12-14-2014
Bags and Yaks - Log by Samiyah
The Lower Hall
[Exits: north up]
This hallway must have been built by giants! It is huge! Then
again, there are more than a few giants that belong to The Guild, so
it may just be so. A stairway leads up to another hallway above.
(Light Red Aura) Portobello is here.
Gwyrdain is here.
Mish Leigh Salvandor will use her contacts to help you... for a price.
You bow deeply.
Gwyrdain blinks.
Gwyrdain utters the words, 'oculoinfra uizug'.
Gwyrdain looks at Portobello.
Gwyrdain says (in old-common), 'yur yak fnyv ub itc nunw'.
Gwyrdain gets steak made from cow from a leather backpack.
Gwyrdain eats steak made from cow.
Portobello grins evilly.
Portobello says (in common), 'I don't :)'.
Gwyrdain says (in old-common), 'rpus us ruvvugyu yrreyyyq'.
You are no longer invisible!
c 'improved invis'
You make the gesture necessary to invoke your spell.
You fade out of existence.
Gwyrdain says (in old-common), 'vynwuv ub rpu fysr byuyevus yvu unbyeunruna rpu rpynaus byv fvusunr byuyevus'.
You say (in common), 'what did you say?'.
> c comprehend
You make the gesture necessary to invoke your spell.
Ok.
Gwyrdain says (in old-common), 'Samiyah?'.
You nod.
You say (in common), 'Yes'.
> vis
Ok.
Gwyrdain nods in recognition to you.
Gwyrdain says (in old-common), 'Well met'.
Gwyrdain says (in old-common), 'you have the most curious bags about you'.
Gwyrdain scratches his head.
Portobello says (in common), 'who? me?'.
Gwyrdain says (in old-common), 'no'.
You say (in common), 'do you mean me?'.
Gwyrdain rests.
Gwyrdain says (in old-common), 'yes'.
You say (in common), 'I do not make bags of people, for that is haraam.'.
You say (in common), 'was there one in particular that amused you?'.
Gwyrdain says (in old-common), 'that may be best'.
Bards of Skill - Log by Samiyah
Your understanding fades.
You say (in common), 'may I ask what you were saying earlier? I do not speak common, and my comprehend just faded.'.
You say (in common), 'Gwyrdain says (in old-common), 'yur yak fnyv ub itc nunw'.'.
You say (in common), 'Gwyrdain says (in old-common), 'rpus us ruvvugyu yrreyyyq'.'.
You say (in common), 'Gwyrdain says (in old-common), 'vynwuv ub rpu fysr byuyevus yvu unbyeunruna rpu rpynaus byv fvusunr byuyevus'.'.
You say (in common), 'and I do not have a yak.'.
You say (in common), 'though I know where a musk ox can be found.'.
Gwyrdain says (in common), 'What a good memory you have for sounds'.
You nod.
Gwyrdain says (in common), 'Anyway, I was blubing about my info2.'.
You say (in common), 'mine is quite bad.'.
Gwyrdain says (in common), 'You can't be gifted at everything, child'.
You ponder the question.
You say (in common), 'there are many things I am not gifted at.'.
Gwyrdain waggles his finger.
Samiyah blinks at the waggling.
Gwyrdain says (in common), 'Tell me, oh humble one'.
Gwyrdain says (in common), 'What bards know you whose skill exceed your own?'.
You ponder the question.
You say (in common), 'Aoide.'.
You say (in common), 'Eathor.'.
You say (in common), 'Cadee.'.
You say (in common), 'Tik is better at improve.'.
You say (in common), 'There was another bard who was better at combat..'.
You say (in common), 'But they are never seen any more.'.
You say (in common), 'Riordan..'.
You say (in common), 'I excel at meddling...'.
Samiyah grins wryly.
Gwyrdain shrugs.
Gwyrdain says (in common), 'perhaps'.
You ponder the question.
You say (in common), 'Ghorghe. '.
You say (in common), 'his skills also exceed mine.'.
You say (in common), 'though I misspoke his name. Gheorge.'.
You say (in common), 'Whistler performed in more styles than any other, consistently giving new and intriguing performances. '.
You say (in common), 'Oook was truly legendary..'.
You ponder the question.
You say (in common), 'There's a lot of bards I consider to have skills the exceed mine.'.
Gwyrdain says (in common), 'I judge that you are not sufficiently unbiased'.
Samiyah answers Gwyrdain, 'Oh, there's plenty of bards that I am more skilled than...'
A cold gust of wind blows through you unexpectedly, chilling you to the core.
You shiver. Brrrrrrrrr.
You bow deeply.
Samiyah says hesitantly but respectfully, 'Greetings, Sahib Isolas.'
Gwyrdain raises an eyebrow.
You say (in common), 'I cannot see him, Gwyrdain, but there is only one whose winds blow in such a way.'.
Samiyah wraps her arms around herself, as if to ward off the chill.
Gwyrdain sits down and thinks deeply.
Gwyrdain says (in common), 'Well, in any case your answer brings more confusion than light'.
You say (in common), 'What do you seek to illuminate?'.
Gwyrdain says (in common), 'Thoughts'.
You say (in common), 'is there a specific area that you seek to know of?'.
You say (in common), 'because several bards are more skilled than I at various things.. but I am more skilled than most at some things..'.
You say (in common), 'My Enchantment, for example.'.
You say (in common), 'But almost any other bard has a better Animate Dead or Haunt or Charm Person than I do, because I refuse to do those...'.
Samiyah murmurs, '.. mostly.'
Gwyrdain says (in common), 'I...'.
Gwyrdain frowns.
Gwyrdain cants 'I...'.
You blink.
You say (in common), 'I heard that!'.
Gwyrdain cants 'I...'.
You say (in common), '(are you room canting?)'.
Gwyrdain says (in common), '(yes)'.
You say (in common), '(squee!)'.
You say (in common), 'You what?'.
> l Gwyrdain
Before you is a seasoned adventurer of medium build, hunched over a
scroll. His hair is a reddish brown some graying over the ears. After a
moment, sensing your glance, he rises to a full height of a little over
six feet, and turns to face you. Now that you have a clear view, you
recognize the signs of a lifetime of struggle in his unhandsome, weathered
face. His wearied, grey eyes particularly inform you that if this man
ever new love or joy -- those days are now long forgotten. The remaining
features of this face give him the distinct look of one from the Far West.
For what possible purpose could he have traveled so far? Before you can
follow this line of thinking, he speaks.
Gwyrdain says (in common), 'Have you heard tell of the only true God? His name is Lord Nash...'.
Gwyrdain is in perfect health.
Gwyrdain cants 'I am inquiring after one especially skilled in concealment and prose'.
You cant 'Well, I cannot see either Aoide or Eathor when they are invisible. But then, I can't see my own invis, either. '.
Kelek has entered the game.
Portobello looks at Kelek.
You bow before him.
Gwyrdain raises an eyebrow.
Kelek smiles at you.
You say (in common), 'and, I am embarrassed to say, I haven't ever heard either of them perform. I always seem to miss it. '.
You say (in common), 'and I cannot speak to their ability at prose.'.
You ponder the question.
You say (in common), 'what is prose?'.
You say (in common), 'I haven't heard that word before.'.
Gwyrdain looks at you.
Gwyrdain frowns at what you did.
Samiyah repeats it, stretching out the vowels. 'Proooose.'
You smile happily.
You say (in common), 'That's a fun sounding word.'.
You say (in common), 'not as good as soliloquy, which is my favorite word, but a good word. '.
Gwyrdain says (in common), 'how many languages do you know?'.
You say (in common), 'I speak elven and common and halfling.'.
You say (in common), 'I can sometimes cast tongues or comprehend, though I do not have many casts of either.'.
You say (in common), 'I can briefly speak some other languages, very badly.'.
> lang drow
You now speak the dark tongue.
You say (in drow), 'Drow, for example, I haven't ever really tried.'.
Gwyrdain says (in common), 'I see'.
You say (in drow), 'It has very harsh letter-sounds, and I do not like it.'.
> lang thoras
You cannot speak that.
> lang com
You now speak the common tongue.
You say (in common), 'Why do you ask?'.
You say (in common), 'do you need a translator?'.
You say (in common), 'There is a lady bird that does translations in the Aerie.'.
Gwyrdain says (in common), 'is there?'.
You nod.
You say (in common), 'Aloooooette.'.
Gwyrdain says (in common), 'er'.
Gwyrdain says (in common), 'Allooette?'.
You say (in common), 'That's it.'.
Gwyrdain says (in common), 'hrmm.'.
Gwyrdain says (in common), 'prose. in this sense it just means their words -- their speech and writings.'.
Gwyrdain says (in common), 'but'.
You say (in common), 'Oh.'.
You say (in common), 'Aoide has very nice words. Very wise.'.
Gwyrdain says (in common), 'and very wicked?'.
You say (in common), 'wicked?'.
You say (in common), 'Why would you say that the _Sayyida_ Aoide is wicked?'.
Gwyrdain says (in common), 'was I speaking Thoras?'.
You say (in common), 'Just now? No, you weren't.'.
Gwyrdain says (in common), 'did I?'.
Gwyrdain says (in common), 'caution, child.'.
> l Gwyrdain
Gwyrdain says (in common), 'Words are the counters of wise men.'.
Gwyrdain says (in common), 'and the money of fools'.
Gwyrdain bows deeply.
Samiyah says firmly, 'The Sayyida Aoide is not wicked. She is the kindest of people and she is one of the few mortal that I name Sayyida.'
Gwyrdain leaves up.
Portobello leaves up.
You tell Gwyrdain (in common), '*frown*'.
Gwyrdain tells you (in common), '*raise, with lips tightly pursed*'.
You tell Gwyrdain (in common), 'now I begin to see why Seraph and Wish were so angered when I walked away when they were speaking. '.
Gwyrdain tells you (in common), '*raise*'.
Gwyrdain tells you (in common), 'I apologize'.
You tell Gwyrdain (in common), 'accepted.'.
Gwyrdain tells you (in common), 'I thought our conversation had ended.'.
You tell Gwyrdain (in common), 'I guess perhaps it has. *bow*'.
Clarity - Log by Samiyah
You tell Gwyrdain (in common), '... were you _asking_ if Sayyida is wicked? Or were you _saying_ ?'.
Gwyrdain tells you (in common), 'one sec'.
(A pause)
Gwyrdain tells you (in common), 'whew'.
You tell Gwyrdain (in common), 'were you in a pickle?'.
Gwyrdain tells you (in common), 'yes, but of my own choosing'.
Gwyrdain tells you (in common), 'to answer your question -- I was asking a question. I thought my words were unambiguous, but maybe I am too...'.
You tell Gwyrdain (in common), '*quietly* Common is not my native language, and sometimes I do not always understand things as people intend them.'.
You tell Gwyrdain (in common), 'I am told that I am too literal and do not understand some subtle things about .. things.'.
Gwyrdain tells you (in common), 'I apologize. I suspect my patience has dwindled through the ages.'.
You tell Gwyrdain (in common), '... how old are you?'.
Gwyrdain tells you (in common), 'I don't remember...'.
Gwyrdain tells you (in common), 'That was a subtle joke'.
Gwyrdain tells you (in common), '*raise*'.
You tell Gwyrdain (in common), 'oh!'.
You tell Gwyrdain (in common), '*laughs politely, not understanding the joke*'.
You tell Gwyrdain (in common), '..and I'm sorry if I made you angry or upset earlier, when I misunderstood. *bow*'.
Gwyrdain tells you (in common), 'Sorry, distracted again. No worries, only...'.
Gwyrdain tells you (in common), 'I do try to pick words as precise as I may'.
Cautious of Goofs - Log by Samiyah
4 players.
Hel [ Th:27 Wa:24 Ma:30 ] Venom, Progeny of the Ancients. *Al-Shaitan*
Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bound to the Wind, protected by the Night
Hum [ Th:21 Ma:22 Ra:22 ] Gwyrdain, gray wanderer and servant of Lord Nash.
Hum [ Wyld Beacon ] Portobello, Wyld Cannibal of the Hunt
You tell Gwyrdain (in common), '*quietly and urgently* Venom is about. Be cautious.'.
Gwyrdain tells you (in common), ':)'.
> t gwyrdain do you know a lot about scrolls?
He can't hear you.
You gossip (in common), 'Wanderer, may I have a tell when you wake?'.
Gwyrdain gossips (in common), 'hrm?'.
Portobello gossips (in common), 'I found Guido! *dance*'.
Gwyrdain gossips (in common), '*slow clap*'.
Portobello gossips (in common), ':D'.
You tell Portobello (in common), 'may I ask where?'.
Portobello gossips (in common), 'don't be jealous'.
Portobello tells you (in common), 'warloov'.
You tell Portobello (in common), 'thank you.'.
Gwyrdain gossips (in common), 'I'm more jealous of the 1M you deposited'.
(Sami heads towards Warloov, but Guido is gone)
At the Central Well
[Exits: north east south west]
The sky is cloudy and a warm southerly breeze blows.
A short, covered structure of stones encloses the town well.
Your ears tingle slightly.
You are startled as you notice yourself glowing!
You tell Portobello (in common), '*grumbles*'.
Portobello tells you (in common), 'hehe'.
Gwyrdain tells you (in common), 'Oh, yeah... a tell while you're vis. :)'.
You tell Gwyrdain (in common), 'I just wanted to make sure you knew of how dangerous he is.'.
The Lower Hall
[Exits: north up]
This hallway must have been built by giants! It is huge! Then
again, there are more than a few giants that belong to The Guild, so
it may just be so. A stairway leads up to another hallway above.
(Invis) Gwyrdain is here.
Mish Leigh Salvandor will use her contacts to help you... for a price.
You bow deeply.
Portobello arrives from above.
Your spell does not go off.
Portobello snickers softly.
Your spell does not go off.
You make the gesture necessary to invoke your spell.
Portobello fades out of existence.
Ok.
Someone says (in common), 'silly little mage'.
Someone bows deeply.
Someone waves happily.
You wave.
Someone is deaf.
Someone frowns.
Samiyah gestures for you to go vis.
Gwyrdain tells you (in common), 'How dangerous is that?'.
> c 'cure deafness' Portobello
You make the gesture necessary to invoke your spell.
Ok.
Portobello bows before you.
Portobello thanks you heartily.
Your spell does not go off.
Your spell does not go off.
You make the gesture necessary to invoke your spell.
Portobello fades out of existence.
Ok.
Someone utters the words, 'ouzz waia'.
You feel energized!
Gwyrdain tells you (in common), 'As far as I can tell, he's a total goof'.
Someone smiles happily.
Someone waves happily.
Someone says (in common), 'thank you'.
You tell Gwyrdain (in common), 'Venom?'.
Gwyrdain tells you (in common), 'oh yes'.
Someone says (in common), 'time for bed'.
Gwyrdain waves happily.
Gwyrdain says (in common), 'Fare well'.
Venom gossips (in halfling), 'Portobello's bounty is 4781436 gold'.
Someone gossips (in common), 'wow that's high!'.
You tell Gwyrdain (in common), 'he is a goof only in the same way that a asp or viper is a goof.'.
Someone waves happily.
Gwyrdain tells you (in common), 'hrmm. Once he backstabbed a grizzly in front of me. A little goofy.'.
You tell Gwyrdain (in common), '*ponder* I did not know he had a grudge against bears. *rueful tone* but he hates goats, that I know... '.
Gwyrdain tells you (in common), '*hands in the air, palms up*'.
Venom makes a complicated-looking gesture.
Venom draws a funny looking rune on you.
Gwyrdain says (in common), 'I tried telling mish govw but nothing happened'.
You say (in common), 'what is govw?'.
Gwyrdain says (in common), 'you had to be there'.
You say (in common), 'oh.'.
You ponder the question.
Gwyrdain says (in common), '### [Wadworth tells Mish (in common), 'govw']'.
Gwyrdain shrugs.
You ponder the question.
Gwyrdain gossips (in common), 'Fare well, Samiyah'.
Gwyrdain gossips (in common), 'Fare well, Venom'.
You gossip (in common), 'be well, Elder.'.
Venom gossips (in common), 'And you as well'.
Fare thee well!
Making Payments - Log by Lexie
Venom makes a complicated-looking gesture.
Venom draws a funny looking rune on you.
You hug him.
Venom smiles happily.
You grin wickedly.
You say (in common), '2 down'.
2 players.
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie, Soul-Devouring NashiTe Succubus *D*A*M*
Hel [ Th:27 Wa:24 Ma:30 ] Venom, Progeny of the Ancients. *Al-Shaitan*
Venom says (in common), '2 what'.
You say (in common), '48 to go!'.
Venom says (in common), 'oh god'.
Venom leaves west.
You gossip (in common), 'hehehe'.
Opening a portal to An Overgrown, Walled Garden.
An Overgrown, Walled Garden
[Exits: north east west]
Laying forgotten and untended for years, this garden has gone wild.
No longer are the plants enclosed within carefully laid out beds;
they run riot over the lawn and use the trees as trellises. Several
breeds have cross-pollinated, resulting in hues and textures never
imagined by the original garden planner. Common weeds such as
daisies and dandelions sway side by side with expensive, rare breeds
of ice-roses and starflowers.
The sky is cloudy and a warm southerly breeze blows.
You managed to trample any tracks that were here...
A vibrant profusion of flowers, both wild and cultivated, grow here thickly.
Nibbling on a nut, a chipmunk observes you with suspicion.
Nibbling on a nut, a chipmunk observes you with suspicion.
Dashing for the safety of a nearby bush, this rabbit looks terrified.
A beautiful, jewel-toned giant dragonfly hovers in the air.
A huge indigo-colored butterfly flitters through the wildflowers.
c 'wizard'
You make the gesture necessary to invoke your spell.
You draw a wizard mark rune in the air.
You hear a distinct pop as Venom's portal closes up.
You open a lush, vibrant field of flowers.
You get a gossamer-tufted goldenrod seed from a lush, vibrant field of flowers.
You get a tiny St. John's Wort seed from a lush, vibrant field of flowers.
You say (in common), 'mine!'.
You put a tiny St. John's Wort seed in a saddlebag.
Venom stops following you.
Venom's backstab *** ANNIHILATES *** you.
That really did HURT!
Your pierce MUTILATES Venom.
You parry Venom's attack.
Venom's pierce MUTILATES you.
Your pierce MUTILATES Venom.
Your pierce MUTILATES Venom.
Venom's pierce maims you.
You get a tiny St. John's Wort seed from a saddlebag.
Venom utters the words, 'vampiric touch'.
Venom's vampiric touch DISEMBOWELS you.
You lose 61 hit points!
You eat a tiny St. John's Wort seed.
You are surrounded by a white aura.
Venom dodges your attack.
Venom parries your attack.
Venom's pierce decimates you.
You deftly move out of the way of Venom's attack.
Venom utters the words, 'vampiric touch'.
Venom's vampiric touch wounds you.
You lose 30 hit points!
Venom dodges your attack.
Venom parries your attack.
Your pierce MUTILATES Venom.
Venom's pierce mauls you.
You dodge Venom's attack.
c 'dispel magic'
Ok.
Venom parries your attack.
Your pierce DISEMBOWELS Venom.
You parry Venom's attack.
You dodge Venom's attack.
Venom quaffs a vial of black liquid.
Venom's skin turns to stone.
Venom is surrounded by a white aura.
Venom eats a ragged pebble of schist.
Venom utters the words, 'vampiric touch'.
Venom's vampiric touch wounds you.
You lose 30 hit points!
Your pierce decimates Venom.
Venom's pierce decimates you.
Venom's pierce mauls you.
Venom utters the words, 'dispel magic'.
Your skin feels soft again.
Your vampiric touch injures Venom.
You gain 13 hit points!
Venom dodges your attack.
Your pierce mauls Venom.
Venom parries your attack.
You parry Venom's attack.
You parry Venom's attack.
Venom utters the words, 'vampiric touch'.
Venom's vampiric touch devastates you.
You lose 75 hit points!
Attempting to flee...
An Overgrown, Walled Garden
[Exits: north west]
Laying forgotten and untended for years, this garden has gone wild.
No longer are the plants enclosed within carefully laid out beds;
they run riot over the lawns and use the trees as trellises. Several
breeds have cross-pollinated, resulting in hues and textures never
imagined by the original garden planner. Common weeds such as
daisies and dandelions sway side by side with expensive, rare breeds
of ice-roses and starflowers.
The sky is cloudy and a warm southerly breeze blows.
You managed to trample any tracks that were here...
Whiskers aquiver, a tiny field mouse dashes past.
Lured by the prospects of easy food, a mouse dashes by, cheeks full.
With a bandit-like mask, this baby raccoon is adorable.
Dashing for the safety of a nearby bush, this rabbit looks terrified.
A beautiful, jewel-toned giant dragonfly hovers in the air.
Carrying a berry in his beak, this cardinal gathers food for his young.
Boldly calling down from atop a tree branch, this jay scolds you.
Boldly calling down from atop a tree branch, this jay scolds you.
You flee from combat!
You LOSE 24 experience points!
You gossip (in common), 'eewww'.
Venom (unseen) cants, 'lol'.
You gossip (in common), 'I had no heals ready'.
You gossip (in common), 'you made me waste a sanct too!'.
Someone gossips (in common), 'Sorry but I have to backstab you 50 times'.
You gossip (in common), 'OMG'.
You gossip (in common), ':p'.
You gossip (in common), 'who said'.
Someone gossips (in common), 'Umm... DarkClaw'.
You gossip (in common), 'no way'.
You gossip (in common), 'really?'.
You gossip (in common), 'MY PET SAID THAT?!'.
You gossip (in common), 'should I give you my bigsquishy hug then?'.
Someone gossips (in common), 'YES'.
You gossip (in common), 'omg'.
You gossip (in common), 'why did she say to do that'.
Someone gossips (in common), 'No, Let's make a deal'.
Someone gossips (in common), 'No more hugs, and no more backstabs'.
You gossip (in common), 'I need to'.
You gossip (in common), 'to get restring'.
You gossip (in common), 'for the ball!'.
You gossip (in common), 'don’t you want me to go?'.
Someone gossips (in common), 'Of course I do but there are other masks!'.
You gossip (in common), 'Cordir will restring mask for me if I do that'.
You gossip (in common), 'I auctioned 50 hugs to whoever she chose'.
You gossip (in common), 'she said VENOM!'.
Someone gossips (in common), 'grrr'.
You gossip (in common), 'hehe'.
You gossip (in common), 'I know I was shocked too :P'.
You gossip (in common), 'so if I hug you, my Precious said I have to be stabbed?!'.
Someone gossips (in common), 'yes'.
The Greatest Muggle – Log by Samiyah
7 players.
Hum [ Ra:28 Th:25 ] Viscous is lost
Min [ Ma: 2 ] Sjmarzjin the Minotaur
Elf [ Ra:13 Ma:15 ] Alis the Lost Elf Maiden
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie, Soul-Devouring NashiTe Succubus *D*A*M*
Hum [ Lesser Goddess ] [GS] DarkClaw k'Treva: Lost Ancient Chylde of Ybarra. *AOB* <Inv 72>
Elf [ Cl: 1 Wa:10 ] Ranus has Lost his way.
Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bound to the Wind, protected by the Night
Viscous gossips (in common), 'I am the greatest muggle!'.
Lexie gossips (in common), 'are you UA'.
Viscous gossips (in common), 'I wouldnt be the greatest if i was'.
Lexie gossips (in common), 'sigh'.
Viscous arrives from above.
Viscous steals your shiney things.
You say (in common), 'aack!'.
Samiyah flees to protect her shiny things.
> c 'improved invis'
You make the gesture necessary to invoke your spell.
You fade out of existence.
Kelek says (in common), 'i have no shiny things'.
Viscous says (in common), 'These arnt the droids your looking for'.
You gossip (in common), 'you cannot be the greatest muggle. That was Ptarchyzk.'.
Viscous gossips (in common), 'Hes a mage i thought'.
You gossip (in common), 'sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssshhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.'.
You gossip (in common), 'don't tell him.'.
Belsambar gossips (in common), 'he's still the greatest muggle'.
Viscous gossips (in common), 'did he ever finish his belly button lint sweater?'.