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Barkeep Uulianu says 'Welcome to my shop, Narin. You would probably find a Nectar of the Green Fairy handy.'
Ambermoon shouts, 'Down from the heavens a angel has fallen. Bow down before her  so she may guide you. Never before will you see such beauty.. '
Reridore offers Shalkai a hug.
Enokhaon says, 'So they might explode.'
Keats says, 'Sparrow, do me a favor and help me distribute some of your wares?'
Shalkai gives Starlene a warm hug.
Keats grins.
Keats says, 'I think Myzzy's alter ego may be here...'
Reridore raises an eyebrow interestedly.
Narin says, 'Sure thing, Keats.'
Reridore implores Grummer to sit down.
Shalkae says, 'Hello there, Zeal. How have you been?'
Starlene says, 'Oh, thank you Immolated Armor!'
Reridore says, 'Thanks, Enok'
Enokhaon says, 'Croissants and pickles all around! Or until I run out, which will be soon.'
Falinia says, 'Well, thank you Shalkai. And yourself?'
Narin hugs Shalkai.
Enokhaon says, 'I baked them myself!'
Matthyas says, 'whoops, pardon me'
Enokhaon says, 'The croissants, not the pickles.'
Keats pokes Reridore.
Shalkae hugs Narin.
Starlene takes a bite of the Airkin-Baked Croissant
Falinia thanks Narin heartily.
Shalkae thanks Enokhaon heartily.
Starlene says, 'Oh these are delicious!'
Nemets says, 'pity, I love baked pickles'
Shalkae says, 'Nummy! Desert too!'
Nemets thanks Enokhaon heartily.
Enokhaon says, 'A hearty pickly steak then.'
Shalkae says, 'Pickles, Nemets? Here you go'
Binmatin thanks Narin heartily.
Narin beams a smile at Binmatin.
Nemets says, 'Enokhaon just gave me some pixie pickles'
Shalkae says, 'You'll like these too'
Nemets says, 'Hmmm, but these look much more...'
Nemets says, 'juicy.'
Keats beams a smile at Ambermoon.
Shalkae grins evilly at Nemets.
Keats waves at Ambermoon.
Ambermoon grabs hold of Keats and begins to dance with him.
Shalkae says, 'Exactly'
Keats says, 'Hello, dearling!'
Keats says, 'Come on in '
Ranallron says, 'Amber, be careful now it’s a long way down!'
Enokhaon says, 'Not quite dragon steak Matt, but they smell like old moldy dragon.'
Nemets bows before Ambermoon.
Narin waves at Ambermoon.
Starlene bows before Ambermoon.
Keats says, 'And here's our other guest, Ambermoon...also known as Myzzy '
Enokhaon says, 'Pixie sticks!'
Shalkae bows before Ambermoon.
Starlene says, 'Pleased to meet you, Ambermoon!'
Ambermoon whispers to Ranallron, I think we are underdressed.
Falinia bows deeply before Ambermoon.
Narin says, 'A pleasure to have you here!'
Starlene smiles warmly at her.
Enokhaon says, 'Who has the pixie sticks tonight?'
Shalkae says, 'A pleasure to meet you, Ambermoon'
Ranallron thinks Ambermoon is much prettier then Myzzy, but he'd never admit it.
Ambermoon says, 'Thank you for the invite everyone'
Starlene says, 'Oh yes, I'm eager to try them!'
Enokhaon says, 'Thanks!'
Barkeep Uulianu says 'I have something here that Ogres use...let me see...it's the EXIT, now get LOST!'
Grummer whines pitifully at Barkeep Uulianu.
Reridore smiles at Ambermoon.
Narin grins at Enokhaon.
Grummer says, 'someone buy me a drink!'
Enokhaon muches away on Pixie Powder Cinnesticks.
Shalkae bows before Ranallron.
Narin says, 'Whatcha want, Grummer?'
Nemets says, 'I would, sir ogre, but I have the same problem.'
Grummer says, 'anything on tap'
Ambermoon says, 'Did someone tell you my weakness?'
Ranallron kneels before Shalkai in humility and reverence.
Shalkae says, 'And a pleasure to meet you as well, Ranallron'
Glug, glug, glug...  Nemets takes a swig of Dwarven Ale.
Keats grins.
Narin says, 'Mead, red wine, gypsy wine?'
Grummer says, 'mead is fine'
Ranallron says, 'The pleasure is mine, I look forward to hearing the tales of the Sigils'
Reridore thinks that she had better think of a tale, and quickly!

Shalkae says, 'That.....might take a while. Still, we can get a nice start on that! (Shalkai laughs)'
Reridore eases into a seat next to Nemets and smiles.
Starlene says, 'I want some of those cinnesticks when you can, Silver Tongue.'
Grummer thanks Narin heartily.
Ranallron smiles warmly.
Binmatin sries to walk slowly to sit so nobody steps on him.
Starlene thanks Keats heartily.
Ambermoon hiccup.
Enokhaon says, 'Ew, that was a bit much to mix...'
Ambermoon looks for her shiney copper coin.
Falinia takes a seat quietly, glancing around and taking a sip of wine.
Ranallron says, 'No rush I'll just sit over here and enjoy the show'
Starlene pats Shalkai's familiar.
Narin says, 'Bin, we should prop you up on Grummer's shoulders so you don't get stepped on!'
Starlene says, 'Does he have a name yet, Hearth?'
Ranallron thinks Ambermoon is not going to be able to understand a single word.
Shalkai looks down.
Binmatin sits under the table where he is safe.
Starlene says, 'He's such a cutie.'
Keats pokes Shalkai.
Shalkae says, 'Heh, underfoot would probably be about right'
Narin says, 'Hearth... is that a... saddle on him!?'
Shalkae says, 'Gnome sized'
Shalkae says, 'OK, shoo....'
Starlene says, 'Maybe he lets gnomes ride it for fun?'
Shalkae’s emerald sokokar departs.
Narin says, 'Aww poo'
Ambermoon holds her head from swimming.
Keats chuckles.
Binmatin cheers.
Keats says, 'All right...last call for Ale and Spirits before we commence with the stories '
Keats says, '(Only 16 minutes past official start time! That's a record for promptness, I think!)'
Ambermoon snickers.

Keats says, 'Well, considering our guests, let's take a moment and introduce ourselves. There won't be a quiz afterward, but Ran and Amber are certainly welcome to ask questions privately or afterward if they wish '
Keats smiles to the newcomers.
Ranallron looks cornered and a little overwelmed.
Keats says, 'As you know, I'm Keats Lovesonnet, Sigil of the Silver Tongue, High Sigil of this guild...such as it is.'
Keats chuckles.
Ranallron says, 'Well I'd like to thank my parents to start with....'
Ranallron grins.
Ambermoon says, 'thats just your tummy dear'
Keats laughs.
Narin grins.
Keats nods to Shalkai to go next.
Shalkai nods.
Shalkai says, 'I'm Shalkai Windchaser, Sigil of the Hearth. '
Shalkai nods to Starlene.
Starlene bows.
Keats lays a hand on Shalkai's shoulder. "My Chancellor, or 'second in command,' if you will.
Shalkai smiles up at Keats.
Keats turns with a smile to Starlene.
Starlene says, 'I'm Starlene Antares, Sigil of the Twilight Sky, and Grand Sigil of the Holy Order.'
Starlene smiles and sits back down.
Keats smiles warmly to Twilight Sky, and then turns to the paladin.
Matthyas says, 'I am Matthyas Lionheart, dragonslayer extraordinare, Sigil of the Blessed Hands, at your service.'
Keats chuckles at Matthyas.
Reridore grins.
Matthyas bows.
Keats steps back and nods to Enok.
Starlene says, 'He's so modest about his dragonslaying ablities as you can tell.'
Ranallron muffles a chuckle.
Enokhaon says, 'I am Enokhaon Starfyre, Immolated Armor, and Grand Sigil of the Arcane.'
Keats beams a smile at Enokhaon.
Enokhaon bows.
Keats nods at Narin.
Enokhaon says, 'It's a pleasure to meet you two.'
Matthyas says, 'pfft. Would you rather I lie, Starlene? '
Ranallron says, 'Likewise good magician'
Narin says, 'I am Narin Wintersheart, Sigil of the Curious Sparrow, and I'm so pleased to have you here!'
Starlene says, 'Oh, no, no I would never say to do that.'
Narin bows deeply.
Reridore smiles at Narin.
Ambermoon smiles.
Keats beams a smile at Reridore.
Reridore says, 'I'm Reridore, ahh...just Reridore. Sigil of the Reforged Blade, and I'm the Ambassador around here.'
Keats looks around for Falinia.
Keats beckons the shy wizardess forward.
Narin says, 'Hiding in the corner... cause she was baaaaaaad.'
Keats grins.
Reridore laughs.
Falinia bows deeply and continues in a soft voice.
Binmatin giggles at Narin.
Narin covers her smile with her hand.
Falinia says, 'Falinia Nyt'Kara, Sigil of the Unuttered Zeal.'
Keats smiles.
Falinia looks at Narin and mouths some words.
Keats says, 'Your turn, big guy.'
Keats points at Grummer. Yeah you!
Grummer says, 'Me am Grummer! Sigil of da Gentle Giant!'
Keats grins.
Grummer smiles.
Narin grins at Grummer.
Ranallron breaks into a huge smile at Grummer's statement.
Starlene smiles fondly at Grummer.
Ranallron says, 'Indeed you are!'
Keats says, 'And then we have two more here...'
Keats nods at Nemets.
Nemets says, 'I am Nemets, as of yet unnamed.'
Nemets says, 'A diamond in the rough, an unfinished work of art.'
Keats mutters something about how he SHOULD be soon .
Nemets grin.
Keats says, 'And last, but not least...though perhaps smallest...'
Keats beams a smile at Binmatin.
Starlene rolls her eyes a bit but smiles politely at the shadow knight.
Reridore looks at Nemets a little curiously.
Binmatin bumps his head on the table as he gets up.
Keats winces on his behald.
Nakhti glares.
Keats winces on his BEHALF, too.
Starlene says, 'Ohh, Bin are you okay?'
Reridore blinks and waves Nakhti over.
Enokhaon grimaces.
Reridore says, 'Wonderful to see you again. Tenjou'll be pleased.'
Narin says, 'Of course he's okay.  He hit his head, didn't he?'
Keats chuckles.
Binmatin says, 'Hello There, I am Binmatin McQuexill, and if there is anything you need, Please, do not hesitate to ask.'
Reridore flops down again.
Keats grins.
Binmatin bows.
Narin beams a smile at Binmatin.
Keats says, 'Bin here is a Sigils candidate...but not for long!'
Starlene grins.
Reridore clears her throat.
Keats says, 'His Naming meeting will be this Sunday, and with any luck--not that he'll need much!--he'll be made a full Sigil '
Binmatin says, '3 days after today i shall anounce!'
Keats says, 'And I see we have one more guest!'
Reridore says, 'And ah, a small introduction of my own...'
Keats welcomes Nakhti warmly.
Starlene says, 'I'm looking forward to finally getting a new member of the Holy. You Wayfarers have hogged that spotlight for much too long.'
Reridore gestures to Nakhti with a smile.
Nakhti smirks mischievously at Keats.
Keats peers at Nakhti, looking her up and down.
Ambermoon raises her glass.
Keats whistles at Nakhti appreciatively.
Starlene bows before Nakhti.
Keats says, 'A warm...steaming...welcome indeed!'
Keats chuckles.
Reridore says, 'Nakhti Bloodraven is an old friend of Tenjou's.'
Reridore grins at Keats.
Keats smiles.
Nakhti says, 'All you elves are the same, jealous of us dark elves. I see you eyeing me up and down.'
Nemets grins evilly at Nakhti.
Starlene raises an eyebrow at Nakhti.
Keats sighs exaggeratedly and looks at Starlene, obviously an inside joke.
Ambermoon says, 'with great pleasure'
Binmatin giggles.
Starlene says, 'How is it that you became friends with a cheery happy go lucky Feir'Dal like Tenjou?'
Reridore laughs.
Reridore says, 'Who knows? She's determined to love everyone. Anyway, her approval is fine for me.'
Keats chuckles.
Narin leans against the wall.
Keats says, 'Sunshine certainly has vast amounts of that.'
Keats says, 'In any case...a warm welcome to our three guests. Feel free to enjoy yourselves, and if you have a tale or song to share, this is always an open floor '
Falinia picks a bottle of wine off the wall, tossing a few coins over to the Barkeep.
Keats says, 'We don't have an agenda, per se, so we'll just jump right in!'
Reridore STILL has to think of a proper story!
Keats assures her she has a little time...Keats can talk all night if need be.
Keats grins.
Narin hides a smile.
Keats says, 'All right...and since I *can* in fact talk all night...let me open for us. '
Reridore rolls her eyes at Keats.
Keats clears his throat.
Nakhti says, 'Typical.'

Keats says,

'Now, this is an old tale...or, rather, a new tale made from an old one...'

“Some years ago, I was doing some historical research on the Combine Age, and I found a...well, a fragment, really. A scrap of parchment with a few lines on it. Try as I might, I couldn't track down the rest of it piece, but the handful of lines I *did* find intrigued me.

“So...”, Keats chuckles. “I took some artistic liberties and composed a tale around them. I knew only the name of the work, as that was left on the top of the page that I found...’Crossfire's Sacrifice’."

Keats tunes his lute and begins to play.

'Listen, children, hear me well'
'For even now the bards still tell'
'Of magic of the Combine Age '
'The coterie of one great mage'
'Dubbed "Burnt Crossfire" from the flames'
'That cruelly gave him both his names,'
'And sealed within his heart the fire'
'That made true freedom his desire.'

Keats plays a brief interlude as he comes to the next stanza.

'The Combine Empire's secret source'
'Of strength lay in its mighty force'
'Of magic users who had learned'
'The hidden dragon-magic, burned'
'Into their minds, which made them one.'

Keats plays another few chords as he goes on.

'Each coterie was bound, begun,'
'By king or queen, no other lord,'
'And oathed by soul and spoken word'
'To fight for freedom for the land--'
'Extensions of their monarch's hand.'
'Burnt Crossfire served his Queen of light'
'Who granted him the greatest right'
'To choose his brothers carefully--'
'Thus formed was Crossfire's Coterie.'

Keats closes his eyes for a moment as he plays, and his next lines seem recited...these from which the song was formed.

'Burnt Crossfire led, and those around'.
'Were like him, not of body sound,'
'But strong of heart and true of soul,'
'And herein let me count their roll--for you.
'Twas Hist the halt, and Cleave the blind,'
'And Kevin of the wandering mind,'
'Hare-lipped Joiner, Sever was deaf, '
'And Porter, whom the foemen left'
'For dead, without his hands or eyes,'
'And if you think you would despise'
'Such ones as these, then let me say'

Keats opens his eyes and smiles slightly as he continues.

'This circle proud would win the day.'

Keats carries on with intensity.

'When raiding Iksar breached the wall'
'Of Queen Celina's shining hall,'
'The dragon-magic in their blood'
'Flared up within them like a flood'
'Of power. Fleeing from the fight,'
'Burnt Crossfire called his brothers' might,'
'For though their bodies left them weak,'
'Their minds held all the Queen might seek.'

Keats changes the tune from chords to rippling single notes.

'When Crossfire called from Tower high,'
'An unheard beacon in the sky,'
'His coterie, with selfless will,'
'Gave up their strength in hopes to fill'
'Their leader with the power to save'
'Their holy Queen from death's own grave.'

Keats returns to his previous chordings.

'Then Crossfire, glowing, filled with light,'
'Looked down with eerie magic sight'
'Into the fray and found his Queen,'
'Her blade rimed with a bloody sheen.'
'She would not spare herself and flee--'
'She fought beside her men to free'
'Her nation from the Iksars' hand'
'Or she would die there for her land.'
'As Crossfire watched, a raider locked '
'His gaze on her, an arrow nocked,'
'And with a cruel, triumphant cry,'
'He loosed the arrow, let it fly.'

Keats pauses for a moment, letting his lute fall silent.

Keats resumes after a few seconds.

'A blaze of fury, rage and power,'
'Surged from Crossfire on the tower,'
'Pouring all his brothers' souls'
'And his with theirs to meet their goals'
'A shimmering portal formed around'
'The bloodied Queen who stood her ground,'
'Transporting her to tower high'

Keats trails off for a moment once more...

'To see her faithful Crossfire die.'

Keats resumes softly.
'Nor did his coterie survive--'
'For their true queen they gave their lives.'
'The Queen, though moved by deepest grief,'
'Refused to give her foe relief.'
'Her armies, seeing her on high,'
'Renewed their flagging battlecry ...'
'The war was won, the Iksar turned'
'The piled bodies mourned and burned,'
'And Crossfire's brave coterie'
'Was buried 'neath a great oak tree,'
'Laid out as spokes within a wheel:'
'A circle of completed zeal.'

Keats smiles slightly over his shoulder toward Falinia.
Keats pauses only for a moment and adopts a curious tone.

'The oddity of all their deaths'
'Was that, upon their final breaths'
'Some witnesses would swear it right'
'That Hist walked strong, Cleave gained his sight,'
'That Kevin's focus followed clear,'
'That Joiner spoke, Sever could hear,'
'And Porter's hands and eyes were whole,'
'But naught was left save Crossfire's soul.'
'Consumed by magic on the heights,'
'He perished, but on darkest nights,'
'When distant stars glitter like ice,'

Keats ceases to play on the final line, which is spoken...
'Remember Crossfire's Sacrifice.'

Keats bows.

Reridore looks thoughtful.
Narin applauds Keats's performance.
Starlene cheers at Keats.
Keats hopes they haven't gone to sleep from the length of the tale!
Binmatin whistles and claps his hands loud and proud! Cheering on Keats!
Enokhaon claps furiously.
Narin claps her hands together - hurray!
Falinia claps softly.
Ambermoon applauds.
Starlene says, 'Oh that was wonderful, Silver Tongue!'
Nakhti claps half-heartedly.
Ranallron applauds the performance enthusiastically.
Shalkai stands and applauds Keats.
Nakhti says, 'Bravo, half-elf, a worth tale indeed.'
Keats smiles.
Keats thanks Nakhti heartily.
Nemets nods appreciatively at Keats.
Narin says, 'Well done, Silver Tongue!'
Nakhti says, 'Not bad for a half-breed.'
Enokhaon says, 'And the morale of the story? Always have a cleric on hand; burials are costly.'
Keats says, 'Thank you, thank you...Now, while the next person prepares...'
Keats laughs at Enokhaon.
Starlene bristles at the term "half breed".
Narin giggles at Enokhaon.
Reridore grins at Enokhaon.
Ranallron belly laughs at Enokhaon.
Keats says, 'Anyone need more ale, liquor, or pixie sticks? '
Keats says, 'And who'll be next?'
Reridore looks anywhere but at Keats.
Nakhti says, 'I'd like some ale, but I doubt the dirty Fier`Dal barkeep would sell me some.'
Ranallron intercepts any headed towards Ambermoon for fear of her stumbling off the walkway.
Keats says, 'Got ya covered '
Nakhti nods appreciatively at Keats.
Ambermoon id nqru muca sore !!!!
Keats snickers at Ambermoon.
Keats grins.
Nakhti says, 'Wbew....goos stuff....'
Keats says, 'Now, now, we're all gathered around here...you don't even have to stand up!'
Nakhti viccuwr loudqx.
Reridore grins.
Reridore says, 'Didn't Matthyas have a dragon tale or two?'
Reridore looks around for the paladin.
Matthyas says, 'maybe...'
Keats grins.
Starlene says, 'Oh, please share!'
Keats says, 'Which one, Blessed Hands?'
Keats says, '"Add Vox"?'
Matthyas says, 'SHHH'
Keats says, 'The "Five Page Plan"?'
Reridore giggles.
Starlene snickers softly at Keats.
Starlene says, 'Such classics.'
Nakhti says, 'Well, mr lovelies, ss murv of a jo` it's bjyn suttifg aroind with eoa, mq most y us dy wer. Dark Elf cat't be pean wi h vuch company if you know qhat me mian.'
Keats smiles.
Enokhaon laughs loudly.
Keats says, 'Very well, Nakhti. Glad you were here!'
Reridore attempts to translate that sentence!
Ranallron thinks Dark Elves don't handle their liquor very well!
Enokhaon says, 'It was nice meeting you Nakhti!'
Ambermoon waves.
Narin agrees with Ranallron.

Matthyas says,

'So back in the days of long long ago, back before I fulfilled my destiny… I waged a holy war against a fiendish dragon known as Lady Vox.

'She had a legendary half of a book that I needed from her stash of treasure, so I did everything in my power to get enough people to assist me in slaying her.

'The first attempt did not go so well. As we were clearing her ice giant guardians, a monk was doing that I think, I hear words uttered that I'll never forget'

'"Add Vox!"'

'Sure enough, in a small cavern there she was, charging through and attacking. We almost beat her that time, but the combined power with all those giants were just too much for us.'

'But I tried again. The second time I got the killing blow and obliterated her. Alas, no book'

'The gods resurrected her for a 3rd attempt. And a Paladin friend of mine that I liked at the time decided to temporarily sacrifice some of his life energy so he could be at the maximum level you can be to fight her (52). This was going to be his last attempt at finding the book after a dozen tries. He knew the first copy was reserved for me but had hopes that Lady Vox might have hired a scribe to make another copy'

'So sure enough, on the 2nd victory we had against her lo and behold, 2 books of frost!. Much rejoicing was done that day, for both me and my Paladin friend'

'As Keats mentioned my 5 page battle plan worked well enough to preserve in those tumultuous times. And soon after that I came across my legendary sword, the great Fiery Defender! And led a blaze of victory with many battles with my brethern in this family of Sigils'

Matthyas bows.

Starlene says, 'I'm still in awe today a the 5 page plan.'
Ranallron says, 'I'll bet the plan did not include the phrase "Add Vox!!!" ~laughs good naturedly~'
Enokhaon says, 'Cam across...'
Keats grins evilly at Ranallron.
Starlene laughs at Ranallron.
Starlene says, 'You would be right.'
Binmatin cheers at Matthyas.
Reridore says, 'Several blazes!'
Enokhaon says, 'The first time I ever saw the Lady dragon, she roared, I teleported through a wall to some goblins (who ate me), and a, errr, uhhhh, Guardian Magician had to retrieve my corpse. It was quite a day. -_-'
Keats says, 'And we readily follow Blessed Hands, our Dragonslayer, into many more dragon battles'
Narin claps happily for Matthyas - hurray!
Keats says, 'Including that most recent victory against Vishimtar, eh, Matt?'
Keats grins.
Matthyas enjoyed that trip down memory lane.
Starlene wonders who is crazier, the one who leads the battle or those who follow.
Matthyas says, 'Indeed. Last year we tried to cleanse Norrath from Vishimtar's curse. Several attempts were made\'
Matthyas says, 'but they were futile. This year though we've slain him at least 4 times.'
Binmatin looks back at Narin and whispers to her that he would like to hear a story from her.
Matthyas says, '4 righteous kills'
Narin vetoes Binmatin's idea!
Keats says, 'A great time, I have to say. Vishimtar really is a fascinating creature.'
Starlene says, 'Terrifying I say. I am glad we finally were able to slay her.'
Matthyas says, 'him?'
Ranallron says, 'A thoroughly enjoyable battle to be had at the hands of the great dragon, to say nothing of its minions'
Matthyas shrugs, having no real way to tell.
Nemets says, ''
Keats turns to Ranallron with a smile.
Keats says, 'Ranallron, you seem well versed in the arts of combat...perhaps you'll have a tale for us tonight?'
Keats eyes Grummer.
Ranallron says, 'Well, I can't say as I have anything prepared. I am by no means your rival great bard.'
Enokhaon says, 'Mandolin Lager?'
Enokhaon says, 'Not sure I've even heard of that.'
Keats laughs.
Keats says, 'Well, I don't mean to put you on the spot...just wondering. '
Reridore says, 'It's good stuff.'
Keats says, 'Oh, Enok...that comes from Katta Castellum'
Keats says, 'And it IS good stuff '
Keats looks over at Starlene hopefully.

Before Ranallron’s Tale:
Ranallron says, 'Perhaps I'll tell the story of a certain dark elf? One might class it under the section of battles, though of a different sort'
Keats snaps his attention back to Ranallron and nods.
Enokhaon says, 'So it's... moonshine?'
Reridore looks quite interested.
Ambermoon kicks ranaltron.
Keats chuckles at Enokhaon.
Narin laughs at Enokhaon.
Shalkai grins at Enokhaon
Starlene says, 'Oh? That sounds more intriguing. Please tell.'
Ranallron laughs at Ambermoon.
Starlene beams a smile at Ranallron.
Keats says, 'If you don't mind, Ran...of course we'd love to hear it!'
Shalkae says, 'Here, Enok...try some'
Ambermoon protests!!!!!!!!!!!!
Enokhaon thanks Shalkai heartily.
Ranallron says, 'Well you'll excuse me if I am not so eloquent of speach as the high sigil or our good knight here, but I'll do my humble best to tell an entertaining story'
Ambermoon taps heq foot. Ranallron giggles at Ambermoon trying to get a single coherent word out.
Ranallron says, 'Lets see where to start...'
Ambermoon noen tve naughty woad elf dance.
Ambermoon stands on her tip-toes and does a dance of joy!
Ambermoon stands on her tip-toes and does a dance of joy!
Ambermoon stands on her tip-toes and does a dance of joy!
Enokhaon says, 'Down in front!'
Ambermoon begs peaple to pay artention to her asg net ranallron.
Shalkai grins, then pays even closer attention to Ranallron.
Ranallron says, 'I will tell you today about a noble Dark Elf of the D'Shantain family. One Myzzy D'Shantain to be precise'
Ambermoon gets drunk.
Ambermoon screams in pain.... IM OUT!!!!!!!!!!!'

Ranallron says,

'You see back then, I was the leader of a group of people, collectively known as Storm of Dragons. One day along comes this Dark Elf maiden, of course I had no clue what I was in for! Dark Beautiful eyes, demure smile...but a heart of fire. One would think with such...assets it would be love at first sight, no?'

'Exactly the opposite in fact, from the moment we met I had the fight of my life on my hands. You see Myzzy was used to ruling, and quickly rose through the ranks of our fellowship eventually assending to my right hand, and through little doing of my own. At every turn she opposed me, challenged me. Always willing to say what was on her mind, and be damned with the consequenses!'

'To say she vexxed me, well that would be an understatement to end all understatements. One day, it dawned on me, you see, I was the perpetual peace maker, and Myzzy always seemed to be the antithisis of that ideal. It seemed at first that chaos was left in her wake. But I realised one day, the exact event that brought on this epiphiny eludes me with the passage of time, but I realised that while on occasion great pain was brought by the things Myzzy confronted or said, long term the results of her actions were not always bad. In fact they were often benificial, she would confront things that others were afraid to. Or in their hearts wanted to, but feared to'

'Once I had that epiphony, the way I viewed life changed drastically. I saw her in a new light, and that was the true beginning of a life long friendship and partnership that will last a lifetime. To this day she stands by my side, both in this world and in worlds beyond and I would have it no other way, even if she is a lush ~grins evily at Ambermoon~'

Keats chuckles.
Narin grins.
Reridore smiles brightly.
Keats says, 'You're a wise man, Ranallron...and a lucky one.'
Ambermoon says, 'No other way to be!'
Shalkae thanks Ranallron heartily.
Keats says, 'An excellent tale. Thank you for sharing it.'
Keats smiles warmly.
Starlene smiles.
Keats says, 'Now, I've heard Sigils murmuring quietly that a couple of them do have tales of their own to throw in...'
Starlene says, 'She sounds like a remarkable woman. I hope to meet her in person someday.'
Keats agrees with Starlene.
Ranallron says, 'Careful what you wish for good lady! A meeting with Myzzy is not always what one might hope for! ~belly laughs~'
Keats chuckles again.
Ranallron moves quickly away from Ambermoon.
Keats says, 'Meetings with the Teir'dal rarely go as expected '
Ambermoon grins.
Keats says, 'All my many meetings...well, they've almost all be surprising.'
Keats laughs.
Keats coughs, "been"
Ranallron says, 'Indeed, I would be thrilled to hear more stories. I must admit to feeling somewhat inadequate in the pressence of such skilled tellers of stories!'
Keats waves away his modesty.
Reridore waves that away.
Keats says, 'Don't be ridiculous, Ran; you did wonderfully '
Reridore says, 'Goodness! That was fantastic.'
Keats grins at Reridore.
Ranallron blushes at the praise.
Keats says, 'And after being put on the spot, too! No complaints here!'
Narin agrees with Keats.
Keats chuckles a bit at Ranallron's blush and looks over at Starlene and Enokhaon.
Starlene says, 'I suppose I can go next.'
Keats beams a smile at Starlene.
Starlene looks a bit nervous.
Keats says, 'Attagirl!'
Reridore smiles at Starlene.

Starlene chuckles and then takes a deep breath.

Starlene says,

'Being here in Kelethin brings back so many memories for me. I was born and raised here.  Here I took my first steps to following my path as a druid.  I had just completed my basic training, and was ready to face the dreaded Crushbone orcs with newly learned spells and combat skills!'

'Everyone was abuzz about the newly discovered, or perhaps more accurately *rediscovered* land of Kunark. Many iksar were travelling to Faydwer and Antonica thanks to the new trade routes that had been established.  One such iksar was a monk named Zosn who wished to earn the trust of Feir'Dal. '

'I was a bit uncertain about him. The iksars kind of scared me at first to be honest. I had never seen anything like them before! But Zson seemed friendly enough and was eager to help me kill some orcs, so we hunted together and I soon considered him a friend. So we hunted together, and I told him how I looked forward to visiting his homeland one day. I had never set foot off of Faydwer before, and the idea of seeing a strange new lands on the other side of the ocean was so exciting to me! Zson said he would take me soon as I learned how to cast spirit of wolf and could bind our souls at the Firiona Vie outpost.  '

'That day finally came, although when it finally did Zson and I had not been hunting together as often. He had advanced faster than me and had moved on to other hunting spots. I thought he had forgotten about his promise, but he hadn't! He showed up one day and asked me I was ready to go. ~chuckles~'

So we booked passage on the Maiden's Voyage! ~sighs wistfully~ I have never seen such a beautiful, tall ship made by the Kaoda'Dal. I stood on the deck eager to catch my first view of this new land! Frionia Vie was such a vibrant outpout back then, bustling with all sorts of interesting travellers and excitement'

'We got the supplies we needed and my iksar friend took me guided me through the Swamp of No Hope. and into the Field of Scale. I marvelled at the ruined structures we came upon and eagerly looked at all the stranger creatures we passed.'

'He took me into Kurn's Tower and we slayed skeleton after skeleton after luring them in to a hidden room. It was a grand night, and I don't think I have ever enjoyed the feel of battle as much since then. I felt so strong, and so powerful!'

'Alas, it came time for Zson to leave, and had I not been so young and foolish, my head swollen with overblown confidence, I would have gated to safety right then. But, oh no! I thought for *certain* I could handle a few without him.

Starlene laughs and shakes her head.

'So I attacked one, and then another came to its aid. "Two I thought!" Ha I know I can handle two. Then there were three. Then four. Then at six I ran for the door! Alas, I did not make it very far.'

'I soon found myself awaking back in Firiona Vie with nothing but rags on me. I tried to make my way back to Kurn's Tower on my own, but that *awful* Swamp of No Hope proved true to its name. I had no choice but to give up, return home. Much more humbler and poorer than I had left.'

'I considering quiting adventuring then, but I did not want to. I still have some things stored in the bank. So, I did my best to continue with the fight, but the truth is my heart didn't feel like it was in it anymore. I stayed close to home, venturing no farther than Unrest'

'When one day when I was browsing a vendor in Kelethin, I heard someone call out for a bind. I was always eager to help, but I was busy at the same time, so I ignored it at first. This was in the day before there were soulbinders of course. But after the second or third time I felt sorry for him, and said I would come to him.'

'He was a bard by the name of Andrex. Friendly and talkative as bards are wont to be. Starlene grins at Keats. I noticed he was a part of a guild called, "Sigils", and something about the name intrigued me right then. So I asked him about it.'

'He mentioneed his was the "Iron Brotherhood" and I was further intrigued. He told me about how we choose our Sigils. They are a special, personal symbol representing who we are, and who we dare dream to be. I knew *at once* that I had to learn more. That I wanted to find mine. '

'I was in luck though! Andrex was in Greater Faydark for a wedding, a Sigils wedding, and I could come as his guest and he'd introduce me. I was so, oh so nervous but I agreed. It was a beautiful ceremony in Lesser Faydark but the faerie ruins.'

Starlene smiles a bit sadly.

'Everyone seemed so decked out in their finest clothes! These were *strong* and powerful adventuers. Surely they wouldn't really be interested in this little half elf druid in rags? I wanted to run and flee when Andrex introduced me after the ceremony was over and all their eyes were upon me, but everyone was so warm and welcoming. I felt so much more at ease right away.'

'So, it wasn't long before I was attending a meeting, and I soon discovered my adventuring days were far from done!'

Ranallron says, 'Well Ladies, gentlemen Ambermoon and I have to be leaving. I appologize Starlene for interupting, however we had made prior arrangements.'
Reridore smiles.
Reridore says, 'Good to meet you.'
Starlene says, 'Oh no had just finished up!'
Shalkai nods.
Starlene says, 'I'm so glad you were able to come.'
Shalkai says, 'Have a wonderful evening, Ranallron and Ambermoon.'
Ranallron says, 'Its been a pleasure for sure, I enjoyed myself a great deal'
Keats says, 'Aye, we're glad you could be here. Thanks for coming, both of you!'
Narin beams a smile at Ranallron.
Keats beams a smile at Ambermoon.
Falinia bows to them both.
Narin beams a smile at Ambermoon.
Enokhaon says, 'Aw phooey! Before I could spin a yarn. Darn!'
Starlene bows before Ranallron.
Narin says, 'Thank you so much for joining us!'
Starlene says, 'Amber'
Purrjeni bows before Ranallron.
Ambermoon says, 'Thank you for allowing us to sit in, enjoyed ourselves even if Ranallron tells big tales. '
Enokhaon says, 'Was great to see you two.'
Starlene says, 'I'm glad you could make it too. '
Keats chuckles.
Keats says, 'I hope we'll be hearing more from you as well. Take care, my friends.'
Keats smiles.
Purrjeni bows before Ambermoon.
Ranallron says, 'ooc: I will be certain to follow the boards and if I am welcome I'd enjoy very much coming to the next meeting. I'm a roleplayer at heart, Myzzy less so '
Ambermoon waves goodbye to everyone.
Keats says, '((And yet, she does so well...))'
Ambermoon farts.
Starlene says, '((You'll both be more than welcome ))'
Keats says, '((See? perfectly in character! LOL))'
Ranallron shakes his head at his bride.
Keats beams a smile at Ranallron.
Ranallron says, 'thanks again for the invite all'
Narin grins at Ranallron.
Narin waves goodbye to Ranallron.
Ranallron waves.
Nemets nods at Ranallron.
Keats says, 'Twins keep you both '
Binmatin waves at Ranallron.
Grummer says, 'Take care you two'
Keats smiles.

Keats says, 'Well told, Twilight '
Keats says, 'Enok? Did you want to go next? '
Shalkai says, 'Before the bar catches on fire?'
Keats chuckles.
Enokhaon says, 'Yewah!'
Enokhaon says, 'My tale is a bit more recent.'
Purrjeni cheers
Narin turns her attention to Enokhaon.

Enokhaon says,

'Now, I don't know if everyone ehre has visited the Underfoot yet, but there are creatures there called Greken. They appear to be distant cousins of the Corathus from Darkhollow, if you happen to have seen those. They're a sort of lava worm. They have six eyes, their rock-like skin glows red from the lava they swim in, and they have a jillion razor sharp teeth!'

'Anyway, deep in the Underfoot is a grand cavern known as Lichen Creep. It's related to Lichen Creep, connected by a magical tether across planes. Down in the lava pools of Lichen Creep, where a stream runs into the lava, there's a stone arch.'

'Well, these Greken are usually small. Bigger than a human mind you, but not big enough to swallow us whole. Maybe only our legs. One could sit quite happily in the middle of this room, and we'd still have room to gather around it and pet it. Our hands would be burned off, but that's beside the point.'

'So, it was quite a surprise when I was trudging down the stream in Lichen Creep towards the lava pool, when a saw a massive sit of teeth jutting out from under the stone arch in the lava. It was a massive Greken! Big enough to eat TWO humans whole at the same time!'

'Now, I was startled, and ran and hid behind some nearby sessiloids. They're, uh, kinda like crystalline crabs. Dumb and docile as your average shrubbery.'
'I saw the huge Grenek wriggling around. At first I thought it was just enjoying rolling about in the lava. But it was stuck! It had grown so huge while under the stone arch that it couldn't get out!'

'Now, the bard happened to be with me, so we needed a plan for dislodging this, uh... cute little wuggin from its cubby. Ropes were no good; they simply burned away since there was lava everywhere. I didn't really want to try and grab it with my hands, as like I said, Greken have a jillion sharp teeth; so sharp they can chew tunnels through stone. And this one had especially big teeth.'

'So what I decided upon, was the bard was to flail about in front of it to distract it, while I sent an earth elemental to push it from behind. Jobober waded waist deep into the lava, and began to push it from behind. Its cute little wiggly stub feet flailed about wildly (basically like Tirratye's distracting-inducing arms). But Jobober began to melt and couldn't maintain his footing... or his lower body at all for that matter!'

'Now, you may not know this, but the Underfoot has the best rock anywhere, glistening with rare metals and gems. So, I figured since it's a rock monster, it had gotten so big because it ate so much rock!'

(Barkeep Uulianu says 'Venture to the Butcherblock Mountains and you shall find Kaladim. It will be impossible to miss from the road.' – included since Enokhaon used it later on)

'Pickaxes in hand, Tirratye and I took up mining for a whole week! Our bags loaded with gold and gems, we headed for Kaladim to offload our spoils. And that's where I made my fortune! The end.'

'Huh, the barkeep reminded me where the dwarven city is... how convenient.'

'The moral of the story is, don't eat so much that you get stuck or you'll be easy pickings.'

Keats rolls on the floor laughing at Enokhaon.
Starlene laughs.
Keats applauds Enokhaon's performance.
Binmatin giggles.
Falinia giggles.
Purrjeni laughs loudly and applauds.
Narin applauds Enokhaon's performance.
Starlene cheers at Enokhaon.
Keats says, 'Thanks, Immolated Armor '
Starlene says, 'What a wonderfully told, story!'
Narin says, 'Well told!'
Purrjeni laughs at Enokhaon.
Shalkai says, 'grins at Enokhaon's story'
Enokhaon says, 'Where is Felwithe, Mr Barkeep?'
Barkeep Manlawen says 'Within the Greater Faydarks one can find the entrance to the Koada'Dal city of Felwithe. Just head east.'
Keats says, 'Head east. Heh.'
Starlene wonders if she asks about "Kelethin" If he'll tell her she's had too much to drink.
Narin says, 'East...?'
Keats says, 'Well, it's past our stated conclusion time...'
Starlene says, 'the "E" on your compass, Curious Sparrow.'
Enokhaon says, 'Where is Freeport, Mr. Barkeep?'
Narin says, 'My sense of direction must be worse than I thought.'
Enokhaon says, 'You don't know Freeport? You twit!'
Keats says, 'No one else has mentioned having another tale to tell, so we'll call the official part of this Ales & Tales closed. '
Starlene says, 'Hey now, Enok. Not everyone has been there.'
Keats says, 'Thanks for coming, everyone! Feel free to stay and chat, and heck, tell more stories if you want!'
Starlene says, 'Do you need to get going, Silver Tongue?'
Shalkai whispers to Morgain "They all do. They just won't admit it"
Keats says, 'But if you need to hit the field of battle again, you're free to go.'
Keats chuckles.
Nemets says, 'A bit late to set an ambush for a travelling noble.'
Nemets shrugs unknowingly.
Keats blinks at Nemets in disbelief.
Starlene says, 'Thank you so much for putting this together, Keats!'
Shalkai looks around for Falinia.
Starlene cheers at Keats.
Narin thanks Keats heartily.
Binmatin says, 'Aye, Thank You Keats, i really enjoyed it.'
Falinia smiles softly at Shalkai.
Keats says, 'Thanks for coming...and SPECIAL thanks to Narin for the Cinnasticks!'
Keats applauds Narin's performance.
Narin blushes at Keats.
Shalkai says, 'So, Zeal.....I heard that you have an especial zeal for shiny things? Was that right?'
Enokhaon says, 'Thanks again for the ''moonshine'' Shalkai. I had no idea there were such fine alcohols from Katta Castellum'
Starlene says, 'cheer'
Starlene cheers at Narin.
Morgain says, 'As always, a wonderful evening, Silvertongue.'
Binmatin says, 'yes those were very TASTY!'
Falinia blushes and looks around nervously.
Falinia says, 'No...perhaps...'
Falinia says, 'Mayyyybe...'
Shalkai says, 'Of course, Enokhaon! I think I have some champagne from there, too, if you like something bubbly'
Keats grins at Morgain.
Enokhaon says, 'I would like to try a glass/bottle, whatever potions they come in.'
Enokhaon says, 'erm, potions = portions'
Shalkai says, 'Just maybe? Just a teeny bit, Falinia?'
Keats says, 'Thank you, Morgain. Very glad you were able to make it...'
Morgain smiles innocently at Keats.
Morgain says, 'Always a pleasure.'
Falinia says, 'Maybe a lot....'
Shalkai says, 'Oh, I think it's in the bank. But I do have another vintage of bubbly'
Keats smiles.
Keats says, 'Indeed.'
Enokhaon says, 'Cheers!'
Matthyas says, 'Nice to be here with you all. I think I'll retire for tonight though.'
Keats beams a smile at Matthyas.
Nemets snaps to attention and salutes Matthyas crisply.
Falinia bows before Matthyas.
Narin says, 'Rest well, Blessed Hands!'
Keats says, 'Sleep soft, Blessed Hands. Thanks for coming and sharing tales of dragons '
Purrjeni says, 'i will go get my notes to Memmories so she can deal with this stuff'
Shalkai says, 'Maybe a lot? Well, that's good! Because, just on the off-chance, I did a little searching for shiny little things'
Morgain waves goodbye to Matthyas.
Falinia says, 'S-shiny things?'
Shalkai reaches into his pouch and pulls out a small, glinting, silvery object.
Narin smirks over at Shalkai.
Shalkai says, 'Yes, exactly, shiny things like this'
Falinia eyes the object.
Shalkai says, 'Is this the kind of thing that you maybe like?'
Enokhaon says, 'Hahaha'
Enokhaon says, 'I know where this is going...'
Purrjeni says, 'good night all - going to run now'