Beside a large bar You are by the bar of this inn. There is a lengthy polished oak counter against one side of the room. A rack above it is laden with various pitchers and glasses, and behind the bar is a giant keg of some dark ale. A bartender is here to serve drinks to all patrons of the inn. To the north is the entrance to the stage, and to the east you see a fancy-looking dining room. There is a bin for returning used mugs and glasses to the west. A sign on the wall depicts the winning hands of Whirlwind Poker.
[Exits: north east] You see 6 of a raspberry flan here. A magical spring flows from the ground here. A tankard shaped like a lady beggar displays a bosom slot for tips. Soft velvet cloth has been draped over this mahogany table. You see 4 of a leather-bound book titled 'Collected Poetry from the Serin Mystique' here. You see 3 of a leather-bound book titled 'The Compiled Poetry Contests of Serin' here. A white piece of paper is on a polished bar. A white piece of paper is on a polished bar. A white piece of paper is on a polished bar. A white piece of paper is on a polished bar. A white piece of paper is on a polished bar. A white piece of paper is on a polished bar. A white piece of paper is on a polished bar. A white piece of paper is on a polished bar. A white piece of paper is on a polished bar. A white piece of paper is on a polished bar. A white piece of paper is on a polished bar. A round wine glass is on a polished bar. A large glass beer stein is on a polished bar. A large glass beer stein is on a polished bar. A polished bar is here, with a row of brass taps at one end of it. (Charmed) A skinny, long-nosed puppy is here, protecting his owner. Dothemman is here. (Charmed) A lifelike marionette is here, dangling from its ethereal tethers. (Translucent) Ilromie is here. (Yellow Aura) Trillian is here. (Charmed) A large spotted owl is perched here. Foggledonk is here. (Charmed) An adult owl is here, serving its master. (White Aura) Avenar is here. Jaloro the half-elf mans the poker table.
Ilromie phases back into existence.
Dothemman sits down at a polished bar.
Trillian gives a round of applause.
Foggledonk rubs his hands together in anticipation. Ilromie says 'Thank you all for joining us at the Recitation of Submissions for the Fourth Poetry Contest.'
Dothemman waits patiently.
Ilromie settles into the limelight.
Wylsin walks in.
Trillian says 'Corso will be along in due time but wishes to play in the storm a bit.'
Finial walks in.
Finial sits down and rests.
Ilromie says 'Submissions for this round exceeded by far the quantity of previous submissions and once again challenges them for quality.'
Wylsin sits up and rests at a polished bar.
Ilromie nods.
Finial gets a raspberry flan.
Finial gets a raspberry flan.
Finial gets a raspberry flan.
Finial puts a raspberry flan in a Big Ol'Pack Sack.
Finial puts a raspberry flan in a Big Ol'Pack Sack.
Finial puts a raspberry flan in a Big Ol'Pack Sack.
Vikka the serving girl walks in.
Trillian raises his beer glass in celebration.
Ilromie says 'Programs are at the bar, drinks are pulled to order, and flan can be found beneath your seats.'
Trillian fills a large stein with beer and sets it on the bar.
Trillian gets a large glass beer stein from a polished bar.
Trillian drinks beer from a large glass beer stein. A skinny, long-nosed puppy pounces around menacingly.
Foggledonk gets a white piece of paper from a polished bar.
Trillian gets a white piece of paper from a polished bar.
Foggledonk looks at a white piece of paper.
Foggledonk looks at a white piece of paper.
Foggledonk looks at a white piece of paper.
Finial looks at a white piece of paper.
Dothemman gets a white piece of paper from a polished bar.
Ilromie says 'Voting will begin upon conclusion of the recitations and conclude upon the next rising of this Tide.'
Wylsin's protective shield dissipates.
Avenar closes his eyes momentarily.
Ilromie gets a white piece of paper from a polished bar.
Foggledonk utters the words, 'uoculoihuyl'.
Finial stands up.
Finial sits down and rests.
Ilromie beams out at the crowd.
Ilromie says 'Let's begin.'
The white aura around Wylsin fades. The white aura around Avenar fades.
Avenar closes his eyes momentarily. Avenar is surrounded by a white aura.
Foggledonk gets a large glass beer stein from a polished bar.
Foggledonk drinks beer from a large glass beer stein.
Foggledonk puts a large glass beer stein on a polished bar.
Ilromie says 'The first poem is "You Could Make my Heart Beat" by Dregvant.'
Trillian winces in agony.
Vikka the serving girl walks east.
Avenar closes his eyes momentarily.
Ilromie says 'Dregvant?'
Ilromie looks out at the crowd expectantly.
Jaloro checks the wooden bin for used glasses.
Avenar whispers something to Trillian.
Trillian glances side-to-side.
Dothemman stands up.
Dothemman utters the words, 'oculoinfra uizug'.
Wylsin drinks water from a magical spring.
Dothemman sits down at a polished bar.
Trillian utters the words, 'oculoinfra uizug'.
Dothemman takes a sip from a mug of ale.
Trillian whispers something to Avenar.
Ilromie shuffles the paper to one underneath.
Ilromie says 'I shall recite in his place.'
Ilromie recites blandly 'You Could Make My Heart Beat by Dregvant.'
Ilromie recites blandly 'Valindra with a blood so sweet, I want to bite your booty meat, With every.' Vikka the serving girl walks in.
Ilromie recites blandly 'Pump of your hot vein, Desire for you I cannot restrain, Share some pain, we.'
Ilromie recites blandly 'Take our turn, Whip each other, till we both yearn, Spirit held like a.'
Ilromie recites blandly 'Princess high, I could be your fetish guy, Whips and leather both us dress,'
Ilromie recites blandly 'Some pain is pleasure I must confess, A time of torture is a time of fun,'
Ilromie recites blandly 'Not to share with just anyone, But your heart I would like to squeeze, To.'
Dothemman cringes in terror!
Ilromie recites blandly 'Bring you down onto your knees, I am not coming for material gain, I want.'
Ilromie recites blandly 'You wet like a summer rain. Emerald skin between my teeth, looking at me.'
Ilromie recites blandly 'From underneath, Doing things so filthy they will say, Those two have.'
Ilromie recites blandly 'Started some trollplay.'
Ilromie blushes.
Ilromie recites blandly 'If you offered me your hand, I would cut myself and slip your finger inside.'
Ilromie recites blandly 'Me, just to hear your heart race. Next time I see you, I will pick you up.'
Ilromie recites blandly 'By your throat to give you a slow kiss. If wish I stay away, I will leave.'
Ilromie recites blandly 'Eyeballs in your bed, so you know I watch you sleep.'
Vikka the serving girl walks north.
Ilromie takes a grateful bow.
Finial whispers something to Trillian.
Foggledonk shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Ilromie gets a raspberry flan.
Trillian blushes.
Ilromie eats a raspberry flan.
Dothemman snickers softly.
Wylsin phases back into existence.
Ilromie says 'A...passionate work, to be certain.'
Finial gives a quiet chuckle.
Trillian whispers something to Finial.
Ilromie drinks red wine from a round wine glass.
Ilromie clears her throat.
Finial whispers something to Trillian.
Trillian says 'Next non-disclosure agreements.'
Trillian eats a juicy steak with salad.
Ilromie chuckles politely.
Finial chuckles politely.
Trillian says 'Nobody tell the... higher powers.'
Trillian says 'We promised our entrants safety.'
Ilromie says 'Next!'
Ilromie says 'Next we have "Fire and Air, the Perfect Balance" by Peemo.' The white aura around Avenar fades. Jaloro checks the wooden bin for used glasses.
Avenar closes his eyes momentarily. Avenar is surrounded by a white aura. Finial gets a raspberry flan.
Dothemman peers intently at Finial.
Avenar bows his head in worship of Olyn. Finial eats a raspberry flan.
Finial drinks water from a magical spring.
Ilromie looks out at the crowd. Avenar closes his eyes momentarily.
Trillian whispers something to Finial.
Ilromie says 'Peemo?'
Ilromie utters the words, 'oculoinfra uizug'.
Finial whispers something to Ilromie.
Trillian says 'Pardon m'lady. I do believe he has sacrificed his presence tonight. A keen keeper of balance.'
Finial coughs loudly.
Finial whispers something to Ilromie.
Foggledonk gets a raspberry flan. Ilromie winks at Finial.
Foggledonk eats a raspberry flan.
Trillian giggles.
Ilromie nods.
Foggledonk drinks water from a magical spring.
Finial whispers something to Trillian.
Ilromie says 'I shall recite for him, then.'
Ilromie says 'To his memory.'
Trillian whispers something to Finial.
Dothemman stands up.
Dothemman utters the words, 'oculoinfra uizug'.
Dothemman utters the words, 'oculoinfra uizug'.
Ilromie recites in an even tone 'Fire and Air, the perfect Balance by Peemo.'
Dothemman utters the words, 'oculoinfra uizug'.
Ilromie recites in an even tone 'Fire must be allowed to breathe,'
Ilromie recites in an even tone 'Just like any other living thing.'
Ilromie recites in an even tone 'Heat and air makes more heat.'
Ilromie recites in an even tone 'Which needs more air to create more heat.'
Ilromie recites in an even tone 'Which needs more air...'
Ilromie recites in an even tone 'A never-ending cycle of energy,'
Ilromie recites in an even tone 'Of a passionate and driven life.'
Ilromie recites in an even tone 'If there is too little air, the fire suffocates.'
Ilromie recites in an even tone 'If there is too much, it is snuffed out.'
Ilromie recites in an even tone 'Just enough, just enough,'
Ilromie recites in an even tone 'Just enough to keep it going.'
Ilromie recites in an even tone 'Air, too, has its own cycle.'
Ilromie recites in an even tone 'Which must be helped along by heat.'
Ilromie recites in an even tone 'Whether the flame is present.'
Ilromie recites in an even tone 'Or as far away as the sun,'
Ilromie recites in an even tone 'The ground around the air is made warm,'
Jaloro checks the wooden bin for used glasses.
Ilromie recites in an even tone 'Which warms the air.'
Ilromie recites in an even tone 'Which causes it to rise.'
Ilromie recites in an even tone 'The air becomes colder the higher it goes.'
Ilromie recites in an even tone 'The air becomes heavier the colder it gets,'
Ilromie recites in an even tone 'Causing the air to come back down towards the heat of the flame,'
Ilromie recites in an even tone 'Completing the cycle and starting again.'
Ilromie takes a bow.
Foggledonk shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Ilromie drinks water from a silver chalice ornamented with pearls.
Wylsin stands up.
Trillian applauds heartily while also looking disappointed. Perfectly neutral.
A soft buzz of words hangs in the air around Wylsin.
Dothemman says 'Well read.'
Quinace walks in.
Wylsin utters the words, 'qcandusahz yaae'. A magic mushroom suddenly appears.
Foggledonk snickers with Trillian about their shared secret.
Wylsin gets a magic mushroom.
Wylsin eats a magic mushroom.
Wylsin sits up and rests at a polished bar.
Ilromie smiles happily.
Ilromie says 'A thoughtful work.'
Trillian says 'Indeed. I could feel the research behind it.'
Dothemman utters the words, 'sfainfrauai'.
A skinny, long-nosed puppy walks east. The white aura around Avenar fades.
Avenar closes his eyes momentarily. Avenar is surrounded by a white aura.
Ilromie says 'Next is "We Sisters Three" by yours truly.'
A skinny, long-nosed puppy walks in.
Dothemman takes a sip from a mug of ale.
Finial perks up an eyebrow.
Ilromie says 'I confess, I expected not to host the competition and compete.'
Finial looks at a skinny, long-nosed puppy.
Trillian says 'Sisters. Amirite?'
Avenar chuckles politely.
A skinny, long-nosed puppy transforms into a miniature chess piece of itself.
Ilromie lets out a hearty laugh.
Quinace relaxes his posture. Quinace's movement is no longer as accurate. The barely audible hum within the room drops into silence.
Finial says 'Just means you don't vote for yourself.'
Ilromie says 'For it is one such who has set me in such predicament.'
Foggledonk says 'I imagine Val will arrive fashionably late.'
Finial stands up.
Finial bows deeply.
Quinace becomes poised and ready for battle.
Trillian raises an eyebrow.
Finial whispers something to Trillian.
Finial walks north.
Avenar closes his eyes momentarily. A magic mushroom suddenly appears.
Ilromie looks down at the paper, then back at the crowd, her eyes seeing past everyone as the poem flows from her lips.
Avenar gets a magic mushroom.
Avenar eats a magic mushroom.
Avenar closes his eyes momentarily. A magical spring flows from the ground.
Foggledonk looks at a white piece of paper. Ilromie chants 'We Sisters Three by Ilromie.'
Avenar drinks water from a magical spring.
Ilromie chants 'Elemental forces our pedigree.'
Ilromie chants 'Trined together were we.'
Ilromie chants 'Powerful, curious, carefree.'
Ilromie chants 'Now we are two: one absentee.'
Ilromie chants 'Fire burns hot and laden.'
Ilromie chants 'With visions of lava and raven.' Vikka the serving girl walks in.
Ilromie chants 'What is left now to trade in.'
Ilromie chants 'To defeat the demons? She's shaken.'
Ilromie chants 'Quite and serene, there's another.'
Ilromie chants 'With patience matched by no other.'
Ilromie chants 'Her grace led us to discover,'
Ilromie chants 'But this Paradigm we cannot recover.'
Ilromie chants 'Small in stature yet fully grown.'
Ilromie chants 'The wind blows her far from her home.'
Ilromie chants 'Quick and daring, vicious to the bone.'
Ilromie chants ''Ware the words she might intone.'
Ilromie chants 'We sisters three in power united.'
Ilromie chants 'Cast flames and spells farsighted.'
Ilromie chants 'Will this world be blighted or lighted?'
Ilromie chants 'Three could say, two are less clearsighted.'
Quinace looks at Ilromie.
Quinace looks at Avenar.
Trillian bursts upright in applause.
Avenar closes his eyes momentarily.
Ilromie draws a sudden breath, then bows deeply.
Wylsin claps at Ilromie's performance.
Dothemman gives a round of applause.
Quinace looks at Wylsin.
Foggledonk claps at Ilromie's performance.
Avenar gives a round of applause.
Ilromie drinks red wine from a round wine glass.
Ilromie drops a round wine glass. A round wine glass shatters into fragments.
Trillian drinks water from a water jug.
Trillian drinks water from a water jug.
Trillian drinks water from a water jug.
Foggledonk says 'Who was the other sister?'
Trillian says 'I hate to be macabre but surely it is more fun not being able to see all the answers?'
Foggledonk says 'If you don't mind my asking.'
Trillian fills a water jug with water from a magical spring.
Ilromie says 'The lost one was Serra.'
Quinace relaxes his posture. Shattered pieces of glass crumble into dust.
Dothemman whispers something to Foggledonk.
Dothemman drinks water from a magical spring.
Dothemman takes a sip from a mug of ale.
Ilromie says to Trillian 'In fact, I would prefer to have some assurances.'
Quinace becomes poised and ready for battle.
The white aura around Avenar fades.
Avenar closes his eyes momentarily. Avenar is surrounded by a white aura.
Foggledonk says 'Ahhh yes I have read of her but never had the luxury of meeting her before she passed.'
Quinace looks at Trillian.
Ilromie says 'I have many stories, but we do have a great many poems to recite this storm.'
Trillian says 'I never met her either. But I read her books. Quite the woman.'
Vikka the serving girl walks east.
Ilromie agrees absolutely.
Ilromie says 'She was.'
Avenar's skin returns to normal.
Avenar closes his eyes momentarily. Avenar's skin turns to stone.
Ilromie says 'Next is Meaning by Iliandra.'
Ilromie glances hopefully out to the crowd.
Trillian says 'Emote crouches on the edge of his seat.'
Trillian gasps in astonishment.
Trillian sighs.
A magical spring dries up.
Trillian crouches on the edge of his seat.
Trillian fills a large stein with beer and sets it on the bar.
Wylsin says 'Are we certain that the entrance realized that the recital would take place direction after the conclusion of the contest entry window?'
Trillian gets a large glass beer stein from a polished bar.
Trillian drinks beer from a large glass beer stein.
Ilromie says 'In fact, I am not certain.'
Dothemman gets a slab of beef from a Big Ol'Pack Sack.
Dothemman eats a slab of beef.
Trillian says 'I think perhaps that detail was omitted from the scroll.'
Wylsin says 'Was that Valindra's intent? She is not present either.'
Ilromie says 'In fact, I am starting to suspect a prank.'
Wylsin chuckles politely.
Foggledonk says 'I do know Valindra intends to cast her vote. So I don't believe a conclusion can be reached during this recitation.' Trillian says 'I still say she's in hiding. Did you hear that first poem?'
Vikka the serving girl walks in.
Wylsin says 'I confess I endeavored not to pay attention to it.'
Wylsin says to Ilromie 'No offense to your recitation intended.'
Garp the citizen of Seringale yells 'Demons seen comin' outta 'da woodwork! They everywhere!'
Ilromie recites plainly 'Meaning by Iliandra.'
Trillian slowly coils up his whip while blushing.
Trillian stops wielding a whip of the magi.
Ilromie recites plainly 'Amongst the corrupted shadow realms.'
Ilromie recites plainly 'The void ever whispers.'
Ilromie recites plainly 'Better a lesson than a lifestyle.'
Ilromie recites plainly 'Unless you get your face too close.'
Ilromie recites plainly 'Then the howling madness reminds us.'
Avenar closes his eyes momentarily.
Ilromie recites plainly 'She's all there is and ever was.'
Avenar bows his head in worship of Olyn.
Ilromie recites plainly 'And beckons us along.'
Ilromie recites plainly 'What is death if you hear it?'
Ilromie recites plainly 'What is it if you feel it?'
Ilromie recites plainly 'What is a Nimbus? And Outcast?'
Ilromie recites plainly 'A demon.'
Vikka the serving girl walks east.
Ilromie recites plainly 'My mace will help decide.'
Ilromie recites plainly 'Let us fill the vessels with care.'
Ilromie takes a practiced bow.
Foggledonk shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Wylsin claps at Ilromie's performance.
Dothemman smirks.
Trillian gives a round of applause.
Avenar closes his eyes momentarily.
Trillian says 'She is a thoughtful one. I had a lovely interview the other day before the peace of the taverns was shamefully disrespected.'
The white aura around Avenar fades.
Avenar closes his eyes momentarily. Avenar is surrounded by a white aura.
Ilromie says to Dothemman 'Have you some insight into her poem?'
Avenar slowly floats to the ground.
Avenar narrows his eyes. Avenar rises off the ground.
Dothemman peers intently at Trillian.
Ilromie says 'I suspect it is not a ploy to win the alternate prize of Valindra's hand.'
Ilromie smirks.
Dothemman stops wielding a ranseur.
Dothemman says 'I don't have insights into Iliandra's poems or thoughts.'
Ilromie nods.
Wylsin stands up.
A soft buzz of words hangs in the air around Wylsin.
Wylsin sits up and rests at a polished bar.
Ilromie says 'Next is an Ode to Valindra by Vargan.'
Trillian sits up and rests at a polished bar.
Ilromie says 'Vargan?'
Ilromie drinks water from a silver chalice ornamented with pearls.
Ilromie nods.
Ilromie centers herself in the spotlight and glances over the paper.
The barely audible hum within the room drops into silence.
Ilromie recites delicately 'For Lady Valindra by Vargan.'
Ilromie recites delicately 'A Storm has raise.'
A plume of smoke billows from the nearby nexus. Ilromie recites delicately 'Blue eyes sunken into the ocean.'
Ilromie recites delicately 'Like the last wave..'
Ilromie recites delicately 'Crushing into the rocks.'
Ilromie recites delicately 'Wish I could fly.. wings as heavy..'
Ilromie recites delicately 'So we could be at the docks.'
Ilromie recites delicately 'Hazed into almost a hue.'
Ilromie recites delicately 'Why should I be true..'
Ilromie recites delicately 'Glazing eyes.'
Ilromie recites delicately 'Want to be true.'
Ilromie recites delicately 'Better get my eyes steady.'
Ilromie recites delicately 'When looking at you..'
The white aura around Avenar fades.
Avenar closes his eyes momentarily. Avenar is surrounded by a white aura.
Ilromie takes another bow.
Avenar gives a round of applause.
Foggledonk shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Wylsin claps at Ilromie's performance.
Dothemman takes a sip from a mug of ale.
Avenar closes his eyes momentarily. A magic mushroom suddenly appears.
Avenar gets a magic mushroom.
Avenar eats a magic mushroom.
Avenar closes his eyes momentarily. A magical spring flows from the ground.
Wylsin drinks water from a magical spring.
Avenar drinks water from a magical spring.
Avenar closes his eyes momentarily.
Ilromie says 'In fact, I am not certain if Valindra intended to choose her favorite.'
Ilromie says 'These authors seem to suspect such.'
Wylsin chuckles politely.
Trillian says 'It would be a tidy way to stay single.'
Ilromie utters the words, 'qcandusahz yaae'. A raspberry flan suddenly appears. A raspberry flan suddenly appears.
Ilromie says 'Aha.'
Wylsin says 'I would wager that to be a reasonable assumption.'
Ilromie says 'The clever little thing.'
Vikka the serving girl walks in.
Ilromie gets a raspberry flan.
Ilromie eats a raspberry flan.
Ilromie says 'Next is "The Wind" by Avenar.'
Ilromie looks at Avenar. Vikka the serving girl walks east.
Ilromie smiles at Avenar.
Avenar stands up with a jolt and begins walking. Each rhythmic step of his boots on the tavern floor resounds throughout the room.
Avenar approaches the front and stands with his back to the audience before turning around suddenly with a dramatic billow from his cloak and a pause as the light glints off his wide eyes just as he begins.
Avenar says 'I present to you. . .The Wind.'
Foggledonk looks at a white piece of paper. Ilromie steps out of the limelight and slips into a seat by the bar.
Avenar says 'Upon the wind is murder's intent.'
Avenar says 'With eyes of red, void of repent.'
Avenar says 'A song that only I can hear.'
Avenar says 'Filled with malice, death, and fear.'
Trillian stands up.
Trillian eats a juicy steak with salad.
Trillian utters the words, 'oculoinfra uizug'.
Avenar says 'They sweep across the endless plain.'
Avenar says 'A demon army that shall remain.'
Avenar says 'Trapped between the now and past.'
Avenar says 'Of battles lost and vengeance cast.'
Avenar says 'They seek the end of our dear home.'
Avenar says 'We shall resist and write our tome.'
Avenar says 'Together friends, we will complete.'
Avenar says 'The dreadful army's sound defeat.'
Avenar says 'And in the wake of battle's sound.'
Avenar says 'See the path that we have found.'
Avenar says 'Alone we are but fighting few.'
Avenar says 'United we can build anew.'
Avenar says 'Shade made light, the world can cope.'
Avenar says 'For once the wind shall carry hope.'
The white aura around Avenar fades.
Avenar closes his eyes momentarily. Avenar is surrounded by a white aura.
Avenar draws an arm outward in an elaborate and polished bow before turning with a flourish of his cloak and walking slowly back to his seat.
Wylsin claps at Avenar's performance.
Ilromie shows her approval by clapping her hands together. Trillian claps at Avenar's actions.
Dothemman claps at Avenar's actions.
Foggledonk claps at Avenar's performance.
Vikka the serving girl walks in.
Vikka the serving girl walks north.
Trillian fills a lowball glass with whiskey and places it on the bar.
Foggledonk gets a raspberry flan.
Trillian gets a lowball glass filled with whisky from a polished bar.
Foggledonk eats a raspberry flan. Dothemman takes a sip from a mug of ale.
Foggledonk drinks water from a magical spring.
Ilromie says 'Quite moving, my friend.'
Vikka the serving girl walks in.
Foggledonk gets a round wine glass from a polished bar.
Trillian says 'I do appreciate an optimistic ending.'
Foggledonk drinks red wine from a round wine glass.
Foggledonk puts a round wine glass on a polished bar. Trillian drinks whisky from a lowball glass filled with whisky.
Vikka the serving girl walks north.
Ilromie steps back up into the limelight.
Foggledonk nods in enthusiastic agreement with Trillian. Avenar closes his eyes momentarily.
Trillian walks east. A marionette walks east.
You hear the sound of breaking glass.
You hear the sound of breaking glass.
Ilromie says 'Next is The Sausage Experience by Dwiggans.'
Trillian walks in. A marionette walks in.
Trillian sits up and rests at a polished bar.
Avenar bows his head in worship of Olyn.
Avenar closes his eyes momentarily.
Ilromie looks hopefully to the crowd.
Ilromie says 'Dwiggans?'
Gohm flies in.
Vikka the serving girl walks in.
Gohm drinks water from a magical spring.
Gohm looks at Vikka the serving girl.
Dothemman says 'I saw a scroll of him running from Rathkran not long ago.'
Vikka the serving girl walks east.
Ilromie frowns.
Wylsin stands up.
Wylsin utters the words, 'qcandusahz yaae'. A magic mushroom suddenly appears.
Foggledonk says 'Or was Rathkran running from him?'
Wylsin gets a magic mushroom.
Wylsin eats a magic mushroom. Ilromie utters the words, 'oculoinfra uizug'.
Wylsin sits up and rests at a polished bar.
Dothemman shakes his head.
Trillian says 'I'm sure they had sausages either way.'
Gohm flies north.
Trillian says 'Which brings us to the topic at hand!'
Ilromie says 'This poem, as much as Valindra's, would benefit from an in-person recital.'
Gohm flies in.
Gohm flies north.
Gohm flies in.
Gohm looks at a spotted owl.
Ilromie recites hungrily 'The Sausage Experience - A Haiku.'
Ilromie recites hungrily 'Grind the pork. Extrude.'
Ilromie recites hungrily 'Popping. Hissing. Heavy breath.'
Ilromie recites hungrily 'Popping. Hissing. Heavy breath.'
Trillian raps 'Trillian Triflle rollin' by her side.'
Avenar narrows his eyes. Avenar rises off the ground.
Trillian raps 'A merry young fellow is diminutive size.'
Trillian raps 'Wait stop.'
Trillian raps 'Slow.'
Trillian raps 'Presence grows.'
Trillian raps 'His soul aglow.'
Trillian raps 'Next thing you know.'
Trillian raps 'His voice ensnares.'
Trillian raps 'His tales prepare.'
Trillian raps 'The inevitable to take root.'
Trillian raps 'Through crust and soot.'
Trillian raps 'Piercing veils,'
Trillian raps 'Following trails.'
Trillian raps 'Ignoring wails,'
Trillian raps 'Til there's just one door more.'
Trillian raps 'To your core.'
Trillian raps 'Let me in.'
The white aura around Avenar fades. Jaloro checks the wooden bin for used glasses.
Avenar closes his eyes momentarily. Avenar is surrounded by a white aura.
Trillian snaps his fingers.
Trillian sobs in misery.
Trillian says 'I mucked it up. I meant to rap the first part as my mistress...'
Trillian says 'But the show must go on as they say...'
Dothemman chuckles politely.
Ilromie says 'In fact, you did excellently!'
Rahamex lets out a hearty laugh.
Wylsin says 'I thought you did splendidly.'
Foggledonk comforts Trillian. Wylsin claps at Trillian's performance.
Ilromie claps loudly.
Avenar chuckles politely.
Rahamex claps at Trillian's performance.
Avenar gives a round of applause.
Valindra says 'Yes, you did just fine dear'
Dothemman says 'The aggression of those rhymes was impressive.' Trillian nods.
Trillian nods.
Trillian says 'Thank you all.'
Ilromie says 'Valindra, Valindra, Valiiindraa!'
Foggledonk claps at Trillian's performance.
Trillian says 'VALINDRA!'
Ilromie claps again.
Ilromie utters the words, 'qcandusahz yaae'. A raspberry flan suddenly appears. A raspberry flan suddenly appears.
Ilromie utters the words, 'qcandusahz yaae'. A raspberry flan suddenly appears. A raspberry flan suddenly appears.
Ilromie utters the words, 'qcandusahz yaae'. A raspberry flan suddenly appears. A raspberry flan suddenly appears.
Ilromie gets a raspberry flan.
Ilromie eats a raspberry flan.
Rahamex gets a raspberry flan.
Rahamex eats a raspberry flan.
Rahamex drinks water from a magical spring.
Rahamex drinks water from a magical spring.
Dothemman says 'And Valindra came out of nowhere.'
Dothemman says 'Incredible.'
Foggledonk snickers softly.
The hairs on your skin rise as a static charge ripples through the area. You hear the sound of high-pitched shrieks and dark, maniacal laughter coming from nearby. A magical spring dries up.
Ilromie takes back the limelight.
Trillian says 'I do hope I didn't overstep interjecting and doing 2 on the program. But I did write mine to follow hers.'
Trillian blushes.
Ilromie shakes her head.
Foggledonk says 'I think it was perfect.'
Avenar closes his eyes momentarily.
Ilromie says 'I concur.'
Ilromie says 'In fact, I am glad they were recited as intended.'
Trillian must like Ilromie a great deal to beam at her so broadly!
<MYSTIC> Glorwinda the Psi-Ascetic gossips: 'The winds welcome your return, Pauwyr the Sage of Arcane Power, Annotator of Arcane.'
Rahamex felt the beat.
Someone flies in.
Dothemman says 'I've lost my place in the program.'
Ilromie says 'This next work is of a much calmer note, but similarly on theme for this event.'
Dothemman utters the words, 'oculoinfra uizug'.
Foggledonk says 'It was the most Trillian thing to do.'
Avenar waves at someone cheerfully.
Rahamex looks at a white piece of paper. Foggledonk utters the words, 'oculoinfra uizug'.
Someone sits down at the poker table. Jaloro says 'Pauwyr has joined the game. Waiting for more players.'
Jaloro says 'Pauwyr has left, and the game is empty. Game over.' Someone stands up.
Ilromie says '"Walking into the Night" by Vargan.'
Someone coughs loudly.
Vikka the serving girl walks in.
Someone gallantly tips his hat.
Trillian waves at someone cheerfully.
Rahamex looks at someone.
The barely audible hum within the room drops into silence.
Wylsin stands up.
Wylsin utters the words, 'oculoinfra uizug'.
Ilromie says 'Vargan, did you slip in?'
Foggledonk drinks water from a magical spring.
Foggledonk gets a raspberry flan.
Dothemman takes a sip from a mug of ale.
Foggledonk eats a raspberry flan.
Rahamex phases back into existence. Bottas the huge, many-coloured dragon phases back into existence. The white aura around Avenar fades.
Avenar closes his eyes momentarily. Avenar is surrounded by a white aura.
Trillian gets a raspberry flan.
Rahamex utters the words, 'sagg eaaf'. Rahamex phases out of existence. Bottas the huge, many-coloured dragon phases out of existence. Trillian fills a large stein with beer and sets it on the bar.
Trillian gets a large glass beer stein from a polished bar.
Trillian drinks beer from a large glass beer stein.
Trillian eats a raspberry flan.
Ilromie glances down at the poem.
Someone's weapon ward expires.
Ilromie says 'Another serenade, of course.'
Trillian giggles.
Ilromie recites calmly 'Walking into the Night by Vargan.'
Ilromie recites calmly 'Nothing in these realms will last eternity.'
Ilromie recites calmly 'By looking at her eyes.'
Ilromie recites calmly 'Warm look and deep stare.'
Trillian utters the words, 'oculoinfra uizug'.
Ilromie recites calmly 'I could feel the embrace of serenity..'
Ilromie recites calmly 'Sweet and soft lips whisper to my ear.'
Ilromie recites calmly 'How are you my dear?'
Ilromie recites calmly 'As long as life will be inside me.'
Ilromie recites calmly 'She will be my lady.'
Ilromie recites calmly 'A morning light in a day..'
Ilromie recites calmly 'Far from night in the sky.'
Ilromie recites calmly 'Stars flicker as we together fly.'
Ilromie recites calmly 'Away to a dream by holding hands.'
Ilromie recites calmly 'Just to be together in eternal strands.'
Ilromie recites calmly 'Feeling that I just can't deny..'
Vikka the serving girl walks east.
The white aura around someone fades.
Someone utters the words, 'gaiqhjabral'. Someone is surrounded by a white aura.
Ilromie takes a weary bow.
Wylsin claps at Ilromie's performance.
Rahamex shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Avenar shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Rahamex claps at Ilromie's performance.
Trillian grins evilly.
Trillian gives a round of applause.
Rahamex says 'I wonder who that is out.'
Rahamex says 'About.'
Someone fades into existence. Pauwyr's protective shield dissipates.
Pauwyr gives a round of applause.
Pauwyr utters the words, 'sfainfrauzz gpuzre'. Pauwyr is surrounded by a protective shell of magic.
Pauwyr utters the words, 'uizuguburuhl'. Someone fades out of existence.
Dothemman says 'It is his second poem about her eyes.'
Vikka the serving girl walks in.
Trillian says 'You think it could be any other than the lady of the hour?'
Ilromie says to Rahamex 'It is signed "For the Lady Valindra"'
Trillian clicks his tongue.
Trillian says 'And there goes the drama.'
Vikka the serving girl walks north.
Ilromie says 'Next is "A Poem by Tiram" by Tiram.'
Dothemman takes a sip from a mug of ale.
Ilromie says 'Tiram?'
Wylsin gets a raspberry flan.
Wylsin eats a raspberry flan.
You hear an intense humming from nearby.
Avenar closes his eyes momentarily.
Rahamex says 'Ah the Master Ranger.'
Ilromie agrees absolutely.
Rahamex utters the words, 'abrazak'.
The lightning surrounding someone fizzles out. The hairs on your skin rise as a static charge ripples through the area.
Rahamex utters the words, 'gpuzre'. Rahamex is surrounded by a force shield.
Someone utters the words, 'diesilla gpuzre'. Someone is surrounded by a field of lightning.
Dothemman gets a slab of beef from a Big Ol'Pack Sack.
Ilromie says 'Has he found a plant here to hide behind?'
Dothemman eats a slab of beef.
Trillian says 'I haven't met him but I imagine him to be a most earnest man.'
Ilromie says 'No?'
Foggledonk nods at someone.
Trillian says 'He likely gives his boar tips on how not to covet worldly goods.'
Trillian says 'It's a busy agenda. Time consuming.'
Rahamex says 'He has a quiet intensity and always moves quickly.'
The white aura around Avenar fades.
Avenar closes his eyes momentarily. Avenar is surrounded by a white aura.
Dothemman chuckles politely.
Ilromie utters the words, 'oculoinfra uizug'.
Ilromie recites solidly 'Silence, from the forest to the trees.'
Ilromie recites solidly 'All is quiet as a threat is brought to their knees.'
Ilromie recites solidly 'Blood and anger, death and despair.'
Ilromie recites solidly 'A certain goblin scribbles the affair.'
Ilromie recites solidly 'The gods of War clamor for victorious glory.'
Ilromie recites solidly 'The gods of Light observe from their holy rectory.'
Ilromie recites solidly 'The gods of Darkness tricky and illusory.'
Ilromie recites solidly 'The gods of Balance seem stuck in the lavatory.'
Someone phases back into existence.
Ilromie recites solidly 'Butchered steaks and smoked ham.'
Ilromie recites solidly 'This is a poem by Tiram.'
Someone utters the words, 'sagg eaaf'. Someone phases out of existence.
Ilromie smiles slightly as she bows.
Wylsin claps at Ilromie's performance.
Rahamex says 'It made me hungry.'
Rahamex gets a string of sausages.
Rahamex eats a string of sausages.
Someone drinks water from a magical spring.
Someone gets a raspberry flan.
The white aura around someone fades. Jaloro checks the wooden bin for used glasses.
Someone eats a raspberry flan.
Someone utters the words, 'gaiqhjabral'. Someone is surrounded by a white aura.
Ilromie agrees absolutely.
Someone drinks water from a magical spring. Rahamex claps at Ilromie's performance.
Rahamex says 'Well done.'
Someone gallantly tips his hat.
Someone says 'Good day.'
Someone flies north.
Ilromie says 'Another theme common to the submissions.'
Dothemman utters the words, 'oculoinfra uizug'.
Rahamex sits down on the ground.
Trillian gives a round of applause.
Avenar closes his eyes momentarily.
Now streaming Far Above Serin.
Now streaming Ilromie.
Beside a large bar You are by the bar of this inn. There is a lengthy polished oak counter against one side of the room. A rack above it is laden with various pitchers and glasses, and behind the bar is a giant keg of some dark ale. A bartender is here to serve drinks to all patrons of the inn. To the north is the entrance to the stage, and to the east you see a fancy-looking dining room. There is a bin for returning used mugs and glasses to the west. A sign on the wall depicts the winning hands of Whirlwind Poker.
[Exits: north east] A magical spring flows from the ground here. A tankard shaped like a lady beggar displays a bosom slot for tips. Soft velvet cloth has been draped over this mahogany table. You see 4 of a leather-bound book titled 'Collected Poetry from the Serin Mystique' here. You see 3 of a leather-bound book titled 'The Compiled Poetry Contests of Serin' here. A round wine glass is on a polished bar. A large glass beer stein is on a polished bar. A white piece of paper is on a polished bar. A white piece of paper is on a polished bar. A white piece of paper is on a polished bar. A white piece of paper is on a polished bar. A white piece of paper is on a polished bar. A white piece of paper is on a polished bar. A large glass beer stein is on a polished bar. A polished bar is here, with a row of brass taps at one end of it. (Charmed) (Translucent) A huge, many-coloured dragon is here, its scales changing colour every moment. (Translucent) Rahamex is sitting here. (Charmed) A lifelike marionette is here, dangling from its ethereal tethers. Trillian is here. Dothemman is here. Wylsin is here. Ilromie is here. (Charmed) A large spotted owl is perched here. Foggledonk is here. (Charmed) An adult owl is here, serving its master. (White Aura) Avenar is here. Jaloro the half-elf mans the poker table.
Rahamex phases back into existence. Bottas the huge, many-coloured dragon phases back into existence.
Rahamex stands up.
Rahamex utters the words, 'sagg eaaf'. Rahamex phases out of existence. Bottas the huge, many-coloured dragon phases out of existence.
Dothemman takes a sip from a mug of ale.
Ilromie says 'Next is the submission by Rahamex. I confess, this may be another of the works whose title was not recorded in our records.'
Vikka the serving girl walks in.
Rahamex looks at a white piece of paper.
Dothemman drinks water from a water jug.
Vikka the serving girl walks east.
Dothemman drinks water from a water jug.
Dothemman drinks water from a water jug.
Rahamex says 'An apt name to the poem.'
Ilromie nods.
Rahamex says 'Would you do the honor of reciting it for me Ilromie?'
Ilromie says 'The stage is yours.'
Ilromie steps out of the limelight.
Vikka the serving girl walks in.
Wylsin says 'I expect her voice is becoming rather strained by this point. Best you recite it yourself.'
Rahamex nods.
The white aura around Avenar fades.
Avenar closes his eyes momentarily. Avenar is surrounded by a white aura.
Rahamex says 'Forgive me if it is a bit delayed.'
Trillian gives Rahamex an encouraging look.
Rahamex says 'After a long time away from this land.'
Rahamex says 'A familiar figure returns with nothing in hand.'
Rahamex says 'The realms have changed with new mysteries '
Rahamex says 'Built upon the land's rich history.'
Rahamex says 'I went back to the mansion, said hello to the butler,'
Rahamex's force shield shimmers, then fades away.
Rahamex says 'Danced with sweet Bella, then took a bloody shower.'
Rahamex says 'I travelled through the forest, came upon a dirt road.'
Rahamex says 'And found a hungry adventurer inside Shadow Grove.'
Rahamex says 'A crystal took me to a galaxy away, away and far.'
Rahamex says 'Where I saw a supernova and stood upon the first star.'
Rahamex says 'I have journeyed on my own, trying to discover information and lore.'
Rahamex says 'But with help from the Heralds, I have learned so much more.'
Rahamex says 'As we all travel through Serin, the prospect of death is ever close.' Ilromie smiles happily.
Rahamex says 'From hunger, from thirst, from creatures, from ghosts.'
Rahamex says 'There is a beauty in nature alongside fighting and violence.'
Rahamex says 'But quite often I am the only one here, as I journey in silence.'
Rahamex says 'But sometimes when I return back to the realms, I see.'
Saemond yells 'Goddess of Earth, heed my call!'
Rahamex says 'A place to fight, to gather, to socialize - your own community.'
Rahamex says 'Its hard sometimes to travel alone.'
Rahamex says 'But as I return, it still feels like home.'
Rahamex smirks.
Bottas the huge, many-coloured dragon lets out a deep gutteral grunt.
Foggledonk shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Ilromie shows her approval by clapping her hands together.
Trillian wipes a single tear away from his right eye.
Avenar closes his eyes momentarily.
Ilromie says 'Very well done, in fact.'
Wylsin claps at Rahamex's performance. Trillian whistles appreciatively.
Dothemman claps at Rahamex's actions.
Foggledonk says to Rahamex 'Fantastic!'
Avenar claps at Rahamex's actions.
Trillian drinks water from a water jug.
Trillian drinks water from a water jug.
Trillian drinks water from a water jug.
Dothemman takes a sip from a mug of ale.
Rahamex says 'Thank you. Just a few of the recent experiences here.'
Dothemman drinks water from a water jug.
Dothemman takes a sip from a mug of ale.
Vikka the serving girl walks east.
Rahamex says 'I thought I would put a pen to paper to make a record.' Ilromie says 'The truest poems are formed upon our pasts.'
Foggledonk smiles at Rahamex.
Foggledonk says 'I'm glad you did.'
Ilromie says 'You are in good company for such endeavor.'
Rahamex looks at Ilromie.
Ilromie says 'The final submission of the Fourth Poetry Contest: "The Evil King" by Dothemman.'
Dothemman grins evilly.
Trillian giggles.
Rahamex phases back into existence. Bottas the huge, many-coloured dragon phases back into existence.
Foggledonk's ears perk up.
Ilromie says 'Dothemman?'
Dothemman says 'Yes.'
Ilromie nods to the stage as she empties it.
Dothemman stands on the stage
The white aura around Avenar fades.
Dothemman says 'Ahem.'
Dothemman's face darkens as he stares on with murderous intent.
Dothemman says 'All hail the Evil King.'
Avenar's skin returns to normal.
Dothemman says 'Ruler of everything.'
Dothemman says 'Eternal is his reign.'
Dothemman spreads his arms out wide
Ilromie drinks water from a silver chalice ornamented with pearls.
Dothemman says 'The chaos he brought.'
Rahamex utters the words, 'qcandusahz gsfuio'. A magical spring flows from the ground.
Dothemman says 'Was met only with fraught.'
Rahamex drinks water from a magical spring.
Dothemman says 'And blood filled the sea.'
Dothemman smirks.
Dothemman says 'His rise was swift.'
Dothemman says 'Many crowns did he lift.'
Dothemman says 'Soon all were under his spell.'
Dothemman acts if if placing a crown on his head
Dothemman says 'Roughshod he ran.'
Dothemman says 'Over all in the land.'
Vikka the serving girl walks in.
Dothemman says 'Tramplin' young and old alike.'
Dothemman points excitedly at Foggledonk!
Dothemman points excitedly at Trillian!
Trillian cowers in fear.
Foggledonk gasps in astonishment.
Dothemman says '"Mercy!" he did shout.'
Dothemman says 'As he feinted about.'
Dothemman says 'His foes had no idea.'
Someone flies in.
Rahamex tries to hide.
Wylsin drinks water from a magical spring.
Dothemman says 'A plan had hatched.'
Dothemman says 'That could not be matched.'
Dothemman says 'Quickly before him all fell.'
Dothemman runs his thumb across his throat
Dothemman says 'Seeing him cower.'
Someone bows his head in worship of Vhrael.
Dothemman says 'Meant within in an hour.'
Dothemman says 'Your head placed on a pike.'
Dothemman says 'All hail the Evil King.'
Dothemman says 'Embrace his rule and sing.'
Vikka the serving girl walks east.
Dothemman says 'Sabsuka is his name!'
Someone utters the words, 'hiqahz abyzqh'.
Dothemman bows deeply.
Wylsin claps at Dothemman's performance.
Foggledonk shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Dothemman grins evilly. Trillian looks every which way as if expecting an assault from the shadows.
Someone utters the words, 'hiqahz abyzqh'.
Avenar gives a round of applause.
Ilromie claps politely.
Rahamex shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Jaloro checks the wooden bin for used glasses.
Foggledonk shivers uncomfortably.
Trillian claps tentatively. Yet politely.
Rahamex utters the words, 'abrazak'.
Dothemman steps down from the stage
Rahamex utters the words, 'gpuzre'. Rahamex is surrounded by a force shield.
Dothemman sits down at a polished bar.
Trillian fills a large stein with beer and sets it on the bar.
Dothemman grins evilly.
Trillian says 'Well that certainly deserves a drink!'
Ilromie says 'In fact, it is no true Poetry Contest without at list one submission hailing the great past deeds of dark gods.' Trillian gets a large glass beer stein from a polished bar.
Trillian drinks beer from a large glass beer stein.
Dothemman drinks ale from a mug of ale.
Ilromie fills a glass with red wine and places it on the bar.
Ilromie fills a glass with red wine and places it on the bar.
Dothemman takes a sip from a mug of ale.
Rahamex utters the words, 'oculoinfra uizug'.
Wylsin utters the words, 'hiqahz abyzqh'.
Rahamex utters the words, 'oculoinfra waouq'.
Ilromie fills a large stein with beer and sets it on the bar.
Ilromie fills a large stein with beer and sets it on the bar.
Ilromie fills a shot with firebreather and sets it on the bar.
Ilromie fills a shot with firebreather and sets it on the bar.
Ilromie fills a shot with firebreather and sets it on the bar.
Ilromie fills a shot glass with sticky pickled pixie juice and slides it down the bar.
Ilromie fills a shot glass with sticky pickled pixie juice and slides it down the bar.
