Krug says 'Eywin was slain.'
Cyprian sneezes.

Ulsa says 'Another Knight in jail..'

Krug says 'Apprehended by Thamu I'd guess.'

Outside Mocker's Tavern
+-+-+-+-+| Owned by a cooperative consisting of the Heralds and
| || the Bards' Guild, Mocker's Tavern is by far the most
S-+ F| popular place to be when the sun goes down. There is
| | always a small group of people hovering about the entrance
+-@-+-F| like flies on a corpse. The tavern, from the outside,
| | seems dull with no vivid colors or images, just a schedule
S-+-S| of performers hanging close to a small wooden door. Gentle
| | music softly emanates from the semi-opened door long
*-+-*| with mirthful laughter and general happiness. Going east
---------+ leads you back to the Main Street. To the west is the
Mocker's Tavern.

[Exits: east west]
(White Aura) Istina the usher sits here nursing a bottle of wine.


===========<T R A V E L>============


Thamu yells 'The show will begin soon!'

You say '...Lady Nycticora I'm sure has seen more satisfying discord.'

You say '...but this must absolute elate her, however slightly.'

You bury your face in your palm with a sigh.

Ulsa yells 'Come, Cyprian!'

Ulsa yells 'A show is starting!'

Beside a large bar
S-*-F | 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
*>@-o | 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 tankard shaped like a lady beggar displays a bosom slot for tips.
A polished bar is here, with a row of brass taps at one end of it.
Soft velvet cloth has been draped over this mahogany table.
Vikka, the serving girl of the tavern, stands waiting for a customer.
Jaloro the half-elf mans the poker table in colourful clothes.


========<T R A V E L>======


North Square
B-+-* | You are at the North Square of Seringale. It is peaceful
| | | and quiet here. The square is a large opening space surrounded
S-+ *-o| by grand buildings made by fanciful stonework. You see
| | the Main Street to the north and the south and the North
+-+-@-+-+| Road to the east and the west. A small tuft of grass
| | || pokes up defiantly in the middle of the square. A set
S-+ F +| of dents shaped curiously like one's rear end has been
| || well-worn into the paving stones here.
+-S-+-F +|
---------+

[Exits: north east south west]
A brass finger post stands here.
The Herald Bulletin Board gleams majestically in the middle of the square.
(Charmed) A venomous king cobra is here, ready to strike.
Ulsa the Grand Mistress of Assassins is here.
Krug is resting here.
(Charmed) A special guard stands here, red with anger.
(Translucent) Thamu the Sage of Arcane Power is here.
A filthy beggar is here asking for your spare gold.

You peer around yourself intently.

Krug sits down and thinks deeply.

You say 'What am I watching?'

Ulsa says 'So what are we waiting for..'

Ulsa rubs her hands together in greedy anticipation.

Ulsa shrugs helplessly.

Ulsa says 'I'm asking, dear friend.'

Krug says 'Well, I thought we'd see what happens to Eywin.'

Thamu flies north.
A special guard walks north.

You frown disapprovingly.

Thamu flies in.
A special guard walks in.

Thamu finds herself the most agreeable being alive.

Ulsa says 'He was in jail.'

Thamu thinly and hoarsely screeches 'He is still.'

Krug says 'Hiding?'

Krug says 'Will he get the wheel?'

Thamu shrugs helplessly.

Thamu nods in enthusiastic agreement with Krug.

Krug nods.

Eywin is escorted in by a group of guards.
The guards place Eywin in the breaking wheel.

Thamu shows her approval by clapping her hands together.

Eywin stops meditating and stands up.

You say 'I won't be watching.'


=======<T R A V E L>===========


Eywin yells 'AAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!!'

Thamu yells 'AAHAAha!'

You tell Ulsa 'Salt in the wound. You know how that feels, don't you.'

Ulsa tells you 'He was on some sort of wheel of death.'

You say '...this is not going well.'

Ulsa tells you 'I didn't want to fight him.'

You tell Ulsa 'I understand. And you didn't, which is good.'

Ulsa tells you 'I have not even initiated against Noath, yet he stalks me day and night.'

You tell Ulsa 'I know....I know.'

You sit down.

You tell Ulsa 'You are not in the wrong where that's concerned, but come to me whenever other business is finished, if you wish.'

You stand up.

Ulsa tells you 'I could feel the hate inside Ceridwel when I spoke with him before Vanisse.'

You tell Ulsa 'You spoke with Ceridwel in the presence of Vanisse?'

Ulsa tells you 'I have.'

You tell Ulsa 'Even more so would I desire to see you when you're done with whatever else.'

Ulsa tells you 'We tried telling him there had already been blood for blood!'

You tell Ulsa 'Speak no more, but let it be discovered to me when you're with me.'

The Checkpoint
f| You reach the checkpoint of the Eastern Road. This point
|| serves as both a guardpost for keeping the road safe from
o-o-o| highway robbery and also is the main means of checking
| | the smoothness of trade flowing in and out of the two hometowns.
+-+-@-+-+| The post is guarded day and night by heavily armored knights
| | | that are ever vigilant and alert.
+ + |
| |
+-+ |
---------+

[Exits: north east south west]
A knight stands here, guarding the checkpoint.
A knight stands here, guarding the checkpoint.

Ulsa tells you 'The temple?'

You tell Ulsa 'I'll be around a bit, so don't rush yourself.'

Ulsa tells you 'Oh..I thought it was urgent.'

You tell Ulsa 'It is at some level, but whether we speak now or a bit later when you've seen to other things makes no difference in the broad scheme of things.'

You tell Ulsa 'When you're ready, I'll be here.'

Eywin tells you 'What were you saying about Noath and Ulsa earlier?'

Ulsa tells you 'We need a place where we can huddle down low, some tall grasses to hide behind.'

You tell Eywin 'I spoke with Noath recently. He said he'd be willing to have her slain only once, then purified and given another, final opportunity at an oath.'

You tell Ulsa 'I'll let you pick, then.'

You tell Eywin 'This left me with the inference that she has time to decide, pending dealing with myself about it.'

You tell Ulsa 'Has been left, I should say.'

Eywin tells you 'The ways in which your anathema status can be revoked are limited. You can be slain at the hand of a Knight and your corpse purified, or given a pardon by either a Duke or the Executor.'

Eywin tells you 'Mistold.'

You tell Eywin 'Of course. It's alright.'

Ulsa tells you 'I'm behind this stump in Emerald Forest.'

You tell Ulsa 'I'll be there shortly. Entering too soon after you've reached there would be a bit conspicuous.'

Ulsa tells you 'I sneaked here.'

Eywin tells you 'How do I know Ulsa tells the truth? Can you verify her story? Right now it's the word of a thief against the word of a long-dead Knight.'

You say 'It's beyond my ability to bestow and steer influence by this point...'

Ulsa tells you 'I'm sure they know your my advisor already.'

Cyprian gets a gold coin from a gold pouch in a leather backpack.

You tell Eywin 'You can know she tells the truth if you feel you know enough of me to trust me. Her accounts line up with Destrian's earlier actions against her, prior to that evening. Her story also lines up with Brumblwitz' account.'

You tell Eywin 'And this story, she gave account of in the presence of Vanisse.'

You tell Ulsa 'As well.'

You tell Ulsa 'I'm on my way then.'

Cyprian flips a gold coin in the air.

Cyprian catches it, and plants it on the top of his left hand.

Cyprian without looking at the result, he tucks it away back in the gold pouch inside a leather backpack.

You say 'Leaving it in your hands, Vanisse.'

You say 'Do with us as you see fit. As seems good to you.'

You tell Eywin 'If it carries anything, I trust her, but neither am I without consideration of the other party. It's a difficult stance. I'm sure you've been there.'

========<T R A V E L>=========

The Only Stump in the Forest
f-f f-f | In this small lonely clearing is an ancient stump. Many
| | | | years ago, a forester callously hewed down a tree here.
f-f-f-f| In retribution, Altariel, whose sanctuary the Emerald
| | | | Forest is, transformed him into a poplar tree. The poplar
f @-f-f| tree stands here beside the stump, its branches cut
| || by the rangers of the forest whenever they are in need
f *-f-f| of wood.
| ||
f-+-+-f|
---------+

[Exits: north east]
(Charmed) A venomous king cobra is here, ready to strike.
Ulsa is resting here.
A dryad peers at you inquisitively from behind her tree.

Ulsa peeps out.

You say 'Blend with shadows if you aren't already.'

Ulsa says 'Cyprian, is that you?'

You nod.

You say 'It's me.'

You say 'Before we say anything else...'

You sit down.

You say 'I'd like to know..how did it go? Speaking with Lord Ceridwel in the presence of the Lady?'

Eywin tells you 'I was once a shadow on the run from ones I once swore an oath to serve. I have a bit of sympathy for Ulsa regarding this.'

Ulsa says 'I could feel anger radiating from this so called Lord.'

Ulsa says 'You should of seen it, Cyprian!'

Ulsa says 'I think Vanisse likes me.'

Ulsa says 'She was even trying to show Ceridwel both sides of it all!'

You tell Eywin 'Your sympathy isn't taken for granted, then. Not in the least.'

You say 'I can only imagine. The rage of a righteous divine patron of the Knights.'

You say 'Burning enough that it's palpable.'

You say 'So you recounted your story to him?'

Ulsa says 'Vanisse heard of it all.'

You nod.

Ulsa says 'Ceridwel appeared out of no where when the word pardon came into the conversation.'

Cyprian nods sagely.

Cyprian sits on a stump.

Glerr walks in.

Glerr walks east.

Ulsa says 'He was short with his resposes, I could feel the tension.'

Glerr yells 'Demons of the Underworld, bring forth your destruction!'

Ulsa says 'Just like something was off..'

You say 'By the end of it all, how were the two on the matter at hand? At odds? Agreeable? Strained in mutual respect?'

Glerr walks in.

Glerr walks north.

Eywin tells you 'Can you think of any active Dukes other than Frewan?'

A dryad yells 'Glerr! Now you die!'
A dryad yells 'Glerr! Now you die!'

You tell Eywin 'Not off the top of my head. I'm sure there were other nobles, though..'

Ulsa says 'Lady Vanisse tried telling him there has been blood for blood and betrayal of sacred grounds belonging to Destrian and Brumblwitz himself.'

You say 'She's right, you know.'

You say 'One trespass for another.'

Ulsa says 'He wanted to act like Destrian was in the past, and his actions never represented the Knights of Valour.'

You say 'One life for another.'

You say 'And Vanisse said what to this?'

Ulsa says 'I even asked him why he allowed Destrian to run wild in the streets of Seringale slapping at my face!'

Glerr walks in.

Glerr narrows his eyes.
A dryad looks tired and weak.
A dryad's stab misses Glerr.

========<FIGHTING>===============

Glerr says 'Glerr greets.'

Ulsa says 'I was even told to go to hell!'

Glerr narrows his eyes.

Ulsa says 'Hi Glerr.'

Glerr gallantly tips his hat.

Cyprian steps forward and places a finger to Ulsa's lips, without touching them.

Glerr says 'You two killin sumfin in here?'

Glerr scans all around.

Ulsa shakes her head.

Glerr walks north.

You say 'We're playing a guessing ga-'

You say '...-me.'

You scan north.
*** Range 1 (north) ***
A nymph looks coyly at you, then winks mischievously and dances away.
A ranger stands here, inspecting the ground.
A nymph looks coyly at you, then winks mischievously and dances away.
*** Range 2 (north) ***
(Charmed) A trailing vine is here, fighting a dryad.
Glerr is here, fighting a dryad.
A dryad is here, fighting Glerr.

Ulsa raises an eyebrow.

You say 'I was fibbing.'

You peer intently at Ulsa.

Cyprian sits back down on a stump.

You tell Glerr 'Guessing games. Oh the past-times.'

You say 'So you were told to go to hell.'

Glerr tells you 'Glerr wonder if might exit forest?'

Ulsa says 'Ceridwel was even trotting Serin.'

You say 'What did Vanisse have to offer in response to Lord Ceridwel's alleged claim Destrian was no knight at the time of infraction?'

Ulsa says 'Now that I look back on it, it's very questionable.'

You stand up.

Ulsa says 'I don't rightfully recall.'

You beckon for Ulsa to follow -- sure hope they do!

Ulsa stands up.

Ulsa now follows you.

You say 'We're beginning to draw attention.'

Ulsa says 'Eywin said he would not hunt me.'


==========<T R A V E L>=========


Within natural caverns
| The cave is smooth and refined, carved by water at some time
| in the past. Its grey color isn't very cheery and the footprints
| on the floor seem to indicate that this tunnel is well traveled.
| Every sound you make echoes too long to be comfortable, and
o-o-@ | even when still the air seems to hold some kind of constant
| | noise.
~-~ |
| |
~ |
---------+

[Exits: south west]
A dark horseman is here, mounted on his black steed.
Ulsa flies in.

Ulsa gasps in astonishment.

You tell Glerr 'We were just leaving.'

You say 'You don't remember...'

You say 'Well..'

Glerr tells you 'Glerr gives tanks.'

Glerr yells 'Demons of the Underworld, bring forth your destruction!'

Ulsa says 'It all seems suspicious now.'

You say 'Alright, I'll go out on a limb, then. It's hypothetical mind you.'

Ulsa says 'Noath stating that I was forced to oath and he was weary about stepping around with me.'

Ulsa says 'I was never forced!'

You shake your head.

Ulsa says 'I mean who really told him I was forced?'

Ulsa says 'He said something about not being able to trust me since I was forced to oath..'

You say 'Don't let what Lord Ceridwel's words might infer. It's Vanisse's stance on the matter you should pay any mind to.'

<PATRON> Grewin gossips: 'Hail.'

Ulsa says 'I told him I was never aware of anyone forcing me to oath, I took that upon myself.'

You say 'Lord Ceridwel is the divine patron of the Knights. It's only natural he'd lump you in with the least of confidence.'

<HERALD> Cyprian gossips: 'Good afternoon, Grewin.'

You say 'I'll tell you what I think about all this, then.'

Ulsa says 'Well, she said I could not follow her being Anathema I believe.'

<PATRON> Grewin gossips: 'How go your travels?'

Ulsa says 'She could not have bad blood between Gods.'

<HERALD> Cyprian gossips: 'Complicated, but I still have a shovel, and I'm willing to dig.'

<PATRON> Grewin gossips: 'Anything I can help with?'

<PATRON> Ulsa gossips: 'Hi Grewin!'

<HERALD> Cyprian gossips: 'I am pleased with your enthusiasm toward your efforts as an applicant, though. I'm just a novice though.'

<PATRON> Grewin gossips: 'Hello Ulsa!'

<HERALD> Cyprian gossips: 'And redundance is my theme..apparently.'

<PATRON> Grewin gossips: 'Well thank you for your positive feed back.'

You say 'It's right. She absolutely cannot.'

You say 'Have any bad blood.'

<HERALD> Cyprian gossips: 'I give what I believe is due.'

<PATRON> Grewin gossips: 'Well it is appreciated.'

Ulsa says 'I believe she understands how I feel about it.'

<HERALD> Cyprian gossips: '*chuckle* You're welcome, Grewin.'

You say 'She does. How could she not?'

You say 'But this is how it is. As ties to other divines must be upheld, it is by default appropriate that you and Destrian are both punished.'

You say 'It's beyond what's simply right, and what's simply wrong.'

You say 'In my opinion, you were right to protect the weak.'

You say 'But the Knights have a duty.'

You say 'Even if one that was once of them did treat you poorly.'

You say 'He was dealt with as though he never were one. I was there when Noath first noticed.'

You say 'He was probably berated severely by either Lord Olyn or Lord Ceridwel.'

You say 'But what I know for a fact, is that he was made shunned nearly immediately.'

You say 'Even Sir Eywin struck him out of his own grief.'

You say 'After having poured so much of himself into Destrian as a squire.'

You say 'Please. Try not to compare fault for fault.'

You say 'That is to say..'

You say '..compare yourself with Destrian on the scales of consequence.'

You say 'Don't do it.'

You say 'Instead listen as I say..'

You say 'I believe the only place you were wrong was in bringing the fight to the threshold of a cabal that was for all intents and purposes not at all reflected by Destrian..ever.'

<PATRON> Grewin gossips: 'So hard to find groups to travel with now a dayws.'

You say 'What should have been done, is you should have let him hide. He would've been dealt with, and you would probably be pardoned.'

You say 'Faithful are the wounds of a friend.'

Ulsa says 'But I'm thinking theres some kind of corruption going on.'

You say 'A liar would tell you what you want to hear.'

You nod.

You say 'There very well may be corruption going on.'

You say 'And I'm already privy to some of it, prior to Destrian's stunt upon the tavern and Brumblwitz.'

You say 'But that is the Heaven's mess to sort out.'

Ulsa says 'He caused chaos in the tavern!'

You say 'The Justice deals exclusively with laws crossed within the places they are found sanctioned.'

You say 'There are no cabals to my knowledge that vow a crusade against corruption, just evil in the typical sense. That's what the Knights are.'

Ulsa says 'That's the thing, even Ceridwel mentioned Cedowyl.'

You say 'So there is no entity in this coil sanctioned to purge under the rights of a Heavenly edict. Not in the Justice, neither within the Knights.'

You nod in enthusiastic agreement with Ulsa.

You say 'You may be right. But at the end of it all, we're left with the fact that it falls in Lord Ceridwel's lap to sniff out.'

You say 'At least for now, and where you're concerned. Where I'm concerned.'

Grewin walks in.

Grewin bows deeply.

Ulsa says 'All that blood was spread before I took an oath.'

Ulsa says 'Ceridwel can not even look past that..'

You are hungry.
Your hunger scratches you.

A stack of pancakes suddenly appears.

Grewin utters the words, 'qcandusahz yaae'.
A plate of liver and onions suddenly appears.

You get a stack of pancakes.

You thank Grewin heartily.

You get a plate of liver and onions.

Grewin utters the words, 'qcandusahz yaae'.
An apple crumble suddenly appears.

You eat a plate of liver and onions.
You are no longer hungry.

Grewin nods.

Grewin utters the words, 'qcandusahz gsfuio'.
A magical spring flows from the ground.

You say 'Will you judge the gods, Ulsa?'

You raise an eyebrow at the notion.

Ulsa says 'I will only question their actions.'

You say 'We don't have to agree with them, or even like them. We are only called to respect them.'

Grewin looks at you.

You say 'Even Lady Nycticora would get a bow from me.'

You scowl in disapproval.

You say 'Nothing as deep as toward Vanisse, mind you.'

Grewin chuckles politely.

You say 'But do you see what I'm saying?'

Grewin looks at Ulsa.

Ulsa scratches her head, looking very confused.

Ulsa smiles at Grewin.

You say 'This corruption is hear-say. Speculation. Circumstantially hung.'

You say 'At this stage.'

You say 'You'll only hang yourself if you step in that noose.'

Ulsa says 'We don't know it's corruption for sure, I'm working to find that out.'

You say 'Whether it's true or not, there is nothing conclusive at our disposal as mortals to bring it to anyone, for anything.'

You say 'And anyway.'

You peer intently at Ulsa.

Ulsa says 'And what I have seen, I have seen for myself.'

You say 'Something more important begs your mind right now.'

Ulsa raises an eyebrow.

You say 'But if you absolutely can't get your mind off it, and you want to make your investigation easier, you need to end the target on your back.'

Grewin says 'I'm curious why you dont just surrender yourself to them, and move on with life after that death.'

You say 'Have you read my scroll?'

Cyprian politely hushes Grewin.

Grewin shrugs helplessly.

You nod at Grewin.

Ulsa says 'Why would I surrender, I'm at no fault anymore.'

Ulsa nods at you in agreement.

Ulsa says 'I have, I have.'

You say 'Then you already know it's not about who's at fault. Who deserves what.'

Grewin nods in enthusiastic agreement with you.

You say 'It's important, sure.'

You say 'I couldn't agree more.'

You say 'But the Knights will not see it that way.'

Grewin pats Eliza the venomous king cobra on his head.

You say 'And as your anathema won't be pardoned. Your better choice is to go willingly.'

Ulsa says 'I was told to speak with Ferwen, is it?'

You say 'Your other choice is to be hunted.'

Kozma tells you 'Greetings Cyprian. Would you like to help a patron of the tavern and I in some hunting?'

You tell Kozma 'Soon as I'm done with an important matter, if the time is available to me.'

Kozma tells you 'Aye.'

You say 'I've been told the nobility cannot pardon you.'

You say 'Beside that, Frewan is embroiled with his own litigations.'

Grewin agrees absolutely.
You say 'So he won't hold very much weight for a while.'

Ulsa says 'He will go to trial?'

You nod.

You say 'He will.'

Ulsa says 'Isn't it said a Knight must stand before a noble in harms way?'

You say 'If it was, what would you follow-through with?'

Ulsa says 'If the Knights see the Noble in no wrong according to their values, but is found to be guilty, what ever would happen?'

You say 'We can only wait and see what the judge presiding over the case will end up doing.'

You say 'How does this relate to you?'

Cyprian folds his arms thoughtfully.

[ Human ] Kozma Tamas the General of Legion
[ H-Elf ] <PK> [JUSTICE] Cedowyl the Holy Knight
[ Human ] [A] Grewin the Executor of Blizzards, Patron of the Tavern
[ Fire ] Glerr the Greater Demon Killer
[ Quasi ] <PK> [JUSTICE] Thamu Drenyphr the Sage of Arcane Power
[50 Human Hea] *<PK> <HERALD> (Novice) [Luck] Cyprian the Apostle of Myth
[ Slith ] *Samus the Quick-Blade
[ H-Elf ] <PK> [KNIGHT] Sir Eywin the Shadow Master of the Marama Kuei, Footman of Valour
[ Avian ] <PK> Ulsa the Grand Mistress of Assassins, Patron of the Tavern
Players found: 9
There are 9 characters on; the most on this past month was 20.

Ulsa says 'They might want to put me on trial I'm thinking.'

Grewin shakes his head.

You say 'And you want to help Frewan, is that right?'

Ulsa says 'I personally don't know him, I've only met him once.'

You raise an eyebrow at the notion.

You say 'So why do you care?'

Ulsa says 'I only care to see if the Knights of Valour still hide their virtues.'

You say 'Whether they hide their virtues or not..'

You say '..you're no better. In a different way.'

Ulsa eats a stack of pancakes.

You say 'And not as heavily.'

Ulsa says 'I'm much more righteous than any of the Knights of Valour, this I know for sure.'

You say 'You may very well be. Vanisse is the only one who can judge that.'

Ulsa says 'There is no way I would surround myself with them at this current moment with the way they have been acting in public.'

You say 'But it's nothing if you're an anathema, even as far as involving yourself in Frewan's hearing.'

You say 'Noone will listen to you seriously.'

Ulsa says 'It even blows my mind to think that I was an actual Knight and they were brothers of mine.'

You say 'And Vanisse cannot shoulder all the Heaven's against herself. alone.'

You say 'I was not very impressed, myself. But now that Destrian is gone, I've watched them back off.'

Glerr yells 'Demons of the Underworld, bring forth your destruction!'

You say 'Haven't you?'

Within natural caverns
| The cave is smooth and refined, carved by water at some time
| in the past. Its grey color isn't very cheery and the footprints
| on the floor seem to indicate that this tunnel is well traveled.
| Every sound you make echoes too long to be comfortable, and
o-o-@ | even when still the air seems to hold some kind of constant
| | noise.
~-~ |
| |
~ |
---------+

[Exits: south west]
A string of sausages is here.
An apple crumble is here.
A rabbit roast is here.
A magical spring flows from the ground here.
Grewin the Executor of Blizzards is here.
(Charmed) A venomous king cobra is here, ready to strike.
Ulsa the Grand Mistress of Assassins is here.

Ulsa says 'Only Eywin.'

Ulsa says 'I can see blood in Noath's eyes and I have.'

Ulsa says 'Ceridwel had this same look.'

You say 'Noath has backed off, too. He has even said that if you wish another other than himself to execute you, you are free to choose whom.'

Ulsa says 'You don't understand, you didn't see how excited he was about harming me.'

You say 'The Knights, and how true they really adhere to their cause is the furthest thing from my mind.'

Ulsa says 'As I may quote from him, he said-Let's just get this over with, you have better things to do.'

You say 'And don't you?'

Grewin tells you 'I agree he should just get it over with.'

Cyprian unfolds his arms.

Grewin tells you 'Just being stubborn and getting in his own way.'
Ulsa says 'Not when I'm trying to explain it to him and he states that.'

Grewin shrugs helplessly.

Ulsa says 'He doesn't care, I don't think he has a heart to be honest.'

You say 'Grewin, can you leave us for the remainder?'

Grewin utters the words, 'xafe ay candusqarr'.
A ray of light from above envelops Grewin.
Grewin disappears.

You tell Grewin 'Thank you for understanding.'

Grewin tells you 'No problem.'

You say 'What is your fixation on the hearts of others?'

Ulsa says 'I'm trying to convert them.'

Cyprian nods sagely.

Ulsa says 'If I can do it and lead a rightful life, any other citizen can aswell.'

You say 'It's a noble thing to want to help others so early in the middle of your own transition.'

You say '..But Ulsa..'

Ulsa is the embodiment of pure evil!
Ulsa has no regard for the Laws.

You say 'To declare yourself righteous before the heavens have even acknowledged you to be anything other than evil...'

You say 'This is a problem of pride, and of magnifying oneself above the Heavens.'

You say 'Before you can help others, Ulsa..'

Ulsa says 'It is myself I must impress, Cyprian.'

Ulsa says 'You agree with them?'

Ulsa says 'Cyprian..?'

You say 'You're still thorned by your mother, aren't you.'

You say 'Agree with whom?'

Ulsa says 'Their lord and his followers.'

You smirk.

You say 'I respect what they might think. But I still have thoughts of my own.'

You say 'So no.'

You say 'I don't agree with them.'

Ulsa says 'They want my blood spilt upon their armor!'

Ulsa says 'Even Ceridwel said it had to be that way.'

You say 'They want to honor what an oath is supposed to mean.'

You say 'If they pardon you here..they will have made a mockery of both the Knights and the Oath.'

You say 'And this will cascade consequences far and above the existence of either you or me.'

Ulsa says 'That started with Destrian to begin with.'

You nod.

You say 'And he is gone. He fled what was exacted upon him.'

You say 'You're doing the same thing.'

You say 'You're better than this. Whether you seek to impress yourself, or not.'

Ulsa says 'I took it upon myself to take an oath, Lord Ceridwel graced the Heavens while Destrian taunted me and slapped at me.'

You peer intently at Ulsa.
Ulsa says 'Why would a righteous Lord allow that?'

Cyprian gestures for you to continue.

You say 'I'd hear more about what you really think.'

Ulsa says 'A knight should not tell another to go to hell, even I know that.'

Cedowyl walks in.
A short-maned lion walks in.

Ulsa yells 'Help! I am being attacked by Cedowyl!'
Cedowyl's pound *** DEMOLISHES *** Ulsa!
Cedowyl's pound MANGLES Ulsa!
Cedowyl's pound *** DEMOLISHES *** Ulsa!

Ulsa says 'I even offered to help him gain new armor to protect himself and he tried to lead me into a Bodak!'

Cedowyl's thrust *** DEMOLISHES *** Ulsa!
Cedowyl's shocking bite scratches Ulsa.
Ulsa's pierce mauls Cedowyl.
Ulsa's pierce wounds Cedowyl.

Ulsa has fled!
Ulsa flies south.

Ulsa flies in.

Ulsa flies south.

Cedowyl walks south.
A short-maned lion walks south.

Cedowyl walks in.
A short-maned lion walks in.

Cedowyl walks south.
A short-maned lion walks south.

A ray of light shines down briefly nearby, then vanishes.

You tell Ulsa 'Run.'