[Wehnimer's, Land's End Rd.]
You are scrutinized by vigilant soldiers as you arrive at the wide gateway guarding the land route to Wehnimer's Landing. The frenetic pace of the city to the south is a far cry from the deceptive calm of the wilds of Elanith outside. Two daunting towers survey the countryside and protect the town, flanking the road to the east and west.go gate You also see a wooden barrel.
Also here: Mourjel, Lothandir, the body of Yeldah who is lying down, Merwind, Aprilove who is kneeling, Lord Drastion, Seviin, the body of Jordyn who is lying down, Lady Maddieson, Lord Holyeagle who is seated, Lady Sultrye who is kneeling
Obvious paths: south.

[Wehnimer's, Outside Gate]
Citizens, merchants and assorted dregs of society jostle against you before the great wooden gates of Wehnimer's Landing. Harried guards and militiamen try to keep the chaos to a minimum, but it is hard to keep track of those entering, let alone leaving, this large trading post. A dirt path encircling the wooden palisade of the town leads east and southwest. Nailed prominently to the wooden wall beside the gate is a sign you really should read.
You also see a short sword, a wooden shield, a short sword, some light leather and a wayside inn.
Also here: Sweetpeas, Talamond, Kisersoay, Raff
Obvious paths: north, east, northwest, southwest.

[Wayside Inn, Dining Room]
This ramshackle hostel bears the signs of rough use by hard-bitten travellers and headstrong adventurers. Several blade-scarred tables and low stools are lined up against the walls, while the central area is dominated by a large firepit around which is a low platform covered with a few ratty bearskins. The clatter of clay tankards and the smell of humble victuals provide some small comfort to the steady stream of wayfarers who pause here to meet and greet one another.
You also see a rotting monir strongbox, a battered brass chest and a steep stair.
Also in the room: Lord Subothai, Arimantis, Lord Riscca, Haldren, Torrans, Holswort
Obvious exits: south, out.

Holswort says, "A shelter for homeless vagabonds, I believe."

You bow to Holswort.

You say, "evenin."

Holswort glances at you.

Riscca says something in dwarven.

Haldren says, "The dregs of this town? It must be a horrid and hapless lot."

Torrans says, "I would suppose the proprietor has found it not worth the investment to improve things only to have them damaged anew by the clientele."

Holswort nods to Torrans.

You say, "I be apprentice to Sir Geijon."

Lord Subothai just arrived.

Holswort says, "They are unruly."

Lord Subothai just went out.

You say, "don' believe we have met."

You see Holswort Niffelheim the Human.
He appears to be in his 30's, has long, straight golden blond hair, blue eyes, and pale skin.
He is in good shape.
He is holding an elegant blue vultite longsword in his right hand and a silver vultite tower shield in his left hand.
He is wearing a crystal amulet, a satin belt pouch, a polished silver sheath, some highly polished black boots, a gold trimmed ivory-and-black quartered herald's tabard with a large red gold triskelion in the center, an onyx-inlaid white mithril belt, a polished gilt helm sporting a maroon horsehair plume, and a shining silver vultite hauberk.

You say, "but yer name precedes ya."

Lord Kerl's group just arrived.

Kerl raises an eyebrow in Holswort's direction.

Arwen nods to Holswort in greeting.

Targotyll's group just arrived.

Riscca grunts and sneers at the same time in obvious distaste!

Targotyll rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Holswort asks, "Oh, yes. Have I mentioned, there are some here whom our brother Malwind has beknighted?"

Lynnora just arrived.

Kerl asks, "out walking again are we?"

You nod to Holswort.

Torrans chuckles.

You say, "indeed he has."

Arwen says, "Evening, Holswort. "

Targotyll just arrived.

Lady Kailii just went out.

Targotyll scoffs.

Holswort says, "Though I don't recognize this one."

You ask, "there anything we kin help ya with tanight?"

Targotyll says, "too slow"

Kyanan grins.

Targotyll reaches out and holds Kyanan's hand.

Holswort peers quizzically at you.

Humongor just arrived.

Humongor bows to Holswort.

Lord Guwain just arrived.

Targotyll's group just went out.

Lord Guwain just went out.

Rhinda just arrived.

Journeyman Needa just went south.

Humongor smiles at Riscca.

You say, "I would think ya wouldn't, I am but an apprentice."

Journeyman Needa just went south.

Holswort says, "Hello, citizens."

Holswort smiles.

Journeyman Needa just arrived.

Riscca nods to Humongor.

Arwen asks, "What brings you to our fair town this evening?"

Humongor says, "Eve, Holswort."

You concentrate on the Symbol of Need.

Journeyman Needa just went out.

Sepip says, "Lo there"

Holswort says, "I am out for an evening stroll.

Sepip bows to Holswort.

You concentrate on the Symbol of Thought.

"Any Gryphons about?"

[Wayside Inn, Dining Room]
This ramshackle hostel bears the signs of rough use by hard-bitten travellers and headstrong adventurers. Several blade-scarred tables and low stools are lined up against the walls, while the central area is dominated by a large firepit around which is a low platform covered with a few ratty bearskins. The clatter of clay tankards and the smell of humble victuals provide some small comfort to the steady stream of wayfarers who pause here to meet and greet one another.
You also see a rotting monir strongbox, a battered brass chest and a steep stair.
Also in the room: Lady Rhinda, Humongor, Lady Arwen, Alisanne, Sepip, Lord Kerl, Lord Riscca, Haldren, Torrans, Holswort
Obvious exits: south, out.

Lady Rhinda just went out.

Riscca scoffs.

The Symbol of Thought begins to burn in your mind and you hear Gremloc thinking,

"whoa Holswort!"

Arwen nods to Holswort.

Alisanne says, "and quite a lovely evening for it"

Humongor bashes forearms with you in greeting.

Humongor nods to Alisanne.

You bash forearms with Humongor in greeting.

You say, "evenin"

Humongor says, "Indeed."

You nod to Humongor.

Arwen says, "A fine night for a stroll."

Keyphonik raises an eyebrow.

Humongor asks, "What hast caught yer fancy this eve, Holswort?"

Humongor smiles at Holswort.

Holswort says, "Arwen here is a fledgling diplomat."

Lord Telagan's group just arrived.

Arwen blushes a nice shade of off-pink.

You give your eyebrow a little workout.

Humongor smiles at Arwen.

You ask, "indeed?"

Lord Shonison's group just arrived.

Shonison looks a bit pale.

Arwen says, "Nay, not really."

Lord Tellor just arrived.

You ask, "diplomat fer whom?"

Kerl says, "you have a fair amount of stamina that your walks take you this far from home"

Desdemia's group just arrived.

Lord Telagan's group just went out.

Kestaran says something in dark elven.

Lord Tellor went up a steep stair.

Tarlina just arrived.

Naina slings a glistening sea-blue buckler off from over her shoulder.

Desdemia's group just went out.

Holswort says, "She represented the Landing in the Bregandian conflict."

Humongor nods to Kerl.

Tarlina went up a steep stair.

Alisanne nods to Kerl.

The sickly pallor seems to fade from Shonison.

Roze seats herself at the Bleeding Heart Table.

Sepip says, "and did quite well"

Schnuffy just arrived.

Humongor says, "Aye? An' she did a fine job at that."

Arwen says, "We do what we must in times of need."

Humongor smiles.

Humongor nods to Sepip.

Schnuffy just went out.

You nod to Humongor.

Haldren smiles.

You smile at Arwen.

* Geijon Khyree joins the adventure.

Shonison gestures and utters a phrase of magic.

Holswort says, "I believe her to be partly human."

Shonison gestures and utters a phrase of magic.

Holswort says, "I believe her to be partly human."

Chubbles chuckles.

Shonison gestures into the air.

Shonison momentarily gets a faroff look in his eyes, and then returns to normal.

Geijon just arrived.

Chubbles just went out.

You hug Geijon.

Geijon furrows his brow.

* Tenzoe just bit the dust!

Haldren cocks his head at Arwen.

Riscca sneers.

Arwen says, "That is correct, sir."

You say, "evenin m'liege."

You smile at Geijon.

Geijon nods to you.

Humongor nods to Geijon.

Sepip says, "T'is a minor failing on the part of her lineage, but she has persevered through it"

Geijon says, "Holswort, yer ambassadorship is growin thin preying among th' generosities o' our fair city when yer actions have been lets say, questionable"

Arwen says, "I hope that I have inherited the finer qualities of two great races."

Kerl peers quizzically at Sepip.

Holswort glances at Geijon.

You nod to Humongor.

You smile.

Alisanne says, "Two of the moons are very bright tonight to light ye stroll"

(Geijon marks his obvious height advantage over Holswort and stares down at him)

Humongor smiles at Alisanne.

Holswort says, "Geijon, I need not your permission to visit these, our Master's lands."

Haldren moves to stand in front of Holswort.

You chuckle.

Lord Duplex just arrived.

Haldren says, "I recommend that you step back, good fellow."

Duplex exclaims, "I am here to serve you!"

Riscca says, "your master maybe"

Shonison nods to Duplex in greeting.

You reach out and hold Humongor's hand.

Thisselwick just arrived.

Geijon says, "Your claim to these lands lapsed and by rightful Empire Law, we reclaimed it."

* Kunitz just bit the dust!

Holswort begins chuckling at Geijon.

You nod to Geijon.

Duplex asks, "who?"

Geijon says, "You no longer hold any official rights here, only those you've fabricated"

You raise an eyebrow in Holswort's direction.

Duplex begins chuckling at Shonison.

Geijon says, "Read your own edicts, Ambassador"

Duplex asks, "Thats a joke right?"

Duplex nods to Shonison.

Duplex says, "sure."

Corion just arrived.

Duplex nods.

Holswort says, "They harbor the misconception that we are here to invade, rather then protect them."

Duplex waves the pointed rod at Holswort.
CS: +372 - TD: +1023 + CvA: -9 + d100: +10 == -650
Warded off!
Holswort is unaffected.

Duplex says, "hmm"

Shonison says, "wow"

Haldren swings an etched mithril longsword at Duplex!
AS: +825 vs DS: +306 with AvD: +39 + d100 roll: +87 = +645
and hits for 212 points of damage!

Mithril longsword clashes with elven fighting leathers!
[STR/DU: 85/200 vs. 35/120, d100(Open)= 8]

Gruesome, slashing blow to the side of Duplex's head!
Skull split open! Brain (and life) vanishes in a fine mist.

* Duplex just bit the dust!

* Duplex drops dead at your feet!

The tingling sensation and sense of security leaves Duplex.
The dim aura fades from around Duplex.
The opalescent aura fades from around Duplex.
Duplex glances around, looking a bit less confident.
The silvery luminescence fades from around Duplex.
The bright luminescence fades from around Duplex.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around Duplex.
The light blue glow leaves Duplex.
The air calms down around Duplex.
The deep blue glow leaves Duplex.
The very powerful look leaves Duplex.
The white light leaves Duplex.
The powerful look leaves Duplex.

Suddenly there is an uproar, with people screaming, "Murderer! Quickly, someone call for the constable!"

Suddenly the town constable, supported by a sizeable posse, comes charging in!

The constable says, "So dere ya are Haldren! We've a warrant for yar arrest. Now come 'long quietly or we'll hang ya right where ya stand."

With that, the deputies wrestle Haldren to the ground and force some manacles on him. Without any hesitation the posse heads off with their prisoner.

You hear the ghostly voice of Duplex say, "hehe"

You say, "hey now"

Humongor says, "Nay, Duplex."

Geijon glances at Duplex.

Holswort glances at Duplex.

You hear the ghostly voice of Duplex say, "heh"

Arwen looks over at Duplex and shakes her head.

You hear the ghostly voice of Duplex say, "love it."

Shonison says, "damn"

Geijon grabs Duplex and tries to drag him, but he doesn't budge.

Geijon grabs Duplex's body and drags it out with him.

Humongor says, "Easy, friends."

Geijon just arrived.

Holswort frowns.

Lord Shonison's group just went out.

Songowl just arrived.

Humongor says, "Tis nay need o' fightin' 'ere."

Holswort's group just went out.

Geijon says, "That was foolish"

You nod to Geijon.

Humongor just went out.

Lord Riscca just went out.

Kerl asks, "I take it in his culture casting a spell at someone is a bit of an insult?"

Lord Kerl's group just went out.

Geijon gibbers incoherently.

Geijon joins your group.

You say, "one would hope."

[Wehnimer's, Outside Gate]
Citizens, merchants and assorted dregs of society jostle against you before the great wooden gates of Wehnimer's Landing. Harried guards and militiamen try to keep the chaos to a minimum, but it is hard to keep track of those entering, let alone leaving, this large trading post. A dirt path encircling the wooden palisade of the town leads east and southwest. Nailed prominently to the wooden wall beside the gate is a sign you really should read.
You also see the Infectarien disk, a short sword, a wooden shield, a short sword, some light leather and a wayside inn.
Also here: Lord Infectarien, Alisanne, Sepip, Lord Kerl, Ballista, Ferrul, Fender, Lady Arwen, Humongor, Torrans, Holswort, Lady Naina, Lord Shonison, Lady Sweetsugars, the body of Lord Duplex who is lying down, Alisin, Lord Queleri, Lady Sedda, Aamaus
Obvious paths: north, east, northwest, southwest.
Geijon followed.

You hear the ghostly voice of Duplex say, "he's lucky i wasnt spelled up"

Shonison gestures and utters a phrase of magic.

Lord Bremn went through the wooden gates.

Lord Infectarien went through the wooden gates.

Shonison gestures at Holswort.

You notice a small cloud form above Holswort.

Shonison gestures and utters a phrase of magic.

You hear the ghostly voice of Duplex say, "i shoula imploded em."

Shonison gestures.

A sense of peace and calm settles over the area.

Holswort points at Shonison.

Humongor says, "Nay castin', friends."

Arwen gestures and utters a phrase of magic.

You notice the storm cloud begin to churn rapidly!

You hear the ghostly voice of Duplex say, "heh"

Sweetsugars asks, "do ya need healing duplex?"

Humongor says, "Holswort ist an ambassador."

Shonison asks, "hows that?"

You hear the ghostly voice of Duplex say, "someone raise me.

Lord Windzemi came through the wooden gates.

Kerl appears somehow different.

You say, "you people nae cause harm to an ambassador"

The storm cloud begins to build into a thunderhead!

Sweetsugars leans on Sedda.

Shonison nods to Duplex.

Holswort says, "Mark that one."

Alisin gestures and utters a phrase of magic.

Alysiesa's group came through the wooden gates.

Alisin gestures at Duplex.

A luminescent web briefly forms around Duplex, then fades into the body.

Lord Gremloc came through the wooden gates.

Holswort's group just went southwest.

Humongor just went southwest.

(moving to the southwest)

[Wehnimer's, Exterior]
You are standing at the northwest corner of the Landing. The path, which bends to the northeast as it moves along this section of the western wall of the fortified trading post. To the west can be seen a dark forest while to the south can be seen a rolling plain of high grasses.
You also see some light leather.
Also here: Humongor, Torrans, Holswort Obvious paths: south, west, northeast.
Geijon followed.

Geijon says, "You shouldnt have attacked him, Duplex. Unless you wish to take responsibility for all of the inhabitants of Wehnimers Landing when he finds rightful cause to attack us"

Geijon mumbles something that you don't quite catch.

Lord Kerl's group just arrived.

Kerl mutters under his breath.

Geijon says, "He was obviously acting on his own, Holswort. .as the Krol did."

Geijon smiles.

Holswort glances at Geijon.

Kerl asks, "so you brought a friend on your walk this time Holswort?"

Gremloc bows to Kerl.

Humongor seems a bit less imposing.

Arwen says, "M'Lord, though I disagree with your claims to our town, you are a diplomat and some amount of civility should be shown."

Humongor nods to Arwen.

Arwen says, "We are not barbarians, here."

You nod to Arwen.

You say, "true nuff."

Lazarillo came up the northeast path.

Lazarillo removes a sharp polished steel longsword from in his leather sheath.

Lazarillo slings a black vultite shield off from over his shoulder.

Humongor says, "Indeed."

You say, "well, some."

Soulfighter just arrived.

Holswort says, "Your actions speak otherwise."

Giil just arrived.

You smile quietly to yourself.

Lazarillo just went south.

Torrans says, "Present actions to the contrary."

Arwen nods to you.

Humongor says, "Tis a sad turn o' events."

You say, "that was one person Ambassador."

[Wehnimer's, Exterior]
You are standing at the northwest corner of the Landing. The path, which bends to the northeast as it moves along this section of the western wall of the fortified trading post. To the west can be seen a dark forest while to the south can be seen a rolling plain of high grasses.
You also see a brown mouse and some light leather.
Also here: Lord Morzak, Alisanne, Sepip, Lady Arwen, Lord Kerl, Lord Gremloc, Geijon, Humongor, Torrans, Holswort
Obvious paths: south, west, northeast.

Lord Morzak just went northeast.

Japhi's group just arrived.

* Gomble just bit the dust!

Japhi's group just went northeast.

There is a twinkle in a brown mouse's eyes.

* Lord Cemb Chimare joins the adventure.

The brown mouse begins to watch the goings on carefully.

Gremloc slings a black vultite shield over his shoulder.

Tymestopper just arrived.

Geijon says, "You should well know that all lands have outlaws and criminals, even ours"

Lazalye's group just arrived.

Lazalye's group just went northeast.

Tymestopper just went south.

Turiken just arrived.

Turiken just went northeast.

Alisanne says, "There are a few ruffians about, as ye would find most anywhere"

Kerl says, "truth of the matter some are, but we are a free town. All are welcome to at least some degree"

Nimax just arrived.

Nimax just went northeast.

Lady Sargette just arrived.

Lady Sargette just went south.

Lord Dracconis just arrived.

Geijon says, "But you payed him, via Empire law for his crimes"

Lord Cemb just arrived.

Lord Dracconis just went northeast.

Geijon nods to Cemb.

Cemb bows to Holswort.

You bow to Cemb.

Holswort says, "This could be construed as treason. or, if you are independant, as you now claim, an act of war."

Cemb asks, "Been here long?"

Songowl just arrived.

Songowl just went south.

Vintral just arrived.

Vintral just went northeast.

Cemb peers quizzically at Holswort.

Geijon says, "We claimed no such thing"

Songowl just arrived.

You say, "you generalize, Ambassador."

Geijon says, "And assumes"

Songowl gazes up into the heavens.

Ylarra's group just arrived.

Ariyel just arrived.

Holswort says, "Our criminals have the sense not to attack royalty."

Cemb asks, "What's happening?" Ariyel just went south.

Ylarra's group just went south.

Aratos just arrived.

Cemb peers quizzically at Geijon.

Cemb peers quizzically at Holswort.

Aratos just went south.

Geijon shrugs.

Ylarra's group just arrived.

You say, "and ours don't."

Cemb raises an eyebrow in Holswort's direction.

You say, "we not proud of it, but they don't."

Snowfleur just went northeast.

Ylarra asks, "Royalty?"

Holswort says, "Sir Cemb."

Holswort nods to Cemb.

Cemb asks, "are you royalty as well as an ambassador?"

Sepip says, "I suppose it could be taken as a blatant disreguard for the safety of one who claims to be a diplomat"

Geijon says, "Perhaps he was a heretic or insane"

Ylarra asks, "we have royalty?"

Arwen says, "I hardly think the crimes of an individual, constitute a declaration of War."

* Cryheart Thaxin joins the adventure.

Humongor says, "Twas an individual actin' on 'is own, nay an action sanctioned by the town."

Ylarra says, "Oh gods."

Ylarra says, "Holswort is back."

Holswort says, "Cemb is one of the people our Brother Malwind has beknighted."

Songowl blinks at Arwen. Sepip asks, "I assume you would show the same to one of us travelling to your homeland?" Songowl asks, "was a declaration made?"

The brown mouse pauses to clean its fur.

Torrans glances at Cemb.

Holswort shrugs.

The brown mouse darts all around, generally being a great nuisance.

Arwen says, "No, but someone attempted to kill Holswort."

Cemb says, "I was a knight long before Malwind recognized me as such, within the human empire however"

Gremloc gazes up into the heavens.

Cemb shrugs.

Songowl gazes up into the heavens.

Humongor asks, "Ye hath been unmolested on yer earlier strolls, eh?"

Holswort asks, "Why does Haldren dally so?"

Ariyel rubs her chin thoughtfully.

Arwen gestures and utters a phrase of magic.

Arwen gestures.
After a moment's silence a brown mouse scampers into the area and glances up at Arwen intelligently.

Ylarra says, "Have fun."

Calgin grabs Swick's body and drags it northeast with him.

Arwen acquires a look of intense concentration.

Ylarra's group just went south.

Geijon asks, "So Holswort is of the family line of the Empress Mythal'Lyanna?"

Geijon peers quizzically at Holswort.

Kerl asks, "this Haldren, a companion, or a body guard?"

Kerl raises an eyebrow in Holswort's direction.

Cemb asks, "Haldren??"

Torrans says, "The local turnkey may not understand his accent."

Gremloc gazes in wonder at his surroundings.

Holswort nods to Torrans.

You see Torrans Kalinburg the Human Warrior.
He appears to be in his 60's, has short, wavy sandy blond hair, blue eyes, and fair skin.
He is in good shape.
He is holding a red trimmed ora kite shield in his right hand and an acid-pitted mithril longsword in his left hand.
He is wearing a stiff grey greatcloak, a visored ora greathelm, a slate-grey black trimmed surcoat, a golvern star, some red trimmed ora plate mail, a black leather belt, a polished red ora scabbard, an yierka hide belt pouch, a pair of red ora trimmed black leather boots, and a pair of golvern spurs.

Humongor says, "If Haldren slew Duplex within the town limits, 'e hast been arrested fer the deed."

The brown mouse suddenly pauses, listening to something intently.

Holswort says, "I told you it was dangerous here."

Holswort smirks.

Sepip nods to Humongor.

You whisper, "Torrans is wearin a Golvern star." to your group.

The brown mouse darts all around, generally being a great nuisance.

Sepip says, "Just as if you had been slain, your slayer would have been detained"

Cemb peers quizzically at you.

Humongor nods to Sepip.

Haldren just arrived.

Haldren glares.

Ariyel says, "detained, what a civil way to put it"

Ariyel smiles at Sepip.

Holswort reaches out and holds Haldren's hand.

Alisanne says, "aye, nae distinctions for murderers"

Kerl says, "I see he got out easily enough"

Sepip nods to Kerl.

Holswort asks, "How do you find "frontier justice", Sir Haldren?"

Humongor nods to Kerl. Arwen smiles at Torrans.

Holswort sneers.

Cryheart just arrived. Torrans nods to Cemb.

You whisper, "the Golvern Star, as was mentioned by the other Knight." to your group.

Cryheart blinks.

Sepip says, "Even got to keep his items"

Cryheart nods to Holswort.

Sepip chuckles.

Geijon furrows his brow.

Haldren says, "I find it to be an affront to justice."

Cryheart cocks his head at Holswort.

You reach out and hold Cryheart's hand.

* Lord Caladorn Aurapool joins the adventure.

Haldren glares.

You hug Cryheart.

Geijon asks, "Do you by chance know Sir Edumond, Torrans?"

Cryheart hugs you.

You sense Sirax looking in on you.

Cryheart just hugged Geijon.

Torrans says, "I do not, sir."

Humongor asks, "Ye wear the golvern star, good Haldren?"

Geijon nods to Cryheart.

Cryheart and Kerl bash their forearms in greeting.

Cemb bows to Haldren.

Humongor smiles at Haldren.

You whisper, "he has company in the order of knights from the Golvern Star, Cry" to your group.

Humongor and Cryheart bash their forearms in greeting.

Washee just arrived.

Haldren says, "Though the judge was most obsequious when I came to the hall."

Kerl asks, "Haldren, I see you are a Knight of the Golvern Star, perhaps you can tell us about the Scourge?"

Cryheart nods to Cemb in greeting.

Cryheart and Humongor bash their forearms in greeting.

Kerl nods to Humongor.

Cryheart leans on Washee.

Ariyel grins.

Humongor nods to Kerl.

Cryheart winks at Washee.

Ariyel says, "that's a first"

Geijon furrows his brow.

Ariyel smiles at Haldren.

Kerl says, "we are, concerned as we've heard only rumor"

Holswort says, "Sir Haldren, Cemb is one of the people our Brother Malwind has beknighted."

Cemb asks, "are you of the golvern star as well Haldren?"

Washee smiles at Cryheart.

Holswort points at Cemb.

Cryheart asks, "Hail Herald....to what do we owe this honor?"

Haldren says, "Aye, that I am."

Geijon asks, "neither of you are aware of Sir Edumond?"

Arwen says, "It seems we have two such Knights of the Golvern Star here."

Suddenly you have the strangest feeling that you are being watched. The feeling fades as quickly as it came.

Griznak taps you lightly on the shoulder.

Cemb asks, "what do we owe this pleasure to tonite? you both are traveling with Holswort?"

Ariyel coughs.

Gremloc touches one finger to his lips.

Humongor asks, "The Order o' the Golvern Star doth serve ye, Holswort?"

Haldren asks, "Is he one of your Order as well?"

Griznak removes a dwarven forged vultite broadsword from in his dwarven war harness.

Cemb asks, "or have travelled here to see him?"

Holswort says, "They escort me. Now, I no longer need your escort."

Holswort smirks.

Cryheart raises an eyebrow in Holswort's direction.

Geijon says, "I find it odd that neither of you know a fellow Knight among your Order."

You cough.

Geijon peers quizzically at Haldren.

Humongor nods to Holswort.

Geijon peers quizzically at Torrans.

Helmsfurd just arrived.

Cemb says, "That's not quite true Holswort, this is still our shire"

You say, "as we have announced, once already."

You nod to Geijon.

Cryheart nods to Cemb.

Holswort says, "A hollow claim. Nonetheless, I need not your escort."

Torrans says, "The Order is large, sir. I have no knowledge of all of the names of its knights." 'as we have announced, once already.

You nod to Cemb.

Cemb says, "They are not attached, or assigned anywhere as I understand it"

Haldren says, "Our Order has several hundred members, and it is not uncommon to not know of every knight."

Haldren slings a reinforced mithril kite shield off from over his shoulder.

Humongor says, "But ye might think ye would know o' one who had visited these lands."

Arwen asks, "What can you tell us of your Order's purpose?"

Geijon says, "But since your Order is rare in this region and he is here also I would have guessed you have crossed each other"

[Wehnimer's, Exterior]
You are standing at the northwest corner of the Landing. The path, which bends to the northeast as it moves along this section of the western wall of the fortified trading post. To the west can be seen a dark forest while to the south can be seen a rolling plain of high grasses. You also see a brown mouse who is sitting, a brown mouse who is sitting and some light leather.
Also here: Seesfar, Helmsfurd, Washee, Lyertes, Cryheart, Haldren, Ariyel, Songowl, Lord Cemb, Alisanne, Sepip, Lady Arwen, Lord Kerl, Lord Gremloc, Geijon, Humongor, Torrans, Holswort
Obvious paths: south, west, northeast.

Seesfar gazes in wonder at his surroundings.

Humongor nods to Geijon.

Cryheart says, "aye...not many of your Order has been here to our knowledge"

Torrans says, "We have not chanced to meet as yet."

Arwen smiles at Holswort.

Cryheart says, "surely you would be aware of that"

Cemb asks, "It's true you may be safer, but I see no reason to allow you free reign around this burough, would you allow our order free reign in Jantalar?"

Cemb peers quizzically at Holswort.

Haldren says, "Yes, this is true. There are few that travel to this frontier."

Arwen asks, "Are they escorts or a diversion, Sir?"

Arwen rubs her chin thoughtfully.

Holswort says, "Of course, Sir Cemb."

Cryheart nods to Haldren.

Holswort says, "Come with me and see."

Cemb says, "anytime"

Cemb smiles at Holswort.

Duplex rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Cemb whistles tunelessly to himself.

Holswort points at Duplex.

Duplex gestures and utters a phrase of magic.

Duplex gestures.
A dense fog gathers around Duplex, but soon fills the area.

You see Lord Duplex spudlingss the Dark Elf.
He appears to be in his 110's, has short, straight black hair, green eyes, and tanned skin.
He is in good shape.
He is holding a twilight grey eonake longsword in his right hand and an enruned veniom-banded shield in his left hand.
He is wearing a pair of weathered work boots, a wide gold ring, an imflass mesh coif, a shadowy black alloy lockpick case, some ink-black elven fighting leathers, a midnight blue velvet gem pouch, and a translucent spidersilk backpack.

Duplex gestures and utters a phrase of magic.

Duplex gestures at Holswort.
Nothing happens.

Kerl rolls his eyes.

Lord Duplex's group just went northeast.

Humongor says, "Easy now. Tis nay the time nor the place."

Lord Duplex's group just arrived.

Duplex gestures at Holswort.
A void rips open in the area, directly above Holswort! Refreshing breeze ruffles Holswort's hair, boy does he look cool.

A brown mouse gasps for air and is stunned!

A brown mouse gasps for air and is stunned! A single item, about 18 feet from the void, was picked up and disappeared in the blackness, but did no damage. The void disappears without further incident.

Ariyel gazes in wonder at her surroundings.

Duplex gestures at Holswort.
A void rips open in the area, directly above Holswort! Air sucked from Holswort's lungs. +6 Hits. Holswort is stunned! Everything in the room seemed to stay in place. The void disappears without further incident.

Haldren says, "I would recommend that you not try your foolishness again, sorcerer."

Duplex gestures at Holswort. A void rips open in the area, directly above Holswort! Refreshing breeze ruffles Holswort's hair, boy does he look cool. Everything in the room seemed to stay in place. The void disappears without further incident. Arwen gazes up into the heavens.

Duplex gestures at Holswort.
A void rips open in the area, directly above Holswort! Refreshing breeze ruffles Holswort's hair, boy does he look cool. Everything in the room seemed to stay in place. The void disappears without further incident.

Duplex gestures at Holswort.
A void rips open in the area, directly above Holswort! Holswort's ears pop audibly. +2 Hits. Everything in the room seemed to stay in place. The void disappears without further incident.

Duplex gestures at Holswort.
A void rips open in the area, directly above Holswort! Holswort's ears pop audibly. +2 Hits. Everything in the room seemed to stay in place. The void disappears without further incident.

Gremloc blinks.

Haldren swings an etched mithril longsword at Duplex!
AS: +825 vs DS: +765 with AvD: +39 + d100 roll: +58 = +157
... and hits for 43 points of damage! Internal organs bruised.
He is stunned!

Mithril longsword clashes with elven fighting leathers!
[STR/DU: 85/200 vs. 35/120, d100(Open)= 92]

Cemb frowns at Duplex. Ariyel glances at Duplex.

Cemb hurls himself at Duplex and connects!
MS: +302 - MD:+221 + MAvA: +10 + d100: +58 == +149 Success!
Cemb knocks Duplex flat and quickly jumps to his feet!

Haldren parries with Duplex a bit.

Cryheart frowns at Duplex.

Humongor exclaims, "Hold!"

Haldren swings an etched mithril longsword at Duplex!
AS: +825 vs DS: +667 with AvD: +39 + d100 roll: +60 =+257
... and hits for 95 points of damage!
Shot to back shatters bone and vertebrae!

* Duplex just bit the dust!

* Duplex drops dead at your feet!

Duplex seems slightly different.
The opalescent aura fades from around Duplex.
Duplex glances around, looking a bit less confident.
The tingling sensation and sense of security leaves Duplex.
Duplex comes back into focus.
The translucent sphere fades from around Duplex.
A white glow rushes away from Duplex.
Duplex suddenly appears less powerful.
The air calms down around Duplex.
The silvery luminescence fades from around Duplex.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around Duplex.
The deep blue glow leaves Duplex.
The powerful look leaves Duplex.
Duplex seems a bit less imposing.
Duplex becomes solid again.
The very powerful look leaves Duplex.
The white light leaves Duplex.
The wall of force disappears from around Duplex.
The dim aura fades from around Duplex.
Duplex seems to be in a different place than you remember.
The light blue glow leaves Duplex.

Mithril longsword clashes with elven fighting leathers! [STR/DU: 85/200 vs. 35/120, d100(Open)= 81]

Songowl says, "Duplex, enough"

Cemb frowns at Duplex. Holswort says, "Twice now."

You hear the ghostly voice of Duplex say, "Lucky again."

Arwen says, "I can't believe the stupidity."

You exclaim, "enough!"

Geijon says, "Place him in restraints and throw him in jail"

Kriztian snarls.

Arwen says, "THat was hardly luck."

Holswort says, "This time, I am injured."

[Wehnimer's, Exterior]
You are standing at the northwest corner of the Landing. The path, which bends to the northeast as it moves along this section of the western wall of the fortified trading post. To the west can be seen a dark forest while to the south can be seen a rolling plain of high grasses. You also see a brown mouse that appears stunned and a brown mouse who is sitting.
Also here: Beansk, Silchester, Nimax, Lord Shonison, Lord Fanas, the body of Lord Duplex who is lying down, Lord Bertos, Griznak, Seesfar, Helmsfurd, Washee, Cryheart, Haldren, Ariyel, Songowl, Lord Cemb, Alisanne, Sepip, Lady Arwen, Lord Kerl, Lord Gremloc, Geijon, Humongor, Torrans, Holswort
Obvious paths: south, west, northeast.

You hear the ghostly voice of Duplex exclaim, "I was gitting revenge!"

Kerl says, "well that had to hurt"

Geijon says, "You are hearby under arrest for crimes against dignataries of the empire, Duplex"

Haldren says, "There is no revenge for criminals."

Washee says, "bad time to get revenge"

Humongor offers Holswort some acantha leaf.

Humongor says, "Fer yer wound."

You nod to Geijon.

Holswort declines Humongor's offer.

[Wehnimer's, Exterior]
You are standing at the northwest corner of the Landing. The path, which bends to the northeast as it moves along this section of the western wall of the fortified trading post. To the west can be seen a dark forest while to the south can be seen a rolling plain of high grasses. You also see a brown mouse who is sitting and a brown mouse who is sitting.
Also here: Apprentice Katerea, Beansk, Silchester, Nimax, Lord Shonison, Lord Fanas, the body of Lord Duplex who is lying down, Lord Bertos, Griznak, Seesfar, Helmsfurd, Washee, Cryheart, Haldren, Ariyel, Songowl, Lord Cemb, Alisanne, Sepip, Lady Arwen, Lord Kerl, Lord Gremloc, Geijon, Humongor, Torrans, Holswort
Obvious paths: south, west, northeast.

Humongor nods to Holswort.

Geijon says, "Punishable by Wehnimer's Law"

Holswort says, "I will wear my wounds back to Jantalar."

You take a quick appraisal of Holswort and find that he has no apparent injuries.

Humongor put some acantha leaf in his torn warrior's greatcloak.

Cemb frowns at Duplex.

Cryheart glances at Duplex.

Geijon says, "Allow me to bring him to the constable"

You take a quick appraisal of Haldren and find that he has no apparent injuries.

Cryheart nods to Geijon.

Shonison asks, "since when have we surrendered to the empire you cowards?"

You hear the ghostly voice of Duplex exclaim, "You cant arrest me...he killed me first!"

Cemb asks, "Why do you feel you must attack these people Duplex?"

Geijon grabs Duplex's body and drags it northeast with him.

You say, "ya nae seem to be injured now."

Shonison says, "I should resign from the guard now"

Arwen says, "Only after you attacked him first."

Geijon just arrived.

Washee says, "that wasnt good"

Arwen gazes up into the heavens.

Haldren says, "I can see that you were not mistaken in your concern, Lord Holswort."

[Wehnimer's, Exterior]
You are standing at the northwest corner of the Landing. The path, which bends to the northeast as it moves along this section of the western wall of the fortified trading post. To the west can be seen a dark forest while to the south can be seen a rolling plain of high grasses.
You also see a brown mouse who is sitting and a brown mouse who is sitting. Also here: Lyertes, Roze, Geijon, Apprentice Katerea, Beansk, Silchester, Nimax, Lord Shonison, Lord Fanas, Griznak, Seesfar, Helmsfurd, Washee, Cryheart, Haldren, Ariyel, Songowl, Lord Cemb, Alisanne, Sepip, Lady Arwen, Lord Kerl, Lord Gremloc, Humongor, Torrans, Holswort
Obvious paths: south, west, northeast.

Geijon says, "He's been placed in custody for the time being"

Holswort smiles.

Holswort says, "I am lucky to have the two of you here."

Arwen says, "My apologies, Sir Holswort."

Geijon says, "You still have no verified your claims to Royalty, Holswort"

Holswort nods to Arwen.

Torrans asks, "Do you know this...man, Holswort, or does he seek notoriety by his attacks?"

Humongor says, "Aye. Tis the action o' but one citizen."

Sepip says, "Holswort, Live or die, we are able to decide that between us.. We need no protectors"

Draegar just arrived.

Nimax smirks.

Draegar and Cryheart bash their forearms in greeting.

Holswort says, "Geijon, you are a commoner, are are no more worthy of a claim to royalty than you are worthy to rulership of the Empire."

Kerl scratches at his beard.

Nimax says, "heh"

Draegar bashes forearms with you in greeting.

Cryheart asks, "who said he was claiming royalty?"

Geijon says, "Nor do I claim as such nor boast of such deeds or claims to nobility..as I point out, you did, Holswort"

Cemb says, "Holswort has been implicated by several in a krovlin attack, many of the town believe such, and have taken the word of a few on the subject, they believe him to be an enenmy"

Holswort says, "Perhaps, Torrans...I had not considered it."

Shonison says, "Draegar and Cryheart. I demand to know why you are protecting him"

You say, "he is an ambassador."

You nod to Shonison.

Cemb shrugs.

Shonison says, "of an enemy barony"

Cryheart says, "he is a Herald Shonison" Draegar says, "I'm not friggin protecting anyone goddamit"

Kerl says, "everyone making demands today"

Holswort says, "This is no barony."

Sepip says, "Shonison, he has done nothing today. Including defending himself his Body Guards have done that"

Kerl stares off into space.

Holswort says, "You see, they lack understanding."

Seesfar shakes his head.

You say, "please set an example."

Cryheart says, "we are a shire and a frontier, Holswort...you hae no claim"

Humongor nods to Cryheart.

You nod to Cryheart.

Geijon says, "As an ambassador you are given rights befiting your station, but it does not allow the mistreatment and degrading of our citizenry, you know your laws and codes well, Ambassador Holswort"

Cryheart says, "and don't try to convince us of otherwise"

Cryheart smiles.

Holswort says, "If so, you have committed four acts of war this eve."

Cemb says, "Geijon is a member of the gryphons sir, his word does carry weight as it is a recognized order"

Nimax says, "War, heh..sounds fun."

Sepip asks, "How so four?"

Nimax says, "Duplex dont count..he's a idiot"

Nimax says, "heh"

Sepip says, "I count two and they are both the same idiot"

Holswort points at Shonison.

You say, "nobody declared."

Geijon says, "It seems you are seeking conflict where none exists, Holswort. We will not be goaded into your game"

Holswort says, "This one attacked me as well."

Geijon says, "Nor give any reason for you to attack us"

You say, "that is not a declaration."

Geijon says, "As we are unarmed.."

Geijon glances at Torrans.

Holswort says, "Arrest him, and I will drop my claim against him."

Geijon says, "I would hope your guards would not attack unarmed commoners"

You hear Duplex yell, "I declare war!!"

Cryheart asks, "arrest whom?"

Sepip says, "Ahh, that is more ill mannered little children rather than an act of war"

Geijon says, "Duplex was arrested"

Holswort says, "They will attack no one who does not attack me."

Holswort says, "Arrest him."

Geijon asks, "By what claim?"

Cryheart asks, "Shonison? for what reason?"

Holswort says, "He attacked an ambassador."

Charmeleon exclaims, "He's a witch!"

Charmeleon points at Shonison.

Nimax asks, "he did?"

Sepip asks, "And you have proof of his attack?"

Cryheart asks, "physically? and what is your evidence Holswort?"

Holswort rolls his eyes.

Holswort asks, "How many of you saw it?"

Humongor asks, "I am nay sure I understand ye, Holswort. What art ye lookin' fer 'ere?"

Shonison says, "I admit it. I attacked him with Duplex"

Kerl says, "I saw only one attack"

Geijon says, "You will have to speak to the high judicator within Moot Hall and verify said claims, Sir Holswort"

Geijon says, "Since none of us witnessed such an attack we cannot take him into custody"

Geijon smiles.

Sepip says, "You will have to seek out the constable in town"

Cryheart says, "I dinnae witness it"

Cemb nods to Geijon.

Holswort says, "As I would assume. You claim independance, but take no responsibility for your actions."

Sepip says, "and swear out an accusation M'Lord"

Cemb says, "he seems perfectly calm now"

Cemb shrugs.

Cryheart says, "oh..actions are taken care of Holswort...justfiable ones"

Songowl says, "..just as the Landing is independant, so too is the actions of individuals, emissary"

Songowl winks at Holswort.

Humongor says, "Ye assume that we control our entire citizenry as mayhap yers ist controlled."

Haldren says, "There is a certain... calming phenomenon in knowing that an agressive action means death."

Humongor says, "Tis nay the way 'ere." You nod to Haldren.

Geijon says, "The citizen is within his rights, as are you to put charges against him, but since our law has not ordered his arrest and we have witnessed no such allegations he cannot be arrested"

Haldren smiles.

You say, "agreed."

You say, "obvious too."

Cryheart says, "aye...it can be"

Cemb says, "if we witness an attack on you, we have the law, and the ability to stop it, and punish for it, but we're not about to go around arresting anyone you say made a move against you Holswort"

Cemb says, "No doubt we'd have the entire town locked away before long"

Washee gasps.

Cemb begins chuckling at Holswort.

Holswort says, "Geijon, you discredit your entire Order by claiming to not know of his attack."

Unter asks, "what's all this here?"

Geijon says, "You brashly throw insults in hopes to draw our angry responses"

Seesfar says, "Sir Holswort, I was standing here when you were attacked and only witnessed one person attacking you"

Geijon says, "Our patience seems to be far more strict then yours, Ambassador"

Holswort says, "I do not insult. When I call you an idiot, it is merely an observation."

Gremloc blinks.

Sepip begins chuckling at Holswort.

Cryheart says, "ditto Herald"

Cryheart smiles.

Unter laughs!

You say, "it is an insult."

Geijon chuckles.

Cemb taps a small silver star.

Geijon says, "I've been called worse, Kriztian. Dont fret over it"

You say, "however it is characterized..."

You nod to Geijon.

Cryheart says, "and generalized"

Holswort leans back.

You say, "master of generality."

You nod to Cryheart.

Cryheart nods to you.

(Unter wishes these kind of events had refreshment stands.)

Cemb asks, "You still have not stated your purpose for being here tonite Holswort, was it simply to introduce these two fine gentlemen?"

[Wehnimer's, Exterior]
You are standing at the northwest corner of the Landing. The path, which bends to the northeast as it moves along this section of the western wall of the fortified trading post. To the west can be seen a dark forest while to the south can be seen a rolling plain of high grasses. You also see a kobold which appears dead, some light leather, a wooden shield, a brown mouse who is sitting and a brown mouse who is sitting.
Also here: Lord Targon, Buco, Bington, Unter, Arimantis, Beansk, Tessilia, Alysiesa, Lord Gremloc, Kamak, Ballista, Orbelain, Kieliah, Draegar, Maurra, Lyertes, Geijon, Lord Shonison, Griznak, Seesfar, Washee, Cryheart, Haldren, Songowl, Lord Cemb, Alisanne, Sepip, Lady Arwen, Lord Kerl, Humongor, Torrans, Holswort
Obvious paths: south, west, northeast.

Geijon says, "I could generalize and call the Niffleheims a large group of pigs stuck in a small pen, but of course that might hurt feelings so I'd never..ever..ever say such a thing"

Holswort says, "Cemb, I need no reason."

Targon asks, "Okies... this another fight?"

Geijon smiles at Holswort.

Targon exclaims, "Lay aside yer differences, have some drink!"

You chuckle.

Targon nods.

Arwen says, "Holswort, in retrospect....I've been thinking about the events tonight....and you are right about Shonison attacking you."

Arwen sighs.

You exclaim, "Targon ya bring Best!"

Kerl peers quizzically at Arwen.

Holswort says, "I am many things, but am no liar."

Arwen says, "He attempted to call forth a storm of lightning."

You say, "tis good ale, I assure ya ambassador"

Cryheart asks, "were you attacked without provocation Herald?"

Sepip says, "In which case your body Guards are remiss in defending you"

Unter says, "come on, someone swing a blade"

Shonison asks, "so what, yer gonna arrest me?"

Holswort nods to Cryheart.

Shonison says, "right"

Sepip shrugs.

Unter says, "let's see some action."

Kerl rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Kerl says, "I must have missed it in all the excitement"

Perigord just arrived.

Arwen says, "It pains me to admit it, but you were right."

You shrug.

Haldren glances at Duplex.

Duplex says, "Shonie never attacked you...i did..."

Arwen says, "He did so after Duplex's first attempt on Holswort's life."

Cryheart says, "there ye go...a true witness"

Duplex asks, "oh?"

Duplex says, "Bad shonie"

Shonison chuckles.

Arwen says, "Nay, it was directed towards Holswort."

Geijon asks, "Duplex..why were you released?"

Duplex says, "If i cant git em..you think you can"

Duplex just tickled Shonison.

You nod to Arwen.

Duplex says, "Cause i bribed the judge"

Arwen frowns.

Unter says, "come on people, either have out with yer blades and finish this, or just move on..."

Duplex says, "money talks"

Geijon furrows his brow.

Holswort says, "Arwen is at least honest. Perhaps she should give lessons to your knights."

Kerl leans on Arwen.

(Unter hopes that this will disentegrate into a free for all.)

Duplex says, "I got your lessons pal"

Cemb raises an eyebrow in Holswort's direction.

Holswort nods to Haldren.

Geijon asks, "Sir Torran, does Holswort insult your knighthood in such a fashion?"

Icronious picks up a rolton pelt.

Darlter rummages around in his pockets.

Cryheart says, "your words are meaningless Holwort..you try to provoke an attack"

Icronious put a rolton pelt in his heavy backpack.

Icronious removes a black vultite broadsword from in his leather sheath.

Torrans says, "He has not as of yet, sir."

Icronious just went south.

Duplex says, "Why are we wasting our time with this holwort...he has nothing good for us..." >Geijon asks, "By your honor if such insults did transpire, what would be your Orders response?"

Kerl says, "spoken like a true bodyguard"

Sepip says, "Other than a single comment about race, Holswort has been a model Diplomat tonight"

Duplex exclaims, "Either gimme money..or shoo!"

Cryheart says, "he is still a Herald "

Holswort says, "His orders are clear. He protects my life, not my honor."

Torrans says, "I would not presume to speak on behalf of my entire order, sir. I would most likely consider it a personal matter."

Draegar says, "hard t' protect what isn't there" >Arwen says, "There is probably good reason for that."

Geijon asks, "By your edicts you are dangerously close in overstepping your bounds, Sir Holswort. Perhaps you would be recalled by th' Empress?"

Cemb asks, "so you're just out wandering around, seeing who will attack you, and provoking people to attack you tonite Holswort? That seems to be your reason for being here tonite?"

Cemb peers quizzically at Holswort.

Holswort says, "Go and ask her to do so, Geijon. I shall draw you a map."

Alisanne says, "but I suspect his purpose here is more than a stroll by the light in the moons"

Cryheart grins.

Humongor asks, "Good Torrans, if ye might, what ist the purpose o' yer Order?"

* Lady Brinnea Ginnafae joins the adventure.

Geijon says, "Excellent..I shall leave on the morrow or once you complete the map"

Geijon smiles.

Cryheart says, "Holswort, your actions are not totally without purpose.."

Geijon asks, "Since you no longer need the two Guards besides you, perhaps I can accompany them back to the heartlands of the Empire, yes?"

Cryheart says, "we are not oblivious to the possible consequences"

Holswort's group just went south.

Lord Cemb just went south.

Cryheart nods.

Cryheart just went south.

Humongor just went south.

[Wehnimer's, Exterior]
As you progress on this north-south path, the dark forest to the west catches your eye. A little forbidding in its primeval appearance, it is sure to offer a good source of small-game hunting.
[Wehnimer's, Exterior]
The muted sounds of loud bartering from within Wehnimer's Landing, and the lonely calls of a pair of mated fenvaoks high up in the air vie for your attention as you march along the outer western edge of the town. You also see a brown mouse, a brown mouse who is sitting, a town guard and a large wooden gate.
Also here: Lord Duplex, Lord Celtillusd, Songowl, Griznak, Lord Gremloc, Geijon, Alisanne, Sepip, Lady Arwen, Lord Kerl, Humongor, Lord Shonison, Cryheart, Buco, Lord Cemb, Torrans, Haldren, Holswort
Obvious paths: north, south.

Holswort chuckles.

Alisanne says, "Be alert Sleepy"

* Lord Rugio DeMagik joins the adventure. *

Wedlif Bow'lef joins the adventure.

Songowl just arrived.

* Lady Delsaria Soulrune joins the adventure.

Kerl says, "my understanding of the order of the Golvern Star is that they fight the scourge, though they seem pretty tight lipped about it"

Cemb peers quizzically at Holswort.

Alisanne nods to the town guard.

* Lord Lothsahn Lothsahn joins the adventure.

Gomble just arrived.

You nod to Kerl.

Humongor nods to Kerl.

Haldren glances at Kerl.

Cryheart asks, "what be the Scourge to you two?"

Humongor says, "Aye. Wondered if these two fellows felt the same."

Humongor nods to Kerl.

Cryheart glances at Torrans.

Cryheart glances at Haldren.

Kerl says, "and they also seem willing to take time out from those duties to perform escort service"

You ask, "what ya doin Sleepy?"

Haldren says, "It is one of many duties, and is irrelevant to the current task."

Sepip says, "Perhaps they are scouting Lord Kerl"

Humongor says, "Noticed that as well, good Kerl. Interestin'."

* Merlock Hamburgian joins the adventure.

Duplex asks, "Ok holswort get to the freak'n point..why are you here already?"

Humongor asks, "Tis but one, good Haldren?"

Duplex says, "and what do you want..."

Haldren says, "Aye, but one."

Kerl says, "the last member of your order I spoke with implied it was the sole purpose of your order. In fact he was at a loss as to what would be done should the scourge be defeated"

Cryheart says, "I think it is interesting Holswort that you would use two bodyguards..when you can clearly take the best spell of someone like Duplex"

Geijon peers quizzically at Duplex.

Humongor says, "I thank ye."

Buco says, "He's here to steal secrets from sleepy"

Geijon asks, "You wish to go back to jail?"

Duplex pokes Cryheart in the ribs.

[Wehnimer's, Exterior]
The muted sounds of loud bartering from within Wehnimer's Landing, and the lonely calls of a pair of mated fenvaoks high up in the air vie for your attention as you march along the outer western edge of the town. You also see a brown mouse, a brown mouse who is sitting, a town guard and a large wooden gate.
Also here: Turiken, Meges, Humongor, Lord Cemb, Icronious, Tessilia, Alysiesa, Maurra, Kieliah, Seesfar, Lord Duplex, Lord Celtillusd, Songowl, Griznak, Geijon, Alisanne, Sepip, Lady Arwen, Lord Kerl, Lord Shonison, Cryheart, Buco, Torrans, Haldren, Holswort
Obvious paths: north, south.

You hear the voice of Unter ask, "Come on folks, you claim knight hood, but I thought knights believed in bravery? Why don't you all enforce your laws as you see fit?"

Turiken removes a shimmering vultite longsword from in his mane weapon harness.

* Lord Xanitar Bengalaas joins the adventure.

Duplex asks, "who's da bodyguards?"

Cobar came through a large wooden gate.

Holswort says, "You were the ones who told me I needed escort in the wilds."

*Journeyman Coventree Phorbydyn joins the adventure.

Turiken removes a soot-covered krodera shield from in his mane weapon harness.

Icronious went through a large wooden gate.

Sepip says, "Aye this Scourge has my interest"

Cobar just went south.

* Journeyman Enden Ra-Chant joins the adventure.

Shonison points at Haldren.

* Naiya Kallongi joins the adventure.

Humongor says, "Aye."

Humongor nods to Holswort.

Humongor says, "Tis good ye d'."

* Lord Starsnuffer Sunslayer joins the adventure.

You say, "Unter, that is exactly what we are doing."

Cryheart says, "we offered to be your escorts Holswort"

Holswort says, "You are insufficient."

Shonison glares at Cryheart.

Shonison exclaims, "the guard offered?!"

You hear the voice of Unter say, "I beg ta differ cryheart...see the root word of enforce is FORCe..."

* GameMaster Traikehn Rennes joins the adventure. *

You say, "differ all ya want, tis yer prerogative."

[Wehnimer's, Exterior]
The muted sounds of loud bartering from within Wehnimer's Landing, and the lonely calls of a pair of mated fenvaoks high up in the air vie for your attention as you march along the outer western edge of the town. You also see a brown mouse, a brown mouse who is sitting, a town guard and a large wooden gate.
Also here: Leodorin, Elainne, Journeyman Kreven, Ballista, Kyre, Turiken, Meges, Humongor, Lord Cemb, Tessilia, Alysiesa, Maurra, Kieliah, Seesfar, Lord Duplex, Lord Celtillusd, Songowl, Griznak, Geijon, Alisanne, Sepip, Lady Arwen, Lord Kerl, Lord Shonison, Cryheart, Buco, Torrans, Haldren, Holswort
Obvious paths: north, south.

Buco leans against a large wooden gate.

You hear the voice of Unter say, "I fear I nae seen any force. Truthly though, everyone would much rather see ye folk fight ta the death than stand around arguin"

Cemb attempts to throw Duplex!
MB: 325 vs MB: 390 = -65 -- Lose advantage!
THT 65, d100 roll: 79, modified: 14
A clean miss.

Duplex gestures and utters a phrase of magic.

Duplex gestures at Cemb.
CS: +417 - TD: +264 + CvA: -9 + d100: +89 == +233
Warding failed!
His eyes flash with a searing jolt of light!
He is badly stunned!

Kerl stares off into space.

You hear the voice of Unter say, "not ta mention i'm always up fer a lil bloodsport..."

Duplex says, "easy now."

Sepip gestures and utters a phrase of magic.

Sepip gestures at Cemb.
The glazed look leaves Cemb.

Cryheart glances at Shonison.

The town guard points to the west. "Out there just over the horizon, I found a blue rolton wandering about... Eh? What are ya lookin at me like that for? It was blue I tell ya! Blue like the icy bottom of Glatoph's basin!"

Humongor says, "Easy now. Hold yer arms."

Alisanne glances at Duplex.

Cryheart says, "the Guard has not part in this Shonison"

Cemb smirks.

[Wehnimer's, Exterior]
Also here: Naiya, Vallerii, Lord Delgoth, Maurra, Journeyman Kreven, Ballista, Kyre, Turiken, Meges, Humongor, Lord Cemb, Tessilia, Alysiesa, Kieliah, Seesfar, Lord Duplex, Lord Celtillusd, Songowl, Griznak, Geijon, Alisanne, Sepip, Lady Arwen, Lord Kerl, Lord Shonison, Cryheart, Buco, Torrans, Haldren, Holswort
Obvious paths: north, south.

Duplex says, "dont glance at me..."

Shonison says, "good"

Holswort says, "They are divided."

Arwen asks, "Can we not fight amongst ourselves?"

Kiora furrows her brow.

Geijon says, "We will take ye by force if ye continue tae be obnoxious, Duplex"

Haxley asks, "What goin on?"

Duplex says, "were not fighting..."

Duplex says, "were playing" Salvashion just arrived.

You say, "that is no news, Holswort"

Duplex asks, "Right?"

You chuckle at Holswort.

Duplex peers quizzically at Cemb.

Cryheart says, "I suggest you do not accuse again"

Torrans asks, "Is it common to speak from the shadows, or is this some person that fears the light who dogs our conversation?"

You say, "ya shoulda known that."

Shonison says, "whatever"

You say, "some do fear Sir."

You nod to Torrans.

Cemb says, "No, you want a fight Duplex, I'll give you one."

You hear the voice of Unter say, "actualy sorta both"

Geijon says, "Holswort attracts the darkest of sorts it seems"

Duplex says, "Oh lord..."

Cryheart nods to Geijon.

Kiora just hugged Songowl.

Duplex says, "i aint got time to deal with you warrior..."

You hear the voice of Unter say, "Yeah Cemb don't let him dishonor you"

Cemb snorts at Duplex.

Geijon asks, "Perhaps Assassins from rival baronies, Holswort?"

Duplex says, "got bigger stuffs here man..."

Kiora says, "Dantrotic ain here so we are safe"

Cemb asks, "until later, you think I'm going to wait till later?"

Cemb says,"let's do it now fool"

Duplex chuckles.

Cryheart begins chuckling at Kiora.

Cryheart nods to Kiora.

Seesfar says, "bah, from all the talk, no one knows what honor means any more, neither here at the landing or of the barony"

Holswort leans on Torrans.

Duplex says, "Boy some people just dont learn...."

Lord Nektarius just arrived.

Nektarius bows to Geijon.

The town guard says, "I was just thinking of that old legend about a city underneath the bay. I doubt that it's true of course, but if it is I'll bet they've got some fantastic seafood there."

Geijon nods to Nektarius.

Geijon says, "Evenin Son"

Nektarius asks, "What cha do'n out here?"

Haldren says, "Your town gates are near to fallen in."

Arwen says, "Sleepy, you say the oddest things sometimes."

Geijon points at Holswort.

Kerl rolls his eyes.

Holswort asks, "The guard is named Sleepy?"

You hear the voice of Unter say, "That's his nick name"

Buco nods to Holswort.

Alisanne nods to Holswort.

The town guard leans over to you and whispers, "I once spent a year waiting in a dark cave for a wise man to answer my questions. When he finally answered, he told me this: 'Don't think on night' ... Amazing eh?"

Songowl says, "..affectionately"

* Fremie Dractila joins the adventure.

* Blades Clanners joins the adventure.

Targon exclaims, "No no, the guard's name is Russ, and he's big and scary!"

Sepip says, "Aye his Girlfriend keeps him up all night and he dozes off occasionally"

Unter says, "the guard is usually happy ta supply it"

Sepip shrugs.

Kiora leans to her left slightly.

You see Unter Naj'layd the Half-Elf.
He appears to be in his 20's, has short, straight light brown hair, brown eyes, and tanned skin.
He is in good shape.
He is holding a bone-hilted imflass warsword in his right hand and an imflass shield in his left hand.
He is wearing a belt quiver, a leather sheath, some full leather, a heavy backpack, and a large sack.

Kerl waves a hand at Unter, dismissing him indifferently.

Cemb says, "Our palisade is more of a boundry than a working defensive system"

Cemb chuckles.

[Wehnimer's, Exterior]
The muted sounds of loud bartering from within Wehnimer's Landing, and the lonely calls of a pair of mated fenvaoks high up in the air vie for your attention as you march along the outer western edge of the town. You also see a kobold, a brown mouse who is sitting, a brown mouse who is sitting, a town guard and a large wooden gate.
Also here: Arros, Bage, Azury, Haxley, Soulfighter, Kakeru, Wizricky, Lord Nektarius, Draegar, Dartavious, Lady Kiora, Lady Haelra, Lord Targon, Maurra, Ballista, Kyre, Turiken, Meges, Humongor, Lord Cemb, Tessilia, Alysiesa, Kieliah, Seesfar, Lord Duplex, Lord Celtillusd, Songowl, Griznak, Geijon, Alisanne, Sepip, Lady Arwen, Lord Kerl, Lord Shonison, Cryheart, Buco, Torrans, Haldren, Holswort
Obvious paths: north, south.

The town guard steps in front of Dartavious and says, "Excuse me, sir, there's an entrance fee to use this gate. Five silvers please."