'At this time, I'ld like to introduce you to our storyteller this evening, Lord Kerl.You say, "At this time, I'ld like to introduce you to our storyteller this evening, Lord Kerl." >Emeraldwand beams! >Emeraldwand applauds. >Ylena applauds. >Kerl smiles and takes Arwen by the hand as he steps in front of the crowd. He raises her hand and bows slightly, placing a gentle kiss upon the back of it. >Kerl says, "Thank you dear for graciously giving me the opportunity to rekindle the memory of days long since passed." >Kerl says, "Even if the tale was not told this evening, the friendly conversations I've had with the many participants, and their earnest desire to see history preserved and shared has been richly rewarding. For that I thank those who helped me remember what I once knew as clearly as crystal." >Kerl smiles. >Kerl says, "and so, on with the telling of the tale" >Kerl clears his throat. >Kerl says, "I'm about to tell you the story of one of the greatest defenses of a town in times remembered." >Kerl smiles at the crowd. >Kerl says, "This is a factual tale of the heroics of many and the deaths of even more. It is not some fictitious account of deeds unrecorded but that of great efforts put forth by common folk in the defense of their town from great and terrible evil." >Kerl says, "These are events that actually took place, and if ye ask some of the older folks about, they're likely to either get a look of longing on their face for days of yore... or grimace with the painful memory of loved ones lost and wounds too deep to be healed by any empath." >Kerl says, "Now it has been ages since this tale has been told, and thus I have searched far and wide for the details I did not see myself at the time. I may have missed a thing or two and if you know of something I've missed ye are welcome to bring it up, as I'll stop here and there for questions and answers." >Kerl exclaims, "This is a tale of great good and great evil, so if ye don' believe in either of those, then ye might as well walk out the door now, 'cause they both exist... and one or the other is likely standin' next to you!" >(Kerl glances about nervously as though the walls themselves might be listening.) >Kerl exclaims, "You see, the gods of Liabo and the gods of Lornon have long been at odds with each other. While the gods of Liabo have sought to nurture growth amongst us mortals the gods of Lornon have long been bent upon destruction and evil. A lot of folks will tell ye it just ain't so but it is I tell ye!" >Kerl removes a golvern-edged rolaren waraxe from inside his mantled surcoat. >Kerl smiles knowingly as he leans against his waraxe. >Kerl says, "Anyway... We hadn't yet discovered this fine hamlet of River's Rest back in those days. The town was full of the young and the naive, and we had no idea what was headed our way when a prophet showed up in town." >Kerl says, "Now this prophet was a follower of Lorminstra, and had a tale to tell of his own as seems to be the rule with prophets, and a very important one at that... for long ago in the elder years, before any alive today were even so much as a twinkling in their mother's eye a great weapon was forged." >Kerl says, "He came to tell us of the creation and alas, the destruction of an incredible weapon... the Griffin Sword... and I'll do my best to recount that portion of the tale as he told it." >Kerl smiles broadly and then bows his head in thought before continuing. >Kerl says, "Now first off before I get into what the prophet had to say, does everyone know what a Griffin is? " >Kerl says, "raise your hand if you know" > *** Kerl is allowing everyone to speak now. *** >Bealtha raises her hand. >Juker raises his hand. Fyrecrypts raises his hand. >Shirkon raises his hand. Sherizade raises her hand. Soulsnacher raises his hand. Methphetus raises his hand. Riscca raises his hand. Rickios raises his hand. Shatazar raises his hand. >Zyng raises his hand. >Idoncar raises his hand. Nicodeme raises his hand. Ylena giggles. >Aluisa raises her hand. >Raccan raises his hand. >Rosamor says, "not I" >Rickios says, "i do" >Serra raises her hand. Shonison raises his hand. >Arianiss nods to Kerl. >Aelphaba raises her hand. Lhanfear raises her hand. >Elkrum raises his hand. >Meguas raises his hand. >Kerl asks, "Bealtha?" >Cendar chuckles. >Darkel says, "Yes" >Rayeke raises his hand. >Liegekiller raises his hand. Cobbeo gazes in wonder at his surroundings. >Archpain raises his hand. >Dafnie raises her hand. >Vultro raises his hand. >Brynnah raises her hand. >Braxton whistles tunelessly to himself. >Rosamor put a colorful toy stick horse inside her white cloak. >Vultro leans on Niehala. >Liegekiller takes a drink from his Magician's Merlot. >Methphetus says, "I feel like a child." >Methphetus grins. >Rosamor takes a bite of her lemon candy. >Liegekiller says, "Is a bird." >Liegekiller winks. >Berrie takes a drink from her Silver brandy. >Bealtha says, "half eagle, half lion..if i'm not mistaken...head of an eagle, wings.." >Lhanfear removes a glass of red wine from inside her black leather satchel. >Wolfhere takes a drink from his devil chaser. >Rickios gives his ebony toy sprite a warm hug. >Rickios gives his yellow toy orc a warm hug. >Lucktar says, "do tell us." >Braxton cuddles up with Berrie. >Lhanfear takes a drink from her red wine. >Bealtha says, "body of a lion." >Sherizade nods. >Rickios asks, "intresting story huh guys?" >Kerl says, "that is correct Bealtha" >Rosamor says, "sounds horrible" >Rosamor shudders. >Bealtha says, "and very fierce." >Kerl nods. >Kerl says, "very fierce" *** Kerl is hushing everyone. *** >Emeraldwand shifts his weight. >Kerl says, "That's right, they are rarely seen these days, but are basically a critter with the head, wings, and forelegs of an eagle, but the body, hind legs, and tail of a lion. If you look closely at the emblem of the "Silver Gryphon's" you'll see what I'm speaking of, as it is the same... though they do pronounce it just a tad differently than it was in the old days." >Kerl says, "The Griffin sword gets its name because the great craftsman that labored so hard in it's creation, crafted it in part with the image of such a terrific beast to indicate the great power held within it's metal." >Kerl smiles. >Kerl says, "Anyway, back to the story the prophet told us." >Kerl says, "The Griffin sword was a great and wondrous sword and was made of the finest materials." >Kerl says, "The Pommel was crafted of the finest Sapphire in the lands. It was set into a platinum set of claws in the shape of Griffin talons. It was gilded with many rubies diamonds and sapphires. Then it was polished so that it gleamed like the dawn." >Kerl says, "The Hilt was constructed from red veined alabaster. It was carved and polished to perfection. Platinum and gold braids were inlaid in the grips. and ruby encrusted platinum rings crowned and booted the hilt. It is said that the hilt never grows cold nor hot, and that the grip shifts to fit any hand comfortably." >Kerl says, "Of the blade less is known. The records were spotty back then and completely lost by now I'm sure, but it is known that materials came from Teras Isle whom they had contact with back then, and that the dwarves from teras forged the sword with a special folding style." >Kerl says, "The capping of its elegance were the Quillons. They were crafted of fine gold and gilded with platinum, rubies and diamonds. The quillons were carved into the shape of Griffin wings that spread elegantly from hilt to blade. The connecting ring that sits upon the hilt and tang was carved into a Griffin head on both sides, and the eyes were beautiful emeralds." >Kerl says, "The blade was said to glow like a flame in the sunlight, a moonbeam at night, and a beacon on dark stormy days." >Kerl smiles with a look of awe on his face >Kerl says, "After the blade was completed the greatest magicians of the time were called upon to enchant the blade, which they did, but wizards can be a secretive lot, and whatever they did, well that secret went to the grave with them." >Kerl says, "Finally when the sword was done it was presented to a great warrior-priest named Lord Morfell Destrieder." >Kerl says, "They performed a ceremony that took many days in the temple of Lorminstra. Lorminstra was pleased by the effort and it is said that Lorminstra spoke to Morfell that day and personally blessed the sword." >Kerl says, "Morfell was a lucky man... though the kind of luck that was bestowed upon him you shall soon see." >Kerl shudders. >Kerl says, "Well, as often happens when people acquire something of such great power they become corrupted. Morfell decided to align with the dark gods and thus he performed a secret dark ritual, and offered his new blade to the gods of V'Tull, Mularos, Sheru, and Luukos." >Kerl shakes his head. >Kerl says, "Now those four are of the Pantheon of Lornon and dark as soot and not to be messed with by the light hearted, or good of heart for that matter. Kindness and good deeds are not in their vocabulary. Theirs is an evil, twisted logic." >Kerl says, "Still, they should be respected, just as one is wise to respect the teeth of snarling dog." >Kerl says, "V'Tull, is the dark god of warfare and domination. His weapon is simply named, "The Slayer." >Kerl says, "Sheru, is the bringer of night and nightmares....often at odds with Ronan." >Kerl says, "Mularos, the god of love and pain, masochistic, and oh so very twisted." >Kerl says, "Luukos, is known simply as the god of Death, "The Soul-taker", sworn enemy of Lorminstra." >Kerl says, "So you can see the kind of company Morfell had taken up with for reasons we will never know." >Kerl says, "That night the storms rose. Lightning and thunder and winds not seen since covered the lands, and the next day the sun failed to rise in the sky. The sword was split asunder and its 4 pieces were scattered about the realms." >Kerl frowns. >Kerl says, "Thus ended the ancient history of the Griffin Sword, and begins the story of what was at the time of the prophet's words present day Elanthia" >Kerl says, "The prophet went on to say that Lorminstra in her infinite wisdom, had decided that it was time for the sword to be reforged after many eons had past." >Kerl smiles with a look of longing upon his face >Kerl says, "They also devised a devious plan, to destroy her temple there in the landing. If they could desecrate her temple, while using a piece of the sword which contains her power, it could be desecrated for a very long time." >Kerl's face turns slightly pale. >Kerl exclaims, "The prophet then told us that we should expect invading forces from the god V'Tull first, and that it was imperative that we defend the town and the temple!" >Kerl says, "If we were successful in our defense, we would likely be invaded by the forces of the other gods, Mularos, Sheru, and Luukos, so our task was grim indeed." >Kerl says, "Each of the leaders of the forces of the dark gods would carry a piece of the sword with which to defile the temple, and such would be their goal." >Kerl exclaims, "Success on their part would mean the desecration of the temple for all time, and the total destruction of our town!" >Kerl flails his arms about. >Kerl says, "And thus as the prophet finished speaking, the stage was set for a defense during which hundreds nae thousands would perish and untold relics and heirlooms would be lost for all time." >Emeraldwand's face turns slightly pale. >(Kerl bows his head in remembrance of friends long since lost who gave their all in the din battle.) >Kerl says, "As you can imagine, there was chaos in the aftermath of the prophet's words. Many spoke out in defense of their dark gods, though curiously they grew silent as the day of battle drew near. There were moments of bitterness amongst the factions, but in the end most folks stood to defend their town." >Kerl says, "We prepared as best we could. Swords were sharpened and provisions stored and made ready." >Kerl says, "Fathers passed forward heirlooms of war that had long been stored in secret, or hung above the mantle never intended for use again, tears welling in their eyes as they did so." >Kerl says, "Mothers said goodbye to their sons and daughters as they went to their positions to guard the gates or scout for the invaders... many for the last time." >Kerl says, "And then, it started, some nine days after the prophet spoke, the forces of V'Tull arrived in force." >Kerl furrows his brow. >Kerl says, "ok, I'll take a couple questions at this point" >Kerl says, "raise your hands, and please keep quiet if you are not called upon" >Kerl smiles. > *** Kerl is allowing everyone to speak now. *** >Nicodeme raises his hand. >Rickios raises his hand. >Emeraldwand shudders. >Terilaen raises his hand. >Kerl asks, "Nicodeme, your question?" >Pipershadow raises his hand. >Myltha raises her hand. >Elbromo rubs his chin thoughtfully. >Nicodeme asks, "Why did the dark Gods not just come themselves?" >Kerl says, "that's a very good question" >Hellchilde raises his hand. >Kerl says, "the gods rarely show themselves in person" >Nicodeme says, "But for something they found this important.." >Kerl asks, "who can say why, perhaps they had their own work to do up in the heavens?" >Kerl winks. >Kerl asks, "Rickios?" >Riscca coughs. >Rickios says, "yeah" >Meguas says, "If they showed in person, they themselfs might be killed" >Rickios asks, "where their troops human or not?" >Kerl says, "we'll get to that part soon enough" >Kerl smiles at Rickios. >Rickios asks, "eh?" >Rickios shrugs. >Vickylynn smiles at Kerl. >Kerl asks, "Elbromo?" >Rickios says, "okay" >Kerl asks, "did you have a question?" >Kerl scratches at his beard. >Elbromo says, " yes I may have missed this..how did Lorminstra get the blade or part of it in the first place" >Shirkon says, "He asked it the invaders were human or not" >Rosamor says, "Daddy, this is scary" >Niehala put a cute crimson toy cow inside her myklian scale boots. >Kerl says, "the blade was forged expressly to be weilded by Morfel Destrider" >Rosamor snuggles up to Shirkon. >Kerl asks, "Pipershadow, did you have a question?" >Kerl says, "last one before we move on... there's lots left to tell" >Kerl smiles. >Pipershadow says, "Naw, skip me" >Kerl says, "ok, Riscca" >Pipershadow says, "I just wanna hear the rest" >Pipershadow smiles. >Shirkon says, "Your mother and I remember these times Rosamor" >Rosamor asks, "Mommy, can I close my eyes in your lap?" >Kerl scratches at his beard. >Graffy says, "I 'member ya telling us abit about it, Daddy." >Kerl smiles at Riscca. >Riscca says, "seems that is more his domain" >Rosamor smiles as she lays her head in Vickylynn's lap. >Kerl says, "that I can't say... tis hard to guess what the gods are thinking" >Riscca shrugs. >Kerl says, "I think most of the gods have embued special powers into items of one sort or another" >Nicodeme exclaims, "More story!" >Vickylynn smiles as craddles Rosamore in her arms rocking her slowly >Nicodeme whines. >Kerl says, "ok, on to the story" >Sherizade nods to Nicodeme. >Darkel raises his hand. >Rosamor just hugged Vickylynn. *** Kerl is hushing everyone. *** >Kerl asks, "the invasion started as I had said, what was it, nine days after the prophet spoke?" >Kerl says, "we were all of course scared, yet excited all the same" >Kerl says, "First came diseased creatures of all types, Plague Rats, Feral Cats, and Plague Worms, all carrying deadly disease, but they were fended off with minimal casualties." >Kerl says, "Then, just as we were congratulating ourselves on a job well done, a ripple was felt in the essence, and much of the magic defenses folks had thrown upon themselves and others faded away. We were vulnerable, and the enemy wasted no time." >Kerl says, "The Plague Worms attacked in force, bringing War Hounds and V'Tullian Soldiers with them, but again we fended them off." Kerl says, "The ebb and flow of the battle continued, and just when we thought there was a lull in the action, drumbeats began and war cries could be heard all about. Before we knew it, we were under siege by soldiers, mercenaries, barbarians, and V'Tullian marauders. Still, the battle was ours." >Kerl smiles. >Kerl says, "The pounding war drums faded a bit... but in the shadows we could hear the rhythmic footfalls of hundreds of invaders seeming to come from everywhere and nowhere all at once. The war drums then beat a thunderous staccato crash and all about us the battle was everywhere." >Emeraldwand shudders. >Kerl says, "Above us we could see a glow, illuminating a scene playing out in the heavens above, dark shapes locked in combat with luminous beings, mirroring the battle on the ground below." >Kerl says, "For a moment, the battle turned against us, as ferocious V'Tullian warrior's, marauders, and myrmidon's attacked. But when the dust cleared, we had defeated them as well, though our casualties were many. " >Kerl says, "The worst was yet to come however as the V'Tullian Elders arrived." >Kerl smiles as gets a wide-eyed look upon his face and you almost feel you're there for a moment... >Kerl recites: "[Upper Trollfang] Winding through a narrow canyon, the road seems oddly out of place. It is a small touch of civilization in a very wild tract of land. You also see a hill troll, a V'Tullian elder, a black shield, a broad red scimitar, a red scimitar, some black armor, a V'Tullian warrior which appears dead, a red scimitar, and some black armor. Also here: Lady Elfarran who is lying down, Lady Lopina who is lying down, Lady Bysshe who is lying down, Lady Grass who is lying down, Lady Maeve who is lying down, Lady Ellizza who is lying down, Johannes who is lying down, Lord Lorac, Lord Kilan who is lying down, Lord Seiv, Lord Standex, Argovian who is lying down, Dreslav who is lying down, Shadown who is lying down, Tomalok who is lying down, Lord Mithadris who is lying down, Lord Giantsheild who is lying down, Dawnskye who is lying down, Lord Kerl who is lying down, the body of Faled who is lying down" >Kerl's face turns slightly pale. >Kerl exclaims, "The elder was a cunning craftsman of war, and had immediately slept most of his foes, and was quietly preparing to finish us off. Lucky for us, Mithadris finished him off before he could complete his task!" >Kerl smiles as he twirls his axe in a blur and you can almost see the battle yourself!... >Kerl recites: "Mithadris hurls a powerful lightning bolt at a V'Tullian elder, AS: +347 vs DS: +270 with AvD: +33 + d100 roll: +95 = +205 ... and hits for 128 points of damage! Horrifying bolt of electricity crystallizes abdominal area. Spiffy but unfortunately also quite deadly. The V'Tullian elder falls to the ground and dies" >Kerl wipes the sweat from his brow. >Emeraldwand raises his fist defiantly. >Kerl says, "But the battle raged on in the heavens above. The dark shapes seemed to have increased in their numbers, and the luminous beings seemed sorely pressed. Heat and ash surrounded us causing us to gasp for breath as sweat trickled down our faces." >Kerl says, "The war drums beat louder and all around us cries for help mingled with shouts of rage as we tried to anticipate what might come next." >Kerl exclaims, "Then, as all seemed lost, thoughts could be heard in our heads...Ragni and Gillaume were locked in a battle of epic proportions against the Mouth of V'Tull somewhere in the Lyserian hills!" >Kerl says, "True to the faith we had in them, Ragni defeated the Mouth of V'Tull, a beast of horrific proportions. The drums wavered, and then stopped, the ashes cleared and the battle in the heavens was over. The pommel had been recovered, and Ragni gave it to Gillaume for safekeeping." >Kerl wipes the sweat from his brow. >Kerl says, "One down, three to go." >Kerl says, "I'll open the floor for a couple more questions at this point, please remember, raise your hand, and try to stay quiet" > *** Kerl is allowing everyone to speak now. *** >Check raises his hand. >Nicodeme raises his hand. >Shirkon raises his hand. >Idoncar raises his hand. >Arianiss raises his hand. >Darkel raises his hand. >Kerl smiles. >Hellchilde raises his hand. >Kerl asks, "Check?" >Arianiss says, "Actually, no, never mind." >Check asks, "how where the defences organized?" >Germinal says, "Epic, absolutely epic...tis an inspiration to know our elders fought so bravely. I only hope we can fill their shoes in the coming conflict..." >Rickios asks, "coming conflict?" >Rickios gulps. >Kerl says, "well, in truth, we weren't especially well organized during the V'Tull invasion" >Sherizade whimpers. >Sherizade gives her chartreuse toy wolf a warm hug. >Germinal smiles. >Lucktar takes a drink from his rich dwarven ale. >Myltha nods to Pipershadow. Darkel says, "Yes comeing conflict" Liegekiller blinks. Rosamor blinks. >Liegekiller smiles and wakes up. >Germinal says, "Such an inspiration..." >Rickios asks, "ya mean da baron?" >Liegekiller asks, "Conflict?" >Kerl says, "you'll see later, how we did tend to get a bit better at organization" >Elbromo gulps. >Rosamor shudders. >Darkel says, "It weill come from above" >Check nods to Kerl. >Kerl asks, "Nicodeme?" >Nicodeme asks, "What is the Mouth of V'Tull? What does it look like?" >Rickios says, "he will make all those epic battles look like a mere skirmish in comparison if he gets another crystal" Kerl smiles at Niccolete. >Sherizade shudders. >Liegekiller says, "When there's conflict, I'll likely be here. S'long's there's still wine." >Kerl says, "well, I did see it.. and I was lucky that it didn't see me" >Niccolete smiles at Kerl. >Braxton smiles at Berrie. >Germinal smiles. >Dafnie says, "The baron is powerful, but he's no god" >Kerl says, "but I never had a chance to look closely, suffice it to say it was the emmissary of V'Tull" >Kerl touches one finger to his lips. >Rickios says, "he is the main hatchet man of a god" >Pipershadow says, "well said" >Kerl says, "he was formidable to say the least" >Arianiss says, "The mouth of V'tull, is the voice of V'tull I would imagine." >Kerl asks, "Shirkon?" >Shirkon says, "What many who were not here then is that there was fighting in the streets as well as in the wilds. The invader's appeared in many places at once. Much of the defense took place at the Temple itself." >Kerl nods to Shirkon. >Kerl says, "yes, that is correct" >Kerl says, "they did have a way of sneeking in on us" >Shirkon says, "Many of the names you spoke of are well known friends, who sadly are no more" >Kerl asks, "ok, anyone have another question, particularly if there's something you don't understand to this point?" >Idoncar raises his hand. >Germinal leans forward. >Darkel asks, "Yes, you said the sword was made for a priest, why was this sword made for the priest?" >Kerl asks, "Idoncar?" >Shirkon says, "Tis said that Morfell was a favorite of the Lady" >Nicodeme snickers. >Idoncar says, "I have been given an Item by a friend to bring here, that was from the invasion.." >Idoncar smiles. >Ylena exclaims, "Oooh!" >You beam at Idoncar. >Ylena beams happily at Idoncar! >Idoncar raises his silvery axe in triumph! >Kerl raises an eyebrow in Idoncar's direction. >Myltha just tried to pull Idoncar towards her! >Myltha drools. >Idoncar shows Kerl his silvery axe. >Hellchilde exclaims, "oooooh show n' tell!" >Idoncar smiles. >Arianiss asks, "Describe it for us that cannot see it from this distance?" >You ask, "Care to hold that up for all to see, Idoncar?" >Kerl says, "very nice... though I can't say that I recall which of the creatures it came off of" >Idoncar raises his silvery axe in triumph! >Blutoe says, "I still have a black shield from that first invasion in my locker." >Shirkon says, "Was the second group Kerl" >Shirkon says, "I remember those well" >Idoncar taps a massive silvery axe. >Kerl says, "ahh, the sheruvians" >Kerl mutters under his breath. >Kerl glances at Setzier. >Idoncar smiles. >Ylena says, "I have a golden torc stashed away, myself." >Rosamor asks, "Is the Soultaker sword a new incarnation of this evil because it too was made for a cleric?" >Germinal coughs. >Myltha snickers. >Germinal glances at Setzier. >Kerl says, "ok, lets move on" *** Kerl is hushing everyone. *** >Kerl smiles nervously >Kerl says, "In the wake of the invasion, we had a brief time to shore up our defenses, but during that time the dark gods were not idle. A black stone had been secretly placed in front of Lorminstra's temple, and it was interfering with the prophet's ability to communicate with the goddess. Some said it was a beacon to the enemy." >Kerl says, "After much consternation, someone figured out that the stone could be moved by calling in the winds and thus it was moved away from the temple for a time, and the Prophet spoke again, though the stone did find it's way back somehow." >Kerl exclaims, "The next invasion would be that of the minions of Sheru he said and we cringed at the thought. The prophet explained that this next invasion would be even worse, and each consecutive one even more so should we be able to hold out!" Kerl says, "Again we prepared for battle. The gates were fortified, and many souls stood there in our defense." >Kerl says, "We were more familiar with the minions of Sheru back then, though in those days most of us could have been killed in a heartbeat by a sheruvian harbinger for example. Fear hung in the air like a dense fog." >Kerl says, "It was a brisk fall evening, and as the fading sun set and our breath turned to frost on the wind, the drums of war could be heard again." >Kerl shudders. >Emeraldwand groans. >Kerl says, "Gradually they built up in intensity, filling the cold air until Sheru's minions arrived by the hundreds." >Kerl says, "Much the same as V'Tull, Sheru sent forth feral dogs, cats, and poisonous worms, but he wasted little time inflicting more horror upon us as his attack grew more fierce by the moment." >Kerl says, "As the drums of war beat into a furious frenzy Sheru sent in his Harbingers riding upon their nightmare steeds. Those of you who have fought them know that they are cruel murderers who relish the slow death of their opponents, first binding and silencing before dealing the death blow. Many were killed." >Kerl says, "in those days the number of us who could beat a harbinger in a fair fight were few, and the battle was bloody" >Kerl says, "In addition came the Tormentors and other vile creatures, though I spent most of the invasion lying in a pool of blood, so I didn't see much of the action myself this time. Lucky for me, the local empaths and clerics were their usual organized and kind hearted selves and I lived to see battle another day." >Kerl says, "One of the worst moments of the battle was when one of the local clerics who was a follower of Sheru created a sanctuary at the north gate. Bedlam ensued as the Sheruvian's attacked with vicious delight. We were unable to defend while the sanctuary was cast, and the wounded had congregated there making easy prey in this cruel twist of fate." >Kerl's face turns slightly pale. >Kerl says, "In the end however, we prevailed and the hilt of the sword was recovered. Though who it was that recovered it at the end of the battle I don't recall." >Kerl says, "perhaps someone in the crowd here knows" >Kerl wipes the sweat from his brow. >Kerl says, "One thing I'd like to mention is that at this point dissention began to be felt amongst our elders and some of them bickered and bantered in an effort to wrest control of the pieces. This is one of the reasons it is hard to remember who it was that recovered each piece, as some of them changed hands." >Kerl says, "Then as now, there was no shortage of people greedy for the power that the owner of the Griffin Sword reforged could wield." >Kerl says, "This is not to say however that the pieces changed hands purely for ill-gotten gain. For just as there were those who wanted the sword for it's power, there were also those who wanted to be sure the pieces ended up in the most capable hands, and also hidden from the enemy. So who had what piece was often impossible to determine." >Kerl says, "I believe that the hilt was recovered by Shardik, Challen, or Geoff. Perhaps before we're through someone who knows for sure will come forward." >Kerl smiles. >Kerl says, "I'll open the floor for another question or two... please remember, raise your hand" > *** Kerl is allowing everyone to speak now. *** >Germinal raises his hand. >Hellchilde raises his hand. >Darkel raises his hand. Check raises his hand. >Blutoe raises his hand. >Brynnah raises her hand. >Arianiss raises his hand. >Setzier leans on his staff. >Kerl asks, "Germinal?" >Augienna raises her hand. >Linet takes a drink from her raspberry lemonade. >Germinal asks, "What was the name of the cleric that sancted the north gate during the invasion, Lord Kerl?" >Setzier mutters something about smart_cleric. >Kerl says, "well.. I can't say for sure... I thought long and hard on that, and had thought it was Cru" >Ylena nods to Kerl. >Germinal raises an eyebrow in Setzier's direction. >Germinal nods. >Ylena says, "Cru did sanct in town a lot during all of these." >Kerl says, "but when I finally cought up with him, he swore it wasn't him" >Germinal says, "hm" Germinal says, "Thank you" >Germinal bows to Kerl. >Shirkon says, "It matter's not Germinal, he did it for what he thought as a good cause" >Arianiss says, "I would do it simply to clear out the flotsam that float around the gate." >Arianiss smirks. >Rickios asks, "whats a swear from a cleric of sheru?" >Jubuls says, "If it were me, me sure wouldn't admit to its either" >Jubuls giggles. >Vultro rubs his chin thoughtfully. >Kerl says, "we never did find out how it was they were able to still attack, but it was devestating non the less" >Germinal says, "hmph" >Kerl asks, "Hellchilde?" >You say, "Some evil interference by Sheru, no doubt." >Kerl nods to you. >Germinal nods. >Germinal says, "That is my thought, m'lady" >Hellchilde asks, "two questions... when was this? and has the sword lost power since it was reforged?" >Setzier squints. >Setzier mumbles something that you don't quite catch. >Kerl says, "this occured just a bit more than two years ago" >Kerl says, "and to the best of my knowledge, the sword contains a great deal of power still" Rickios says, "2 years ago..." >Hellchilde asks, "but did it lose any?" >Rickios says, "my god" >Kerl asks, "Bluetoe?" >Blutoe asks, "If I remember correctly, and I may not as I was a wee lad at the time, didn't Spike the War Rat contribute greatly to the defense of the town?" >Kerl smiles at Blutoe. >Shirkon nods to Blutoe. >Kerl says, "yes, he contributed greatly" >Myltha says, "oh wow, i haven't heard that name in a long time" >Kerl says, "you'll hear more about him later" >Blutoe nods. >Vultro grins. >Rickios says, "my great grandpa..." >Blutoe smiles at Kerl. >Setzier grumbles. >Shirkon says, "Spike lives again" >Rickios says, "i know" >Meguas says, "Spike was here about a week ago" >Braxton snickers. >Rickios mutters abomiation. >Berrie pokes Braxton in the ribs. >Rickios asks, "he was?" >Kerl says, "last thing before we move on" >Rickios asks, "where?" >Braxton whistles tunelessly to himself. >Dancingflame sighs. Therrek says, "Heh, really had some fun knocking Blades around too." >Therrek nods to Rickios. [The Stone Eye, Meeting Hall] This circular chamber contains a single bench which runs along the wall. No other seat is available, except the floor, in order that everyone may look into the eyes of every other person here. By design of the proprietor, this configuration is intended to force honesty, or at least acceptance of one's actions, upon those who discuss weighty matters. You also see a stein of rich dwarven ale, a brown mouse who is sitting, a shot of whiskey, a stein of rich dwarven ale, the Sherizade disk, the Saam disk, the Durason disk and the Delileah disk. Also in the room: Lillyramiha, Soulsnacher who is seated, Lord Laikee who is seated, Lord Lucktar who is seated, Zoweyna who is seated, Lord Emeraldwand who is seated, Garin who is seated, Berrie who is seated, Lord Eled who is seated, Hellchilde, Dancingflame who is seated, Dancingheart who is seated, Rosamor who is seated, Lord Setzier, Sherizade who is seated, Mikare who is seated, Augienna who is seated, Goldstr who is seated, Lord Roelon who is seated, Lord Hearthunter, Therrek who is seated, Lord Lothern who is seated, Lord Prata who is seated, Saam who is seated, Lady Niccolete who is seated, Lord Meguas who is seated, Lord Methphetus who is seated, Saeryn who is seated, Darkel who is seated, Giantphang, Rickios who is seated, Halvir who is seated, Lord Jubuls who is seated, Elkrum who is seated, Braxton who is seated, Lady Briggette who is seated, Ashenwynd who is seated, Lord Germinal who is seated, Lord Dunwine who is seated, Lady Zephina who is seated, Lady Elapidae who is seated, Lord Shonison who is seated, Lord Blutoe who is seated, Zyng who is seated, Jonole who is seated, Lord Hasfusin who is seated, Lady Niehala who is seated, Lord Vultro who is seated, Nicodeme who is seated, Terilaen who is seated, Lord Shatazar who is seated, Bealtha who is seated, Check who is seated, Lord Omidawn who is seated, Lord Archpain who is seated, Lady Aelphaba who is seated, Lady Aluisa who is seated, Lady Dafnie who is seated, Lady Delileah who is seated, Lord Durason who is seated, Lord Riscca who is seated, Lady Ylena who is seated, Lord Arianiss who is seated, Lady Linet who is seated, Arrdon who is seated, Zonos who is lying down, Lady Vickylynn who is seated, Graffy who is seated, Lord Shirkon who is seated, Lord Kerl, Lady Rayyne who is seated, Lady Myltha who is seated, Xamphianarly who is seated, Lord Cobbeo who is seated, Lady Brynnah who is seated, Juker who is seated, Serra who is seated, Ogravin who is seated, Obrin who is seated Obvious exits: up. >Kerl says, "he had said the axe had been recovered by Hawcer, that's all I recall" Rickios snaps his fingers. >Kerl says, "ok, on with the story" > *** Kerl is hushing everyone. *** >Kerl says, "Again the prophet came to us and spoke, appearing much weaker as time passed. It was clear that the defense was taking its toll on him, and Lorminstra as well." >Kerl says, "The prophet explained that the forces of Mularos would attack next, and we set about preparing at once." >Kerl says, "Some days later, as we sat waiting nervously at our posts, the drumbeats began anew." >Kerl says, "The invasion of Mularos' minions began much the same as the other two. Feral dogs, and diseased cats lead off the attack. It quickly es ted as Mularos' minions followed the drumbeats." >Kerl says, "Shouts filled with blood-lust came from all around us, as the servants of Mularos followed the pounding of the drums." >Kerl says, "Black pumas, slime worms and Mularosian scouts followed, and the battle was intense. Where we had previously fought off the invaders without horrid losses, the Mularosians were a force to be dealt with. They continued their attack non-stop with rarely pause." >Kerl says, "The frantic shouts of the servants of Mularos screamed for our blood as they battled fanatically onward to the relentless pounding of the drums." >Kerl says, "By this time they had added dissipators, slave-warriors, punishers, and dominators to their ranks. All fearsome beasts each with their own way of striking terror in the hearts of their foes." >Kerl says, "We had gotten much more organized however, and great war parties went out in search of the enemy led by some of our greatest leaders, and thus casualties were kept low where the war parties were able to assemble, but again, they were severe where two or three were caught alone on the battle field, often where the enemies were first sighted." >Kerl says, "We were also fortunate to have Spike the war rat on our side! Those of you who have met Spike know that he is a formidable beast, though quite friendly... and with a big appetite. He was a big help to us." >Kerl grins. >Kerl says, "But our foe was formidable, and each time they struck one of us down they would wail at the smell of fresh blood." >Kerl shudders. >Kerl says, "They found their way into our safe havens, as Punishers infiltrated Hearthstone Manor, slaying many. Again the casualties mounted as most who were there had sought refuge from the battle, not to be a part of it." >Kerl smiles as he twirls his waraxe in a blur and for a moment you can almost see the battle field... >Kerl recites: "The sounds of battle echo in your mind.....
Mularosian punisher swings a golden flail at Laurice! AS: +255 vs DS: +198 with AvD: +44 + d100 roll: +58 = +159 ... and hits for 50 points of damage! Hard blow breaks the femur! Laurice screams and falls to the ground grasping her mangled left leg! * Laurice just bit the dust! * Laurice drops dead at your feet! The punisher wails at the smell of fresh blood!" >Kerl says, "But in the end our heroes came to our defense and the battle would be ours." >Kerl smiles as he spins his waraxe deftly and again in the blur your mind pictures just how it must have been... >Kerl recites: "The sounds of battle echo in your mind.....
Berr swings a monstrous grey krodera greatsword at a Mularosian punisher! AS: +404 vs DS: +125 with AvD: +42 + d100 roll: +21 = +342 ... and hits for 145 points of damage! Off-balanced slash! Enough force to sever the Mularosian punisher's right hand! Amazing! The Mularosian punisher falls to the ground motionless." >Kerl says, "Again and again the Mularosian's attacked, Dominators, Flayers, and eventually the elders and our war parties did quite well against them." >Kerl says, "One particular party was holed up in the Krol village in the lyserian hills and was led by Thalior. They handled the enemy quite well, but at one point things had turned in the favor of Mularos and Thalior cast an implosion. Since the battle had ragged on for a while the field was strewn with the debris, and the spell was particularly effective." >Kerl smiles as he twirls his waraxe deftly and in the blur you could swear you saw the battle the way it really was!... >Kerl recites: "The sounds of battle echo in your mind.....
Thalior gestures. Thalior casts into the air above his head and a rip appears in the sky! The fissure begins to feed on the air around you! Some acantha leaf is sucked into the void striking a Mularosian flayer along the way! ... 35 points of damage! Tremendous blow crushes skull like a ripe melon. The Mularosian flayer screams one last time and lies still." Kerl says, "Every enemy on the field was killed, and when he was done he simply explained, "now THATS killin'" >Kerl grins. >Kerl says, "But the battle raged on and the enemy was relentless and cunning as well. While we had sent out our war parties led by our best to meet them on the battle field, they had snuck into town and had ambushed what few of our number we had spared to guard the temple." >(Kerl gets a wide eyed look on his face as he exclaims, "if the temple is defiled all would be lost!) >Kerl says, "We fell back in defense of the town, and found a Mularosian elder stepping over the dead body of Ragni on his way to the temple and exclaiming, "Ragni, you killed the mouth"! It had taken its revenge and was preparing the way to the temple for its own leader... The Master of Pain." >Kerl's face turns slightly pale. >You feel the blood drain from your face. >Kerl says, "He came through the North gate as on a whirlwind, accompanied by two of his elders, slaying most in their path.. but with one purpose in mind and not stopping long to delay." >Kerl exclaims, "Cries of fear rang through our heads, "The Master of Pain is here!, the Master of Pain!" >Kerl says, "But in the end we were victorious, Thalior again saved the day, killing the Master of Pain with a dark catalyst before it could enter the temple. Celtic picked up the pouch it was carrying and quickly gave it to Thalior." >Kerl exclaims, "the cries in our heads changed to, "Thalior IS the master of pain!" >Kerl grins. >Rayyne chuckles. >Kerl says, "The pouch contained the quillons from the Griffin Sword. They were recovered and the invasion was over." >Kerl wipes the sweat from his brow. >Kerl says, "Three down, one to go.." >Kerl says, "I'll take a few more questions at this point, raise your hand" > *** Kerl is allowing everyone to speak now. *** >Darkel raises his hand. >Ylena raises her hand. Arianiss raises his hand. >Myltha raises her hand. >Augienna raises her hand. >Hellchilde raises his hand. >Prata raises his hand. >Rickios raises his hand. >Lillyramiha smiles. >Kerl smiles. >Arianiss leans on Ylena. >Germinal grins. >Lillyramiha coughs. Setzier leans on his staff. >Vultro leans on Niehala. >Germinal takes a drink from his shot of whiskey. >Kerl asks, "Darkel?" >Lothern nods to Elapidae. >Darkel says, "Yes, you said the sword was made for a priest, why was this sword made for the priest? Obviuosly alot of time went into making it and many others had to do with the making of sword other than the priest." >Kerl scratches at his beard. >Kerl says, "I don't know Darkel, rest assured I'd tell you if I did" >Juker snuggles up to Serra. >Arianiss says, "He's master of many things, pain, farming.." >Kerl says, "that portion was told to us by the prophet, he didn't say anymore than that" Myltha giggles. >You chuckle at Arianiss. >Meguas chuckles. >Elbromo says, " aye...farming is pain" >Sherizade stares off into space. >Omidawn says, "aye, I loved the part ahout being killed by an acantha leaf..." >Rickios says, "aye" >Rickios nods. >Kerl nods to Omidawn. >Hellchilde says, "I remember when the spit was here and thalior was in the ship's pub" >Kerl asks, "Ylena?" >Ylena says, "This isn't a question, more a memory.. none of the Mularos minions carried whips, and I remember wondering why." >Rickios says, "jes goes ta show that with implosion a leaf can crush yer skull" >Nicodeme says, "Head split open by a healing herb.. Winner og the irony award." >Kerl just tickled Ylena. >Ylena says, "Though I think I picked up a leather breechcloth afterwards." >Ylena grins. >Briggette chuckles. >You say, "Probably thought too many would enjoy it." >Meguas asks, "So, the only ones that saw battle then was you Lord kerl?" >Rayyne nods to Ylena. >Rayyne says, "I wonder what I did with all that stuff." >Kerl says, "I remember studded leather breachcloths laying everywhere" >Ylena nods. >Kerl says, "we scared them out of their shorts" >Kerl smiles mischeviously >Shirkon says, "Many of us saw battle them Meguas" >Rayyne says, "I remember not wanting to touch those things." >Ylena says, "Along with lots and lots of vultite." >Ylena sighs. >Briggette nods to Ylena. >Rickios asks, "does anyone have those golden flails?" >Kerl says, "yes, lots of weapons" >Setzier leans on his staff. >Meguas says, "Bah! You are hardly older then I" >Omidawn takes a drink from his Myron's Lager. >Shirkon says, "Therrek, you shouldn't speak of what you no nothing of" >Arianiss says, "This isn't the place." >Kerl says, "it's worth pointing out that back then we hadn't developed the strange skill of holding onto our weapons upon death" >Kerl touches one finger to his lips. >Blutoe nods to Kerl. >Nicodeme asks, "I've noticed that all the commanders of the invasion seem to have been killed by powerful spellcasters. Where does that leave us poor spell-less folks?" >Myltha says, "yes, more of us remember that" >Myltha nods. >Rayyne says, "Times have changed, Nicodeme." >Ylena asks, "Berr a spellcaster?" >You say, "Berr seemed to be holding his own." >Rayyne nods to Ylena. >Kerl says, "it was a mix Nicodeme, Gillaume does not hunt with spells for example" >Therrek says, "But Meguas, everyone knows that Thalior wouldn't have been able to do it without their help." >Rayyne says, "It was a group effort. Everyone did something." >Kerl says, "ok, lets move on" >Meguas says, "I just wanna head the rest of ths story :)" >Hellchilde sighs. >Meguas says, "Hear" >Sherizade nods to Rayyne. >Kerl asks, "anyone have a question about something they don't understand?" >Kerl says, "last one" >Augienna raises her hand. >Rickios exclaims, "lukkos is comin!" >Kerl asks, "Augienna?" >Augienna asks, "what ever happened to that cleric who the sword was made for? Also...who is this prophet?" >Jubuls says, "Me's surprised dat Thaliorwas actually ables ta forms a war-party" >Kerl says, "those are very good questions" >Kerl touches one finger to his lips. >Kerl says, "the prophet just appeared one day, probably had spent the rest of his life in the temple" >Hellchilde says, "Thalior's actually a nice guy if ya dont insult him, least he was when i met him" >Augienna nods to Kerl. >Kerl says, "I have no idea what ever happened to Morphel Destrider, the prophet never mentioned... I can't imagine he met a very good end" >Lillyramiha says, "Thalior is a Great man i have known him awhile" >Augienna nods to Kerl. >Kerl says, "ok, on we go" >Kerl smiles. > *** Kerl is hushing everyone. *** >Kerl says, "on to the Luukosians" >(Kerl gets a solemn look on his face as his lips turn down at the corners to form a creased frown.) >Kerl says, "Again we were at our posts, for the prophet had told us when to expect the invaders. We waited and waited till the sun clouded over with a blood red and we knew the battle was at hand." >Kerl says, "The drums echoed with a dull thumping carried on the wind, softly, growing deeper... but still we waited armed to the teeth and ready for whatever Luukos had prepared for us." >Kerl says, "Steadily the dull thumping grew louder, as if the distance between the source and ourselves was becoming shorter until finally they attacked." >(Arwen pales as she remembers that blood red sky.) >Kerl says, "They wasted little time, coming first with what was now the accustomed feral dogs, and worms of some sort, but along with them came horrible giant snakes that could crush a skull within their jaws and if that weren't enough they were deathly poisonous." >Kerl says, "Again, Spike the war rat came to our aid, though this time he would fall at the hands of one of our own in a tragic accident of war." >The silvery luminescence fades from around Graffy. >(Kerl stands in silence for a moment) >Kerl says, "The snakes came in droves, along with scouts, dissipators, and warlocks and we fought them off in a particularly nasty battle near the Abandon Inn." >Kerl says, "One of the more vile beasts Luukos sent at us was a Luukosian vortece that would pull at you, peeling the defensive spells right off of you if you failed to ward it's magic." >Kerl says, "Luukosian dark wraiths joined our enemies and the battle intensified as the drums beat into a wild frenzy." >Kerl says, "I was holed up with a group up in Danjirland where the Titans are and we did our best to hold our own. Among our number were, Ylena, Ari, Thrudh, Zyanna, Amaltea, Gaq, Khyle, Freth, Hemperous, Lynmun, and a half dozen others." >Kerl smiles at Ylena. >Kerl smiles as he deftly spins his axe around and in a blink you visualize what it must have been like... >Kerl recites: "The sounds of battle echo in your mind.....
Kerl swings a black vultite broadsword at a Luukosian dissipator! AS: +222 vs DS: +170 with AvD: +36 + d100 roll: +97 = +185 ... and hits for 73 points of damage! Wild upward slash removes the Luukosian dissipator's face from its skull! Interesting way to die. The Luukosian dissipator falls to the ground and lies still." >You beam at Kerl. >Kerl smiles as his head expands a bit >You tickle Kerl. >Kerl says, "We did ok, until the reptilian soldiers and lizard-warriors came. The lizard-warriors were particular were nasty. They were covered with bony protrusions as hard as granite and weapons often bounced off them and fell to the ground, only to be wielded against us! " >Emeraldwand wipes the sweat from his brow. >Emeraldwand blinks. >Kerl says, "From all around us, shouts rang in our ears, "Kill the infidels! Luukos be praised, we fight for you!"" >Kerl shudders. >Kerl says, "It was then that our group floundered and we took heavy casualties.. myself included" >Kerl smiles as he spins his waraxe and you blink twice as you swear you just saw the action as it once was... >Kerl recites: "The sounds of battle echo in your mind.....
A Luukosian lizard-warrior swings a heavy bronze dual-bladed axe at Kerl! AS: +245 vs DS: +197 with AvD: +38 + d100 roll: +98 = +184 ... and hits for 88 points of damage! Crushing blow to the spine! Kerl slumps to the ground. * Kerl just bit the dust! * Kerl drops dead at your feet!" >You furrow up your face and wince. >Emeraldwand blinks. >Emeraldwand winces. >Emeraldwand shivers. >Emeraldwand cowers. >(Kerl looks out into the crowd as your eyes clear and you realize he's still standing... but with a cold, clammy and much more humbled look upon his face.) >Kerl wipes the sweat from his brow. >You rub Kerl. >Emeraldwand begins to twitch. >Kerl says, "If it hadn't been for the great warrior Myr who joined our numbers, likely everyone in our party would have perished." >Kerl says, "though I had fallen, the battle was far from over, in fact it was just starting to heat up. The invasion of the Luukosians was horrific indeed, surpassing our wildest fears. I would yet taste the steel of my enemies two more times that evening, but we were all bound and determined to defend our town at all costs." >Kerl says, "Luukos sent more lizard-warriors, and then his shamen, arch mages, and soul takers hurled in our paths. But as we fell, we were rushed back to town and healed and resurrected and then jumped back into the fray." >Kerl exclaims, "The drums lessened their beating, and we could hear the footfalls of our enemies retreating into the darkness, only to begin anew with a renewed frenzy!" >Kerl says, "I can still remember the hair on the back of my neck standing on end as a Luukosian high warlock rasped, "Kkkiiillllll...ttthhheee....Iiinnnfffiiidddeeellls... Luukos shall become supreme amongst the Dark Host!"" >Kerl shudders. >Kerl says, "The high warlock was particularly vicious, casting meteor storm first, and immediately following with a cone of lightning, and then pinning everyone down to the ground who wasn't dead yet with an ewave. In one fell swoop he had killed fifty of our number." >Kerl says, "As if that weren't enough, Luukos sent in his emissary, the Keeper of Lies." >Kerl says, "The Keeper was defeated in what was undoubtedly a horrific battle, though I didn't see it as I was lying face down somewhere in Upper Trollfang." >You rub Kerl. >Kerl says, "And thus ended the final battle and the blade of the Griffin Sword was recovered." >Kerl wipes the sweat from his brow. >(Kerl gives a sigh of relief) >Kerl says, "Now that all the parts of the Griffin Sword had been recovered Elanthia was safe, and the story was nearly over." >Kerl says, "About a month later, the four holders of the parts were gathered, and the prophet reassembled them and the Griffin Sword was once again forged into one piece." >Kerl asks, "Before the re-assembly, many folks were asking the question, "who would get the sword once re-assembled?" >You nod to Kerl. >Kerl asks, "the number of worthy heroes was many, but who would be the one found worthy to weild it?" >Kerl says, "The answer was that the sword was placed exactly where you can find it today, imbedded in a white stone outside the temple of Lorminstra in the landing. Kept there for the benefit of all who fought to recover it." >Emeraldwand beams! >Kerl says, "Who's to say that one of ye sitting here won't someday be able to pull the sword from the stone and then wield it? Such things can happen ye know." >Emeraldwand coughs. >Kerl smiles with a wink >Kerl says, "With that I'll open the floor for any final questions, thank you all for your patience" >Kerl bows. >Emeraldwand whispers, "Open up the floor and let 'em clap" >Emeraldwand applauds. >Ylena stands up. > *** Kerl is allowing everyone to speak now. *** Braxton stands up. Elbromo applauds. >The light blue glow leaves Graffy. >Meguas applauds. >Briggette applauds. (Emeraldwand applauses wildly) >Prata applauds. >Check applauds. >Shatazar applauds. >Zoweyna applauds. >Ylena applauds. Riscca applauds. >Bealtha applauds. >Nicodeme raises his hand. Serra applauds. Vickylynn applauds. >Saam applauds. >Goldstr applauds. Niccolete applauds. Shirkon says, "Well done, Kerl" Graffy applauds. Dancingheart applauds. >Ylena applauds. Augienna applauds. Laikee applauds. Myltha drools. Soulsnacher applauds. >Sherizade stands up. Brynnah applauds. Arianiss applauds. >Ylena applauds. Myltha applauds. >Zephina stands up. >Check applauds. Braxton just went up. >Delileah says, "hehe.. you won't have questions.. everyone gonna run and pull on the sword" >applaudMyltha stands up. >Blutoe stands up. You applaud. >Zonos applauds. >Niehala applauds. Aluisa applauds. >applaudJuker applauds. Bealtha stands up. >Obrin applauds. >Myltha applauds. Ogravin throws his head back and howls! Meguas exclaims, "Well told!" >Blutoe applauds. You applaud. Linet applauds. >Therrek says, "I bet Dreia'll be the one to weild Lorminstra's sword." Dafnie applauds. >Azimee applauds. Hellchilde asks, "who put the sword in the stone?" >Omidawn applauds. Zyng applauds. >Shirkon applauds. >Niehala beams happily at Kerl! >Sherizade applauds. Therrek points at Dreia. >Niccolete stands up. Elbromo stands up. >Therrek ducks his head. Sherizade applauds. >Augienna raises her hand. Zoweyna stands up. Garin applauds. >Myltha applauds. >Myltha applauds. >Zephina applauds. >Prata exclaims, "Wonderful, Kerl!" >Myltha beams! Delileah grins. >Briggette applauds. Serra throws her head back and howls! >Omidawn applauds. Niccolete applauds. >Briggette applauds. >Halvir applauds. >Zephina applauds. >Zonos applauds. >Ylena exclaims, "On your feet for such tale telling!" >Elbromo exclaims, "bravo!" Prata stands up. Nicodeme applauds. >Briggette stands up. Fyrecrypts applauds. >Halvir applauds. Jonole stands up. >Delileah just hugged Kerl. >Bealtha applauds. Arrdon applauds. >Elkrum applauds. Kerl blushes a nice shade of off-pink. >Zoweyna curtsies to Kerl. >Dreia blinks at Therrek. >Rosamor shivers. Zephina applauds. >Durason just tickled Delileah. Soulsnacher applauds. >Laikee applauds. >Aluisa stands up. Meguas stands up. >Prata bows. >Dreia struggles to stand, but fails. Elbromo applauds. Ylena applauds. >Fyrecrypts stands up. >Zephina beams happily at Kerl! Meguas applauds. >Blutoe exclaims, "Well told!" >Ylena applauds. Soulsnacher applauds. Sherizade turns towards Kerl and renders a sharp salute with her chartreuse toy wolf. >Zoweyna applauds. >Obrin stands up. >Vickylynn says, "very well Done Kerl" >Lillyramiha applauds. >Ylena applauds. Soulsnacher stands up. Lothern clasps Elapidae's hand tenderly. >Briggette applauds. >Niccolete applauds. Dafnie exclaims, "Bravo, Kerl!" >Briggette applauds. >Dreia stands up. >Delileah says, "nice story" Zephina applauds. >Arrdon applauds. >Soulsnacher applauds. >standRosamor snuggles up to Shirkon. Aluisa applauds. Nicodeme stands up. You stand back up. Prata exclaims, "Bravo!" >Arrdon applauds. Hearthunter just left. >Augienna stands up. >Germinal says, "I am glad I came tonight. This tale...this epic battle. If so few of such humble means can with faith defend against an insurmountable foe...can through the sheer power of their faith in their cause overcome incredible odds...I know we can." >Obrin applauds. >Delileah stands up. applaud>Nicodeme applauds. >You applaud. >Ylena applauds. >Elbromo applauds. >Roelon applauds. Dafnie applauds. Lothern stands up. >Myltha exclaims, "Kerl, you really DID make me feel like i was there!" >Germinal applauds. (Emeraldwand gives a loud piercing whistle) >Durason stands up. >Dancingheart stands up. Dreia applauds. >Lothern tries to pull Elapidae to her feet, but she is too heavy. >Ylena applauds. Prata applauds. >Elapidae applauds. >Lucktar stands up. >Zephina exclaims, "amazin' story and told masterfully!" >Elapidae stands up. >Berrie just arrived. >Zephina beams happily at Kerl! >Fyrecrypts applauds. Briggette says, "Thank you, thank you for taking us all back to those days" >Arianiss smiles. >(Setzier slips away in the shadows.) Fyrecrypts applauds. >Lord Setzier just went up. >Hellchilde applauds. >applaudLucktar applauds. >You applaud. >Dancingheart pulls Dancingflame to his feet. >Briggette just hugged Kerl. >Berrie just went up. >kiss kerlYou kiss Kerl. >Lord Lothern's group just went up. >Delileah applauds. >Myltha beams! Zephina applauds. >Arrdon applauds. >Myltha drools. >Meguas bows to Kerl. Prata sits down. Arrdon applauds. >Hellchilde applauds. Dancingheart nods. Elbromo applauds. >Durason applauds. >Germinal applauds. >Serra just hugged Juker. >Sherizade applauds. >Riscca applauds. >Therrek applauds. >Therrek stands up. >Jubuls put a bowl of oat and honey porridge inside his satin-collared cloak. >Soulsnacher applauds. >Garin recites: "The best stories in the werl, come from Lord Kerl, thanks!" >Delileah just gave you a smooch. >Shatazar smiles at Prata. >(Ylena claps until her palms ache.) >Laikee stands up. >Kerl smiles. >Delileah just hugged Kerl. >Linet stands up. >(Myltha struggles with all her might to stay awake) Briggette begins chuckling at Garin. >Nicodeme raises his hand. >Rayyne applauds. Fyrecrypts just went up. >Zephina sits down. >Dafnie applauds. >Dancingflame joins Dancingheart's group. >(Myltha gives up) >Check bows to Kerl. >Myltha stares off into space. >Dreia begins chuckling at Myltha. >Prata exclaims, "Wonderfully told, Kerl!" Delileah just gave Rayyne a smooch. >Myltha falls over. >Therrek takes a drink from his rich dwarven ale. Delileah waves. >Dancingheart's group just went up. >Check stands up. >Jubuls's stone amulet emits a soft grey glow. >Garin smiles. Lucktar takes a drink from his rich dwarven ale. Jubuls gestures and utters a phrase of magic. >Obrin bows to Kerl. >Myltha just left. >Vultro applauds. >Jubuls waggles his fingers mystically. Ooh...impressive. Briggette says, "Wonderfully told, indeed" >Jubuls gestures. Jubuls suddenly disappears. >Elbromo just went up. >Niccolete just left. >Soulsnacher just went up. >Delileah nods to Durason. >Ylena sits down. >Augienna raises her hand. >(Garin bows so low his beard touches the ground) >Kerl asks, "thank you all for your applause, now did anyone have any questions?" Ylena says, "Kerl, that was incredible." >Obrin sits down. >Nicodeme raises his hand. >Aluisa sits down. >Lord Durason's group just went up. >Germinal stands up. Zyng raises his hand. > >Germinal bows to Kerl. Kerl asks, "Nicodeme?" Hellchilde asks, "aye, who put the sword in the stone?" >Darkel says, "Er kerl" >Germinal smiles at Kerl. >Vultro grins. >Vultro leans on Niehala. >Hellchilde says, "sorry" >Hellchilde raises his hand. Nicodeme asks, "So, did all four invasions happen in the space of the same day?" Germinal says, "My lord...you have renewed in me a new vigor...and an appreciation of our past." >Niehala leans on Vultro. >Linet takes a drink from her raspberry lemonade. >Kerl says, "oh no Nicodeme" >Aluisa smiles at Zephina. >Methphetus stands up. >Riscca's jaw drops. >Hellchilde takes a drink from his bottle of milk. >Linet put a glass of raspberry lemonade inside her orange cloak. Kerl just hugged Germinal. >Juker leans on Serra. >Germinal smiles. >Blutoe says, "over a month about" >The bright luminescence fades from around Germinal. >Goldstr stands up. >Kerl says, "the invasions were spaced appart by about a week" >Riscca says, "he said so in the story" Bealtha takes a bite of her red apple. >Niehala giggles. Kerl nods to Blutoe. >Nicodeme says, "Ahh." >Nicodeme blushes a nice shade of off-pink. >Rosamor says, "I"m still scared" >Archpain stands up. >Zyng raises his hand. Rosamor whimpers. >You rub Rosamor. >Sherizade nods to Rosamor. >Bealtha takes a bite of her red apple. Graffy rubs Rosamor gently. Aluisa just nudged Prata. >Shirkon nods to Rosamor. >Sherizade snuggles up to Jonole. >Hellchilde rubs Rosamor gently. >Vickylynn just hugged Rosamor. >Germinal sits down. >Roelon stands up. >Sherizade whimpers. >Ashenwynd takes a drink from his Silver brandy. >Kerl says, "there were also a few things that happened here and there between invasions" >Prata smiles at Aluisa. >Vickylynn just kissed Rosamor on the cheek. >Archpain joins Roelon's group. >Rosamor just hugged Vickylynn. >Niehala gently rings her bells creating a cascade of soft tones. >Hellchilde takes a drink from his bottle of milk. >Rosamor says, "Mommy, hold me" >Hellchilde removes a slice of angel food cake from inside his grey greatcloak. >Eled just left. >Aluisa winks at Prata. >Vickylynn says, "Is ok Sweetie" >Rayyne stands up. >Sherizade snuggles up to Jonole. >Augienna asks, "does the stone have any magical powers today?" >Hellchilde offers Rosamor a slice of angel food cake. >Lord Roelon's group just went up. >Obrin stands up. >Meguas asks, "So, it was kinda like the Vvrael invasions?" >Arianiss nods to Augienna. >Jonole just gave Sherizade a smooch. >Shatazar stands up. >Obrin bows to Kerl. >Arianiss says, "The sword though." >Niehala beams happily at Vultro! >Rosamor accepts Hellchilde's angel food cake. >Shirkon says, "Opening of the crack in the crypt was right about then too Kerl" Meguas says, "Constant fighting" >Dreia snorts at Meguas. >Kerl says, "Hellchilde, in answer to your question about who put the sword in the stone, it was the prophet" >Rosamor exclaims, "Thank you!" >Rosamor beams happily at Hellchilde! >Hellchilde nods. Dreia says, "The invasions were mere days apart." >Obrin says, "Thank you again, M'Lord" >Hellchilde removes a small bottle of milk from inside his grey greatcloak. >Meguas smiles at Dreia. >Obrin just went up. >Hellchilde offers Rosamor a small bottle of milk. Zonos stands up. >Zyng raises his hand. >Ashenwynd stretches. >Check bows to Ylena. >Zonos just went up. >Aluisa sighs. >Augienna nods to Brynnah. >lookRosamor takes a bite of her lemon candy. >Kerl asks, "Zyng?" >Ylena just gave Check a smooch. >Meguas says, "I was speaking of the intensity and constant fighting" >Aluisa nods to Zephina. (Vickylynn hold Rosamor close to her comforting her from her fears) >Ylena grins. >Prata grins. >Zephina leans on Aluisa. >Check smiles. >Vickylynn just hugged Rosamor. >Dreia raises an eyebrow. >Check blushes a nice shade of off-pink. >Dreia says, "If you say so." >Arianiss says, "If you hold a blessable weapon in your hand and rub the sword, it's magic will transfer to your blade..sometimes." >Rosamor smiles at Hellchilde. Check bows. >Vickylynn rubs Rosamor gently. >Prata nods to Rayyne. >Therrek says, "Eh, well, them Vvrael didn't really take breaks for tea time either." >Check just went up. >Meguas grins. >Hellchilde asks, "you're still eating like a good girl eh Rosamor?" >Aluisa laughs! >Zyng asks, "Yes, What are the benefits of the sword today?" >Rosamor just hugged Vickylynn. >Meguas says, "True" >nod arianYou nod to Arianiss. >Hellchilde smiles at Rosamor. >Rosamor nods to Hellchilde. >Zephina whistles tunelessly to herself. >Rosamor takes a bite of her angel food cake. >Aluisa grins. >Zephina rummages around in her pockets. >Vickylynn smiles at Hellchilde. >Rosamor takes a drink from her bottle of milk. >Zephina giggles. >Cobbeo just left. >Graffy removes a piece of spicy rum cake from inside his midnight blue cloak. >Rosamor says, "Feeling better already" >Kerl says, "as someone just said" >Graffy removes a bottle of fresh creamy milk from inside his midnight blue cloak. >Graffy takes a bite of his spicy rum cake. >Rosamor takes a bite of her angel food cake. >Rosamor takes a drink from her bottle of milk. >Graffy takes a drink from his fresh creamy milk. >Vickylynn just hugged Graffy. >Azimee leans on Ogravin. >Germinal smiles. >Germinal stands up. >Vickylynn just kissed Graffy on the nose. >Omidawn takes a drink from his Myron's Lager. >Niehala just kissed Vultro on the cheek. Germinal stretches. >Bealtha just went up. >Meguas says, "Be well all" >Augienna nods to Brynnah. >Meguas waves. >Lord Meguas just went up. >Kerl says, "if you hold a blessable weapon in one hand, and rub the sword, your weapon will be blessed" >Nicodeme asks, "Lady Arwen?" >Kerl says, "it may take a time or two however" >Germinal removes some ephlox moss from inside his skin pouch. >Rosamor takes a bite of her angel food cake. Rosamor takes a drink from her bottle of milk. >Ogravin cuddles up with Azimee. >Hellchilde says, "but sadly not for long" >You ask, "Yes Nicodeme?" >Vultro smiles at Niehala. >Rosamor takes a drink from her bottle of milk. >Blutoe smiles at Kerl. >Germinal removes some ambrominas leaf from inside his hide pouch. >Sherizade says, "reminds me of me last name..." >Graffy takes a bite of his spicy rum cake. Germinal takes a bite of his ambrominas leaf. Germinal's right hand looks better. >Rosamor takes a bite of her angel food cake. >Shirkon stands up. >Graffy takes a drink from his fresh creamy milk. >Lord Blutoe just went up. >Rosamor takes a drink from her bottle of milk. >Therrek rubs his chin thoughtfully. >Sherizade snuggles up to Jonole. >Linet just left. >Kerl asks, "any other questions about the Griffin Sword?" Kerl says, "I have one question for those of you who were there..." >Kerl says, "I was unable to remember who it was that recovered the blade, and the hilt for sure" >Ashenwynd nods to Kerl. >Kerl says, "and I asked at least a couple dozen other folks as well and heard probably ten different answers" >Sherizade says, "i recall Dabu tell me of the stone, and that it zapped her silly, when she went to move it." >Ylena says, "I remember watching the stone blow around." >Ylena giggles. >Rayyne says, "We thought it was a portal...and kept trying to enter it." Ogravin says, "I'd like ta hear tha retellin of da Vvrael. I was but a wee lad when it happened." >Aluisa nods to Zephina. >Germinal says, "When a hundred thousand troops roll into our little valley...you can get first pick of just which thousand-man battalion you'll take out." >Germinal smiles. >Brynnah nods to Germinal. >Ashenwynd says, "Well, an excellent story telling." >Aluisa grins. >Hellchilde shudders. >Kerl says, "ok, last chance for questions" >Hellchilde says, "i have one" >Kerl bows. >Kerl raises an eyebrow in Hellchilde's direction. >Kerl asks, "ok, Hellchilde?" Ylena stands up. >Hellchilde asks, "was the Manor like it is now, only for the more famous?" >Kerl says, "was nearly exactly the same as it is now" >You say, "Just fewer famous people." >Vultro grins. >Riscca says, "I have a question fer ya Kerl...not about the story though" >Kerl says, "keep in mind that there were fewer people old enough to be famous about back then" Ylena says, "And more .. special when you walked in for the first time." >Ylena nods. >Vultro chuckles. >You nod to Ylena. >Germinal smiles. >Germinal bows to Rayyne. >Hellchilde asks, "how so?" >Kerl scratches at his beard. >Arianiss says, "Fame, long ago, was not measured in numbers." >Arianiss shakes his head. >Germinal says, "Gracious elders...thank you" Hellchilde says, "when i walked in for the first time, nothing happened" >Hellchilde smiles. >Arrdon says, "wonderful story Kerl thankyou so much." >Ylena says, "People knew it was your first time, and they applauded, and showed you everything, we celebrated people's accomplishment's more." >You smile. Arrdon bows to Kerl. >Kerl smiles at Arrdon. >Azimee nods to Ogravin. >Hellchilde laughs! >Arrdon bows to you. >Jonole just gave Sherizade a smooch. >Ogravin stands up. The bright luminescence fades from around Jonole. curtsy arrdon>Prata says, "Shatazar...." >Jonole's group just went up. >You curtsy to Arrdon. >Azimee stands up. >Hellchilde says, "i had to find that out meself" >Ylena says, "Of course, there were lots fewer people to keep track of." >Zephina says, "thank ye, Kerl for the wonderful presentation" >Aluisa nods to Zephina. >Zephina gestures and utters a phrase of magic. >Zephina gestures into the air. Zephina momentarily gets a faroff look in her eyes, and then returns to normal. >smile zephinaYou smile at Zephina. >Lillyramiha just arrived. >Hellchilde says, "yes thankee Kerl" >Darkel just went up. Ashenwynd says, "I think Shatazar left earlier." >Kerl asks, "Riscca, did you have a question?" >Zephina says, "Lily has him" >Brynnah stands up. >Prata nods. >Omidawn nods. >Brynnah says, "Was magnificently and terrifyingly told." >Arrdon stands up. Omidawn stands up. >Azimee smiles at Ogravin. >Brynnah curtsies to Kerl. >Brynnah curtsies to you. >Brynnah rubs her chin thoughtfully. >Ashenwynd waves. >Kerl says, "ohh, there's one thing I'm sure some folks would like to hear" >Ashenwynd turns towards Kerl and renders a sharp salute with his Silver brandy. >Ogravin's group just went up. >Kerl grins. >Aluisa says, "Yes Kerl, it was a wonderful retelling of that. I've never heard it so well told" >Prata raises an eyebrow. >Goldstr bows to Kerl. >Kerl says, "Spike, the war rat..." >Aluisa removes a snifter of Borthum Pear Cognac from inside her raven-hued cloak. >Aluisa shakes her head. >Aluisa put a snifter of Borthum Pear Cognac inside her raven-hued cloak. >Kerl says, "he came back in the form of a ghost to help us" >Brynnah gasps. >Kerl grins. >Goldstr says, "Mighty fine tale M'Lord" >Omidawn smiles. >Hellchilde says, "Im nae old enough to be in the Lorekeeper's yet" >Zyng smiles at Zephina. >Arianiss nods to Ylena. Hellchilde sighs. >Hellchilde shrugs. >Prata says, "Kerl, it was a magnificent story, wonderfully told" >Dafnie says, "I remember visiting his grave just outside town" >Ashenwynd just went up. >Prata bows to Kerl. >Arianiss nods to Ylena. >Rayyne says, "It was a great eve." >Hellchilde asks, "spike's grave?" >Lillyramiha nods to you. >Dafnie nods. >Ylena nods to Hellchilde. >Lillyramiha hugs you. >Brynnah says, "I remember seeing corpses of pathetic youngsters, lying on his grave--with ancient and angry Legends standing over them." >Ylena says, "We left ..presents on it, for him." >Hellchilde asks, "why is it if he's dead, that i've seen him before though?" >Arianiss says, "He is not dead." >Prata grins. >Arianiss says, "And his grave, was not real." >Aluisa says, "He faked his death so he could throw those wizards off" >Hellchilde says, "i thought as much" Ylena says, "MMmm.." >Hellchilde smiles. >Prata grins. >Riscca says, "I remember seeing his grave once upon a time" >Kerl asks, "Ylena?" >Arianiss says, "Setzier, the Sheruvian can enlighten you more than I can though." >Hellchilde says, "makes me wonder if Rone is dead or not as well" >Ylena asks, "Yes, Kerl?" >Kerl says, "I do distinctly remember you nearly dieing up in Titans during the Mularosians" >Prata says, "Millions" >Rayyne says, "Setzier enlightened? that's is an interesting concept." >Ylena giggles. >Prata stands up. >Arianiss chuckles. >Garin just left. >Ylena says, "I remember dying all over the place." >Zephina takes a drink from her honeyed herb tea. >Kerl says, "also, I remember your axe bouncing off one of those Lizard-warriors and falling from your grasp" >Dafnie rubs Ylena gently. >Ylena giggles. >Lord Omidawn just went up. >Ylena nods. >Aluisa removes a snifter of Borthum Pear Cognac from inside her raven-hued cloak. >Aluisa flinches. >Hellchilde says, "i wonder if he ever found what he went searching for" >Aluisa takes a drink from her Borthum Pear Cognac. Aluisa makes a horrible face! Aluisa slowly exhales and the scent of pea |