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Log of the ceremony of the Induction of the Hawks and Ravens of Ta'Vaalor
from the GSS board * on 7/3/2003
Teveriel turns towards Lerryth and renders a sharp salute with his crystal
clear water.
Lerryth says, "Hello, all."
Ponter nods to Lerryth in greeting.
Lerryth smiles curtly.
You see Lerryth Fel'Viath the Commander of the Golden Hawks.
He appears to be a Vaalor Elf.
He appears to be mature. He has blue eyes and fair skin. He has shoulder
length, amber hair.
He is in good shape.
He is wearing a pure eahnor kite shield engraved with the image of a golden
hawk, a ceremonial crimson vaalorn breastplate inlaid with a soaring golden
hawk, a billowing red cloak, a pair of dark red vaalorn gauntlets tipped
with drops of pure gold at the knuckles, a gold-bound sheath, some ruddy
scarlet leather pants looped with a golden-buckled belt, and a pair of dark
leather boots plated with crimson-swirled gold.
[Ta'Vaalor, Victory Wey]
The turrets and crennelated walls of Guardian Keep tower above the city.
Fashioned of pale ivory stone, the ancestral home of House Vaalor is a
deceptively lovely stronghold. Glittering red and gold pennants flutter atop
the crimson tiled rooftops. Several city guardsmen stand in the center of
the wey, blocking any progress into the Keep's inner courtyard. You also see
the Tholn disk and a large crimson tent.
Also here: Lord Malapert, Quessara, High Lady Sassee, Zaliyn, Xiu, Quidriel,
High Lady Berylla, Culvin, Aorice, Byblis, Lord Aelik, Nji, Vrannar, Lord
Teveriel, Apprentice Thahimed, Tianae, Officer Ponter, Ysaria, Lerryth,
Olcan, Lord Archevald, Ceranus, Lord Tholn, Eril, Great Lord Kardgar,
Kimmurial, Harrin, Lady Jacina, Bartain, Ariasha, Tehain, Abum, Lady
Cherysh, Rendarth, Evelith, Jazibelle, Lord Zartyn, Zarabtul, Anteb,
Shamere, Mielikki
Obvious paths: south
Lerryth says, "I have good news of our efforts to wipe away the Dark
Alliance from our provinces. And I also have several announcements to make."
Lerryth says, "I stand here this evening among some of the finest fighters
I've had the privilege to command, fighters that have acted quickly under
stress and overcome immense odds due in large part to their committments of
Vaalorian ideals, no matter the House which they hail from."
Lerryth says, "I commend each and every one of you for your bravery in these
tumultuous times -- we have faced an enemy that dared to strike at our
armies and threatened this very city with invasion."
A pall of silence settles on the area.
Lerryth says, "Due to your quick efforts in the north, their plans were
foiled and the walls of Ta'Vaalor did not see the winds of war."
Lerryth says, "And due to our success, our heavy infantry were able to stave
off the invasion of Ta'Illistim and aid our southern brethren when the Dark
Alliance besieged their walls."
Lerryth says, "Most of you have grown in skill since the first time I spoke
with you -- from fresh-faced recruits to skilled warriors in such a short
time. I am proud to call myself Commander of the Golden Hawks and to see how
far they and the Ravens have come since that time."
Lerryth says, "I am proud to say that the threat has been eliminated in
every conceivable meaning of the word - scattered bits of the Dark
Alliance's armies infested our provinces like roaches after the invasion of
Ta'Illistim ended. They were quickly dealt with. They haunt the elven lands
no longer."
Lerryth says, "Thus, a time of peace has once again settled over our fair
Nations. While this fills me with great pride knowing that those I commanded
helped to ensure it, it also fills me with great sadness..."
Lerryth says, "For the Hawks and the Ravens were conceived in a time of
peril and war. They went beyond our expectations in such matters. However,
since the peace of Ta'Vaalor and the other Houses have been secured..."
Lerryth says, "Both the Hawks and the Ravens are to be considered in
Ta'Vaalor's military reserve. This means that I must step down as your
commander, and I wish this was not so."
Lerryth says, "But duty to your people and your King must come before any
personal wants, as we all know. However, as a reward for such outstanding
service..."
Lerryth says, "Those of the Hawks and the Ravens may take leave of their
units if they do not wish to linger on and hunger for the rush of battle.
You are considered honorably discharged from service if that is your
perogative."
Lerryth says, "However, for those who wish to continue to train with their
units, there will always be a time when war comes. I cannot lead you in
this, no matter how much I wish I could, but..."
Lerryth says, "In my time among you, I have seen the qualities of a leader
in many of you. It was a hard decision on my part, but today I will bestow
the rank of Officer upon these individuals. Look up to them as you would any
Officer, for I truly believe under their guidance you will continue to do
great things."
Lerryth unsheathes his longblade slowly.
Lerryth says, "Teveriel An'duin, please step forward."
(Teveriel moves to stand before the Commander.)
Lerryth asks, "Do you accept this task put to you? Will you lead and guide
your unit to the best of your ability and instill in them the ideals of our
ancient forefathers so long as you hold this station?"
Teveriel says, "I will, with honor, Lord Commander."
Lerryth nods swiftly, then taps the right, then left shoulder of Teveriel
lightly with the tip of his longblade and salutes him sharply.
Lerryth says, "Then I bequeath you with the rank of Officer of the Hawks.
Serve our people and our King well."
Teveriel turns towards Lerryth and renders a sharp hand salute.
You quietly whisper to Teveriel, "congratulations"
Lerryth says, "Evelith Darksiren, please step forward."
Evelith marches up to Lerryth and gives him a crisp salute.
You see Lord Teveriel An'duin the Officer of the Golden Hawks.
He appears to be a Vaalor Elf.
He appears to be young and tall. He has dark-rimmed steel grey eyes and fair
skin. He has long, loose golden hair with lighter streaks. He has an angular
face and broad shoulders.
He is in good shape.
He is wearing a rune-etched crimson ruby amulet, a flawless golden hawk
pendant, a flowing blood-red cloak held at the shoulder with a vaalorn
clasp, a deeply etched ornate vaalorn breastplate, a fine black muslin shirt
with long unadorned sleeves, a gold engagement band, a vaalorn knot-worked
ring, a plain black swordbelt, a sturdy dark leather gem pouch, a pair of
soft black leather pants, and some tall doeskin boots reinforced with
intricately etched vaalorn plating.
Lerryth smiles.
Lerryth asks, "Do you accept this task put to you? Will you lead and guide
your unit to the best of your ability and instill in them the ideals of our
ancient forefathers so long as you hold this station?"
Evelith says something in Elven. (No idea what she said?silly pointy-ears?)
Lerryth nods swiftly, then taps the right, then left shoulder of Evelith
lightly with the tip of his longblade and salutes her sharply.
Lerryth says, "Then I bequeath you with the rank of Officer of the Hawks.
Serve our people and our King well."
Evelith bows to Lerryth.
Evelith takes a few steps back.
Lerryth says, "Kardgar Meliphisto, please step forward."
Kardgar moves to stand in front of Lerryth.
Lerryth asks, "Do you accept this task put to you? Will you lead and guide
your unit to the best of your ability and instill in them the ideals of our
ancient forefathers so long as you hold this station?"
Kardgar slowly says, "For all of my days, I do swear."
Lerryth smiles.
Kardgar kneels down.
Lerryth nods swiftly, then taps the right, then left shoulder of Kardgar
lightly with the tip of his longblade and salutes him sharply.
Kardgar nods.
Kardgar stands up.
Kardgar turns towards Lerryth and renders a sharp hand salute.
Kardgar takes a few steps back.
Lerryth says, "Then I bequeath you with the rank of Officer of the Hawks.
Serve our people and our King well."
You quietly whisper to Kardgar, "congratulations!"
Lerryth says, "I have news from the Ravens, as well. Ponter, your efforts
and leadership during these tumultuous times in keeping the city secure and
its citizens safe have also earned you great prestige."
Teveriel smiles at Ponter.
Ponter says something in Elven.
Ponter nods.
Lerryth says, "Thus, you are promoted to a Captain of the Crimson Ravens.
Your duty and service has been well-received by the people of Ta'Vaalor."
Ponter bows to Lerryth.
Lerryth says, "I applaud these soldiers - they are up to the task of leading
these units to greatness."
You see Officer Ponter Tinning the Ranger.
He appears to be a Vaalor Elf.
He appears to be very young and tall. He has crystal green eyes and tanned
skin. He has shoulder length, braided flaxen hair. He has a straight nose
and slightly upswept pointed ears. He appears to be a Captain of the
Vaalorian Guard.
He has a small crimson raven tattoo on his neck, and a small scar across his
left cheek.
He is in good shape.
He is wearing a crystal amulet, a flowing scarlet cape traced with arcing
gold patterns, a gold-bound crimson leather scabbard, a lustrous crimson
steel shield, a gold-traced scarlet tabard, some gold-laced deep crimson
leather, a pair of ruddy crimson leather pants, and a pair of tall
crimson-swirled boots.
You see Evelith the Officer of the Golden Hawks.
She appears to be a Vaalor Elf.
She appears to be young and shorter than average. She has sparkling blue
eyes and fair skin. She has long, silky midnight black hair that falls
gently in cascading waves to her waist. She has a delicate face, a small
nose and long pointed ears.
She has a faint silvery mark on her forearm.
She is in good shape.
She is wearing a finely crafted pair of silver-trimmed moonstone earrings, a
flawless golden hawk pendant, a flowing deep crimson cape, some dusky black
vultite chainmail, a tiny lustrous moonstone case, a deep crimson velvet
skirt, some knee-high brushed suede boots, and a crystal amulet.
You see Great Lord Kardgar Meliphisto the Summoner.
He appears to be a Vaalor Elf.
He appears to be wizened with age and tall. He has brooding stormy grey eyes
and fair skin. He has long, straight steel grey hair swept back from the
temples. He has an angular face, a classical nose and long pointed ears.
He has a tattooed symbol of Fash'lo'nae on his forearm.
He is in good shape.
He is wearing a fine sigil-incised black diamond circlet with a swirling
vortex etched in the center, a flawless golden hawk pendant, an antique
silver armband, a gold-buttoned onyx velvet longcoat, a gold-chased black
leather belt, a silver-edged onyx black silk waistcoat, some coal black
trousers, and a pair of formal black leather boots with polished silver
buckles.
Lerryth says, "But, they are not the only ones deserving of applaud. Those
who served with us also are being commended - if you still wear your
pendant, take it and give it to the recruitment officer you first signed up
with when the following festivities are over. He will give you a reward for
your service."
Lerryth says, "I am not yet finished with these cermonies, however.
Recently, I heard a story from a family I've known for some time. They were
not untouched by the battles that waged on far away from our city."
Karlyna whispers, "I cant understand these chicken leg elves but they look
nice in uniform" (Hear, hear!)
Lerryth says, "Their son, who they had sent to study in the provinces of
Ta'Illistim, had been taken by the Dark Alliance. Presumed to be dead, there
was little we could offer but consolement as they began to grieve. We had
little forces to spare to begin with."
Lerryth says, "It turned out that he was alive, and he was returned safely
to their arms. Not by our forces, but by citizens of the Fortress itself."
Lerryth says, "Curious as to how this was, I inquired in the taverns and the
streets as to who these people were. I eventually pieced together what had
transpired."
Lerryth says, "They were members of a local group of like-minded people. And
they had been deceived by a Nalfein who had previously been thrown out of
the city."
(That durn hussy?grrrrr?<takes a moment to brood>)
Lerryth says, "She had tricked them into fighting for her as a means to gain
back her wealth. And they had already been downtrodden upon by the city
guard as the war began."
Lerryth says, "I would not think it odd if they ignored the pleas of this
child. They had no reason to want to help our kind after such things were
visited upon them."
Lerryth says, "But they did not. They sought him out and freed him, fighting
through the Dark Alliance's forces all the way. They fed him and returned
him to his parents."
Lerryth says, "They did not know that he was highborn when they rescued him.
But he was, and his parents have great influence in the noble circles."
Lerryth says, "I told them of what I had found. And thanks to their
insistance, I am pleased to call these names up to stand with me."
You get a feeling you can speak now.
Lerryth says, "Jacina, Ferdirand, Wudy, Taenz, Bartain and Goonkah - please
step forward if you are here."
You quietly whisper to Bartain, "you first!"
Bartain strides a few steps forward.
Lerryth smiles.
You stride a few steps forward.
You quietly whisper to Jacina, "come on, you too"
Bartain says, "Tis an honor to serve any way we can, Good Lerryth."
Jacina smiles and slowly steps forward.
Lerryth makes a fluid movement and brings his longblade up to salute the
three standing before him sharply.
Lerryth says, "Your deeds exemplify the true warriors of Ta'Vaalor. You
showed honor when it was not shown to you, and you faced the unknown with
courage and prevailed."
Bartain says, "Lord kardgar of the Hawks was with us as well. I would ask
that your report reflect that good sir."
Bartain nods.
Kardgar slowly says, "That is not necessary"
Kardgar nods to Bartain.
You smile at Kardgar.
Lerryth says, "It was a factor in his current promotion of rank."
Lerryth smiles.
Bartain says, "Honor and truth are of the same mother."
Bartain grins at Kardgar.
Lerryth says, "You have earned high respect for yourselves and your
organization - your Second Militia - has been recognized as one that holds
the ideals of Ta'Vaalor close to its heart."
Lerryth says, "While I am unable to bequeath you with authority, I grant you
the titles of Honorary Guards, for you have proven your worth to us, and you
have earned our thanks. We salute you this day for your past deeds and deeds
not yet done."
The pall of silence leaves the area.
Bartain says, "Tis an honor to serve the fortress and King Tyrnian any way
we can. Please give Lord Letheras Aile'Thyvaele my reguards."
Sassee lets out a cheer!
Quessara lets out a cheer!
Bypin claps his hands.
Bartain turns towards Lerryth and renders a sharp hand salute.
Aelik applauds.
Nji lets out a cheer!
Lerryth steps back and applauds.
Karlyna applauds.
Rendarth applauds.
Malapert applauds.
Jacina curtsies to Lerryth.
Cherysh lets out a cheer!
Nji smiles at Bartain.
Kardgar bows to Lerryth.
Aorice applauds.
Bartain turns towards Ponter and renders a sharp hand salute.
Jazibelle smiles.
Jacina takes a few graceful steps backwards.
>Your available ancillary descriptions are:
Historian
Investigator
Hero of Zul Logoth
Honorary Guard *
Officer of the Golden Hawks
'*' indicates a name available to you.
'+' indicates your current setting.
Krath applauds.
Ranadon applauds.
Ponter nods to Bartain.
Anteb lets out a cheer!
Teveriel faces Lerryth and smartly brings his right fist up to his chest.
Holding it there, he bows deeply.
Archevald applauds.
Ponter glances at you.
Darrmoq applauds.
You hear the voice of Turinrond say something in Elven.
Vrannar applauds.
You nod to Ponter in greeting.
Rendarth says, "congratulations to you all"
Culvin smiles.
Aelik says something in Elven.
Ponter says something in Elven.
(I hope he wasn?t talking about me?odd guy, keeps eyeing me and trying to
feed me whenever I see him?trying to poison me, no doubt)
Zaliyn turns towards Kardgar and renders a sharp hand salute.
Bypin beams happily at you!
Tianae lets out a cheer!
Bypin beams happily at Jacina!
Tehain nods to Kardgar.
You grin at Bypin.
Aelik applauds Kardgar.
Tholn lets out a cheer!
Zaliyn turns towards Teveriel and renders a sharp hand salute.
Bypin beams happily at Bartain!
Tholn lets out a cheer!
You hear the hoot of an owl come from Tianae.
Tholn lets out a cheer!
Rendarth grins at Ponter.
Kardgar flashes a wide grin.
Zaliyn turns towards Evelith and renders a sharp hand salute.
Tehain nods to Ponter.
Anteb says something in Elven.
Ponter says something in Elven.
Bypin shakes your hand.
Anteb smiles.
Aelik turns towards Kardgar and renders a sharp hand salute.
(Yves stands at the edge of the crowd, watching intently.)
Kardgar slowly says, "Most honored."
Anteb says, "Well earned indeed."
Teveriel says, "Congratulations, militiamen."
Karlyna says, "yeah for my Ferdi" (<beams>)
Bartain says, "Let us find celebration in the honor and bravery of all. For
standing together we have defeated evil near our homes."
Bartain whispers to the group, "well now, that was a fine thing"
Lerryth says, "There should be a dancing tent set up upon Maerneis Var.
There are refreshments, and entertainment may stop by soon."
Teveriel says, "Oh? I'll have to change for that, then."
(Teveriel knocks upon his breastplate.)
You ask, "Dancing?"
You grin.
Teveriel says, "Again, congratulations, everyone."
You see Lady Jacina Purplehart the Honorary Guard.
She appears to be a Loenthra Elf.
She appears to be in the spring of life and taller than average. She has
enchanting amethyst-hued eyes and flawless fair skin. She has waist length,
tendriled chestnut hair falling in gentle waves about her hips. She has a
delicate face, a classical nose and thin-tipped pointed ears.
She is in good shape.
She is wearing an iridescent peacock feather hairpiece, a filigreed pale
sapphire choker, a gold and vaalorn armband, an empire-waisted aquamarine
bliaut with flowing trumpet sleeves and paisley patterned gold brocade trim,
a delicate gold-link waistchain, and some gold-threaded slippers.
(Doesn?t she look fabulous?)
Bartain says, "Tis a fine day."
Bartain says, "And a night made for dancing."
(Yves stares at the crowd, her face impassive.)
Lerryth says, "I must report for reassignment, unfortunately, so I may not
partake in the festivities."
Anteb says, "Good fortunes to you sir."
Anteb bows to Lerryth.
Ponter turns towards Lerryth and renders a sharp hand salute.
Rendarth bows to Lerryth.
Cherysh curtsies to Lerryth.
Darvas turns towards Lerryth and renders a sharp hand salute.
Kardgar slowly says, "Farewell, may it be soon when we share company again."
Zaliyn turns towards Lerryth and renders a sharp hand salute.
Kardgar turns towards Lerryth and renders a sharp hand salute.
Tehain turns towards Lerryth and renders a sharp salute with his worn eahnor
lance.
Lerryth says, "Farewell for now. I am certain we will see each other again
in the future."
You nod to Lerryth.
Ariasha turns towards Lerryth and renders a sharp hand salute.
Kimmurial says, "yas faeries and your fancy pancy ceromonies why if it was
my commander he'll just say 'yeah yeah get back to work ya numbskull!' now
there was a faendrly you could respect"
(Heh?)
Jacina nods to Lerryth.
Sassee waves to Lerryth.
(Kimmurial nods empathically)
Bartain exclaims, "A captain now!"
Lerryth says, "You will need not part with them. They will only be
personalized."
(I think he?s talking about the Raven and Hawk pendents, here)
Jacina curtsies to Ponter.
Lerryth nods.
Ponter nods to Jacina.
Anteb asks, "Will they hold their function sir?"
Ponter grins.
Lerryth says, "They shall."
Bartain asks, "Now with your new salary shall I see thee more at Malwith's?"
Bartain grins at Ponter.
Ponter chuckles.
Bartain says, "Drinks at Malwith's are on me this night! tell him to put it
on my tab."
Bartain taps himself on the chest.
Ponter nods to Bartain.
Kardgar begins chuckling at Bartain!
Anteb grins at Bartain.
Archevald grins at Bartain.
Lerryth nods sharply, then strides through the gates of Guardian Keep.
~ Ferdirand Smials
...that is the question:
Whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer
The slings and arrows of outrageous fortune,
Or to take arms against a sea of troubles,
And by opposing, end them.
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