[Athens, Place of Assembly]
The huge, oval meeting area is paved with blocks of limestone. Sunken, it is surrounded by three tiers of limestone steps topped with a marble parapet. Carved benches and a few twisted olive trees are scattered around within the circle. This is a favored spot for citizens to meet and debate legislations or other concerns.
Also here: Rebbeca who is sitting, Pamico who is sitting, GameMaster Holyph, Lyricist Anika who is lying down, Athenios who is sitting, Deryni who is sitting, Writer Euphrasia who is sitting, Leanna who is sitting, Angelia who is sitting, Epoclaen who is sitting, Brete who is sitting, Sarrah who is sitting, GameMaster Jubalee and Bardess Heartsong who is sitting.
Obvious paths: northeast.
>Holyph points at a finely carved marble pedestal.
>Euphrasia says, "I was just wondering how exactly we can use the books for experience, I hear tell there is something with key words but I am not sure how to utilize that... and no one seems to know"
>Pamico chuckles at Holyph.
>Euphrasia grins at a finely carved marble pedestal.
>Holyph nods.
>Holyph says, "I haven't looked too much into books to tell you the truth..."
>Holyph coughs.
>Jubalee says, "Me neither."
>Holyph says, "But, apparently depending on the subject of the book there is a set of keywords"
>Euphrasia asks, "does anyone know where that is?"
>Holyph says, "That you will gain more experience for if they are in your story."
>Euphrasia says, "right"
>Epoclaen says, "On that subject, I'd like to see us earn a bit more from them though was surprised to see a bit more that I earned last time I checked than I was used to seeing"
>Holyph says, "You need to use books in a performance area with an audience though, and there is a certain amount of time within which to say those words."
>Euphrasia says, "but if we don't know what they are, it's kinda hard to have them be part of a story."
>Holyph says, "Which begins when you READ the book."
>Euphrasia says, "right sicx minutes..."
>Deryni pouts.
>Holyph nods to Epoclaen.
>Euphrasia coughs.
>Epoclaen says, "no one has done a study on what keywords work yet to my knowledge"
>Holyph says, "Learning for puppets and masks as well as song writing has gone up over the past few months."
>Holyph says, "Books will likely follow that trend."
Euphrasia says, "I tell stories for groups all the time in there and I would love to be able to earn a little something for it."
>Anika says, "Yeah, I noticed I went from a pond to a river in just three fame songs."
>Anika gazes happily at Holyph.
>Brete asks, "gone up?"
>Holyph nods to Euphrasia.
>Anika says, "Or something big like that."
>Holyph grins.
>Holyph says, "It went up from a paultry sum of like 4 experience per actions with the masks and such."
>Leanna grins at Angelia.
>Holyph says, "To help with the "new" experience pool we got some time ago."
>Brete nods.
>Euphrasia asks, "so will someone be looking into that?"
>Holyph says, "The higher experience is by no means a new change, but I know people don't use masks a lot so figured I'd throw that out there."
>Holyph nods to Euphrasia.
>Holyph says, "I will look into it this week."
>Jubalee smiles at Holyph.
>Anika says, "It'll make it worth it to incorporate masks now."
>Epoclaen asks, "Were you looking at finding what those keywords were though Euphrasia?"
>Epoclaen peers quizzically at Euphrasia.
>Euphrasia says, "yes the keywords "
>Euphrasia says, "I mean if a love story needs the word romance in it I would like to know that"
>Epoclaen says, "I think that'll always be something we'll need to guess at"
>Euphrasia says, "not all my love stories say romance"
Holyph nods to Euphrasia.
>Jubalee says, "The problem with finding out the key words is that we don't want someone just making a list of words to get experience."
>Holyph says, "Well, we don't really want to publicise the keywords."
>Epoclaen nods to Jubalee.
>Holyph says, "Or we'll see a lot of stories like..."
>Brete nods.
>Athenios nods.
>Holyph recites:
 
 "Hercules love broken heart sighed Aphrodite marriage bond"
 
>Euphrasia says, "stories have to last more than six minutes to count for anything "
>Angelia grins at Holyph.
>Jubalee chuckles at Holyph.
Epoclaen chuckles at Holyph.
>Euphrasia asks, "right?"
>Epoclaen recites:
 
 "The end!"
 
>Epoclaen grins.
>Pamico chuckles.
>Holyph looks over at Euphrasia and shakes her head.
>Jubalee grins at Epoclaen.
>Holyph nods to Epoclaen.
>Holyph says, "The keywords make sense with the subject of the book though."
>Jubalee says, "Imagine how boring 6 minutes of that would be."
>Anika asks, "Or 6 hours?"
>Holyph says, "They're there to make it so someone will actually use a love story book to tell a love story."
>Anika smirks at Jubalee.
>Euphrasia says, "but you only gain experince when you READ the book, and you have to READ it every six minutes while you are reading the story"
>Holyph says, "Instead of using one about death and war to tell it."
>Holyph says, "Because the words likely used in a love story would give them more experience."
>Brete nods.
>Holyph says, "Yes, you only gain for things recited after READing the book."
>Brete says, "makes sence to me"
>Euphrasia says, "but I have one about Echo and narcissus, unrequited and self love, so I might not be getting THOSE words in that persay..."
>Holyph says, "It's not a perfect system, but it's about as good as it gets."
>Holyph grins.
>Euphrasia says, "right. I know that."
>Holyph nods to Euphrasia.
>Holyph says, "I'll look into the keywords."
>Holyph says, "I haven't even found them."
>Holyph says, "Puzzle was a sneaky GM."
>Epoclaen asks, "oh! Are the words on a word boundary or not?"
>Anika asks, "Word boundary?"
>Holyph asks, "A who-what?"
>Euphrasia asks, "so you aren't going to tell us, because some jerk has to mess it up all the time for others, what we can use to make our stories better for ourselves?"
Anika blinks at Epoclaen.
>Anika giggles at Holyph.
>Epoclaen chuckles.
>Holyph says, "That and I don't know."
>Holyph nods to Euphrasia.
>Epoclaen asks, "i mean like does "lovely" count as using "love" since it's in the word?"
>Holyph says, "I've tried to find them but they're buried pretty deep someplace"
>Holyph says, "Ah"
>Holyph nods.
>Holyph says, "I'll look into it"
>Holyph says, "Like I said, I haven't even seen the keywords."
>Jubalee says, "Holyph is much better at unraveling other peoples webs than I am."
>Holyph grins at Jubalee.
>Holyph exclaims, "Hm, speak up!"
>Epoclaen says, "I was wondering if you could go over fame and how it works a bit since I seem to have missed something in my uderstandings that doesn't correspond to the fame I see when I check INFO on myself or my EXPERIENCE."
>Holyph grins.
>Epoclaen grins at Holyph.
>Holyph nods to Epoclaen.
>Jubalee grins.
>Holyph says, "The fame ticker in INFO can be a wee bit misleading."
>Angelia nods to Holyph.
>Holyph says, "What it is doing is checking your fame pool, not your fame."
>Epoclaen nods.
>Epoclaen says, "That much I understand"
>Holyph says, "So when it says you're starting to be forgotten, it doesn't mean you're losing fame."
>Euphrasia asks, "how do you check your fame?"
>Holyph says, "It means that the fame in your pool is starting to approach the point where it deteriorates."
>Holyph says, "There's no way to check fame currently."
>Holyph says, "But I am pushing for the revealing of hidden stats."
>Holyph says, "So we'll see what my influence does."
>Holyph snickers.
>Epoclaen grins at Holyph.
>Jubalee smiles at Holyph.
>Holyph asks, "What was it about fame you were confused about?"
>Anika giggles.
>Holyph peers quizzically at Epoclaen.
>Epoclaen asks, "Okay, so when I sing to release my fame, doesn't that flood all the fame instantly into the actual absorbed fame stat?"
>Holyph nods.
>Epoclaen ponders.
>Epoclaen asks, "then why would the messages get different as though it was being absorbed slowly?"
>Holyph says, "plus or minus a bit depending on conditions."
>Epoclaen says, "ah, okay."
>Holyph asks, "How do you mean?"
>Epoclaen says, "I thought it did it in one fell swoop."
>Heartsong asks, "So the closer you are to needing a song before your fame pool overflows and you loose some, the different messages you get?"
>Holyph says, "It does."
>Holyph nods.
>Heartsong peers quizzically at Holyph.
>Holyph nods to Heartsong.
>Holyph says, "The closer you get, the less famous you feel."
>Brete ponders.
>Heartsong says, "I understand."
>Holyph nods.
>Heartsong beams at Holyph!
>Epoclaen says, "yes but AFTER I sing one, I get different messages as well."
>Holyph says, "Epoclane, I'm confused..."
>Holyph asks, "Oh, when you sing one for other people?"
>Holyph ponders.
>Jubalee peers quizzically at Epoclaen.
>Epoclaen says, "or for myself unless I'm seriously delusional"
>Holyph nods.
>Holyph says, "Ok, when you sing for yourself..."
>Epoclaen mutters no comment from the peanut gallery on that one please!
>Holyph says, "You release your fame, then you get more fame from singing the song."
>Brete grins at Epoclaen.
>Heartsong nudges Epoclaen with her elbow.
>Epoclaen exclaims, "ahhh!"
>Holyph says, "So a storyteller singing their own fame song will never have a completely empty pool."
>Jubalee smiles.
>Epoclaen says, "gotcha"
>Epoclaen nods.
>Holyph grins.
>Holyph says, "Ok, Juablee and I have been discussing some pretty big changes."
>Epoclaen says, "that was causing me considerable confusion and I was afraid I had it worng"
>Epoclaen grins.
>Holyph says, "Of course we haven't gotten approval for any, but we'll bounce em off ya'll anywho."
>Epoclaen raises an eyebrow.
>Epoclaen asks, "hair color?"
>Holyph chuckles at Epoclaen.
>Epoclaen squints at Jubalee.
>Holyph says, "I like my hair thank you."
>Brete grins at Holyph.
>Jubalee exclaims, "I like my hair color!"
>Epoclaen nods to Holyph.
>Jubalee rubs the side of her neck.
>Holyph says, "We're looking to change the way songs work."
>Holyph says, "So you would perhaps, scan a sheet of music before going out to battle."
>Holyph says, "And be able to recite that music from memory for a certain amount of time."
>Holyph says, "Depending on your skill above the complexity of the piece."
>Brete grins.
>Pamico says, "That would be handy"
>Holyph nods.
>Holyph says, "But, we are also looking into limiting the amount of songs you can use at a time."
>Holyph says, "So that you will actually have to..."
>Holyph gasps!
>Anika says, "I got a question about the songs, Holyph..."
>Holyph says, "Make decisions."
>Holyph nods to Anika.
>Pamico chuckles at Holyph.
>Holyph says, "One second"
>Brete grins.
>Holyph grins.
>Anika says, "Just tell me when I can ask."
>Holyph says, "It doesn't matter much now with just 6 songs, but we're hoping to get more."
>Holyph nods to Anika.
>Anika asks, "I can ask now?"
>Anika peers quizzically at Holyph.
>Holyph says, "So say you're hunting something that you need to kill fast."
>Brete nods to Holyph.
>Holyph says, "You would want your marching song instead of your luck song."
>Holyph says, "Stuff like that."
>Holyph says, "Shoot."
>Holyph nods to Anika.
>Jubalee smiles at Anika.
>Epoclaen grins at Holyph.
>Brete gently strokes Sarrah's hair.
>Epoclaen takes a drink from his cheap amphias wine.
>Euphrasia removes a cup of sweet honey mead from her leather satchel.
>Anika says, "Ok, I've noticed that I have a marching songbook with songs I wrote at different skill levels...so sometimes when I sing, I get one amount of bonus, and other times I get a different amount of bonus."
>Epoclaen nods.
>Holyph grins.
>Holyph says, "That's not why."
>Anika asks, "Any way we can look at our songbooks and figure out how powerful they are, like Alchemist potency?"
>Anika asks, "No?"
>Epoclaen asks, "Did you by chance try to sing again after the foirst song?"
>Holyph says, "Though you do bring up an interesting point, I will need to see about combining songs of different skill."
>Epoclaen peers quizzically at Anika.
>Anika says, "No...I always wait 'til the first marching song wears off."
>Holyph says, "Most of the songs will have more effect if you're in the right mood."
>Holyph says, "Like say you sing the drinking song..."
>Anika raises an eyebrow in Holyph's direction.
>Holyph asks, "What good is a drinking song without a nice drink in your hand?"
>Epoclaen squints one eye, and peers at Holyph with the other.
>Anika says, "I just want to know about the marching song, 'cause that's the one I get it with the most."
>Epoclaen glances at a flagon of cheap amphias wine.
>Brete grins at Holyph.
>Pamico asks, "What and your foot for a marching song?"
>Anika ponders.
>Pamico chuckles at Holyph.
>Holyph grins at Pamico.
>Jubalee chuckles at Pamico.
>Anika asks, "Or would you get a bigger bonus on the marching song with a weapon in your hand?"
>Holyph says, "Well, marching always looks snazzier with a weapon in your hand."
>Anika ponders.
>Jubalee says, "Perhaps."
Holyph nods to Anika.
>Epoclaen nods.
>Jubalee nods to Anika.
>Holyph says, "I ain't saying no more."
>Holyph grins.
>Anika exclaims, "Sneaky godlings!"
>Anika points at Holyph.
>Holyph snickers.
>Anika points at Jubalee.
>Epoclaen asks, "dancing?"
>Epoclaen ponders.
>Brete grins.
>Jubalee chuckles.
>Holyph says, "Dancing I think checks for the right kinda shoes."
>Anika raises an eyebrow.
>Epoclaen nods.
>Anika asks, "Ok, what about us Centaurs?"
>Angelia giggles at Holyph.
>Brete asks, "shoes?"
>Holyph says, "Or it may not."
>Holyph grins.
>Angelia says, "Horseshoes too"
>Anika says, "We got about one choice...horshoes, and horshoes."
Angelia grins at Anika.
>Pamico chuckles at Holyph.
>Holyph says, "That was an idea I thought about and may never have happened."
>Anika says, "Well, or agolopas."
>Anika taps some iron silver-inlaid alogopaps.
>Holyph says, "I forget to tell the truth, but I'll look into it."
>Anika says, "Alogopaps, even."
>Holyph grins.
>Epoclaen says, "gesundheit"
>Epoclaen winks at Anika.
>Angelia raises her hand.
>Anika giggles at Epoclaen.
>Holyph points at Angelia.
>Leanna sways back and forth.
>Angelia says, "Okay, I was wondering if anyone was considering a dressing room or backstage area for the theater in Athens? Cause it would have helped a lot when we did the play"
>Holyph says, "Pay no attention to the odd bits of furniture popping out of nowhere."
>Angelia says, "And we have more events and plays in the works for there"
>Athenios nods to Anika.
>Angelia smiles.
>Jubalee grins at Angelia.
>Holyph grins at Angelia.
>Holyph says, "We're considering a heck of a lot more than that."
>Angelia asks, "That IS a storyteller question right?"
>Angelia grins.
>Jubalee nods.
>Jubalee says, "Yep."
>Holyph says, "And actually in the throws of trying to make it work."
Anika exclaims, "Orchestra pit!"
>Angelia asks, "More than that?"
>Angelia beams!
>Holyph nods to Angelia.
>Anika says, "Oh, that reminds me of something else, when you get to me."
>Anika gazes at Holyph and bats her eyelashes flirtatiously.
>Holyph grins.
>Holyph says, "I don't want to give anything away...."
>Angelia says, "Oh, go on..we won't tell"
>Epoclaen exclaims, "sure ya do!"
>Angelia grins at Holyph.
>Epoclaen nudges Holyph with his elbow.
>Holyph says, "But you can WATCH stages now in our test theater."
>Jubalee says, "From the audience."
>Angelia asks, "Where's the test theater?"
>Pamico says, "Ooo"
>Angelia gazes around at her surroundings.
>Holyph says, "And cheer for folks and all sorts of other nifty audience to stage stuff."
>Angelia grins.
>Sarrah grins.
>Angelia asks, "Like throw rotten eggs if they're bad?"
>Holyph says, "The test theater is straight up 3 miles... then hang a left."
>Epoclaen chuckles at Holyph.
>Anika asks, "Up that way?"
>Anika points up.
>Holyph nods.
>Anika snaps her fingers.
>Jubalee nods to Anika.
>Angelia says, "Gee, thanks Holyph...I'll catch the next harpy up"
>Anika says, "Broke my wings last week."
>Anika pouts.
>Holyph grins.
>Brete looks at Sarrah and blushes.
>Holyph says, "Ok, Anika"
>Sarrah gently strokes Brete's hair.
>Epoclaen takes a drink from his cheap amphias wine.
>Anika asks, "This is actually an idea I heard from Garrock this morning but...what about making it so that music from our instruments can be heard in adjoining rooms?"
>Anika says, "Just the ones that would normally hear someong YELLing."
>Holyph says, "While we're here, think of stuff you want, songs... dances... anything and everything bardish"
>Holyph nods to Anika.
>Jubalee says, "Oh, that's an idea."
>Jubalee smiles at Anika.
>Holyph says, "He told me that one."
>Holyph says, "And I love the idea"
>Anika asks, "Wouldn't that be nifty, to draw people into a dance or celebration?"
>Anika nods to Holyph.
>Holyph nods.
>Euphrasia asks, "you are working on a couple dances right?"
>Holyph says, "I'll see how hard it'll be"
>Holyph grins.
>Anika beams at Holyph!
>Holyph nods to Euphrasia.
>Epoclaen says, "could be annoying though for some, as much as I hate to say that"
>Holyph says, "Problem is... all together now..."
>Pamico says, "Library What is going on with that "
>Holyph says, "We have to wait for new combat."
>Pamico says, "Would be nice to actually have something to read in the library"
>Anika asks, "What about only being able to do it near general gathering areas?"
>Euphrasia says, "I was gonna ask about a notice of somekind like if someone wanted to to a performance they could post it at the gate on that day like for one hour before hand..."
>Holyph nods to Epoclaen.
>Holyph says, "We'll sell earplugs"
>Holyph grins at Epoclaen.
>Euphrasia nods to Pamico.
>Epoclaen says, "think of people at the gate complaining about noise from the bar"
>Anika says, "Tell them to go some place else for quiet."
>Anika folds her arms across her chest.
>Holyph says, "Libraries I'd like to see working, but I think someone else claimed it."
>Pamico raises an eyebrow.
>Angelia asks, "Well, if you're gonna sit next to a bar, what do you expect?"
>Anika nods to Angelia.
>Holyph says, "So gotta wait for them to do it."
Anika says, "Exactly."
>Pamico says, "Okay I think"
>Jubalee asks, "What would be more natural than music coming from a bar?"
Pamico chuckles at Holyph.
>Holyph grins at Pamico.
>Holyph nods to Jubalee.
>Anika says, "Especially one with such a big door as Sid's."
>Holyph says, "Now, back to this new song system."
>Jubalee says, "Other than drunks of course."
Epoclaen nods to Jubalee.
>Holyph says, "What we envision is selling the song sheets in shops."
>Holyph says, "And then people who have them teaching the songs to each other."
>Anika squints at Holyph.
>Holyph says, "When you're taught the song, then you can jot it down until you forget it."
>Anika asks, "What kind of songs?"
>Anika asks, "Combat-type songs?"
>Holyph says, "Songs like we have now"
>Holyph nods.
>Anika asks, "For non-'Tellers?"
Brete nods.
>Holyph says, "But what this does is open up all sorts of fun things, and sneaky things."
>Holyph says, "I'd like everyone to be singing songs, but something will need to change with how skills are done before that can happen."
>Anika nods to Holyph.
>Holyph says, "But here's the fun stuff."
>Holyph says, "And sneaky as we can be..."
>Holyph leans on Jubalee.
>Jubalee smiles at Holyph.
>Holyph says, "You'll be able to go to libraries and find songs."
>Holyph says, "Copy them from books."
>Anika claps her hands.
>Anika beams!
>Holyph says, "IF this happens."
>Leanna says, "It'd be interesting to see people 'humming in remembrance' of a storyteller song, maybe getting half the bonuses up to two hours or so after hearing the song."
>Anika asks, "What do you mean IF?"
>Anika stares at Holyph.
>Holyph says, "You will be able to go to the top of a steeple in a certain town..."
>Holyph says, "Look down at the plaza below and see a song written in notes on the paving stones."
>Holyph says, "And copy it down."
>Angelia says, "Weird"
>Brete says, "cool"
>Holyph says, "If we go with this new song system."
>Anika giggles.
>Pamico says, "Interesting"
Holyph nods to Leanna.
>Anika says, "That would be awesome."
>Holyph says, "Anyway we can think to hide a song somewhere, we'd do it."
>Epoclaen says, "A 40th circle warrior following Apollo could do marching songs at least."
>Brete says, "i think i hear oohss and ahhsss"
>Jubalee says, "Lots of fun ways to learn songs."
>Holyph says, "There'd be fluff songs that only one sheet is available to"
>Holyph says, "So you'd be dependant on the person finding it to teach it."
>Holyph says, "Of course if they're jerks about it, another will probably magically turn up somewhere."
>Holyph grins.
>Holyph nods to Jubalee.
>Jubalee says, "There aren't any storyteller jerks though."
>Holyph says, "Maybe even be able to learn songs by hearing them in bars."
>Holyph says, "As you get more skilled."
>Brete nods.
>Anika beams at Holyph!
>Holyph says, "It holds a lot of potential"
>Anika exclaims, "That's the way to go!"
>Epoclaen asks, "so only one teacher per song?"
>Holyph says, "So we're really excited about hopefully getting this new system going."
>Anika tugs on Holyph.
Holyph says, "Whoever has the sheet of music can teach it."
>Anika says, "Must be able to learn in bars."
>Holyph says, "Actually, if you hear the song sung..."
>Anika nods to Holyph.
>Jubalee says, "Some songs will have more sheets."
>Holyph says, "You will be able to write it down for a few minutes after."
>Holyph nods to Jubalee.
>Epoclaen nods to Jubalee.
>Holyph says, "There may be wandering NPC minstrels who'll teach you songs"
>Anika drools.
>Holyph says, "Maybe freely or for a price."
>Anika removes a soft red heart-edged handkerchief from her raw wool haversack.
>Epoclaen says, "okay, so the whole storyteller world isn't relying on that one teller"
>(Anika quickly wipes the drool from her chin.)
>Angelia pats Anika on the withers.
>Brete asks, "and if you do this the songs will last a ceartin amount of time?"
>Holyph nods to Epoclaen.
>Holyph says, "Once they spread it, then others will be able to teach it."
>(Anika hastily wipes up a stray drool-drop from Angelia's leg.)
>Epoclaen says, "ah, okay"
>Angelia wrinkles her nose.
>Epoclaen nods.
>Anika says, "Sorry."
>Holyph says, "What I am hoping to do with some of them is make them like songs passed down from generation to generation by word of mouth"
>Anika gazes at Angelia in child-like innocence.
>Holyph says, "Rather than just having a set place to run and buy the song."
>Epoclaen nods to Holyph.
>Holyph nods to Brete.
>Anika beams at Holyph!
>Angelia nods to Anika.
>Angelia says, "S okay"
>Anika says, "But..but.."
>Anika tugs on Holyph.
>Anika asks, "Can't you make SOME songs like that?"
>Epoclaen says, "That sounds like a great way to go"
>Euphrasia asks, "will these be the combat songs then or something different?"
>Holyph says, "Songs will work pretty much as they do now."
>Holyph says, "Oh of course."
>Anika asks, "Like some of the popular songs around the turn of the 20th Century?"
>Holyph says, "The useful songs will be like that."
>Jubalee says, "This is still all in the discussion stages."
>Holyph says, "Most of the hidden stuff will be fluff songs."
>Holyph nods to Jubalee.
>Euphrasia nods.
>Anika nods.
>Anika asks, "Kinda like going to your friend to get her to teach you that hot new song she just learned?"
>Holyph says, "Yes, please note that this is still just a gleam in our eyes."
>Holyph nods to Anika.
>Epoclaen says, "It's a bright gleam though, and it's catching."
>Holyph says, "Dances will be different and fun."
>Anika nods to Epoclaen.
Anika nods to Epoclaen.
>Anika nods to Epoclaen.
>Holyph says, "You will actually need to learn the dances."
Jubalee grins.
>Holyph says, "Spend time training."
>Holyph says, "Lessons, tests."
>Anika drools.
>Jubalee says, "Get the steps right."
>You say, "ooo"
>Holyph says, "Following little feet painted on the floor."
>Jubalee nods.
>You drool.
>(Anika ties her handkerchief around her neck, like a bib.)
>Brete grins.
>Holyph says, "And where else would you learn to dance..."
>Anika giggles.
>Anika exclaims, "Dance school!"
>Angelia grins at Anika.
>Holyph exclaims, "But at the infamous Widow Twanky's Dancing School!"
>Jubalee nods to Anika.
>Anika lets out a howl for Holyph!
>Angelia beams at Holyph!
>Brete grins.
>Anika exclaims, "Long live the Widow Twanky!"
>Holyph grins.
>Anika shakes her fist!
>Jubalee grins at Anika.
>You say, "ooooo"
>Holyph says, "Of course you'll not always learn from her."
>Anika mutters I didn't have pure sugar for dinner..honest...
You drool.
>Holyph says, "She's too busy for the likes of us."
>Brete grins at Anika.
>Holyph says, "But I'll see if she can do final tests maybe."
>Anika beams at Holyph!
>Anika exclaims, "Wouldn't that be wonderful, to have to schedule them with her!"
>Holyph asks, "Speaking of dances, what kind would you like to see?"
>Anika says, "Or at least work around her schedule.."
>Angelia exclaims, "Tango!"
>Angelia beams at Holyph!
>Euphrasia exclaims, "belly dance!!!"
>Holyph chuckles.
>Anika says, "Many sultry, heart-breaking ones."
>You say, "belly dancing"
>Anika nods.
>Holyph says, "Ok, besides fluff dances."
>Holyph flails her arms about.
>Angelia says, "Waltz"
>You say, "gypsy dances too"
>Anika giggles.
>Pamico pats Epoclaen on the shoulder.
>Holyph says, "We're talking helpful in combat dances."
>Angelia says, "Cha-cha"
>Epoclaen smiles at Pamico.
>Holyph says, "Like a dance of blades"
>Leanna says, "Rain dances, gods know Athens doesn't get any."
Angelia says, "Oh"
>Leanna snickers.
>Jubalee asks, "What do you want these dances to do?"
>Anika says, "Something to REALLY make our opponents dizzy and fall down."
>Angelia grins.
>Angelia says, "A tango wouldn't be so great with a troll"
>Angelia grumbles.
>Anika giggles at Angelia.
>Holyph says, "One we have in mind is a weapon type dance."
>Leanna says, "could always have a rain dance that rains on the opponent making em slip in the mud."
>Leanna examines her fingernails.
>Jubalee chuckles at Angelia.
>Anika says, "Not if he kept stepping on your feet it wouldn't."
>Euphrasia says, "oh well belly dancing would distract the male enemies "
>Anika lets out a howl for Leanna!
>Holyph says, "You'll be able to target the dance on one person..."
>Brete says, "that would be funny to see"
>Holyph says, "Or just do it to the entire room."
>Epoclaen says, "rusts their armor"
>Epoclaen grins.
>You say, "the gypsy dances, and belly dances could seduce and destract the entire room..."
>Anika nods to you.
>Brete asks, "amybe make them drunk for a few minutes?"
>You say, "distract"
>Brete says, "maybe"
Angelia says, "You should see Katie's bellydance"
>Angelia nods.
>Holyph says, "So you hold a weapon, and do this intricate dance around a troll, the whole time you're taking jabs and cutting pieces off of him with your sword"
>Jubalee says, "I don't know if I'd want to see Epoclaen belly dancing though."
>You nod to Holyph.
>Holyph says, "Or you do it on a whole bunch of trolls."
>Anika says, "And he's too busy drooling over your skill to notice."
>Epoclaen grins at Jubalee.
>Anika gets an impish expression on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
>Pamico glances at Epoclaen.
>Euphrasia nods to Holyph.
>Pamico raises an eyebrow in Epoclaen's direction.
>Leanna says, "Yeah. Belly Dancing seems an awfully feminine dance. "
>Holyph says, "And hit each a few times and you pirrouhette between them"
>Pamico eyes up Epoclaen.
You say, "I can do belly dancing...."
>Pamico chuckles at Epoclaen.
Anika says, "Epoc can do a good belly dance."
>Anika nods.
>Angelia says, "I just can't see a troll getting interested in a non-troll belly dancing"
>Angelia wrinkles her nose.
>Holyph chuckles at Angelia.
>You say, "i did it all the time at home..."
>Euphrasia says, "I don't know I think Epoclaen could pull it off"
>Holyph says, "There'll be seductive dances hopefully"
>Anika nods to Euphrasia.
Euphrasia smiles at Epoclaen.
>Anika says, "I know he can."
>You nod.
>Brete says, "i dont have the belly for belly dancing"
>Angelia asks, "I mean, would you be entranced by a belly dancing troll?"
>Anika glances at Holyph.
>Anika drools.
>Brete grins.
>Angelia sticks her finger in her mouth and makes a gagging sound.
>Holyph says, "To stun critters with your beauty or some such."
>Anika exclaims, "I'd be too busy laughing at it!"
>Epoclaen nods to Anika.
>Anika grins at Angelia.
>You say, "right"
>Angelia nods to Anika.
>Holyph says, "Stand there google eyed and jaw dropped"
>Angelia giggles.
>Leanna says, "And of course, animals wouldn't care at all either."
>Anika says, "Oh..problem though.."
>Holyph says, "Of course a guy trying it on a guy will likely make him mad."
>Epoclaen fusses with his pants making sure it fits comfortably in place.
>Anika says, "I can see Ingo being just as stunned as said troll."
>Anika ponders.
>Holyph says, "But there'll be a chance he'll like it"
>Angelia glances at Epoclaen.
>Holyph snickers.
>Leanna says, "Animals would be thinking "Oh, Wow. They're dancing. They sure are morons dancing while I want to kill them.""
>Epoclaen grins at Angelia.
>Angelia grins at Holyph.
>Anika giggles at Leanna.
>Brete says, "thats seems awfully femanine"
>Holyph nods to Leanna.
>Angelia giggles at Leanna.
>Anika adjusts the fit of her top.
>Angelia says, "Guys could sword dance though"
>Angelia says, "I've seen guys sword dancing"
>Angelia says, "VERY sexy"
>Angelia nods.
Anika asks, "And why can't I sword dance?"
>Leanna nods to Angelia.
>Anika stares at Angelia.
>Leanna says, "Impressive too."
>Holyph says, "We'll be careful to make the dances not look too feminine for you guys."
>Angelia says, "I didn't say you couldn't"
>Angelia gives Anika a blank stare.
>Anika snuggles up close to Angelia.
>Angelia snuggles up close to Anika.
>Brete says, "we thank you for that"
>Brete grins.
>Fati smiles as she rubs her growing belly, feeling the baby move
>Jubalee smiles at Brete.
>Brete shudders.
>Holyph rubs her chin thoughtfully.
>You shift your weight around.
>Goldenmane says, "Just wondering what the nymphs will think of a bunch of belly-dancing females."
>Epoclaen says, "Make a few saunters and brutish poses"
>Anika giggles at Goldenmane.
>Holyph says, "Also the defensive dance we've been promising of course."
>Leanna says, "Prolly laugh their heads off."
>Anika says, "Give us all weird looks."
>Leanna grins at Goldenmane.
>Anika nods.
>Anika exclaims, "Yeah!"
>Anika tugs on Holyph.
>Holyph says, "Which will actually help you dodge blows completely, not make you defend better."
>Brete grins.
>Anika says, "Oooohhh..."
>Anika gazes at Holyph with a worshipful look on her face.
>Holyph says, "We really don't want dances to be like songs and draughts and spells"
>Leanna says, "Of course, if you do a dance bad enough the creatures would be distracted by a laughing fit."
>Leanna examines her fingernails.
>Epoclaen asks, "sonic shield?"
>Holyph says, "We want them to be their own thing."
>Epoclaen gets a hopeful expression on his face.
>Brete says, "as long as i dont have to belly dance"
>Holyph says, "We've discussed sonic shields"
Jubalee says, "Imagine.. A nymph swipes their trident at you and you dance nimbly aside."
>Holyph nods.
>Anika gazes at Jubalee.
>Anika drools.
>Holyph says, "A whole slew of them actually."
>Holyph says, "Different types of shields"
>Jubalee nods.
>Anika says, "Defense...any which way, shape or form..."
>Brete grins at Sarrah.
>Anika gazes at Holyph with a worshipful look on her face.
>Holyph says, "One like the nymphs that's a one shot bounce the weapon back deal"
>Holyph says, "One kind of like the skin potions that will help you not take as much damage"
>Holyph says, "Stuff like that"
>Anika drools.
>Epoclaen nods to Holyph.
>Anika lets out a soft purr of satisfaction.
>Holyph says, "We really want to start taking the profession on a more magical trend."
>Brete says, "shes gonna have to rest after this"
>Brete grins at Anika.
>Pamico lets out a soft purr of satisfaction.
>Holyph says, "Without ripping off priests"
>Holyph grins.
Pamico chuckles.
>Sarrah smiles.
>Leanna says, "anika you've got some... uhm drool on your chin."
>Brete grins at Sarrah.
>Leanna glances at Anika.
>Holyph asks, "Questions so far?"
>Epoclaen asks, "any chance of foliage summoning then at higher levels?"
>Angelia says, "And on my lap"
>Angelia wrinkles her nose.
>Holyph says, "Probably."
>Holyph nods to Epoclaen.
>(Anika wipes her chin with her handkerchief before scrubbing at Angelia's lap.)
>Epoclaen says, "Like Orpheus type stuff"
>Holyph nods.
>Jubalee nods.
>Angelia squirms.
>Leanna asks, "I've a question. Can we get a rain poncho to stay dry from anika?"
>Leanna examines her fingernails.
>Holyph says, "And the piercing notes"
>Pamico chuckles at Leanna.
>Brete grins.
>Epoclaen beams at Holyph!
>Anika giggles at Leanna.
>Holyph chuckles at Leanna.
>Jubalee chuckles at Leanna.
>Brete says, "youd make a small fourtune"
>Anika says, "I'm trying..."
>Anika whimpers pitifully like a lost puppy.
>Athenios laughs at Leanna.
>Anika points at Holyph.
>Epoclaen says, "what I was thinking of is a way to bring our stories to modest life."
>Anika points at Jubalee.
>Anika says, "All their fault."
>Leanna says, "Blaming the Gurus."
>Leanna shakes her head at Anika and clucks her tongue.
>Holyph says, "We want to see sculpting and painting and stuff too."
>Anika sticks her tongue out at Leanna, and lets out with a loud, "Thbtbtbtbt" from her lips!
>Anika beams at Holyph!
>Anika exclaims, "Painting!"
>Holyph says, "But we haven't even discussed that at all yet."
>Brete says, "oh painting"
>Jubalee says, "And sewing."
>Holyph nods to Jubalee.
>Anika rubs a silver oval locket with a delicate moonstone cameo.
Euphrasia says, "costuming"
Brete grins.
>Brete says, "no way im sewing"
>Anika says, "I wanna make a portrait of Papa to go with Mama's.."
>Holyph says, "Tell em about sewing while I rest my tongue a bit."
>Brete snickers.
>Holyph grins at Jubalee.
>Anika glances at Brete.
>Anika rolls her eyes.
>Sarrah grins at Brete.
>Leanna asks, "Your tongue gets tired?"
>Anika mutters Typical man.
>Leanna gawks at Holyph.
>Brete grins.
>Sarrah mutters he will
>Holyph says, "No, but it was a good excuse to shut up so she can get a word in edge-ways."
>Anika grins at Sarrah.
>Holyph grins.
>Brete says, "well my fingers are not pin cushions"
>Anika says, "She has been getting words in edge-wise."
>Jubalee says, "Well, how it looks now is that you would buy a pattern for what you want to make. A needle and thread too."
>Anika says, "That's the only way..but they've been in."
>Anika turns toward Jubalee.
>The blood slowly drains from Brete's face.
>Anika gazes at Jubalee in reverence.
>Jubalee says, "You'd get cloth, and then you'd mark your cloth from the pattern and cut it out, then sew it."
Anika asks, "With embellishments for the more skilled seamstresses and tailors?"
>Jubalee says, "And depending on your skills you might get something nice."
>Anika gazes hopefully at Jubalee.
>Brete asks, "would it be what you can buy in stores?"
>Anelise sits down.
>Jubalee says, "I'm still working on trying to figure out how to embelish them a bit."
>Anika says, "Like ribbon trim...or embroidery.."
>Jubalee nods to Brete.
>Anika says, "Or fringe...fringe is easy to stick on."
>Brete nods.
>Anika says, "Or fancy-cut hems.."
>Brete asks, "could you use your own scraps to sew with?"
>Anika rubs her hands together.
>Brete asks, "like silk satin velvet?"
>Jubalee says, "There gets to be problems with making what it looks like too long."
>Euphrasia asks, "skins?"
>Brete nods to Euphrasia.
>Epoclaen says, "I want to be able to add studs to my black leather-wear"
>Epoclaen gives a quick, lopsided grin.
>Brete asks, "will anyone be able to sew or just storytellers?"
Holyph asks, "A bedazzler?"
>Jubalee says, "Well, we don't have tanning yet, so I can't promise being able to use skins."
>Holyph snickers.
>Sarrah giggles.
>Epoclaen grins at Holyph.
>Jubalee nods to Anika.
>Jubalee says, "but if you all have ideas on sewing, post them on the boards."
>Brete peers quizzically at Jubalee.
>Holyph says, "I think sewing is going to be open."
>Epoclaen says, "you might be able to add frills that way using a seperate tool perhaps"
>Jubalee says, "I promise I read them daily."
>Anika says, "That's fine...everyone knows 'Tellers will be the best at it."
>Jubalee nods to Anika.
>Holyph says, "We were bouncing around the idea of knitting too."
>Epoclaen winces.
Holyph says, "And even making the yarn yourself."
>Jubalee says, "Yes, it will be open, but we'll be great at it."
>Anika giggles.
>Brete says, "can you use your craps like silk velvet "
>Brete says, "scraps"
>Brete babbles incoherently.
>Brete grins.
>Sarrah giggles.
>Anika exclaims, "New Gate trend..everybody knit!"
>Holyph grins.
>Brete says, "let her knit"
>Angelia says, "Knitting"
>Angelia frowns.
>Jubalee says, "The scraps you find are too small to really sew with, but I'll see."
>Angelia shakes her head.
>Brete points at Sarrah.
>Epoclaen exclaims, "I ain't knitting!"
>Sarrah says, "i will"
>Angelia sighs.
>Holyph says, "Maybe as trim and stuff"
Pamico grins at Epoclaen.
>Epoclaen flips his sapphire blue cape over his shoulders.
>Brete nods to Epoclaen.
>Epoclaen folds his arms across his chest.
>Angelia says, "A bunch of heroic knitters"
>Holyph chuckles.
>Pamico says, "No I see you doing a nice crochet"
>Pamico snickers at Epoclaen.
>Brete blushes a bright red color.
>Epoclaen rolls his eyes.
>Jubalee says, "Knitting will be different. You'll be able to buy a pattern book and you have to follow the pattern or make a mess of it."
>Anika giggles at Epoclaen.
>Brete shakes his head.
>Angelia exclaims, "Now macrame!"
>Holyph says, "I hear Velma and Gertrude want to start a quilting circle."
>Angelia giggles.
>Anika exclaims, "Oooh..knit a cottage instead of a sweater!"
>Angelia grins at Anika.
>Brete snickers.
>Jubalee chuckles.
>Angelia says, "We could knit a scarf and strangle a troll with it"
>Angelia nods.
>Angelia says, "I could see its uses"
>Holyph grins.
>Anika exclaims, "Oooh..!"
>Anika squeals.
>Jubalee says, "But knitting is still on the back burner."
>Angelia giggles.
>Anika exclaims, "Net traps!"
>Brete mutters there are male storytellers too
>Anika exclaims, "Crochet nets for the Rogues!"
>Anika claps her hands.
>Brete gets an impish expression on his face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
>Holyph says, "knit a matching outfit and bring Vaage to his knees in the arena."
>Angelia giggles at Anika.
>Epoclaen grins at Anika.
>Anika says, "There are male knitters and tailors."
>Anika sticks her tongue out at Brete, and lets out with a loud, "Thbtbtbtbt" from her lips!
>Angelia laughs at Holyph.
>Pamico looks at Holyph and shudders.
>Anika laughs at Holyph.
>Sarrah giggles.
>Pamico says, "We need the bat for him as it stands now"
>Holyph grins.
>Epoclaen nods to Pamico.
>Holyph asks, "What are we missing?"
>Angelia says, "You could knit a net to catch fishies"
>Holyph peers quizzically at Jubalee.
>Brete says, "i can see me holding knitting needles"
>Anika exclaims, "You'd look so cute..!"
>Angelia says, "Knitting needles would make GREAT weapons"
>Anika grasps Brete's face, squishing his cheeks together so he looks like a fish!
Leanna asks, "Whatever is under that clotch?"
>Angelia nods to Brete.
>Pamico says, "Oooooo"
Pamico drools.
Pamico says, "Fishing net"
The blood slowly drains from Brete's face.
>Leanna says, "Cloth, rather."
Holyph snickers.
Sarrah rubs Brete gently.
>Jubalee says, "Oh, the knitting needles will be ranged weapons."
>Holyph says, "Hm, it's been an hour."
>Brete exclaims, "ohh let me make pink baby booties!"
>Anika throws back her head and howls.
>Holyph says, "Prepare for refreshments."
>Angelia grins at Brete.
>Euphrasia stows a cup of sweet honey mead in a large black leather backpack.
>Sarrah says, "better start now brete"
>Epoclaen says, "I have an idea on songs."
>Holyph says, "We're not done though by a long shot, till you guys are."
>Brete grins at Sarrah.
>Holyph says, "So keep going."
>Holyph nods to Epoclaen.
>Epoclaen says, "maybe a verb like TELL FIGHT and you see "Epoclaen recites a fight scene as visions of two warriors clashing in battle floats tenaciously before you.""
>Holyph says, "I have till 4 am or so."
>Pamico chuckles at Holyph.
>Holyph nods to Epoclaen.
>Brete grins at Holyph.
>Holyph says, "We actually discussed something like this."
>Anika drools.
>Holyph says, "Epics."
>Epoclaen says, "I'd like to be able to see some "visions" like that"
>Brete grins at Holyph.
>Holyph says, "You would tell the epic in battle, and summon visions of great warriors to scare critters off."
>Epoclaen grins at Holyph.
>Holyph says, "But the minute they are attacked or touched, they disappear cuz they ain't real."
>Epoclaen says, "well I was thinking for entertainment purposes mainly, but it works for battle I suppose"
>Angelia rests her chin on her palm.
>Holyph nods to Epoclaen.
>Brete nods to Epoclaen.
>Holyph says, "Could work for that too"
>Epoclaen asks, "so do you have ideas for some new songs?"
>Epoclaen peers quizzically at Holyph.
>Brete shakes his head.
>Holyph nods.
>Holyph asks, "Do you guys?"
>Epoclaen tilts his head toward Holyph.
>Jubalee says, "We have a lot of ideas for new songs, but we'd like to hear yours."
>Euphrasia asks, "a siren song like a stunning spell or something?"
>Brete says, "maybe a shopping song"
>Holyph says, "That would almost fit under the piercing notes."
>Euphrasia nods.
>Epoclaen says, "I like the intimidate song to scare off critters but it's so similar to CHARM"
>Brete mutters it would help the dinar flow
>Holyph says, "There will be different ones to stun, immobilize, damage, etc."
>Heartsong asks, "A lullabye?"
>Holyph says, "I wanted intimidation..."
>Novalee asks, "Could we ever have song scrolls? Where other storytellers can write their songs down and have them made into scrolls that you can buy?"
>Holyph says, "But another GM has plans for it"
>Epoclaen nods to Holyph.
>Holyph says, "And I bowed down to them, after a little begging, and said I wouldn't release it until they did if then."
>Epoclaen chuckles.
>Holyph says, "It was going to be part of the weapon song."
>Anika says, "Bah."
>Anika pouts.
>Holyph grins at Anika.
>Epoclaen asks, "what about ummm... yodelling?"
>Holyph says, "er weapon dance"
>Epoclaen says, "yodel and cause an avalanche"
>Euphrasia says, "oooh Yodeling"
>Holyph says, "Doesn't mean it won't happen, just means we won't have it first."
>Holyph grins at Epoclaen.
>Euphrasia grins at Epoclaen.
>Angelia says, "Yodelling would be very awesome"
>Angelia nods.
>Brete looks over at Sarrah and shakes his head.
>Jubalee grins.
>Anika says, "Ooohh..."
>Anika says, "Think about it in the caves..."
>Epoclaen says, "needs the right terrain of course"
>Anika drools.
>Epoclaen nods to Anika.
>Pamico says, "Or in the catacombs"
>(Anika hastily wipes the drool from her chin and Angelia's lap.)
>Angelia wrinkles her nose.
>Brete says, "ok i think your overloading Anika"
>Angelia says, "I'm getting soaked here"
>Anelise chuckles.
>Anika says, "Umm..."
>Anika crawls to Epoclaen on her belly, collapsing in his lap.
>Anika flashes her teeth in a quick smile.
>Epoclaen wrings the edge of his sapphire blue cape between his hands.
>Holyph says, "Ok, there's treats on the table."
>Epoclaen beams at Holyph!
Jubalee says, "We thought about little fluffy songs....like singing and will-o-whisps come and dance to your song."
>Angelia says, "That's why I came"
>Angelia nods.
>Anika lets out a hearty cheer for Holyph!
>Holyph says, "Don't say I never feed ya."
>Holyph grins.
>Anika exclaims, "Chocolate!"
Angelia giggles.
>Angelia asks, "What's the keen thing under the cloth? Did I miss it?"
>Angelia flails her arms about.
Holyph looks over at Angelia and shakes her head.
>Anika asks, "No drinks?"
Anika ducks her head.
>Holyph says, "We're saving that for the end"
>Anika sits up.
>Holyph says, "Drinks are coming up"
>Novalee beams!
>Anika beams at Holyph!
Angelia says, "I thought the refreshment part was the end"
>Holyph says, "Hold your hooves."
>Holyph grins.
>Angelia grins.
>(Anika tries to hold her hooves, but ends up looking rather silly.)
>Epoclaen smacks his lips together.
>Holyph says, "Well, refreshments in the middle is ok"
>Anika sighs happily.
>Athenios takes a bite of his brush.
Epoclaen licks his fingers.
>Novalee asks, "Is it okay if I take one of each?"
>Novalee peers quizzically at Holyph.
>Anika takes a bite of her stylus.
>Anika moans.
>Anika leans on Angelia.
>Angelia says, "You know, storytellers have the best refreshments"
>Epoclaen takes a bite of his brush.
>Angelia grins.
>Holyph says, "Feel free to keep discussing."
>Epoclaen nods to Angelia.
Anika nods to Angelia.
>Pamico takes a bite of her swan.
>Anika takes a bite of her stylus.
>Pamico hums!
>Brete says, "i had a question"
>Angelia takes a bite of her brush.
Holyph says, "shoot"
>Jubalee says, "Ask away."
Epoclaen says, "I'm a teller for the food"
>Epoclaen grins at Angelia.
>Angelia grins at Epoclaen.
>Jubalee grins at Epoclaen.
>Anika giggles at Epoclaen.
>Angelia asks, "Why do you think I came?? For the company?"
>Brete says, "someone said once that if your fame was higher made things cheaper in stores"
Angelia snorts.
>look on table
On top of the folding table you see a cherry ribbon candy treble clef, a pair of marzipan drama masks, a fudge-dipped vanilla paint brush, a frosted ginger artist's palette, an exquisite origami filo swan, a cream filled dark chocolate stylus, a delicate spun sugar quill and a thin sheet of flaky filo parchment.
>Angelia grins.
>Anika takes a bite of her stylus.
>Angelia ducks her head.
>Epoclaen chuckles.
>Brete asks, "is that true?"
>Anika lets out a soft purr of satisfaction.
>Epoclaen takes a bite of his brush.
>Anika exclaims, "Blackberry wine... Holyph, you're the bestest!"
>Angelia takes a bite of her brush.
>Brete says, "seems silly but im curious"
>Anika hugs her wine.
>Angelia says, "Can't believe I'm eating a brush"
>Angelia cackles!
>Anika giggles at Angelia.
>Pamico chuckles at Angelia.
>Holyph says, "Ok, drinks on the bar"
>Anika says, "Try eating a stylus."
>Anika nods.
>Brete grins at Angelia.
>Athenios takes a bite of his brush.
>Angelia grins.
>Athenios takes a bite of his brush.
>Euphrasia takes a bite of her palette.
>Holyph says, "As far as I can tell, fame has no effect on normal merchants."
>Anika takes a drink from her dark blackberry wine.
look on bar
>On top of the swirled teak bar you see a miniature tip bowl of golden mead, a paint pot of thick hot chocolate, a paint smeared cup of punch and an inkwell of dark blackberry wine.
>Athenios takes a bite of his palette.
>Athenios takes a bite of his palette.
>Athenios takes a bite of his palette.
>Pamico takes a bite of her swan.
>Brete nods.
>Brete says, "ok"
>Anika says, "Holyph, you're going to make me fat."
>Holyph says, "I am not even sure if it effects travelling merchants."
>Holyph says, "But appearance effects the travelling ones."
>(Anika shakes her treble clef at Holyph.)
>Anelise takes a drink from her dark blackberry wine.
>Anika takes a bite of her clef.
>Brete says, "so just a rumor"
>Angelia says, "Okay..gotta get my bag"
>Holyph chuckles at Anika.
>Angelia whistles loudly.
Angelia's mule trots into the room.
>Angelia opens a saddlebag.
>Novalee grins at Angelia.
>Holyph nods to Brete.
>Angelia puts a fudge-dipped vanilla paint brush on the ground.
>Anika takes a bite of her clef.
Brete nods.
>Angelia removes a black doeskin large sack from a saddlebag that is on a stubborn mule.
>Angelia slaps her mule on the rump, sending it off to safety.
>Anika gazes at Holyph through narrowed eyes and lets out a soft purr of contentment.
>Angelia says, "No one's gonna believe this"
>Pamico takes a bite of her swan.
>You say, "I can't get the hot chocolate"
>Anika giggles at Angelia.
>Anelise takes a drink from her dark blackberry wine.
Brete takes a bite of his stylus.
>Angelia grins.
>Anika takes a bite of her clef.
>Angelia picks up a fudge-dipped vanilla paint brush.
>Anika takes a drink from her dark blackberry wine.
>Novalee ponders.
>Holyph offers you a paint pot of thick hot chocolate. Enter ACCEPT to accept the offer or DECLINE to decline it. The offer will expire in 30 seconds.
>Angelia says, "You ate your clef"
>Novalee asks, "What's that?"
>Angelia giggles at Anika.
>Athenios takes a drink from his dark blackberry wine.
>Novalee points at a finely carved marble pedestal.
>Athenios takes a drink from his dark blackberry wine.
>Anika nods to Angelia.
>Athenios takes a drink from his dark blackberry wine.
>You accept Holyph's offer and are now holding a paint pot of thick hot chocolate.
>You say, "thank you"
>Holyph says, "Welcome"
>You blush a bright red color.
>Holyph smiles.
>Goldenmane says, "Think there was something I mentioned to you before quite a while ago. Origami. Find a lot of paper. Thought it would be fun to do something with it."
>Anika says, "Too pretty to eat.."
>Anika gazes at her swan.
>Athenios takes a drink from his thick hot chocolate.
>Angelia nods to Anika.
>Anika nods to Goldenmane.
Athenios takes a drink from his thick hot chocolate.
>Angelia looks over at Anika and shakes her head.
>Athenios takes a drink from his thick hot chocolate.
>Angelia says, "naw"
>Angelia grins.
>Anika giggles at Angelia.
>Jubalee grins at Goldenmane.
>Novalee nods to Goldenmane.
>Anelise takes a drink from her dark blackberry wine.
>Anika takes a bite of her quill.
>Novalee says, "Origami sounds fun."
>Anika says, "Mmm...sugar..."
>You say, "can't have the wine....not good for the baby"
>Pamico says, "That would be fun to do"
>Angelia looks over at you and shakes her head.
>Angelia smiles.
>You take a drink from your thick hot chocolate.
Yeah... that hit the spot.
>Anika takes a bite of her quill.
>Sarrah puts a delicate spun sugar quill in a white linen satchel.
>Angelia hangs a black doeskin large sack from her silver belly chain.
>You say, "mmmmmm"
Anika says, "Wine is perfectly good for babies."
>Angelia takes a bite of her swan.
>Anika stares at you.
>Angelia says, "Not until the delivery"
>Anika mutters incoherently at Angelia.
>Angelia says, "Don't listen to her Fati"
>Holyph says, "Alrighty, hmmm..."
>Angelia looks over at you and shakes her head.
Epoclaen takes a bite of his brush.
>Anika mutters something about Humans under her breath.
>Anika takes a bite of her quill.
>You say, "I intend to have a healthy baby"
>Holyph asks, "Questions, comments, ideas?"
>Jubalee says, "I think we have a bunch of starving 'tellers, Holyph."
>Anika nods to Jubalee.
Angelia rubs you gently.
>Holyph nods to Jubalee.
>Anika says, "We don't get treats like this often."
>Holyph says, "Starving artist types."
>Anika says, "The life of starving artists."
>Anika nods.
>Jubalee nods to Holyph.
>Epoclaen chuckles at Holyph.
>Anelise chuckles.
>Holyph asks, "Yeah, I figured I'd hold it in the bar and buy cake again... but why do that when Jubalee and I are so good at making confections?"
>Katie says, "Boo."
>Holyph grins.
>Katie waves at Jubalee.
>Angelia exclaims, "Katie look! Pretty food!"
>Katie waves at Holyph.
>Angelia points at a wide folding table.
>Epoclaen exclaims, "can't put food in our mouths and have words coming out too!"
>Katie grins at Angelia.
>Anika lets out a hearty cheer for Holyph!
>Katie exclaims, "Ooo!"
>Angelia grins.
>Anika exclaims, "Katie!"
>Katie bounces up and down exuberantly!
>Anika pulls Katie towards her!
>Angelia snuggles up close to Katie.
Anika takes a drink from her dark blackberry wine.
>Angelia says, "MY Katie"
>Anika draws attention to a cream filled dark chocolate stylus.
Angelia pulls Katie towards her!
>Katie grins.
>Katie sits down next to Angelia.
>Anika exclaims, "Looky!"
>Angelia takes a drink from her fizzy peach seltzer.
>Heartsong hugs Katie.
>Katie says, "Now now, there's plenty of Katie for everyone."
>Epoclaen asks, "okay, what about a battle cry?"
>Angelia says, "I thought storytellers were all drunks"
>Angelia stares at a flute of fizzy peach seltzer.
>Novalee smiles at Katie.
Athenios nods to you.
>Katie waves at Novalee.
>Angelia says, "There's no alcohol in this"
>Angelia frowns at a flute of fizzy peach seltzer.
>Brete says, "i had a question"
>You take a drink from your thick hot chocolate.
>You take a drink from your thick hot chocolate.
Mmm... practically nectar of the gods!
That was the last of it.
>Brete says, "or a suggestion"
>Sarrah pours herself a flute of fizzy peach seltzer from atop a wide folding table.
>Heartsong takes a drink from her fermented agave juice.
>Holyph frowns.
>You should probably get a cream filled dark chocolate stylus first.
>Holyph shakes a bit of salt onto her hand, licks it, then downs her fermented agave juice in one shot. As Holyph slams the glass down onto the bar, she grabs a lime slice and bites into it.
>Brete says, "some instruments dont tell what they are"
>Angelia laughs at Holyph.
>Holyph snickers.
>Brete asks, "like what is a channgo?"
>Anika looks at Holyph and shudders.
>Anika looks at Holyph and gags.
>You take a bite of your stylus.
>Katie babbles something about Holyph.
>Holyph says, "A drum"
>Holyph smiles.
>You take a bite of your stylus.
Scrumptious!
>You take a bite of your stylus.
That was the last of it.
>Heartsong takes a drink from her fermented agave juice.
>Anika takes a drink from her fizzy peach seltzer.
>You say, "mmmm"
>Pamico chuckles at Holyph.
>Angelia takes a drink from her fermented agave juice.
>Brete says, "it might be nice to tell what the instrument is"
>Anika mutters No more alcohol for Anika tonight...
>Anika peers quizzically at Brete.
>Anika asks, "Huh?"
>You take a drink from your thick hot chocolate.
>You take a drink from your thick hot chocolate.
Mmm... practically nectar of the gods!
>You take a drink from your thick hot chocolate.
That was the last of it.
>You pour yourself a paint pot of thick hot chocolate from atop a quarter-note swirled teak bar.
>Epoclaen asks, "Maybe add them to the HELP DICTIONARY?"
>Brete says, "i asked different gms noone could tell me what a cahnngo was"
>Holyph nods to Jubalee.
>Katie hugs Leanna.
>Katie kisses Leanna on the cheek.
>Anika asks, "What a huh?"
>Anika squints at Brete.
>Heartsong looks longingly at a shot of fermented agave juice.
>Brete says, "channgo"
>Anika says, "I don't think I've even seen that one.."
You take a bite of your quill.
Hey, that tasted great!
>You take a bite of your quill.
Yum! Tastes great! Not too filling, either!!
>Anika asks, "Where is it sold?"
You take a bite of your quill.
That was the last of it.
>Anika takes a drink from her fizzy peach seltzer.
>Holyph says, "Changgo is a drum."
>Heartsong takes a drink from her fermented agave juice.
>You ask, "is the seltzer ok?"
>Brete nods.
>Anika nods to you.
Angelia nods to you.
>Sarrah puts a paint pot of thick hot chocolate in a snow tiger hide cloak.
>Angelia says, "You betcha"
>Brete says, "not exactly sure"
>Holyph says, "and hourglass shaped drum."
>Anika says, "Seltzer makes babies burp."
>Leanna shakes a bit of salt onto her hand, licks it, then downs her fermented agave juice in one shot. As Leanna slams the glass down onto the bar, she grabs a lime slice and bites into it.
>Brete says, "oh"
>Brete grins.
>Anika takes a drink from her fizzy peach seltzer.
>You take a drink from your thick hot chocolate.
Ah, refreshing!
>Katie babbles something about Leanna.
>You take a drink from your thick hot chocolate.
>You take a drink from your thick hot chocolate.
Mmm... practically nectar of the gods!
That was the last of it.
>Leanna giggles.
>Epoclaen grins at Leanna.
>Sarrah takes a drink from her fizzy peach seltzer.
>Leanna nods to Angelia.
>Anika sticks her tongue out at Leanna!
>Brete says, "well i know what it is now"
>Heartsong takes a drink from her fermented agave juice.
>You take a drink from your fizzy peach seltzer.
Smooth!
>You take a drink from your fizzy peach seltzer.
Ah, refreshing!
>Angelia takes a drink from her fermented agave juice.
>You take a drink from your fizzy peach seltzer.
Ah, refreshing!
That was the last of it.
>Anika shakes a bit of salt onto her hand, licks it, then downs her fermented agave juice in one shot. As Anika slams the glass down onto the bar, she grabs a lime slice and bites into it.
>Brete beams!
>Heartsong shakes a bit of salt onto her hand, licks it, then downs her fermented agave juice in one shot. As Heartsong slams the glass down onto the bar, she grabs a lime slice and bites into it.
>look on tray
On top of the elegant silver tray you see a shot of fermented agave juice.
>Pamico cackles at a shot of fermented agave juice!
>Brete blinks at Heartsong.
>Anika ponders.
>Brete lets out a howl for Heartsong!
>Katie grins at Angelia.
>You burp.
>Angelia cackles!
>Anika says, "Angel..keep me from the evil juice..."
>You giggle.
>Anika says, "Or I'm gonna get drunk tonight."
>Anika snuggles up close to Angelia.
>Angelia says, "Okay, I see a party coming on"
>Angelia grins.
>Leanna says, "Nuthin evil about it."
>Holyph ponders.
>Brete says, "ok this makes me nervous a room full of drunk women"
>Angelia cackles!
>Katie leans over and sniffs at a shot of fermented agave juice.
>Anika mutters Fat and drunk...won't that be a pleasant surprise for my 'Taur to come home to..
>Angelia pours herself a shot of fermented agave juice from atop an elegant silver tray.
Epoclaen says, "It makes me anxious"
>Epoclaen grins at Brete.
>Katie squeezes her eyes shut.
>Brete grins.
Katie exclaims, "Gah!"
>You say, "oh my does this baby love hot chocolate"
>Angelia says, "You're perfectly safe"
>Angelia nods.
>Angelia nods to Epoclaen.
>Angelia nods to Brete.
>Brete says, "sure "
>Katie whistles tunelessly to herself.
>Katie twiddles her thumbs.
Zugzugmoneus gazes around at his surroundings.
>Sarrah takes a drink from her fizzy peach seltzer.
>Katie smiles at a tiny brown sparrow charm.
>Brete mutters you do have entertainment dont you?
>You say, "Angel, this baby is moving like crazy..."
>You grin.
Brete gets a silly grin on his face.
>Holyph says, "Ok, intermission over."
>Novalee grins at Holyph.
>Holyph says, "The treats will stay here after the meeting."
>Holyph says, "For a bit anyway."
>Angelia pours herself a shot of fermented agave juice from atop an elegant silver tray.
>Anika grins at Holyph.
>Angelia hiccups.
>Angelia says, "I love storyteller meetings"
>Angelia gets a silly grin on her face.
>Katie grins at Angelia.
>Brete says, "ok shes going to pass out any minute"
>Athenios smiles at Angelia.
>Brete grins at Angelia.
>Holyph says, "Ok..."
>Holyph asks, "Where were we?"
>Epoclaen exclaims, "songs!"
>Pamico looks like she just bit into a lemon!
Anika says, "Getting drunk and fat."
>Anika nods to Holyph.
>Holyph asks, "And how many fingers am I holding up?"
>Katie says, "You were telling me how wonderful I am"
>Katie nods to Holyph.
>Katie exclaims, "One!"
>Angelia says, "One"
>Pamico asks, "45?"
Holyph exclaims, "Wrong, none!"
>Angelia nods.
>Pamico peers quizzically at Holyph.
>Pamico chuckles.
>Holyph grins.
>Brete cackles at Holyph!
>Athenios laughs!
>Zugzugmoneus sighs.
>Angelia sways back and forth.
>Zugzugmoneus tilts his head toward a shot of fermented agave juice.
>Athenios nods to Holyph.
>Zugzugmoneus sniffs at Jubalee.
>Holyph asks, "Songs?"
>Holyph says, "Ok..."
>Holyph says, "songs it is..."
>Epoclaen nods to Holyph.
>Athenios rubs his chin thoughtfully.
>Holyph says, "I'm verklempt... the subject is songs. Discuss."
>Epoclaen exclaims, "and here I thought you were Holyph!"
>Epoclaen wildly flails his arms above his head!
>Holyph says, "Oh yeah."
>Zugzugmoneus asks, "discuss amongst ourselves?"
>Epoclaen chuckles.
>Holyph says, "Well, discuss anyway."
>Holyph grins.
>Holyph looks over at Janustis and shakes her head.
>Epoclaen asks, "Well what do you think of yodelling?"
>Janustis grins.
>Holyph says, "Hm... it's an interesting idea."
>Sarrah shivers.
>Angelia exclaims, "I vote for yodelling!"
>The blood slowly drains from Brete's face.
>Holyph says, "The mechanics behind it though..."
>Angelia hiccups.
>Holyph asks, "You see it causing avalanches?"
>Holyph says, "I do own Norway though..."
>Epoclaen says, "think of it like traps. Only used in certain areas"
>Holyph says, "Which has all the snow."
>Holyph says, "We'll see,"
>Holyph nods to Epoclaen.
>Leanna asks, "Alright, who was the insane one to sell her Norway?"
>Leanna furrows her brow.
>Epoclaen says, "caves cause stalagtites to fall"
>Holyph says, "We don't really have a way to say... there's snow here."
>Athenios mutters so that's where the snow piles came from
>Holyph nods to Epoclaen.
>Holyph chuckles at Leanna.
>Angelia says, "Could be interesting in Hades"
>Janustis takes a drink from his Amazon ale.
>Janustis takes a drink from his Amazon ale.
>Anika giggles at Angelia.
>Holyph says, "You yodel on the zipline at the oasis."
>Holyph grins.
>Anika exclaims, "More fun in Tartarus!"
>Euphrasia leans against a finely carved marble pedestal.
>Holyph nods to Pamico.
>Holyph chuckles at Zugzugmoneus.
>Zugzugmoneus tilts his head back and forth.
Epoclaen asks, "okay, how about a song of disheartening?"
>Janustis removes a cute little baby harpy from his faded canvas satchel.
>Janustis gives his harpy a warm hug.
>Janustis grins at Holyph.
>Jubalee asks, "You mean like a dirge?"
>Epoclaen says, "kinda like the aging spell"
>Holyph says, "Ok, treats are in the fridge."
Zugzugmoneus says, "ooh like xena's funeral pyre dirge"
>Epoclaen says, "it saps the lifeforce from the enemy"
>Holyph says, "I'll bring em out when we're done again."
>Pamico says, "I was just gonna suggest a song that weakens a critter as well"
>Anika pouts at Holyph.
>Anika says, "Meanie."
>Holyph grins.
>Jubalee says, "We'd discussed that too."
>You ask, "a song to lure loved ones back from hades if they're lost?"
>Janustis says, "hmmm"
>Janustis points at something keen under a cloth.
>Janustis grins.
>Holyph nods.
>Euphrasia says, "how about a pied piper type of thing "
>You nod to Euphrasia.
>Holyph says, "One we have planned is a silly dancing light song."
>Epoclaen exclaims, "Ooo!"
>Holyph says, "That'll provide light and at night it would have a chance to dazzle animals."
>Anika says, "Ooooohhh...."
>Anika drools.
>Pamico says, "Yeah but a pied piper thing I can see being a problem because of the way critters gen"
>Euphrasia says, "that would work on small brained things like trolls and animals"
>Holyph says, "I like the weakening idea."
>Holyph nods.
>Jubalee says, "They might bat at it instead of you once or twice."
>Epoclaen says, "hehe, caught in the spotlight effect"
>Zugzugmoneus says, "and Vaage..."
>Zugzugmoneus nods to Euphrasia.
>Holyph says, "And songs involving Hades we need to get with the Hades guru to discuss."
>Janustis says, "hmmm"
>Holyph says, "Which we have been."
>Katie says, "Holyph your juices are broken."
>Holyph says, "I know"
>Holyph mutters something under her breath.
>Katie says, "You can't drink them outside of here"
>Katie flails her arms about.
>Holyph says, "I think it's cuz of the try."
>Holyph says, "er tray"
>Holyph says, "Oh no, that's a feature."
>Katie squints.
>Holyph says, "No bars out there."
>Katie says, "You can't even drink them though"
>Euphrasia says, "well it would just keep em busy or 'stunned" til you can get to them all "
>Holyph says, "So no limes and salt."
>Katie shakes her head.
>Katie says, "I can't even sip it."
>Euphrasia says, "like the sleeping clouds"
>Holyph says, "Odd, I'll look at it."
>Katie nods to Holyph.
>Brete flails his arms about.
>Holyph nods.
>Leanna asks, "You try Sid's?"
>Leanna peers quizzically at Katie.
>Athenios asks, "how do ya taste the salt?"
>Katie ponders.
>Katie says, "Not yet."
>Holyph says, "Ok, keep em coming."
>Holyph asks, "I had to pick the loudest drinks this side of the Aegean didn't I?"
>Holyph grins at Jubalee.
>Epoclaen says, "Well I see Orpheus type stuff being higher level"
>Pamico says, "No kidding"
>Leanna ducks her head.
>Leanna gazes at Holyph in child-like innocence.
>Janustis grins at Jubalee.
>Holyph nods to Epoclaen.
>Epoclaen says, "so I don't see a need to bring those up"
>Pamico asks, "With the death songs Just how do you see those working ?"
>Brete nuzzles Sarrah behind the ear.
>Holyph says, "Yeah, we're sturggling to keep up as it is."
>Sarrah shivers.
>Epoclaen grins at Holyph.
>Pamico says, "Cause I really cant see how that would be a storyteller gig"
>Holyph says, "Well what I wanted to see was a dirge you could sing in lament of a fallen friend."
>Holyph says, "That would preserve their fame."
>Pamico asks, "Any effect or just fun?"
>Zugzugmoneus raises his hand.
>Holyph says, "So they didn't lose any."
>Leanna grins at Hawkeye.
>Holyph says, "Only when they're dead."
>Pamico asks, "What about it helping with the experiance?"
>Holyph says, "But the way Hades works now, that won't work."
>Zugzugmoneus asks, "like Xena does in every episode they have a weenie roast?"
>Zugzugmoneus peers quizzically at Holyph.
>Holyph says, "I saw the helping with experience being another profession."
>Holyph says, "Maybe priests or alchemists."
>Pamico says, "Ah okay I get it now"
>Janustis says, "mmmmmmm"
>Holyph says, "The experience preservation I'd see you needing a body for."
>Holyph says, "And pouring something down their throat or casting a spell to preserve brain activity."
>Pamico says, "Or perhaps a doll like a voodoo doll"
>Holyph says, "Which would help with the experience loss."
Holyph nods.
>Pamico says, "Ah okay"
>Holyph says, "But that's just me."
>You nod to Holyph.
>Holyph grins.
>Janustis stands up.
>Leanna says, "Brings new meaning to the words, "Over my dead body.""
>Holyph chuckles.
>Epoclaen grins at Leanna.
>Pamico says, "I havent fleshed the whole Idea out but I personally would like to see something that would take from each of the professions to produce"
>Hawkeye asks, "Did I miss out on the booze?"
>Hawkeye gazes around at his surroundings.
>Holyph nods to Pamico.
>Epoclaen asks, "How about the ventriloquist gig? That a no go for abuse reasons?"
>Holyph says, "I'd like to see smithing like that."
>Holyph says, "I'm pushing for ventriloquism."
>Holyph says, "I need to convince them we can handle the abuse somehow though."
>Holyph says, "But in the new combat system ventriloquism will almost defenitely play a part."
>Pamico says, "Loose your voice for 24 game hours"
>Leanna asks, "Why not have like a ventroliquist guild or something?"
>Holyph says, "Picture this..."
>Jubalee says, "Oh we are thinking about being able to throw your voice in battle too. Make the critters turn around and serch for where that voice came from."
>Holyph says, "You're fighting a beastie..."
>Euphrasia nods.
>Euphrasia nods.
>Holyph says, "He's directly in front of you."
>Hawkeye sits down next to Leanna.
>Holyph says, "You throw your voice from behind him, he turns around... presents his back to you."
>Brete grins.
>Holyph says, "The rest as they say... is history."
>Brete says, "oh that would be handy"
>Holyph nods.
Epoclaen says, "you can use the demeanor verb to act as a flag for protecting against abuse perhaps."
>Holyph nods to Epoclaen.
>Pamico asks, "Layrangitis if you do it too many times?"
>Holyph says, "I say it working like this..."
>Epoclaen nods to Pamico.
>Brete asks, "will you have to be a ceartin circle before you can use it well?"
>Epoclaen just said, "Hey, look at me I'm a bird!" Oddly he sounds a bit like Holyph.
>Holyph chuckles.
>Hawkeye grins.
>Novalee giggles at Epoclaen.
>Epoclaen grins.
>Holyph says, "Or something to that effect."
>Euphrasia laughs!
>Epoclaen exclaims, "yeah well so my voice hasn't changed yet!"
>Euphrasia says, "excellent"
>Anika throws back her head and howls.
>Epoclaen snorts.
>Hawkeye grins at Epoclaen.
>Holyph says, "And on objects... well if an object starts talking then they gotta know something is up."
>You grin at Holyph.
>Brete grins.
>Holyph says, "Except the gate and well who get lonely on occasion."
>Holyph says, "The well likes to babble a lot."
>Brete asks, "will how well you can do it be based on skill?"
>Epoclaen nods to Holyph.
>Pamico says, "For older tellers I would think a charming effect on weapons would be nice to reduce the damage but not until they are old Sort of like a tuning fork putting the right vibration into a weapon"
>Holyph says, "And the gate's very existence hinges on good conversation."
>Brete grins at Holyph.
>Leanna groans at Holyph.
>Zugzugmoneus says, "booo"
>Jubalee chuckles at Holyph.
>Holyph snickers.
>Epoclaen grins at Zugzugmoneus.
>Holyph nods to Pamico.
>Brete says, "that was so bad"
>Holyph says, "I like that idea."
>Brete grins.
>Holyph says, "I'd like to see us enchant weapons too."
>Zugzugmoneus says, "well if we are resorting to the lowest common denominator of humor ..."
>Pamico says, "Singing sword sort of thing"
>Holyph nods.
>Epoclaen nods to Pamico.
>Pamico says, "That would be neat "
>Holyph says, "And the sword will fight by your side."
>Brete asks, "maybe such as balancing like warriors have?"
>Pamico says, "Oooo Now there is an idea"
>Leanna grins at Hawkeye.
Holyph says, "I wouldn't want it exactly like balancing."
>Jubalee says, "And if you were reading the boards, we were talking about bonding an instrument. We had talked about that for quite some time."
>Pamico says, "Making it like a charmed critter for a seperate thing"
>Holyph says, "Warriors have little enough without us taking what they do have."
>>Pamico says, "Say you have a nicked dagger"
>Brete says, "well they can do it based on skill"
>Holyph nods to Pamico.
>Pamico says, "And you enchant it"
>Pamico says, "That would be really kinda neat"
>Zugzugmoneus exclaims, "please don't make them upset so they start posting on the boards again!"
>Zugzugmoneus flails his arms about.
>Holyph says, "We're looking into making charmed critters do more also."
>Jubalee nods.
>Leanna says, "Ooh... If you charm a bear he could dance for you."
>Leanna hums!
>Leanna examines her fingernails.
>Holyph says, "And making the charming a little more dangerous."
>Pamico asks, "Can you make them stop scratching themselves so much?"
>Pamico chuckles.
>Hawkeye asks, "But why would you want it to?"
>Hawkeye gives Leanna a blank stare.
>Holyph says, "Try to charm a nymph and you just might find you're the one under her spell."
>Leanna asks, "To ...distract whatever you are hunting?"
>Leanna beams at Hawkeye!
>Brete blinks.
>Hawkeye says, "Mmhm."
>Holyph says, "I thought the charmed critters were ok with scroll..."
Leanna says, "Come on. A dancing bear is pretty distracting."
>Leanna sticks her tongue out at Hawkeye, and lets out with a loud, "Thbtbtbtbt" from her lips!
>Brete grins at Holyph.
>Hawkeye tickles Leanna.
>Holyph says, "I'll see about cutting it back some more."
>Holyph says, "Problem is it's a random thing, so no matter what I do there's a chance they're going to be loud."
>Pamico chuckles at Holyph.
>Holyph grins at Pamico.
>Pamico says, "They all look like the get the mange just as soon as they are charmed"
>Holyph chuckles.
>Brete nods.
>Pamico says, "Granted Smelly Cat did have mange"
>Pamico says, "But he was born that way"
>Holyph says, "Keep em coming, I have plenty of space for notes left"
>Pamico chortles.
Jubalee grins at Pamico.
>Novalee ponders.
>Holyph says, "I'd like to see lore singing."
>Epoclaen raises an eyebrow in Holyph's direction.
>Anika asks, "Like GS Loresinging?"
>Holyph says, "But that would involve changing everything we already have in the game."
>Anika gazes hopefully at Holyph.
>Holyph nods to Anika.
>Pamico says, "What about the possiblity of now with carving making your own instruments as you get older and have the talent to actually carve something well"
>Novalee asks, "What is loresinging?"
>Epoclaen asks, "what's that?"
>Anika throws back her head and howls.
>Holyph says, "But it might still be possible."
>Anika lets out a hearty cheer for Holyph!
>Holyph says, "Someone brings you a nifty thinger."
>Holyph asks, "And says.... hey bard, what's this?"
>Jubalee says, "That's a good idea....whittle some stampers, I'll look into that."
>Holyph says, "You sing at it and it sort of bounces back any history it might have."
>Novalee blinks at Holyph.
>Anika drools.
>Novalee asks, "Um, I don't get it?"
>Holyph says, "Along with general information like, this is a weapon... it is enchanted to improve damage..."
>Novalee scratches her head.
>Novalee says, "Ohh"
>Brete asks, "like measureing?"
>Holyph says, "It tells you about the object."
>Anika says, "Better than measuring."
>Pamico says, "Ooo Now there is another wee thing I would like to see"
>Holyph nods to Brete.
>Anika says, "Gives more info."
>Holyph nods to Anika.
>Brete nods.
>Epoclaen asks, "The items don't have a space or flag for a lore description is the problem?"
>Anika sighs happily.
>Anika says, "I remember those days.."
>Pamico says, "Singing at an object to make it more valuable"
>Holyph says, "And objects can be coded to have nifty things like history attached that you'd only find out by lore singing."
>Pamico says, "At the pawn like a gem"
>Anika nods to Holyph.
>Holyph says, "Like say you find this wooden toy sheep, sing to it and find out it used to be Gabrielle's"
>Anika says, "That would be awesome with specialty items...or for special events and quests..."
>Holyph nods to Pamico.
>Anika gets a dreamy look in her eyes as she lets out a long sigh.
>Anika says, "Think about it..."
>Brete asks, "maybe that could tie into our quest?"
>Holyph says, "Remember we're really just brainstorming here."
>Anika says, "Something pops up at the Gate..everyone runs to the nearest 'Teller to get info out of the item..."
>Holyph says, "All this stuff depends on approval."
>Holyph nods to Brete.
>Anika exclaims, "And we're all led off on another great adventure!"
>Anika rubs her hands together.
>Holyph grins at Anika.
>Epoclaen ponders.
>Holyph whistles skillfully to herself.
>Epoclaen asks, "Is it possible to switch the poles on the singing?"
>Epoclaen peers quizzically at Holyph.
>You sit down.
>Epoclaen says, "for lore telling I mean"
>Holyph says, "Anymore than 15 seconds of silence and you lose your bard licenses."
>Anika asks, "Poles?"
>Holyph asks, "switch poles?"
>Anika giggles at Holyph.
>Holyph asks, "bipolar singing?"
>Holyph says, "eek"
>Pamico chuckles.
>Anika asks, "I thought we already had that?"
>Epoclaen says, "Like imbue the story rather than read it back"
>Anika squints at Holyph.
>Holyph says, "Ah"
>Holyph says, "hm..."
Epoclaen says, "like the GOSSIP"
>Holyph says, "That's an idea... but you know how things like that can be."
>Holyph nods.
>Epoclaen nods.
>Holyph says, "I'll put it in the pile to consider."
>Sarrah shivers.
>Holyph says, "Hm, I'll tell you about theaters."
>Hawkeye smiles at Leanna.
>Epoclaen grins at Holyph.
>Holyph exclaims, "Even though I wanted to tell you to go to the theater and just have it all there and be like, surprise!"
>Holyph says, "But feedback is the cornerstone to you having something you like."
>Holyph says, "Ok, we're at the stage where..."
>Holyph says, "pun intended"
>Epoclaen chuckles.
>Holyph says, "stages can be watched."
>Leanna mutters we don't doubt it.
>Holyph snickers.
>Jubalee grins.
>Pamico asks, "What like Watch stage? and you see what is going on ?"
>Epoclaen asks, "so this is pre-approved and in the works?"
>Holyph says, "So the audience walks in, takes a seat and watches the stage"
>Holyph nods to Pamico.
>Jubalee nods to Pamico.
>Holyph says, "And you see what is happening on the stage"
>Holyph nods to Epoclaen.
>Pamico asks, "So the folks on the stage?"
>Holyph says, "In fact I was told, do this now."
>Epoclaen grins at Holyph.
>Holyph says, "And I found out Novemeber that it was slated to be done in December."
>Pamico asks, "Cant see what is going on in the audience?"
>Holyph says, "But I did finish the bit they asked for."
>Holyph says, "Sort of."
>Holyph says, "Audience will see everything on the stage."
>Pamico says, "Sort of how"
>Pamico chuckles at Holyph.
>Holyph says, "Certain action from the audience will be heard from the stage"
>Holyph says, "Like if you laugh, they hear the audience laugh"
>Holyph says, "crying, chuckling..."
>Pamico says, "Ahhh"
>Holyph says, "People can cheer for certain performers"
>Holyph says, "If I'm on the stage, you type CHEER HOLYPH"
>Holyph says, "and you cheer for me"
>Holyph says, "You can faint dead away if some hunk is up there."
>Novalee grins.
>Holyph says, "applause, boos, yells for encores"
>Hawkeye mutters Like me..
>Epoclaen says, "or some babe"
>Leanna grins at Holyph.
>Epoclaen nudges Holyph with his elbow.
>Holyph says, "anything the audiences yells the stage will hear"
>Holyph says, "You can throw flowers..."
>Holyph says, "Or food..."
>Anika says, "Oooohh..."
>Holyph says, "Fun stuff like that."
>Holyph says, "All that is done."
>Holyph says, "This is also pretty much done... a chorus pit"
>Holyph says, "Any singing done in the chorus will message onto the stage, The chorus sings, "such and such"
>Zugzugmoneus rubs his chin.
>Hawkeye glances at Novalee.
>Pamico says, "Ooooo"
>Pamico says, "Where were you in December with all of this"
>Pamico chuckles at Holyph.
>Holyph says, "Then there's the sound stage off in the wings"
>Leanna says, "Oo... Classic greek drama."
>Holyph grins at Pamico.
>Leanna bounces in her seat!
>Holyph says, "I know, I missed your play"
>Holyph flails her arms about.
>Novalee blinks at Hawkeye.
>Holyph says, "Some guy sits in the sound stage..."
>Holyph says, "Runs rice over a parchments..."
>Holyph says, "And the stage has a rain sound effect play"
>Hawkeye asks, "Are we going to have a big ol' basket on a rope to lower the gods down from?"
>Hawkeye grins.
>Pamico lets out a howl for Holyph!
>Holyph says, "So far we have like 60 sounds"
>Leanna grins.
>Anika's jaw drops.
>Sarrah gently strokes Brete's hair.
>Anika swoons to the floor in a dramatic heap!
>Pamico exclaims, "WHOOOOO HOOOOOOO!!!!!"
>Holyph says, "everything from explosions and wars to peaceful forests and tavern conversation"
>Epoclaen lets out a hearty cheer for Holyph!
>Pamico cackles!
>Holyph nods to Hawkeye.
>Anika crawls on her belly to collapse at Holyph's feet.
>Holyph says, "There is going to be a pulley system"
>Anika gazes at Holyph with a worshipful look on her face.
>Hawkeye says, "Nice."
>Hawkeye smiles.
>Pamico says, "That is gonna be wonderful"
>Holyph says, "That a strong player must run"
>Euphrasia exclaims, "so people can FLY!"
>Holyph says, "So that players can fly and be lowered down from the sky"
>Holyph says, "If the person manning the rope is too weak, it's gonna be a short flight"
>Hawkeye grins.
>Anika laughs!
>Sarrah giggles.
>Euphrasia laughs!
>Anika exclaims, "Woohoo!"
>Holyph says, "There will be trap doors."
>Holyph says, "Fog and effects like that."
>Novalee gawks at Holyph.
>Euphrasia says, "we should get Bonk then"
Hawkeye says, "That said, don't put the Hawk in the rope-holder position."
>Holyph grins.
>Holyph says, "There will be a door behind the stage for exits."
>Jubalee says, "Sets costumes, props."
>You shift your weight around.
>Holyph nods to Jubalee.
>Holyph says, "dressing rooms"
>Anika whines.
>Anika tugs on Holyph.
>Brete gently strokes Sarrah's hair.
>Holyph says, "Trunks full of costumes and props for use in the theater"
>Anika says, "Want it now..."
>Anika looks at Holyph and whines.
>Sarrah cuddles up next to Brete.
>Holyph says, "There's going to be a way to change the backgrounds"
>Holyph says, "In the ancient greek tradition."
>Holyph says, "Picture it like a huge scroll"
>Holyph says, "You turn it and cycle through the backgrounds."
>Euphrasia says, "so we should start penning plays then"
>Anika nods to Euphrasia.
Anika nods to Euphrasia.
>Anika nods to Euphrasia.
>Holyph grins.
>Holyph says, "The mentors have one all ready to go I hear."
>Anika points at Pamico.
>Holyph says, "Well, Leanna says she does."
>Anika says, "Solstice play."
>Pamico asks, "Now will each of the separate theaters do something different per their gods?"
>Leanna nods to Holyph.
>Anika says, "Oh, different one."
>Anika stares at Leanna.
>Holyph ponders.
>Pamico says, "Or will they all have the same features"
>Leanna says, "Well, if there's a new theatre coming, We're gonna have to wait."
>Leanna grins.
>Holyph says, "There might be some subtle differences."
>Holyph says, "but mostly the same stuff"
>Holyph says, "I want to try and go by the real theaters"
>Pamico nods.
>Holyph says, "So if it's the one in Thebes, it'll be set up like the one in Thebes"
>Holyph says, "Some outdoor, most outdoor, and some indoor"
>Pamico says, "Ahhh Very interesting concept"
>Hawkeye says, "I love how you're making it as authentic as possible."
>Holyph says, "When the curtain is open, nobody can go backstage"
>Holyph nods to Hawkeye.
>Holyph says, "We're doing our homework"
>Holyph grins.
>Hawkeye smiles at Holyph.
>Holyph says, "Speaking of homework, books will be changing"
>Leanna says, "This is awesome."
>Leanna beams!
>Anika glances at Holyph.
>Holyph says, "To be like ancient books, not bound books."
>Holyph says, "ancient books were basically like a Jacob's Ladder"
>Anika says, "Oooh."
>Anika says, "Coolness."
>Holyph says, "So we'll be trying to change the messaging to reflect that"
>You say, "this is definitely exciting"
>Holyph says, "The people putting on the play will be able to eject troublesome audience members"
>Anika lets out a hearty cheer for Holyph!
>Anika exclaims, "Bouncers!"
>Holyph says, "So far all we have is the chorus, sound stage, and audience"
>Epoclaen says, "sounds like alot"
>Holyph grins.
>Holyph says, "I want more sounds."
>Athenios winces.
>Holyph says, "I really want to try to cover all bases"
>Epoclaen blinks at Holyph.
>Athenios nods to Holyph.
>Holyph asks, "Any suggestions?"
>Epoclaen says, "horse hooves"
>Holyph furrows her brow.
>Epoclaen says, "2 coconut shells"
>Holyph says, "They already have them."
>Epoclaen chuckles.
>Holyph says, "Oh, heh... got that"
>Holyph grins.
>Holyph says, "Let me see if I can give you examples"
>Epoclaen ponders.
>Sarrah nods to Brete.
>Anika sighs happily at Holyph.
>Epoclaen asks, "eerie moaning?"
>Holyph says, "I'll be in the sound stage."
>Holyph snickers.
>Holyph dissolves in a shower of golden sparks as she heads off.
>Athenios asks, "where's that at?"
>Epoclaen says, "3 miles up the turn left."
>I'm still watching.
>Pamico chuckles at Epoclaen.
>Jubalee nods to Epoclaen.
>Anika snickers.
>Leanna cowers in fear.
>Athenios laughs!
>Pamico gazes up at the sky.
>Athenios gazes up at the sky.
>You grin.
>Athenios asks, "so how ya go UP?"
>Anika mutters There went my plans to do a drunken table dance..
>You hear a loud, crackling ZAP!
>Epoclaen says, "fly"
>Hawkeye flails his arms about.
>Anika exclaims, "Hey, I'm being good!"
>Athenios asks, "how ya fly?"
>Anika gazes up at the sky.
>You can hear a screaming whir offstage as something metallic ricochets and bounces off of stone and iron.
>Anika cringes.
>You can hear wind blowing from somewhere offstage.
>Pamico says, "Ooooo"
>Hawkeye exclaims, "Don't hit me again! I haven't done anything!"
>Hawkeye flails his arms about.
>Euphrasia says, "oo a chakram"
>You hear the echoing clank of steel against steel and the puffing of a bellows.
>Anika says, "Ooohh...sweet wind.."
>You hear a slow and deliberate creaking noise echoing through the theater.
>Leanna exclaims, "How fun!"
>Eerie moans and howls echo through the theater, running a chill up your spine.
>Anika claps her hands.
>Pamico chuckles.
>The sounds of some great battle being fought can be heard offstage.
>Anika exclaims, "wonderful!"
>The sounds of a vast fire burning somewhere in the distance echoes through the theater.
>Euphrasia says, "yay"
>Anika exclaims, "Tavern!"
>You hear the sounds of swordplay ringing from somewhere offstage.
>Anika exclaims, "Wanna hear the tavern sounds!"
You hear the sounds of murmured conversation.
>Anika giggles.
>You hear a loud whinny!
>You hear the sounds of crashing waves and screaming gulls.
>Brete grins.
>The crashing of waves and creaking of boats brushing up against wooden docks rides in on a wave of sound along with the shrieking of gulls.
>Anika gets an impish expression on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
>The sounds of birds chirping and the wind blowing through trees echoes through the theater.
>Fati mutters just when it's getting good I'm being called away...
>You let out a deep sigh.
>A cloud of golden sparks suddenly appears in the air, forming the outline of a female Human before resolving into Holyph herself.
>Euphrasia asks, "got a babbling brook in there?"
>Holyph says, "Those are a few of them."
>Euphrasia says, "we get the idea "
>Euphrasia exclaims, "wonderful!"
>Holyph says, "I'll defenitely be adding more and taking suggestions for more when it comes out on the boards."
>Anika exclaims, "those were awesome!"
>Epoclaen asks, "how about "something falling heavily into the water with a loud splash"?"
>Holyph grins.
>Holyph says, "And what I was seeing was..."
>Holyph says, "For the chakram..."
>You run around frantically hitting things and making whooshing noises.
>Holyph grins.
>Epoclaen chuckles.
>Brete grins.
>Anika giggles.
>A whirlwind of confetti and party streamers comes out of no where, Engulfing Jubalee! When it settles down she is gone!
>You say, "I must take my leave of you all...I've been summoned elsewhere"
>Epoclaen asks, "got one for chopping a tree down?"
>Holyph says, "So there are "realistic" ways these sounds are made."
>Holyph looks over at Epoclaen and shakes her head.
>Holyph waves at you.
>You wave.
Leanna nods to Holyph.
>Holyph says, "Thanks for coming."
>Holyph smiles.
>Leanna says, "Wow, You guys are awesome."
>Leanna grins.
>You hug Holyph.
>Athenios waves at you.
>
Jubalee appears in a whirlwind of confetti and party streamers.
>Brete waves at you.
>Anika asks, "Makes everyone here want to be a 'Teller, huh?"
>Anika smirks.
>You say, "thanks for having me"
>(Anika brushes some confetti off her shoulder.)