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1[Dirge, Darkstone Inn]
2The main room of the Inn, once well decorated and painted but now decayed and faded, still serves as a gathering place for those who dwell here or for the rare traveller.  A long wooden bar, now splintered and broken in many places, still stands at the far end of the room, while a scattering of tables gives the few patrons someplace to sit.
3You also see Philosopher Velzor, the back bar, a dark corner, a bartender, a faded menu written on a large sheet of crudely tanned parchment and the main exit.
4Also here: One of Many Jhien, Researcher Koravian who is sitting, Lucky Olave who is sitting, Intolerant Jaiel and Alshabi Yvela.
5Obvious exits: none.
6You notice a tan dog rub against Jhien for a moment.
7Jhien says, "Hello dog."
8Jhien subtly reels as a pained expression crosses his face.
9Yvela smiles quickly.
10The tan dog growls, "Hello, people.  My master bids you all good afternoon."
11Jhien asks, "Your master is welcome to attend. I believe I spoke with him lastnight?"
12Yvela asks, "We bid your master the same.  Do you accept pets?"
13Jaiel casually observes the area.
14Philosopher Velzor wraps his cloak about himself, as if trying to disappear into the shadows.
15Jhien says to Yvela, "Wonder if Velzors student will show."
16The wings of Koravian's boots stretch for a moment.
17Vett just arrived.
18Vett curtsies.
19Jhien nods.
20Olave tilts her head to one side.
21Jhien gestures.
22Jhien's armband emits a loud *snap*.
23A smoky film of grey mist exudes from Jhien's palms as he draws them close to his face.  Breathing in deeply, his mouth remains open as he trembles for a second.  He recovers after a moment and looks pleased.
24Yvela says to Jhien, "We'll see."
25Olave smiles at Vett.
26Yvela nods to Vett.
27Vett nods to Yvela.
28Vett smiles.
29The tan dog growls, "For reasons, my master must remain anonymous.  But they do wish to attend."
30Vett nods.
31Jhien gestures.
32Jhien's armband emits a loud *snap*.
33You notice as a tan dog sniffs the ground.
34Arcane Lord Tirost just arrived.
35You notice as a storm-grey cat with gold-flecked crystal blue eyes prances into the room.
36Tirost smiles.
37Tirost bows to Jhien.
38Jhien waves to Tirost.
39Jhien says, "Master songsmith."
40Jhien's clenches his hands into fists and grits his teeth.
41Jhien's armband emits a loud *snap*.
42Swirls of reddish-black energy erupt forth from Jhien's body, eventually settling into a monstrous pattern shining through his skin.
43Yvela smiles.
44You notice as a storm-grey cat with gold-flecked crystal blue eyes meows loudly.
45Jhien asks, "How are you?"
46You notice as a tan dog looks around suspiciously.
47Jhien gestures.
48Jhien's armband emits a loud *snap*.
49The air around Jhien shimmers with a blinding yellow luminescence.  The scintillating light writhes and twists, abruptly coalescing into a translucent field before blinking out of sight.
50Tirost says, "Been better."
51You notice as a storm-grey cat with gold-flecked crystal blue eyes meows loudly.
52Jhien asks, "Yeah?"
53Leaning against a wall, Philosopher Velzor crosses his arms and adopts a bored expression.
54The storm-grey cat sits down.
55Jhien asks, "Rumor is you're no longer with the troupe?"
56Tirost nods to Jhien.
57Tirost sadly says, "It's true."
58The air around Koravian shimmers with a weak yellow light that quickly disperses.
59Tirost frowns.
60Jhien asks, "There a story there?"
61Olave closes her leather compendium.
62Olave puts her compendium in her scavenger's backpack.
63You notice as a tan dog scratches itself.
64Tirost says, "Something like that, but it's probably for another time."
65You notice as a storm-grey cat with gold-flecked crystal blue eyes yawns.
66Jhien nods to Tirost.
67Tirost asks Jhien, "How have you been?"
68Jhien says, "Healing."
69Jhien smirks.
70Jhien says, "But well enough."
71Jhien says, "Comparing notes. It sure was an exciting raid."
72You notice as a tan dog looks upward negligently.
73You notice as a tan dog looks upward negligently.
74Tirost nods at Jhien, obviously agreeing with his views.
75Philosopher Velzor wraps his cloak about himself, as if trying to disappear into the shadows.
76Tirost says, "Really can't thank you enough for all your help."
77Tirost smiles at Jhien.
78You notice a tan dog rub against Tirost for a moment.
79Tirost scratches his storm-grey cat.
80Jhien waves his hand distractedly.
81Druid Vrallux just arrived.
82Jhien says, "A lot of people working together."
83A Zaulfungian wild boar trots into the room.
84Olave beams at Vrallux!
85Tirost nods at Jhien, obviously agreeing with his views.
86Vrallux grins at Olave.
87You notice as a tan dog looks upward negligently.
88Tirost says to Jhien, "That's true, and it was a success because of it."
89Yvela takes a sip of her water.
90Jhien nods at Tirost, obviously agreeing with his views.
91Koravian takes a sip of his wine.
92Philosopher Velzor takes a knife out of his robe and runs a stone against its edge, sharpening it.
93Jhien says, "I never heard your story of it. I spent a lot of time being beaten up by Ciriasa."
94Tirost chuckles.
95You notice a tan dog rub against Vrallux for a moment.
96Tirost says to Jhien, "I'm sure it wasn't that one sided."
97Tirost says to Jhien, "And I apologize for not being able to speak sooner.  Paying a high price for my many crimes, as it were."
98Tirost grins wryly.
99Jhien says, "You and me both brother."
100Jhien snickers.
101Jhien says, "A rather wise man said to me that hopefully history at least remembers the deed was done, rather than how it was done."
102You notice as a storm-grey cat with gold-flecked crystal blue eyes examines its tail.
103Jhien asks, "Right dog?"
104Olave grins.
105You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a fairly made risen figure.
106The tan dog growls, "If wise men had said everything attirbuted to them they'd never have time for anything but talking.  But sure."
107Tirost stares intently at a tan dog for a moment.
108Yvela chuckles.
109You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a fairly made risen figure.
110Tirost chuckles.
111Tirost gets a mug of honey-lemon tea from inside his hawking pouch.
112You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a fairly made risen figure.
113Jhien says, "Men of action lead to mysterious solutions to monster demon vessels."
114You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a fairly made risen figure.
115You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a fairly made risen figure.
116A fairly made risen figure gazes about the area with an intent look, watching the goings on.
117[Dirge, Darkstone Inn]
118The main room of the Inn, once well decorated and painted but now decayed and faded, still serves as a gathering place for those who dwell here or for the rare traveller.  A long wooden bar, now splintered and broken in many places, still stands at the far end of the room, while a scattering of tables gives the few patrons someplace to sit.
119You also see a fairly made risen figure, a Zaulfungian wild boar, a storm-grey cat with gold-flecked crystal blue eyes that is sitting, Philosopher Velzor, the back bar, a dark corner, a bartender, a faded menu written on a large sheet of crudely tanned parchment and the main exit.
120Also here: Druid Vrallux, Arcane Lord Tirost who has a stony visage, Vett, One of Many Jhien, Researcher Koravian who is sitting, Lucky Olave who is sitting, Intolerant Jaiel and Alshabi Yvela.
121Obvious exits: none.
122Olave looks thoughtfully at a fairly made risen figure.
123The risen figure says, "Greetings.  My master sends his regards."
124A Zaulfungian wild boar oinks at Olave and stamps a hoof, as if demanding attention.
125You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a fairly made risen figure.
126Olave winces.
127You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a fairly made risen figure.
128Philosopher Velzor glances in your direction but says nothing.
129Tirost scratches his storm-grey cat.
130Yvela says, "Our regards in return."
131A storm-grey cat curls up and takes a nap.
132Antiquary Emryn just arrived.
133Tirost smiles at Emryn.
134Emryn curtsies.
135Tirost warmly says to Emryn, "Been a while."
136Emryn nods to Tirost.
137Emryn casually observes the area.
138Yvela stops teaching.
139You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a fairly made risen figure.
140The granite-like sheen vanishes from Tirost.
141Jhien says to Yvela, "I do somewaht adore the notion that people can fight a monster demon vessel in her own fortress but not come to a bar and hear what those who joined with them have to say."
142You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a fairly made risen figure.
143You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a fairly made risen figure.
144You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a fairly made risen figure.
145Jaiel leans back.
146You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a fairly made risen figure.
147Jaiel stretches her arms.
148Tirost takes a sip of his tea.
149Yvela says to Jhien, "A matter of appearances, I suppose.  Fighting the demon is brave and heroic.  Hearing the truth is embarrassing."
150Emryn pets your tan dog.
151Emryn pets Tirost's storm-grey cat.
152You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a fairly made risen figure.
153Jhien nods at Yvela, obviously agreeing with her views.
154You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a fairly made risen figure.
155A fairly made risen figure wanders away, seeking rest.
156You notice as a tan dog looks upward negligently.
157Leaning against a wall, Philosopher Velzor crosses his arms and adopts a bored expression.
158Yvela says, "All right.  It's about time to get started.  Late comers can be brought up to speed if they show."
159You notice as a tan dog scratches itself.
160Yvela takes a sip of her water.
161Jaiel gets a porcelain cup of currant tea from inside her leather sidebag.
162Jaiel takes a sip of her tea.
163The air around Vrallux shimmers with a weak yellow light that quickly disperses.
164Yvela says, "I'll begin with an overall summary of events leading up to the raid, and during the raid."
165Jhien nods to Yvela.
166Yvela says, "I beg your patience - it'll take a few minutes to get through it all."
167Tirost stands near Emryn.
168Lightning Warden Aurayn just arrived.
169Jhien waves to Aurayn.
170Yvela says, "Afterwards, we'll open up the floor to questions and hopefully spur some good conversation."
171Aurayn waves to Jhien.
172Yvela says, "Now, the summary."
173Yvela says, "The Raid on Maelshyve's Fortress was planned and conducted by a Zoluren organization known as the Anduwen Watch.  The raid's purpose was twofold - to slay Maelshyve's minions and to consecrate the altar located in the fortress' depths in the name of Urrem'tier."
174Apprentice Empath Iraes just arrived.
175A Prydaen assistant gazes about the area with an intent look, watching the goings on.
176Yvela says, "During the Watch's second public planning meeting a divine presence was felt among the attendees.  It spoke to them and encouraged them to act in favor of the gods, in particular the Immortal Hodierna.  Hodierna and her champion Karszen have a history of combating Maelshyve."
177Jhien waves to Iraes.
178Ethell just arrived.
179Jhien waves to Ethell.
180Yvela says, "A few days before the raid Inquisitor Whiteburn held a group communion at Hodierna's Solace and again they were made to hear a divine voice.  It urged them to battle, the time for words coming to a close."
181Koravian taps a twilight-blue sanowret crystal that he is wearing.
182Koravian exhales softly on his sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.
183You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
184Yvela says, "At around the same time that these meetings and holy communions were taking place, other events were simultaneously playing out, hidden from the public's eye."
185You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
186You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
187Yvela says, "Philosopher Osven, a long time student of the Triumphant and proclaimed demon hunter, observed that Maelshyve's cult had been growing over the past several months.  Determined to find the cause for this unusual growth, he uncovered that the cult was enacting a plan that would allow Maelshyve to firmly secure her position and influence in our plane."
188Arcane Researcher Avareyna just arrived.
189Water drips steadily from Avareyna's copper zills.
190Avareyna begins a quiet psalm on her copper zills with only the slightest hint of difficulty.
191Jhien waves to Avareyna.
192Yvela says, "The details of the plan involved corrupting human women and transforming them into vessels that would act as conduits for Maelshyve's power.  Through a fully transformed vessel Maelshyve would be able to physically manifest, in a similiar fashion to when The Hunger used Lyras as a conduit into our plane."
193Yvela says, "Philosopher Osven wanted to make sure that Maelshyve's plan failed, so he captured a small number of these vessels and was able to develop an alchemical potion capable of undoing the transformation.  It was tailored specifically to combat Maelshyvian creations."
194Avareyna's feet are dripping water everywhere.
195Avareyna concentrates intently on her sense of rhythm as she continues to perform a quiet psalm on her copper zills.
196The plague rat perched atop Avareyna's shoulder becomes suddenly engrossed in grooming, gnawing furiously at its fur until a random noise in the area finally distracts it from its lively task.
197Yvela says, "During the creation of this potion he learned of the Watch's impending raid upon the fortress, and was worried that Maelshyve's plan would be enacted sooner as a result.  The potion, then, was only partially perfected.  It would only be effective against vessels that were near complete transformation."
198The wings of Olave's boots flutter for a moment.
199Tirost gestures, and a strong warm breeze swirls around Avareyna.
200You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
201Yvela says, "Wanting to distribute the potion but wary of those under demonic influence, Philosopher Osven asked the Triumphant who he could trust.  Osven was directed to speak with Philosopher Jhien.  Their meeting, however, turned sour to due to a misunderstanding."
202You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
203Jhien snickers.
204Jhien nods in agreement.
205Avareyna continues to play a quiet psalm on her copper zills, pausing only a little through a difficult section.
206Yvela says, "Feeling that he had no other recourse with such limited time, Philosopher Osven delivered the entire batch of his potion to the leaders of the Raid under the guise of a holy man.  He warned them of what they might expect to encounter in the fortress and instructed them on the potion's use."
207You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
208Yvela says, "I strongly believe that prior to the day of of the raid the leaders in possession of the potion became aware of its arcane origins.  I have even heard from multiple sources that an Immortal intervened directly to reveal the truth.  Thankfully they wisely chose to hold onto the potion incase it was needed."
209Avareyna stumbles only slightly as she continues to play a psalm on her copper zills.
210You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
211Tirost takes a sip of his tea.
212You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
213Jaiel takes a sip of her tea.
214Yvela says, "The Triumphant reprimanded Jhien after he learned what had happened between him and Osven.  Jhien was later able to correct the misunderstanding, but by then the entire batch of the potion was already in the hands of the raid leaders."
215Yvela says, "Fortunately, Osven was able to create a second, smaller batch of the potion and delivered it to a group of Philosophers assembled by Jhien on the eve of the raid.  With the vials of the potion in their pockets, the raiders and the Philosophers descended into Maelshyve's fortress at the same time."
216Avareyna finishes playing a quiet psalm on her copper zills.
217Avareyna's plague rat scrambles from one of her shoulders to the other, its long hairless tail braced along her neck for balance as it passes.
218Yvela says, "During the day before the raid an arrangement was made between the Philosophers and the raid leaders.  The raid leaders asked that the Philosophers remain on the outskirts of the conflict and support them with hit and run tactics.  The Philosophers asked that they not be targetted as enemies."
219The bartender places a jigger of Rhia's Dew Liquer on the bar.
220Ethell gets a jigger of Rhia's Dew Liquer from atop a long wooden bar.
221Warlock Druvaroh just arrived.
222Warlock Druvaroh went over to the back bar.
223Yvela says, "As a part of the aforementioned arrangement, a private gwethdesuan channel and an approved upon middle-man served to relay important information between the two groups during the raid itself."
224Ethell went through the main exit.
225Warlock Druvaroh just arrived.
226Jhien waves to Druvaroh.
227Aurayn exhales softly on his sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.
228Avareyna taps a sanowret crystal that she is wearing.
229Avareyna exhales softly on her sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.
230Druvaroh casually observes the area.
231Yvela says, "Perverse necromancers believed to be acting in service to Maelshyve consistently attacked both the raiders and the Philosophers alike throughout the raid.  Their exact purpose remains unknown, though we can surmise that they desired power and favor from Maelshyve."
232Avareyna begins a quiet psalm on her copper zills with only the slightest hint of difficulty.
233Tirost takes a sip of his tea.
234Yvela says, "Though it was an arduous journey, eventually the majority of raiders reached the depths of the fortress and encountered Ciriasa, a vessel that was almost fully transformed into the likeness of Maelshyve."
235You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
236You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
237A pale yellow haze ripples across the zenganne of Vrallux's cloak.
238Yvela says, "Using the vials of Osven's potion against vessel as they were instructed to, the raiders and Philosophers were able to successfully de-transform Ciriasa and put a stop to Maelshyve's plan to physically manifest."
239You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
240Avareyna concentrates intently on her sense of rhythm as she continues to play a quiet psalm on her copper zills.
241A rather indignant oink sounds from Avareyna's woven sack.
242Yvela says, "The raiders then went on to ritually consecrate the altar located in the furthest depths of the fortress in the name of Urrem'tier, successfully completing the intended goal of the raid."
243Jhien gestures.
244Jhien's armband emits a loud *snap*.
245Jhien trembles briefly as the pallid mask upon his face roils.
246You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
247Hanging on securely with three paws, the plague rat on Avareyna's shoulder licks its fourth paw and spends several seconds carefully smoothing out the fur covering its lower back and one leg.
248Avareyna continues to play a quiet psalm on her copper zills, pausing only a little through a difficult section.
249Druvaroh glances at a tan dog.
250Yvela says, "And that is the rather long winded summary."
251Druvaroh glances at a Prydaen assistant.
252Tirost chuckles.
253Druvaroh says, "One of those has to go."
254Leaning against a wall, Philosopher Velzor crosses his arms and adopts a bored expression.
255A bright flash of flame erupts from Tirost's hand, vaporizing the mug that he is holding into fine grey ash!
256Jhien says to Druvaroh, "May just have to ignore it."
257Avareyna stumbles only slightly as she continues to play a psalm on her copper zills.
258Jhien shrugs.
259Jhien nods to Yvela.
260The Prydaen assistant says, "Quite a tale."
261Jhien says, "Any questions? It's a lot to chew."
262Olave leans forward and rests her chin in her hand, a thoughtful expression on her face.
263You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
264Avareyna finishes playing a quiet psalm on her copper zills.
265Avareyna chews on her fingertips.
266Druvaroh's tail undulates lazily through the air.
267You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
268Nuzzling through Avareyna's hair to get her attention, the plague rat chitters playfully before scrambling down to disappear into her swamp moss.  It re-emerges a moment later and returns to its perch with a squeak of amusement.
269The Prydaen assistant asks, "The inquisition raid leaders knew of the origin of the potion?"
270Jhien says, "We've got a few additional consideration points that may be worth underlining. The vials, the story the Andun Watch is telling, Ciriasa's body, Osvens motivation..."
271Jhien just nudged Yvela.
272Yvela nods to a Prydaen assistant.
273Freezing water drips from Avareyna's copper zills.
274Aurayn exhales softly on his sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.
275Aurayn taps something inside his multi-strapped carryall.
276You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
277Aurayn hums to himself.
278Yvela says, "Yes, it seems so.  Several of them wanted to destroy the vials, but we're glad they didn't."
279Yvela gets a sealed-shut vial of glowing liquid from inside her black cloak.
280Philosopher Velzor glances in your direction but says nothing.
281Yvela says, "I'll set this down on the bar so everyone can have a close look at it."
282Yvela puts her vial on a long wooden bar.
283Jhien says, "Don't... er... drop it."
284A Prydaen assistant gazes about impassively.
285You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
286A Prydaen assistant stops fidgeting.
287Yvela says, "These are the vials of potion that Osven created to combat the vessels."
288Jhien says, "Take note, perhaps, of the colors."
289Hanging on securely with three paws, the plague rat on Avareyna's shoulder licks its fourth paw and spends several seconds carefully smoothing out the fur covering its lower back and one leg.
290Jhien assesses his combat situation.
291Druvaroh gets a sealed-shut vial of glowing liquid from inside his sluagh skull.
292Avareyna asks, "What're they made from?"
293Jhien makes a sweeping gesture with one arm, bringing it up from the sky down towards the ground.
294With a slurping sound, a massive torrent of viscous red and green goo rains from above!
295Jhien says, "Curious similarities. Colors."
296Yvela chuckles at Jhien.
297(Jhien points at the drying goo)
298Olave wrinkles her nose.
299You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
300Jaiel raises an eyebrow.
301Aurayn says, "Blue green and red."
302You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
303You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
304Druvaroh whispers something to Jhien.
305Yvela says to Avareyna, "I don't know the exact composition, but they were made using samples obtained from Maelshyvian demonic creatures.  I like the potion overall to an anti-vemon."
306Philosopher Velzor wraps his cloak about himself, as if trying to disappear into the shadows.
307Tirost nods to Yvela.
308Vett ponders.
309The Prydaen assistant asks, "Blue green and red?  Interesting.  I'll have to make a note for my master."
310Jhien says, "The blue, it's worth pointing out, was all over Ciriasa."
311Jhien gets some midnight-blue barbs from inside his black backpack.
312Jhien taps some midnight-blue barbs that he is holding.
313Druvaroh glances at a Prydaen assistant.
314The plague rat perched atop Avareyna's shoulder becomes suddenly engrossed in grooming, gnawing furiously at its fur until a random noise in the area finally distracts it from its lively task.
315Aurayn says, "Mine were at least."
316Jhien puts his barbs in his black backpack.
317Jhien says, "These vials aren't... opaque. You can plainly see what they are."
318Aurayn says, "The liquid within was a luminous blue with whorls of green and red throughout."
319Koravian exhales softly on his sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.
320You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
321Avareyna exhales softly on her sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.
322Yvela nods to Aurayn.
323Yvela gets a sealed-shut vial of glowing liquid from inside her black cloak.
324Tirost asks Jhien, "Do you mind if I take a look at one of those barbs?  They came from Ciriasa, yes?"
325Aurayn nods to Yvela.
326Jaiel takes a sip of her tea.
327Jhien gets some midnight-blue barbs from inside his black backpack.
328Jhien offers Tirost some midnight-blue barbs.
329Yvela shows a tan dog her sealed-shut vial.
330Tirost accepts Jhien's midnight-blue barbs.
331Yvela shows a Prydaen assistant her sealed-shut vial.
332Tirost begins to carefully examine some midnight-blue barbs.
333Jhien says, "They did. Those came from my chest."
334Jhien snickers.
335Tirost grins at Jhien.
336You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
337Zharyn comes out of hiding.
338Tirost offers Jhien some midnight-blue barbs.
339Jhien accepts Tirost's midnight-blue barbs.
340Yvela puts her vial in her black cloak.
341Jhien puts his barbs in his black backpack.
342Olave quietly says to Jhien, "Finders keepers."
343Water is quickly puddling on the ground nearby, but two spots in the shape of feet or shoes remain oddly dry.
344Druvaroh puts his vial in his rucksack.
345Yvela chuckles.
346Jhien smirks at Olave.
347Druvaroh reads his paper.
348Jhien says, "Wish I'd kept more, they make a nice trophy."
349The plague rat perched atop Avareyna's shoulder becomes suddenly engrossed in grooming, gnawing furiously at its fur until a random noise in the area finally distracts it from its lively task.
350Aurayn says, "Keep the scars."
351Aurayn winks at Jhien.
352Yvela says, "I've been told that upwards of ten vials were needed to be used against Ciriasa to reverse her transformation.  I can't speak for the truth of that number, but it seems likely."
353You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
354Martial Artist Aerathor just arrived.
355Olave asks Yvela, "Did you say which batch that vial is from?"
356Jhien says, "Word is it was a rather large number. Ten or more."
357Nodding a respectful greeting, Aerathor bends in a slight bow.
358Aurayn says, "It was quite a few."
359Aurayn says, "Lost count in the chaos."
360Yvela says to Olave, "I actually obtained vials from both the first and second batch.  They were identical, as far as I can tell."
361You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
362Hanging on securely with three paws, the plague rat on Avareyna's shoulder licks its fourth paw and spends several seconds carefully smoothing out the fur covering its lower back and one leg.
363Philosopher Velzor glances in your direction but says nothing.
364Aurayn exhales softly on his sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.
365The Prydaen assistant asks, "How did you determine them to be the same?"
366Jaiel ponders.
367Avareyna's woven sack shifts and rustles a bit, the sounds of soft snorts followed by snoring emanating from it.
368Yvela says, "Vials from both batches were used against Ciriasa, and the effects were the same."
369You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
370Olave whispers something to Aerathor.
371Avareyna's plague rat scrambles from one of her shoulders to the other, its long hairless tail braced along her neck for balance as it passes.
372You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
373Aerathor smiles at Olave.
374Philosopher Velzor takes a knife out of his robe and runs a stone against its edge, sharpening it.
375Jhien says, "Well... I landed a vial toss, and it did the same thing to Ciriasa as other successful tosses."
376Jhien says, "Namely... hurt her."
377You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
378Yvela nods to Jhien.
379The air around Aerathor shimmers with a weak yellow light that quickly disperses.
380Olave nods to Aerathor.
381Yvela says, "Unfotunately for Ciriasa, the raiders failed to notice her de-transformation and she was killed in her human form."
382Jhien sighs.
383Aurayn nods to Yvela.
384Aurayn says, "It happened very quickly."
385Yvela says, "Lacking favors, her soul went into the hands of the Immortals, I am told."
386The plague rat on Avareyna's shoulder slinks downwards, controlling its descent with scrabbly little claws, until it disappears with a curious squeak into a deep black spidersilk haversack clasped with a sharp dagger.
387Olave says, "That was disappointing to hear. I can only imagine that the raiders felt terrible about it."
388Aurayn exhales softly on his sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.
389Jhien nods to Olave.
390Tirost shifts his weight.
391Jaiel asks, "Didn't notice, or did not care? Which is more likely?"
392You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
393Jhien looks at Jaiel and shrugs.
394You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
395Olave smiles at Tirost.
396Jhien says, "They tend to cast a wide net when the Immortals disaprove of a thing."
397Jhien says, "Demons, the faithless, chewing with your mouth open."
398Jaiel gives a slight nod.
399Jhien says, "It's all the same to them."
400You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
401Olave appears to be trying hard not to grin.
402Olave covers her mouth with her hand.
403Jhien asks Tirost, "You look like you've something to add there?"
404Yvela says, "I don't imagine every single person in the fight was aware of the vials, or their intended purpose.  It's not unreasonable to think that they continued to attack not knowing any better."
405Tirost shakes his head.
406Aerathor says, "I wasn't aware of them."
407Avareyna's black haversack shifts and rustles a bit, the sounds of high-pitched squeaks emanating from it.
408Yvela gets a sealed-shut vial of glowing liquid from inside her black cloak.
409Jaiel nods to Yvela.
410Yvela offers Aerathor a sealed-shut vial of glowing liquid.
411Aerathor accepts Yvela's sealed-shut vial.
412Yvela says, "Have a closer look, then."
413Aerathor bows.
414Yvela smiles.
415Aerathor holds a sealed-shut vial of glowing liquid in both hands and closes his eyes in concentration.
416[Dirge, Darkstone Inn]
417The main room of the Inn, once well decorated and painted but now decayed and faded, still serves as a gathering place for those who dwell here or for the rare traveller.  A long wooden bar, now splintered and broken in many places, still stands at the far end of the room, while a scattering of tables gives the few patrons someplace to sit.
418You also see a Prydaen assistant, a Zaulfungian wild boar, a storm-grey cat with gold-flecked crystal blue eyes that is sleeping, Philosopher Velzor, the back bar, a dark corner, a bartender, a faded menu written on a large sheet of crudely tanned parchment and the main exit.
419Also here: Martial Artist Aerathor, Warlock Druvaroh, Arcane Researcher Avareyna, Apprentice Empath Iraes, Lightning Warden Aurayn who has a stony visage, Antiquary Emryn, Druid Vrallux, Arcane Lord Tirost, Vett, One of Many Jhien, Researcher Koravian who is sitting, Lucky Olave who is sitting, Intolerant Jaiel and Alshabi Yvela.
420Obvious exits: none.
421Aerathor begins to carefully examine a sealed-shut vial of glowing liquid.
422Aerathor says, "Thanks."
423Aerathor offers Yvela a sealed-shut vial of glowing liquid.
424Aerathor asks, "Or was this for me to hold onto?"
425Olave just nudged Aerathor.
426Aerathor raises an eyebrow.
427Aerathor grins.
428Yvela says, "To reiterate for people who didn't hear the full summary - these potions were created by Philosopher Osven, a hunter of demons, to combat Maelshyve's vessels in order to stop her from manifesting."
429Philosopher Velzor keeps his eye on a nearby passerby, watching them rather intently.
430Yvela says, "You can keep that."
431Yvela nods to Aerathor.
432You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
433Apprentice Empath Iraes went through the main exit.
434Aerathor offers Olave a sealed-shut vial of glowing liquid.
435Jhien says to Aerathor, "Your associates might have interesting things to reveal from it."
436Olave tilts her head to one side.
437Olave accepts Aerathor's sealed-shut vial.
438Jhien says, "The uh... impact... caused reality to ripple and distort, explode violently even."
439Avareyna pauses briefly as a faint rustling emanates from somewhere on her person.
440(Olave gingerly takes the vial.)
441Tirost ponders.
442Olave holds a sealed-shut vial of glowing liquid in both hands and closes her eyes in concentration.
443Avareyna exhales softly on her sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.
444Aurayn exhales softly on his sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.
445Koravian exhales softly on his sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.
446Vrallux sniffs at Olave.
447You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
448Aerathor says, "Jhien I haven't heard of these til now, il'l be looking into it further though for sure."
449The wings of Koravian's boots flap for a moment.
450Olave flashes a quick grin at Vrallux.
451Aerathor nods to Jhien.
452Jhien says, "The impression that I got from the shockwave and blast through closed eyelids and rattled skullpan, was that it was disrupting her... seat... position... place."
453Jhien nods to Aerathor.
454Aerathor's shadow trembles.
455You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
456Jhien gets a sealed-shut vial of glowing liquid from atop a long wooden bar.
457Jhien puts his vial in his black backpack.
458Olave offers Aerathor a sealed-shut vial of glowing liquid.
459Aerathor says, "Well what normally happens in the case of possession, is that substance already present in the plane of abiding is imbued with the essence of said entity."
460You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
461Aerathor nods to Jhien.
462Aerathor accepts Olave's sealed-shut vial.
463Aerathor says, "So naturally that bond can be shattered."
464Aerathor puts his vial in his wool cloak.
465Yvela says, "We were told by Osven that the potions removed the 'conduits' within the vessels that allowed Maelshyve's power to suffuse through them."
466Olave says to Aerathor, "Like charging cambrinth."
467Aerathor says, "The conduit being the link of sorts."
468Yvela nods to Aerathor.
469Jaiel asks, "Something like building a tunnel between the planes?"
470Arcane Researcher Avareyna went through the main exit.
471Aerathor says to Olave, "Similar, when you invoke it."
472You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
473Olave nods.
474Aerathor says, "Links made in such a way are normally similar in ending, being the vessel is destroyed."
475Jhien's clenches his hands into fists and grits his teeth.
476Jhien's armband emits a loud *snap*.
477You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
478Jhien says, "Ciriasa did not seem herself."
479The Prydaen assistant says, "This dog is rather rude."
480The tan dog growls, "You smell bad."
481Olave says to Aerathor, "It didn't sound dissimilar to how cambrinth reacts when you add the wrong streams to it."
482Jhien says, "And at a few points, following successful vial tosses, begged for help from the raiders."
483Vett giggles.
484Soldier Alagos just arrived.
485You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
486Tirost laughs softly, trying to hide his amusement.
487Jhien waves to Alagos.
488Alagos blinks.
489Yvela nods to Jhien.
490Aerathor says, "I spoke to her a moment, I said to her, You have but killed a few messengers, but you still lurk in shadows. Then she answered, simply "for now, for now." But she was clearly still possessed at this point."
491Yvela says, "Maelshyve's corruptive influence, no doubt."
492Soldier Alagos went through the main exit.
493Aerathor says, "THat is sad nobody heeded the call."
494You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
495Tirost asks Yvela, "Have you discovered whether or not Ciriasa was a willing vessel, or whether she was forced?"
496Philosopher Velzor glances in your direction but says nothing.
497Jhien subtly reels as a pained expression crosses his face.
498Yvela says to Tirost, "I don't know.  From the sounds of it she begged for help when she had some clarity of mind."
499Aerathor says, "I was not around then, I was helping some others who were lost across the rope bridge back out. But every account I heard was the same, and she was not willing it seems."
500You sense that your familiar is traveling.
501[Dirge, Darkstone Inn]
502The main room of the Inn, once well decorated and painted but now decayed and faded, still serves as a gathering place for those who dwell here or for the rare traveller.  A long wooden bar, now splintered and broken in many places, still stands at the far end of the room, while a scattering of tables gives the few patrons someplace to sit.
503You also see a Prydaen assistant, a Zaulfungian wild boar, a storm-grey cat with gold-flecked crystal blue eyes that is sleeping, Philosopher Velzor, the back bar, a dark corner, a bartender, a faded menu written on a large sheet of crudely tanned parchment and the main exit.
504Also here: One of Many Jhien, Martial Artist Aerathor, Warlock Druvaroh, Lightning Warden Aurayn who is sheathed in an aura of crackling electricity, Antiquary Emryn, Druid Vrallux, Arcane Lord Tirost, Vett, Researcher Koravian who is sitting, Lucky Olave who is sitting, Intolerant Jaiel and Alshabi Yvela.
505Obvious exits: none.
506Aurayn hums to himself.
507Jaiel says, "I must take my leave."
508Aerathor says, "The worst thing was whatever was running around crushing skulls."
509Jaiel bows.
510A tan dog seems to relax somewhat.
511Aerathor bows.
512Yvela nods to Jaiel.
513The tan dog sits down.
514Jhien bows to Jaiel.
515Tirost glances at Jhien.
516Jaiel just left.
517Aurayn nods to Aerathor.
518Jhien raises an eyebrow in Tirost's direction.
519Aerathor says, "If you were below a certain health when  it happened, you were instead killed."
520Aerathor says, "So you had to stay healthy."
521Jhien nods in agreement.
522Aurayn exhales softly on his sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.
523Koravian exhales softly on his sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.
524Jhien says, "So I think this leads to some interesting notions though."
525Aurayn says to Aerathor, "Was a bad time to realize I didnt have any head remedies left to be sure."
526You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
527Jhien says, "Firstly that Osven knew of a way to disrupt Maelshyve's efforts."
528Aerathor says, "First aid was only thing to save me."
529Aerathor chuckles.
530Jhien says, "And realized the utility of recruiting the raiders to assist."
531You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
532Yvela says, "It's fortunate, in a way, that events played out as they did.  This way the potion found its way into even more hands than it otherwise would have."
533You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
534You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
535Aurayn gestures.
536Aurayn's eyes darken a shade.
537Aerathor asks, "But was it specially forumalated or will it work in other instances?"
538Olave giggles at Vrallux.
539Jhien snickers at Yvela.
540Jhien says to Aerathor, "THis potion is specific to Maelshyve."
541You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
542Jhien says, "Or, Maelshyvaen creatures."
543Aerathor nods.
544Yvela says, "It was tailored specifically to Maelshyve's essence.  I doubt it would have much of an effect on demons of other origins."
545Yvela nods.
546Aerathor says, "I see."
547Olave asks, "Is there a chance that her creatures could become innoculated to it?"
548Emryn nods to Tirost.
549Olave asks, "Now that she knows it exists?"
550Druvaroh glances at a Prydaen assistant.
551You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
552Philosopher Velzor exchanges a few words with a nearby passerby, who quickly moves on afterward.
553You notice a storm-grey cat with gold-flecked crystal blue eyes awakes, and suddenly acquires a look of mission.
554Aurayn exhales softly on his sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.
555Jhien looks thoughtfully at Olave.
556Tirost nods to Jhien.
557Jhien says, "That's a good question... I've no idea."
558Arcane Lord Tirost went through the main exit.
559Aerathor says, "Good question."
560Jhien glances at Yvela.
561You notice a storm-grey cat with gold-flecked crystal blue eyes stand back up.
562Yvela says, "Difficult to say.  It's worth noting again that the potion is only partially completed."
563The storm-grey cat prances off.
564Jhien nods.
565Aurayn says, "Pretty sure no samples escaped a throw, so unless someone gives them one.."
566A Prydaen assistant gazes about the area with an intent look, watching the goings on.
567Yvela gets a sealed-shut vial of glowing liquid from inside her black cloak.
568Yvela offers Aurayn a sealed-shut vial of glowing liquid.
569Aerathor says, "Yeah I bet it will be useful in future."
570You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
571Aurayn declines Yvela's offer.
572Olave says to Aurayn, "Well, if the magic was developed from captured vessels, it stands to reason she might be able to figure out how it was devised."
573Aurayn says, "Thank you I still have some."
574Yvela nods to Aurayn.
575Aurayn nods to Olave.
576A Zaulfungian wild boar stares at Aerathor intently for a moment as if trying to figure out how to make a meal of him, then flops to the ground with a dejected-sounding grunt.
577Aurayn says to Olave, "Point."
578Jhien says, "My sense was that it was effectively  made from her essence. Developing immunity to it would be like developing immunity to your own blood."
579You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
580Olave grins wryly.
581Yvela says to Jhien, "Sounds like a particularly nasty spell.  Don't give the empaths ideas."
582Olave says, "I was just thinking that."
583Jhien laughs!
584Jhien says, "Funny you  bring them up."
585Olave raises an eyebrow.
586You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
587You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
588Jhien says, "Lyras was eventually dispatched when Asrea did something with her Empath to channel... Hodierna, I think? and strike Lyras in something esoteric and beyond our ken."
589Jhien says, "With her Empathy, that is."
590The wings of Aurayn's boots stretch for a moment.
591Jhien says, "I wonder if Empaths could have had particular impact over Ciriasa here."
592Jhien says, "Link to her maybe, and pull corruption out."
593Jhien says, "Break it. Something like that."
594Vett ponders.
595Olave says, "That sounds really, really unpleasant."
596Olave shudders.
597Aerathor says, "Empaths limits are hardly even touched, but they are moderated greatly and finding one with skill to do such a thing would  be rare, quite rare indeed."
598Emryn whispers something to Jhien.
599Yvela says, "At a high personal cost, perhaps.  We've heard what happened to the empath that did something like that to Lyras."
600Jhien says, "Yeah, true."
601You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
602Olave tilts her head, clearly curious about something.
603You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
604Jhien says to Olave, "Her sense of Empathy was shattered."
605The Prydaen assistant says, "What happened- oh."
606(Olave is caught in the middle of leaning to whisper to Aerathor and pauses to wince instead.)
607Jhien whispers something to Yvela.
608You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
609Yvela says, "Worth noting, a similar potion to this one was used against Lyras for much the same effective.  To inhibit the Hunger's hold upon Lyras' form."
610Jhien nods to Yvela.
611Yvela says, "Worked then, worked now.  Seems like a solid means of combating the demon-possessed."
612Jhien says to Aerathor, "That's why I said I'd be curious to hear if your associates have anything to say on the matter, as the potion appears to be more than 'burns 'em hot and good'."
613Aurayn says, "One would think they would have learned from history."
614Olave nods at Yvela, obviously agreeing with her views.
615Aurayn exhales softly on his sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.
616You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
617Koravian exhales softly on his sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.
618Aurayn says, "So perhaps it will remain viable going forward."
619Aerathor says, "I think it will."
620Yvela says, "We can hope so."
621Yvela nods to Aurayn.
622Olave asks, "There are plans to finish it, I assume?"
623You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
624Jhien gestures.
625Jhien's armband emits a loud *snap*.
626Jhien says, "THIS potion may continue to work against Maelshyve."
627Jhien says, "But hopefully the process can be further altered to specifically work against... Others."
628Yvela says, "I haven't heard Philosopher Osven's plans for the potion, but being the man he is, I imagine he'll want to perfect it.  Just in case."
629Jhien nods at Yvela, obviously agreeing with her views.
630Philosopher Velzor glances in your direction but says nothing.
631Vett asks, "Have any attempts been made to use this potion on other possessions?"
632Agadir just arrived.
633Vett peers quizzically at a Prydaen assistant.
634Yvela puts her vial in her black cloak.
635A scarred river rat on Agadir's shoulder plops down and begins grooming itself with self-absorbed ardor.
636Jhien says to Agadir, "Welcome back."
637Jhien says to Vett, "I don't think so."
638Vett nods.
639You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
640Emryn ponders.
641Yvela says to Vett, "Not that I'm aware of, but that's research worth considering."
642Agadir's body is dripping water everywhere.
643Agadir went over to a dark corner.
644Vett says, "Would be a double edge sword for the Philosphers."
645Vett ponders.
646You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
647Jhien says, "I'm not sure of any other entities in the fortress that are corrupted beings from this plane."
648Aerathor says, "Only if it were duplicated easily."
649Agadir just arrived.
650Aerathor nods to Vett.
651Aurayn hums to himself.
652Vett nods to Aerathor.
653One of Many Jhien went over to a dark corner.
654One of Many Jhien just arrived.
655One of Many Jhien went over to a dark corner.
656Agadir's body is soaked.
657[Dirge, Darkstone Inn]
658The main room of the Inn, once well decorated and painted but now decayed and faded, still serves as a gathering place for those who dwell here or for the rare traveller.  A long wooden bar, now splintered and broken in many places, still stands at the far end of the room, while a scattering of tables gives the few patrons someplace to sit.
659You also see a Prydaen assistant, a Zaulfungian wild boar, Philosopher Velzor, the back bar, a dark corner, a bartender, a faded menu written on a large sheet of crudely tanned parchment and the main exit.
660Also here: Agadir, Martial Artist Aerathor, Warlock Druvaroh, Lightning Warden Aurayn who is sheathed in an aura of crackling electricity, Antiquary Emryn, Druid Vrallux, Vett, Researcher Koravian who is sitting, Lucky Olave who is sitting and Alshabi Yvela.
661Obvious exits: none.
662One of Many Jhien just arrived.
663You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
664One of Many Jhien went over to a dark corner.
665You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
666Aurayn exhales softly on his sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.
667One of Many Jhien just arrived.
668Warlock Druvaroh went over to a dark corner.
669Warlock Druvaroh just arrived.
670Yvela says, "I don't wish to speak for Osven too much, but has mentioned before that he wishes for the Philosophy to be able to work closery with society.  Especially where destroying demons are concerned, I imagine."
671Jhien nods at Yvela, obviously agreeing with her views.
672Aerathor says, "Well said."
673Jhien says, "He did specifically say as much."
674Olave says, "Well, if there ever were a reason to team up, I would think that would be it."
675Yvela smiles.
676Olave grins.
677Aerathor asks, "How does it go? something something strange bedfellows?"
678Aerathor grins.
679Jhien says, "Given that the raiders successfully landed a number of the requisite vial tosses, it's rather fortunate that he chose to give them the weapon."
680Aerathor's shadow paces about a bit, acting independently of its source.
681Yvela says, "I share his hopes to that end.  Which is why it's a small shame that Navesi's report cut out the important parts of the potion's origins, and our cooporative efforts."
682You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
683Olave asks, "And- so- why aren't more of them here?"
684Philosopher Velzor exchanges a few words with a nearby passerby, who quickly moves on afterward.
685Jhien snickers at Olave.
686You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
687Jhien says, "Here be monsters."
688Jhien waggles his fingers mystically at Olave.  How nice.
689Aerathor says to Yvela, "Sometimes you have to help without being patted on the back, it means even more then."
690Olave wrinkles her nose.
691Jhien says to Aerathor, "You're right. History remembers the deed, not the specifics."
692Aerathor nods.
693Yvela says to Aerathor, "Yes, of course.  I don't intend to let a wounded pride stop me from pushing my dream forward."
694Olave says to Jhien, "Well. There's the dog, I guess."
695The Prydaen assistant says, "My research shows that the Inquisition only will show up to a place when they have overwhelming odds."
696Jhien says, "Especially not if the hero uses the monsters to achieve their goal."
697Druvaroh says, "History remembers the winners, not the losers."
698Aerathor's shadow paces about a bit, acting independently of its source.
699Jhien says, "Say what you will of the Inquisition, and there's a lot to say, but even the Grand Inquisitor tended my wounds when I dragged him to safety and tended his."
700You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
701Jhien says, "We fought Ciriasa together."
702Aurayn exhales softly on his sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.
703Yvela nods to Jhien.
704You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
705Aerathor says, "Funny thing history, most of it is lost."
706Aerathor says to Jhien, "You and I even."
707Aerathor nods to Jhien.
708Jhien grins at Aerathor.
709Aurayn shifts his weight.
710Aerathor says to Jhien, "I still have my barbt you pulled from your wound."
711Aerathor grins.
712You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
713A faint growl echoes from the depths of Aerathor's shadow.
714Aerathor draws forth some midnight-blue barbs.
715You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
716Aerathor sheathes his midnight-blue barbs.
717The Prydaen assistant says, "Im sure that detail will not be immortalized in song."
718Jhien asks Aerathor, "How many of those do you have?"
719Aerathor says, "I have 3 only."
720Aerathor frowns.
721Jhien snaps his fingers.
722You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
723Aerathor says, "Wish I got 5."
724Jhien says, "Looking to buy them. Want to make a necklace. Or a knife."
725Olave asks Aerathor, "Why?"
726Yvela says to Jhien, "A nice keepsake."
727Aerathor says to Olave, "They are stackable throwing darts."
728Aerathor says, "He let me have them."
729Jhien laughs!
730Aerathor motions to Jhien.
731Aerathor says, "I'm tempted to let him have them back now though if he needs."
732Aerathor grins.
733Olave says to Aerathor, "Your obsession with weapons is really weird."
734Aerathor waggles his fingers mystically at Olave.  How nice.
735Aerathor chuckles.
736Olave grins.
737Jhien says, "Anything demonic you pull from your neck is a worthy trophy."
738A sunny yellow haze ripples across the zenganne of Vrallux's cloak.
739Philosopher Velzor glances in your direction but says nothing.
740Yvela chuckles.
741Aerathor says, "I love a good war trophy."
742Aurayn chuckles at Jhien.
743Jhien says, "So... I don't mean to speak for Yvela or Osven, but I think going forward we could stand to remember that it took combined forces to prevail."
744Aerathor says, "Glorious all around, the cohesion from everyone, and the result."
745Jhien says, "And Maelshyve is dangerous."
746Aerathor nods to Jhien.
747Jhien says, "But was stopped. With said combined forces."
748Yvela nods to Jhien.
749Koravian exhales softly on his sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.
750The wings of Olave's boots flutter for a moment.
751You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
752Aerathor says, "Thanks for hosting this meeting by the way."
753Aerathor bows to Jhien.
754Jhien points at Yvela.
755Yvela says, "The best way to honor our cooporation during this raid would be to cooporate again in the future.  So that plots similiar to Maelshyve can be stopped again."
756Aerathor bows to Yvela.
757Jhien says, "She's the chronicler here."
758Jhien nods to Yvela.
759(Yvela inclines her head and smiles.)
760Vett sighs.
761You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
762Aerathor says, "I see well my thanks to both of you, as I heard from Jhien."
763Aerathor smiles at Yvela.
764You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
765Aurayn nods to Yvela.
766Jhien raises an eyebrow in Vett's direction.
767Vett says, "Sad no?  We have to wait for another horrible event for them to accept you.."
768Yvela chuckles.
769Jhien says, "Another and another and another."
770Aerathor smiles knowingly.
771Aurayn gestures.
772Aurayn's mage's mantle emits a loud *snap*.
773Aurayn looks steadier.
774Vett nods.
775Yvela says, "I appreciate that you all showed up to listen.  I was a bit worried I may just have had Jhien to preach to."
776Vett giggles.
777Aerathor says, "Luckily nothing builds bonds like adversity eh."
778Aerathor pats Vett on the back.
779Jhien grins at Yvela.
780Vett nods to Aerathor.
781Jhien says, "At this point some of us have fought Lyras, Jeihrem, and Maelshyve. We've a better track record than some of the Inquisition."
782You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
783Aerathor chuckles.
784Aurayn gestures.
785Aurayn's mage's mantle emits a loud *snap*.
786A faint breeze surrounds him.
787Olave frowns.
788Aurayn says to Jhien, "Interesting observtion."
789Olave softly asks Aerathor, "Isn't the Inquisition just that S'kra with a title?"
790Philosopher Velzor takes a knife out of his robe and runs a stone against its edge, sharpening it.
791Jhien laughs!
792Yvela smiles quickly.
793Aerathor says, "I've been attacked several times from inquisition, they are rather lousy at being accurate im afraid, and rather good at being over zealous."
794Aurayn gestures.
795Aurayn's mage's mantle emits a loud *snap*.
796A network of thin lines form around him, then quickly fade away.
797Jhien nods at Aerathor, obviously agreeing with his views.
798You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
799Olave says, "I've heard a lot of other moon mages say the same thing."
800Aerathor says, "But alas, they are trying I suppose."
801Aurayn exhales softly on his sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.
802Olave says, "They miss a lot."
803You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
804Jhien says, "Isharon and Liurilas are additional members. The Andun Watch is a different group, though strongly overlapping."
805Aerathor says, "I got a keepsaske from one once."
806Aerathor taps a wicked silver belt knife that he is wearing.
807You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
808Aerathor winks at Olave.
809Olave grins at Aerathor.
810You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
811You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
812Yvela asks, "Were there any other questions that haven't been addressed yet?"
813Olave asks Jhien, "So centered on Haven?"
814You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
815Jhien asks, "Centered?"
816Aerathor smiles at a tan dog.
817Leaning against a wall, Philosopher Velzor crosses his arms and adopts a bored expression.
818Olave says, "Based out of. Largely located in."
819You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
820You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
821Yvela says, "I believe the Inquisition opporates in all of the provinces, but is based out of the Grand Temple in the Crossing."
822Jhien nods.
823Jhien says, "Therengia I think has cooled on them, the Baron having a somewhat low tolerance for some of their zealotry."
824Olave says, "Hm."
825Olave leans forward and rests her chin in her hand, a thoughtful expression on her face.
826Aerathor says, "During the time of lyras they wandered the streets of shard attacking pretty much anyone. They have improved modeslty since then."
827Aerathor smiles knowingly.
828Jhien says, "The Inquisitions cultist did establish an altar to Drogor right outside of Riverhavens walls, a rather inconvenient location for His attention."
829Jhien says, "Children play in the river, afterall."
830You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
831You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
832Aerathor whispers something to Jhien.
833Olave says, "Or child-sized adults, depending on whose children you mean."
834Olave shudders.
835Jhien nods in agreement.
836Jhien whispers something to Yvela.
837You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
838Jhien says, "They seem to have cooled... A bit."
839Jhien says, "I think they burned too bright, and people got burned themselves."
840Aurayn exhales softly on his sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.
841You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
842Koravian exhales softly on his sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.
843Yvela says, "They spread fires that consumed more than just the prey they hunted.  For a long time."
844You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
845[Dirge, Darkstone Inn]
846The main room of the Inn, once well decorated and painted but now decayed and faded, still serves as a gathering place for those who dwell here or for the rare traveller.  A long wooden bar, now splintered and broken in many places, still stands at the far end of the room, while a scattering of tables gives the few patrons someplace to sit.
847You also see a Prydaen assistant, a Zaulfungian wild boar, Philosopher Velzor, the back bar, a dark corner, a bartender, a faded menu written on a large sheet of crudely tanned parchment and the main exit.
848Also here: Warlock Druvaroh, One of Many Jhien, Agadir, Martial Artist Aerathor, Lightning Warden Aurayn who is sheathed in an aura of crackling electricity, Antiquary Emryn, Druid Vrallux, Vett, Researcher Koravian who is sitting, Lucky Olave who is sitting and Alshabi Yvela.
849Obvious exits: none.
850Aerathor says, "Oh man that reminds me of what someone said at one of my meetings. That the fire was good, it cleanses."
851Aerathor chortles softly at some secret joke.
852You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
853Aerathor says, "I was a little scared I must say."
854Aerathor breaks out in a silly grin.
855You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
856Olave cheerfully says to Yvela, "As to whether anyone else has questions, I'm sure I'm the only one with them left, but I can ask questions until the stars burn out."
857One of Many Jhien went over to a dark corner.
858Olave says to Aerathor, "Really? Ugh."
859Aerathor says, "Zealots are the worst."
860Aerathor nods to Olave.
861Yvela grins at Olave.
862One of Many Jhien just arrived.
863Agadir says, "I remember hearing the orcs worked with Maelshyve once? Or something along those lines."
864Aurayn grins at Olave.
865Jhien says, "I believe the Elpazi."
866Agadir says, "I'm mostly just wondering since that seems to be the most pressing problem Therengia has these days."
867Agadir says, "Ah, I thought the orcs went after the stones once."
868Yvela says, "I'm not sure about the orcs, but the Elpalzi that plagued Zoluren for so long turned out to have stuck deals with Maelshyve."
869Olave snorts, loudly.
870You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
871Leaning against a wall, Philosopher Velzor crosses his arms and adopts a bored expression.
872Olave says to Aerathor, "Someone mentioned not long ago that the orcs have gates to move them around."
873Aurayn exhales softly on his sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.
874You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
875Aerathor nods.
876Jhien says, "Oh I think you're right about that Agadir."
877Jhien says, "Or... maybe I'm thinking of the Elpazi again."
878Yvela says, "The Standing Stones are a curious thing.  Everyone seems to agree that they were built to keep Maelshyve at bay, contained.  But no one's sure if they actually work at all."
879Olave says to Aerathor, "Which is just personally insulting."
880Olave nods to Yvela.
881Aerathor says, "Talorc."
882Jhien grins slowly at Yvela.
883You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
884You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
885Aerathor says, "Not an orc I think but him."
886Aerathor shrugs.
887Aerathor says to Olave, "I think I might have heard that too though."
888Aerathor nods to Olave.
889Aerathor says, "I have to try and recall."
890Yvela says, "In any case, what's important to take away from all of this is a lesson that has been repeated throughout history:  By working together, we have defeated an enemy that was a grave threat to us all."
891Aurayn says, "Thanks to all for the recap and discussion, was profitable."
892Aurayn says, "I must be off, Firulf keep you all."
893Yvela nods to Aurayn.
894Olave waves to Aurayn.
895Agadir waves.
896Vett waves to Aurayn.
897Agadir went through the main exit.
898Aurayn smiles at Olave.
899Aurayn says, "Night."
900Aurayn's darkened eyes return to normal.
901Lightning Warden Aurayn went through the main exit.
902Jhien smirks.
903You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
904Aerathor asks, "Oh wait it was viggu maybe?"
905Aerathor peers quizzically at Olave.
906Jhien says to Aerathor, "I think someone wants a word with you."
907Aerathor says, "Or no he was a barbarian."
908Aerathor ponders.
909Aerathor says, "I can't recall."
910The bartender places a glass of Elf wine on the bar.
911Yvela gets a glass of Elf wine from atop a long wooden bar.
912The air around Jhien shimmers with a weak yellow light that quickly disperses.
913Aerathor asks Jhien, "Here or elsewhere?"
914Olave says to Aerathor, "I wish I knew what you were talking about more often."
915Leaning against a wall, Philosopher Velzor crosses his arms and adopts a bored expression.
916Jhien says, "Not sure, waiting for them to let us know."
917Aerathor nods.
918Aerathor bows to Yvela.
919Aerathor says to Yvela, "It has been enlightening."
920Yvela bows to Aerathor.
921Yvela says, "I'm glad.  That was my intent."
922Aerathor says to Olave, "I feel the same way too. funny."
923Aerathor breaks out in a silly grin.
924You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
925Olave grins.
926You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
927You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
928Olave says to Vrallux, "I'm going to scritch the stuffing out of Totem before I go."
929Olave scoots over a little closer to Vrallux.
930The wings of Koravian's boots spread for a moment.
931Jhien smirks.
932Vrallux chuckles.
933You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
934Philosopher Velzor takes a knife out of his robe and runs a stone against its edge, sharpening it.
935Vrallux scoops a Zaulfungian wild boar up into his arms.
936Olave grins.
937Vrallux appears to be trying hard not to grin.
938You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
939Olave sighs dramatically.
940Olave says, "Next time, then."
941Olave sticks her tongue out at Vrallux.
942Olave leaps to her feet!
943Vrallux chuckles.
944Olave says to Yvela, "Thank you for having me."
945Olave nods to Jhien.
946You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
947Yvela nods to Olave.
948Aerathor hugs Olave, getting a smile in return.
949Koravian exhales softly on his sanowret crystal, and scintillating sparks of light dance across its surface.
950Olave beams at Aerathor!
951Yvela says, "Thanks again for coming."
952Vett smiles.
953Olave waves.
954Jhien says to Yvela, "Maybe we should post your notes around the towns."
955You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
956Lucky Olave went through the main exit.
957You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
958You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
959Yvela says to Jhien, "We can do that."
960Yvela nods to Jhien.
961Vett curtsies.
962Jhien bows to Vett.
963Jhien says, "Thanks for coming."
964Aerathor bows to Vett.
965Vett says, "Thank you for this.  I learned alot."
966Vett waves.
967Jhien smiles at Vett.
968Vett went through the main exit.
969You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
970Yvela gets a sheet of deep red paper with tiny white blossoms pressed beneath a layer of translucent tissue from inside her spidersilk backpack.
971Druvaroh's tail undulates lazily through the air.
972Yvela offers Jhien a sheet of deep red paper with tiny white blossoms pressed beneath a layer of translucent tissue.
973Druvaroh says, "Seems like I made it to the spot but missed the fireworks under the swamp."
974Jhien accepts Yvela's red paper.
975Jhien reads his paper.
976You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
977Jhien offers Yvela a sheet of deep red paper with tiny white blossoms pressed beneath a layer of translucent tissue.
978Yvela accepts Jhien's red paper.
979Yvela puts her paper in her spidersilk backpack.
980You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
981Jhien whispers something to Yvela.
982Druvaroh chuckles.
983Druvaroh gets a sheet of deep red paper with tiny white blossoms pressed beneath a layer of translucent tissue from inside his alchemist's haversack.
984Druvaroh taps a sheet of deep red paper with tiny white blossoms pressed beneath a layer of translucent tissue that he is holding.
985Jhien says, "Wonder where that..."
986Jhien smirks.
987You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
988Jhien laughs at Druvaroh.
989Druvaroh puts his paper in his sluagh skull.
990Jhien says, "Nimble fingers that one."
991Druvaroh says, "Read it awhile ago."
992You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
993Druvaroh says, "Oh it wasn't me."
994Jhien says, "He's supposedly en route."
995You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
996Jhien says to Aerathor, "Has some plans. Moving forward."
997Aerathor nods.
998You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
999Jhien begins to lecture Yvela on the proper use of the Stealth skill.
1000Jhien begins to lecture Koravian on the proper use of the Stealth skill.
1001Jhien begins to lecture Emryn on the proper use of the Stealth skill.
1002Jhien begins to lecture Aerathor on the proper use of the Stealth skill.
1003Jhien begins to lecture Druvaroh on the proper use of the Stealth skill.
1004Emryn begins to listen to Jhien teach the Stealth skill.
1005You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
1006Philosopher Velzor exchanges a few words with a nearby passerby, who quickly moves on afterward.
1007Aerathor begins to listen to Jhien teach the Stealth skill.
1008Yvela begins to listen to Jhien teach the Stealth skill.
1009Aerathor bows to Jhien.
1010Druvaroh begins to listen to Jhien teach the Stealth skill.
1011You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
1012You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
1013Aerathor gets a blackwood pipe painted with a ring of fire around the bowl from inside a polished tin cigar case secured by a simple metal clasp.
1014Yvela pets your tan dog.
1015Jhien stops trying to teach Stealth to Koravian.
1016Aerathor gets some autumn harvest tobacco from inside a felt tobacco pouch beautifully embroidered with a variety of pipes.
1017[Dirge, Darkstone Inn]
1018The main room of the Inn, once well decorated and painted but now decayed and faded, still serves as a gathering place for those who dwell here or for the rare traveller.  A long wooden bar, now splintered and broken in many places, still stands at the far end of the room, while a scattering of tables gives the few patrons someplace to sit.
1019You also see a Prydaen assistant, Philosopher Velzor, the back bar, a dark corner, a bartender, a faded menu written on a large sheet of crudely tanned parchment and the main exit.
1020Also here: One of Many Jhien, Warlock Druvaroh, Martial Artist Aerathor, Antiquary Emryn, Researcher Koravian who is sitting and Alshabi Yvela.
1021Obvious exits: none.
1022Aerathor puts his tobacco in his blackwood pipe.
1023A Prydaen assistant gazes about the area with an intent look, watching the goings on.
1024Aerathor gets a vardite World Dragon set with crystalline dragon tear eyes from inside a polished tin cigar case secured by a simple metal clasp.
1025Jhien says to Aerathor, "I found it curious the other day that your meeting focused on the story of Grazhir as... told by the Temple."
1026Aerathor points his World Dragon at some autumn harvest tobacco and a flame shoots from the creature's mouth, making the tobacco quickly catch fire.
1027Aerathor puts his Dragon in a pale grey Elven wool cloak secured with an opal brooch.
1028Aerathor nods.
1029Aerathor says, "We look at all angles."
1030Aerathor says, "There is truth in everything."
1031Aerathor says, "To a degree that is."
1032Aerathor takes a long drag off of his blackwood pipe.
1033Smoke rolls from between Aerathor's lips, building a depiction of a proud brigantine ship.  One by one, the sails drop open from the yardarms, billow with wind and the ship sails off over the waves.
1034Leaning against a wall, Philosopher Velzor crosses his arms and adopts a bored expression.
1035An image of a sailing brigantine ship dissipates into the air.
1036Aerathor takes a long drag off of his blackwood pipe.
1037In rapid succession, Aerathor puffs out a series of lines that form an unfinished web.  A smoky spider on the edge of the web quickly completes it, then crawls to the center awaiting its prey.
1038An image of a spider web dissipates into the air.
1039Aerathor says to Jhien, "You should like our next one, another good book we've found that ties in more clues."
1040Jhien says, "You mentioned the Mottled Text."
1041Jhien says, "A kind of... funny black mark on your guilds history."
1042You wince as a tan dog barks loudly at a Prydaen assistant.
1043[Dirge, Darkstone Inn]
1044The main room of the Inn, once well decorated and painted but now decayed and faded, still serves as a gathering place for those who dwell here or for the rare traveller.  A long wooden bar, now splintered and broken in many places, still stands at the far end of the room, while a scattering of tables gives the few patrons someplace to sit.
1045You also see a Prydaen assistant, Philosopher Velzor, the back bar, a dark corner, a bartender, a faded menu written on a large sheet of crudely tanned parchment and the main exit.
1046Also here: One of Many Jhien, Warlock Druvaroh, Martial Artist Aerathor, Antiquary Emryn, Researcher Koravian who is sitting and Alshabi Yvela.
1047Obvious exits: none.
1048Jhien says, "Lets move this meeting to the dark corner."
1049Jhien points at a dark corner.
1050One of Many Jhien went over to a dark corner.
1051Martial Artist Aerathor went over to a dark corner.
1052Alshabi Yvela went over to a dark corner.
1053A tan dog stands back up.
1054A tan dog went over to a dark corner.
1055
1056[Darkstone Inn, Dark Corner]
1057Tucked in one dark corner of the main room, this table retains some signs of former glory.  A bit of shine still lingers in the surface and the top is less scarred by knives and burns than others here.  The chairs, each one different, are mostly comfortable and clean.  A faded painting, apparently of the town in happier days, brings a touch of color to the drab walls.
1058You also see the main bar.
1059Also here: Alshabi Yvela, Martial Artist Aerathor and One of Many Jhien.
1060Obvious exits: none.
1061
1062Jhien says, "The dog may not be welcome."
1063Aerathor says, "Yes that book has a tie to the progeny."
1064Aerathor nods to Jhien.
1065Zharen's feet are dripping water everywhere.
1066Aerathor says, "They had possession of it for years."
1067Zharen peers quizzically at a tan dog.
1068Antiquary Emryn just arrived.
1069Warlock Druvaroh just arrived.
1070Aerathor says, "But its origins are probably much older."
1071Jhien says to Aerathor, "More than that, that book is... outright Necromantic in it's teachings."
1072Yvela says, "I don't imagine what we're going to talk about would be offensive to the dog's master."
1073Aerathor says, "Its a hodpodge."
1074Jhien says, "And it's how you sort developed the Y'shai."
1075Aerathor nods to Jhien.
1076Aerathor says, "Its got everytyihng."
1077Aerathor says, "Everything even."
1078Jhien says, "Sure does."
1079Jhien smirks.
1080Aerathor clears his throat.
1081You notice as a tan dog looks upward negligently.
1082Zharen coughs.
1083Yvela begins to listen to Jhien teach the Stealth skill.
1084Zharen's feet are soaked.
1085Druvaroh glances at Zharen.
1086Jhien says to Zharen, "So... We're here."
1087Zharen says, "Perhaps we can discuss so me topics at a more private location."
1088Druvaroh gets a sheet of deep red paper with tiny white blossoms pressed beneath a layer of translucent tissue from inside his sluagh skull.
1089Aerathor says, "From the utility of shadows spells, to the more obscure things like bonegrinder that are rumored to have origins from thsoe pages."
1090Aerathor takes a long drag off of his blackwood pipe.
1091Aerathor lofts several strands of smoke from between his lips that twist together, creating an image of a sleepy dragon.  The dragon raises its angular head, rolls over onto its side and then lies down, slowly closing its eyes.
1092Aerathor bows to Zharen.
1093Jhien says, "I wager this dog is going to follow me a bit."
1094Zharen says, "There are places this dog is not willing to go."
1095Jhien joins Zharen's group.
1096Jhien says, "Lead the way."
1097An image of a prone dragon dissipates into the air.
1098The tan dog growls, "No worries on that.  You all have a good night."
1099Aerathor joins Zharen's group.
1100Druvaroh joins Zharen's group.
1101Yvela pets your tan dog.
1102Druvaroh puts his paper in his sluagh skull.
1103Yvela says, "Good night, dog."
1104Aerathor says, "Safe paths."
1105The tan dog growls, "I will take donations of ham."
1106Yvela ponders.
1107Yvela says, "One second."
1108Alshabi Yvela went over to the main bar.
1109Aerathor says, "I wish I had some, what a good idea."
1110Aerathor praises a tan dog.
1111Alshabi Yvela just arrived.
1112Yvela drops a chunk of goat-meat jerky.
1113Yvela points at a chunk of goat-meat jerky on the floor.
1114Yvela says, "Close enough."
1115Jhien says, "Shoo dog."
1116Emryn chuckles.
1117You notice a tan dog carefully pick up a chunk of goat-meat jerky.
1118Aerathor chuckles.
1119Aerathor says, "Well earned."
1120Aerathor winks.