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Today is Restday, day 27 of the month Lormesta in the year 5102. It is 01:19
by the elven time standard.
[Ta'Vaalor, Victory Court]
A small cluster of trees stands near the edge of the court, providing a shady
spot and a chance for a brief respite from the bustle of the city. Several elven
guards stand beneath a nearby tree, chatting quietly amongst themselves as they
scan the crowded court. You also see a short sword, a tincture of rose-marrow, a
darkly stained wooden bench with some stuff on it and a wooden barrel.
Also here: Gowain, Novice Thaliera, Hiateit, Great Lord Rothran, Journeyman
Mordic, Deepsea who is lying down, Grianne, Priest Vitharyl, Talewind who is
seated, Caraid who is seated, Jackard who is seated, Deepstaff who is seated
Obvious paths: north, south, east, west.
You see Priest Vitharyl Tinil-Ganduil the Elf.
He appears to be in his 160's, has short, braided silver hair, hazel eyes, and
tanned skin.
He is in good shape.
He is holding a polished mistwood staff capped with a crimson fist of Kai in his
right hand.
He is wearing a fiery-red crystal prism suspended from a fine gold chain, a long
claret velvet cloak trimmed with gold-threaded scrollwork, a carbuncle-hued
eahnor chain mail adorned with a gold Ta'Vaalor crest, a pair of scarlet leather
pants sashed with a length of golden silk, and a pair of dark leather boots
fastened with silver clasps.
>Novice Thaliera just went west.
>Mordic asks, "I can't remember... what part of town is it located in?"
>Rothran taps Gowain lightly on his shoulder.
>Caraid sings:
"Vitharyl, the Elven Priest, warned us of a fearsome beast
A creeping thing, all full of dread, an evil seeping in his head"
>Gowain nods to Rothran.
>Zwyebek fidgets with his gold and brass ring.
>Rothran points at Vitharyl.
>Gowain glances at Vitharyl.
>Zwyebek joins Mordic's group.
>Vitharyl says, "It could very well be older than any elven clergy."
You gaze fondly at Vitharyl.
>Caraid sings:
"A terror ancient, meance creeping
Into the Lands a softly creeping"
Gowain raises an eyebrow.
>Gowain looks thoughtfully at Vitharyl.
>Rothran says, "write this down"
>Vitharyl paces back and forth across the court, his staff tapping in part
agitation, part nervousness.
>Gowain says, "I think I know most everyone around, but your face is not
familiar"
>Gowain nods to Vitharyl in greeting.
>Vitharyl says, "I am Priest Vitharyl of the Patron Kai's churches."
>Gowain says, "well met, I am Gowain, and this is my wife The Lady Sianan"
>Talewind stands up.
>Talewind just went east.
You nod to Vitharyl.
>Zwyebek shakes his head.
>Hiateit just went south.
>Hiateit just arrived.
>Vitharyl says, "I wish I could say a good greetings to you, but with these
feelings and missives..."
>Lady Sylverstaar just arrived.
>Vitharyl says, "It bodes not good."
Lady Sylverstaar just went east.
>Lady Sylverstaar just arrived.
Kutaki just arrived.
>Rothran says, "he is troubled by something"
>Gowain asks, "pardon my intrusion, but you were speaking of a dread?"
>Lady Sylverstaar just went west.
>Gowain raises an eyebrow.
>Kutaki removes a bastard sword from in his leather sword bandolier.
>Vitharyl says, "Yes, unfortunately."
>Vitharyl says, "I recieved a missive from Ta'Illistim."
>Gowain asks, "oh?"
>Kutaki bows to Rothran.
>Kutaki says, "thank you very much"
>Rothran nods to Kutaki.
>Vitharyl says, "They have word from the West that all clergy is effected by
these... sensations, ones that I myself have been feeling since Lornon's Eve."
>Kutaki snaps smartly to attention!
Kutaki just marched away moving east.
>Rothran says, "I have nae noticed them"
>Gowain rubs his chin thoughtfully.
>Gowain asks, "what sort of sensation?"
>You look at Rothran and shake your head.
>Mordic chuckles.
>Caraid sings:
"The Priest, he took a sacred vial
and poured it forth, no hint of smile
The ground it shook and trembled hard, and terrified this little bard "
>Vitharyl says, "The very air, ground and surroundings are filled with a strange
energy; almost ancient and dreadful."
>Vitharyl says, "It feels like a thick ooze is encasing my mind, and there is
always a high-pitched shrieking nose in my ear."
>Caraid nods to Vitharyl.
>Mordic says, "hey zwy... lets go check on something"
>Caraid says, "I think we all felt it, Milord."
>Journeyman Mordic's group just went west.
>The opalescent aura fades from around you.
>Caraid says, "At least I did."
>Gowain says, "I myself have not taken notice of anything more unusual than
normal... My wife is a priestess of High Lord Eonak"
>Rothran put a stiletto in his black leather vest.
>Rothran slings a gem-inset gleaming silver shield over his shoulder.
>'this was in Illistim you say?
You ask, "this was in Illistim you say?"
>Gowain says, "I have however..."
>Rothran begins a careful examination of Caraid -- he takes her pulse, checks
her temperature, and checks for broken bones or any other ailments.
>Garshund just arrived.
>Garshund just went south.
>Vitharyl says, "All over, miLady."
>Gowain says, "I recieved a missive from the Grandmaster of the Order of Voln.."
>Vitharyl says, "Ta'Illistim sent missives to me confirming my feelings, but all
over do they reach."
>Caraid says, "I... I do not think I am injured. Not physically."
Karella just arrived.
You say, "it must not have reached us here then"
>Karella just went south.
>Gowain says, "he spoke briefly of some occurance"
>Talewind just arrived.
>Talewind sits down.
>Rothran says, "I received no such missive"
>Rothran paces back and forth.
>Deepsea asks, "Some sort of manifestation of Sheru, a curse perhaps?"
>Vitharyl says, "Let me retrieve another vial, and perhaps I can share with you
again what I feel..."
>Caraid shudders.
>Vitharyl wanders down the street, his staff tapping nervously.
>Caraid shakes her head no in a silent plea, cowering slightly.
>Gowain raises an eyebrow.
>Rothran removes a stiletto from in his black leather vest.
>Rothran slings a gem-inset gleaming silver shield off from over his shoulder.
>Barthanolus just arrived.
>Gowain asks, "have you folks witnessed this 'feeling'?"
>Greydrakken just arrived.
>Barthanolus just went south.
>Caraid says, "I have, aye."
>Rothran says, "briefly as I walked in"
You look at Gowain and shake your head.
>Gowain turns to face Caraid.
>Greydrakken just went south.
>Barthanolus just arrived.
>Caraid says, "When he poured that... substance on the ground."
>Greydrakken just arrived.
>Barthanolus removes a twisted wand from on a darkly stained wooden bench.
>Rothran says, "I think he will demonstrate anew"
>Greydrakken kneels down.
>Talewind stands up.
>Barthanolus just went south.
Ripsor just arrived.
>Ripsor just went east.
Talewind just went north.
>Grianne just went east.
>Vissur just arrived.
>Vissur removes a white flask from on a darkly stained wooden bench.
>Rothran says, "everyone ask him for a bless"
>Vissur just went west.
>Rothran chuckles.
Caraid sings:
"Vitharyl, the Elven Priest, warned us of a fearsome beast
A creeping thing, all full of dread, an evil seeping in his head"
You grin at Rothran.
>Nigil just arrived.
>Novice Thaliera just arrived.
>Novice Thaliera just went east.
>Novice Thaliera just arrived.
You nod to Gowain.
>Thaliera says, "hi everyone"
>Thaliera sits down.
You say, "yes we heard that"
>Caraid sings:
"A terror ancient, meance creeping
Into the Lands a softly creeping"
Thaliera put a scimitar in her heavy backpack.
>Caraid sings:
"The Priest, he took a sacred vial
and poured it forth, no hint of smile
The ground it shook and trembled hard,
and terrified this little bard "
>Rothran asks, "anyone check the bog lately?"
>Greydrakken removes an aquamarine wand from in his green velvet cloak.
>Greydrakken offers Thaliera an aquamarine wand.
>Thaliera smiles at Greydrakken.
>Hiateit put a silver-etched black steel longsword in his leather sheath.
You say, "maybe take him there, quieter"
>Gowain says, "I dont venture there after dark"
>Thaliera says, "thank you"
>Hiateit slides a gold ring off his finger.
>Nigil just went east.
Thaliera accepts Greydrakken's aquamarine wand.
>Gowain grins at Rothran.
>Greydrakken nods.
>Rothran says, "that's when it really starts hopping"
>Rothran grins.
>Thaliera stands up.
>Gowain says, "so understand"
>Gowain grins.
>Garshund just arrived.
>Garshund just went east.
>Thaliera sits down.
>Deepstaff just left.
>Thaliera put an aquamarine wand in her heavy backpack.
>Thaliera says, "l"
>Nigil just arrived.
>Deepsea says, "There was a Lord championing Lukkos and cursing Voln here a few
nights ago..."
>Vitharyl wanders up the street.
>Gowain nods to Vitharyl in greeting.
>Deepsea coughs.
>Thaliera blushes a lovely shade of bright pink.
>Rothran says, "good think I wasn't about"
>Deepsea says, "Luukos"
>Rothran says, "I'd have off his head"
>Gowain says, "I do hope this is not an incoviniance"
>Nigil nods to Rothran.
>Gowain smiles at Vitharyl.
>Plata just arrived.
>Vitharyl looks over at Gowain and shakes his head.
>Nigil slides a gold ring off his finger.
>Nigil slings a dark russet rolaren tower shield off from over his shoulder.
>Vitharyl says, "Gather near, but not too near. I do not want you to get hurt,
kind citizens."
>Greydrakken grins.
>Gowain says, "but such things of mystery pique me so"
>Vitharyl crouches low to the ground.
>Gowain moves to stand in front of Vitharyl.
>Gowain leans forward.
>Deepsea gazes in awe at Vitharyl.
>Rothran peers quizzically at Vitharyl.
>Nigil put a gold ring in his hooded cape.
>Talewind just arrived.
>Journeyman Mordic's group just arrived.
>Talewind sits down.
>(Caraid stands a good distance away, hugging her arms to herself as if
chilled.)
>Journeyman Mordic's group just went east.
You turn to face Vitharyl.
>Reaching into a pocket, Vitharyl retrieves a vial of liquid. With a slight
moment of hand, he pours the contents onto the ground and replacing the vial
into its place.
>Nigil sits down.
>Gowain furrows his brow.
>Talewind nods to Deepsea.
>Caraid stares off into space.
>Thaliera peers quizzically at Vitharyl.
>passes his hand and staff over the wet area on the ground, and inaudible words
begin to flow over his lips.
(**NOTE That last line was his typo, not the fault of editing**)
>Vitharyl continues to whisper faint words of prayer over the wet ground.
>Evoz just arrived.
>Caraid stands up.
>Joantom looks a bit pale.
>You peer quizzically at Vitharyl.
>Evoz slings a reinforced shield over his shoulder.
>Talewind peers quizzically at Caraid.
>Deepsea sits up.
>A low noise rises up from the ground, like the beating of a heart.
*Thump-Thump* *Thump-Thump*.
>Gowain blinks.
>Thaliera's jaw drops.
>Deepsea leans forward and rests his chin in his hand, a thoughtful expression
on his face.
>Talewind gulps.
>Jackard frowns.
>Caraid shivers.
>Nigil stands up.
>Evoz says, "thankee"
>Great Lord Joantom just went west.
>Vitharyl keeps his eyes closed as he continues to speak softly.
>Evoz appears to be checking his pockets for something, but finds them empty.
>Thaliera says, "it sounds like a heart beet"
>Evoz mutters under his breath.
(Grianne hides behind Rothran)
>Evoz bows to Greydrakken.
>Talewind stands up.
>Philosilan just arrived.
>(Rothran hides behind Gowain)
>Talewind peers quizzically at Caraid.
>Evoz just went west.
>Your mind begins to slugish and slimy, like it was encased in thick ooze.
>Philosilan just went west.
>Caraid gasps.
>Gowain shudders.
>Rothran says, "ew"
>Thaliera groans.
>Greydrakken grins.
>Rothran says, "got it that time"
>Jackard slaps himself on the forehead.
>Caraid covers her ears.
>Talewind gasps.
>Thaliera ducks behind her reinforced shield.
>Hiateit just went south.
>Nigil squints.
>Caraid whimpers.
>The sensation of thick ooze travels all over your body, and a high-pitched
shrieking noise rises into existence in your inner ear.
>You shake your head.
>Gowain covers his ears.
>Rothran winces.
Greydrakken stands up.
>Thaliera says, "oh yuck"
Evoz just arrived.
>The appearance of great calm leaves Plata as he looks up and glances around.
Plata stands up.
>Evoz just handed Greydrakken some coins.
>You notice Grianne botch an attempt to conceal herself.
>Gowain shakes his head.
>Plata asks, "ooze?"
>Still, the ground echoes hollowly with the thumping sound, like the very soil
had a beating heart.
Caraid stares at Vitharyl.
>Greydrakken nods.
>Evoz just went east.
>Gowain cocks his head.
>Greydrakken rummages around in his pockets.
>(Caraid casts about for something to hold onto)
>The thumping, and the shrieking noise ceases immediately as Vitharyl opens his
eyes.
>Rothran asks, "we're not due for another Feithidmor yet, are we?"
>Gowain asks, "and you bear this in your head always?"
>Thaliera asks, "what was that?"
>Jackard checks his footing.
>Thaliera peers quizzically at Vitharyl.
>Vitharyl sighs quietly.
Greydrakken shrugs.
>Vitharyl says, "Since Lornon's Eve, yes."
Deepsea asks, "Feithidmor?"
>You say, "they didn't ooze"
>Vitharyl says, "It has grown in strength."
>Gowain says, "since Lornon's Eve"
>Rothran says, "ya had to be there"
>Gowain says, "hmm"
>(Caraid whispers, "And why does it stop when he opens his eyes.)
>Evoz just arrived.
>Evoz just went south.
>Gowain asks, "any suggestions on how we should proceed?"
>Avoros just arrived.
>Avoros just went east.
>Gowain asks, "what if we too begin to feel this as you do?"
>Vissur just arrived.
>Vissur says, "I need some help"
>Leafblight just arrived.
>Vissur says, "I have a dead body"
>Leafblight just went south.
>Vissur says, "In the catacombs"
>Vitharyl says, "I know not, nor do local clergy."
>Jackard asks, "Any idea where I could get one of those vials from?"
>Jackard whistles tunelessly to himself.
>Avoros just arrived.
>Grianne says, "he is trying to kill us all"
>Avoros just went south.
>Vitharyl says, "We are searching for an answer, but we've not found one yet."
Gowain ponders.
>Grianne points at Vitharyl.
>Evoz just arrived.
>Caraid nods to Grianne.
>Vitharyl stands up.
>Greydrakken joins Vissur's group.
Vissur says, "I need someone to help me"
>Thaliera stands up.
>Thaliera peers quizzically at Greydrakken.
>Vissur says, "thank you"
>Greydrakken says, "ready"
>Barthanolus just arrived.
>Vissur's group just went west.
>Gowain asks, "this is most unusual, this presence, do you feel it to be evil in
nature?"
>Caraid glances at Gowain.
>Gowain cocks his head at Vitharyl.
>Eloduur just arrived.
>Vitharyl says, "Whatever it is, it is ancient, and I pray not more ancient than
any elven records lest we will never find out what it is."
>Caraid exclaims, "Well, I dinnae think I'll be marryin it!"
>Hiateit just arrived.
>Hiateit just went west.
Barthanolus just went east.
>Vitharyl says, "It has a strange energy everywhere, and a dreadful one."
>Vitharyl nods to Gowain.
>Gowain nods.
Edoras just arrived.
>For no apparent reason, Eloduur flings himself at the ground.
>Rothran glances at Eloduur.
>Plata asks, "what is this rising shrieking ooze?"
>Thaliera says, "Lornon's Eve"
>Gowain says, "I have found this city to be overflowing with ancient lore,
perhaps you will find what you seek"
>Edoras sits down.
>Hiateit just arrived.
>Hiateit sits down.
>Vitharyl says, "The West are coming to us to find out what it is, but we can
only search documents while suffering these... feelings."
>Talewind asks, "M'lord Vitharyl, how are ye able to share this terrible feeling
with why do you think only a select few have been able to sense this pressence?"
>Gowain asks, "is it just those of your Order that suffer so?"
Eloduur says, "I take it that they went to the catacombs to find me..."
>Eloduur sighs.
>Vitharyl says, "Simple clerical abilities allow me to share what I'm
experiencing, and it seems to effect the upper clergy at the moment."
>You recognize Rothran using the Symbol of Recognition.
>Plata says, "i am in no order"
>Thaliera asks, "did you die?"
>Grianne gets an odd look on her face for a moment.
Eloduur nods to Thaliera.
>Plata says, "nor any group"
>Thaliera nods to Eloduur.
>Vitharyl looks over at Gowain and shakes his head.
>Caraid says, "Nor I. I'm a simple bard."
>Gowain says, "I see"
>Gowain rubs his chin thoughtfully.
>Talewind asks, "M'Lord, do you believe, or has there been any evidence that it
could spread?"
>Plata says, "but i felt rising ooze and heard shrieking"
>Rothran says, "guess I'm not upper enough"
>Caraid rubs Rothran gently.
>Vitharyl says, "We don't know, but I pray not."
>Gowain asks, "I was warned in my missive, that Masters of The Order of Voln, as
well as elder clergy might notice the effects sooner than others, would you know
anything of that?"
>Rothran mutters something about Nigil.
>Vitharyl says, "I fear to attempt anything on it, as of this moment it is
oblivious... or is ignoring life."
>Vitharyl says, "However, none of my abilities, or those of local clergy can
have any effect on the sensations."
>Talewind says, "Tis a terrible feelin, and I wish it on none. I pray for you to
have strength to bear its anguish."
>Avoros just arrived.
>Thaliera says, "you aren't making much sense"
>Avoros put a tattered red shawl on a darkly stained wooden bench.
>Vitharyl reaches up and gingerly rubs his forehead.
>Rothran says, "Nigil in wights"
>Avoros removes a piece of amber from in his thanot strongbox.
>Plata says, "i aint old, i aint volner, but i am clergy"
>Avoros just went west.
>Plata says, "a young one"
>Caraid says, "And I am none of those."
>Philosilan just arrived.
>Vitharyl says, "Whatever it is, it did not happen until Lornon's Eve."
>Greydrakken just arrived.
>Philosilan asks, "any healers here?"
>Greydrakken kneels down.
>Plata says, "an obbit dat read but 5 chapters bout the arkati"
>Vitharyl says, "But it is surely growing strength."
>Philosilan leans on Greydrakken.
>Gowain says, "is there some place you find peace from the torment? I know that
such a continuous prattle can drive a man quite mad"
>Gowain just touched Vitharyl.
Gowain sighs.
>Caraid shivers.
>Talewind sighs.
>Plata says, "yes...i was in the middle of meditation"
>Vitharyl says, "Lornon's Eve is when I first experienced it, and ever since it
is growing in sound and feeling."
>Vitharyl says, "I pray it slows in growth, or I might not be able to bear it
longer."
>Vitharyl says, "I do not sleep at nights, my brothers and I stay awake in the
libraries searching."
>Gowain says, "Well, those of us in this city will do our best to assist in your
research if we can"
>Kistianna gives Nigil a good pinch!
>Eloduur asks, "What is it of which you speak?"
>Deepsea asks, "And through all of this Kai and the other Liabo are silent?"
>Talewind says, "M'Lord, I shant bother ye with any more questions. I hope these
feeling sye suffer subside and the lands can remain in peace. Some how, I fear
that cannot be possible."
>Talewind sighs.
>Gowain says, "but until more is known, I do not know what else we might do to
comfort"
>Rothran stands up.
>Nigil sits up.
>Nigil just hugged Rothran.
>Jackard rubs his chin thoughtfully.
Grianne just left.
>Caraid says, "Nay, nor I."
>Vitharyl says, "We cannot turn to the Patrons for every little thing, perhaps
we might have to in the end - but we will remain strong until such a time."
>Nigil grins.
>Vitharyl smiles slightly, but the frown still creases his lips.
>Gowain says, "this is unlike anything I have witnessed in my days, I am at a
loss"
>Gowain furrows his brow.
>Vitharyl says, "I should return to my brothers and continue our search...
perhaps more word will come from the West and the other cities."
>Gowain asks, "Love?"
>Gowain smiles at you.
>Caraid nods to Vitharyl.
>Mordic just closed a canvas thigh-sheath.
>Mordic just closed a black belt pouch.
>Journeyman Mordic's group just went north.
>Nigil says, "ahh"
>Gowain asks, "Does it seem familiar at all to you?"
>Philosilan just went west.
>Plata asks, "Mayhaps PoohBear is plannin a raid on the Spring?"
>Caraid says, "May kai lend you his strength, Milord."
>Vitharyl says, "Should any new word come about, I will share it with all of
Ta'Vaalor."
>The Guard Captain stalks in and turns his cool stare on you.
>Gowain says, "best of luck in your search"
>Gowain nods to Vitharyl.
>Rothran bows to Vitharyl.
>Greydrakken gestures and utters a phrase of magic.
You wave to Vitharyl.
Hiateit asks, "is there a empath here?"
>Greydrakken nods.
>Vitharyl says, "May Patron Kai fill you with strength."
>Vitharyl bows slowly.
>Gowain smiles.
>Caraid curtsies to Vitharyl.
>You smile.
>Nigil removes a lavender shimmarglin sapphire from in his leather gem pouch.
>Gowain says, "he is a fine fighter, told me i was a warrior"
>Gowain nods.
>Vitharyl walks down the street slowly, one hand to his head the other clenching
his mistwood staff.
>Nigil put a lavender shimmarglin sapphire in his leather gem pouch.
>Talewind sighs.
>Talewind says, "I dunna like dis"
>Greydrakken gestures and utters a phrase of magic.
>Rothran rubs his chin thoughtfully.
>Deepsea asks, "An impending ecclesiastical disaster is a minor issue?"
>Talewind says, "I dunna like dis at all"
>Rothran looks over at Nigil and shakes his head.
>Gowain says, "it must be torture for him, and those of his type"
>Nigil grins.
>The Guard Captain stares coolly at you as he stomps away.
>Nigil just hugged Kistianna.
You ask, "shall we stroll?"
You smile at Gowain.
>Novice Thaliera just went south.
>Kistianna just gave Nigil a smooch.
>Talewind asks, "What that oooze must do to one's brain, day in day out. How do
they sleep?"
>Gowain says, "what a mortal may consider a catastrophe, an Arkati might not
tihnk twice over, he is correct in his statement of not fleeing towards them for
every broken nail"
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