Session 37

Drayco has connected.

Meany has connected.

Liatai has connected.

Meany:Avast.


 * Meany throws a net over TMG.

Meany:Seeya, Lia!

TMG:for the heck of it, what chatter and waffle have I missed?

Faerie has connected.

Meany:Drayco has connected. Drayco2 has connected. Meany: I smell you. Drayco2: There's TWO of me! Meany: And I smell both of you. Drayco2 is disconnected. Meany: Seeya Numbah 2. Drayco: Turning off monitor... Meany: Seeya. :o Meany: Thanks for the server hosting. Liatai has connected. Meany: Yoyo. :o Liatai: Yoyo. :3 Just here to drop off the new map. Liatai: Can everyone see the Talespinner Tavern? Meany: Loading... Meany: loaded. :o

Meany:YoFae. :o

Faerie:YoLiatai:All right. Before I forget.

Meany:No Leeroy Jenkins?

Liatai:Everyone gets 500 XP for roleplaying and 600 for dealing with the mercenaries. :3

TMG:auuugh. Switching between MapTool and GalCiv. Damn you muscle memoryyyyy! DX

Meany:Dealing with the whonow?

TMG:in maptool, you move around by right-clicking and dragging.

TMG:in GalCiv, you move around by left-clicking and dragging. When I first started playing GalCiv a few days ago, I had trouble switching to it.

Liatai:The party crashers, Meany.

Faerie:« 11220+500+600 = 11220 + 500 + 600 = 12320 » Correct?

TMG:And after playing it for a few days, I'm having trouble switching BACK. xD

Liatai:THERE. Now EXP is taken care of.

Meany:Oh right. :B

TMG:« 10770+500+600 = 10770 + 500 + 600 = 11870 »

TMG:Uhoh. I see Red X's in the tavern.

TMG:Hang on. Gonna try reconnecting.

Meany:In the whonow?

You have disconnected.

Drayco has connected.

Meany has connected.

Liatai has connected.

Faerie has connected.

Meany:Yo.

Meany:Same here wiff de exes.

Liatai:Drat. I think we're had that problem before when someone has tried to import a map mid-game.

TMG:crap, I still see them.

TMG:...yeah, importing while a server is running is generally inadvisable. ^^; is drayco still around? He can reboot the server

Meany:Drayco, could you save the Campaign file and restart the server? If that -is- the problem, though. >>

TMG:that should fix it.

Liatai:Gnarr. Well, I'm off to the library -- if there's still a problem, let me know when I get there and I'll upload the map to the Swap.

Liatai is disconnected.

Ghostwish has connected.

Meany:Yo.

You have disconnected.

Drayco has connected.

Drayco:That was fast...

TMG:Crudly. X's are still here.

TMG:Ah well, liatai can fix it when she gets back

Drayco:Switch to a different map, then switch back

TMG:Nope, still no go.

TMG:Don't worry, Liatai can just re-drop the tokens.

Drayco:...

Drayco:Tech, -I- have red Xs...

Meany has connected.

TMG:yes, when liatai gets back, she can re-drop the tokens.

TMG:Either way, nothing we can do about it now

Drayco:I have Red Xs on loading up a second instance of the server...

TMG:your point?

Drayco:Well, just haven't seen that before.

Drayco:I guess they didn't get properly uploaded.

Faerie has connected.

Meany:Yo.

Faerie:Hey

Drayco:Welp, screen goes back off.

Meany:Seeya!

Ghostwish has connected.

Meany:Yo.

Ghostwish:SHADDUP YER FACE

VAE has connected.

Liatai has connected.

Liatai:The library was closed. >:TMG:HeyaLia--

TMG:o.o

Liatai:It's only open for two hours on Saturdays. >:TMG:Bawwwww! D:Liatai:So I'm just going to cross my fingers and hope for the best. :3

TMG:welp, first off, rebooting the server didn't work for the red X's. You'll just need to re-drop the tokens.

Liatai:But to facilitate that, I'm not going to turn on IRC. Running the chat and MapTool at the same time seems to slow things down.

Liatai:Is it just the tokens? Can people see the chairs and everything okay?

TMG:Drats.

TMG:Yes, all chairs, images, and textures are functioning.

Meany:I smell people.

TMG:It's just missing tokens.

Meany:Yo.

TMG:what the--

VAE:which map?

TMG:the bouncer and the song-something are X's...

TMG:and I saw them vanish..

TMG:but they're still X's! D:Liatai:Ah, I didn't think that would work. XD

Liatai:That was just me trying to save some time. XD

Meany:Roll call? :o

Liatai:I thought copying and pasting them would make it work. :B

Liatai:NOT YET

Dr. Hatari has connected.

Meany:YoDoktor.

Liatai:We need Hatari. :3

Liatai:Okay, folks, I need you to help me remember some names. :3


 * Dr. Hatari gives of himself for the people. =3=

TMG:liatai; er, no, you need to re-drop them out of your library

Meany:Damian had the blue hair.

Meany:Damien*

TMG:bouncer, song-something...

TMG:elven woman, raptorna woman...

TMG:and old G--

TMG:those are the ones that are X's. The rest are fine.

Liatai:Damien the bouncer, Darroth Denbury the owner...

Liatai:... Really? Wow. Huh. I thought it was more of a problem than that. :3

Meany:Also.

TMG:but yes. Please re-drop them straight out of your library to actually upload the images

Meany:GLEEEEEESATURDAYFINALLYGETTHATDIALOGUE.

Ghostwish:Meow.

Meany:=3=

TMG:copy-pasting obviously wouldn't work becuse you're just pasting the same missing-image token

Liatai:Any luck on the elven woman?

Ghostwish:o.o? whachu talking about meany?

TMG:!! Crap! STILL and X!

TMG:*an

Meany:Religious dialogue.

Dr. Hatari:Pardon my lateness. I've been feeling a bit crap since Friday morning ("morning") and haven't been able to get much sleep. =3=;

Meany:With the Vandria peeps.


 * Meany pats Doktor.

Ghostwish:o.o????

Meany:I know that feel, bro.

Meany:>>Meany:Someone get this specter a log of the last game.

TMG:36? It should be up on the wiki

Liatai:Okay, new tokens for some of them. Then I'll try the elven woman and raptoran again. :3

Meany:Oh, Lia. :.

Meany:Did you save the map before importing? :.

Liatai:I did.

Meany:Cool. =3=

TMG:can see daimien now, good

Meany:Means any token notescan be copied.

Liatai:How does the songwriter look?

TMG:Erk! An X! D:Liatai:That's okay.

TMG:why is this happeniiiiiing ;~;

Liatai:Just testing. That was his old image, and one I liked.


 * Meany woes.

Meany:Woe betide the poor fate of Akellon.

Ghostwish:where are these images we are looking at?

Liatai:Talespinner Tavern. Here, I'll get you an audience token.

TMG:daimien's changed again...

TMG:and songwriter is now visible, too

TMG:there is a 'canine fellow' visible now, too

Dr. Hatari:Everything looks fine to me.

Ghostwish:Looks fine.

Liatai:Well now it does, since I replaced the problem tokens. :B

Liatai:But what about this one?

TMG:yeah, she deleteced all the X'd tokens already

TMG:*deleted

Meany:*shifty*

Meany:...

Meany:I see one.

Meany:Elven Woman. :o

Liatai:Does anyone see the elven woman?

Liatai::OFaerie:So, what exactly point are we going to be starting at?

Liatai:What about this one?

Liatai:HQ, Fae.

TMG:nope, elven woman is an X...

Liatai:Who sees the elf and raptoran?

TMG:I see neither. :TMG:>:Ghostwish:I see them

Meany:I also see neither.

TMG:o.O weird.

Ghostwish:Raptor to the north

TMG:Hang on. I'll try reconnecting.

Dr. Hatari:I see them.

Ghostwish:elf to the north

Liatai:Can you see their token images, Ghost, Hatari?

Ghostwish:It's slow upload slow download peeplez.


 * Meany also tries.

Dr. Hatari:Yes.

You have disconnected.

Liatai has connected.

Drayco has connected.

Dr. Hatari has connected.

Faerie has connected.

Ghostwish has connected.

VAE has connected.

Liatai:Glee. :3

Dr. Hatari:All's well on this client.

Meany has connected.

Ghostwish:Odd, I don't see token images, give it a second.

Ghostwish:wait, do you mean the images IN the token, or the mouse over pop ups?

Liatai:The images IN the token.

TMG:images -in- the tokens

Ghostwish:Oh yes, I see those.

Ghostwish:Raptorian woman is- PFFFFFFFFFFFFFT BWAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Meany:Xes for me.

TMG:still X's here for me. Oh well.

Ghostwish:That's Nina, from BoF.

Liatai:Yes it is. x3

Meany:From what? :B

Ghostwish:Breath of Fire.

Ghostwish:The original.

TMG:Ah well. Going back to Vigilant Guardians HQ and preparing for gamestart.

Meany:Breath of whatnow? :B

Dr. Hatari:She sure looked snarkier back then. I'm more familiar with #4. :B

Ghostwish:Breath of YOU'RE A MOTHERLOVING NOOB.

Ghostwish:1 and 2 are the only ones I really like. They're less... well.. japanese.

TMG:Oh! Alex, you about?

Meany:Can we call rolls? =3=

Faerie:YoFaerie:Hm?

Liatai:Oh! There's one thing I forgot. :o

TMG:ah, cool. Where did you last leave your Elros token?

Faerie:Apparently upstairs in HQ.

Faerie:He's on a bed here.

TMG:Bring it on to the Vigilant Gardian's HQ map, and move it over to the right side--oh, really? o.o

Dr. Hatari:So, is Liatai at a library?

Liatai:Just to be sure. Can everyone hop over to the tavern for one minute?

Liatai:No, library was closed. >:Dr. Hatari:Is she going to have to leave at a certain hour?

Dr. Hatari::oTMG:on tavern map...

Liatai:They're only open from 10 to 1 on Saturdays. It stinks. >:Faerie:Liatai: I see two red X's in the tavern.

Ghostwish::Liatai:Can you see two familiar faces?

Ghostwish:Faerie: Give it time or just reconnect, if you be impatient. :P

Meany:I see Tharky and Max.

Faerie:Smug elven and the rapturian beside her.

Faerie:Are X's

Liatai:Yay. :D

Dr. Hatari:Weird. I still see no X's.

Ghostwish:I never did. I guess our machines are epic. *high-five*

TMG:Yup, I see Tharky and Max, too. :>

Dr. Hatari:Is it just an upload thing?

Dr. Hatari:Or download? =3=

Ghostwish:A little of column a, a little of column b.

Ghostwish:Latency is like the weather here in texas. Who the fuck knows?

TMG:anyway, Liatai, if Elros is already on a bed, mod the bed and chet's name to be his? :o

TMG:*chest's

Liatai:Yes, yes, give me a few, preloading maps. :3

TMG:Okay, sorry ^^;

Meany:Hmmm. :.


 * Meany is also preloading maps. =3=

Liatai:Done renaming. :3

Meany:Coolness. :D

TMG:coolies. Oh! And last thing for me before we get started...

Meany:Is VAE even awake anymore? =3=

TMG:what did the market price of the bombchucker come out to be?

TMG:and the craft DC?

Liatai:Craft DC 22, market price 285 GP.

TMG:oh, wait, craft DC was 22, wasn't--ah, excellent.

LiaGM:Beats me. VAE-stein? You awake?

TMG:Okay, so. Retroactive craft check during the week after Sszeyl's party.


 * Meany is pinging him.

TMG:Paying 1/3rd the market price in raw materials...

Meany:Going to try skype. :.

TMG:« 285/3 = 285 / 3 = 95 »

TMG:« 324-95 = 324 - 95 = 229 »

TMG:putting price in SP, it is 2,850

Meany:I...think Skype crashed. :B

TMG:and roling craft.

TMG:« 1d20+16 = 17 + 16 = 33 »

TMG:Wooo. :.

TMG:« 33*22 = 33 * 22 = 726 »

Liatai:Woo indeed! O.o

TMG:« 2850-726 = 2850 - 726 = 2124 »

Liatai is disconnected.

TMG:D:Meany:DDDD:Liatai has connected.

Meany:Yo.

TMG:Ah, whew ^^;

TMG:Liatai: Woo indeed! O.o TMG: « 2850-726 = 2850 - 726 = 2124 » Liatai is disconnected. TMG: D: Meany: DDDD: Liatai has connected.

Meany:Vae lives. :3

TMG:so, Gnogglebolt made excellent progress in the first week of crafting.

Liatai:So it was just me, and no lag was involved. :3

Liatai:Yay for VAE life! :D


 * Dr. Hatari dreads a yesterday-like lag affair. D:* VAE mrows

TMG:and brb.

LiaGM:I do too, Hatari, but let's keep plowing forward and pray for the best.

VAE:where the bloody hell is the map we should be on?

VAE:and which one it is?

LiaGM:Leaden Mace, for you and Hatari, VAE.

VAE:*nods*

LiaGM:Everyone else, Guardian HQ.

LiaGM:Let's get a roll call going! :D


 * Meany injects LiaConnection with speed.

Meany:This is the good stuff.

Tathi:Shush! Napping!

Meany:Imported from South America.

Faerie:Hm?

LiaGM:Napping. Sure. :P

Meany:Gametime.

Dr. Hatari:Here~ Just peelin' an orange. Brb while I wash delicious juices from hands.

TMG:Present!


 * Meany rubs hands together.

Meany:*insert evil laughter here*

TMG:so, for records purposes...

TMG:DAWN of a NEW DAY: Nica 2nd of Cuthon

LiaGM:I think that's everyone... So! Let us begin! *bangs a gong*

LiaGM:Hey, that was my line! >:P

TMG:Oh, you didn't say it last time. Okay, I won't take it anymroe ^^;

TMG:*anymore

TMG:Carry on! :>

LiaGM:Anyway. Yes, it is morning of Cuthon the 2nd, Nica, and « 1d100 = 85 »

LiaGM:And it's raining.

Barbarus:The cat is causing mischief.

Barbarus:As is his wont.

Gnogglebolt:Gnogglebolt yawns widely and shuffles out of bed, getting properly dressed behind the curtains and then parting it and walking through.

Meany is disconnected.

Meany is disconnected.

Gnogglebolt:He sees the puppies still lying on the floor, and as they probably look up to inspect him, he experimentally smiles and slowly offers a hand to the nearest one.

LiaGM:It was quite the eventful day yesterday for the Vigilant Guardians. A new headquarters, a warning of assassins, intrigue, fanatics bent on destroying drowkind, Leaden Mace goings-on, and a midnight stroll for some.

Meany has connected.

Ezer:« 1d20+1 = 10 + 1 = 11 » listen check to hear two dogs on the floor.

TMG:last line?

Tavia:The pups both look up curiously, and one sniffs politely before laying its head back down on the floor.

Gnogglebolt:Gnogglebolt shrugs, that being the best he could have hoped for from their behavior thus far.

Liatai:Ezer hears them.

Meany:LiaGM: And it's raining. Barbarus: The cat is causing mischief. Barbarus: As is his wont.

TMG:One sec, whispering...

Barbarus: (( Thank you, Tech. :3 ))

Barbarus:Barbie is using his ring, and a disguise kit to turn Edaric into...this: http://nolabride.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/mimi.jpg

Edaric:The bard is sound asleep in a chair in the meeting room as the cat does what he will.

Liatai:Oh sure give me a link. You're tempting fate. :/

Meany:Sorry. =3=;

Dr. Hatari::BTMG:Oh bejeebus. xD

TMG:it's, um...

TMG:think of some kind of "Helga from Pop Hell" or something. :B

Meany:Mimi from the Drew Carrey show.

Dr. Hatari:Indeed.

Edaric:Zzzzzzzzzzzzzzz... The bard sleepily swats at the cat paw.

Ezer:Ezer takes the "hide under the bed" strategy.

Barbarus:"Stop that, you're mussing your cardigan."

Miron:Miron wakes up as well, rubbing his eyes and wondering why he has such poor memories of the previous day.

Edaric:"... m'wha...?"

Sszeyl:Suddenly, a wild Drow appears.


 * Liatai throws a PokeBall *brick'd*

Tathi:Tathi closes her spellbook quietly, and then looks over at Aelian. An elven face could look so peaceful in sleep, even though it remained alien to the sleepless elf. She got up, got dressed, and giggled as one of the puppies stuck its head in. "Yes, yes, I'm up. Come on now, let's see what's going on downstairs, Amadre."

Tathi:"Good morning, Gnogglebolt."

Sszeyl:"Morning."

Sszeyl:"..."

Tavia:Tavia quickly hopped up into the warm spot Tathi left on the bed.

Barbarus:"Hold on, just one more ribbon."

Gnogglebolt:Gnogglebolt looks over to tathi as she strides out from the curtains. He...give her two thumbs-up, a wide-open grin, and a wink.

Sszeyl:"...You have far too much energy."

Gnogglebolt:"Thanks for breaking in the new headquarters last night."

Gnogglebolt:;DEdaric:"... mrrrmff." The bard swats at Barbarus again.

Tathi:Tathi quirks a brow at him.. "What do you mean? I didn't blow any doors off, did I?"

Elros:Elros stretches out in the bed, and sits up. That was...probably the best night of sleep he'd gotten in quite a while. With a yawn, he gets up, and wanders downstairs.

Barbarus:"Just for that, I'm painting your nails." Le ring paint.

Gnogglebolt:Gnogglebolt just snickers and heads downstairs.

Edaric:zzzzzzzz

Gnogglebolt:He heads downstairs...ad comes to see Barbarus messing around with Edaric. He giggles some more and goes to get some breakfast

Sszeyl:"I will do the cooking."

Sszeyl:"What do you want to eat?"

Tathi:"Char boiled drow, with a dash of attitude." Tathi says, smirking at the dark elf as she comes down the stairs.

Gnogglebolt:Gnogglebolt looks up at Sszeyl and shrugs. "Anything's fine. Surprise me." He goes to sit down at the big table.

Sszeyl:"I'm sorry, your last boyfriend wasn't available to donate flesh."

Sszeyl:« 1d20+3 = 10 + 3 = 13 » Profession Cooking check!


 * Edaric slowly starts to wake up now that people are talking downstairs. He yawns and stretches. "... G'mornin'."

Sszeyl:Bacon.

Miron:*As he's putting on his robe (a clean, undamaged one gotten since they returned from Redtree) he notices Robin is still asleep

Elros:"...I'll have whatever Gnogglebolt is having. And tea."

Sszeyl:« 1d20+3 = 17 + 3 = 20 » Profession Cooking check!

Sszeyl:Tea.

Edaric:"... I smell bacon." And suddenly the bard snaps to full awareness! :o

Barbarus:"And just in time. :3"

Sszeyl:« 1d20+3 = 6 + 3 = 9 » Profession Cooking check!

Sszeyl:Hashbrowns.

Miron:*leaves the room after a moment's consideration, noticing everyone else is ready*

Sszeyl:"Confounded potatoes. :9"


 * Edaric rubs at his face sleepily... then looks down at his hand. It's blue. Why is it blue.

Miron:Mornin... or.. what time is it, actually?

Barbarus:"Edaricccc, and I spent an hour getting that all positioned right. :/"


 * Barbarus rings a bit of tha table polished enough to use as a mirror.

Sszeyl:« 1d20+3 = 20 + 3 = 23 » Profession Cooking check!

Gnogglebolt:Gnogglebolt seems to be snickering a lot lately. Is he catching a cold? :B

Sszeyl:And behold. The best -damn- plate of creppes ever.

Sszeyl:Le serve.

Edaric:..... "How did I guess." The bard looks torn between laughter and standing up to wrestle that wring off the catfolk's hand. He searches for a cloth. "Where's the washbasin?"

Liatai:*ring


 * Dr. Hatari imagines Sszeyl critical cooking Epic Meal Time style. *slurred* "..With Jack Dagnals. F'in SMART."

Gnogglebolt:"Outside, around back." Gnogglebolt replies.

Edaric:"... After bacon." :3

Barbarus:"Be careful of the manicure. =3="


 * Edaric grabs a spoon and a hashbrown, pulls the spoon back, and prepares to fire... :9

Barbarus:Suddenly.

Barbarus:Creppes.

Gnogglebolt:Gnogglebolt happily eats the bacon he was served.

Edaric:« 1d20+3 = 15 + 3 = 18 » hashbrown touch attack!

Barbarus:« 1d20+6 = 5 + 6 = 11 » Creppe assault!

Sszeyl:"Both of you stop that."

Edaric:"He started it~!"

Sszeyl:"You're the one who snuck out last night. :/"

Edaric:*crepe missile munch*

Tathi:Tathi is patiently and quietly eating her meal amidst all the flying food. Amadre, however, is up on the table now, snapping at the flying food.

Gnogglebolt:Gnogglebolt just ducks as stuff goes flying and doesn't even look up.

Barbarus:Le chew hashbrown. =3=

Gnogglebolt:In fact, if he -hadn't- ducked, you would think he didn't even realize anything was happening.

Barbarus:« 1d20+6 = 15 + 6 = 21 » Bacon toss for the pup!

Edaric:"... this is a really good crepe." o.o

Sszeyl:"Thank you."

Edaric:"Hey! That's a waste of bacon, that is!" The bard quickly snags some more bacon before the hound can get to it.

Amadre:Omnity nom nom!!

Elros:« 1d20+3 = 16 + 3 = 19 » dex check to dodge flying food

Sszeyl:"So."

Sszeyl:"Exactly where did you abscond off to?"

Elros:Elros, presumably, easily dodges the flying food, though he seems to prefer the x=y plane to the z-axis

Thomas Lazarus:MEANWHILE, at the HALL OF JUSTICE;

Gnogglebolt:Gnogglebolt looks up. "Oh, you mean me and Edaric?"

Edaric:"Mm?" The bard looks up, munching bacon.

Meany:Aquaman makes a peanut butter and jelly sandwhich!

Meany:Because he can't do shit!

Liatai:... That settles it, the Leaden Mace is now the Hall of Justice. :P

Sszeyl:"Yes."

Gnogglebolt:"He decided a midnight stroll was a good idea, so I went out and caught up with him because we're not supposed to go out alone until the threat has passed."

Gnogglebolt:"We then went to a tavern he knew about, and he asked around about said threat and actually turned up a bit of information."


 * Thomas Lazarus has apparently taken a cue from the local archivist and plowed into the books headfirst. Either Tom doesn't quite have the literary stamina for this kind of thing, or he pulled something of an all-nighter crashing into the books. His head is resting on one of many fiendish beastiaries and volumes on the fel places of the world, and beyond.


 * Edaric nibbles bacon and nods.

VAE:In the HALL of JUSTICE, behind the TABLE of VALOR sit several inquisitors, nomming at HAM-AND-EGGS of SACRIFICE with the FORK AND KNIFE of SELF-RIGHTEOUS ATTITUDE

Anise Berilan:"Hey, morning, Brother Miron!"


 * Teeny Rin hops at the table ridge to snitch. Cursed teeniness. >:3

Miron:Ah, so at least it still *is* morning... Morning ,Anise

VAE:Teeny Rin? is Siirenia here !? 0_0

Gilric Golrunn:"Still some sausages left if you want some."

Dr. Hatari:... Who whatnow. =3=

Dr. Hatari:That's just a silly audience token I made. It's noncanon.

TMG:no, that tiny token thing. xD

Sszeyl:"Information?"

Miron:*responds by approaching the table and beginning to eat cleanly, but in a quick manner* "Thanks"

Barbarus:"Ooh, gossip!"

Miron:Where is *chew* Thomas, by the way?

Richter Malino:Meanwhile, said archivist has returned from the proper beds in the barracks, carrying a thick prayer book. He shelves a few books that had been left around, then looks over at the desk.

Cadamon Gardner:"Upstairs, I believe. He was going to look at the archives."

Gnogglebolt:"yeah. Go ahead Edaric, shared what you found out."

Anise Berilan:"You should go see him, Miron! Think he's got some news for you."

Tathi:"So what are our plans for the day, hrm?"

Sszeyl:"I have minions to hire, and a preistess to wait for."

Barbarus:"Me and Edaric have bards to talk to. :D"

Miron:*nods* By the way, what's with sister Robin? She's still asleep... did she have .. a job to do last night?


 * Edaric finishes the bacon. "Mm. Already done, Barbarus."

Barbarus:"Butbutbut."

Anise Berilan:"Yeah. The juniors went off on a mission and didn't get back until about midnight."

Barbarus:"I wanted to throw money at them. ;~;"

Elros:"I ought to visit an armorer."

Barbarus:"Like seriously, bean them in the side of the head with a wad of coins."

Barbarus:"Would have been so friggin cool. =3="

Edaric:« 1d20+3 = 18 + 3 = 21 » hash brown missile. =3=


 * Thomas Lazarus languishes in his sleep. Barbarus noo I'll have the money sooon.. =3=;;

Tathi:"I think I am going to start chatting up a few old contacts.. Unafiliated wood elves like myself."

Miron:*nods* Thought so.. will have to ask her... oh damn, i almost.. never mind, it can wait until she gets up.

Gnogglebolt:"Anyway...aside from staying on guard and preparing for the assasins to come, or trying to find them first..."

Gnogglebolt:"I'm wondering if we might go after another one of Granch Redmaw's clients. Besides the Blackskulls, there's one or two others right here in Castleton."

Edaric:"Which ones?"

Gnogglebolt:"First, go ahead and share what you found out last night, Edaric."

Edaric:"Mm. All right." The bard wipes at his face with a napkin, trying to get rid of at least some of that bright blue makeup.

Liatai:... of all the times. BRB.

VAE:kTathi:The wizard quirks a brow.. bright blue makeup?

Meany:Yeah.

Meany:Barbie made him look like...

Meany:http://nolabride.files.wordpress.com/2010/03/mimi.jpg

Meany:That.

Ghostwish:*shotgun blast*

Meany:Enemy TROLL is not effected!

VAE:test

TMG:yoMeany:Yo.

Liatai:Sorry about that. Dog started making horky noises. ^^;

Meany:=3=;

Meany:Wb.

Dr. Hatari:Lovely. ^^;

TMG:yeek D:* VAE read that as horny noises

Edaric:"Well, given the news about Miss Aramathea, I figured I'd ask first about that Burning Mountain she mentioned." He looks over at Tathi. "I'm sure you know most of this already, but they're an elven fanatic group devoted to killing the drow and anyone who was allied with them during the war. Mostly high elves and wood elves, but there are a few half-elves in there, too. They're said to have cells wherever forests are close to mountains, and they want to 'use the drow's strategies against them,' whatever that means."

TMG:x_x

Liatai:Gah, BRB again. Talk amongst yourselves.

TMG:no problem, doggie health comes first

Tathi:Tathi nods a little.. "They, along with a few others, have tried to recruit me on the occasion."


 * Meany preforms dance of doggie health,.

Liatai:Yuck. Friends, do not let your dogs eat grass. ^^;

Tathi:"Beyond that, I don't know a terrible amount about them. 'The drow's own stratergies' could mean a number of things as well. Perhaps the fire that burned down the forest, or something sinister and sneaky.. as the rumors of drow elves go."

Meany:xPGhostwish:Oh Liatai.. they do that intentionally when they get a stomach ache.

Ghostwish:It's their way of sticking a finger down their throat.

Liatai:Makes sense. She seems okay for now, though.

Edaric:"Lalahel seemed to err on the sneaky side as far as the rumors of their tactics go. Anyway, back to the assassins. The drow guy we spoke to yesterday... What was his name? He kept talking about a Zai who wasn't there. He mentioned a Helvirahel a few times, and I thought I'd ask what that was. Didn't turn up too much, though."

Edaric:"Just that they're a drow Great House that has a lot of feuds against other Great Houses."

Tathi:"Huh. And here I was thinking drow houses existed for the sole fact of feuding with other drow houses."

Edaric:"But then I asked about the Yazagh that you said might be behind it, Sszeyl, and I hit pay dirt!"

Sszeyl:"Oh?"

Miron:Either way, Miron finishes eating, wipes his mouth into his sleeve, and rushes upstairs to find Thomas.

Edaric:"Turns out there was a half-elf at the tavern that knew a lot about him... Long grey hair, was wearing a cloth bandanna around his head. He said this Yazagh is one of the higher-ups in the drow government, and he's a staunch advocate of ruling people with fear. Wicked nasty temper, too."

Tathi:"Lolth follower, no doubt."

Sszeyl:"Understatement of the ye-."


 * Amadre growls.

Miron:*walks to the library, opens the door and looks around*

Sszeyl:Sszeyl gives Tathi -such- a look.

Tathi:"What?" She says, giving Sszeyl a flat look back. "Please don't try and decieve me into thinking that you could be a follower of her?"

Sszeyl:"....Are you drunk?"

Tathi:"Sober, so you are not in danger of being fireball'd for your response. Not terrible danger, at least."

Gnogglebolt:More snickering. is Gnogglebolt slowly turning into a pig?

Edaric:"Rumor has it that he joined the Order later than most do, but he was a member of House Helvirahel before he jumped ship to Orgolloyss. Something about them appreciating his work more. They say he's been second- or third-in-line for the head of the Order for over a hundred years now, he never ages, and he's got more than a passing interest in sorcery. He said something about some brewed chocolate drink Yazagh was crazy about, but I don't know how that's relevant."

Sszeyl:"There -are- no more worshipers of the Spider Queen in Ezzebek anymore."

Sszeyl:"For all I know, the goddess herself is dead."

Gnogglebolt:Gnogglebolt finally stops.

Tathi:"Are you sure?" She says, and then adds. "Now there's something we could all hope for."

Gnogglebolt:"Now now, Sszeyl. It's terrible to assume such things."

Thomas Lazarus:Miron finds Thomas approximately where he might expect to find Richter, on any other given day. He's heavily dozing and doesn't seem to be disturbed by either other person in the room.

Gnogglebolt:"Because just when you think it true and begin forming your plans around it, it comes back to bite you in the patookie."

Tathi:Then she peers at Gnogglebolt.. "Half-heartedly believing an evil goddess is dead is terrible?"


 * Richter Malino nods quietly to Brother Miron, peering around the stacks.

Gnogglebolt:"Never underestimate thy enemy."

Sszeyl:"Yazagh has been a Great Name amongst the Monsters for over a century, yes."

Sszeyl:"Yes, his aging is...difficult to see."

Sszeyl:"Yes, he does have an obsession with the drink."

Sszeyl:"Yes, he is a vindictive little weasel whom I would not be sorry to see die in a fire."

Sszeyl:"No, he does not follow the Spider Queen."

Tathi:"You are sure?"

Sszeyl:"He spends half of his waking hours in the company of Zilvudar."

Miron:*Nods at Richter with a smile*

Sszeyl:"If there was even an impression, a vague notion."

Sszeyl:"He would be dead."

Sszeyl:"Because that's how Zilvudar runs things."

Edaric:"Who's Zilvudar?"

Sszeyl:"Chief Monstrosicty. He who darkens the world with his existence."

Miron:GOOD MORNING THOMAS! MAY THE CUDGEL GRANT YOU WISDOM!

Tathi:"Sszeyl, must I remind a drow elf that one of Lolth's aspects is trickery?"

Thomas Lazarus:Pop. "?" =3=

Sszeyl:"A draconian man, who sees it as his duty to enforce the rule of fear, a job that simply must be done."

Sszeyl:"And so terrifying that he is said to be the reincarnation of Orgolloyss. He who lead the genocide of all Lolth worshipers everywhere in Ezzebek in under a day."

Thomas Lazarus:"Uuuu--" Thomas flinches a bit and frowns terribly. He sort of flumps his hands about the table before slowly pushing himself upright. "Haaauh?"

Sszeyl:"With no casualties."

Sszeyl:"That were reported anyway."

Sszeyl:"I admit that Yazagh can hide small things, such as contracting assassins."

Thomas Lazarus:It takes a bit of squinty blinking and swiveling before Thomas makes more language-sounding sounds. "Wh... !! Oh! I'm in the archive!"

Miron:It seems the Cudgel has granted Richter some insight - he doesn't fall asleep with the books anymore!

Sszeyl:"But...that is just something that I cannot believe. Zilvudar is not so old or foolish, or lazy as to ignore anything. Besides which. As I said, even a vague notion, and Yazagh would be dead. :|"

Sszeyl: (( Brb, bio. :. ))

Tathi:"And now I recall something that Gnogglebolt mentioned.. Never underestimate thy enemy."

Gnogglebolt:"Besides, Sszeyl. I'm a little confused. Either way, this Yazagh and Zilvuldar sound like terrible people, and the world would certainly rest a little easier without them."

Gnogglebolt:"What do you care that they might be one kind of terrible over another?"

Miron:And yes, you are in the archive.

Tathi:"I think the notion of having a spider-bitch worshipper right in his own ranks unnerves him a bit."

Gnogglebolt:"Hrm."

Sszeyl:"It does."

Sszeyl:"Because if she has infected that far...then all of this has been pointless."


 * Thomas Lazarus slowly reaches up and crick-cracks his neck about. "Owww-howowo.. what a terrible idea it was to rest my eyes.." T_T

Sszeyl:"All the death, torture, fear, more death, was to escape her control. :|"


 * Thomas Lazarus turns in the chair and rubs at his eyes a bit. He's still in uniform, steel and all.

Sszeyl:"But anyway."

Gnogglebolt:Gnogglebolt is quiet for the moment, but eventually speaks up.

Thomas Lazarus:"Good morning, brother Miron. And good morning, brother Richter."

Barbarus:"This is some juicy gossip, eh, Elros? >>"

Thomas Lazarus:"Oof.. you ought to have nudged me or something."

Miron:Ah well.. what is a shout if not a nudge to the ear?


 * Thomas Lazarus sweatdrops. =3=;

Thomas Lazarus:"That's true, I suppose. It.. is morning, isn't it?"

Miron:Indeed so.. late morning, in fact.

Gnogglebolt:(actually, nevermind). After a small period of silent thoughtfulness, Gnogglebolt get up from the table, goes to his workshop, and comes back with Granch's ledger, which he opens up to some notes of his own he wrote in.

TMG:Brb, checking wiki.

TMG:....no, erp, actually. Finally figured out how to word what I wanted to say.

Richter Malino:"Good morning, Brother Thomas... I didn't want to wake you, and my hands were full of books when I came in." ^^;

Thomas Lazarus:"Buah - I'm sure I've missed the sanctified hour for prayer. Mmmnnn.." He takes a few more quiet moments of rubbing at the half of his face that was smooshed into the Codex Damnorum all night. :B


 * Thomas Lazarus waves it off with a small smile.

Gnogglebolt:After a period of silent thoughtfulness, Gnogglebolt replies to Sszeyl. "...Well, torture, fear, and death were all that Lolth was known for. Suppose she does have an agent that high up. Maybe perhaps that 'more of the same' simply won't work to make her go away?"

Gnogglebolt:"Food for thought."

Gnogglebolt:-then- Gnogglebolt goes to get the ledger.

Sszeyl:"I already know that."

Miron:Ah well... Saint Cuthbert says action pleases the gods more than prayer, anyways.

Richter Malino:"When is the sanctified hour for priests of Pelor? Cadamon and Commander Ashmore pray at noon."


 * Sszeyl thinks Dear Fear, why do these people keep telling me what I already know?

Ghostwish:"Because we're mindreaders, and love to watch you squirm so."

Edaric:"... anyway, I have to ask. Do you know any half-elves with grey hair? The man I talked to seemed to know a lot about the Guardians, too."

Tathi:Time to drop a bomb on the DM..

Edaric:"He said something about a hidden lantern. Arr, what was it..."

Tathi:About how many unaffiliated (non-extremist) wood elves might be in the area?

Gnogglebolt:Gnogglebolt looks up. "You know, come to think of it...we do, I believe. A strange messenger who appears at fortuitous times with advice."

Liatai:Castleton itself, or surrounding area?

Barbarus:"Mr. Silverthrush. :3"

Tathi:We'll start with castleton.

Thomas Lazarus:"Dawn. Or, well, that's how we do it here in Castleton." He stretches with a small wince. "There's some denominational squabbling over interpretations. The sun's defeat of the night sky and daily rebirth is at daybeak - but it's apex and full glory is at noon. To be personally honest, I've never been sure that the sunlord considers all of our rules and protocols all that important.. but don't tell any other priests I said that." He smirks a little.

Barbarus:"Me, Thomas, and Miron met him, Had a lovely chat, some beer and danced the night away."

Liatai:Less than 100. Wood elves tend to prefer the forests to the cities.

Barbarus:"Seriously though, we only saw him by pure chance. =3="

Tathi:Wow. Is that number anywhere NEAR 100? Tathi's gunna start a'recruitin


 * Thomas Lazarus rests an arm on his chair and glances to Miron. "Anyways.. how're you doing today?"

Liatai:Closer to 60-70. Good luck.

Thomas Lazarus:"You've been a little out of it lately. I'm surprised."

Tathi:Good luck? Criminey.. that's more than her leadership would normally allow!

Miron:Indeed so! Now, let's put our time to some use... yeah, the visit to Redtree didn't do me much well *rubs over a scarred ,bald patch on his head just about beginning to sprout a few new hairs*

Liatai:That number includes gutterfolk, and all the way up to high-ranking merchants. Not to mention you're in the second-largest city in Akellon.

Liatai:Prepare to do a lot of walking, Tathi~

TMG:has Miron seen Thomas' new badge yet? ;3

VAE:no* Tathi gets her endurance checks ready. :P

Dr. Hatari:He doesn't wear it, naturally. There isn't a spot on him that doesn't get sludged, arrow'd and immolated on a weekly basis. :B

Dr. Hatari:'Sides. I imagine it counter-intuitive for any inquisitor to wear their ID.

Gnogglebolt:"Ah, here we are. Gnogglebolt says, having flipped open the ledger."

Sszeyl:"Can we get this new mission started? =3=; I would like to hire on the employees before we go, though."

Thomas Lazarus:"Ah, good to see you're bouncing back."

Thomas Lazarus:"Although, I wonder.." He frowns slightly. "Do you remember all of the details ofwhat happened the past few days?"

Gnogglebolt:"Aside from the Blackskull cabal, there is one more client who is supposedly here in Castleton...some criminal or criminals know as 'The Hypnotist'. Called such because people don't seem to have any memory of being the subject of a crime."

Thomas Lazarus:"..I had rather expected you to be all harumphy and cross by now."

Tathi:"Hmmmm.. could be a magic user then."

Edaric:"The Hypnotist?"

Tathi:"Any leads as to where they might be?"

Edaric:"Judy was telling a story about that guy last night. I think he's in prison."

Miron:It will be some time indeed.... and hmm, i barely remember. There was the trial... was it the elvish painter?

Miron:*looks thoughtful*

Thomas Lazarus:"Well, sort of. I don't even think they've held the real trial. Just collecting our testimony about that craziness at Sszeyl's home."

Edaric:"The guard caught him about a week back. Enchanting professor at a local arcane college, I think he was."

Tathi:"Oh lovely.."

Miron:Main thing i can remember is the books i have been going over.. Ah, yes, evidence...

Thomas Lazarus:"..But, I confess I haven't followed those events very closely. I'm not worried that justice will go undone."

Miron:When is the actual trial scheduled to?

Gnogglebolt:"Only...two people were ever sold from Granch to the Hypnotist, one half-orc and one halfling who seemed to be good with improvised lockpicks. Both delivered alive, though that may not mean much now."


 * Thomas Lazarus shrugs slightly. "You would need to speak with one of our friends, or the guard captain."

Gnogglebolt:Gnogglebolt blinks and looks up. "Oh, caught already? Really?"

Tathi:"We'll see what we can worm out of him then."


 * Thomas Lazarus rubs his chin and glances briefly to Richter.

Edaric:"Yeah, Judy mentioned that there was an anonymous tip in a book that helped lead them to him. Was that you guys?"

Gnogglebolt:Gnogglebolt shakes his head. "Nope, not us."

Miron:*nods* ... i will have to look into the matters better... and probably get more sleep than i did for the last week or so. I mean, i'm only 147, i shouldn't have memory problems quite yet...

Thomas Lazarus:"Well. I've occupied the desk for long enough. We can continue this in the hall." Thomas grabs the table and chair and hoists himself -- oooooooooo that smarts. =3=;; ((Fatigue'd penalty!))

Edaric:"You sure? It was some kind of ledger, she thought..." ;3

Gnogglebolt:"But, after looking around to see if there's any way we can identify our would-be assasins, perhaps we should pay the man a visit, and just make sure that the half-orc and halfling are--" Gnogglebolt blinks. "OH! Oho, yes, that was me actually, I showed the guards the entirety of the ledger and let them copy it down."

Thomas Lazarus:"Sheesh. Almost no human in the world has passed a hundred without magic. That seems like a lot of memories to keep track of, to me."

Gnogglebolt:"I'm quite pleasantly surprised to learn that directly led to the man's capture, actually."

Miron:Heh... i am not entirely sure i *really* want all of them.. but they help to do the job, i guess

Edaric:"You'll probably get some kind of reward in the mail for giving a tip that helped lead to an arrest, then!"


 * Thomas Lazarus pushes in the desk chair and steps out into the hall.

Miron:Some of the things... *shudders slightly*

Miron:Anyways.

Gnogglebolt:"Indeed. SOmething to look into. But anyway...has their been any recent news about the Blackskulls? Is their ringleader and cabinet still at large?"

Gnogglebolt:"We took down Milia Banshee and the Spindlethorn brothers, but as far as we can tell, they were the lowest on the ladder. We merely clipped the Blackull's toenails."

Tathi:"So let's give them a manicure then!"

Trevor Merrimac:The door to Thomas' left clicks open, and a bed-haired young man with slightly rumpled clothes looks out. "..." He blinks. "Oh, good morning. Inquisitor Miron's friend... Thomas?"


 * Thomas Lazarus had been looking seriously down the hall, and seems a little off-guard at Trevor's appearance.

Thomas Lazarus:"--Ah! Yes, that's right." He offers a smile.

Thomas Lazarus:"Good morning."

Edaric:"I didn't do any asking about any Blackskulls, so I don't know."

Miron:Miron collects a few loose sheets, stashes them away carefully, then walks out too.

Gnogglebolt:"Oh! And while we're out today, ayone who passes through the merchant district can ask around about David Morian. Surely a traveling trader like him has passed through before."

Barbarus:"Sure. :o"

Elros:"I could stand to head through the merchant district, if the smith or the armoror has a shop there."

Trevor Merrimac:"It's not often we get guests this early... Did something happen last night? I didn't see anyone I didn't recognize in the barracks..."


 * Trevor Merrimac rubs sleep from his eyes.

Thomas Lazarus:"Ah.. no - not that I know of. I was told the 'juniors' were on a mission. But beyond that.."

Miron:Yeah, there was some recon work by Robin done...

Miron:but asides from that, i don't remember anything

Trevor Merrimac:"Mm. We were investigating a Blackskull cell in one of the graveyards on the outskirts."

Miron:Another one?

Miron:Anyone related to Francis York?

Trevor Merrimac:"Sister Malino was going to talk to the commander today... We found a lot of zombies and skeletons, but when the ghoul came out, we needed to fall back."


 * Thomas Lazarus folds his arms. "Is that so? Interesting. We've also been independently working on that. ..." Thomas lowers one brow and glances to no one in particular. "Sort of. Sometimes. I don't really know who works for who."

Miron:Actually.. did they go for capture, or tried to inf.. a ghoul?

Trevor Merrimac:"First time I'd ever seen one."

Keppler:*Flashback* "GET OFF MY LAWN."

Miron:I hope it isn't one of the Spindlethorns coming back.. hell, what was even done with their bodies? Did the palm incinerate them?

Trevor Merrimac:"We were going to try to engage, but Inquisitor Malino told us to fall back and gather backup today."

Miron:*nods* Well, we'll be able to find from the remains.

Thomas Lazarus:"A ghoul, huh.." He glances to Miron.


 * Liatai snerked far too loudly at Keppler. XD

Thomas Lazarus:"Probably for the best. But maybe it's something we can check out later. I've never seen one either, but after what we've done and crossed, I'd like to think we're qualified to handle such things."

Miron:Yeah.. they arise from bodies of people... lemme stop at saying that Spindlethorns were a prime example

Trevor Merrimac:"... Maybe the Commander will let someone who's not a Mace member come along, if you're interested, Thomas. Inquisitor Malino took one smell of the air around the thing and said it wasn't something we could handle on our own."

Meany:Doo doo dee doo. :.

Thomas Lazarus:"Anyways, it'll be something we can look into before leaving." He nods at Trevor.

Thomas Lazarus:"Although.."

Trevor Merrimac:"I don't know how she knew... Do you know, Brother Miron? All I could tell was that it smelled worse than death."


 * Thomas Lazarus smiles a bit. "There were some things I was hoping to discuss with brother Miron in confidence. Would you mind excusing us for a little bit?"

Trevor Merrimac:"Oh, sure, sure. I should go file my report..."

Miron:Indeed. You are dismissed for the moment, brother Merrimac

Ghostwish:afk for a snack


 * Thomas Lazarus nods gratefully.


 * Thomas Lazarus immediately takes on a more serious look and watches Trevor go. He steps over and peeks his head into the barracks.

Flint Carthan:There is a snoring inquisitor and a dog here.


 * Thomas Lazarus spots a hat above the covers and quietly closes the door. =3=


 * Thomas Lazarus tries the other.

Miron:*looks around*

Thomas Lazarus:Surrounded. =3=;

Sonya Goldworthy:There is a wizard and a stoat in here, both asleep.

Thomas Lazarus:"Ah, well."

Ezer:Elros pokes around. Is it safe? Are the dogs gone?

Ezer:...Ezer, even.

Ezer:Damn you, having a similar name to mine!

Miron:So... *looks around* What did you require of me, brother Thomas.

Tavia:There's only one upstairs, and she's sound asleep, using a certain half-elven ranger as a pillow. Zzz.

Thomas Lazarus:"Anyways, I don't imagine it's anything that revolutionary. But I'm surprised you don't recall." He frowns a little, and looks a bit somber.

Thomas Lazarus:"..The news that there are drow assassins assigned to kill us, somewhere."

Miron:That's unsurprising.

Miron:In fact if i'd expect it from anyone, it's the drow.

Priestess:Knock knock knock at the door to the HQ.

Sszeyl:"Coming. Just a minute."

Sszeyl:Le open door.


 * Thomas Lazarus folds his arms. "Apparently Sszeyl recieved a letter from a friend of his back at his monk order in.. (ah) that Drow city he's from. Ezebek?"

Ezer:Ezer carefully sneaks his way downstairs then, to avoid the sleeping dog. Move silently « 1d20+3 = 9 + 3 = 12 »

Gnogglebolt:Gnogglebolt looks up. "Hmm, who could be visiting us in this weather?"

Thomas Lazarus:"It was written nicely, like nothing was wrong."

Sszeyl:"Hello, welcome to the Vigilant Guardian Headquarters."

Gnogglebolt:He looks at the rain through the window.

Ezer:...don't know if silent. >.>

Miron:Ezzebek *shudders* That place should have been razed long ago.

Sszeyl:"Please come in and enjoy some warm tea."

Gnogglebolt:'Come on, come in out of the rain!" Gnogglebolt waves to whoever it is."

Thomas Lazarus:"..But Sszeyl noticed a code. The first word in every sentance said that they were sending assassins after him. And us, by association."

Elf in Armor:Two very wet elves, apparently. One is in mithril armor, stylized with feather designs, and the other is in a red robe with black designs.


 * Thomas Lazarus shrugs slightly. "..So.. I guess they're out there. Somewhere."

Barbarus:"Hey new people! :D"

Miron:Hmm.. that isn't so unexpected - the drow are a wild folk - they murder their own as often aas their enemies

Elf in Armor:The elf in armor looks over the drow before stepping inside. "... Thank you."

Elros:Elros stands as they enter, to be polite. "Ah, welcome. I see you were able to make it after all."


 * Thomas Lazarus frowns a bit. "I think it's a little more political than wild. But I can't really presume to fathom the politics, either."

Liatai:... fffff I knew I forgot something. Give me a few shakes. XD

Liatai:« 1d10 = 7 »

Miron:I knew dealing with one would only bring problems.. ah well, i suppose all we can do now is be aware.

Liatai:« 1d100 = 44 » « 1d100 = 17 » « 1d100 = 21 »


 * Thomas Lazarus nods slightly. "..For what it's worth.. he and his friends seem like a good enough sort. I even spoke with them again the other night about just this issue. There were some names dropped, some.. revelations on their part, I guess -- but mostly, no one is surprised, rather like you." He shrugs again.

Barbarus:"Edaric."

Barbarus:"You might want to go wash up."

Thomas Lazarus:"I just hope no one else gets pulled into this because of us ... ... ... such as ... ... ..."

Barbarus:"Before our guests assume you are some sort of clown."

Barbarus::PGhostwish:back!


 * Thomas Lazarus gestures with a finger all around him. He raises a brow. "We're sort of trouble magnets now. Slightly more than before."

Meany:Wb.

Liatai:« 1d10 = 8 »

Liatai:« 1d100 = 72 » « 1d100 = 64 » « 1d100 = 88 »

Thomas Lazarus:"I don't know who I should tell this to in warning, and who not to tell in keeping our friend's business in confidence. You know?"

Meany:Liatai's rolling names! XD

Liatai:Yes I am. XD

Liatai:I forgot to name the priestesses. XD


 * Dr. Hatari just picks Touhou characters. *Rin'd* |B

Miron:Hmm, Since joining this group, we have barely done anything, and already, we have corpse-molesters AND drow assasins at our necks...a few weeks like this and they'll be standing in two-step rows at the front of our hostel.

Miron:*grins*

Priestess:"We did say we would." The priestess turns toward Sszeyl. "... I assume you're the young half-elf's friend who wanted to speak with us?"


 * Thomas Lazarus smirks a little. "Maybe. I don't know how much they can do in a crowded surface city, anyways. Or maybe I'm underestimating the legendary assassins of the Drow.."

Sszeyl:"I am."

Thomas Lazarus:"..But it doesn't matter very much. It's not like we can do anything about it." He sighs.

Miron:But as for serious business.. i think you should inform Commander Ashmore at the least. Leaden Mace folk, i'd leap into fire for... actually that's a bad proverb i did that for a lot less *grins* - there's no traitor here.

Miron:Furthermore, we have some ... experience with the drow from where i came from. Someone surely knows what to do more so than the rest of the Vigilant Guardians


 * Thomas Lazarus nods once. "I.. imagined you would think it ought to be in a report or something to that effect when you were made aware. I suppose there's not much privacy to compromise on 'our' part, anyway."

Sszeyl:I have this uncanny urge to strangle Miron...must be the crepes.

Thomas Lazarus:"Just as long as we don't cause our 'friend's friends' any unnecessary trouble. I think they want nothing more than to have the world forget they exist."

Priestess:The elf looks around to all and bows her head. "I'm sorry. We forgot to introduce ourselves. I am Ruamilae Liadon, priestess of Vandria Gilmadrith, and the woman in armor is Jadrimme Meliamne, one of the many knights of our temple."

Sszeyl:"Welcome to our humble outpost."

Barbarus:"Please feel free to try the food and drink! =3= Or fawn over the rare elvish puppies."

Gnogglebolt:"Indeed! Come, sit down, there's plenty of room." Gnogglebolt chimes in, waving to them. He closes the ledger and puts it aside for the moment.


 * Ruamilae Liadon blinks... and her formal facade cracks as she sees Amadre. :D

Ruamilae Liadon:"A cooshee!"


 * Dr. Hatari SNERKS.


 * Amadre perk!

Sszeyl:Le close door. =3=

Miron:Indeed so. Either way, it'd be best if we talked to the commander about it, just the three of us.

Elros:Elros sits as well, now that the pair have been offered seats.

Ruamilae Liadon:"How old is she? Where did you ever find a kennel?" :D

Thomas Lazarus:"I suppose you're right."

Jadrimme Meliamne:"..."


 * Thomas Lazarus glances to the barracks again. "... Oh. Right."


 * Thomas Lazarus looks back to Miron again.

Jadrimme Meliamne:"Ruamilae, we're here on business..."

Miron:*looks up*

Thomas Lazarus:"And the reason I was studying my ass off in the archives."

Tathi:Tathi just smirks as Amadre barks happily and wags her tail. "Just a few months, and it turns out there is an old elven woman with a kennel nearby.. Which reminds me, I must go pay a visit.."

Miron:Hmm, now that's an interesting tale, i'm sure. *grins*


 * Thomas Lazarus draws his Inquisitor's badge. "I've resolved to become a demonslayer."

Thomas Lazarus:"..Which makes you, I guess, my senior officer."


 * Ruamilae Liadon ruffles the dog's fur. "She's so well-behaved already!" :D


 * Jadrimme Meliamne just stands stoically.


 * Thomas Lazarus smiles faintly.

Dr. Hatari:1 shake. Grabbing a drink.

Jadrimme Meliamne:"... Ruamilae, business. There will be time for fawning over cooshee later."

Miron:HA!

Sszeyl:"Possibly when the pup's sister is awake. =3="

Miron:Now that is something we need to drink to, my friend!

Miron:*looks at the badge*

Amadre:The puppy comes around and noses Jadrimme's knew, barking and wagging her tail.

VAE:So, what rank was he assigned?

Liatai:Junior Inquisitor.

VAE:As usual, or did he skip *nods*

Meany:Where is the knew on the anatomy of a body? :B


 * Jadrimme Meliamne reaches down and scruffs the dog's head. :3

Miron:Heh! Junior Inquisitor Lazarus! Do the others know already?

Ruamilae Liadon:"... Ahem! So, this is quite a puzzle. A drow, a wood elf, a cooshee, a half-human, a gnome, and a catfolk..."

Sszeyl:Le pull out some chairs for the guests. =3=

Dr. Hatari:Reminds me of Pokemon filler day. x3

Tathi:"Sounds pretty standard for adventuring companies.. Two cooshees, by the way."

Thomas Lazarus:"Has a certain ring to it, I'll admit. Don't care for the junior part... but I'll tought it out." The smirk grows a little.

Jadrimme Meliamne:The armored elf does not sit, instead standing by the door. The priestess does take a seat, however.

Thomas Lazarus:"Mmmhmm. I spoke with the commander last night after you crashed."

Miron:Ahahah..Well, you are lucky that you aren't an "inquisitor-in-training" like brother Trevor

Thomas Lazarus:"It's been ... bothering me for a while. I'll just leave it at that for now. Besides, we shouldn't walk in open spaces alone now that we know we've got professionals actively after our butts."

Miron:I guess the fact you were favourably mentioned in a few reports did its job... Oh, who said we'll walk in open spaces?

Ruamilae Liadon:"It's highly unorthodox for a drow to be calling upon Steelheart's guidance... but we are bound to listen. What bade you call to us, drow?"

Miron:Anise always has her things around for occassions like this!

Thomas Lazarus:"Favorably mentioned, huh.."

Sszeyl:"It is my understanding that Vandria Gilmadrith is the diety to see for matters of preventing war and other diplomacies."

Ruamilae Liadon:"This is true."

Sszeyl:"I would...like your help in negotiating peace between our peoples."

Sszeyl:"I represent the government of the Drow, the new non-Lolth government."

Miron:I mean... there are patrols and such, so nothing much now, but it's... well, it has to be said and done! A bit of a change of pace, welcoming new members always is.

Ruamilae Liadon:"Negotiating peace between --" The elf nearly drops her teacup.


 * Thomas Lazarus chuckles a bit.

Miron:As for the mentions... let's just say i was impressed by your conduct during the capture of the Spindlethorns.. and it appears so was the commander.

TMG:(did Sszeyl ever mention to the rest of the group the stuff that Rhylinar showed him that pretty much proved he was being kicked out?)

Sszeyl: (( Nope. =3= ))

TMG:(no, wait, we all know there are assasins after HIM, too)

Amadre:Aww, only nearly? I wanted some free tea.

Gnogglebolt:Gnogglebolt furrows his brow.

Meany:...

Meany:Ghost, where's Kor? :B

Thomas Lazarus:"I just did my duty. I've admittedly been bending the rules for a long time by dragging it out of the temple's doorway. But it's definitely been for the best."

Tavia:*burp*

Thomas Lazarus:"Thank you, regardless."

Gnogglebolt:"Um, Sszeyl...I don't want to rain on this, but um...aren't the assassins after you, too?"

Tavia:... What? I ate some cheese. The rat's on the chest up here.


 * Elros squeaks, quickly pulled down to the back of your throat!

Gnogglebolt:"Wouldn't that mean you've been kicked out?"

Faerie:...wrong window. >.>;;;

Sszeyl:"One family out of many. One Government offical who has grown irritated with me."

TMG:....cybering with Danny, are we? ;3

Miron:The termination of the diabolist and.. saving my scorched arse finished it off, i guess *chuckles* On the other hand , you have set your mark high.. hope you won't have to climb under *laughs*

Faerie:...shush.

Sszeyl:"I still have Zilvudar's blessing or I would be long dead."

Liatai:I wondered. Thought it would be tactful not to ask. ;3

TMG:Aw, just teasin'. have fun. ^^

Miron:Now, let's go downstairs, while everyone is still there.

Sszeyl:"That is the leader of our nation now. Zilvudar."

Gnogglebolt:Gnogglebolt shrugs. "For all our sakes, I hope you're right Sszeyl..."

Sszeyl:"...Priestess Liadon, are you quite alright? You seem...shocked beyond all reason."

Faerie:I blame having enough screen acerage for too many windows. >.>;;

Miron:With that said, the usually pissed-off gnome all but pulls Thomas downstairs.

VAE:How many is too many? i'm on two IRCs, skype and here


 * VAE purrs

Faerie:...apparently enough that I forget which I'm typing into.

Ruamilae Liadon:"... This is quite a tale you tell. A new drow nation? A fringe group?"

Faerie:(Steam, MT, IRC.)

VAE:it's called *glasses* :3

VAE:it really helps

Gnogglebolt:"Revolution, apparently." Gnogglebolt says.

Sszeyl:"Even with Lolth cast out, the Drow still love their intriques and games. :P"


 * Thomas Lazarus is apparently tugged along. :B

Ruamilae Liadon:"Cast out of where?"

Sszeyl:"Speaking of her, her worshipers were killed en masse shortly after the war over a century ago."

Miron:*just before going down, Miron slaps himself, and storms the archive* Brother Richter, come downstaiirs!

Sszeyl:"You may wish to inquire with your goddess of wether Lolth herself is dead, which is the stance of the new Drow government.."

Ruamilae Liadon:"That can't be, Corellon's knights find more of them every few months..."

TMG:osnap ;3

Sszeyl:"What."

Sszeyl:8|* Richter Malino jumps!

Gnogglebolt:Gnogglebolt sighs.

Richter Malino:"What for?"

Tathi:"Now why haven't I heard of this?

Gnogglebolt:"Sszeyl, I know that right now is about the worst time to push this put forward, but did it ever occur to you that Orolloyss may -not- be as strong, invincible, or as thorough as they say they are?"

Ruamilae Liadon:"After the Underdark War, the drow seem to have scattered far and wide. In the last twenty to thirty years, more of them have been seen in the west."

Gnogglebolt:"Do you know enough of the Common tongue to know the word 'propaganda'?"

Miron:What for? There's important business to go on - we need your attention and help. It's to do with Thomas here.

Miron:It shouldn't take long, either.

Dr. Hatari:I like how, yes, that is literally the worst time to bring it up. :B

Ruamilae Liadon:"We've even been seeing priestesses of the Spider Queen again."

Sszeyl:"I know the word, Gnogglebolt. I don't question the power of the government to control the people we have. But it seems we're leaking disenfranchised populace like a seive."

Richter Malino:"Ah, so you've heard the news!"

Richter Malino:"You weren't involved in the betting, were you?"

Sszeyl:"The principal thing is that the main Drow settlement, Ezzebek, is no longer controlled by her clergy. And it is their interests on which I speak."

Miron:What betting?

Tathi:"So the spider-lovers have set up shop else where, have they?"

Miron:*looks confused*

Richter Malino:"Suffice it to say, Cadamon is a few gold richer. ^^; In any case! Shall we?"

Miron:Seems like i'm the last to get ANY good news 'round here

Miron:We shall!

Miron:Oh, should we wake the sleeping ones too?


 * Richter Malino chuckles. "Let them rest. The other Junior Inquisitors had a rough mission last night."


 * Thomas Lazarus chuckles. "That seems a mite overkill. Let them sleep. I'm sure they've earned it."

Miron:True so...*with that said, he descends*

Thomas Lazarus:Richtermind. O.o

Sszeyl:"But...the news of Lolth's clergy not being completely shattered is troubling."

Sszeyl:"I will have to...deal with them in due time. Preferably, though, a diplomatic answer for them could also be arranged...if they have the sense to seek it."


 * Thomas Lazarus stretches again with a small wince and rubs his face. It's uncertain as to whether that clang and clank was armor or tendons. :B

Miron:Miron walks downstairs, followed by everyone else. "So, am i the one who gets everything after it passed among four hands and a dog, or is there someone here who doesn't know the good news yet? "


 * Richter Malino chuckles.

Cadamon Gardner:"Sister Robin doesn't. Nor does Sister Sonya, I believe."

Sszeyl:"Priestess Liadon, I will be frank. The Drow cannot survive another war, under any circumstances. We are no longer in a position to demand anything."

Thomas Lazarus:"It's probably just you sleep-walking like a zombie, brother. |3"

Sszeyl:"You and your kin hold all the cards here. What could we do to not be obliterated?"

Ruamilae Liadon:"... You ask a great deal, especially considering the age-old blood feud."

Ruamilae Liadon:"There are countless elves who would love nothing more than to see the drow erased from the world... and more than a few raptorans and dwarves, as well."

Miron:ahahah! So, to hear it properly, Robin, our former *cough* esteemed brother in arms and not-quite-civillian-but-close-enough Thomas Lazarus, became Junior Inquisitor, Brother Thomas!


 * Thomas Lazarus waves not-so-dramatically. |3

Thomas Lazarus:"Good morning."

Sszeyl:"Would it be any consolation to say almost every single one of the veterans from the war one century and a quarter ago are already dead?"

Ruamilae Liadon:"... To be frank, I can only see it being a struggle spanning several lifetimes, to balm over those wounds."

Miron:*smiles* Someone get something to wash it down with... Anise?

Ruamilae Liadon:"There is no simple answer to your question, I'm sad to say... only hard work and good deeds. To foster relationships with people on the surface world... slowly, one link at a time."

Miron:Also, and how much did you win, brother Cadamon

Sszeyl:"I see."

Cadamon Gardner:"Seven gold all told." The priest smiles. |3

Sszeyl:"And then there is the nasty fact that since my Government has not total control of our race, this will drag on even longer."


 * Thomas Lazarus sweatdrops. ^^;

Anise Berilan:"Booze? For brunch? Why not?" :D

Sszeyl:"And by the time we -do- control them...Zilvudar may be dead, and a warmongering sentiment of the old regime taken his place."

Miron:Ha! Not bad for a single bet! What were the stated odds?


 * Liatai knows nothing about betting. Assume it's something that makes sense. :B

Ruamilae Liadon:"...Controlling a whole race of people... is nearly impossible, and not always desireable."

Thomas Lazarus:"Betting on my recruitment here, huh..? Had someone put money on me becoming a Hellion marauder or druid or something?"

VAE:heh.. essentially, whether it was one-to one, to whatever, or whether they ranked the odds with respect to outcome.. i mean, he only has a vague idea of what they were betting on and i can see scenarios where it would have been sensible

VAE:Read Exterminatus Now, lia?

VAE:there was a good demonstration of such bets there

Sszeyl:"No, no it isn't."

VAE:i can finsd it if you want

Sszeyl:"But with my race, our options otherwise are limited."

Tathi:Tathi perks up. "It seems the dark elves choices at this time consist of consilidate or die."

Cadamon Gardner:"It was a pool. Everyone involved had a different bet on how long it would take for Brother Lazarus to join us properly; I just happened to guess closest." |3

Sszeyl:"Or splinter."

Miron:You should have seen when Flint was joining - my pouch took quite a bite.


 * Thomas Lazarus shakes his head slightly. "Silliness."

Miron:Anise won that one, if i recall right, though Cadamon was bloody close too!

Sszeyl:"I could attempt to gather some like-minded individuals, and establish a seperate colony. For after the other hosts are killed off, that we endure and try to mend the relations of the past."

Sszeyl:"But this strays far into the category of maybes."

Miron:Makes me wonder whether it's something to do with him being an analyst *exaggerated suspecting expression mixed with a grin*

Gnogglebolt:"Sszeyl, if I may make a suggestion?"

Cadamon Gardner:"Cuthbert smiles on those who have the foresight to think ahead," the priest says with a beatific smile. |3

Sszeyl:"In the here and now, I am the highest raned member of my government pre- Yes, Gnogglebolt?"

Gnogglebolt:"I think you may be thinking too big--at least, at the present time."

Gnogglebolt:"Instead of trying to negotiate on behalf of people whom your membership of is questionable, for concessions which may not even be met, why not simply focus on yourself?"

Tathi:"Peace between the drow and.. well, everyone else.. Yes, Sszeyl, Gnogglebolt is right. I doubt I will ever see such a thing in my lifetime. But I can see the beginnings of it starting."

Anise Berilan:*clunk* goes a bottle of spirits.

Miron:And so does Garl Glittergold, it'd seem *smiles*

Gnogglebolt:"Simple tell these fine elves here about yourself and seek to put yourself in good standing with them."

Miron:And now, let's go to the table and toast the new one among us!

Sszeyl:"To what end?"

Gnogglebolt:"After that, then you can think of others."


 * Richter Malino rubs the back of his neck. "... Alcohol in the morning?"


 * Thomas Lazarus smiles faintly again and steps over with a slightly flustered sigh.

Gnogglebolt:"To the end of preparing the way for other drow like yourself. How can you build a foundation for others when your own is unstable?"

Thomas Lazarus:"Well. It's an occasion, I suppose."

Cadamon Gardner:"There's tea on the fireside."

Thomas Lazarus:Squash. |B

Miron:Brother Richter, As a wise man has said, alcohol taken in moderation isn't harmful in any quantities!

Teeny Rin:Unyaaa~!


 * Richter Malino still looks a little green at the thought of a drink in the morning. He approaches with a cup of tea instead. ^^;

Gnogglebolt:"That and being publicly recognized by them will go along way towards deterring those less fanatical than Miss Aramathea. As well as drawing those as fanatic out into the open."

Gnogglebolt:"So, for now, why don't you personally seek assylum with these elves?"

Sszeyl:"What you are advising goes against my ken."

Gnogglebolt:"...explain?"

Sszeyl:"It is not in my nature to focus on myself over the bulk of my nation."

Gnogglebolt:"Ah, but you're not listening."


 * Edaric sneaks back in, looking like less of a clown now. ^^;

Gnogglebolt:"You cannot focus on anyone else at present time. But seeking assylum for yourself will enable you to do just that."

Barbarus:"Go wake up Aelian would you? =3="

Tathi:"Then the drow race is doomed." Tathi states simply. "Because if someone does not step forward, away from the mass, you are all working with the tarnished, blackened image of the drow race that everyone else holds in their hearts. You will make zero progress, and ultimately perish."

Barbarus:"He's missing the good stuff."

Tathi:"Or.."

Gnogglebolt:"The blueprints for building anything require a series of steps that must be taken in order."

Gnogglebolt:"You cannot start phase two without completing phase one."

Tathi:"You, Sszeyl, can step forward and make a difference. It will be a scratch in a black obsidian stone, but it will be something."

Sszeyl:"I am sorry. But I do not understand."

Gnogglebolt:"You just wind up with a tower missing it's foundation. Obviously, such a thing would never stand."

Aelian:"No need," mutters a voice from the stairs; a certain half-elf is sitting there with a pup beside him, watching in silence.

Gnogglebolt:Gnogglebolt rubs his forehead. "Then let me put it this way."

Gnogglebolt:"Sszeyl. Have any drow before you attempted diplomatic negotiations like you're doing now?"

Barbarus:"We have crepes, Aelian! :o And guests!"

Tathi:She smiles, and calls up the stairs, "Lazy! You wake up so late and now you've got everyone thinking I kept you up all night or something!"

Sszeyl:"...One moment..."

Sszeyl:« 1d20+2 = 3 + 2 = 5 » Int check!

Gnogglebolt:"Ah, about time you woke up, Aelian!" Gnogglebolt says, and off to the side, he gives Aelian a wink and a thumb-up, too.

Liatai:Oof.

Gnogglebolt:Gnogglebolt turns back to Sszeyl. "Anyway, the question was rhetorical, by the way."

Gnogglebolt:"I've never read about a drow actually attempting to open any kind of official channel with the surface."

Gnogglebolt:"if there have been, then it was never public, or failed."


 * Aelian nods silently, still not moving from his perch on the stairs. Food comes later; interesting goings-on take precedence.

Gnogglebolt:"So here's what we're trying to tell you, Sszeyl."

VAE:also, hope you don't mind the bit of wait.. i'm throwing together anothet thing for Miron to recite :3

Gnogglebolt:"Your people cannot begin to heal the wounds and rebuild with the surface without a foundation to build on."

Aelian:The sniper's natural habitat -- perched in a high place while interesting things go on below. =3=

Gnogglebolt:"Sszeyl. Be that foundation."

Gnogglebolt:"Prove that you can earn their trust and gain public assylum."

Dr. Hatari:It's fine. I'm quite content to juggle attention between scenes rather than presuming to have Lia play, like, 9 people acorss 2 maps simultaneously. :B

VAE:heh

Gnogglebolt:"That will open the way for other drow to do the same. It will be slow at first. Merely a trickle of individuals."

Sszeyl:"...Very well."

Gnogglebolt:"But it will grow, if you nurture it."

Ghostwish:heck, I'm about to bug her into letting Tathi and Aelian go looking for this kennel. SO assimulating that into the wood elf enclave. :>


 * Sszeyl turns back to the priestess.

Gnogglebolt:"And now.." Gnogglebolt turns back to the elves with a nervous smile, who obviously have been watching this whole thing.

Sszeyl:"A superior officer of mine will be here in the span of two to three months."

Dr. Hatari:I'm not gonna lie. Every time someone says cooshee I think of Deedee's imaginary friend from Dexter's Lab.

Dr. Hatari:And the dog just does this obnoxious heaving laugh.

Liatai:XDSszeyl:"He will attempt to open similar negotiations and probably build this foundation with your community."

Ghostwish:cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee cooshee

Gnogglebolt:"Now that I think Sszeyl is sure of whhat he wants and what he wants is an achievable goal, he is now ready to talk to you with it, I believe."

Faerie:o.o;

Sszeyl:"This brings up another matter. I am not certain...but my knowledge of your church is that you also deal with disputes of elven society?"

Ruamilae Liadon:"Yes."

Sszeyl:"I have a number of charges pressing against a member of a fanatical Elven group, the Burning Mountain, the member's name is Coralline Aramathia."

Sszeyl:"If your church would be willing, I would withdraw my charges from the human court system, and turn her over to face whatever fate your church finds appropriate."

Liatai:... wow.

Miron:After a bit of thinking, Miron takes his mug of booze and stands on a chair.

Miron:Tall and strong and clad in armour Not used to a lady's kiss Who once was a pelor's templar Now's a part of Cuthbert's fist Raise a glass to brother Thomas Though he rarely says a word This overcooked inquisitor Owes his life to his sharp sword.

Dr. Hatari:The civil war implications are tantalizing, aren't they?

Liatai:Um. XD

VAE:crap, formatting got fuccked up

VAE:should i repost it in a readable manner?

TMG:huh? what's going on?

VAE:apparently Ghost went nuts


 * Thomas Lazarus blanches at the second verse. "..." |D

VAE:Reposting as myself, for formatting

TMG:*snrk*

VAE:actually, how do you insert endlines here will this work?

VAE:irt will

Dr. Hatari:The break tag works, I know that. br that is.

VAE:i just did that above

Meany:Did I break the Liabrain? :B

TMG:Liatai? Still with us?

TMG:Lagging again?

Ruamilae Liadon:"The human court system is the dominant one in these lands... Trying to remove a prisoner from their system would only cause trouble in the long run. But should you need assistance in bringing the conflict to a resolution that would be

VAE:Tall and strong and clad in armour Not used to a lady's kiss Who once was a pelor's templar Now's a part of Cuthbert's fistRaise a glass to brother Thomas Though he rarely says a word This overcooked inquisitor~

Liatai:HANG ON will you. XD

VAE:that's a repost as myself

VAE:with proper formatting

TMG:okay, okay, sorry xD

VAE:ouch, last line missing

VAE:*headdesks*

Ruamilae Liadon:"... would be acceptable to all involved, please don't hesitate to call on us."

VAE:Owes his life to his sharp sword. ~

Sszeyl:"Oh, you misunderstand."

VAE:why does everything i try to do for effect fuck up at least twice *lynx headdesk*

Sszeyl:"I was under the impression she was being incarcerated soley due to charges I was pressing against her...and her attempting to assault some guards by the sound of it."

Dr. Hatari:It's fine, we got it. We're RPing to begin with. It's no thang to handwave format you know. :B

Sszeyl:"Gnogglebolt, is this incorrect?"

Miron:*drinks and steps down, sitting*

Gnogglebolt:"As far as I'm aware, no...she may still face the repercussions of assaulting the guard, but you could drop your charges if you so choose."

Gnogglebolt:"Although, in this case, I'm not sure it's appropriate."


 * Thomas Lazarus covers half his face briefly. "I've.. you know; nevermind." He drinks. xD

VAE:he doesn't llook like he has

Sszeyl:"From what I saw of this Coralline...she is not the type to easily learn from her mistakes. She refuses to consider the fact that they may be mistakes to being with."

Dr. Hatari:Said the kettle to the pot. ;B

Gnogglebolt:"When I went to speak with her and offer her a deal, that is what I was offering, provided she would apologize for everything she'd done to you, and let you buy from her shop. But she refused."

Sszeyl:"She is just a child at heart, angry at what she thinks wronged her. And even as a Drow, I don't want to see a child hang from the gallows if it can be avoided."

Gnogglebolt:"And yes, she point-blank refused to consider anything that might imply she was wrong--" Gnogglebolt rubs his forehead.

Gnogglebolt:"That's no excuse, unfortunately. And she won't hang! Not unless you actually tried to pursue that as the punishment, but you'd most certainly fail."

Anise Berilan:And a toast was had!

Sszeyl:"Oh no."

Sszeyl:"I never assumed the human laws would allow it."

Gnogglebolt:"Honestly, in this case, the wisest course of action may be to stay the course."

Sszeyl:"But she would eventually try this stunt again."

Sszeyl:"And I'd be forced to put her there myself."

Gnogglebolt:"Well, that's why these fine elves are offering to aid in the proceedings."

Gnogglebolt:"They may be able to offer her counseling later. But she must still feel the repercussions of the law."

Sszeyl:"And I'm trying to get this morass navigated so I can accept. >>"

Richter Malino:"One of Brother Miron's famous toasts... An excellent way to ring in the start of your career with us, Brother Thomas." A toast with tea, and a sip. :3

VAE:i guess it's one of the few ways that distinguish him from a dwarf :3


 * Thomas Lazarus sets his glass down with a now less mortified nod and smirk. "Mmn - may it be an auspicious road ahead for all of us."

Anise Berilan:"Hear hear!" Quaff.

Thomas Lazarus:"I'd like to think my teeth have been plenty cut already. But I think there's a saying among the wise; that one never stops learning."

Gilric Golrunn:"Watch yerself, Sister Anise, don't drown." The dwarf chuckles.


 * Thomas Lazarus slides his glass away and remarks quietly. "I'll leave it at that. I think I've been down this road before. Heh."

Gnogglebolt:Gnogglebolt glances over at the elves nervously again, then scoots closer to Sszeyl and whispers. "Eh-heh...Sszeyl, could you do us a favor and speak to one of us when you have plans again, so we can tell you what's a good idea and what's not so we can untangle it ahead of time, and not while we have guests?"

Miron:Indeed so. *ssssip* If it helps your spirits, the Society does give pensions to retired Inquisitors and everyone else such.

Ruamilae Liadon:"Please, we don't mind at all."

Jadrimme Meliamne:"Part of our duties is to listen to all sides of a conflict before coming to a resolution."

Thomas Lazarus:"Hmph. Not to sound morbid, but I would be so lucky to retire. We'll just have to see what the future holds... but, even for a human, I've got a lot of decades left in me."

Miron:Indeed so... few are the lucky ,but lucky are the few !


 * Thomas Lazarus glances aside to Trevor and Robin. "Speaking of which."

Gnogglebolt:"Oh! Er,..." Gnogglebolt chuckles weakly again, he was hoping they wouldn't be able to make that out, for Sszeyl's sake, but too late now. Well, time to change the subject!

Miron:In any case, now is now, and no time to think of being old.

Gnogglebolt:"Oh! I am suddenly reminded."

Jadrimme Meliamne:It's the ears. =3=

Jadrimme Meliamne:They catch everything. =3=

Thomas Lazarus:"That cell you had mentioned. Do you know what's to become of it?"

Gnogglebolt:"Sszeyl, weren't you telling us yesterday morning that you were planning to put on a public appearance at the temple with the blessing of the clergy?"

Haron Silverthrush:Hey! That's my line, priestess!

Gnogglebolt:"Whatwever happened to that? I thought that's what these elves had been invited for."

Jadrimme Meliamne:You're not even in this scene. =3=

Sszeyl:"I'm sorry, what."

TMG:(now this i KNOW Sszeyl talked about last session. Even Tathi commented on it.)

Sszeyl:"The first step of the plan was to get them to hold a conversation without lobbing fireballs."

Miron:That reminds me... Sister Robin, i'll need to have a word with you once we are done.

Robin Malino:"We're hoping to get the commander's okay to go in there with a strike force."

Sszeyl:"The next step was to at least enter the tample to offer some prayers without the lobbing of fireballs."

Sszeyl:"The step after that was to do the two simultaenously."

Robin Malino:"Ghouls, a small group can handle... but these were ghasts."

Tathi:"Why would I attack a temple?"

Sszeyl:"Without firebals."

Amadre:"Bark!"

Miron:Hmm, a strike force of how many? And what are the .. ghasts? Hmm

Sszeyl:fireballs*

Gnogglebolt:"Ah, well, there you go, Sszeyl. Work with them on that."

Gnogglebolt:"Ask them what needs to be done to allow you a visit to the temple."

Miron:Any ideas who has been behind raising them, and what did they aim for?

Richter Malino:"... Say, Brothers Miron and Thomas. Were you not with a group that was hunting the Blackskulls before?"

Miron:Specifically, any clear conection to York? And indeed ,we were.

Robin Malino:"We only caught a glimpse of him. He looked like a ghast himself, almost."


 * Thomas Lazarus nods.

Miron:We were a part of the group that captured Bart and Baxter Spindle... Wait, a glimpse of whom?

Robin Malino:"The necromancer."

Sszeyl:"So...."

Miron:*nods* Hmm... that sounds worrying.

Robin Malino:"He had a bunch of Blackskull masks on his back, one over his face, and almost ashen grey skin."

Sszeyl:"I don't suppose I could stop by the Vandria Gilmadrith section of the main Correlon temple to offer prayers every so often?"

Sszeyl:"Preferably without attempts at immolmation, but it's not a deal breaker. =3="

Miron:I read of certain paths to necromancy that allow those sort of changes... not something to be taken lightly.

Ruamilae Liadon:"Of course... though I would reccomend coming in the back entrance. Corellon's followers... tend to not be as accepting of drow."

Thomas Lazarus:"Brother Flint was with us in an earlier foray into a Nerulian temple. I imagine that was somewhat of an uproar. I don't entirely know what, but our adventuring party's leader has some sort of interest or connection in dealing with Blackskulls. I'm very confident Gnogglebolt will be interested to hear about any other cells or leads." He folds his arms and muses. "In fact, depending on the commander's say-so, another joint operation may be feasible in assembling that strike force."

Miron:It might be best if I and brother Thomas accompany such a strikeforce.. and perhaps with as much help as we can get fromt the civillia. I mean the Vigilant Guardian

Thomas Lazarus:"Mm."

Miron:After all,the Blackskulls are after *all* of us already - our best chance is to bring the fight to them.

Robin Malino:"It's worth a thought. I'll put the idea forth to him in my report."

Gnogglebolt:"Hmm. Well, we want Sszeyl to be accepted as possible, which means putting it as public as possible...suppose Sszeyl were to meet a few members of the clergy to be formally escorted to the temple, and offers his prayers under the watch of the high priest, in view of everyone. Do you think that's a feasible idea, or too much too soon?"

Miron:*nods* Clever as always, sister Robin

Robin Malino:"Now, what is it you wanted to talk to me about, Brother Miron?"

Tathi:"Maybe Sszeyl could do a few tasks for the church first?"

Miron:Yes... if you mind following me.

Sszeyl:"I am not afraid of labor." He chirps.

Elros:"Considering how much you can lift...remember that cart."

Sszeyl:"I was hoping you'd forgotten that. =3=;;"

Miron:*walks off to the common bedrooms* Well, as good as anywhere... best to be sure


 * Thomas Lazarus watches Miron skulk off mutely. He glances to Robin and offer an innocent shrug.

Barbarus:"Yeah, that guy specializes at improvised weapons."

Barbarus:"Like carts."

Elros:"Well now, I wasn't the one you hit in the head with it."

VAE:so, does she follow?

Teeny Rin:*Wiggle wiggle, pop, escape* ">:O !!"

Ghostwish:what is this I don't even

Ruamilae Liadon:"We'll let the other clergy of Steelheart know that you'll be coming."

Thomas Lazarus:Iunno. |3

Sszeyl:"Thank you, that's more than I'd hoped for."

Liatai:Testing, testing, one two. Am I lagging, or is it just very quiet? ^^;

Miron:*Goes through his gear while waiting*

Dr. Hatari:The latter.

Dr. Hatari:Or..

TMG:I see you, liatai

VAE:all quier

Dr. Hatari:You there? D:Liatai:Someone say 6:42 when they see this.

VAE:but we see yaand read ya wel

VAE:6.42

Dr. Hatari:6:42

VAE:So, does Robin follow Miron as he told her?

VAE:(and he did end up in the bedrooms - forgot he gym iisn't empty

Dr. Hatari:If she does 25 minutes later, we'll know why. D:VAE:yeah, lag

TMG:ooh, Miron led her to a bedroom? ;O

Meany:6:42, delayed. :B

Dr. Hatari:In his defense, 40% of the building is bedrooms. :B

Drayco:My innuendo sense was tingling...

Meany:YoDray.

VAE:Yeah - as good a place for a talk, as any

TMG:yyyup, looks like Liatai's in a lagspike again.

VAE:not everyone needs to overhear anything

TMG:let's slow down for a moment and let her catch up

Faerie:Drayco: In /your/ end-o. :U


 * Dr. Hatari starts a slow clap. =3=

Liatai:Yeah I was lagging. ^^;


 * Meany joins in the clap.

Dr. Hatari:Better?

TMG:I see you saying you were lagging. Can you see this?

Dr. Hatari:Curse youuu stratospheeeereeee *fist at heavens* |O

Liatai:SIX MINUTES.

Liatai:TMG: I see you saying you were lagging. Can you see this? Yes.

TMG:I see you saying six minutes.

TMG:and it took you at least a minute or two to reply to me.

VAE:OK lia as soon as you read me, put Y in the chat - we'll gauge

Liatai:The odd thing is, it's clear here. ^^; My connection was lightning-fast when it was pouring.

VAE:hmm ,either she misunderstood or it's a fuckload of lag

Liatai:Let me know when you see Robin in the barracks.

VAE:i do

VAE:If you read this reaspond "X"

VAE:(trying to gauge connection speed(

Ghostwish:VAE - Satellite. Thus, variable.

VAE:well, but it provides for a measure

VAE:as in, how soon she can see what i write after i do so

VAE:Well, ATM she seemms out entiirely

Liatai:YLiatai:XDr. Hatari:... D:VAE:ouch

Meany:Five minutes? :o

VAE:anyways

Dr. Hatari:Akellon Play by Post, apparently.

Liatai:VAE, if you want to do the conversation with Robin, I have a proposal. Keep it to one line each time. That way we won't be stepping on each other's toes...

Liatai:... unless the lag's cleared up. Hello?

TMG:testing

Dr. Hatari:Oh. Hello.

Liatai:HI!

TMG:Answering your hello

Dr. Hatari:Wut.

Liatai:Lagspike over!

TMG:Wheeee! :D

Dr. Hatari:Weird. =3=

Liatai:Very much so. ^^;

Liatai:Anyway! Let's RP while the RPing's good!

Ruamilae Liadon:"Well, doing work for the church might be a good thing, in either case. It will make the worshippers and other priests more accustomed to your presence. And we do have a lot of arms and armor that need caring for."

Miron:Miron looks up as Robin arrives. Sorry to bother with.. unusual communication ways ,but this is unconfirmed and as such, a private matter. To the core of matters - While dealing wwith our last batch of problems we run into one of the elves. They aren't exceptionally trustworthy and this one i haven't seen much. The worrying thing is, he tried to get across some sort of a half-assed warning for you, something about poor cover which sounded like half a threat. The important thing is, he knew both your full name,and what is your position within the society.

TMG:(hey danman, check out my latest reply in the books thread ;) )

Robin Malino:"What?! Who was this elf?"

Sszeyl:"I can also cook some, and paint. =3= If ever you need portraits done for the church."

Miron:It might be advisable to consult this with commander Ashmore and oerhaps get you transferred to more.. overt lines of work, or otherwise work matters.

Miron:Name is... *tries to remember*

VAE:moment, have to look up in minisession log

Liatai:Okay, I'm still lagging a bit. ^^;

TMG:uhoh D:Ruamilae Liadon:"We're more concerned with maintaining the armories than the kitchens or the artists' halls... but we'll keep that in mind."


 * Faerie lends Lia some of his tubes. :U

Liatai:It's not terrible lag, I saw the uhoh quickly.

Sszeyl:"Just inform me of the when and where."

Ruamilae Liadon:"We can work that out when you come to the temple."

Miron:Ah yes.. he cited several names ,and i doubt the veracity of every single one of them. As he said: "Some call me Micaryn. Others, the Phantom's Eye. Even more others, Cal'tel. But you can call me Haron Silverthrush."

Sszeyl:"Very good. Thank you for the oppertunity."

Robin Malino:"Wait --" The inquisitor gives a short, surprised laugh. "-- Did you say Cal'tel?!"

VAE:Also, Tech.. that post is very true, and it's where i find the most awesome in materials engineering

Miron:I. . . did, why?

Robin Malino:"Wow. If Cal'tel's taking an interest in us, we must be doing something world-shaking."

Barbarus:"In other news."

VAE:the fact that friction actually does depend on surface area in a way (but because pressure spreads, it cancels itself out of the equation) was immensely satisfying in first year

VAE:*satisfying to learn

Barbarus:"Tathi, Aelian, I think you wanted to know where those pups came from? =3="

Miron:What.. who is he?

Miron:I have never heard of that man... and he seemed untrustworthy.


 * Thomas Lazarus watches the barracks door for a short time after Miron and Robin's departure before returning his attention elsewhere. "So, brother Merrimac. How has your swordsmanship been coming along?"

Thomas Lazarus:"Last I saw, Anise was giving you excellent 'getting punched in the face' lessons -- and while important, there's a lot more to it." :B

Robin Malino:"He's supposed to be this super-spy. Some people say he's an elf, some people say a drow, some a half-elf, some a human, some half-drow... most people think he's a doppleganger. Not much is known about him, but he's some sort of vigilante type with an interest in elves and drow. All people know is that sometimes he shows up just in time with a warning to help someone in danger out... or you don't see him until you're bleeding out on the floor with a knife in your back."

Gnogglebolt:"Hmm..." Gnogglebolt pulls out his pocketwatch. "Oh, goodness me! It's nearly noon already. Anyway, we all have things to do! I'm going to head to the courthouse and inquire about the Hypnotist, then I shall likely go through the market district and ask about David Morian. Elros, you said you wanted to go to the market district to visit an armorer, want to join me?"

Gnogglebolt:"And you want to visit that kennel, Tathi and Aelian..."

Robin Malino:"Since none of us are dead, I'd say we're on his good side.... and that means we must be doing something right."

Miron:I see... Either way, he knnows a lot more about you than would be healthy, and he suggests that so do our enemies.

Robin Malino:"... Though what we're doing right by Cal'tel, I don't have a clue."

Miron:Whether he's on our side or not, that is bad news

Gnogglebolt:"...though, I am somewhat concerned that neither Miron nor Thomas have returned yet, and if we all go out..." Gnogglebolt thinks for a moment, then heads into the back room.

Liatai:Whuh-oh. Am I lagging again? ^^;

Dr. Hatari:Maybe. :.

Meany:Right now, I'm wondering if Ghost afked.

Gnogglebolt:He returns a minute later witha leftover board, which he quickly pins to the wall with a few nails. He then gets out some parchemtn and a quill, and starts scratching down notes of who's going where, and sticks the paper to the board. "There. Bulletin Board."

Ghostwish:bhsydufuayeoyb4bofgydbgjdsiabdsahbi!!!

Meany:Yo.

Dr. Hatari:*Zelda aquisition jingle* "Forum!"

Miron:I ... didn't want to deal in these matters in front of everyone, mainly so as to not throw down your work, but also,there's the off chance someone might have mentioned someting somewhere by accident... nah, i don't think that'd hapen. But still, you best speak about this with the Commander,... and may Saint Cuthbert hold a protecting hand above you.

Ghostwish:oooo, kennel trip?

Miron:After all, covert agents are like crustaceans - if you break their cover, they die shortly afterwardss

Liatai:Yeah, I think I'm lagging. It's 7:14 PM here Eastern right now... let's see how long it takes for a reply to appear. >.>

Meany:Yrp.

TMG:replying to 7:14

VAE:it appeared cca 10 seconds ago

Meany:No lag.

Meany:Yep*

Meany:7:15

Dr. Hatari:Not, uh..

Dr. Hatari:Not so good then. =3=;;;;

Meany:Going on three minutes.

Ghostwish:6:17... wtf time warp..

Barbarus:"Tathi, you alive? :o"

Barbarus:"Kennel trip, if you are."

TMG:Leeet's dooo the tiiiime waaaarp agaaaaaaaain!

TMG:(I think I am fortunate to have NOT actually watched that movie in its entirety, btw. Only caught bits and pieces.)

VAE:what movie?

Tathi:"I don't think the powers that be are alive."

TMG:You don't wanna know, danman. You don't wanna know.

VAE:i DO wanna know

TMG:...well, I won't be the one to explain it. :x

VAE:I read the Eye of Argon, after all

VAE:it's unlikely to be worse than that

Liatai:7:21, now, and I just got a chunk of lines.

Liatai:VAE: it's unlikely to be worse than that

Dr. Hatari:Welcome back, traveler.

Liatai::DGhostwish:we totally need timestamps now. XD

Dr. Hatari:FOR NOW. *cracka-boom =3=*

VAE:FOR THE PRINCESS!

Meany:Yopeepz.

TMG:I asked the MT folks on their forum about timestamps.

Liatai:VAE - The movie is the Rocky Horror Picture Show. And it's really best watched with people who know all the right things to yell at the screen. =3=

VAE:Bwhahahaha

TMG:They said 'make a macro'. I'm like " :[ "

Dr. Hatari:*snrk* Was that it? I thought it was funny.

VAE:You mean like *black bars* and « EXPLETIVE REDACTED = -1 » ?

VAE:blah, why can't this do square brackets

Robin Malino:"Strangest thing is, no one's sure what side he's on, elf, drow, or somebody else entirely... I'll have to let the commander know, of course, you're right. But I think I'll take that warning to heart, whether it's a threat or not. Thanks, Brother."

Gnogglebolt:"So, Elros, you coming with me?"

Ruamilae Liadon:"Oh, yes! The cooshee!" :D

Tathi:"Want to come to the kennel with us?"

Jadrimme Meliamne:"Ruamilae. We should be returning to the temple."

Ruamilae Liadon:>:Barbarus:"Welllll...."

Barbarus:"I have some spare money laying about."

Thomas Lazarus:Long lost elven relative? Stranger than fiction.

Miron:Glad to have helped. Now, let's go or the bunch in the main hall will end up betting about alternate reasons for us ending up here.

Barbarus:"And could..donate three adults, or six pups to the church. =3="

Ruamilae Liadon:"... Very well... We look forward to seeing you at the temple... hm, I didn't catch your name."

Miron:*snorts*

Tathi:"Pity. I bet the temple would love a cooshee or two." Tathi says with a smirk..

Liatai:Lagspike. >:/

Sszeyl:"Sszeyl of Orgolloyss, I beg your pardon."

TMG:Alex, you around?

Faerie:>.>

Faerie:This is not the fae you are looking for.

Faerie:*handwave*


 * Dr. Hatari stares flatly.

Meany:http://chzragecomics.files.wordpress.com/2011/06/rage-comics-obi-lied-kenobi.jpg

TMG:Har. Gnogglebolt just said he's going to head to the courthouse to follow up on the Hypnotist, then go through the Market District to ask about David Morian. Did Elros want to come along, to find an armorer?

Liatai:7:30 as of this message.

Meany:Yo.

Elros:"Ah, yes, coming along. That."

TMG:Replying to &:30

Elros:Elros, clearly, had not gotten enough sleep. >.>

Liatai:You know what, let's just do noms. XD

Meany:D:Gnogglebolt:"And let's see...anyone else going anywhere? It's best if we stay together in as few groups as possible."

Meany:Cutting to the end of the game?

VAE:well, we wer at it for a decent time

TMG:meany; maybe not, more like just getting it out of the way for convenience

VAE:*were

Thomas Lazarus:Being in a room of NPCs during Lialagstorm... it's like a prison full of dolls. :B

VAE:I wouldn't mind if we did - after all i can always find stuff do do with the SCP's :3

TMG:anyway....

VAE:hmm, can we nominate NPC's too?

TMG:...you know what, I don't think any of us have actually gotten around to doing anything particularly notable this session, aside from just roleplaying our way through

Meany:Yep.

VAE:it's one of the good old sessions again

VAE:like games 1-15, approximately

VAE:i mean, it was entertaining, and seeded stuff for future events


 * VAE has nothing against slow pace games ..

VAE:either way, i nominate Thomas for becoming a Leaden Mace member - such a thing happens once per lifetime and ought to be remembered and rewarded

Dr. Hatari:Ehhhhh slow pace and 30 minute hard breaks from DM lag aren't in quite the same category for me. ^^;

TMG:I think he got that nomination already from earlier ^^;

Liatai:Also, VAE, this kind of yelling at the screen. =3= http://www.badmovies.org/movies/rockyhorror/audience/

VAE:not from me though, as i wasn't here

Meany:Doo doo dee doo.

VAE:mahna mahna!

Liatai:Sure, go ahead, nom NPCs. :B

VAE:Right... as for that, my nomination was the cooshee mentioning one which threw ghost in a madness fit

VAE:whose name i have barely caught

Ruamilae Liadon:I get a nomination?! :O Yay!

Jadrimme Meliamne:Ruamilae, really, that kind of behavior isn't exactly befitting our station. >.>

Drayco:^^^ Not until she tries to dissect something...


 * Dr. Hatari becomes Raumilae fan. =3=

Liatai:... What timing, Drayco. XD Jadrimme Meliamne: Ruamilae, really, that kind of behavior isn't exactly befitting our station. >.> Drayco: ^^^ Not until she tries to dissect something...

Meany:Lialag dead?

Liatai:Let's plow forward :O

Liatai:Now now now before my lag kicks up again :O

Gnogglebolt:"SO! Who else is going where?"

Gnogglebolt:"Anyone want to come with me and elros?

Tathi:In that case, Tathi and Aelian are probably off to go see this kennel.. and Tathi is going to go about knocking on trees. (old saying for looking for wood elves)

Drayco:I was referring to the token you made from Raine.

Miron:With the above, Miron departs the room, indicating the same for Robin

Gnogglebolt:"And Sszeyl, are you going to go with these elves to the temple now, or some other time?"

Liatai:... D:* Liatai batters on the walls of Akellon. D: D: D:TMG:...huh?

Liatai:Quick! Noooooooms! D:Dr. Hatari:Hmm.

TMG:Oh! We kinda figured no one had done anything nom-worthy yet ^^;

TMG:at least, beyond usual roleplaying

Liatai:.... also could someone else grab a log, mine's bound to be screwy. :B

TMG:which isnt a terrible thing.

TMG:And sure, I'll grab it.

Dr. Hatari:'Kay. Miron for Conspirator. Which sounds like Miron always. But I mean keeping Robin out of the fire and co-oping the assassins discussion. :B

VAE:i have an OK log too, i guess

Meany is disconnected.

Meany is disconnected.

TMG:yik! D:Meany has connected.

VAE:Miron is the Counter-conspirator .. and well, the only way to fight them...

TMG:last line you saw?

Dr. Hatari:And Sszeyl for Gurren Diplomat. =3=


 * Faerie has to leave for dinner. >.>

Liatai:Gurren Diplomat? :B

Faerie:...see you guys later, on IRC? :B

TMG:alex; ah, it's okay, if we manage to continue on, Gnogglebolt's going to ask about the Hypnotist first before going through the market district

TMG:er...you're gonna close out?

Dr. Hatari:Trying despite the whole world relentlessly trying to throw wrenches into his efforts. :B

Faerie:...no, never mind, I'll just afk.

Liatai:XDDr. Hatari:The party not least of which. :B

TMG:alright then. Plowing this ahead.

Meany:TMG: Oh! We kinda figured no one had done anything nom-worthy yet ^^;

Meany:Seeya.

VAE:hmm, Hatari - should we get the speech to the Commander dealt with too? It doesn't require anyone else, after all

Liatai:The Hypnotist was caught, and the party was given a total of 300 GP for assisting by giving a tip.

Dr. Hatari:It requires the commander, doesn't it? ^^;

VAE:ah ,yeah

Gnogglebolt:"Well then, anyway..." Gnogglebolt goes to the bulletin board and marks down; "Thomas and Miron: If you read this, Elros and Gnogglebolt have gone into town to inquire about various things. Will be back before dark, unless bad things happen."

VAE:but i mean, no other players... depends what liatai wants

VAE:wait, when was hypnotist caught and who was it?

Dr. Hatari:I'm not super certain what to say, regardless. If we do such a thing, Miron may wish to take the lead on reporting or taking measures.

Liatai:Don't make me come up with a name on the spot... uh... Joe Bob Walters. :B

Gnogglebolt:Gnogglebolt turns to the others, and leaves the quill next to the bulletin board. "Anyone else who leaves, mark down that yu are leaving, and when you expect to be back, but just in case, don't say -where- you are going. Alright? Good!"

Gnogglebolt:He and Elros head out the door and go to the courthouse.

TMG:copying, deleting, and pasting token...

VAE:well, in worst case, it can wait for laterz, i suppose

TMG:Now on the holding cell map.

Liatai:Well, we can try. If -- HOLD ON will you.

Gnogglebolt:Oh! And before he leavews, just in case, Gnogglebolt grabs his blunderbuss, gunpowder horn, and some blunderbuss shot.

Ghostwish:think it's time for me to duck out folks.. we're going on 7 hours here. XD

Liatai:If all else fails, Ashmore is a pretty reactive character anyway. If I lag, assume he's juts listening.

Liatai:D:TMG:....

Liatai:It's falling apart D:Liatai:Noooooo D:Liatai:Go! Talk to the commander! Go go go!

TMG:welp, now I think that's pushing ups past the break-even point of effort versus continued game. :/

Liatai:Everyone gets 100 XP for roleplaying! There. EXP given. D:TMG:Ah, well, hurry up danman/miron!

TMG:Oh! and adding to token.

Dr. Hatari:Heh. ^^;


 * Liatai scrambles to get things down before the next spike D:VAE:ahDr. Hatari:It's not such a big deal if part of the players leave and part stay for RP. We do mini-sessions all the time.

Ghostwish:Yah, I gotta go. I'm losing focus. x.x

Liatai:True true, but let's not waste time if you're going to play, play before the lag comes back D:* Ghostwish slinks out.

Ghostwish is disconnected.

Miron:Miron returns to the room, and gestures to Thomas, directing him upwards


 * Thomas Lazarus nods simply, without a word.


 * Thomas Lazarus heads upstairs, perhaps with Miron in tow. :B

Gnogglebolt:Anyway, just assuming for the moment Elrostoken is present, Gnogglebolt strides into the now very familiar courthouse, and greets the captain.

Miron:*knocks on door*

Thomas Lazarus:"I feel like I've forgotten something with the commander, anyway." He muses quietly. >.>

Alberic Ashmore:"Enter!"

Miron:Inquisitor Steelsprocket and Junior Inquisitor Lazarus reporting!


 * Thomas Lazarus salutes briefly.


 * Alberic Ashmore nods. "Good morning. Take a seat if you wish."

Captain McKeith:"Well hello there! I was just about to send a letter off to you."

Miron:Miron looks around for a moment.

Sszeyl:Sszeyl, combined with one other person, probably Edaric, or Barbarus, goes out to hire some hirelings.

Miron:Commander Ashmore... there.. have been some unusual developments in regards to the drow.

Sszeyl:« 1d20+1 = 7 + 1 = 8 » Cha check!

Sszeyl:To find workers. =3=;;

Gnogglebolt:"I think I can guess what it's about. The Hypnotist? I only just heard now that he was caught last week."

Miron:I .. believe Junior Inquisitor Lazarus is more entitled to clarify, though.

Dr. Hatari:Hireling mart: All your peasantry needs.

Edaric:Poor guy. I'll help you out. :3 « 1d20+3 = 3 + 3 = 6 » Cha check! Or « 1d20+9 = 15 + 9 = 24 » Gather Information.

Gnogglebolt:"Glad the information in the ledger was able to lead to his capture, which is actually why I'm here."


 * Thomas Lazarus raises a brow and glances to Miron briefly. Oh, right, the mysterious amnesia and second-hand information! =3=

Edaric:Some workers have been found!

Gnogglebolt:"Were the half-orc and the halfling described in the ledger ever recovered, alive or....otherwise?" Gnogglebolt asks somberly.

Gnogglebolt:"or are they missing?"

Alberic Ashmore:"Report."

Captain McKeith:"Both alive, and safe and sound now. We already had the half-orc in custody, but thanks to that ledger, we were on the lookout for the halfling this time. Her information led us straight to him."

Gnogglebolt:"Ah, most wonderful." Gnogglebolt pulls out said ledger, and puts checkmarks and notations next to the two entries.

Captain McKeith:"Which reminds me... since you're here, I can hand this over to you directly." Present: a pouch containing 30 platinum pieces!

Gnogglebolt:"Ah!" Gnogglebolt smiles, accepting the bounty. "Most gracious, thank you."

VAE:I presume Thomas will report it as he heard of the letter and stuff first-hand

Thomas Lazarus:"..Mm. Well then, sir." He regards the commander professionally. "Some business with the Guardians has transpired that I wished to confer with brother Miron about. Unfortunately, I can't say in confidence that the matter will remain an exclusively adventurer affair any longer. One of our associates, Sszeyl of Orgolloyss, whom I'm confident you've been heard of, seems to have attracted the ire of a Drow house."

Dr. Hatari:Whoop. Pardon my delay.


 * Dr. Hatari was totally checking the wikia to spell Orgolloyss, I'm sorry. :BBB

Captain McKeith:The guard salutes. "No, thank you."

Sszeyl:Preferably speaking, two miners to expand the caves, and a valet. =3=

Liatai:x3Liatai:A valet, hm?

Sszeyl: (( Someone to tend to guests while Sszeyl's gone. ))

Gnogglebolt:Gnogglebolt smiles again. "I am just happy to help, though I can't say this is unwelcome."

Thomas Lazarus:His face hardens a little. "Some communication from an associate of Sszeyl's with the settlement of Ezzebek indicates that assassins are actively seeking to end his life. And his associates. Namely, of course, ours."


 * Thomas Lazarus doesn't feel it necessary to explain the implications. He nods to Miron.

Gnogglebolt:Gnogglebolt then sneezes. "And hire some dirt-pavers while you're at it! Get a path out to that cave!" (/OOC) :P

Liatai:... lagspike D:TMG:ohnoes!

Meany:x:* Alberic Ashmore steeples his fingers and listens, since the DM is lagging. :B

Dr. Hatari:Hm. I just blocked some ad-related java malware that seems to have coincided with a Wikia ad. >.>

Dr. Hatari:You lot may want to be wary.

Dr. Hatari:This would also explain why Tech has had to reformat twice. :BBB (/joke)

TMG:ffffffffffff X_X

TMG:what program did you use to block it?

Dr. Hatari:Norton 360.

Liatai:8:14 now.

Meany:Yo.

Dr. Hatari:Return of the revenge of the lag, hm. :/


 * Faerie is back from dinner.

Faerie:...just in time for everyone to die, apparently.

TMG:yeah, things going south. Most likely, when Liatai's current lagspike is over, she, Hatari, and Danman are just going to finish up their conversation, then we'll probably pack it in.

Faerie:Figures. I eventually get ready to go, and then the game ends. :P

VAE:indeed

TMG:sorry ^^;

Faerie:Nah, no one's fault besides mine.

Dr. Hatari:Afk

Meany:Seeya. :o

Dr. Hatari:Friend.. walked in unannounced. :B

VAE:i think that means we best pack it for now

TMG:Alex, did you cAtch the EXP?

TMG:100 for everyone

VAE:test


 * Meany rolls dice for althoholic tendencies.

VAE is disconnected.

VAE has connected.

Meany:« 4d6d1 = 11 »

Meany:« 4d6d1 = 15 »

Meany:« 4d6d1 = 15 »

Meany:« 4d6d1 = 13 »

Meany:« 4d6d1 = 10 »

Meany:« 4d6d1 = 11 »

Meany:Not bad. :o

Meany:This one is to be a token halfling. :B

Meany:Prolly some spellcaster class, leaning toward Sorcerer.

TMG:I have a halfling bard coming in. :B

TMG:who was almost a sorcerer

Liatai:8:30 and still nothing showing... ^^;

Meany:A whothewhatnow? :B

Meany:Ah. :U

TMG:Replying to 8:30

Meany:Replying to 8:30

TMG:meany; er, I've mentioned it before...

Meany:That Cal guy, right?

TMG:and holy crap o.o seriously, nothing's shown up, Liatai?

TMG:Yes, Calrach

TMG:he's actually hanging out in the Talespinner Tavern right now :3

Meany:Ohright him. :B

Meany:Well then, best find a new slot for these stats...

Meany:...

VAE:wait, owl is rolling for another character?

Meany:I never -did- get around to making that batty Gnome? :3

Meany:.*VAE:>:3 I should totally invent another one for me, too

TMG:one we're probably not going to see, so I guess it actually doesn't really matter what Meany makes


 * Meany is doing this for the fun of it. =3=

TMG:another halfling is just fine. Halfling sorc is also okay.

Faerie:TMG: Sorry, yes, I did catch it.

TMG:alex; ah, alrighty

Faerie:My computer is being a bit slow, also.

Faerie:Probably thermal issue.

Faerie:Okay, I need to restart. Badly.

Faerie:brb

Faerie is disconnected.

Liatai:8:38, all is still silent. ^^; Going to try the IRC.

Meany:Kay.

TMG:Replying to 8:38

Faerie has connected.

Meany:Yo.

Faerie:So, I should be good now.

VAE:Imma saving the log

Meany:Coolio.

Liatai:Oh! 8:48 and now I can see folks typing! .... but no lines yet. D:Meany:Yo. :o

Meany:Replying to 8:48

VAE:we best kill this IMHO

Liatai:A line! :O Sszeyl: (( Someone to tend to guests while Sszeyl's gone. ))

Meany:Liatypyes.

Meany:liatypes* :o

TMG:Danman; not without actually reaching Liatai, either here or IRC

Liatai:Another line! :O Gnogglebolt: Gnogglebolt smiles again. "I am just happy to help, though I can't say this is unwelcome."

TMG:...holy crap.

TMG:Liatai; if you can see this, yoiu saw Gnogglebolt's line? That was over a half-hour, almost an hour ago :B

Liatai:9:02! Thomas Lazarus: His face hardens a little. "Some communication from an associate of Sszeyl's with the settlement of Ezzebek indicates that assassins are actively seeking to end his life. And his associates. Namely, of course, ours."

TMG:Dear lawdy. Liatai's almost an hour behind. Well, might as well quiet down and let these lines trickle through to her...

Liatai:9:05! Dr. Hatari: You lot may want to be wary.

Liatai:9:05 again! Dr. Hatari: This would also explain why Tech has had to reformat twice. :BBB (/joke)

Liatai:9:11, TMG: ffffffffffff X_X

Liatai:Whoa, line explosion! :O 9:12, TMG: Dear lawdy. Liatai's almost an hour behind. Well, might as well quiet down and let these lines trickle through to her...

TMG:ah, she got the messag, finally

Liatai:9:13, TMG: ah, she got the messag, finally

TMG:That was current!

TMG:You're back!

Liatai::D!

Liatai:FINALLY!

TMG:So, you've got everything now?

Liatai:Dear GODS. That was a full hour. ^^;

TMG:yes it was. ^^;

Liatai:Yes, now let's go before the lag monster pounces again D:Liatai:Is anyone still here?

TMG:...I think they're gone ^^;

TMG:hang on, lemme see if I can lasso them

Liatai:Aw. :/

VAE:what

Faerie:I'm here.

Faerie:SHockingly.

Liatai:People! :D

VAE:Look. i think we best postpone this. No telling when lag will strike again anyways

VAE:and Hatari's off methinks

TMG:meany's not responding at the moment...


 * Liatai hugs. I missed you~ ;~; Damned lag.


 * VAE is hugged lynx

Liatai:Okay. Fine by me. Who's got a log?

Liatai:........

TMG:I can get a log as soon as the server's down. No worries


 * Meany returns.

Liatai:DID IT JUST LAG AGAIN?!?!?! >:O!!!!!!!!! LIATAI SMASH!!!

TMG:and danman's got his own, too.

TMG:I see liasmash!

TMG:...can you see us?

TMG:crrrrrrap, I think it did.

TMG:yup, next time she catches up, I think we should just have the game ended, pick up these conversations next time. ^^;

Liatai:... You know what, I'm just... signing off. -.- We can do the Ashmore meeting later. Tech, do you have an HTML and a text log saved?

TMG:If you can see this, yes! I have logs! :O

Liatai:I'll stick around until I see confirmation, and then I'm off.

VAE:i have a loog too

TMG:No one say anything else.

VAE is disconnected.

Liatai is disconnected.

Liatai is disconnected.

TMG:...welp, I'll assume she got the confirmation, then.

Drayco:Campaign and chat logs saved on my end.

TMG:Danke


 * Drayco cocks shotgun.

Drayco:Now get offa my lawn, punks...

Drayco is disconnected.

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