The Serin Mystique, Volume 15, Issue 4
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You have the distinct honor to hold the 4th Issue of Volume 15 of the
Serin Mystique. This edition holds information regarding many of the great
events of our day, including the rise of two new immortals and a discussion
on the nature of goodness and evil. From all of us at the Consortium, we
hope you enjoy.
1) Cabal Reports (see Justice, Warlords, Legion, Keeper, Knights, Consortium)
2) News (see RisingShadow, Pendulum, GuardStrike, TheFall2)
3) Obituaries (see Borgharv, Gwevym, Abellyith, ThreeLegion, Myrina, Rhoa, Lumubella)
4) Battle Reports (see Battle1, Battle2, Battle3, Battle4)
5) Poetry (see JackTheHat, Witch'sRap, PromisedPoem, GrimBuddy)
6) Interviews (see LumubellaInterview, MohglinInterview)
7) Reflections (see ArcaneAdvice, Spirit, Honor?, Pauwyrfection)
8) Good vs Evil (see Introduction, XhaouResponse, SolmundiResponse, SerraResponse, KaliResponse, LumubellaResponse, DogranResponse, RhoaResponse)
9) Stories (see ShoeLife, BloodySacrament)
10) Current Events (see Magistrate, Contest, Tyranny)
This Mystique brought to you by:
- Polymath Ilromie Illistarre
- Doyenne Serra
- Oracle Wylsin Plindane
- Oracle Ocelia
- Chronicler Kilvar
- Chronicler Villidan
- Chronicler Valindra Skitterwit
- Annotator Pauwyr Rauwyr
With thanks to our Immortal Guides:
- Lady Vanisse the Myth Weaver, Mirage of Fortune
- Lord Phostan, Headmaster of the Consortium
- Lord Varliv, Supreme Magistrate of Serin
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Event "Serin Mystique Volume 15, Issue 4 Discussion" is underway!
Braunin says 'guhhd toOo reAD BoouhT tHiinNngsSz thahhT ii Dunn knNnow AbaouhT.'
Kali says 'Actually, I think we should toast to Ilromie.'
You say 'It was, in fact, slower than when we had Serra writing more often, but-'
You smile at him.
Braunin says 'awGreEd!'
Serra gets a juice box from a polished bar.
<HERALD> Odile the Crier: 'Ilromie is basking in the limelight!'
Kali gets a round wine glass from a polished bar.
Kali grunts as he begins to struggle with his belongings.
You smile at him.
You get a round wine glass from a polished bar.
Braunin gets a lava shot from a polished bar.
You press the "kiddie" button and a juice box drops from a dispenser onto the bar.
You press the "kiddie" button and a juice box drops from a dispenser onto the bar.
Kali silently toasts you.
Serra raises a juice box in a toast.
You raise a round wine glass in a toast.
Braunin rasies their glass to Ilromie.
Grogdan stands up.
Grogdan yells out his warcry.
Grogdan yells 'God of Fire, grant me your favor!'
Vikka the serving girl walks east.
Braunin says 'hEhR hER ii sSsay..'
Grogdan sits down and rests.
Serra takes a sip from a juice box.
Kali says 'Ilromie - her beauty is unmatched in all the land, and do not test her or you'll fall by her hand.'
Leitha raises an eyebrow at Kali's weird actions.
Bamor snorts derisively.
Ilromie turns a little pink as she raises her wine glass.
Serra blinks innocently.
Braunin eats a loaf of sliced bread.
Kali says 'All the realm is lucky to be able to enjoy the fruits of your labor.'
You say 'Not mine alone!'
Bamor rumbles 'It's getting a little thick in here.'
Bamor gallantly tips his hat.
Bamor walks east.
Serra lets out a hearty laugh.
Grogdan says 'Dem lotus pretti.'
You smirk.
Braunin nods in enthusiastic agreement with Grogdan.
Kali passes his glass around, tinking it against others'.
Grogdan says 'Me likes.'
You raise a round wine glass in a toast.
Braunin sloshes alcohol everywhere as he fails to find his face.
Grogdan says 'Lots.'
You drink red wine from a round wine glass.
Kali drinks red wine from a round wine glass.
Braunin says 'goOotTah vboot awnnd rawlly!'
Braunin stands up.
Braunin walks north.
You scan north.
crfo flan
A raspberry flan suddenly appears.
A raspberry flan suddenly appears.
The town clock tolls twelve times as noon approaches.
A raspberry flan suddenly appears.
A raspberry flan suddenly appears.
Kali gets a raspberry flan.
Players near you in Seringale:
<PK> Kali Beside a large bar
<PK> Ilromie Beside a large bar
<PK> Grogdan Beside a large bar
<PK> Braunin Relief Room
<PK> Leitha Beside a large bar
<PK> Bamor Chamber of Chivalry
<PK> Serra Beside a large bar
You drop a round wine glass.
A round wine glass shatters into fragments.
Kali eats a raspberry flan.
Kali drinks red wine from a round wine glass.
Leitha giggles.
You let out a hearty laugh.
Braunin walks in.
Braunin says 'Here here!'
Braunin drinks firebreather from a lava shot.
Braunin says 'bETTer..'
Kali utters the words, 'oculoinfra uizug'.
Braunin's heart beats to the rhythm of battle.
Serra drinks apple juice from a juice box.
Ilromie nods knowingly.
Braunin makes some grunting noises.
Kali utters the words, 'sfainfrauzz gpuzre'.
Kali is surrounded by a protective shell of magic.
Braunin yells out his warcry.
Braunin yells 'looRD Oof theh battLeffiIehld, graannt mMEh YOUR fFAVoOor!'
Ilromie clears her throat formally.
Leitha gets a large glass beer stein from a polished bar.
Vikka the serving girl walks in.
Braunin says 'HhEhy! iI'm nNnoot szslEepIiNn Ii'm jusSsT RehszsTiin MmMe ehYes..'
Vikka the serving girl walks north.
Kali looks at Leitha.
You say 'Thank you all for the discussion of the articles within Issue 4 of Volume 15 of the Serin Mystique.'
You say 'If there are no objections, I would like to being with a reading of a poem from this volume.'
You say 'Has everyone a copy?'
Braunin says 'WhHy ZSsaoluhhMnNndii tuhHrnn ffRommm oonNnE to oOothEhR?'
Leitha says 'I do.'
Grogdan says 'Nopes.'
You no longer see invisible objects.
You can no longer sense magical auras.
The white aura around Leitha fades.
Leitha closes her eyes momentarily.
Leitha is surrounded by a white aura.
You get The Serin Mystique, Volume 15, Issue 4 from a mysterious bag of the Magi.
You give The Serin Mystique, Volume 15, Issue 4 to Grogdan.
Grogdan smiles happily.
Grogdan gives you 1000 gold.
Wiggles the enormous old alsatian peers around itself intently.
Kali pulls out his copy of the Serin Mystique and flips to the poems section.
You nod at Grogdan.
Ilromie recites ''Jack the Hat' by Valindra.'
Pose set to: Ilromie is here reciting from the Mystique..
Ilromie recites 'O what can one say.'
Ilromie recites 'Of Jack the Hat?'
Ilromie recites 'Of the way he plays?'
Ilromie recites 'He trims the fat.'
Ilromie recites 'He bets the gold,'
Ilromie recites 'He wins the purse.'
Ilromie recites 'This story's old,'
Ilromie recites 'And it gets worse.'
You grin evilly.
Ilromie recites 'What can one say.'
Ilromie recites 'Of the hat he wears?'
Ilromie recites 'How does one pray.'
Ilromie recites 'To the cross he bears?'
Ilromie recites 'He bets the purse,'
Ilromie recites 'He wins the gold.'
Ilromie recites 'He chews the curse,'
Ilromie recites 'The fat tastes old.'
Ilromie recites 'And what of this loss?'
Ilromie recites 'What did you bet?'
The town clock tolls once as the evening begins.
Ilromie recites 'Of the coins you tossed,'
Ilromie recites 'Did you forget?'
Ilromie recites 'The cross is light,'
Ilromie recites 'The gold is spent:'
Ilromie recites 'In that cursed hat,'
Ilromie recites 'The money you meant.'
Ilromie recites 'To win back--'
Ilromie recites 'Yes, yes. Heads roll for the tale.'
Ilromie recites 'Of our friend Jack.'
You bow deeply.
Serra shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Kali shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
You are thirsty.
You drink water from a silver chalice ornamented with pearls.
Your thirst is quenched.
Serra says 'Her sense of rhythm is splendid.'
You say 'In fact, it is quite exceptional.'
Grogdan says 'Me likes too.'
Kali nods in enthusiastic agreement with Serra.
Braunin thanks you heartily.
You say 'I confess, I was disappointed she did not compete in the poetry contest.'
Grogdan says 'Dems gud.'
Kali's protective shield dissipates.
You rub your hands together in greedy anticipation.
You say 'Now where shall we begin?'
Kali taps his chin in thought.
Grogdan says 'Me likes story!'
The white aura around Leitha fades.
Jaloro checks the wooden bin for used glasses.
Grogdan says 'Lots.'
You say 'The one about the shoe or the honorific to the Lord of Blood and Plague?'
The town clock tolls twelve times as midnight arrives.
Serra blinks innocently.
Serra says 'A shoe?'
Grogdan says 'Me likes blood.'
You nod at Serra.
Grogdan says 'And smashin.'
You say 'The tongue of the shoe, was it not?'
Braunin says 'Grogdan speaks well.'
Kali utters the words, 'ouaih ghcandusiohp'.
Kali's muscles surge with heightened power.
Grogdan smiles happily.
Serra says 'On with the smashing I suppose.'
Serra drinks water from a tin canteen.
Serra drinks water from a tin canteen.
Serra drinks water from a tin canteen.
Serra closes her eyes momentarily.
A magical spring flows from the ground.
Grogdan says 'Likes!'
Serra sits down and rests.
Serra fills a tin canteen with water from a magical spring.
Ilromie nods very politely.
Grogdan drinks water from a magical spring.
Grogdan gets a raspberry flan.
Grogdan eats a raspberry flan.
Grogdan burps loudly.
You say 'Has...anyone else an opinion about that work?'
Kali's lips twist down in a slight frown.
Grogdan scratches his head, looking very confused.
Bamor walks in.
Grogdan says 'Me likes!'
Braunin gives Bamor some gold.
Bamor gives a pair of titanium armplates to Braunin.
Bamor nods.
Braunin removes some arm plates of dark oak from his arms.
Braunin wears a pair of titanium armplates on his arms.
Braunin drops some arm plates of dark oak.
Bamor walks north.
Braunin sacrifices some arm plates of dark oak to Lorne.
Ilromie watches the Justice leave.
Braunin sits down and rests.
Braunin removes a dragonblood silver-grey signet of evisceration from his finger.
Serra says 'Will you recite it too?'
Braunin stands up.
Braunin will be right back!
Braunin walks north.
You say 'I can admit the composition is of excellent quality.'
You nod.
Grogdan peers around himself intently.
You say 'I would be happy to.'
The town clock tolls once as the day begins.
Serra smiles happily.
Serra stands up.
Serra closes her eyes momentarily.
Wiggles the enormous old alsatian growls under its breath.
Serra sits down and rests.
Ilromie smiles politely again and cracks open the mystique.
Kali says 'It was well composed, though of unsavory content.'
The ghost of a tired old monk yells 'THE BELLS! THE BELLS!'
Kali says 'Though of content that the Great Tormentor would no doubt read with satisfaction.'
Kali says 'Perhaps even pride.'
Serra eats a stack of pancakes.
Ilromie recites plainly 'Scattered marrow.'
Ilromie recites plainly 'Those of high.'
You frown disapprovingly.
Yuck, try to cover your mouth next time!
Ilromie starts over.
Ilromie recites plainly 'The scarlet scene beheld of gnashed bone and scattered marrow.'
Ilromie recites plainly 'The pieces mixed and place with subtle care, not seen from the eyes unless one is above.'
Ilromie recites plainly 'A skull lied shattered, stained ivory on crimson as the scene is shown.'
You are hungry.
Ilromie recites plainly 'This is not a massacre but worship.'
Ilromie recites plainly 'Praise given to one who fills and fuels the core of being.'
Ilromie recites plainly 'At the thought of such, one can't help but remember the prayer.'
Ilromie recites plainly 'And in feared reverence and solemn belief the head hangs low while reciting the words.'
Ilromie grits her teeth.
You are hungry.
Bamor walks in.
Serra stands up.
Serra closes her eyes momentarily.
Grogdan stands up.
Ilromie recites plainly '"May the streets be painted blessed crimson.'
Serra sits down and rests.
Grogdan yells out his warcry.
Grogdan yells 'God of Fire, grant me your favor!'
Bamor frowns.
Grogdan sits down and rests.
Ilromie recites plainly 'May the vessels that carry blood to the brain be closed.'
Ilromie recites plainly 'May bones be unnaturally warped on a fulcrum of pain."'
Ilromie recites plainly 'And then a sudden sound, a crunching of twigs.'
You are hungry.
The town clock tolls twelve times as noon approaches.
Ilromie recites plainly 'The feeling of a presence behind and then, nothing.'
Ilromie recites plainly 'Blissful nothing.'
Leitha gets a raspberry flan.
Leitha eats a raspberry flan.
Leitha drinks water from a magical spring.
Ilromie recites plainly 'A price paid for treading upon a place of the most sacred of worship between one and their god.'
Leitha fills a tin canteen with water from a magical spring.
Ilromie bows stiffly.
Grogdan shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Kali shivers uncomfortably.
Grogdan whistles appreciatively.
Grogdan says 'Dem gud!'
Grogdan howls at the moon.
You are hungry.
Kali claps quietly and politely.
Bamor walks east.
A raspberry flan suddenly appears.
A raspberry flan suddenly appears.
Serra says 'It is very descriptive.'
Grogdan says 'Me likes dem one eye.'
Grogdan says 'Likes me!'
You say to Serra 'That I must admit.'
You are hungry.
You get a raspberry flan.
You eat a raspberry flan.
You are full.
Kali gets a raspberry flan.
Braunin walks in.
Braunin sits down and rests.
Braunin drinks apple juice from a juice box.
Braunin drinks apple juice from a juice box.
Braunin drinks firebreather from a lava shot.
Kali says 'I would like to acknowledge the well written submission on the topic of Good and Evil made by Serra.'
Braunin gets a lava shot from a polished bar.
You smile at her.
Braunin drops a lava shot.
A lava shot shatters into fragments.
Braunin gets a lava shot from a polished bar.
Braunin drinks firebreather from a lava shot.
Braunin drops a lava shot.
A lava shot shatters into fragments.
Serra shuffles her feet awkwardly.
You say 'That would be the article titled SerraResponse.'
Kali says 'Tales such as those may be lost to the sands of time without discussion and documentation.'
You say to Serra 'It is quite long, would you like to recite or summarize the remarks?'
Serra grimaces painfully at the thought.
Braunin says 'pLEaZSsEh dO!'
Braunin says 'LOovEhly VoOoiisjE.'
Serra says 'My memory is not that good.'
The town clock tolls once as the evening begins.
Shattered pieces of glass crumble into dust.
Shattered pieces of glass crumble into dust.
Grogdan says 'Mine gud!'
Serra says 'Ah, I suppose I can read it.'
You dazzle Serra with your smile.
Braunin smiles at Grogdan.
Braunin looks at Grogdan.
Serra pulls out the very long and somewhat smudged page.
You fill a glass with red wine and place it on the bar.
Grogdan smiles happily.
You fill a glass with red wine and place it on the bar.
You get a round wine glass from a polished bar.
Serra says 'My dear esteemed colleagues and friends,'
Grogdan looks at Braunin.
You drink red wine from a round wine glass.
Serra says 'I have watched many struggles as a passive observer during my lifetime, and listened to stories of even more.'
Jaloro checks the wooden bin for used glasses.
Serra says 'One such tale was told to me by Ocelia, of events in Serin's past that indicate a certain amount of fluidity not seen in recent years.'
Serra says 'This was a story that began with the Prophet of Chaos, Mkatos, who converted the Knight Gaelyn and his sister Vella to the Darkness.'
Serra says 'Even now, he prowls the depths of Tyr Unguld clutching the decapitated head of Sir Balan, formerly the Hand of Olyn...'
You say 'A troubling tale.'
You are sober.
Serra winces in agony.
You drink red wine from a round wine glass.
Leitha twitches slightly.
Kali drinks water from a magical spring.
The town clock tolls twelve times as midnight arrives.
Kali drops a round wine glass.
A round wine glass shatters into fragments.
Leitha drinks water from a magical spring.
Kali gets a round wine glass from a polished bar.
Kali drinks red wine from a round wine glass.
Serra says 'When I first heard of it, I thought of all the other tales of Light being corrupted that I have witnessed - all of the fallen paladins, and the tainting of Acadia, and the loss of my own mentor, and felt a twinge of despair for all the good souls lo.'
Serra coughs loudly.
Serra says 'Lost.'
Serra says 'And yet.'
Ilromie nods knowingly.
Jaloro checks the wooden bin for used glasses.
You say 'So many.'
Serra nods.
Serra says 'Ocelia told me of another story, of the drow invoker Morgolta.'
Serra slowly floats to the ground.
Jaloro checks the wooden bin for used glasses.
Shattered pieces of glass crumble into dust.
Serra says 'According to legend, she traveled once in a hunting party with Sir Tuston, the High Priest of Aberdour. Somehow his presence and guidance led her to renouncing her life of shadows and joining the Knights.'
Serra says 'Even advancing so far as to become a General.'
Kali pays close attention, eyes rivetted on Serra.
You tell Milothgar 'Will you join my discussion of the latest Mystique in the Tavern?'
Serra says 'It makes me think, then, that the tendencies of Serinfolk are much more fluid than our preconceptions today may have us believe.'
Milothgar tells you 'If you want me too, M'lady.'
Serra says 'Hearts may grow brighter or dimmer driven by those who inspire them.'
You tell Milothgar 'The more opinions the better, my friend.'
Serra says 'And I suspect it is not by chance that the influential persons involved were adepts of Gods.'
Serra says 'Furthermore, the tale of Morgolta indicates that once upon a time, there was more tolerance in Serin, as Dark and Light could travel together and converse freely without needing to resort to violence.'
Milothgar walks in.
A fighting falcon flies in.
Milothgar bows deeply.
Serra says 'I have endeavored several ventures of this in recent times, but faced tremendous disapproval for it. This did not seem to exist in the time of Sir Tuston.'
Leitha looks at Milothgar.
You smile at him.
Leitha smiles happily.
You tell Milothgar 'Serra is reciting her premise upon good and evil.'
Grogdan stands up.
Grogdan drinks water from a magical spring.
A fighting falcon is released by Milothgar!
A fighting falcon slowly fades away.
Grogdan gets a raspberry flan.
Leitha drinks water from a magical spring.
Kali smiles at Milothgar.
You tell Milothgar 'Do you need a copy of the Mystique?'
Grogdan eats a raspberry flan.
Serra says 'For how else could a Paladin Knight, and Executor, have aided a drow invoker and gained her loyalty, and even love?'
Jaloro checks the wooden bin for used glasses.
The town clock tolls once as the day begins.
Milothgar tells you 'I do.'
You get The Serin Mystique, Volume 15, Issue 4 from a Big Ol'Pack Sack.
You give The Serin Mystique, Volume 15, Issue 4 to Milothgar.
Grogdan will be right back!
Grogdan walks north.
Ilromie watches Grogdan go.
Serra says 'I believe the path to peace is to build bridges with those we do not now understand. Serin's cities and citizens have grown apart, and friction rises.'
Serra says 'But it does not need to remain so, for it has not always been so.'
Serra says 'My brief forays into Serin's history only barely scratch the surface. Yet I believe there is a great deal there from which we can learn, which may help shape our future.'
Serra bows deeply.
Kali shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Serra stands up.
Serra bows her head in worship of Kedaleam.
Kali says to Serra 'Fantastic!'
Kali eats a raspberry flan.
Serra sits down and rests.
Braunin pinches himself to see if he is dreaming!
Leitha says 'Excellent tale, Serra.'
Serra says 'I wrote this long before many other events.'
Braunin says 'I thought I was dreamin.'
Braunin looks at Serra.
Serra chuckles politely.
Serra says 'I believe it still holds true.'
Kali frowns slightly.
You say 'It is a worthy facet to the discussion.'
You say 'How much tolerance is worth the effort, and when?'
Leitha says 'I haven't yet had to make such decisions, I'll admit.'
Serra nods.
The town clock tolls twelve times as noon approaches.
Leitha says 'Most of the time they make it for me anyway.'
Leitha lets out a hearty laugh.
Braunin says 'Better to walk the path of middle.'
You say to Leitha 'Do you think Light exists in every heart?'
Leitha shrugs helplessly.
Leitha says 'It might be there, it might not.'
Kali watches Leitha closely.
Leitha says 'I haven't yet found proof that some of the nastiest people have any heart.'
Jaloro checks the wooden bin for used glasses.
My answer is simple.
I am the nature of evil.
Dogran the Sinister Minister
Braunin says 'Ye know the one about two wolves yes.'
Serra says 'What story is that?'
You say 'What of Dogran's response to the same question...?'
Kali snorts derisively.
Ilromie cracks open the Mystique again.
Braunin says 'Inside everyone there are two wolves. One good and One bad. They always fightin. Do you know who wins?'
Leitha says 'The stronger one?'
Ilromie recites 'My answer is simple.'
Ilromie recites 'I am the nature of evil.'
Braunin nods at you in agreement.
Kali says 'Dogran always held himself the the highest esteem. His response was no surprise.'
Braunin shakes his head.
Braunin says 'The one you feed!'
Leitha says 'Ah.'
You are thirsty.
The town clock tolls once as the evening begins.
You drink water from a silver chalice ornamented with pearls.
Your thirst is quenched.
Leitha closes her eyes momentarily.
Braunin says 'Ye feed Good wolf. It win. You feed bad wolf. It win. '
Serra nods.
Kali says 'That is interesting Braunin.'
Serra says 'So it seems.'
Braunin says 'Either way Wolf win.'
Braunin howls at the moon.
Serra chuckles politely.
Kali drinks red wine from a round wine glass.
Braunin says 'Ye get joke Leitha@'
Leitha says 'I do.'
You bat your eyelashes.
Braunin says 'I tell story bout wolf. Then I howl!'
Braunin encompasses Leitha in an ENORMOUS bearhug!
Leitha chuckles politely.
You fill a lowball glass with whiskey and place it on the bar.
You say to Braunin 'Have another drink my friend.'
Jaloro checks the wooden bin for used glasses.
Braunin gets a lowball glass filled with whisky from a polished bar.
Braunin drinks whisky from a lowball glass filled with whisky.
Braunin drops a lowball glass filled with whisky.
A lowball glass filled with whisky shatters into fragments.
Braunin gets a lowball glass filled with whisky from a polished bar.
Braunin drinks whisky from a lowball glass filled with whisky.
Braunin drops a lowball glass filled with whisky.
A lowball glass filled with whisky shatters into fragments.
Braunin gets a lowball glass filled with whisky from a polished bar.
Braunin sloshes alcohol everywhere as he fails to find his face.
Braunin drops a lowball glass filled with whisky.
A lowball glass filled with whisky shatters into fragments.
Braunin says 'bettEhR.'
Braunin is OBVIOUSLY intoxicated... he burps loudly and passes out!
Braunin says 'iI'MmM ahhwahcke!'
Braunin says 'duhn ThROw meh OoUt..'
You say 'It seems a simpler task to betray the light than to betray the dark.'
Serra pats Braunin on his head.
Kali looks at Braunin's size and chuckles politely.
You say 'Perhaps that is the nature of goodness.'
Kali says 'It might take a bit of muscle to throw you anywhere.'
You say to Milothgar 'What do you think?'
Shattered pieces of glass crumble into dust.
Shattered pieces of glass crumble into dust.
Shattered pieces of glass crumble into dust.
crfo flan
A raspberry flan suddenly appears.
A raspberry flan suddenly appears.
A raspberry flan suddenly appears.
A raspberry flan suddenly appears.
Braunin stands up.
Milothgar says 'What do I know m'lady? I'm sorry. I think maybe everyone who has sworn an oath to Valour has some light to them.'
Braunin bows his head in worship of Lorne.
Braunin's heart beats to the rhythm of battle.
Braunin yells out his warcry.
Braunin yells 'Lord of the Battlefield, grant me your favor!'
Leitha says 'I feel that there is always hope, though as they say, actions speak louder than words.'
The town clock tolls twelve times as midnight arrives.
The goblin leader yells 'Goblins...Attack!!'
Braunin says 'That be fear sometimes. Not light.'
You say 'The Gaelyn of Serra's story had been a Knight, had he not?'
Serra nods.
Serra's thirst hits her.
Serra drinks water from a magical spring.
Braunin sits down and rests.
Leitha says 'So somebody who commits atrocities like murdering helpless people is hard to consider anything but dark of heart.'
Braunin chuckles politely.
Milothgar says 'Ha-have you met a murderer?'
Braunin says 'Remember that when you take down a Necromancer with ease.'
Leitha says 'I've met some who tried to murder ME.'
Leitha gives a polite little chuckle to Milothgar's joke.
A magical spring dries up.
Serra stands up.
Milothgar says 'I'm sorry.'
Serra closes her eyes momentarily.
A magical spring flows from the ground.
Serra eats a stack of pancakes.
Serra closes her eyes momentarily.
A stack of pancakes suddenly appears.
Serra closes her eyes momentarily.
A stack of pancakes suddenly appears.
Serra closes her eyes momentarily.
A stack of pancakes suddenly appears.
Vikka the serving girl walks in.
Serra closes her eyes momentarily.
A stack of pancakes suddenly appears.
Braunin buys a greasy gnomeburger.
Braunin eats a greasy gnomeburger.
Serra closes her eyes momentarily.
A stack of pancakes suddenly appears.
Braunin buys a greasy gnomeburger.
Braunin eats a greasy gnomeburger.
You say to Serra 'You interviewed Dogran.'
Kali grunts as he begins to struggle with his belongings.
Serra sits down and rests.
Braunin buys a greasy gnomeburger.
Serra gets a stack of pancakes.
Braunin eats a greasy gnomeburger.
Leitha gets a lowball glass filled with whisky from a polished bar.
Kali utters the words, 'ouaih ghcandusiohp'.
Kali looks relieved as he begins to manage his belongings.
Kali's muscles surge with heightened power.
Leitha puts a lowball glass filled with whisky in a wooden bin.
Serra says 'Please don't make me recite it.'
Braunin says 'These made with real Gnome? They gud.'
Leitha says 'Too strong.'
Leitha drinks beer from a large glass beer stein.
Leitha puts a large glass beer stein in a wooden bin.
Leitha gets a stack of pancakes.
Leitha eats a stack of pancakes.
You say to Serra 'Did I miss inclusion of that article?'
Braunin gets a lava shot from a polished bar.
Braunin drops a lava shot.
A lava shot shatters into fragments.
Braunin drinks local specialty from a shot of sticky pickled pixie juice.
Braunin gets a shot of sticky pickled pixie juice from a polished bar.
Serra says 'Oh. I suppose I did not write it up as an article.'
Braunin puts a shot of sticky pickled pixie juice in a metal chest.
You say 'Perhaps you can summarize for us?'
Serra says 'It was rather a long time ago.'
The town clock tolls once as the day begins.
Shattered pieces of glass crumble into dust.
Serra shakes her head.
You say to Serra 'If you wish.'
Serra says 'My memory does not serve well enough.'
Vikka the serving girl walks north.
<SCHOLAR> (Polymath) Ilromie: 'You need not.'
Braunin says 'GOOoD tHhiNnk Bamaor IZsznNn'T here.. aoLl This LitteR..'
Braunin chuckles politely.
You grin evilly.
Serra says 'It's food!'
Serra gets a stack of pancakes.
Serra gets a stack of pancakes.
Serra gets a stack of pancakes.
Serra puts a stack of pancakes on a polished bar.
Serra puts a stack of pancakes on a polished bar.
Serra puts a stack of pancakes on a polished bar.
Milothgar looks in a Big Ol'Pack Sack.
Vikka the serving girl walks in.
Kali drops a round wine glass.
A round wine glass shatters into fragments.
Kali gets a round wine glass from a polished bar.
Kali drinks red wine from a round wine glass.
Milothgar drinks water from a magical spring.
Milothgar puts a slab of beef in a Big Ol'Pack Sack.
Milothgar puts a slab of beef in a Big Ol'Pack Sack.
Milothgar eats a slab of beef.
Braunin gets a raspberry flan.
Shattered pieces of glass crumble into dust.
You nod.
Braunin gets a stack of pancakes from a polished bar.
Braunin gets a stack of pancakes from a polished bar.
Braunin gets a stack of pancakes from a polished bar.
Vikka the serving girl walks north.
Braunin puts a stack of pancakes in a metal chest.
Braunin puts a stack of pancakes in a metal chest.
Braunin puts a stack of pancakes in a metal chest.
Braunin says 'Pancakes are my favorite.'
You say 'Such was the strength of Dogran's evil that he was granted the ultimate reward.'
Serra says 'I can make them for you anytime you wish.'
Serra chuckles politely.
Serra stands up.
Serra bows her head in worship of Kedaleam.
Braunin whispers softly to Serra.
You are hungry.
Serra chortles mischieviously at Braunin.
You say 'But he was not the only one to achieve such accolades. We would be remiss not to discuss the fall of Solmundi.'
Braunin grovels in the dirt before Serra.
Serra nods at you in agreement.
Serra sits down and rests.
You are hungry.
The town clock tolls twelve times as noon approaches.
Braunin drinks red wine from a round wine glass.
Braunin gets a round wine glass from a polished bar.
Kali frowns and shifts the weight of his sins upon his shoulders.
Braunin drinks red wine from a round wine glass.
Kali says 'Solmundi...'
Braunin drops a round wine glass.
A round wine glass shatters into fragments.
Serra looks at Kali.
Leitha walks north.
Leitha walks in.
Braunin gets a lowball glass filled with whisky from a polished bar.
Braunin drops a lowball glass filled with whisky.
A lowball glass filled with whisky shatters into fragments.
You are hungry.
Braunin gets a juice box from a polished bar.
You say 'In fact, we were there at the time.'
Braunin drops a juice box.
Braunin sacrifices a juice box to Lorne.
Leitha drinks water from a magical spring.
You are hungry.
Shattered pieces of glass crumble into dust.
Shattered pieces of glass crumble into dust.
Serra stands up.
Serra closes her eyes momentarily.
Serra sits down and rests.
You say 'The relevant article is TheFall2.'
You are hungry.
Kali utters the words, 'oculoinfra uizug'.
You get a raspberry flan.
You eat a raspberry flan.
You are full.
A raspberry flan suddenly appears.
A raspberry flan suddenly appears.
Kali gets a raspberry flan.
Leitha says 'Hopefully the Lord of Blood and Plagues doesn't read that article.'
You say 'He need not.'
The town clock tolls once as the evening begins.
You say 'He felt the sacrifice of Solmundi and graced him with eternal life.'
Leitha says to you 'You misspelled his name.'
You bat your eyelashes.
Ilromie skims through the article.
You say 'Where?'
Serra stands up.
Serra closes her eyes momentarily.
Braunin's thirst grazes him.
Leitha says 'Fourth paragraph.'
You say 'I confess, I was quite affected by the moment.'
Ilromie grits her teeth.
Braunin's thirst wounds him.
Leitha says 'After "it was neither Dogran nor Vhrael who had their eye on this jotun who should have been a bastion of the Light for..."'
Leitha nods.
Braunin's thirst wounds him.
Jaloro checks the wooden bin for used glasses.
Jaloro gets a large glass beer stein from a wooden bin.
Jaloro gets a lowball glass filled with whisky from a wooden bin.
Jaloro grumbles to himself 'Uff. More scrubbing.'
Leitha says 'Anyway, I am sure you know the correct spelling.'
Ilromie looks again at the article and turns a little pink,
You nod.
You say 'I do.'
Braunin says 'How can I be so thirsty. I drank so much.'
Braunin gets a juice box from a polished bar.
Serra points at a magical spring.
Braunin drinks apple juice from a juice box.
Braunin drinks apple juice from a juice box.
Braunin drops a juice box.
Braunin drinks water from a magical spring.
Braunin says 'Juice is filling!'
Serra agrees absolutely.
The town clock tolls twelve times as midnight arrives.
Braunin stands up.
Braunin bows his head in worship of Lorne.
Braunin's heart beats to the rhythm of battle.
Kali drinks red wine from a round wine glass.
Braunin puts a raspberry flan in a metal chest.
You say 'Let us conclude this discussion with a remembrance of those we have lost.'
Ilromie flips to the obituaries section.
Leitha nods.
Serra whispers to you 'Please excuse me for this part.'
Kali nods solemnly.
Serra walks east.
Leitha walks east.
Wiggles the enormous old alsatian walks east.
Serra walks in.
Wiggles the enormous old alsatian walks in.
Leitha walks in.
Serra walks east.
Wiggles the enormous old alsatian walks east.
Ilromie watches Serra go.
Milothgar bows deeply.
Milothgar walks north.
Kali's thirst hits him.
Leitha drinks water from a magical spring.
You say 'Whom would like to share a story of those we have lost?'
Ilromie looks around the room.
Kali's thirst scratches him.
Leitha says 'I suppose I can recite Rhoa's obituary if you wish.'
You smile at her.
Kali's thirst grazes him.
The town clock tolls once as the day begins.
You agree absolutely.
Braunin says 'That Shadow Justice still about?'
Kali drinks water from a magical spring.
Kali gets a raspberry flan.
Kali grunts as he begins to struggle with his belongings.
Kali eats a raspberry flan.
Ilromie steps aside to allow Leitha center stage.
Leitha recites 'Rhoa was a rather mighty paladin, serving the Knights mind, body and.'
Leitha coughs loudly.
A patient yells 'A miracle! Serra has cured my ailments!'
Leitha recites 'Soul.'
Milothgar walks in.
You nod.
Leitha recites 'She did not seek the 'glory' of being Executor, but rose to the title through putting her effort in her work.'
Leitha recites 'She has slain many an evil doer and cause many to flee at her presence, while also beating back any of those who challenged her.'
Leitha recites 'While there are some losses, she stood with her head high most of the time.'
Leitha recites 'Her honor is as iron-clad as her oaths to her cause and city.'
Leitha concludes: 'May the next who rise to her place serve just as well.'
Leitha bows deeply.
You smile happily.
You clap your hands together.
The town clock tolls twelve times as noon approaches.
Kali shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Kali smiles at Leitha.
You say 'In fact, Rhoa was an exemplary Executor.'
A patient yells 'A miracle! Serra has cured my ailments!'
Kali says 'She was a wonderful person.'
You say 'But what is less known about her, was the way her heart was ever light - as were her feet!'
You are thirsty.
You drink water from a silver chalice ornamented with pearls.
Your thirst is quenched.
Leitha nods.
You say 'With barely an encouragement, she would break into a little dance.'
You frown disapprovingly.
Kali smiles and raises an eyebrow.
You say 'I regret I never asked her where she learned such steps.'
Kali says 'Rhoa enjoyed dancing?'
Kali says 'Now that is news to me!'
You smile happily.
You nod.
You say 'It went something like...'
Ilromie hikes up her robes and little and does a poor interpretation of Rhoa's jig.
Kali steps over to you and slips an arm around her waist, spinning her and then dipping her into a bow.
Ilromie smiles at Kali, then takes a bow of her own.
Leitha closes her eyes momentarily.
Kali smiles at you and steps away.
Kali drops a round wine glass.
A round wine glass shatters into fragments.
Kali puts 1000 gold coins into the jar's bosom slot.
The town clock tolls once as the evening begins.
You say 'We received a note declaring she had died in childbirth, though if she had her eye on anyone it would have been news to me.'
Kali nods.
Milothgar frowns.
Shattered pieces of glass crumble into dust.
Kali says 'I do not recall her speaking of anyone in particular.'
You say 'Yet, I cannot help but to feel hope from such missive, for any whelp she might produce would likely be similarly strong of heart.'
Kali agrees absolutely.
Kali says 'Strong of heart and pure of soul - a sure bastion for the light.'
You say 'Though does that not lead us back to the discussion earlier?'
You say 'Do our parents dictate the life we must live?'
Kali taps his chin in thought.
Ilromie tosses a glance towards the door, then returns her attention to the group.
Leitha says to you 'Absolutely not.'
Milothgar walks east.
Leitha says to you 'They do however bear some influence.'
The town clock tolls twelve times as midnight arrives.
Leitha says to you '"must" is a strong word if you ask me.'
Leitha drinks water from a magical spring.
You say to Leitha 'Were a drow to be raised with a family of elves, think you they would not find ways to express their innate nature?'
Leitha gets a raspberry flan.
Braunin drinks water from a magical spring.
Braunin gets a stack of pancakes from a metal chest.
Braunin eats a stack of pancakes.
Leitha eats a raspberry flan.
Leitha shrugs helplessly.
Braunin says 'They would have to be raised in exclusion. '
Braunin says 'Most elf villages would still find hate in their hearts for the young drow I bet.'
Leitha says to you 'I'm not sure I get what you're saying.'
Leitha says to you 'Are you saying all drow are evil as a fact, regardless of how they were raised?'
You say to Leitha 'In fact, that is the very basis of the question.'
A magical spring dries up.
Vikka the serving girl walks in.
Leitha says to you 'Aye. Well given my own ancestry, I am not sure what to believe regarding this.'
The town clock tolls once as the day begins.
Kali says 'A hypothetical question, for no such cases have been documented that I am aware of.'
Leitha says 'Aye.'
Wylsin walks in.
Braunin says 'I am sayin that the Drow raised by elves would have to have their love elsewhere. They'd find none bein raised in a city of elves.'
Kali grunts as he begins to struggle with his belongings.
The skies are lit with lightning and all sound is lost in thunder.
The surge has arrived.
Event "Serin Mystique Volume 15, Issue 4 Discussion" is over!
Braunin says 'Kicks are mean to the fat kid. Forget the fat kid from another race.'
Braunin stretches luxuriously. Kinda makes you want to doesn't it?
Braunin thanks you heartily.
Vikka the serving girl walks north.
Braunin removes a pair of titanium armplates from his arms.
Braunin wears a pair of titanium armplates on his arms.
Kiladean walks in.
Kiladean peers around himself intently.
Braunin looks in a metal chest.
Braunin yells out his warcry.
Braunin yells 'Lord of the Battlefield, grant me your favor!'
Braunin bows his head in worship of Lorne.
Braunin's heart beats to the rhythm of battle.
You say 'Is it love, then, that is the basis of the light?'
Wylsin utters the words, 'armor'.
Wylsin bows his head in worship of Denadlyr.
Leitha says 'Love is at least a part of it.'
Kiladean says 'Most like comes from the sun. Or fire.'
Kiladean nods sagely.
Wylsin walks east.
You are hungry.
A raspberry flan suddenly appears.
A raspberry flan suddenly appears.
You get a raspberry flan.
You eat a raspberry flan.
You are full.
Wylsin walks in.
Leitha says 'Related concepts like mercy and kindness are what I would associate with the light.'
Braunin says 'Squire, with the Storm. If ye go huntin I'll aid ya.'
Wylsin sits down at a polished bar.
Kiladean's movement is no longer as accurate.
Leitha says 'Ah yes.'
Braunin says 'With a two-handed polearm I could practice my crush.'
You nod.
Leitha says 'The storm started.'
Kiladean looks in a Big Ol'Pack Sack.
Kali says to Leitha 'And what about the protection of loved ones?'
You say 'Perhaps that is the note upon which to end this dicussion.'
Kiladean gets a raspberry flan.
Kiladean eats a raspberry flan.
Yuck, try to cover your mouth next time!
You say 'Discussion.'
The town clock tolls twelve times as noon approaches.
You say 'Thank you all for attending.'
Kali nods.
Braunin clutches you tightly in an overwhelming bearhug!
Ilromie smiles out at the group.
Yuck, try to cover your mouth next time!
Braunin says 'Thanks for the whiskey and Lava.'
Wylsin blushes.
Wylsin says 'I apologize for my tardiness.'
Braunin says 'Lava shots warm my aching stone.'
<HERALD> Odile the Crier: 'Ilromie is no longer in the limelight.'
Leitha says to Kali 'I'll get back to you on that.'
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