09-14-2013

A Visit Paid to the Desert – Log by Samiyah

Zephyr gossips (in common), 'lol 5 bad recalls and i land in the temple of lost'.

Zephyr rests.

You say (in common), 'Hello.'.

Zephyr nods in recognition to you.
Zephyr says (in common), 'have you gone home?'.

You say (in common), 'pardon?'.

Zephyr says (in common), 'did i stutter?'.
Zephyr says (in common), 'have you goone home yet?'.

You say (in common), 'I went once, and was told never to return.'.

Zephyr grins evilly.
Zephyr says (in common), 'i think i should go pay someone a visit'.

Samiyah blinks and looks at you more closely.

Zephyr stands upright his chest sticking out.

You say (in common), 'Elder Salaam?'.
You say (in common), 'is that who you want to visit?'.

Zephyr throws back his head and cackles with insane glee!
Zephyr says (in common), 'no'.
Zephyr says (in common), 'see you around dear one'.
Zephyr leaves east.

You tell Zephyr (in common), '.. why do you call me that?'.

((There is no reply, and in the uneasy silence, Samiyah decides she had better find out what he's up to.))

A Weakness in the Veil
[Exits: east south west]
Its hide the same color as the underside of a dune, this lizard blends in.
Jesses trailing from its legs, a hunting falcon swoops by, seeking prey.
Blood drips from the carcass of a large lizard carried by this tribesman.
Jesses trailing from its legs, a hunting falcon swoops by, seeking prey.

People near you:
Zephyr
Samiyah

Zephyr arrives from the east.
Zephyr hisses angrily at everyone in the room.

You say (in common), '..what are you doing here?'.

Zephyr says (in common), 'what are you doing here?'.

You say (in common), 'wondering who you were visiting'.
You say (in common), 'and why you speak the way you do'.
You say (in common), 'and why you call me dear one'.
You say (in common), 'and what is causing you to not be yourself'.

Zephyr says (in common), 'don't worry i'll bring you her lifeless corpse'.
Zephyr leaves south.

You say (in common), 'though I think I know the answer '.

Zephyr arrives from the south.
Zephyr leaves east.

((Sami races to...))

A Tiny Clearing in the Briars
[Exits: east]
Singing softly, Zahra tends to an injured goat.
You get a tiny St. John's Wort seed from a sack of ill-gotten loot.
You get a slimy poultice of herbs and flowers from a sack of ill-gotten loot.

You eat a slimy poultice of herbs and flowers.
You are surrounded by a magical cloak.

Zephyr yells (in common), 'you following me dear one?'.

Zephyr arrives from the east.

Zephyr licks Zahra the outcast.
Zahra the outcast licks Zephyr.

Zephyr looks at Zahra the outcast.

You say (in common), 'please leave her alone.'.

Zephyr squints his eyes and hisses at you. Eek!

Zephyr says (in common), 'and if i don't?'.

You say (in common), '.. please.. just.. leave her alone.'.

Zephyr says (in common), 'how about you leave'.

You get a scavenger hunt participation award from a sack of ill-gotten loot.

Zephyr grips similus tight.

You say (in common), 'no. I am not going to.'.

Zephyr says (in common), 'you want to die with her?'.

You say (in common), 'I want you to leave.'.

Zephyr grins evilly.
Zephyr says (in common), 'fine'.

Zephyr licks Zahra the outcast.
Zahra the outcast grovels before Zephyr.

Zephyr says (in common), 'she can't protect you all the time Zahra'.
Zephyr leaves east.

> l
A Tiny Clearing in the Briars
[Exits: east]
This tiny clearing within the briar tangle, overhung with stolen tent fabric,
is barely shelter enough to keep out the elements. All within it, from the
sleeping pallet to the reed basket beside it, show years of wear and tear,
unable to be replaced. Even still, every effort has been made to keep this
living space as pleasant as possible, and it is free of vermin or goat dung.
A tiny wind chime made from reeds sings a sweet song as it sways in the breeze.
Singing softly, Zahra tends to an injured goat.

Zephyr arrives from the east.

You dodge Zephyr's attack.
You dodge Zephyr's attack.
Zephyr's crush devastates you.
Your cloak absorbs the damage.

((COMBAT SNIPPED))

<239hp(705) 329ma(591) 655mv(661)(525253) 58742gp ft: Zephyr > flee
Attempting to flee...
A Wide Goat Pasture in the Desert
[Exits: north west]
Wandering about bleating for its mother, this young goat looks lost.
With its coltishly thin legs, this young goat frolics through the herd.
Tongue extended to pull every tender shoot from a bush, this goat is hungry.
Wandering about bleating for its mother, this young goat looks lost.
Tongue extended to pull every tender shoot from a bush, this goat is hungry.
Its foreleg bleeding from a gash by a rock, this injured goat needs care.
Wandering about bleating for its mother, this young goat looks lost.
You flee from combat!
You LOSE 25 experience points!

Zephyr arrives from the west.

((Sami flees to...))

A Small Stand of Palms
[Exits: west]
Tall palms reach skyward, the wind through their tops providing a
comforting music. The shade they provide is a welcome respite from
the harsh desert sun, and beneath them, scattered here and there,
are the husks of fallen fruit. A low flat rock deliberately set
beneath one large palm seems to be a perfect spot to sit and rest
for a time, soothed by the rustling of the fronds that drifts down
from above.
The sky is cloudy and a warm southerly breeze blows.

Zephyr tells you (in common), 'look in the pit'.

You tell Zephyr (in common), 'No. It's just something to upset me.'.
You tell Zephyr (in common), 'I do not know what has made you not you, but it is bad. '.

Zephyr tells you (in common), 'next all the children'.

The Pit
[Exits: east up]
A pit for donations dominates the room.

The donation pit contains:
the corpse of Zahra the outcast
(Token magic) a spell score
(Moderate magic) a ring mail girth [mm|AC 8 da:2 hr:2 3#]
(Moderate magic) a scale mail girth [mm|AC 8 hp:10 ma:15 3#]
(Moderate magic) a pair of banded mail boots [mm|AC 5 dex:3 4#]
(Moderate magic) a pair of heavy cloth stockings [m|AC 5 dex:3 2#]
(Moderate magic) a pair of quilted cloth slippers [m|AC 1 luc:3 1#]
(Moderate magic) a leaf mail sash [mm|AC 7 hp:15 8#]
(Moderate magic) a pair of leaf mail boots [mm|AC 8 dex:3 7#]
(Moderate magic) a heavy cloth bonnet [m|AC 5 luc:3 1#]
(Moderate magic) a pair of chromium gauntlets [mm|AC 12 con:3 8#]
(Moderate magic) a heavy cloth peasant vest [m|AC 5 str:2 int:2 5#]
(Moderate magic) a pair of banded mail leggings [mm|AC 5 int:3 wis:2 10#]
(Moderate magic) a dagger [m|1-5 luc:3 wis:3 1#]
(Moderate magic) a brightly embroidered green vest [m|AC 4 dex:2 wis:2 2#]
(Moderate magic) a banded mail helmet [mm|AC 8 wis:3 3#]
(Moderate magic) a heavy cloth short shirt [m|AC 5 mr:4 5#]
(Moderate magic) a steel bracer [mm|AC 11 mr:2 mr:2 3#]
(Moderate magic) a leaf mail shirt [mm|AC 8 str:2 con:2 28#]

You get the corpse of Zahra the outcast from the donation pit.
You drop the corpse of Zahra the outcast.

Samiyah gently lifts the form of her mother, and lays her out gently upon the floor.

> sac corpse
Seraph accepts your sacrifice.

Samiyah whispers, 'May the Teacher forgive your sins in this life and the Shepherd guide your soul to the next.'

Cresom's Advice - Log by Samiyah

Cresom says (in common), 'i don't see you as a head butting char '.

You giggle.
You shake your head.

Cresom says (in common), 'even though it says you do it all the time'.

You say (in common), 'zephyr attacked me today'.
You say (in common), 'he wanted to kill my mother'.
You say (in common), 'and i wouldn't let him'.

Cresom says (in common), 'and you shouldn't '.

You say (in common), 'so he attacked.'.

Cresom says (in common), 'did you pound him?'.

You say (in common), 'he pounded me :('.

Cresom says (in common), 'WHAT?'.

You nod.

Cresom says (in common), 'did you have sanct up?'.

You say (in common), 'he's much tougher than me. better ac, etc'.

You shake your head.

Cresom says (in common), 'with a sanct i am sure you would do just fine '.

Cresom says (in common), 'next time i see him out and about i will pound him for you '.

You say (in common), 'you don't have to do that :)'.

Cresom says (in common), 'it will make me feel better'.
Cresom says (in common), 'but with a sanct potion and a quick silence or quiet '.
Cresom says (in common), 'you would pound him into nothing '.

You say (in common), 'maybe'.

(snip)

You deftly move out of the way of the ghost of a plantation worker's attack.
The ghost of a plantation worker devastates you.
Attempting to flee...
The Plantation Grove
[Exits: north east south]
A cacao tree stands here, in full bloom.
You flee from combat!
You LOSE 25 experience points!

You hear something's death cry.

Cresom tells the group (in common), 'let me tank sister '.

Samiyah blushes, ducking her head and hiding her face in her hands.

Cresom tells the group (in common), 'you use vamp touch while i tank'.

You tell the group (in common), 'ok :('.
You tell the group (in common), '.. and you think i'd be ok against Zephyr...'.

Cresom gives you a skill score.

You hum a few bars to an improbable song, 'kobold got back'.
Ok.

You cheer enthusiastically at the way things are going.

You say (in common), 'kobold!!'.
You giggle.

Cresom throws back his head and cackles with insane glee!

Rabbits – Log by Samiyah

Seraph ftells, 'hello'.
You ftell, 'that person i told you about is talking funny like you again'.

Seraph ftells, 'oh'.

You ftell, 'but he wanted to know when I had been home, and then he said he was going to hurt 'her' ...'.
You ftell, 'so I thought he meant my mother, so I went to guard her, and he showed up.. and I told him to leave'.
You ftell, 'and then he attacked me and chased me away and hurt her'.

Seraph ftells, 'chased you away?'.

You ftell, 'attacked.'.
You ftell, 'I stood and fought him until I had to flee.'.

Seraph ftells, 'so he has gotten stronget?'.

You ftell, 'well, he always has been stronger than me.'.

Seraph ftells, 'doubt that dear one'.

You ftell, 'he's a cleric ordained'.
You ftell, 'that's stronger than me :)'.

Seraph ftells, 'your a bard '.

You ftell, 'yes, but I'm not Aoide'.
You ftell, 'everyone thinks I'm as strong as she is, but I am not'.

Seraph ftells, 'well your stance on non violence weakens you a bit'.

You ftell, 'yes, Sahib'.

Seraph ftells, 'let me ask you a question dear one'.

Seraph ftells, 'when you ran and left her there to him how did it make you feel?'.

You ftell, 'badly, sahib.'.

The Hall of the High Order
[Exits: north]
(Blue Aura) A hand-lettered open book rests upon a black iron pedestal.
(Invis 71) (Intense Dark Blue Aura) [GS] Seraph is here.

Seraph nods.

You ftell, 'i was unprepared.'.

Seraph ftells, 'why'.

You ftell, 'well, he said he would leave, so I did not think he would attack me.'.

Seraph ftells, 'first mistake'.

You ftell, 'that is one of the greatest weaknesses of bards'.
You ftell, 'because we have our defensive spells so rarely, and in such few charges'.
You ftell, 'we can't be spelled up defensively all the time as others can'.

Seraph ftells, 'there is enough potions scrolls etc out there'.
Seraph ftells, 'i know you are not a fighter so i am not angry'.

Seraph sits down and thinks deeply.

Seraph ftells, 'i wonder why he didnt finish you off then go back'.

Seraph wonders what he is talking about.

You ftell, 'I do not know'.
You ftell, 'he keeps calling me Dear One'.
You ftell, 'that bothers me a lot.'.

Seraph ftells, 'did he kill your mother?'.

Samiyah nods silently.

Seraph sits down and thinks deeply.
Seraph ftells, 'what happened after that?'.

You ftell, 'he dumped her body in the pit for me to find.'.

Seraph ftells, 'oh'.

You ftell, 'I sacrificed it, that her sins be forgiven and her soul reborn.'.

Seraph ftells, 'did he say anything or just dump it'.

You ftell, 'he told me to go look in the pit, that he had left me something.'.
You ftell, 'he said that her soul came back and he ate it and it was delicious'.

Seraph raises an eyebrow.
Seraph taps his fingers on the arm of his throne.
Seraph ftells, 'anything else?'.

You ftell, 'not that I remember, no, Sahib.'.
You ftell, 'i think Similus is making him think that he is You'.

Seraph ftells, 'so it seems'.
Seraph ftells, 'similus been around for 1000 of years it knows how to survive'.

You ftell, 'maybe it isn't You, maybe... maybe he is turning into Similus'.
You ftell, 'but Similus did not call me dear one when I touched it'.

Seraph ftells, 'similus was changed by the dark god for me'.
Seraph ftells, 'it was brave of you to stand up for your mother'.

You ftell, 'I don't know how he knew that she was my mother'.
You ftell, 'i have not told anyone'.
You ftell, 'or why he would want to hurt her - and me'.
You ftell, 'he has been nice in the past'.

Seraph ftells, 'it is odd'.
Seraph ftells, 'what do you think you should do?'.

You ftell, 'I don't know. I can't stay in the desert..'.
You ftell, 'i have avoided it, as my mother told me to.. but Jamilla wants to go...'.
You ftell, 'i need to be more aware and ready when people might hurt me'.
You ftell, 'be more organized.'.

Seraph ftells, 'you are not ready for combat or do you want to be'.

You ftell, 'no, i don't want to hurt people'.
You ftell, 'i want to be able to protect myself better if others attack me.'.

Seraph ftells, 'yes but.....never mind'.
Seraph taps his fingers on the arm of his throne.

Samiyah glances over to watch the movement.

Seraph sits down and thinks deeply.
Seraph taps his fingers on the arm of his throne.

Seraph ftells, 'you can not always be the rabbit'.

You ftell, '.. why not?'.

Seraph ftells, 'rabbits get snared to'.

Seraph ftells, 'be thankful it wasnt me. In my mortal days, i would have killed you and the whole tribe'.

Seraph taps his fingers on the arm of his throne.

You ftell, '.. he said he would kill the children next.'.

Seraph ftells, 'hmmm'.

You tell Sagan (in common), 'if I am attacked by an ordained/cleric... what is the best way to not just defend myself, but maybe prevail?'.

Sagan tells you (in common), 'Silence the room and dispel, he'll probably flee quickly'.
Sagan tells you (in common), 'Our worst nightmare is being stuck in a silenced room unable to do anything'.
Sagan tells you (in common), 'I often flee from mages who silence because it's not worth the risk'.
Sagan tells you (in common), 'Can also tteleport them'.

Seraph ftells, 'you do what you think is best but do it yourself '.

You ftell, 'what do you mean?'.

Seraph ftells, 'what ever you decide to do fight or flight do it'.
Seraph ftells, 'but do it alone its the only way you will learn'.

> t sagan Thank you for the advice.
They aren't here.

Seraph ftells, 'thats how i learned i never dragged anyone with me'.
Seraph ftells, 'baptism by fire i guess you would call it'.

Samiyah wrinkles her brow in thought.

Seraph ftells, 'i must go and look into this matter'.

You ftell, 'be well, sahib'.

Seraph ftells, 'stay safe dear one'.

You ftell, 'i will, Sahib'.

Seraph has removed your ability to see him when he is invis.

What Happened in the Desert – Log by Samiyah

Zephyr tells you (in common), 'hello dear one'.

You tell Zephyr (in common), 'You are not my sahib! '.
You tell Zephyr (in common), 'Only he can call me that!'.

Zephyr tells you (in common), 'you left your mother so fast she called your name to help her but you ran'.
Zephyr tells you (in common), 'then she begged me not to hurt her'.

You tell Zephyr (in common), 'I did not leave fast. I stood and fought until I could not.'.

Zephyr tells you (in common), 'you left her to die'.
Zephyr tells you (in common), 'she kept looking for you hoping you would come back'.
Zephyr tells you (in common), 'then i held her up and told her i will not hurt her since her daughter ran out on her'.
Zephyr tells you (in common), 'she was shaking at first but then i rubbed her hair and kissed her on the cheek'.

You tell Zephyr (in common), 'stop talking to me.'.

Zephyr tells you (in common), 'she relaxed then i snapped her neck like a twig'.

You sleep.

In The Sauce – Log by Samiyah

The Kitchen
[Exits: west]
A small white fountain gushes forth here.
(Invis) Sam is here.
(Light Red Aura) Zephyr is resting here.

Zephyr looks at you.

Samiyah looks at you curiously, raising one eyebrow.
Zephyr tells you (in common), 'so lass what be ya wanting?'.

You tell Zephyr (in common), 'you haven't been yourself. I am worried about you.'.

Zephyr tells you (in common), 'i be fine whatcha mean lass?'.

You tell Zephyr (in common), 'sometimes you are you, and sometimes you are not. '.
You tell Zephyr (in common), 'the you-that-is-not-you is very mean.'.

Zephyr tells you (in common), '*chuckles* you be in the sauce lass?'.

You tell Zephyr (in common), 'i do not drink. it is haraam.'.

Zephyr tells you (in common), 'harwho?'.
Zephyr tells you (in common), 'by da gods you saying there hair in da drinks?'.

You tell Zephyr (in common), '*laugh* no, there is not hair in the drinks.'.
You tell Zephyr (in common), 'I do not drink. It is .. bad.'.

Zephyr tells you (in common), '*sighs in relief* geez lass you had me dar a moment'.

The Kitchen
[Exits: west]
A small white fountain gushes forth here.
(Light Red Aura) Zephyr is here.

You giggle.
You say (in common), 'no, no hair in drinks.'.

Zephyr tells you (in common), 'ahh why don't you be saying that'.

> Look Zephyr
You say (in common), 'haraam is a word in my language'.

Zephyr says (in common), 'means bad?'.

You say (in common), 'means .. '.
You ponder the question.

Samiyah starts to explain, then stops. 'yes. Bad.'

Zephyr says (in common), 'den why do ye just says bad'.

You say (in common), 'the word has more meanings that are complicated.'.

Zephyr sits down and thinks deeply.
Zephyr says (in common), 'ye saying i be stupid and dont be understanding?'.

You say (in common), 'no, just that i do not have all the words to explain.'.

who just
You (90) attacked by Zephyr (85) on Sat Sep 14 13 12:44:52.
You (89) killed by Sagan (88) on Mon Mar 25 13 16:46:37.

Zephyr says (in common), 'what did i miss'.

You say (in common), 'well, i think you fell asleep for a moment.'.
You say (in common), 'too much grog?'.

Zephyr laughs.
Zephyr says (in common), 'never enough grog'.
You say (in common), 'like Tross and her pastries.'.

Zephyr says (in common), 'i be guess dont tink i know that lass'.
Zephyr sits down and thinks deeply.

You say (in common), 'er.. uh.. I mean HIS pastries.'.

Zephyr says (in common), 'it be gurl or boy?'.

Samiyah says quickly, 'Boy.'

Zephyr says (in common), 'you be sure you not be in the sauce lass'.

You giggle.
You say (in common), 'i told you - that's haraam.'.
You say (in common), 'Forbidden. Bad. Leading-to-more-bads. Corr. er. Corruping.'.

Zephyr sits down and thinks deeply.
Zephyr says (in common), 'do dat make me harrraa...that word ya being saying?'.

You say (in common), 'No.. it just makes you someone who likes their drink a lot.'.
You say (in common), 'like Tross likes .. his.. pastries.'.

Zephyr says (in common), 'di that be har....bad?'.

You say (in common), 'pastries?'.

Zephyr nods.

You say (in common), 'no, pastries are not haraam.'.

Zephyr looks confused.

You giggle.

Zephyr says (in common), 'hmmm lass dat not be right at all'.

You say (in common), 'hm?'.
You say (in common), 'what isn't right?'.

Zephyr says (in common), 'chewing to much food and drinking to much rum de both be da same ting'.

You say (in common), 'what is haraam for me is not haraam for those not of the desert.'.

Zephyr pulls out a bottle and takes a drink and hides it back in his shield.

You say (in common), 'and Sahib says it is not even so much haraam to me, either, I just.. it is.. it is how I was raised. it is strong habit.'.

Zephyr slaps you on the back laughing.

Samiyah oofs, and steps a bit away.

Zephyr says (in common), 'baa lass you still be a young lass when ya grows up you be learning'.

You nod.
You say (in common), 'I am young, I know.'.

Zephyr looks around.
Zephyr says (in common), 'food lass can get ya in places also if ya knows what i mean'.

Samiyah wrinkles her brow in thought.

You say (in common), 'No, I don't understand.'.
You say (in common), 'oh, wait. in Braddlebury, having the right bread is the password to get to the rebel camp!'.

Zephyr throws back his head and cackles with insane glee!
Zephyr says (in common), 'dat not be it lass'.

You say (in common), 'oh.'.

Zephyr sits down and thinks deeply.

Samiyah looks disappointed.

Zephyr says (in common), 'you be cooking a good feed for a lass and den you.....well it leads to places'.
Zephyr winks suggestively.

You ponder the question.
You say (in common), 'well, where else does it lead except braddlebury?'.

Zephyr pulls a bottle from his shield and takes a drink and puts it back.
Zephyr says (in common), 'ahh lass you best talk to da parents on dat'.

You blink.

Samiyah starts to ask, then closes her mouth with an audible snap.

Zephyr says (in common), 'now if you can excuse me i have something i must attend to'.
Zephyr nods in recognition to you.

You nod.

You tell Zephyr (in common), 'be well :)'.

You sit down and think deeply.
You frown.
You say (in common), 'ohdear.'

((Sami dashes off to the desert and there is more fighting. Snipped. Then more fighting. And then some more fighting. Until she eventually goes to bed.))