneels down.
Iwa kneels down.
Asmortus kneels down.
Ichiko kneels down.
Mydnight kneels down.
Celesh kneels down.
You kneel down.

Elvinyouth says, "We'll stand, thanks."

The girl holding the banner raises it high and proclaims in a loud voice, "All hail Her Majesty's Imperial Drakes!"

A moor coyote growls menacingly!

Elvinyouth nods.

Deremar kneels down.
Ochro kneels down.
Kriztian kneels down.
Lazarillo kneels down.

Ardwen says, "Practically a who's who of warriors here"

You gaze in wonder at your surroundings.

Gatzu says, "ill stand im no dog"

Jestin lets out a cheer!

Roxana applauds.

Lavinnia asks, "Drakes?"

Sheraiah mutters under her breath.

Sheraiah kneels down.

Maeillwynn lets out a cheer!

Ganryu says, "She comes."

Quisat nods to Ardwen.

The wizards on the edge of the assemblage swing their staves in an arc, showering the crowd with golden glitter that shimmers as it falls gently onto the observers. The crowd watches the glitter fall with looks of amazement and delight on their faces.

Cryheart bows deeply at the waist, honoring a mounted honor guard of knights.

Schell lets out a cheer!

Airveil stands there stubbornly, folding her arms over her chest.

Corissina smiles warmly.

Sherysse kneels down.
Valicar kneels down.
Seirus kneels down.
Fionualla kneels down.

Casilla gazes up into the heavens.

Adrenath raises his fist defiantly.

Schell waves some prayer beads around.

Casilla gazes up into the sky.

You blink.

Taedie gazes up into the sky.

The wizards come to a halt, some of them folding their arms haughtily together as they watch the crowd.

Rymbeld kneels down.

(Icewhite moves to the back of the crowd.)

Desmonique says, "ewww I've been glittered on"

(Morstanya stands up very straight)

Ferdirand gawks at an assemblage of dark-robed wizards.

Cynn gazes up into the sky.

Icewhite takes a few steps to his left.
Icewhite takes a few steps to his left.

Shallimar gazes up into the sky.

Emistran kneels down.

Otein smirks at an assemblage of dark-robed wizards.

Khathlynn shifts her weight.

Valicar says, "She may hold no authority over you, but respect should be given all the same."

Silverwolf kneels down.

A quiet hush falls over the area as some white-robed priests slowly step into view.

Corissina kneels down.
Nogr kneels down.

Morgiest deeply asks, "Great Kai, isnt there any way tae silence this crowd?"

Severius kneels down.
Izalude kneels down.
Olgretien kneels down.
Reddwolf kneels down.

Prospera says, "ooo"

Adrenath scans his surroundings with the alertness of a seasoned scout.

Scaxton kneels down.
Prospera kneels down.

(Krisenfest puts Roxana to the ground and kneels)

Elvinyouth says, "I respect her."

Glima kneels down.

Odevalis folds her arms over her chest.

Krisenfest kneels down.
Lightspeak kneels down.
Lemandria kneels down.

Witcheaven mutters wizards.

Elvinyouth says, "And I can show respect without kneeling."

Adrenath kneels down.

Krisenfest tries to pull Roxana towards him.

Barintia kneels down.

The procession stops for a moment and the elder priest speaks, "Koar, grant your blessing upon these, your Human and eternal children, that You might grant them Wisdom and Mercy in all that they do and strive to serve You and our glorious Empress in every way." After a pause the procession continues on its way.

Otein nods to Elvinyouth.

Maeillwynn kneels down.

Thokthok nods to Elvinyouth.

Roxana kneels down.
Keya kneels down.

Otein grunts in agreement.

Lissanne kneels down.
Wormdoc kneels down.
Jayvn kneels down.

Arbeia raises her ivory prayer beads skyward!

Siara kneels down.

Agaric leans on his staff.

Jubbley kneels down.
Arbeia kneels down.

Elvinyouth says, "Let her subjects kneel."

The priests come to a halt, murmuring prayers with their heads bowed.

Valkyva kneels down.

Krisenfest continues to beseech the gods for mercy and guidance.

Lavinnia kneels down.

Kabriel continues to beseech the gods for mercy and guidance.

Haeven kneels down.

Maeillwynn bows.

Ramladu removes a crystal Koar miniature from in his spidersilk sack.

(Ganryu bows his head in reverence for the coming Empress.)

A low chirping sound comes from within a rosewood cricket box.

Agenais curtsies.
Kateerina bows.

Bekke removes a richly dyed deep indigo calf-length cape trimmed in white ermine and fastened at the shoulder with a round silver clasp bearing an engraved Turamzyrrian Imperial crest from in her black doeskin cloak.

Sherysse removes a gold-veined pure white Koar symbol from in her spidersilk vest.

Krisenfest lifts his imflass Koar symbol reverently to his lips, and its image of a golden crown on a field of white pulses for a moment with a golden glow.

Guarrin kneels down.

Sherysse raises her pure white Koar symbol skyward!

Aerenal shifts his weight.

Rykell bows.

Ralkir kneels down.

You hang your head.

Shirkon kneels down.

Prospera says, "I'm not a subject but I don't want to stand out."

Yetere says, "Sure is a lot of people here..."

[Solhaven, Baron's Bridge]
Cargo ships and barges dock at Baron's Quay just to the west, the quay forming a breakwater that protects the canal and its shipping. To the north beyond Bayside Road and Charl's Quay, the timbers of the Market Bridge stretch across the waters of the bay from North 'Haven to Marshtown. South along the waterfront the South Market Pier is visible reaching out into the ocean, while beyond it the naked timbers of the shipyard and the stilted warehouses of the Bonding Pier can be made out. You also see the Phever disk, the Greko disk, some white-robed priests, a grey cat, an assemblage of dark-robed wizards, a mounted honor guard of knights, an echelon of smartly dressed heralds, the orange Ochro disk, the Ezre disk, the Airveil disk, the Rylark disk, the Tholn disk, the Rykell disk, the sparkling Dovezkry disk, a horned frog that is sitting, a moor coyote that is sitting, a pure white snow-owl, the Rhad disk, the Bulrabye disk, the Deremar disk and a large wooden platform that overhangs the canal on the east side of the bridge. Festooned with crimson and gold bunting, the platform is raised above the level of the bridge and looks large enough to hold a substantial entourage.
Also here: Lady Phever, Lord Greko, Terilaen who is sitting, Lord Agaric, Agenais, Bekke, Great Lord Ashee, Cynn, Stefanus, Extus, Adaun, Melbaine, Gumbast, Ulial who is sitting, Rathma, Eklinnaar, Lady Aiya, Lord Kneo, Reife, Yetere, Shugado, Defij, Mychael who is kneeling, Corlith, Moklocedo, Yaristen, Sarvia, Imperial Guard Frirna, Ochro who is kneeling, Quisat who is kneeling, Arbeia who is kneeling, Baronial Guardsman Jorelth, Otein, Veenna, Lord Lazarillo who is kneeling, Ezre, Shirkon who is kneeling, Airveil, Lord Tholn, Rylark, Orm, Baronial Guardsman Corissina who is kneeling, Kortirion, Lord Haakkon, Lord Vorek, Lord Rykell, Thokthok, Danshiva, Titaniia, Ardwen, Sola, Lord Asmortus who is kneeling, Bskins who is sitting, Lady Celesh who is kneeling, Jayvn who is kneeling, Iwa who is kneeling, Lady Khathlynn, Seirus who is kneeling, Brinn, Sheraiah who is kneeling, Rymbeld who is kneeling, Great Lady Evia, Merylla, Lord Izalude who is kneeling, Landrai, Lord Tunder, High Lord Valicar who is kneeling, Mystianna, Laella, Bristenn who is kneeling, Twixiee who is sitting, Lady Rsen who is kneeling, Reddwolf who is kneeling, Natasia, Elvinyouth, Lord Xeniphite, Prospera who is kneeling, Sevinar who is kneeling, Ferdirand, Lady Jacina, Jequel, Sesterces, Seablade, Kinshack, Warrezzer who is kneeling, Keya who is kneeling, Scaxton who is kneeling, Lady Kateerina, Lord Ramladu, Lord Maeillwynn who is kneeling, Barintia who is kneeling, Schell who is kneeling, Shrelae, Glima who is kneeling, Silverwolf who is kneeling, Emistran who is kneeling, Rhad, Thelsa, Haeven who is kneeling, Great Lady Jubbley who is kneeling, Casilla who is kneeling, Icewhite, Kilthal, Lady Sherysse who is kneeling, Ichiko who is kneeling, Olgretien who is kneeling, Morstanya, Oneiros, Lady Odevalis, Bulrabye, Great Lord Sagoth, Lord Zosopage who is kneeling, Fionualla who is kneeling, Kriztian who is kneeling, Vanatar, Mydnight, Severius who is kneeling, Great Lord Kabriel who is kneeling, Revalos, Gatzu, Haxley, Lavinnia who is kneeling, Lord Adrenath who is kneeling, Goldtree, Lady Nofret who is kneeling, Great Lady Lissanne who is kneeling, Guarrin who is kneeling, Lady Zellyle, Avidleigh, Taedie, Jebidah, Great Lady Roxana who is kneeling, High Lord Krisenfest who is kneeling, Lightspeak who is kneeling, Tesserah, Great Lady Damaina, Drayylon, Tebon who is kneeling, Shallimar, Eahlstan, Lady Yviara, Liselotte, Lunafleur, Strathe, Lady Deavon, Lord Yarx, Ruffelin, Lord Xanith, Morgiest, Cryheart who is kneeling, Lady Witcheaven, Siara who is kneeling, Desmonique, Jestin, Aerenal, Wormdoc who is kneeling, Airiane who is kneeling, Lemandria who is kneeling, Annaleesia, Sharatya, Ralkir who is kneeling, Valkyva who is kneeling, Grimfandel, Ganryu who is kneeling, Deremar who is kneeling, Morahia, Nogr who is kneeling
Obvious paths: north, south

Landrai bows.

Jorelth quietly watches the crowd.

Ashee kneels down.

Landrai curtsies.

A train of flower-adorned carriages rolls into view.

Avidleigh shivers.

Odevalis blinks.

Elvinyouth says, "I'll stand out if I have to be the only one."

Raelyre kneels down.

Ferdirand gazes with interest at some white-robed priests.

Two young noblewomen gazing over the crowd suddenly notice a group of young men standing together chatting. Giggling, they lean towards each other and begin whispering behind their fans, occasionally glancing towards the young men and blushing.

Otein says, "nae chance o'dat happenin'"

Sarvia pokes Elvinyouth in the ribs.

Otein nods to Elvinyouth.

Sarvia folds her arms over her chest.

Elvinyouth nods to Sarvia.

Deremar gazes with interest at an assemblage of dark-robed wizards.

(Ezre shifts his position on Kilhal's shoulders, trying to peek over the crowd.)

A low chirping sound comes from within a lacquered red cricket box.

Elvinyouth asks, "I don't suppose there's any harm in standing?"

Rathma asks, "will she speak?"

The carriages come to a halt, and a few of the younger courtiers gleefully leap out to watch the remaining procession.

Elvinyouth peers quizzically at Casilla.

(Yetere tries to push his way through the crowd but gives up after a few futile attempts.)

Revalos looks over at Elvinyouth and shakes his head.

(Kilthal leans forward, putting his hands behind him to raise Ezre up higher on his back.)

(Airiane dusts off her knees.)

Seirus dusts himself off.

Prospera says, "Xeni kneels for no one."

Elvinyouth says, "Er. I meant to direct that to the

guards."

Quisat says, "Quite de entourage... thus far"

Ferdirand gazes with interest at a train of flower-adorned carriages.

The cadence of marching feet fills the area as a cadre of Imperial Bodyguards tromp into view.

Prospera nods.

Ezre stares.

Baronial Guardsman Japhet just arrived.

Tarakan applauds.

Ghita exclaims, "Almost here!"

Ferdirand gazes in wonder at his surroundings.

Tarakan kneels down.

With a quick step, the cadre suddenly halts. Two members of the cadre step out to every side of the formation, and put on a dazzling, albeit brief, display of swordplay. The whirling blades twist and turn, the ringing of metal on metal fills the air before all the bodyguards involved in the demonstration stand at attention facing the crowd at the same time! Thunderous cheering and applause follows the soldiers as they step smartly back into the ranks and the cadre continues forward.

Roewen's jaw drops.

Roewen says, "Oh gah"

Rinika blinks. Razarn says, "whoa"

The bodyguards come to a crisp halt, their eyes alert and searching.

Rimalon raises an eyebrow.

Ferdirand lets out a cheer!

Rinika quietly exclaims, "So much people!!"

Adrenath folds his arms over his chest.

Krisenfest lets out a cheer!

(Aiya peers out from behind Kneo's back.)

Deavon says, "Bodyguards, a good choice."

Deavon nods.

Deremar says, "Not enough people"

Tarakan exclaims, "Hooray for the Empress!"

You blink.

Lavinnia says, "Not bad looking either."

Lavinnia clasps her hand over her mouth.

Odevalis idly picks at a sheer-lined black leather tasse.

(Avidleigh rubs at her temples.)

Cryheart smiles at Lavinnia.

Ralkir says, "Quite the show"

Shirkon tickles Lavinnia.

Lavinnia winks at Cryheart.

Corissina gets a disdainful look on her face and serves Dovezkry with a notice bearing an official city insignia.

Morstanya says, "I truly can't believe I see free people of the North kneeling for this"

Lavinnia grins at Shirkon.

Some giantmen supporting a palanquin walk into view!

Karlith says, "do we need to be on the platform"

Corissina says, "And that's for the trouble you caused."

Corissina nods to Dovezkry.

Ulial nods to Morstanya.

Ramladu somberly says, "Dats a nice looking shield, is there a mini crossbow behind it?"

Frirna sternly exclaims, "Silence!"

Airiane stares off into space.

Riscca raises an eyebrow in Dovezkry's direction.

Nofret says, "Speak for yourself, I'm from Chastonia."

Rimalon points at some giantmen supporting a palanquin.

You see Imperial Guard Frirna Storlanor.
He appears to be a Human.
He appears to be in the prime of life and taller than average. He has piercing blue eyes and tanned skin. He has cropped, straight black hair. He has a pock-marked face, a hooked nose and a missing tooth.
He is in good shape.
He is holding a crimson-edged shining steel longsword hilted with a lustrous golden sunburst in his right hand and a small crimson round shield trimmed in intricate golden knotwork in his left hand.
He is wearing a pair of tall crimson boots buckled with radiant golden sunbursts, a pair of rich crimson pants, a ceremonial crimson steel breastplate inlaid with a brilliant golden sunburst, a gold-edged scarlet leather sheath, and a lush crimson velvet cloak bordered in thick golden knotwork.

(Deremar concentrates and begins sketching a picture of the dark-robed wizards.)

Rimalon clears his throat.

Twixiee ponders.

The bearers lower the palanquin and a member of the bodyguard steps forward to assist the Empress as she steps out. Gracefully, she climbs the steps to the platform.

Agaric pulls the hood of his cloak over his head.

Corissina sighs wonderingly.

Agaric just closed a shadowy grey belt.

Ferdirand lets out a cheer!

(Quisat steps up onto a block of wood.)

Lavinnia lets out a cheer!

Lunafleur glances at a large wooden platform that overhangs the canal on the east side of the bridge. Festooned with crimson and gold bunting, the platform is raised above the level of the bridge and looks large enough to hold a substantial entourage.

Ezre lets out a cheer!

Rsen gasps.
Jubbley gasps.

(Nogr bows his head in solemn reverence.)

Ruffelin bows.

Quisat says, "Giant blockin ma view"

Elvinyouth applauds.

Corissina kneels down.

Lissanne bows.

Quisat covers his nose tightly.

(Airiane peers over Deremar's shoulder with interest.)

Tesserah surveys the area.

Tarakan exclaims, "Long live her Imperial Majesty!"

Aiya shifts her weight.

Morstanya says, "this is a shameful moment fo rthe northern reaches"

Lavinnia curtsies.

Elvinyouth leans on his cane.

Morstanya shakes her head.

Agaric glares at Tarakan.

Corissina glances at Morstanya.

*** Baron Malwind steps toward the front of the platform and raises his hands, waiting for the crowd to quiet down. ***

Jorelth quietly scans the crowd from his position.

The area is hushed now. All in attendance are paying attention to the speaker. No one fidgets, no coughs break the silence. Even the seagulls perched on nearby pilings seem quiet as you join the crowd.

Baron Malwind smiles out over the assembled crowd and announces in a loud voice, "Citizens and friends, we are blessed today to hear the words of the Empress of Turamzzyrian Empire. Without further delay, I give you the Empress Mynal'lyanna!" and he steps back and to the side.

The Empress nods graciously to the baron and steps forward to speak, "Greetings, citizens of Solhaven, Vornavis and visitors! It is Our pleasure to be here in this lovely city within this, one of the Empires' most cosmopolitan baronies!"

The Empress continues, " As We look out over this crowd, We see that mix of peoples and cultures which together make this community and this barony one of the strongest, culturally, within Our borders. We stand before you confident that Our pride in your accomplishments and courage nearly rival your own!"

You see the Empress of the Turamzzyrian Empire, Mynal'lyanna Anodheles.
Under the layer of opaque makeup her age is undeterminable, but her features and stature suggest a woman in her early-middle years.
She is wearing a flowing gown of gold brocade covered with crimson sunbursts, and a crown that is a single stylized sunburst that serves to increase her height to that of her Giantman bodyguards.

Smiling, she takes a breath, "For it was just recently that this city was assaulted by forces of darkness - when the mettle of its citizens and the loyalty of its neighbors was put to the test! And this city, with the help of those who hold it dear, withstood the predations of evil, and fought with its heart and soul...and survived intact! Proclaiming to any who might think to test its resolve, that this city and its allies are formidable foes to any who would trespass or cast their shadow over this land!"

As she pauses to hear the reaction of the crowd, a leather-shrouded head and set of shoulders emerge among the waves of the Bay, a crossbow is lifted into view, and a bolt is loosed at the Empress from below, up over the bridge and the amassed crowd! A brilliant flash erupts as the bolt encounters the magical wards in place, but a black crystal core within the bolt continues on and impales the Empress from below the chin, up through Her skull. Transfixed, She stiffens and then falls from view among the crowd of attendees!

Lemandria gasps.
Corissina gasps.
Lavinnia gasps.
Valicar stands up.

*** Calm and order disintegrate as orders are shouted and guards and courtiers react! ***

Rinika blinks.
Sarvia smirks.
Prospera gasps.
Elvinyouth laughs!
Sevinar screams!
Cryheart blinks.
Wormdoc gasps.
Adrenath gasps.
Adaun stares off into space.
Merylla's jaw drops.
Karlith gasps.
Arbeia's jaw drops.
Rimalon smirks.

Yetere exclaims, "Whoa!"

Ichiko blinks.

Bristenn says, "Oh sweet.."

Tarakan gasps.
Jacina's face turns slightly pale.
Kazarith stands up.
Roewen blinks.
Warrezzer coughs.
Seablade coughs.
Rinika's face turns slightly pale.
Reddwolf gasps.

Roewen exclaims, "ack!"

Jorelth blinks.
Yetere lets out a cheer!
Avidleigh blinks.
Tarakan screams!
Kabriel's jaw drops.
Nogr stands up.
Terilaen stands up.
Gumbast grunts.
Twixiee blinks.
Raelyre blinks.

Ferdirand exclaims, "Oh no!"

Lunafleur's jaw drops.
Ironblue removes an invar miner's axe from in his dwarven war harness.

Melbaine yells, "duck"

Scaxton stands up.
Adrenath swears long, loud and well.
Haxley whistles something nasty between clenched teeth.

Kazarith clearly exclaims, "No!"

Haxley removes a silver-hilted black vultite falchion from in his leather backsheath.
Haxley slings a crested glaes battle shield off from over his shoulder.

Elvinyouth exclaims, "I told you!"

Ghita wails!

Kneo sternly says, "wow"

Wormdoc says, "Uh oh"

Otein blinks.
Khathlynn gasps.
Cemb shakes his head.
Xanator removes a jagged black vultite khopesh from in his weapons harness.
Prospera stands up.

Annaleesia melodically says, "Oh dear goddess"

Shirkon says, "Ack"

Xanator removes a pyrothag hide-covered shield from in his weapons harness.

Nogr exclaims, "To arms!"

Lemandria stands up.

Arbeia exclaims, "Oh my!"

Rymbeld stands up.

Jestin exclaims, "Gods!"

Ashee roars!

Yetere exclaims, "Hurray!"

Valicar removes a mithril claidhmore from in his crested weapons harness.
Terilaen removes an emerald-hilted white vultite broadsword from in his snowcat pelt sheath.

Corlith clearly says, "eeep"

Bristenn removes a pure white vultite longsword from in his white monir scabbard.
Dovezkry removes a diamond crested vultite shield from in her diamond-beaded bag.

Ardwen says, "uh oh"

Ramladu somberly exclaims, "its a trap!"

Frirna sternly exclaims, "Find that person!"

Adrenath removes a heavy-bladed flint hilted longsword from in his golden scabbard.
Ironblue removes a silvery blue shield from in his dwarven war harness.
Kateerina screams!
Warrezzer stands up.
Gatzu slings a dark vultite shield off from over his shoulder.

Nogr exclaims, "To arms!"

Terilaen slings a green trident crested vultite shield off from over his shoulder.

Lunafleur says, "i didn't do it"

Grimfandel removes a silver-etched black steel longsword from in his black brocade back-sheaths.
Ashee removes an enruned ancient eonake mace from in his threaded war harness.
Bristenn removes a pure white vultite shield from in his leather weapon harness.
Kazarith removes a ruby-hilted blade that glows with a diffuse white light from in his back sheath.

In one blurring motion, Corissina snatches a swan-hilted green steel longsword from her sheath, brandishing it for all to see.

Kazarith slings a golvern-bound elven battle buckler encircled with shadowy runes off from over his shoulder.
Kateerina removes a carved thanot hilted rolaren longsword from in her rolaren weapons harness.
Rymbeld removes a bone-hilted imflass warsword from in his leather sheath.
Bskins stands up.

Frirna screams!

Otein drops all defense as he moves into a battle-ready posture.
Ashee removes a gold-trimmed dark blue kite shield from in his threaded war harness.

Kilthal softly says, "Oh Gods nae."

Gatzu slings a dark vultite shield over his shoulder.
Shugado throws his head back and howls!
Danshiva removes a rularon-edged iorake baw from in his waern skin harness.
Kateerina put a carved thanot hilted rolaren longsword in her rolaren weapons harness.

Adaun slowly says, "It was too high up."

Roewen covers her eyes with her hands.

Ruffelin exclaims, "Gah!"

Razarn says, "just had to happen"

A deafening screech pierces the air around you as Agenais struggles to remove her vultite mace from her vruul skin thigh-sheath.
Danshiva removes a blackened krodera shield emblazoned with twining golden acantha leaves along the rim from in his waern skin harness.
Severius stands up.

Tebon exclaims, "Flippin blue moons of Liabo!"

Japhet asks, "What!?"

Roxana blinks.

Rymbeld slings a tarnished imflass shield off from over his shoulder.

Elvinyouth says, "Grab the bastard."

Valicar exclaims, "to arms!"

Adrenath yells, "DRAW STEEL!"

Dovezkry scowls.
Bulrabye removes a diamond-edged black vultite falchion from in his polished bone scabbard.
Gumbast removes a twilight blue waraxe from in his dwarven war harness.
Annaleesia removes a mithril hilted vultite falchion from in her black leather cloak.

Liselotte says, "oh dear"

Bulrabye removes a glittering golden vultite shield from in his threaded war harness.
Kabriel stands up.
Grimfandel slings a black vultite shield off from over his shoulder.
Gatzu removes a serrated invar claidhmore from in his black linen cape.
Sesterces removes a scorched black rolaren scythe from in his threaded harness.
Twixiee stands up.
Nofret stands up.
Roxana stands up.
Merylla slings an obsidian spiked vultite targe off from over her shoulder.
Jacina shrieks!
Quisat removes an onyx hilted polished glaes longsword from in his instrument case.

Lissanne asks, "wha?"

Goldtree removes an antler hilted rolaren backsword from in his suede back scabbard.
Severius removes a hooked rolaren waraxe from in his locksmith's toolpack.

Bristenn exclaims, "What the!"

Corissina yells sharply while pointing at Valicar!
A group of guards suddenly comes charging in, wrestles Valicar to the ground and haul him off and out of sight.

Haakkon removes a double-headed black vultite morning star from in his damask cleric's cloak.
Cryheart slings a rolaren tower shield emblazoned with a silver gryphon off from over his shoulder.
Gumbast slings a pure white vultite shield off from over his shoulder.
Vorek removes a midnight blue vultite falchion from in his black leather scabbard.
Seirus removes a krodera hilted vultite falchion from in his pyrothag hide sheath.

The procession disperses amid screams and chaos.

Olgretien removes a jet black mithril claidhmore from in his wolverine pelt sheath.
Annaleesia removes a speckled grey vultite shield from in her black leather cloak.
Iwa gasps.
Vorek slings a deep crimson vultite shield off from over his shoulder.
Aerenal blinks.

Adrenath exclaims, "DRAW STEEL!"

Sheraiah stands up.

Orinkar says, "figures"

Oneiros removes a deep ash grey mithril kaskara from in his leather weapon harness.
Bskins slings an embossed vultite kite shield off from over his shoulder.
Oneiros slings a scorched mithril-scaled heater off from over his shoulder.
Brinn removes an enruned mithril falchion from in his mithril sheath.
Tebon growls ferociously!
Ruffelin removes a black acid pitted bastard sword from in his threaded harness.
Otein slings a frosty white shield off from over his shoulder.

Colimon says, "good gawd"

Guarrin removes a claidhmore from in his imflass weapons harness.
Ruffelin slings a reinforced vultite aegis emblazoned with a seme of purpure crown above an argent gryphon upon a gules field off from over his shoulder.

Ferdirand says, "Oh no"

Izalude removes a dark runic Ardenai warblade from in his spidersilk backpack.
Vanatar removes a polished steel war hammer from in his threaded harness.
Ganryu stands up.
Haakkon slings a fiery scarlet shield off from over his shoulder.
Jebidah slings a vultite shield off from over his shoulder.
Lissanne removes a pale ivory elven-crafted satchel from in her elven-crafted robe.
Izalude slings an Ardenai crested vultite shield off from over his shoulder.
Vanatar removes a lapis-inlaid vultite shield from in his threaded harness.
Adrenath removes a white cross-bolted shield from in his leather weapon harness.
Defij bursts out in loud, raucous laughter.
Krisenfest stands up.
Goldtree slings an ora-bound modwir buckler off from over his shoulder.
Khathlynn removes a acid-stained vultite wall shield from in her green greatcloak.
Lissanne slings a pale ivory elven-crafted satchel over her shoulder.

Corissina yells sharply while pointing at Adrenath!
A group of guards suddenly comes charging in, wrestles Adrenath to the ground and haul him off and out of sight.

Airveil removes a gold hilted vultite falchion from in her leather scroll tube.

Sagoth says, "holy"

A sinister hiss fills the air as Asmortus removes his vultite longsword from his snakeskin sheath.
Vanatar removes a double-headed black vultite morning star from in his threaded harness.
Celesh stands up.
Tesserah removes a silver-edged black rolaren backsword from in her brown doeskin sheath.
Raelyre removes a heavy golden flail from in her crimson longcloak.
Yviara removes an ancient rolaren longsword with a stallion-shaped ebon hilt from in her floral bag.
Khathlynn removes a dark green vultite axe from in her leather axe harness.
Airveil slings a metallic vultite shield off from over her shoulder.
Iwa stands up.
Aerenal removes an ash short bow from in his black leather backpack.
Deremar stands up.

Jorelth scowls.

Asmortus removes a pyrothag hide-covered shield from in his serpent-skin cloak.
Lunafleur slides an embossed silvery vultite shield off her shoulder, gripping it in one hand.
Stefanus removes a heavy crystal-studded mace from in his weapons harness.
Otein removes a dull claidhmore from in his climbing pack.
Jebidah removes a dagger from in his heavy backpack.
A deafening screech pierces the air around you as Merylla struggles to remove her white ora warmace from her vruul skin thigh-sheath.
A raucous snarl fills the air as Maeillwynn removes his dwarven broadsword from his weapon sling.
Lavinnia removes a dark-bladed badelaire from in her leather weapon harness.
Defij blinks.
Gumbast slings a pure white vultite shield over his shoulder.
Orinkar removes an earthen-hued vultite takouba from in his weapons harness.
You hear very soft footsteps.

Elvinyouth says, "I'll stay unarmed thanks."

Lavinnia slings a burnished faenor buckler off from over her shoulder.
Kazarith growls ferociously!
Asmortus stands up.

Natasia says, "That had to hurt."

Icewhite removes a naginata from in his veniom threaded battle-harness.
Lissanne removes a dragon-hilted dark crescent axe from in her elven-crafted satchel.
Ganryu removes a deadly black vultite claidhmore from in his mesh battle harness.
Lemandria removes a fel-hafted vultite waraxe from in her silvery sheath.
Sesterces gazes in awe at the scythe in his hand.
Lemandria slings a burgundy vultite shield off from over her shoulder.
Silverona's jaw drops.
Gumbast put a twilight blue waraxe in his dwarven war harness.
You stand back up.
Kneo removes an ancient golvern morning star encrusted with dried blood and gore from in his black leather back-sheaths.
Orinkar removes a veniom-bound rolaren tower shield from in his weapons harness.
Lissanne removes a veniom-bound rolaren tower shield from in her elven-crafted satchel.
Titaniia removes a mithril-etched sabre from in her spidersilk backpack.
A low chirping sound comes from within an iridescent quartz cricket box.
The falcon squawks loudly.
Celesh removes a heavy-bladed flint hilted longsword from in her black brocade thigh-sheath.

Bristenn recites:
"EVERYONE CALM"

Arbeia gazes in wonder at her surroundings.
Jubbley stands up.
Stefanus removes a vaalorn-edged eahnor tower shield from in his weapons harness.
Reddwolf removes a silver-edged black rolaren backsword from in his weapons sling.
Otein slings a frosty white shield over his shoulder.

Witcheaven says, "What.."

Kabriel slings a blackened vultite kite shield off from over his shoulder.
Maeillwynn put a rune-etched dwarven broadsword in his weapon sling.
Olgretien put a jet black mithril claidhmore in his wolverine pelt sheath.
Jayvn stands up.
Reddwolf removes a laje banded tower shield from in his weapons sling.
Terilaen just arrived.
Keya blinks.
Celesh removes a black tower shield from in her spidersilk cloak.
Ganryu looks about and lets loose an echoing shout!

Jequel removes an acid-pitted polished black falchion from in his leather sheath.
Tholn removes a burnished imflass bastard sword from in his weapons harness.

Yetere exclaims, "Hurray!"

Hectos removes a jagged obsidian ritual dagger from in his wrist sheath.
Avidleigh blinks.
Maeillwynn removes a lion-rampant embossed targe from in his weapon sling.
Olgretien stands up.

Corissina yells, "Everyone will be taken for questioning!"

Hectos slings a vaalorn-edged eahnor tower shield off from over his shoulder.
Reddwolf stands up.

Airiane says, "assassins"

Bristenn exclaims, "Calm down!"

Rathma removes a blued and gilded vultite longsword from in his black leather back-sheaths.
Lunafleur removes a vine-etched silver skinning knife from in her ivory leather thigh-sheath.
Scaxton removes a flamberge from in his spidersilk backpack.
Raelyre put a heavy golden flail in her crimson longcloak.

Japhet exclaims, "Everybody...be calm!"

Rhad removes a blazestar-set dark vultite kaskara from in his threaded war harness.

Ardwen says, "Drawing arms is bad"

Brinn slings a reinforced vultite aegis emblazoned with a pattern of crowns surrounding a silver gryphon on a field of crimson off from over his shoulder.

Hectos just turned his crystal ball, and it changed into a violet crystal ball.

Glima removes a serrated rolaren knife from in his wand harness.
Hectos taps a flawless ruby crystal staff.

Elvinyouth says, "I'd rather not be confused as a thief."

Keya sobs.
Glima removes a laje banded tower shield from in his wand harness.

Colimon looks about and lets loose an echoing shout!

Titaniia removes a bright silvery shield from in her spidersilk backpack.
You blink.

Yaristen quietly says, "what in Imaera's name.."

Hectos recites:
"Elementum tutela, plus, plus, spiritus obex, tutamen!
Amiculum umbra!"

Glima stands up.
Haxley comes out of hiding.
Haxley slings a crested glaes battle shield over his shoulder.
Ganryu roars!
Haxley put a silver-hilted black vultite falchion in his leather backsheath.

Hectos makes a quick gesture while calling upon the powers of the elements...

Swetelove comes out of hiding.
Swetelove works her way into an etched vultite breastplate.
Defij roars!
Tesserah put a silver-edged black rolaren backsword in her brown doeskin sheath.

Bristenn recites:
"Everyone calm down!"

Cryheart touches one finger to his lips.
Morahia removes a veniom-hilted falchion from in her threaded harness.
Emistran removes a serrated rolaren knife from in his silver-collared cloak.
Morahia slings a glistening sea-blue buckler off from over her shoulder.
A forest mastiff scrambles out of sight.
Emistran slings a twilight grey krodera shield off from over his shoulder.
Grimfandel put a silver-etched black steel longsword in his black brocade back-sheaths.

Lemandria says, "Hochstib"

Phever moves to stand behind Greko.
Valkyva removes a well-balanced eonake mace from in her weapons harness.
Tesserah drops an apple.
Yviara removes a triple-bladed black vultite katar from in her floral bag.
Yaristen removes a fire opal-set black vultite badelaire from in his elven sheath.
Emistran struggles to stand, but fails.
Grimfandel slings a black vultite shield over his shoulder.
Yaristen slings a sun-faded oval battle shield off from over his shoulder.
Defij cracks his knuckles!
Kabriel slings a blackened vultite kite shield over his shoulder.
Lemandria growls ferociously!
Jayvn slings an iron-rimmed shield engraved with the image of a rat off from over his shoulder.
A raucous snarl fills the air as Maeillwynn removes his dwarven broadsword from his weapon sling.
Ralkir stands up.

Kinshack says, "Gods save us all."

Yaristen quietly exclaims, "Hochstib!"

Jacina closes her eyes for a moment.

Corissina yells sharply while pointing at Hectos!
A group of guards suddenly comes charging in, wrestles Hectos to the ground and haul him off and out of sight.

Silverwolf removes a fel-hafted rolaren toporok from in his weapon's harness.
The horned frog croaks loudly.

Cemb exclaims, "Get the empress outa here!"

Haeven stands up.
Ralkir removes a feline-headed eonake mace & chain from in his leather baldric.
Silverwolf removes a griffin crested vultite heater from in his weapon's harness.
Rinika looks around with pleading eyes, wondering what's going on!
Mistomeer lets out a cheer!

Yaristen quietly exclaims, "it was Hochstib!"

Rymbeld shifts his weight.
Ashee put an enruned ancient eonake mace in his threaded war harness.
Rinika looks around with pleading eyes, wondering what's going on!
Silverwolf stands up.

Rsen softly says, "what happened"

Sagoth moves to stand in front of Odevalis.
The falcon cocks its head intelligently.
Ashee put a gold-trimmed dark blue kite shield in his threaded war harness.

Sevinar exclaims, "Kill all the non-humans!"

Tesserah removes a silver-edged black rolaren backsword from in her brown doeskin sheath.
Tesserah slings a gold-trimmed dark blue kite shield off from over her shoulder.
Keya trembles.

(Jacina swoons into Defij's arms.)

Bristenn put a pure white vultite longsword in his white monir scabbard.
Silverona blinks.
Odevalis blinks.

Ganryu yells, "The Ordlyn have killed her majesty!"

Kazarith clearly exclaims, "Git tha empress away from 'ere now!"

Melbaine removes a pitch black vultite mace from in his threaded harness.
Eahlstan removes a vultite maul from in his warlord's cloak.
Melbaine slings a shiny silver alloy buckler off from over his shoulder.

Mistomeer yells, "Down with the opressor!"

Bristenn put a pure white vultite shield in his leather weapon harness.

Rylark exclaims, "alright who did that? come on fess up!"

Ruffelin exclaims, "Some'un see ta' th' Empress!"

Jequel flails his arms about.

Kilthal frowns.
Colimon blinks.

Moklocedo exclaims, "what happened!"

Xanator gazes in wonder at his surroundings.

Jacina's face turns slightly pale.

Airveil asks, "Where is he hiding?"

Oneiros blinks.

Xanith says, "Yikes"

Yetere exclaims, "Do it for half-elves everywhere!"

Yetere lets out a cheer! Tarakan asks, "does she live?"

Rinika gazes in wonder at her surroundings.

Wormdoc asks, "Is she alright?"

Corissina exclaims, "There will be order!"

Dovezkry says, "I hope not"

Ferdirand asks, "Does she need an empath?"

Phever trembles like a leaf.

Dovezkry scowls.

Tarakan exclaims, "Koar save her!"

Cryheart says, "keep your weapons sheathed"

Brinn frowns at Corissina.

Corissina yells sharply while pointing at Silverona!
A group of guards suddenly comes charging in, wrestles Silverona to the ground and haul her off and out of sight.

A pained expression crosses Prospera's face.

Roewen asks, "Kaz...I don't know what happened?"

Japhet exclaims, "Yaristen...was that you?!"

Rsen softly says, "oh dear"

You shudder.

Jacina fans herself.

The Empress' bodyguards form a wall around her fallen body and carry her down to a barge in the canal.

Arbeia asks, "What do we do?!?"

Japhet yells sharply while pointing at Yaristen!
A group of guards suddenly comes charging in, wrestles Yaristen to the ground and haul him off and out of sight.

Krisenfest frowns.

Kazarith clearly exclaims, "Someone tried t'kill tha empress Roewen!"

Ardwen says, "we wait"

Adaun slowly says, "Heal her."

Cryheart says, "keep your weapons sheathed and wear shields"

Cemb shakes his head.

Roewen whimpers.

Cemb says, "I knew it"

You exclaim, "Holy Leya!"

Xanator says, "I think they pulled it off."

Cryheart says, "remember the warning"

Stefanus asks, "can I be of service to raise the empress, if she has indeed fallen?"

Corissina exclaims, "If I see you with a weapon, I'm taking you for questioning! There will be order!"

Japhet exclaims, "All of you...calm down! STand aside!"

Colimon asks, "weapons away then i'm guessing?"

Lunafleur says, "someone did kill her...nothing goes straight to the brain and doesn't kill"

Kazarith clearly says, "Nay...this cannae be..."

Avidleigh shakes her head.

Orinkar says, "everyone has a weapon"

Elvinyouth says, "Well, I'll admit."

Yetere throws back his head and roars with laughter!

Roewen blinks.

Yetere lets out a cheer!

Sevinar exclaims, "Find the assassin!"

Orinkar says, "this is the freeport"

Cryheart says, "stand your guard..dinnae move"

(Roewen tries to make sense of the confusion.)

Elvinyouth says, "It couldn't have happened to a more verbose emperess."

Lunafleur asks, "are we sure it was the REAL empress and not a decoy?"

Ganryu exclaims, "I demand we find the assassin!"

Corissina yells sharply while pointing at Haxley!
A group of guards suddenly comes charging in, wrestles Haxley to the ground and haul him off and out of sight.

Cemb says, "You guards will be lucky to get away with execution for this."

Annaleesia melodically asks, "Indeed, the only people with weapons are the baron's guards...who then is the attacker?"

Ganryu exclaims, "Guards!"

The members of the procession make a mad rush for the southern end of the bridge, following the original parade plan and flee through Lornon Court toward the southern gate into Vornavis.

Karlith says, "the guards are taking people"

You blink.

Corissina stares about wildly.

Prospera asks, "Randomly?"

Kabriel says, "The procession jes went south ways..."

Prospera asks, "Why are they arresting these?"

Schell raises his prayer beads above his head in a beseeching gesture.

Corissina yells sharply while pointing at Cemb!
A group of guards suddenly comes charging in, wrestles Cemb to the ground and haul him off and out of sight.

Kabriel says, "If the assasin were gonna leave, it'd be with them."

You hear the voice of Murp say, "They are arresting the lot of you."

Colimon says, "better take me away too then"

Karlith says, "they took Cemb"

Orinkar says, "Luukosians"

Morstanya says, "this is really too much"

Jacina fans herself.

Cryheart says, "put away your weapons and shields"

Ruffelin exclaims, "Gads, they got Sir Cemb!"

Jacina softly says, "I need water..."

Razarn exclaims, "wasnt me !!!"

Xanith says, "Leather-headed figure from the waves"

Cryheart says, "or you will get accussed"

Corissina glances at Jequel.

(Yviara raises empty hands)

Corissina yells sharply while pointing at Jequel!
A group of guards suddenly comes charging in, wrestles Jequel to the ground and haul him off and out of sight.

Quisat exclaims, "First time ta see de royal lady eva.. and dis happens, Oi!"

Jorelth exclaims, "Order!"

Rinika shifts her weight.

look malwind
Wearing gold-trimmed garments in the baronial colors of white and forest green, Baron Malwind appears to be in the prime of his life, if a bit on the portly side.

(Jacina uses Ferdirand to stable herself.)

Mydnight points at the Baron Dunrith Malwind.

Corissina exclaims, "There will be order! Put away your weapons! Don't leave the area!"

Gatzu says, "the gods truly shine upon us this day"

Mydnight exclaims, "It was him!"

Cynn squints at Corissina.

Ganryu exclaims, "Corissina... you have failed!"

Mydnight points at the Baron Dunrith Malwind.

Mydnight exclaims, "He did it!"

Corissina yells sharply while pointing at Ganryu!
A group of guards suddenly comes charging in, wrestles Ganryu to the ground and haul him off and out of sight.

You notice that an apple has vanished from the room, although you didn't notice anyone take it.

Rylark screams!

Imperial Guard Frirna just arrived.

Elvinyouth says, "Like I said, Corissina."

Xanator asks, "Anyone with a crossbow goes, huh?"

Rylark gasps in terrified panic, trembling and flailing his arms about!

Corissina yells sharply while pointing at Elvinyouth!
A group of guards suddenly comes charging in, wrestles Elvinyouth to the ground and haul him off and out of sight.

(Izalude raises his hands)

Kateerina's face turns slightly pale.

Sevinar exclaims, "Protect Malwind!"

Tarakan exclaims, "what sort of shoddy protection was this?!"

(Rinika raises herself on the tip of her toes, trying to peek above shoulders to see what's unfolding.)

Lavinnia asks, "Are you holding all of us?"

(Kinshack moves to stand in front of the Baron protectively.)

Desmonique says, "seems like the perfect opertunity to get rid of a few political enemies"

Mydnight exclaims, "Get the baron that traitor!"

Roewen's jaw drops.

Mydnight points at the Baron Dunrith Malwind.

Keya glances at the Baron Dunrith Malwind.

Mydnight exclaims, "Malwind did it!"

Ulial peers quizzically at Mydnight.

Ulial asks, "Why do you say that?"

Deavon scowls at Mydnight.

Jorelth yells sharply while pointing at Mydnight!
A group of guards suddenly comes charging in, wrestles Mydnight to the ground and haul her off and out of sight.

Yetere lets out a cheer!

Oneiros asks, "Still think the comet is a good omen?"

Roewen whimpers.
Strathe frowns.
Your jaw drops.

Tarakan exclaims, "this is an outrage!"

Wakim exclaims, "Check and see if Hochstib is hiding, in disguise!"

Natasia says, "They're arresting everyone."

Orinkar says, "it's a risk the empress takes"

Cynn says, "none of the arrests have been human"

Prospera asks, "Are you sure all these were armed?"

Corissina exclaims, "Everyone is going to be questioned!"

Witcheaven frowns.

Orinkar says, "if that was really the empress"

Xanator asks, "Where are the guards taking those people?"

You hear the voice of Yetere exclaim, "Keep away from me!"

Tarakan says, "she was attacked by a magical arrow"

Seirus says, "i didnt do it"

Corissina yells sharply while pointing at Prospera!
A group of guards suddenly comes charging in, wrestles Prospera to the ground and haul her off and out of sight.

Rinika shifts her weight.

Tarakan says, "it defeated her wards"

Orinkar asks, "might I be questioned first?"

Kazarith clearly asks, "Wot is going on?"

Sarvia says, "All of us? Wow Its gonna be a long night"

Colimon says, "fine Corissina wheres yer jail"

Orinkar peers quizzically at Corissina.

You hear the voice of Yetere exclaim, "This is a witch hunt a human probably did it!"

Cryheart asks, "guards..are ye taking care of the Baron?"

Deremar says, "Put your weapons and shields away and calm down and you wont be arrested"

Colimon says, "i'll go answer a few if ya want"

You hear the voice of Yetere exclaim, "A blasted witch hunt!"

Orinkar says, "I must get back to my post"

Kazarith clearly says, "Roewen...Zvardin, git behind me..."

Lunafleur asks, "everyone?"

Nogr says, "Corissina, I willfully submit to be questioned by the powers that be. Please have the guards take me away."

The horned frog croaks, "I suggest you all leave for they arrest all of you"

Lemandria says, "I'm not fond of witch hunts"

Xanith says, "Guard the Baron"

Tarakan asks, "Does the Empress live?"

Corissina nods to Nogr.

Desmonique says, "better not be a witch hunt"

Corissina yells sharply while pointing at Nogr!
A group of guards suddenly comes charging in, wrestles Nogr to the ground and haul him off and out of sight.

Rimalon says, "They took her to a barge, didn't they."

Cryheart says, "protect the Baron"

Ghita says, "who is next in line for the throne I wonder...."

Kilthal softly says, "There isnae time fer questioning."

Mystianna says, "who are they putting in jail"

Kilthal softly says, "We need tae get intae the Canal."

Jorelth says, "Baron Malwind has been moved to a safe location."

Corissina says, "I'm going to leave this in your hands, Jorelth --"

Corissina storms off

Brinn says, "Either restore order or arrest the lot of us."

You see Baronial Guardsman Jorelth Legardomos.
He appears to be a Human from Vornavis.
He appears to be mature and taller than average. He has silver-flecked grey-green eyes and tanned skin. He has shoulder length, straight blue-black hair worn in elaborate braids. He has a broad face, a thin nose and a neatly-trimmed goatee.
He is in good shape.
He is holding a flawless green steel longsword hilted with a lustrous pearl swan in his right hand and a steel-bound green round shield engraved with the image of a regal swan in his left hand.
He is wearing a heavy forest green cloak wrought with creeping patterns of pale white hue, a suit of regal forest green leather inlaid with a flawless ivory swan, an ivory-edged black leather sheath, a pair of dark green velvet pants, and a pair of tall black boots trimmed with pale white.

Revalos says, "I have nothing to hide, I submit to questioning."

Quisat says, "mostly dark elves"

Jorelth stares off into space.

You hear the voice of Yetere exclaim, "A blasted human did it leave the elves alone!"

Kazarith clearly asks, "Jorelth, wot of the empress?"

Annaleesia melodically says, "I don't know about the rest of you, but I get antsy when I hear the words "witch hunt""

Kinshack asks, "Is there anything we can do in the meantime to be of assistance?"

Witcheaven asks, "I just saw a flash.. from the magical barrier.. What did that?"

Jorelth says, "They have taken the empress away as well. Hopefully she will be all right."

Kazarith frowns.

Kazarith nods to Jorelth.

Mystianna says, "was she dead"

Kilthal softly says, "There are boats, Jorelth."

Kazarith clearly says, "Tis terrible...terrible..."

Lemandria says, "It went through her skull."

Barintia says, "it went to her brain I would think so was a good shooter with a crossbow"

Empress Assassination in the Freeport of SolhavenFeastday, day 2 of the month Fashanos in the year 5103

Empress Assassination
in the Freeport of Solhaven

Feastday, day 2 of the month Fashanos in the year 5103