"Baron Hotschib and the Silver Gryphons" Told by Lord Errick Dyfedd 2/15/99

>You say, "Now, allow me to introduce to you Lord Errick Dyfedd, the Scribe for the Silver Gryphon's." > Brookwyn applauds. > Fasco applauds. >Errick bows. > You applaud. > Brinn applauds. > Ekasha applauds. > Berrie applauds. > Prata smiles at Errick. > Willowbreak bows to Errick. > Elapidae applauds. > Asthalan applauds. Davar grins. > Arreglo applauds. Jameszz nods to Errick. > Kumakithpar applauds. > Jameszz says, "Well met" > Ydare applauds. > Errick says, "Good evening to ye all and thank ye for coming" > Davar and Errick shake hands. > Deavon smiles at Errick. > Errick says, "Now let's get right into it shall we? And get all those questions for afters" > Errick indicates his scribe's journal with a smile. > Errick says, "Please before I begin, let me thank GM Mikos, the writer of the history of Jantalar, without which the political situation would be a lot muddier--since it would have to rely on my faulty memory." > Sestya leans forward. > Errick says, "The Baron of Jantalar is an ambitious baron from the south and east who in the past few years has been engaging in a systematic plan of expansion. He began with the small barony of Talador, a mostly dwarven area, and took over the mines there. He was able to quell the magic users in this area according to the history books, by using a group of witch-hunting mercenaries." > > Errick says, "His next target, the barony of Mestanir, was too busy with magic to take this way, so the Baron began his non-human policies in order to woo the Empress's favor as she had a source of the mana disrupting Mandis Crystals, and he hoped to get a hold of one." > Davar says, "ooh, ahh" > Davar chuckles. > Errick says, "Apparently he did get one, for reports of his previous use of a crystal have come to us from the merchant Girvahk who reports that the scene was horrific and he spent much of the time hiding in a hole hoping to avoid discovery. Also if you look at the map of the world, you can see that the Baron's eyes are now turned to Vornavis, and that is beyond Mestanir." > Errick says, "But a measure of the Baron's atrocities comes to us from Talador. People who did not agree with the Baron's non-human policies were sent to the mines in Talador, where food was scarce, and the water supplies consisted of whatever seeped into the mines." > Errick says, "Sorry I read fast" > Errick blushes a nice shade of off-pink. > Errick says, ""Once the Baron discovered that many of his own guards were giving the miners food, water and healing herbs, he gathered all those of his guard with non-human sympathies for duty at the mines. His agents caused a riot inside the mine itself, and when his guards went down to quell the uprising, he ordered the mine sealed up, ridding himself of a large problem." > Davar smirks. > Ekasha's face turns slightly pale. > Asthalan frowns. > Tolivar cackles! > Errick says, "His spin on it was that the dwarves ambushed the soldiers, causing the cave-in themselves, choosing suicide because of their great hatred for humans--and so it was a good thing they were destroyed." > Fasco's jaw drops. > Brookwyn gasps. > Davar says, "heh" > Errick shakes his head. > Ekasha raises an eyebrow. > Asthalan scowls. > Errick says, "Many people knew better, including the founder of the Order of the Silver Gryphon, Sir Maldon Wellesborne who's own son was trapped down in the mine along with the other soldiers. Grieving, Maldon came here to us to warn us of the eventual invasion of the Baron, and to help us stop him. A very few dwarves escaped from the mine and they too told the real story of what happened at Talador." > Berrie shudders. > Brookwyn leans forward. > Errick says, "Since that time, plans were made by the Gryphons about how to defeat the Baron, which I obviously cannot go into just yet, but part of these plans included the assistance of one of those dwarves who'd escaped from Talador, a merchant Korm. Korm was subsequently taken prisoner in Jantalar, and it was up to us to rescue him before he was killed." > Ekasha leans forward. > Fasco shudders. > Errick says, "He was held down in the foulest dungeon you could imagine, and as we snuck down through the sewers to get there--having been assisted by the Queen of Thieves Talenni of Jantalar--we came upon a huge fearsome creature. He was half-ogre, half-centaur and he guarded the path into the dungeon." > Ekasha raises an eyebrow. > Brookwyn blinks. > Davar cringes. > Errick says, "Lord Waldo2 tried to knock the creature out of our way, but his defenses were astonishingly good, and he simply got annoyed. Lord Cemb then offered to challenge the creature--that if he won, then the creature would let us pass unmolested." > Morgannia blinks. > Davar grins. > Errick says, "The creature, Gurbah, was impressed with this offer, and he fought Cemb but unfortunately Cemb was dead rather shortly. The magic of the place was not very reliable, as the Mandis Crystal was nearby at the time, or so we thought, and so we feared Cemb was dead for good, but luckily for us we were able to find a good spot nearby to raise him, and Lady Gilwen brought him back to life with the assistance of Lady Allwra the empath." > Errick says, "Lord Welan then offered to fight the creature to buy our safe passage. Impressed that we had not swarmed him in the previous fight, Gurbah agreed, but unfortunately the fight didn't last too much longer, although Lord Welan was able to bonk Gurbah on the head, which pained him greatly." > Ekasha smiles. > Brookwyn grins. > Lothern grins. > Ekasha chuckles. > Fasco raises his fist defiantly. > Elapidae grins. > Jameszz snickers. > Fasco giggles. > Berrie giggles. > Ronyo chuckles. > Arreglo chuckles. > Davar grins. > Errick says, "Once this fight was done, and still we didn't swarm down upon Gurbah, he decided he would allow us to pass. Lady Allwra then offered to heal his pains, and so grateful was he for this, that he joined us for a bit." > Jameszz exclaims, "Aye!" > Brookwyn exclaims, "oh!" > Morgannia blinks. > Errick smiles softly in memory > Cobbeo grins. > Berrie smiles. > Willowbreak smiles. > Fasco giggles. > Ekasha grins. > Ronyo smiles. > Errick says, "We continued down into the bowels of the dungeon then, the screams of the various victims of malevolence filling our ears, the smells of rot and fear and pain filling our noses, until we came to Korm's door. Gurbah was nervous by now for he realized our intentions could probably get him into trouble with his employer, but we ignored his protests and opened the cell door." > A pained expression crosses Errick's face. > Berrie's face turns slightly pale. > Berrie whimpers. > Berrie cowers. > Errick says, "Laying on the floor of the cell was Korm, dead from all the signs. He was shackled, and one arm was missing, he was burned badly, and his beard had been pulled out. The finicky magic was present here, though and Lady Allwra and Lady Gilwen brought our friend back to life." > Jameszz says, "Hm.. Must'ov been odd for em'" > Davar scowls. > Ekasha's jaw drops. > Asthalan blinks. > Errick says, "Korm is a dwarf ye ken..." > Davar smiles. > Berrie clasps her hand over her mouth. Fasco shudders. > Sestya shudders. > Brookwyn says, "mm" > Willowbreak shudders. > Errick says, "tis hardly a worse thing than to have yer beard pulled out" > Asthalan nods. > Morgannia nods. > Errick says, "But his torture had left him weak, and in little shape for the walk back out. We did our best equipping him with armor and arms to keep him safe through the bugs, and then with Gurbah still following us, we made our way back up through the smelly tunnels." Garin nods. > Cobbeo chuckles. > Errick says, "Talenni was waiting for us in the gully where the sewers led, and she was most glad to see Korm alive again. She helped us with rings to escape, and we invited Gurbah to accompany us, but he declined. Korm kept one of the shackles of the Baron's dungeon on his wrist, and if you look at him today, should you ever see him practicing his skills, you will see it's still there." > Brookwyn blinks. > Davar grins. > Errick says, "We thought that perhaps that was the last we'd ever see of Gurbah, he was after all a non-human in the Baron's employ and when it was learned of his part in our plan, he'd most likely be killed. Fortunately, Gurbah escaped Jantalar and has recently found employment with the Baron of Vornavis, Malwind. He came to us not too long ago, bringing a message that Malwind was to visit us." > Errick smiles. > Brookwyn exclaims, "Oh!" > Ronyo grins. >You grin. > Davar smirks. > Jameszz says, "Ah." > Errick says, "Now the Baron has turned his eyes to Vornavis, and has blockaded the port city of Solhaven. To this end, the Baron of Vornavis has allied himself with us, building an overland route to his Barony from our Landing, turning Jantalar's eyes upon us." > Brookwyn shudders. > Errick says, "If the Baron of Jantalar can take Wehnimer's Landing, something he feels is perfectly doable, since we are small and without any real political claims (something we're also working on), then his blockade of Vornavis will ultimately succeed and his expansion, slavery and policy of anti-non- human will continue unabated. To this end, he has been amassing an army to send against us, but has found that the pass he must cross to get here is rather often clogged with snow all year round." > Arreglo cowers. > Berrie whimpers. > Brookwyn cringes. > Tolivar clenches his fist. > Davar frowns. > Ekasha leans forward. > Ronyo frowns. > Fasco hangs his head. > Fasco sniffs. > Prata says, "When you say 'here' you mean the Landing, of course." > Elapidae grins. > Errick says, "Aye Landing" > Errick nods. > Prata grins. >You smile at Prata. > Errick says, "Secondly, there are rumors from Jantalar that he entered into a deal with some Luukosian priests, and the souls of some of his army were removed to save on the need for supplies. But apparently when they got too close to the Baron's Mandis Crystal, the soldiers and the crystal were irreparably damaged, gaining us yet more time." > Morgannia nods. > Cobbeo scratches his chin. > Brookwyn nods. >Errick grins. > Jameszz blinks. > You furrow your brow, probably adding a wrinkle or two in the process. > Ronyo chuckles. > Fasco giggles. > Errick says, "Which we're most grateful for I assure ye" > Errick says, "We have in the past had some spying activity both ways. We have had two assassination attempts from clearly Jantalarian sources. But at the present time things are rather quiet." > Elapidae grins. > Brookwyn sighs. > Jameszz says, "No doubt it won't remain that way." > Pentagio sits down. > Errick says, "maybe even too quiet. But know this. When the Baron begins his march to us, there's no way that he'll be able to hide that large an army nor to hide the presence of a second crystal. We'll at least have warning if it is to be our doom." > Berrie nods to Jameszz. > Berrie whimpers. > Ekasha nods. > Errick says, "So that's the story of the Baron..." > Fasco nods to Errick. > Cobbeo clears his throat. > Fasco shudders. > Cobbeo applauds. > Sestya applauds. > Ekasha applauds. > Arreglo applauds. > Fasco applauds. > Asthalan applauds. > Kumakithpar applauds. > Elapidae applauds. Brookwyn applauds. > Garin applauds. > Elkrum applauds. Davar applauds. > Jameszz applauds. > Errick bows. Deavon beams happily at Errick! > Brinn applauds. > Errick says, "if ye have questions, I'd be more than glad to answer 'em as I can" > Deavon just kissed Errick on the lips. > You applaud. > Prata raises his hand. > Errick asks, "Prata?" > Fasco shudders. > Willowbreak exclaims, "A fine tale! And well told!" > Prata says, "Errick, I'm unclear about why Korm was kidnaped. Or troll-napped, rather" > Prata asks, "Dwarfnapped?" > Elapidae grins. > You grin. > Brinn smiles. > Asthalan chuckles. > Ekasha nods to Prata. > Brookwyn leans on Ekasha. > Prata says, "Stolen...why Korm was stolen" Ekasha smiles. > Brookwyn nods. > Ekasha leans on Brookwyn. > Prata shrugs. > Errick says, "Well now he was trying to get something that was not in a good place" > Errick coughs. > Errick says, "And the Baron got hold of him" > Brinn just hugged Wanton. > Brookwyn leans on Davar. > Killjar says, "Sound like me...ahm neva inna good place it seems" > Willowbreak says, "I thougt he was captured after he escaped the mine...." > Brinn and Metadi shake hands. > Metadi and Brinn shake hands. > >You hug Wanton. > Errick says, "He'd been around after the mine..." > Davar grumbles. > Willowbreak says, "Ahhh.." > Wanton sits down. > Willowbreak nods to Errick. > You raise your hand. > Prata nods to Errick. > Errick says, "Brinn would like to field this one" > Errick says, "since it was before my time with the Gryphons" > Davar giggles. > Brinn smiles. Errick and Brinn shake hands. > Brinn says, "Thanks, Lord Errick." > Prata smiles at Brinn. Brinn and Errick shake hands. > Fasco raises his hand. > Brynnah smiles hopefully at Errick > Brinn says, "Korm was a refugee from Talador, and knew the story of what really had happened there. Soe, he was a threat to the Baron, though a minor one. In addition, he was aiding the Order of the Silver Gryphon to propare for the upcoming conflict." > Brookwyn nods. > Ekasha nods. > Prata says, "I see...thanks Brinn" > Brinn says, "welcome." > Brinn smiles. > Fasco raises his hand. > You say, "Lord Errick, Lord Brinn...." > Errick asks, "Arwen?" > Killjar says, "Kumakithpar, Arwen gunna tell how her an Kerl met." > Killjar nods. > Brinn smiles at you. > Kumakithpar smiles. > You ask, "might one of you be able to tell us of the Gryphon's connection to all this?" > Prata nods to you. > Errick glances at Brinn. > Davar giggles. > Killjar says, "Good question" > Killjar nods to you. > Brinn says, "I can, if you like, Errick." > Errick says, "Either way" > Errick grins. > Brinn says, "Ok, I'll answer this one." > Brinn stands up. > You smile at Brinn. > Brinn says, "Errick told you of Dir Maldon, whose son was lost in Talador." > You nod to Brinn. > Brinn says, "Maldon came to the Landing to help us against Hochstib." > Brinn says, "He came to train us, firstly, and to give us a political means to make a claim against Malwind in the courts of the empire." > Brinn says, "In order to make this claim, we needed a class of nobility. Since we are a frontier town, and have no nobility of birth, Knoghthood was all he could assist us to set up in time to help out." > >You nod to Brinn. > Brinn says, "So, Maldon began to train us in the ways of knighthood, so that when the Baron came, he could not claim the Landing as simply Wilds." > Metadi nods. > Brinn says, "I think I made a slip of the tongue." > Brinn says, "I said Malwind when I meant Hochstib." > Brookwyn nods. > Brynnah grins. > Metadi nods to Brinn. > Brinn smiles at Errick. > Errick rubs Brinn gently. >You nod to Brinn. > Fasco nods. > Metadi rubs Brinn gently. >You say, "I was wondering..." > Brinn says, "So, Maldon came to town, approached Berr." > Brookwyn asks, "Hochstib?" > Brinn says, "Berr gathered a number of us together to hear him out." > Brinn says, "Among us were Berr, Metaboculos, Jakester, Pip, Heinrich, Geoff, and myself." > Prata nods to Brinn. > Brinn says, "We established the Order that you know of today." > Brinn says, "Maldon is still with us." > Brinn says, "he is a knight of the Empire, and is under Hochstib. However, he aids us." > Brinn sits down. > Prata says, "That sounds contradictory" > Errick asks, "Fasco?" > Brinn says, "Yes, it is." > Brookwyn blinks. > Fasco asks, "was Gurbah da' gryphons first contact with the Barony of Vornavis?" > Brinn says, "The only thing that puzzles me is that Hochstib hasn't diavowed him yet. Though he has sent assassins." > Brynnah shudders. > Errick says, "No we've talked to Malwind a few times in the past" > Errick says, "Gurbah was just a pleasant surprise." > Deavon begins chuckling at Errick. > Fasco nods to Errick. > You ask, "How many comprise the Ghyphons now? Or is that kept quiet intentionally?" > Errick says, "there are about 30 regular members" > You ask, "I understand that some where recently knighted?" > Killjar clenches his jaw. > Errick says, "Aye indeed, Lord Brinn, and Lady Wanton here among them" > Prata asks, "Brinn...I'm familiar with one of the assassination attempts Errick mentioned, but could you tell us about them both?" > Errick says, "and Lord Hyoko and Lord Waldo2." > Errick says, "Malwind came here and had a little ceremony not too long ago" > Willowbreak asks, "I thought all the gryphon's were knights?" > Metadi says, "As well as Errick being made Baron Malwind's Herald." > Errick looks over at Willowbreak and shakes his head. > Prata nods to Brinn. > Errick says, "Not all the members are knights..." > Kumakithpar asks, "Is Vornavis fighting Jantalar now?" > Errick says, "most of us aren't in fact." > Kumakithpar rubs his chin thoughtfully. > Willowbreak says, "Hmmmmmm" > Errick says, "Jantalar is blocking Vornavis's harbor of Solhaven" > Errick says, "with mercenaries" > Errick says, "so the overland route is quite important" Kumakithpar nods. > You say, "There have been Krolvin Scouts sighted in the wilds surrounding the Landing in recent weeks. Is it felt there is a connection to the Baron? " > Fasco bounces around happily. > Fasco beams happily at you! > Cobbeo raises his hand. > Errick says, "Well we've not heard information that they are, and while the Baron tends not to like non-humans... I wouldn't say he would not use Krolvin" > Killjar raises his hand. > Errick says, "but we've got no information that confirms it" > Ekasha leans forward. > Fasco beams! > You nod to Errick. > Fasco raises his hand. > Errick says, "Brinn is going to answer Prata's question now..." > You smile at Cobbeo. > Brinn smiles. > You nod. > Prata smiles. > You lean back. > Brinn says, "The assassination attempts I was referring to..." > Brinn says, "First, Hochstib sent a champion to the Holding to kill Malwind. Malwind picked a champion to fight him, and it was Wlado2." > Fasco nods to Errick. > Brinn says, "Waldo2 vanquished the Vornavian champion, but used magic in doing so, so the combat was tainted." > Brinn says, "The end result was that Maldon could continue his work, so that was good." > Prata nods to Brinn. > Brinn says, "And I meant Maldon not Malwind." > Brinn says, "I lose names in my old age." > Brinn smiles. > Errick rubs Brinn gently. Prata grins. > Wanton says, "Just as long as you don't get me confused with Waldo." > Prata grins. > Errick begins chuckling at Wanton. > Metadi chuckles. > Asthalan stretches. Brinn says, "The second atempt was a pure assassin named Crabban who attacked from the shadows at Deavon and Errick's wedding." > Metadi says, "Little chance of that." > Errick grumbles. > Brookwyn exclaims, "At a wedding!" > Metadi rubs Errick gently. > Metadi rubs Deavon gently. > Errick nods to Brookwyn. > Prata nods. > Brinn says, "He killed one of the guests, Blades, and me, but was chased off before he got to Maldon." > Ekasha raises an eyebrow. > Willowbreak says, "I had heard that was a merry chase." > Willowbreak smiles. > Errick nods. > Brookwyn blinks. > Kumakithpar asks, "Do we know what some of the other towns of Vornavis there are besides solhaven?" > Prata asks, "Wasn't a note of some sort found on the assassin?" > Brinn nods. > Kumakithpar smiles. > Brinn says, "There was, but I never saw it as I was recvering from my death." > Errick says, "Aye it said he was from Jantalar, signed by the Baron" >You rub Brinn. > Brinn asks, "Deavon, did you see it?" > Brookwyn exclaims, "oh!" > Errick says, "with his instructions" > Brinn says, "Ah, Errick saw it." > Ekasha leans forward. > Errick asks, "I believe Cobbeo had his hand raised?" > Fasco shrugs. > Brinn says, "One more thing..." > Cobbeo grins. > Brinn says, "Two actually...." > Fasco nods to Errick. > Fasco nods to Errick. > Deavon removes a torn leather parchment from in her belt pouch. > Brinn says, "Hochstib actually sent a census taker to town a long time ago. The census taker said he was counting our people for inclusion in the Jantalar census, since we were now claimed to be part of Jantalar." > Elapidae grins. > Zondarkin chuckles. > Brinn says, "I think one person registered with him." > Brookwyn grins. > Metadi chuckles. > Prata grins. > Kumakithpar chuckles. > Deavon offers Brinn a torn leather parchment. >You scoff. > Brynnah grins. > Lothern shrugs. > You say, "A bit premature of him." > The powerful look leaves Cobbeo. > Ekasha smiles. > Metadi nods to you. > Prata nods to you. > Metadi says, "Ye could say that.." > Brinn says, "And secondly, when the signs of the battle with Jantalar draw near, there will be no mistaking it. You will see the army hours, if not days,in advance. This will not be an orcish invasion where creatures jump from the bushes. Hochstib's armies number in the hundreds of thousands." > Brinn accepts Deavon's leather parchment. > Fasco nods to Errick. > Brookwyn's face turns slightly pale. > Ekasha's face turns slightly pale. > Lothern's jaw drops. >(Willowbreak mutters "I need to get to town more.") > Errick nods. You feel the blood drain from your face. > Elapidae's face turns slightly pale. > Kumakithpar waves his hand in a dismissive gesture. > Metadi nods to Brinn. > Kumakithpar grins. > Cobbeo tightens his grip on his rolaren shield. > Fasco giggles. > Prata grits his teeth. > Brinn asks, "Shall I read this note aloud?" > Fasco nods to Errick. > Brinn peers quizzically at Deavon. > Elapidae grins. > Ekasha nods. >You nod to Brinn. >You say, "Please do." > Prata says, "Please" > Brookwyn says, "Plese" > Prata nods to Brinn. > Cryheart gazes heavenward. > Kumakithpar nods. > Ronyo nods. > Fasco nods. > Lothern snickers. > Deavon nods to Brinn. > Brinn says, "It reads, "Craban, You are to journey to the town of Wehnimer's Landing and seek out this group calling themselves the Order of the Silver Gryphon. You are to remove as many of these individuals as possible, as they have interfered in our plans too oft{the parchment is torn here and is missing a large section, near the bottom, you can barely make out the following} ...ron Hochsti....{the rest of the letter is unreadable}." > Deavon says, "Be my guest, sir" > Brookwyn exclaims, "oh!" > Prata says, "Goodness" > Brinn offers Deavon a torn leather parchment. > Ekasha raises an eyebrow. > Deavon accepts Brinn's leather parchment. > Morgannia blinks. > Valkkrye just went up. > Elapidae blinks. > Deavon put a torn leather parchment in her belt pouch. > Deavon just closed a belt pouch. > Fasco's jaw drops. > Morgannia says, "goodness sakes" > Kumakithpar raises his hand. > Willowbreak asks, "A right rotter eh?" > You say, "You know, if he wanted the Gryphon's removed, it means he in some small way fears them." > Fasco says, "oh well dat definatly not a berry nice love letter..." > Metadi smiles. > Prata says, "An excellent point, Arwen" > Metadi nods to you. > Fasco shudders. > Brookwyn exclaims, "Yes!" > Ronyo nods to Fasco. > Brookwyn raises her grey toy sprite skyward! > Ekasha begins chuckling at Brookwyn. > Deavon chuckles. > Errick nods to Wanton. > Brookwyn leans on Ekasha. > Brinn says, "He resents the noble claim on the lands that hs denied his political claim. Makes him do more work with the Empress before he invades." > Errick asks, "Cobbeo?" > Elapidae grins. > Cobbeo cocks his head. > Brinn says, "One of our hopes is that he will underestimate the Landing, so I really hope he doesn't fear us." > Lothern leans on Elapidae. > Cobbeo says, "Ahh..I had a little something to add upon what Arwen mentioned about the krolvin scout" > Cobbeo grins. > You nod to Brinn. > Fasco raises his fist defiantly. > Brinn nods to Metadi. > Errick smiles at Cobbeo. > Cobbeo says, "I've just told her this but..a friend of mine found on this scout..a crude map to him" > Ekasha raises an eyebrow. > Cobbeo says, "On the map was a drawing of a route leading from Solhavento Wehnimers" > Brookwyn says, "a map" > Cobbeo says, "Ah hem.. To Wehnimers" > Ekasha raises an eyebrow. > Fasco smiles at Cobbeo. > Ekasha's face turns slightly pale. > You say, "Odd map for a Krolvin to be carrying." > Errick nods. > Prata nods to you. > Brookwyn leans back. > Errick asks, "Killjar?" > Killjar nods. > Brinn says, "It's a trade route, Arwen. An old one, apparently, that was only recently re-opened, after Jantalar began bockading Solhaven's port." > Killjar stands up. > Killjar says, "First lemme say.." > You nod to Brinn. > Killjar says, "Dis not meant as disrespectin as it sounds...but ahm a simple warrior" > Fasco smiles at Cobbeo. > Metadi chuckles. Prata grins. > Errick grins. > Ekasha nods to Killjar. > Ronyo smiles. > You lean on Killjar. > Metadi asks, "Since when are warriors simple?" >You nod to Metadi. > Killjar asks, "Yas Gryphons is rather secretive aye?" > You say, "I agree, Metadi." > (Kumakithpar watches as killjar approaches the podeium) > Brinn says, "We were for a time, out of necessity." > Errick says, "Much more in the past than now... we're still learning." > Brinn nods to Errick. > Killjar asks, "An yas claim knighthood aye? Or least some of yas do?" > Errick says, "Aye six of us do" > Killjar nods. > (Willowbreak points to all the bracers in the room "Not too secret") > Killjar asks, "Den is it merely a title, an fer dem others ahm guessin yer tryin fer da same rights...or does yas follow a code of honor as well...a chivalric code as it were?" > Errick asks, "was there more, Killjar?" > Errick says, "oops" > Errick blushes a nice shade of off-pink. > Killjar chuckles. > Errick says, "Well now... we try to. The code we follow is posted on the outside of the Holding" > Willowbreak leans forward. > Prata grins. > Errick says, "on a plaque." > Killjar says, "Den ahm remiss fer nay readin it yet..." > Killjar says, "But da point of all dis is..." > You say, "Goodness, I don't even know where the Holding is." > You blush a nice shade of off-pink. > Killjar asks, "Does ya nay equate hidin as da same as runnin from battle? A act of cowardice?" > Prata blinks. > Killjar says, "Ahve been der hun, ahll show ya some time if yas wish" > Killjar nods to you. > Errick asks, "We as a group?" > Brinn smiles. > Killjar nods. > Prata says, "A bold question Killjar, if not an entirely wise one" > Prata grins. > Killjar says, "As ah said, ahm nay as disrespectful as ah sounds...jus no good way tae ask." > Killjar nods to Prata. > Brookwyn says, "But if ye hide or run, ye live to fight another day..." > Morgannia nods to Killjar. > Killjar scoffs at Brookwyn. > Ekasha nods to Brookwyn. > Errick asks, "We as a group don't really have a set idea one way or another. But do ye mean to ask if being secretative was hiding?" > A pained expression crosses Ekasha's face. > Killjar says, "Hmm..." > Killjar works his fingers under his winged rolaren warhelm and scratches his head. > Brinn asks, "May I attempt an answer, Errick?" > Wanton says, "We're rather simple people too, Killjar. Perhaps you should phrase your question more plainly or simply." > Errick nods to Brinn. > Wanton says, "Ahhh.. Brinn understood then." > Killjar nods to Brinn. > Prata begins chuckling at Wanton. > Killjar says, "Sorry Wanton, ahm tryin" > Brinn says, "I would say this, and excuse me if I get long winded, or just cut me off." > You grin. > (Wanton moves to stand next to Brinn.) > Brinn says, "Being closed about your dealings does not amount to hiding. Even if it did, hiding does not always amount cowardice." > Ekasha nods to Brinn. > Brookwyn nods. > Prata says, "As an ambusher, I'll support that" > Prata grins. > Morgannia nods to Brinn. > Killjar pokes Prata in the ribs. > Errick nods to Prata. > Prata smiles at Killjar. > Lothern nods. > Killjar says, "The good Lord has da floor..." > Ekasha says, "As a rogue,so will I." > Brinn says, "The policies of the Order with regard to having closed meetings and closed battle plans and strategies was more to make them more effective than to hide from any particular threat." > Killjar shakes his head. > Moonspire becomes solid again. > Brinn says, "If you are of the impression that we all, on the day we got our bracers, hid in the basement of the Holding and waited for folks to deliver us food, you are mistaken." > Deavon chuckles. > Errick laughs! > Elapidae seems a bit less imposing. > Metadi chuckles. > Killjar smiles. > Brinn says, "These folks in the Order, of which I am proud to be a member, are some of the bravest folks in the lands. They stand for what we as an Order believe in, and that's why they are in the Order." > Brinn says, "But they also stand for the Landing." > Brinn says, "This is one of the things that the Order has as it's charter." > Willowbreak raises his hand. > Killjar nods. > Brinn says, "And they have been instrumental in setting up a number of things that are good for the Landing (such as the Guard), and will continue to do so." > Killjar removes a black diamond hilted katana from in his weapons harness. > Brinn says, "We are growing, learning, improving." > Killjar nods. > Prata nods to Brinn. > Brinn says, "If we were to believe for a moment that once we achieve membership in a particular society or attain a rank or title, that we have no more to learn and no more to grow, we would then be unfit." > Killjar nods. > Ekasha nods. > Morgannia nods. > Errick glances at Brinn. > Prata says, "Well said" > Brinn says, "We have made, and will continue to make, mistakes. We hope everyone can fogive those, because our intent is pure, and our actions are out of Love for this place we call our home, the Landing." > Brinn says, "That's all." > Errick bows to Brinn. Brookwyn smiles at Brinn. > Prata says, "Except that this is River's Rest and not the Landing...well said" > Deavon just touched a veniom-hafted silvery rolaren waraxe. > Prata grins. > Cryheart bows to Brinn. >You say, "You make me want to be a member." > Elapidae grins. > Killjar says, "Perhaps ahve jus felt dat da Gryphons as knights should be more prominent...an ah understand da secrecy of battle, ahm speakin more onna personal level...but ah thankee fer yer answer" > Metadi turns towards Brinn and renders a sharp salute with his meat cleaver. > Killjar turns towards Brinn and renders a sharp salute with his vaalin katana. Deavon smiles at Brinn. > Deavon stands up. > Wanton winks at Prata. > Killjar says, "May Koar watch over yas" > Brinn bows. > Errick asks, "Kumakithpar has a question?" > Brinn says, "Thank you all." > Killjar says, "An bless yas" > Errick bows to Killjar. > Kumakithpar nods. > Killjar put a black diamond hilted katana in his weapons harness. > Kumakithpar says, "two actually" > Prata smiles at Wanton. > Metadi raises his hand. > Killjar sits down. > Kumakithpar smiles. > Kumakithpar asks, "first..is it possible for jantalar to invade our towns without going through and confrontin vornavis in it's own territory by land?" > Kumakithpar smiles. > Errick says, "Aye we're pretty sure they mean to hit us first then go down and finish up with Vornavis" > Errick says, "If ye look at the map of the whole lands, ye can see that Jantalar is slightly south and east of us" > Kumakithpar asks, "so can we expect help from them?" > Errick says, "Us Landing that is" > Kumakithpar nods to Errick. > Prata smiles at Errick. > Brinn whispers, "Thanks, that's a very high compliment." > Prata chuckles. > Elapidae peers quizzically at Lothern. > Errick says, "Well how much help they're going to give us hasn't been determined yet." > Kumakithpar says, "and my second question is do we know or other towns in vornavis besides solhaven if so what are they ? " > Kumakithpar nods to Errick. > Lothern wrinkles his nose. > Wanton joins Errick's group. > Errick says, "Vornavis itself..." > Metadi joins Errick's group. > Errick says, "other than that I don't know of any towns." > Kumakithpar scratches his head. > Hyssopp raises her hand. > Kumakithpar says, "what I was reffering to was" > Kumakithpar asks, "when we <landing> was invaded the warlords or whatever claimed to be from a town south of solhaven is that town part of vornavis and what was that name if anyone knows?" > Hyssopp says, "What about the town of of Mestanir..it lies between Jantalar and Solhaven." > Kumakithpar nods to Hyssopp. > Kumakithpar says, "there we go" > Errick says, "Aye Mestanir was a barony in itself" > Kumakithpar asks, "they are no longer?" > Errick says, "not a part of Vornavis. Jantalar recently took it over" > Hyssopp says, "And Talador lies to the north of Jantalar." > Kumakithpar nods. > Errick says, "And Jantalar recently took that over as well" > Kumakithpar nods. > Errick nods to Hyssopp. > Kumakithpar says, "thanks that's it .. so when we gonna invade jantalar? just kidding" > Kumakithpar smiles. > Errick grins. > Errick asks, "Willowbreak?" > Wanton grins. > Cobbeo grins. > Cryheart smiles. > Errick says, "never I hope! it's stinky there" > Metadi nods to Errick. > Ekasha laughs! > Willowbreak says, "It was answered" > Brookwyn grins. > Willowbreak smiles. > Errick bows to Willowbreak. > Kumakithpar grins. > Brynnah asks, "I thought the warlords were from Breganda?" > Errick asks, "Metadi?" > (Brynnah looks puzzled.) > Metadi says, "Thank ye Errick." > Brynnah says, "I have no idea where that is, though..." > Metadi says, "I noticed a few of ye folks paling when ye heard how large Baron Hochstib's armies are." > Kumakithpar says, "ahh I think that's what they said to" > Kumakithpar asks, "where's that?" > Brookwyn nods. > Metadi asks, "Their number is frightening, no?" > Killjar grins. > Prata nods to Metadi. > Prata says, "Very" > You nod to Metadi. > Morgannia nods. > Brynnah nods to Metadi. > Metadi nods. > Brynnah shudders. > Ekasha nods. > Killjar says, "Kai's Raiders will be ready when dey come Metadi" > Metadi smiles at Killjar. > Brookwyn smiles at Killjar. > Kumakithpar nods to Brynnah. > You say, "Particularly to one like me, who relies heavily on magic." > Lothern says, "they outnumber us 100 to 1 " > Willowbreak says, "Well if they have the sense of kobolds..... I'm not very afraid" > Metadi says, "Now, let me point something out." > Garin grumbles. > Willowbreak chuckles. > Cobbeo nods to you. > Brinn says, "At least, Lothern." > You exclaim, "I guarantee you, I'll be standing behind my warrior husband.... a lot!" > Kumakithpar waves a hand at Lothern, dismissing him indifferently. > Metadi says, "They're fighting against strange opponents, on strange terrain." > Brynnah says, "Who knows how good their morale is." > Brynnah grins. > Kumakithpar smiles at Lothern. > Brookwyn grins. > Killjar starts chuckling at you! > Cryheart smiles at you. > Brynnah says, "Good plan" > Brynnah smiles at you. > Errick says, "got the strange part right" > Metadi says, "We're fighting on familiar terrain, against strange opponents, under strange conditions." > Brynnah nods to Metadi. > You nod to Brynnah. > Garin says, "numbers.. bah.." > Metadi says, "For we will not be able to use magic." > Garin says, "what about heart.." > Metadi says, "We will not be able to use it at all." > Garin says, "an fightin fer yer own lands.." > Willowbreak stands up. > Metadi asks, "Now consider, how many of you actually go out and fight without any spells whatsoever?" > Garin says, "not like hired soldiers..." > Elapidae leans on Lothern. > Killjar beams happily at Metadi! > Brynnah says, "If the crystal can be destroyed--and...we know that those crystals are fragile..." > Kumakithpar says, "they all gonna freeze to death in da snow on da well ta mule " > You point at Prata. > Ekasha nods to Garin. Cobbeo says, "It's a rather not so fun thing to do..actually" > Lothern chuckles. > Killjar says, "Ah might actually stand some chance" > You say, "Doesn't use spells." > Prata says, "A few of us hunt without spells" > Metadi says, "I know I certaintly don't, and I can't remember ever doing so." > Brynnah says, "Their morale may well break, like the crystal did" > Killjar chuckles. > Metadi nods to Prata. > Metadi says, "Yes, but the majority of us use them." > Prata nods to Metadi. > Metadi says, "That's my point." > Garin says, "let em come I say.." > Metadi says, "This will be fighting like we've never seen before." > Garin says, "let their blood stain the plains.." > Garin chuckles. > Brynnah says, "I know I can fight without spells, as long as everything swings at the person standing next to me." > Brynnah grins. > Brynnah ducks her head. > Metadi says, "Our old standards won't be very useful in gauging how this fight shall run." > Ghultan stands up. Errick begins chuckling at Brynnah. > Metadi says, "We've faced hundreds of thousands of critters in invasions." > Garin nods to Metadi. > Metadi says, "But to the best of my knowledge, we've never faced them without magic as our ally." > Garin bows to Errick. > Metadi says, "So this time shall be different." > Brynnah nods. > Killjar says, "We will needs a good blade in hand an a better friend at our backs..." > Errick bows to Garin. > Prata nods to Metadi. > Metadi nods to Errick. > Willowbreak says, "Somehow I doubt these will be floppy-eared bunnies." > Metadi says, "Thank ye Errick. The floor is your's." > Metadi turns towards Errick and renders a sharp salute with his meat cleaver. > Ekasha raises her Jus de Glase in a toast! > Morgannia says, "Bring along your friendly empath, too" > Metadi nods to Killjar. > Metadi looks over at Morgannia and shakes his head. > Garin just went up. > Brynnah says, "A good supply of herbs" > Errick asks, "Hyssopp ye had a question?" > Prata says, "Thanks for that information Metadi" > Metadi says, "Empaths won't be able to heal Morgania.." > Hyssopp smiles at Errick. Elapidae nods to Lothern. > Cobbeo squints. > You say, "Umm...bring along your herbs." > Hyssopp stands up. > Metadi says, "Errick gave it tae ye, I was jes' restating it" > Morgannia says, "I can always transfer, just not heal myself with magic" > Hyssopp curtsies to Errick. > Zondarkin just left. > Brynnah rubs Morgannia gently. > Hyssopp says, "It was answered milord Errick." > Hyssopp sits down. > Brynnah says, "You carry a good supply of herbs" > Errick bows to Hyssopp. > Errick asks, "Anyone else have a question?" > Morgannia says, "of course" > Errick smiles. > Elapidae leans on Lothern. > You ask, "any more questions?" > Ekasha raises her hand. > Errick asks, "Ekasha?" > You smile at Ekasha. > Ekasha asks, "If you don't think this is too forward, where is the Holding?" > Moonspire raises his hand. > Errick says, "it's out near the pumas if ye know the area" > Ekasha asks, "And how might we get to join the grphons?" > Ekasha says, "Um, Gryphons." > Ekasha nods. > Errick says, "well currently to join the Gryphons a member has to pick ye to be his or her apprentice" > Errick says, "and ye got to be a warrior." > Ekasha nods. > Elapidae smiles at Lothern. > Ekasha furrows her brow. > Ekasha says, "Ah. thankyou." > >You smile at Errick. > Errick asks, "Moonspire?" > Moonspire asks, "is there any indication as to when the Baron might advance?" > Errick says, "At this point in time? Not a clue." > Moonspire nods to Errick. > Errick says, "Next week, next month, next year" > Errick says, "When he's darn ready I suppose" > Errick chuckles. > Moonspire smiles at Hyssopp. > Kumakithpar says, "more time to prepare to increase our numbers..to prepare..for war " > Errick nods to Kumakithpar. > Brinn raises his hand. > Errick says, "Lots of people are sorry it's not now" > Errick says, "but I'm personally glad. If it was now we'd probably all die" > Errick shudders. > Brynnah says, "There is an urge to get it over with. The waiting is hard to take" > Brynnah shudders. > Wanton grins. > Brynnah nods to Errick. > Metadi nods to Brynnah. > Errick says, "Aye well this is politics..." > Kumakithpar nods. > Errick asks, "nothing goes fast there, aye?" > Errick smiles. > Errick asks, "Brinn?" > Brinn stands up. > Brinn says, "I just wanted to say...before we close..." > Brinn says, "Most of us would gladly talk about the Order and what we do and mean. You can approach us in town if you see us." > Brinn says, "You can recognize us full members by the Bracers." > Errick nods. > Brinn taps a black enameled bracer with a silver gryphon set in a ruby circle. > Killjar smiles at Brinn. > Prata nods to Brinn. Ekasha smiles. > Brinn says, "We still have closed meetings because...." > Lothern drools. > Brinn says, "Well, I run the meetings, and it's bad enough trying to keep order with 25 people. Try with 250? Not me brother." > Errick laughs! > Wanton grins. > Brookwyn laughs! > Ekasha smiles. > You grin. > Killjar smiles. > Cobbeo grins. > You rub Brinn. > Ronyo smiles. > Metadi nods to Brinn. > Metadi rubs Brinn gently. > Brynnah nods to Metadi. > Metadi says, "Indeed." > Brinn says, "So, while we have to do that for clear administrative reasons, really not much of what we do is secretive." > Cryheart chuckles. > Brinn says, "I don't want anyone to have the impression that we're unapproachable." > Errick nods. > Killjar bows to Brinn. > Killjar grins. > Killjar says, "Noted" > Brinn says, "That's all." > You smile. > Wanton says, "Geez. That'd be the last impression I'd want to give." > Prata grins. > You say, "Lord Errick, my thanks for joining us this evening and telling us this bit of history and current events." > Errick says, "and if we can't answer ye or don't know the answer we'll do what we can to find out" > Morgannia says, "Thank you, Gentlemen, and Ladies, you have been most informative" > Errick bows to you. > You say, "Lord Brinn, thank you for the additional insight you provided." > Killjar turns towards Brinn and renders a sharp salute with his vaalin katana. > Killjar turns towards Errick and renders a sharp salute with his vaalin katana. > Errick says, "Thank ye for allowing us to share" > Killjar turns towards Wanton and renders a sharp salute with his vaalin katana. > Prata says, "Thanks so much...it's been very informative" > Errick bows to Killjar. > Brookwyn stands up. > Prata applauds. > Killjar turns towards Metadi and renders a sharp salute with his vaalin katana. > Brookwyn applauds. > Ekasha applauds. > Wanton smiles at Killjar. > Elapidae applauds. > Metadi turns towards Killjar and renders a sharp salute with his meat cleaver. > You applaud. Ronyo applauds. > Brynnah applauds. > Brinn bows to you. > Kumakithpar stands up. > Killjar says, "All..." > Killjar says, "May Koar guide yer blade and yer step, that both may fall true." > Brinn says, "Thanks for the chance to talk." > Brinn smiles. > Errick just closed a hand-bound scribe's journal. > You say, "Delighted to have you here." > Errick put a hand-bound scribe's journal in his roa'ter skin satchel. > Brinn just hugged Errick. > Brinn says, "Excellent job."