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Holy Sylvan Spirits
of Yuriqen

Niiman, day 1 of the month Fashanos in the year 5100

************EDITOR'S NOTE************
This portion of the log is from the viewpoint of Vazridth Rendahl. All second person references, therefore, refer to him within this portion.
************END NOTE************

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

You see Lady Iscikella Zinnonn the Sylvankind Meliorator.
She appears to be in her 100's, has very long red hair, violet eyes, and lily white skin.
She has a quill pen tattoo on her finger, and an overlapping circles tattoo on her ankle.
She is in good shape.
She is holding a crystal divining sphere in her right hand.
She is wearing a small sprig of lavender, a perfect violet rose, a pale lavender silk hair ribbon, a carved quartz hummingbird earring, a gold-trimmed white leather satchel, a white tooled-leather harness, a small gold ring, a diamond wedding band, some violet silk gloves, a glaes charm bracelet, a scroll-shaped Lumnis pin, a gold scroll cloak clasp, a lavender spidersilk greatcloak, a multi-gemmed quintuple ring medallion, a crystal amulet, a glass amulet, a lightly boned lilac samite bodice, an interwoven irridescent belt, an irridescent purple samite pouch, a golden imflass scroll tube, a fused gold mesh satchel, a soft lavender spidersilk skirt, some fitted elven casting leathers with a perched owl tooled on the right shoulder, a gold-belled anklet, and some white gold trimmed half-boots.

You say, "The sphere fits well in your hands Iscikella"

Noonee says, "Well, always wondered if Luukosians could be repelled while alive, since they strive to be undead anyways."

Noonee shrugs.

Iscikella fidgets.

Iscikella says, "It makes me nervous to be honest."

Noonee gawks at Iscikella.

Noonee exclaims, "Don't tell HIM that!"

Noonee flails her arms about.

You grin.

You say, "I dont need her words to tell me the obvious"

You ask, "See how the sphere shakes within her hands?"

You smirk.

Noonee exclaims, "It's just a damned sphere!"

Iscikella glances at Noonee.

You say, "Noonee."

Iscikella says, "Sis..."

You say, "I've touched the sphere."

You say, "I know better"

Iscikella looks over at Noonee and shakes her head.

Noonee exclaims, "Bah!"

Noonee scoffs.

You ask, "Dont believe her? Or me?"

You peer quizzically at Noonee.

Iscikella says, "Ye know has powers... an essence..."

Iscikella glances at Noonee.

Noonee says, "I know scares everybody but hasn't done a thing I know of."

You ask, "Well who's word would you trust?"

Noonee rubs her chin thoughtfully.

You listen carefully to Noonee. ... Typical.

You see Lady Noonee No'one the Human Intercessor.
She appears to be in her 50's, has shoulder length, curly black hair, dark eyes, and lily white skin.
She has a delicate lily tattoo on her ankle.
She is in good shape.
She is wearing a crystal amulet, a rainbow glaes hairpin, a black spidersilk ribbon, a tiny silver rose earring, a silver spidersilk satchel, a silver mane weapon harness, an imflass black opal ring, some frost opal studded leather gloves, a frost opal inlaid silver bracelet, a silver studded leather wrist-sheath, a white rose bud, a grey stone clasp, a hooded spidersilk cloak, an ornate ivory dagger medallion, a silver filgree oval locket, a chased ora stickpin, a black spidersilk vest, an elegant oval cameo, a butterfly charm, a front-laced celadon silk bodice, a shadowy black leather tool belt, a celadon silk waistpouch, a silver etched scroll case, a tightly woven spidersilk sack, a silver-edged black silk skirt, some smokey grey leathers with an ivory-hilted dagger stitched on the shoulders, a rose-carved bright silver anklet, and some ankle-tied celadon satin slippers.

Noonee says, "Don't know. Lumnis' word I guess. Since Leya doesn't bother with such things."

Iscikella fidgets.

You grin.

Ghiani just arrived.

Iscikella says, "Sis, please..."

Ghiani says, "Hello"

You say, "What a wonderful idea."

You see Ghiani Jeunes the Sylvankind Bardess.
She appears to be in her 30's, has very long golden blond hair, grey eyes, and fair skin.
She is in good shape.
She is wearing some full leather, a belt pouch, a leather sheath, a heavy backpack, and a reinforced shield.

Ghiani says, "I'm lost"

Iscikella says, "Evening."

You nod to Ghiani in greeting.

Iscikella asks, "What ye looking for?"

Iscikella smiles at Ghiani.

Ghiani says, "Who knows.. jest looking"

Ghiani grins.

Ghiani says, "I managed to see quite a bit in a relatively short time too"

Ghiani chuckles.

Noonee cocks her head.

Noonee asks, "Such as?"

Ghiani asks, "Well, jest look at this place.. The Hall of the Mind. Don't you think that's something?"

Ghiani glances at Noonee.

You chuckle.

Ghiani smiles slowly.

You say, "You should perhaps visit the hall of holy struggle"

Ghiani chuckles.

You say, "Pay close attention to the black altar."

Noonee says, "Guess I'm just used to it some."

Ghiani asks, "Struggle? Against whom?"

Ghiani smiles.

Ghiani asks, "Might I sit?"

Ghiani furrows her brow.

Iscikella says, "Is the struggle of Voln and Luukos depicted there in that hall."

Iscikella nods to Ghiani.

You place your hand on your Luukos symbol.

Ghiani sits down.

Iscikella glances at you.

Ghiani asks, "Luukos hmmm?"

Ghiani says, "I've heard tell of Voln a bit.. but not Luukos."

You hiss.

Ghiani whistles a complicated ditty, impressing you with her virtuosity.

Ghiani asks, "Oh my! Do you need a hanky?"

Ghiani peers quizzically at you.

Iscikella says, "Lord of Never Ending Death."

Iscikella says, "Can't say I am partial to him."

You say, "Luukos is the lord of unending life."

Noonee says, "Definitely not."

Noonee blinks at Iscikella.

Ghiani asks, "Izzat a cold in the nose you have there?"

Ghiani glances at you.

You say, "I have no cold."

You scoff at Ghiani.

Ghiani says, "Oh"

Ghiani blushes a lovely shade of bright pink.

Noonee says, "He is a follower of Luukos, Ghiani."

Ghiani asks, "Speech impediment?"

Ghiani glances at Noonee.

Noonee says, "they tend to hiss in tribute to their god."

Noonee says, "Strange ideas..."

Ghiani says, "Oh I see..."

You say, "I follow Luukos nowhere. Serve him is what I do. Whenever needed."

Iscikella coughs.

Ghiani smiles at you.

Ghiani says, "Well.. I hope he pays you well then."

Ghiani nods.

Iscikella says, "Aye, he serves... no matter what."

Iscikella glances at you.

Ghiani smiles at you.

You grin at Iscikella.

You nod to Ghiani.

You say, "So.."

You glance at Noonee.

Ghiani smiles at you.

Noonee says, "Pays him in the promise of becoming undead."

You say, "Perhaps Noonee,you should ask she of who you will trust."

Noonee asks, "Sound tempting?"

Noonee winks at Ghiani.

Ghiani asks, "Beg pardon? Me?"

Ghiani peers quizzically at Noonee.

Ghiani furrows her brow.

Noonee says, "Nae, he is speaking of something else."

Noonee says, "That sphere my sister holds..."

You grin evilly.

(Noonee points at Iscikella's hand.)

Iscikella fidgets.

Iscikella places her hand on her divining sphere.

Ghiani exclaims, "Nice toy!"

Ghiani smiles is

(Vazridth chuckles softly)

Ghiani coughs.

Ghiani smiles at Iscikella.

You say, "A nice toy indeed"

Iscikella says, "Well, isn't exactly a... toy."

Iscikella glances at you.

Noonee says, "I haven't seen it do anything..."

Ghiani says, "What do you do with it then? It's too big to wear, I think.."

Ghiani furrows her brow.

Iscikella says, "It..."

Iscikella clears her throat.

Ghiani asks, "Do you roll it at some pins or something?"

You say, "It toys with her"

Ghiani says, "I heard of that"

You grin.

Iscikella says, "It is, as Telchor put it, a divination tool."

Ghiani exclaims, "Oh!"

Ghiani exclaims, "You find water with it!"

Ghiani beams happily at Iscikella!

Noonee mutters something about nice-hedge...

Ghiani says, "That's always useful"

Ghiani nods.

Iscikella says, "No.... answers."

Iscikella places her hand on her divining sphere.

Iscikella says, "Assuming ye know the questions."

Iscikella says, "Which I am not sure anyone does..."

Ghiani says, "I'd think water would be more useful. You can always think of answers."

Ghiani nods.

Ghiani asks, "have you tried it for water?"

Ghiani peers quizzically at Iscikella.

You say, "Iscikella must be told the answers. At times she is unable to think for herself"

Iscikella looks over at Ghiani and shakes her head.

Iscikella squints at you.

Ghiani exclaims, "You must!"

Ghiani exclaims, "You'd make a fortune!"

Ghiani grins.

Ghiani smiles at you.

Iscikella asks, "With IceMule on a glacier?"

Iscikella blinks at Ghiani.

You laugh out loud!

Ghiani exclaims, "Well.. travel south!"

Ghiani grins.

Ghiani smiles at Iscikella.

Ghiani whistles a complicated ditty, impressing you with her virtuosity.

Ghiani leans back.

Noonee says, "I think it is Thurfel's way of keeping ye fidgety myself..."

Ghiani grins.

Noonee shrugs.

Iscikella glances at Noonee.

Ghiani says, "Hmmm"

You say, "Why not ask, Noonee?"

Iscikella says, "I hardly think that, sis."

You say, "Ask her"

You point at a grey altar.

Ghiani asks, "You have answers you say?"

You say, "See if she gives you the answer you fear"

Ghiani asks, "But no questions?"

Iscikella says, "Not sure we have the right questions."

Ghiani furrows her brow.

Ghiani says, "Well.. make some up"

Ghiani nods.

Noonee says, "He may be right, ye know, sis."

Noonee says, "Lumnis may have the right questions."

Iscikella blinks at Noonee.

You grin.

Ghiani asks, "Why do you folks not look into your heart for both the questions and the answers?"

Ghiani furrows her brow.

You say, "They have hearts of ice."

Ghiani says, "My folk always held that searching within oneself was the first step on the right path."

Iscikella says, "Well, this sphere is... well... dark. I don't think I have a dark heart, despite Vazridth's protestations to the contrary."

Ghiani nods.

Iscikella glances at Ghiani.

Ghiani asks, "you are a Sylvan. Why do you seek inside a sphere that is not of yourself?"

Ghiani furrows her brow.

Iscikella says, "Because of what I know of the sphere."

Iscikella says, "I wish to understand it."

Iscikella nods to Ghiani.

Ghiani says, "then you are misled sister."

Ghiani smiles at Iscikella.

Iscikella says, "Haven't been led any way except to wonder."

Ghiani says, "Seek your home not the unknown answers inside a foreign sphere."

Iscikella taps a crystal divining sphere.

You say, "You are getting to know Iscikella quite well"

You chuckle.

Ghiani smiles softly.

Iscikella says, "I am here in my home, Ghiani."

Iscikella says, "But may lose it..."

Iscikella says, "and the sphere may know something of that."

Ghiani asks, "What is the loss of some ice?"

Ghiani furrows her brow.

Ghiani shrugs.

Iscikella says, "My home isn't just ice."

(Vazridth chuckles softly)

Iscikella blinks at Ghiani.

You say, "I think I like her."

You gaze fondly at Ghiani.

Ghiani smiles shyly.

Iscikella says, "Is a place where folk live and work and share."

Ghiani shrugs.

Noonee says, "Is a place, like alot of places..."

Ghiani nods to Noonee.

Ghiani says, "It is not trees though."

Ghiani sighs.

Iscikella sighs.

Iscikella says, "No, isn't."

Iscikella says, "But I have learned to love the folk here."

Ghiani grins.

Iscikella says, "I wouldn't see them hurt."

Ghiani says, "Well then.. take them traveling"

Ghiani smiles.

Ghiani says, "Why must they be hurt? Just leave."

Iscikella asks, "Why should they leave what they made for themselves?"

Iscikella blinks at Ghiani.

You shift your weight.

Ghiani says, "Perhaps I do not see the whole picture and over-simplify"

Ghiani furrows her brow.

Iscikella says, "I think perhaps ye do."

Ghiani says, "I am but a stranger, and I presume to advise. I beg your forgiveness m'lady."

Ghiani smiles at Iscikella.

Iscikella says, "No need. I have no special insight... just an attachment to my home."

Iscikella says, "Like many do."

Iscikella smiles softly.

Noonee asks, "Ye want insight?"

Noonee mutters under her breath.

Ghiani says, "Indeed. A noble thing to love one's home... as I love the forest."

Ghiani nods.

Noonee says, "Give me yer Lumnis statue..."

Iscikella glances at Noonee.

You grin at Noonee.

Noonee says, "Give it to me..."

Noonee taps her foot impatiently.

Iscikella removes a porcelain Lumnis figurine from in her gold mesh satchel.

Iscikella just kissed the figurine!

Iscikella glances at Noonee.

Ghiani says, "Ah.. a nice statue."

Ghiani nods.

Iscikella smiles at Ghiani.

Iscikella nods to Ghiani.

Iscikella offers Noonee a porcelain Lumnis figurine.

Noonee accepts Iscikella's Lumnis figurine.

Noonee places her hand on her Lumnis figurine.

Noonee tilts her head up.

You place your hand on your Luukos symbol.

Ghiani smiles at you.

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

Ghiani says, "You all are kind to humor a stranger with your company."

Ghiani smiles.

Noonee recites:
"Lumnis, here this night
One of yers wishes insight
Through my spirit let such be shared."

Iscikella blinks at Noonee.

Ghiani exclaims, "Nice rhyme!"

Noonee gestures and utters a phrase of magic.

(Vazridth moves away from the grey altar,trying to find a shadow)

Noonee gestures at a porcelain Lumnis figurine.
Noonee begins muttering softly, the exact words you cannot discern.
Noonee falls into a deep trancelike state.

Noonee recites:
"Lumnis, here this night
One of yers wishes insight
Through my spirit let such be shared."

Ghiani peers quizzically at Noonee.

Nikii says, "evening everyone"

Ghiani says, "Hello"

Ghiani smiles at Nikii.

Noonee recites:
"Of the sphere Iscikella holds
Is there some truth which can be told?"

You grin at Iscikella.

Noonee says, "Lady of Wisdom, hear our prayer in this."

Ghiani says, "m'lord Vazridth.. you have a nice bracelet"

You touch one finger to your lips.

Iscikella bites her lip.

Iscikella moves to a kneeling position.

Ghiani blushes a lovely shade of bright pink.

You say, "We are awaiting Iscikellas "Insight""

(Vazridth chuckles softly)

Ghiani grins.

Noonee asks, "Have ye no guidance this night, Wise One?"

Noonee asks, "Is this sphere more than it seems?"

Noonee tilts her head up.

You grin evilly.

Noonee gazes heavenward.

Ghiani glances at you.

Ghiani whispers, "What's supposed to happen?"

Journeyman Cravis just arrived.

Iscikella continues to beseech the gods for mercy and guidance.

Iscikella just touched a grey altar.

Noonee asks, "Is this sphere more than it seems?"

Cravis looks rather confused.

You whisper quietly to Ghiani, "They are trying to contact Lumnis. If they succeed,she will answer."

Noonee gives a sigh of frustration.

You say, "Your lady does not listen"

Noonee says, "Lady of Wisdom, I beg yer response."

Nikii waves to Cravis.

Ghiani whispers, "That sounds a bit foolish.. Lumnis isn't exactly the neighborhood baker."

Iscikella sighs softly.

You say, "Perhaps Luukos will give you the answer you seek someday"

You grin.

Cravis bows to Nikii.

Iscikella just kissed the altar!

Cravis asks, "Luu-kos?"

Ghiani leans back.

Cravis looks rather confused.

(Noonee glances askance at Vazridth.)

Noonee sighs softly.

You whisper to Ghiani, "The neighborhood baker also doesnt know anything about the sphere"

Noonee offers Iscikella a porcelain Lumnis figurine.

Ghiani asks, "Sir.. I don't know anything about answers. But might I offer you a bit of my talent?"

You say, "A noble try dear Noonee."

Noonee says, "It seems she has no insight she is willing to share, sis."

Ghiani peers quizzically at you.

Noonee says, "Ye will have to continue to surmise."

Cravis rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Iscikella nods to Noonee.

Iscikella sits up.

Iscikella accepts Noonee's Lumnis figurine.

You raise an eyebrow in Ghiani's direction.

Cravis asks, "Oh, Luukos. Hims good?"

Iscikella sighs softly.

You nod to Cravis.

Iscikella put a porcelain Lumnis figurine in her gold mesh satchel.

Cravis nods.

Iscikella tilts her divining sphere side to side, making the light play off it.

Ghiani whispers, "Hand me that bracelet?"

(Iscikella looks a bit mesmerized by the sphere.)

You say, "Perhaps Iscikella,you should continue to turn that sphere within your hands"

You say, "Maybe then you will find your answers"

Noonee exclaims, "Stay out of it, snake!"

Noonee glares at you.

Cravis asks, "Snake......?"

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

You look at Ghiani and shake your head.

You are wearing an impeccably tailored pouch, a kelyn promise ring, a striking serpent tattoo, a dark spidersilk backpack, some deerskin pants, a star-shaped rolaren cloak clasp, a leather sheath, a fang-clasped red silk pouch, an iron-rimmed imflass shield, a pair of wire-framed spectacles, some dark suede fingerless gloves, a coiled silver serpent bracelet, a serpentine Luukos pin, a long dark spidersilk cloak, some reinforced leather, a gold ring, an emerald Luukos symbol and a crystal amulet.

Iscikella blinks at Cravis.

Cravis glances at you.

Cravis asks, "You snake?"

Iscikella asks, "Ye are fearful, sir?"

You grin.

Cravis says, "No like snakes."

Cravis vigorously shakes his head.

You trace the lines of your serpent tattoo.

Cravis moves to stand behind Nikii.

Iscikella says, "Well, I do understand that..."

Iscikella glances at you.

Cravis stares at you.

Noonee chuckles.

Noonee says, "As do I."

(Vazridth chuckles softly)

Ghiani whispers, "Is it already special then?"

Cravis says, "Mean man with snake on hims neck tried to eat me."

You whisper quietly to Ghiani, "it has a special meaning to me, yes."

Lady Luxrious just arrived.

Iscikella asks, "Snake on his neck?"

Cravis nods.

Iscikella cocks her head at Cravis.

Iscikella rubs her chin thoughtfully.

You say, "No need to be afraid."

Cravis says, "It crawls up and around."

You grin at Cravis.

Cravis shivers.

SEND[Ghiani] Very well then. I would have enjoyed working on it

Iscikella says, "Ah..."

Ghiani whispers, "Oops!"

Nikii leans on Cravis.

Ghiani blushes a lovely shade of bright pink.

Iscikella nods to Cravis.

Iscikella says, "Had an unfortunate encounter with one of those myself."

You whisper quietly to Ghiani, "oh my"

Iscikella nods.

Ghiani whispers, "That was a whisper! Yes it was:"

Iscikella says, "Bit me."

Noonee says, "That it certainly did."

Noonee nods to Iscikella.

Cravis shivers.

Ghiani leans back.

Ghiani gazes in wonder at her surroundings.

Cravis says, "Me heard them has poison."

You whisper quietly to Ghiani, "And what might your talents be hmm?"

Iscikella says, "they do."

Iscikella bites her lip.

Noonee says, "That one surely did."

Noonee glances at Iscikella.

Ghiani whispers, "Well.. other than stealing which you were perhaps expecting?"

Ghiani grins.

Noonee says, "took her months of holy ritual to be rid of it."

You say, "Not all snakes have poison"

You nod to Ghiani.

Cravis asks, "So why hims want you pray to snake?"

Cravis glances at you.

Ghiani whispers, "Hand me that bracelet and I'll show ye"

You say, "He is the lord of unending life"

You raise an eyebrow in Ghiani's direction.

You place your hand on your serpent bracelet.

You remove a coiled silver serpent bracelet from your wrist.

Ghiani smiles.

You rub your chin thoughtfully.

Ghiani leans back.

Iscikella says, "I just know that the one that bit me was very poisonous..."

Iscikella bites her lip.

You ask, "you will give this back hmm?"

You peer quizzically at Ghiani.

Ghiani says, "Yes m'lord."

Ghiani nods.

Iscikella asks, "Ghiani, ye are from community?"

Cravis looks over at Ghiani and shakes his head.

Cravis says, "Smush it."

You offer your serpent bracelet to Ghiani, who has 30 seconds to accept the offer. Type CANCEL to prematurely cancel the offer.

Iscikella cocks her head at Ghiani.

You glance at Cravis.

Ghiani has accepted your offer and is now holding a coiled silver serpent bracelet.

Ghiani nods.

Iscikella smiles at Ghiani.

Ghiani says, "Hmmm"

You squint at Ghiani.

Cravis cowers away from Ghiani!

Ghiani asks, "Commnity? What be that?"

Iscikella says, "I often miss community."

You say, "Remember it is special to me."

Cravis says, "You like snakes."

Iscikella says, "Sylvan community."

Cravis cowers.

Ghiani says, "Aye"

Ghiani nods to Iscikella.

You glance at Cravis.

Nikii rubs her chin thoughtfully.

Ghiani says, "My settlemtn"

Ghiani says, "Settlement"

Cravis says, "Me only has one thing for snake."

Cravis removes a twin-bladed black faenor waraxe from in his woven battle harness.

Iscikella nods to Ghiani.

Cravis waves a twin-bladed black faenor waraxe around.

Ghiani says, "I have trouble pronouncing the speech here sometimes."

(Vazridth watches Ghiani closely)

Cravis put a twin-bladed black faenor waraxe in his woven battle harness.

Iscikella says, "I was initially from a place called Silent Pines."

Ghiani asks, "Give me a moment to concentrate on this bracelet please?"

Iscikella says, "Not far from here."

Iscikella nods to Ghiani.

You nod to Ghiani.

Noonee leans forward.

You see Journeyman Cravis Scurryfingers the Half-Elf Footpad.
He appears to be in his 40's, has short, braided black hair, violet eyes, and tanned skin.
He is in good shape.
He is wearing a stunning moonstone ring, some dark krodera-studded brigandine with an odd sigil etched on the left breast, a mithril juggernaut pin, some dark elven tracking boots, a silver locksmith kit, a shadow-hued spidersilk pouch, a black veniom woven battle harness, some dapper black leather suspenders, a vaalorian shadowsilk cloak, a brass-linked blue crystal pendant, a glowing amulet, and a featureless black silk mask.

Cravis looks rather confused.

You ask, "You like rats,Cravis?"

You raise an eyebrow in Cravis's direction.

Cravis vigorously shakes his head.

You say, "Some snakes have been known to eat the rats you dislike."

You nod to Cravis.

Iscikella touches one finger to her lips.

Cravis says, "Rat has disease. Snake is rat, Snake has disease."

Iscikella says, "She's concentrating."

Cravis says, "Snake must be killed"

Cravis stamps his feet.

You squint.

(Vazridth holds his temper within)

You pace back and forth.

Nikii kneels down and begins to meditate.

Cravis removes a heavy vellum map from in his shadowsilk cloak.

Cravis carefully unfolds his vellum map.

************EDITOR'S NOTE************
This remainder of the log is from the viewpoint of Iscikella Zinnonn. All second person references, therefore, refer to her within the rest of the log.
************END NOTE************

[Hall of the Mind]
An aura of tranquility sits over the room. Stars twinkle on the south wall, comforting as they sparkle in the blackness, while the north wall glows a pearlescent grey the color of the moon behind mist. A black altar sits before the starry sky, and a grey altar seems to fade out of the misty wall. You also see the Nikii disk.
Also in the room: Lady Luxrious, Journeyman Cravis, Lady Nikii who is kneeling, Ghiani who is seated, Vazridth, Lady Noonee who is seated
Obvious exits: southwest, up.

Cravis removes a heavy vellum map from in his shadowsilk cloak.

Cravis carefully unfolds his vellum map.

(Vazridth watches Ghiani)

Cravis squints at a heavy vellum map.

Nikii asks, "does anyone mind if i sanc this place?"

Cravis says, "No sure how me end up here."

(Vazridth covers his bare wrist)

Vazridth mutters under his breath.

Cravis pokes his finger at a heavy vellum map.

Cravis carefully folds his vellum map, taking care not to tear it.

You say, "Might interfere with the bardess' concentration."

You say, "Should ask her."

You nod to Nikii.

Cravis put a heavy vellum map in his shadowsilk cloak.

Nikii sits up.

Nikii nods.

Nikii smiles.

Cravis asks, "Ohh. hers a bard?"

You nod to Cravis.

You say, "She was singing earlier."

You say, "When she came in."

You say, "Nice voice."

You smile.

Cravis beams!

Nikii says, "too bad i missed it"

Cravis says, "l"

Cravis coughs.

Noonee nods to Nikii.

Noonee says, "Was nice."

Noonee says, "And I'm not much for singing."

Cravis says, "Me no can speak well in human tounge."

Nikii nods.

Cravis sighs.

Cravis pokes Nikii in the ribs.

Nikii stares off into space.

Cravis gives Nikii a firm punch and backs away from her.

Cravis chuckles.

Ghiani offers Vazridth a coiled silver serpent bracelet.

Vazridth accepts Ghiani's serpent bracelet.

You blink.

Ghiani says, "nice bracelet"

Vazridth blinks at Ghiani.

Ghiani glances at Vazridth.

Cravis asks, "....Snake...Nice?"

Cravis snorts.

You cock your head at Ghiani.

Ghiani smiles at you.

You ask, "How long ago did ye leave community, Ghiani?"

You say, "If ye don't mind me asking."

Vazridth says, "I am glad that you like it.."

Ghiani says, "Some weeks back, m'lady."

Vazridth grins at Ghiani.

Vazridth says, "I certainly do."

Vazridth shows Cravis his serpent bracelet.

Ghiani grins.

Cravis blinks.

Cravis asks, "Yous did that?"

Cravis gawks at Ghiani.

Ghiani smiles.

Ghiani says, "A small talent."

You say, "Was there a reason ye left? I will tell ye I left because well... the usual custom of a planned marriage in my community."

Cravis asks, "How you make such evil thing looks nice?"

You fidget.

Vazridth attaches a coiled silver serpent bracelet to his wrist.

You say, "I was somewhat spoiled as a child."

You say, "Used to getting my way."

You grin sheepishly.

Ghiani smiles at Vazridth.

Vazridth says, "If you all will excuse me."

Vazridth bows.

Vazridth just went southwest.

Ghiani coughs.

Ghiani winces.

Cravis wipes the sweat from his brow.

Ghiani smiles at Cravis.

Ghiani says, "Why thank ye"

Ghiani asks, "A reason I left?"

Ghiani sighs.

You nod to Ghiani.

Ghiani says, "I became lost.. I was always too adventurous."

Ghiani sighs.

You say, "Ah..."

You nod to Ghiani.

Cravis chuckles.

Ghiani says, "And once lost.. there is rarely a way to find the way back in."

Ghiani says, "My settlement is somewhat remote."

Cravis asks, "Where yous from?"

Noonee says, "I never understood sylvans."

Cravis peers quizzically at Ghiani.

Cravis rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Noonee scratches her head.

Ghiani says, "A settlement in the woods."

Ghiani smiles at Cravis.

Noonee says, "But then I'm just a human."

Cravis says, "Sylvan? Me heard lots come from ..Yur..i..."

Cravis rubs his chin thoughtfully.

You say, "Yuriqen."

Ghiani says, "My ancesters did.."

Cravis nods to you.

You say, "But is..."

You say, "Well no one living has been there."

Ghiani says, "but my town is but a small outpost. We live adjacent to a group of Giantkin."

Cravis says, "Me heard tale from Leya shrine. Lady who tolds it say she from there."

You say, "My community was very small as well."

Ghiani says, "Perhaps she is one of the 'Others'."

Cravis rubs his chin thoughtfully.

You ask, "Others?"

You blink at Cravis.

Noonee asks, "Others?"

Noonee cocks her head at Cravis.

Cravis takes a few steps back.

Cravis says, "Ah no say anything."

You say, "But ye did..."

You point at Ghiani.

Ghiani says, "We have heard tales of Sylvans who became so despaired about the Home Trees, that they eventually die away.. but do not know they have done so."

You blink at Cravis.

Vazridth just arrived.

Vazridth grins at Ghiani.

You say, "I hope those tales are false."

You frown.

Vazridth offers Ghiani an Icemule promissory note.

Ghiani says, "So they exist for centuries.. traveling.. occasionally visiting.. but in reality, they are long since dead."

Ghiani sighs.

You say, "Spirit sylphs."

Ghiani nods to you.

Cravis shivers.

Ghiani says, "They are very holy"

You say, "Ah..."

Ghiani accepts Vazridth's promissory note.

You say, "That is something I would like to hear more of..."

Ghiani beams happily at Vazridth!

You ask, "Is there some special tale of one?"

Vazridth says, "Your vision of the snake is quite wonderous."

You cock your head at Ghiani.

Vazridth nods to Ghiani.

Ghiani smiles at Vazridth.

Vazridth gazes at his bracelet.

Ghiani says, "Snakes are mysterious creatures. We Sylvans hold them to be holy"

Cravis gawks at Ghiani.

Vazridth shows you a coiled silver serpent bracelet, which he is wearing. The bracelet is crafted of silver, its figure both delicate and sublime. The serpent turns in its coils like a living thing, each scale impeccably rendered. Its eyes are inset with rubies that glisten with an uncannily life-like stare, and its expression is both unfathomable and terrible.

Ghiani says, "They possess secrets that are hidden from many creatures."

Ghiani smiles.

Vazridth nods to Ghiani.

Nikii rubs her chin thoughtfully.

Vazridth says, "Indeed a creature that deserves respect"

Ghiani says, "I know not your god.. but the snake-kindred are old friends."

You say, "Well, is indeed fine workmanship, Vazridth, though I'm not partial to snakes."

Vazridth glances at Cravis.

Cravis squints.

Cravis asks, "Res-pect?"

Cravis says, "But snakes try and hurt me."

You say, "Snakes make me... nervous."

Cravis stamps his feet.

You shiver.

Vazridth asks, "Do you stamp your feet at them?"

Cravis shakes his head.

Vazridth asks, "When has a snake tried to harm you?"

Cravis says, "Well.... "

Ghiani says, "M'lady Iscikella.. I would respectfully suggest.. that if a good snake were here now, you would be quite terrifying to it.."

Cravis says, "Only snake-man try"

Ghiani grins.

Vazridth begins chuckling at Ghiani.

You say, "Well, a small one maybe."

Vazridth asks, "What snake-man do you refer to?"

Ghiani smiles.

Cravis rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Vazridth turns an inquisitive ear towards Cravis.

Cravis says, "No ask name."

Cravis says, "Only run."

You say, "the one that bit me didn't seem very frightened of me."

You chuckle at Ghiani.

Vazridth asks, "And how did this snake-man try and hurt you?"

Ghiani winks at you.

Noonee says, "Bit her hard, it did."

Noonee nods to Ghiani.

You ask, "Ghiani, ye know more of these sylvan spirits?"

You say, "I'm afraid I know not the legend..."

You blush a delicate shade of pink.

Ghiani says, "Only stories told to me by my Grandmere."

Cravis says, "First him stick out a tounge like a serpant and told the snake it dinner time."

Ghiani says, "and.. perhaps... we met one once... "

You ask, "Ye did?"

You blink at Ghiani.

You say, "That would be a great blessing, I would think."

Ghiani says, "There was an old woman came to our settlement years ago.. I was but a wee girl"

Vazridth says, "You should not have run."

Vazridth looks over at Cravis and shakes his head.

Cravis says, "Me am no dinner."

Cravis squints at Vazridth.

You ask, "What did she speak of, if I am ask? Or did she speak at all?"

You peer quizzically at Ghiani.

Ghiani says, "She was very old..and seemed wise but jolly to such a small one as I was."

Vazridth says, "Someday you will be."

You smile at Ghiani.

Cravis chuckles.

Cravis shakes his head.

Noonee says, "Jolly is always good."

Ghiani says, "She took great joy in the company of all the children in the settlemtn."

Noonee says, "Vazridth, ye're scaring that poor fella."

Ghiani says, "However, our elders seemed..."

Ghiani sighs.

Cravis nods to Noonee.

You ask, "Wary?"

Ghiani says, "Well... they just acted like something wasn't right."

You cock your head at Ghiani.

Ghiani nods to you.

You nod.

Vazridth glances at Cravis.

Ghiani says, "A couple of us noticed as the day turned to night."

Ghiani says, "On the far side of the village, there was an old dwelling made of felt."

You nod to Ghiani.

Noonee says, "that wouldn't be very strong."

Noonee rubs her chin thoughtfully.

Ghiani says, "In the old days, it was said that a holy woman lived there."

Ghiani furrows her brow.

Vazridth says, "If you were indeed in the presence of who I believe you were..You should have given the snake-man proper respect.YOu cannot run from such a creature as he."

You say, "Ah..."

Cravis rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Ghiani says, "We youngsters were always curious, but our elders warned us to not ever devile it.."

Cravis squints.

Cravis says, "Him give me res-pect first. Then maybe no run."

Cravis nods to Vazridth.

Ghiani says, "However, the stranger woman wanders in to the settlement.. and they let her sleep there."

You say, "Hmmmm..."

Ghiani exclaims, "It was most unusual!"

Ghiani grins.

You exclaim, "Certainly seems so!"

You blink at Ghiani.

Vazridth says, "You should feel honored he chose to show himself to you"

Cravis rubs his chin thoughtfully.

You say, "But if she was a holy spirit..."

Ghiani says, "She seemed... taken aback at first.."

Vazridth says, "Some servants of such a man dream of such a thing happening to them"

You nod to Ghiani.

Cravis asks, "Spirit woman?"

Cravis rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Ghiani says, "But then.. she simply nodded."

Cravis glances at Vazridth.

Cravis says, "Me feel sorry for thems."

Noonee says, "Snake-men don't deserve pity."

Noonee winks at Cravis.

Vazridth says, "Unbelievable disrespect. He should have eaten you slowly"

Ghiani says, "She told stories until the moons were low on the horizon, then she made her way toward the tent.. almost as if it was hers."

Vazridth scoffs.

Noonee glances at Vazridth.

Cravis grins.

You nod to Ghiani.

Ghiani furrows her brow.

Cravis rubs his chin thoughtfully.

You say, "Perhaps was hers indeed..."

You rub your chin thoughtfully.

Ghiani says, "She was gone when day broke that morning."

Cravis asks, "You no were scared?"

Cravis peers quizzically at Ghiani.

Ghiani peers quizzically at Cravis.

Vazridth says, "Respect him for letting you live."

Ghiani asks, "Scared?"

Ghiani exclaims, "Oh no!"

Cravis shudders.

Ghiani says, "She was.. like a bright candle in the darkness.."

Ghiani smiles.

Cravis rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Ghiani says, "There was something in her eyes that made you feel.. alive and.. peaceful."

Ghiani smiles.

You sigh.

Cravis sighs.

Cravis says, "Me only see evil. Like snake-man."

You say, "That is such a fine thing... inner peace... serenity."

You say, "I search and search..."

Ghiani says, "It was like she knew things that you hope you learn.."

You say, "Is a difficult thing to find."

Ghiani smiles.

Noonee says, "And ye have spheres that interfere with finding it."

Noonee glances at you.

You place your hand on your divining sphere.

Ghiani says, "Afterwards, the elders never would answer our questions about her directly.. but they told us of the Others.."

Ghiani smiles.

You look at Noonee and shake your head.

You ask, "What did they say of them?"

Ghiani says, "They are our family.. just somewhat removed."

You cock your head at Ghiani.

Ghiani smiles at you.

Cravis rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Ghiani says, "They simply said what I told you. And that they are our family.. just as are all Sylvans."

You nod to Ghiani.

Ghiani smiles at you.

You smile at Ghiani.

Ghiani leans back.

Ghiani says, "After that.."

Cravis leans forward.

Ghiani says, "I always remembered her when I was lost."

Ghiani says, "And sometimes, when I would take offerings to the stele.."

Vazridth smirks.

Ghiani says, "I would add in an extra for her."

You smile at Ghiani.

Ghiani grins.

You say, "Sounds indeed like a holy one."

Cravis rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Ghiani says, "Woods! I've been talking too much"

Ghiani blushes a lovely shade of bright pink.

You say, "They always have such peace."

Cravis chuckles.

You say, "I have enjoyed the conversation."

Ghiani smiles sheepishly.

Cravis nods to you.

Vazridth says, "Bards usually tend to talk a bit"

Cravis says, "Better thens his."

Ghiani nods to Vazridth.

Cravis stares at Vazridth.

You say, "I don't get much chance to speak of sylph things lately."

You blush a delicate shade of pink.

Vazridth glances at Cravis.

Ghiani says, "My Ma always told me I was born under a harper's moon."

Vazridth says, "given the proper respect and service, the snake-man will reward greatly"

Ghiani chuckles.

Vazridth squints at Cravis.

Vazridth says, "Remember that"

Cravis waves his hand in a dismissive gesture.

Cravis says, "Me has one thing for hims."

Cravis stamps his feet.

(Vazridth chuckles softly)

Cravis says, "Me just need bigger boots for snake-man."

Cravis rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Ghiani leans back.

Vazridth says, "I must say I would like to see that"

Vazridth nods to Cravis.

You smile at Ghiani.

Ghiani asks, "what is an.. Intercessor?"

Cravis strikes a heroic pose.

Ghiani furrows her brow.

Nikii rubs her chin thoughtfully.

You say, "Well, I told ye my little failing... spoiled as a child."

Cravis rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Noonee asks, "Ye mean me?"

Ghiani nods to Noonee.

Noonee cocks her head at Ghiani.

Cravis says, "Me not know."

Ghiani smiles.

Nikii says, "an holy person i think"

Nikii rubs her chin thoughtfully.

Noonee says, "Aye."

Noonee says, "One of the clerical bent."

Ghiani asks, "Ahhh.. ye call spirits back from the veil?"

Ghiani smiles at Noonee.

Noonee says, "I am sort of a... channel... to my goddess."

Ghiani asks, "Who is your Goddess?"

Noonee says, "Leya."

Ghiani smiles.

Vazridth smirks.

Noonee says, "though I respect Lumnis as well."

Ghiani says, "I've seen her place."

Noonee says, "But i have more fight than is usual to one of Lumnis."

Noonee says, "So Leya suits me."

Noonee blushes a delicate shade of pink.

Noonee says, "I can be... ornery."

Cravis says, "Ohh. Me heard story of Leya."

Noonee blushes a delicate shade of pink.

Cravis sighs.

Cravis says, "Always make me sad"

Noonee slings a silver spidersilk satchel off from over her shoulder.

Noonee offers Ghiani a silver spidersilk satchel.

Ghiani accepts Noonee's spidersilk satchel.

Noonee smiles at Ghiani.

Noonee asks, "Ye heard the story Morrin tells?"

Cravis nods to Noonee.

Ghiani says, "Aye.. have heard it."

Ghiani nods.

Ghiani nods to Noonee.

Cravis turns to face you.

You smile at Cravis.

Vazridth says, "Seek out one named Gretel for stories of the snake-man. A talented bard indeed. Her stories of Luukos will entrance you. Perhaps then you will lose your fear."

Cravis asks, "Why was yous praying?"

Vazridth nods to Cravis.

Ghiani says, "She was something of an 'Other'.."

Noonee says, "So ye said she might be..."

Noonee nods to Ghiani.

You say, "Well, ye see, Cravis..."

Ghiani says, "I meant Leya.. and perhaps your Morrin as well"

Noonee smiles at Ghiani.

Noonee says, "I like the sound of that... Leya like that."

Noonee grins.

You say, "This sphere..."

You tap a crystal divining sphere.

Cravis rubs his chin thoughtfully.

You say, "It is said to be of darkness..."

Vazridth grins at you.

Cravis blinks.

You say, "To hold something very evil..."

Cravis shrinks fearfully away from you!

Cravis asks, "Then why yous hold it?"

Vazridth says, "Evil is such a harsh word, Iscikella."

Cravis shivers.

You sigh softly.

Cravis asks, "No scared it get you?"

Nikii sneezes, trying vainly to keep from spraying you.

You say, "I am frightened somewhat, aye."

You nod to Cravis.

(Vazridth brushes himself off)

You say, "But there really is no choice."

You glance at Vazridth.

Vazridth glances at you.

Vazridth says, "No..there isn't"

You say, "To destroy it would mean releases the evil within it."

You say, "Releasing."

You say, "Yet it cannot be lost either..."

Cravis rubs his chin thoughtfully.

You say, "Because, I was told by the mage Thurfel that it's magic cannot be masked or hidden."

Cravis says, "Me heard there boiling lake on mountain here."

Cravis says, "Should just toss insides"

Cravis nods.

Vazridth says, "Yes. Do toss it in the boiling lake Iscikella"

Cravis rubs his chin thoughtfully.

(Vazridth chuckles to himself)

You say, "But my understanding is it would rise up..."

You say, "It is... not simply a sphere."

You say, "It is very dark magic."

You place your hand on your divining sphere.

Cravis's face turns slightly pale.

You say, "And I will not risk another's life to have them hold it."

You say, "This way I only risk my onw."

You say, "Own."

Ghiani offers Noonee a pale leather satchel embossed with a small row of daggers encircling a silvery crescent moon that clasps it.

Noonee beams!

Noonee accepts Ghiani's dagger-embossed satchel.

Vazridth says, "What she wont admit to you is that she feels an attachment to the essence within. She will not rid of it because she craves the essence."

Vazridth waves his hand in a dismissive gesture.

Noonee says, "Oh, that's so lovely."

Cravis's face turns slightly pale.

Ghiani beams!

You say, "My life is my own to risk."

You say, "But I don't wish anyone else hurt."

You smile at Cravis.

Cravis nods.

Cravis says, "But ..what happen if it make you evil like snake-men."

Nikii stretches.

Noonee stands up.

Ghiani beams!

Noonee says, "Be right back, sis."

Cravis shivers.

Noonee just kissed you on the cheek.

Lady Noonee just went southwest.

Vazridth says, "Snake men are not evil"

Vazridth squints at Cravis.

Ghiani asks, "So, what is that big marble?"

Ghiani grins.

Ghiani peers quizzically at you.

Cravis says, "She say it evil magic."

Cravis nods to Ghiani.

Ghiani asks, "Might I see it?"

Cravis's face turns slightly pale.

You gaze in awe at the divining sphere in your hand.

Crafted from hand-blown glass, the sphere contains a thick blood-red liquid. The substance rocks back and forth quite slowly, odd shadowy shapes appearing from time to time within the orb.

You nod to Ghiani.

You offer your divining sphere to Ghiani, who has 30 seconds to accept the offer. Type CANCEL to prematurely cancel the offer.

Ghiani has accepted your offer and is now holding a crystal divining sphere.

Vazridth asks, "I have been around snakes all of my life. If they are so dangerous,then why do I stand before you?"

Vazridth peers quizzically at Cravis.

Cravis takes a few steps back.

Cravis says, "Because you evil too."

Cravis nods to Vazridth.

Lady Noonee just arrived.

(Vazridth chuckles softly)

Cravis says, "They no need eat you."

Ghiani furrows her brow.

Ghiani says, "Hmmm..."

Vazridth asks, "Me? Evil? Whatever makes you say such a thing?"

Vazridth grins at Cravis.

You whisper quietly to Ghiani, "It is said to contain the essence of one of the entombed nine of the council of ten."

Ghiani glances at you.

You whisper quietly to Ghiani, "So I was told by Lord Thurfel."

Cravis glances at Ghiani.

Ghiani says, "I have heard of the Ten."

You whisper quietly to Ghiani, "Though of course he has lied on occasion."

Cravis asks, "Ten?"

Vazridth glances at Ghiani.

Nikii rubs her chin thoughtfully.

Noonee offers Ghiani an Icemule promissory note.

Ghiani smiles at Noonee.

Ghiani accepts Noonee's promissory note.

Cravis asks, "Thur-fel?"

Cravis shudders.

Noonee smiles at Ghiani.

Noonee sits down.

Vazridth grins.

Cravis says, "Me heard of hims. Try and burn Ice Mule down."

Ghiani peers quizzically at Noonee.

Noonee smiles at Ghiani.

Ghiani beams happily at Noonee!

Vazridth says, "Succeed he will."

Ghiani exclaims, "ye are a patron of the Arts m'lady!"

You nod to Cravis.

Using a bit of cloth, Nikii carefully polishes her boots until they gleam.

Ghiani beams happily at Noonee!

You say, "But Thurfel isn't a bad person really... not all bad... he..."

You blush a delicate shade of pink.

You say, "Well..."

You sigh heavily.

Vazridth smiles at you.

You say, "I can't explain."

Cravis looks rather confused.

Ghiani removes a belt pouch from her belt.

Vazridth says, "He wines and dines her"

Vazridth points at you.

Vazridth nods to Ghiani.

You glance at Vazridth.

Ghiani blinks.

Vazridth examines his fingernails.

You say, "But he has been very kind to me."

You sigh.

Ghiani attaches a belt pouch to her belt.

You say, "Though he knows I disagree with him."

Ghiani removes an oddly pulsing orb from in her belt pouch.

Vazridth says, "And you have been kind in return"

Ghiani asks, "What is this?"

You see Ghiani carefully set her pulsing orb in the palm of her hand and gently start it spinning.
Ghiani's pulsing orb begins to glow with a deep sapphire blue light as it spins faster and faster. Soon it is spinning so fast it looks like a flashing ball of cold light held in her outstretched hand. Slowly it rises into the air, hovers for a moment, then flies towards Vazridth, stopping before his surprised face. A soft female voice whispers...
"We choose Vazridth."
The pulsing orb darts away from Vazridth and arcs back into Ghiani's waiting hand. Slowly it stops spinning until it nestles quietly in her hand.

Cravis glances at Ghiani.

Ghiani exclaims, "Oh!"

Ghiani says, "It's that.."

Ghiani says, "sorry"

Cravis shrieks!

Ghiani grins.

You blink.

Ghiani put an oddly pulsing orb in her belt pouch.

Nikii says, "hm"

Ghiani says, "Sorry"

You hear the voice of Cravis ask, "What ..that ...?"

Ghiani blushes a lovely shade of bright pink.

Nikii says, "interesting orb"

Ghiani says, "Someone gave me that."

Vazridth scratches his head.

Ghiani coughs.

Noonee says, "Ye haven't said much, Nikii."

Nikii peers quizzically at Noonee.

Ghiani removes a leather sheath from her belt.

Ghiani nods.

Noonee says, "I always enjoy meeting another one of the clerical profession though, as by yer clothes ye seem to be."

Cravis wipes the sweat from his brow.

Noonee smiles at Nikii.

Nikii smiles.

Nikii grins slowly.

Vazridth asks, "Jumpy one,arent you?"

Vazridth grins at Cravis.

Cravis says, "Me no trust anything."

Cravis squints.

You say, "He has a right to be jumpy around ye, Vazridth."

Ghiani put a crystal divining sphere in her leather sheath.

Vazridth smirks.

Ghiani nods.

Cravis says, "Me mother taught me thats."

Vazridth says, "I am harmless.I only wish to help"

You blink at Vazridth.

You ask, "Is that what ye were trying to do with me?"

Vazridth says, "I always have"

Vazridth nods to you.

Cravis says, "Me think troll more harmless then yous."

Cravis turns away from Vazridth, ignoring him.

You nod to Cravis.

Vazridth hisses at Cravis.

You say, "Ye very wise, Cravis."

Vazridth narrows his eyes.

You chuckle.

Cravis covers his ears.

Vazridth says, "I tell you what Cravis.."

Cravis squints.

Vazridth says, "Since you seem so scared of snakes.."

Vazridth says, "I shall..help you.."

You ask, "What think ye of the divining sphere, Ghiani?"

Vazridth nods to Cravis.

You ask, "Is it dark magic?"

Cravis squints.

You cock your head at Ghiani.

Cravis says, "No need help."

Cravis shakes his head.

Vazridth says, "Help you keep snakes away"

Vazridth says, "Always."

Vazridth raises an eyebrow in Cravis's direction.

Cravis shakes his head.

Cravis says, "You try feed me to snake-men."

Cravis shakes his head.

Vazridth says, "Are you sure?"

Cravis nods.

Noonee says, "yes, he would, Cravis."

Noonee nods to Cravis.

Noonee glances at Vazridth.

Noonee says, "I mean he fed his own son to them."

Noonee tilts her head up.

Noonee whistles tunelessly to herself.

Nikii's jaw drops.

Vazridth says, "I would never with snake-man to harm you. If you wish him to stay clear of you..If you change your mind"

Vazridth examines his fingernails.

You glance at Noonee.

Cravis says, "Me will just has to be brave."

You say, "Sis, don't go there..."

You look at Noonee and shake your head.

Vazridth asks, "Brave? Jumping into the shadows when something so much as twitches?"

Vazridth begins chuckling at Cravis.

Cravis mutters under his breath.

Cravis says, "me thought sphere came alive."

Cravis chuckles.

Cravis rubs his chin thoughtfully.

You say, "Cravis, if that sphere comes alive... we all duck under the altar and hope Lumnis protects us."

You feel the blood drain from your face.

Cravis chuckles.

Noonee says, "Me, sis, I'll be swinging, not hiding."

Noonee says, "I'm stubborn that way."

Noonee grins sheepishly.

You elbow Noonee in the ribs in a playful sort of way.

Cravis stares at Vazridth.

Cravis says, "Me like shadows."

Cravis nods.

Vazridth says, "So I see."

Vazridth says, "Hiding wont save you. A snake can always sense your presence."

Cravis says, "Snake-man no see me comming."

Cravis shakes his head.

Vazridth chuckles.

Vazridth asks, "Sneak up on him will you?"

Cravis says, "Mother show me how to no make sound."

You ask, "Where did ye first see the snake-man, Cravis?"

Vazridth grins at Cravis.

Cravis rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Noonee says, "Aye, that might be intriguing to know. I like to know what places to avoid."

Noonee whistles tunelessly to herself.

Cravis says, "Always lost. Me think it was this town."

Ghiani offers you a soft leather bag. Enter ACCEPT to accept the offer or DECLINE to decline it. The offer will expire in 30 seconds.

You accept Ghiani's offer and are now holding a soft leather bag.

You exclaim, "Why thank ye, Ghiani!"

Ghiani smiles.

The bag is crafted of soft leather. It is perfectly designed to hold a spherical orb, with tiny rows of vaalin studs marking the seams that allow the skins to take an orbital shape. For a drawstring, the bag has been fitted with a silver-banded cord. On one end is a crescent moon while the opposite tie features a sun with radiant beams.

You blink.

You exclaim, "Is beautiful!"

Ghiani says, "Welcome. That sphere seemed to need something to rest in."

You exclaim, "Such craftmanship!"

Cravis chuckles.

Ghiani smiles.

Ghiani stretches.

Cravis says, "Maybe thick vultite safe better."

You whisper quietly to Ghiani, "Might I offer ye some compensation?"

Cravis rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Vazridth says, "The sphere wont rest long."

You glance at Vazridth.

Vazridth nods to you.

You say, "It will if I have anything to say of it..."

You tighten your grip on your leather bag.

Ghiani whispers, "No, I thank ye much. But your friends were so generous in their compensation that I have plenty to buy my meals for the next weeks."

Vazridth says, "You have no say. you've allready begun its awakening"

Ghiani smiles at you.

Cravis snorts.

You smile at Ghiani.

You show Cravis your leather bag.

You exclaim, "Such workmanship!"

You show Noonee your leather bag.

Cravis's jaw drops.

Ghiani blushes a lovely shade of bright pink.

Ghiani smiles bashfully.

Noonee grins.

You glance at Vazridth.

Vazridth nods to you.

You show Vazridth your leather bag.

Ghiani says, "Well, I should probably be on me way. I thank ye so kindly for such delightful company."

Vazridth grins.

Ghiani smiles.

Vazridth says, "A perfect fit."

Ghiani stands up.

Vazridth bows to Ghiani.

You say, "I thank ye for the tale of Sylvan Spirits, Ghiani."

Nikii waves to Ghiani.

Ghiani says, "I enjoyed talking with you all much."

Cravis bows to Ghiani.

Ghiani curtsies.

Ghiani smiles.

Cravis says, "Me hope you no get lost."

You stand back up.

Noonee stands up.

Ghiani says, "Perhaps we shall see each other again."

Noonee smiles at Ghiani.

Noonee curtsies to Ghiani.

You curtsy to Ghiani.

Vazridth says, "Do be careful Cravis... My offer still stands for your safety"

You say, "I hope so."

Cravis squints at Vazridth.

You say, "I always enjoy talking to another sylph especially."

Cravis says, "Me lose either way."

Cravis turns away from Vazridth, ignoring him.

You say, "Even one who likes snakes."

You wink at Ghiani.

Ghiani says, "I wish you all sweet nights of dreams and days with trees shading your way."

Vazridth says, "Ghiani,your vision of the snake shall be seen by all"

Vazridth places his hand on his serpent bracelet.

Ghiani smiles.

Ghiani bows.

Ghiani wanders off.

Cravis says, "Maybe me can hear yous voice someday. They say it nice."

Cravis waves.

Cravis removes a heavy vellum map from in his shadowsilk cloak.

Cravis carefully unfolds his vellum map.

Vazridth says, "Dont get lost"

Vazridth grins at Cravis.

Lady Luxrious just went southwest.

Cravis squints.

Vazridth says, "perhaps Luukos will show you the way"

Cravis gazes intently at his vellum map, appearing lost in thought as he traces various routes with his finger.

Vazridth bows to Cravis.

Vazridth hisses.

You say, "Especially don't run into snake-men."

You wink at Cravis.

Cravis says, "Then me take other way"

Cravis nods.

Cravis carefully folds his vellum map, taking care not to tear it.

You attach a soft leather bag to your belt.

Cravis put a heavy vellum map in his shadowsilk cloak.

Cravis says, "It nice to meets you all."

Nikii leans on Cravis.

Vazridth says, "Stop by the hall of holy struggle Cravis"

Cravis bows.

Vazridth chuckles.

Nikii joins Cravis's group.

Cravis mutters under his breath.

Noonee says, "Same here, Cravis."

Nikii peers quizzically at Cravis.

Nikii stands up.

Cravis says, "Me lost too."

Cravis pokes Nikii in the ribs.

Noonee says, "Always nice to meet one who doesn't like snakes."

Vazridth bows to Nikii.

Nikii curtsies.

Vazridth glances at Noonee.

You chuckle at Noonee.

Vazridth smirks.

You curtsy to Cravis.

Cravis bows to Noonee.

You curtsy to Nikii.

Nikii nods to Cravis.

Nikii waves.

Cravis bows to you.

Lady Nikii just went southwest.

Noonee winks at Cravis.

Cravis rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Cravis gulps.

Cravis strikes a heroic pose.

You say, "Ye be brave."

(Vazridth chuckles to himself)

Vazridth says, "Brave"

You say, "Ye'll find yer way."

You smile at Cravis.

Cravis nods.

Vazridth examines his fingernails.

Cravis stares at Vazridth.

Cravis stamps his feet at Vazridth!

Cravis takes a few steps back.

Cravis shuffles his feet.

Journeyman Cravis just went southwest.

Vazridth narrows his eyes.

Noonee says, "Very intriguing visitors..."

Noonee blinks.

You nod to Noonee.

You say, "I like the tale of the Sylvan Spirits..."

Vazridth says, "That fool was face to face with the serpent Lord and he tucked tail and ran"

Vazridth shakes his head.

Vazridth mutters young-fool.

Noonee says, "Knew I liked him."

Noonee coughs.

Noonee tilts her head up.

Vazridth says, "He should have gone down to one knee."

Vazridth says, "And offered his services."

You blink at Vazridth.

You ask, "What if he didn't wish to do so?"

Vazridth asks, "You know what I would do to have Luukos acknowledge me like that?"

Vazridth says, "I dream of the day"

Vazridth says, "And he is lucky enough to stand with him"

Vazridth says, "And he runs away"

Vazridth growls ferociously!

Noonee says, "Uh, die for him? Oh, wait, ye're going to do that anyhow..."

Vazridth says, "I would do more than die for my lord."

Vazridth says, "I would do anything..ANYTHING he would ask of me."

Vazridth paces back and forth.

Vazridth babbles something unintelligible.

Vazridth mutters something about running-away.

Vazridth says, "Fool."

You say, "Ye would do anything, but not everyone would, Vazridth."

You ask, "Tell me... what would ye do if Lumnis appeared before ye?"

You cock your head at Vazridth.

Vazridth says, "Im no fool. I would pay her the proper respect an arkati should be given"

Vazridth says, "I would not like it"

You ask, "And if Lorminstra?"

You glance at Vazridth.

Vazridth glares.

Noonee coughs.

Vazridth says, "I will never show her respect"

You say, "Then perhaps he feels the same of Luukos."

Vazridth says, "I would try and spit in her face before she had me killed"

Vazridth clenches his fist.

You say, "Well, for myself I would curtsy and offer Luukos respect, but I would not kneel."

You say, "I will never kneel to him."

You say, "Never."

You clench your jaw.

Vazridth grins at you.

Noonee says, "Ye tell the snake, sis."

Vazridth says, "You do Luukos service in your own way. you have not to kneel"

Noonee raises her fist defiantly.

(Vazridth chuckles softly)

You glance at Vazridth.

Vazridth says, "It is you who has begun the awakening of the sphere."

You say, "In any case, Vazridth, for now the sphere is safe..."

You reach out and touch a soft leather bag.

Vazridth says, "You started a chain of events you cannot stop"

You glance at Vazridth.

Noonee rubs her chin thoughtfully.

Noonee says, "And Lumnis didn't answer..."

You glance at Noonee.

You say, "Maybe she did..."

Vazridth says, "In the end it will be you who releases the council. As I have said before, Thurfel knows the last key needed"

Vazridth says, "And it is you"

(Iscikella looks after Ghiani's point of exit.)

Noonee's jaw drops.

Noonee says, "Ye mean..."

Noonee says, "Wait..."

Noonee blinks.

Vazridth raises an eyebrow.

You nod to Noonee.

You say, "The old woman tale."

You say, "I know it."

Vazridth glances at a coiled silver serpent bracelet.

Vazridth glances at you.

You say, "the old woman is Lumnis."

Vazridth says, "She was a young woman"

You smile at Vazridth.

You look at Vazridth and shake your head.

(Vazridth points the direction of Ghiani)

You say, "The story she told."

You say, "I know she was young."

You say, "Vazridth, She is tolerant."

You say, "Even of snakes."

Iscikella smiles softly.

You say, "Ye were indeed blessed."

Vazridth smirks.

Vazridth asks, "Blessed by what? A young bard with a talent?"

Vazridth chuckles.

You look at Vazridth and shake your head.

You say, "Believe what ye will"

Vazridth begins to twitch.

You say, "I know better."

Vazridth scratches himself on the arm.

You gaze at your leather bag.

Vazridth surveys the area.

Vazridth says, "Nothing but a young bard."

Vazridth waves his hand in a dismissive gesture.

Vazridth scratches himself on the arm.

You say, "Believe whatever suits ye..."

You smile.

You say, "but I know better."

Vazridth says, "I believe what is true."

You rub a soft leather bag.

Vazridth says, "you live in your own world Iscikella."

Vazridth says, "But Ghiani was a young bard who talked too much and had a talent for the art."

Vazridth waves his hand in a dismissive gesture.

You look at Vazridth and shake your head.

You say, "She was more."

You ask, "Did ye truly think them lost?"

You laugh softly, trying to hide your amusement.

You clasp a hand over your mouth.

Vazridth glares.

(Vazridth stares at his bracelet, his eye twitching)

Vazridth says, "Yes. Lost they were."

You say, "But She does know Luukos... personally."

You say, "So I think She knows what would please him."

Vazridth says, "No. She said she knew not of my Lord"

You say, "Enjoy the bracelet."

You smile at Vazridth.

Vazridth says, "She told me she didnt know"

You say, "I know I will enjoy the bag"

Vazridth growls ferociously!

Noonee says, "And I my satchel"

Noonee shows her dagger-embossed satchel to you.
You see a glyph-like mark on the dagger-embossed satchel:
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"Gathering" is written below the mark in small, light writing.

Noonee shows her dagger-embossed satchel to Vazridth.

Vazridth narrows his eyes.

Vazridth exclaims, "Just a bard!!!"

You say, "Aye, a bard."

You nod.

You smirk.

You say, "Come, sis."

Vazridth glowers darkly at you.

You reach out and hold Noonee's hand.

Vazridth glowers darkly at Noonee.

Noonee nods to you.

(Vazridth storms down the hallway)

You say, "good eve, Vazridth."

Vazridth just went southwest.

************EDITOR'S NOTE************
Please realize Iscikella does NOT believe the bardess to have been Lumnis in any form. She was just using that as a ruse to upset Vazridth as he had been upsetting her. And definitely the player realizes much of what was said here had to do in some way with Yuriqen.
************END NOTE************




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