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Areas

2024-06-10T20:35:47Z

Samiyah: /* All Current Areas */

==Official Information==
Syntax: AREAS 
Provides a list of all currently installed zones. 
 
Syntax AREA (low range high range, EG AREA 1 5) 
Provides a list of all currently installed zones within that level range. 
 
Syntax: AREA (+ zone name, EG AREA N'KAI) 
Provides information from an expanded Area Header (if available). 
 
==Player-Supplied Information==

[[Category:Commands]]
[[Category:Places]]

==All Current Areas==
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Range!!Author!!Area Name!!Location!!Map Link
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[A Mountain Pass]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ 5 30}||[[Slash]]||[[Aarakocran City]]||Northern Continent ||[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/8/8e/Aarakocran_City_Map.jpg MAP]
|-
|{10 50}||[[Splat]]||[[Abbey]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Maurice]]||[[Adventurer's Guild]]||Adventurer's Guild ||
|-
|{18 35}||[[Pitt]] / [[Kerriariadne]] / [[Cordir]]||[[Aerie Volant]]||Outland Frontier || [https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/d/d0/Map-Aerie_Volant.jpg MAP]
|-
|{18 35}||[[Siren]]||[[Altibia]]||Southern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:New_Altibia.jpeg MAP]
|-
|{ 9 20}||[[Aladin]]||[[Ant Colony]]||Southern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Ant_colony2.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[Aran]]||Southern Continent ||[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/3/3c/CliffsAran.jpg MAP]
|-
|{30 40}||[[Molo]]||[[Baba Yaga's Hut]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ 1 30}||[[Wish]]||[[Barbegazi Settlement]]||Outland Frontier ||[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/d/df/Barbegazi.jpg MAP]
|-
|{30 50}||[[Ath]]||[[Black Shrine]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{30 50}||[[Cordir]]||[[Blackthorne Forest]]||Outland Frontier ||[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/c/c5/Blackthorne.png MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Okk]]||[[Braddlebury]]||Outland Frontier ||[[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/3/35/Braddlebury.jpeg MAP]
|-
|{ 1 4}||[[Kaern]]||[[Camp Tolanrael]]||Adventurer's Guild ||
|-
|{HARD!}||[[Mael]]||[[Candlespyre Mountain]]||Southern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Candlespyre.png MAP]
|-
|{20 30}||[[Molo]]||[[Cannibal Island]]||Maelmordian Seas ||[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/e/e9/Cannibal.jpg MAP]
|-
|{20 40}||[[Tel]]||[[Castle of Baron Marel]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Baron.jpg MAP]
|-
|{25 50}||[[Madman]]||[[Cavern of Vile Rune]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Vilerune.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 2 10}||[[Pixel]]||[[Caves of the Spirit]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Caves_of_the_Spirit.png MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[Caves of Waere]]||Southern Continent ||[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/3/34/Frozen_Drift.jpeg MAP]
|-
|{15 25}||Copper||[[Chapel Catacombs]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Nayr]]||[[Cillidellia]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ 1 4}||[[Kaern]]||[[Coliseum]]||Adventurer's Guild ||
|-
|{ 5 15}||[[Nyx]]&[[Jahiliya]]||[[Cymraeg]]||Southern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Cymraeg.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 1 10}||[[Kaern]]||[[Cyrenian Gardens]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{40 50}||[[Cordir]]||[[Dauskdraug Spawning Caves]]||Ocean/Islands || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Ddsc.JPG MAP]
|-
|{15 30}||[[Cordir]]||[[Dessert Island]]||Maelmordian Seas || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Tier_and_Dessert.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 1 30}||[[Lycron]]||[[Dhuvrad]]||Outland Frontier ||[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/9/9c/Dhuvrad.jpeg MAP]
|-
|{30 50}||[[Madman]]||[[Dismali Lighthouse]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{10 25}||[[Madman]]||[[D'Nal N'Tor]]||Northern Continent ||[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/7/79/Dnal.jpg MAP]
|-
|{20 50}||[[Molo]]||[[Dragon Tower]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{15 35}||[[Pixel]]||[[Druid's Sanctuary]]||Southern Continent ||[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/3/33/Druid_Sanctuary.jpeg MAP]
|-
|{10 20}||[[Raff]]||[[Dwarven Catacombs]]||Northern Continent ||[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/2/27/Dwarven_Kingdom.jpg MAP]
|-
|{10 25}||Anon||[[Dwarven Kingdom]]||Northern Continent ||[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/2/27/Dwarven_Kingdom.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Nayr]]||[[Dwarvenhold]]||Northern Continent ||[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/2/21/Dwarvenhold.jpeg MAP]
|-
|{15 35}||[[Nayr]]||[[Dwarvenhold Mines]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 5 10}||[[Nayr]]||[[Eastern Horn]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Tynian]]||[[Eastern Plains]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Treehouse.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 5 15}||[[Zarous]]||[[Elven Homestead]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Elven_homestead.jpeg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Syla]]||[[EmDeeVille]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{15 25}||[[Nalya]]||[[Forgotten Catacombs]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{10 20}||[[Molo]]||[[Frozen Drift]]||Southern Continent ||[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/3/34/Frozen_Drift.jpeg MAP]
|-
|{ 5 15}||[[Madman]]||[[Galkek's Hoard]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{15 40}||[[Madman]]||[[Gertek's Tomb]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:GEDesert.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 5 25}||[[Maurice]]||[[Ghost Town]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[Gla-Shorn's Realm]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ 3 10}||[[Sirak]]||[[Goblin Camp]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 5 15}||[[Madman]]||[[Goblin Mines]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{10 20}||[[Natilena]]||[[Great Eastern Desert]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:GEDesert.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Tynian]]||[[Great Western Road]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{20 35}||[[Stouthbound]]||[[Gronk]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Sinclair]]||[[Half-Elf Camp]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{40 50}||[[Cordir]]||[[Hall of Memory]] I & II|| Extra-Dimensional || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Map.JPG MAP]
|-
|{ 5 10}||[[Nayr]]||[[Haon'Dor]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[Harper's Landing]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[Hovelton]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Hovelton-HoveltonFarmsV2.png.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 5 10}||[[Elladan]]||[[Hovelton Farms]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Hovelton-HoveltonFarmsV2.png.jpg MAP]
|-
|{10 20}||[[Sirak]]||[[Icy Wastelands]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:IcyWastelands.jpeg MAP]
|-
|{20 35}||[[Tamar]]||[[Jellyfish's Garden]]||Maelmordian Seas || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Tirens.jpg MAP]
|-
|{25 50}||[[Jaxxon]]||[[Jester's Keep]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{10 25}||[[Cordir]]&[[Tokugawa]]||[[Kharad-Delving]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Tel]]||[[Kuroth]]||Southern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Kuroth_LookoutTower.jpg MAP]
|-
|{17 27}||[[Sirak]]||[[Landru's Keep]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 0 0}||Diku||[[Limbo]]||Extradimensional ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Sirak]]||[[Lineaoth Valley]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ 5 30}||[[Nyx]]||[[Living Lands]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 3 7}||[[Sirak]]||[[Lizard Swamp]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 2 4}||[[Madman]]||[[Lleheibwen]]||Adventurer's Guild ||
|-
|{20 50}||[[Ath]]||[[Longship]]||Maelmordian Seas || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Longship.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 6 10}||[[Plato]]||[[Lookout Tower]]||Southern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Kuroth_LookoutTower.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 3 7}||[[Slash]]||[[Lost in the Foliage]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:LostinFoliage.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 5 35}||[[Sinclair]]||[[Lost Pyramid of Scyra]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Sinclair]]||[[Loth-Llorien]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 5 15}||[[Madman]]||[[Lower Fastwater]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 3 10}||[[Nayr]]||[[Lower Loth-Llorien]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 5 15}||[[Adso]]||[[MG Graveyard]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:MG_Map.jpg MAP]
|-
|{15 38}||[[Boromir]]||[[Mider]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Mider.JPG MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||Diku||[[Midgaard]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:MG_Map.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Sirak]]||[[Mithas, Minotaur City]]||Maelmordian Seas ||
|-
|{10 20}||[[Molo]]||[[Molotov Island]]||Maelmordian Seas || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Molotov.jpg MAP]
|-
|{30 40}||[[Molo]]||[[Molotov Volcano]]||Maelmordian Seas || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Molotovvolcano.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 5 15}||[[Nalya]]||[[Moose Hunter Camp]]||Southern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:MooseHunter.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 5 15}||Alfa||[[Moria]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Molo]]||[[Mountain of Knowledge|Mt. of Knowledge]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{15 25}||[[DarkClaw]]||[[Northern Sava River]]||Outland Frontier ||
|-
|{35 50}||[[Katrana]]&[[Solaron]]||[[Northern Stronghold]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Northernstronghold2.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Nalya]]||[[Nydia]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{10 20}||[[Tamar]]||[[Oakheart Inn]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Oakheart_Inn.jpeg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[Og]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{15 25}||Generic||[[Old Marsh]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 1 20}||Copper||[[Plains of the North]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|||[[Cordir]]||[[Quelesta's Maze]]||Outland Frontier
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[Quest Master]]||Extradimensional
|-
|{ 5 15}||[[Nalya]]||[[Ramsay Island]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{15 25}||[[Molo]]||[[River of Despair]]||Southern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:RiverDispair.jpg MAP]
|-
|{30 50}||[[Bliss]]||[[Riverdale Plantation]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Cordir]] & [[Ink]]||[[Riverhold]]||Outland Frontier || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Riverhold_Map.png MAP]
|-
|{25 40}||[[Tamar]]||[[Rowen Bay]]||Outland Frontier ||
|-
|{15 25}||[[Elladan]]&[[Tamar]]||[[Rowen Docks]]||Outland Frontier ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Schwartz]]||[[Rowengard]]||Outland Frontier ||
|-
|{ 2 10}||[[Thaygar]]||[[Ruins of the Citadel]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{30 50}||[[Ath]]||[[Sacred Shrine]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Nayr]]||[[Safehaven]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{25 40}||[[Kalten]]||[[Sahuagin City]]||Maelmordian Seas ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]&[[Natilena]]||[[Sailing Ship]]||Maelmordian Seas ||
|-
|{10 30}||[[Khore]]||[[Sanguinna & The Keep]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[Seaside]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{15 20}||[[Wish]]||[[Shipwreck]]||Maelmordian Seas ||
|-
|{30 50}||[[Ath]]||[[Shrine of Neutrality]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{10 25}||[[Coyul]]||[[Skelos Island]]||Maelmordian Seas || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Skelos.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Molo]]||[[Skor'lanis]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Natilena]]||[[Snowman Wars]]||
|-
|{15 25}||[[Thor]]||[[Southern Sava River]]||Outland Frontier ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[IvoryTiger]]||[[Temple Area]]||Adventurer's Guild ||
|-
|{10 25}||Anon||[[Thalos]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{15 50}||[[Madman]]||[[Tharlodin's Vein]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{10 35}||[[Jaxxon]]||[[The Bazaar]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{20 30}||[[Cordir]]||[[The Boneyard]]||Outland Frontier ||
|-
|{20 30}||[[Kaleyah]]||[[The Blue Savannah]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ 5 10}||[[Madman]]||[[The Bog]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{20 35}||[[Thaygar]]||[[The Caverns of N'Kai]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[The Cillidellian Wood]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[The Cliffs of Aran]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Lorna]]||[[The Combat Arena]]||Extradimensional ||
|-
|{20 30}||[[Molo]]||[[The Dark Manor]]||Maelmordian Seas ||
|-
|{ 3 7}||[[Nayr]]||[[The Deepwood]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Deepwood.jpeg MAP]]
|-
|{HARD!}||[[Madman]]||[[The Demon Realm]]||Extradimensional ||
|-
|{HARD!}||[[Madman]]||[[The Dragon's Lair]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{20 50}||[[Foolkiller]]||[[The Dream Realm]]||Extradimensional || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Dream_realm.png MAP]
|-
|{ 7 25}||[[Kalten]]||[[The Ent Forest]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[The Forest of Fear]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ 1 4}||[[Madman]]||[[The Gallery]]||Adventurer's Guild ||
|-
|{ 0 0}||[[IvoryTiger]]||[[The Gods' Realms]]||Extradimensional ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Wish]]||[[The Great Plains]]||Outland Frontier ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Cordir]]||[[The Grand Library]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[The In'zerre]]||Southern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Inzerre.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Jerald]]||[[The Isle]]||Maelmordian Seas ||
|-
|{15 25}||[[Darkmoon]]||[[The Jungle]]||Southern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:TheJungle.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 3 10}||[[Madman]]||[[The Kobold Mine]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 3 21}||[[Thaygar]]||[[The Lands of Skull Spire]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[The Lower Tiber]]||Southern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Tiber.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[The Maelmordian Seas]]||Maelmordian Seas ||
|-
|{12 50}||[[Kalten]]||[[The Master's Tower]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ 1 5}||[[Jerald]]||[[The Meadow]]||Maelmordian Seas ||
|-
|{ 5 50}||[[Kaern]]||[[The Mystic Woods]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{15 20}||[[Nayr]]||[[The Nest]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Tynian]]||[[The North]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Nayr]]||[[The Northern Coast]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[The Oort Range]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Tamar]]||[[The Road]]||Outland Frontier ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Nyx]]||[[The Ruins of Ofcol]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 5 35}||[[Ath]]||[[The Sea]]||Maelmordian Seas ||
|-
|{20 45}||[[Nayr]]||[[The Shadowed Valley]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 2 8}||[[Madman]]||[[The Swimming Hole]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{15 35}||[[Jahiliya]]&[[Nyx]]||[[The Temple of Isiira]]||Southern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Isiira.jpeg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Cordir]]||[[The Te'nayu'ka]]||Special ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[The Timerian Museum]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{30 50}||[[Mael]]||[[The Triton Halls]]||Maelmordian Seas ||
|-
|{15 25}||[[Nayr]]||[[The Tulgey Wood]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Tugley.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[The Upper Tiber]]||Southern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Tiber.jpg MAP]
|-
|{15 45}||[[Lorna]]||[[The Valley of Dhraxx]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[The Valley of Mist]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Thaygar]]||[[The Village of Skull Spire]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Soloban]]||[[The Vineyard]]||[[Southern Continent]] ||
|-
|{11 50}||[[Madman]]||[[The Vortex]]||Extradimensional ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Tynian]]||[[The West]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:TheWest.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[Thistlerock]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{15 25}||[[Cordir]]||[[Tier Sh'Halen]]||Maelmordian Seas || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Tier_and_Dessert.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Kerriariadne]]||[[Tiren's Rock]]||Maelmordian Seas || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Tirens.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 3 10}||[[Madman]]||[[Towering Trees]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:ToweringTrees.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Molo]]||[[Trading Post]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 3 7}||[[Nalya]]||[[Treehouse]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Treehouse.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 3 7}||[[Cordir]] & [[Seraph]]||[[Tribal Sands]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{25 40}||[[JohnPaul]]||[[Turtle Den]]||Maelmordian Seas || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Turtle.jpg MAP]]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[Ul's Valley]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ 5 15}||[[Madman]]||[[Upper Fastwater]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 1 30}||[[Robert]]||[[Utopia]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ 5 20}||Hatchet||[[Valley of the Elves]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{40 50}||[[Myronides]]||[[Velalisier]]||Maelmordian Seas ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[Villa En'Asni]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Sirak]]||[[Village of Malenest]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Malenest_Map.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Sirak]]||[[War'loov's Fortress]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{20 50}||[[Bliss]]||[[Wintermeet Valley]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{10 15}||[[Tamar]]||[[Wolftooth Gorge]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[Woodland Trail]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ 5 30}||Tyrst||[[Wyvern's Tower]]||Northern Continent ||
|}

==Historical AREA lists==

===January 1996===
<pre>
{NONE } Diku Limbo { ALL } Tynian The West
{ 5 35} Maurice The Dead File { ALL } Sirak Mithas, Minotaur City
{ 1 20} Copper Plains of the North { 5 35} Sinclair Lost Pyramid of Scyrah
{ ALL } I.Tiger The God's Realms {10 20} Sirak Icy Wastelands
{10 30} Anon High Tower of Sorcery { ALL } Mort Mountain Aire
{ ALL } Madman Thistlerock { 3 7} Nayr The Deepwood
{ 5 30} Tyrst Wyvern's Tower {10 35} Jaxxon The Bazaar
{10 20} Raff Dwarven Catacombs { 5 15} Madman Goblin Mines
{ 5 30} Wench Dragon Tower { 5 20} Alfa Holy Grove
{ 5 35} Chris The Keep of Mahn-Tor { 1 7} Siren Mutant Area
{10 15} Merc Troll Den { 3 7} Sirak Lizard Swamp
{ 5 30} Diku Sewer { 5 15} Mort Kobold Raiders
{ ALL } Diku Midgaard { 3 10} Sirak Goblin Camp
{ ALL } Maurice Adventurer's Guild { 1 4} Madman The Gallery
{15 25} Copper Chapel Catacombs {HARD!} Madman The Dragon's Lair
{ 5 10} Alfa Graveyard { 1 5} M & MM Settlers
{ 1 4} Hatchet Mud School { 5 15} Copper Miden'nir
{ 5 15} Alfa Moria { 2 10} Thaygar Ruins of the Citadel
{ ALL } Nayr Dwarvenhold { 5 35} Ath The Sea
{10 25} Anon Juargan's Kingdom { 2 10} Siren Mummy Tombs
{ ALL } Sinclair Loth-Llorien {20 40} Tel Castle of Baron Marel
{ ALL } Sinclair Half-Elf Camp {HARD!} Madman The Demon Realm
{10 20} Anon Great Eastern Desert { ALL } Madman Seaside
{15 25} Anon Drow City { ALL } I.Tiger Temple Area
{10 25} Anon Thalos { 5 15} Madman Upper Fastwater
{ ALL } Alfa Ofcol { 5 15} Madman Lower Fastwater
{ 5 10} Diku Haon'Dor {15 30} Madman Cavern of Vile Rune
{ 5 20} Anon Arachnos {30 50} Ath Black Shrine
{10 25} Anon Dwarven Kingdom {30 50} Ath Shrine of Neutrality
{ 5 20} Hatchet Valley of the Elves {30 50} Ath Sacred Shrine
{20 30} Diku Redferne's Residence {20 35} Thaygar The Caverns of N'Kai
{15 25} Generic Old Marsh {15 35} Nayr Dwarvenhold Mines
{15 25} Dylan Dylan's Area { ALL } Madman Harper's Landing
{ 5 30} Raff Elemental Canyon { ALL } Sirak Village of Malenest
{ 5 25} Maurice Ghost Town {20 50} Ath Longship
{ 5 35} Hatchet New Ofcol { 11+ } Madman The Vortex
{ ALL } Madman The Ogre Town of Og { ALL } Madman The Maelmordian Seas
{ ALL } Madman Hovelton { ALL } Madman The Cliffs of Anar
{ ALL } Tynian Eastern Plains {18 35} Siren Altibia
{ 3 10} Madman The Kobold Mine {17 27} Sirak Landru's Keep
{ 5 30} Slash Aarakocran City { 3 7} Nalya Treehouse
{ 3 7 } Slash Lost in the Foliage {15 35} Pixel Druid's Sanctuary
{ ALL } Tynian The North { ALL } Jerald The Isle
{ ALL } Tynian Great Western Road
</pre>

Areas

2024-06-10T20:35:17Z

Samiyah: /* All Current Areas */

==Official Information==
Syntax: AREAS 
Provides a list of all currently installed zones. 
 
Syntax AREA (low range high range, EG AREA 1 5) 
Provides a list of all currently installed zones within that level range. 
 
Syntax: AREA (+ zone name, EG AREA N'KAI) 
Provides information from an expanded Area Header (if available). 
 
==Player-Supplied Information==

[[Category:Commands]]
[[Category:Places]]

==All Current Areas==
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Range!!Author!!Area Name!!Location!!Map Link
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[A Mountain Pass]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ 5 30}||[[Slash]]||[[Aarakocran City]]||Northern Continent ||[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/8/8e/Aarakocran_City_Map.jpg MAP]
|-
|{10 50}||[[Splat]]||[[Abbey]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Maurice]]||[[Adventurer's Guild]]||Adventurer's Guild ||
|-
|{18 35}||[[Pitt]] / [[Kerriariadne]] / [[Cordir]]||[[Aerie Volant]]||Outland Frontier || [https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/d/d0/Map-Aerie_Volant.jpg MAP]
|-
|{18 35}||[[Siren]]||[[Altibia]]||Southern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:New_Altibia.jpeg MAP]
|-
|{ 9 20}||[[Aladin]]||[[Ant Colony]]||Southern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Ant_colony2.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[Aran]]||Southern Continent ||[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/3/3c/CliffsAran.jpg MAP]
|-
|{30 40}||[[Molo]]||[[Baba Yaga's Hut]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ 1 30}||[[Wish]]||[[Barbegazi Settlement]]||Outland Frontier ||[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/d/df/Barbegazi.jpg MAP]
|-
|{30 50}||[[Ath]]||[[Black Shrine]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{30 50}||[[Cordir]]||[[Blackthorne Forest]]||Outland Frontier ||[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/c/c5/Blackthorne.png MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Okk]]||[[Braddlebury]]||Outland Frontier ||[[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/3/35/Braddlebury.jpeg MAP]
|-
|{ 1 4}||[[Kaern]]||[[Camp Tolanrael]]||Adventurer's Guild ||
|-
|{HARD!}||[[Mael]]||[[Candlespyre Mountain]]||Southern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Candlespyre.png MAP]
|-
|{20 30}||[[Molo]]||[[Cannibal Island]]||Maelmordian Seas ||[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/e/e9/Cannibal.jpg MAP]
|-
|{20 40}||[[Tel]]||[[Castle of Baron Marel]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Baron.jpg MAP]
|-
|{25 50}||[[Madman]]||[[Cavern of Vile Rune]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Vilerune.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 2 10}||[[Pixel]]||[[Caves of the Spirit]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Caves_of_the_Spirit.png MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[Caves of Waere]]||Southern Continent ||[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/3/34/Frozen_Drift.jpeg MAP]
|-
|{15 25}||Copper||[[Chapel Catacombs]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Nayr]]||[[Cillidellia]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ 1 4}||[[Kaern]]||[[Coliseum]]||Adventurer's Guild ||
|-
|{ 5 15}||[[Nyx]]&[[Jahiliya]]||[[Cymraeg]]||Southern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Cymraeg.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 1 10}||[[Kaern]]||[[Cyrenian Gardens]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{40 50}||[[Cordir]]||[[Dauskdraug Spawning Caves]]||Ocean/Islands || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Ddsc.JPG MAP]
|-
|{15 30}||[[Cordir]]||[[Dessert Island]]||Maelmordian Seas || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Tier_and_Dessert.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 1 30}||[[Lycron]]||[[Dhuvrad]]||Outland Frontier ||[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/9/9c/Dhuvrad.jpeg MAP]
|-
|{30 50}||[[Madman]]||[[Dismali Lighthouse]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{10 25}||[[Madman]]||[[D'Nal N'Tor]]||Northern Continent ||[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/7/79/Dnal.jpg MAP]
|-
|{20 50}||[[Molo]]||[[Dragon Tower]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{15 35}||[[Pixel]]||[[Druid's Sanctuary]]||Southern Continent ||[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/3/33/Druid_Sanctuary.jpeg MAP]
|-
|{10 20}||[[Raff]]||[[Dwarven Catacombs]]||Northern Continent ||[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/2/27/Dwarven_Kingdom.jpg MAP]
|-
|{10 25}||Anon||[[Dwarven Kingdom]]||Northern Continent ||[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/2/27/Dwarven_Kingdom.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Nayr]]||[[Dwarvenhold]]||Northern Continent ||[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/2/21/Dwarvenhold.jpeg MAP]
|-
|{15 35}||[[Nayr]]||[[Dwarvenhold Mines]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 5 10}||[[Nayr]]||[[Eastern Horn]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Tynian]]||[[Eastern Plains]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Treehouse.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 5 15}||[[Zarous]]||[[Elven Homestead]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Elven_homestead.jpeg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Syla]]||[[EmDeeVille]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{15 25}||[[Nalya]]||[[Forgotten Catacombs]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{10 20}||[[Molo]]||[[Frozen Drift]]||Southern Continent ||[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/3/34/Frozen_Drift.jpeg MAP]
|-
|{ 5 15}||[[Madman]]||[[Galkek's Hoard]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{15 40}||[[Madman]]||[[Gertek's Tomb]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:GEDesert.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 5 25}||[[Maurice]]||[[Ghost Town]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[Gla-Shorn's Realm]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ 3 10}||[[Sirak]]||[[Goblin Camp]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 5 15}||[[Madman]]||[[Goblin Mines]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{10 20}||[[Natilena]]||[[Great Eastern Desert]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:GEDesert.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Tynian]]||[[Great Western Road]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{20 35}||[[Stouthbound]]||[[Gronk]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Sinclair]]||[[Half-Elf Camp]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{40 50}||[[Cordir]]||[[Hall of Memory]] I & II|| Extra-Dimensional || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Map.JPG MAP]
|-
|{ 5 10}||[[Nayr]]||[[Haon'Dor]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[Harper's Landing]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[Hovelton]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Hovelton-HoveltonFarmsV2.png.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 5 10}||[[Elladan]]||[[Hovelton Farms]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Hovelton-HoveltonFarmsV2.png.jpg MAP]
|-
|{10 20}||[[Sirak]]||[[Icy Wastelands]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:IcyWastelands.jpeg MAP]
|-
|{20 35}||[[Tamar]]||[[Jellyfish's Garden]]||Maelmordian Seas || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Tirens.jpg MAP]
|-
|{25 50}||[[Jaxxon]]||[[Jester's Keep]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{10 25}||[[Cordir]]&[[Tokugawa]]||[[Kharad-Delving]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Tel]]||[[Kuroth]]||Southern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Kuroth_LookoutTower.jpg MAP]
|-
|{17 27}||[[Sirak]]||[[Landru's Keep]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 0 0}||Diku||[[Limbo]]||Extradimensional ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Sirak]]||[[Lineaoth Valley]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ 5 30}||[[Nyx]]||[[Living Lands]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 3 7}||[[Sirak]]||[[Lizard Swamp]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 2 4}||[[Madman]]||[[Lleheibwen]]||Adventurer's Guild ||
|-
|{20 50}||[[Ath]]||[[Longship]]||Maelmordian Seas || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Longship.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 6 10}||[[Plato]]||[[Lookout Tower]]||Southern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Kuroth_LookoutTower.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 3 7}||[[Slash]]||[[Lost in the Foliage]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:LostinFoliage.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 5 35}||[[Sinclair]]||[[Lost Pyramid of Scyra]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Sinclair]]||[[Loth-Llorien]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 5 15}||[[Madman]]||[[Lower Fastwater]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 3 10}||[[Nayr]]||[[Lower Loth-Llorien]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 5 15}||[[Adso]]||[[MG Graveyard]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:MG_Map.jpg MAP]
|-
|{15 38}||[[Boromir]]||[[Mider]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Mider.JPG MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||Diku||[[Midgaard]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:MG_Map.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Sirak]]||[[Mithas, Minotaur City]]||Maelmordian Seas ||
|-
|{10 20}||[[Molo]]||[[Molotov Island]]||Maelmordian Seas || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Molotov.jpg MAP]
|-
|{30 40}||[[Molo]]||[[Molotov Volcano]]||Maelmordian Seas || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Molotovvolcano.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 5 15}||[[Nalya]]||[[Moose Hunter Camp]]||Southern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:MooseHunter.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 5 15}||Alfa||[[Moria]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Molo]]||[[Mountain of Knowledge|Mt. of Knowledge]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{15 25}||[[DarkClaw]]||[[Northern Sava River]]||Outland Frontier ||
|-
|{35 50}||[[Katrana]]&[[Solaron]]||[[Northern Stronghold]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Northernstronghold2.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Nalya]]||[[Nydia]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{10 20}||[[Tamar]]||[[Oakheart Inn]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Oakheart_Inn.jpeg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[Og]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{15 25}||Generic||[[Old Marsh]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 1 20}||Copper||[[Plains of the North]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|||[[Cordir]]||[[Quelesta's Maze]]||Outland Frontier
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[Quest Master]]||Extradimensional
|-
|{ 5 15}||[[Nalya]]||[[Ramsay Island]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{15 25}||[[Molo]]||[[River of Despair]]||Southern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:RiverDispair.jpg MAP]
|-
|{30 50}||[[Bliss]]||[[Riverdale Plantation]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Cordir]] & [[Ink]]||[[Riverhold]]||Outland Frontier || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Riverhold_Map.png MAP]
|-
|{25 40}||[[Tamar]]||[[Rowen Bay]]||Outland Frontier ||
|-
|{15 25}||[[Elladan]]&[[Tamar]]||[[Rowen Docks]]||Outland Frontier ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Schwartz]]||[[Rowengard]]||Outland Frontier ||
|-
|{ 2 10}||[[Thaygar]]||[[Ruins of the Citadel]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{30 50}||[[Ath]]||[[Sacred Shrine]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Nayr]]||[[Safehaven]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{25 40}||[[Kalten]]||[[Sahuagin City]]||Maelmordian Seas ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]&[[Natilena]]||[[Sailing Ship]]||Maelmordian Seas ||
|-
|{10 30}||[[Khore]]||[[Sanguinna & The Keep]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[Seaside]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{15 20}||[[Wish]]||[[Shipwreck]]||Maelmordian Seas ||
|-
|{30 50}||[[Ath]]||[[Shrine of Neutrality]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{10 25}||[[Coyul]]||[[Skelos Island]]||Maelmordian Seas || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Skelos.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Molo]]||[[Skor'lanis]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Natilena]]||[[Snowman Wars]]||
|-
|{15 25}||[[Thor]]||[[Southern Sava River]]||Outland Frontier ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[IvoryTiger]]||[[Temple Area]]||Adventurer's Guild ||
|-
|{10 25}||Anon||[[Thalos]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{15 50}||[[Madman]]||[[Tharlodin's Vein]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{10 35}||[[Jaxxon]]||[[The Bazaar]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{20 30}||[[Cordir]]||[[The Boneyard]]||Outland Frontier ||
|-
|{20 30}||[[Kaleyah]]||[[The Blue Savannah]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ 5 10}||[[Madman]]||[[The Bog]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{20 35}||[[Thaygar]]||[[The Caverns of N'Kai]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[The Cillidellian Wood]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[The Cliffs of Aran]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Lorna]]||[[The Combat Arena]]||Extradimensional ||
|-
|{20 30}||[[Molo]]||[[The Dark Manor]]||Maelmordian Seas ||
|-
|{ 3 7}||[[Nayr]]||[[The Deepwood]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Deepwood.jpeg MAP]]
|-
|{HARD!}||[[Madman]]||[[The Demon Realm]]||Extradimensional ||
|-
|{HARD!}||[[Madman]]||[[The Dragon's Lair]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{20 50}||[[Foolkiller]]||[[The Dream Realm]]||Extradimensional || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Dream_realm.png MAP]
|-
|{ 7 25}||[[Kalten]]||[[The Ent Forest]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[The Forest of Fear]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ 1 4}||[[Madman]]||[[The Gallery]]||Adventurer's Guild ||
|-
|{ 0 0}||[[IvoryTiger]]||[[The Gods' Realms]]||Extradimensional ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Wish]]||[[The Great Plains]]||Outland Frontier ||
-
|{ ALL }||[[Cordir]]||[[The Grand Library]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[The In'zerre]]||Southern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Inzerre.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Jerald]]||[[The Isle]]||Maelmordian Seas ||
|-
|{15 25}||[[Darkmoon]]||[[The Jungle]]||Southern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:TheJungle.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 3 10}||[[Madman]]||[[The Kobold Mine]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 3 21}||[[Thaygar]]||[[The Lands of Skull Spire]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[The Lower Tiber]]||Southern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Tiber.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[The Maelmordian Seas]]||Maelmordian Seas ||
|-
|{12 50}||[[Kalten]]||[[The Master's Tower]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ 1 5}||[[Jerald]]||[[The Meadow]]||Maelmordian Seas ||
|-
|{ 5 50}||[[Kaern]]||[[The Mystic Woods]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{15 20}||[[Nayr]]||[[The Nest]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Tynian]]||[[The North]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Nayr]]||[[The Northern Coast]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[The Oort Range]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Tamar]]||[[The Road]]||Outland Frontier ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Nyx]]||[[The Ruins of Ofcol]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 5 35}||[[Ath]]||[[The Sea]]||Maelmordian Seas ||
|-
|{20 45}||[[Nayr]]||[[The Shadowed Valley]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 2 8}||[[Madman]]||[[The Swimming Hole]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{15 35}||[[Jahiliya]]&[[Nyx]]||[[The Temple of Isiira]]||Southern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Isiira.jpeg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Cordir]]||[[The Te'nayu'ka]]||Special ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[The Timerian Museum]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{30 50}||[[Mael]]||[[The Triton Halls]]||Maelmordian Seas ||
|-
|{15 25}||[[Nayr]]||[[The Tulgey Wood]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Tugley.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[The Upper Tiber]]||Southern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Tiber.jpg MAP]
|-
|{15 45}||[[Lorna]]||[[The Valley of Dhraxx]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[The Valley of Mist]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Thaygar]]||[[The Village of Skull Spire]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Soloban]]||[[The Vineyard]]||[[Southern Continent]] ||
|-
|{11 50}||[[Madman]]||[[The Vortex]]||Extradimensional ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Tynian]]||[[The West]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:TheWest.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[Thistlerock]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{15 25}||[[Cordir]]||[[Tier Sh'Halen]]||Maelmordian Seas || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Tier_and_Dessert.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Kerriariadne]]||[[Tiren's Rock]]||Maelmordian Seas || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Tirens.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 3 10}||[[Madman]]||[[Towering Trees]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:ToweringTrees.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Molo]]||[[Trading Post]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 3 7}||[[Nalya]]||[[Treehouse]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Treehouse.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 3 7}||[[Cordir]] & [[Seraph]]||[[Tribal Sands]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{25 40}||[[JohnPaul]]||[[Turtle Den]]||Maelmordian Seas || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Turtle.jpg MAP]]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[Ul's Valley]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ 5 15}||[[Madman]]||[[Upper Fastwater]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 1 30}||[[Robert]]||[[Utopia]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ 5 20}||Hatchet||[[Valley of the Elves]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{40 50}||[[Myronides]]||[[Velalisier]]||Maelmordian Seas ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[Villa En'Asni]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Sirak]]||[[Village of Malenest]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Malenest_Map.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Sirak]]||[[War'loov's Fortress]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{20 50}||[[Bliss]]||[[Wintermeet Valley]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{10 15}||[[Tamar]]||[[Wolftooth Gorge]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[Woodland Trail]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ 5 30}||Tyrst||[[Wyvern's Tower]]||Northern Continent ||
|}

==Historical AREA lists==

===January 1996===
<pre>
{NONE } Diku Limbo { ALL } Tynian The West
{ 5 35} Maurice The Dead File { ALL } Sirak Mithas, Minotaur City
{ 1 20} Copper Plains of the North { 5 35} Sinclair Lost Pyramid of Scyrah
{ ALL } I.Tiger The God's Realms {10 20} Sirak Icy Wastelands
{10 30} Anon High Tower of Sorcery { ALL } Mort Mountain Aire
{ ALL } Madman Thistlerock { 3 7} Nayr The Deepwood
{ 5 30} Tyrst Wyvern's Tower {10 35} Jaxxon The Bazaar
{10 20} Raff Dwarven Catacombs { 5 15} Madman Goblin Mines
{ 5 30} Wench Dragon Tower { 5 20} Alfa Holy Grove
{ 5 35} Chris The Keep of Mahn-Tor { 1 7} Siren Mutant Area
{10 15} Merc Troll Den { 3 7} Sirak Lizard Swamp
{ 5 30} Diku Sewer { 5 15} Mort Kobold Raiders
{ ALL } Diku Midgaard { 3 10} Sirak Goblin Camp
{ ALL } Maurice Adventurer's Guild { 1 4} Madman The Gallery
{15 25} Copper Chapel Catacombs {HARD!} Madman The Dragon's Lair
{ 5 10} Alfa Graveyard { 1 5} M & MM Settlers
{ 1 4} Hatchet Mud School { 5 15} Copper Miden'nir
{ 5 15} Alfa Moria { 2 10} Thaygar Ruins of the Citadel
{ ALL } Nayr Dwarvenhold { 5 35} Ath The Sea
{10 25} Anon Juargan's Kingdom { 2 10} Siren Mummy Tombs
{ ALL } Sinclair Loth-Llorien {20 40} Tel Castle of Baron Marel
{ ALL } Sinclair Half-Elf Camp {HARD!} Madman The Demon Realm
{10 20} Anon Great Eastern Desert { ALL } Madman Seaside
{15 25} Anon Drow City { ALL } I.Tiger Temple Area
{10 25} Anon Thalos { 5 15} Madman Upper Fastwater
{ ALL } Alfa Ofcol { 5 15} Madman Lower Fastwater
{ 5 10} Diku Haon'Dor {15 30} Madman Cavern of Vile Rune
{ 5 20} Anon Arachnos {30 50} Ath Black Shrine
{10 25} Anon Dwarven Kingdom {30 50} Ath Shrine of Neutrality
{ 5 20} Hatchet Valley of the Elves {30 50} Ath Sacred Shrine
{20 30} Diku Redferne's Residence {20 35} Thaygar The Caverns of N'Kai
{15 25} Generic Old Marsh {15 35} Nayr Dwarvenhold Mines
{15 25} Dylan Dylan's Area { ALL } Madman Harper's Landing
{ 5 30} Raff Elemental Canyon { ALL } Sirak Village of Malenest
{ 5 25} Maurice Ghost Town {20 50} Ath Longship
{ 5 35} Hatchet New Ofcol { 11+ } Madman The Vortex
{ ALL } Madman The Ogre Town of Og { ALL } Madman The Maelmordian Seas
{ ALL } Madman Hovelton { ALL } Madman The Cliffs of Anar
{ ALL } Tynian Eastern Plains {18 35} Siren Altibia
{ 3 10} Madman The Kobold Mine {17 27} Sirak Landru's Keep
{ 5 30} Slash Aarakocran City { 3 7} Nalya Treehouse
{ 3 7 } Slash Lost in the Foliage {15 35} Pixel Druid's Sanctuary
{ ALL } Tynian The North { ALL } Jerald The Isle
{ ALL } Tynian Great Western Road
</pre>

Areas

2024-06-10T20:31:38Z

Samiyah: /* All Current Areas */

==Official Information==
Syntax: AREAS 
Provides a list of all currently installed zones. 
 
Syntax AREA (low range high range, EG AREA 1 5) 
Provides a list of all currently installed zones within that level range. 
 
Syntax: AREA (+ zone name, EG AREA N'KAI) 
Provides information from an expanded Area Header (if available). 
 
==Player-Supplied Information==

[[Category:Commands]]
[[Category:Places]]

==All Current Areas==
{|class="wikitable sortable"
!Range!!Author!!Area Name!!Location!!Map Link
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[A Mountain Pass]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ 5 30}||[[Slash]]||[[Aarakocran City]]||Northern Continent ||[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/8/8e/Aarakocran_City_Map.jpg MAP]
|-
|{10 50}||[[Splat]]||[[Abbey]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Maurice]]||[[Adventurer's Guild]]||Adventurer's Guild ||
|-
|{18 35}||[[Pitt]] / [[Kerriariadne]] / [[Cordir]]||[[Aerie Volant]]||Outland Frontier || [https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/d/d0/Map-Aerie_Volant.jpg MAP]
|-
|{18 35}||[[Siren]]||[[Altibia]]||Southern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:New_Altibia.jpeg MAP]
|-
|{ 9 20}||[[Aladin]]||[[Ant Colony]]||Southern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Ant_colony2.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[Aran]]||Southern Continent ||[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/3/3c/CliffsAran.jpg MAP]
|-
|{30 40}||[[Molo]]||[[Baba Yaga's Hut]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ 1 30}||[[Wish]]||[[Barbegazi Settlement]]||Outland Frontier ||[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/d/df/Barbegazi.jpg MAP]
|-
|{30 50}||[[Ath]]||[[Black Shrine]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{30 50}||[[Cordir]]||[[Blackthorne Forest]]||Outland Frontier ||[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/c/c5/Blackthorne.png MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Okk]]||[[Braddlebury]]||Outland Frontier ||[[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/3/35/Braddlebury.jpeg MAP]
|-
|{ 1 4}||[[Kaern]]||[[Camp Tolanrael]]||Adventurer's Guild ||
|-
|{HARD!}||[[Mael]]||[[Candlespyre Mountain]]||Southern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Candlespyre.png MAP]
|-
|{20 30}||[[Molo]]||[[Cannibal Island]]||Maelmordian Seas ||[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/e/e9/Cannibal.jpg MAP]
|-
|{20 40}||[[Tel]]||[[Castle of Baron Marel]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Baron.jpg MAP]
|-
|{25 50}||[[Madman]]||[[Cavern of Vile Rune]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Vilerune.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 2 10}||[[Pixel]]||[[Caves of the Spirit]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Caves_of_the_Spirit.png MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[Caves of Waere]]||Southern Continent ||[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/3/34/Frozen_Drift.jpeg MAP]
|-
|{15 25}||Copper||[[Chapel Catacombs]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Nayr]]||[[Cillidellia]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ 1 4}||[[Kaern]]||[[Coliseum]]||Adventurer's Guild ||
|-
|{ 5 15}||[[Nyx]]&[[Jahiliya]]||[[Cymraeg]]||Southern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Cymraeg.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 1 10}||[[Kaern]]||[[Cyrenian Gardens]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{40 50}||[[Cordir]]||[[Dauskdraug Spawning Caves]]||Ocean/Islands || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Ddsc.JPG MAP]
|-
|{15 30}||[[Cordir]]||[[Dessert Island]]||Maelmordian Seas || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Tier_and_Dessert.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 1 30}||[[Lycron]]||[[Dhuvrad]]||Outland Frontier ||[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/9/9c/Dhuvrad.jpeg MAP]
|-
|{30 50}||[[Madman]]||[[Dismali Lighthouse]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{10 25}||[[Madman]]||[[D'Nal N'Tor]]||Northern Continent ||[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/7/79/Dnal.jpg MAP]
|-
|{20 50}||[[Molo]]||[[Dragon Tower]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{15 35}||[[Pixel]]||[[Druid's Sanctuary]]||Southern Continent ||[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/3/33/Druid_Sanctuary.jpeg MAP]
|-
|{10 20}||[[Raff]]||[[Dwarven Catacombs]]||Northern Continent ||[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/2/27/Dwarven_Kingdom.jpg MAP]
|-
|{10 25}||Anon||[[Dwarven Kingdom]]||Northern Continent ||[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/2/27/Dwarven_Kingdom.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Nayr]]||[[Dwarvenhold]]||Northern Continent ||[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/2/21/Dwarvenhold.jpeg MAP]
|-
|{15 35}||[[Nayr]]||[[Dwarvenhold Mines]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 5 10}||[[Nayr]]||[[Eastern Horn]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Tynian]]||[[Eastern Plains]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Treehouse.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 5 15}||[[Zarous]]||[[Elven Homestead]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Elven_homestead.jpeg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Syla]]||[[EmDeeVille]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{15 25}||[[Nalya]]||[[Forgotten Catacombs]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{10 20}||[[Molo]]||[[Frozen Drift]]||Southern Continent ||[https://wiki.tfcmud.com/images/3/34/Frozen_Drift.jpeg MAP]
|-
|{ 5 15}||[[Madman]]||[[Galkek's Hoard]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{15 40}||[[Madman]]||[[Gertek's Tomb]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:GEDesert.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 5 25}||[[Maurice]]||[[Ghost Town]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[Gla-Shorn's Realm]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ 3 10}||[[Sirak]]||[[Goblin Camp]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 5 15}||[[Madman]]||[[Goblin Mines]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{10 20}||[[Natilena]]||[[Great Eastern Desert]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:GEDesert.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Tynian]]||[[Great Western Road]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{20 35}||[[Stouthbound]]||[[Gronk]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Sinclair]]||[[Half-Elf Camp]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{40 50}||[[Cordir]]||[[Hall of Memory]]|| Extra-Dimensional || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Map.JPG MAP]
|-
|{ 5 10}||[[Nayr]]||[[Haon'Dor]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[Harper's Landing]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[Hovelton]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Hovelton-HoveltonFarmsV2.png.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 5 10}||[[Elladan]]||[[Hovelton Farms]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Hovelton-HoveltonFarmsV2.png.jpg MAP]
|-
|{10 20}||[[Sirak]]||[[Icy Wastelands]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:IcyWastelands.jpeg MAP]
|-
|{20 35}||[[Tamar]]||[[Jellyfish's Garden]]||Maelmordian Seas || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Tirens.jpg MAP]
|-
|{25 50}||[[Jaxxon]]||[[Jester's Keep]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{10 25}||[[Cordir]]&[[Tokugawa]]||[[Kharad-Delving]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Tel]]||[[Kuroth]]||Southern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Kuroth_LookoutTower.jpg MAP]
|-
|{17 27}||[[Sirak]]||[[Landru's Keep]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 0 0}||Diku||[[Limbo]]||Extradimensional ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Sirak]]||[[Lineaoth Valley]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ 5 30}||[[Nyx]]||[[Living Lands]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 3 7}||[[Sirak]]||[[Lizard Swamp]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 2 4}||[[Madman]]||[[Lleheibwen]]||Adventurer's Guild ||
|-
|{20 50}||[[Ath]]||[[Longship]]||Maelmordian Seas || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Longship.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 6 10}||[[Plato]]||[[Lookout Tower]]||Southern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Kuroth_LookoutTower.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 3 7}||[[Slash]]||[[Lost in the Foliage]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:LostinFoliage.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 5 35}||[[Sinclair]]||[[Lost Pyramid of Scyra]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Sinclair]]||[[Loth-Llorien]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 5 15}||[[Madman]]||[[Lower Fastwater]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 3 10}||[[Nayr]]||[[Lower Loth-Llorien]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 5 15}||[[Adso]]||[[MG Graveyard]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:MG_Map.jpg MAP]
|-
|{15 38}||[[Boromir]]||[[Mider]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Mider.JPG MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||Diku||[[Midgaard]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:MG_Map.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Sirak]]||[[Mithas, Minotaur City]]||Maelmordian Seas ||
|-
|{10 20}||[[Molo]]||[[Molotov Island]]||Maelmordian Seas || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Molotov.jpg MAP]
|-
|{30 40}||[[Molo]]||[[Molotov Volcano]]||Maelmordian Seas || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Molotovvolcano.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 5 15}||[[Nalya]]||[[Moose Hunter Camp]]||Southern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:MooseHunter.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 5 15}||Alfa||[[Moria]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Molo]]||[[Mountain of Knowledge|Mt. of Knowledge]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{15 25}||[[DarkClaw]]||[[Northern Sava River]]||Outland Frontier ||
|-
|{35 50}||[[Katrana]]&[[Solaron]]||[[Northern Stronghold]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Northernstronghold2.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Nalya]]||[[Nydia]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{10 20}||[[Tamar]]||[[Oakheart Inn]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Oakheart_Inn.jpeg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[Og]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{15 25}||Generic||[[Old Marsh]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 1 20}||Copper||[[Plains of the North]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|||[[Cordir]]||[[Quelesta's Maze]]||Outland Frontier
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[Quest Master]]||Extradimensional
|-
|{ 5 15}||[[Nalya]]||[[Ramsay Island]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{15 25}||[[Molo]]||[[River of Despair]]||Southern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:RiverDispair.jpg MAP]
|-
|{30 50}||[[Bliss]]||[[Riverdale Plantation]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Cordir]] & [[Ink]]||[[Riverhold]]||Outland Frontier || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Riverhold_Map.png MAP]
|-
|{25 40}||[[Tamar]]||[[Rowen Bay]]||Outland Frontier ||
|-
|{15 25}||[[Elladan]]&[[Tamar]]||[[Rowen Docks]]||Outland Frontier ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Schwartz]]||[[Rowengard]]||Outland Frontier ||
|-
|{ 2 10}||[[Thaygar]]||[[Ruins of the Citadel]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{30 50}||[[Ath]]||[[Sacred Shrine]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Nayr]]||[[Safehaven]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{25 40}||[[Kalten]]||[[Sahuagin City]]||Maelmordian Seas ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]&[[Natilena]]||[[Sailing Ship]]||Maelmordian Seas ||
|-
|{10 30}||[[Khore]]||[[Sanguinna & The Keep]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[Seaside]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{15 20}||[[Wish]]||[[Shipwreck]]||Maelmordian Seas ||
|-
|{30 50}||[[Ath]]||[[Shrine of Neutrality]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{10 25}||[[Coyul]]||[[Skelos Island]]||Maelmordian Seas || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Skelos.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Molo]]||[[Skor'lanis]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Natilena]]||[[Snowman Wars]]||
|-
|{15 25}||[[Thor]]||[[Southern Sava River]]||Outland Frontier ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[IvoryTiger]]||[[Temple Area]]||Adventurer's Guild ||
|-
|{10 25}||Anon||[[Thalos]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{15 50}||[[Madman]]||[[Tharlodin's Vein]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{10 35}||[[Jaxxon]]||[[The Bazaar]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{20 30}||[[Cordir]]||[[The Boneyard]]||Outland Frontier ||
|-
|{20 30}||[[Kaleyah]]||[[The Blue Savannah]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ 5 10}||[[Madman]]||[[The Bog]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{20 35}||[[Thaygar]]||[[The Caverns of N'Kai]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[The Cillidellian Wood]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[The Cliffs of Aran]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Lorna]]||[[The Combat Arena]]||Extradimensional ||
|-
|{20 30}||[[Molo]]||[[The Dark Manor]]||Maelmordian Seas ||
|-
|{ 3 7}||[[Nayr]]||[[The Deepwood]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Deepwood.jpeg MAP]]
|-
|{HARD!}||[[Madman]]||[[The Demon Realm]]||Extradimensional ||
|-
|{HARD!}||[[Madman]]||[[The Dragon's Lair]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{20 50}||[[Foolkiller]]||[[The Dream Realm]]||Extradimensional || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Dream_realm.png MAP]
|-
|{ 7 25}||[[Kalten]]||[[The Ent Forest]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[The Forest of Fear]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ 1 4}||[[Madman]]||[[The Gallery]]||Adventurer's Guild ||
|-
|{ 0 0}||[[IvoryTiger]]||[[The Gods' Realms]]||Extradimensional ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Wish]]||[[The Great Plains]]||Outland Frontier ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[The In'zerre]]||Southern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Inzerre.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Jerald]]||[[The Isle]]||Maelmordian Seas ||
|-
|{15 25}||[[Darkmoon]]||[[The Jungle]]||Southern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:TheJungle.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 3 10}||[[Madman]]||[[The Kobold Mine]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 3 21}||[[Thaygar]]||[[The Lands of Skull Spire]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[The Lower Tiber]]||Southern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Tiber.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[The Maelmordian Seas]]||Maelmordian Seas ||
|-
|{12 50}||[[Kalten]]||[[The Master's Tower]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ 1 5}||[[Jerald]]||[[The Meadow]]||Maelmordian Seas ||
|-
|{ 5 50}||[[Kaern]]||[[The Mystic Woods]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{15 20}||[[Nayr]]||[[The Nest]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Tynian]]||[[The North]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Nayr]]||[[The Northern Coast]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[The Oort Range]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Tamar]]||[[The Road]]||Outland Frontier ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Nyx]]||[[The Ruins of Ofcol]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 5 35}||[[Ath]]||[[The Sea]]||Maelmordian Seas ||
|-
|{20 45}||[[Nayr]]||[[The Shadowed Valley]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 2 8}||[[Madman]]||[[The Swimming Hole]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{15 35}||[[Jahiliya]]&[[Nyx]]||[[The Temple of Isiira]]||Southern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Isiira.jpeg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Cordir]]||[[The Te'nayu'ka]]||Special ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[The Timerian Museum]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{30 50}||[[Mael]]||[[The Triton Halls]]||Maelmordian Seas ||
|-
|{15 25}||[[Nayr]]||[[The Tulgey Wood]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Tugley.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[The Upper Tiber]]||Southern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Tiber.jpg MAP]
|-
|{15 45}||[[Lorna]]||[[The Valley of Dhraxx]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[The Valley of Mist]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Thaygar]]||[[The Village of Skull Spire]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Soloban]]||[[The Vineyard]]||[[Southern Continent]] ||
|-
|{11 50}||[[Madman]]||[[The Vortex]]||Extradimensional ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Tynian]]||[[The West]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:TheWest.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[Thistlerock]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{15 25}||[[Cordir]]||[[Tier Sh'Halen]]||Maelmordian Seas || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Tier_and_Dessert.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Kerriariadne]]||[[Tiren's Rock]]||Maelmordian Seas || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Tirens.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 3 10}||[[Madman]]||[[Towering Trees]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:ToweringTrees.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Molo]]||[[Trading Post]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 3 7}||[[Nalya]]||[[Treehouse]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Treehouse.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ 3 7}||[[Cordir]] & [[Seraph]]||[[Tribal Sands]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{25 40}||[[JohnPaul]]||[[Turtle Den]]||Maelmordian Seas || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Turtle.jpg MAP]]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[Ul's Valley]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ 5 15}||[[Madman]]||[[Upper Fastwater]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ 1 30}||[[Robert]]||[[Utopia]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ 5 20}||Hatchet||[[Valley of the Elves]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{40 50}||[[Myronides]]||[[Velalisier]]||Maelmordian Seas ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[Villa En'Asni]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Sirak]]||[[Village of Malenest]]||Northern Continent || [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/File:Malenest_Map.jpg MAP]
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Sirak]]||[[War'loov's Fortress]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{20 50}||[[Bliss]]||[[Wintermeet Valley]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{10 15}||[[Tamar]]||[[Wolftooth Gorge]]||Northern Continent ||
|-
|{ ALL }||[[Madman]]||[[Woodland Trail]]||Southern Continent ||
|-
|{ 5 30}||Tyrst||[[Wyvern's Tower]]||Northern Continent ||
|}

==Historical AREA lists==

===January 1996===
<pre>
{NONE } Diku Limbo { ALL } Tynian The West
{ 5 35} Maurice The Dead File { ALL } Sirak Mithas, Minotaur City
{ 1 20} Copper Plains of the North { 5 35} Sinclair Lost Pyramid of Scyrah
{ ALL } I.Tiger The God's Realms {10 20} Sirak Icy Wastelands
{10 30} Anon High Tower of Sorcery { ALL } Mort Mountain Aire
{ ALL } Madman Thistlerock { 3 7} Nayr The Deepwood
{ 5 30} Tyrst Wyvern's Tower {10 35} Jaxxon The Bazaar
{10 20} Raff Dwarven Catacombs { 5 15} Madman Goblin Mines
{ 5 30} Wench Dragon Tower { 5 20} Alfa Holy Grove
{ 5 35} Chris The Keep of Mahn-Tor { 1 7} Siren Mutant Area
{10 15} Merc Troll Den { 3 7} Sirak Lizard Swamp
{ 5 30} Diku Sewer { 5 15} Mort Kobold Raiders
{ ALL } Diku Midgaard { 3 10} Sirak Goblin Camp
{ ALL } Maurice Adventurer's Guild { 1 4} Madman The Gallery
{15 25} Copper Chapel Catacombs {HARD!} Madman The Dragon's Lair
{ 5 10} Alfa Graveyard { 1 5} M & MM Settlers
{ 1 4} Hatchet Mud School { 5 15} Copper Miden'nir
{ 5 15} Alfa Moria { 2 10} Thaygar Ruins of the Citadel
{ ALL } Nayr Dwarvenhold { 5 35} Ath The Sea
{10 25} Anon Juargan's Kingdom { 2 10} Siren Mummy Tombs
{ ALL } Sinclair Loth-Llorien {20 40} Tel Castle of Baron Marel
{ ALL } Sinclair Half-Elf Camp {HARD!} Madman The Demon Realm
{10 20} Anon Great Eastern Desert { ALL } Madman Seaside
{15 25} Anon Drow City { ALL } I.Tiger Temple Area
{10 25} Anon Thalos { 5 15} Madman Upper Fastwater
{ ALL } Alfa Ofcol { 5 15} Madman Lower Fastwater
{ 5 10} Diku Haon'Dor {15 30} Madman Cavern of Vile Rune
{ 5 20} Anon Arachnos {30 50} Ath Black Shrine
{10 25} Anon Dwarven Kingdom {30 50} Ath Shrine of Neutrality
{ 5 20} Hatchet Valley of the Elves {30 50} Ath Sacred Shrine
{20 30} Diku Redferne's Residence {20 35} Thaygar The Caverns of N'Kai
{15 25} Generic Old Marsh {15 35} Nayr Dwarvenhold Mines
{15 25} Dylan Dylan's Area { ALL } Madman Harper's Landing
{ 5 30} Raff Elemental Canyon { ALL } Sirak Village of Malenest
{ 5 25} Maurice Ghost Town {20 50} Ath Longship
{ 5 35} Hatchet New Ofcol { 11+ } Madman The Vortex
{ ALL } Madman The Ogre Town of Og { ALL } Madman The Maelmordian Seas
{ ALL } Madman Hovelton { ALL } Madman The Cliffs of Anar
{ ALL } Tynian Eastern Plains {18 35} Siren Altibia
{ 3 10} Madman The Kobold Mine {17 27} Sirak Landru's Keep
{ 5 30} Slash Aarakocran City { 3 7} Nalya Treehouse
{ 3 7 } Slash Lost in the Foliage {15 35} Pixel Druid's Sanctuary
{ ALL } Tynian The North { ALL } Jerald The Isle
{ ALL } Tynian Great Western Road
</pre>

First!

2020-12-05T20:48:49Z

Samiyah:

[[Category:Lore]]

This page details those who were the FIRST to complete a specific benchmark or achievement. 

* [[Brenick]]: First level 50 Ordained.
* [[Cadee]]: First level 50 bard.
* [[Caradoc]]: First Thief to Immort.
* [[Corri]]: First Lady Grand Finder
* [[Chug]]: First level 30 Shaman.
* [[Daelin]]: First mortal to log into 3x.
* [[Daelin]]: First mortal to be punished for bad behavior by removal from his following by a God+
* [[Darius]]: First level 50 Sahuagin & First level 50 ordained Sahuagin.
* [[Erond]]: First (and only) mortal to be made a [[Paladin]] by three separate immortals.
* [[Erond]]: First (and only) individual to be made an "Honorary Immortal"
* [[Golson]]: First mortal to earn 10 million exp.
** [[Golson]]: First mortal to earn 15 million exp.
* [[Hutt]]: First 'second generation' immortal.
* [[Hutt]]: First FLI to give away so much equipment prior to retirement, a second pit was loaded!
* [[Jahiliya]]: First female mudder to reach level 50.
* [[Keat]]: First level 50 Aara.
* [[Lycron]]: First God+ to crash the mud within an hour of his promotion!
* [[Madman]]: First Implementor through promotion through the immortal ranks.
* [[Maimer]]: First level 50 Ranger/Thief/Cleric.
* [[Masher]]: First Attendant Ever!
* [[Nalya]]: First Good Aligned Lesser Goddess.
* [[Nightfighter]]: The first 3rd Generation TFC player in a family!
* [[Nyx]]: First level 30 Ordained/Thief.
* [[Oook]]: First bard to receive a Bard Council.
* [[Pein]]: First Lord Supreme Finder
* [[Ptarchyzk]]: First level 40 Muggle: Thief/Warrior.
* [[Samiyah]]: First mortal to ever cast a 6/7 enchant, without aid of a scroll or relic.
** Samiyah: First mortal to reach 20 million exp
** Samiyah: First Bard to perm learn global cant.
* [[Sparhawk]]: First mortal to experience a [[Dream]].
* [[Sirak]]: First Pope of Nashite / First Nashite immortal.
* [[Stouthbound]]: First triple classed Half-Ogre (Ordained by Molo)
* [[Syrinx]]: First level 50 character on TFC.
* [[Thaygar]]: First Triat Immortal.
* [[Wren]]: First son of a Paladin ([[Gryphon]]) to be made a Paladin as well.

Samiyah

2020-12-05T20:47:37Z

Samiyah: /* Trivia: */

{{Info pc
|name = Samiyah
|incarnation = I
|styled_as = "The Singer From The Sands" Winner of the Laurel
|imm_rank =
|created = July 18, 2010
|status = Active
|retire_date =
|race = {{Race|Human}}
|hometown = [[Tribal Sands]]
|classes = {{Class|Bard}}
|last_seen =
|followed = [[Seraph]] Currently Unaligned
|spouse =
|partner = Blood-Bonded:[[Ghazkull]]
|parents = Mortal:Zahra & Rasul Spiritual: [[Seraph]]
|children =
|relatives = Sister to [[Jamilla]] Blood-Oathed Sister to : [[Cresom]]
|areas_written =
|immorted_on =
|following = [[Choir]]
|portfolio =
}}
[[File:Samiyah.jpg|400px|thumb|left|]]

== Mud Contributions: ==
===Writing===
* Won a writing contest for Bliss's new office (see note below). (05/28/12)
* Won a restring writing competition, hosted by [[Hedschott]]. (06/09/12)
* Won a letter writing competition, as part of [[Ink]]'s three part quest. (08/03/12)
* Won a 'Character Development' competition, hosted by [[Tes]]. (12/02/12)
* Won the prize for 'Most Creative' performance, in the Love Our Immortals bardic circle, hosted by [[Aoide]]. (02/08/13)
* Won the Three Witches quest content competition hosted by [[Natilena]]. (03/25/13)
* Won second place in the Olympics Haiku Competition (0209/14): Souls across the globe / Some hunt - some sing - some wander / All find Challenge here
* Wrote the description for [[Suriel's Icy Indifference]], the winning snowman in the 2013 [[Snowman Wars]].
* Wrote the description for [[Sledward Snowed-In]], the snowman of the [[Lost]] in the 2016/17 [[Snowman Wars]].

[ 20] [[Bliss]]: Office rewrite Winner = Samiyah! 
Mon May 28 10:32:11 2012 
To: all 
Samiyah wins! Congrats and on pet too. 
[[Soloban]] 2nd place winner. 
I will reward you soon! 
 

===Maps and Stuff===
* Updated [[Hovelton Farms]] map to include an additional 20 rooms. (July 18, 2012)
* Worked with [[Soloban]] to correct errors on maps for [[Cymraeg]], [[Temple of Isiira]] and [[The Jungle]]. (July 15, 2012)
* Created 'Bard Chart' (Excel spreadsheet posted to the Forums) for use by Bards to track their levels. (July 2012)
 

==The Choir==
When Samiyah gave worship to her father, [[Seraph]], he instructed her to mentor all of the bards within the [[High Order]]. After his retirement, she continued to do what she could to assist those who had been within the Order with her. As one of the few level 50 bards in the Realm, she has continued this offer of mentorship (''with god+ permission obtained for forming a 'group'''). The following individuals '''[[venerate]]''' Samiyah, and she actively works to help them in their growth: 
Hum [ Bard: 30 29 22 ] '''[[Foghair]]''', Will pay for spell crystals [Choir]
Min [ Bard: 17 10 5 ] '''[[Kikaz]]''''tormali Zarnoka sings in the Choir for bacon
Hel [ Bard: 7 1 1 ] '''[[Meliodas]]''' the Dragon sin of Wrath. (choir)
Aar [ Bard: 18 18 17 ] '''[[Tikruul|Tikruul Vr'Keet]]''', Funkmaster Peacock, The LOVE Bird...
Hel [ Bard: 9 5 1 ] '''[[Silvae]]''', A River connects us. (Choir)

== Current Description: ==
The Bard before you is not pretty in the classic sense. Her nose is a bit too
wide, her dusky skin marked here and there with scars and other irregularities.
There is no Fibonacci sequence to the underlying structure of her face, nary a
single hint of pre-Raphaelite exquisiteness in the braided length of her curly
hair. But her eyes - deep, dark chocolate pools of warmth and kindness - and a
smile that is infectious and utterly genuine - manage to make up for the gifts
Nature did not grant. Her body is a distinctly pear shape, with generous hips
and derriere, but slender through the torso. Her strong and capable hands bear
the arabesque henna patterns of the tribe she has left behind. They move with
animated grace as she speaks, drawing the observant eye to the faded scar upon
her left hand and twin punctures upon her wrist: bonds and vows sworn in blood.
Each gesture causes mesmerizing eddies in the midnight shadows that engulf her,
cloaking her form with their comforting presence (an enchantment wrought by an
ancient Kindred sorcerer to safeguard her from a Blood-bond long un-renewed).

Hers has never been a simple life, and it shows in the compassion clearly writ
upon her face. A stalwart and loyal friend to villains and heroes alike, this
"mere slip of a girl" has defied gods to stand by those she loves and names as
friend and ally. She has been a shepherd to the young and a lioness in defense
of those bullied, gladly willing to throw caution to the wind to give aid when
needed. It is no wonder, then, that she is loved as strongly as she is hated,
and embraces what comes from both in equal measure.
===[[Ever Changing Sami]] - Previous Descriptions===

== WHO Lists: ==

3/6/2011 : Hum [ Bard: 10 6 5 ] Samiyah bint Rasul, seeking a Bardic Review
4/1/2011 : Hum [ Bard: 10 6 5 ] Samiyah is being stalked, srsly.
11/25/11 : Hum [ Bard: 11 7 7 ] Samiyah bint Rasul
12/17/11 : Hum [ Bard: 14 9 9 ] Samiyah bint Rasul, Singer from the Sands

05/24/12 : Hum [ Bard: 15 10 10 ] Samiyah bint Rasul: Seeking to buy Scores & Scrolls!
06/30/12 : Hum [ Bard: 18 14 14 ] Samiyah bint Rasul, singer from the sands
07/31/12 : Hum [ Bard: 21 20 18 ] Samiyah bint Rasul votes, "NO for Villon!!"
08/13/12 : Hum [ Bard: 22 20 18 ] Samiyah bint Rasul, wearer of the Laurel
08/15/12 : Hum [ Bard: 22 20 19 ] Samiyah seeks Soloban and Bard Council Review
09/05/12 : Hum [ Bard: 26 22 19 ] Samiyah bint Rasul
09/07/12 : Hum [ Bard: 27 24 19 ] Samiyah bint Rasul
11/23/12 : Hum [ Bard: 30 27 20 ] Samiyah bint Rasul seeks stories of Seraph
12/05/12 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 23 ] Samiyah bint Rasul.

01/30/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 27 ] Samiyah bint Rasul, a ghost of her self.
02/06/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 27 ] Samiyah bint Rasul awaits two dawns.
02/18/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 27 ] Samiyah seeks to learn of Nash.
02/19/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 27 ] Samiyah kneels in silent prayer
02/19/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 27 ] Samiyah is sprawled, comatose, in the Coral Cave.
03/05/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 28 ] Samiyah bint Suriel, ukhayyatun Deme <<High Order>>
03/16/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 29 ] Samiyah bint Suriel ukhayyatun Deme: High Order Bunny
06/14/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph ukhayyatun Cresom: High Order
10/14/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph has no songs - only a buttercup
10/15/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph: time to wake the devil.
10/18/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph sings a duet with the [[Ghazkull|Wind]]
11/10/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, Outcast.
11/16/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah: still so far from home
11/24/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph, H/O Choir
12/18/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah dreams of what holds a waking mind

01/14/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah hears every word whispered on the wind
02/14/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah: sad songs say so much
02/19/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah: one man's trash is another man's treasure
07/05/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, bound by blood and oath. (no refunds)
07/30/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah thinks the drums of war are out of tune
09/30/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph, blood-bound to Wind
11/19/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is Bound to the Wind, protected by the Night

01/23/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is Bound to the Wind, charmed by the Night
03/02/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, laying zombies to rest.
03/09/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah's feet are tired.
03/15/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is wore smooth out.
05/22/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah thinks Tyn means some OTHER bard..
07/16/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah's hammer fist brought Chuck down. (FTB!)
07/22/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is why we can't have nice things
08/01/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah believes in the Wind
09/02/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah believes in Wind and Team Friendship
09/05/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is feeling Lost and Wyld at heart.

01/02/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, Wind-Bound, Night-Friend. [Choir]
03/20/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, bound to the Wind, friend of the Night
03/20/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, bound to Wind, friend of Night [Choir]
03/26/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah leads the Choir.
04/18/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah leads the Choir. Wind-Bound, Night-Friend
05/29/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah befriends Heroes and Villains alike: Choir: 8
08/26/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah believes in the Wind.
09/03/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah isn't Lost, but is Found. [Choir]

01/08/17 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is helping bring about global warming
01/10/17 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is the FUN RUINER! *team global warming*
02/18/17 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is focused on Nicholai.
02/22/17 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah was last here, traveling in circles.

02/18/18 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah deftly dodges Cupid's arrow (1)

03/15/19 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, siren of wayward souls (2)

10/09/20 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah: cursed, confused and conflicted
10/13/20 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah will not be ash or sacrifice.

(1) Title IPS'ly provided by [[Abe]]. 
(2) Title IPS'ly provided by [[Nicholai]]. 

== WHOIS Samiyah ==
===03/31/2017===
<pre>
Samiyah (I): Female Human 30 Bard, 30 Bard, 30 Bard (Eff. 50)
Last login: Tue 2020-10-13 18:49:37.
130 bard memorization phrases in use.
Was created 2010-07-18 07:26:12, and has
played 10mth 25dy 1hr 36min (actual time online).
18216051 total experience earned.
Awarded a braid, 2 platinum stars, 2 bronze stars, 7 medals, 4 badges, 17 pins, 185 ribbons.
Scored 133 mobmaster, 8480 mobhunt, and 9208 location quest points.
Scavenger hunts for the year : 2nd.
Scavenger hunts overall : 4th.
7 day activity rank : 2nd.
14 day activity rank : 2nd.
30 day activity rank : 3rd.
60 day activity rank : 7th.
90 day activity rank : 11th.
7 day out-of-safe room rank : 3rd.
14 day out-of-safe room rank : 4th.
30 day out-of-safe room rank : 4th.
PK ranking: 7th.
------------------------------- PK INFO -------------------------------
Has initiated 65 attacks [NR] (38 justified [201st], and 27 not justified [NR]).
[[Sami-Whacks|'''Has been attacked 197 times [182nd] (37 justified [209th], 160 not justified [119th])..''']
Is credited with 10 PKs [63rd] (9 justified [34th], 1 not justified [NR]).
Has been killed 1 time [NR] (0 justified [NR], 1 not justified [NR])
------------------------------- PK INFO -------------------------------
</pre>

==The Cutting of Threads==
Saturday November 16, 2013 - [[Troy]] killed by Samiyah - Suicide by Naked Shaman 
Saturday November 16, 2013 - [[Troy]] killed by Samiyah - Suicide by Naked Shaman 
Friday November 01, 2013 - [[Ninja]] killed by Samiyah - You REALLY want me to cast dispel magic on you?! 
Friday September 27, 2013 - [[Ludo]] killed by Samiyah - I am *NOT* a Scorpion, Ludo... 
Sunday, November 02, 2014 - [[Kelek]] killed by Samiyah - Well, it was SUPPOSED to just be a spar, and you are supposed to FLEE in a spar! 
Monday, October 12, 2020 - [[Sparhawk]] killed by Samiyah - Spar gone horribly wrong. 
 
Monday March 25, 2013 - Samiyah killed by Sagan (II). 
 

== Character History: ==
=== [[Samiyah's Journal]] ===
=== [[Samiyah's Songbook]] ===
=== Samiyah's Origin ===
The nomadic tribes of the Great Eastern Desert have warred among themselves for centuries. Theirs is a harsh land, and child mortality rates are high due to the encroachment of bandits, rival tribes, and, of course, the desert itself. Children are prized... so long as they fall within the tribal definition of 'normal'.
 
Samiyah, daughter of Rasul, was born into a clan of goat herders. Her life was a quiet one, spent helping with the herd. She looked like the other children of the clan, with her dusky skin, dark eyes and hair. She played as they did, making games of things found in the desert. She learned, as they did, to avoid the scorpions and to read the patterns of the wind that hinted at the deadly sand-storms. If Samiyah never lost track of a goat in the dusk of sundown, or could whisper lullabies to calm the most fractious of children, it was not of particular notice. Girls were expected to do such things.
 
It was on the eve of her twelfth birthday that Samiyah's difference was discovered. It had been a difficult day, with a sand cat attack that morning. One of the younglings of the camp had been seriously injured at one of the more distant grazing grounds, and Samiyah was sent on the dangerous trek to the well for more water. Already tired and weary, she traveled a short distance out of sight and began to sing. She had realized, years before, that sometimes, if she sang just the ''right'' song - always quietly, always in secret - that wonderful things would happen. Instinctively, she had known that this was a a mystery she needed to keep to herself, for music was not a magic blessed by the Three. Protected from view by a large dune, she crouched in its shadow, dug a small hole and sang the bright, bubbling song that called forth water in a spring. It was her most sacred and magical song. Because they were so deep in the desert, it took several repetitions for the water to be called up, but finally, it filled the tiny basin she had created. She quenched her thirst, then filled each of the heavy camel-bladders with the crystal clear water.
 
Upon turning to head back to camp, she saw the horrified look of the tribal shaman, Abdul Salam, staring down at her from atop the dune. She was dragged back to the oasis camp and the 'magic-tainted' water dumped out so as not to curse any who might drink it. Samiyah was placed in the tent that enclosed one of the Altars to the Three Gods, for careful watching. The Council of Three met that night.
 
Before dawn of the next day, Samiyah was stealthily awoken by her mother's harsh whisper. "You must come quickly, child. We must go." The two hurried out of a slit cut into the tent and into the desert, not another word spoken. It was only when they were well away from the camp that Zahra broke her silence once more.
 
"You have a gift. They have told you it is of the unclean spirits, that it is haram, but it is a gift." Zahra looked proudly down at her daughter, one hand cupping the girl's cheek. "Seek your songs. Sing with beauty and pride. And never, ever, let them tell you that it is wrong!" Her mother's words were emphatic, startling Samiyah into tears. "Now go! They will be after you when they find you gone. Seek the pathway through the hills. And may you ever have shade and sweet water, my beloved girl. Blessings upon you."
 
Zahra began to sing. Zahra, who never raised her voice at the campfire, who was mocked for the grating tone of her words. Voice uplifted in exquisite song, she wove a spell of invisibility over her shocked daughter. "Go," she murmured, giving one last, gentle caress of Samiyah's cheek. As the girl stood staring, her mother turned and headed back towards the camp, another tune calling winds that obliterated their tracks.
 
Days later, hungry - but not thirsty - she staggered into a village of very small, furry-toed people. The village echoed with song, and following the noise, met a brightly garbed woman who trilled melody as she strode along the Bywater. "Hi! I'm [[Cadee]]! I thought I heard another singer!" The girl took Samiyah's hand, pulling her along, talking excitedly all the while. "You must be from the desert, dressed like that. Well. The world's a lot bigger than the dunes, that's for sure! C'mon! I have so many things to show you!" ... And off they went. 
 

===11/25/2012: The "Wisdom" of Helping Cresom ===
<257hp(xxx) 503ma(xxx) 573mv(xxx)(308936) 13089gp ft: Ramona > flee

Ramona makes a complicated-looking gesture.
You are blinded!
Someone dodges your attack.
Someone *** ANNIHILATES *** you.
You sure are BLEEDING!
You twist around to lessen the impact of someone's attack.
Someone devastates you.
You sure are BLEEDING!
Someone *** ANNIHILATES *** you.
You sure are BLEEDING!

<13hp(xxx) 503ma(xxx) 573mv(xxx)(308936) 13089gp ft: someone > TICK IN 3 SECONDS.

===03/23/2013: Bunny===
You ftell, 'grats on killing your first ghost, if i heard right/'. 
You ftell, 'sorry, was running'. 
Nordak ftells, 'nod....always running....thx'. 
Seraph ftells, 'Samiyah is a bunny :)'. 
Nordak ftells, 'hippity hop'. 
You ftell, '*nose twitch*'. 
 

===An Epic Seven Attack Round===
<pre>
Now fighting: a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard
Your knifehand strike MUTILATES a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your spearhand strike EVISCERATES a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your elbow strike DISEMBOWELS a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your back kick EVISCERATES a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your head butt DISEMBOWELS a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your backfist DISEMBOWELS a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your jump outer crescent kick DISEMBOWELS a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
You twist around to lessen the impact of a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard's attack.
You dodge a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard's attack.
You deftly move out of the way of a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard's attack.

ft: a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard > blynd
</pre>
==General Notes for RP:==
===Background===
Samiyah comes from the [[Tribal Sands]]. Hers was a culture of severe repression, a patriarchy based in the strict control of the tribe's male shaman. All other forms of magic - clerical, bardic, or mage - were considered verboten. In the way of the Tribes, all cultural expectations are set forth in the songs sung, and the outlook for women was very bleak. As a result of this upbringing, Samiyah is unusually modest: physically and emotionally. She avoids the casual touch of the opposite gender at all costs - although at this point, the sole mortal exception is her sworn brother, [[Cresom]], and her Bonded, [[Ghazkull|Wind]]. She is also somewhat superstitious, oftentimes resorting to tribal methods for dealing with problems: small braided charms to avert the Evil Eye, salt tossed over her shoulder to bind a Ghost, etc. She has taken a vow, sworn to her mother's name, never to "give oath to any not of the tribes, or to the gods that walk." (i.e., never marry in character or worship an Immortal). This is the reason she could not give worship to anyone except the God of her tribe (and her spiritual Father), [[Seraph]]. 

===Unusual Terms that Samiyah uses:===
* Sahib/Sayyida: "Honored One" (gender specific), used for all Immortals and anyone she respects deeply. 
* Haram: An action or mode of thought that is forbidden by tribal tradition, often a severely punishable offense (up to death). 

[[File:Samiyahs Mark.JPG|thumb|left|Samiyah's Wizard Mark]]

===Quirks===
* Samiyah has a particular horror of bugs in large numbers or of unusual size or type. This stems from her escape from her desert home, when she stumbled into a dark passageway of the Pyramid and was showered in a hoard of maggots.
* Samiyah has an instinctive obedience to the '''commands''' and '''instructions''' of immortals. (This is NOT mortal knowledge, and must be learned in character by immortals. ) Even the 'strong words' of immortals affects her mindset, views, and outlook.

== Trivia: ==
* On 05/24/2012, Samiyah's name was informally but "officially" changed by [[Natilena]] to "Sami" as "Samiyah" was 'too hard to spell.'
* On July 27 - 08/04/2012, Samiyah took part in Ink's quest, placing 6th, 2nd, and 1st respectively in the three parts.
* On August 4, 2012, during the Thank You dinner, the adventurers assembled made Sami flee the table in upset when they teased her about "proposing" to [[Gheorghe]]. (Samiyah swore an oath to her mother never to swear her heart to any man not of the tribes, and any god-who-walks.)
* Samiyah has accepted paid commissions for a wide variety of folks for artistic works, including [[Anduin]], [[Tes]], [[Soloban]] and [[Teva]]. ([[Ink]] just likes to buy saucy one-liners ... he probably doesn't have the patience to sit through anything longer! ;) ) The most she has ever been paid for a work was by [[Tes]].
* Samiyah has won or at least placed in the top three in every single writing competition she has entered.
* Samiyah was referenced (though not specifically named) in a creative work by Nicholai: [[Nicholai#Nicholai's Solitude|Solitude]].
* Samiyah was the topic of [[Alfonse]]'s level 10 bard review: [[Alfonse - Level 10 Bard Review|A Song of Sami]]
* Samiyah was the topic of [[Xander - Level 5 Bard Review|Xander's level 5 bard review]].
* Samiyah was the winner of the 2017 Dead Presidents Day Quest, also assisting the second, third, and fourth place finishers.
* Sami reached 20,000,000 exp on December 1, 2020
 

== Wiki Mentions: ==
* [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/Category:Daily_RP_Logs Category:Daily RP Logs]
* [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/Category:Samiyah Category:Samiyah]
* [[The Soul-Stealer]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Bargain]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Prey]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Gambit]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Strategy]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Consequence]]
* [[Shattered]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Goodbye]]
 
== Player Provided Information: ==

{{note|[[Belsambar|SuicideMage]]|07/09/14| '''Referencing: 4/1/2011 - Hum [ Bard: 10 6 5 ] Samiyah is being stalked, srsly.''' My first interaction with Samiyah, a little bard who appeared to be a true newbie (oh, how she had me fooled) who was wearing a buttload of restrings and items that I didn't recognize (I should have understood when she said she was Faile's friend, her gear was probly set!) that all I wanted to do was help and make sure her gear was set for levelling...and that she understood just how difficult bard was, and that a new player to the game might have difficulties with the game knowledge and story/RP requirements (in retrospect, I 'srsly' have nothing I can do, but point and laugh at myself with a big 'HA!')...I think one of the best parts of this recollection is seeing the date attached to see it was April Fool's Day. Damn desert songbird scared me off helping newbies for a week, I swear! }} [[Category:PPI]]
{{note|[[Lexie]]|11/6/14| Do I have a story for you! One day, my weapon happened to slip and Sparhawk was grouped with Samiyah. She instantly rescued him, took out her bedpost and facepalmed me nearly to death. Her belly-dancing contortion trick prevented me from doing any damage in return, so of course I jumped and fled! She is the ultimate example of Girl Power! *hearts* '''(see: [[Sparhawk_Reaches_Level_40#Log_by_Lexie|Lexie Lurves Sparhawk!]])'''}} 

{{quotable|Nicholai says (in elven), 'well, for a foolish sand-goat girl, you seem to make quite an impression on those who claim to be great and powerful'.|12/19/2013}}

== Current Restrings: ==
You are using:
<used as light> (Moderate magic) (Glowing) the unbreakable bonds of family * a gift from Cresom *
<worn on finger> (Moderate magic) an onyx band wreathed in starlight * Restring by DarkClaw *
<worn on finger> (Moderate magic) (Bound) a bow of sisal and sable ribbon * a reminder of Tross & Nicholai *
<worn around neck> (Moderate magic) a delicate necklace of stars and moons * a token from the Kindred Masquerade *
<worn around neck> (Artifact magic) (Glowing) a tribal-style necklace of lapis and opal pendants
<worn on body> (Potent magic) a sand-washed silk robe of soft desert hues
<worn on head> (Artifact magic) a small striped insect, darting about quickly * a gift from Cresom *
<worn on legs> (Potent magic) loose trousers of green linen with muddy hems
<worn on feet> (Potent magic) elven-style boots made of Onyx dragonhide
<worn on hands> (Potent magic) delicate patterns of mehndi framing her scars
<worn on arms> (Moderate magic) matching arm-cuffs of silver and moonstone
<worn about body> (Moderate magic) the protection of the night * a gift from Nicholai *

For Details and other restrings: '''[[Samiyah's Restrings]]'''

===A Gift For the LOST===
(Random found and restring written by Samiyah)
(Artifact magic) desert robes in shades of blue and green [m|AC 1 dex:8 ac:-3 1#]
Long description: Crafted in the tribal style, these loose robes hold the hues of a sunlit ocean.

Look Desert Robes:
Cascading down the wearer's form in a smooth flow of fine quality linen, these
robes are cut in the desert tribal style, but in a hue those repressive people
have never employed. Colors reminiscent of the gentle mid-morning sun dappling
upon the shallower waters of the Maelmordian Sea have been utilized. Deep blue
and azure, touched with sea-green, flow across the fabric, creating the effect
of waves flowing from the wearer's feet to shoulders. A narrow decorative edge
of embroidery complements the simple neckline, hem and wrists.

Look Embroidery Decoration Edge
Interlocking waves form a decorative embroidered edge. Carefully hidden
within the pattern, however, are words in the desert script:
"For my Allies and Friends of the Lost - may you ever have shade and
sweet water."

== Personal Timeline: ==
[[File:Samiyah Bard Chart.png|350px|thumb|left|What It Took To Reach 50]]
=== 2010 ===
07/18/10: Samiyah is created. 
08/03/10: Samiyah receives Bard Council approval for '''[[Samiyah - Level 5 Bard Review|level 5]]''', singing "''A Love Song of the Desert Tribes''." 
=== 2012 ===
05/24/12: Samiyah receives Bard Council approval for '''[[Samiyah - Level 10 Bard Review|level 10]]''', reciting an original composition, "''Find the Path''". 
05/27/12: Tormented and treated rudely, Samiyah sings '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#A Song for Kylor|a song for Kylor]]''' 
06/09/12: Sami acknowledges help given to her by singing '''[[Ode to A Mushroom]]''' 
06/22/12: Wanting to express her thanks for counsel and support, Sami sings '''[[A Song For Aoide]]''' 
05/25/12: When she dies attempting [[Lq|Location Quest]] in [[Aarakocran City]], and is helped by the Nashite, Samiyah '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#A Chant For Avoozl|performs a chant in praise of Avoozl]]''' 
06/27/12: Upon receiving a generous gift from [[Mugen]], Samiyah '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#In Praise of Elves|repays him with a poem]]''', "''In Praise of Elves''" 
07/03/12: Samiyah receives Bard Council approval for '''[[Samiyah - Level 15 Bard Review|level 15]]''', performing "''The Lady Elemental''," written about '''[[DarkClaw]]'''. 
07/12/12: After being repeatedly info'd by a thief named '''[[Ogedai]]''' who swears he's "only practicing," Samiyah is stalked by '''[[Orgrim]]''' in '''[[Midgaard]]''' but manages to sneak away. Alas, he later catches up to her in '''[[Nydia]]''', and only the Channelling Lyrical saves her life when his rift *** ANNIHILATES *** her. Later the same night, she performs a new piece written at '''[[Drakar]]''''s behest: '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#The Tower of Sorcery|"The Tower of Sorcery"]]''' which she adds to at the last moment to include her interaction with Orgrim. The performance is witnessed and her debt to Drakar acknowledged as paid by '''[[Isolas|The Phantom of the Nashite Magi Himself]]'''. 
07/14/12: While trying to help a newbie get out of the east gate of '''[[Midgaard]]''', Samiyah is cursed and EVISCERATED by '''[[Daedalus]]''', barely managing to escape (purely because he forgot to turn his chase triggers on). 
07/15/12: Samiyah reaches effective level 30. She also travels to [[Cymraeg]] with '''[[Soloban]]''' and helps the cartographer clarify some of his maps. 
07/20/12: Samiyah is DISEMBOWELED by '''[[Nebucanezzar]]''', but manages to flee and quaff a recall potion in time. Later the same day, while exp'ing with '''[[Posion]]''' and '''[[Crunch]]''', Samiyah sees that '''[[Hedschott]]''' has awoken. She alerts her group, but Crunch tells the group (in common), 'I DON'T FEAR HEDSCHOTT I EATZ HIM FOR BREAKFAST'. Moments later, the Inquisitor shows up in '''[[Candlespyre Mountain]]''' where the group is resting. Again and again, he leaves and returns, causing much consternation. The group moves to the '''[[Riverdale Plantation]]''', shadowed by [[Hedschott]], where Samiyah nearly dies from sheer nerves as he stands in the room watching the group exp. As Crunch attacks the last mob needed for level, Hedschott engages Sami, causing her wimpy to kick in nearly instantly. She flees and quaffs, safely making it to Recall with a mere 126 HP. Later in the evening, [[Hedschott]] kindly escorts Samiyah to the Adventurer's Inn, assisting her to complete MobMastery #40, Pertex the Mage. 
07/26/12: Sami talks to '''[[DarkClaw]]''' about '''[[The Soul-Stealer]]'''. 
07/27/12: Sami takes part in section one of '''[[Ink]]''''s quest, buying one doo-dad from '''[[Mish]]''', placing sixth in the Challenge to Find the Strongest. 
07/28/12: Sami takes part in section two of '''[[Ink]]''''s quest, placing third in the Challenge - '''[[Seeking The Most Clever]]'''!! 
08/03/12: Sami takes part in section three of '''[[Ink]]''''s quest, placing first in the Challenge - '''[[Seeking the Most Creative]]''', winning the Laurel. 
08/04/12: Sami takes part in '''[[A Thank You Dinner‎]]''', and is horrified when Eirin is slain. She is unable to discern the killer, but '''[[Sagan]]''' does! 
08/16/12: Sami takes up a topic requested by '''[[Soloban]]''', and performs her '''[[Samiyah - Level 20 Bard Review|Level 20 Bard Review]]''': ''The Baroness' Lament.''. Afterwards, '''[[Tes]]''' asks her to write a song for him as well, which she does: '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#The Hunters' Call|The Hunters Call]]'''. He pays her an astounding 300k for the performance, which causes her to faint. 
09/05/12: Samiyah is invited to '''[[The Slumber Party Aftermath|the aftermath of a slumber party]]'''. There, she performs the only original piece that folks haven't heard: '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#The Goat Song|The Goat Song]]''' and it is decided that goats could easily be replaced by boys and the song would be just as true. 
09/09/12: While helping a low level bard with some mobhunts, Samiyah is threatened by, and then attacked by, [[Sycora|Sycora Starbreeze]] of the [[Legion]]. 
09/25/2012: You have been appointed The Finder Adept! You have been awarded an honorarium of 25000 gold coins! :) 
11/15/2012: Samiyah is approached by '''[[Seraph]]''' to write a bardic work about his life, with a very big "Or Else" attached. She begins interviewing others who know him and researching all she can: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Bargain]]''' 
11/2012 - 02/05/2013: Samiyah continues to hold '''[[Seraph]]''''s notice: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Prey]]''' 
=== 2013 ===
02/04/2013: Samiyah participates in the '''[[2013 - Love Our Immortals Bardic Circle|Immortal Appreciation Bardic Circle]]''', and performs '''[[2013 - Love Our Immortals Bardic Circle#Samiyah's Performance|"Thirst"]]'''. She receives a prize for Most Original and Creative. 
02/06/2013: After a disagreement with a friend, Samiyah is shocked when '''[[Belgarion]]''' attacks her: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Gambit]].''' 
'''[[02-12-2013]]''': Samiyah learns that she won a quest that '''[[Tes]]''' held, but that all the prizes purged. :( 
'''[[02-17-2013]]''': '''[[Katrana]]''' shows Samiyah her Thread within the Pattern... the Desert Opal Thread, and '''[[Wish]]''' gives her a quest, for a chance to interact with [[Similus]]. 
'''[[02-18-2013]]/[[02-19-2013]]/[[02-20-2013]]:''' '''[[Seraph]]''' returns Samiyah's soul and repudiates her. Hours of prayer and the words of [[DarkClaw]] make him relent. He bids her to finish her quest from Wish. She does so, and is permitted to touch the ancient evil artifact. As warned, the consequences are severe, leaving her comatose and near death. '''[[Seraph]]''' heals her by entwining part of his soul with her own, and commands her to sleep. '''[[Wish]]''' orders the two out of his temple, and later follows, demanding to know what she experienced: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Strategy‎]]''' 
'''[[03-04-2013]]''': After sending a '''[[Alchemical Transformation|Message in a Bottle]]''' that is taken quite badly, Samiyah is coolered for disrespect to an Immortal (Both '''[[Seraph]]''' and '''[[Wish]]'''). 
'''[[03-05-2013]]''': Samiyah gives worship to '''[[Seraph]]''' and is the first to join the '''[[High Order]]'''. 
'''[[03-06-2013]]''': Both '''[[DarkClaw]]''' and '''[[Wish]]''' formally order Samiyah's death... and she meets '''[[Tross]]''' for the first time. 
03/10/2013: Samiyah wins the level 40+ bracket of '''[[Boromir|Boromir's]]''' Elemental Sprite quest. 
'''[[03-13-2013]]''': When '''[[Seraph]]''' gives grave offense to [[Triat|The Triat]], the Hunt is called down upon the '''[[High Order]]''' - Samiyah in particular: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Consequence]]''' 
03/17/2013: Samiyah fails a spectacular 18 mob mastery quests in two days. 
'''[[03-23-2013]]''': Samiyah completes all of the mobhunt and location quest requirements for her final level. At this point, only two tasks remain: Mobmastery #88 and her Final Performance. She also (against her better judgement) enters [[The Cursed Circus]] for the first time, and is saddened when [[Sirka]] perishes there and she is unable to perform the corpse retrieval. 
'''[[03-25-2013]]''': Through a well executed plan (crafted by '''[[Ink]]''', he would like it known!) and layered attack with '''[[Eathor]]''', Samiyah is killed by '''[[Sagan]]'''. 
'''[[03-29-2013]]''': Samiyah attempts to interview the new candidate for Ordained of the High Order. When he is made their Holy Advocate, she has a heart to heart with [[Seraph]] about jealousy. 
'''[[04-01-2013]]''': After trying to wake up a fellow member of the Order after he was slept by [[Shilea]], Samiyah becomes a vigilante. [[Corri]] introduces Sami to her kitten-mittens and Sami warns her about Venom. Later still, Corri tells to story of Cirth, and Sami assists in a Sanguinna corpse rescue. Samiyah and [[Ghazkull]] begin to feel the first connections of their blood-bond awaken. [[Venom]] and Samiyah argue the finer points of education, auras, and the merits of sand-goats. He gloats about some of his plans to charm [[Corri]]. Samiyah begins destroying items of Charm Person to foil Venom's plans. Late in the evening, she confesses to a Trickery of allowing Venom to believe she had done a thing she had not (but found funny). 
'''[[04-02-2013]]''': [[Venom]] Charms [[Sycora]] and attempts to make a bargain with Samiyah to prevent future charmings. Samiyah seeks the counsel of her god, who bids her refuse all such bargains. Samiyah has an audience with [[Katrana]] about the Hunt called on her and its completion. [[Seraph]] bids his unruly daughter to attend him, and they discuss recent events and her actions. He allows her to see the souls of some of those she cares for from her desert home, and gives her the choice whether or not to allow her mortal father's soul to be punished. 
'''[[04-04-2013]]''': Embarrassed by [[Venom]]'s mockery that she is ignorant, Sami begins to take lessons at the Riverhold School from Elvalee. [[Alfonse]] asks Sami's permission to write a bardic work about her. Seeing that [[Venom]] has been made a Kindred, Sami begins warning every female she sees of his bad intentions. [[Kerriariadne]] comes for a visit, and tells Samiyah the story of [[Similus]]. Venom perishes and [[Kahann]] grabs his corpse. Some items are returned via Samiyah, much to her dislike. 
'''[[04-05-2013]]''': Needing to research all things mage-craft and vampiric, Samiyah seeks out [[Nicholai|Nicholai De Brabant]], eldest remaining mortal vampire and a sorcerer of great power. She pesters him with many, many questions, and his answers lay the foundation for her plans to rescue [[Sycora]] from [[Venom]]'s charm. She also quizzes him about her blood, coming to a theory about the elves of [[DarkClaw]]'s bloodline. Later that night, Samiyah successfully breaks [[Venom]]'s charm on [[Sycora]], earning her the mini-lich's fury. 
'''[[04-06-2013]]''': Venom takes the title, 'Al-Shaitan' specifically as a declaration of his intent towards Samiyah. [[Wish]] and Sami speak briefly about the recent events - her poem, his transformation, and the bag of her hide she gave to Tross. He makes a tricky bargain with her, saying he will give the bag back to Tross, if she will confess certain sins to her deity. She does so, and he is reminded of her wrong doing, causing them friction -- entirely Wish's intent. 
'''[[04-07-2013]]''': For the first time in her sheltered life, Samiyah wonders what it might be like to be kissed... and discovers that her journal is missing. 
'''[[04-08-2013]]''': Seraph, who knows her every thought, teases Samiyah about her thoughts of the day before: Seraph ftells, 'did you get your kiss?'. He gives her permission to seek out a single kiss from the subject of her affection, [[Ghazkull]]. Sami seeks out further advice on the topic from [[DarkClaw]], who confesses that, given her affair with [[Venom]], she is not the best one to be giving such advice. 
04/09/2013: Cromick, the centaur patriarch, falls to the bard as she obtains MM#88, the last required for her final level. 
'''[[04-10-2013]]''': Samiyah recovers her journal with Seraph's aid. After heated conversations with a variety of people over the last few days, Sami's temper snaps, and she throws her shoe at Wish's temple door. She explains her odd behavior of late, and apologies for an unkind comment she made... and admits the true source of her discomfort of late. He doesn't quite no how to react, and leaves. She confesses all to [[Seraph]], and he works a magic to embed her journal into her spirit so it can never be lost again. She also prays to him to let him know what happened with Wish's door. Without a single word, Sami and [[Venom]] have an entire conversation in the Guild. Wish discovers the damage done to his door, and seeks out [[Seraph]] to wrangle a confession from the culprit: [[Samiyah]] shouts (in common), 'and you ARE GOING TO DISCOURTESIES MY PERSON WITH YOUR ALCHEMIZING!'. She gives him the torn up pieces of her poem and faces Seraph's wrath for her behavior. 
'''[[04-11-2013]]''': Samiyah awakes in the temple, having fallen asleep on her knees, crushed by the disapproval of her Deity for her behavior. She flees to the desert where she once more tries to pierce the Veil. There, she falls asleep, exhausted, unknowing that [[Venom]] lurks nearby. When she wakes, she meets up with [[Tross]] and they realize that neither one is upset with the other, much to their confusion. They discuss lessons, goats and then chat with Aoide, who joins them. Sami very quietly asks Aoide's advice about kissing... All of this quiet girltalk is harshly interrupted by [[Venom]]'s appearance, and Sami overreacts badly to both his presence and his taunting about having seen the spot she goes to, when she needs to cry. Late that evening, she chats with [[Ghazkull]] about his search for an item in the Citadel. She meets him there and they wander through the area and into N'Kai. There, she helps him obtain the Incense of Enlightenment, and asks him to teach her how to kiss. Samiyah says (in common), '.. I begin to see how kisses can be trouble..'. 
'''[[04-12-2013]]''': Sami and [[Venom]] run into each other at the Herbalist of [[Riverhold]]. Venom's intended purchases are prevented and he swears revenge. Venom says (in common), 'Now I have a new demand to make once you are under my boot heel'. He begins his torment by giving her a steak of [[Corri]], which she entrusts to [[Mnaramenth]] (who later eats it by accident). 
'''[[04-13-2013]]''': The day of [[Venom]]'s revenge... [[Jamilla]], the sister Samiyah never knew she had, is obtained by the Demi-Lich and Embraced as a Kindred. Venom states his demands for her release, which [[Seraph]] refuses. Amidst the tumult, [[Ghazkull]] leaves the [[Lost]]. The exhausting and emotionally gut-wrenching evening ends with Samiyah sharing her blood with [[Ghazkull]] a second time. 
06/14/2013: '''[[Samiyah - Level 30 Bard Review|Samiyah visits her homeland]]''', hidden within the [[Tribal Sands]]. (Level 30 bard review) 
09/14/2013: Samiyah gets a lesson in defense, when a possessed [[Zephyr]] attacks her home village. Later, [[Totec]], [[Corri]] and [[Samiyah]] go on an adventure to the Shrine of Neutrality. It ends poorly, with all three dying to the Dragon Mistress. Totec says (in common), 'on the bright side, you now have a patented Totec Adventure(tm) to remember'. 
10/15/13: Samiyah takes part in a journey to the [[Tribal Sands]] where she, [[Sanitarium]] and [[Jamilla]] find the phylactery that contains the soul of [[Venom]]. [[Seraph]] releases the soul, and [[Venom]] is reborn. 
10/18/13: Samiyah blood-bonds fully with [[Ghazkull]], inviting him to slake his Thirst a third time. 
11/10/13: With Samiyah as horrified witness, [[Seraph]] tears [[Ghazkull]]'s heart from his chest, to break his daughter's blood-bond with the Kindred. 
11/16/13: Samiyah becomes the first mortal to ever directly cast a 6/7 enchant, without use of a scroll or relic. 
===2014===
01/31/2014: When Similus is '''[[Shattered]]''', Samiyah is sent by '''[[Seraph]]''' to the Realm of Souls to retrieve the pieces. 
02/16/2014: Samiyah's time in the High Order comes to an end: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Goodbye]]''' 
04/02/2014: '''[[His Maker's Plan|Samiyah assists Nicholai with a plan]]''' to deal with his progeny. 
'''[[07-01-2014]]''': '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]''' awakes from nightmare for the first time in months, and Samiyah is there to ward his sleep so that he can, at last, find rest. 
'''[[07-07-2014]]''': Based on a very odd conversation with '''[[Belsambar]]''', Samiyah seeks out DarkClaw to learn if what he has said is a lie.. and in doing so, learns some surprising (theoretical) things about the acts of intimacy between a man and woman. 
'''[[07-08-2014]]''': After awaking from yet another disturbing dream, Sami seeks out [[Belsambar|the Archmage]] to ask if he knows about certain spells... when she seeks her slumber that night, it is not her own dreams that cause her to awake, but those of '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]'''. 
'''[[07-14-2014]]''': When he falls in combat, '''[[Nicholai]]''' and '''[[DarkClaw]]''' enjoy the opportunity to torment and tease Samiyah with the prospect of a bag of his corpse. 
'''[[08-05-2014]]''': Samiyah learns a meditation from [[Belsambar]] to help her cope, but [[Venom]] appears to taunt her efforts. 
'''[[08-01-2014]]''': Struggling with the pain of an unfulfilled bond, Samiyah seeks solace in [[Sanguinna]]. Finding no end to her suffering there, she asks '''[[Belsambar]]''' for some advice. Later that day, she sends a messager to [[Ghazkull|Wind]], not knowing that her words were intercepted... 
09/27/2014: [[Ghazkull|Wind]] drinks for the first time in nearly a year, restoring balance to his bond with Samiyah. 
09/28/2014: Samiyah earns 346 points in a 14 round mobhunt, creating a new record. 
10/12/2014: Samiyah breaks her own record, completing a 15 round mobhunt, with a final score of 374. Moments later: "You are one of the elite mob hunters in the realm! You have been awarded the Hunter Elite Medal!" 
10/14/2014: Learning that '''[[Sparhawk]]''' is only 17k from '''[[Sparhawk Reaches Level 40|level 40]]''', Samiyah takes him to the Hall of Memory and they knock out his final level in about 45 minutes. The final mob is in Kuroth, and a group gathers there to witness it, including '''[[Cresom]], [[Kelek]], [[Belgarion]]''', and '''[[Lexie]]'''. After Sendres is slain, '''[[Lexie]]''' "hugs" Sparhawk (with her weapons). Samiyah rescues him, as does Kelek, and Lexie flees. (In Lexie's version of events: Samiyah's half moon yoga dance move *** ANNIHILATES *** you! ) 
11/09/2014: With lots of help from [[Belsambar]], [[Sparhawk]], [[Kelek]] and [[Ludo]], plus donations from [[Anduin]] and [[Ink]], Samiyah wins the Raking the Leaves quest, run by [[Natilena]]. Based on false information, she gives all of the extra-point leaves to [[Belsambar]], in the hopes it will solidify his taking second place, leaving her with 131 points. The fibbing second place finisher is barely beaten (128 points), but the win still secured. Belsambar takes third. 
11/13/14: Samiyah sings a '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#A Song for Theros|Song for Theros]]'''. 
11/15/14: Samiyah is deeply honored when Nicholai gives her the gift of the protection of the night. 
11/19/14: Samiyah performs a commissioned work for '''[[Lexie]]''': '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#A Few of Those Lexie-ish Things|"A Few of Those Lexie-ish Things"]]'''. 
11/27/14: Samiyah is deeply honored by her blood-brother, '''[[Cresom]]''', when he entrusts her with some personal mementos. 
===2015===
02/13/15: Awards are implemented this week, and Samiyah gains a number of honors: 
<worn with pride> Human Matriarch Braid
<worn with pride> Human Elder Braid
<worn with pride> Platinum Huntarium Star
<worn with pride> All-Star Platinum Medallion
<worn with pride> Bronze Huntarium Star
<worn with pride> 2 braids, 2 platinum stars, a bronze star, a badge, 9 pins, 29 ribbons 
02/14/2015: During the 2015 Valentine's Day Quest created by [[Tynian]], Samiyah bears witnesses to an epic fight: [[The Eldest vs Clark Kent]] 
02/28/2015: Samiyah reaches #1 on '''Mobhunt Rank''': *** 1. SAMIYAH 6206 *** 
02/16/2015: Samiyah takes third place in the Valentine's Day Quest. 
03/16/2015: Samiyah ties for fifth place in the President's Day Quest. 
05/09/2015: Samiyah takes part in her second ever '''[[AMMQ]]''', and to her shock, not only survives to the end, but wins!! 
05/20/2015: Samiyah, The Finder Adept, is here. Sami receives her very first '''Finder Adept''' ranking! 
05/23/2015: After a long-awaited reboot, Sami finds that she now appears on the '''XP Ranks''' -- in 15th place! Later in the day, Tynian runs a pair of AMMQs, and threatens the participants with Samiyah -- though she is happily helping '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]''' exp and does not participate. Still... 
Dwa [ Founder ] Tynian: Fear the Bard.
Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah thinks Tyn means some OTHER bard...
[[File:Hammer Fist to Chuck.JPG|200px|thumb|right|Bard-Fu Beats Chuck-Fu! 07/16/2015]]
06/01/2015: Samiyah is appointed The Lady Grand Finder! (Lady Samiyah, The Grand Finder, is here.) 
06/05/2015: Samiyah helps her Bonded reach effective level 40, an event witnessed by three Goddesses as he fights himself to cast off an evil magic that threatened to take hold. 
06/06/2015: The Bond between Samiyah and '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]''' is deepened yet further. 
06/07/2015: Defiant, Samiyah withstands the inquisition of her father, '''[[Seraph]]''', regarding the prior evening's events. She is forbidden by him to assist '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]''', should her Bonded take up a Trial of Triat Mastery, with dire repercussions threatened. 
07/03/2015: Shaken and afraid of what might be asked of him, Samiyah stands in support of her Bonded as he receives his [[Ghazkull's Triat Mastery Quest|Triat Mastery Quest]]. 
07/12/2015: Happy Five Year Anniversary! You have been awarded the 5 Year Pin! 
07/16/2015: Samiyah defeats Chuck Norris. 
08/01/2015: Samiyah regains the Human Matriarch braid, much to '''[[Lexie]]''''s howling chagrin. 
08/06/2015: Samiyah puts quill to parchment and completes a work for the first time in quite some time. The topic is her Bonded, '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]''', titled, '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#His Changing Shores|His Changing Shores]]''' 
08/10/2015: Samiyah reaches #4 on XPRANK and Mobmastery 104. 
09/05/2015: Samiyah receives the Tango Badge (6 months of online time) and achieves the top spot for XP Ranks: *** 1. SAMIYAH 5771982 *** 
09/07/2015: Samiyah gets to mobhunt round 12, and makes a new personal best score of 380. 

===2016===
01/22/16: Well, this happened.... Hum [ Th:21 Ma:20 Wa:21 ] Edge samiyah is my hero!!!! 
03/02/16: Sami receives the Veneration Badge. 
04/02/16: Sami receives the Bronze Veneration Star and the All-Star Bronze Medallion. In less joyful news, a member of the Nexus spends two hours following and harassing her, and later, her companion, [[Ludo]]. She responds with silence, [[Ludo]] responds with humor, filling the fellow's inventory with steaks, as stalking is hungry work. They utilize a scroll to put him to sleep, then order Samiyah out of the way so they can 'punish' him. She refuses, and is attacked. Later than night, she reaches nine million total exp. 
04/03/16: Upon discussing the situation of the prior day with [[Boromir]], he admits that his follower was being a "poopiehead." They are in full agreement. 
05/30/16: Samiyah, grouped with [[Humphrey]], slays the Onyx Dragon to reach 10 million exp! Also... DarkClaw gossips, 'Someone needs to write an "'''[[I Like Big Bards]]'''" song now.'. Samiyah gossip (in common), '..Challenge accepted. :)' 
11/10/16: Samiyah reaches 1,000 HPs (equipped). 

===2017===
January: Samiyah takes part in the Snowman Wars, assisting the '''[[The Lost Ones|Lost]]''' team to reach second place. 
02/17/17: [[President's Day Quest]] 2017 launches! 
02/22/17: Sharing laughter and a long-standing joke from the first Dead Presidents Quest years ago, Sami gives Nicholai an impulsive hug. This (highly unusual) event is noticed by '''[[DarkClaw]]''', who dares '''[[Drakar]]''' to hug the bard. A conversation ensues, in which the Tiger is turned down....'''[[No Hug For You]]''' 
02/24/17: Samiyah is the first to receive the new AltWorld Warrior Ribbon! 
02/26/17: Samiyah takes first place in the 2nd '''[[President's Day Quest]]'''! With the help of others, most especially '''[[Nicholai]]''', [[Mercury (Bard)|Mercury]], '''[[Zhou]]''' and '''[[Abe]]''', she is able to clear the entire list. She puts in 117 hours on the quest in 1 week. She receives the Ded Pres '17 Winner Medal and the Dead Pres '17 Total Victory Ribbon. 
02/27/17: Samiyah is named Finder Adept! 
03/02/17: Samiyah is named The Lady Grand Finder! 
06/16/17: Samiyah has an interesting conversation with '''[[Laujar]]''' about '''[[House Veladorn]]'''. 
 

===2018===
February 2018: With help from friends, including '''[[Abe]]''', '''[[Mercury]]''' and '''[[Nicholai]]''', Samiyah takes first place in the 2018 '''[[Valentine's Day Quest]].'''

==Player Information:==
Samiyah's player enjoys Middle Eastern dance, music, culture and food. In the past, she took three semesters of Middle Eastern Dance at Orange Coast Community College and loved every bit of it - though physical disability prevents her from dancing any more. Her two 'in-character' theme songs for Sami are from the Bellydance Superstars Volume 3 CD: "Drama Queen" by Sahar, and "Tribal Dream" by Issam Housham.

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Venom

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Samiyah: /* Character History: */

[[File:venom2.jpg|400px|thumb|left|Venom, Progeny of the Ancients. *Al-Shaitan* - Photo: Courtesy of KeeliBreanna]]
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|hometown = [[Riverhold]]
|classes = {{Class|Mage}} {{Class|Warrior}} {{Class|Thief}}
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|followed = [[DarkClaw]]
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== Mud Contributions: ==
 
Created and hosted the first annual [[The Kindred Masquerade Ball]]
 

== Current Description:==
===02/12/15===
<pre>
Your gaze pans the height and breadth of what seems at first glance
to be a regular half-elven adventurer when you begin to notice some
rather odds details. His clothing and equipment are immaculately clean
and rather polished, discretely bearing the runes of magical enchantment.
He stands tall and proud with an air of arrogance, his high classed
mannerism seemingly comes natural to him. His pale skin is obviously
stems from an all blood diet and dark circles under his eyes tell a
tale of a Kindred whose eyes have seen more than one lifetime of
killing to survive. His grin is wicked and evil, bearing long fangs
ready to rip you apart.
</pre>
 

===Dressing Up For the Kindred Masquerade: 12/20/14===
Venom is using:
<used as light> (Red Aura) (Glowing) a red dragon's eye
<worn on finger> (Artifact magic) (Unholy) the mark of 'Al-Shaitan'
<worn on finger> (Artifact magic) a ring twice given from Eldest to Progeny
<worn around neck> (Artifact magic) a demonic familiar coiled around the throat
<worn around neck> (Weak magic) a shiny black necklace
<worn on body> (Powerful magic) a crimson leather vest, befitting a Ventrue
<worn on head> (Potent magic) the black masquerade mask of the Nosferatu
<worn on legs> some skin-tight black pants
<worn on feet> (Moderate magic) some high class dancing shoes
<worn on arms> (Invis) (Moderate magic) (Glowing) Midnight Black Bracers
<worn about waist> (Moderate magic) (Woven) obscuring shadow and ebon flame
<worn around wrist> (Moderate magic) a sapphire of Skelos
<held> (Moderate magic) a black daisy
<worn with pride> the Ebon Sigil Odegra
<worn with pride> the Ebon Sigil Odegra
<worn with pride> 2 pins, 5 ribbons
 
 

===Current Set: 02/12/15===
Venom is using:
<used as light> (Moderate magic) (Glowing) a spinning blue spindle [gm|ac:-2 svs:-4 1#]
<worn on finger> (Artifact magic) a ring twice given from Eldest to Progeny [mAGAN|AC -4 dmg:5 hr:6 1#]
<worn on finger> (Artifact magic) (Unholy) the mark of 'Al-Shaitan' [mAGAN|AC 0 hr:6 dmg:5 1#]
<worn around neck> (Moderate magic) a heart shaped locket [m|con:4 dmg:3 2#]
<worn around neck> (Artifact magic) the Amulet of Hate [!emAGNR|AC 0 str:3 dmg:3 svs:-3 luc:-5 5#]
<worn on body> (Artifact magic) the enchanted suit of leather [!OLghim|AC 5 ac:-10 ma:15 svs:-4 dmg:3 1#]
<worn on head> (Potent magic) Unwavering Fanaticism [mAEg|AC 4 hr:2 dex:3 dmg:3 1#]
<worn on legs> The Emerald Leggings [NDNR|AC 6 svs:-4 hr:2 25#]
<worn on feet> (Potent magic) a pair of elven chain boots [m|AC 11 con:2 svs:-2 con:2 wis:3 1#]
<worn on hands> (Potent magic) a pair of heavy cloth work gloves [m|AC 7 int:2 dex:3 wis:3 1#]
<worn on arms> (Moderate magic) bulky sleeves of bear fur [m|AC 4 hr:2 dmg:2 svs:-2 5#]
<worn about body> (Moderate magic) the Crest of Cormac [m|AC 5 svs:-3 dmg:2 5#]
<worn about waist> (Moderate magic) (Woven) obscuring shadow and ebon flame [m|AC 5 str:4 dmg:3 2#]
<worn around wrist> (Potent magic) a cuff of claws [m|AC 5 dmg:5 1#]
<worn around wrist> (Moderate magic) (Glowing) a pair of diamond studded mithril cufflinks [!gm|AC 0 dmg:4 ma:10 1#]
<wielded> (Artifact magic) a three-headed dire flail [mND|10-14 hr:10 dmg:3 5#]
<held> (Artifact magic) the Brood-Queen's heartstone [!m|L21 sanctuary bless stone skin luc:3 svs:-5 2#]
<worn with pride> (Moderate magic) the Symbol of the High Mage of Kuroth [mAENR|int:2 ma:10 1#]
<worn with pride> a Pin of Mastery [|wis:1 1#]
<worn with pride> Half-Elven Elder Braid
<worn with pride> a braid, 2 badges, 9 ribbons

 

===04/02/13===
<PRE>
Your gaze pans the height and breadth of what seems at first glance
to be a regular elven adventurer when your eyes catch some rather
odd details. His clothing and equipment are immaculately clean and
rather polished, discretely bearing the runes of magical enchantment.
Something is also a bit different in his posture, he stands very
stout and proper as though a high classed mannerism were natural.
His eyes are unsettling, one is solid black, the other is red.
His grin is both evil and wicked, bearing long fangs ready to rip
into their next victim.
</PRE>
 

== WHO Lists: ==
03/11/13 : Elf [ Ma: 7 ] Venom, Dark Blood-Letter and Demi-Lich of the Lost
03/13/13 : Elf [ Wa: 2 Ma:11 ] Venom, Dark Blood-Letter and Demi-Lich of the Lost
03/30/13 : Elf [ Wa: 6 Ma:11 ] Venom, Dark Blood-Letter and Demi-Lich of the Lost
04/02/13 : Elf [ Th: 5 Wa:11 Ma:11 ] Venom, Dark Blood-Sucker and Mini-Lich of the Lost
05/04/13 : Elf [ Wa:15 Ma:17 Th:11 ] Venom, lost little mini-lich vampsicle
05/20/13 : Elf [ Wa:15 Ma:17 Th:11 ] Venom, Ghastly Demi-Lich!

10-31-13 : Hel [ Ma:10 ] Venom, Foul Demi-Lich of Lost.
12-03-13 : Hel [ Al'Shaitan ] Venom, Dark Blood-Letter and Demi-Lich of the Lost
02-11-15 : Hel [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Venom, Progeny of the Ancients.
09/08/15 : Hel [ Fangs R Us ] Venom. *Kindred*
 

== Character History: ==
[[File:Alignment.jpg|200px|thumb|left|meme by [[Samiyah]], art from 'Order of the Stick']]
''(2nd place prize winner in the April 2013 Character History Writing Contest)'' 
The Demi-Lich let the stream of rare gems flow like sand from one delicate palm to the other, eyeing the beautiful blonde girl carefully. The cheeks of her bottom bounced lightly as she went about her chores, cleaning and dusting the already pristine study hall. He contemplated ravishing the young girl and devouring her youth but he had come to know that patience is a virtue and there were still more chores to be done. He wasn't going to invest magic in a charm spell and not have the chores done. He focused his attention back on the gems, allowing them to flow like grains of sand back to the other hand again. They were of the finest quality, cut by the master jewelers of Thistlerock. Only the highest quality gems could be used for the spell he was preparing to transport himself to the realm of the Gods. He went over his plan again in his mind, step for step... it was flawless. The Gods would have no choice but to obey his commands. He glanced around his study hall casually, checking to be sure every single article and item had a place and was in it. Nothing had moved in this study hall for nearly a century but double checking had been such a habit as a mortal that it had stayed with him even after he successfully transformed himself into his current form. Half human and half lich, he had the eternal life and powers of a lich while maintaining the dashing good looks of an aristocratic human. He had everything any mortal could have ever wanted... wealth, power, good looks and eternal life. Not being one to believe in foolish fairy tales of such things as love or friendship, he had set his sights on something much bigger to assert his place in history. He was determined to become a God himself. 
 
The sun was shining bright on Midgaard when the Demi-Lich set foot onto the cobblestone walk way from his tower to the main road. Normally walking to a place would be considered beneath him but he knew he would need to conserve his magical powers for the long night ahead and so today he would walk. The sun was too bright and he instinctively raised his hand to shade his eyes but to no avail, his spell of invisibility would not allow even a shadow to be cast. He thought briefly about spending some of his power to dim the sun with a rain cloud but settled for squinting instead, the walk would not be a long one. There were no feelings of nostalgia as he strode through the old back streets where he grew up as a boy and no feelings of comfort normally associated with being home. The Demi-Lich had only one thought as his gaze darted about the scenery, "Soon every living spec in this wretched place will worship me, or die!" 
 
The Guildmaster nervously watched the sunset, his lamps and candles already lit. Although he was anxiously expecting company he barred all of the doors and windows on the first floor of the guild. This would never keep out the one he was expecting of course, but it would ensure they were not interrupted. He pondered leaving one window open in case his magic failed and he needed to run for his life but decided against the idea. He had too much riding on this meeting for failure. He paced for a few minutes as nightfall overcame the city. Not wanting to allow his nerves to get the best of him he decided to sit in his favorite chair. Seemingly the moment his robes touched the seat all of the candles and lamps flickered out, leaving him in darkness. He uttered the secret words to bring light back into the room magically but his magic failed. A chill in the air spread over him and panic set in. He was not familiar with the darkness, nor being cold, nor his magic failing him. Fear over-rid his common sense and he called out into the oblivion before him, "Enough of this! I have done all you have asked!" A voice echoed from all directions, "Where are the vials old man?" The Guildmaster stood and fumbled about in the darkness, reaching behind the counter to a cabinet below and producing from it a case of glass vials. Feeling with his hands he blindly set the case on the countertop and opened the lid. Inside stood upright 6 glass vials filled with various enchanted liquids, hundreds of hours of intensive labor had gone into their creation. 
 
"There, you have what you sought. Will you release my daughter now as you said?" A moment passed in silence and the Guildmaster reached out to close the lid on the case of vials, thinking to perhaps make another attempt at bargaining, but as he reached out his hand found no lid and indeed no case. The silence was deafening. The Guildmaster had no cards left to play and feared for the first time since her abduction that he would never see her again. His emotions overcame him and he sobbed, alone in the dark. 
 
The corpse of the dead girl had almost finished leaking onto floor, he had simply left it there as he worked to prepare his spell. A large book lay open on a tall stand, displaying the words of the spell he had written in case he needed to glance at them as he cast. A magical symbol of protection had been painted on the floor beneath him to guard him as he made his journey. In the hollowed out skull of a dragon he poured in the first vial, mixing it with the dust of his ground gems. Violating the barrier that protected the realm of the Gods from mortal intrusion was no small task and required immense concentration and a perfect casting. The spell had never been tested and was his own creation, but he had every confidence in the magic of it. He stirred the components with a wand and gestured with his free hand. Glancing at his book he began chanting the words of magic. The remaining vials hovered above the skull, taking turns emptying themselves in as the spell took shape. The walls of the room began to crumble to dust, exposing a black unending space behind them. In moments the entire room had fallen to nothing and darkness extended forever in all directions, leaving only the Demi-Lich and a piece of floor beneath him where the symbol had been painted. The Demi-Lich lurched as he was over come with the sensation of movement... It was working! 
 
The Gods sat around their massive meeting room, each upon a throne of their own design. The God of all Gods was unseen even to the eyes of immortals but his presence was felt by all. Knowing all of both past and present, the Gods were expecting company. They were not the type to be taken by surprise. 
 
In the center of the room, where the Gods allowed a weakness to form in their magic for the purpose of setting examples a poof of smoke billowed out of nothing. As it dissipated the form of a man became visible. He was dressed in fine clothing for a mortal and was perfectly clean. His soul on the other hand was tainted, twisted, rotten and dark. This was an unnatural thing on the inside. The so called Demi-Lich raised his head to the Gods and spoke, "I have come before you with an ultimatum, Gods! I have achieved the power to destroy the realm itself and leave nothing for you to rule over. Make me a God and give me a place by your sides, or I shall reduce all you have created to dust." The Gods looked upon each other smiling with amusement. A voice filled the room, the God of all Gods, "From dust the realm was created, to dust it will return. Your threat is both idle and inevitable." A great flash of light filled the room and the Demi-Lich fell to the floor, lifeless. "Gods of the realm," a voice boomed, "This creature has been rendered powerless, his vanity must not go unpunished. I leave it to you to teach him humility." 
 
'''THE GODS WEAVE A NEW FATE''' 
"We must strip him of his magic, his body and cut his thread. Make him to be born anew." 
"Yes.. I agree. For his life long hatred of Elves, we will rebirth him an Elf" 
"His name must be stripped from all history books, so as not to encourage others." 
"No. His name must be stripped from all of history itself, as though he never was." 
"Yes. I agree. I suggest we allow him to remember his past life, so that our lesson will be learned" 
"What if he should follow the same path again?" 
"We will set conditions and make them known to him. Each time he achieves power, if he should attempt these things again, he will be forced to relive his curse." 
 
Venom stands in his own vomit, wavering nauseously, covered from head to toe in a disgusting liquid. He feels his body, it appears to be fully developed though thin. Glancing around he recognizes his setting, this is the temple of Malenest. What could he possibly be doing here? He searches for his last memory and recalls hearing the voices of the Gods warning him about his story, warning him not to tell it to others and warning him about the minions that will come if he does. He tries to remember who he is but the only memories that come are those leading up to his casting of a very powerful spell. He tries to recall his name, but only the name Venom comes to mind...unfamiliar but it will have to do. What the &$*@( is this?? He feels his ears, POINTED.. NO! He searches his mind for spells... GONE!! Panic and anger mix and stir inside him, he tries desperately to calm himself by taking several deep breaths. He may have forgotten all his skills and spells but he still recalls all his knowledge of the realm. The Gods be damned he will regain his power and impose his will on them. With determination he sets out toward the guild hall, first the donation pit, then the world. 
 
'''SOMEWHERE DEEP BELOW THE MIDGAARD GRAVEYARD....''' 
 
The magical potion floats innocently above the cauldron in the darkness. The room bare, no doors, no windows, no furniture. The only way in or out being magical this room is not known to any mortal. The potion floats calmly in the still air, held up only by a memory. Magical weaving beneath the potion created only from the memory of a man shudders and shakes as the wave of God-Magic sweeps the realm. As the last memory of the Demi-Lich is erased, the potion falls into the cauldron below. Instantly the liquid in the cauldron begins to boiled and glow a bright red. The room fills with heat and red light. A hissing sound vibrates the walls and the ceiling groans and threatens to give way. A simple red seed levitates up out of the cauldron, glowing red and setting the room on fire. A good Demi-Lich always has a "plan B". The seed vanishes, making its way to Malenest... bringing with it all the evil, hatred and cruelty that was the Demi-Lich. Heading directly for the soul of Venom.
 
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===05/31/2013===
Your gaze pans the height and breadth of what seems at first glance 
to be a regular elven adventurer when your eyes catch some rather 
odd details. His clothing and equipment are immaculately clean and 
rather polished, discretely bearing the runes of magical enchantment. 
Something is also a bit different in his posture, he stands very 
stout and proper as though a high classed mannerism were natural. 
His eyes are unsettling, both glow an intense red. His skin is 
a dark grey ashen color and appears dry and crusty. Dark circles 
under his eyes sink down his face, producing a ghastly look of death. 
This is in fact not a regular elf at all, this is the Demi-Lich. 
Venom is in perfect health. 
Venom is using: 
<worn around neck> (Moderate magic) the mantle of an ancient octopus 
<worn on head> (Moderate magic) a fitted black leather mask 
<held> a net 
 
Cordir says, '..and wearing just octopus parts and a mask is.. uh..'. 
Cordir says, 'deviantly creeply. '. 
Cordir says, 'just sayin'. 
 
Venom laughs. 
Venom nods. 
 
===10/15/2020: Samiyah's Dream===
The dream, when it comes, creeps in slowly like a predator stalking prey. The colors are stark, monochrome. Black trees silhouetted against a night sky lit with terrible clarity by an achingly full, unquiet moon. The witnessing stars are brilliant gems, heavy and present. In the distance, the keep rises up into the sky; cold, silent. Even the omnipresent shuffling and voices from the nearby fires are subdued, as if the ragged band of mortals huddled around them knows that this night, Death walks. 
 
The winging of an owl towards the oak draws the eye there. It alights on one of three monuments. No, not three, two: Easily mistaken for a statue, he stands so still, a half-elf, broad of shoulder and proud of mien, stands beside the newer of the two. His hands are at his side as he stares at the marker, fists clenched such that the claws sink into skin, making black blood paint the violets underfoot. No words are spoken aloud; they are not needed in this moment. She knows. 
 
One hand lifts and with a twist of one claw, undoes each of button of his leather vest. A shrug of his shoulders and it falls unheeded. Not bothering to draw it over his head, he simply slices through the fine cambric of his shirt, letting it flutter down join its fellow. Boots are shucked. Belt unclasped. Leather pants, carefully tailored to cup and display, are peeled down and discarded. His body is bared – but without his normal preening pride – save for the two signets upon his hands and Her claiming scars upon his throat. His skin glows like alabaster lit from within, as if painted by the light of the moon. Turning his face up towards its caress, his face is finally exposed, terrible in its bereft grief. 
 
A breath. A shudder. A howl, torn from his viscera, fades into a single, ragged word: 'Star.'. 
 
Kneeling abruptly, the movement almost a collapse, he begins to dig into the soft loam, fingers and claws tearing rents in the earth. The work continues silent save for rasping breaths, until he throws himself down. Staring up at that terrible moon, he makes an abrupt gesture, and the earth flows back into place, burying him at Her feet. 
 
In time, the night-sounds return: creatures rustling the leaves of the oak, the squeaks and songs of the bats. In time, the sun rises. But the world will never be the same again. 
 

== Trivia: ==
* Venom is mentioned in [[The Soul Stealer's Consequence]] by Aoide.
* Venom was mentioned in [[Samiyah%27s_Songbook#Level_50_Bard_Performance:_Duets_In_The_Desert|Samiyah's level 50 bard performance]]
 
==Restrings==
===a crimson leather vest, befitting a Ventrue ===
(Written by [[Cordir]]) 
Long Description: Crimson leather was used to craft this vest, befitting one of Ventrue lineage.
Worn Description: <worn on body> (Powerful magic) a crimson leather vest, befitting a Ventrue

Look VEST:
The lines of this elegant vest were designed to draw the feminine eye,
accentuating the breadth of masculine shoulders, the expanse of chest,
the long, lean line to waist, drawing the eye downward. A deep scarlet
in hue, the top-grain leather mutely invites inquisitive touch. Proper
and sophisticated, this garment was obviously made for one who expects
the absolute best of all that the world has to offer.
 
===the black masquerade mask of the Nosferatu ===
Long Description: A black mask writhing in shadows nearby beckons your attention.
Worn Description: <worn on head> (Potent magic) the black masquerade mask of the Nosferatu

 
===a ring twice given from Eldest to Progeny===
(Written by [[Cordir]]) 
Long Description: A ancient, masculine band of pure, moonlit silver lies here, heavy with history.
Worn Description: <worn on finger> (Artifact magic) a ring twice given from Eldest to Progeny

Look ELDEST:
The night is cold, the still air holding a deep, bone-wracking chill, the full
moon a blaze in the heavens above. All of the details are crystalline. Nary a
sound is audible in the marble halls of the Temples, as you stand just outside
the Cave, waiting. Knowing. This is the time. Your sapphire eyes close, head
tilting back. A whisper, not of movement but of light, as - even through your
closed eyes - you see the intensity of his aura as he steps up behind you. Yet
it is not the moment of agony when his fangs pierce your throat, or the nectar
of his blood when you drink from his wrist that burns in memory every time you
recall the night of your dark Rebirth. It is the firm clasp of his hand aiding
you to rise when you awaken and the respect in his gaze as he bids you welcome
to your new life, your new home, and your new purpose.

Look AKHKHARU:
Khore's crimson eyes are more shadowed than usual, his absences longer, his
silences deeper. You are not alone in the Kindred in seeing it. Twice, the
purges have occured: Lesser members released, until only the devoted remain,
only those who have named the strengths and weaknesses accepted to ease his
burden. At your last meeting, he draws a signet ring from his hand and lays
it in yours, with not a word spoken aloud, but a clear message given. Yours
will be the responsibility to keep the Kindred solidarity more than just an
old story told at fireside. Others may bear the blood, but it falls to you,
to maintain its honor.

Look PROGENY:
The furious child you made a lifetime ago screams in the anguish and pain
that you knew your taunting words would cause. You chuckle inside, easily
imagining the sand-goat's torment as she hears her sister's tale of hurt,
and name Samiyah the true cause of the girl's pain. Fists balling at her
side, she snarls in anger, baring her fangs. Your hand flies in response
to such impudence, cracking across her cheek. Her response is as violent:
Leaping upon you, her fangs tear your flesh, savaging your throat. Shock
strikes you to your core and you stagger away, barely escaping to the one
place you know to be truly safe. Feeling your life slipping away, it is a
surprise when you hear the voice of the Eldest and feel his hand pressing
against your lips, the richness of his ancient blood sweeping away mortal
life and granting you - or damning you - to Eternity.

LOOK RING BAND
This ring was ancient before the third continent arose. Crafted in bloody
Sanguinna itself, the work of the Ogre-Mage, for centuries, it graced the
hand of the youngest son of Ybarra and Vlad. At his passing into shadow,
it was gifted to one held in his highest regard.
 
===(Bloody) razor-sharp claws of a Kindred===
(Written by [[Cordir]]) 
Long Description: A set of wicked, curved talons lay here, awash in the blood of the innocent.
Worn Description: <wielded> (Invis) (Potent magic) (Bloody) razor-sharp claws of a Kindred

Look KINDRED:
When the still of the night is a weight of its own, and the sable shroud of
the sky is barren of the moon, this is the time of the Kindred. Ancient and
proud, theirs is a tradition that spans back the Ages. Born of the blood of
Khore, they have been the name that mothers frightened their children with,
the cause of mourning widows and children, the reason priests sanctified a
cross above each doorway. Predators, seducers, forces of the dark passions
and arts, the Kindred make a weapon of their body, their mind, and spirit.
This set of ivory talons bear a coating of blood along their length, having
torn flesh from bone, blood from body, and spirit from shell.

Look CLAWS:
The talons of a Kindred can be a weapon of violence, tearing flesh from
bone, blood from body, and spirit from shell. They can be a tool of the
sweetest seduction, drawing a trembling response when traced along skin,
eliciting a gasp of pleasure, before all is surrendered. Both are just
as deadly, and the one who bears these talons has drawn blood for pain,
and for pleasure, in equal measure, and with the same cold intent.
 
===(Unholy) the mark of 'Al-Shaitan'===
(Written by [[Cordir]]) 
Long Description: Proudly endured, an unholy, demonic mark has been burned into the skin of the bearer.

Look MARK
The word inscribed upon the flesh of the bearer has complex meaning in the
language of the tribal desert: a foe spawned straight from hell, worst-of-
worst... that which must be opposed to the last breath and drop of blood.
This is a clear and unwavering declaration: of self, of intent, of a line
drawn in the sand.

Look AL-SHAITAN
The fiery heat of the desert stretches before you, as a lone mage faces a
Veil of wind and sand that has stood for thousands of years. A bargain is
offered and accepted, a sacrifice made to stave off the threatened wrath,
and a girl-child cast out into the world. She is caught up, deceived and
Embraced, and made into a living weapon and trap both... all in vengeance
sworn and delivered against the one foolish enough to oppose him. All, in
what is simply an opening move upon the board, the sliding of a pawn into
place...
 

==Wiki References==
* RP Logs:
**[[The Soul Stealer's Consequence]]
**[[Charmed]]
**[[03-11-2013]]
**[[03-13-2013]]
**[[03-24-2013]]

* Area Pages:
** [[Tribal Sands]]
 

== Player Provided Information: ==
{{note|[[Samiyah]]|12/10/13| Every story needs a villain, and oh, my, Venom is a '''villain'''. I'll admit; While I had seen hints, here and there - rare flashes in the pan - over the years that his player could RP, I was pleasantly surprised at the depth of the effort he has put into Venom. From back-story to consistency and plot twists that frankly 'knocked me for six' as [[Ghazkull]] would say, I have been impressed. While I hate to see him on the WHO list... I also love to as well, because I know he's plotting and planning Something Awful and Sami will get to Meddle and try and save the day.}} [[Category:PPI]]
{{note|[[Ghazkull]]|11/20/14| Venom for me, has become this era of TFC's [[Rath]]. Like [[Samiyah]] I hate seeing his name in the who list, as it means I seriously need to start watching my step, although some might argue that if you see him in the who list, it's already too late. Venom's player has a vast amount of knowledge of the MUD and he uses the knowledge effectively to perform his evil machinations.}} 
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{{quotable|Cordir asks, 'is Venom threatening you?'. Theros chuckles, evidently amused. Theros says (in common), 'Was Venom ever not threatening anyone?'. Cordir makes a gesture of concession. |12/30/2014}}
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== Personal Timeline: ==
03/11/2013: [[Charmed|Venom Charms Verminard]] 
04/02/2013: Venom Charms [[Sycora]]. He also wins a 20 minute game of [[Cat & Mouse]]. 
10/15/2013: After [[Jamilla]] and [[Samiyah]] enter the [[Tribal Sands]] and retrieve his phylactery, and what lies within is released by [[Seraph]], Venom is reborn. 
12/04/2013: Venom is Ordained by [[DarkClaw]]. 
02/09/2015: Venom reaches effective 50! 
07/25/2015: Venom requests, and is granted, release from the [[Lost]].
 

== Player Information: ==
 
[[Category:Lost]]

Samiyah

2020-10-14T02:36:56Z

Samiyah: /* The Cutting of Threads */

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|incarnation = I
|styled_as = "The Singer From The Sands" Winner of the Laurel
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|created = July 18, 2010
|status = Active
|retire_date =
|race = {{Race|Human}}
|hometown = [[Tribal Sands]]
|classes = {{Class|Bard}}
|last_seen =
|followed = [[Seraph]] Currently Unaligned
|spouse =
|partner = Blood-Bonded:[[Ghazkull]]
|parents = Mortal:Zahra & Rasul Spiritual: [[Seraph]]
|children =
|relatives = Sister to [[Jamilla]] Blood-Oathed Sister to : [[Cresom]]
|areas_written =
|immorted_on =
|following = [[Choir]]
|portfolio =
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[[File:Samiyah.jpg|400px|thumb|left|]]

== Mud Contributions: ==
===Writing===
* Won a writing contest for Bliss's new office (see note below). (05/28/12)
* Won a restring writing competition, hosted by [[Hedschott]]. (06/09/12)
* Won a letter writing competition, as part of [[Ink]]'s three part quest. (08/03/12)
* Won a 'Character Development' competition, hosted by [[Tes]]. (12/02/12)
* Won the prize for 'Most Creative' performance, in the Love Our Immortals bardic circle, hosted by [[Aoide]]. (02/08/13)
* Won the Three Witches quest content competition hosted by [[Natilena]]. (03/25/13)
* Won second place in the Olympics Haiku Competition (0209/14): Souls across the globe / Some hunt - some sing - some wander / All find Challenge here
* Wrote the description for [[Suriel's Icy Indifference]], the winning snowman in the 2013 [[Snowman Wars]].
* Wrote the description for [[Sledward Snowed-In]], the snowman of the [[Lost]] in the 2016/17 [[Snowman Wars]].

[ 20] [[Bliss]]: Office rewrite Winner = Samiyah! 
Mon May 28 10:32:11 2012 
To: all 
Samiyah wins! Congrats and on pet too. 
[[Soloban]] 2nd place winner. 
I will reward you soon! 
 

===Maps and Stuff===
* Updated [[Hovelton Farms]] map to include an additional 20 rooms. (July 18, 2012)
* Worked with [[Soloban]] to correct errors on maps for [[Cymraeg]], [[Temple of Isiira]] and [[The Jungle]]. (July 15, 2012)
* Created 'Bard Chart' (Excel spreadsheet posted to the Forums) for use by Bards to track their levels. (July 2012)
 

==The Choir==
When Samiyah gave worship to her father, [[Seraph]], he instructed her to mentor all of the bards within the [[High Order]]. After his retirement, she continued to do what she could to assist those who had been within the Order with her. As one of the few level 50 bards in the Realm, she has continued this offer of mentorship (''with god+ permission obtained for forming a 'group'''). The following individuals '''[[venerate]]''' Samiyah, and she actively works to help them in their growth: 
Hum [ Bard: 30 29 22 ] '''[[Foghair]]''', Will pay for spell crystals [Choir]
Min [ Bard: 17 10 5 ] '''[[Kikaz]]''''tormali Zarnoka sings in the Choir for bacon
Hel [ Bard: 7 1 1 ] '''[[Meliodas]]''' the Dragon sin of Wrath. (choir)
Aar [ Bard: 18 18 17 ] '''[[Tikruul|Tikruul Vr'Keet]]''', Funkmaster Peacock, The LOVE Bird...
Hel [ Bard: 9 5 1 ] '''[[Silvae]]''', A River connects us. (Choir)

== Current Description: ==
The Bard before you is not pretty in the classic sense. Her nose is a bit too
wide, her dusky skin marked here and there with scars and other irregularities.
There is no Fibonacci sequence to the underlying structure of her face, nary a
single hint of pre-Raphaelite exquisiteness in the braided length of her curly
hair. But her eyes - deep, dark chocolate pools of warmth and kindness - and a
smile that is infectious and utterly genuine - manage to make up for the gifts
Nature did not grant. Her body is a distinctly pear shape, with generous hips
and derriere, but slender through the torso. Her strong and capable hands bear
the arabesque henna patterns of the tribe she has left behind. They move with
animated grace as she speaks, drawing the observant eye to the faded scar upon
her left hand and twin punctures upon her wrist: bonds and vows sworn in blood.
Each gesture causes mesmerizing eddies in the midnight shadows that engulf her,
cloaking her form with their comforting presence (an enchantment wrought by an
ancient Kindred sorcerer to safeguard her from a Blood-bond long un-renewed).

Hers has never been a simple life, and it shows in the compassion clearly writ
upon her face. A stalwart and loyal friend to villains and heroes alike, this
"mere slip of a girl" has defied gods to stand by those she loves and names as
friend and ally. She has been a shepherd to the young and a lioness in defense
of those bullied, gladly willing to throw caution to the wind to give aid when
needed. It is no wonder, then, that she is loved as strongly as she is hated,
and embraces what comes from both in equal measure.
===[[Ever Changing Sami]] - Previous Descriptions===

== WHO Lists: ==

3/6/2011 : Hum [ Bard: 10 6 5 ] Samiyah bint Rasul, seeking a Bardic Review
4/1/2011 : Hum [ Bard: 10 6 5 ] Samiyah is being stalked, srsly.
11/25/11 : Hum [ Bard: 11 7 7 ] Samiyah bint Rasul
12/17/11 : Hum [ Bard: 14 9 9 ] Samiyah bint Rasul, Singer from the Sands

05/24/12 : Hum [ Bard: 15 10 10 ] Samiyah bint Rasul: Seeking to buy Scores & Scrolls!
06/30/12 : Hum [ Bard: 18 14 14 ] Samiyah bint Rasul, singer from the sands
07/31/12 : Hum [ Bard: 21 20 18 ] Samiyah bint Rasul votes, "NO for Villon!!"
08/13/12 : Hum [ Bard: 22 20 18 ] Samiyah bint Rasul, wearer of the Laurel
08/15/12 : Hum [ Bard: 22 20 19 ] Samiyah seeks Soloban and Bard Council Review
09/05/12 : Hum [ Bard: 26 22 19 ] Samiyah bint Rasul
09/07/12 : Hum [ Bard: 27 24 19 ] Samiyah bint Rasul
11/23/12 : Hum [ Bard: 30 27 20 ] Samiyah bint Rasul seeks stories of Seraph
12/05/12 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 23 ] Samiyah bint Rasul.

01/30/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 27 ] Samiyah bint Rasul, a ghost of her self.
02/06/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 27 ] Samiyah bint Rasul awaits two dawns.
02/18/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 27 ] Samiyah seeks to learn of Nash.
02/19/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 27 ] Samiyah kneels in silent prayer
02/19/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 27 ] Samiyah is sprawled, comatose, in the Coral Cave.
03/05/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 28 ] Samiyah bint Suriel, ukhayyatun Deme <<High Order>>
03/16/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 29 ] Samiyah bint Suriel ukhayyatun Deme: High Order Bunny
06/14/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph ukhayyatun Cresom: High Order
10/14/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph has no songs - only a buttercup
10/15/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph: time to wake the devil.
10/18/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph sings a duet with the [[Ghazkull|Wind]]
11/10/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, Outcast.
11/16/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah: still so far from home
11/24/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph, H/O Choir
12/18/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah dreams of what holds a waking mind

01/14/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah hears every word whispered on the wind
02/14/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah: sad songs say so much
02/19/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah: one man's trash is another man's treasure
07/05/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, bound by blood and oath. (no refunds)
07/30/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah thinks the drums of war are out of tune
09/30/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph, blood-bound to Wind
11/19/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is Bound to the Wind, protected by the Night

01/23/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is Bound to the Wind, charmed by the Night
03/02/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, laying zombies to rest.
03/09/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah's feet are tired.
03/15/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is wore smooth out.
05/22/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah thinks Tyn means some OTHER bard..
07/16/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah's hammer fist brought Chuck down. (FTB!)
07/22/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is why we can't have nice things
08/01/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah believes in the Wind
09/02/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah believes in Wind and Team Friendship
09/05/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is feeling Lost and Wyld at heart.

01/02/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, Wind-Bound, Night-Friend. [Choir]
03/20/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, bound to the Wind, friend of the Night
03/20/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, bound to Wind, friend of Night [Choir]
03/26/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah leads the Choir.
04/18/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah leads the Choir. Wind-Bound, Night-Friend
05/29/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah befriends Heroes and Villains alike: Choir: 8
08/26/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah believes in the Wind.
09/03/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah isn't Lost, but is Found. [Choir]

01/08/17 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is helping bring about global warming
01/10/17 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is the FUN RUINER! *team global warming*
02/18/17 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is focused on Nicholai.
02/22/17 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah was last here, traveling in circles.

02/18/18 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah deftly dodges Cupid's arrow (1)

03/15/19 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, siren of wayward souls (2)

10/09/20 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah: cursed, confused and conflicted
10/13/20 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah will not be ash or sacrifice.

(1) Title IPS'ly provided by [[Abe]]. 
(2) Title IPS'ly provided by [[Nicholai]]. 

== WHOIS Samiyah ==
===03/31/2017===
<pre>
Samiyah (I): Female Human 30 Bard, 30 Bard, 30 Bard (Eff. 50)
Last login: Tue 2020-10-13 18:49:37.
130 bard memorization phrases in use.
Was created 2010-07-18 07:26:12, and has
played 10mth 25dy 1hr 36min (actual time online).
18216051 total experience earned.
Awarded a braid, 2 platinum stars, 2 bronze stars, 7 medals, 4 badges, 17 pins, 185 ribbons.
Scored 133 mobmaster, 8480 mobhunt, and 9208 location quest points.
Scavenger hunts for the year : 2nd.
Scavenger hunts overall : 4th.
7 day activity rank : 2nd.
14 day activity rank : 2nd.
30 day activity rank : 3rd.
60 day activity rank : 7th.
90 day activity rank : 11th.
7 day out-of-safe room rank : 3rd.
14 day out-of-safe room rank : 4th.
30 day out-of-safe room rank : 4th.
PK ranking: 7th.
------------------------------- PK INFO -------------------------------
Has initiated 65 attacks [NR] (38 justified [201st], and 27 not justified [NR]).
[[Sami-Whacks|'''Has been attacked 197 times [182nd] (37 justified [209th], 160 not justified [119th])..''']
Is credited with 10 PKs [63rd] (9 justified [34th], 1 not justified [NR]).
Has been killed 1 time [NR] (0 justified [NR], 1 not justified [NR])
------------------------------- PK INFO -------------------------------
</pre>

==The Cutting of Threads==
Saturday November 16, 2013 - [[Troy]] killed by Samiyah - Suicide by Naked Shaman 
Saturday November 16, 2013 - [[Troy]] killed by Samiyah - Suicide by Naked Shaman 
Friday November 01, 2013 - [[Ninja]] killed by Samiyah - You REALLY want me to cast dispel magic on you?! 
Friday September 27, 2013 - [[Ludo]] killed by Samiyah - I am *NOT* a Scorpion, Ludo... 
Sunday, November 02, 2014 - [[Kelek]] killed by Samiyah - Well, it was SUPPOSED to just be a spar, and you are supposed to FLEE in a spar! 
Monday, October 12, 2020 - [[Sparhawk]] killed by Samiyah - Spar gone horribly wrong. 
 
Monday March 25, 2013 - Samiyah killed by Sagan (II). 
 

== Character History: ==
=== [[Samiyah's Journal]] ===
=== [[Samiyah's Songbook]] ===
=== Samiyah's Origin ===
The nomadic tribes of the Great Eastern Desert have warred among themselves for centuries. Theirs is a harsh land, and child mortality rates are high due to the encroachment of bandits, rival tribes, and, of course, the desert itself. Children are prized... so long as they fall within the tribal definition of 'normal'.
 
Samiyah, daughter of Rasul, was born into a clan of goat herders. Her life was a quiet one, spent helping with the herd. She looked like the other children of the clan, with her dusky skin, dark eyes and hair. She played as they did, making games of things found in the desert. She learned, as they did, to avoid the scorpions and to read the patterns of the wind that hinted at the deadly sand-storms. If Samiyah never lost track of a goat in the dusk of sundown, or could whisper lullabies to calm the most fractious of children, it was not of particular notice. Girls were expected to do such things.
 
It was on the eve of her twelfth birthday that Samiyah's difference was discovered. It had been a difficult day, with a sand cat attack that morning. One of the younglings of the camp had been seriously injured at one of the more distant grazing grounds, and Samiyah was sent on the dangerous trek to the well for more water. Already tired and weary, she traveled a short distance out of sight and began to sing. She had realized, years before, that sometimes, if she sang just the ''right'' song - always quietly, always in secret - that wonderful things would happen. Instinctively, she had known that this was a a mystery she needed to keep to herself, for music was not a magic blessed by the Three. Protected from view by a large dune, she crouched in its shadow, dug a small hole and sang the bright, bubbling song that called forth water in a spring. It was her most sacred and magical song. Because they were so deep in the desert, it took several repetitions for the water to be called up, but finally, it filled the tiny basin she had created. She quenched her thirst, then filled each of the heavy camel-bladders with the crystal clear water.
 
Upon turning to head back to camp, she saw the horrified look of the tribal shaman, Abdul Salam, staring down at her from atop the dune. She was dragged back to the oasis camp and the 'magic-tainted' water dumped out so as not to curse any who might drink it. Samiyah was placed in the tent that enclosed one of the Altars to the Three Gods, for careful watching. The Council of Three met that night.
 
Before dawn of the next day, Samiyah was stealthily awoken by her mother's harsh whisper. "You must come quickly, child. We must go." The two hurried out of a slit cut into the tent and into the desert, not another word spoken. It was only when they were well away from the camp that Zahra broke her silence once more.
 
"You have a gift. They have told you it is of the unclean spirits, that it is haram, but it is a gift." Zahra looked proudly down at her daughter, one hand cupping the girl's cheek. "Seek your songs. Sing with beauty and pride. And never, ever, let them tell you that it is wrong!" Her mother's words were emphatic, startling Samiyah into tears. "Now go! They will be after you when they find you gone. Seek the pathway through the hills. And may you ever have shade and sweet water, my beloved girl. Blessings upon you."
 
Zahra began to sing. Zahra, who never raised her voice at the campfire, who was mocked for the grating tone of her words. Voice uplifted in exquisite song, she wove a spell of invisibility over her shocked daughter. "Go," she murmured, giving one last, gentle caress of Samiyah's cheek. As the girl stood staring, her mother turned and headed back towards the camp, another tune calling winds that obliterated their tracks.
 
Days later, hungry - but not thirsty - she staggered into a village of very small, furry-toed people. The village echoed with song, and following the noise, met a brightly garbed woman who trilled melody as she strode along the Bywater. "Hi! I'm [[Cadee]]! I thought I heard another singer!" The girl took Samiyah's hand, pulling her along, talking excitedly all the while. "You must be from the desert, dressed like that. Well. The world's a lot bigger than the dunes, that's for sure! C'mon! I have so many things to show you!" ... And off they went. 
 

===11/25/2012: The "Wisdom" of Helping Cresom ===
<257hp(xxx) 503ma(xxx) 573mv(xxx)(308936) 13089gp ft: Ramona > flee

Ramona makes a complicated-looking gesture.
You are blinded!
Someone dodges your attack.
Someone *** ANNIHILATES *** you.
You sure are BLEEDING!
You twist around to lessen the impact of someone's attack.
Someone devastates you.
You sure are BLEEDING!
Someone *** ANNIHILATES *** you.
You sure are BLEEDING!

<13hp(xxx) 503ma(xxx) 573mv(xxx)(308936) 13089gp ft: someone > TICK IN 3 SECONDS.

===03/23/2013: Bunny===
You ftell, 'grats on killing your first ghost, if i heard right/'. 
You ftell, 'sorry, was running'. 
Nordak ftells, 'nod....always running....thx'. 
Seraph ftells, 'Samiyah is a bunny :)'. 
Nordak ftells, 'hippity hop'. 
You ftell, '*nose twitch*'. 
 

===An Epic Seven Attack Round===
<pre>
Now fighting: a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard
Your knifehand strike MUTILATES a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your spearhand strike EVISCERATES a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your elbow strike DISEMBOWELS a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your back kick EVISCERATES a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your head butt DISEMBOWELS a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your backfist DISEMBOWELS a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your jump outer crescent kick DISEMBOWELS a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
You twist around to lessen the impact of a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard's attack.
You dodge a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard's attack.
You deftly move out of the way of a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard's attack.

ft: a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard > blynd
</pre>
==General Notes for RP:==
===Background===
Samiyah comes from the [[Tribal Sands]]. Hers was a culture of severe repression, a patriarchy based in the strict control of the tribe's male shaman. All other forms of magic - clerical, bardic, or mage - were considered verboten. In the way of the Tribes, all cultural expectations are set forth in the songs sung, and the outlook for women was very bleak. As a result of this upbringing, Samiyah is unusually modest: physically and emotionally. She avoids the casual touch of the opposite gender at all costs - although at this point, the sole mortal exception is her sworn brother, [[Cresom]], and her Bonded, [[Ghazkull|Wind]]. She is also somewhat superstitious, oftentimes resorting to tribal methods for dealing with problems: small braided charms to avert the Evil Eye, salt tossed over her shoulder to bind a Ghost, etc. She has taken a vow, sworn to her mother's name, never to "give oath to any not of the tribes, or to the gods that walk." (i.e., never marry in character or worship an Immortal). This is the reason she could not give worship to anyone except the God of her tribe (and her spiritual Father), [[Seraph]]. 

===Unusual Terms that Samiyah uses:===
* Sahib/Sayyida: "Honored One" (gender specific), used for all Immortals and anyone she respects deeply. 
* Haram: An action or mode of thought that is forbidden by tribal tradition, often a severely punishable offense (up to death). 

[[File:Samiyahs Mark.JPG|thumb|left|Samiyah's Wizard Mark]]

===Quirks===
* Samiyah has a particular horror of bugs in large numbers or of unusual size or type. This stems from her escape from her desert home, when she stumbled into a dark passageway of the Pyramid and was showered in a hoard of maggots.
* Samiyah has an instinctive obedience to the '''commands''' and '''instructions''' of immortals. (This is NOT mortal knowledge, and must be learned in character by immortals. ) Even the 'strong words' of immortals affects her mindset, views, and outlook.

== Trivia: ==
* On 05/24/2012, Samiyah's name was informally but "officially" changed by [[Natilena]] to "Sami" as "Samiyah" was 'too hard to spell.'
* On July 27 - 08/04/2012, Samiyah took part in Ink's quest, placing 6th, 2nd, and 1st respectively in the three parts.
* On August 4, 2012, during the Thank You dinner, the adventurers assembled made Sami flee the table in upset when they teased her about "proposing" to [[Gheorghe]]. (Samiyah swore an oath to her mother never to swear her heart to any man not of the tribes, and any god-who-walks.)
* Samiyah has accepted paid commissions for a wide variety of folks for artistic works, including [[Anduin]], [[Tes]], [[Soloban]] and [[Teva]]. ([[Ink]] just likes to buy saucy one-liners ... he probably doesn't have the patience to sit through anything longer! ;) ) The most she has ever been paid for a work was by [[Tes]].
* Samiyah has won or at least placed in the top three in every single writing competition she has entered.
* Samiyah was referenced (though not specifically named) in a creative work by Nicholai: [[Nicholai#Nicholai's Solitude|Solitude]].
* Samiyah was the topic of [[Alfonse]]'s level 10 bard review: [[Alfonse - Level 10 Bard Review|A Song of Sami]]
* Samiyah was the topic of [[Xander - Level 5 Bard Review|Xander's level 5 bard review]].
* Samiyah was the winner of the 2017 Dead Presidents Day Quest, also assisting the second, third, and fourth place finishers.
 

== Wiki Mentions: ==
* [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/Category:Daily_RP_Logs Category:Daily RP Logs]
* [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/Category:Samiyah Category:Samiyah]
* [[The Soul-Stealer]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Bargain]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Prey]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Gambit]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Strategy]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Consequence]]
* [[Shattered]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Goodbye]]
 
== Player Provided Information: ==

{{note|[[Belsambar|SuicideMage]]|07/09/14| '''Referencing: 4/1/2011 - Hum [ Bard: 10 6 5 ] Samiyah is being stalked, srsly.''' My first interaction with Samiyah, a little bard who appeared to be a true newbie (oh, how she had me fooled) who was wearing a buttload of restrings and items that I didn't recognize (I should have understood when she said she was Faile's friend, her gear was probly set!) that all I wanted to do was help and make sure her gear was set for levelling...and that she understood just how difficult bard was, and that a new player to the game might have difficulties with the game knowledge and story/RP requirements (in retrospect, I 'srsly' have nothing I can do, but point and laugh at myself with a big 'HA!')...I think one of the best parts of this recollection is seeing the date attached to see it was April Fool's Day. Damn desert songbird scared me off helping newbies for a week, I swear! }} [[Category:PPI]]
{{note|[[Lexie]]|11/6/14| Do I have a story for you! One day, my weapon happened to slip and Sparhawk was grouped with Samiyah. She instantly rescued him, took out her bedpost and facepalmed me nearly to death. Her belly-dancing contortion trick prevented me from doing any damage in return, so of course I jumped and fled! She is the ultimate example of Girl Power! *hearts* '''(see: [[Sparhawk_Reaches_Level_40#Log_by_Lexie|Lexie Lurves Sparhawk!]])'''}} 

{{quotable|Nicholai says (in elven), 'well, for a foolish sand-goat girl, you seem to make quite an impression on those who claim to be great and powerful'.|12/19/2013}}

== Current Restrings: ==
You are using:
<used as light> (Moderate magic) (Glowing) the unbreakable bonds of family * a gift from Cresom *
<worn on finger> (Moderate magic) an onyx band wreathed in starlight * Restring by DarkClaw *
<worn on finger> (Moderate magic) (Bound) a bow of sisal and sable ribbon * a reminder of Tross & Nicholai *
<worn around neck> (Moderate magic) a delicate necklace of stars and moons * a token from the Kindred Masquerade *
<worn around neck> (Artifact magic) (Glowing) a tribal-style necklace of lapis and opal pendants
<worn on body> (Potent magic) a sand-washed silk robe of soft desert hues
<worn on head> (Artifact magic) a small striped insect, darting about quickly * a gift from Cresom *
<worn on legs> (Potent magic) loose trousers of green linen with muddy hems
<worn on feet> (Potent magic) elven-style boots made of Onyx dragonhide
<worn on hands> (Potent magic) delicate patterns of mehndi framing her scars
<worn on arms> (Moderate magic) matching arm-cuffs of silver and moonstone
<worn about body> (Moderate magic) the protection of the night * a gift from Nicholai *

For Details and other restrings: '''[[Samiyah's Restrings]]'''

===A Gift For the LOST===
(Random found and restring written by Samiyah)
(Artifact magic) desert robes in shades of blue and green [m|AC 1 dex:8 ac:-3 1#]
Long description: Crafted in the tribal style, these loose robes hold the hues of a sunlit ocean.

Look Desert Robes:
Cascading down the wearer's form in a smooth flow of fine quality linen, these
robes are cut in the desert tribal style, but in a hue those repressive people
have never employed. Colors reminiscent of the gentle mid-morning sun dappling
upon the shallower waters of the Maelmordian Sea have been utilized. Deep blue
and azure, touched with sea-green, flow across the fabric, creating the effect
of waves flowing from the wearer's feet to shoulders. A narrow decorative edge
of embroidery complements the simple neckline, hem and wrists.

Look Embroidery Decoration Edge
Interlocking waves form a decorative embroidered edge. Carefully hidden
within the pattern, however, are words in the desert script:
"For my Allies and Friends of the Lost - may you ever have shade and
sweet water."

== Personal Timeline: ==
[[File:Samiyah Bard Chart.png|350px|thumb|left|What It Took To Reach 50]]
=== 2010 ===
07/18/10: Samiyah is created. 
08/03/10: Samiyah receives Bard Council approval for '''[[Samiyah - Level 5 Bard Review|level 5]]''', singing "''A Love Song of the Desert Tribes''." 
=== 2012 ===
05/24/12: Samiyah receives Bard Council approval for '''[[Samiyah - Level 10 Bard Review|level 10]]''', reciting an original composition, "''Find the Path''". 
05/27/12: Tormented and treated rudely, Samiyah sings '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#A Song for Kylor|a song for Kylor]]''' 
06/09/12: Sami acknowledges help given to her by singing '''[[Ode to A Mushroom]]''' 
06/22/12: Wanting to express her thanks for counsel and support, Sami sings '''[[A Song For Aoide]]''' 
05/25/12: When she dies attempting [[Lq|Location Quest]] in [[Aarakocran City]], and is helped by the Nashite, Samiyah '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#A Chant For Avoozl|performs a chant in praise of Avoozl]]''' 
06/27/12: Upon receiving a generous gift from [[Mugen]], Samiyah '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#In Praise of Elves|repays him with a poem]]''', "''In Praise of Elves''" 
07/03/12: Samiyah receives Bard Council approval for '''[[Samiyah - Level 15 Bard Review|level 15]]''', performing "''The Lady Elemental''," written about '''[[DarkClaw]]'''. 
07/12/12: After being repeatedly info'd by a thief named '''[[Ogedai]]''' who swears he's "only practicing," Samiyah is stalked by '''[[Orgrim]]''' in '''[[Midgaard]]''' but manages to sneak away. Alas, he later catches up to her in '''[[Nydia]]''', and only the Channelling Lyrical saves her life when his rift *** ANNIHILATES *** her. Later the same night, she performs a new piece written at '''[[Drakar]]''''s behest: '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#The Tower of Sorcery|"The Tower of Sorcery"]]''' which she adds to at the last moment to include her interaction with Orgrim. The performance is witnessed and her debt to Drakar acknowledged as paid by '''[[Isolas|The Phantom of the Nashite Magi Himself]]'''. 
07/14/12: While trying to help a newbie get out of the east gate of '''[[Midgaard]]''', Samiyah is cursed and EVISCERATED by '''[[Daedalus]]''', barely managing to escape (purely because he forgot to turn his chase triggers on). 
07/15/12: Samiyah reaches effective level 30. She also travels to [[Cymraeg]] with '''[[Soloban]]''' and helps the cartographer clarify some of his maps. 
07/20/12: Samiyah is DISEMBOWELED by '''[[Nebucanezzar]]''', but manages to flee and quaff a recall potion in time. Later the same day, while exp'ing with '''[[Posion]]''' and '''[[Crunch]]''', Samiyah sees that '''[[Hedschott]]''' has awoken. She alerts her group, but Crunch tells the group (in common), 'I DON'T FEAR HEDSCHOTT I EATZ HIM FOR BREAKFAST'. Moments later, the Inquisitor shows up in '''[[Candlespyre Mountain]]''' where the group is resting. Again and again, he leaves and returns, causing much consternation. The group moves to the '''[[Riverdale Plantation]]''', shadowed by [[Hedschott]], where Samiyah nearly dies from sheer nerves as he stands in the room watching the group exp. As Crunch attacks the last mob needed for level, Hedschott engages Sami, causing her wimpy to kick in nearly instantly. She flees and quaffs, safely making it to Recall with a mere 126 HP. Later in the evening, [[Hedschott]] kindly escorts Samiyah to the Adventurer's Inn, assisting her to complete MobMastery #40, Pertex the Mage. 
07/26/12: Sami talks to '''[[DarkClaw]]''' about '''[[The Soul-Stealer]]'''. 
07/27/12: Sami takes part in section one of '''[[Ink]]''''s quest, buying one doo-dad from '''[[Mish]]''', placing sixth in the Challenge to Find the Strongest. 
07/28/12: Sami takes part in section two of '''[[Ink]]''''s quest, placing third in the Challenge - '''[[Seeking The Most Clever]]'''!! 
08/03/12: Sami takes part in section three of '''[[Ink]]''''s quest, placing first in the Challenge - '''[[Seeking the Most Creative]]''', winning the Laurel. 
08/04/12: Sami takes part in '''[[A Thank You Dinner‎]]''', and is horrified when Eirin is slain. She is unable to discern the killer, but '''[[Sagan]]''' does! 
08/16/12: Sami takes up a topic requested by '''[[Soloban]]''', and performs her '''[[Samiyah - Level 20 Bard Review|Level 20 Bard Review]]''': ''The Baroness' Lament.''. Afterwards, '''[[Tes]]''' asks her to write a song for him as well, which she does: '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#The Hunters' Call|The Hunters Call]]'''. He pays her an astounding 300k for the performance, which causes her to faint. 
09/05/12: Samiyah is invited to '''[[The Slumber Party Aftermath|the aftermath of a slumber party]]'''. There, she performs the only original piece that folks haven't heard: '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#The Goat Song|The Goat Song]]''' and it is decided that goats could easily be replaced by boys and the song would be just as true. 
09/09/12: While helping a low level bard with some mobhunts, Samiyah is threatened by, and then attacked by, [[Sycora|Sycora Starbreeze]] of the [[Legion]]. 
09/25/2012: You have been appointed The Finder Adept! You have been awarded an honorarium of 25000 gold coins! :) 
11/15/2012: Samiyah is approached by '''[[Seraph]]''' to write a bardic work about his life, with a very big "Or Else" attached. She begins interviewing others who know him and researching all she can: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Bargain]]''' 
11/2012 - 02/05/2013: Samiyah continues to hold '''[[Seraph]]''''s notice: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Prey]]''' 
=== 2013 ===
02/04/2013: Samiyah participates in the '''[[2013 - Love Our Immortals Bardic Circle|Immortal Appreciation Bardic Circle]]''', and performs '''[[2013 - Love Our Immortals Bardic Circle#Samiyah's Performance|"Thirst"]]'''. She receives a prize for Most Original and Creative. 
02/06/2013: After a disagreement with a friend, Samiyah is shocked when '''[[Belgarion]]''' attacks her: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Gambit]].''' 
'''[[02-12-2013]]''': Samiyah learns that she won a quest that '''[[Tes]]''' held, but that all the prizes purged. :( 
'''[[02-17-2013]]''': '''[[Katrana]]''' shows Samiyah her Thread within the Pattern... the Desert Opal Thread, and '''[[Wish]]''' gives her a quest, for a chance to interact with [[Similus]]. 
'''[[02-18-2013]]/[[02-19-2013]]/[[02-20-2013]]:''' '''[[Seraph]]''' returns Samiyah's soul and repudiates her. Hours of prayer and the words of [[DarkClaw]] make him relent. He bids her to finish her quest from Wish. She does so, and is permitted to touch the ancient evil artifact. As warned, the consequences are severe, leaving her comatose and near death. '''[[Seraph]]''' heals her by entwining part of his soul with her own, and commands her to sleep. '''[[Wish]]''' orders the two out of his temple, and later follows, demanding to know what she experienced: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Strategy‎]]''' 
'''[[03-04-2013]]''': After sending a '''[[Alchemical Transformation|Message in a Bottle]]''' that is taken quite badly, Samiyah is coolered for disrespect to an Immortal (Both '''[[Seraph]]''' and '''[[Wish]]'''). 
'''[[03-05-2013]]''': Samiyah gives worship to '''[[Seraph]]''' and is the first to join the '''[[High Order]]'''. 
'''[[03-06-2013]]''': Both '''[[DarkClaw]]''' and '''[[Wish]]''' formally order Samiyah's death... and she meets '''[[Tross]]''' for the first time. 
03/10/2013: Samiyah wins the level 40+ bracket of '''[[Boromir|Boromir's]]''' Elemental Sprite quest. 
'''[[03-13-2013]]''': When '''[[Seraph]]''' gives grave offense to [[Triat|The Triat]], the Hunt is called down upon the '''[[High Order]]''' - Samiyah in particular: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Consequence]]''' 
03/17/2013: Samiyah fails a spectacular 18 mob mastery quests in two days. 
'''[[03-23-2013]]''': Samiyah completes all of the mobhunt and location quest requirements for her final level. At this point, only two tasks remain: Mobmastery #88 and her Final Performance. She also (against her better judgement) enters [[The Cursed Circus]] for the first time, and is saddened when [[Sirka]] perishes there and she is unable to perform the corpse retrieval. 
'''[[03-25-2013]]''': Through a well executed plan (crafted by '''[[Ink]]''', he would like it known!) and layered attack with '''[[Eathor]]''', Samiyah is killed by '''[[Sagan]]'''. 
'''[[03-29-2013]]''': Samiyah attempts to interview the new candidate for Ordained of the High Order. When he is made their Holy Advocate, she has a heart to heart with [[Seraph]] about jealousy. 
'''[[04-01-2013]]''': After trying to wake up a fellow member of the Order after he was slept by [[Shilea]], Samiyah becomes a vigilante. [[Corri]] introduces Sami to her kitten-mittens and Sami warns her about Venom. Later still, Corri tells to story of Cirth, and Sami assists in a Sanguinna corpse rescue. Samiyah and [[Ghazkull]] begin to feel the first connections of their blood-bond awaken. [[Venom]] and Samiyah argue the finer points of education, auras, and the merits of sand-goats. He gloats about some of his plans to charm [[Corri]]. Samiyah begins destroying items of Charm Person to foil Venom's plans. Late in the evening, she confesses to a Trickery of allowing Venom to believe she had done a thing she had not (but found funny). 
'''[[04-02-2013]]''': [[Venom]] Charms [[Sycora]] and attempts to make a bargain with Samiyah to prevent future charmings. Samiyah seeks the counsel of her god, who bids her refuse all such bargains. Samiyah has an audience with [[Katrana]] about the Hunt called on her and its completion. [[Seraph]] bids his unruly daughter to attend him, and they discuss recent events and her actions. He allows her to see the souls of some of those she cares for from her desert home, and gives her the choice whether or not to allow her mortal father's soul to be punished. 
'''[[04-04-2013]]''': Embarrassed by [[Venom]]'s mockery that she is ignorant, Sami begins to take lessons at the Riverhold School from Elvalee. [[Alfonse]] asks Sami's permission to write a bardic work about her. Seeing that [[Venom]] has been made a Kindred, Sami begins warning every female she sees of his bad intentions. [[Kerriariadne]] comes for a visit, and tells Samiyah the story of [[Similus]]. Venom perishes and [[Kahann]] grabs his corpse. Some items are returned via Samiyah, much to her dislike. 
'''[[04-05-2013]]''': Needing to research all things mage-craft and vampiric, Samiyah seeks out [[Nicholai|Nicholai De Brabant]], eldest remaining mortal vampire and a sorcerer of great power. She pesters him with many, many questions, and his answers lay the foundation for her plans to rescue [[Sycora]] from [[Venom]]'s charm. She also quizzes him about her blood, coming to a theory about the elves of [[DarkClaw]]'s bloodline. Later that night, Samiyah successfully breaks [[Venom]]'s charm on [[Sycora]], earning her the mini-lich's fury. 
'''[[04-06-2013]]''': Venom takes the title, 'Al-Shaitan' specifically as a declaration of his intent towards Samiyah. [[Wish]] and Sami speak briefly about the recent events - her poem, his transformation, and the bag of her hide she gave to Tross. He makes a tricky bargain with her, saying he will give the bag back to Tross, if she will confess certain sins to her deity. She does so, and he is reminded of her wrong doing, causing them friction -- entirely Wish's intent. 
'''[[04-07-2013]]''': For the first time in her sheltered life, Samiyah wonders what it might be like to be kissed... and discovers that her journal is missing. 
'''[[04-08-2013]]''': Seraph, who knows her every thought, teases Samiyah about her thoughts of the day before: Seraph ftells, 'did you get your kiss?'. He gives her permission to seek out a single kiss from the subject of her affection, [[Ghazkull]]. Sami seeks out further advice on the topic from [[DarkClaw]], who confesses that, given her affair with [[Venom]], she is not the best one to be giving such advice. 
04/09/2013: Cromick, the centaur patriarch, falls to the bard as she obtains MM#88, the last required for her final level. 
'''[[04-10-2013]]''': Samiyah recovers her journal with Seraph's aid. After heated conversations with a variety of people over the last few days, Sami's temper snaps, and she throws her shoe at Wish's temple door. She explains her odd behavior of late, and apologies for an unkind comment she made... and admits the true source of her discomfort of late. He doesn't quite no how to react, and leaves. She confesses all to [[Seraph]], and he works a magic to embed her journal into her spirit so it can never be lost again. She also prays to him to let him know what happened with Wish's door. Without a single word, Sami and [[Venom]] have an entire conversation in the Guild. Wish discovers the damage done to his door, and seeks out [[Seraph]] to wrangle a confession from the culprit: [[Samiyah]] shouts (in common), 'and you ARE GOING TO DISCOURTESIES MY PERSON WITH YOUR ALCHEMIZING!'. She gives him the torn up pieces of her poem and faces Seraph's wrath for her behavior. 
'''[[04-11-2013]]''': Samiyah awakes in the temple, having fallen asleep on her knees, crushed by the disapproval of her Deity for her behavior. She flees to the desert where she once more tries to pierce the Veil. There, she falls asleep, exhausted, unknowing that [[Venom]] lurks nearby. When she wakes, she meets up with [[Tross]] and they realize that neither one is upset with the other, much to their confusion. They discuss lessons, goats and then chat with Aoide, who joins them. Sami very quietly asks Aoide's advice about kissing... All of this quiet girltalk is harshly interrupted by [[Venom]]'s appearance, and Sami overreacts badly to both his presence and his taunting about having seen the spot she goes to, when she needs to cry. Late that evening, she chats with [[Ghazkull]] about his search for an item in the Citadel. She meets him there and they wander through the area and into N'Kai. There, she helps him obtain the Incense of Enlightenment, and asks him to teach her how to kiss. Samiyah says (in common), '.. I begin to see how kisses can be trouble..'. 
'''[[04-12-2013]]''': Sami and [[Venom]] run into each other at the Herbalist of [[Riverhold]]. Venom's intended purchases are prevented and he swears revenge. Venom says (in common), 'Now I have a new demand to make once you are under my boot heel'. He begins his torment by giving her a steak of [[Corri]], which she entrusts to [[Mnaramenth]] (who later eats it by accident). 
'''[[04-13-2013]]''': The day of [[Venom]]'s revenge... [[Jamilla]], the sister Samiyah never knew she had, is obtained by the Demi-Lich and Embraced as a Kindred. Venom states his demands for her release, which [[Seraph]] refuses. Amidst the tumult, [[Ghazkull]] leaves the [[Lost]]. The exhausting and emotionally gut-wrenching evening ends with Samiyah sharing her blood with [[Ghazkull]] a second time. 
06/14/2013: '''[[Samiyah - Level 30 Bard Review|Samiyah visits her homeland]]''', hidden within the [[Tribal Sands]]. (Level 30 bard review) 
09/14/2013: Samiyah gets a lesson in defense, when a possessed [[Zephyr]] attacks her home village. Later, [[Totec]], [[Corri]] and [[Samiyah]] go on an adventure to the Shrine of Neutrality. It ends poorly, with all three dying to the Dragon Mistress. Totec says (in common), 'on the bright side, you now have a patented Totec Adventure(tm) to remember'. 
10/15/13: Samiyah takes part in a journey to the [[Tribal Sands]] where she, [[Sanitarium]] and [[Jamilla]] find the phylactery that contains the soul of [[Venom]]. [[Seraph]] releases the soul, and [[Venom]] is reborn. 
10/18/13: Samiyah blood-bonds fully with [[Ghazkull]], inviting him to slake his Thirst a third time. 
11/10/13: With Samiyah as horrified witness, [[Seraph]] tears [[Ghazkull]]'s heart from his chest, to break his daughter's blood-bond with the Kindred. 
11/16/13: Samiyah becomes the first mortal to ever directly cast a 6/7 enchant, without use of a scroll or relic. 
===2014===
01/31/2014: When Similus is '''[[Shattered]]''', Samiyah is sent by '''[[Seraph]]''' to the Realm of Souls to retrieve the pieces. 
02/16/2014: Samiyah's time in the High Order comes to an end: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Goodbye]]''' 
04/02/2014: '''[[His Maker's Plan|Samiyah assists Nicholai with a plan]]''' to deal with his progeny. 
'''[[07-01-2014]]''': '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]''' awakes from nightmare for the first time in months, and Samiyah is there to ward his sleep so that he can, at last, find rest. 
'''[[07-07-2014]]''': Based on a very odd conversation with '''[[Belsambar]]''', Samiyah seeks out DarkClaw to learn if what he has said is a lie.. and in doing so, learns some surprising (theoretical) things about the acts of intimacy between a man and woman. 
'''[[07-08-2014]]''': After awaking from yet another disturbing dream, Sami seeks out [[Belsambar|the Archmage]] to ask if he knows about certain spells... when she seeks her slumber that night, it is not her own dreams that cause her to awake, but those of '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]'''. 
'''[[07-14-2014]]''': When he falls in combat, '''[[Nicholai]]''' and '''[[DarkClaw]]''' enjoy the opportunity to torment and tease Samiyah with the prospect of a bag of his corpse. 
'''[[08-05-2014]]''': Samiyah learns a meditation from [[Belsambar]] to help her cope, but [[Venom]] appears to taunt her efforts. 
'''[[08-01-2014]]''': Struggling with the pain of an unfulfilled bond, Samiyah seeks solace in [[Sanguinna]]. Finding no end to her suffering there, she asks '''[[Belsambar]]''' for some advice. Later that day, she sends a messager to [[Ghazkull|Wind]], not knowing that her words were intercepted... 
09/27/2014: [[Ghazkull|Wind]] drinks for the first time in nearly a year, restoring balance to his bond with Samiyah. 
09/28/2014: Samiyah earns 346 points in a 14 round mobhunt, creating a new record. 
10/12/2014: Samiyah breaks her own record, completing a 15 round mobhunt, with a final score of 374. Moments later: "You are one of the elite mob hunters in the realm! You have been awarded the Hunter Elite Medal!" 
10/14/2014: Learning that '''[[Sparhawk]]''' is only 17k from '''[[Sparhawk Reaches Level 40|level 40]]''', Samiyah takes him to the Hall of Memory and they knock out his final level in about 45 minutes. The final mob is in Kuroth, and a group gathers there to witness it, including '''[[Cresom]], [[Kelek]], [[Belgarion]]''', and '''[[Lexie]]'''. After Sendres is slain, '''[[Lexie]]''' "hugs" Sparhawk (with her weapons). Samiyah rescues him, as does Kelek, and Lexie flees. (In Lexie's version of events: Samiyah's half moon yoga dance move *** ANNIHILATES *** you! ) 
11/09/2014: With lots of help from [[Belsambar]], [[Sparhawk]], [[Kelek]] and [[Ludo]], plus donations from [[Anduin]] and [[Ink]], Samiyah wins the Raking the Leaves quest, run by [[Natilena]]. Based on false information, she gives all of the extra-point leaves to [[Belsambar]], in the hopes it will solidify his taking second place, leaving her with 131 points. The fibbing second place finisher is barely beaten (128 points), but the win still secured. Belsambar takes third. 
11/13/14: Samiyah sings a '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#A Song for Theros|Song for Theros]]'''. 
11/15/14: Samiyah is deeply honored when Nicholai gives her the gift of the protection of the night. 
11/19/14: Samiyah performs a commissioned work for '''[[Lexie]]''': '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#A Few of Those Lexie-ish Things|"A Few of Those Lexie-ish Things"]]'''. 
11/27/14: Samiyah is deeply honored by her blood-brother, '''[[Cresom]]''', when he entrusts her with some personal mementos. 
===2015===
02/13/15: Awards are implemented this week, and Samiyah gains a number of honors: 
<worn with pride> Human Matriarch Braid
<worn with pride> Human Elder Braid
<worn with pride> Platinum Huntarium Star
<worn with pride> All-Star Platinum Medallion
<worn with pride> Bronze Huntarium Star
<worn with pride> 2 braids, 2 platinum stars, a bronze star, a badge, 9 pins, 29 ribbons 
02/14/2015: During the 2015 Valentine's Day Quest created by [[Tynian]], Samiyah bears witnesses to an epic fight: [[The Eldest vs Clark Kent]] 
02/28/2015: Samiyah reaches #1 on '''Mobhunt Rank''': *** 1. SAMIYAH 6206 *** 
02/16/2015: Samiyah takes third place in the Valentine's Day Quest. 
03/16/2015: Samiyah ties for fifth place in the President's Day Quest. 
05/09/2015: Samiyah takes part in her second ever '''[[AMMQ]]''', and to her shock, not only survives to the end, but wins!! 
05/20/2015: Samiyah, The Finder Adept, is here. Sami receives her very first '''Finder Adept''' ranking! 
05/23/2015: After a long-awaited reboot, Sami finds that she now appears on the '''XP Ranks''' -- in 15th place! Later in the day, Tynian runs a pair of AMMQs, and threatens the participants with Samiyah -- though she is happily helping '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]''' exp and does not participate. Still... 
Dwa [ Founder ] Tynian: Fear the Bard.
Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah thinks Tyn means some OTHER bard...
[[File:Hammer Fist to Chuck.JPG|200px|thumb|right|Bard-Fu Beats Chuck-Fu! 07/16/2015]]
06/01/2015: Samiyah is appointed The Lady Grand Finder! (Lady Samiyah, The Grand Finder, is here.) 
06/05/2015: Samiyah helps her Bonded reach effective level 40, an event witnessed by three Goddesses as he fights himself to cast off an evil magic that threatened to take hold. 
06/06/2015: The Bond between Samiyah and '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]''' is deepened yet further. 
06/07/2015: Defiant, Samiyah withstands the inquisition of her father, '''[[Seraph]]''', regarding the prior evening's events. She is forbidden by him to assist '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]''', should her Bonded take up a Trial of Triat Mastery, with dire repercussions threatened. 
07/03/2015: Shaken and afraid of what might be asked of him, Samiyah stands in support of her Bonded as he receives his [[Ghazkull's Triat Mastery Quest|Triat Mastery Quest]]. 
07/12/2015: Happy Five Year Anniversary! You have been awarded the 5 Year Pin! 
07/16/2015: Samiyah defeats Chuck Norris. 
08/01/2015: Samiyah regains the Human Matriarch braid, much to '''[[Lexie]]''''s howling chagrin. 
08/06/2015: Samiyah puts quill to parchment and completes a work for the first time in quite some time. The topic is her Bonded, '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]''', titled, '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#His Changing Shores|His Changing Shores]]''' 
08/10/2015: Samiyah reaches #4 on XPRANK and Mobmastery 104. 
09/05/2015: Samiyah receives the Tango Badge (6 months of online time) and achieves the top spot for XP Ranks: *** 1. SAMIYAH 5771982 *** 
09/07/2015: Samiyah gets to mobhunt round 12, and makes a new personal best score of 380. 

===2016===
01/22/16: Well, this happened.... Hum [ Th:21 Ma:20 Wa:21 ] Edge samiyah is my hero!!!! 
03/02/16: Sami receives the Veneration Badge. 
04/02/16: Sami receives the Bronze Veneration Star and the All-Star Bronze Medallion. In less joyful news, a member of the Nexus spends two hours following and harassing her, and later, her companion, [[Ludo]]. She responds with silence, [[Ludo]] responds with humor, filling the fellow's inventory with steaks, as stalking is hungry work. They utilize a scroll to put him to sleep, then order Samiyah out of the way so they can 'punish' him. She refuses, and is attacked. Later than night, she reaches nine million total exp. 
04/03/16: Upon discussing the situation of the prior day with [[Boromir]], he admits that his follower was being a "poopiehead." They are in full agreement. 
05/30/16: Samiyah, grouped with [[Humphrey]], slays the Onyx Dragon to reach 10 million exp! Also... DarkClaw gossips, 'Someone needs to write an "'''[[I Like Big Bards]]'''" song now.'. Samiyah gossip (in common), '..Challenge accepted. :)' 
11/10/16: Samiyah reaches 1,000 HPs (equipped). 

===2017===
January: Samiyah takes part in the Snowman Wars, assisting the '''[[The Lost Ones|Lost]]''' team to reach second place. 
02/17/17: [[President's Day Quest]] 2017 launches! 
02/22/17: Sharing laughter and a long-standing joke from the first Dead Presidents Quest years ago, Sami gives Nicholai an impulsive hug. This (highly unusual) event is noticed by '''[[DarkClaw]]''', who dares '''[[Drakar]]''' to hug the bard. A conversation ensues, in which the Tiger is turned down....'''[[No Hug For You]]''' 
02/24/17: Samiyah is the first to receive the new AltWorld Warrior Ribbon! 
02/26/17: Samiyah takes first place in the 2nd '''[[President's Day Quest]]'''! With the help of others, most especially '''[[Nicholai]]''', [[Mercury (Bard)|Mercury]], '''[[Zhou]]''' and '''[[Abe]]''', she is able to clear the entire list. She puts in 117 hours on the quest in 1 week. She receives the Ded Pres '17 Winner Medal and the Dead Pres '17 Total Victory Ribbon. 
02/27/17: Samiyah is named Finder Adept! 
03/02/17: Samiyah is named The Lady Grand Finder! 
06/16/17: Samiyah has an interesting conversation with '''[[Laujar]]''' about '''[[House Veladorn]]'''. 
 

===2018===
February 2018: With help from friends, including '''[[Abe]]''', '''[[Mercury]]''' and '''[[Nicholai]]''', Samiyah takes first place in the 2018 '''[[Valentine's Day Quest]].'''

==Player Information:==
Samiyah's player enjoys Middle Eastern dance, music, culture and food. In the past, she took three semesters of Middle Eastern Dance at Orange Coast Community College and loved every bit of it - though physical disability prevents her from dancing any more. Her two 'in-character' theme songs for Sami are from the Bellydance Superstars Volume 3 CD: "Drama Queen" by Sahar, and "Tribal Dream" by Issam Housham.

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== Mud Contributions: ==
===Writing===
* Won a writing contest for Bliss's new office (see note below). (05/28/12)
* Won a restring writing competition, hosted by [[Hedschott]]. (06/09/12)
* Won a letter writing competition, as part of [[Ink]]'s three part quest. (08/03/12)
* Won a 'Character Development' competition, hosted by [[Tes]]. (12/02/12)
* Won the prize for 'Most Creative' performance, in the Love Our Immortals bardic circle, hosted by [[Aoide]]. (02/08/13)
* Won the Three Witches quest content competition hosted by [[Natilena]]. (03/25/13)
* Won second place in the Olympics Haiku Competition (0209/14): Souls across the globe / Some hunt - some sing - some wander / All find Challenge here
* Wrote the description for [[Suriel's Icy Indifference]], the winning snowman in the 2013 [[Snowman Wars]].
* Wrote the description for [[Sledward Snowed-In]], the snowman of the [[Lost]] in the 2016/17 [[Snowman Wars]].

[ 20] [[Bliss]]: Office rewrite Winner = Samiyah! 
Mon May 28 10:32:11 2012 
To: all 
Samiyah wins! Congrats and on pet too. 
[[Soloban]] 2nd place winner. 
I will reward you soon! 
 

===Maps and Stuff===
* Updated [[Hovelton Farms]] map to include an additional 20 rooms. (July 18, 2012)
* Worked with [[Soloban]] to correct errors on maps for [[Cymraeg]], [[Temple of Isiira]] and [[The Jungle]]. (July 15, 2012)
* Created 'Bard Chart' (Excel spreadsheet posted to the Forums) for use by Bards to track their levels. (July 2012)
 

==The Choir==
When Samiyah gave worship to her father, [[Seraph]], he instructed her to mentor all of the bards within the [[High Order]]. After his retirement, she continued to do what she could to assist those who had been within the Order with her. As one of the few level 50 bards in the Realm, she has continued this offer of mentorship (''with god+ permission obtained for forming a 'group'''). The following individuals '''[[venerate]]''' Samiyah, and she actively works to help them in their growth: 
Hum [ Bard: 30 29 22 ] '''[[Foghair]]''', Will pay for spell crystals [Choir]
Min [ Bard: 17 10 5 ] '''[[Kikaz]]''''tormali Zarnoka sings in the Choir for bacon
Hel [ Bard: 7 1 1 ] '''[[Meliodas]]''' the Dragon sin of Wrath. (choir)
Aar [ Bard: 18 18 17 ] '''[[Tikruul|Tikruul Vr'Keet]]''', Funkmaster Peacock, The LOVE Bird...
Hel [ Bard: 9 5 1 ] '''[[Silvae]]''', A River connects us. (Choir)

== Current Description: ==
The Bard before you is not pretty in the classic sense. Her nose is a bit too
wide, her dusky skin marked here and there with scars and other irregularities.
There is no Fibonacci sequence to the underlying structure of her face, nary a
single hint of pre-Raphaelite exquisiteness in the braided length of her curly
hair. But her eyes - deep, dark chocolate pools of warmth and kindness - and a
smile that is infectious and utterly genuine - manage to make up for the gifts
Nature did not grant. Her body is a distinctly pear shape, with generous hips
and derriere, but slender through the torso. Her strong and capable hands bear
the arabesque henna patterns of the tribe she has left behind. They move with
animated grace as she speaks, drawing the observant eye to the faded scar upon
her left hand and twin punctures upon her wrist: bonds and vows sworn in blood.
Each gesture causes mesmerizing eddies in the midnight shadows that engulf her,
cloaking her form with their comforting presence (an enchantment wrought by an
ancient Kindred sorcerer to safeguard her from a Blood-bond long un-renewed).

Hers has never been a simple life, and it shows in the compassion clearly writ
upon her face. A stalwart and loyal friend to villains and heroes alike, this
"mere slip of a girl" has defied gods to stand by those she loves and names as
friend and ally. She has been a shepherd to the young and a lioness in defense
of those bullied, gladly willing to throw caution to the wind to give aid when
needed. It is no wonder, then, that she is loved as strongly as she is hated,
and embraces what comes from both in equal measure.
===[[Ever Changing Sami]] - Previous Descriptions===

== WHO Lists: ==

3/6/2011 : Hum [ Bard: 10 6 5 ] Samiyah bint Rasul, seeking a Bardic Review
4/1/2011 : Hum [ Bard: 10 6 5 ] Samiyah is being stalked, srsly.
11/25/11 : Hum [ Bard: 11 7 7 ] Samiyah bint Rasul
12/17/11 : Hum [ Bard: 14 9 9 ] Samiyah bint Rasul, Singer from the Sands

05/24/12 : Hum [ Bard: 15 10 10 ] Samiyah bint Rasul: Seeking to buy Scores & Scrolls!
06/30/12 : Hum [ Bard: 18 14 14 ] Samiyah bint Rasul, singer from the sands
07/31/12 : Hum [ Bard: 21 20 18 ] Samiyah bint Rasul votes, "NO for Villon!!"
08/13/12 : Hum [ Bard: 22 20 18 ] Samiyah bint Rasul, wearer of the Laurel
08/15/12 : Hum [ Bard: 22 20 19 ] Samiyah seeks Soloban and Bard Council Review
09/05/12 : Hum [ Bard: 26 22 19 ] Samiyah bint Rasul
09/07/12 : Hum [ Bard: 27 24 19 ] Samiyah bint Rasul
11/23/12 : Hum [ Bard: 30 27 20 ] Samiyah bint Rasul seeks stories of Seraph
12/05/12 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 23 ] Samiyah bint Rasul.

01/30/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 27 ] Samiyah bint Rasul, a ghost of her self.
02/06/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 27 ] Samiyah bint Rasul awaits two dawns.
02/18/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 27 ] Samiyah seeks to learn of Nash.
02/19/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 27 ] Samiyah kneels in silent prayer
02/19/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 27 ] Samiyah is sprawled, comatose, in the Coral Cave.
03/05/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 28 ] Samiyah bint Suriel, ukhayyatun Deme <<High Order>>
03/16/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 29 ] Samiyah bint Suriel ukhayyatun Deme: High Order Bunny
06/14/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph ukhayyatun Cresom: High Order
10/14/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph has no songs - only a buttercup
10/15/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph: time to wake the devil.
10/18/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph sings a duet with the [[Ghazkull|Wind]]
11/10/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, Outcast.
11/16/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah: still so far from home
11/24/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph, H/O Choir
12/18/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah dreams of what holds a waking mind

01/14/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah hears every word whispered on the wind
02/14/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah: sad songs say so much
02/19/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah: one man's trash is another man's treasure
07/05/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, bound by blood and oath. (no refunds)
07/30/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah thinks the drums of war are out of tune
09/30/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph, blood-bound to Wind
11/19/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is Bound to the Wind, protected by the Night

01/23/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is Bound to the Wind, charmed by the Night
03/02/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, laying zombies to rest.
03/09/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah's feet are tired.
03/15/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is wore smooth out.
05/22/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah thinks Tyn means some OTHER bard..
07/16/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah's hammer fist brought Chuck down. (FTB!)
07/22/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is why we can't have nice things
08/01/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah believes in the Wind
09/02/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah believes in Wind and Team Friendship
09/05/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is feeling Lost and Wyld at heart.

01/02/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, Wind-Bound, Night-Friend. [Choir]
03/20/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, bound to the Wind, friend of the Night
03/20/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, bound to Wind, friend of Night [Choir]
03/26/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah leads the Choir.
04/18/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah leads the Choir. Wind-Bound, Night-Friend
05/29/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah befriends Heroes and Villains alike: Choir: 8
08/26/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah believes in the Wind.
09/03/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah isn't Lost, but is Found. [Choir]

01/08/17 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is helping bring about global warming
01/10/17 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is the FUN RUINER! *team global warming*
02/18/17 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is focused on Nicholai.
02/22/17 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah was last here, traveling in circles.

02/18/18 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah deftly dodges Cupid's arrow (1)

03/15/19 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, siren of wayward souls (2)

10/09/20 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah: cursed, confused and conflicted
10/13/20 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah will not be ash or sacrifice.

(1) Title IPS'ly provided by [[Abe]]. 
(2) Title IPS'ly provided by [[Nicholai]]. 

== WHOIS Samiyah ==
===03/31/2017===
<pre>
Samiyah (I): Female Human 30 Bard, 30 Bard, 30 Bard (Eff. 50)
Last login: Tue 2020-10-13 18:49:37.
130 bard memorization phrases in use.
Was created 2010-07-18 07:26:12, and has
played 10mth 25dy 1hr 36min (actual time online).
18216051 total experience earned.
Awarded a braid, 2 platinum stars, 2 bronze stars, 7 medals, 4 badges, 17 pins, 185 ribbons.
Scored 133 mobmaster, 8480 mobhunt, and 9208 location quest points.
Scavenger hunts for the year : 2nd.
Scavenger hunts overall : 4th.
7 day activity rank : 2nd.
14 day activity rank : 2nd.
30 day activity rank : 3rd.
60 day activity rank : 7th.
90 day activity rank : 11th.
7 day out-of-safe room rank : 3rd.
14 day out-of-safe room rank : 4th.
30 day out-of-safe room rank : 4th.
PK ranking: 7th.
------------------------------- PK INFO -------------------------------
Has initiated 65 attacks [NR] (38 justified [201st], and 27 not justified [NR]).
[[Sami-Whacks|'''Has been attacked 197 times [182nd] (37 justified [209th], 160 not justified [119th])..''']
Is credited with 10 PKs [63rd] (9 justified [34th], 1 not justified [NR]).
Has been killed 1 time [NR] (0 justified [NR], 1 not justified [NR])
------------------------------- PK INFO -------------------------------
</pre>

==The Cutting of Threads==
Saturday November 16, 2013 - [[Troy]] killed by Samiyah - Suicide by Naked Shaman 
Saturday November 16, 2013 - [[Troy]] killed by Samiyah - Suicide by Naked Shaman 
Friday November 01, 2013 - [[Ninja]] killed by Samiyah - You REALLY want me to cast dispel magic on you?! 
Friday September 27, 2013 - [[Ludo]] killed by Samiyah - I am *NOT* a Scorpion, Ludo... 
Sunday, November 02, 2014 - [[Kelek]] killed by Samiyah - Well, it was SUPPOSED to just be a spar, and you are supposed to FLEE in a spar!
 
Monday March 25, 2013 - Samiyah killed by Sagan (II). 
 

== Character History: ==
=== [[Samiyah's Journal]] ===
=== [[Samiyah's Songbook]] ===
=== Samiyah's Origin ===
The nomadic tribes of the Great Eastern Desert have warred among themselves for centuries. Theirs is a harsh land, and child mortality rates are high due to the encroachment of bandits, rival tribes, and, of course, the desert itself. Children are prized... so long as they fall within the tribal definition of 'normal'.
 
Samiyah, daughter of Rasul, was born into a clan of goat herders. Her life was a quiet one, spent helping with the herd. She looked like the other children of the clan, with her dusky skin, dark eyes and hair. She played as they did, making games of things found in the desert. She learned, as they did, to avoid the scorpions and to read the patterns of the wind that hinted at the deadly sand-storms. If Samiyah never lost track of a goat in the dusk of sundown, or could whisper lullabies to calm the most fractious of children, it was not of particular notice. Girls were expected to do such things.
 
It was on the eve of her twelfth birthday that Samiyah's difference was discovered. It had been a difficult day, with a sand cat attack that morning. One of the younglings of the camp had been seriously injured at one of the more distant grazing grounds, and Samiyah was sent on the dangerous trek to the well for more water. Already tired and weary, she traveled a short distance out of sight and began to sing. She had realized, years before, that sometimes, if she sang just the ''right'' song - always quietly, always in secret - that wonderful things would happen. Instinctively, she had known that this was a a mystery she needed to keep to herself, for music was not a magic blessed by the Three. Protected from view by a large dune, she crouched in its shadow, dug a small hole and sang the bright, bubbling song that called forth water in a spring. It was her most sacred and magical song. Because they were so deep in the desert, it took several repetitions for the water to be called up, but finally, it filled the tiny basin she had created. She quenched her thirst, then filled each of the heavy camel-bladders with the crystal clear water.
 
Upon turning to head back to camp, she saw the horrified look of the tribal shaman, Abdul Salam, staring down at her from atop the dune. She was dragged back to the oasis camp and the 'magic-tainted' water dumped out so as not to curse any who might drink it. Samiyah was placed in the tent that enclosed one of the Altars to the Three Gods, for careful watching. The Council of Three met that night.
 
Before dawn of the next day, Samiyah was stealthily awoken by her mother's harsh whisper. "You must come quickly, child. We must go." The two hurried out of a slit cut into the tent and into the desert, not another word spoken. It was only when they were well away from the camp that Zahra broke her silence once more.
 
"You have a gift. They have told you it is of the unclean spirits, that it is haram, but it is a gift." Zahra looked proudly down at her daughter, one hand cupping the girl's cheek. "Seek your songs. Sing with beauty and pride. And never, ever, let them tell you that it is wrong!" Her mother's words were emphatic, startling Samiyah into tears. "Now go! They will be after you when they find you gone. Seek the pathway through the hills. And may you ever have shade and sweet water, my beloved girl. Blessings upon you."
 
Zahra began to sing. Zahra, who never raised her voice at the campfire, who was mocked for the grating tone of her words. Voice uplifted in exquisite song, she wove a spell of invisibility over her shocked daughter. "Go," she murmured, giving one last, gentle caress of Samiyah's cheek. As the girl stood staring, her mother turned and headed back towards the camp, another tune calling winds that obliterated their tracks.
 
Days later, hungry - but not thirsty - she staggered into a village of very small, furry-toed people. The village echoed with song, and following the noise, met a brightly garbed woman who trilled melody as she strode along the Bywater. "Hi! I'm [[Cadee]]! I thought I heard another singer!" The girl took Samiyah's hand, pulling her along, talking excitedly all the while. "You must be from the desert, dressed like that. Well. The world's a lot bigger than the dunes, that's for sure! C'mon! I have so many things to show you!" ... And off they went. 
 

===11/25/2012: The "Wisdom" of Helping Cresom ===
<257hp(xxx) 503ma(xxx) 573mv(xxx)(308936) 13089gp ft: Ramona > flee

Ramona makes a complicated-looking gesture.
You are blinded!
Someone dodges your attack.
Someone *** ANNIHILATES *** you.
You sure are BLEEDING!
You twist around to lessen the impact of someone's attack.
Someone devastates you.
You sure are BLEEDING!
Someone *** ANNIHILATES *** you.
You sure are BLEEDING!

<13hp(xxx) 503ma(xxx) 573mv(xxx)(308936) 13089gp ft: someone > TICK IN 3 SECONDS.

===03/23/2013: Bunny===
You ftell, 'grats on killing your first ghost, if i heard right/'. 
You ftell, 'sorry, was running'. 
Nordak ftells, 'nod....always running....thx'. 
Seraph ftells, 'Samiyah is a bunny :)'. 
Nordak ftells, 'hippity hop'. 
You ftell, '*nose twitch*'. 
 

===An Epic Seven Attack Round===
<pre>
Now fighting: a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard
Your knifehand strike MUTILATES a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your spearhand strike EVISCERATES a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your elbow strike DISEMBOWELS a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your back kick EVISCERATES a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your head butt DISEMBOWELS a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your backfist DISEMBOWELS a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your jump outer crescent kick DISEMBOWELS a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
You twist around to lessen the impact of a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard's attack.
You dodge a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard's attack.
You deftly move out of the way of a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard's attack.

ft: a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard > blynd
</pre>
==General Notes for RP:==
===Background===
Samiyah comes from the [[Tribal Sands]]. Hers was a culture of severe repression, a patriarchy based in the strict control of the tribe's male shaman. All other forms of magic - clerical, bardic, or mage - were considered verboten. In the way of the Tribes, all cultural expectations are set forth in the songs sung, and the outlook for women was very bleak. As a result of this upbringing, Samiyah is unusually modest: physically and emotionally. She avoids the casual touch of the opposite gender at all costs - although at this point, the sole mortal exception is her sworn brother, [[Cresom]], and her Bonded, [[Ghazkull|Wind]]. She is also somewhat superstitious, oftentimes resorting to tribal methods for dealing with problems: small braided charms to avert the Evil Eye, salt tossed over her shoulder to bind a Ghost, etc. She has taken a vow, sworn to her mother's name, never to "give oath to any not of the tribes, or to the gods that walk." (i.e., never marry in character or worship an Immortal). This is the reason she could not give worship to anyone except the God of her tribe (and her spiritual Father), [[Seraph]]. 

===Unusual Terms that Samiyah uses:===
* Sahib/Sayyida: "Honored One" (gender specific), used for all Immortals and anyone she respects deeply. 
* Haram: An action or mode of thought that is forbidden by tribal tradition, often a severely punishable offense (up to death). 

[[File:Samiyahs Mark.JPG|thumb|left|Samiyah's Wizard Mark]]

===Quirks===
* Samiyah has a particular horror of bugs in large numbers or of unusual size or type. This stems from her escape from her desert home, when she stumbled into a dark passageway of the Pyramid and was showered in a hoard of maggots.
* Samiyah has an instinctive obedience to the '''commands''' and '''instructions''' of immortals. (This is NOT mortal knowledge, and must be learned in character by immortals. ) Even the 'strong words' of immortals affects her mindset, views, and outlook.

== Trivia: ==
* On 05/24/2012, Samiyah's name was informally but "officially" changed by [[Natilena]] to "Sami" as "Samiyah" was 'too hard to spell.'
* On July 27 - 08/04/2012, Samiyah took part in Ink's quest, placing 6th, 2nd, and 1st respectively in the three parts.
* On August 4, 2012, during the Thank You dinner, the adventurers assembled made Sami flee the table in upset when they teased her about "proposing" to [[Gheorghe]]. (Samiyah swore an oath to her mother never to swear her heart to any man not of the tribes, and any god-who-walks.)
* Samiyah has accepted paid commissions for a wide variety of folks for artistic works, including [[Anduin]], [[Tes]], [[Soloban]] and [[Teva]]. ([[Ink]] just likes to buy saucy one-liners ... he probably doesn't have the patience to sit through anything longer! ;) ) The most she has ever been paid for a work was by [[Tes]].
* Samiyah has won or at least placed in the top three in every single writing competition she has entered.
* Samiyah was referenced (though not specifically named) in a creative work by Nicholai: [[Nicholai#Nicholai's Solitude|Solitude]].
* Samiyah was the topic of [[Alfonse]]'s level 10 bard review: [[Alfonse - Level 10 Bard Review|A Song of Sami]]
* Samiyah was the topic of [[Xander - Level 5 Bard Review|Xander's level 5 bard review]].
* Samiyah was the winner of the 2017 Dead Presidents Day Quest, also assisting the second, third, and fourth place finishers.
 

== Wiki Mentions: ==
* [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/Category:Daily_RP_Logs Category:Daily RP Logs]
* [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/Category:Samiyah Category:Samiyah]
* [[The Soul-Stealer]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Bargain]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Prey]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Gambit]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Strategy]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Consequence]]
* [[Shattered]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Goodbye]]
 
== Player Provided Information: ==

{{note|[[Belsambar|SuicideMage]]|07/09/14| '''Referencing: 4/1/2011 - Hum [ Bard: 10 6 5 ] Samiyah is being stalked, srsly.''' My first interaction with Samiyah, a little bard who appeared to be a true newbie (oh, how she had me fooled) who was wearing a buttload of restrings and items that I didn't recognize (I should have understood when she said she was Faile's friend, her gear was probly set!) that all I wanted to do was help and make sure her gear was set for levelling...and that she understood just how difficult bard was, and that a new player to the game might have difficulties with the game knowledge and story/RP requirements (in retrospect, I 'srsly' have nothing I can do, but point and laugh at myself with a big 'HA!')...I think one of the best parts of this recollection is seeing the date attached to see it was April Fool's Day. Damn desert songbird scared me off helping newbies for a week, I swear! }} [[Category:PPI]]
{{note|[[Lexie]]|11/6/14| Do I have a story for you! One day, my weapon happened to slip and Sparhawk was grouped with Samiyah. She instantly rescued him, took out her bedpost and facepalmed me nearly to death. Her belly-dancing contortion trick prevented me from doing any damage in return, so of course I jumped and fled! She is the ultimate example of Girl Power! *hearts* '''(see: [[Sparhawk_Reaches_Level_40#Log_by_Lexie|Lexie Lurves Sparhawk!]])'''}} 

{{quotable|Nicholai says (in elven), 'well, for a foolish sand-goat girl, you seem to make quite an impression on those who claim to be great and powerful'.|12/19/2013}}

== Current Restrings: ==
You are using:
<used as light> (Moderate magic) (Glowing) the unbreakable bonds of family * a gift from Cresom *
<worn on finger> (Moderate magic) an onyx band wreathed in starlight * Restring by DarkClaw *
<worn on finger> (Moderate magic) (Bound) a bow of sisal and sable ribbon * a reminder of Tross & Nicholai *
<worn around neck> (Moderate magic) a delicate necklace of stars and moons * a token from the Kindred Masquerade *
<worn around neck> (Artifact magic) (Glowing) a tribal-style necklace of lapis and opal pendants
<worn on body> (Potent magic) a sand-washed silk robe of soft desert hues
<worn on head> (Artifact magic) a small striped insect, darting about quickly * a gift from Cresom *
<worn on legs> (Potent magic) loose trousers of green linen with muddy hems
<worn on feet> (Potent magic) elven-style boots made of Onyx dragonhide
<worn on hands> (Potent magic) delicate patterns of mehndi framing her scars
<worn on arms> (Moderate magic) matching arm-cuffs of silver and moonstone
<worn about body> (Moderate magic) the protection of the night * a gift from Nicholai *

For Details and other restrings: '''[[Samiyah's Restrings]]'''

===A Gift For the LOST===
(Random found and restring written by Samiyah)
(Artifact magic) desert robes in shades of blue and green [m|AC 1 dex:8 ac:-3 1#]
Long description: Crafted in the tribal style, these loose robes hold the hues of a sunlit ocean.

Look Desert Robes:
Cascading down the wearer's form in a smooth flow of fine quality linen, these
robes are cut in the desert tribal style, but in a hue those repressive people
have never employed. Colors reminiscent of the gentle mid-morning sun dappling
upon the shallower waters of the Maelmordian Sea have been utilized. Deep blue
and azure, touched with sea-green, flow across the fabric, creating the effect
of waves flowing from the wearer's feet to shoulders. A narrow decorative edge
of embroidery complements the simple neckline, hem and wrists.

Look Embroidery Decoration Edge
Interlocking waves form a decorative embroidered edge. Carefully hidden
within the pattern, however, are words in the desert script:
"For my Allies and Friends of the Lost - may you ever have shade and
sweet water."

== Personal Timeline: ==
[[File:Samiyah Bard Chart.png|350px|thumb|left|What It Took To Reach 50]]
=== 2010 ===
07/18/10: Samiyah is created. 
08/03/10: Samiyah receives Bard Council approval for '''[[Samiyah - Level 5 Bard Review|level 5]]''', singing "''A Love Song of the Desert Tribes''." 
=== 2012 ===
05/24/12: Samiyah receives Bard Council approval for '''[[Samiyah - Level 10 Bard Review|level 10]]''', reciting an original composition, "''Find the Path''". 
05/27/12: Tormented and treated rudely, Samiyah sings '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#A Song for Kylor|a song for Kylor]]''' 
06/09/12: Sami acknowledges help given to her by singing '''[[Ode to A Mushroom]]''' 
06/22/12: Wanting to express her thanks for counsel and support, Sami sings '''[[A Song For Aoide]]''' 
05/25/12: When she dies attempting [[Lq|Location Quest]] in [[Aarakocran City]], and is helped by the Nashite, Samiyah '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#A Chant For Avoozl|performs a chant in praise of Avoozl]]''' 
06/27/12: Upon receiving a generous gift from [[Mugen]], Samiyah '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#In Praise of Elves|repays him with a poem]]''', "''In Praise of Elves''" 
07/03/12: Samiyah receives Bard Council approval for '''[[Samiyah - Level 15 Bard Review|level 15]]''', performing "''The Lady Elemental''," written about '''[[DarkClaw]]'''. 
07/12/12: After being repeatedly info'd by a thief named '''[[Ogedai]]''' who swears he's "only practicing," Samiyah is stalked by '''[[Orgrim]]''' in '''[[Midgaard]]''' but manages to sneak away. Alas, he later catches up to her in '''[[Nydia]]''', and only the Channelling Lyrical saves her life when his rift *** ANNIHILATES *** her. Later the same night, she performs a new piece written at '''[[Drakar]]''''s behest: '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#The Tower of Sorcery|"The Tower of Sorcery"]]''' which she adds to at the last moment to include her interaction with Orgrim. The performance is witnessed and her debt to Drakar acknowledged as paid by '''[[Isolas|The Phantom of the Nashite Magi Himself]]'''. 
07/14/12: While trying to help a newbie get out of the east gate of '''[[Midgaard]]''', Samiyah is cursed and EVISCERATED by '''[[Daedalus]]''', barely managing to escape (purely because he forgot to turn his chase triggers on). 
07/15/12: Samiyah reaches effective level 30. She also travels to [[Cymraeg]] with '''[[Soloban]]''' and helps the cartographer clarify some of his maps. 
07/20/12: Samiyah is DISEMBOWELED by '''[[Nebucanezzar]]''', but manages to flee and quaff a recall potion in time. Later the same day, while exp'ing with '''[[Posion]]''' and '''[[Crunch]]''', Samiyah sees that '''[[Hedschott]]''' has awoken. She alerts her group, but Crunch tells the group (in common), 'I DON'T FEAR HEDSCHOTT I EATZ HIM FOR BREAKFAST'. Moments later, the Inquisitor shows up in '''[[Candlespyre Mountain]]''' where the group is resting. Again and again, he leaves and returns, causing much consternation. The group moves to the '''[[Riverdale Plantation]]''', shadowed by [[Hedschott]], where Samiyah nearly dies from sheer nerves as he stands in the room watching the group exp. As Crunch attacks the last mob needed for level, Hedschott engages Sami, causing her wimpy to kick in nearly instantly. She flees and quaffs, safely making it to Recall with a mere 126 HP. Later in the evening, [[Hedschott]] kindly escorts Samiyah to the Adventurer's Inn, assisting her to complete MobMastery #40, Pertex the Mage. 
07/26/12: Sami talks to '''[[DarkClaw]]''' about '''[[The Soul-Stealer]]'''. 
07/27/12: Sami takes part in section one of '''[[Ink]]''''s quest, buying one doo-dad from '''[[Mish]]''', placing sixth in the Challenge to Find the Strongest. 
07/28/12: Sami takes part in section two of '''[[Ink]]''''s quest, placing third in the Challenge - '''[[Seeking The Most Clever]]'''!! 
08/03/12: Sami takes part in section three of '''[[Ink]]''''s quest, placing first in the Challenge - '''[[Seeking the Most Creative]]''', winning the Laurel. 
08/04/12: Sami takes part in '''[[A Thank You Dinner‎]]''', and is horrified when Eirin is slain. She is unable to discern the killer, but '''[[Sagan]]''' does! 
08/16/12: Sami takes up a topic requested by '''[[Soloban]]''', and performs her '''[[Samiyah - Level 20 Bard Review|Level 20 Bard Review]]''': ''The Baroness' Lament.''. Afterwards, '''[[Tes]]''' asks her to write a song for him as well, which she does: '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#The Hunters' Call|The Hunters Call]]'''. He pays her an astounding 300k for the performance, which causes her to faint. 
09/05/12: Samiyah is invited to '''[[The Slumber Party Aftermath|the aftermath of a slumber party]]'''. There, she performs the only original piece that folks haven't heard: '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#The Goat Song|The Goat Song]]''' and it is decided that goats could easily be replaced by boys and the song would be just as true. 
09/09/12: While helping a low level bard with some mobhunts, Samiyah is threatened by, and then attacked by, [[Sycora|Sycora Starbreeze]] of the [[Legion]]. 
09/25/2012: You have been appointed The Finder Adept! You have been awarded an honorarium of 25000 gold coins! :) 
11/15/2012: Samiyah is approached by '''[[Seraph]]''' to write a bardic work about his life, with a very big "Or Else" attached. She begins interviewing others who know him and researching all she can: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Bargain]]''' 
11/2012 - 02/05/2013: Samiyah continues to hold '''[[Seraph]]''''s notice: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Prey]]''' 
=== 2013 ===
02/04/2013: Samiyah participates in the '''[[2013 - Love Our Immortals Bardic Circle|Immortal Appreciation Bardic Circle]]''', and performs '''[[2013 - Love Our Immortals Bardic Circle#Samiyah's Performance|"Thirst"]]'''. She receives a prize for Most Original and Creative. 
02/06/2013: After a disagreement with a friend, Samiyah is shocked when '''[[Belgarion]]''' attacks her: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Gambit]].''' 
'''[[02-12-2013]]''': Samiyah learns that she won a quest that '''[[Tes]]''' held, but that all the prizes purged. :( 
'''[[02-17-2013]]''': '''[[Katrana]]''' shows Samiyah her Thread within the Pattern... the Desert Opal Thread, and '''[[Wish]]''' gives her a quest, for a chance to interact with [[Similus]]. 
'''[[02-18-2013]]/[[02-19-2013]]/[[02-20-2013]]:''' '''[[Seraph]]''' returns Samiyah's soul and repudiates her. Hours of prayer and the words of [[DarkClaw]] make him relent. He bids her to finish her quest from Wish. She does so, and is permitted to touch the ancient evil artifact. As warned, the consequences are severe, leaving her comatose and near death. '''[[Seraph]]''' heals her by entwining part of his soul with her own, and commands her to sleep. '''[[Wish]]''' orders the two out of his temple, and later follows, demanding to know what she experienced: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Strategy‎]]''' 
'''[[03-04-2013]]''': After sending a '''[[Alchemical Transformation|Message in a Bottle]]''' that is taken quite badly, Samiyah is coolered for disrespect to an Immortal (Both '''[[Seraph]]''' and '''[[Wish]]'''). 
'''[[03-05-2013]]''': Samiyah gives worship to '''[[Seraph]]''' and is the first to join the '''[[High Order]]'''. 
'''[[03-06-2013]]''': Both '''[[DarkClaw]]''' and '''[[Wish]]''' formally order Samiyah's death... and she meets '''[[Tross]]''' for the first time. 
03/10/2013: Samiyah wins the level 40+ bracket of '''[[Boromir|Boromir's]]''' Elemental Sprite quest. 
'''[[03-13-2013]]''': When '''[[Seraph]]''' gives grave offense to [[Triat|The Triat]], the Hunt is called down upon the '''[[High Order]]''' - Samiyah in particular: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Consequence]]''' 
03/17/2013: Samiyah fails a spectacular 18 mob mastery quests in two days. 
'''[[03-23-2013]]''': Samiyah completes all of the mobhunt and location quest requirements for her final level. At this point, only two tasks remain: Mobmastery #88 and her Final Performance. She also (against her better judgement) enters [[The Cursed Circus]] for the first time, and is saddened when [[Sirka]] perishes there and she is unable to perform the corpse retrieval. 
'''[[03-25-2013]]''': Through a well executed plan (crafted by '''[[Ink]]''', he would like it known!) and layered attack with '''[[Eathor]]''', Samiyah is killed by '''[[Sagan]]'''. 
'''[[03-29-2013]]''': Samiyah attempts to interview the new candidate for Ordained of the High Order. When he is made their Holy Advocate, she has a heart to heart with [[Seraph]] about jealousy. 
'''[[04-01-2013]]''': After trying to wake up a fellow member of the Order after he was slept by [[Shilea]], Samiyah becomes a vigilante. [[Corri]] introduces Sami to her kitten-mittens and Sami warns her about Venom. Later still, Corri tells to story of Cirth, and Sami assists in a Sanguinna corpse rescue. Samiyah and [[Ghazkull]] begin to feel the first connections of their blood-bond awaken. [[Venom]] and Samiyah argue the finer points of education, auras, and the merits of sand-goats. He gloats about some of his plans to charm [[Corri]]. Samiyah begins destroying items of Charm Person to foil Venom's plans. Late in the evening, she confesses to a Trickery of allowing Venom to believe she had done a thing she had not (but found funny). 
'''[[04-02-2013]]''': [[Venom]] Charms [[Sycora]] and attempts to make a bargain with Samiyah to prevent future charmings. Samiyah seeks the counsel of her god, who bids her refuse all such bargains. Samiyah has an audience with [[Katrana]] about the Hunt called on her and its completion. [[Seraph]] bids his unruly daughter to attend him, and they discuss recent events and her actions. He allows her to see the souls of some of those she cares for from her desert home, and gives her the choice whether or not to allow her mortal father's soul to be punished. 
'''[[04-04-2013]]''': Embarrassed by [[Venom]]'s mockery that she is ignorant, Sami begins to take lessons at the Riverhold School from Elvalee. [[Alfonse]] asks Sami's permission to write a bardic work about her. Seeing that [[Venom]] has been made a Kindred, Sami begins warning every female she sees of his bad intentions. [[Kerriariadne]] comes for a visit, and tells Samiyah the story of [[Similus]]. Venom perishes and [[Kahann]] grabs his corpse. Some items are returned via Samiyah, much to her dislike. 
'''[[04-05-2013]]''': Needing to research all things mage-craft and vampiric, Samiyah seeks out [[Nicholai|Nicholai De Brabant]], eldest remaining mortal vampire and a sorcerer of great power. She pesters him with many, many questions, and his answers lay the foundation for her plans to rescue [[Sycora]] from [[Venom]]'s charm. She also quizzes him about her blood, coming to a theory about the elves of [[DarkClaw]]'s bloodline. Later that night, Samiyah successfully breaks [[Venom]]'s charm on [[Sycora]], earning her the mini-lich's fury. 
'''[[04-06-2013]]''': Venom takes the title, 'Al-Shaitan' specifically as a declaration of his intent towards Samiyah. [[Wish]] and Sami speak briefly about the recent events - her poem, his transformation, and the bag of her hide she gave to Tross. He makes a tricky bargain with her, saying he will give the bag back to Tross, if she will confess certain sins to her deity. She does so, and he is reminded of her wrong doing, causing them friction -- entirely Wish's intent. 
'''[[04-07-2013]]''': For the first time in her sheltered life, Samiyah wonders what it might be like to be kissed... and discovers that her journal is missing. 
'''[[04-08-2013]]''': Seraph, who knows her every thought, teases Samiyah about her thoughts of the day before: Seraph ftells, 'did you get your kiss?'. He gives her permission to seek out a single kiss from the subject of her affection, [[Ghazkull]]. Sami seeks out further advice on the topic from [[DarkClaw]], who confesses that, given her affair with [[Venom]], she is not the best one to be giving such advice. 
04/09/2013: Cromick, the centaur patriarch, falls to the bard as she obtains MM#88, the last required for her final level. 
'''[[04-10-2013]]''': Samiyah recovers her journal with Seraph's aid. After heated conversations with a variety of people over the last few days, Sami's temper snaps, and she throws her shoe at Wish's temple door. She explains her odd behavior of late, and apologies for an unkind comment she made... and admits the true source of her discomfort of late. He doesn't quite no how to react, and leaves. She confesses all to [[Seraph]], and he works a magic to embed her journal into her spirit so it can never be lost again. She also prays to him to let him know what happened with Wish's door. Without a single word, Sami and [[Venom]] have an entire conversation in the Guild. Wish discovers the damage done to his door, and seeks out [[Seraph]] to wrangle a confession from the culprit: [[Samiyah]] shouts (in common), 'and you ARE GOING TO DISCOURTESIES MY PERSON WITH YOUR ALCHEMIZING!'. She gives him the torn up pieces of her poem and faces Seraph's wrath for her behavior. 
'''[[04-11-2013]]''': Samiyah awakes in the temple, having fallen asleep on her knees, crushed by the disapproval of her Deity for her behavior. She flees to the desert where she once more tries to pierce the Veil. There, she falls asleep, exhausted, unknowing that [[Venom]] lurks nearby. When she wakes, she meets up with [[Tross]] and they realize that neither one is upset with the other, much to their confusion. They discuss lessons, goats and then chat with Aoide, who joins them. Sami very quietly asks Aoide's advice about kissing... All of this quiet girltalk is harshly interrupted by [[Venom]]'s appearance, and Sami overreacts badly to both his presence and his taunting about having seen the spot she goes to, when she needs to cry. Late that evening, she chats with [[Ghazkull]] about his search for an item in the Citadel. She meets him there and they wander through the area and into N'Kai. There, she helps him obtain the Incense of Enlightenment, and asks him to teach her how to kiss. Samiyah says (in common), '.. I begin to see how kisses can be trouble..'. 
'''[[04-12-2013]]''': Sami and [[Venom]] run into each other at the Herbalist of [[Riverhold]]. Venom's intended purchases are prevented and he swears revenge. Venom says (in common), 'Now I have a new demand to make once you are under my boot heel'. He begins his torment by giving her a steak of [[Corri]], which she entrusts to [[Mnaramenth]] (who later eats it by accident). 
'''[[04-13-2013]]''': The day of [[Venom]]'s revenge... [[Jamilla]], the sister Samiyah never knew she had, is obtained by the Demi-Lich and Embraced as a Kindred. Venom states his demands for her release, which [[Seraph]] refuses. Amidst the tumult, [[Ghazkull]] leaves the [[Lost]]. The exhausting and emotionally gut-wrenching evening ends with Samiyah sharing her blood with [[Ghazkull]] a second time. 
06/14/2013: '''[[Samiyah - Level 30 Bard Review|Samiyah visits her homeland]]''', hidden within the [[Tribal Sands]]. (Level 30 bard review) 
09/14/2013: Samiyah gets a lesson in defense, when a possessed [[Zephyr]] attacks her home village. Later, [[Totec]], [[Corri]] and [[Samiyah]] go on an adventure to the Shrine of Neutrality. It ends poorly, with all three dying to the Dragon Mistress. Totec says (in common), 'on the bright side, you now have a patented Totec Adventure(tm) to remember'. 
10/15/13: Samiyah takes part in a journey to the [[Tribal Sands]] where she, [[Sanitarium]] and [[Jamilla]] find the phylactery that contains the soul of [[Venom]]. [[Seraph]] releases the soul, and [[Venom]] is reborn. 
10/18/13: Samiyah blood-bonds fully with [[Ghazkull]], inviting him to slake his Thirst a third time. 
11/10/13: With Samiyah as horrified witness, [[Seraph]] tears [[Ghazkull]]'s heart from his chest, to break his daughter's blood-bond with the Kindred. 
11/16/13: Samiyah becomes the first mortal to ever directly cast a 6/7 enchant, without use of a scroll or relic. 
===2014===
01/31/2014: When Similus is '''[[Shattered]]''', Samiyah is sent by '''[[Seraph]]''' to the Realm of Souls to retrieve the pieces. 
02/16/2014: Samiyah's time in the High Order comes to an end: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Goodbye]]''' 
04/02/2014: '''[[His Maker's Plan|Samiyah assists Nicholai with a plan]]''' to deal with his progeny. 
'''[[07-01-2014]]''': '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]''' awakes from nightmare for the first time in months, and Samiyah is there to ward his sleep so that he can, at last, find rest. 
'''[[07-07-2014]]''': Based on a very odd conversation with '''[[Belsambar]]''', Samiyah seeks out DarkClaw to learn if what he has said is a lie.. and in doing so, learns some surprising (theoretical) things about the acts of intimacy between a man and woman. 
'''[[07-08-2014]]''': After awaking from yet another disturbing dream, Sami seeks out [[Belsambar|the Archmage]] to ask if he knows about certain spells... when she seeks her slumber that night, it is not her own dreams that cause her to awake, but those of '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]'''. 
'''[[07-14-2014]]''': When he falls in combat, '''[[Nicholai]]''' and '''[[DarkClaw]]''' enjoy the opportunity to torment and tease Samiyah with the prospect of a bag of his corpse. 
'''[[08-05-2014]]''': Samiyah learns a meditation from [[Belsambar]] to help her cope, but [[Venom]] appears to taunt her efforts. 
'''[[08-01-2014]]''': Struggling with the pain of an unfulfilled bond, Samiyah seeks solace in [[Sanguinna]]. Finding no end to her suffering there, she asks '''[[Belsambar]]''' for some advice. Later that day, she sends a messager to [[Ghazkull|Wind]], not knowing that her words were intercepted... 
09/27/2014: [[Ghazkull|Wind]] drinks for the first time in nearly a year, restoring balance to his bond with Samiyah. 
09/28/2014: Samiyah earns 346 points in a 14 round mobhunt, creating a new record. 
10/12/2014: Samiyah breaks her own record, completing a 15 round mobhunt, with a final score of 374. Moments later: "You are one of the elite mob hunters in the realm! You have been awarded the Hunter Elite Medal!" 
10/14/2014: Learning that '''[[Sparhawk]]''' is only 17k from '''[[Sparhawk Reaches Level 40|level 40]]''', Samiyah takes him to the Hall of Memory and they knock out his final level in about 45 minutes. The final mob is in Kuroth, and a group gathers there to witness it, including '''[[Cresom]], [[Kelek]], [[Belgarion]]''', and '''[[Lexie]]'''. After Sendres is slain, '''[[Lexie]]''' "hugs" Sparhawk (with her weapons). Samiyah rescues him, as does Kelek, and Lexie flees. (In Lexie's version of events: Samiyah's half moon yoga dance move *** ANNIHILATES *** you! ) 
11/09/2014: With lots of help from [[Belsambar]], [[Sparhawk]], [[Kelek]] and [[Ludo]], plus donations from [[Anduin]] and [[Ink]], Samiyah wins the Raking the Leaves quest, run by [[Natilena]]. Based on false information, she gives all of the extra-point leaves to [[Belsambar]], in the hopes it will solidify his taking second place, leaving her with 131 points. The fibbing second place finisher is barely beaten (128 points), but the win still secured. Belsambar takes third. 
11/13/14: Samiyah sings a '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#A Song for Theros|Song for Theros]]'''. 
11/15/14: Samiyah is deeply honored when Nicholai gives her the gift of the protection of the night. 
11/19/14: Samiyah performs a commissioned work for '''[[Lexie]]''': '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#A Few of Those Lexie-ish Things|"A Few of Those Lexie-ish Things"]]'''. 
11/27/14: Samiyah is deeply honored by her blood-brother, '''[[Cresom]]''', when he entrusts her with some personal mementos. 
===2015===
02/13/15: Awards are implemented this week, and Samiyah gains a number of honors: 
<worn with pride> Human Matriarch Braid
<worn with pride> Human Elder Braid
<worn with pride> Platinum Huntarium Star
<worn with pride> All-Star Platinum Medallion
<worn with pride> Bronze Huntarium Star
<worn with pride> 2 braids, 2 platinum stars, a bronze star, a badge, 9 pins, 29 ribbons 
02/14/2015: During the 2015 Valentine's Day Quest created by [[Tynian]], Samiyah bears witnesses to an epic fight: [[The Eldest vs Clark Kent]] 
02/28/2015: Samiyah reaches #1 on '''Mobhunt Rank''': *** 1. SAMIYAH 6206 *** 
02/16/2015: Samiyah takes third place in the Valentine's Day Quest. 
03/16/2015: Samiyah ties for fifth place in the President's Day Quest. 
05/09/2015: Samiyah takes part in her second ever '''[[AMMQ]]''', and to her shock, not only survives to the end, but wins!! 
05/20/2015: Samiyah, The Finder Adept, is here. Sami receives her very first '''Finder Adept''' ranking! 
05/23/2015: After a long-awaited reboot, Sami finds that she now appears on the '''XP Ranks''' -- in 15th place! Later in the day, Tynian runs a pair of AMMQs, and threatens the participants with Samiyah -- though she is happily helping '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]''' exp and does not participate. Still... 
Dwa [ Founder ] Tynian: Fear the Bard.
Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah thinks Tyn means some OTHER bard...
[[File:Hammer Fist to Chuck.JPG|200px|thumb|right|Bard-Fu Beats Chuck-Fu! 07/16/2015]]
06/01/2015: Samiyah is appointed The Lady Grand Finder! (Lady Samiyah, The Grand Finder, is here.) 
06/05/2015: Samiyah helps her Bonded reach effective level 40, an event witnessed by three Goddesses as he fights himself to cast off an evil magic that threatened to take hold. 
06/06/2015: The Bond between Samiyah and '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]''' is deepened yet further. 
06/07/2015: Defiant, Samiyah withstands the inquisition of her father, '''[[Seraph]]''', regarding the prior evening's events. She is forbidden by him to assist '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]''', should her Bonded take up a Trial of Triat Mastery, with dire repercussions threatened. 
07/03/2015: Shaken and afraid of what might be asked of him, Samiyah stands in support of her Bonded as he receives his [[Ghazkull's Triat Mastery Quest|Triat Mastery Quest]]. 
07/12/2015: Happy Five Year Anniversary! You have been awarded the 5 Year Pin! 
07/16/2015: Samiyah defeats Chuck Norris. 
08/01/2015: Samiyah regains the Human Matriarch braid, much to '''[[Lexie]]''''s howling chagrin. 
08/06/2015: Samiyah puts quill to parchment and completes a work for the first time in quite some time. The topic is her Bonded, '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]''', titled, '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#His Changing Shores|His Changing Shores]]''' 
08/10/2015: Samiyah reaches #4 on XPRANK and Mobmastery 104. 
09/05/2015: Samiyah receives the Tango Badge (6 months of online time) and achieves the top spot for XP Ranks: *** 1. SAMIYAH 5771982 *** 
09/07/2015: Samiyah gets to mobhunt round 12, and makes a new personal best score of 380. 

===2016===
01/22/16: Well, this happened.... Hum [ Th:21 Ma:20 Wa:21 ] Edge samiyah is my hero!!!! 
03/02/16: Sami receives the Veneration Badge. 
04/02/16: Sami receives the Bronze Veneration Star and the All-Star Bronze Medallion. In less joyful news, a member of the Nexus spends two hours following and harassing her, and later, her companion, [[Ludo]]. She responds with silence, [[Ludo]] responds with humor, filling the fellow's inventory with steaks, as stalking is hungry work. They utilize a scroll to put him to sleep, then order Samiyah out of the way so they can 'punish' him. She refuses, and is attacked. Later than night, she reaches nine million total exp. 
04/03/16: Upon discussing the situation of the prior day with [[Boromir]], he admits that his follower was being a "poopiehead." They are in full agreement. 
05/30/16: Samiyah, grouped with [[Humphrey]], slays the Onyx Dragon to reach 10 million exp! Also... DarkClaw gossips, 'Someone needs to write an "'''[[I Like Big Bards]]'''" song now.'. Samiyah gossip (in common), '..Challenge accepted. :)' 
11/10/16: Samiyah reaches 1,000 HPs (equipped). 

===2017===
January: Samiyah takes part in the Snowman Wars, assisting the '''[[The Lost Ones|Lost]]''' team to reach second place. 
02/17/17: [[President's Day Quest]] 2017 launches! 
02/22/17: Sharing laughter and a long-standing joke from the first Dead Presidents Quest years ago, Sami gives Nicholai an impulsive hug. This (highly unusual) event is noticed by '''[[DarkClaw]]''', who dares '''[[Drakar]]''' to hug the bard. A conversation ensues, in which the Tiger is turned down....'''[[No Hug For You]]''' 
02/24/17: Samiyah is the first to receive the new AltWorld Warrior Ribbon! 
02/26/17: Samiyah takes first place in the 2nd '''[[President's Day Quest]]'''! With the help of others, most especially '''[[Nicholai]]''', [[Mercury (Bard)|Mercury]], '''[[Zhou]]''' and '''[[Abe]]''', she is able to clear the entire list. She puts in 117 hours on the quest in 1 week. She receives the Ded Pres '17 Winner Medal and the Dead Pres '17 Total Victory Ribbon. 
02/27/17: Samiyah is named Finder Adept! 
03/02/17: Samiyah is named The Lady Grand Finder! 
06/16/17: Samiyah has an interesting conversation with '''[[Laujar]]''' about '''[[House Veladorn]]'''. 
 

===2018===
February 2018: With help from friends, including '''[[Abe]]''', '''[[Mercury]]''' and '''[[Nicholai]]''', Samiyah takes first place in the 2018 '''[[Valentine's Day Quest]].'''

==Player Information:==
Samiyah's player enjoys Middle Eastern dance, music, culture and food. In the past, she took three semesters of Middle Eastern Dance at Orange Coast Community College and loved every bit of it - though physical disability prevents her from dancing any more. Her two 'in-character' theme songs for Sami are from the Bellydance Superstars Volume 3 CD: "Drama Queen" by Sahar, and "Tribal Dream" by Issam Housham.

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Samiyah

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Samiyah: /* WHO Lists: */

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== Mud Contributions: ==
===Writing===
* Won a writing contest for Bliss's new office (see note below). (05/28/12)
* Won a restring writing competition, hosted by [[Hedschott]]. (06/09/12)
* Won a letter writing competition, as part of [[Ink]]'s three part quest. (08/03/12)
* Won a 'Character Development' competition, hosted by [[Tes]]. (12/02/12)
* Won the prize for 'Most Creative' performance, in the Love Our Immortals bardic circle, hosted by [[Aoide]]. (02/08/13)
* Won the Three Witches quest content competition hosted by [[Natilena]]. (03/25/13)
* Won second place in the Olympics Haiku Competition (0209/14): Souls across the globe / Some hunt - some sing - some wander / All find Challenge here
* Wrote the description for [[Suriel's Icy Indifference]], the winning snowman in the 2013 [[Snowman Wars]].
* Wrote the description for [[Sledward Snowed-In]], the snowman of the [[Lost]] in the 2016/17 [[Snowman Wars]].

[ 20] [[Bliss]]: Office rewrite Winner = Samiyah! 
Mon May 28 10:32:11 2012 
To: all 
Samiyah wins! Congrats and on pet too. 
[[Soloban]] 2nd place winner. 
I will reward you soon! 
 

===Maps and Stuff===
* Updated [[Hovelton Farms]] map to include an additional 20 rooms. (July 18, 2012)
* Worked with [[Soloban]] to correct errors on maps for [[Cymraeg]], [[Temple of Isiira]] and [[The Jungle]]. (July 15, 2012)
* Created 'Bard Chart' (Excel spreadsheet posted to the Forums) for use by Bards to track their levels. (July 2012)
 

==The Choir==
When Samiyah gave worship to her father, [[Seraph]], he instructed her to mentor all of the bards within the [[High Order]]. After his retirement, she continued to do what she could to assist those who had been within the Order with her. As one of the few level 50 bards in the Realm, she has continued this offer of mentorship (''with god+ permission obtained for forming a 'group'''). The following individuals '''[[venerate]]''' Samiyah, and she actively works to help them in their growth: 
Hum [ Bard: 30 29 22 ] '''[[Foghair]]''', Will pay for spell crystals [Choir]
Min [ Bard: 17 10 5 ] '''[[Kikaz]]''''tormali Zarnoka sings in the Choir for bacon
Hel [ Bard: 7 1 1 ] '''[[Meliodas]]''' the Dragon sin of Wrath. (choir)
Aar [ Bard: 18 18 17 ] '''[[Tikruul|Tikruul Vr'Keet]]''', Funkmaster Peacock, The LOVE Bird...
Hel [ Bard: 9 5 1 ] '''[[Silvae]]''', A River connects us. (Choir)

== Current Description: ==
The Bard before you is not pretty in the classic sense. Her nose is a bit too
wide, her dusky skin marked here and there with scars and other irregularities.
There is no Fibonacci sequence to the underlying structure of her face, nary a
single hint of pre-Raphaelite exquisiteness in the braided length of her curly
hair. But her eyes - deep, dark chocolate pools of warmth and kindness - and a
smile that is infectious and utterly genuine - manage to make up for the gifts
Nature did not grant. Her body is a distinctly pear shape, with generous hips
and derriere, but slender through the torso. Her strong and capable hands bear
the arabesque henna patterns of the tribe she has left behind. They move with
animated grace as she speaks, drawing the observant eye to the faded scar upon
her left hand and twin punctures upon her wrist: bonds and vows sworn in blood.
Each gesture causes mesmerizing eddies in the midnight shadows that engulf her,
cloaking her form with their comforting presence (an enchantment wrought by an
ancient Kindred sorcerer to safeguard her from a Blood-bond long un-renewed).

Hers has never been a simple life, and it shows in the compassion clearly writ
upon her face. A stalwart and loyal friend to villains and heroes alike, this
"mere slip of a girl" has defied gods to stand by those she loves and names as
friend and ally. She has been a shepherd to the young and a lioness in defense
of those bullied, gladly willing to throw caution to the wind to give aid when
needed. It is no wonder, then, that she is loved as strongly as she is hated,
and embraces what comes from both in equal measure.
===[[Ever Changing Sami]] - Previous Descriptions===

== WHO Lists: ==

3/6/2011 : Hum [ Bard: 10 6 5 ] Samiyah bint Rasul, seeking a Bardic Review
4/1/2011 : Hum [ Bard: 10 6 5 ] Samiyah is being stalked, srsly.
11/25/11 : Hum [ Bard: 11 7 7 ] Samiyah bint Rasul
12/17/11 : Hum [ Bard: 14 9 9 ] Samiyah bint Rasul, Singer from the Sands

05/24/12 : Hum [ Bard: 15 10 10 ] Samiyah bint Rasul: Seeking to buy Scores & Scrolls!
06/30/12 : Hum [ Bard: 18 14 14 ] Samiyah bint Rasul, singer from the sands
07/31/12 : Hum [ Bard: 21 20 18 ] Samiyah bint Rasul votes, "NO for Villon!!"
08/13/12 : Hum [ Bard: 22 20 18 ] Samiyah bint Rasul, wearer of the Laurel
08/15/12 : Hum [ Bard: 22 20 19 ] Samiyah seeks Soloban and Bard Council Review
09/05/12 : Hum [ Bard: 26 22 19 ] Samiyah bint Rasul
09/07/12 : Hum [ Bard: 27 24 19 ] Samiyah bint Rasul
11/23/12 : Hum [ Bard: 30 27 20 ] Samiyah bint Rasul seeks stories of Seraph
12/05/12 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 23 ] Samiyah bint Rasul.

01/30/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 27 ] Samiyah bint Rasul, a ghost of her self.
02/06/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 27 ] Samiyah bint Rasul awaits two dawns.
02/18/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 27 ] Samiyah seeks to learn of Nash.
02/19/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 27 ] Samiyah kneels in silent prayer
02/19/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 27 ] Samiyah is sprawled, comatose, in the Coral Cave.
03/05/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 28 ] Samiyah bint Suriel, ukhayyatun Deme <<High Order>>
03/16/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 29 ] Samiyah bint Suriel ukhayyatun Deme: High Order Bunny
06/14/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph ukhayyatun Cresom: High Order
10/14/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph has no songs - only a buttercup
10/15/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph: time to wake the devil.
10/18/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph sings a duet with the [[Ghazkull|Wind]]
11/10/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, Outcast.
11/16/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah: still so far from home
11/24/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph, H/O Choir
12/18/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah dreams of what holds a waking mind

01/14/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah hears every word whispered on the wind
02/14/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah: sad songs say so much
02/19/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah: one man's trash is another man's treasure
07/05/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, bound by blood and oath. (no refunds)
07/30/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah thinks the drums of war are out of tune
09/30/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph, blood-bound to Wind
11/19/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is Bound to the Wind, protected by the Night

01/23/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is Bound to the Wind, charmed by the Night
03/02/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, laying zombies to rest.
03/09/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah's feet are tired.
03/15/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is wore smooth out.
05/22/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah thinks Tyn means some OTHER bard..
07/16/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah's hammer fist brought Chuck down. (FTB!)
07/22/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is why we can't have nice things
08/01/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah believes in the Wind
09/02/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah believes in Wind and Team Friendship
09/05/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is feeling Lost and Wyld at heart.

01/02/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, Wind-Bound, Night-Friend. [Choir]
03/20/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, bound to the Wind, friend of the Night
03/20/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, bound to Wind, friend of Night [Choir]
03/26/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah leads the Choir.
04/18/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah leads the Choir. Wind-Bound, Night-Friend
05/29/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah befriends Heroes and Villains alike: Choir: 8
08/26/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah believes in the Wind.
09/03/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah isn't Lost, but is Found. [Choir]

01/08/17 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is helping bring about global warming
01/10/17 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is the FUN RUINER! *team global warming*
02/18/17 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is focused on Nicholai.
02/22/17 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah was last here, traveling in circles.

02/18/18 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah deftly dodges Cupid's arrow (1)

03/15/19 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, siren of wayward souls (2)

10/09/20 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah: cursed, confused and conflicted
10/13/20 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah will not be ash or sacrifice.

(1) Title IPS'ly provided by [[Abe]]. 
(2) Title IPS'ly provided by [[Nicholai]]. 

== WHOIS Samiyah ==
===03/31/2017===
<pre>
Samiyah (I): Female Human 30 Bard, 30 Bard, 30 Bard (Eff. 50)
Last login: Fri 2017-03-31 18:24:56.
77 bard memorization phrases in use.
Was created 2010-07-18 07:26:12, and has
played 8mth 15dy 5hr 24min (actual time online).
12533705 total experience earned.
Awarded a braid, 2 platinum stars, a bronze star, 3 medals, 3 badges, 15 pins, 93 ribbons.
Scored 127 mobmaster, 8298 mobhunt, and 8395 location quest points.
The Lady Grand Finder
The Past Finder Adept
Scavenger hunts for the year : 4th.
Scavenger hunts overall : 10th.
7 day activity rank : 13th.
14 day activity rank : 8th.
30 day activity rank : 7th.
60 day activity rank : 5th.
90 day activity rank : 4th.
60 day out-of-safe room rank : 2nd.
90 day out-of-safe room rank : 3rd.
PK ranking: 6th.
------------------------------- PK INFO -------------------------------
Has initiated 59 attacks (33 justified, and 26 not justified).
[[Sami-Whacks|'''Has been attacked 183 times (35 justified, 148 not justified).''']
Is credited with 9 PKs (8 justified, 1 not justified).
Has been killed 1 times (0 justified, 1 not justified).</pre>

==The Cutting of Threads==
Saturday November 16, 2013 - [[Troy]] killed by Samiyah - Suicide by Naked Shaman 
Saturday November 16, 2013 - [[Troy]] killed by Samiyah - Suicide by Naked Shaman 
Friday November 01, 2013 - [[Ninja]] killed by Samiyah - You REALLY want me to cast dispel magic on you?! 
Friday September 27, 2013 - [[Ludo]] killed by Samiyah - I am *NOT* a Scorpion, Ludo... 
Sunday, November 02, 2014 - [[Kelek]] killed by Samiyah - Well, it was SUPPOSED to just be a spar, and you are supposed to FLEE in a spar!
 
Monday March 25, 2013 - Samiyah killed by Sagan (II). 
 

== Character History: ==
=== [[Samiyah's Journal]] ===
=== [[Samiyah's Songbook]] ===
=== Samiyah's Origin ===
The nomadic tribes of the Great Eastern Desert have warred among themselves for centuries. Theirs is a harsh land, and child mortality rates are high due to the encroachment of bandits, rival tribes, and, of course, the desert itself. Children are prized... so long as they fall within the tribal definition of 'normal'.
 
Samiyah, daughter of Rasul, was born into a clan of goat herders. Her life was a quiet one, spent helping with the herd. She looked like the other children of the clan, with her dusky skin, dark eyes and hair. She played as they did, making games of things found in the desert. She learned, as they did, to avoid the scorpions and to read the patterns of the wind that hinted at the deadly sand-storms. If Samiyah never lost track of a goat in the dusk of sundown, or could whisper lullabies to calm the most fractious of children, it was not of particular notice. Girls were expected to do such things.
 
It was on the eve of her twelfth birthday that Samiyah's difference was discovered. It had been a difficult day, with a sand cat attack that morning. One of the younglings of the camp had been seriously injured at one of the more distant grazing grounds, and Samiyah was sent on the dangerous trek to the well for more water. Already tired and weary, she traveled a short distance out of sight and began to sing. She had realized, years before, that sometimes, if she sang just the ''right'' song - always quietly, always in secret - that wonderful things would happen. Instinctively, she had known that this was a a mystery she needed to keep to herself, for music was not a magic blessed by the Three. Protected from view by a large dune, she crouched in its shadow, dug a small hole and sang the bright, bubbling song that called forth water in a spring. It was her most sacred and magical song. Because they were so deep in the desert, it took several repetitions for the water to be called up, but finally, it filled the tiny basin she had created. She quenched her thirst, then filled each of the heavy camel-bladders with the crystal clear water.
 
Upon turning to head back to camp, she saw the horrified look of the tribal shaman, Abdul Salam, staring down at her from atop the dune. She was dragged back to the oasis camp and the 'magic-tainted' water dumped out so as not to curse any who might drink it. Samiyah was placed in the tent that enclosed one of the Altars to the Three Gods, for careful watching. The Council of Three met that night.
 
Before dawn of the next day, Samiyah was stealthily awoken by her mother's harsh whisper. "You must come quickly, child. We must go." The two hurried out of a slit cut into the tent and into the desert, not another word spoken. It was only when they were well away from the camp that Zahra broke her silence once more.
 
"You have a gift. They have told you it is of the unclean spirits, that it is haram, but it is a gift." Zahra looked proudly down at her daughter, one hand cupping the girl's cheek. "Seek your songs. Sing with beauty and pride. And never, ever, let them tell you that it is wrong!" Her mother's words were emphatic, startling Samiyah into tears. "Now go! They will be after you when they find you gone. Seek the pathway through the hills. And may you ever have shade and sweet water, my beloved girl. Blessings upon you."
 
Zahra began to sing. Zahra, who never raised her voice at the campfire, who was mocked for the grating tone of her words. Voice uplifted in exquisite song, she wove a spell of invisibility over her shocked daughter. "Go," she murmured, giving one last, gentle caress of Samiyah's cheek. As the girl stood staring, her mother turned and headed back towards the camp, another tune calling winds that obliterated their tracks.
 
Days later, hungry - but not thirsty - she staggered into a village of very small, furry-toed people. The village echoed with song, and following the noise, met a brightly garbed woman who trilled melody as she strode along the Bywater. "Hi! I'm [[Cadee]]! I thought I heard another singer!" The girl took Samiyah's hand, pulling her along, talking excitedly all the while. "You must be from the desert, dressed like that. Well. The world's a lot bigger than the dunes, that's for sure! C'mon! I have so many things to show you!" ... And off they went. 
 

===11/25/2012: The "Wisdom" of Helping Cresom ===
<257hp(xxx) 503ma(xxx) 573mv(xxx)(308936) 13089gp ft: Ramona > flee

Ramona makes a complicated-looking gesture.
You are blinded!
Someone dodges your attack.
Someone *** ANNIHILATES *** you.
You sure are BLEEDING!
You twist around to lessen the impact of someone's attack.
Someone devastates you.
You sure are BLEEDING!
Someone *** ANNIHILATES *** you.
You sure are BLEEDING!

<13hp(xxx) 503ma(xxx) 573mv(xxx)(308936) 13089gp ft: someone > TICK IN 3 SECONDS.

===03/23/2013: Bunny===
You ftell, 'grats on killing your first ghost, if i heard right/'. 
You ftell, 'sorry, was running'. 
Nordak ftells, 'nod....always running....thx'. 
Seraph ftells, 'Samiyah is a bunny :)'. 
Nordak ftells, 'hippity hop'. 
You ftell, '*nose twitch*'. 
 

===An Epic Seven Attack Round===
<pre>
Now fighting: a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard
Your knifehand strike MUTILATES a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your spearhand strike EVISCERATES a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your elbow strike DISEMBOWELS a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your back kick EVISCERATES a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your head butt DISEMBOWELS a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your backfist DISEMBOWELS a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your jump outer crescent kick DISEMBOWELS a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
You twist around to lessen the impact of a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard's attack.
You dodge a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard's attack.
You deftly move out of the way of a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard's attack.

ft: a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard > blynd
</pre>
==General Notes for RP:==
===Background===
Samiyah comes from the [[Tribal Sands]]. Hers was a culture of severe repression, a patriarchy based in the strict control of the tribe's male shaman. All other forms of magic - clerical, bardic, or mage - were considered verboten. In the way of the Tribes, all cultural expectations are set forth in the songs sung, and the outlook for women was very bleak. As a result of this upbringing, Samiyah is unusually modest: physically and emotionally. She avoids the casual touch of the opposite gender at all costs - although at this point, the sole mortal exception is her sworn brother, [[Cresom]], and her Bonded, [[Ghazkull|Wind]]. She is also somewhat superstitious, oftentimes resorting to tribal methods for dealing with problems: small braided charms to avert the Evil Eye, salt tossed over her shoulder to bind a Ghost, etc. She has taken a vow, sworn to her mother's name, never to "give oath to any not of the tribes, or to the gods that walk." (i.e., never marry in character or worship an Immortal). This is the reason she could not give worship to anyone except the God of her tribe (and her spiritual Father), [[Seraph]]. 

===Unusual Terms that Samiyah uses:===
* Sahib/Sayyida: "Honored One" (gender specific), used for all Immortals and anyone she respects deeply. 
* Haram: An action or mode of thought that is forbidden by tribal tradition, often a severely punishable offense (up to death). 

[[File:Samiyahs Mark.JPG|thumb|left|Samiyah's Wizard Mark]]

===Quirks===
* Samiyah has a particular horror of bugs in large numbers or of unusual size or type. This stems from her escape from her desert home, when she stumbled into a dark passageway of the Pyramid and was showered in a hoard of maggots.
* Samiyah has an instinctive obedience to the '''commands''' and '''instructions''' of immortals. (This is NOT mortal knowledge, and must be learned in character by immortals. ) Even the 'strong words' of immortals affects her mindset, views, and outlook.

== Trivia: ==
* On 05/24/2012, Samiyah's name was informally but "officially" changed by [[Natilena]] to "Sami" as "Samiyah" was 'too hard to spell.'
* On July 27 - 08/04/2012, Samiyah took part in Ink's quest, placing 6th, 2nd, and 1st respectively in the three parts.
* On August 4, 2012, during the Thank You dinner, the adventurers assembled made Sami flee the table in upset when they teased her about "proposing" to [[Gheorghe]]. (Samiyah swore an oath to her mother never to swear her heart to any man not of the tribes, and any god-who-walks.)
* Samiyah has accepted paid commissions for a wide variety of folks for artistic works, including [[Anduin]], [[Tes]], [[Soloban]] and [[Teva]]. ([[Ink]] just likes to buy saucy one-liners ... he probably doesn't have the patience to sit through anything longer! ;) ) The most she has ever been paid for a work was by [[Tes]].
* Samiyah has won or at least placed in the top three in every single writing competition she has entered.
* Samiyah was referenced (though not specifically named) in a creative work by Nicholai: [[Nicholai#Nicholai's Solitude|Solitude]].
* Samiyah was the topic of [[Alfonse]]'s level 10 bard review: [[Alfonse - Level 10 Bard Review|A Song of Sami]]
* Samiyah was the topic of [[Xander - Level 5 Bard Review|Xander's level 5 bard review]].
* Samiyah was the winner of the 2017 Dead Presidents Day Quest, also assisting the second, third, and fourth place finishers.
 

== Wiki Mentions: ==
* [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/Category:Daily_RP_Logs Category:Daily RP Logs]
* [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/Category:Samiyah Category:Samiyah]
* [[The Soul-Stealer]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Bargain]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Prey]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Gambit]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Strategy]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Consequence]]
* [[Shattered]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Goodbye]]
 
== Player Provided Information: ==

{{note|[[Belsambar|SuicideMage]]|07/09/14| '''Referencing: 4/1/2011 - Hum [ Bard: 10 6 5 ] Samiyah is being stalked, srsly.''' My first interaction with Samiyah, a little bard who appeared to be a true newbie (oh, how she had me fooled) who was wearing a buttload of restrings and items that I didn't recognize (I should have understood when she said she was Faile's friend, her gear was probly set!) that all I wanted to do was help and make sure her gear was set for levelling...and that she understood just how difficult bard was, and that a new player to the game might have difficulties with the game knowledge and story/RP requirements (in retrospect, I 'srsly' have nothing I can do, but point and laugh at myself with a big 'HA!')...I think one of the best parts of this recollection is seeing the date attached to see it was April Fool's Day. Damn desert songbird scared me off helping newbies for a week, I swear! }} [[Category:PPI]]
{{note|[[Lexie]]|11/6/14| Do I have a story for you! One day, my weapon happened to slip and Sparhawk was grouped with Samiyah. She instantly rescued him, took out her bedpost and facepalmed me nearly to death. Her belly-dancing contortion trick prevented me from doing any damage in return, so of course I jumped and fled! She is the ultimate example of Girl Power! *hearts* '''(see: [[Sparhawk_Reaches_Level_40#Log_by_Lexie|Lexie Lurves Sparhawk!]])'''}} 

{{quotable|Nicholai says (in elven), 'well, for a foolish sand-goat girl, you seem to make quite an impression on those who claim to be great and powerful'.|12/19/2013}}

== Current Restrings: ==
You are using:
<used as light> (Moderate magic) (Glowing) the unbreakable bonds of family * a gift from Cresom *
<worn on finger> (Moderate magic) an onyx band wreathed in starlight * Restring by DarkClaw *
<worn on finger> (Moderate magic) (Bound) a bow of sisal and sable ribbon * a reminder of Tross & Nicholai *
<worn around neck> (Moderate magic) a delicate necklace of stars and moons * a token from the Kindred Masquerade *
<worn around neck> (Artifact magic) (Glowing) a tribal-style necklace of lapis and opal pendants
<worn on body> (Potent magic) a sand-washed silk robe of soft desert hues
<worn on head> (Artifact magic) a small striped insect, darting about quickly * a gift from Cresom *
<worn on legs> (Potent magic) loose trousers of green linen with muddy hems
<worn on feet> (Potent magic) elven-style boots made of Onyx dragonhide
<worn on hands> (Potent magic) delicate patterns of mehndi framing her scars
<worn on arms> (Moderate magic) matching arm-cuffs of silver and moonstone
<worn about body> (Moderate magic) the protection of the night * a gift from Nicholai *

For Details and other restrings: '''[[Samiyah's Restrings]]'''

===A Gift For the LOST===
(Random found and restring written by Samiyah)
(Artifact magic) desert robes in shades of blue and green [m|AC 1 dex:8 ac:-3 1#]
Long description: Crafted in the tribal style, these loose robes hold the hues of a sunlit ocean.

Look Desert Robes:
Cascading down the wearer's form in a smooth flow of fine quality linen, these
robes are cut in the desert tribal style, but in a hue those repressive people
have never employed. Colors reminiscent of the gentle mid-morning sun dappling
upon the shallower waters of the Maelmordian Sea have been utilized. Deep blue
and azure, touched with sea-green, flow across the fabric, creating the effect
of waves flowing from the wearer's feet to shoulders. A narrow decorative edge
of embroidery complements the simple neckline, hem and wrists.

Look Embroidery Decoration Edge
Interlocking waves form a decorative embroidered edge. Carefully hidden
within the pattern, however, are words in the desert script:
"For my Allies and Friends of the Lost - may you ever have shade and
sweet water."

== Personal Timeline: ==
[[File:Samiyah Bard Chart.png|350px|thumb|left|What It Took To Reach 50]]
=== 2010 ===
07/18/10: Samiyah is created. 
08/03/10: Samiyah receives Bard Council approval for '''[[Samiyah - Level 5 Bard Review|level 5]]''', singing "''A Love Song of the Desert Tribes''." 
=== 2012 ===
05/24/12: Samiyah receives Bard Council approval for '''[[Samiyah - Level 10 Bard Review|level 10]]''', reciting an original composition, "''Find the Path''". 
05/27/12: Tormented and treated rudely, Samiyah sings '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#A Song for Kylor|a song for Kylor]]''' 
06/09/12: Sami acknowledges help given to her by singing '''[[Ode to A Mushroom]]''' 
06/22/12: Wanting to express her thanks for counsel and support, Sami sings '''[[A Song For Aoide]]''' 
05/25/12: When she dies attempting [[Lq|Location Quest]] in [[Aarakocran City]], and is helped by the Nashite, Samiyah '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#A Chant For Avoozl|performs a chant in praise of Avoozl]]''' 
06/27/12: Upon receiving a generous gift from [[Mugen]], Samiyah '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#In Praise of Elves|repays him with a poem]]''', "''In Praise of Elves''" 
07/03/12: Samiyah receives Bard Council approval for '''[[Samiyah - Level 15 Bard Review|level 15]]''', performing "''The Lady Elemental''," written about '''[[DarkClaw]]'''. 
07/12/12: After being repeatedly info'd by a thief named '''[[Ogedai]]''' who swears he's "only practicing," Samiyah is stalked by '''[[Orgrim]]''' in '''[[Midgaard]]''' but manages to sneak away. Alas, he later catches up to her in '''[[Nydia]]''', and only the Channelling Lyrical saves her life when his rift *** ANNIHILATES *** her. Later the same night, she performs a new piece written at '''[[Drakar]]''''s behest: '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#The Tower of Sorcery|"The Tower of Sorcery"]]''' which she adds to at the last moment to include her interaction with Orgrim. The performance is witnessed and her debt to Drakar acknowledged as paid by '''[[Isolas|The Phantom of the Nashite Magi Himself]]'''. 
07/14/12: While trying to help a newbie get out of the east gate of '''[[Midgaard]]''', Samiyah is cursed and EVISCERATED by '''[[Daedalus]]''', barely managing to escape (purely because he forgot to turn his chase triggers on). 
07/15/12: Samiyah reaches effective level 30. She also travels to [[Cymraeg]] with '''[[Soloban]]''' and helps the cartographer clarify some of his maps. 
07/20/12: Samiyah is DISEMBOWELED by '''[[Nebucanezzar]]''', but manages to flee and quaff a recall potion in time. Later the same day, while exp'ing with '''[[Posion]]''' and '''[[Crunch]]''', Samiyah sees that '''[[Hedschott]]''' has awoken. She alerts her group, but Crunch tells the group (in common), 'I DON'T FEAR HEDSCHOTT I EATZ HIM FOR BREAKFAST'. Moments later, the Inquisitor shows up in '''[[Candlespyre Mountain]]''' where the group is resting. Again and again, he leaves and returns, causing much consternation. The group moves to the '''[[Riverdale Plantation]]''', shadowed by [[Hedschott]], where Samiyah nearly dies from sheer nerves as he stands in the room watching the group exp. As Crunch attacks the last mob needed for level, Hedschott engages Sami, causing her wimpy to kick in nearly instantly. She flees and quaffs, safely making it to Recall with a mere 126 HP. Later in the evening, [[Hedschott]] kindly escorts Samiyah to the Adventurer's Inn, assisting her to complete MobMastery #40, Pertex the Mage. 
07/26/12: Sami talks to '''[[DarkClaw]]''' about '''[[The Soul-Stealer]]'''. 
07/27/12: Sami takes part in section one of '''[[Ink]]''''s quest, buying one doo-dad from '''[[Mish]]''', placing sixth in the Challenge to Find the Strongest. 
07/28/12: Sami takes part in section two of '''[[Ink]]''''s quest, placing third in the Challenge - '''[[Seeking The Most Clever]]'''!! 
08/03/12: Sami takes part in section three of '''[[Ink]]''''s quest, placing first in the Challenge - '''[[Seeking the Most Creative]]''', winning the Laurel. 
08/04/12: Sami takes part in '''[[A Thank You Dinner‎]]''', and is horrified when Eirin is slain. She is unable to discern the killer, but '''[[Sagan]]''' does! 
08/16/12: Sami takes up a topic requested by '''[[Soloban]]''', and performs her '''[[Samiyah - Level 20 Bard Review|Level 20 Bard Review]]''': ''The Baroness' Lament.''. Afterwards, '''[[Tes]]''' asks her to write a song for him as well, which she does: '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#The Hunters' Call|The Hunters Call]]'''. He pays her an astounding 300k for the performance, which causes her to faint. 
09/05/12: Samiyah is invited to '''[[The Slumber Party Aftermath|the aftermath of a slumber party]]'''. There, she performs the only original piece that folks haven't heard: '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#The Goat Song|The Goat Song]]''' and it is decided that goats could easily be replaced by boys and the song would be just as true. 
09/09/12: While helping a low level bard with some mobhunts, Samiyah is threatened by, and then attacked by, [[Sycora|Sycora Starbreeze]] of the [[Legion]]. 
09/25/2012: You have been appointed The Finder Adept! You have been awarded an honorarium of 25000 gold coins! :) 
11/15/2012: Samiyah is approached by '''[[Seraph]]''' to write a bardic work about his life, with a very big "Or Else" attached. She begins interviewing others who know him and researching all she can: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Bargain]]''' 
11/2012 - 02/05/2013: Samiyah continues to hold '''[[Seraph]]''''s notice: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Prey]]''' 
=== 2013 ===
02/04/2013: Samiyah participates in the '''[[2013 - Love Our Immortals Bardic Circle|Immortal Appreciation Bardic Circle]]''', and performs '''[[2013 - Love Our Immortals Bardic Circle#Samiyah's Performance|"Thirst"]]'''. She receives a prize for Most Original and Creative. 
02/06/2013: After a disagreement with a friend, Samiyah is shocked when '''[[Belgarion]]''' attacks her: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Gambit]].''' 
'''[[02-12-2013]]''': Samiyah learns that she won a quest that '''[[Tes]]''' held, but that all the prizes purged. :( 
'''[[02-17-2013]]''': '''[[Katrana]]''' shows Samiyah her Thread within the Pattern... the Desert Opal Thread, and '''[[Wish]]''' gives her a quest, for a chance to interact with [[Similus]]. 
'''[[02-18-2013]]/[[02-19-2013]]/[[02-20-2013]]:''' '''[[Seraph]]''' returns Samiyah's soul and repudiates her. Hours of prayer and the words of [[DarkClaw]] make him relent. He bids her to finish her quest from Wish. She does so, and is permitted to touch the ancient evil artifact. As warned, the consequences are severe, leaving her comatose and near death. '''[[Seraph]]''' heals her by entwining part of his soul with her own, and commands her to sleep. '''[[Wish]]''' orders the two out of his temple, and later follows, demanding to know what she experienced: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Strategy‎]]''' 
'''[[03-04-2013]]''': After sending a '''[[Alchemical Transformation|Message in a Bottle]]''' that is taken quite badly, Samiyah is coolered for disrespect to an Immortal (Both '''[[Seraph]]''' and '''[[Wish]]'''). 
'''[[03-05-2013]]''': Samiyah gives worship to '''[[Seraph]]''' and is the first to join the '''[[High Order]]'''. 
'''[[03-06-2013]]''': Both '''[[DarkClaw]]''' and '''[[Wish]]''' formally order Samiyah's death... and she meets '''[[Tross]]''' for the first time. 
03/10/2013: Samiyah wins the level 40+ bracket of '''[[Boromir|Boromir's]]''' Elemental Sprite quest. 
'''[[03-13-2013]]''': When '''[[Seraph]]''' gives grave offense to [[Triat|The Triat]], the Hunt is called down upon the '''[[High Order]]''' - Samiyah in particular: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Consequence]]''' 
03/17/2013: Samiyah fails a spectacular 18 mob mastery quests in two days. 
'''[[03-23-2013]]''': Samiyah completes all of the mobhunt and location quest requirements for her final level. At this point, only two tasks remain: Mobmastery #88 and her Final Performance. She also (against her better judgement) enters [[The Cursed Circus]] for the first time, and is saddened when [[Sirka]] perishes there and she is unable to perform the corpse retrieval. 
'''[[03-25-2013]]''': Through a well executed plan (crafted by '''[[Ink]]''', he would like it known!) and layered attack with '''[[Eathor]]''', Samiyah is killed by '''[[Sagan]]'''. 
'''[[03-29-2013]]''': Samiyah attempts to interview the new candidate for Ordained of the High Order. When he is made their Holy Advocate, she has a heart to heart with [[Seraph]] about jealousy. 
'''[[04-01-2013]]''': After trying to wake up a fellow member of the Order after he was slept by [[Shilea]], Samiyah becomes a vigilante. [[Corri]] introduces Sami to her kitten-mittens and Sami warns her about Venom. Later still, Corri tells to story of Cirth, and Sami assists in a Sanguinna corpse rescue. Samiyah and [[Ghazkull]] begin to feel the first connections of their blood-bond awaken. [[Venom]] and Samiyah argue the finer points of education, auras, and the merits of sand-goats. He gloats about some of his plans to charm [[Corri]]. Samiyah begins destroying items of Charm Person to foil Venom's plans. Late in the evening, she confesses to a Trickery of allowing Venom to believe she had done a thing she had not (but found funny). 
'''[[04-02-2013]]''': [[Venom]] Charms [[Sycora]] and attempts to make a bargain with Samiyah to prevent future charmings. Samiyah seeks the counsel of her god, who bids her refuse all such bargains. Samiyah has an audience with [[Katrana]] about the Hunt called on her and its completion. [[Seraph]] bids his unruly daughter to attend him, and they discuss recent events and her actions. He allows her to see the souls of some of those she cares for from her desert home, and gives her the choice whether or not to allow her mortal father's soul to be punished. 
'''[[04-04-2013]]''': Embarrassed by [[Venom]]'s mockery that she is ignorant, Sami begins to take lessons at the Riverhold School from Elvalee. [[Alfonse]] asks Sami's permission to write a bardic work about her. Seeing that [[Venom]] has been made a Kindred, Sami begins warning every female she sees of his bad intentions. [[Kerriariadne]] comes for a visit, and tells Samiyah the story of [[Similus]]. Venom perishes and [[Kahann]] grabs his corpse. Some items are returned via Samiyah, much to her dislike. 
'''[[04-05-2013]]''': Needing to research all things mage-craft and vampiric, Samiyah seeks out [[Nicholai|Nicholai De Brabant]], eldest remaining mortal vampire and a sorcerer of great power. She pesters him with many, many questions, and his answers lay the foundation for her plans to rescue [[Sycora]] from [[Venom]]'s charm. She also quizzes him about her blood, coming to a theory about the elves of [[DarkClaw]]'s bloodline. Later that night, Samiyah successfully breaks [[Venom]]'s charm on [[Sycora]], earning her the mini-lich's fury. 
'''[[04-06-2013]]''': Venom takes the title, 'Al-Shaitan' specifically as a declaration of his intent towards Samiyah. [[Wish]] and Sami speak briefly about the recent events - her poem, his transformation, and the bag of her hide she gave to Tross. He makes a tricky bargain with her, saying he will give the bag back to Tross, if she will confess certain sins to her deity. She does so, and he is reminded of her wrong doing, causing them friction -- entirely Wish's intent. 
'''[[04-07-2013]]''': For the first time in her sheltered life, Samiyah wonders what it might be like to be kissed... and discovers that her journal is missing. 
'''[[04-08-2013]]''': Seraph, who knows her every thought, teases Samiyah about her thoughts of the day before: Seraph ftells, 'did you get your kiss?'. He gives her permission to seek out a single kiss from the subject of her affection, [[Ghazkull]]. Sami seeks out further advice on the topic from [[DarkClaw]], who confesses that, given her affair with [[Venom]], she is not the best one to be giving such advice. 
04/09/2013: Cromick, the centaur patriarch, falls to the bard as she obtains MM#88, the last required for her final level. 
'''[[04-10-2013]]''': Samiyah recovers her journal with Seraph's aid. After heated conversations with a variety of people over the last few days, Sami's temper snaps, and she throws her shoe at Wish's temple door. She explains her odd behavior of late, and apologies for an unkind comment she made... and admits the true source of her discomfort of late. He doesn't quite no how to react, and leaves. She confesses all to [[Seraph]], and he works a magic to embed her journal into her spirit so it can never be lost again. She also prays to him to let him know what happened with Wish's door. Without a single word, Sami and [[Venom]] have an entire conversation in the Guild. Wish discovers the damage done to his door, and seeks out [[Seraph]] to wrangle a confession from the culprit: [[Samiyah]] shouts (in common), 'and you ARE GOING TO DISCOURTESIES MY PERSON WITH YOUR ALCHEMIZING!'. She gives him the torn up pieces of her poem and faces Seraph's wrath for her behavior. 
'''[[04-11-2013]]''': Samiyah awakes in the temple, having fallen asleep on her knees, crushed by the disapproval of her Deity for her behavior. She flees to the desert where she once more tries to pierce the Veil. There, she falls asleep, exhausted, unknowing that [[Venom]] lurks nearby. When she wakes, she meets up with [[Tross]] and they realize that neither one is upset with the other, much to their confusion. They discuss lessons, goats and then chat with Aoide, who joins them. Sami very quietly asks Aoide's advice about kissing... All of this quiet girltalk is harshly interrupted by [[Venom]]'s appearance, and Sami overreacts badly to both his presence and his taunting about having seen the spot she goes to, when she needs to cry. Late that evening, she chats with [[Ghazkull]] about his search for an item in the Citadel. She meets him there and they wander through the area and into N'Kai. There, she helps him obtain the Incense of Enlightenment, and asks him to teach her how to kiss. Samiyah says (in common), '.. I begin to see how kisses can be trouble..'. 
'''[[04-12-2013]]''': Sami and [[Venom]] run into each other at the Herbalist of [[Riverhold]]. Venom's intended purchases are prevented and he swears revenge. Venom says (in common), 'Now I have a new demand to make once you are under my boot heel'. He begins his torment by giving her a steak of [[Corri]], which she entrusts to [[Mnaramenth]] (who later eats it by accident). 
'''[[04-13-2013]]''': The day of [[Venom]]'s revenge... [[Jamilla]], the sister Samiyah never knew she had, is obtained by the Demi-Lich and Embraced as a Kindred. Venom states his demands for her release, which [[Seraph]] refuses. Amidst the tumult, [[Ghazkull]] leaves the [[Lost]]. The exhausting and emotionally gut-wrenching evening ends with Samiyah sharing her blood with [[Ghazkull]] a second time. 
06/14/2013: '''[[Samiyah - Level 30 Bard Review|Samiyah visits her homeland]]''', hidden within the [[Tribal Sands]]. (Level 30 bard review) 
09/14/2013: Samiyah gets a lesson in defense, when a possessed [[Zephyr]] attacks her home village. Later, [[Totec]], [[Corri]] and [[Samiyah]] go on an adventure to the Shrine of Neutrality. It ends poorly, with all three dying to the Dragon Mistress. Totec says (in common), 'on the bright side, you now have a patented Totec Adventure(tm) to remember'. 
10/15/13: Samiyah takes part in a journey to the [[Tribal Sands]] where she, [[Sanitarium]] and [[Jamilla]] find the phylactery that contains the soul of [[Venom]]. [[Seraph]] releases the soul, and [[Venom]] is reborn. 
10/18/13: Samiyah blood-bonds fully with [[Ghazkull]], inviting him to slake his Thirst a third time. 
11/10/13: With Samiyah as horrified witness, [[Seraph]] tears [[Ghazkull]]'s heart from his chest, to break his daughter's blood-bond with the Kindred. 
11/16/13: Samiyah becomes the first mortal to ever directly cast a 6/7 enchant, without use of a scroll or relic. 
===2014===
01/31/2014: When Similus is '''[[Shattered]]''', Samiyah is sent by '''[[Seraph]]''' to the Realm of Souls to retrieve the pieces. 
02/16/2014: Samiyah's time in the High Order comes to an end: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Goodbye]]''' 
04/02/2014: '''[[His Maker's Plan|Samiyah assists Nicholai with a plan]]''' to deal with his progeny. 
'''[[07-01-2014]]''': '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]''' awakes from nightmare for the first time in months, and Samiyah is there to ward his sleep so that he can, at last, find rest. 
'''[[07-07-2014]]''': Based on a very odd conversation with '''[[Belsambar]]''', Samiyah seeks out DarkClaw to learn if what he has said is a lie.. and in doing so, learns some surprising (theoretical) things about the acts of intimacy between a man and woman. 
'''[[07-08-2014]]''': After awaking from yet another disturbing dream, Sami seeks out [[Belsambar|the Archmage]] to ask if he knows about certain spells... when she seeks her slumber that night, it is not her own dreams that cause her to awake, but those of '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]'''. 
'''[[07-14-2014]]''': When he falls in combat, '''[[Nicholai]]''' and '''[[DarkClaw]]''' enjoy the opportunity to torment and tease Samiyah with the prospect of a bag of his corpse. 
'''[[08-05-2014]]''': Samiyah learns a meditation from [[Belsambar]] to help her cope, but [[Venom]] appears to taunt her efforts. 
'''[[08-01-2014]]''': Struggling with the pain of an unfulfilled bond, Samiyah seeks solace in [[Sanguinna]]. Finding no end to her suffering there, she asks '''[[Belsambar]]''' for some advice. Later that day, she sends a messager to [[Ghazkull|Wind]], not knowing that her words were intercepted... 
09/27/2014: [[Ghazkull|Wind]] drinks for the first time in nearly a year, restoring balance to his bond with Samiyah. 
09/28/2014: Samiyah earns 346 points in a 14 round mobhunt, creating a new record. 
10/12/2014: Samiyah breaks her own record, completing a 15 round mobhunt, with a final score of 374. Moments later: "You are one of the elite mob hunters in the realm! You have been awarded the Hunter Elite Medal!" 
10/14/2014: Learning that '''[[Sparhawk]]''' is only 17k from '''[[Sparhawk Reaches Level 40|level 40]]''', Samiyah takes him to the Hall of Memory and they knock out his final level in about 45 minutes. The final mob is in Kuroth, and a group gathers there to witness it, including '''[[Cresom]], [[Kelek]], [[Belgarion]]''', and '''[[Lexie]]'''. After Sendres is slain, '''[[Lexie]]''' "hugs" Sparhawk (with her weapons). Samiyah rescues him, as does Kelek, and Lexie flees. (In Lexie's version of events: Samiyah's half moon yoga dance move *** ANNIHILATES *** you! ) 
11/09/2014: With lots of help from [[Belsambar]], [[Sparhawk]], [[Kelek]] and [[Ludo]], plus donations from [[Anduin]] and [[Ink]], Samiyah wins the Raking the Leaves quest, run by [[Natilena]]. Based on false information, she gives all of the extra-point leaves to [[Belsambar]], in the hopes it will solidify his taking second place, leaving her with 131 points. The fibbing second place finisher is barely beaten (128 points), but the win still secured. Belsambar takes third. 
11/13/14: Samiyah sings a '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#A Song for Theros|Song for Theros]]'''. 
11/15/14: Samiyah is deeply honored when Nicholai gives her the gift of the protection of the night. 
11/19/14: Samiyah performs a commissioned work for '''[[Lexie]]''': '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#A Few of Those Lexie-ish Things|"A Few of Those Lexie-ish Things"]]'''. 
11/27/14: Samiyah is deeply honored by her blood-brother, '''[[Cresom]]''', when he entrusts her with some personal mementos. 
===2015===
02/13/15: Awards are implemented this week, and Samiyah gains a number of honors: 
<worn with pride> Human Matriarch Braid
<worn with pride> Human Elder Braid
<worn with pride> Platinum Huntarium Star
<worn with pride> All-Star Platinum Medallion
<worn with pride> Bronze Huntarium Star
<worn with pride> 2 braids, 2 platinum stars, a bronze star, a badge, 9 pins, 29 ribbons 
02/14/2015: During the 2015 Valentine's Day Quest created by [[Tynian]], Samiyah bears witnesses to an epic fight: [[The Eldest vs Clark Kent]] 
02/28/2015: Samiyah reaches #1 on '''Mobhunt Rank''': *** 1. SAMIYAH 6206 *** 
02/16/2015: Samiyah takes third place in the Valentine's Day Quest. 
03/16/2015: Samiyah ties for fifth place in the President's Day Quest. 
05/09/2015: Samiyah takes part in her second ever '''[[AMMQ]]''', and to her shock, not only survives to the end, but wins!! 
05/20/2015: Samiyah, The Finder Adept, is here. Sami receives her very first '''Finder Adept''' ranking! 
05/23/2015: After a long-awaited reboot, Sami finds that she now appears on the '''XP Ranks''' -- in 15th place! Later in the day, Tynian runs a pair of AMMQs, and threatens the participants with Samiyah -- though she is happily helping '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]''' exp and does not participate. Still... 
Dwa [ Founder ] Tynian: Fear the Bard.
Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah thinks Tyn means some OTHER bard...
[[File:Hammer Fist to Chuck.JPG|200px|thumb|right|Bard-Fu Beats Chuck-Fu! 07/16/2015]]
06/01/2015: Samiyah is appointed The Lady Grand Finder! (Lady Samiyah, The Grand Finder, is here.) 
06/05/2015: Samiyah helps her Bonded reach effective level 40, an event witnessed by three Goddesses as he fights himself to cast off an evil magic that threatened to take hold. 
06/06/2015: The Bond between Samiyah and '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]''' is deepened yet further. 
06/07/2015: Defiant, Samiyah withstands the inquisition of her father, '''[[Seraph]]''', regarding the prior evening's events. She is forbidden by him to assist '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]''', should her Bonded take up a Trial of Triat Mastery, with dire repercussions threatened. 
07/03/2015: Shaken and afraid of what might be asked of him, Samiyah stands in support of her Bonded as he receives his [[Ghazkull's Triat Mastery Quest|Triat Mastery Quest]]. 
07/12/2015: Happy Five Year Anniversary! You have been awarded the 5 Year Pin! 
07/16/2015: Samiyah defeats Chuck Norris. 
08/01/2015: Samiyah regains the Human Matriarch braid, much to '''[[Lexie]]''''s howling chagrin. 
08/06/2015: Samiyah puts quill to parchment and completes a work for the first time in quite some time. The topic is her Bonded, '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]''', titled, '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#His Changing Shores|His Changing Shores]]''' 
08/10/2015: Samiyah reaches #4 on XPRANK and Mobmastery 104. 
09/05/2015: Samiyah receives the Tango Badge (6 months of online time) and achieves the top spot for XP Ranks: *** 1. SAMIYAH 5771982 *** 
09/07/2015: Samiyah gets to mobhunt round 12, and makes a new personal best score of 380. 

===2016===
01/22/16: Well, this happened.... Hum [ Th:21 Ma:20 Wa:21 ] Edge samiyah is my hero!!!! 
03/02/16: Sami receives the Veneration Badge. 
04/02/16: Sami receives the Bronze Veneration Star and the All-Star Bronze Medallion. In less joyful news, a member of the Nexus spends two hours following and harassing her, and later, her companion, [[Ludo]]. She responds with silence, [[Ludo]] responds with humor, filling the fellow's inventory with steaks, as stalking is hungry work. They utilize a scroll to put him to sleep, then order Samiyah out of the way so they can 'punish' him. She refuses, and is attacked. Later than night, she reaches nine million total exp. 
04/03/16: Upon discussing the situation of the prior day with [[Boromir]], he admits that his follower was being a "poopiehead." They are in full agreement. 
05/30/16: Samiyah, grouped with [[Humphrey]], slays the Onyx Dragon to reach 10 million exp! Also... DarkClaw gossips, 'Someone needs to write an "'''[[I Like Big Bards]]'''" song now.'. Samiyah gossip (in common), '..Challenge accepted. :)' 
11/10/16: Samiyah reaches 1,000 HPs (equipped). 

===2017===
January: Samiyah takes part in the Snowman Wars, assisting the '''[[The Lost Ones|Lost]]''' team to reach second place. 
02/17/17: [[President's Day Quest]] 2017 launches! 
02/22/17: Sharing laughter and a long-standing joke from the first Dead Presidents Quest years ago, Sami gives Nicholai an impulsive hug. This (highly unusual) event is noticed by '''[[DarkClaw]]''', who dares '''[[Drakar]]''' to hug the bard. A conversation ensues, in which the Tiger is turned down....'''[[No Hug For You]]''' 
02/24/17: Samiyah is the first to receive the new AltWorld Warrior Ribbon! 
02/26/17: Samiyah takes first place in the 2nd '''[[President's Day Quest]]'''! With the help of others, most especially '''[[Nicholai]]''', [[Mercury (Bard)|Mercury]], '''[[Zhou]]''' and '''[[Abe]]''', she is able to clear the entire list. She puts in 117 hours on the quest in 1 week. She receives the Ded Pres '17 Winner Medal and the Dead Pres '17 Total Victory Ribbon. 
02/27/17: Samiyah is named Finder Adept! 
03/02/17: Samiyah is named The Lady Grand Finder! 
06/16/17: Samiyah has an interesting conversation with '''[[Laujar]]''' about '''[[House Veladorn]]'''. 
 

===2018===
February 2018: With help from friends, including '''[[Abe]]''', '''[[Mercury]]''' and '''[[Nicholai]]''', Samiyah takes first place in the 2018 '''[[Valentine's Day Quest]].'''

==Player Information:==
Samiyah's player enjoys Middle Eastern dance, music, culture and food. In the past, she took three semesters of Middle Eastern Dance at Orange Coast Community College and loved every bit of it - though physical disability prevents her from dancing any more. Her two 'in-character' theme songs for Sami are from the Bellydance Superstars Volume 3 CD: "Drama Queen" by Sahar, and "Tribal Dream" by Issam Housham.

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Samiyah

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Samiyah: /* WHO Lists: */

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== Mud Contributions: ==
===Writing===
* Won a writing contest for Bliss's new office (see note below). (05/28/12)
* Won a restring writing competition, hosted by [[Hedschott]]. (06/09/12)
* Won a letter writing competition, as part of [[Ink]]'s three part quest. (08/03/12)
* Won a 'Character Development' competition, hosted by [[Tes]]. (12/02/12)
* Won the prize for 'Most Creative' performance, in the Love Our Immortals bardic circle, hosted by [[Aoide]]. (02/08/13)
* Won the Three Witches quest content competition hosted by [[Natilena]]. (03/25/13)
* Won second place in the Olympics Haiku Competition (0209/14): Souls across the globe / Some hunt - some sing - some wander / All find Challenge here
* Wrote the description for [[Suriel's Icy Indifference]], the winning snowman in the 2013 [[Snowman Wars]].
* Wrote the description for [[Sledward Snowed-In]], the snowman of the [[Lost]] in the 2016/17 [[Snowman Wars]].

[ 20] [[Bliss]]: Office rewrite Winner = Samiyah! 
Mon May 28 10:32:11 2012 
To: all 
Samiyah wins! Congrats and on pet too. 
[[Soloban]] 2nd place winner. 
I will reward you soon! 
 

===Maps and Stuff===
* Updated [[Hovelton Farms]] map to include an additional 20 rooms. (July 18, 2012)
* Worked with [[Soloban]] to correct errors on maps for [[Cymraeg]], [[Temple of Isiira]] and [[The Jungle]]. (July 15, 2012)
* Created 'Bard Chart' (Excel spreadsheet posted to the Forums) for use by Bards to track their levels. (July 2012)
 

==The Choir==
When Samiyah gave worship to her father, [[Seraph]], he instructed her to mentor all of the bards within the [[High Order]]. After his retirement, she continued to do what she could to assist those who had been within the Order with her. As one of the few level 50 bards in the Realm, she has continued this offer of mentorship (''with god+ permission obtained for forming a 'group'''). The following individuals '''[[venerate]]''' Samiyah, and she actively works to help them in their growth: 
Hum [ Bard: 30 29 22 ] '''[[Foghair]]''', Will pay for spell crystals [Choir]
Min [ Bard: 17 10 5 ] '''[[Kikaz]]''''tormali Zarnoka sings in the Choir for bacon
Hel [ Bard: 7 1 1 ] '''[[Meliodas]]''' the Dragon sin of Wrath. (choir)
Aar [ Bard: 18 18 17 ] '''[[Tikruul|Tikruul Vr'Keet]]''', Funkmaster Peacock, The LOVE Bird...
Hel [ Bard: 9 5 1 ] '''[[Silvae]]''', A River connects us. (Choir)

== Current Description: ==
The Bard before you is not pretty in the classic sense. Her nose is a bit too
wide, her dusky skin marked here and there with scars and other irregularities.
There is no Fibonacci sequence to the underlying structure of her face, nary a
single hint of pre-Raphaelite exquisiteness in the braided length of her curly
hair. But her eyes - deep, dark chocolate pools of warmth and kindness - and a
smile that is infectious and utterly genuine - manage to make up for the gifts
Nature did not grant. Her body is a distinctly pear shape, with generous hips
and derriere, but slender through the torso. Her strong and capable hands bear
the arabesque henna patterns of the tribe she has left behind. They move with
animated grace as she speaks, drawing the observant eye to the faded scar upon
her left hand and twin punctures upon her wrist: bonds and vows sworn in blood.
Each gesture causes mesmerizing eddies in the midnight shadows that engulf her,
cloaking her form with their comforting presence (an enchantment wrought by an
ancient Kindred sorcerer to safeguard her from a Blood-bond long un-renewed).

Hers has never been a simple life, and it shows in the compassion clearly writ
upon her face. A stalwart and loyal friend to villains and heroes alike, this
"mere slip of a girl" has defied gods to stand by those she loves and names as
friend and ally. She has been a shepherd to the young and a lioness in defense
of those bullied, gladly willing to throw caution to the wind to give aid when
needed. It is no wonder, then, that she is loved as strongly as she is hated,
and embraces what comes from both in equal measure.
===[[Ever Changing Sami]] - Previous Descriptions===

== WHO Lists: ==

3/6/2011 : Hum [ Bard: 10 6 5 ] Samiyah bint Rasul, seeking a Bardic Review
4/1/2011 : Hum [ Bard: 10 6 5 ] Samiyah is being stalked, srsly.
11/25/11 : Hum [ Bard: 11 7 7 ] Samiyah bint Rasul
12/17/11 : Hum [ Bard: 14 9 9 ] Samiyah bint Rasul, Singer from the Sands

05/24/12 : Hum [ Bard: 15 10 10 ] Samiyah bint Rasul: Seeking to buy Scores & Scrolls!
06/30/12 : Hum [ Bard: 18 14 14 ] Samiyah bint Rasul, singer from the sands
07/31/12 : Hum [ Bard: 21 20 18 ] Samiyah bint Rasul votes, "NO for Villon!!"
08/13/12 : Hum [ Bard: 22 20 18 ] Samiyah bint Rasul, wearer of the Laurel
08/15/12 : Hum [ Bard: 22 20 19 ] Samiyah seeks Soloban and Bard Council Review
09/05/12 : Hum [ Bard: 26 22 19 ] Samiyah bint Rasul
09/07/12 : Hum [ Bard: 27 24 19 ] Samiyah bint Rasul
11/23/12 : Hum [ Bard: 30 27 20 ] Samiyah bint Rasul seeks stories of Seraph
12/05/12 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 23 ] Samiyah bint Rasul.

01/30/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 27 ] Samiyah bint Rasul, a ghost of her self.
02/06/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 27 ] Samiyah bint Rasul awaits two dawns.
02/18/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 27 ] Samiyah seeks to learn of Nash.
02/19/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 27 ] Samiyah kneels in silent prayer
02/19/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 27 ] Samiyah is sprawled, comatose, in the Coral Cave.
03/05/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 28 ] Samiyah bint Suriel, ukhayyatun Deme <<High Order>>
03/16/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 29 ] Samiyah bint Suriel ukhayyatun Deme: High Order Bunny
06/14/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph ukhayyatun Cresom: High Order
10/14/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph has no songs - only a buttercup
10/15/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph: time to wake the devil.
10/18/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph sings a duet with the [[Ghazkull|Wind]]
11/10/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, Outcast.
11/16/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah: still so far from home
11/24/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph, H/O Choir
12/18/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah dreams of what holds a waking mind

01/14/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah hears every word whispered on the wind
02/14/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah: sad songs say so much
02/19/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah: one man's trash is another man's treasure
07/05/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, bound by blood and oath. (no refunds)
07/30/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah thinks the drums of war are out of tune
09/30/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph, blood-bound to Wind
11/19/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is Bound to the Wind, protected by the Night

01/23/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is Bound to the Wind, charmed by the Night
03/02/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, laying zombies to rest.
03/09/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah's feet are tired.
03/15/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is wore smooth out.
05/22/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah thinks Tyn means some OTHER bard..
07/16/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah's hammer fist brought Chuck down. (FTB!)
07/22/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is why we can't have nice things
08/01/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah believes in the Wind
09/02/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah believes in Wind and Team Friendship
09/05/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is feeling Lost and Wyld at heart.

01/02/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, Wind-Bound, Night-Friend. [Choir]
03/20/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, bound to the Wind, friend of the Night
03/20/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, bound to Wind, friend of Night [Choir]
03/26/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah leads the Choir.
04/18/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah leads the Choir. Wind-Bound, Night-Friend
05/29/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah befriends Heroes and Villains alike: Choir: 8
08/26/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah believes in the Wind.
09/03/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah isn't Lost, but is Found. [Choir]

01/08/17 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is helping bring about global warming
01/10/17 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is the FUN RUINER! *team global warming*
02/18/17 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is focused on Nicholai.
02/22/17 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah was last here, traveling in circles.

02/18/18 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah deftly dodges Cupid's arrow (1)

03/15/19 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, siren of wayward souls (2)

10/09/20 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah: cursed, confused and conflicted
10/13/20 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah will not be ash or sacrifice.

(1) Title IPS'ly provided by [[Abe]]. 
(2) Title IPS'ly provided by [[Nicholai]]. 

== WHOIS Samiyah ==
===03/31/2017===
<pre>
Samiyah (I): Female Human 30 Bard, 30 Bard, 30 Bard (Eff. 50)
Last login: Fri 2017-03-31 18:24:56.
77 bard memorization phrases in use.
Was created 2010-07-18 07:26:12, and has
played 8mth 15dy 5hr 24min (actual time online).
12533705 total experience earned.
Awarded a braid, 2 platinum stars, a bronze star, 3 medals, 3 badges, 15 pins, 93 ribbons.
Scored 127 mobmaster, 8298 mobhunt, and 8395 location quest points.
The Lady Grand Finder
The Past Finder Adept
Scavenger hunts for the year : 4th.
Scavenger hunts overall : 10th.
7 day activity rank : 13th.
14 day activity rank : 8th.
30 day activity rank : 7th.
60 day activity rank : 5th.
90 day activity rank : 4th.
60 day out-of-safe room rank : 2nd.
90 day out-of-safe room rank : 3rd.
PK ranking: 6th.
------------------------------- PK INFO -------------------------------
Has initiated 59 attacks (33 justified, and 26 not justified).
[[Sami-Whacks|'''Has been attacked 183 times (35 justified, 148 not justified).''']
Is credited with 9 PKs (8 justified, 1 not justified).
Has been killed 1 times (0 justified, 1 not justified).</pre>

==The Cutting of Threads==
Saturday November 16, 2013 - [[Troy]] killed by Samiyah - Suicide by Naked Shaman 
Saturday November 16, 2013 - [[Troy]] killed by Samiyah - Suicide by Naked Shaman 
Friday November 01, 2013 - [[Ninja]] killed by Samiyah - You REALLY want me to cast dispel magic on you?! 
Friday September 27, 2013 - [[Ludo]] killed by Samiyah - I am *NOT* a Scorpion, Ludo... 
Sunday, November 02, 2014 - [[Kelek]] killed by Samiyah - Well, it was SUPPOSED to just be a spar, and you are supposed to FLEE in a spar!
 
Monday March 25, 2013 - Samiyah killed by Sagan (II). 
 

== Character History: ==
=== [[Samiyah's Journal]] ===
=== [[Samiyah's Songbook]] ===
=== Samiyah's Origin ===
The nomadic tribes of the Great Eastern Desert have warred among themselves for centuries. Theirs is a harsh land, and child mortality rates are high due to the encroachment of bandits, rival tribes, and, of course, the desert itself. Children are prized... so long as they fall within the tribal definition of 'normal'.
 
Samiyah, daughter of Rasul, was born into a clan of goat herders. Her life was a quiet one, spent helping with the herd. She looked like the other children of the clan, with her dusky skin, dark eyes and hair. She played as they did, making games of things found in the desert. She learned, as they did, to avoid the scorpions and to read the patterns of the wind that hinted at the deadly sand-storms. If Samiyah never lost track of a goat in the dusk of sundown, or could whisper lullabies to calm the most fractious of children, it was not of particular notice. Girls were expected to do such things.
 
It was on the eve of her twelfth birthday that Samiyah's difference was discovered. It had been a difficult day, with a sand cat attack that morning. One of the younglings of the camp had been seriously injured at one of the more distant grazing grounds, and Samiyah was sent on the dangerous trek to the well for more water. Already tired and weary, she traveled a short distance out of sight and began to sing. She had realized, years before, that sometimes, if she sang just the ''right'' song - always quietly, always in secret - that wonderful things would happen. Instinctively, she had known that this was a a mystery she needed to keep to herself, for music was not a magic blessed by the Three. Protected from view by a large dune, she crouched in its shadow, dug a small hole and sang the bright, bubbling song that called forth water in a spring. It was her most sacred and magical song. Because they were so deep in the desert, it took several repetitions for the water to be called up, but finally, it filled the tiny basin she had created. She quenched her thirst, then filled each of the heavy camel-bladders with the crystal clear water.
 
Upon turning to head back to camp, she saw the horrified look of the tribal shaman, Abdul Salam, staring down at her from atop the dune. She was dragged back to the oasis camp and the 'magic-tainted' water dumped out so as not to curse any who might drink it. Samiyah was placed in the tent that enclosed one of the Altars to the Three Gods, for careful watching. The Council of Three met that night.
 
Before dawn of the next day, Samiyah was stealthily awoken by her mother's harsh whisper. "You must come quickly, child. We must go." The two hurried out of a slit cut into the tent and into the desert, not another word spoken. It was only when they were well away from the camp that Zahra broke her silence once more.
 
"You have a gift. They have told you it is of the unclean spirits, that it is haram, but it is a gift." Zahra looked proudly down at her daughter, one hand cupping the girl's cheek. "Seek your songs. Sing with beauty and pride. And never, ever, let them tell you that it is wrong!" Her mother's words were emphatic, startling Samiyah into tears. "Now go! They will be after you when they find you gone. Seek the pathway through the hills. And may you ever have shade and sweet water, my beloved girl. Blessings upon you."
 
Zahra began to sing. Zahra, who never raised her voice at the campfire, who was mocked for the grating tone of her words. Voice uplifted in exquisite song, she wove a spell of invisibility over her shocked daughter. "Go," she murmured, giving one last, gentle caress of Samiyah's cheek. As the girl stood staring, her mother turned and headed back towards the camp, another tune calling winds that obliterated their tracks.
 
Days later, hungry - but not thirsty - she staggered into a village of very small, furry-toed people. The village echoed with song, and following the noise, met a brightly garbed woman who trilled melody as she strode along the Bywater. "Hi! I'm [[Cadee]]! I thought I heard another singer!" The girl took Samiyah's hand, pulling her along, talking excitedly all the while. "You must be from the desert, dressed like that. Well. The world's a lot bigger than the dunes, that's for sure! C'mon! I have so many things to show you!" ... And off they went. 
 

===11/25/2012: The "Wisdom" of Helping Cresom ===
<257hp(xxx) 503ma(xxx) 573mv(xxx)(308936) 13089gp ft: Ramona > flee

Ramona makes a complicated-looking gesture.
You are blinded!
Someone dodges your attack.
Someone *** ANNIHILATES *** you.
You sure are BLEEDING!
You twist around to lessen the impact of someone's attack.
Someone devastates you.
You sure are BLEEDING!
Someone *** ANNIHILATES *** you.
You sure are BLEEDING!

<13hp(xxx) 503ma(xxx) 573mv(xxx)(308936) 13089gp ft: someone > TICK IN 3 SECONDS.

===03/23/2013: Bunny===
You ftell, 'grats on killing your first ghost, if i heard right/'. 
You ftell, 'sorry, was running'. 
Nordak ftells, 'nod....always running....thx'. 
Seraph ftells, 'Samiyah is a bunny :)'. 
Nordak ftells, 'hippity hop'. 
You ftell, '*nose twitch*'. 
 

===An Epic Seven Attack Round===
<pre>
Now fighting: a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard
Your knifehand strike MUTILATES a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your spearhand strike EVISCERATES a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your elbow strike DISEMBOWELS a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your back kick EVISCERATES a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your head butt DISEMBOWELS a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your backfist DISEMBOWELS a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your jump outer crescent kick DISEMBOWELS a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
You twist around to lessen the impact of a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard's attack.
You dodge a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard's attack.
You deftly move out of the way of a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard's attack.

ft: a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard > blynd
</pre>
==General Notes for RP:==
===Background===
Samiyah comes from the [[Tribal Sands]]. Hers was a culture of severe repression, a patriarchy based in the strict control of the tribe's male shaman. All other forms of magic - clerical, bardic, or mage - were considered verboten. In the way of the Tribes, all cultural expectations are set forth in the songs sung, and the outlook for women was very bleak. As a result of this upbringing, Samiyah is unusually modest: physically and emotionally. She avoids the casual touch of the opposite gender at all costs - although at this point, the sole mortal exception is her sworn brother, [[Cresom]], and her Bonded, [[Ghazkull|Wind]]. She is also somewhat superstitious, oftentimes resorting to tribal methods for dealing with problems: small braided charms to avert the Evil Eye, salt tossed over her shoulder to bind a Ghost, etc. She has taken a vow, sworn to her mother's name, never to "give oath to any not of the tribes, or to the gods that walk." (i.e., never marry in character or worship an Immortal). This is the reason she could not give worship to anyone except the God of her tribe (and her spiritual Father), [[Seraph]]. 

===Unusual Terms that Samiyah uses:===
* Sahib/Sayyida: "Honored One" (gender specific), used for all Immortals and anyone she respects deeply. 
* Haram: An action or mode of thought that is forbidden by tribal tradition, often a severely punishable offense (up to death). 

[[File:Samiyahs Mark.JPG|thumb|left|Samiyah's Wizard Mark]]

===Quirks===
* Samiyah has a particular horror of bugs in large numbers or of unusual size or type. This stems from her escape from her desert home, when she stumbled into a dark passageway of the Pyramid and was showered in a hoard of maggots.
* Samiyah has an instinctive obedience to the '''commands''' and '''instructions''' of immortals. (This is NOT mortal knowledge, and must be learned in character by immortals. ) Even the 'strong words' of immortals affects her mindset, views, and outlook.

== Trivia: ==
* On 05/24/2012, Samiyah's name was informally but "officially" changed by [[Natilena]] to "Sami" as "Samiyah" was 'too hard to spell.'
* On July 27 - 08/04/2012, Samiyah took part in Ink's quest, placing 6th, 2nd, and 1st respectively in the three parts.
* On August 4, 2012, during the Thank You dinner, the adventurers assembled made Sami flee the table in upset when they teased her about "proposing" to [[Gheorghe]]. (Samiyah swore an oath to her mother never to swear her heart to any man not of the tribes, and any god-who-walks.)
* Samiyah has accepted paid commissions for a wide variety of folks for artistic works, including [[Anduin]], [[Tes]], [[Soloban]] and [[Teva]]. ([[Ink]] just likes to buy saucy one-liners ... he probably doesn't have the patience to sit through anything longer! ;) ) The most she has ever been paid for a work was by [[Tes]].
* Samiyah has won or at least placed in the top three in every single writing competition she has entered.
* Samiyah was referenced (though not specifically named) in a creative work by Nicholai: [[Nicholai#Nicholai's Solitude|Solitude]].
* Samiyah was the topic of [[Alfonse]]'s level 10 bard review: [[Alfonse - Level 10 Bard Review|A Song of Sami]]
* Samiyah was the topic of [[Xander - Level 5 Bard Review|Xander's level 5 bard review]].
* Samiyah was the winner of the 2017 Dead Presidents Day Quest, also assisting the second, third, and fourth place finishers.
 

== Wiki Mentions: ==
* [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/Category:Daily_RP_Logs Category:Daily RP Logs]
* [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/Category:Samiyah Category:Samiyah]
* [[The Soul-Stealer]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Bargain]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Prey]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Gambit]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Strategy]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Consequence]]
* [[Shattered]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Goodbye]]
 
== Player Provided Information: ==

{{note|[[Belsambar|SuicideMage]]|07/09/14| '''Referencing: 4/1/2011 - Hum [ Bard: 10 6 5 ] Samiyah is being stalked, srsly.''' My first interaction with Samiyah, a little bard who appeared to be a true newbie (oh, how she had me fooled) who was wearing a buttload of restrings and items that I didn't recognize (I should have understood when she said she was Faile's friend, her gear was probly set!) that all I wanted to do was help and make sure her gear was set for levelling...and that she understood just how difficult bard was, and that a new player to the game might have difficulties with the game knowledge and story/RP requirements (in retrospect, I 'srsly' have nothing I can do, but point and laugh at myself with a big 'HA!')...I think one of the best parts of this recollection is seeing the date attached to see it was April Fool's Day. Damn desert songbird scared me off helping newbies for a week, I swear! }} [[Category:PPI]]
{{note|[[Lexie]]|11/6/14| Do I have a story for you! One day, my weapon happened to slip and Sparhawk was grouped with Samiyah. She instantly rescued him, took out her bedpost and facepalmed me nearly to death. Her belly-dancing contortion trick prevented me from doing any damage in return, so of course I jumped and fled! She is the ultimate example of Girl Power! *hearts* '''(see: [[Sparhawk_Reaches_Level_40#Log_by_Lexie|Lexie Lurves Sparhawk!]])'''}} 

{{quotable|Nicholai says (in elven), 'well, for a foolish sand-goat girl, you seem to make quite an impression on those who claim to be great and powerful'.|12/19/2013}}

== Current Restrings: ==
You are using:
<used as light> (Moderate magic) (Glowing) the unbreakable bonds of family * a gift from Cresom *
<worn on finger> (Moderate magic) an onyx band wreathed in starlight * Restring by DarkClaw *
<worn on finger> (Moderate magic) (Bound) a bow of sisal and sable ribbon * a reminder of Tross & Nicholai *
<worn around neck> (Moderate magic) a delicate necklace of stars and moons * a token from the Kindred Masquerade *
<worn around neck> (Artifact magic) (Glowing) a tribal-style necklace of lapis and opal pendants
<worn on body> (Potent magic) a sand-washed silk robe of soft desert hues
<worn on head> (Artifact magic) a small striped insect, darting about quickly * a gift from Cresom *
<worn on legs> (Potent magic) loose trousers of green linen with muddy hems
<worn on feet> (Potent magic) elven-style boots made of Onyx dragonhide
<worn on hands> (Potent magic) delicate patterns of mehndi framing her scars
<worn on arms> (Moderate magic) matching arm-cuffs of silver and moonstone
<worn about body> (Moderate magic) the protection of the night * a gift from Nicholai *

For Details and other restrings: '''[[Samiyah's Restrings]]'''

===A Gift For the LOST===
(Random found and restring written by Samiyah)
(Artifact magic) desert robes in shades of blue and green [m|AC 1 dex:8 ac:-3 1#]
Long description: Crafted in the tribal style, these loose robes hold the hues of a sunlit ocean.

Look Desert Robes:
Cascading down the wearer's form in a smooth flow of fine quality linen, these
robes are cut in the desert tribal style, but in a hue those repressive people
have never employed. Colors reminiscent of the gentle mid-morning sun dappling
upon the shallower waters of the Maelmordian Sea have been utilized. Deep blue
and azure, touched with sea-green, flow across the fabric, creating the effect
of waves flowing from the wearer's feet to shoulders. A narrow decorative edge
of embroidery complements the simple neckline, hem and wrists.

Look Embroidery Decoration Edge
Interlocking waves form a decorative embroidered edge. Carefully hidden
within the pattern, however, are words in the desert script:
"For my Allies and Friends of the Lost - may you ever have shade and
sweet water."

== Personal Timeline: ==
[[File:Samiyah Bard Chart.png|350px|thumb|left|What It Took To Reach 50]]
=== 2010 ===
07/18/10: Samiyah is created. 
08/03/10: Samiyah receives Bard Council approval for '''[[Samiyah - Level 5 Bard Review|level 5]]''', singing "''A Love Song of the Desert Tribes''." 
=== 2012 ===
05/24/12: Samiyah receives Bard Council approval for '''[[Samiyah - Level 10 Bard Review|level 10]]''', reciting an original composition, "''Find the Path''". 
05/27/12: Tormented and treated rudely, Samiyah sings '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#A Song for Kylor|a song for Kylor]]''' 
06/09/12: Sami acknowledges help given to her by singing '''[[Ode to A Mushroom]]''' 
06/22/12: Wanting to express her thanks for counsel and support, Sami sings '''[[A Song For Aoide]]''' 
05/25/12: When she dies attempting [[Lq|Location Quest]] in [[Aarakocran City]], and is helped by the Nashite, Samiyah '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#A Chant For Avoozl|performs a chant in praise of Avoozl]]''' 
06/27/12: Upon receiving a generous gift from [[Mugen]], Samiyah '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#In Praise of Elves|repays him with a poem]]''', "''In Praise of Elves''" 
07/03/12: Samiyah receives Bard Council approval for '''[[Samiyah - Level 15 Bard Review|level 15]]''', performing "''The Lady Elemental''," written about '''[[DarkClaw]]'''. 
07/12/12: After being repeatedly info'd by a thief named '''[[Ogedai]]''' who swears he's "only practicing," Samiyah is stalked by '''[[Orgrim]]''' in '''[[Midgaard]]''' but manages to sneak away. Alas, he later catches up to her in '''[[Nydia]]''', and only the Channelling Lyrical saves her life when his rift *** ANNIHILATES *** her. Later the same night, she performs a new piece written at '''[[Drakar]]''''s behest: '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#The Tower of Sorcery|"The Tower of Sorcery"]]''' which she adds to at the last moment to include her interaction with Orgrim. The performance is witnessed and her debt to Drakar acknowledged as paid by '''[[Isolas|The Phantom of the Nashite Magi Himself]]'''. 
07/14/12: While trying to help a newbie get out of the east gate of '''[[Midgaard]]''', Samiyah is cursed and EVISCERATED by '''[[Daedalus]]''', barely managing to escape (purely because he forgot to turn his chase triggers on). 
07/15/12: Samiyah reaches effective level 30. She also travels to [[Cymraeg]] with '''[[Soloban]]''' and helps the cartographer clarify some of his maps. 
07/20/12: Samiyah is DISEMBOWELED by '''[[Nebucanezzar]]''', but manages to flee and quaff a recall potion in time. Later the same day, while exp'ing with '''[[Posion]]''' and '''[[Crunch]]''', Samiyah sees that '''[[Hedschott]]''' has awoken. She alerts her group, but Crunch tells the group (in common), 'I DON'T FEAR HEDSCHOTT I EATZ HIM FOR BREAKFAST'. Moments later, the Inquisitor shows up in '''[[Candlespyre Mountain]]''' where the group is resting. Again and again, he leaves and returns, causing much consternation. The group moves to the '''[[Riverdale Plantation]]''', shadowed by [[Hedschott]], where Samiyah nearly dies from sheer nerves as he stands in the room watching the group exp. As Crunch attacks the last mob needed for level, Hedschott engages Sami, causing her wimpy to kick in nearly instantly. She flees and quaffs, safely making it to Recall with a mere 126 HP. Later in the evening, [[Hedschott]] kindly escorts Samiyah to the Adventurer's Inn, assisting her to complete MobMastery #40, Pertex the Mage. 
07/26/12: Sami talks to '''[[DarkClaw]]''' about '''[[The Soul-Stealer]]'''. 
07/27/12: Sami takes part in section one of '''[[Ink]]''''s quest, buying one doo-dad from '''[[Mish]]''', placing sixth in the Challenge to Find the Strongest. 
07/28/12: Sami takes part in section two of '''[[Ink]]''''s quest, placing third in the Challenge - '''[[Seeking The Most Clever]]'''!! 
08/03/12: Sami takes part in section three of '''[[Ink]]''''s quest, placing first in the Challenge - '''[[Seeking the Most Creative]]''', winning the Laurel. 
08/04/12: Sami takes part in '''[[A Thank You Dinner‎]]''', and is horrified when Eirin is slain. She is unable to discern the killer, but '''[[Sagan]]''' does! 
08/16/12: Sami takes up a topic requested by '''[[Soloban]]''', and performs her '''[[Samiyah - Level 20 Bard Review|Level 20 Bard Review]]''': ''The Baroness' Lament.''. Afterwards, '''[[Tes]]''' asks her to write a song for him as well, which she does: '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#The Hunters' Call|The Hunters Call]]'''. He pays her an astounding 300k for the performance, which causes her to faint. 
09/05/12: Samiyah is invited to '''[[The Slumber Party Aftermath|the aftermath of a slumber party]]'''. There, she performs the only original piece that folks haven't heard: '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#The Goat Song|The Goat Song]]''' and it is decided that goats could easily be replaced by boys and the song would be just as true. 
09/09/12: While helping a low level bard with some mobhunts, Samiyah is threatened by, and then attacked by, [[Sycora|Sycora Starbreeze]] of the [[Legion]]. 
09/25/2012: You have been appointed The Finder Adept! You have been awarded an honorarium of 25000 gold coins! :) 
11/15/2012: Samiyah is approached by '''[[Seraph]]''' to write a bardic work about his life, with a very big "Or Else" attached. She begins interviewing others who know him and researching all she can: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Bargain]]''' 
11/2012 - 02/05/2013: Samiyah continues to hold '''[[Seraph]]''''s notice: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Prey]]''' 
=== 2013 ===
02/04/2013: Samiyah participates in the '''[[2013 - Love Our Immortals Bardic Circle|Immortal Appreciation Bardic Circle]]''', and performs '''[[2013 - Love Our Immortals Bardic Circle#Samiyah's Performance|"Thirst"]]'''. She receives a prize for Most Original and Creative. 
02/06/2013: After a disagreement with a friend, Samiyah is shocked when '''[[Belgarion]]''' attacks her: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Gambit]].''' 
'''[[02-12-2013]]''': Samiyah learns that she won a quest that '''[[Tes]]''' held, but that all the prizes purged. :( 
'''[[02-17-2013]]''': '''[[Katrana]]''' shows Samiyah her Thread within the Pattern... the Desert Opal Thread, and '''[[Wish]]''' gives her a quest, for a chance to interact with [[Similus]]. 
'''[[02-18-2013]]/[[02-19-2013]]/[[02-20-2013]]:''' '''[[Seraph]]''' returns Samiyah's soul and repudiates her. Hours of prayer and the words of [[DarkClaw]] make him relent. He bids her to finish her quest from Wish. She does so, and is permitted to touch the ancient evil artifact. As warned, the consequences are severe, leaving her comatose and near death. '''[[Seraph]]''' heals her by entwining part of his soul with her own, and commands her to sleep. '''[[Wish]]''' orders the two out of his temple, and later follows, demanding to know what she experienced: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Strategy‎]]''' 
'''[[03-04-2013]]''': After sending a '''[[Alchemical Transformation|Message in a Bottle]]''' that is taken quite badly, Samiyah is coolered for disrespect to an Immortal (Both '''[[Seraph]]''' and '''[[Wish]]'''). 
'''[[03-05-2013]]''': Samiyah gives worship to '''[[Seraph]]''' and is the first to join the '''[[High Order]]'''. 
'''[[03-06-2013]]''': Both '''[[DarkClaw]]''' and '''[[Wish]]''' formally order Samiyah's death... and she meets '''[[Tross]]''' for the first time. 
03/10/2013: Samiyah wins the level 40+ bracket of '''[[Boromir|Boromir's]]''' Elemental Sprite quest. 
'''[[03-13-2013]]''': When '''[[Seraph]]''' gives grave offense to [[Triat|The Triat]], the Hunt is called down upon the '''[[High Order]]''' - Samiyah in particular: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Consequence]]''' 
03/17/2013: Samiyah fails a spectacular 18 mob mastery quests in two days. 
'''[[03-23-2013]]''': Samiyah completes all of the mobhunt and location quest requirements for her final level. At this point, only two tasks remain: Mobmastery #88 and her Final Performance. She also (against her better judgement) enters [[The Cursed Circus]] for the first time, and is saddened when [[Sirka]] perishes there and she is unable to perform the corpse retrieval. 
'''[[03-25-2013]]''': Through a well executed plan (crafted by '''[[Ink]]''', he would like it known!) and layered attack with '''[[Eathor]]''', Samiyah is killed by '''[[Sagan]]'''. 
'''[[03-29-2013]]''': Samiyah attempts to interview the new candidate for Ordained of the High Order. When he is made their Holy Advocate, she has a heart to heart with [[Seraph]] about jealousy. 
'''[[04-01-2013]]''': After trying to wake up a fellow member of the Order after he was slept by [[Shilea]], Samiyah becomes a vigilante. [[Corri]] introduces Sami to her kitten-mittens and Sami warns her about Venom. Later still, Corri tells to story of Cirth, and Sami assists in a Sanguinna corpse rescue. Samiyah and [[Ghazkull]] begin to feel the first connections of their blood-bond awaken. [[Venom]] and Samiyah argue the finer points of education, auras, and the merits of sand-goats. He gloats about some of his plans to charm [[Corri]]. Samiyah begins destroying items of Charm Person to foil Venom's plans. Late in the evening, she confesses to a Trickery of allowing Venom to believe she had done a thing she had not (but found funny). 
'''[[04-02-2013]]''': [[Venom]] Charms [[Sycora]] and attempts to make a bargain with Samiyah to prevent future charmings. Samiyah seeks the counsel of her god, who bids her refuse all such bargains. Samiyah has an audience with [[Katrana]] about the Hunt called on her and its completion. [[Seraph]] bids his unruly daughter to attend him, and they discuss recent events and her actions. He allows her to see the souls of some of those she cares for from her desert home, and gives her the choice whether or not to allow her mortal father's soul to be punished. 
'''[[04-04-2013]]''': Embarrassed by [[Venom]]'s mockery that she is ignorant, Sami begins to take lessons at the Riverhold School from Elvalee. [[Alfonse]] asks Sami's permission to write a bardic work about her. Seeing that [[Venom]] has been made a Kindred, Sami begins warning every female she sees of his bad intentions. [[Kerriariadne]] comes for a visit, and tells Samiyah the story of [[Similus]]. Venom perishes and [[Kahann]] grabs his corpse. Some items are returned via Samiyah, much to her dislike. 
'''[[04-05-2013]]''': Needing to research all things mage-craft and vampiric, Samiyah seeks out [[Nicholai|Nicholai De Brabant]], eldest remaining mortal vampire and a sorcerer of great power. She pesters him with many, many questions, and his answers lay the foundation for her plans to rescue [[Sycora]] from [[Venom]]'s charm. She also quizzes him about her blood, coming to a theory about the elves of [[DarkClaw]]'s bloodline. Later that night, Samiyah successfully breaks [[Venom]]'s charm on [[Sycora]], earning her the mini-lich's fury. 
'''[[04-06-2013]]''': Venom takes the title, 'Al-Shaitan' specifically as a declaration of his intent towards Samiyah. [[Wish]] and Sami speak briefly about the recent events - her poem, his transformation, and the bag of her hide she gave to Tross. He makes a tricky bargain with her, saying he will give the bag back to Tross, if she will confess certain sins to her deity. She does so, and he is reminded of her wrong doing, causing them friction -- entirely Wish's intent. 
'''[[04-07-2013]]''': For the first time in her sheltered life, Samiyah wonders what it might be like to be kissed... and discovers that her journal is missing. 
'''[[04-08-2013]]''': Seraph, who knows her every thought, teases Samiyah about her thoughts of the day before: Seraph ftells, 'did you get your kiss?'. He gives her permission to seek out a single kiss from the subject of her affection, [[Ghazkull]]. Sami seeks out further advice on the topic from [[DarkClaw]], who confesses that, given her affair with [[Venom]], she is not the best one to be giving such advice. 
04/09/2013: Cromick, the centaur patriarch, falls to the bard as she obtains MM#88, the last required for her final level. 
'''[[04-10-2013]]''': Samiyah recovers her journal with Seraph's aid. After heated conversations with a variety of people over the last few days, Sami's temper snaps, and she throws her shoe at Wish's temple door. She explains her odd behavior of late, and apologies for an unkind comment she made... and admits the true source of her discomfort of late. He doesn't quite no how to react, and leaves. She confesses all to [[Seraph]], and he works a magic to embed her journal into her spirit so it can never be lost again. She also prays to him to let him know what happened with Wish's door. Without a single word, Sami and [[Venom]] have an entire conversation in the Guild. Wish discovers the damage done to his door, and seeks out [[Seraph]] to wrangle a confession from the culprit: [[Samiyah]] shouts (in common), 'and you ARE GOING TO DISCOURTESIES MY PERSON WITH YOUR ALCHEMIZING!'. She gives him the torn up pieces of her poem and faces Seraph's wrath for her behavior. 
'''[[04-11-2013]]''': Samiyah awakes in the temple, having fallen asleep on her knees, crushed by the disapproval of her Deity for her behavior. She flees to the desert where she once more tries to pierce the Veil. There, she falls asleep, exhausted, unknowing that [[Venom]] lurks nearby. When she wakes, she meets up with [[Tross]] and they realize that neither one is upset with the other, much to their confusion. They discuss lessons, goats and then chat with Aoide, who joins them. Sami very quietly asks Aoide's advice about kissing... All of this quiet girltalk is harshly interrupted by [[Venom]]'s appearance, and Sami overreacts badly to both his presence and his taunting about having seen the spot she goes to, when she needs to cry. Late that evening, she chats with [[Ghazkull]] about his search for an item in the Citadel. She meets him there and they wander through the area and into N'Kai. There, she helps him obtain the Incense of Enlightenment, and asks him to teach her how to kiss. Samiyah says (in common), '.. I begin to see how kisses can be trouble..'. 
'''[[04-12-2013]]''': Sami and [[Venom]] run into each other at the Herbalist of [[Riverhold]]. Venom's intended purchases are prevented and he swears revenge. Venom says (in common), 'Now I have a new demand to make once you are under my boot heel'. He begins his torment by giving her a steak of [[Corri]], which she entrusts to [[Mnaramenth]] (who later eats it by accident). 
'''[[04-13-2013]]''': The day of [[Venom]]'s revenge... [[Jamilla]], the sister Samiyah never knew she had, is obtained by the Demi-Lich and Embraced as a Kindred. Venom states his demands for her release, which [[Seraph]] refuses. Amidst the tumult, [[Ghazkull]] leaves the [[Lost]]. The exhausting and emotionally gut-wrenching evening ends with Samiyah sharing her blood with [[Ghazkull]] a second time. 
06/14/2013: '''[[Samiyah - Level 30 Bard Review|Samiyah visits her homeland]]''', hidden within the [[Tribal Sands]]. (Level 30 bard review) 
09/14/2013: Samiyah gets a lesson in defense, when a possessed [[Zephyr]] attacks her home village. Later, [[Totec]], [[Corri]] and [[Samiyah]] go on an adventure to the Shrine of Neutrality. It ends poorly, with all three dying to the Dragon Mistress. Totec says (in common), 'on the bright side, you now have a patented Totec Adventure(tm) to remember'. 
10/15/13: Samiyah takes part in a journey to the [[Tribal Sands]] where she, [[Sanitarium]] and [[Jamilla]] find the phylactery that contains the soul of [[Venom]]. [[Seraph]] releases the soul, and [[Venom]] is reborn. 
10/18/13: Samiyah blood-bonds fully with [[Ghazkull]], inviting him to slake his Thirst a third time. 
11/10/13: With Samiyah as horrified witness, [[Seraph]] tears [[Ghazkull]]'s heart from his chest, to break his daughter's blood-bond with the Kindred. 
11/16/13: Samiyah becomes the first mortal to ever directly cast a 6/7 enchant, without use of a scroll or relic. 
===2014===
01/31/2014: When Similus is '''[[Shattered]]''', Samiyah is sent by '''[[Seraph]]''' to the Realm of Souls to retrieve the pieces. 
02/16/2014: Samiyah's time in the High Order comes to an end: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Goodbye]]''' 
04/02/2014: '''[[His Maker's Plan|Samiyah assists Nicholai with a plan]]''' to deal with his progeny. 
'''[[07-01-2014]]''': '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]''' awakes from nightmare for the first time in months, and Samiyah is there to ward his sleep so that he can, at last, find rest. 
'''[[07-07-2014]]''': Based on a very odd conversation with '''[[Belsambar]]''', Samiyah seeks out DarkClaw to learn if what he has said is a lie.. and in doing so, learns some surprising (theoretical) things about the acts of intimacy between a man and woman. 
'''[[07-08-2014]]''': After awaking from yet another disturbing dream, Sami seeks out [[Belsambar|the Archmage]] to ask if he knows about certain spells... when she seeks her slumber that night, it is not her own dreams that cause her to awake, but those of '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]'''. 
'''[[07-14-2014]]''': When he falls in combat, '''[[Nicholai]]''' and '''[[DarkClaw]]''' enjoy the opportunity to torment and tease Samiyah with the prospect of a bag of his corpse. 
'''[[08-05-2014]]''': Samiyah learns a meditation from [[Belsambar]] to help her cope, but [[Venom]] appears to taunt her efforts. 
'''[[08-01-2014]]''': Struggling with the pain of an unfulfilled bond, Samiyah seeks solace in [[Sanguinna]]. Finding no end to her suffering there, she asks '''[[Belsambar]]''' for some advice. Later that day, she sends a messager to [[Ghazkull|Wind]], not knowing that her words were intercepted... 
09/27/2014: [[Ghazkull|Wind]] drinks for the first time in nearly a year, restoring balance to his bond with Samiyah. 
09/28/2014: Samiyah earns 346 points in a 14 round mobhunt, creating a new record. 
10/12/2014: Samiyah breaks her own record, completing a 15 round mobhunt, with a final score of 374. Moments later: "You are one of the elite mob hunters in the realm! You have been awarded the Hunter Elite Medal!" 
10/14/2014: Learning that '''[[Sparhawk]]''' is only 17k from '''[[Sparhawk Reaches Level 40|level 40]]''', Samiyah takes him to the Hall of Memory and they knock out his final level in about 45 minutes. The final mob is in Kuroth, and a group gathers there to witness it, including '''[[Cresom]], [[Kelek]], [[Belgarion]]''', and '''[[Lexie]]'''. After Sendres is slain, '''[[Lexie]]''' "hugs" Sparhawk (with her weapons). Samiyah rescues him, as does Kelek, and Lexie flees. (In Lexie's version of events: Samiyah's half moon yoga dance move *** ANNIHILATES *** you! ) 
11/09/2014: With lots of help from [[Belsambar]], [[Sparhawk]], [[Kelek]] and [[Ludo]], plus donations from [[Anduin]] and [[Ink]], Samiyah wins the Raking the Leaves quest, run by [[Natilena]]. Based on false information, she gives all of the extra-point leaves to [[Belsambar]], in the hopes it will solidify his taking second place, leaving her with 131 points. The fibbing second place finisher is barely beaten (128 points), but the win still secured. Belsambar takes third. 
11/13/14: Samiyah sings a '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#A Song for Theros|Song for Theros]]'''. 
11/15/14: Samiyah is deeply honored when Nicholai gives her the gift of the protection of the night. 
11/19/14: Samiyah performs a commissioned work for '''[[Lexie]]''': '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#A Few of Those Lexie-ish Things|"A Few of Those Lexie-ish Things"]]'''. 
11/27/14: Samiyah is deeply honored by her blood-brother, '''[[Cresom]]''', when he entrusts her with some personal mementos. 
===2015===
02/13/15: Awards are implemented this week, and Samiyah gains a number of honors: 
<worn with pride> Human Matriarch Braid
<worn with pride> Human Elder Braid
<worn with pride> Platinum Huntarium Star
<worn with pride> All-Star Platinum Medallion
<worn with pride> Bronze Huntarium Star
<worn with pride> 2 braids, 2 platinum stars, a bronze star, a badge, 9 pins, 29 ribbons 
02/14/2015: During the 2015 Valentine's Day Quest created by [[Tynian]], Samiyah bears witnesses to an epic fight: [[The Eldest vs Clark Kent]] 
02/28/2015: Samiyah reaches #1 on '''Mobhunt Rank''': *** 1. SAMIYAH 6206 *** 
02/16/2015: Samiyah takes third place in the Valentine's Day Quest. 
03/16/2015: Samiyah ties for fifth place in the President's Day Quest. 
05/09/2015: Samiyah takes part in her second ever '''[[AMMQ]]''', and to her shock, not only survives to the end, but wins!! 
05/20/2015: Samiyah, The Finder Adept, is here. Sami receives her very first '''Finder Adept''' ranking! 
05/23/2015: After a long-awaited reboot, Sami finds that she now appears on the '''XP Ranks''' -- in 15th place! Later in the day, Tynian runs a pair of AMMQs, and threatens the participants with Samiyah -- though she is happily helping '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]''' exp and does not participate. Still... 
Dwa [ Founder ] Tynian: Fear the Bard.
Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah thinks Tyn means some OTHER bard...
[[File:Hammer Fist to Chuck.JPG|200px|thumb|right|Bard-Fu Beats Chuck-Fu! 07/16/2015]]
06/01/2015: Samiyah is appointed The Lady Grand Finder! (Lady Samiyah, The Grand Finder, is here.) 
06/05/2015: Samiyah helps her Bonded reach effective level 40, an event witnessed by three Goddesses as he fights himself to cast off an evil magic that threatened to take hold. 
06/06/2015: The Bond between Samiyah and '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]''' is deepened yet further. 
06/07/2015: Defiant, Samiyah withstands the inquisition of her father, '''[[Seraph]]''', regarding the prior evening's events. She is forbidden by him to assist '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]''', should her Bonded take up a Trial of Triat Mastery, with dire repercussions threatened. 
07/03/2015: Shaken and afraid of what might be asked of him, Samiyah stands in support of her Bonded as he receives his [[Ghazkull's Triat Mastery Quest|Triat Mastery Quest]]. 
07/12/2015: Happy Five Year Anniversary! You have been awarded the 5 Year Pin! 
07/16/2015: Samiyah defeats Chuck Norris. 
08/01/2015: Samiyah regains the Human Matriarch braid, much to '''[[Lexie]]''''s howling chagrin. 
08/06/2015: Samiyah puts quill to parchment and completes a work for the first time in quite some time. The topic is her Bonded, '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]''', titled, '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#His Changing Shores|His Changing Shores]]''' 
08/10/2015: Samiyah reaches #4 on XPRANK and Mobmastery 104. 
09/05/2015: Samiyah receives the Tango Badge (6 months of online time) and achieves the top spot for XP Ranks: *** 1. SAMIYAH 5771982 *** 
09/07/2015: Samiyah gets to mobhunt round 12, and makes a new personal best score of 380. 

===2016===
01/22/16: Well, this happened.... Hum [ Th:21 Ma:20 Wa:21 ] Edge samiyah is my hero!!!! 
03/02/16: Sami receives the Veneration Badge. 
04/02/16: Sami receives the Bronze Veneration Star and the All-Star Bronze Medallion. In less joyful news, a member of the Nexus spends two hours following and harassing her, and later, her companion, [[Ludo]]. She responds with silence, [[Ludo]] responds with humor, filling the fellow's inventory with steaks, as stalking is hungry work. They utilize a scroll to put him to sleep, then order Samiyah out of the way so they can 'punish' him. She refuses, and is attacked. Later than night, she reaches nine million total exp. 
04/03/16: Upon discussing the situation of the prior day with [[Boromir]], he admits that his follower was being a "poopiehead." They are in full agreement. 
05/30/16: Samiyah, grouped with [[Humphrey]], slays the Onyx Dragon to reach 10 million exp! Also... DarkClaw gossips, 'Someone needs to write an "'''[[I Like Big Bards]]'''" song now.'. Samiyah gossip (in common), '..Challenge accepted. :)' 
11/10/16: Samiyah reaches 1,000 HPs (equipped). 

===2017===
January: Samiyah takes part in the Snowman Wars, assisting the '''[[The Lost Ones|Lost]]''' team to reach second place. 
02/17/17: [[President's Day Quest]] 2017 launches! 
02/22/17: Sharing laughter and a long-standing joke from the first Dead Presidents Quest years ago, Sami gives Nicholai an impulsive hug. This (highly unusual) event is noticed by '''[[DarkClaw]]''', who dares '''[[Drakar]]''' to hug the bard. A conversation ensues, in which the Tiger is turned down....'''[[No Hug For You]]''' 
02/24/17: Samiyah is the first to receive the new AltWorld Warrior Ribbon! 
02/26/17: Samiyah takes first place in the 2nd '''[[President's Day Quest]]'''! With the help of others, most especially '''[[Nicholai]]''', [[Mercury (Bard)|Mercury]], '''[[Zhou]]''' and '''[[Abe]]''', she is able to clear the entire list. She puts in 117 hours on the quest in 1 week. She receives the Ded Pres '17 Winner Medal and the Dead Pres '17 Total Victory Ribbon. 
02/27/17: Samiyah is named Finder Adept! 
03/02/17: Samiyah is named The Lady Grand Finder! 
06/16/17: Samiyah has an interesting conversation with '''[[Laujar]]''' about '''[[House Veladorn]]'''. 
 

===2018===
February 2018: With help from friends, including '''[[Abe]]''', '''[[Mercury]]''' and '''[[Nicholai]]''', Samiyah takes first place in the 2018 '''[[Valentine's Day Quest]].'''

==Player Information:==
Samiyah's player enjoys Middle Eastern dance, music, culture and food. In the past, she took three semesters of Middle Eastern Dance at Orange Coast Community College and loved every bit of it - though physical disability prevents her from dancing any more. Her two 'in-character' theme songs for Sami are from the Bellydance Superstars Volume 3 CD: "Drama Queen" by Sahar, and "Tribal Dream" by Issam Housham.

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Nicholai

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Samiyah: /* WHO Lists: */

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|name = Nicholai De Brabant
|incarnation = I
|styled_as = The Eldest Akhkharu Sorcerer of the Kindred Member, [[TFC Explorer's Society]]
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|created = Before Birth Records Were Kept
|status = Active
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|race = {{Race|Elf}} ([[Kindred (Vampires)|Kindred]])
|hometown = [[Sanguinna & The Keep|Sanguinna]]
|classes = {{Class|Warrior}} {{Class|Mage}} {{Class|Thief}}
|last_seen = fading into the mists
|followed = [[Khore]] [[Torchbearer]] [[Bliss]] (x2) [[DarkClaw]]
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|partner = (prior) [[DarkClaw]]
|parents =
|children = Chyld: [[Venom]]
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[[Category:Kindred Vampyric]]
[[Category:Ash Moon Coven]]
[[Category:Lost]]
[[Category:Kindred/Vampire]]

== Mud Contributions: ==
* Nicholai is acknowledged and respected as the Eldest of the mortal Kindred yet remaining within the world.
* Nicholai is a member of the [[TFC Explorers Society]] twice over, having discovered the Tenayuka and Quelesta's Maze.

 

== Current Description: ==
Before you stands a sorcerer clad in black. His age indiscernible at a glance,
his Elven frame appears strong and youthful but a cold, expressionless face and
piercing blue eyes hint at a wealth of wisdom lost in an eternity of darkness
and pain. His pale complexion contrasts the few Moorish teak strands of hair
that stray from under his dark hood and fangs are barely noticeable behind
closed lips, rarely breaking to smile. About him flows a cape of pure darkness,
once a symbol of the Ordinus Nosferatu, a mark of the kindred, now a relic of
an ancient time and a warning to this realm that he is perhaps the eldest,
the last remaining of the original kindred to walk among them, and should be
feared and respected as such. Close to his heart and hidden from view he keeps
a token of love given to him by a little girl as a reminder of what is most
important in this life, and that perhaps there is hope in the darkness.
Nicholai has a special twinkle in his eye.
Nicholai is in perfect health.
 
===Halloween Costume Contest, 2013===

Behold, the noble bullfighter, here for your amusement.
Pay no attention to the fangs.
Nicholai has a special twinkle in his eye.
Nicholai is in perfect health.

Nicholai is using:
<worn around neck> a glittering necklace of pewter and glass gems
<worn on body> a nobleman's costume of moth-eaten velvet
<worn on head> a crown of foil and glass gems
<worn on feet> a single filthy black leather knee high boot
<wielded> a tin sword with rounded, dull edges
<held> a crimson and black bullfighter's cape
<worn with pride> a soft brown sparrow feather
<worn with pride> the Ebon Sigil Odegra
 
===Prior Desc, date unknown===
Before you stands a Sorcerer clad in black. Around his neck hangs a pentagram softly shedding a red aura. Chills run up your spine as you meet the gaze of his sapphire blue eyes shining with intelligence and a hint of insanity. The fresh blood on his lips contrasts his pale complexion, while the fangs barely showing through his evil grin warns you to stay away. 
Nicholai has a special twinkle in his eye. 
Nicholai is in perfect health. 
 

== WHO Lists: ==
08/21/97 : Elf [ Wa:10 Ma:20 ] Nicholai de Brabant-Akhkharu Sorcerer...K i n d r e d (Log provided by Natilena)
11/07/97 : Elf [ Wa:16 Ma:18 ] Nicholai de Brabant-Akhkharu Sorcerer...K i n d r e d (Log provided by Natilena)
(Unknown): Elf [ Ma:21 Wa:20 Th:18 ] Nicholai... Kindred **DarkClaw**
02/15/98 : Elf [ Th:11 Ma:18 Wa:18 ] Nicholai is at the metro diner, 14th and arlington (Log provided by Natilena)
04/27/98 : Elf [ Ma:21 Wa:20 Th:18 ] Nicholai... Kindred **DarkClaw** (Log provided by Natilena)
05/22/98 : Elf [ Ma:24 Wa:20 Th:18 ] Nicholai has Combee's life *DarkClaw*
05/27/98 : Elf [ Ma:24 Wa:20 Th:18 ] Nicholai..Curiosus catellus occiderus *DarkClaw* IST
06/05/98 : Elf [ Ma:24 Wa:20 Th:18 ] Nicholai is afraid of the light in the dark. *DarkClaw
11/23/98 : Elf [ Wa:27 Th:22 Ma:27 ] Nicholai..Dead I am the one, exterminating son (Log provided by Daelin)
12/21/98 : Elf [ Wa:27 Th:22 Ma:27 ] Nicholai de Brabant Kindred (Log provided by Natilena)
02/07/00 : Elf [ Ma:28 Wa:30 Th:28 ] Nicholai...High Seraph of Pride. .V Maxine V
09/26/03 : Elf [ Wa:30 Ma:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai is here
03/07/04 : Elf [ Wa:30 Ma:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai is here
03/14/04 : Elf [ Wa:30 Ma:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai De'Brabant - Arcane Kindred of the Coven
07/17/10 : Elf [ Wa:30 Ma:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai the Ancient Kindred Ebrithil (Neutral)
02/10/11 : Elf [ Wa:30 Ma:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai is awakening from the darkness
03/10/11 : Elf [ Wa:30 Ma:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai is the ghost that hides in the night.
06/09/11 : Elf [ Wa:30 Ma:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai-Ancient Kindred Shadow
06/27/12 : Elf [ Wa:30 Ma:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai- Lost Ancient Kindred Shadow
01/14/14 : Elf [ Great Swami ] Nicholai- Lost Ancient Kindred Shadow
09/12/14 : Elf [ Extra-Magicky ] Nicholai- Lost Ancient Kindred Shadow (See quotable below)
11/14/14 : Elf [ Ebon Dragonslayer ] Nicholai- Lost Ancient Kindred Shadow
01/26/15 : Elf [ Ma:30 Wa:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai - 'Vintage' Lost Kindred Shadow (See recipe for Nicholai Noir below)
02/16/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai- Lost Lyrical Locator
03/11/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai lost his zombies
03/14/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai seeks the lost weather tromper sharpshooter (Presidents Day Quest 2015)
03/15/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai has lost his mind
06/17/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai seeks qualifying mobs
06/17/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai isn't here
06/17/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai isn't there either
06/22/15 : Elf [ HidesFromAnts ] Nicholai is neither here nor there.
06/25/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai doesntthinkitbelikeitisbutitdo
07/10/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai is formally informal
07/25/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai- no more rhymes now, I mean it!
08/18/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai isn't in the mood
08/25/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai has no nonsense for tolerance *(4)
08/30/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai is neither here nor there.
09/08/15 : Elf [ The Eldest ] Nicholai is out of his mind
09/12/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai...970 (updated) (References his Cordir Bias Score)
10/06/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai...Do I know you?
10/12/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai is busy
10/21/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai getting rich off of bleach
11/02/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai thinks scorpions need petted too!
11/??/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai fades into obscurity
11/24/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai The Lord Grand Something
11/29/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai...who's your daddy?
12/14/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai the stay-puft marshmallow vamp
12/25/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai...Jolly old St. Nich
01/02/16 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai...Jolly old St. Nich
01/03/16 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai ate too many extra special snowman cookies
01/04/16 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai is kindly seeking any magnificent god+
01/16/16 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai is a bit loopy
01/16/16 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai is kindly seeking any magnificent Greater God
01/17/16 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai is a bit sore
02/03/16 : Elf [ Lord of Finding ] Nicholai is here
02/06/16 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai isn't finding stuff this time
02/15/16 : Elf [ Ma:30 Wa:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai lost his title
02/28/16 : Elf [ Ma:30 Wa:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai Lurks Outside Shady Trees
02/29/16 : Elf [ Ma:30 Wa:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai can't talk, must scavenge
03/11/16 : Elf [ Ma:30 Wa:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai: Bound to change his title
03/21/16 : Elf [ Ma:30 Wa:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai...
03/21/16 : Elf [ Ma:30 Wa:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai is seeking a Greater God or Greater-est God
04/07/16 : Elf [ Ma:30 Wa:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai's cute cat pictures will bring green victory (References Cordir Bias Score joke)
05/14/16 : Elf [ Ma:30 Wa:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai Lost his motivation
05/23/16 : Elf [ Ma:30 Wa:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai sparkles in the sunlight (Lost) (Note: Title change by an Imm)
06/13/16 : Elf [ Glitter Guy ] Nicholai does not! (Classtitle by an Unknown Imm)
06/15/16 : Elf [ Ma:30 Wa:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai the almost immortal mortal
06/27/16 : Elf [ Unmortal ] Nicholai the almost immortal mortal (Classtitle by an Imm)
07/18/16 : Elf [ Ma:30 Wa:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai- master of lost avatars
09/24/16 : Elf [ Ma:30 Wa:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai- master of lost motivations
10/31/16 : Elf [ Ma:30 Wa:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai Likes Overly Sarcastic Titles
11/21/16 : Elf [ CuteNCuddly ] Nicholai says, "Do not irritate the un-mortal either" *(1)
11/23/16 : Elf [ Ma:30 Wa:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai reads storybooks to Cron'Tor
12/22/16 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai finds your lack of feathers disturbing. (Thanksgiving Quest 2016)
12/24/16 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai- Lost member of the exclusive CTKC (Cron'Tor Killer Club)
12/24/16 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai...lost in 2nd
12/24/16 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai is afk burning...er, baking cookies.
12/24/16 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai lost his eggnog
01/02/17 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai lost his new years resolution
01/02/17 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai- new year, same me
01/06/17 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai is lost in the blizzard
01/15/17 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai the Locator Of Snowy Things
02/17/17 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai is on the WHO list
02/17/17 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai is not on the WHO list
02/18/17 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai is focused.
02/18/17 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai is not on the WHO list
02/22/17 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai is afk/afw/sol
03/06/17 : Elf [ Captain ] Nicholai may have been bitten by a zombie president
03/15/17 : Elf [ Ma:30 Wa:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai, Charmer of Bards, Destroyer of Things *(2)
03/30/17 : Elf [ Ma:30 Wa:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai is doing none of those things *(3)
02/14/18 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai stabs at thee in the name of love
02/17/18 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai the godkiller
08/01/18 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai has blessed you with floating damage.
10/01/18 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai ...everything you love will die, so love none
11/24/18 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai is shoving feathers wherever they will fit
01/01/19 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai passionately embraces ennui
03/15/19 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai primus magus nosferatus
03/15/19 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai - Generator of wayward souls (5)

* (1) In response to Cordir's title: Cordir says, "Do not irritate the immortal."
* (2) In response to Cordir's title: Cordir, Patroness of Bards, Maker of Things.
* (3) In response to Cordir's title: Cordir is working and writing and pondering.
* (4) In response to: Elf [ Nexus Prime ] Sparhawk has no tolerance for nonsense
* (5) In response to: Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, siren of wayward souls

== Character History: ==
In his mortal life Nicholas De Brabant stumbled upon the realm of The Final Challenge as a young Elf learning the ways of Magick. Lacking in strength he struggled his way on sheer will and intellect. In his travels, he encountered a stunning yet dark and mysterious woman. She introduced herself as [[DarkClaw]] and flashed a fanged grin. Enchanted by this dangerous beauty, he followed her to her lord, the Master vampire [[Khore]]. He embraced the Darkness and its power and was welcomed into the [[Kindred Vampyric]]. In his new existence as Nosferatu, calling himself Nicholai and choosing the title Akhkharu (Sumerian for Vampire), he has strived to gain in strength and knowledge of Magick. To know all, to be all, with the Darkness his home, the Blood his life, and the Kin his strength, he has come a long way, but still has far to go... 
Basically a loner, Nicholai tends to shy away from public view. He holds no contempt for others who would leave him or his Kin be. If you should find him in your area, chances are he is not hunting you, unless you have given him reason. He values friendship greatly, and would risk his life for his kin or close friends. His loyalty surpasses even his heart, but he does take betrayal seriously. Within the Kindred, Nicholai is closest to [[Combee]], perhaps the Kindred who understands Nicholai the most. His closest friend amongst mortals is [[Corri]], her free spirit and undying youth intrigues him. 
 
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===Nicholai's Solitude===
(Writing Contest entry, January 16th, 2014. "Capture a specific moment, place, or person of this world." ) 
The wind howls as it sweeps past the western wall of the keep, turned away with stubborn indifference by stone laid ages ago. Once a testament to the strength and hope of the people, now a relic weathered by the tests of time in a land wrought with decay and misery. Do not seek me within those cold towers, you will not find me there. Despite my callous and stoic demeanor I prefer a different kind of solitude high up in the branches of an ancient tree, an oasis of life amidst a world seething with death. It just feels more like home as I remember it, if my memory is to be trusted, having spend many a day in my youth amongst the branches of Loth-Llorien. From here I forget the passing of time as the sun rises and sets, lost in my own thoughts. The townsfolk below carry on, almost trance-like, with their mundane lives from birth unto death. It all seems so pointless yet they persist seemingly unaware of their fate. It is of no matter to me, I cheated death in return for this permanent existence, and in that choice I remain. Feelings like hope, joy, and love seem so distant like the faded words in a child’s diary long forgotten on dusty shelf. Where they ever real? Or just the delusions of youth? As I glance at the initials carved long ago in the wood I am reminded of the love once shared here, something that has kept this place untouched by the blight and is perhaps a source of hope. It is in fact a pleasant tree. A slight smile barely parts my lips as I recall the first mention of it, an amusing and innocent misunderstanding of pleasantry that became truer with the time she spent here. I scan the branches for any sign of her, perhaps a petal I may have missed, a memento of hope, or a grain of sand having voyaged by boot from the far off desert. What was it that caused her to seek me out? Questions at first an annoyance, bringing me out of my conscious slumber like a waking limb, thrusting me into a story not of my own making, but one in which I would play a role. Now it is her absence I find frustrating, though I would not admit it, I miss the to-a-fault politeness, the almost questions, and the way a simple greeting becomes an epic tale in true bard fashion. When she had asked if I craved her blood I told her I did not. That may have partly been a lie, while it did not taste like almonds to me, there was a sweetness, an alluring innocence and purity that in my younger years would have stirred the fiery passion within my still heart and I do not deny that the thought to indulge it had crossed my mind. But there was something else, an inner strength and power, a potential yet untapped for this desert rose. A potential far greater left to grow, nurtured, guided. Perhaps I will end up corrupting her, or she corrupting me. The future holds more secrets than can be wrung out of the present, and time has always been on my side. So for now I remain here in my solitude, lost in my own thoughts and waiting for the page to turn. Perhaps there is no hope, save for the few who seek its light, but even they ultimately succumb to the darkness.
 
----
===12/30/2014===
[[Theros]] gossips (in common), 'I'm working on being more <echo> serious </echo>, so Nicholai will like me'. 
Zappa gossips (in common), 'hehe'. 
Theros gossips (in common), 'oops, my echo tags were stripped from that'. 
Nicholai gossips (in elven), ':)'. 
Cordir gossips, 'the Eldest sits in a tree and feeds people corpses to cats and trains puddings ... he might not be so solemn as you think'. 
Theros gossips (in common), 'Well... he has a good poker face anyway'. 
Nicholai gossips (in elven), 'I'm seriously not that serious'. 
Theros gossips (in common), 'er, what?! nvmd'. 
 

== Trivia: ==
[[File:Tao of Nicholai.jpg|350px|thumb|left|The Tao of Nicholai]]
* Nicholai is the source and subject of the "Tao of Nicholai," an album of images created and maintained by [[Cordir]] on her [https://www.facebook.com/cordir.anshalach.7|Facebook page].
* Nicholai is the only mortal to whom [[Cordir]] will curtsey, as she acknowledges him as the last and Eldest of the [[Kindred Vampyric]].
 
(original source of info: http://www.angelfire.com/pa/Nicholai/bio.html)
'''Nicknames:''' Nich, Nichy 
 
'''Height:''' 5' 10''. 
 
'''Weight:''' 155 lbs. 
 
'''Eyes:''' Sapphire blue, sometimes red depending on his mood. 
 
'''Hair:''' mostly black, with hints of reddish brown. 
 
'''Aura:''' Red. 
 
'''Grin:''' Evil and fanged. 
 
'''Likes:''' Evil ideas, Elven equipment, poetry, wine, sharp swords, magick, and of course the ladies. 
 
'''Dislikes:''' Those who hunt evils for being evil, anyone who attacks Kindred, anyone who attacks [[Corri]], idiots, self-righteous idiots, self-righteous preachy idiots. 
 
'''Strengths:''' Intelligent clever and crafty, a Hopeless Romantic. 
 
'''Weaknesses:''' Moody, often immature, a Hopeless Romantic. 
 
'''Known for:''' Being invisible, depressing titles, X-files titles. 
 
'''Trivia:''' Has been called an Elven Elitist for collecting Elven equipment, Studies the effects of leveling in his spare time (A theoretical levelist). 
 
'''Favorite item:''' The Cape of the Ordinus Nosferatu. 
 
'''Favorite area:''' Sanguinna. 
 
'''Current Level:''' 50 
 
'''Beliefs:''' If you leave me be I will leave you be. Never restrict yourself with superficial virtues. Be proud of who you are. The truth is more powerful than a lie. Do not discriminate upon race or aura, only stupidity and actions. Always show respect. Never mistreat a lady. 
 
===Nicholai Noir===
[ 6] Crunch: * Nicholai Noir *
Sun Jan 25 11:51:57 2015
To: all
I wanted to give me Goddess, DarkClaw a gud wine. So Baron Marel's son
and a few workerz teach me how to make it. Why Nich, you may ask?
Well, he is Vintage. But most important, he is Elf. Duh!

Ingredienz:
5 dropz Nicholai blood; red grapez; grape stomper; wine yeast; egg

Directionz:
Scream HELP! over Ftell or other public channel. Wait for a Nicholai
to run to you. Feign distress in a very dark mine shaft. When he lookz
for a large alien mutant zombie rat you swear is after you, grab his hand
and stab his elfy pinky by accident. I know - not an elf toez, but itll do.
Squeez blood dropz into vial, then RUN away superOgurfast, before he
*** ANNIHILATES *** you. Shout, Sorry! Hide out in the Void for a bit,
just in case. Next, pick grapez in Vineyard (eatz worker, or 2, for energy).
Squish grapez (and a grape stomper for extra Oomph) into vat and add yeast.
Add Nich dropz. When wine is dark red, pour in barrel, and let sit a few munthz.
Siphon goo and gunk floating on top. So much work, take a break in Fens mud
puddle. After wine "rests" for munth, add egg white to absorb tannin (what
ever that is). Pour wine into bottlz and cork em. Cheerzzz!

Servz: Kindred Goddess , plus 1 or 2 Kindred guest. OR 1 drunk Ogre chef.
Optional serving suggestion: 3 inebriated dwarf or 4 DUI gnomz.
Bonus pointz for: 7 FUI Aaraz (Everyone knowz drunk birdy crash into tree
and window. Free entertainment and ogurlishus snack drool).

From Special Edition of Crunch's Culinary Creationz: Bubblin' n Boilin' Beveragez
Bone Appetite!

===Nicholai's group: (1998):===
[20 Cl:] [[Mystil]] 269/ 269 hp 194/ 194 mana 207/ 207 mv 194322 xp
[ 5 Ma:] [[Lauren]] 124/ 124 hp 105/ 105 mana 186/ 186 mv 24628 xp
[11 Sh:] [[Lena]] 152/ 152 hp 140/ 140 mana 165/ 165 mv 64785 xp
[ 1 Or:] [[Palmer]] 359/ 359 hp 98/ 98 mana 251/ 251 mv 4011 xp
[24 Wa:] [[Nicholai]] 407/ 407 hp 267/ 267 mana 483/ 483 mv 399384 xp
[ 7 Wa:] [[Brian]] 211/ 211 hp 136/ 136 mana 271/ 271 mv 56978 xp
[ 5 Wa:] [[DarkClaw]] 458/ 458 hp 209/ 209 mana 236/ 236 mv 37235 xp
 

== Quotables: ==
'''01/20/2014:''' 
{{quotable|Nicholai ftells, 'can we put up an invisible dog fence outside our temple?'.|[[DarkClaw]]}}
 
'''02/03/2014:''' 
{{quotable|Nicholai says (in elven), 'the pudding eats the daisy or it gets the hose again.'.|[[Cordir]]}}
 
'''09/11/14:''' 
{{quotable|You ftell, 'But as far as the other magics go...there's weak, moderate, powerful, potent, and artifact.'. You ftell, 'Did I miss any, Nich?'. Nicholai ftells, 'that is all of them, except for "Nicholai"'. You ftell, 'Hehe'. Nicholai ftells, 'I am extra magicky'. You ftell, 'You're the most magical of all.'. |[[DarkClaw]]}}
 

==Restrings==
===mist-shrouded robes of black elven chain===
<worn on body> (Powerful magic) mist-shrouded robes of black elven chain
Long Description: These robes of enchanted black elven chain were a gift from Chyld to Sire.

'''Look Chain:'''
Enchanted to shift from potent solidity to mist, mirroring its wearer, these
sorcerous robes are made of the highest quality elven chain. Each link is an
ebon-black, protecting the wearer from being revealed by the reflection of a
light upon the metal. Supple and fluid, this robe was made by a master smith,
for it flows like fabric but protects like the finest armor. Each link has a
serpentine scale-like shape, hinting at the sinuous grace and strength of an
ancient dragon.

'''Look Mist:'''
Cool mist shrouds the hem of this garment, flicking outward in sinuous tongues
of gray vapor, erasing every footprint and trace of passage by he that dons it.
Faint shapes appear here and there within the mist, winged and ethereal, their
whispering voices bringing word of the speaking of a Name.
 

===a tiny daisy protected within a glass band===
Worn: <worn on finger> (Artifact magic) a tiny daisy protected within a glass band
Long Description: A band of glass encloses and protects a tiny daisy from ever fading.

'''Look Band Glass''':
Sand struck by lightning creates a unique form of glass - whether the
bolts are called down by storm or by song, the end result is the same.
Gathered and brought to the mage-smiths of Kharad-Delving, melted and
reformed, it has been shaped into a ring that protects and encloses a
tiny daisy. The design of the band has a childlike simplicity to it:
no fancy bezels or ornate gems. On the inside curve of the glass ring,
words have been carved in in flowing desert script:

. "Moments of joy and hope last as long as you let them."

'''Look Daisy''':
It was an impulsive gesture to reach out and connect with one she admires that
prompted Samiyah to pick this tiny daisy. Its humble simplicity looked out of
place in the pale hand of the Eldest when it was given but its message was one
that was heartfelt: Hope need not fade. Bright moments of joy are not lessened
by time, if the heart and soul are open to them. Now, that same bloom has been
given a home within a frame of glass to preserve its message for always.

'''Look Flower Hope''':
Studying the daisy, you see a ghostly reflection of it within the glass. Or
perhaps it is not a reflection, but a captured ghost of a flower given at a
time when both the one giving and the one receiving needed a reminder: Hope
exists, no matter how dark the night.

'''Look Storm Song'''
A crystal clear vision appears into your mind, sweeping across your senses
like a desert wind. Samiyah stands upon the soft desert dunes of her home,
a thundering sky above her. Hands raised high, she sings to the storm: the
answer is a series of three lightning bolts raining down from the heavens,
as electric blue as the eyes of the one for whom she is crafting a gift.

'''Look Keywords:'''
Object Keywords: daisy flower glass band
Restring Keywords: Band Glass | Daisy | Flower Hope | Storm Song | Keywords

Crafted as part of the Nicholai Project, in deep respect for the Eldest,
Nicholai, from one proud to name him friend.

===flowing umanori hakama of ebon Yochlol silk===

Long Description: These wide-legged silk pants would allow complete freedom of movement.

Look umanori hakama silk
The fabric of these hakama is thick and luxurious: a heavy black silk that is
pleasingly soft to the touch yet oddly resistant to puncture or tear. Crafted
from the rarest fabric - Yochlol silk, only obtainable by the Goddess Cordir,
when She scolds the demon in spider form sufficiently to obtain its weaving -
the wearer would have full freedom of movement. They are cut generously, with
no restrictive seams that would prevent one from, say, kicking an opponent in
the head, or climbing a tree at a near sprint. All while looking ridiculously
fashionable, at the same time.

Look Yochlol
As your fingers slide over the silk fabric, an odd image slips into your mind,
as smoothly as your skin glides over the garment in your hands. The Weaver, a
singularly determined expression on Her face, squares off against an enormous,
crimson-aura'd spider-creature. Her voice is calm but it contains steel: "You
WILL do as I say. I ask it rarely - Only for those worthy." The demon glares,
shifting angrily, its clawed forelegs dragging along the marbled floor. But it
cannot refuse - and so it begins to spin. "You would remember this one - more
than once, he came down into the depths of your city, and fought you, alone in
the dark. The Eldest." At this, the spider-demon hisses, remembering, mantling
in anger, and then grudging respect. The Thread spins on...
 

===the Sephirot of the Eldest===
long description: Glowing symbols hover in the air, each individual, each a part of a collective. 

Look Sephirot:
Seemingly flowing out of the intensely powerful aura of the sorcerer before you,
a series of glowing symbols appear. They seamlessly shift, one into the other, a
whole in truth, yet each unique and independent, as if distinct notes in a chord
or leaves on a tree. Glimmering, pulsing in time to a heart long since still, an
incantation wrought by a will that is ageless and eternal and ancient - they are,
because he wishes them to be.

Look Will
A sense of wordless rage, thirst and anger washes over you, centuries old, ancient
before entire continents rose from the Maelmordian Sea. Emotion such as this could
scorch earth to bare stone -- and yet, it is held in check, this Kindred blaze, by
a schooled, disciplined will, stronger than iron, tempered by millenia of practice.
It is this focus that created and maintains the Sephirot.

=== (Sneaky) split-toe black spidersilk tabi===
Long Description: Even devoid of feet to animate them, these spidersilk tabi look positively sneaky. 

Look Tabi:
Heavy, matte black spidersilk - yes, that terribly rare Yochlol kind, and boy is
she cranky about it - has been used to craft tabi that exude sneakiness. From a
hue the color of midnight that seems to absorb light around it, to the soft sole
that would not give away so much of a whisper of sound at the wearer's step, the
essence of this footwear is cat-like stealth. With a split toe that would permit
the wearer to practically sprint up a tree trunk or balance deftly atop the wire
passages above Harpers, these tabi are made for one who is active and must move,
in silence, through dangerous places.

Look Catlike hair:
A single clear pawprint on the upper calf area of the left boot, and a scattering
of hairs clinging to the silk, mark these tabi as owned by one who is owned by an
interesting array of felines.

Look Yochlol:
A clear, vibratingly angry image wavers in your mind's eye, of the Yochlol, that
ancient and horrific demon in spider form, being commanded by the Lady Weaver. A
slash of its forelimb in Her direction indicates the creature's overwhelming ire
at a second request in a single moon's span. Yet, the Lady will not be refused -
though the creature seems to relent some small amount when she hears to whom her
labors will be gifted.

== Personal Timeline: ==
01/17/2004: Nicholai joins the [[Ash Moon Coven]]. 
06/03/2012: Nicholai joins [[The Lost Ones]]. 
12/22/2014: Nicholai saves a grievously injured [[Venom]], making him Kindred. This is the first time in all of his centuries that Nicholai has created another vampire. 
02/20/2014: Nicholai is presented with a gift by [[Samiyah]] - a daisy protected in a band of glass. (See restring above) 
09/01/2014: Nicholai has the opportunity to battle [[Lanae]], and defeats her 8 minutes, 49 seconds: [[Nicholai vs Lanae]]. 
10/31/2014: Nicholai discovers [[The Te'nayu'ka]] and is inducted into the [[TFC Explorer's Society]] 
02/14/2015: During the 2015 Valentine's Day Quest created by [[Tynian]], Samiyah bears witnesses to an epic fight: [[The Eldest vs Clark Kent]] 
02/16/2015: Nicholai takes second place in the Valentine's Day Quest. 
03/16/2015: Nicholai takes second place in the two weeks plus long President's Day Quest. 
09/06/2015: (Invis) (Dark Purple Aura) Lord Nicholai, '''The Grand Finder''' and '''Past Finder Adept''', is here. 
07/15/2016: Nicholai successfully Charms [[Lanae]]. 
Feb 2017: Nicholai takes second place in the two week long President's Day Quest. 

== Player Information: ==
[[File:Venn diagram.jpg]]
[[category:People]]

Samiyah

2019-03-15T17:51:49Z

Samiyah: /* WHO Lists: */

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|status = Active
|retire_date =
|race = {{Race|Human}}
|hometown = [[Tribal Sands]]
|classes = {{Class|Bard}}
|last_seen =
|followed = [[Seraph]] Currently Unaligned
|spouse =
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|parents = Mortal:Zahra & Rasul Spiritual: [[Seraph]]
|children =
|relatives = Sister to [[Jamilla]] Blood-Oathed Sister to : [[Cresom]]
|areas_written =
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|portfolio =
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[[File:Samiyah.jpg|400px|thumb|left|]]

== Mud Contributions: ==
===Writing===
* Won a writing contest for Bliss's new office (see note below). (05/28/12)
* Won a restring writing competition, hosted by [[Hedschott]]. (06/09/12)
* Won a letter writing competition, as part of [[Ink]]'s three part quest. (08/03/12)
* Won a 'Character Development' competition, hosted by [[Tes]]. (12/02/12)
* Won the prize for 'Most Creative' performance, in the Love Our Immortals bardic circle, hosted by [[Aoide]]. (02/08/13)
* Won the Three Witches quest content competition hosted by [[Natilena]]. (03/25/13)
* Won second place in the Olympics Haiku Competition (0209/14): Souls across the globe / Some hunt - some sing - some wander / All find Challenge here
* Wrote the description for [[Suriel's Icy Indifference]], the winning snowman in the 2013 [[Snowman Wars]].
* Wrote the description for [[Sledward Snowed-In]], the snowman of the [[Lost]] in the 2016/17 [[Snowman Wars]].

[ 20] [[Bliss]]: Office rewrite Winner = Samiyah! 
Mon May 28 10:32:11 2012 
To: all 
Samiyah wins! Congrats and on pet too. 
[[Soloban]] 2nd place winner. 
I will reward you soon! 
 

===Maps and Stuff===
* Updated [[Hovelton Farms]] map to include an additional 20 rooms. (July 18, 2012)
* Worked with [[Soloban]] to correct errors on maps for [[Cymraeg]], [[Temple of Isiira]] and [[The Jungle]]. (July 15, 2012)
* Created 'Bard Chart' (Excel spreadsheet posted to the Forums) for use by Bards to track their levels. (July 2012)
 

==The Choir==
When Samiyah gave worship to her father, [[Seraph]], he instructed her to mentor all of the bards within the [[High Order]]. After his retirement, she continued to do what she could to assist those who had been within the Order with her. As one of the few level 50 bards in the Realm, she has continued this offer of mentorship (''with god+ permission obtained for forming a 'group'''). The following individuals '''[[venerate]]''' Samiyah, and she actively works to help them in their growth: 
Hum [ Bard: 30 29 22 ] '''[[Foghair]]''', Will pay for spell crystals [Choir]
Min [ Bard: 17 10 5 ] '''[[Kikaz]]''''tormali Zarnoka sings in the Choir for bacon
Hel [ Bard: 7 1 1 ] '''[[Meliodas]]''' the Dragon sin of Wrath. (choir)
Aar [ Bard: 18 18 17 ] '''[[Tikruul|Tikruul Vr'Keet]]''', Funkmaster Peacock, The LOVE Bird...
Hel [ Bard: 9 5 1 ] '''[[Silvae]]''', A River connects us. (Choir)

== Current Description: ==
The Bard before you is not pretty in the classic sense. Her nose is a bit too
wide, her dusky skin marked here and there with scars and other irregularities.
There is no Fibonacci sequence to the underlying structure of her face, nary a
single hint of pre-Raphaelite exquisiteness in the braided length of her curly
hair. But her eyes - deep, dark chocolate pools of warmth and kindness - and a
smile that is infectious and utterly genuine - manage to make up for the gifts
Nature did not grant. Her body is a distinctly pear shape, with generous hips
and derriere, but slender through the torso. Her strong and capable hands bear
the arabesque henna patterns of the tribe she has left behind. They move with
animated grace as she speaks, drawing the observant eye to the faded scar upon
her left hand and twin punctures upon her wrist: bonds and vows sworn in blood.
Each gesture causes mesmerizing eddies in the midnight shadows that engulf her,
cloaking her form with their comforting presence (an enchantment wrought by an
ancient Kindred sorcerer to safeguard her from a Blood-bond long un-renewed).

Hers has never been a simple life, and it shows in the compassion clearly writ
upon her face. A stalwart and loyal friend to villains and heroes alike, this
"mere slip of a girl" has defied gods to stand by those she loves and names as
friend and ally. She has been a shepherd to the young and a lioness in defense
of those bullied, gladly willing to throw caution to the wind to give aid when
needed. It is no wonder, then, that she is loved as strongly as she is hated,
and embraces what comes from both in equal measure.
===[[Ever Changing Sami]] - Previous Descriptions===

== WHO Lists: ==

3/6/2011 : Hum [ Bard: 10 6 5 ] Samiyah bint Rasul, seeking a Bardic Review
4/1/2011 : Hum [ Bard: 10 6 5 ] Samiyah is being stalked, srsly.
11/25/11 : Hum [ Bard: 11 7 7 ] Samiyah bint Rasul
12/17/11 : Hum [ Bard: 14 9 9 ] Samiyah bint Rasul, Singer from the Sands

05/24/12 : Hum [ Bard: 15 10 10 ] Samiyah bint Rasul: Seeking to buy Scores & Scrolls!
06/30/12 : Hum [ Bard: 18 14 14 ] Samiyah bint Rasul, singer from the sands
07/31/12 : Hum [ Bard: 21 20 18 ] Samiyah bint Rasul votes, "NO for Villon!!"
08/13/12 : Hum [ Bard: 22 20 18 ] Samiyah bint Rasul, wearer of the Laurel
08/15/12 : Hum [ Bard: 22 20 19 ] Samiyah seeks Soloban and Bard Council Review
09/05/12 : Hum [ Bard: 26 22 19 ] Samiyah bint Rasul
09/07/12 : Hum [ Bard: 27 24 19 ] Samiyah bint Rasul
11/23/12 : Hum [ Bard: 30 27 20 ] Samiyah bint Rasul seeks stories of Seraph
12/05/12 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 23 ] Samiyah bint Rasul.

01/30/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 27 ] Samiyah bint Rasul, a ghost of her self.
02/06/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 27 ] Samiyah bint Rasul awaits two dawns.
02/18/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 27 ] Samiyah seeks to learn of Nash.
02/19/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 27 ] Samiyah kneels in silent prayer
02/19/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 27 ] Samiyah is sprawled, comatose, in the Coral Cave.
03/05/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 28 ] Samiyah bint Suriel, ukhayyatun Deme <<High Order>>
03/16/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 29 ] Samiyah bint Suriel ukhayyatun Deme: High Order Bunny
06/14/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph ukhayyatun Cresom: High Order
10/14/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph has no songs - only a buttercup
10/15/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph: time to wake the devil.
10/18/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph sings a duet with the [[Ghazkull|Wind]]
11/10/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, Outcast.
11/16/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah: still so far from home
11/24/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph, H/O Choir
12/18/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah dreams of what holds a waking mind

01/14/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah hears every word whispered on the wind
02/14/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah: sad songs say so much
02/19/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah: one man's trash is another man's treasure
07/05/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, bound by blood and oath. (no refunds)
07/30/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah thinks the drums of war are out of tune
09/30/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph, blood-bound to Wind
11/19/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is Bound to the Wind, protected by the Night

01/23/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is Bound to the Wind, charmed by the Night
03/02/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, laying zombies to rest.
03/09/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah's feet are tired.
03/15/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is wore smooth out.
05/22/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah thinks Tyn means some OTHER bard..
07/16/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah's hammer fist brought Chuck down. (FTB!)
07/22/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is why we can't have nice things
08/01/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah believes in the Wind
09/02/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah believes in Wind and Team Friendship
09/05/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is feeling Lost and Wyld at heart.

01/02/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, Wind-Bound, Night-Friend. [Choir]
03/20/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, bound to the Wind, friend of the Night
03/20/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, bound to Wind, friend of Night [Choir]
03/26/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah leads the Choir.
04/18/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah leads the Choir. Wind-Bound, Night-Friend
05/29/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah befriends Heroes and Villains alike: Choir: 8
08/26/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah believes in the Wind.
09/03/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah isn't Lost, but is Found. [Choir]

01/08/17 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is helping bring about global warming
01/10/17 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is the FUN RUINER! *team global warming*
02/18/17 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is focused on Nicholai.
02/22/17 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah was last here, traveling in circles.

02/18/18 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah deftly dodges Cupid's arrow (1)

03/15/19 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, siren of wayward souls (2)

(1) Title IPS'ly provided by [[Abe]]. 
(2) Title IPS'ly provided by [[Nicholai]]. 

== WHOIS Samiyah ==
===03/31/2017===
<pre>
Samiyah (I): Female Human 30 Bard, 30 Bard, 30 Bard (Eff. 50)
Last login: Fri 2017-03-31 18:24:56.
77 bard memorization phrases in use.
Was created 2010-07-18 07:26:12, and has
played 8mth 15dy 5hr 24min (actual time online).
12533705 total experience earned.
Awarded a braid, 2 platinum stars, a bronze star, 3 medals, 3 badges, 15 pins, 93 ribbons.
Scored 127 mobmaster, 8298 mobhunt, and 8395 location quest points.
The Lady Grand Finder
The Past Finder Adept
Scavenger hunts for the year : 4th.
Scavenger hunts overall : 10th.
7 day activity rank : 13th.
14 day activity rank : 8th.
30 day activity rank : 7th.
60 day activity rank : 5th.
90 day activity rank : 4th.
60 day out-of-safe room rank : 2nd.
90 day out-of-safe room rank : 3rd.
PK ranking: 6th.
------------------------------- PK INFO -------------------------------
Has initiated 59 attacks (33 justified, and 26 not justified).
[[Sami-Whacks|'''Has been attacked 183 times (35 justified, 148 not justified).''']
Is credited with 9 PKs (8 justified, 1 not justified).
Has been killed 1 times (0 justified, 1 not justified).</pre>

==The Cutting of Threads==
Saturday November 16, 2013 - [[Troy]] killed by Samiyah - Suicide by Naked Shaman 
Saturday November 16, 2013 - [[Troy]] killed by Samiyah - Suicide by Naked Shaman 
Friday November 01, 2013 - [[Ninja]] killed by Samiyah - You REALLY want me to cast dispel magic on you?! 
Friday September 27, 2013 - [[Ludo]] killed by Samiyah - I am *NOT* a Scorpion, Ludo... 
Sunday, November 02, 2014 - [[Kelek]] killed by Samiyah - Well, it was SUPPOSED to just be a spar, and you are supposed to FLEE in a spar!
 
Monday March 25, 2013 - Samiyah killed by Sagan (II). 
 

== Character History: ==
=== [[Samiyah's Journal]] ===
=== [[Samiyah's Songbook]] ===
=== Samiyah's Origin ===
The nomadic tribes of the Great Eastern Desert have warred among themselves for centuries. Theirs is a harsh land, and child mortality rates are high due to the encroachment of bandits, rival tribes, and, of course, the desert itself. Children are prized... so long as they fall within the tribal definition of 'normal'.
 
Samiyah, daughter of Rasul, was born into a clan of goat herders. Her life was a quiet one, spent helping with the herd. She looked like the other children of the clan, with her dusky skin, dark eyes and hair. She played as they did, making games of things found in the desert. She learned, as they did, to avoid the scorpions and to read the patterns of the wind that hinted at the deadly sand-storms. If Samiyah never lost track of a goat in the dusk of sundown, or could whisper lullabies to calm the most fractious of children, it was not of particular notice. Girls were expected to do such things.
 
It was on the eve of her twelfth birthday that Samiyah's difference was discovered. It had been a difficult day, with a sand cat attack that morning. One of the younglings of the camp had been seriously injured at one of the more distant grazing grounds, and Samiyah was sent on the dangerous trek to the well for more water. Already tired and weary, she traveled a short distance out of sight and began to sing. She had realized, years before, that sometimes, if she sang just the ''right'' song - always quietly, always in secret - that wonderful things would happen. Instinctively, she had known that this was a a mystery she needed to keep to herself, for music was not a magic blessed by the Three. Protected from view by a large dune, she crouched in its shadow, dug a small hole and sang the bright, bubbling song that called forth water in a spring. It was her most sacred and magical song. Because they were so deep in the desert, it took several repetitions for the water to be called up, but finally, it filled the tiny basin she had created. She quenched her thirst, then filled each of the heavy camel-bladders with the crystal clear water.
 
Upon turning to head back to camp, she saw the horrified look of the tribal shaman, Abdul Salam, staring down at her from atop the dune. She was dragged back to the oasis camp and the 'magic-tainted' water dumped out so as not to curse any who might drink it. Samiyah was placed in the tent that enclosed one of the Altars to the Three Gods, for careful watching. The Council of Three met that night.
 
Before dawn of the next day, Samiyah was stealthily awoken by her mother's harsh whisper. "You must come quickly, child. We must go." The two hurried out of a slit cut into the tent and into the desert, not another word spoken. It was only when they were well away from the camp that Zahra broke her silence once more.
 
"You have a gift. They have told you it is of the unclean spirits, that it is haram, but it is a gift." Zahra looked proudly down at her daughter, one hand cupping the girl's cheek. "Seek your songs. Sing with beauty and pride. And never, ever, let them tell you that it is wrong!" Her mother's words were emphatic, startling Samiyah into tears. "Now go! They will be after you when they find you gone. Seek the pathway through the hills. And may you ever have shade and sweet water, my beloved girl. Blessings upon you."
 
Zahra began to sing. Zahra, who never raised her voice at the campfire, who was mocked for the grating tone of her words. Voice uplifted in exquisite song, she wove a spell of invisibility over her shocked daughter. "Go," she murmured, giving one last, gentle caress of Samiyah's cheek. As the girl stood staring, her mother turned and headed back towards the camp, another tune calling winds that obliterated their tracks.
 
Days later, hungry - but not thirsty - she staggered into a village of very small, furry-toed people. The village echoed with song, and following the noise, met a brightly garbed woman who trilled melody as she strode along the Bywater. "Hi! I'm [[Cadee]]! I thought I heard another singer!" The girl took Samiyah's hand, pulling her along, talking excitedly all the while. "You must be from the desert, dressed like that. Well. The world's a lot bigger than the dunes, that's for sure! C'mon! I have so many things to show you!" ... And off they went. 
 

===11/25/2012: The "Wisdom" of Helping Cresom ===
<257hp(xxx) 503ma(xxx) 573mv(xxx)(308936) 13089gp ft: Ramona > flee

Ramona makes a complicated-looking gesture.
You are blinded!
Someone dodges your attack.
Someone *** ANNIHILATES *** you.
You sure are BLEEDING!
You twist around to lessen the impact of someone's attack.
Someone devastates you.
You sure are BLEEDING!
Someone *** ANNIHILATES *** you.
You sure are BLEEDING!

<13hp(xxx) 503ma(xxx) 573mv(xxx)(308936) 13089gp ft: someone > TICK IN 3 SECONDS.

===03/23/2013: Bunny===
You ftell, 'grats on killing your first ghost, if i heard right/'. 
You ftell, 'sorry, was running'. 
Nordak ftells, 'nod....always running....thx'. 
Seraph ftells, 'Samiyah is a bunny :)'. 
Nordak ftells, 'hippity hop'. 
You ftell, '*nose twitch*'. 
 

===An Epic Seven Attack Round===
<pre>
Now fighting: a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard
Your knifehand strike MUTILATES a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your spearhand strike EVISCERATES a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your elbow strike DISEMBOWELS a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your back kick EVISCERATES a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your head butt DISEMBOWELS a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your backfist DISEMBOWELS a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your jump outer crescent kick DISEMBOWELS a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
You twist around to lessen the impact of a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard's attack.
You dodge a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard's attack.
You deftly move out of the way of a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard's attack.

ft: a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard > blynd
</pre>
==General Notes for RP:==
===Background===
Samiyah comes from the [[Tribal Sands]]. Hers was a culture of severe repression, a patriarchy based in the strict control of the tribe's male shaman. All other forms of magic - clerical, bardic, or mage - were considered verboten. In the way of the Tribes, all cultural expectations are set forth in the songs sung, and the outlook for women was very bleak. As a result of this upbringing, Samiyah is unusually modest: physically and emotionally. She avoids the casual touch of the opposite gender at all costs - although at this point, the sole mortal exception is her sworn brother, [[Cresom]], and her Bonded, [[Ghazkull|Wind]]. She is also somewhat superstitious, oftentimes resorting to tribal methods for dealing with problems: small braided charms to avert the Evil Eye, salt tossed over her shoulder to bind a Ghost, etc. She has taken a vow, sworn to her mother's name, never to "give oath to any not of the tribes, or to the gods that walk." (i.e., never marry in character or worship an Immortal). This is the reason she could not give worship to anyone except the God of her tribe (and her spiritual Father), [[Seraph]]. 

===Unusual Terms that Samiyah uses:===
* Sahib/Sayyida: "Honored One" (gender specific), used for all Immortals and anyone she respects deeply. 
* Haram: An action or mode of thought that is forbidden by tribal tradition, often a severely punishable offense (up to death). 

[[File:Samiyahs Mark.JPG|thumb|left|Samiyah's Wizard Mark]]

===Quirks===
* Samiyah has a particular horror of bugs in large numbers or of unusual size or type. This stems from her escape from her desert home, when she stumbled into a dark passageway of the Pyramid and was showered in a hoard of maggots.
* Samiyah has an instinctive obedience to the '''commands''' and '''instructions''' of immortals. (This is NOT mortal knowledge, and must be learned in character by immortals. ) Even the 'strong words' of immortals affects her mindset, views, and outlook.

== Trivia: ==
* On 05/24/2012, Samiyah's name was informally but "officially" changed by [[Natilena]] to "Sami" as "Samiyah" was 'too hard to spell.'
* On July 27 - 08/04/2012, Samiyah took part in Ink's quest, placing 6th, 2nd, and 1st respectively in the three parts.
* On August 4, 2012, during the Thank You dinner, the adventurers assembled made Sami flee the table in upset when they teased her about "proposing" to [[Gheorghe]]. (Samiyah swore an oath to her mother never to swear her heart to any man not of the tribes, and any god-who-walks.)
* Samiyah has accepted paid commissions for a wide variety of folks for artistic works, including [[Anduin]], [[Tes]], [[Soloban]] and [[Teva]]. ([[Ink]] just likes to buy saucy one-liners ... he probably doesn't have the patience to sit through anything longer! ;) ) The most she has ever been paid for a work was by [[Tes]].
* Samiyah has won or at least placed in the top three in every single writing competition she has entered.
* Samiyah was referenced (though not specifically named) in a creative work by Nicholai: [[Nicholai#Nicholai's Solitude|Solitude]].
* Samiyah was the topic of [[Alfonse]]'s level 10 bard review: [[Alfonse - Level 10 Bard Review|A Song of Sami]]
* Samiyah was the topic of [[Xander - Level 5 Bard Review|Xander's level 5 bard review]].
* Samiyah was the winner of the 2017 Dead Presidents Day Quest, also assisting the second, third, and fourth place finishers.
 

== Wiki Mentions: ==
* [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/Category:Daily_RP_Logs Category:Daily RP Logs]
* [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/Category:Samiyah Category:Samiyah]
* [[The Soul-Stealer]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Bargain]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Prey]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Gambit]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Strategy]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Consequence]]
* [[Shattered]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Goodbye]]
 
== Player Provided Information: ==

{{note|[[Belsambar|SuicideMage]]|07/09/14| '''Referencing: 4/1/2011 - Hum [ Bard: 10 6 5 ] Samiyah is being stalked, srsly.''' My first interaction with Samiyah, a little bard who appeared to be a true newbie (oh, how she had me fooled) who was wearing a buttload of restrings and items that I didn't recognize (I should have understood when she said she was Faile's friend, her gear was probly set!) that all I wanted to do was help and make sure her gear was set for levelling...and that she understood just how difficult bard was, and that a new player to the game might have difficulties with the game knowledge and story/RP requirements (in retrospect, I 'srsly' have nothing I can do, but point and laugh at myself with a big 'HA!')...I think one of the best parts of this recollection is seeing the date attached to see it was April Fool's Day. Damn desert songbird scared me off helping newbies for a week, I swear! }} [[Category:PPI]]
{{note|[[Lexie]]|11/6/14| Do I have a story for you! One day, my weapon happened to slip and Sparhawk was grouped with Samiyah. She instantly rescued him, took out her bedpost and facepalmed me nearly to death. Her belly-dancing contortion trick prevented me from doing any damage in return, so of course I jumped and fled! She is the ultimate example of Girl Power! *hearts* '''(see: [[Sparhawk_Reaches_Level_40#Log_by_Lexie|Lexie Lurves Sparhawk!]])'''}} 

{{quotable|Nicholai says (in elven), 'well, for a foolish sand-goat girl, you seem to make quite an impression on those who claim to be great and powerful'.|12/19/2013}}

== Current Restrings: ==
You are using:
<used as light> (Moderate magic) (Glowing) the unbreakable bonds of family * a gift from Cresom *
<worn on finger> (Moderate magic) an onyx band wreathed in starlight * Restring by DarkClaw *
<worn on finger> (Moderate magic) (Bound) a bow of sisal and sable ribbon * a reminder of Tross & Nicholai *
<worn around neck> (Moderate magic) a delicate necklace of stars and moons * a token from the Kindred Masquerade *
<worn around neck> (Artifact magic) (Glowing) a tribal-style necklace of lapis and opal pendants
<worn on body> (Potent magic) a sand-washed silk robe of soft desert hues
<worn on head> (Artifact magic) a small striped insect, darting about quickly * a gift from Cresom *
<worn on legs> (Potent magic) loose trousers of green linen with muddy hems
<worn on feet> (Potent magic) elven-style boots made of Onyx dragonhide
<worn on hands> (Potent magic) delicate patterns of mehndi framing her scars
<worn on arms> (Moderate magic) matching arm-cuffs of silver and moonstone
<worn about body> (Moderate magic) the protection of the night * a gift from Nicholai *

For Details and other restrings: '''[[Samiyah's Restrings]]'''

===A Gift For the LOST===
(Random found and restring written by Samiyah)
(Artifact magic) desert robes in shades of blue and green [m|AC 1 dex:8 ac:-3 1#]
Long description: Crafted in the tribal style, these loose robes hold the hues of a sunlit ocean.

Look Desert Robes:
Cascading down the wearer's form in a smooth flow of fine quality linen, these
robes are cut in the desert tribal style, but in a hue those repressive people
have never employed. Colors reminiscent of the gentle mid-morning sun dappling
upon the shallower waters of the Maelmordian Sea have been utilized. Deep blue
and azure, touched with sea-green, flow across the fabric, creating the effect
of waves flowing from the wearer's feet to shoulders. A narrow decorative edge
of embroidery complements the simple neckline, hem and wrists.

Look Embroidery Decoration Edge
Interlocking waves form a decorative embroidered edge. Carefully hidden
within the pattern, however, are words in the desert script:
"For my Allies and Friends of the Lost - may you ever have shade and
sweet water."

== Personal Timeline: ==
[[File:Samiyah Bard Chart.png|350px|thumb|left|What It Took To Reach 50]]
=== 2010 ===
07/18/10: Samiyah is created. 
08/03/10: Samiyah receives Bard Council approval for '''[[Samiyah - Level 5 Bard Review|level 5]]''', singing "''A Love Song of the Desert Tribes''." 
=== 2012 ===
05/24/12: Samiyah receives Bard Council approval for '''[[Samiyah - Level 10 Bard Review|level 10]]''', reciting an original composition, "''Find the Path''". 
05/27/12: Tormented and treated rudely, Samiyah sings '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#A Song for Kylor|a song for Kylor]]''' 
06/09/12: Sami acknowledges help given to her by singing '''[[Ode to A Mushroom]]''' 
06/22/12: Wanting to express her thanks for counsel and support, Sami sings '''[[A Song For Aoide]]''' 
05/25/12: When she dies attempting [[Lq|Location Quest]] in [[Aarakocran City]], and is helped by the Nashite, Samiyah '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#A Chant For Avoozl|performs a chant in praise of Avoozl]]''' 
06/27/12: Upon receiving a generous gift from [[Mugen]], Samiyah '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#In Praise of Elves|repays him with a poem]]''', "''In Praise of Elves''" 
07/03/12: Samiyah receives Bard Council approval for '''[[Samiyah - Level 15 Bard Review|level 15]]''', performing "''The Lady Elemental''," written about '''[[DarkClaw]]'''. 
07/12/12: After being repeatedly info'd by a thief named '''[[Ogedai]]''' who swears he's "only practicing," Samiyah is stalked by '''[[Orgrim]]''' in '''[[Midgaard]]''' but manages to sneak away. Alas, he later catches up to her in '''[[Nydia]]''', and only the Channelling Lyrical saves her life when his rift *** ANNIHILATES *** her. Later the same night, she performs a new piece written at '''[[Drakar]]''''s behest: '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#The Tower of Sorcery|"The Tower of Sorcery"]]''' which she adds to at the last moment to include her interaction with Orgrim. The performance is witnessed and her debt to Drakar acknowledged as paid by '''[[Isolas|The Phantom of the Nashite Magi Himself]]'''. 
07/14/12: While trying to help a newbie get out of the east gate of '''[[Midgaard]]''', Samiyah is cursed and EVISCERATED by '''[[Daedalus]]''', barely managing to escape (purely because he forgot to turn his chase triggers on). 
07/15/12: Samiyah reaches effective level 30. She also travels to [[Cymraeg]] with '''[[Soloban]]''' and helps the cartographer clarify some of his maps. 
07/20/12: Samiyah is DISEMBOWELED by '''[[Nebucanezzar]]''', but manages to flee and quaff a recall potion in time. Later the same day, while exp'ing with '''[[Posion]]''' and '''[[Crunch]]''', Samiyah sees that '''[[Hedschott]]''' has awoken. She alerts her group, but Crunch tells the group (in common), 'I DON'T FEAR HEDSCHOTT I EATZ HIM FOR BREAKFAST'. Moments later, the Inquisitor shows up in '''[[Candlespyre Mountain]]''' where the group is resting. Again and again, he leaves and returns, causing much consternation. The group moves to the '''[[Riverdale Plantation]]''', shadowed by [[Hedschott]], where Samiyah nearly dies from sheer nerves as he stands in the room watching the group exp. As Crunch attacks the last mob needed for level, Hedschott engages Sami, causing her wimpy to kick in nearly instantly. She flees and quaffs, safely making it to Recall with a mere 126 HP. Later in the evening, [[Hedschott]] kindly escorts Samiyah to the Adventurer's Inn, assisting her to complete MobMastery #40, Pertex the Mage. 
07/26/12: Sami talks to '''[[DarkClaw]]''' about '''[[The Soul-Stealer]]'''. 
07/27/12: Sami takes part in section one of '''[[Ink]]''''s quest, buying one doo-dad from '''[[Mish]]''', placing sixth in the Challenge to Find the Strongest. 
07/28/12: Sami takes part in section two of '''[[Ink]]''''s quest, placing third in the Challenge - '''[[Seeking The Most Clever]]'''!! 
08/03/12: Sami takes part in section three of '''[[Ink]]''''s quest, placing first in the Challenge - '''[[Seeking the Most Creative]]''', winning the Laurel. 
08/04/12: Sami takes part in '''[[A Thank You Dinner‎]]''', and is horrified when Eirin is slain. She is unable to discern the killer, but '''[[Sagan]]''' does! 
08/16/12: Sami takes up a topic requested by '''[[Soloban]]''', and performs her '''[[Samiyah - Level 20 Bard Review|Level 20 Bard Review]]''': ''The Baroness' Lament.''. Afterwards, '''[[Tes]]''' asks her to write a song for him as well, which she does: '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#The Hunters' Call|The Hunters Call]]'''. He pays her an astounding 300k for the performance, which causes her to faint. 
09/05/12: Samiyah is invited to '''[[The Slumber Party Aftermath|the aftermath of a slumber party]]'''. There, she performs the only original piece that folks haven't heard: '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#The Goat Song|The Goat Song]]''' and it is decided that goats could easily be replaced by boys and the song would be just as true. 
09/09/12: While helping a low level bard with some mobhunts, Samiyah is threatened by, and then attacked by, [[Sycora|Sycora Starbreeze]] of the [[Legion]]. 
09/25/2012: You have been appointed The Finder Adept! You have been awarded an honorarium of 25000 gold coins! :) 
11/15/2012: Samiyah is approached by '''[[Seraph]]''' to write a bardic work about his life, with a very big "Or Else" attached. She begins interviewing others who know him and researching all she can: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Bargain]]''' 
11/2012 - 02/05/2013: Samiyah continues to hold '''[[Seraph]]''''s notice: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Prey]]''' 
=== 2013 ===
02/04/2013: Samiyah participates in the '''[[2013 - Love Our Immortals Bardic Circle|Immortal Appreciation Bardic Circle]]''', and performs '''[[2013 - Love Our Immortals Bardic Circle#Samiyah's Performance|"Thirst"]]'''. She receives a prize for Most Original and Creative. 
02/06/2013: After a disagreement with a friend, Samiyah is shocked when '''[[Belgarion]]''' attacks her: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Gambit]].''' 
'''[[02-12-2013]]''': Samiyah learns that she won a quest that '''[[Tes]]''' held, but that all the prizes purged. :( 
'''[[02-17-2013]]''': '''[[Katrana]]''' shows Samiyah her Thread within the Pattern... the Desert Opal Thread, and '''[[Wish]]''' gives her a quest, for a chance to interact with [[Similus]]. 
'''[[02-18-2013]]/[[02-19-2013]]/[[02-20-2013]]:''' '''[[Seraph]]''' returns Samiyah's soul and repudiates her. Hours of prayer and the words of [[DarkClaw]] make him relent. He bids her to finish her quest from Wish. She does so, and is permitted to touch the ancient evil artifact. As warned, the consequences are severe, leaving her comatose and near death. '''[[Seraph]]''' heals her by entwining part of his soul with her own, and commands her to sleep. '''[[Wish]]''' orders the two out of his temple, and later follows, demanding to know what she experienced: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Strategy‎]]''' 
'''[[03-04-2013]]''': After sending a '''[[Alchemical Transformation|Message in a Bottle]]''' that is taken quite badly, Samiyah is coolered for disrespect to an Immortal (Both '''[[Seraph]]''' and '''[[Wish]]'''). 
'''[[03-05-2013]]''': Samiyah gives worship to '''[[Seraph]]''' and is the first to join the '''[[High Order]]'''. 
'''[[03-06-2013]]''': Both '''[[DarkClaw]]''' and '''[[Wish]]''' formally order Samiyah's death... and she meets '''[[Tross]]''' for the first time. 
03/10/2013: Samiyah wins the level 40+ bracket of '''[[Boromir|Boromir's]]''' Elemental Sprite quest. 
'''[[03-13-2013]]''': When '''[[Seraph]]''' gives grave offense to [[Triat|The Triat]], the Hunt is called down upon the '''[[High Order]]''' - Samiyah in particular: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Consequence]]''' 
03/17/2013: Samiyah fails a spectacular 18 mob mastery quests in two days. 
'''[[03-23-2013]]''': Samiyah completes all of the mobhunt and location quest requirements for her final level. At this point, only two tasks remain: Mobmastery #88 and her Final Performance. She also (against her better judgement) enters [[The Cursed Circus]] for the first time, and is saddened when [[Sirka]] perishes there and she is unable to perform the corpse retrieval. 
'''[[03-25-2013]]''': Through a well executed plan (crafted by '''[[Ink]]''', he would like it known!) and layered attack with '''[[Eathor]]''', Samiyah is killed by '''[[Sagan]]'''. 
'''[[03-29-2013]]''': Samiyah attempts to interview the new candidate for Ordained of the High Order. When he is made their Holy Advocate, she has a heart to heart with [[Seraph]] about jealousy. 
'''[[04-01-2013]]''': After trying to wake up a fellow member of the Order after he was slept by [[Shilea]], Samiyah becomes a vigilante. [[Corri]] introduces Sami to her kitten-mittens and Sami warns her about Venom. Later still, Corri tells to story of Cirth, and Sami assists in a Sanguinna corpse rescue. Samiyah and [[Ghazkull]] begin to feel the first connections of their blood-bond awaken. [[Venom]] and Samiyah argue the finer points of education, auras, and the merits of sand-goats. He gloats about some of his plans to charm [[Corri]]. Samiyah begins destroying items of Charm Person to foil Venom's plans. Late in the evening, she confesses to a Trickery of allowing Venom to believe she had done a thing she had not (but found funny). 
'''[[04-02-2013]]''': [[Venom]] Charms [[Sycora]] and attempts to make a bargain with Samiyah to prevent future charmings. Samiyah seeks the counsel of her god, who bids her refuse all such bargains. Samiyah has an audience with [[Katrana]] about the Hunt called on her and its completion. [[Seraph]] bids his unruly daughter to attend him, and they discuss recent events and her actions. He allows her to see the souls of some of those she cares for from her desert home, and gives her the choice whether or not to allow her mortal father's soul to be punished. 
'''[[04-04-2013]]''': Embarrassed by [[Venom]]'s mockery that she is ignorant, Sami begins to take lessons at the Riverhold School from Elvalee. [[Alfonse]] asks Sami's permission to write a bardic work about her. Seeing that [[Venom]] has been made a Kindred, Sami begins warning every female she sees of his bad intentions. [[Kerriariadne]] comes for a visit, and tells Samiyah the story of [[Similus]]. Venom perishes and [[Kahann]] grabs his corpse. Some items are returned via Samiyah, much to her dislike. 
'''[[04-05-2013]]''': Needing to research all things mage-craft and vampiric, Samiyah seeks out [[Nicholai|Nicholai De Brabant]], eldest remaining mortal vampire and a sorcerer of great power. She pesters him with many, many questions, and his answers lay the foundation for her plans to rescue [[Sycora]] from [[Venom]]'s charm. She also quizzes him about her blood, coming to a theory about the elves of [[DarkClaw]]'s bloodline. Later that night, Samiyah successfully breaks [[Venom]]'s charm on [[Sycora]], earning her the mini-lich's fury. 
'''[[04-06-2013]]''': Venom takes the title, 'Al-Shaitan' specifically as a declaration of his intent towards Samiyah. [[Wish]] and Sami speak briefly about the recent events - her poem, his transformation, and the bag of her hide she gave to Tross. He makes a tricky bargain with her, saying he will give the bag back to Tross, if she will confess certain sins to her deity. She does so, and he is reminded of her wrong doing, causing them friction -- entirely Wish's intent. 
'''[[04-07-2013]]''': For the first time in her sheltered life, Samiyah wonders what it might be like to be kissed... and discovers that her journal is missing. 
'''[[04-08-2013]]''': Seraph, who knows her every thought, teases Samiyah about her thoughts of the day before: Seraph ftells, 'did you get your kiss?'. He gives her permission to seek out a single kiss from the subject of her affection, [[Ghazkull]]. Sami seeks out further advice on the topic from [[DarkClaw]], who confesses that, given her affair with [[Venom]], she is not the best one to be giving such advice. 
04/09/2013: Cromick, the centaur patriarch, falls to the bard as she obtains MM#88, the last required for her final level. 
'''[[04-10-2013]]''': Samiyah recovers her journal with Seraph's aid. After heated conversations with a variety of people over the last few days, Sami's temper snaps, and she throws her shoe at Wish's temple door. She explains her odd behavior of late, and apologies for an unkind comment she made... and admits the true source of her discomfort of late. He doesn't quite no how to react, and leaves. She confesses all to [[Seraph]], and he works a magic to embed her journal into her spirit so it can never be lost again. She also prays to him to let him know what happened with Wish's door. Without a single word, Sami and [[Venom]] have an entire conversation in the Guild. Wish discovers the damage done to his door, and seeks out [[Seraph]] to wrangle a confession from the culprit: [[Samiyah]] shouts (in common), 'and you ARE GOING TO DISCOURTESIES MY PERSON WITH YOUR ALCHEMIZING!'. She gives him the torn up pieces of her poem and faces Seraph's wrath for her behavior. 
'''[[04-11-2013]]''': Samiyah awakes in the temple, having fallen asleep on her knees, crushed by the disapproval of her Deity for her behavior. She flees to the desert where she once more tries to pierce the Veil. There, she falls asleep, exhausted, unknowing that [[Venom]] lurks nearby. When she wakes, she meets up with [[Tross]] and they realize that neither one is upset with the other, much to their confusion. They discuss lessons, goats and then chat with Aoide, who joins them. Sami very quietly asks Aoide's advice about kissing... All of this quiet girltalk is harshly interrupted by [[Venom]]'s appearance, and Sami overreacts badly to both his presence and his taunting about having seen the spot she goes to, when she needs to cry. Late that evening, she chats with [[Ghazkull]] about his search for an item in the Citadel. She meets him there and they wander through the area and into N'Kai. There, she helps him obtain the Incense of Enlightenment, and asks him to teach her how to kiss. Samiyah says (in common), '.. I begin to see how kisses can be trouble..'. 
'''[[04-12-2013]]''': Sami and [[Venom]] run into each other at the Herbalist of [[Riverhold]]. Venom's intended purchases are prevented and he swears revenge. Venom says (in common), 'Now I have a new demand to make once you are under my boot heel'. He begins his torment by giving her a steak of [[Corri]], which she entrusts to [[Mnaramenth]] (who later eats it by accident). 
'''[[04-13-2013]]''': The day of [[Venom]]'s revenge... [[Jamilla]], the sister Samiyah never knew she had, is obtained by the Demi-Lich and Embraced as a Kindred. Venom states his demands for her release, which [[Seraph]] refuses. Amidst the tumult, [[Ghazkull]] leaves the [[Lost]]. The exhausting and emotionally gut-wrenching evening ends with Samiyah sharing her blood with [[Ghazkull]] a second time. 
06/14/2013: '''[[Samiyah - Level 30 Bard Review|Samiyah visits her homeland]]''', hidden within the [[Tribal Sands]]. (Level 30 bard review) 
09/14/2013: Samiyah gets a lesson in defense, when a possessed [[Zephyr]] attacks her home village. Later, [[Totec]], [[Corri]] and [[Samiyah]] go on an adventure to the Shrine of Neutrality. It ends poorly, with all three dying to the Dragon Mistress. Totec says (in common), 'on the bright side, you now have a patented Totec Adventure(tm) to remember'. 
10/15/13: Samiyah takes part in a journey to the [[Tribal Sands]] where she, [[Sanitarium]] and [[Jamilla]] find the phylactery that contains the soul of [[Venom]]. [[Seraph]] releases the soul, and [[Venom]] is reborn. 
10/18/13: Samiyah blood-bonds fully with [[Ghazkull]], inviting him to slake his Thirst a third time. 
11/10/13: With Samiyah as horrified witness, [[Seraph]] tears [[Ghazkull]]'s heart from his chest, to break his daughter's blood-bond with the Kindred. 
11/16/13: Samiyah becomes the first mortal to ever directly cast a 6/7 enchant, without use of a scroll or relic. 
===2014===
01/31/2014: When Similus is '''[[Shattered]]''', Samiyah is sent by '''[[Seraph]]''' to the Realm of Souls to retrieve the pieces. 
02/16/2014: Samiyah's time in the High Order comes to an end: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Goodbye]]''' 
04/02/2014: '''[[His Maker's Plan|Samiyah assists Nicholai with a plan]]''' to deal with his progeny. 
'''[[07-01-2014]]''': '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]''' awakes from nightmare for the first time in months, and Samiyah is there to ward his sleep so that he can, at last, find rest. 
'''[[07-07-2014]]''': Based on a very odd conversation with '''[[Belsambar]]''', Samiyah seeks out DarkClaw to learn if what he has said is a lie.. and in doing so, learns some surprising (theoretical) things about the acts of intimacy between a man and woman. 
'''[[07-08-2014]]''': After awaking from yet another disturbing dream, Sami seeks out [[Belsambar|the Archmage]] to ask if he knows about certain spells... when she seeks her slumber that night, it is not her own dreams that cause her to awake, but those of '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]'''. 
'''[[07-14-2014]]''': When he falls in combat, '''[[Nicholai]]''' and '''[[DarkClaw]]''' enjoy the opportunity to torment and tease Samiyah with the prospect of a bag of his corpse. 
'''[[08-05-2014]]''': Samiyah learns a meditation from [[Belsambar]] to help her cope, but [[Venom]] appears to taunt her efforts. 
'''[[08-01-2014]]''': Struggling with the pain of an unfulfilled bond, Samiyah seeks solace in [[Sanguinna]]. Finding no end to her suffering there, she asks '''[[Belsambar]]''' for some advice. Later that day, she sends a messager to [[Ghazkull|Wind]], not knowing that her words were intercepted... 
09/27/2014: [[Ghazkull|Wind]] drinks for the first time in nearly a year, restoring balance to his bond with Samiyah. 
09/28/2014: Samiyah earns 346 points in a 14 round mobhunt, creating a new record. 
10/12/2014: Samiyah breaks her own record, completing a 15 round mobhunt, with a final score of 374. Moments later: "You are one of the elite mob hunters in the realm! You have been awarded the Hunter Elite Medal!" 
10/14/2014: Learning that '''[[Sparhawk]]''' is only 17k from '''[[Sparhawk Reaches Level 40|level 40]]''', Samiyah takes him to the Hall of Memory and they knock out his final level in about 45 minutes. The final mob is in Kuroth, and a group gathers there to witness it, including '''[[Cresom]], [[Kelek]], [[Belgarion]]''', and '''[[Lexie]]'''. After Sendres is slain, '''[[Lexie]]''' "hugs" Sparhawk (with her weapons). Samiyah rescues him, as does Kelek, and Lexie flees. (In Lexie's version of events: Samiyah's half moon yoga dance move *** ANNIHILATES *** you! ) 
11/09/2014: With lots of help from [[Belsambar]], [[Sparhawk]], [[Kelek]] and [[Ludo]], plus donations from [[Anduin]] and [[Ink]], Samiyah wins the Raking the Leaves quest, run by [[Natilena]]. Based on false information, she gives all of the extra-point leaves to [[Belsambar]], in the hopes it will solidify his taking second place, leaving her with 131 points. The fibbing second place finisher is barely beaten (128 points), but the win still secured. Belsambar takes third. 
11/13/14: Samiyah sings a '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#A Song for Theros|Song for Theros]]'''. 
11/15/14: Samiyah is deeply honored when Nicholai gives her the gift of the protection of the night. 
11/19/14: Samiyah performs a commissioned work for '''[[Lexie]]''': '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#A Few of Those Lexie-ish Things|"A Few of Those Lexie-ish Things"]]'''. 
11/27/14: Samiyah is deeply honored by her blood-brother, '''[[Cresom]]''', when he entrusts her with some personal mementos. 
===2015===
02/13/15: Awards are implemented this week, and Samiyah gains a number of honors: 
<worn with pride> Human Matriarch Braid
<worn with pride> Human Elder Braid
<worn with pride> Platinum Huntarium Star
<worn with pride> All-Star Platinum Medallion
<worn with pride> Bronze Huntarium Star
<worn with pride> 2 braids, 2 platinum stars, a bronze star, a badge, 9 pins, 29 ribbons 
02/14/2015: During the 2015 Valentine's Day Quest created by [[Tynian]], Samiyah bears witnesses to an epic fight: [[The Eldest vs Clark Kent]] 
02/28/2015: Samiyah reaches #1 on '''Mobhunt Rank''': *** 1. SAMIYAH 6206 *** 
02/16/2015: Samiyah takes third place in the Valentine's Day Quest. 
03/16/2015: Samiyah ties for fifth place in the President's Day Quest. 
05/09/2015: Samiyah takes part in her second ever '''[[AMMQ]]''', and to her shock, not only survives to the end, but wins!! 
05/20/2015: Samiyah, The Finder Adept, is here. Sami receives her very first '''Finder Adept''' ranking! 
05/23/2015: After a long-awaited reboot, Sami finds that she now appears on the '''XP Ranks''' -- in 15th place! Later in the day, Tynian runs a pair of AMMQs, and threatens the participants with Samiyah -- though she is happily helping '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]''' exp and does not participate. Still... 
Dwa [ Founder ] Tynian: Fear the Bard.
Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah thinks Tyn means some OTHER bard...
[[File:Hammer Fist to Chuck.JPG|200px|thumb|right|Bard-Fu Beats Chuck-Fu! 07/16/2015]]
06/01/2015: Samiyah is appointed The Lady Grand Finder! (Lady Samiyah, The Grand Finder, is here.) 
06/05/2015: Samiyah helps her Bonded reach effective level 40, an event witnessed by three Goddesses as he fights himself to cast off an evil magic that threatened to take hold. 
06/06/2015: The Bond between Samiyah and '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]''' is deepened yet further. 
06/07/2015: Defiant, Samiyah withstands the inquisition of her father, '''[[Seraph]]''', regarding the prior evening's events. She is forbidden by him to assist '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]''', should her Bonded take up a Trial of Triat Mastery, with dire repercussions threatened. 
07/03/2015: Shaken and afraid of what might be asked of him, Samiyah stands in support of her Bonded as he receives his [[Ghazkull's Triat Mastery Quest|Triat Mastery Quest]]. 
07/12/2015: Happy Five Year Anniversary! You have been awarded the 5 Year Pin! 
07/16/2015: Samiyah defeats Chuck Norris. 
08/01/2015: Samiyah regains the Human Matriarch braid, much to '''[[Lexie]]''''s howling chagrin. 
08/06/2015: Samiyah puts quill to parchment and completes a work for the first time in quite some time. The topic is her Bonded, '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]''', titled, '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#His Changing Shores|His Changing Shores]]''' 
08/10/2015: Samiyah reaches #4 on XPRANK and Mobmastery 104. 
09/05/2015: Samiyah receives the Tango Badge (6 months of online time) and achieves the top spot for XP Ranks: *** 1. SAMIYAH 5771982 *** 
09/07/2015: Samiyah gets to mobhunt round 12, and makes a new personal best score of 380. 

===2016===
01/22/16: Well, this happened.... Hum [ Th:21 Ma:20 Wa:21 ] Edge samiyah is my hero!!!! 
03/02/16: Sami receives the Veneration Badge. 
04/02/16: Sami receives the Bronze Veneration Star and the All-Star Bronze Medallion. In less joyful news, a member of the Nexus spends two hours following and harassing her, and later, her companion, [[Ludo]]. She responds with silence, [[Ludo]] responds with humor, filling the fellow's inventory with steaks, as stalking is hungry work. They utilize a scroll to put him to sleep, then order Samiyah out of the way so they can 'punish' him. She refuses, and is attacked. Later than night, she reaches nine million total exp. 
04/03/16: Upon discussing the situation of the prior day with [[Boromir]], he admits that his follower was being a "poopiehead." They are in full agreement. 
05/30/16: Samiyah, grouped with [[Humphrey]], slays the Onyx Dragon to reach 10 million exp! Also... DarkClaw gossips, 'Someone needs to write an "'''[[I Like Big Bards]]'''" song now.'. Samiyah gossip (in common), '..Challenge accepted. :)' 
11/10/16: Samiyah reaches 1,000 HPs (equipped). 

===2017===
January: Samiyah takes part in the Snowman Wars, assisting the '''[[The Lost Ones|Lost]]''' team to reach second place. 
02/17/17: [[President's Day Quest]] 2017 launches! 
02/22/17: Sharing laughter and a long-standing joke from the first Dead Presidents Quest years ago, Sami gives Nicholai an impulsive hug. This (highly unusual) event is noticed by '''[[DarkClaw]]''', who dares '''[[Drakar]]''' to hug the bard. A conversation ensues, in which the Tiger is turned down....'''[[No Hug For You]]''' 
02/24/17: Samiyah is the first to receive the new AltWorld Warrior Ribbon! 
02/26/17: Samiyah takes first place in the 2nd '''[[President's Day Quest]]'''! With the help of others, most especially '''[[Nicholai]]''', [[Mercury (Bard)|Mercury]], '''[[Zhou]]''' and '''[[Abe]]''', she is able to clear the entire list. She puts in 117 hours on the quest in 1 week. She receives the Ded Pres '17 Winner Medal and the Dead Pres '17 Total Victory Ribbon. 
02/27/17: Samiyah is named Finder Adept! 
03/02/17: Samiyah is named The Lady Grand Finder! 
06/16/17: Samiyah has an interesting conversation with '''[[Laujar]]''' about '''[[House Veladorn]]'''. 
 

===2018===
February 2018: With help from friends, including '''[[Abe]]''', '''[[Mercury]]''' and '''[[Nicholai]]''', Samiyah takes first place in the 2018 '''[[Valentine's Day Quest]].'''

==Player Information:==
Samiyah's player enjoys Middle Eastern dance, music, culture and food. In the past, she took three semesters of Middle Eastern Dance at Orange Coast Community College and loved every bit of it - though physical disability prevents her from dancing any more. Her two 'in-character' theme songs for Sami are from the Bellydance Superstars Volume 3 CD: "Drama Queen" by Sahar, and "Tribal Dream" by Issam Housham.

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Nicholai

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Samiyah: /* WHO Lists: */

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|name = Nicholai De Brabant
|incarnation = I
|styled_as = The Eldest Akhkharu Sorcerer of the Kindred Member, [[TFC Explorer's Society]]
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|created = Before Birth Records Were Kept
|status = Active
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|race = {{Race|Elf}} ([[Kindred (Vampires)|Kindred]])
|hometown = [[Sanguinna & The Keep|Sanguinna]]
|classes = {{Class|Warrior}} {{Class|Mage}} {{Class|Thief}}
|last_seen = fading into the mists
|followed = [[Khore]] [[Torchbearer]] [[Bliss]] (x2) [[DarkClaw]]
|spouse =
|partner = (prior) [[DarkClaw]]
|parents =
|children = Chyld: [[Venom]]
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[[Category:Kindred Vampyric]]
[[Category:Ash Moon Coven]]
[[Category:Lost]]
[[Category:Kindred/Vampire]]

== Mud Contributions: ==
* Nicholai is acknowledged and respected as the Eldest of the mortal Kindred yet remaining within the world.
* Nicholai is a member of the [[TFC Explorers Society]] twice over, having discovered the Tenayuka and Quelesta's Maze.

 

== Current Description: ==
Before you stands a sorcerer clad in black. His age indiscernible at a glance,
his Elven frame appears strong and youthful but a cold, expressionless face and
piercing blue eyes hint at a wealth of wisdom lost in an eternity of darkness
and pain. His pale complexion contrasts the few Moorish teak strands of hair
that stray from under his dark hood and fangs are barely noticeable behind
closed lips, rarely breaking to smile. About him flows a cape of pure darkness,
once a symbol of the Ordinus Nosferatu, a mark of the kindred, now a relic of
an ancient time and a warning to this realm that he is perhaps the eldest,
the last remaining of the original kindred to walk among them, and should be
feared and respected as such. Close to his heart and hidden from view he keeps
a token of love given to him by a little girl as a reminder of what is most
important in this life, and that perhaps there is hope in the darkness.
Nicholai has a special twinkle in his eye.
Nicholai is in perfect health.
 
===Halloween Costume Contest, 2013===

Behold, the noble bullfighter, here for your amusement.
Pay no attention to the fangs.
Nicholai has a special twinkle in his eye.
Nicholai is in perfect health.

Nicholai is using:
<worn around neck> a glittering necklace of pewter and glass gems
<worn on body> a nobleman's costume of moth-eaten velvet
<worn on head> a crown of foil and glass gems
<worn on feet> a single filthy black leather knee high boot
<wielded> a tin sword with rounded, dull edges
<held> a crimson and black bullfighter's cape
<worn with pride> a soft brown sparrow feather
<worn with pride> the Ebon Sigil Odegra
 
===Prior Desc, date unknown===
Before you stands a Sorcerer clad in black. Around his neck hangs a pentagram softly shedding a red aura. Chills run up your spine as you meet the gaze of his sapphire blue eyes shining with intelligence and a hint of insanity. The fresh blood on his lips contrasts his pale complexion, while the fangs barely showing through his evil grin warns you to stay away. 
Nicholai has a special twinkle in his eye. 
Nicholai is in perfect health. 
 

== WHO Lists: ==
08/21/97 : Elf [ Wa:10 Ma:20 ] Nicholai de Brabant-Akhkharu Sorcerer...K i n d r e d (Log provided by Natilena)
11/07/97 : Elf [ Wa:16 Ma:18 ] Nicholai de Brabant-Akhkharu Sorcerer...K i n d r e d (Log provided by Natilena)
(Unknown): Elf [ Ma:21 Wa:20 Th:18 ] Nicholai... Kindred **DarkClaw**
02/15/98 : Elf [ Th:11 Ma:18 Wa:18 ] Nicholai is at the metro diner, 14th and arlington (Log provided by Natilena)
04/27/98 : Elf [ Ma:21 Wa:20 Th:18 ] Nicholai... Kindred **DarkClaw** (Log provided by Natilena)
05/22/98 : Elf [ Ma:24 Wa:20 Th:18 ] Nicholai has Combee's life *DarkClaw*
05/27/98 : Elf [ Ma:24 Wa:20 Th:18 ] Nicholai..Curiosus catellus occiderus *DarkClaw* IST
06/05/98 : Elf [ Ma:24 Wa:20 Th:18 ] Nicholai is afraid of the light in the dark. *DarkClaw
11/23/98 : Elf [ Wa:27 Th:22 Ma:27 ] Nicholai..Dead I am the one, exterminating son (Log provided by Daelin)
12/21/98 : Elf [ Wa:27 Th:22 Ma:27 ] Nicholai de Brabant Kindred (Log provided by Natilena)
02/07/00 : Elf [ Ma:28 Wa:30 Th:28 ] Nicholai...High Seraph of Pride. .V Maxine V
09/26/03 : Elf [ Wa:30 Ma:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai is here
03/07/04 : Elf [ Wa:30 Ma:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai is here
03/14/04 : Elf [ Wa:30 Ma:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai De'Brabant - Arcane Kindred of the Coven
07/17/10 : Elf [ Wa:30 Ma:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai the Ancient Kindred Ebrithil (Neutral)
02/10/11 : Elf [ Wa:30 Ma:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai is awakening from the darkness
03/10/11 : Elf [ Wa:30 Ma:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai is the ghost that hides in the night.
06/09/11 : Elf [ Wa:30 Ma:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai-Ancient Kindred Shadow
06/27/12 : Elf [ Wa:30 Ma:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai- Lost Ancient Kindred Shadow
01/14/14 : Elf [ Great Swami ] Nicholai- Lost Ancient Kindred Shadow
09/12/14 : Elf [ Extra-Magicky ] Nicholai- Lost Ancient Kindred Shadow (See quotable below)
11/14/14 : Elf [ Ebon Dragonslayer ] Nicholai- Lost Ancient Kindred Shadow
01/26/15 : Elf [ Ma:30 Wa:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai - 'Vintage' Lost Kindred Shadow (See recipe for Nicholai Noir below)
02/16/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai- Lost Lyrical Locator
03/11/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai lost his zombies
03/14/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai seeks the lost weather tromper sharpshooter (Presidents Day Quest 2015)
03/15/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai has lost his mind
06/17/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai seeks qualifying mobs
06/17/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai isn't here
06/17/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai isn't there either
06/22/15 : Elf [ HidesFromAnts ] Nicholai is neither here nor there.
06/25/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai doesntthinkitbelikeitisbutitdo
07/10/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai is formally informal
07/25/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai- no more rhymes now, I mean it!
08/18/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai isn't in the mood
08/25/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai has no nonsense for tolerance *(4)
08/30/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai is neither here nor there.
09/08/15 : Elf [ The Eldest ] Nicholai is out of his mind
09/12/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai...970 (updated) (References his Cordir Bias Score)
10/06/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai...Do I know you?
10/12/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai is busy
10/21/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai getting rich off of bleach
11/02/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai thinks scorpions need petted too!
11/??/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai fades into obscurity
11/24/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai The Lord Grand Something
11/29/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai...who's your daddy?
12/14/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai the stay-puft marshmallow vamp
12/25/15 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai...Jolly old St. Nich
01/02/16 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai...Jolly old St. Nich
01/03/16 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai ate too many extra special snowman cookies
01/04/16 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai is kindly seeking any magnificent god+
01/16/16 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai is a bit loopy
01/16/16 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai is kindly seeking any magnificent Greater God
01/17/16 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai is a bit sore
02/03/16 : Elf [ Lord of Finding ] Nicholai is here
02/06/16 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Nicholai isn't finding stuff this time
02/15/16 : Elf [ Ma:30 Wa:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai lost his title
02/28/16 : Elf [ Ma:30 Wa:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai Lurks Outside Shady Trees
02/29/16 : Elf [ Ma:30 Wa:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai can't talk, must scavenge
03/11/16 : Elf [ Ma:30 Wa:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai: Bound to change his title
03/21/16 : Elf [ Ma:30 Wa:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai...
03/21/16 : Elf [ Ma:30 Wa:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai is seeking a Greater God or Greater-est God
04/07/16 : Elf [ Ma:30 Wa:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai's cute cat pictures will bring green victory (References Cordir Bias Score joke)
05/14/16 : Elf [ Ma:30 Wa:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai Lost his motivation
05/23/16 : Elf [ Ma:30 Wa:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai sparkles in the sunlight (Lost) (Note: Title change by an Imm)
06/13/16 : Elf [ Glitter Guy ] Nicholai does not! (Classtitle by an Unknown Imm)
06/15/16 : Elf [ Ma:30 Wa:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai the almost immortal mortal
06/27/16 : Elf [ Unmortal ] Nicholai the almost immortal mortal (Classtitle by an Imm)
07/18/16 : Elf [ Ma:30 Wa:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai- master of lost avatars
09/24/16 : Elf [ Ma:30 Wa:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai- master of lost motivations
10/31/16 : Elf [ Ma:30 Wa:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai Likes Overly Sarcastic Titles
11/21/16 : Elf [ CuteNCuddly ] Nicholai says, "Do not irritate the un-mortal either" *(1)
11/23/16 : Elf [ Ma:30 Wa:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai reads storybooks to Cron'Tor
12/22/16 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai finds your lack of feathers disturbing. (Thanksgiving Quest 2016)
12/24/16 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai- Lost member of the exclusive CTKC (Cron'Tor Killer Club)
12/24/16 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai...lost in 2nd
12/24/16 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai is afk burning...er, baking cookies.
12/24/16 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai lost his eggnog
01/02/17 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai lost his new years resolution
01/02/17 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai- new year, same me
01/06/17 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai is lost in the blizzard
01/15/17 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai the Locator Of Snowy Things
02/17/17 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai is on the WHO list
02/17/17 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai is not on the WHO list
02/18/17 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai is focused.
02/18/17 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai is not on the WHO list
02/22/17 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai is afk/afw/sol
03/06/17 : Elf [ Captain ] Nicholai may have been bitten by a zombie president
03/15/17 : Elf [ Ma:30 Wa:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai, Charmer of Bards, Destroyer of Things *(2)
03/30/17 : Elf [ Ma:30 Wa:30 Th:30 ] Nicholai is doing none of those things *(3)
02/14/18 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai stabs at thee in the name of love
02/17/18 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai the godkiller
08/01/18 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai has blessed you with floating damage.
10/01/18 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai ...everything you love will die, so love none
11/24/18 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai is shoving feathers wherever they will fit
01/01/19 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai passionately embraces ennui
03/15/19 : Elf [ Ma:30 Th:30 Wa:30 ] Nicholai primus magus nosferatus

* (1) In response to Cordir's title: Cordir says, "Do not irritate the immortal."
* (2) In response to Cordir's title: Cordir, Patroness of Bards, Maker of Things.
* (3) In response to Cordir's title: Cordir is working and writing and pondering.
* (4) In response to: Elf [ Nexus Prime ] Sparhawk has no tolerance for nonsense

== Character History: ==
In his mortal life Nicholas De Brabant stumbled upon the realm of The Final Challenge as a young Elf learning the ways of Magick. Lacking in strength he struggled his way on sheer will and intellect. In his travels, he encountered a stunning yet dark and mysterious woman. She introduced herself as [[DarkClaw]] and flashed a fanged grin. Enchanted by this dangerous beauty, he followed her to her lord, the Master vampire [[Khore]]. He embraced the Darkness and its power and was welcomed into the [[Kindred Vampyric]]. In his new existence as Nosferatu, calling himself Nicholai and choosing the title Akhkharu (Sumerian for Vampire), he has strived to gain in strength and knowledge of Magick. To know all, to be all, with the Darkness his home, the Blood his life, and the Kin his strength, he has come a long way, but still has far to go... 
Basically a loner, Nicholai tends to shy away from public view. He holds no contempt for others who would leave him or his Kin be. If you should find him in your area, chances are he is not hunting you, unless you have given him reason. He values friendship greatly, and would risk his life for his kin or close friends. His loyalty surpasses even his heart, but he does take betrayal seriously. Within the Kindred, Nicholai is closest to [[Combee]], perhaps the Kindred who understands Nicholai the most. His closest friend amongst mortals is [[Corri]], her free spirit and undying youth intrigues him. 
 
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===Nicholai's Solitude===
(Writing Contest entry, January 16th, 2014. "Capture a specific moment, place, or person of this world." ) 
The wind howls as it sweeps past the western wall of the keep, turned away with stubborn indifference by stone laid ages ago. Once a testament to the strength and hope of the people, now a relic weathered by the tests of time in a land wrought with decay and misery. Do not seek me within those cold towers, you will not find me there. Despite my callous and stoic demeanor I prefer a different kind of solitude high up in the branches of an ancient tree, an oasis of life amidst a world seething with death. It just feels more like home as I remember it, if my memory is to be trusted, having spend many a day in my youth amongst the branches of Loth-Llorien. From here I forget the passing of time as the sun rises and sets, lost in my own thoughts. The townsfolk below carry on, almost trance-like, with their mundane lives from birth unto death. It all seems so pointless yet they persist seemingly unaware of their fate. It is of no matter to me, I cheated death in return for this permanent existence, and in that choice I remain. Feelings like hope, joy, and love seem so distant like the faded words in a child’s diary long forgotten on dusty shelf. Where they ever real? Or just the delusions of youth? As I glance at the initials carved long ago in the wood I am reminded of the love once shared here, something that has kept this place untouched by the blight and is perhaps a source of hope. It is in fact a pleasant tree. A slight smile barely parts my lips as I recall the first mention of it, an amusing and innocent misunderstanding of pleasantry that became truer with the time she spent here. I scan the branches for any sign of her, perhaps a petal I may have missed, a memento of hope, or a grain of sand having voyaged by boot from the far off desert. What was it that caused her to seek me out? Questions at first an annoyance, bringing me out of my conscious slumber like a waking limb, thrusting me into a story not of my own making, but one in which I would play a role. Now it is her absence I find frustrating, though I would not admit it, I miss the to-a-fault politeness, the almost questions, and the way a simple greeting becomes an epic tale in true bard fashion. When she had asked if I craved her blood I told her I did not. That may have partly been a lie, while it did not taste like almonds to me, there was a sweetness, an alluring innocence and purity that in my younger years would have stirred the fiery passion within my still heart and I do not deny that the thought to indulge it had crossed my mind. But there was something else, an inner strength and power, a potential yet untapped for this desert rose. A potential far greater left to grow, nurtured, guided. Perhaps I will end up corrupting her, or she corrupting me. The future holds more secrets than can be wrung out of the present, and time has always been on my side. So for now I remain here in my solitude, lost in my own thoughts and waiting for the page to turn. Perhaps there is no hope, save for the few who seek its light, but even they ultimately succumb to the darkness.
 
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===12/30/2014===
[[Theros]] gossips (in common), 'I'm working on being more <echo> serious </echo>, so Nicholai will like me'. 
Zappa gossips (in common), 'hehe'. 
Theros gossips (in common), 'oops, my echo tags were stripped from that'. 
Nicholai gossips (in elven), ':)'. 
Cordir gossips, 'the Eldest sits in a tree and feeds people corpses to cats and trains puddings ... he might not be so solemn as you think'. 
Theros gossips (in common), 'Well... he has a good poker face anyway'. 
Nicholai gossips (in elven), 'I'm seriously not that serious'. 
Theros gossips (in common), 'er, what?! nvmd'. 
 

== Trivia: ==
[[File:Tao of Nicholai.jpg|350px|thumb|left|The Tao of Nicholai]]
* Nicholai is the source and subject of the "Tao of Nicholai," an album of images created and maintained by [[Cordir]] on her [https://www.facebook.com/cordir.anshalach.7|Facebook page].
* Nicholai is the only mortal to whom [[Cordir]] will curtsey, as she acknowledges him as the last and Eldest of the [[Kindred Vampyric]].
 
(original source of info: http://www.angelfire.com/pa/Nicholai/bio.html)
'''Nicknames:''' Nich, Nichy 
 
'''Height:''' 5' 10''. 
 
'''Weight:''' 155 lbs. 
 
'''Eyes:''' Sapphire blue, sometimes red depending on his mood. 
 
'''Hair:''' mostly black, with hints of reddish brown. 
 
'''Aura:''' Red. 
 
'''Grin:''' Evil and fanged. 
 
'''Likes:''' Evil ideas, Elven equipment, poetry, wine, sharp swords, magick, and of course the ladies. 
 
'''Dislikes:''' Those who hunt evils for being evil, anyone who attacks Kindred, anyone who attacks [[Corri]], idiots, self-righteous idiots, self-righteous preachy idiots. 
 
'''Strengths:''' Intelligent clever and crafty, a Hopeless Romantic. 
 
'''Weaknesses:''' Moody, often immature, a Hopeless Romantic. 
 
'''Known for:''' Being invisible, depressing titles, X-files titles. 
 
'''Trivia:''' Has been called an Elven Elitist for collecting Elven equipment, Studies the effects of leveling in his spare time (A theoretical levelist). 
 
'''Favorite item:''' The Cape of the Ordinus Nosferatu. 
 
'''Favorite area:''' Sanguinna. 
 
'''Current Level:''' 50 
 
'''Beliefs:''' If you leave me be I will leave you be. Never restrict yourself with superficial virtues. Be proud of who you are. The truth is more powerful than a lie. Do not discriminate upon race or aura, only stupidity and actions. Always show respect. Never mistreat a lady. 
 
===Nicholai Noir===
[ 6] Crunch: * Nicholai Noir *
Sun Jan 25 11:51:57 2015
To: all
I wanted to give me Goddess, DarkClaw a gud wine. So Baron Marel's son
and a few workerz teach me how to make it. Why Nich, you may ask?
Well, he is Vintage. But most important, he is Elf. Duh!

Ingredienz:
5 dropz Nicholai blood; red grapez; grape stomper; wine yeast; egg

Directionz:
Scream HELP! over Ftell or other public channel. Wait for a Nicholai
to run to you. Feign distress in a very dark mine shaft. When he lookz
for a large alien mutant zombie rat you swear is after you, grab his hand
and stab his elfy pinky by accident. I know - not an elf toez, but itll do.
Squeez blood dropz into vial, then RUN away superOgurfast, before he
*** ANNIHILATES *** you. Shout, Sorry! Hide out in the Void for a bit,
just in case. Next, pick grapez in Vineyard (eatz worker, or 2, for energy).
Squish grapez (and a grape stomper for extra Oomph) into vat and add yeast.
Add Nich dropz. When wine is dark red, pour in barrel, and let sit a few munthz.
Siphon goo and gunk floating on top. So much work, take a break in Fens mud
puddle. After wine "rests" for munth, add egg white to absorb tannin (what
ever that is). Pour wine into bottlz and cork em. Cheerzzz!

Servz: Kindred Goddess , plus 1 or 2 Kindred guest. OR 1 drunk Ogre chef.
Optional serving suggestion: 3 inebriated dwarf or 4 DUI gnomz.
Bonus pointz for: 7 FUI Aaraz (Everyone knowz drunk birdy crash into tree
and window. Free entertainment and ogurlishus snack drool).

From Special Edition of Crunch's Culinary Creationz: Bubblin' n Boilin' Beveragez
Bone Appetite!

===Nicholai's group: (1998):===
[20 Cl:] [[Mystil]] 269/ 269 hp 194/ 194 mana 207/ 207 mv 194322 xp
[ 5 Ma:] [[Lauren]] 124/ 124 hp 105/ 105 mana 186/ 186 mv 24628 xp
[11 Sh:] [[Lena]] 152/ 152 hp 140/ 140 mana 165/ 165 mv 64785 xp
[ 1 Or:] [[Palmer]] 359/ 359 hp 98/ 98 mana 251/ 251 mv 4011 xp
[24 Wa:] [[Nicholai]] 407/ 407 hp 267/ 267 mana 483/ 483 mv 399384 xp
[ 7 Wa:] [[Brian]] 211/ 211 hp 136/ 136 mana 271/ 271 mv 56978 xp
[ 5 Wa:] [[DarkClaw]] 458/ 458 hp 209/ 209 mana 236/ 236 mv 37235 xp
 

== Quotables: ==
'''01/20/2014:''' 
{{quotable|Nicholai ftells, 'can we put up an invisible dog fence outside our temple?'.|[[DarkClaw]]}}
 
'''02/03/2014:''' 
{{quotable|Nicholai says (in elven), 'the pudding eats the daisy or it gets the hose again.'.|[[Cordir]]}}
 
'''09/11/14:''' 
{{quotable|You ftell, 'But as far as the other magics go...there's weak, moderate, powerful, potent, and artifact.'. You ftell, 'Did I miss any, Nich?'. Nicholai ftells, 'that is all of them, except for "Nicholai"'. You ftell, 'Hehe'. Nicholai ftells, 'I am extra magicky'. You ftell, 'You're the most magical of all.'. |[[DarkClaw]]}}
 

==Restrings==
===mist-shrouded robes of black elven chain===
<worn on body> (Powerful magic) mist-shrouded robes of black elven chain
Long Description: These robes of enchanted black elven chain were a gift from Chyld to Sire.

'''Look Chain:'''
Enchanted to shift from potent solidity to mist, mirroring its wearer, these
sorcerous robes are made of the highest quality elven chain. Each link is an
ebon-black, protecting the wearer from being revealed by the reflection of a
light upon the metal. Supple and fluid, this robe was made by a master smith,
for it flows like fabric but protects like the finest armor. Each link has a
serpentine scale-like shape, hinting at the sinuous grace and strength of an
ancient dragon.

'''Look Mist:'''
Cool mist shrouds the hem of this garment, flicking outward in sinuous tongues
of gray vapor, erasing every footprint and trace of passage by he that dons it.
Faint shapes appear here and there within the mist, winged and ethereal, their
whispering voices bringing word of the speaking of a Name.
 

===a tiny daisy protected within a glass band===
Worn: <worn on finger> (Artifact magic) a tiny daisy protected within a glass band
Long Description: A band of glass encloses and protects a tiny daisy from ever fading.

'''Look Band Glass''':
Sand struck by lightning creates a unique form of glass - whether the
bolts are called down by storm or by song, the end result is the same.
Gathered and brought to the mage-smiths of Kharad-Delving, melted and
reformed, it has been shaped into a ring that protects and encloses a
tiny daisy. The design of the band has a childlike simplicity to it:
no fancy bezels or ornate gems. On the inside curve of the glass ring,
words have been carved in in flowing desert script:

. "Moments of joy and hope last as long as you let them."

'''Look Daisy''':
It was an impulsive gesture to reach out and connect with one she admires that
prompted Samiyah to pick this tiny daisy. Its humble simplicity looked out of
place in the pale hand of the Eldest when it was given but its message was one
that was heartfelt: Hope need not fade. Bright moments of joy are not lessened
by time, if the heart and soul are open to them. Now, that same bloom has been
given a home within a frame of glass to preserve its message for always.

'''Look Flower Hope''':
Studying the daisy, you see a ghostly reflection of it within the glass. Or
perhaps it is not a reflection, but a captured ghost of a flower given at a
time when both the one giving and the one receiving needed a reminder: Hope
exists, no matter how dark the night.

'''Look Storm Song'''
A crystal clear vision appears into your mind, sweeping across your senses
like a desert wind. Samiyah stands upon the soft desert dunes of her home,
a thundering sky above her. Hands raised high, she sings to the storm: the
answer is a series of three lightning bolts raining down from the heavens,
as electric blue as the eyes of the one for whom she is crafting a gift.

'''Look Keywords:'''
Object Keywords: daisy flower glass band
Restring Keywords: Band Glass | Daisy | Flower Hope | Storm Song | Keywords

Crafted as part of the Nicholai Project, in deep respect for the Eldest,
Nicholai, from one proud to name him friend.

===flowing umanori hakama of ebon Yochlol silk===

Long Description: These wide-legged silk pants would allow complete freedom of movement.

Look umanori hakama silk
The fabric of these hakama is thick and luxurious: a heavy black silk that is
pleasingly soft to the touch yet oddly resistant to puncture or tear. Crafted
from the rarest fabric - Yochlol silk, only obtainable by the Goddess Cordir,
when She scolds the demon in spider form sufficiently to obtain its weaving -
the wearer would have full freedom of movement. They are cut generously, with
no restrictive seams that would prevent one from, say, kicking an opponent in
the head, or climbing a tree at a near sprint. All while looking ridiculously
fashionable, at the same time.

Look Yochlol
As your fingers slide over the silk fabric, an odd image slips into your mind,
as smoothly as your skin glides over the garment in your hands. The Weaver, a
singularly determined expression on Her face, squares off against an enormous,
crimson-aura'd spider-creature. Her voice is calm but it contains steel: "You
WILL do as I say. I ask it rarely - Only for those worthy." The demon glares,
shifting angrily, its clawed forelegs dragging along the marbled floor. But it
cannot refuse - and so it begins to spin. "You would remember this one - more
than once, he came down into the depths of your city, and fought you, alone in
the dark. The Eldest." At this, the spider-demon hisses, remembering, mantling
in anger, and then grudging respect. The Thread spins on...
 

===the Sephirot of the Eldest===
long description: Glowing symbols hover in the air, each individual, each a part of a collective. 

Look Sephirot:
Seemingly flowing out of the intensely powerful aura of the sorcerer before you,
a series of glowing symbols appear. They seamlessly shift, one into the other, a
whole in truth, yet each unique and independent, as if distinct notes in a chord
or leaves on a tree. Glimmering, pulsing in time to a heart long since still, an
incantation wrought by a will that is ageless and eternal and ancient - they are,
because he wishes them to be.

Look Will
A sense of wordless rage, thirst and anger washes over you, centuries old, ancient
before entire continents rose from the Maelmordian Sea. Emotion such as this could
scorch earth to bare stone -- and yet, it is held in check, this Kindred blaze, by
a schooled, disciplined will, stronger than iron, tempered by millenia of practice.
It is this focus that created and maintains the Sephirot.

=== (Sneaky) split-toe black spidersilk tabi===
Long Description: Even devoid of feet to animate them, these spidersilk tabi look positively sneaky. 

Look Tabi:
Heavy, matte black spidersilk - yes, that terribly rare Yochlol kind, and boy is
she cranky about it - has been used to craft tabi that exude sneakiness. From a
hue the color of midnight that seems to absorb light around it, to the soft sole
that would not give away so much of a whisper of sound at the wearer's step, the
essence of this footwear is cat-like stealth. With a split toe that would permit
the wearer to practically sprint up a tree trunk or balance deftly atop the wire
passages above Harpers, these tabi are made for one who is active and must move,
in silence, through dangerous places.

Look Catlike hair:
A single clear pawprint on the upper calf area of the left boot, and a scattering
of hairs clinging to the silk, mark these tabi as owned by one who is owned by an
interesting array of felines.

Look Yochlol:
A clear, vibratingly angry image wavers in your mind's eye, of the Yochlol, that
ancient and horrific demon in spider form, being commanded by the Lady Weaver. A
slash of its forelimb in Her direction indicates the creature's overwhelming ire
at a second request in a single moon's span. Yet, the Lady will not be refused -
though the creature seems to relent some small amount when she hears to whom her
labors will be gifted.

== Personal Timeline: ==
01/17/2004: Nicholai joins the [[Ash Moon Coven]]. 
06/03/2012: Nicholai joins [[The Lost Ones]]. 
12/22/2014: Nicholai saves a grievously injured [[Venom]], making him Kindred. This is the first time in all of his centuries that Nicholai has created another vampire. 
02/20/2014: Nicholai is presented with a gift by [[Samiyah]] - a daisy protected in a band of glass. (See restring above) 
09/01/2014: Nicholai has the opportunity to battle [[Lanae]], and defeats her 8 minutes, 49 seconds: [[Nicholai vs Lanae]]. 
10/31/2014: Nicholai discovers [[The Te'nayu'ka]] and is inducted into the [[TFC Explorer's Society]] 
02/14/2015: During the 2015 Valentine's Day Quest created by [[Tynian]], Samiyah bears witnesses to an epic fight: [[The Eldest vs Clark Kent]] 
02/16/2015: Nicholai takes second place in the Valentine's Day Quest. 
03/16/2015: Nicholai takes second place in the two weeks plus long President's Day Quest. 
09/06/2015: (Invis) (Dark Purple Aura) Lord Nicholai, '''The Grand Finder''' and '''Past Finder Adept''', is here. 
07/15/2016: Nicholai successfully Charms [[Lanae]]. 
Feb 2017: Nicholai takes second place in the two week long President's Day Quest. 

== Player Information: ==
[[File:Venn diagram.jpg]]
[[category:People]]

Mael

2018-08-02T00:54:58Z

Samiyah: /* WHO Lists */

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[[Category:Calling Card]]
[[File:Mael.jpg]]
[[Category: Ash Moon Coven]]

== Mud Contributions: ==
* Mael is the author of [[Candlespyre Mountain]] and [[The Triton Halls]].
* [[Mael's Services]]

== Current Description: ==
'''November 3, 2001 - Written by [[Cordir]]:''' 
Before you stands the lean figure of an elven warrior. His is an aura of undeniable power, the air around him seeming to crackle with magical energy. His eyes are the intense shade of the darkest purple velvet, and in them, a myriad of emotions can be seen: faith, devotion, anger, hatred, determination, and resolve. 
As lanky and slender as whipcord, this elf bears a number of scars and tattoos. Each is a bit of history, a lesson in survival, or a mark of pride as he rose in power within the Coven and the favor of his Goddess. One in particular, half-hidden on his throat beneath the fall of his dark hair, marks him as the Patriarch of the Ash Moon Coven. 
As your gaze lingers, his hand slips to the hilt of the wicked dagger he bears, and with a gutteral word, the aura of power that swirls about him intensifies even further. Those eyes meet yours, and he whispers harshly, "Friend or foe, be about your business and cease your gawping." 

==WHO Lists==
Elf [ Wa:22 Ma:30 Th:21 ] Mael: Elven. Because I'm worth it. March 3, 2001
Elf [ Wa:30 Th:24 Ma:30 ] Mael: Elven. Because I'm worth it. [Coven] July 15, 2001
Elf [ Wa:30 Th:25 Ma:30 ] Mael, The Patriarch of the Coven November 11, 2001
Elf [ Wa:30 Th:25 Ma:30 ] Mael the Reckless, Patriarch of the Coven January 10, 2002
Elf [ Wa:30 Th:25 Ma:30 ] Mael, Patriarch of the Coven June 12, 2002
Elf [ Wa:30 Th:25 Ma:30 ] Mael, Patriarch of the Ash Moon Coven November 29, 2002
Elf [ Wa:30 Th:25 Ma:30 ] Mael, Patriarch of the Ash Moon Coven January 11, 2003
Elf [ Th:28 Wa:30 Ma:30 ] Mael, Patriarch of the Ash Moon Coven May 28, 2003
Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Mael, Patriarch of the Ash Moon Coven October 18, 2003
Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Mael, Patriarch of the Ash Moon Coven December 23, 2003
Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Mael, Patriarch of the Ash Moon Coven January 17, 2004
----
05/26/2018 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Mael I am.
06/06/2018 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Mael. Like a bad penny.
06/14/2018 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Mael: Majestically flaky.
07/02/2018 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Mael broke the world
07/13/2018 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Mael Mael Mael Mael Mael Mael Mael Mael
07/15/2018 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Mael the Serpent/Slayer
08/01/2018 : Elf [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Mael: Of course you can trust me.

== Character History: ==

== Trivia: ==
* Mael was a member of the [[Ironwolf]] family.
* Mael was part of the council of the [[Ash Moon Coven]].
* Mael received mention in [[BlissPoll 2002B]] - Most Honorable, Most Powerful, Most Helpful, Scariest, Sneakiest
* Mael was named [[Destined]] by [[Cordir]].
* Mael appears on [[Plaque23]] of the [[Room of Records]] for participating in the Slayers quest.
* Mael appears on [[Plaque24]] of the [[Room of Records]] for winning the 2nd annual Golem Wars. The winning golem was Dark Chocolate, created by Bliss' team of Lins and Mael.
* Mael appears on [[Plaque26]] of the [[Room of Records]] for winning the Team PK contest with Vex as the 'Wolfpack.' They were undefeated.
* Mael submitted an entry for the [[Top 10 Reasons You Don't Want Khore to Run A Quest]].
* Mael appears on the [[Tiger Retribution List - July 2002]] 

== Player Provided Information: ==

== Restrings: ==
=== (Braided) the might of three spirits ===
Long Description: These three glowing strands of light have been interwoven. 
 
'''Extra Description: Spirits''' 
(Blue Aura) Magna Cum Laude of Passion's Blade 
(Shadowed ) the penultimate of Druidcraft 
(Red Aura ) the Patriarch of the Coven 
. 
Three spirits. Three essences. Three lifetimes of valor 
and courage. Interwoven, entwined, one. 
 
=== (Shrouded) the Lady's Gift ===
Long Description: A deceptively simple garment of embroidered silk lies here. 
 
'''Extra Description: Garment''' 
The shimmering, soft folds of this garment have been touched by 
a great power. Woven by a lady's hand, crafted and offered in a 
pure gesture of justice and respect, this piece of clothing can 
protect it's wearer from sorceries and lend deadly skill to any 
battle upon the field. 
 
'''Extra Description: Embroidery Embroidered''' 
Tracing the delicate embroideries upon the hem, collar, and cuffs 
of this garment, a repeating pattern of spiderwebs. A few of them 
are stained slightly darker than the rest, where the tears of the 
Lady of Fate fell upon them. 
 
'''Extra Description: Gift''' 
The shimmering surface of this cloth is so brilliant that it casts 
a slight reflection of your peering face. For a moment, the image 
shifts, and you see a Lady, imperious and coldly angry, attempting 
to right a wrong by committing a wrong action herself. Instantly, 
the wrath of the High Ones falls upon her, and she is cast down... 
yet the intent, spirit, and presence of her Gift remains, as well 
as the sentiment behind it. 
 
 
=== (Woven) a band of gathered moonlight ===
Long Description: The light of a distant moon glimmers here. 
 
'''Extra Description: Moonlight''' 
In sacred places known to few, the Coven gathers. 
Their beloved Goddess leads them in united ritae, 
beneath the fullness of a shuddering ashen moon. 
For that soul greatest among Her select, the Lady 
has caught up the glimmer of that moonlight, and 
had it woven into a band as a token of her esteem 
and pride in his courage, heroism and leadership. 
 
 
=== a braided belt of cords ===
Long Description: Dozens of knotted leather cords have been braided to form a belt. 
 
'''Extra Description: Cords''' 
In each Coven, one person is given the responsibility 
of holding its most precious and dangerous artifact - 
the measuring cords of each coven member. Upon entry 
into a Coven, a postulant's measure is taken. Should 
they ever violate the sacred oaths given, that cord 
would be used either in magical ritual to rain curses 
down upon them... or more directly, applied to their 
throats. He who bears the cords of the Coven, holds 
its honor. 
 

== Personal Timeline: ==
=== 2000: ===
June 1, 2000: Mael takes an Imp reform from [[Tel]].

June 15, 2000: Mael levels to Th:20/Ma:30/Wa:17, and turns 700 years of age.

June 19, 2000: Mael levels to Th:21, duals to warrior, and gets that to 18th level.

July 8, 2000: Mael attempts to "de-uglify" himself, and spends five trains on Charisma.

=== 2001: ===

March 12, 2001: Mael joins [[Bliss]].

March 20, 2001: Bliss's following completes a quest: Mael takes first place, [[Lins]] gets 2nd, and Antryg obtains 3rd.

April 2, 2001: Mael finds a +5 damage sash while out random-hunting.

August 7, 2001: Mael slays the cleric guildmaster of Loth Lorien for MM #88.

August 18, 2001: Mael's area, The Triton Halls, is installed at about 8:30pm mudtime and [[Tylorn]] is the first to find it.

August 20, 2001: Mael offers to buy newspapers for 1k of people dying in his zone. The [[Black Conclave]] conquers King Triton.

September 3, 2001: Mael gossips (in common), 'I'm exactly 700 years old!'.

September 6, 2001: Mael reports that today "the elves awarded me their elf of the millenium award." No corroborating evidence could be found to support this claim, however.

September 7, 2001: Mael completes several mob mastery quests, including triton war captain (89), elite triton guard (90), and Mariel (91).

September 9, 2001: Mael completes MM#92 - Queen Mariel and later #93 - a triton war captain.

September 15, 2001: [[Dracos]], [[Mael]] and [[Solaron]] retrieved Darwin's corpse from 4th floor of the Master's Tower.

September 16, 2001: Mael gossips (in elven), 'today I slew bortizeth, the master armorer, bortizeth's ghost, and most of the main deck without a sanct or resting. is that timelineable?'. Cordir gossips, 'Yes. = ) '.

September 20, 2001: Mael levels "to get rid of some perm debt" and reaches Wa:30\Th:25\Ma:30.

September 22, 2001: Mael kills "the biggest honking triton guard" to complete mobmaster 96.

September 24, 2001: [[Khore]] runs a trivia contest, and it is won by Mael.

September 26, 2001: [http://finalchallenge.net/tfc/community/timeline/2001/bunch.html Mael dies, sparking a bunch of notes].

September 28, 2001: Sherank dies on the top floor of Master's Tower, and Mael goes in and gets the corpse single handedly. Only an hour or so later, [[Aslan]] bad-vortexes to the Demon Realm. [[Dracos]] attempts the CR, but is overpowered and has to flee. [[Teluin]] makes an attempt as well, but dies. Mael heads in, and singlehandedly retrieves BOTH Teluin and Aslan's corpses. [[Khore]] finds the return of Teluin's corpse rather Un-Evil and sets a quest of Penance upon Mael... otherwise, his Goddess, [[Bliss]], will be punished. So [http://finalchallenge.net/tfc/community/timeline/2001/maelevil.html Mael does an evil deed] to save Bliss from certain punishment.

October 1, 2001: Mael gossips (in elven), 'I have not attacked, menaced, died, saved, or otherwise accomplished anything'.

October 4, 2001: [ Mael posts a proclamation http://finalchallenge.net/tfc/community/timeline/2001/maelproc.html] regarding the reunification of the Coven. Due to Khore's golem box quest, cries similar to "An animated golem box gossips, 'HELP! Mael is trying to kill me!'." and 'Wow, I never realized how ugly Maldobar was...' resound throughout the realm.

October 9, 2001: Mael gossips (in common), 'my very existence is a testament to the genetic and cultural superiority of elves'.

October 10, 2001: Mael gets MM#97 - Borlan.

October 11, 2001: Mael reaches 1600 hours old.

October 15, 2001: Donskoi gossips (in common), 'Mael ftells, 'damn i was gonna hunt [[Xavier]] - i forgot he immorted'.

October 18, 2001: [http://www.finalchallenge.net/tfc/community/timeline/2001/mael-reading.htm Mael receives a personalized tarot card reading from [[Bethany]] the Fortune Teller].

October 20, 2001: Mael gossips (in common), 'I rescued a drowning newbie from a noexit underwater room just before their death. Is that cool or what?'. [The 'newbie' was later identified as Marduk]

October 23, 2001: Mael is part of an adventuring group with [[Lexie]], who takes on a series of mobs sent by [[Tynian]]. When he mobdies, [[Maldobar]] steals the corpse and refuses to return it. [[Cordir]] becomes so upset that this has been allowed to occur, that she gives items to one of her followers and orders them to leave a safe room, telling Mael to steal the items. When immediately questioned about this by the God+ staff, Cordir responds inappropriately. She is force-quit and retired. Many on the mud put "Long live Mael & Cordir!" in their titles to protest the situation.

October 25, 2001: [http://finalchallenge.net/tfc/community/timeline/2001/1023events.html Tynian posts a note about the events of the 23rd].

October 26, 2001: Mael does a CR for Kaleyah at the Blue Dragon in Dragon Tower, in the Chamber of Storms, when no one else "Not even Maldobar" (according to her sister Kaori) would make the attempt. In exchange for his help, she gives him a nice amulet.

October 28, 2001: Mael completes a CR in Dragon's Tower for [[Weezer]], just to make Cordir happy and give her time line news. (Cordir gossips, 'C'mon, you mean to tell me, Mael, you haven't heroically rescued someone from a place of Certain Death in the last 24 hours?'.)

November 24, 2001: [[Belsambar]] dies on 5th floor of Master's Tower. Rather prophetically, [[Abe]] gossips (in common), 'Stinky and Vex commit suicide at Master's. Film at 11.' Mael, [[Vex]] and [[Abe]] attempt to recover [[Belsambar]]'s corpse, and both Mael and Vex die. Mael CRs both corpses, then they head for the hills, leaving Abe behind in the Tower!

November 26, 2001: Ebonie dies in the Dream Realm, and [[Rocky]] and Mael (separately) go fetch her some more 'pretty clothes' at Cordir's request from various dangerous places. Mael decides to do one better, and CR's the corpse.

December 11, 2001: Mael is named [[Destined]].

=== 2003: ===

January 9, 2002: Mael kills the Clerk for MM#99.

March 19, 2002: Mael relocates most of LothLorien to the temple zone, as well as some folks from the Elven Valley and other elfie zones.

May 24, 2002: The Golem Quests are going on, and Mael posts a note about Hexes being placed: Mael: hexes - Fri May 24 14:51:34 2002 - To: all - If you care, the hexes are real. You have been hexed if you are not an ally of Coven and one of the following is true: * The golem representing your following advanced beyond the first round of the golem quest * The golem representing your team specifically advanced beyond the first round of the golem quest . Being hexed means that any member of Bliss' following is permitted by her to attack and kill you. I myself plan to follow through on some of the hexes. You have been warned, if you care. Maybe you should.

June 12, 2002: Note by Mael: Thanks to the God+ types / Wed Jun 12 17:53:40 2002 / To: all / I've noticed a steady increase in attendance. Yesterday 40+ were online for quite a while. Your quests are having an impact. :-)

June 21, 2002: Mael reaches 1000 years of age.

June 23, 2002: Mael starts offering tours of [[Tinker Gnomes]] for a mere 50,000 gold.

June 25, 2002: Mael turns 2000 hours old.

July 22, 2002: Mael gossips (in common), 'I flexed and the world shivered'.

August 6, 2002: [[Maldobar]] returns the equipment gained from Mael's corpse when Mael died to a quest mob back in October of 2001.

August 7, 2002: ### [Mael tells Hork (in common), 'I have the world to trade, but nothing to trade for'] (probably that's because he's already got the whole world...)

August 30, 2002: [http://finalchallenge.net/tfc/community/timeline/2002/maelentrance.html Mael makes an entrance].

September 2, 2002: [http://finalchallenge.net/tfc/community/timeline/2002/2002ohiogt.htm A big GT is held at the Ohio RenFest!] This was held in Cincinnati with Mael, [[Mylo]], [[Sylt]], [[Vex]], [[Agralebean]], [[DuKaron]], [[Solaron]], [[Katrana]], [[Humble]], [[Faile]], and [[Theoden]] attending.

September 16, 2002: Sharn of Fate dies in the [[Temple of Isiira]] and Mael performs a speedy CR.

September 22, 2002: Neodis dies in [[Demon Realm]] and Mael performs the CR, and has to kill 2 or 3 demon lords and cleard out at least half of the Void for the corpse.

October 3, 2002: Mael CRs [[Malakost]] and Melkor's corpses from [[Scairz]].

October 31, 2002: Ambrose dies in the Demon Realm, and Vex and Mael go in and find it, turning an unhappy trick into a treat.

November 1, 2002: Cordir runs another contest involving teleports, trivia, and scavenger hunting. Despite much grumbling about the trivia, Mael wins, [[Quarnel]] gets second place, and [[Lexie]] takes third. [[Khore]] provides spiffy prizes.

November 29, 2002: Mael performs a CR for Wynne, in the lair of Jeanette the dragon of Dream Realm.

=== 2003: ===

January 12, 2003: Mael marshals the troops when the [[Coven at war with Tynian|Coven is at war with Tynian]]

March 2, 2003: Mael reaches Th:26 Wa:30 Ma:30.

May 16, 2003: Mael advances to Th:27\Wa:30\Ma:30.

May 25, 2003: Mael gains Th:28\Wa:30\Ma:30.

June 1, 2003: Mael, Patriarch of the Ash Moon Coven, reaches effective 50th! (Th:30 Wa:30 Ma:30) For this, he is listed in the [[TFC Hall of Fame]]

September 21, 2003: Three new areas are installed! ([[Candlespyre Mountain]] by Mael, the [[Ruins of Ofcol]] by [[Nyx]], and [[Riverdale Plantation]] by [[Bliss]]).

[[File:Mael Quote.jpg|250px|thumb|left|..quotable..]]

==2016: ==
June 2016: Mael is Restored. An Elven Lady is placed in the Kitchen, with a description that notes : An Elven lady says, 'You are nothing compared to Mael!"
[[Category:People]]
[[Category:Coven]]

Advice for Returning Players

2018-07-31T21:30:58Z

Samiyah: /* Area/Object Changes */

[[Category:Advice]]

YAY! We're glad you came back to TFC! 
For those of you who have played before, you will find that just as a lot is still the same, a LOT has changed. Here's a few of the big changes that you should be aware of, since the implementation of version 4.0, which was installed September 6th, 2008: 

==Character Changes==
* It MAY be possible to have your old character recovered. The only one who can do so is Tynian. So post him a note of your character's name, password, and the last time frame you can remember logging in!
* ALL classes and ALL races can have ALL stats - not just their primary stat - go to 25. '''Racial maxes have also changed!!''' Attributes that were at MAX may now be trainable, or vice versa. (Version pre5-4.46.0, checked in on 06/30/14)
* For those who are level 50: You can still increase your stats! For every 150k exp you gain, you can gain up to 3 HPs. Every 450k, you can get up to 3 hp / 3 mana!
* Hit Points and Mana are now a "calculated" value. Hit points are now set based on a character's class(es), constitution, and other factors. As a result, your hit points will almost certainly be different. In some cases, HP has gone up, and in others, it has gone down. The primary advantage to this change is that leveling sins you may have committed when you were level 5 will no longer haunt you. Mana is now a "calculated" value, based on your magical class, attributes, and other factors. Mana is not influenced by former mana gains.
* You don't need to level your magic class as your primary class for full mana gains anymore. For example, if you level Warrior to 10, and then start a Mage class, when you level, you will receive the usual 1 - 3 hit points, but you will receive the full 15+ mana.

==Equipment Changes==
* Potion colors have changed. (Version 4.48.0, checked in on 08/29/14)
* The definition of Limited Item has changed. Significantly fewer items are now classified as "limited." The power of an area file-loaded item will vary. ''Items will not necessarily pop at full strength'' but can be popped to full with work!
* Limited items will still purge if you do not spend time with them worn/wielded, out of safe. Being in a private or solitary room that others are unable to enter is no longer considered being "out of safe," since these rooms are functionally "quasi" safe.
* Relics can be used by dual-class clerics.
* Rangers can wield most magical 'random' weapons in the off hand. (Moderate Magic flagged and lower)
* Enchant scrolls no longer save on logout (Version 4.51.0 | 10/30/14)

==Area/Object Changes==
* There's a whole new continent that might not have been there when you visited last! Check out the '''[[Places]]''' page! And you can get to it by riding on a '''[[The Te'nayu'ka|submarine]]'''!
* There's a special quest mob named [[Cron'Tor]], that appears randomly. He is EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. He has unique mob specs and some very special equipment... He also hoards Lyricals :(
* There are more No Spell rooms. There are also NO ITEM rooms.... (Version 4.31c, checked in on 04/07/12)

==General Changes==
* Read FYI 17 -- the mud is running on a faster server, so the game may move faster than you expect!
* There are new quests! '''[[AMMQ]]'''s ('''[[Archmob]]''' Mini-Quest) and Scavenger Hunts get run pretty frequently. There are two types of scavenger hunts: Group hunts (started by a god+) or a Solo scavenger hunt. AMMQs must be started by a god+, and depending on running it, there are two formats: "Team Friendship" (no harming quest participants, kill stealing, weapon stealing, etc) or "Kill Your Neighbor / No Holds Barred" (Free for all, do as you like). When you win one, there is often (not always, but often) a prize in the form of a Quest Point Voucher!
** WARNING! When an AMMQ is running, safe rooms are not safe _FOR ANYONE_, not just those participating in a quest. So be careful of hunting mobs or ghosts! Also, the AMMQ suspends certain room flags. So be careful! Note: Bards who die during an AMMQ do *NOT* lose their Lyricals, so it's safe for you to participate!
* There are '''[[Award|Awards]]'''! You can gain awards and ribbons and all sorts of things for both active (most LQs or scavenger hunts) and passive (time online, character age, etc) achievements, as well as some contributory awards (submitting score titles).
* There are things called '''[[Quest Points]]'''! You can get them for winning quests of various sorts. You can save them up and buy things with them.
* There are two wizlists: WIZLIST for active immortals and WIZLIST RETIRED for retired immortals. (Version 4.47.2, checked in on 08/21/14)
* There's no more newspaper. (Version pre5-4.43.0, checked in on 05/12/14) The newsboy's corpse is a container, and oftentimes folks will stash helpful buffs for you in it. If there's anything in the corpse, it's up for grabs.
* What classes are available for each race has had some minor changes. For example, Aara can now be rangers but not warriors. Dwarves cannot be thieves.

==Command Changes==
* When creating a new character, use the GROWNUP command before level 1. It sets a bunch of user-friendly configs/settings.
* Ran into a dragon? Gear all etched? You can now have it repaired at the Mountain of Knowledge. You can also get ID and IMP IDs as well as have No Drop items Liberated in the same section of the Mountain of Knowledge.
* TFC now supports MXP, MSDP and extended colors.
* When you sleep, you have a chance of having '''[[Dreams]]'''. (This code was created by Natilena in honor of TFC's 20th anniversary)
* Cleric's '''[[Word of Recall]]''' is now perfect and will not fail.
* Shaman have a new spell called '''[[Unfetter]]'''. Mages do not like it very much.
* New command: '''[[Empty]]'''. You can Empty contents from one bag to another, or to the pit, or to the floor.
* Curious what someone has been up to? Use the '''[[WHOIS]]''' command!
<pre>
Lexie (V): Female Human 30 Warrior, 30 Thief, 30 Mage (Eff. 50)
Was created 2000-01-18 16:57:21, and has
played 7mth 28dy 6hr 53min (actual time online).
4024365 total experience earned.
Awarded a braid, 2 platinum stars, a bronze star, 3 medals, 2 badges, 16 pins, 26 ribbons.
Scored 120 mobmaster, 6143 mobhunt, and 15509 location quest points.
Scavenger hunts for the month : 9th.
Scavenger hunts for the year : 13th.
Scavenger hunts overall : 21st.
PK ranking: 1st.
------------------------------- PK INFO -------------------------------
Has initiated 1739 attacks (849 justified, and 890 not justified).
Has been attacked 1626 times (919 justified, 707 not justified).
Is credited with 82 PKs (39 justified, 43 not justified).
Has been killed 39 times (21 justified, 18 not justified).
</pre>
* Want to know more about a zone? You can learn more about new zones by using the AREA (name of zone) command. For example: AREA HALL OF MEMORY:
<pre>
{40 50} Cordir Hall of Memory I
Author(s): Cordir.
Install date: Sat Mar 22 2014.
Revision: 1.17.
Updated: Fri Sep 04 15 03:44:57.
Description:
It is said that the Tapestry is infinitely inclusive: the souls of
those who have lived, the events that shaped their lives, and each
of the places that were the focal point of those events. The Triat
Weaver is said to have traversed the Threads of time to draw forth
those most pivotal of places - the temples of the gods - and bring
them forth into the modern day. Along with those sacred spaces, an
avatar has been invited to stand as representative for their Deity.
Visitors seeing to reconnect with the ancient past are welcome and
invited to explore this living memorial with respect and caution.
</pre>

Advice for Returning Players

2018-07-31T21:29:58Z

Samiyah: /* Area/Object Changes */

[[Category:Advice]]

YAY! We're glad you came back to TFC! 
For those of you who have played before, you will find that just as a lot is still the same, a LOT has changed. Here's a few of the big changes that you should be aware of, since the implementation of version 4.0, which was installed September 6th, 2008: 

==Character Changes==
* It MAY be possible to have your old character recovered. The only one who can do so is Tynian. So post him a note of your character's name, password, and the last time frame you can remember logging in!
* ALL classes and ALL races can have ALL stats - not just their primary stat - go to 25. '''Racial maxes have also changed!!''' Attributes that were at MAX may now be trainable, or vice versa. (Version pre5-4.46.0, checked in on 06/30/14)
* For those who are level 50: You can still increase your stats! For every 150k exp you gain, you can gain up to 3 HPs. Every 450k, you can get up to 3 hp / 3 mana!
* Hit Points and Mana are now a "calculated" value. Hit points are now set based on a character's class(es), constitution, and other factors. As a result, your hit points will almost certainly be different. In some cases, HP has gone up, and in others, it has gone down. The primary advantage to this change is that leveling sins you may have committed when you were level 5 will no longer haunt you. Mana is now a "calculated" value, based on your magical class, attributes, and other factors. Mana is not influenced by former mana gains.
* You don't need to level your magic class as your primary class for full mana gains anymore. For example, if you level Warrior to 10, and then start a Mage class, when you level, you will receive the usual 1 - 3 hit points, but you will receive the full 15+ mana.

==Equipment Changes==
* Potion colors have changed. (Version 4.48.0, checked in on 08/29/14)
* The definition of Limited Item has changed. Significantly fewer items are now classified as "limited." The power of an area file-loaded item will vary. ''Items will not necessarily pop at full strength'' but can be popped to full with work!
* Limited items will still purge if you do not spend time with them worn/wielded, out of safe. Being in a private or solitary room that others are unable to enter is no longer considered being "out of safe," since these rooms are functionally "quasi" safe.
* Relics can be used by dual-class clerics.
* Rangers can wield most magical 'random' weapons in the off hand. (Moderate Magic flagged and lower)
* Enchant scrolls no longer save on logout (Version 4.51.0 | 10/30/14)

==Area/Object Changes==
* There's a whole new continent that might not have been there when you visited last! Check out the '''[[Places]]''' page! And you can get to it by riding on a '''[[The Te'nayu'ka|submarine]]'''!
* There's a special quest mob named [[Cron'Tor]], that appears randomly. He is EXTREMELY DANGEROUS. He has unique mob specs and some very special equipment... He also hoards Lyricals :(

==General Changes==
* Read FYI 17 -- the mud is running on a faster server, so the game may move faster than you expect!
* There are new quests! '''[[AMMQ]]'''s ('''[[Archmob]]''' Mini-Quest) and Scavenger Hunts get run pretty frequently. There are two types of scavenger hunts: Group hunts (started by a god+) or a Solo scavenger hunt. AMMQs must be started by a god+, and depending on running it, there are two formats: "Team Friendship" (no harming quest participants, kill stealing, weapon stealing, etc) or "Kill Your Neighbor / No Holds Barred" (Free for all, do as you like). When you win one, there is often (not always, but often) a prize in the form of a Quest Point Voucher!
** WARNING! When an AMMQ is running, safe rooms are not safe _FOR ANYONE_, not just those participating in a quest. So be careful of hunting mobs or ghosts! Also, the AMMQ suspends certain room flags. So be careful! Note: Bards who die during an AMMQ do *NOT* lose their Lyricals, so it's safe for you to participate!
* There are '''[[Award|Awards]]'''! You can gain awards and ribbons and all sorts of things for both active (most LQs or scavenger hunts) and passive (time online, character age, etc) achievements, as well as some contributory awards (submitting score titles).
* There are things called '''[[Quest Points]]'''! You can get them for winning quests of various sorts. You can save them up and buy things with them.
* There are two wizlists: WIZLIST for active immortals and WIZLIST RETIRED for retired immortals. (Version 4.47.2, checked in on 08/21/14)
* There's no more newspaper. (Version pre5-4.43.0, checked in on 05/12/14) The newsboy's corpse is a container, and oftentimes folks will stash helpful buffs for you in it. If there's anything in the corpse, it's up for grabs.
* What classes are available for each race has had some minor changes. For example, Aara can now be rangers but not warriors. Dwarves cannot be thieves.

==Command Changes==
* When creating a new character, use the GROWNUP command before level 1. It sets a bunch of user-friendly configs/settings.
* Ran into a dragon? Gear all etched? You can now have it repaired at the Mountain of Knowledge. You can also get ID and IMP IDs as well as have No Drop items Liberated in the same section of the Mountain of Knowledge.
* TFC now supports MXP, MSDP and extended colors.
* When you sleep, you have a chance of having '''[[Dreams]]'''. (This code was created by Natilena in honor of TFC's 20th anniversary)
* Cleric's '''[[Word of Recall]]''' is now perfect and will not fail.
* Shaman have a new spell called '''[[Unfetter]]'''. Mages do not like it very much.
* New command: '''[[Empty]]'''. You can Empty contents from one bag to another, or to the pit, or to the floor.
* Curious what someone has been up to? Use the '''[[WHOIS]]''' command!
<pre>
Lexie (V): Female Human 30 Warrior, 30 Thief, 30 Mage (Eff. 50)
Was created 2000-01-18 16:57:21, and has
played 7mth 28dy 6hr 53min (actual time online).
4024365 total experience earned.
Awarded a braid, 2 platinum stars, a bronze star, 3 medals, 2 badges, 16 pins, 26 ribbons.
Scored 120 mobmaster, 6143 mobhunt, and 15509 location quest points.
Scavenger hunts for the month : 9th.
Scavenger hunts for the year : 13th.
Scavenger hunts overall : 21st.
PK ranking: 1st.
------------------------------- PK INFO -------------------------------
Has initiated 1739 attacks (849 justified, and 890 not justified).
Has been attacked 1626 times (919 justified, 707 not justified).
Is credited with 82 PKs (39 justified, 43 not justified).
Has been killed 39 times (21 justified, 18 not justified).
</pre>
* Want to know more about a zone? You can learn more about new zones by using the AREA (name of zone) command. For example: AREA HALL OF MEMORY:
<pre>
{40 50} Cordir Hall of Memory I
Author(s): Cordir.
Install date: Sat Mar 22 2014.
Revision: 1.17.
Updated: Fri Sep 04 15 03:44:57.
Description:
It is said that the Tapestry is infinitely inclusive: the souls of
those who have lived, the events that shaped their lives, and each
of the places that were the focal point of those events. The Triat
Weaver is said to have traversed the Threads of time to draw forth
those most pivotal of places - the temples of the gods - and bring
them forth into the modern day. Along with those sacred spaces, an
avatar has been invited to stand as representative for their Deity.
Visitors seeing to reconnect with the ancient past are welcome and
invited to explore this living memorial with respect and caution.
</pre>

Advice for Returning Players

2018-07-31T21:28:50Z

Samiyah: /* Command Changes */

[[Category:Advice]]

YAY! We're glad you came back to TFC! 
For those of you who have played before, you will find that just as a lot is still the same, a LOT has changed. Here's a few of the big changes that you should be aware of, since the implementation of version 4.0, which was installed September 6th, 2008: 

==Character Changes==
* It MAY be possible to have your old character recovered. The only one who can do so is Tynian. So post him a note of your character's name, password, and the last time frame you can remember logging in!
* ALL classes and ALL races can have ALL stats - not just their primary stat - go to 25. '''Racial maxes have also changed!!''' Attributes that were at MAX may now be trainable, or vice versa. (Version pre5-4.46.0, checked in on 06/30/14)
* For those who are level 50: You can still increase your stats! For every 150k exp you gain, you can gain up to 3 HPs. Every 450k, you can get up to 3 hp / 3 mana!
* Hit Points and Mana are now a "calculated" value. Hit points are now set based on a character's class(es), constitution, and other factors. As a result, your hit points will almost certainly be different. In some cases, HP has gone up, and in others, it has gone down. The primary advantage to this change is that leveling sins you may have committed when you were level 5 will no longer haunt you. Mana is now a "calculated" value, based on your magical class, attributes, and other factors. Mana is not influenced by former mana gains.
* You don't need to level your magic class as your primary class for full mana gains anymore. For example, if you level Warrior to 10, and then start a Mage class, when you level, you will receive the usual 1 - 3 hit points, but you will receive the full 15+ mana.

==Equipment Changes==
* Potion colors have changed. (Version 4.48.0, checked in on 08/29/14)
* The definition of Limited Item has changed. Significantly fewer items are now classified as "limited." The power of an area file-loaded item will vary. ''Items will not necessarily pop at full strength'' but can be popped to full with work!
* Limited items will still purge if you do not spend time with them worn/wielded, out of safe. Being in a private or solitary room that others are unable to enter is no longer considered being "out of safe," since these rooms are functionally "quasi" safe.
* Relics can be used by dual-class clerics.
* Rangers can wield most magical 'random' weapons in the off hand. (Moderate Magic flagged and lower)
* Enchant scrolls no longer save on logout (Version 4.51.0 | 10/30/14)

==Area/Object Changes==
* There's a whole new continent that might not have been there when you visited last! Check out the '''[[Places]]''' page! And you can get to it by riding on a '''[[The Te'nayu'ka|submarine]]'''!

==General Changes==
* Read FYI 17 -- the mud is running on a faster server, so the game may move faster than you expect!
* There are new quests! '''[[AMMQ]]'''s ('''[[Archmob]]''' Mini-Quest) and Scavenger Hunts get run pretty frequently. There are two types of scavenger hunts: Group hunts (started by a god+) or a Solo scavenger hunt. AMMQs must be started by a god+, and depending on running it, there are two formats: "Team Friendship" (no harming quest participants, kill stealing, weapon stealing, etc) or "Kill Your Neighbor / No Holds Barred" (Free for all, do as you like). When you win one, there is often (not always, but often) a prize in the form of a Quest Point Voucher!
** WARNING! When an AMMQ is running, safe rooms are not safe _FOR ANYONE_, not just those participating in a quest. So be careful of hunting mobs or ghosts! Also, the AMMQ suspends certain room flags. So be careful! Note: Bards who die during an AMMQ do *NOT* lose their Lyricals, so it's safe for you to participate!
* There are '''[[Award|Awards]]'''! You can gain awards and ribbons and all sorts of things for both active (most LQs or scavenger hunts) and passive (time online, character age, etc) achievements, as well as some contributory awards (submitting score titles).
* There are things called '''[[Quest Points]]'''! You can get them for winning quests of various sorts. You can save them up and buy things with them.
* There are two wizlists: WIZLIST for active immortals and WIZLIST RETIRED for retired immortals. (Version 4.47.2, checked in on 08/21/14)
* There's no more newspaper. (Version pre5-4.43.0, checked in on 05/12/14) The newsboy's corpse is a container, and oftentimes folks will stash helpful buffs for you in it. If there's anything in the corpse, it's up for grabs.
* What classes are available for each race has had some minor changes. For example, Aara can now be rangers but not warriors. Dwarves cannot be thieves.

==Command Changes==
* When creating a new character, use the GROWNUP command before level 1. It sets a bunch of user-friendly configs/settings.
* Ran into a dragon? Gear all etched? You can now have it repaired at the Mountain of Knowledge. You can also get ID and IMP IDs as well as have No Drop items Liberated in the same section of the Mountain of Knowledge.
* TFC now supports MXP, MSDP and extended colors.
* When you sleep, you have a chance of having '''[[Dreams]]'''. (This code was created by Natilena in honor of TFC's 20th anniversary)
* Cleric's '''[[Word of Recall]]''' is now perfect and will not fail.
* Shaman have a new spell called '''[[Unfetter]]'''. Mages do not like it very much.
* New command: '''[[Empty]]'''. You can Empty contents from one bag to another, or to the pit, or to the floor.
* Curious what someone has been up to? Use the '''[[WHOIS]]''' command!
<pre>
Lexie (V): Female Human 30 Warrior, 30 Thief, 30 Mage (Eff. 50)
Was created 2000-01-18 16:57:21, and has
played 7mth 28dy 6hr 53min (actual time online).
4024365 total experience earned.
Awarded a braid, 2 platinum stars, a bronze star, 3 medals, 2 badges, 16 pins, 26 ribbons.
Scored 120 mobmaster, 6143 mobhunt, and 15509 location quest points.
Scavenger hunts for the month : 9th.
Scavenger hunts for the year : 13th.
Scavenger hunts overall : 21st.
PK ranking: 1st.
------------------------------- PK INFO -------------------------------
Has initiated 1739 attacks (849 justified, and 890 not justified).
Has been attacked 1626 times (919 justified, 707 not justified).
Is credited with 82 PKs (39 justified, 43 not justified).
Has been killed 39 times (21 justified, 18 not justified).
</pre>
* Want to know more about a zone? You can learn more about new zones by using the AREA (name of zone) command. For example: AREA HALL OF MEMORY:
<pre>
{40 50} Cordir Hall of Memory I
Author(s): Cordir.
Install date: Sat Mar 22 2014.
Revision: 1.17.
Updated: Fri Sep 04 15 03:44:57.
Description:
It is said that the Tapestry is infinitely inclusive: the souls of
those who have lived, the events that shaped their lives, and each
of the places that were the focal point of those events. The Triat
Weaver is said to have traversed the Threads of time to draw forth
those most pivotal of places - the temples of the gods - and bring
them forth into the modern day. Along with those sacred spaces, an
avatar has been invited to stand as representative for their Deity.
Visitors seeing to reconnect with the ancient past are welcome and
invited to explore this living memorial with respect and caution.
</pre>

Advice for Returning Players

2018-07-31T21:26:35Z

Samiyah: /* General Changes */

[[Category:Advice]]

YAY! We're glad you came back to TFC! 
For those of you who have played before, you will find that just as a lot is still the same, a LOT has changed. Here's a few of the big changes that you should be aware of, since the implementation of version 4.0, which was installed September 6th, 2008: 

==Character Changes==
* It MAY be possible to have your old character recovered. The only one who can do so is Tynian. So post him a note of your character's name, password, and the last time frame you can remember logging in!
* ALL classes and ALL races can have ALL stats - not just their primary stat - go to 25. '''Racial maxes have also changed!!''' Attributes that were at MAX may now be trainable, or vice versa. (Version pre5-4.46.0, checked in on 06/30/14)
* For those who are level 50: You can still increase your stats! For every 150k exp you gain, you can gain up to 3 HPs. Every 450k, you can get up to 3 hp / 3 mana!
* Hit Points and Mana are now a "calculated" value. Hit points are now set based on a character's class(es), constitution, and other factors. As a result, your hit points will almost certainly be different. In some cases, HP has gone up, and in others, it has gone down. The primary advantage to this change is that leveling sins you may have committed when you were level 5 will no longer haunt you. Mana is now a "calculated" value, based on your magical class, attributes, and other factors. Mana is not influenced by former mana gains.
* You don't need to level your magic class as your primary class for full mana gains anymore. For example, if you level Warrior to 10, and then start a Mage class, when you level, you will receive the usual 1 - 3 hit points, but you will receive the full 15+ mana.

==Equipment Changes==
* Potion colors have changed. (Version 4.48.0, checked in on 08/29/14)
* The definition of Limited Item has changed. Significantly fewer items are now classified as "limited." The power of an area file-loaded item will vary. ''Items will not necessarily pop at full strength'' but can be popped to full with work!
* Limited items will still purge if you do not spend time with them worn/wielded, out of safe. Being in a private or solitary room that others are unable to enter is no longer considered being "out of safe," since these rooms are functionally "quasi" safe.
* Relics can be used by dual-class clerics.
* Rangers can wield most magical 'random' weapons in the off hand. (Moderate Magic flagged and lower)
* Enchant scrolls no longer save on logout (Version 4.51.0 | 10/30/14)

==Area/Object Changes==
* There's a whole new continent that might not have been there when you visited last! Check out the '''[[Places]]''' page! And you can get to it by riding on a '''[[The Te'nayu'ka|submarine]]'''!

==General Changes==
* Read FYI 17 -- the mud is running on a faster server, so the game may move faster than you expect!
* There are new quests! '''[[AMMQ]]'''s ('''[[Archmob]]''' Mini-Quest) and Scavenger Hunts get run pretty frequently. There are two types of scavenger hunts: Group hunts (started by a god+) or a Solo scavenger hunt. AMMQs must be started by a god+, and depending on running it, there are two formats: "Team Friendship" (no harming quest participants, kill stealing, weapon stealing, etc) or "Kill Your Neighbor / No Holds Barred" (Free for all, do as you like). When you win one, there is often (not always, but often) a prize in the form of a Quest Point Voucher!
** WARNING! When an AMMQ is running, safe rooms are not safe _FOR ANYONE_, not just those participating in a quest. So be careful of hunting mobs or ghosts! Also, the AMMQ suspends certain room flags. So be careful! Note: Bards who die during an AMMQ do *NOT* lose their Lyricals, so it's safe for you to participate!
* There are '''[[Award|Awards]]'''! You can gain awards and ribbons and all sorts of things for both active (most LQs or scavenger hunts) and passive (time online, character age, etc) achievements, as well as some contributory awards (submitting score titles).
* There are things called '''[[Quest Points]]'''! You can get them for winning quests of various sorts. You can save them up and buy things with them.
* There are two wizlists: WIZLIST for active immortals and WIZLIST RETIRED for retired immortals. (Version 4.47.2, checked in on 08/21/14)
* There's no more newspaper. (Version pre5-4.43.0, checked in on 05/12/14) The newsboy's corpse is a container, and oftentimes folks will stash helpful buffs for you in it. If there's anything in the corpse, it's up for grabs.
* What classes are available for each race has had some minor changes. For example, Aara can now be rangers but not warriors. Dwarves cannot be thieves.

==Command Changes==
* When creating a new character, use the GROWNUP command before level 1. It sets a bunch of user-friendly configs/settings.
* Ran into a dragon? Gear all etched? You can now have it repaired at the Mountain of Knowledge. You can also get ID and IMP IDs as well as have No Drop items Liberated in the same section of the Mountain of Knowledge.
* TFC now supports MXP, MSDP and extended colors.
* When you sleep, you have a chance of having '''[[Dreams]]'''. (This code was created by Natilena in honor of TFC's 20th anniversary)
* Cleric's '''[[Word of Recall]]''' is now perfect and will not fail.
* Shaman have a new spell called '''[[Unfetter]]'''. Mages do not like it very much.
* Curious what someone has been up to? Use the '''[[WHOIS]]''' command!
<pre>
Lexie (V): Female Human 30 Warrior, 30 Thief, 30 Mage (Eff. 50)
Was created 2000-01-18 16:57:21, and has
played 7mth 28dy 6hr 53min (actual time online).
4024365 total experience earned.
Awarded a braid, 2 platinum stars, a bronze star, 3 medals, 2 badges, 16 pins, 26 ribbons.
Scored 120 mobmaster, 6143 mobhunt, and 15509 location quest points.
Scavenger hunts for the month : 9th.
Scavenger hunts for the year : 13th.
Scavenger hunts overall : 21st.
PK ranking: 1st.
------------------------------- PK INFO -------------------------------
Has initiated 1739 attacks (849 justified, and 890 not justified).
Has been attacked 1626 times (919 justified, 707 not justified).
Is credited with 82 PKs (39 justified, 43 not justified).
Has been killed 39 times (21 justified, 18 not justified).
</pre>
* Want to know more about a zone? You can learn more about new zones by using the AREA (name of zone) command. For example: AREA HALL OF MEMORY:
<pre>
{40 50} Cordir Hall of Memory I
Author(s): Cordir.
Install date: Sat Mar 22 2014.
Revision: 1.17.
Updated: Fri Sep 04 15 03:44:57.
Description:
It is said that the Tapestry is infinitely inclusive: the souls of
those who have lived, the events that shaped their lives, and each
of the places that were the focal point of those events. The Triat
Weaver is said to have traversed the Threads of time to draw forth
those most pivotal of places - the temples of the gods - and bring
them forth into the modern day. Along with those sacred spaces, an
avatar has been invited to stand as representative for their Deity.
Visitors seeing to reconnect with the ancient past are welcome and
invited to explore this living memorial with respect and caution.
</pre>

Advice for Returning Players

2018-07-31T21:25:51Z

Samiyah: /* General Changes */

[[Category:Advice]]

YAY! We're glad you came back to TFC! 
For those of you who have played before, you will find that just as a lot is still the same, a LOT has changed. Here's a few of the big changes that you should be aware of, since the implementation of version 4.0, which was installed September 6th, 2008: 

==Character Changes==
* It MAY be possible to have your old character recovered. The only one who can do so is Tynian. So post him a note of your character's name, password, and the last time frame you can remember logging in!
* ALL classes and ALL races can have ALL stats - not just their primary stat - go to 25. '''Racial maxes have also changed!!''' Attributes that were at MAX may now be trainable, or vice versa. (Version pre5-4.46.0, checked in on 06/30/14)
* For those who are level 50: You can still increase your stats! For every 150k exp you gain, you can gain up to 3 HPs. Every 450k, you can get up to 3 hp / 3 mana!
* Hit Points and Mana are now a "calculated" value. Hit points are now set based on a character's class(es), constitution, and other factors. As a result, your hit points will almost certainly be different. In some cases, HP has gone up, and in others, it has gone down. The primary advantage to this change is that leveling sins you may have committed when you were level 5 will no longer haunt you. Mana is now a "calculated" value, based on your magical class, attributes, and other factors. Mana is not influenced by former mana gains.
* You don't need to level your magic class as your primary class for full mana gains anymore. For example, if you level Warrior to 10, and then start a Mage class, when you level, you will receive the usual 1 - 3 hit points, but you will receive the full 15+ mana.

==Equipment Changes==
* Potion colors have changed. (Version 4.48.0, checked in on 08/29/14)
* The definition of Limited Item has changed. Significantly fewer items are now classified as "limited." The power of an area file-loaded item will vary. ''Items will not necessarily pop at full strength'' but can be popped to full with work!
* Limited items will still purge if you do not spend time with them worn/wielded, out of safe. Being in a private or solitary room that others are unable to enter is no longer considered being "out of safe," since these rooms are functionally "quasi" safe.
* Relics can be used by dual-class clerics.
* Rangers can wield most magical 'random' weapons in the off hand. (Moderate Magic flagged and lower)
* Enchant scrolls no longer save on logout (Version 4.51.0 | 10/30/14)

==Area/Object Changes==
* There's a whole new continent that might not have been there when you visited last! Check out the '''[[Places]]''' page! And you can get to it by riding on a '''[[The Te'nayu'ka|submarine]]'''!

==General Changes==
* Read FYI 17 -- the mud is running on a faster server, so the game may move faster than you expect!
* There are new quests! '''[[AMMQ]]'''s ('''[[Archmob]]''' Mini-Quest) and Scavenger Hunts get run pretty frequently. There are two types of scavenger hunts: Group hunts (started by a god+) or a Solo scavenger hunt. AMMQs must be started by a god+, and depending on running it, there are two formats: "Team Friendship" (no harming quest participants, kill stealing, weapon stealing, etc) or "Kill Your Neighbor / No Holds Barred" (Free for all, do as you like). When you win one, there is often (not always, but often) a prize in the form of a Quest Point Voucher!
** WARNING! When an AMMQ is running, safe rooms are not safe _FOR ANYONE_, not just those participating in a quest. So be careful of hunting mobs or ghosts! Also, the AMMQ suspends certain room flags. So be careful! Note: Bards who die during an AMMQ do *NOT* lose their Lyricals, so it's safe for you to participate!
* There are '''[[Award|Awards]]'''! You can gain awards and ribbons and all sorts of things for both active (most LQs or scavenger hunts) and passive (time online, character age, etc) achievements, as well as some contributory awards (submitting score titles).
* There are things called '''[[Quest Points]]'''! You can get them for winning quests of various sorts. You can save them up and buy things with them.
* There are two wizlists: WIZLIST for active immortals and WIZLIST RETIRED for retired immortals. (Version 4.47.2, checked in on 08/21/14)
* There's no more newspaper. (Version pre5-4.43.0, checked in on 05/12/14) The newsboy's corpse is a container, and oftentimes folks will stash helpful buffs for you in it. If there's anything in the corpse, it's up for grabs.

==Command Changes==
* When creating a new character, use the GROWNUP command before level 1. It sets a bunch of user-friendly configs/settings.
* Ran into a dragon? Gear all etched? You can now have it repaired at the Mountain of Knowledge. You can also get ID and IMP IDs as well as have No Drop items Liberated in the same section of the Mountain of Knowledge.
* TFC now supports MXP, MSDP and extended colors.
* When you sleep, you have a chance of having '''[[Dreams]]'''. (This code was created by Natilena in honor of TFC's 20th anniversary)
* Cleric's '''[[Word of Recall]]''' is now perfect and will not fail.
* Shaman have a new spell called '''[[Unfetter]]'''. Mages do not like it very much.
* Curious what someone has been up to? Use the '''[[WHOIS]]''' command!
<pre>
Lexie (V): Female Human 30 Warrior, 30 Thief, 30 Mage (Eff. 50)
Was created 2000-01-18 16:57:21, and has
played 7mth 28dy 6hr 53min (actual time online).
4024365 total experience earned.
Awarded a braid, 2 platinum stars, a bronze star, 3 medals, 2 badges, 16 pins, 26 ribbons.
Scored 120 mobmaster, 6143 mobhunt, and 15509 location quest points.
Scavenger hunts for the month : 9th.
Scavenger hunts for the year : 13th.
Scavenger hunts overall : 21st.
PK ranking: 1st.
------------------------------- PK INFO -------------------------------
Has initiated 1739 attacks (849 justified, and 890 not justified).
Has been attacked 1626 times (919 justified, 707 not justified).
Is credited with 82 PKs (39 justified, 43 not justified).
Has been killed 39 times (21 justified, 18 not justified).
</pre>
* Want to know more about a zone? You can learn more about new zones by using the AREA (name of zone) command. For example: AREA HALL OF MEMORY:
<pre>
{40 50} Cordir Hall of Memory I
Author(s): Cordir.
Install date: Sat Mar 22 2014.
Revision: 1.17.
Updated: Fri Sep 04 15 03:44:57.
Description:
It is said that the Tapestry is infinitely inclusive: the souls of
those who have lived, the events that shaped their lives, and each
of the places that were the focal point of those events. The Triat
Weaver is said to have traversed the Threads of time to draw forth
those most pivotal of places - the temples of the gods - and bring
them forth into the modern day. Along with those sacred spaces, an
avatar has been invited to stand as representative for their Deity.
Visitors seeing to reconnect with the ancient past are welcome and
invited to explore this living memorial with respect and caution.
</pre>

Advice for Returning Players

2018-07-31T21:23:45Z

Samiyah: /* Character Changes */

[[Category:Advice]]

YAY! We're glad you came back to TFC! 
For those of you who have played before, you will find that just as a lot is still the same, a LOT has changed. Here's a few of the big changes that you should be aware of, since the implementation of version 4.0, which was installed September 6th, 2008: 

==Character Changes==
* It MAY be possible to have your old character recovered. The only one who can do so is Tynian. So post him a note of your character's name, password, and the last time frame you can remember logging in!
* ALL classes and ALL races can have ALL stats - not just their primary stat - go to 25. '''Racial maxes have also changed!!''' Attributes that were at MAX may now be trainable, or vice versa. (Version pre5-4.46.0, checked in on 06/30/14)
* For those who are level 50: You can still increase your stats! For every 150k exp you gain, you can gain up to 3 HPs. Every 450k, you can get up to 3 hp / 3 mana!
* Hit Points and Mana are now a "calculated" value. Hit points are now set based on a character's class(es), constitution, and other factors. As a result, your hit points will almost certainly be different. In some cases, HP has gone up, and in others, it has gone down. The primary advantage to this change is that leveling sins you may have committed when you were level 5 will no longer haunt you. Mana is now a "calculated" value, based on your magical class, attributes, and other factors. Mana is not influenced by former mana gains.
* You don't need to level your magic class as your primary class for full mana gains anymore. For example, if you level Warrior to 10, and then start a Mage class, when you level, you will receive the usual 1 - 3 hit points, but you will receive the full 15+ mana.

==Equipment Changes==
* Potion colors have changed. (Version 4.48.0, checked in on 08/29/14)
* The definition of Limited Item has changed. Significantly fewer items are now classified as "limited." The power of an area file-loaded item will vary. ''Items will not necessarily pop at full strength'' but can be popped to full with work!
* Limited items will still purge if you do not spend time with them worn/wielded, out of safe. Being in a private or solitary room that others are unable to enter is no longer considered being "out of safe," since these rooms are functionally "quasi" safe.
* Relics can be used by dual-class clerics.
* Rangers can wield most magical 'random' weapons in the off hand. (Moderate Magic flagged and lower)
* Enchant scrolls no longer save on logout (Version 4.51.0 | 10/30/14)

==Area/Object Changes==
* There's a whole new continent that might not have been there when you visited last! Check out the '''[[Places]]''' page! And you can get to it by riding on a '''[[The Te'nayu'ka|submarine]]'''!

==General Changes==
* Read FYI 17 -- the mud is running on a faster server, so the game may move faster than you expect!
* There are new quests! '''[[AMMQ]]'''s ('''[[Archmob]]''' Mini-Quest) and Scavenger Hunts get run pretty frequently. There are two types of scavenger hunts: Group hunts (started by a god+) or a Solo scavenger hunt. AMMQs must be started by a god+, and depending on running it, there are two formats: "Team Friendship" (no harming quest participants, kill stealing, weapon stealing, etc) or "Kill Your Neighbor / No Holds Barred" (Free for all, do as you like). When you win one, there is often (not always, but often) a prize in the form of a Quest Point Voucher!
** WARNING! When an AMMQ is running, safe rooms are not safe _FOR ANYONE_, not just those participating in a quest. So be careful of hunting mobs or ghosts! Also, the AMMQ suspends certain room flags. So be careful! Note: Bards who die during an AMMQ do *NOT* lose their Lyricals, so it's safe for you to participate!
* There are '''[[Award|Awards]]'''! You can gain awards and ribbons and all sorts of things for both active (most LQs or scavenger hunts) and passive (time online, character age, etc) achievements, as well as some contributory awards (submitting score titles).
* There are things called '''[[Quest Points]]'''! You can get them for winning quests of various sorts. You can save them up and buy things with them.
* There are two wizlists: WIZLIST for active immortals and WIZLIST RETIRED for retired immortals. (Version 4.47.2, checked in on 08/21/14)

==Command Changes==
* When creating a new character, use the GROWNUP command before level 1. It sets a bunch of user-friendly configs/settings.
* Ran into a dragon? Gear all etched? You can now have it repaired at the Mountain of Knowledge. You can also get ID and IMP IDs as well as have No Drop items Liberated in the same section of the Mountain of Knowledge.
* TFC now supports MXP, MSDP and extended colors.
* When you sleep, you have a chance of having '''[[Dreams]]'''. (This code was created by Natilena in honor of TFC's 20th anniversary)
* Cleric's '''[[Word of Recall]]''' is now perfect and will not fail.
* Shaman have a new spell called '''[[Unfetter]]'''. Mages do not like it very much.
* Curious what someone has been up to? Use the '''[[WHOIS]]''' command!
<pre>
Lexie (V): Female Human 30 Warrior, 30 Thief, 30 Mage (Eff. 50)
Was created 2000-01-18 16:57:21, and has
played 7mth 28dy 6hr 53min (actual time online).
4024365 total experience earned.
Awarded a braid, 2 platinum stars, a bronze star, 3 medals, 2 badges, 16 pins, 26 ribbons.
Scored 120 mobmaster, 6143 mobhunt, and 15509 location quest points.
Scavenger hunts for the month : 9th.
Scavenger hunts for the year : 13th.
Scavenger hunts overall : 21st.
PK ranking: 1st.
------------------------------- PK INFO -------------------------------
Has initiated 1739 attacks (849 justified, and 890 not justified).
Has been attacked 1626 times (919 justified, 707 not justified).
Is credited with 82 PKs (39 justified, 43 not justified).
Has been killed 39 times (21 justified, 18 not justified).
</pre>
* Want to know more about a zone? You can learn more about new zones by using the AREA (name of zone) command. For example: AREA HALL OF MEMORY:
<pre>
{40 50} Cordir Hall of Memory I
Author(s): Cordir.
Install date: Sat Mar 22 2014.
Revision: 1.17.
Updated: Fri Sep 04 15 03:44:57.
Description:
It is said that the Tapestry is infinitely inclusive: the souls of
those who have lived, the events that shaped their lives, and each
of the places that were the focal point of those events. The Triat
Weaver is said to have traversed the Threads of time to draw forth
those most pivotal of places - the temples of the gods - and bring
them forth into the modern day. Along with those sacred spaces, an
avatar has been invited to stand as representative for their Deity.
Visitors seeing to reconnect with the ancient past are welcome and
invited to explore this living memorial with respect and caution.
</pre>

Advice for Returning Players

2018-07-31T21:22:51Z

Samiyah: /* General Changes */

[[Category:Advice]]

YAY! We're glad you came back to TFC! 
For those of you who have played before, you will find that just as a lot is still the same, a LOT has changed. Here's a few of the big changes that you should be aware of, since the implementation of version 4.0, which was installed September 6th, 2008: 

==Character Changes==
* It MAY be possible to have your old character recovered. The only one who can do so is Tynian. So post him a note of your character's name, password, and the last time frame you can remember logging in!
* ALL classes and ALL races can have ALL stats - not just their primary stat - go to 25. '''Racial maxes have also changed!!''' Attributes that were at MAX may now be trainable, or vice versa.
* For those who are level 50: You can still increase your stats! For every 150k exp you gain, you can gain up to 3 HPs. Every 450k, you can get up to 3 hp / 3 mana!
* Hit Points and Mana are now a "calculated" value. Hit points are now set based on a character's class(es), constitution, and other factors. As a result, your hit points will almost certainly be different. In some cases, HP has gone up, and in others, it has gone down. The primary advantage to this change is that leveling sins you may have committed when you were level 5 will no longer haunt you. Mana is now a "calculated" value, based on your magical class, attributes, and other factors. Mana is not influenced by former mana gains.
* You don't need to level your magic class as your primary class for full mana gains anymore. For example, if you level Warrior to 10, and then start a Mage class, when you level, you will receive the usual 1 - 3 hit points, but you will receive the full 15+ mana.

==Equipment Changes==
* Potion colors have changed. (Version 4.48.0, checked in on 08/29/14)
* The definition of Limited Item has changed. Significantly fewer items are now classified as "limited." The power of an area file-loaded item will vary. ''Items will not necessarily pop at full strength'' but can be popped to full with work!
* Limited items will still purge if you do not spend time with them worn/wielded, out of safe. Being in a private or solitary room that others are unable to enter is no longer considered being "out of safe," since these rooms are functionally "quasi" safe.
* Relics can be used by dual-class clerics.
* Rangers can wield most magical 'random' weapons in the off hand. (Moderate Magic flagged and lower)
* Enchant scrolls no longer save on logout (Version 4.51.0 | 10/30/14)

==Area/Object Changes==
* There's a whole new continent that might not have been there when you visited last! Check out the '''[[Places]]''' page! And you can get to it by riding on a '''[[The Te'nayu'ka|submarine]]'''!

==General Changes==
* Read FYI 17 -- the mud is running on a faster server, so the game may move faster than you expect!
* There are new quests! '''[[AMMQ]]'''s ('''[[Archmob]]''' Mini-Quest) and Scavenger Hunts get run pretty frequently. There are two types of scavenger hunts: Group hunts (started by a god+) or a Solo scavenger hunt. AMMQs must be started by a god+, and depending on running it, there are two formats: "Team Friendship" (no harming quest participants, kill stealing, weapon stealing, etc) or "Kill Your Neighbor / No Holds Barred" (Free for all, do as you like). When you win one, there is often (not always, but often) a prize in the form of a Quest Point Voucher!
** WARNING! When an AMMQ is running, safe rooms are not safe _FOR ANYONE_, not just those participating in a quest. So be careful of hunting mobs or ghosts! Also, the AMMQ suspends certain room flags. So be careful! Note: Bards who die during an AMMQ do *NOT* lose their Lyricals, so it's safe for you to participate!
* There are '''[[Award|Awards]]'''! You can gain awards and ribbons and all sorts of things for both active (most LQs or scavenger hunts) and passive (time online, character age, etc) achievements, as well as some contributory awards (submitting score titles).
* There are things called '''[[Quest Points]]'''! You can get them for winning quests of various sorts. You can save them up and buy things with them.
* There are two wizlists: WIZLIST for active immortals and WIZLIST RETIRED for retired immortals. (Version 4.47.2, checked in on 08/21/14)

==Command Changes==
* When creating a new character, use the GROWNUP command before level 1. It sets a bunch of user-friendly configs/settings.
* Ran into a dragon? Gear all etched? You can now have it repaired at the Mountain of Knowledge. You can also get ID and IMP IDs as well as have No Drop items Liberated in the same section of the Mountain of Knowledge.
* TFC now supports MXP, MSDP and extended colors.
* When you sleep, you have a chance of having '''[[Dreams]]'''. (This code was created by Natilena in honor of TFC's 20th anniversary)
* Cleric's '''[[Word of Recall]]''' is now perfect and will not fail.
* Shaman have a new spell called '''[[Unfetter]]'''. Mages do not like it very much.
* Curious what someone has been up to? Use the '''[[WHOIS]]''' command!
<pre>
Lexie (V): Female Human 30 Warrior, 30 Thief, 30 Mage (Eff. 50)
Was created 2000-01-18 16:57:21, and has
played 7mth 28dy 6hr 53min (actual time online).
4024365 total experience earned.
Awarded a braid, 2 platinum stars, a bronze star, 3 medals, 2 badges, 16 pins, 26 ribbons.
Scored 120 mobmaster, 6143 mobhunt, and 15509 location quest points.
Scavenger hunts for the month : 9th.
Scavenger hunts for the year : 13th.
Scavenger hunts overall : 21st.
PK ranking: 1st.
------------------------------- PK INFO -------------------------------
Has initiated 1739 attacks (849 justified, and 890 not justified).
Has been attacked 1626 times (919 justified, 707 not justified).
Is credited with 82 PKs (39 justified, 43 not justified).
Has been killed 39 times (21 justified, 18 not justified).
</pre>
* Want to know more about a zone? You can learn more about new zones by using the AREA (name of zone) command. For example: AREA HALL OF MEMORY:
<pre>
{40 50} Cordir Hall of Memory I
Author(s): Cordir.
Install date: Sat Mar 22 2014.
Revision: 1.17.
Updated: Fri Sep 04 15 03:44:57.
Description:
It is said that the Tapestry is infinitely inclusive: the souls of
those who have lived, the events that shaped their lives, and each
of the places that were the focal point of those events. The Triat
Weaver is said to have traversed the Threads of time to draw forth
those most pivotal of places - the temples of the gods - and bring
them forth into the modern day. Along with those sacred spaces, an
avatar has been invited to stand as representative for their Deity.
Visitors seeing to reconnect with the ancient past are welcome and
invited to explore this living memorial with respect and caution.
</pre>

Advice for Returning Players

2018-07-31T21:22:34Z

Samiyah: /* General Changes */

[[Category:Advice]]

YAY! We're glad you came back to TFC! 
For those of you who have played before, you will find that just as a lot is still the same, a LOT has changed. Here's a few of the big changes that you should be aware of, since the implementation of version 4.0, which was installed September 6th, 2008: 

==Character Changes==
* It MAY be possible to have your old character recovered. The only one who can do so is Tynian. So post him a note of your character's name, password, and the last time frame you can remember logging in!
* ALL classes and ALL races can have ALL stats - not just their primary stat - go to 25. '''Racial maxes have also changed!!''' Attributes that were at MAX may now be trainable, or vice versa.
* For those who are level 50: You can still increase your stats! For every 150k exp you gain, you can gain up to 3 HPs. Every 450k, you can get up to 3 hp / 3 mana!
* Hit Points and Mana are now a "calculated" value. Hit points are now set based on a character's class(es), constitution, and other factors. As a result, your hit points will almost certainly be different. In some cases, HP has gone up, and in others, it has gone down. The primary advantage to this change is that leveling sins you may have committed when you were level 5 will no longer haunt you. Mana is now a "calculated" value, based on your magical class, attributes, and other factors. Mana is not influenced by former mana gains.
* You don't need to level your magic class as your primary class for full mana gains anymore. For example, if you level Warrior to 10, and then start a Mage class, when you level, you will receive the usual 1 - 3 hit points, but you will receive the full 15+ mana.

==Equipment Changes==
* Potion colors have changed. (Version 4.48.0, checked in on 08/29/14)
* The definition of Limited Item has changed. Significantly fewer items are now classified as "limited." The power of an area file-loaded item will vary. ''Items will not necessarily pop at full strength'' but can be popped to full with work!
* Limited items will still purge if you do not spend time with them worn/wielded, out of safe. Being in a private or solitary room that others are unable to enter is no longer considered being "out of safe," since these rooms are functionally "quasi" safe.
* Relics can be used by dual-class clerics.
* Rangers can wield most magical 'random' weapons in the off hand. (Moderate Magic flagged and lower)
* Enchant scrolls no longer save on logout (Version 4.51.0 | 10/30/14)

==Area/Object Changes==
* There's a whole new continent that might not have been there when you visited last! Check out the '''[[Places]]''' page! And you can get to it by riding on a '''[[The Te'nayu'ka|submarine]]'''!

==General Changes==
* Read FYI 17 -- the mud is running on a faster server, so the game may move faster than you expect!
* There are new quests! '''[[AMMQ]]'''s ('''[[Archmob]]''' Mini-Quest) and Scavenger Hunts get run pretty frequently. There are two types of scavenger hunts: Group hunts (started by a god+) or a Solo scavenger hunt. AMMQs must be started by a god+, and depending on running it, there are two formats: "Team Friendship" (no harming quest participants, kill stealing, weapon stealing, etc) or "Kill Your Neighbor / No Holds Barred" (Free for all, do as you like). When you win one, there is often (not always, but often) a prize in the form of a Quest Point Voucher!
** WARNING! When an AMMQ is running, safe rooms are not safe _FOR ANYONE_, not just those participating in a quest. So be careful of hunting mobs or ghosts! Also, the AMMQ suspends certain room flags. So be careful! Note: Bards who die during an AMMQ do *NOT* lose their Lyricals, so it's safe for you to participate!
* There are '''[[Award|Awards]]'''! You can gain awards and ribbons and all sorts of things for both active (most LQs or scavenger hunts) and passive (time online, character age, etc) achievements, as well as some contributory awards (submitting score titles).
* There are things called '''[[Quest Points]]'''! You can get them for winning quests of various sorts. You can save them up and buy things with them.
* There are two wizlists: WIZLIST for active immortals and WIZLIST RETIRED for retired immortals.

==Command Changes==
* When creating a new character, use the GROWNUP command before level 1. It sets a bunch of user-friendly configs/settings.
* Ran into a dragon? Gear all etched? You can now have it repaired at the Mountain of Knowledge. You can also get ID and IMP IDs as well as have No Drop items Liberated in the same section of the Mountain of Knowledge.
* TFC now supports MXP, MSDP and extended colors.
* When you sleep, you have a chance of having '''[[Dreams]]'''. (This code was created by Natilena in honor of TFC's 20th anniversary)
* Cleric's '''[[Word of Recall]]''' is now perfect and will not fail.
* Shaman have a new spell called '''[[Unfetter]]'''. Mages do not like it very much.
* Curious what someone has been up to? Use the '''[[WHOIS]]''' command!
<pre>
Lexie (V): Female Human 30 Warrior, 30 Thief, 30 Mage (Eff. 50)
Was created 2000-01-18 16:57:21, and has
played 7mth 28dy 6hr 53min (actual time online).
4024365 total experience earned.
Awarded a braid, 2 platinum stars, a bronze star, 3 medals, 2 badges, 16 pins, 26 ribbons.
Scored 120 mobmaster, 6143 mobhunt, and 15509 location quest points.
Scavenger hunts for the month : 9th.
Scavenger hunts for the year : 13th.
Scavenger hunts overall : 21st.
PK ranking: 1st.
------------------------------- PK INFO -------------------------------
Has initiated 1739 attacks (849 justified, and 890 not justified).
Has been attacked 1626 times (919 justified, 707 not justified).
Is credited with 82 PKs (39 justified, 43 not justified).
Has been killed 39 times (21 justified, 18 not justified).
</pre>
* Want to know more about a zone? You can learn more about new zones by using the AREA (name of zone) command. For example: AREA HALL OF MEMORY:
<pre>
{40 50} Cordir Hall of Memory I
Author(s): Cordir.
Install date: Sat Mar 22 2014.
Revision: 1.17.
Updated: Fri Sep 04 15 03:44:57.
Description:
It is said that the Tapestry is infinitely inclusive: the souls of
those who have lived, the events that shaped their lives, and each
of the places that were the focal point of those events. The Triat
Weaver is said to have traversed the Threads of time to draw forth
those most pivotal of places - the temples of the gods - and bring
them forth into the modern day. Along with those sacred spaces, an
avatar has been invited to stand as representative for their Deity.
Visitors seeing to reconnect with the ancient past are welcome and
invited to explore this living memorial with respect and caution.
</pre>

Advice for Returning Players

2018-07-31T21:21:44Z

Samiyah: /* Equipment Changes */

[[Category:Advice]]

YAY! We're glad you came back to TFC! 
For those of you who have played before, you will find that just as a lot is still the same, a LOT has changed. Here's a few of the big changes that you should be aware of, since the implementation of version 4.0, which was installed September 6th, 2008: 

==Character Changes==
* It MAY be possible to have your old character recovered. The only one who can do so is Tynian. So post him a note of your character's name, password, and the last time frame you can remember logging in!
* ALL classes and ALL races can have ALL stats - not just their primary stat - go to 25. '''Racial maxes have also changed!!''' Attributes that were at MAX may now be trainable, or vice versa.
* For those who are level 50: You can still increase your stats! For every 150k exp you gain, you can gain up to 3 HPs. Every 450k, you can get up to 3 hp / 3 mana!
* Hit Points and Mana are now a "calculated" value. Hit points are now set based on a character's class(es), constitution, and other factors. As a result, your hit points will almost certainly be different. In some cases, HP has gone up, and in others, it has gone down. The primary advantage to this change is that leveling sins you may have committed when you were level 5 will no longer haunt you. Mana is now a "calculated" value, based on your magical class, attributes, and other factors. Mana is not influenced by former mana gains.
* You don't need to level your magic class as your primary class for full mana gains anymore. For example, if you level Warrior to 10, and then start a Mage class, when you level, you will receive the usual 1 - 3 hit points, but you will receive the full 15+ mana.

==Equipment Changes==
* Potion colors have changed. (Version 4.48.0, checked in on 08/29/14)
* The definition of Limited Item has changed. Significantly fewer items are now classified as "limited." The power of an area file-loaded item will vary. ''Items will not necessarily pop at full strength'' but can be popped to full with work!
* Limited items will still purge if you do not spend time with them worn/wielded, out of safe. Being in a private or solitary room that others are unable to enter is no longer considered being "out of safe," since these rooms are functionally "quasi" safe.
* Relics can be used by dual-class clerics.
* Rangers can wield most magical 'random' weapons in the off hand. (Moderate Magic flagged and lower)
* Enchant scrolls no longer save on logout (Version 4.51.0 | 10/30/14)

==Area/Object Changes==
* There's a whole new continent that might not have been there when you visited last! Check out the '''[[Places]]''' page! And you can get to it by riding on a '''[[The Te'nayu'ka|submarine]]'''!

==General Changes==
* Read FYI 17 -- the mud is running on a faster server, so the game may move faster than you expect!
* There are new quests! '''[[AMMQ]]'''s ('''[[Archmob]]''' Mini-Quest) and Scavenger Hunts get run pretty frequently. There are two types of scavenger hunts: Group hunts (started by a god+) or a Solo scavenger hunt. AMMQs must be started by a god+, and depending on running it, there are two formats: "Team Friendship" (no harming quest participants, kill stealing, weapon stealing, etc) or "Kill Your Neighbor / No Holds Barred" (Free for all, do as you like). When you win one, there is often (not always, but often) a prize in the form of a Quest Point Voucher!
** WARNING! When an AMMQ is running, safe rooms are not safe _FOR ANYONE_, not just those participating in a quest. So be careful of hunting mobs or ghosts! Also, the AMMQ suspends certain room flags. So be careful! Note: Bards who die during an AMMQ do *NOT* lose their Lyricals, so it's safe for you to participate!
* There are '''[[Award|Awards]]'''! You can gain awards and ribbons and all sorts of things for both active (most LQs or scavenger hunts) and passive (time online, character age, etc) achievements, as well as some contributory awards (submitting score titles).
* There are things called '''[[Quest Points]]'''! You can get them for winning quests of various sorts. You can save them up and buy things with them.

==Command Changes==
* When creating a new character, use the GROWNUP command before level 1. It sets a bunch of user-friendly configs/settings.
* Ran into a dragon? Gear all etched? You can now have it repaired at the Mountain of Knowledge. You can also get ID and IMP IDs as well as have No Drop items Liberated in the same section of the Mountain of Knowledge.
* TFC now supports MXP, MSDP and extended colors.
* When you sleep, you have a chance of having '''[[Dreams]]'''. (This code was created by Natilena in honor of TFC's 20th anniversary)
* Cleric's '''[[Word of Recall]]''' is now perfect and will not fail.
* Shaman have a new spell called '''[[Unfetter]]'''. Mages do not like it very much.
* Curious what someone has been up to? Use the '''[[WHOIS]]''' command!
<pre>
Lexie (V): Female Human 30 Warrior, 30 Thief, 30 Mage (Eff. 50)
Was created 2000-01-18 16:57:21, and has
played 7mth 28dy 6hr 53min (actual time online).
4024365 total experience earned.
Awarded a braid, 2 platinum stars, a bronze star, 3 medals, 2 badges, 16 pins, 26 ribbons.
Scored 120 mobmaster, 6143 mobhunt, and 15509 location quest points.
Scavenger hunts for the month : 9th.
Scavenger hunts for the year : 13th.
Scavenger hunts overall : 21st.
PK ranking: 1st.
------------------------------- PK INFO -------------------------------
Has initiated 1739 attacks (849 justified, and 890 not justified).
Has been attacked 1626 times (919 justified, 707 not justified).
Is credited with 82 PKs (39 justified, 43 not justified).
Has been killed 39 times (21 justified, 18 not justified).
</pre>
* Want to know more about a zone? You can learn more about new zones by using the AREA (name of zone) command. For example: AREA HALL OF MEMORY:
<pre>
{40 50} Cordir Hall of Memory I
Author(s): Cordir.
Install date: Sat Mar 22 2014.
Revision: 1.17.
Updated: Fri Sep 04 15 03:44:57.
Description:
It is said that the Tapestry is infinitely inclusive: the souls of
those who have lived, the events that shaped their lives, and each
of the places that were the focal point of those events. The Triat
Weaver is said to have traversed the Threads of time to draw forth
those most pivotal of places - the temples of the gods - and bring
them forth into the modern day. Along with those sacred spaces, an
avatar has been invited to stand as representative for their Deity.
Visitors seeing to reconnect with the ancient past are welcome and
invited to explore this living memorial with respect and caution.
</pre>

Advice for Returning Players

2018-07-31T21:21:21Z

Samiyah: /* General Changes */

[[Category:Advice]]

YAY! We're glad you came back to TFC! 
For those of you who have played before, you will find that just as a lot is still the same, a LOT has changed. Here's a few of the big changes that you should be aware of, since the implementation of version 4.0, which was installed September 6th, 2008: 

==Character Changes==
* It MAY be possible to have your old character recovered. The only one who can do so is Tynian. So post him a note of your character's name, password, and the last time frame you can remember logging in!
* ALL classes and ALL races can have ALL stats - not just their primary stat - go to 25. '''Racial maxes have also changed!!''' Attributes that were at MAX may now be trainable, or vice versa.
* For those who are level 50: You can still increase your stats! For every 150k exp you gain, you can gain up to 3 HPs. Every 450k, you can get up to 3 hp / 3 mana!
* Hit Points and Mana are now a "calculated" value. Hit points are now set based on a character's class(es), constitution, and other factors. As a result, your hit points will almost certainly be different. In some cases, HP has gone up, and in others, it has gone down. The primary advantage to this change is that leveling sins you may have committed when you were level 5 will no longer haunt you. Mana is now a "calculated" value, based on your magical class, attributes, and other factors. Mana is not influenced by former mana gains.
* You don't need to level your magic class as your primary class for full mana gains anymore. For example, if you level Warrior to 10, and then start a Mage class, when you level, you will receive the usual 1 - 3 hit points, but you will receive the full 15+ mana.

==Equipment Changes==
* Potion colors have changed.
* The definition of Limited Item has changed. Significantly fewer items are now classified as "limited." The power of an area file-loaded item will vary. ''Items will not necessarily pop at full strength'' but can be popped to full with work!
* Limited items will still purge if you do not spend time with them worn/wielded, out of safe. Being in a private or solitary room that others are unable to enter is no longer considered being "out of safe," since these rooms are functionally "quasi" safe.
* Relics can be used by dual-class clerics.
* Rangers can wield most magical 'random' weapons in the off hand. (Moderate Magic flagged and lower)
* Enchant scrolls no longer save on logout (Version 4.51.0 | 10/30/14)

==Area/Object Changes==
* There's a whole new continent that might not have been there when you visited last! Check out the '''[[Places]]''' page! And you can get to it by riding on a '''[[The Te'nayu'ka|submarine]]'''!

==General Changes==
* Read FYI 17 -- the mud is running on a faster server, so the game may move faster than you expect!
* There are new quests! '''[[AMMQ]]'''s ('''[[Archmob]]''' Mini-Quest) and Scavenger Hunts get run pretty frequently. There are two types of scavenger hunts: Group hunts (started by a god+) or a Solo scavenger hunt. AMMQs must be started by a god+, and depending on running it, there are two formats: "Team Friendship" (no harming quest participants, kill stealing, weapon stealing, etc) or "Kill Your Neighbor / No Holds Barred" (Free for all, do as you like). When you win one, there is often (not always, but often) a prize in the form of a Quest Point Voucher!
** WARNING! When an AMMQ is running, safe rooms are not safe _FOR ANYONE_, not just those participating in a quest. So be careful of hunting mobs or ghosts! Also, the AMMQ suspends certain room flags. So be careful! Note: Bards who die during an AMMQ do *NOT* lose their Lyricals, so it's safe for you to participate!
* There are '''[[Award|Awards]]'''! You can gain awards and ribbons and all sorts of things for both active (most LQs or scavenger hunts) and passive (time online, character age, etc) achievements, as well as some contributory awards (submitting score titles).
* There are things called '''[[Quest Points]]'''! You can get them for winning quests of various sorts. You can save them up and buy things with them.

==Command Changes==
* When creating a new character, use the GROWNUP command before level 1. It sets a bunch of user-friendly configs/settings.
* Ran into a dragon? Gear all etched? You can now have it repaired at the Mountain of Knowledge. You can also get ID and IMP IDs as well as have No Drop items Liberated in the same section of the Mountain of Knowledge.
* TFC now supports MXP, MSDP and extended colors.
* When you sleep, you have a chance of having '''[[Dreams]]'''. (This code was created by Natilena in honor of TFC's 20th anniversary)
* Cleric's '''[[Word of Recall]]''' is now perfect and will not fail.
* Shaman have a new spell called '''[[Unfetter]]'''. Mages do not like it very much.
* Curious what someone has been up to? Use the '''[[WHOIS]]''' command!
<pre>
Lexie (V): Female Human 30 Warrior, 30 Thief, 30 Mage (Eff. 50)
Was created 2000-01-18 16:57:21, and has
played 7mth 28dy 6hr 53min (actual time online).
4024365 total experience earned.
Awarded a braid, 2 platinum stars, a bronze star, 3 medals, 2 badges, 16 pins, 26 ribbons.
Scored 120 mobmaster, 6143 mobhunt, and 15509 location quest points.
Scavenger hunts for the month : 9th.
Scavenger hunts for the year : 13th.
Scavenger hunts overall : 21st.
PK ranking: 1st.
------------------------------- PK INFO -------------------------------
Has initiated 1739 attacks (849 justified, and 890 not justified).
Has been attacked 1626 times (919 justified, 707 not justified).
Is credited with 82 PKs (39 justified, 43 not justified).
Has been killed 39 times (21 justified, 18 not justified).
</pre>
* Want to know more about a zone? You can learn more about new zones by using the AREA (name of zone) command. For example: AREA HALL OF MEMORY:
<pre>
{40 50} Cordir Hall of Memory I
Author(s): Cordir.
Install date: Sat Mar 22 2014.
Revision: 1.17.
Updated: Fri Sep 04 15 03:44:57.
Description:
It is said that the Tapestry is infinitely inclusive: the souls of
those who have lived, the events that shaped their lives, and each
of the places that were the focal point of those events. The Triat
Weaver is said to have traversed the Threads of time to draw forth
those most pivotal of places - the temples of the gods - and bring
them forth into the modern day. Along with those sacred spaces, an
avatar has been invited to stand as representative for their Deity.
Visitors seeing to reconnect with the ancient past are welcome and
invited to explore this living memorial with respect and caution.
</pre>

Advice for Returning Players

2018-07-31T21:19:31Z

Samiyah: /* Equipment Changes */

[[Category:Advice]]

YAY! We're glad you came back to TFC! 
For those of you who have played before, you will find that just as a lot is still the same, a LOT has changed. Here's a few of the big changes that you should be aware of, since the implementation of version 4.0, which was installed September 6th, 2008: 

==Character Changes==
* It MAY be possible to have your old character recovered. The only one who can do so is Tynian. So post him a note of your character's name, password, and the last time frame you can remember logging in!
* ALL classes and ALL races can have ALL stats - not just their primary stat - go to 25. '''Racial maxes have also changed!!''' Attributes that were at MAX may now be trainable, or vice versa.
* For those who are level 50: You can still increase your stats! For every 150k exp you gain, you can gain up to 3 HPs. Every 450k, you can get up to 3 hp / 3 mana!
* Hit Points and Mana are now a "calculated" value. Hit points are now set based on a character's class(es), constitution, and other factors. As a result, your hit points will almost certainly be different. In some cases, HP has gone up, and in others, it has gone down. The primary advantage to this change is that leveling sins you may have committed when you were level 5 will no longer haunt you. Mana is now a "calculated" value, based on your magical class, attributes, and other factors. Mana is not influenced by former mana gains.
* You don't need to level your magic class as your primary class for full mana gains anymore. For example, if you level Warrior to 10, and then start a Mage class, when you level, you will receive the usual 1 - 3 hit points, but you will receive the full 15+ mana.

==Equipment Changes==
* Potion colors have changed.
* The definition of Limited Item has changed. Significantly fewer items are now classified as "limited." The power of an area file-loaded item will vary. ''Items will not necessarily pop at full strength'' but can be popped to full with work!
* Limited items will still purge if you do not spend time with them worn/wielded, out of safe. Being in a private or solitary room that others are unable to enter is no longer considered being "out of safe," since these rooms are functionally "quasi" safe.
* Relics can be used by dual-class clerics.
* Rangers can wield most magical 'random' weapons in the off hand. (Moderate Magic flagged and lower)
* Enchant scrolls no longer save on logout (Version 4.51.0 | 10/30/14)

==Area/Object Changes==
* There's a whole new continent that might not have been there when you visited last! Check out the '''[[Places]]''' page! And you can get to it by riding on a '''[[The Te'nayu'ka|submarine]]'''!

==General Changes==
* Read FYI 17 -- the mud is running on a faster server, so the game may move faster than you expect!
* There are new quests! '''[[AMMQ]]'''s ('''[[Archmob]]''' Mini-Quest) and Scavenger Hunts get run pretty frequently. There are two types of scavenger hunts: Group hunts (started by a god+) or a Solo scavenger hunt. AMMQs must be started by a god+, and depending on running it, there are two formats: "Team Friendship" (no harming quest participants, kill stealing, weapon stealing, etc) or "Kill Your Neighbor / No Holds Barred" (Free for all, do as you like). When you win one, there is often (not always, but often) a prize in the form of a Quest Point Voucher!
** WARNING! When an AMMQ is running, safe rooms are not safe _FOR ANYONE_, not just those participating in a quest. So be careful of hunting mobs or ghosts! Also, the AMMQ suspends certain room flags. So be careful!
* There are '''[[Award|Awards]]'''! You can gain awards and ribbons and all sorts of things for both active (most LQs or scavenger hunts) and passive (time online, character age, etc) achievements, as well as some contributory awards (submitting score titles).
* There are things called '''[[Quest Points]]'''! You can get them for winning quests of various sorts. You can save them up and buy things with them.

==Command Changes==
* When creating a new character, use the GROWNUP command before level 1. It sets a bunch of user-friendly configs/settings.
* Ran into a dragon? Gear all etched? You can now have it repaired at the Mountain of Knowledge. You can also get ID and IMP IDs as well as have No Drop items Liberated in the same section of the Mountain of Knowledge.
* TFC now supports MXP, MSDP and extended colors.
* When you sleep, you have a chance of having '''[[Dreams]]'''. (This code was created by Natilena in honor of TFC's 20th anniversary)
* Cleric's '''[[Word of Recall]]''' is now perfect and will not fail.
* Shaman have a new spell called '''[[Unfetter]]'''. Mages do not like it very much.
* Curious what someone has been up to? Use the '''[[WHOIS]]''' command!
<pre>
Lexie (V): Female Human 30 Warrior, 30 Thief, 30 Mage (Eff. 50)
Was created 2000-01-18 16:57:21, and has
played 7mth 28dy 6hr 53min (actual time online).
4024365 total experience earned.
Awarded a braid, 2 platinum stars, a bronze star, 3 medals, 2 badges, 16 pins, 26 ribbons.
Scored 120 mobmaster, 6143 mobhunt, and 15509 location quest points.
Scavenger hunts for the month : 9th.
Scavenger hunts for the year : 13th.
Scavenger hunts overall : 21st.
PK ranking: 1st.
------------------------------- PK INFO -------------------------------
Has initiated 1739 attacks (849 justified, and 890 not justified).
Has been attacked 1626 times (919 justified, 707 not justified).
Is credited with 82 PKs (39 justified, 43 not justified).
Has been killed 39 times (21 justified, 18 not justified).
</pre>
* Want to know more about a zone? You can learn more about new zones by using the AREA (name of zone) command. For example: AREA HALL OF MEMORY:
<pre>
{40 50} Cordir Hall of Memory I
Author(s): Cordir.
Install date: Sat Mar 22 2014.
Revision: 1.17.
Updated: Fri Sep 04 15 03:44:57.
Description:
It is said that the Tapestry is infinitely inclusive: the souls of
those who have lived, the events that shaped their lives, and each
of the places that were the focal point of those events. The Triat
Weaver is said to have traversed the Threads of time to draw forth
those most pivotal of places - the temples of the gods - and bring
them forth into the modern day. Along with those sacred spaces, an
avatar has been invited to stand as representative for their Deity.
Visitors seeing to reconnect with the ancient past are welcome and
invited to explore this living memorial with respect and caution.
</pre>

Lexie - WHO Lists

2018-06-12T21:32:36Z

Samiyah:

<PRE>
Hum [ Th:16 Ma:20 ] Lexie, Chaotic Powerpuff ** Zahar ** 09-28-2000
Hum [ Wa:10 Th:24 Ma:24 ] Lexie, Chaotic Puff of Power -GP- *Zahar* 09-25-2001
Hum [ Wa:13 Th:24 Ma:24 ] Lexie, the Girl in Chaos 10-14-2001
Hum [ Wa:20 Th:24 Ma:24 ] Lexie, the First Slave Mistress of Kim *Mg* 12-30-2001
Hum [ Wa:24 Th:24 Ma:24 ] Lexie, the First Slave Mistress of Kim *Mg* 01-23-2002
Hum [ Wa:27 Th:24 Ma:24 ] Lexie, the First Slave Mistress of Kim *Mg* 02-03-2002
Hum [ Ma:24 Th:24 Wa:27 ] Lexie wants to kill the tree monster! *Slave* *Mg* 02-04-2002
Hum [ Ma:25 Th:24 Wa:27 ] Lexie, the First Slave of Kim. 02-08-2002
Hum [ Wa:28 Th:27 Ma:27 ] Lexie hides in a Dark corner, afraid of the ghosts. 02-28-2002
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:27 Ma:27 ] Lexie hides in a Dark corner, holding a page. 03-05-2002
Hum [ Ma:27 Th:27 Wa:30 ] Lexie hides in a Dark corner, thinking of silk... 03-09-2002
Hum [ Ma:27 Th:27 Wa:30 ] Lexie hides in a Dark corner with Triston. 03-12-2002
Hum [ Ma:28 Th:27 Wa:30 ] Lexie hides in a Dark corner wrapped in silk. *T* 03-13-2002
Hum [ Ma:28 Th:27 Wa:30 ] Lexie finds out Triston rocks her Dark corner! 03-15-2002
Hum [ Ma:28 Th:27 Wa:30 ] Lexie hides in a Dark corner wrapped in Triston. 03-15-2002
Hum [ Ma:28 Th:27 Wa:30 ] Lexie finds out Triston rocks her Dark corner! 03-16-2002
Hum [ Ma:29 Th:27 Wa:30 ] Lexie's heart is beaten to a pulp by a mad god. 03-19-2002
Hum [ Th:27 Wa:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie's heart is drained by the ghost of Triston! 03-23-2002
Hum [ Th:28 Wa:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie now has 49 ways to love Triston! 03-30-2002
Hum [ Th:28 Wa:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie struck it rich with Triston! 03-30-2002
Hum [ Th:28 Wa:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie said, "Yes!" 04-03-2002
Hum [ Th:28 Wa:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie can't wait to tie Triston up! In the Dark! 04-06-2002
Hum [ Th:29 Wa:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie says, "Got Triston?" 04-12-2002
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie strips her vines for Triston ... in the Dark! 05-04-2002
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie secures Triston's jewels in her Dark bag! 05-22-2002
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie is being [CENSORED] in the Dark! *Triston* 06-27-2002
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie is lost in the Dark. 06-28-2002
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie got one! But still isn't going to stop. 07-07-2002
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie, the Darkness holding me tightly. *Club 87* 07-30-2002
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie, in the Dark with the big bad wolf! *Club 88 08-27-2002
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie waits for a lovebite. *Vex* [Club 88] 08-31-2002
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie howls in the Dark with her Ironwolf.*Club 89* 09-05-2002
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie howls in the Dark with her Ironwolf.*Club 88* 09-05-2002
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie howls in the Dark with her Ironwolf.*Club 91* 09-07-2002
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie sort of pouts in the Dark. *Vex* [Club 92] 09-21-2002
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie! Vex! DARK! 93! Wee! 09-23-2002
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie! Vex! DARK! 96! Eats Trix! 09-29-2002
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie thinks everyone at Fastq needs to die 10-15-2002
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie nukes Fastq in the dark. Shhh 10-15-2002
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie! Vex ! DARK ! ** 97 ** ! I'm in heaven! 11-01-2002
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie: Just say NO! to staff usage! *Vex* 11-08-2002
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie, CEO of Bad Sport, Inc. [104] --*Vex*-- 12-08-2002
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie mourns the loss of Pip. --*Vex*-- 12-15-2002
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie is in mourning. *Pip* *Chia* --*Vex*-- 12-17-2002
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie doodles in the Dark. *DC-pet* --*Vex*-- 12-29-2002
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie, First Slayer of the Jungle Master!-*Vex*- 01-11-2003
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie proofreads in the Dark. -DC- --*Vexie*-- 02-02-2003
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie, crawling in the Dark. -DC- -*Vex*- 02-06-2003
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie spots a typo in the Dark! -DC- --*Vex*-- 02-23-2003
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie asks, "Where's Ink?" *DC* --*Vex*-- 03-30-2003
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie plays with her Lite Brite in the Dark. -*Vex* 04-05-2003
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie barely got out alive with 105! *Ramona* -Vex- 04-06-2003
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie took some licks with 106! --*Vex*-- 04-09-2003
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie doesn't want to be the aphid. *Vex* Club 111 04-11-2003
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie is in a Dark heaven with Vex. -Club 111- *DC 04-12-2003
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie sticks Nevyn's lute up his...in the Dark.*Vex 04-24-2003
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie's hands are off the wheel in the Dark. *Vex* 05-02-2003
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie's hands are on something in the Dark. *Vex* 05-16-2003
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie, Founder of Club 113 -No Boys Allowed- *Vex* 05-22-2003
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie's Hero is Vex. Dark. Club 113. DC 05-24-2003
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie's Hero is Vex. Dark. Club 114. DC 05-24-2003
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie. Vex. Dark. 116. DC. M.A.P. 07-06-2003
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie. Vex. Dark. 118. DC. H.A. 07-13-2003
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie doin 120 with Vex in the Dark. 08-10-2003
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie doin 121 with Vex in the Dark. 08-23-2003
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie, 121 Ways to ... Vex ... in the Dark. 10-18-2003
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie. Kerri'S Angel. Vex's Vixen. AWaits the DarK 07-20-2004
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie gets Pink? See Schwartz die! 07-20-2004
Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie. Kerri's Angel. Vex's Vixen. In the DarK. 09-09-2004
Hum [ Satan's Helper ] Lexie, Soul-DeVouring Succubus of the Nashite Magi 12/25/2011</PRE>

01-31-2012 : Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie, Soul DeVouring Succubus of the Nashite Magi
04-01-2012 : Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie, High Chancellor of Legion *Teva*
04-14-2012 : Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie, Black Widow of the Nashite Magi *Teva4eva*

02-01-2013 : Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie, Soul Devouring Succubus of the Nashite Magi
04-01-2013 : Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie, Rage Quit Nashite Succubus of Alchemy

09-28-2014 : Hum [ Sugar Britches ] Lexie, NashiTe Succubus RagE-QuiVerer Alchemy*12*
09-30-2014 : Hum [ CEREAL KILLER ] Lexie, NashiTe Succubus RagE-QuiVerer Alchemy*12*
10-15-2014 : Hum [ TYPO QUEEEN! ] Lexie, Venerable NashiTe Succubus of Dark Alchemy
10-10-2014 : Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie, NashiTE VenetiA Succubus Alchemist
11-06-2014 : Hum [ Girl Power! ] Lexie, Venerable NashiTe Succubus of Dark Alchemy
11-14-2014 : Hum [ Typo Qween ] Lexie, Venerable NashiTe Succubus of Dark Alchemy
12-09-2014 : Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie, Soul-Devouring NashiTe Succubus *D*A*M*

09-08-2015 : Hum [ Queen of Whine ] Lexie, Soul-Devouring Nashite Succubus *D*A*M*
09-08-2015 : Hum [ Capt. Unobservant ] Lexie, Soul-Devouring Nashite Succubus *D*A*M*
11-04-2015 : Hum [ Darth Lexie ] Lexie, Soul-Devouring Nashite Succubus *D*A*M*
10-25-2015 : Hum [ Evil! ] Lexie, Soul-Devouring Nashite Succubus *D*A*M*
11-13-2015 : Hum [ Kick Me ] Lexie, Soul-Devouring Nashite Succubus * OFoP *

01/17/2016 : Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie, Soul-Devouring Nashite Succubus.*GLaMDOFoP*
03/28/2016 : Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie, Soul-Devouring Nashite Succubus Old Maid
04/23/2016 : Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie, Soul-Devouring Nashite Succubus *Red Team*
04/24/2016 : Hum [ Inordinate Pest ] Lexie, Soul-Devouring Nashite Succubus *Red Team*
05/16/2016 : Hum [ Kupcake Kween ] Lexie, Soul-Devouring Nashite Succubus *Red Team*
05/17/2016 : Hum [ Obnoxious+Helpful ] Lexie, Soul-Devouring Nashite Succubus *Red Team*
07/10/2016 : Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie, Soul-Devouring Nashite Succubus *Cereal*
07/17/2016 : Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie, Soul-Devouring Nashite -Cereal- Succubus
07/28/2016 : Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie, Soul-Devouring Nashite Cereal Succubus -OaC

01/11/2017 : Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie, Soul-Devouring Nashite Succubus -OaC-
03/07/2017 : Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie is going to feast on Zhou's soul
03/16/2017 : Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie, (expletive) (adjective) Nashite Succubus
04/01/2017 : Hum [ -Roomba- ] Lexie, (expletive) (adjective) Nashite Succubus
05/27/2017 : Hum [ Ghost Magnet ] Lexie, Nashite Succubus and Ghost Collector *KQ*
06/08/2017 : Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie was too close to the blast!
08/06/2017 : Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie is Lost without her Precious
10/22/2017 : Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie, Cupcake-Devouring Nashite Succubus *DC*

02/19/2018 : Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie-fer, Princess of Darkness
06/12/2018 : Hum [ Wa:30 Th:30 Ma:30 ] Lexie(V) GOT KILLED...AGAIN by a Cordir creation (1)

(1) ### Lexie (V) GOT KILLED by mobmastery target an ancient, careworn adventurer, and loses a level to 123.

[[Category:Lexie]]
[[Category:People]]

Northern Sava River

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Samiyah: /* Player Provided Information */

{{Info area
|name = Northern Sava River
|type =
|for_race =
|author = [[DarkClaw]]
|install_date =
|removal_date =
|location = [[Outland Frontier]]
}}

== Area Lore/Back Story ==

== General Information/Trivia ==

== Player Provided Information ==
The Northen Sava River can be found East of [[Rowengard]]. The river connects [[Rowengard]], [[Braddlebury]], [[Aerie Volant]], [[Riverhold]], [[the Boneyard]], and empties into the Sea to the North.

== Maps ==

[[File:NorthSava.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Map of Northern Sava River [[Soloban]]]]

[[Category:Places]]
[[Category:Outland Frontier]]
[[Category:Connector]]

High Tower of Sorcery

2018-04-23T21:38:35Z

Samiyah: /* Maps */ maps

{{Info area

|name = High Tower of Sorcery
|type = Standard EXP Zone
|for_race =
|author = Anon
|install_date =
|removal_date =
|location = Northern Continent
}}

== Area Lore/Back Story ==
 

== General Information/Trivia ==
Notes by unknown author, provided by [[Tranquility]] 
Very nice zone to xp for several levels. Just watch the pentagram room (#14) cause you might end up somewhere you don't like. If you want out you can either quaff or just walk up to Mystra and take the secret way out to mg. 
 
Mobs: Young mage, Young apprentice, students, spell teacher, instructor of magic, aged wizard, disembodied hands (aggro, can't see invis), disembodied eyes(aggro, see imp inv), Strick, Tatorious, Ezmeralda, cook assistant, Jailor, Prisoner, Battle Mistress, kitten, calico cat, white cat, black cat, Golem maker, Cloth golem, Flesh Golem, Adamantite Golem, Bronze golem, Master Enchanter, Master Summoner, Master Spellbinder, Scribe, Wooden Golem, necromancer, undead giant, undead skeleton, Mad Alchemist, ugly witch, librarian, Shadow Guardian (also in the grove), Edgar the Horrible (also runs around in the grove), Master of Neutrality, Master of good deeds, Master of Vile deeds and Mystra mistress of magic. 
 
1 = Tatorious magic shop is here. He seems not to sell anything 
2 = You can go down here into the cellars here. 
3 = Strick is here he sells waybread and a brew which is poisonous. 
4 = There's a locked door to the north. The door is pickable and you can go through with pass door. 
5 = You can go up here to the hallway. 
6 = The instructor of magic is here he's aggro. 
7 = You can go down into the pool here but you end up in 8 
8 = Noexit room 
9 = Spell teacher is here he's aggro 
10 = Battle mistress is here she's aggro and spells 
11 = Wooden golem's protect the stairs to next level. They are aggro. 
12 = Disembodied eyes are here they are aggro 
13 = The master enchanter is here. He's aggro 
14 = This room changes exits. If you look exits you can see where you go. There's an exit to troll workshop which is near MG but with agro troll. There's an exit to the rockdragon mean beastie if you're smaller. There's an exit to a small stream which puts you next to Kappa, he is aggro but can't see invis. 
15 = Guardians chamber full with disembodied hands and eyes. Eyes are aggro 
16 = The master charmer is here. He's aggro 
17 = The stairs up to 3rd level(2nd picture). Wooden golems stand here and are aggro. Connects to 18 
18 = Connect to 17. 
19 = The golem maker is here. He is aggro and spells. 
20 = Aggro undead giants and aggro animated skeletons 
21 = Aggro wooden golems and stairs to next level 
22 = In the library. All exits go to this room except the direction you came from. 
23 = Ugly witches are here they are aggro and spell. 
24 = The stairs lead up here. 
25 = The landing is here. You can go up to 26 or down to 24. 
26 = You can go down to 25. 
27 = The master apprentice is here. He's aggro. 
28 = The master of neutrality is here. 
29 = A white robed monk is here. He's aggro and spells 
30 = The master of goodness is here. 
31 = A black robed apprentice is here. He's aggro. 
32 = The master of the black robes is here. 
33 = The grand mistress of magic is here. 
34 = You're at the passage. You can't go back now. If you follow the road you end up in mg temple. 
 

== Player Provided Information ==
 

== Maps ==
[[File:High Tower of Sorcery - Map 1.JPG|200px|thumb|left|Map Author Unknown: Floor 1 - 3]]
[[File:High Tower of Sorcery - Map 2.JPG|200px|thumb|left|Map Author Unknown: Floor 4 - 5]]
[[File:Map - HToSorcery3.JPG|200px|thumb|left|Map Author Unknown: Floor 6]]

[[Category:Northern Continent]]
[[Category:Removed Zone]]

File:Map - HToSorcery3.JPG

2018-04-23T21:18:13Z

Samiyah:

File:High Tower of Sorcery - Map 2.JPG

2018-04-23T21:17:53Z

Samiyah:

File:High Tower of Sorcery - Map 1.JPG

2018-04-23T21:17:28Z

Samiyah:

File:High Tower of Sorcery -1.JPG

2018-04-22T21:17:35Z

Samiyah:

High Tower of Sorcery

2018-04-22T21:15:24Z

Samiyah: /* General Information/Trivia */

{{Info area

|name = High Tower of Sorcery
|type = Standard EXP Zone
|for_race =
|author = Anon
|install_date =
|removal_date =
|location = Northern Continent
}}

== Area Lore/Back Story ==
 

== General Information/Trivia ==
Notes by unknown author, provided by [[Tranquility]] 
Very nice zone to xp for several levels. Just watch the pentagram room (#14) cause you might end up somewhere you don't like. If you want out you can either quaff or just walk up to Mystra and take the secret way out to mg. 
 
Mobs: Young mage, Young apprentice, students, spell teacher, instructor of magic, aged wizard, disembodied hands (aggro, can't see invis), disembodied eyes(aggro, see imp inv), Strick, Tatorious, Ezmeralda, cook assistant, Jailor, Prisoner, Battle Mistress, kitten, calico cat, white cat, black cat, Golem maker, Cloth golem, Flesh Golem, Adamantite Golem, Bronze golem, Master Enchanter, Master Summoner, Master Spellbinder, Scribe, Wooden Golem, necromancer, undead giant, undead skeleton, Mad Alchemist, ugly witch, librarian, Shadow Guardian (also in the grove), Edgar the Horrible (also runs around in the grove), Master of Neutrality, Master of good deeds, Master of Vile deeds and Mystra mistress of magic. 
 
1 = Tatorious magic shop is here. He seems not to sell anything 
2 = You can go down here into the cellars here. 
3 = Strick is here he sells waybread and a brew which is poisonous. 
4 = There's a locked door to the north. The door is pickable and you can go through with pass door. 
5 = You can go up here to the hallway. 
6 = The instructor of magic is here he's aggro. 
7 = You can go down into the pool here but you end up in 8 
8 = Noexit room 
9 = Spell teacher is here he's aggro 
10 = Battle mistress is here she's aggro and spells 
11 = Wooden golem's protect the stairs to next level. They are aggro. 
12 = Disembodied eyes are here they are aggro 
13 = The master enchanter is here. He's aggro 
14 = This room changes exits. If you look exits you can see where you go. There's an exit to troll workshop which is near MG but with agro troll. There's an exit to the rockdragon mean beastie if you're smaller. There's an exit to a small stream which puts you next to Kappa, he is aggro but can't see invis. 
15 = Guardians chamber full with disembodied hands and eyes. Eyes are aggro 
16 = The master charmer is here. He's aggro 
17 = The stairs up to 3rd level(2nd picture). Wooden golems stand here and are aggro. Connects to 18 
18 = Connect to 17. 
19 = The golem maker is here. He is aggro and spells. 
20 = Aggro undead giants and aggro animated skeletons 
21 = Aggro wooden golems and stairs to next level 
22 = In the library. All exits go to this room except the direction you came from. 
23 = Ugly witches are here they are aggro and spell. 
24 = The stairs lead up here. 
25 = The landing is here. You can go up to 26 or down to 24. 
26 = You can go down to 25. 
27 = The master apprentice is here. He's aggro. 
28 = The master of neutrality is here. 
29 = A white robed monk is here. He's aggro and spells 
30 = The master of goodness is here. 
31 = A black robed apprentice is here. He's aggro. 
32 = The master of the black robes is here. 
33 = The grand mistress of magic is here. 
34 = You're at the passage. You can't go back now. If you follow the road you end up in mg temple. 
 

== Player Provided Information ==
 

== Maps ==
[[File:MAP.jpg|200px|thumb|left|Area Map by [[Cartographer]]]]

[[Category:Northern Continent]]
[[Category:Removed Zone]]

Info

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==Official Information==
INFO 
Learn the secret happenings of the world. (*automatic*) 
 
Info is available to: 
[[Mages]] : level 20. Any Alignment. 
[[Clerics]] : level 20. Any Alignment. 
[[Thieves]] : level 5. Any Alignment. 
[[Warriors]] : level 25. Any Alignment. 
[[Rangers]] : level 25. Any Alignment. 
[[Shamans]] : level 25. Any Alignment. 
[[Thugs]] : level 10. Any Alignment. 

==INFO2==
<pre>
Discover what your opponent is doing.

Info2 is available to:
Thieves : level 15. Any Alignment.
Thugs : level 18. Any Alignment.
</pre>

==INFO3:==
<pre>
INFO3
Keep tabs upon what your enemies are saying.

Info3 is available to:
Thieves : level 20. Any Alignment.
</pre>

==Player-Supplied Information==

[[Category:Cleric Spells and Skills]]
[[Category:Mage Spells and Skills]]
[[Category:Ranger Skills]]
[[Category:Shaman Spells and Skills]]
[[Category:Thug Skills]]
[[Category:Thief Skills]]
[[Category:Warrior Skills]]
[[Category:Spells and Skills]]

RandomEquipment

2018-04-15T19:56:44Z

Samiyah: /* Named Amulets */

== MUD WIDE ITEMS ==
As the [[Equipment]] page shows non-random items, this page details a few random items. Non-random items are written into specific zones and can be obtained from specific mobs or locations. Random items pop...well, randomly throughout the entire realm. This page shows some random items that pop across the realm, and what to expect when they are found.

{|class = "wikitable sortable"
!Wear Slot
!Metal
!Stats
!Item Name
!Misc. Info
|-
|Misc.|||| |ac 9-11||dragonscale||dragonscale worn items pop randomly and are almost always non-magical
|-
|Misc.|||| |ac 9-11||elven chain||elven chain worn items pop randomly and are always magical
|-
|Neck|||| |named effect||Major/Minor Amulets||named amulets pop as regular magical amulets and are revealed as their type only when ided
|-
|Shield|||| |ac 0-8||druidwood shields||druidwood shields tend to be more magical than other shields, though this is not always true
|-
|Weapon|||| |avg 10+||katana||item pops randomly -- almost always weak or moderate magic
|-
|}

===Named Amulets===
There are several kinds of Named Amulets. These always appear as some sort of random, but when Identified, reveal their true nature and the name of the item changes to the name of the amulet. *BE WARNED* - If you '''[[Restring]]''' a Named Amulet, and then the restring is '''[[Identify|Identified]]''', the restring's short and long description will be destroyed. (Extra descriptions will remain on the amulet.) 
* Amulet of '''[[True Seeing]]''' - This amulet grants the spell, '''[[True Seeing]]''' when worn.
* Amulet of Health - This amulet assists with regeneration, helping the wearer to heal a number of hit points dependant on the level of the amulet.
* Amulet of Steadfastness - This amulet protects against mind-effect spells
* Amulet of Anti-Theft - This amulet guards the wearer against thieves use of [[Steal]] - but it is level effective, so if the thief is higher level than the amulet, they may be able to steal through it.
* Amulet of '''[[Waterbreath|Waterbreathing]]''' - this amulet grants the spell '''[[Waterbreath|Waterbreating]]''' when worn.
* Amulet of Blocking - this amulet provides protection from the '''[[Summon]]''' spell. As with Anti-Theft, it is level-effective, so if the summoning cleric is higher level, they may be able to summon through it.
* Amulet of Obscurity - This amulet guards the wearer against thieves use of [[INFO2]]. As with Anti-Theft, it is level effective, so if the thief is higher level than the amulet, they may be able to INFO through it.

True seeing

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Samiyah: Samiyah moved page True seeing to True Seeing: title case on page title.

#REDIRECT [[True Seeing]]

True Seeing

2018-04-15T19:56:35Z

Samiyah: Samiyah moved page True seeing to True Seeing: title case on page title.

==Official Information==
TRUE 'TRUE SEEING' 
Channel the power of the Immortals to see things normally unseen. 
 
True seeing is available to: 
[[Clerics]] : level 11. Any Alignment. 
[[Ordained]] : level 15. Any Alignment. 
==Player-Supplied Information==

[[Category:Spells and Skills]]
[[Category:Cleric Spells and Skills]]
[[Category:Ordained Spells and Skills]]

RandomEquipment

2018-04-15T19:55:50Z

Samiyah: /* MUD WIDE ITEMS */ Named Amulets.

== MUD WIDE ITEMS ==
As the [[Equipment]] page shows non-random items, this page details a few random items. Non-random items are written into specific zones and can be obtained from specific mobs or locations. Random items pop...well, randomly throughout the entire realm. This page shows some random items that pop across the realm, and what to expect when they are found.

{|class = "wikitable sortable"
!Wear Slot
!Metal
!Stats
!Item Name
!Misc. Info
|-
|Misc.|||| |ac 9-11||dragonscale||dragonscale worn items pop randomly and are almost always non-magical
|-
|Misc.|||| |ac 9-11||elven chain||elven chain worn items pop randomly and are always magical
|-
|Neck|||| |named effect||Major/Minor Amulets||named amulets pop as regular magical amulets and are revealed as their type only when ided
|-
|Shield|||| |ac 0-8||druidwood shields||druidwood shields tend to be more magical than other shields, though this is not always true
|-
|Weapon|||| |avg 10+||katana||item pops randomly -- almost always weak or moderate magic
|-
|}

===Named Amulets===
There are several kinds of Named Amulets. These always appear as some sort of random, but when Identified, reveal their true nature and the name of the item changes to the name of the amulet. *BE WARNED* - If you '''[[Restring]]''' a Named Amulet, and then the restring is '''[[Identify|Identified]]''', the restring's short and long description will be destroyed. (Extra descriptions will remain on the amulet.) 
* Amulet of '''[[True Seeing]]''' - This amulet grants the spell, '''[[True Seeing]]''' when worn.
* Amulet of Health - This amulet assists with regeneration, helping the wearer to heal a number of hit points dependant on the level of the amulet.
* Amulet of Steadfastness - This amulet protects against mind-effect spells
* Amulet of Anti-Theft - This amulet guards the wearer against thieves use of [[Steal]] - but it is level effective, so if the thief is higher level than the amulet, they may be able to steal through it.
* Amulet of '''[[Waterbreath|Waterbreathing]]''' - this amulet grants the spell '''[Waterbreath|Waterbreating]]''' when worn.
* Amulet of Blocking - this amulet provides protection from the '''[[Summon]]''' spell. As with Anti-Theft, it is level-effective, so if the summoning cleric is higher level, they may be able to summon through it.
* Amulet of Obscurity - This amulet guards the wearer against thieves use of [[INFO2]]. As with Anti-Theft, it is level effective, so if the thief is higher level than the amulet, they may be able to INFO through it.

Samiyah

2018-04-15T02:09:14Z

Samiyah: /* The Choir */

{{Info pc
|name = Samiyah
|incarnation = I
|styled_as = "The Singer From The Sands" Winner of the Laurel
|imm_rank =
|created = July 18, 2010
|status = Active
|retire_date =
|race = {{Race|Human}}
|hometown = [[Tribal Sands]]
|classes = {{Class|Bard}}
|last_seen =
|followed = [[Seraph]] Currently Unaligned
|spouse =
|partner = Blood-Bonded:[[Ghazkull]]
|parents = Mortal:Zahra & Rasul Spiritual: [[Seraph]]
|children =
|relatives = Sister to [[Jamilla]] Blood-Oathed Sister to : [[Cresom]]
|areas_written =
|immorted_on =
|following = [[Choir]]
|portfolio =
}}
[[File:Samiyah.jpg|400px|thumb|left|]]

== Mud Contributions: ==
===Writing===
* Won a writing contest for Bliss's new office (see note below). (05/28/12)
* Won a restring writing competition, hosted by [[Hedschott]]. (06/09/12)
* Won a letter writing competition, as part of [[Ink]]'s three part quest. (08/03/12)
* Won a 'Character Development' competition, hosted by [[Tes]]. (12/02/12)
* Won the prize for 'Most Creative' performance, in the Love Our Immortals bardic circle, hosted by [[Aoide]]. (02/08/13)
* Won the Three Witches quest content competition hosted by [[Natilena]]. (03/25/13)
* Won second place in the Olympics Haiku Competition (0209/14): Souls across the globe / Some hunt - some sing - some wander / All find Challenge here
* Wrote the description for [[Suriel's Icy Indifference]], the winning snowman in the 2013 [[Snowman Wars]].
* Wrote the description for [[Sledward Snowed-In]], the snowman of the [[Lost]] in the 2016/17 [[Snowman Wars]].

[ 20] [[Bliss]]: Office rewrite Winner = Samiyah! 
Mon May 28 10:32:11 2012 
To: all 
Samiyah wins! Congrats and on pet too. 
[[Soloban]] 2nd place winner. 
I will reward you soon! 
 

===Maps and Stuff===
* Updated [[Hovelton Farms]] map to include an additional 20 rooms. (July 18, 2012)
* Worked with [[Soloban]] to correct errors on maps for [[Cymraeg]], [[Temple of Isiira]] and [[The Jungle]]. (July 15, 2012)
* Created 'Bard Chart' (Excel spreadsheet posted to the Forums) for use by Bards to track their levels. (July 2012)
 

==The Choir==
When Samiyah gave worship to her father, [[Seraph]], he instructed her to mentor all of the bards within the [[High Order]]. After his retirement, she continued to do what she could to assist those who had been within the Order with her. As one of the few level 50 bards in the Realm, she has continued this offer of mentorship (''with god+ permission obtained for forming a 'group'''). The following individuals '''[[venerate]]''' Samiyah, and she actively works to help them in their growth: 
Hum [ Bard: 30 29 22 ] '''[[Foghair]]''', Will pay for spell crystals [Choir]
Min [ Bard: 17 10 5 ] '''[[Kikaz]]''''tormali Zarnoka sings in the Choir for bacon
Hel [ Bard: 7 1 1 ] '''[[Meliodas]]''' the Dragon sin of Wrath. (choir)
Aar [ Bard: 18 18 17 ] '''[[Tikruul|Tikruul Vr'Keet]]''', Funkmaster Peacock, The LOVE Bird...
Hel [ Bard: 9 5 1 ] '''[[Silvae]]''', A River connects us. (Choir)

== Current Description: ==
The Bard before you is not pretty in the classic sense. Her nose is a bit too
wide, her dusky skin marked here and there with scars and other irregularities.
There is no Fibonacci sequence to the underlying structure of her face, nary a
single hint of pre-Raphaelite exquisiteness in the braided length of her curly
hair. But her eyes - deep, dark chocolate pools of warmth and kindness - and a
smile that is infectious and utterly genuine - manage to make up for the gifts
Nature did not grant. Her body is a distinctly pear shape, with generous hips
and derriere, but slender through the torso. Her strong and capable hands bear
the arabesque henna patterns of the tribe she has left behind. They move with
animated grace as she speaks, drawing the observant eye to the faded scar upon
her left hand and twin punctures upon her wrist: bonds and vows sworn in blood.
Each gesture causes mesmerizing eddies in the midnight shadows that engulf her,
cloaking her form with their comforting presence (an enchantment wrought by an
ancient Kindred sorcerer to safeguard her from a Blood-bond long un-renewed).

Hers has never been a simple life, and it shows in the compassion clearly writ
upon her face. A stalwart and loyal friend to villains and heroes alike, this
"mere slip of a girl" has defied gods to stand by those she loves and names as
friend and ally. She has been a shepherd to the young and a lioness in defense
of those bullied, gladly willing to throw caution to the wind to give aid when
needed. It is no wonder, then, that she is loved as strongly as she is hated,
and embraces what comes from both in equal measure.
===[[Ever Changing Sami]] - Previous Descriptions===

== WHO Lists: ==

3/6/2011 : Hum [ Bard: 10 6 5 ] Samiyah bint Rasul, seeking a Bardic Review
4/1/2011 : Hum [ Bard: 10 6 5 ] Samiyah is being stalked, srsly.
11/25/11 : Hum [ Bard: 11 7 7 ] Samiyah bint Rasul
12/17/11 : Hum [ Bard: 14 9 9 ] Samiyah bint Rasul, Singer from the Sands

05/24/12 : Hum [ Bard: 15 10 10 ] Samiyah bint Rasul: Seeking to buy Scores & Scrolls!
06/30/12 : Hum [ Bard: 18 14 14 ] Samiyah bint Rasul, singer from the sands
07/31/12 : Hum [ Bard: 21 20 18 ] Samiyah bint Rasul votes, "NO for Villon!!"
08/13/12 : Hum [ Bard: 22 20 18 ] Samiyah bint Rasul, wearer of the Laurel
08/15/12 : Hum [ Bard: 22 20 19 ] Samiyah seeks Soloban and Bard Council Review
09/05/12 : Hum [ Bard: 26 22 19 ] Samiyah bint Rasul
09/07/12 : Hum [ Bard: 27 24 19 ] Samiyah bint Rasul
11/23/12 : Hum [ Bard: 30 27 20 ] Samiyah bint Rasul seeks stories of Seraph
12/05/12 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 23 ] Samiyah bint Rasul.

01/30/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 27 ] Samiyah bint Rasul, a ghost of her self.
02/06/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 27 ] Samiyah bint Rasul awaits two dawns.
02/18/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 27 ] Samiyah seeks to learn of Nash.
02/19/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 27 ] Samiyah kneels in silent prayer
02/19/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 27 ] Samiyah is sprawled, comatose, in the Coral Cave.
03/05/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 28 ] Samiyah bint Suriel, ukhayyatun Deme <<High Order>>
03/16/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 29 ] Samiyah bint Suriel ukhayyatun Deme: High Order Bunny
06/14/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph ukhayyatun Cresom: High Order
10/14/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph has no songs - only a buttercup
10/15/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph: time to wake the devil.
10/18/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph sings a duet with the [[Ghazkull|Wind]]
11/10/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, Outcast.
11/16/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah: still so far from home
11/24/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph, H/O Choir
12/18/13 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah dreams of what holds a waking mind

01/14/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah hears every word whispered on the wind
02/14/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah: sad songs say so much
02/19/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah: one man's trash is another man's treasure
07/05/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, bound by blood and oath. (no refunds)
07/30/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah thinks the drums of war are out of tune
09/30/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah bint Seraph, blood-bound to Wind
11/19/14 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is Bound to the Wind, protected by the Night

01/23/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is Bound to the Wind, charmed by the Night
03/02/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, laying zombies to rest.
03/09/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah's feet are tired.
03/15/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is wore smooth out.
05/22/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah thinks Tyn means some OTHER bard..
07/16/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah's hammer fist brought Chuck down. (FTB!)
07/22/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is why we can't have nice things
08/01/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah believes in the Wind
09/02/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah believes in Wind and Team Friendship
09/05/15 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is feeling Lost and Wyld at heart.

01/02/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, Wind-Bound, Night-Friend. [Choir]
03/20/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, bound to the Wind, friend of the Night
03/20/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah, bound to Wind, friend of Night [Choir]
03/26/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah leads the Choir.
04/18/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah leads the Choir. Wind-Bound, Night-Friend
05/29/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah befriends Heroes and Villains alike: Choir: 8
08/26/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah believes in the Wind.
09/03/16 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah isn't Lost, but is Found. [Choir]

01/08/17 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is helping bring about global warming
01/10/17 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is the FUN RUINER! *team global warming*
02/18/17 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah is focused on Nicholai.
02/22/17 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah was last here, traveling in circles.

02/18/18 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah deftly dodges Cupid's arrow (1)

(1) Title IPS'ly provided by [[Abe]]. 

== WHOIS Samiyah ==
===03/31/2017===
<pre>
Samiyah (I): Female Human 30 Bard, 30 Bard, 30 Bard (Eff. 50)
Last login: Fri 2017-03-31 18:24:56.
77 bard memorization phrases in use.
Was created 2010-07-18 07:26:12, and has
played 8mth 15dy 5hr 24min (actual time online).
12533705 total experience earned.
Awarded a braid, 2 platinum stars, a bronze star, 3 medals, 3 badges, 15 pins, 93 ribbons.
Scored 127 mobmaster, 8298 mobhunt, and 8395 location quest points.
The Lady Grand Finder
The Past Finder Adept
Scavenger hunts for the year : 4th.
Scavenger hunts overall : 10th.
7 day activity rank : 13th.
14 day activity rank : 8th.
30 day activity rank : 7th.
60 day activity rank : 5th.
90 day activity rank : 4th.
60 day out-of-safe room rank : 2nd.
90 day out-of-safe room rank : 3rd.
PK ranking: 6th.
------------------------------- PK INFO -------------------------------
Has initiated 59 attacks (33 justified, and 26 not justified).
[[Sami-Whacks|'''Has been attacked 183 times (35 justified, 148 not justified).''']
Is credited with 9 PKs (8 justified, 1 not justified).
Has been killed 1 times (0 justified, 1 not justified).</pre>

==The Cutting of Threads==
Saturday November 16, 2013 - [[Troy]] killed by Samiyah - Suicide by Naked Shaman 
Saturday November 16, 2013 - [[Troy]] killed by Samiyah - Suicide by Naked Shaman 
Friday November 01, 2013 - [[Ninja]] killed by Samiyah - You REALLY want me to cast dispel magic on you?! 
Friday September 27, 2013 - [[Ludo]] killed by Samiyah - I am *NOT* a Scorpion, Ludo... 
Sunday, November 02, 2014 - [[Kelek]] killed by Samiyah - Well, it was SUPPOSED to just be a spar, and you are supposed to FLEE in a spar!
 
Monday March 25, 2013 - Samiyah killed by Sagan (II). 
 

== Character History: ==
=== [[Samiyah's Journal]] ===
=== [[Samiyah's Songbook]] ===
=== Samiyah's Origin ===
The nomadic tribes of the Great Eastern Desert have warred among themselves for centuries. Theirs is a harsh land, and child mortality rates are high due to the encroachment of bandits, rival tribes, and, of course, the desert itself. Children are prized... so long as they fall within the tribal definition of 'normal'.
 
Samiyah, daughter of Rasul, was born into a clan of goat herders. Her life was a quiet one, spent helping with the herd. She looked like the other children of the clan, with her dusky skin, dark eyes and hair. She played as they did, making games of things found in the desert. She learned, as they did, to avoid the scorpions and to read the patterns of the wind that hinted at the deadly sand-storms. If Samiyah never lost track of a goat in the dusk of sundown, or could whisper lullabies to calm the most fractious of children, it was not of particular notice. Girls were expected to do such things.
 
It was on the eve of her twelfth birthday that Samiyah's difference was discovered. It had been a difficult day, with a sand cat attack that morning. One of the younglings of the camp had been seriously injured at one of the more distant grazing grounds, and Samiyah was sent on the dangerous trek to the well for more water. Already tired and weary, she traveled a short distance out of sight and began to sing. She had realized, years before, that sometimes, if she sang just the ''right'' song - always quietly, always in secret - that wonderful things would happen. Instinctively, she had known that this was a a mystery she needed to keep to herself, for music was not a magic blessed by the Three. Protected from view by a large dune, she crouched in its shadow, dug a small hole and sang the bright, bubbling song that called forth water in a spring. It was her most sacred and magical song. Because they were so deep in the desert, it took several repetitions for the water to be called up, but finally, it filled the tiny basin she had created. She quenched her thirst, then filled each of the heavy camel-bladders with the crystal clear water.
 
Upon turning to head back to camp, she saw the horrified look of the tribal shaman, Abdul Salam, staring down at her from atop the dune. She was dragged back to the oasis camp and the 'magic-tainted' water dumped out so as not to curse any who might drink it. Samiyah was placed in the tent that enclosed one of the Altars to the Three Gods, for careful watching. The Council of Three met that night.
 
Before dawn of the next day, Samiyah was stealthily awoken by her mother's harsh whisper. "You must come quickly, child. We must go." The two hurried out of a slit cut into the tent and into the desert, not another word spoken. It was only when they were well away from the camp that Zahra broke her silence once more.
 
"You have a gift. They have told you it is of the unclean spirits, that it is haram, but it is a gift." Zahra looked proudly down at her daughter, one hand cupping the girl's cheek. "Seek your songs. Sing with beauty and pride. And never, ever, let them tell you that it is wrong!" Her mother's words were emphatic, startling Samiyah into tears. "Now go! They will be after you when they find you gone. Seek the pathway through the hills. And may you ever have shade and sweet water, my beloved girl. Blessings upon you."
 
Zahra began to sing. Zahra, who never raised her voice at the campfire, who was mocked for the grating tone of her words. Voice uplifted in exquisite song, she wove a spell of invisibility over her shocked daughter. "Go," she murmured, giving one last, gentle caress of Samiyah's cheek. As the girl stood staring, her mother turned and headed back towards the camp, another tune calling winds that obliterated their tracks.
 
Days later, hungry - but not thirsty - she staggered into a village of very small, furry-toed people. The village echoed with song, and following the noise, met a brightly garbed woman who trilled melody as she strode along the Bywater. "Hi! I'm [[Cadee]]! I thought I heard another singer!" The girl took Samiyah's hand, pulling her along, talking excitedly all the while. "You must be from the desert, dressed like that. Well. The world's a lot bigger than the dunes, that's for sure! C'mon! I have so many things to show you!" ... And off they went. 
 

===11/25/2012: The "Wisdom" of Helping Cresom ===
<257hp(xxx) 503ma(xxx) 573mv(xxx)(308936) 13089gp ft: Ramona > flee

Ramona makes a complicated-looking gesture.
You are blinded!
Someone dodges your attack.
Someone *** ANNIHILATES *** you.
You sure are BLEEDING!
You twist around to lessen the impact of someone's attack.
Someone devastates you.
You sure are BLEEDING!
Someone *** ANNIHILATES *** you.
You sure are BLEEDING!

<13hp(xxx) 503ma(xxx) 573mv(xxx)(308936) 13089gp ft: someone > TICK IN 3 SECONDS.

===03/23/2013: Bunny===
You ftell, 'grats on killing your first ghost, if i heard right/'. 
You ftell, 'sorry, was running'. 
Nordak ftells, 'nod....always running....thx'. 
Seraph ftells, 'Samiyah is a bunny :)'. 
Nordak ftells, 'hippity hop'. 
You ftell, '*nose twitch*'. 
 

===An Epic Seven Attack Round===
<pre>
Now fighting: a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard
Your knifehand strike MUTILATES a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your spearhand strike EVISCERATES a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your elbow strike DISEMBOWELS a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your back kick EVISCERATES a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your head butt DISEMBOWELS a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your backfist DISEMBOWELS a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
Your jump outer crescent kick DISEMBOWELS a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard.
You twist around to lessen the impact of a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard's attack.
You dodge a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard's attack.
You deftly move out of the way of a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard's attack.

ft: a half-ogre member of the Upper Hall Guard > blynd
</pre>
==General Notes for RP:==
===Background===
Samiyah comes from the [[Tribal Sands]]. Hers was a culture of severe repression, a patriarchy based in the strict control of the tribe's male shaman. All other forms of magic - clerical, bardic, or mage - were considered verboten. In the way of the Tribes, all cultural expectations are set forth in the songs sung, and the outlook for women was very bleak. As a result of this upbringing, Samiyah is unusually modest: physically and emotionally. She avoids the casual touch of the opposite gender at all costs - although at this point, the sole mortal exception is her sworn brother, [[Cresom]], and her Bonded, [[Ghazkull|Wind]]. She is also somewhat superstitious, oftentimes resorting to tribal methods for dealing with problems: small braided charms to avert the Evil Eye, salt tossed over her shoulder to bind a Ghost, etc. She has taken a vow, sworn to her mother's name, never to "give oath to any not of the tribes, or to the gods that walk." (i.e., never marry in character or worship an Immortal). This is the reason she could not give worship to anyone except the God of her tribe (and her spiritual Father), [[Seraph]]. 

===Unusual Terms that Samiyah uses:===
* Sahib/Sayyida: "Honored One" (gender specific), used for all Immortals and anyone she respects deeply. 
* Haram: An action or mode of thought that is forbidden by tribal tradition, often a severely punishable offense (up to death). 

[[File:Samiyahs Mark.JPG|thumb|left|Samiyah's Wizard Mark]]

===Quirks===
* Samiyah has a particular horror of bugs in large numbers or of unusual size or type. This stems from her escape from her desert home, when she stumbled into a dark passageway of the Pyramid and was showered in a hoard of maggots.
* Samiyah has an instinctive obedience to the '''commands''' and '''instructions''' of immortals. (This is NOT mortal knowledge, and must be learned in character by immortals. ) Even the 'strong words' of immortals affects her mindset, views, and outlook.

== Trivia: ==
* On 05/24/2012, Samiyah's name was informally but "officially" changed by [[Natilena]] to "Sami" as "Samiyah" was 'too hard to spell.'
* On July 27 - 08/04/2012, Samiyah took part in Ink's quest, placing 6th, 2nd, and 1st respectively in the three parts.
* On August 4, 2012, during the Thank You dinner, the adventurers assembled made Sami flee the table in upset when they teased her about "proposing" to [[Gheorghe]]. (Samiyah swore an oath to her mother never to swear her heart to any man not of the tribes, and any god-who-walks.)
* Samiyah has accepted paid commissions for a wide variety of folks for artistic works, including [[Anduin]], [[Tes]], [[Soloban]] and [[Teva]]. ([[Ink]] just likes to buy saucy one-liners ... he probably doesn't have the patience to sit through anything longer! ;) ) The most she has ever been paid for a work was by [[Tes]].
* Samiyah has won or at least placed in the top three in every single writing competition she has entered.
* Samiyah was referenced (though not specifically named) in a creative work by Nicholai: [[Nicholai#Nicholai's Solitude|Solitude]].
* Samiyah was the topic of [[Alfonse]]'s level 10 bard review: [[Alfonse - Level 10 Bard Review|A Song of Sami]]
* Samiyah was the topic of [[Xander - Level 5 Bard Review|Xander's level 5 bard review]].
* Samiyah was the winner of the 2017 Dead Presidents Day Quest, also assisting the second, third, and fourth place finishers.
 

== Wiki Mentions: ==
* [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/Category:Daily_RP_Logs Category:Daily RP Logs]
* [http://wiki.tfcmud.com/index.php/Category:Samiyah Category:Samiyah]
* [[The Soul-Stealer]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Bargain]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Prey]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Gambit]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Strategy]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Consequence]]
* [[Shattered]]
* [[The Soul Stealer's Goodbye]]
 
== Player Provided Information: ==

{{note|[[Belsambar|SuicideMage]]|07/09/14| '''Referencing: 4/1/2011 - Hum [ Bard: 10 6 5 ] Samiyah is being stalked, srsly.''' My first interaction with Samiyah, a little bard who appeared to be a true newbie (oh, how she had me fooled) who was wearing a buttload of restrings and items that I didn't recognize (I should have understood when she said she was Faile's friend, her gear was probly set!) that all I wanted to do was help and make sure her gear was set for levelling...and that she understood just how difficult bard was, and that a new player to the game might have difficulties with the game knowledge and story/RP requirements (in retrospect, I 'srsly' have nothing I can do, but point and laugh at myself with a big 'HA!')...I think one of the best parts of this recollection is seeing the date attached to see it was April Fool's Day. Damn desert songbird scared me off helping newbies for a week, I swear! }} [[Category:PPI]]
{{note|[[Lexie]]|11/6/14| Do I have a story for you! One day, my weapon happened to slip and Sparhawk was grouped with Samiyah. She instantly rescued him, took out her bedpost and facepalmed me nearly to death. Her belly-dancing contortion trick prevented me from doing any damage in return, so of course I jumped and fled! She is the ultimate example of Girl Power! *hearts* '''(see: [[Sparhawk_Reaches_Level_40#Log_by_Lexie|Lexie Lurves Sparhawk!]])'''}} 

{{quotable|Nicholai says (in elven), 'well, for a foolish sand-goat girl, you seem to make quite an impression on those who claim to be great and powerful'.|12/19/2013}}

== Current Restrings: ==
You are using:
<used as light> (Moderate magic) (Glowing) the unbreakable bonds of family * a gift from Cresom *
<worn on finger> (Moderate magic) an onyx band wreathed in starlight * Restring by DarkClaw *
<worn on finger> (Moderate magic) (Bound) a bow of sisal and sable ribbon * a reminder of Tross & Nicholai *
<worn around neck> (Moderate magic) a delicate necklace of stars and moons * a token from the Kindred Masquerade *
<worn around neck> (Artifact magic) (Glowing) a tribal-style necklace of lapis and opal pendants
<worn on body> (Potent magic) a sand-washed silk robe of soft desert hues
<worn on head> (Artifact magic) a small striped insect, darting about quickly * a gift from Cresom *
<worn on legs> (Potent magic) loose trousers of green linen with muddy hems
<worn on feet> (Potent magic) elven-style boots made of Onyx dragonhide
<worn on hands> (Potent magic) delicate patterns of mehndi framing her scars
<worn on arms> (Moderate magic) matching arm-cuffs of silver and moonstone
<worn about body> (Moderate magic) the protection of the night * a gift from Nicholai *

For Details and other restrings: '''[[Samiyah's Restrings]]'''

===A Gift For the LOST===
(Random found and restring written by Samiyah)
(Artifact magic) desert robes in shades of blue and green [m|AC 1 dex:8 ac:-3 1#]
Long description: Crafted in the tribal style, these loose robes hold the hues of a sunlit ocean.

Look Desert Robes:
Cascading down the wearer's form in a smooth flow of fine quality linen, these
robes are cut in the desert tribal style, but in a hue those repressive people
have never employed. Colors reminiscent of the gentle mid-morning sun dappling
upon the shallower waters of the Maelmordian Sea have been utilized. Deep blue
and azure, touched with sea-green, flow across the fabric, creating the effect
of waves flowing from the wearer's feet to shoulders. A narrow decorative edge
of embroidery complements the simple neckline, hem and wrists.

Look Embroidery Decoration Edge
Interlocking waves form a decorative embroidered edge. Carefully hidden
within the pattern, however, are words in the desert script:
"For my Allies and Friends of the Lost - may you ever have shade and
sweet water."

== Personal Timeline: ==
[[File:Samiyah Bard Chart.png|350px|thumb|left|What It Took To Reach 50]]
=== 2010 ===
07/18/10: Samiyah is created. 
08/03/10: Samiyah receives Bard Council approval for '''[[Samiyah - Level 5 Bard Review|level 5]]''', singing "''A Love Song of the Desert Tribes''." 
=== 2012 ===
05/24/12: Samiyah receives Bard Council approval for '''[[Samiyah - Level 10 Bard Review|level 10]]''', reciting an original composition, "''Find the Path''". 
05/27/12: Tormented and treated rudely, Samiyah sings '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#A Song for Kylor|a song for Kylor]]''' 
06/09/12: Sami acknowledges help given to her by singing '''[[Ode to A Mushroom]]''' 
06/22/12: Wanting to express her thanks for counsel and support, Sami sings '''[[A Song For Aoide]]''' 
05/25/12: When she dies attempting [[Lq|Location Quest]] in [[Aarakocran City]], and is helped by the Nashite, Samiyah '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#A Chant For Avoozl|performs a chant in praise of Avoozl]]''' 
06/27/12: Upon receiving a generous gift from [[Mugen]], Samiyah '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#In Praise of Elves|repays him with a poem]]''', "''In Praise of Elves''" 
07/03/12: Samiyah receives Bard Council approval for '''[[Samiyah - Level 15 Bard Review|level 15]]''', performing "''The Lady Elemental''," written about '''[[DarkClaw]]'''. 
07/12/12: After being repeatedly info'd by a thief named '''[[Ogedai]]''' who swears he's "only practicing," Samiyah is stalked by '''[[Orgrim]]''' in '''[[Midgaard]]''' but manages to sneak away. Alas, he later catches up to her in '''[[Nydia]]''', and only the Channelling Lyrical saves her life when his rift *** ANNIHILATES *** her. Later the same night, she performs a new piece written at '''[[Drakar]]''''s behest: '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#The Tower of Sorcery|"The Tower of Sorcery"]]''' which she adds to at the last moment to include her interaction with Orgrim. The performance is witnessed and her debt to Drakar acknowledged as paid by '''[[Isolas|The Phantom of the Nashite Magi Himself]]'''. 
07/14/12: While trying to help a newbie get out of the east gate of '''[[Midgaard]]''', Samiyah is cursed and EVISCERATED by '''[[Daedalus]]''', barely managing to escape (purely because he forgot to turn his chase triggers on). 
07/15/12: Samiyah reaches effective level 30. She also travels to [[Cymraeg]] with '''[[Soloban]]''' and helps the cartographer clarify some of his maps. 
07/20/12: Samiyah is DISEMBOWELED by '''[[Nebucanezzar]]''', but manages to flee and quaff a recall potion in time. Later the same day, while exp'ing with '''[[Posion]]''' and '''[[Crunch]]''', Samiyah sees that '''[[Hedschott]]''' has awoken. She alerts her group, but Crunch tells the group (in common), 'I DON'T FEAR HEDSCHOTT I EATZ HIM FOR BREAKFAST'. Moments later, the Inquisitor shows up in '''[[Candlespyre Mountain]]''' where the group is resting. Again and again, he leaves and returns, causing much consternation. The group moves to the '''[[Riverdale Plantation]]''', shadowed by [[Hedschott]], where Samiyah nearly dies from sheer nerves as he stands in the room watching the group exp. As Crunch attacks the last mob needed for level, Hedschott engages Sami, causing her wimpy to kick in nearly instantly. She flees and quaffs, safely making it to Recall with a mere 126 HP. Later in the evening, [[Hedschott]] kindly escorts Samiyah to the Adventurer's Inn, assisting her to complete MobMastery #40, Pertex the Mage. 
07/26/12: Sami talks to '''[[DarkClaw]]''' about '''[[The Soul-Stealer]]'''. 
07/27/12: Sami takes part in section one of '''[[Ink]]''''s quest, buying one doo-dad from '''[[Mish]]''', placing sixth in the Challenge to Find the Strongest. 
07/28/12: Sami takes part in section two of '''[[Ink]]''''s quest, placing third in the Challenge - '''[[Seeking The Most Clever]]'''!! 
08/03/12: Sami takes part in section three of '''[[Ink]]''''s quest, placing first in the Challenge - '''[[Seeking the Most Creative]]''', winning the Laurel. 
08/04/12: Sami takes part in '''[[A Thank You Dinner‎]]''', and is horrified when Eirin is slain. She is unable to discern the killer, but '''[[Sagan]]''' does! 
08/16/12: Sami takes up a topic requested by '''[[Soloban]]''', and performs her '''[[Samiyah - Level 20 Bard Review|Level 20 Bard Review]]''': ''The Baroness' Lament.''. Afterwards, '''[[Tes]]''' asks her to write a song for him as well, which she does: '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#The Hunters' Call|The Hunters Call]]'''. He pays her an astounding 300k for the performance, which causes her to faint. 
09/05/12: Samiyah is invited to '''[[The Slumber Party Aftermath|the aftermath of a slumber party]]'''. There, she performs the only original piece that folks haven't heard: '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#The Goat Song|The Goat Song]]''' and it is decided that goats could easily be replaced by boys and the song would be just as true. 
09/09/12: While helping a low level bard with some mobhunts, Samiyah is threatened by, and then attacked by, [[Sycora|Sycora Starbreeze]] of the [[Legion]]. 
09/25/2012: You have been appointed The Finder Adept! You have been awarded an honorarium of 25000 gold coins! :) 
11/15/2012: Samiyah is approached by '''[[Seraph]]''' to write a bardic work about his life, with a very big "Or Else" attached. She begins interviewing others who know him and researching all she can: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Bargain]]''' 
11/2012 - 02/05/2013: Samiyah continues to hold '''[[Seraph]]''''s notice: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Prey]]''' 
=== 2013 ===
02/04/2013: Samiyah participates in the '''[[2013 - Love Our Immortals Bardic Circle|Immortal Appreciation Bardic Circle]]''', and performs '''[[2013 - Love Our Immortals Bardic Circle#Samiyah's Performance|"Thirst"]]'''. She receives a prize for Most Original and Creative. 
02/06/2013: After a disagreement with a friend, Samiyah is shocked when '''[[Belgarion]]''' attacks her: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Gambit]].''' 
'''[[02-12-2013]]''': Samiyah learns that she won a quest that '''[[Tes]]''' held, but that all the prizes purged. :( 
'''[[02-17-2013]]''': '''[[Katrana]]''' shows Samiyah her Thread within the Pattern... the Desert Opal Thread, and '''[[Wish]]''' gives her a quest, for a chance to interact with [[Similus]]. 
'''[[02-18-2013]]/[[02-19-2013]]/[[02-20-2013]]:''' '''[[Seraph]]''' returns Samiyah's soul and repudiates her. Hours of prayer and the words of [[DarkClaw]] make him relent. He bids her to finish her quest from Wish. She does so, and is permitted to touch the ancient evil artifact. As warned, the consequences are severe, leaving her comatose and near death. '''[[Seraph]]''' heals her by entwining part of his soul with her own, and commands her to sleep. '''[[Wish]]''' orders the two out of his temple, and later follows, demanding to know what she experienced: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Strategy‎]]''' 
'''[[03-04-2013]]''': After sending a '''[[Alchemical Transformation|Message in a Bottle]]''' that is taken quite badly, Samiyah is coolered for disrespect to an Immortal (Both '''[[Seraph]]''' and '''[[Wish]]'''). 
'''[[03-05-2013]]''': Samiyah gives worship to '''[[Seraph]]''' and is the first to join the '''[[High Order]]'''. 
'''[[03-06-2013]]''': Both '''[[DarkClaw]]''' and '''[[Wish]]''' formally order Samiyah's death... and she meets '''[[Tross]]''' for the first time. 
03/10/2013: Samiyah wins the level 40+ bracket of '''[[Boromir|Boromir's]]''' Elemental Sprite quest. 
'''[[03-13-2013]]''': When '''[[Seraph]]''' gives grave offense to [[Triat|The Triat]], the Hunt is called down upon the '''[[High Order]]''' - Samiyah in particular: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Consequence]]''' 
03/17/2013: Samiyah fails a spectacular 18 mob mastery quests in two days. 
'''[[03-23-2013]]''': Samiyah completes all of the mobhunt and location quest requirements for her final level. At this point, only two tasks remain: Mobmastery #88 and her Final Performance. She also (against her better judgement) enters [[The Cursed Circus]] for the first time, and is saddened when [[Sirka]] perishes there and she is unable to perform the corpse retrieval. 
'''[[03-25-2013]]''': Through a well executed plan (crafted by '''[[Ink]]''', he would like it known!) and layered attack with '''[[Eathor]]''', Samiyah is killed by '''[[Sagan]]'''. 
'''[[03-29-2013]]''': Samiyah attempts to interview the new candidate for Ordained of the High Order. When he is made their Holy Advocate, she has a heart to heart with [[Seraph]] about jealousy. 
'''[[04-01-2013]]''': After trying to wake up a fellow member of the Order after he was slept by [[Shilea]], Samiyah becomes a vigilante. [[Corri]] introduces Sami to her kitten-mittens and Sami warns her about Venom. Later still, Corri tells to story of Cirth, and Sami assists in a Sanguinna corpse rescue. Samiyah and [[Ghazkull]] begin to feel the first connections of their blood-bond awaken. [[Venom]] and Samiyah argue the finer points of education, auras, and the merits of sand-goats. He gloats about some of his plans to charm [[Corri]]. Samiyah begins destroying items of Charm Person to foil Venom's plans. Late in the evening, she confesses to a Trickery of allowing Venom to believe she had done a thing she had not (but found funny). 
'''[[04-02-2013]]''': [[Venom]] Charms [[Sycora]] and attempts to make a bargain with Samiyah to prevent future charmings. Samiyah seeks the counsel of her god, who bids her refuse all such bargains. Samiyah has an audience with [[Katrana]] about the Hunt called on her and its completion. [[Seraph]] bids his unruly daughter to attend him, and they discuss recent events and her actions. He allows her to see the souls of some of those she cares for from her desert home, and gives her the choice whether or not to allow her mortal father's soul to be punished. 
'''[[04-04-2013]]''': Embarrassed by [[Venom]]'s mockery that she is ignorant, Sami begins to take lessons at the Riverhold School from Elvalee. [[Alfonse]] asks Sami's permission to write a bardic work about her. Seeing that [[Venom]] has been made a Kindred, Sami begins warning every female she sees of his bad intentions. [[Kerriariadne]] comes for a visit, and tells Samiyah the story of [[Similus]]. Venom perishes and [[Kahann]] grabs his corpse. Some items are returned via Samiyah, much to her dislike. 
'''[[04-05-2013]]''': Needing to research all things mage-craft and vampiric, Samiyah seeks out [[Nicholai|Nicholai De Brabant]], eldest remaining mortal vampire and a sorcerer of great power. She pesters him with many, many questions, and his answers lay the foundation for her plans to rescue [[Sycora]] from [[Venom]]'s charm. She also quizzes him about her blood, coming to a theory about the elves of [[DarkClaw]]'s bloodline. Later that night, Samiyah successfully breaks [[Venom]]'s charm on [[Sycora]], earning her the mini-lich's fury. 
'''[[04-06-2013]]''': Venom takes the title, 'Al-Shaitan' specifically as a declaration of his intent towards Samiyah. [[Wish]] and Sami speak briefly about the recent events - her poem, his transformation, and the bag of her hide she gave to Tross. He makes a tricky bargain with her, saying he will give the bag back to Tross, if she will confess certain sins to her deity. She does so, and he is reminded of her wrong doing, causing them friction -- entirely Wish's intent. 
'''[[04-07-2013]]''': For the first time in her sheltered life, Samiyah wonders what it might be like to be kissed... and discovers that her journal is missing. 
'''[[04-08-2013]]''': Seraph, who knows her every thought, teases Samiyah about her thoughts of the day before: Seraph ftells, 'did you get your kiss?'. He gives her permission to seek out a single kiss from the subject of her affection, [[Ghazkull]]. Sami seeks out further advice on the topic from [[DarkClaw]], who confesses that, given her affair with [[Venom]], she is not the best one to be giving such advice. 
04/09/2013: Cromick, the centaur patriarch, falls to the bard as she obtains MM#88, the last required for her final level. 
'''[[04-10-2013]]''': Samiyah recovers her journal with Seraph's aid. After heated conversations with a variety of people over the last few days, Sami's temper snaps, and she throws her shoe at Wish's temple door. She explains her odd behavior of late, and apologies for an unkind comment she made... and admits the true source of her discomfort of late. He doesn't quite no how to react, and leaves. She confesses all to [[Seraph]], and he works a magic to embed her journal into her spirit so it can never be lost again. She also prays to him to let him know what happened with Wish's door. Without a single word, Sami and [[Venom]] have an entire conversation in the Guild. Wish discovers the damage done to his door, and seeks out [[Seraph]] to wrangle a confession from the culprit: [[Samiyah]] shouts (in common), 'and you ARE GOING TO DISCOURTESIES MY PERSON WITH YOUR ALCHEMIZING!'. She gives him the torn up pieces of her poem and faces Seraph's wrath for her behavior. 
'''[[04-11-2013]]''': Samiyah awakes in the temple, having fallen asleep on her knees, crushed by the disapproval of her Deity for her behavior. She flees to the desert where she once more tries to pierce the Veil. There, she falls asleep, exhausted, unknowing that [[Venom]] lurks nearby. When she wakes, she meets up with [[Tross]] and they realize that neither one is upset with the other, much to their confusion. They discuss lessons, goats and then chat with Aoide, who joins them. Sami very quietly asks Aoide's advice about kissing... All of this quiet girltalk is harshly interrupted by [[Venom]]'s appearance, and Sami overreacts badly to both his presence and his taunting about having seen the spot she goes to, when she needs to cry. Late that evening, she chats with [[Ghazkull]] about his search for an item in the Citadel. She meets him there and they wander through the area and into N'Kai. There, she helps him obtain the Incense of Enlightenment, and asks him to teach her how to kiss. Samiyah says (in common), '.. I begin to see how kisses can be trouble..'. 
'''[[04-12-2013]]''': Sami and [[Venom]] run into each other at the Herbalist of [[Riverhold]]. Venom's intended purchases are prevented and he swears revenge. Venom says (in common), 'Now I have a new demand to make once you are under my boot heel'. He begins his torment by giving her a steak of [[Corri]], which she entrusts to [[Mnaramenth]] (who later eats it by accident). 
'''[[04-13-2013]]''': The day of [[Venom]]'s revenge... [[Jamilla]], the sister Samiyah never knew she had, is obtained by the Demi-Lich and Embraced as a Kindred. Venom states his demands for her release, which [[Seraph]] refuses. Amidst the tumult, [[Ghazkull]] leaves the [[Lost]]. The exhausting and emotionally gut-wrenching evening ends with Samiyah sharing her blood with [[Ghazkull]] a second time. 
06/14/2013: '''[[Samiyah - Level 30 Bard Review|Samiyah visits her homeland]]''', hidden within the [[Tribal Sands]]. (Level 30 bard review) 
09/14/2013: Samiyah gets a lesson in defense, when a possessed [[Zephyr]] attacks her home village. Later, [[Totec]], [[Corri]] and [[Samiyah]] go on an adventure to the Shrine of Neutrality. It ends poorly, with all three dying to the Dragon Mistress. Totec says (in common), 'on the bright side, you now have a patented Totec Adventure(tm) to remember'. 
10/15/13: Samiyah takes part in a journey to the [[Tribal Sands]] where she, [[Sanitarium]] and [[Jamilla]] find the phylactery that contains the soul of [[Venom]]. [[Seraph]] releases the soul, and [[Venom]] is reborn. 
10/18/13: Samiyah blood-bonds fully with [[Ghazkull]], inviting him to slake his Thirst a third time. 
11/10/13: With Samiyah as horrified witness, [[Seraph]] tears [[Ghazkull]]'s heart from his chest, to break his daughter's blood-bond with the Kindred. 
11/16/13: Samiyah becomes the first mortal to ever directly cast a 6/7 enchant, without use of a scroll or relic. 
===2014===
01/31/2014: When Similus is '''[[Shattered]]''', Samiyah is sent by '''[[Seraph]]''' to the Realm of Souls to retrieve the pieces. 
02/16/2014: Samiyah's time in the High Order comes to an end: '''[[The Soul Stealer's Goodbye]]''' 
04/02/2014: '''[[His Maker's Plan|Samiyah assists Nicholai with a plan]]''' to deal with his progeny. 
'''[[07-01-2014]]''': '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]''' awakes from nightmare for the first time in months, and Samiyah is there to ward his sleep so that he can, at last, find rest. 
'''[[07-07-2014]]''': Based on a very odd conversation with '''[[Belsambar]]''', Samiyah seeks out DarkClaw to learn if what he has said is a lie.. and in doing so, learns some surprising (theoretical) things about the acts of intimacy between a man and woman. 
'''[[07-08-2014]]''': After awaking from yet another disturbing dream, Sami seeks out [[Belsambar|the Archmage]] to ask if he knows about certain spells... when she seeks her slumber that night, it is not her own dreams that cause her to awake, but those of '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]'''. 
'''[[07-14-2014]]''': When he falls in combat, '''[[Nicholai]]''' and '''[[DarkClaw]]''' enjoy the opportunity to torment and tease Samiyah with the prospect of a bag of his corpse. 
'''[[08-05-2014]]''': Samiyah learns a meditation from [[Belsambar]] to help her cope, but [[Venom]] appears to taunt her efforts. 
'''[[08-01-2014]]''': Struggling with the pain of an unfulfilled bond, Samiyah seeks solace in [[Sanguinna]]. Finding no end to her suffering there, she asks '''[[Belsambar]]''' for some advice. Later that day, she sends a messager to [[Ghazkull|Wind]], not knowing that her words were intercepted... 
09/27/2014: [[Ghazkull|Wind]] drinks for the first time in nearly a year, restoring balance to his bond with Samiyah. 
09/28/2014: Samiyah earns 346 points in a 14 round mobhunt, creating a new record. 
10/12/2014: Samiyah breaks her own record, completing a 15 round mobhunt, with a final score of 374. Moments later: "You are one of the elite mob hunters in the realm! You have been awarded the Hunter Elite Medal!" 
10/14/2014: Learning that '''[[Sparhawk]]''' is only 17k from '''[[Sparhawk Reaches Level 40|level 40]]''', Samiyah takes him to the Hall of Memory and they knock out his final level in about 45 minutes. The final mob is in Kuroth, and a group gathers there to witness it, including '''[[Cresom]], [[Kelek]], [[Belgarion]]''', and '''[[Lexie]]'''. After Sendres is slain, '''[[Lexie]]''' "hugs" Sparhawk (with her weapons). Samiyah rescues him, as does Kelek, and Lexie flees. (In Lexie's version of events: Samiyah's half moon yoga dance move *** ANNIHILATES *** you! ) 
11/09/2014: With lots of help from [[Belsambar]], [[Sparhawk]], [[Kelek]] and [[Ludo]], plus donations from [[Anduin]] and [[Ink]], Samiyah wins the Raking the Leaves quest, run by [[Natilena]]. Based on false information, she gives all of the extra-point leaves to [[Belsambar]], in the hopes it will solidify his taking second place, leaving her with 131 points. The fibbing second place finisher is barely beaten (128 points), but the win still secured. Belsambar takes third. 
11/13/14: Samiyah sings a '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#A Song for Theros|Song for Theros]]'''. 
11/15/14: Samiyah is deeply honored when Nicholai gives her the gift of the protection of the night. 
11/19/14: Samiyah performs a commissioned work for '''[[Lexie]]''': '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#A Few of Those Lexie-ish Things|"A Few of Those Lexie-ish Things"]]'''. 
11/27/14: Samiyah is deeply honored by her blood-brother, '''[[Cresom]]''', when he entrusts her with some personal mementos. 
===2015===
02/13/15: Awards are implemented this week, and Samiyah gains a number of honors: 
<worn with pride> Human Matriarch Braid
<worn with pride> Human Elder Braid
<worn with pride> Platinum Huntarium Star
<worn with pride> All-Star Platinum Medallion
<worn with pride> Bronze Huntarium Star
<worn with pride> 2 braids, 2 platinum stars, a bronze star, a badge, 9 pins, 29 ribbons 
02/14/2015: During the 2015 Valentine's Day Quest created by [[Tynian]], Samiyah bears witnesses to an epic fight: [[The Eldest vs Clark Kent]] 
02/28/2015: Samiyah reaches #1 on '''Mobhunt Rank''': *** 1. SAMIYAH 6206 *** 
02/16/2015: Samiyah takes third place in the Valentine's Day Quest. 
03/16/2015: Samiyah ties for fifth place in the President's Day Quest. 
05/09/2015: Samiyah takes part in her second ever '''[[AMMQ]]''', and to her shock, not only survives to the end, but wins!! 
05/20/2015: Samiyah, The Finder Adept, is here. Sami receives her very first '''Finder Adept''' ranking! 
05/23/2015: After a long-awaited reboot, Sami finds that she now appears on the '''XP Ranks''' -- in 15th place! Later in the day, Tynian runs a pair of AMMQs, and threatens the participants with Samiyah -- though she is happily helping '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]''' exp and does not participate. Still... 
Dwa [ Founder ] Tynian: Fear the Bard.
Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] Samiyah thinks Tyn means some OTHER bard...
[[File:Hammer Fist to Chuck.JPG|200px|thumb|right|Bard-Fu Beats Chuck-Fu! 07/16/2015]]
06/01/2015: Samiyah is appointed The Lady Grand Finder! (Lady Samiyah, The Grand Finder, is here.) 
06/05/2015: Samiyah helps her Bonded reach effective level 40, an event witnessed by three Goddesses as he fights himself to cast off an evil magic that threatened to take hold. 
06/06/2015: The Bond between Samiyah and '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]''' is deepened yet further. 
06/07/2015: Defiant, Samiyah withstands the inquisition of her father, '''[[Seraph]]''', regarding the prior evening's events. She is forbidden by him to assist '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]''', should her Bonded take up a Trial of Triat Mastery, with dire repercussions threatened. 
07/03/2015: Shaken and afraid of what might be asked of him, Samiyah stands in support of her Bonded as he receives his [[Ghazkull's Triat Mastery Quest|Triat Mastery Quest]]. 
07/12/2015: Happy Five Year Anniversary! You have been awarded the 5 Year Pin! 
07/16/2015: Samiyah defeats Chuck Norris. 
08/01/2015: Samiyah regains the Human Matriarch braid, much to '''[[Lexie]]''''s howling chagrin. 
08/06/2015: Samiyah puts quill to parchment and completes a work for the first time in quite some time. The topic is her Bonded, '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]''', titled, '''[[Samiyah's Songbook#His Changing Shores|His Changing Shores]]''' 
08/10/2015: Samiyah reaches #4 on XPRANK and Mobmastery 104. 
09/05/2015: Samiyah receives the Tango Badge (6 months of online time) and achieves the top spot for XP Ranks: *** 1. SAMIYAH 5771982 *** 
09/07/2015: Samiyah gets to mobhunt round 12, and makes a new personal best score of 380. 

===2016===
01/22/16: Well, this happened.... Hum [ Th:21 Ma:20 Wa:21 ] Edge samiyah is my hero!!!! 
03/02/16: Sami receives the Veneration Badge. 
04/02/16: Sami receives the Bronze Veneration Star and the All-Star Bronze Medallion. In less joyful news, a member of the Nexus spends two hours following and harassing her, and later, her companion, [[Ludo]]. She responds with silence, [[Ludo]] responds with humor, filling the fellow's inventory with steaks, as stalking is hungry work. They utilize a scroll to put him to sleep, then order Samiyah out of the way so they can 'punish' him. She refuses, and is attacked. Later than night, she reaches nine million total exp. 
04/03/16: Upon discussing the situation of the prior day with [[Boromir]], he admits that his follower was being a "poopiehead." They are in full agreement. 
05/30/16: Samiyah, grouped with [[Humphrey]], slays the Onyx Dragon to reach 10 million exp! Also... DarkClaw gossips, 'Someone needs to write an "'''[[I Like Big Bards]]'''" song now.'. Samiyah gossip (in common), '..Challenge accepted. :)' 
11/10/16: Samiyah reaches 1,000 HPs (equipped). 

===2017===
January: Samiyah takes part in the Snowman Wars, assisting the '''[[The Lost Ones|Lost]]''' team to reach second place. 
02/17/17: [[President's Day Quest]] 2017 launches! 
02/22/17: Sharing laughter and a long-standing joke from the first Dead Presidents Quest years ago, Sami gives Nicholai an impulsive hug. This (highly unusual) event is noticed by '''[[DarkClaw]]''', who dares '''[[Drakar]]''' to hug the bard. A conversation ensues, in which the Tiger is turned down....'''[[No Hug For You]]''' 
02/24/17: Samiyah is the first to receive the new AltWorld Warrior Ribbon! 
02/26/17: Samiyah takes first place in the 2nd '''[[President's Day Quest]]'''! With the help of others, most especially '''[[Nicholai]]''', [[Mercury (Bard)|Mercury]], '''[[Zhou]]''' and '''[[Abe]]''', she is able to clear the entire list. She puts in 117 hours on the quest in 1 week. She receives the Ded Pres '17 Winner Medal and the Dead Pres '17 Total Victory Ribbon. 
02/27/17: Samiyah is named Finder Adept! 
03/02/17: Samiyah is named The Lady Grand Finder! 
06/16/17: Samiyah has an interesting conversation with '''[[Laujar]]''' about '''[[House Veladorn]]'''. 
 

===2018===
February 2018: With help from friends, including '''[[Abe]]''', '''[[Mercury]]''' and '''[[Nicholai]]''', Samiyah takes first place in the 2018 '''[[Valentine's Day Quest]].'''

==Player Information:==
Samiyah's player enjoys Middle Eastern dance, music, culture and food. In the past, she took three semesters of Middle Eastern Dance at Orange Coast Community College and loved every bit of it - though physical disability prevents her from dancing any more. Her two 'in-character' theme songs for Sami are from the Bellydance Superstars Volume 3 CD: "Drama Queen" by Sahar, and "Tribal Dream" by Issam Housham.

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Choir

2018-04-15T02:08:48Z

Samiyah: /* Group Requirements for Entry */

{{Info following
|name = [[Choir|The Choir]]
|led_by = [[Samiyah]]
|created = In High Order: April 2014 UA Group: Winter 2015
|disbanded =
|alignment = Unaligned
|imm_followers =
|allies =
|enemies = [[Venom]]
}}

== Group Description / FINFO: ==
The origin of the Choir goes back to the [[High Order]], in 2013. Samiyah was instructed by [[Seraph]] to organize the following's bards, and teach them. After the dissolution of the High Order in February of 2014, she continued to provide mentorship and assistance. In the Winter of 2015, she petitioned [[Lycron]] for acknowledged Group status, and it was granted.
 

== Group Membership (Who Lists)==
11/22/2013 : Dwa [ Bard: 6 5 1 ] '''[[Toby]]''' the NAOTB *High Order*
03/11/2016 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 22 ] '''[[Foghair]]''', Will pay for spell crystals [Choir]
03/16/2016 : Min [ Bard: 17 10 5 ] '''[[Kikaz]]''''tormali Zarnoka sings in the Choir for bacon
03/23/2016 : Hel [ Bard: 16 7 2 ] '''[[Meliodas]]''' the Dragon sin of Wrath. (choir)
06/14/2016 : Sah [ Bard: 20 16 14 ] '''[[Alfonse]]''' Palanso: High Order Choir - Tenor
07/05/2016 : Hel [ Bard: 13 13 9 ] '''[[Kvikka]]''' the faceless Choir-boy
07/26/2016 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] '''[[Samiyah]]''', friend of heroes and villains alike [Choir]
08/21/2016 : Hel [ Bard: 24 16 11 ] '''[[Ninja]]''' Sneakypants. [Choir] *
04/14/2018 : Hel [ Bard: 9 5 1 ] '''[[Silvae]]''', A River connects us. (Choir)

* Ninja was a member of the Choir in the [[High Order]] and has retained his membership through the span of being UA and being in [[Lost]].

== Group Requirements for Entry ==
* Be A Bard
* Ask Samiyah to join
* Help one another!
* Be Mannerly
* Write a character history
 

== Trivia: ==
 
==Player Provided Information:==
 
==Notes==
 
==Timeline of Events:==

 
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Choir

2018-04-15T02:08:27Z

Samiyah: /* Group Membership (Who Lists) */

{{Info following
|name = [[Choir|The Choir]]
|led_by = [[Samiyah]]
|created = In High Order: April 2014 UA Group: Winter 2015
|disbanded =
|alignment = Unaligned
|imm_followers =
|allies =
|enemies = [[Venom]]
}}

== Group Description / FINFO: ==
The origin of the Choir goes back to the [[High Order]], in 2013. Samiyah was instructed by [[Seraph]] to organize the following's bards, and teach them. After the dissolution of the High Order in February of 2014, she continued to provide mentorship and assistance. In the Winter of 2015, she petitioned [[Lycron]] for acknowledged Group status, and it was granted.
 

== Group Membership (Who Lists)==
11/22/2013 : Dwa [ Bard: 6 5 1 ] '''[[Toby]]''' the NAOTB *High Order*
03/11/2016 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 22 ] '''[[Foghair]]''', Will pay for spell crystals [Choir]
03/16/2016 : Min [ Bard: 17 10 5 ] '''[[Kikaz]]''''tormali Zarnoka sings in the Choir for bacon
03/23/2016 : Hel [ Bard: 16 7 2 ] '''[[Meliodas]]''' the Dragon sin of Wrath. (choir)
06/14/2016 : Sah [ Bard: 20 16 14 ] '''[[Alfonse]]''' Palanso: High Order Choir - Tenor
07/05/2016 : Hel [ Bard: 13 13 9 ] '''[[Kvikka]]''' the faceless Choir-boy
07/26/2016 : Hum [ Bard: 30 30 30 ] '''[[Samiyah]]''', friend of heroes and villains alike [Choir]
08/21/2016 : Hel [ Bard: 24 16 11 ] '''[[Ninja]]''' Sneakypants. [Choir] *
04/14/2018 : Hel [ Bard: 9 5 1 ] '''[[Silvae]]''', A River connects us. (Choir)

* Ninja was a member of the Choir in the [[High Order]] and has retained his membership through the span of being UA and being in [[Lost]].

== Group Requirements for Entry ==
* Be A Bard
* Ask Samiyah to join
* Help one another!
 
== Trivia: ==
 
==Player Provided Information:==
 
==Notes==
 
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Samiyah's Songbook

2018-04-11T20:54:46Z

Samiyah:

This is a compilation of works by '''[[Samiyah]]'''. For full performances, see individual performance links below. 

==Level 5 Bard Review: '''A Love Song of the Desert Tribes'''==
Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 5 Bard Review]]''' 

Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
With the eyes, or the hands, we started talking. I don't remember who started talking that day. 
Samiyah slips her hands from the drum for a moment, 
Samiyah makes a rolling gracefully gesture with her wrists, her eyes teasing from over the veil. 
 
But I remember when my eyes landed on you... 
Samiyah's eyes scan the audience for a specific person. 
And in seconds, I found my heart filled with your love... 
 
Samiyah balances the drum on her knee, lifting the hand that does not maintain the rhythm to clap over her heart, twice, on the beat. 
 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
 
I saw you. My heart greeted you. It could do nothing but greet you. 
Samiyah switches hands, clapping her drumming hand over her heart twice, on the beat. 
I embraced your heart, and your eyes said, 'Take me!' 
I don't know what happened to me. It kept me up all night and I missed dreaming. 
samiyah glances up, as if at the night sky, her expression wistful. 
 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
 
And I found myself telling my soul, 'Don't go away!' 
 
Samiyah's expression becomes one of longing, and she briefly reaches out with her hand, then returns it to the drum. 
 
The world laughed for me again and your love filled me. 
Samiyah slides her hand up to her heart, tapping it twice on the beat. 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Samiyah smiles, and drums a quick flourish. 
Samiyah rises and curtseys gracefully, her head bent low. 

==Level 10 Bard Review: '''Find The Path'''==
Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 10 Bard Review]]''' 
'Tribal girls, come close and hear' 
'heed my words, the laws you fear' 
'Bind your heart and shape your soul' 
'Obedience their every goal' 
'No dissent and no dismay' 
'Tribal law the only way' 
'Have no joy nor laughter free' 
'Pledged to wed by summer three' 
'Eyes cast down, your face to veil' 
'Obey the words of any male' 
'Woman's task to comfort men' 
'Breed an heir - again, again' 
'Think to change the way of things?' 
'Know what your refusal brings:' 
'Speak your thoughts and disobey' 
'A wicked lash your flesh to flay' 
'Mind your eyes and mind your tone' 
'Willful girls are struck by stone' 
'Shamen speak the words of rite' 
'Women's voices are but blight' 
'Men uphold the sacred prayers' 
'Chanted loud up into air' 
'Sacred words on unclean tongue' 
'Has the wrath of spirits won' 
'Raise your voice in spell or song?' 
'Priests will say is only wrong' 
'Cast you out and turn their gaze' 
'Until at dawn they end your days' 
'Name is struck from tribal sight' 
'Your body burned that coming night' 
'All the laws and all the ways' 
'Ensure that every girl-child stays' 
'And does her duty to the tribe' 
'and never off to sunset ride' 
'She stays and serves and breeds and dies' 
'And believes each of shaman's lies' 
'But past the dunes of endless sands' 
'There are a hundred thousand lands' 
'And there your voice in song can lift' 
'Without their punishment so swift' 
'Your choice to veil or wed or breed' 
'Your choice in act and thought and deed' 
'I've huddled, weeping in my bed,' 
'I've heard the words, 'cast out and dead'' 
'I've been Un-named by tribe and chief' 
'Yet here I stand and here I speak' 
'The tribal way is old, its true..' 
'...But find the Path that's true for you.' 
 

== '''A Song For Aoide''' ==
Performance Log: '''[[A Song For Aoide]]''' 
 
'Like the wind, she is unseen..' 
'Her presence noted by its effect on others - ' 
'Their spirits like the branches moved in a breeze' 
 
'Like a spirit, she is silent..' 
'The brightness of her voice stilled,' 
'Somber words chosen carefully.' 
 
'Like a priestess, she is devout..' 
'Bound by the Three in sacred ritae,' 
'True knowledge of Self awakening.' 
 

=='''A Song For Kylor'''==
-May 27, 2012. Performance Log: '''[[A Song For Kylor]]''' 
'If you dwell within these lands, you'll know of whom I speak' 
'You've seen his feats recorded, and the glory that he seeks' 
'He's capable, I'll give him that, he swings a mighty sword' 
'It's his tongue that cuts the worst, most often when he's bored' 
 
'When winning glory, he's the first, to tell you that he's best' 
'He'll take on any task or quest, pursuing without rest' 
'But the prize is not enough to salve his ego king' 
'A bard he hired - Whistler by name - his latest deeds to sing' 
 
'But song can cut as much as sword, and Bards can sing the truth' 
'When malice prompts his actions, then this song will bring reproof' 
'Accounting all his deeds so foul would take a day and night' 
'Of speaking swiftly, without pause, with quotes of his to cite' 
 
'But words of that foul nature, it is im-pro-per to say' 
'For they will earn a silence that will last more than a day' 
'His mouth is like an outhouse, and that cannot be denied' 
'His targets all who earn his ire, stretching far and wide' 
 
'But it was not his filthy words that earned him this bard's song' 
'It was an accusation made, a fact he got plain wrong' 
'Accusing slander, without fact, he took upon himself' 
'To interfere with this bard, that naughty little elf' 
 
'When corrected, he denied, she must have done that thing!' 
'When proof was brought, he still abjured, so now this bard will sing.' 
 
'There's truth in song, that Whistler knew, recording deeds so great' 
'But Bards can sing of malice done, an instrument of Fate' 
'So sit, enjoy, and listen to this song of his great works' 
'For it will hold another truth - and sometimes truth - it hurts.' 
 
'In swaths of blue, he garbs himself, a ninja, he proclaims' 
'But it's his deeds, so often cruel, that his blue aura stains' 
'Why any god would want a man so often foul and loud' 
'Whose unkind words and disrespect swarm 'round him like a cloud' 
 
'He says that all are cheaters that are not one of his friends' 
'He mocks immortals in his name, time and time again' 
'HE knows -all- that goes on inside the homes of other souls' 
'Somehow seeing miles away, and hearing thoughts and goals' 
 
'His bravery is plain to see, hidden beneath a tree' 
'His meteors a land to strip, their gear obtained for free' 
'His summon works with deadly speed, alas, sometimes too well' 
'His target not within his range - but still he casts the spell' 
 
'He takes advantage when a bug allows him to see more' 
'And cackles loud to mock and jape as if he's keeping score' 
 
'A +5 girth, he eq swapped, but Nati, she saw all' 
'When caught he mocked and laughed aloud, insulting Nati's call.' 
'"Busted! Straight up! Caught red handed!" all admitted he' 
'"It's Hunt's mud," he cried, but meant - "Rules don't apply to me!' 
 
'And when he's caught, his flouncing off is epic in its tone' 
'Sadly though, he's always back, a dog that needs its bone'' 

== '''Ode To A Mushroom''' ==
June 9 2012 – Performance Log: '''[[Ode to A Mushroom]]''' 
 
'Ode to a Mushroom!'. 
'Lo! Behold the Mushroom!'. 
 
Samiyah gets a Magic Mushroom from bag made from Samiyah hide. 
 
'Pungent and flavorful, it is the food of the Gods,'. 
'Springing forth unseeded from earth or stone at clerical whim'. 
'Bringing sustenance and succor to empty bellies the world over'. 
 
'Hail the shitaki!'. 
 
Samiyah shakes the mushroom, scattering spores everywhere. 
 
'Lo! Behold its tastiness!'. 
'Stout and meaty, it is favored by many races:'. 
'Coveted by Dwarves, spitted on sticks, roasted, strung on string'. 
'Stolen by Halflings, raised in beds within secret tunnels'. 
 
'Hail the button!'. 
 
Samiyah gets a string of mushrooms from a bag of Faile hide. 
Samiyah pops one into her mouth. 
 
'Lo! The Mushroom!'. 
 
Shilea looks at Lexie. 
 
'Divine in its succulence, renowned for its tastiness'. 
'Known the world round as the savior of the starving'. 
'Yet somehow: Embodied, ambulatory, and kind - '. 
 
'Hail the Portobello!'. 
 

=='''A Chant For Avoozl'''==
'Feathers flew, warriors leapt to the fray,'. 
'Quickly slain, to her great dismay'. 
'Eyes cast about, who might help?'. 
'Not that human... not that elf.'. 
'The mightiest soul within the land'. 
'Was Avoozl, mighty Ogre man'. 
'When asked for aid, his quick reply:'. 
'Where? and Who? Birds to defy'. 
'In a trice, he was there and back'. 
'And gave her all, with nary a lack'. 
'His title declares a torturer's spite'. 
'But he showed kindness to a bard tonight :)'. 
 
=='''In Praise of Elves'''==
A Commissioned work for '''[[Mugen]]''', created and performed on June 27, 2012. 
'A thousand thousand years ago, within the greatest Sea' 
'Only Elementals dwelled, undying, ever free' 
'Until the creatures, great and small, inspired them to seek' 
'The truth of death and life's great cost, a mighty spell to speak' 
'Thus were the great Hundred born, the first of all the Elves' 
'A mighty race, of magic made, spread to the woods and dells' 
'Their homes in trees of tow'ring height, a lofty hall to make' 
'In north and south, they found a place, for all their children's sake' 
'They tended tree and tended vine, and sang their songs of joy' 
'And taught their lore and history to each elven girl and boy' 
'Their codes of honor, truth and more, their generosity' 
'An inspiration to us all, from sea to shining sea' 
'The elves have had their Champions - a mortal once, it's said,' 
'And they have fought their battles, where the fields were turned to red' 
'It's true they fight with courage and with fierceness that is bold' 
'But is the kindness of the elves, that echoes in tales told' 
'Myronides would tell you that, his race was far the best' 
'And Tel-Quessir would challenge all, to put that to the test' 
'Nowadays, the Elven Race are spread throughout the land' 
'And kindness and nobility come often from their hands' 
'So if you seek the aid of one, to fight a battle true' 
'Don't look to aura for your guide, don't seek just red or blue' 
'Look to the heart, and to the blood, look past the race of men' 
'And seek an Elf, to aid your cause - you'll find a Hero, then!' 
 

== Level 15 Bard Review: '''The Lady Elemental''' ==
07/03/2012 – Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 15 Bard Review]]''' 
'In far off realms, a Queen was born, K'chana was her name'. 
'She birthed a child, both fair and cold: Aurora, Ryche's Bane'. 
'Who stripped the kingdom of its life, abandoned like a toy,'. 
'Then found a man, k'Treva clan, and briefly shared his joy.'. 
 
'She birthed a child, bright heaven's Star - alas, this drew the eye'. 
'Leareth, grand-sire, to the girl - soul called, he gathered nigh'. 
'Imprisoned he, the little babe: he'd force her to his will!'. 
'Though winters passed and summers too, she ere resisted still'. 
 
'At last! Escape! She fled as swift as doe within the fields'. 
'to Kayrron's busy streets to hide, to charity's kind yields'. 
'Draven took her 'neath his wing, gave clothes and food and roof,'. 
'They fell in love, the passion sweet, their loving trust the proof'. 
 
'But for a false claim that was made, her love was taken fast - '. 
'Set to die at morning's dawn - she fled before the axe'. 
'Broken hearted, left Kayrron, to dark Varinesa Keep,'. 
'There she vowed her penance long, a living death to reap'. 
 
'A Gangrel's bite was all it took to shed her mortal coil'. 
'Black-tiger form, undeath reborn, eternity to toil'. 
'Again, she fled, this unskilled fledge, her hunger-reddened gaze'. 
'Found solace, safety, 'midst the bats, hid deep within a cave'. 
 
'Awakened by the Kindred-Lord, her vow of worship sworn,'. 
'Became the siren of the night, a lure to all men born'. 
'Yet, toys were they, those bumbling fools, who sought to win her heart'. 
'She dallied at her whim and wish -- seduction was her art'. 
 
'Oh there were those whose love professed, did move immortal soul'. 
'And twice she vowed to faithful wed, happiness her goal'. 
'But time and time and time again, her broken heart would break'. 
'and men fell by the wayside as the toll of time would take'. 
 
'The greatest loss she felt those years, was not a lover's cost'. 
'But Ascension of Lord Khore - the Kindred bond was lost'. 
'Chaos marked her decade-spans, as loyalties were gained'. 
'And vows were offered to the gods, a Hawk, an Angel made'. 
 
'Chosen for a span, then gone, a vow given to Bliss,'. 
'in Rhina's tree, some peace - and then, a Booga stole a kiss'. 
'Long ascended to the heights of mortal span achieved,'. 
'A dream of crafting her OWN home, within the Pattern weaved'. 
 
'So to her hero, Tynian, prayed, and pled and made her case'. 
'Then she arose to Heavens bright, her mortal days erased'. 
'She taught the young, then learned among the Phantom's dark Magi'. 
'The Elements had called to her: the sun, the earth, the sky'. 
 
'She swore to them, to be their voice, to teach all of their way'. 
'And Matriarch became in truth, for near a thousand days'. 
'But fickle fate led her away, her Chylder left behind'. 
'Years passed - return, unsure - of whom that she might find'. 
 
'Our Lady! cried her faithful friends, Betrayed! cried earth and air'. 
'They lashed in pain and anger bright, no longer in her care'. 
'So Lost, she wanders, crimson-souled, she seeks what is denied'. 
'Deloi, Vindr, Adurna, Gath... Brisingr and her pride'. 
 
'Until that day, she gathers close the Lost of all this world'. 
'Some ancient souls, some newly born - her banner is unfurled.'. 
'Ebrithil yet still a light, the leaders of her cause'. 
'They give out pain, confusion, fear, yet also speak her laws'. 
 
'To Her care, they give her all: their strength and honor true'. 
'If your soul to Her is drawn, then Lost's the home for you!'. 
 
Samiyah curtseys before the Lady DarkClaw. 
 

=='''The Tower of Sorcery'''==
Performed on July 11, 2012 
''A cold gust of wind blows through you unexpectedly, chilling you to the core''. 
 
As a bard, I'm bid to walk the breadth of all this land. 
I've sailed across the waters and I've travelled where I can. 
Seek out places, that I must, in towns and forests deep. 
In shining cities and the woods, where giant spiders creep. 
I've swam among the fishies - but admit that's very rare - 
The Tempest finds bards toothsome, so I very seldom dare. 
I've forded streams and climbed the hills so dark and misty cold. 
I wouldn't say I'm brave at all, but with some help, I'm bold! 
 
Some places make me shudder at the thought of going there. 
(A witch's hut, Sahaugin halls, and Rivers of Dispair) 
But if I'm quick enough and quaff, a potion that is true. 
I won't wind up inside a pot, made into Ogre stew. 
 
But thrice, my steps were urgent bid, to travel to a place. 
That's guarded by a Phantom who is of the elven race. 
I know not why the gods have sent this little bard to see. 
The spectacle within the walls of Tow'r of Sorcery. 
 
I crept inside and fled right quick, not wanting to profane. 
Each time I went, I asked before if some bore Magi's name. 
No wish to trespass there at all, I quickly came and went. 
No harm by me intended: but a bard must go where sent. 
 
I begged forgiveness of the only soul that I could see. 
And was set a task by him - a rhyme composed by me. 
To sing the praises of the place that Drakar calls his home. 
But it's filled with icy winds that chill me to the bone. 
 
Massive doors to block the way, though whether to or from. 
The scent of ancient candles - and the slighest touch of rum' 
There's many fancy tapestries - Lord Nash and then the Lich. 
The sight of all the bookshelves makes my eager fingers itch. 
 
No place of gentle rest or site of merry-making loud. 
But a spot for Nashite rites where all the heads are bowed. 
There's dais of black marble that is topped with gleaming throne. 
And a mural on the wall that shifts and moves and ..um.. moans. 
 
Portraits hanging here and there - above, a glassy dome. 
I think I sensed unsettled dead, condemned by death to roam. 
A magic circle, crimson-red, to bind, or cleanse or keep' 
A mirror to the soul of those to him an Oath would speak. 
 
The Laws of Nash inscribed within a dozen or more books. 
I must confess the shelves received more than just a look. 
Discipline, respect and knowledge, all required of He. 
So much within those crystal vaults for an eye to see. 
 
I honor Drakar's wish: to chant - and speak of what I saw. 
And though I'm not an aura-blue, my word is but my law. 
He asked if I was curious, to learn of Nash's ways. 
But I am of the desert tribe, until my end of days. 
 
My vow to Mother, always kept: I cannot give an oath. 
To love a man or worship Gods - I am forbidden both. 
Still, I honor all of those who swear His oath to keep. 
But start to think that Nashites will give me a cause to weep. 
 
Destroyer speaks: to end my life, and strip away my veil. 
And leave me naked, shuddering, my form cold, still and pale. 
Orgrim's rift and vicious whip, reminded me today 
That life is frail and death is close and barely held at bay 
 
Perhaps it is precursor, or a warning - that makes sense, 
My death to them is Destiny, or Chance's recompense - 
If these journeys are a clue of what will be my Fate. 
I hope that death becomes me, and his lust for blood abate. 
 
But that is of the future, which is never writ in stone - 
Still it creeps into my thoughts and sets a worried tone. 
If my steps to Tow'r return, I pray no offense take. 
For each time, permission asked, apologies to make. 
 
I do not seek to ere defile or ever disrespect. 
Or rouse the ire of Nashites should our path ere intersect. 
So this chant I speak with truth, and with the chant I've made. 
My duty discharged, vow complete, my debt to Drakar paid. 
 
{{note|[[Boromir]]|07/11/12|*clap* very well done! }}
{{note|[[Doc]]|07/11/12|I shed a tear in my beer.}}
{{note|[[Isolas|The Phantom]]|07/11/12| Well done. Your debt to Drakar is paid. I will trust his judgement in this. }}
 

=='''Why Bards Are A Waste of Time'''==
Commissioned by '''[[Anduin]]'''*. 
Posted to the Forum on July 24, 2012. 
 
World shaped by whim: it's a dangerous thing 
To give up such power to those that just sing 
'''[[Tynian]]''''s time - precious, rarer than gold 
Was foolishly spent on those pioneers bold 
Like '''[[Oook]]''', '''[[Adja]]''', '''[[Cadee]]''', on '''[[Chylder]]''' and '''[[Fling]]''' 
'''[[Faite]]''', '''[[Gheorghe]]''' and '''[[Huglak]]''', what good do they bring? 
Better He'd focused on fixing what's there 
Psionisists mental, barbarians scare 
Or making Thugs nifty, 'cause right now they're lame 
Instead, it's these singers, all seeking great fame 
He should have spent code-time adjusting the spells 
of Shamans and Clerics ('cause mages are swell) 
That hunt-code for places and monsters galore 
As much of a waste as a lyrical score 
The world's not enriched by a rhyme or a song - 
When so much of TFC's just coded wrong! 
Combat more easy, with eq galore! 
A-re-na battles with arch-mobs and more! 
Not gathering songs for some halfling to hum! 
Yes, really and truly, the bard class is dumb! 
Roleplay is stupid - a waste of His time! 
(An ironic message hired out in this rhyme) 
Yes, Anduin's right, we should delete the bards 
Success for this class just's not in the cards 
(Besides, they're too sneaky, all hidey-in-place 
That '''[[Eathor]]''' guy could be right in your face!) 
And that combat! It's silly! All kicking and slaps, 
Weapons are wielded, with crushes and whacks! 
So better you listen to what he hired said 
And hasten the day that the bard class is dead! 
 
<NOWIKI>*</NOWIKI> Please note that this in no way, shape, or form describes my own personal thoughts on the Bard Class. - Sami
<NOWIKI>**</NOWIKI> Please note that Anduin hasn't reviewed this song prior to publication, so it it may not accurately reflect his thoughts, either.
 
{{note|[[Eathor]]|July 2012|I was extremely sad when I read the beginning of this song, but then I was extremely happy when I got to the end of it! Thank you Sami!! - Eathor the sneaky in your face Bard!}}
 

== '''A Love Letter From A Thief''' ==
(08/03/12: Ink's quest, placing first in the Challenge – '''[[Seeking the Most Creative]]''') 
''Dearest Eiren:'' 
 
''I admit it - I'm not always a good man. I have cheated at games of chance, I have stolen, I have poached the King's deer, I have lied. . . But I have not ever spoken false about how I feel about you. Like any man, my pride was hurt when you ran. I did not follow. I should have. I have wandered since that day, always trying to find my way home - but home is not a place anymore -- it is carried within you. You have filled my days, always in the back of my mind, and filled my nights, haunting my dreams. Without you, I am restless, seeking distraction and danger.'' 
''When we courted, I gave you a gift. Perhaps you still have it? (If so, I can only take that as a good sign!)
It was a key to a fabled treasure - because that is what you were to me. A treasure I hoped to keep safe always. More precious than any gem I have stolen or any purse I have cut. Yes, I know - you don't like what I do. But I'm not a bad man, I just do bad things sometimes. Perhaps with your fine example, I can do better...? No, you're right, I probably won't walk the path of goodness, but won't you have fun trying to set me on it?'' 
''I thought long and hard on what gift I could give, that would show you my heart. Trinkets and baubles and valuables, you might think I had stolen. Magic - well, your people do that far better than any mortal man. I settled on something simple: the seeds within this apple. You have no orchards of apples in your home village - I know, I wandered through the town late one night, wanting to learn this place that is so precious to you and see if there was room for me in it - but your people do love growing things.'' 
 
''There’s a spot where one of the big trees fell that would make a good spot for a house and a garden and an apple tree or two. That is, if you don’t mind living on the ground instead of high in the air. Perhaps the seeds of this apple can grow into something new in your world and as they grow, the trees could be a reminder of my love and willingness to grow with you.'' 
''Give me another chance.'' 
''Yours,'' 
''Villon'' 

==Level 20 Bard Review: '''The Baroness' Lament'''==
08/16/12. Commissioned by '''[[Soloban]]'''. Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 20 Bard Review]]'''
===Part I: The Curse===
My tale is of unholy vows, sworn for pride of man 
A bargain made, a cost too deep, an evil, evil plan 
Marel wished to ever live and slip the grasp of Fate 
But pride it goes before a fall, and curses ne'er abate 
 
Cale had heard the Baron's words, whispered into night 
And rode up to the castle, giving all the guards a fright 
His cowl was drawn and face obscured, his voice in ancient tongue 
Demand to see the Castle's lord: the bargain was begun 
 
No record of that meeting first - or mention of the sums 
The gold to buy a pass from Death - just hidden from the sun - 
A week to pass and then return, agreement then to bind 
But deals with devils rarely work - this Marel came to find 
 
''A sharp scent of brimstone and sulfur wafts across your senses.'' 
 
A single candle lit allowed, a glass of vintage old 
The chests of loot were stacked up high, all glittering and gold 
With wave of hand, Cale dismissed all - another favor asked: 
And shuddering, the Baron bid a guardsman to that task 
 
A child to fetch, from village near, awakened from his bed 
The order came - defied at first - but then the Baron fed. 
His teeth did not pierce young flesh - it was a soul he drank - 
and vigor fled the child's corpse, fast rotting, cold and rank 
 
Marel screamed! How could he not? The horror all too bright - 
A guard burst in, and grasped by Cale, his screams to join the night 
Smoke and ash whirled all around, as he cast the spell 
And crafted from the body a foul canine straight from Hell 
 
''A foul scent of decay fills your nostrils, causing you to gag.'' 
 
A hound was born, of fire and ash, with eyes of embers red 
And Marel moaned and pissed himself, blubbered and he beg'd 
"Take it back!" he cried out loud, "This isn't what I sought! 
I wanted love eternal, not this curse that you have wrought!" 
 
Cale just laughed and sauntered out, leaving him to scream 
And wish that it had all just been a single evening's dream 
But nightly, thirst returned to him, and nightly he would feed 
For Marel lacked the strength and will to deny himself the need 
 
He lurked amidst the houses of the village at the gate 
Slew man and child and woman all - his thirst would not abate 
But one he kept away at cost - his wife he would not see 
He fought to save her mortal soul, her life his only plea 
 
''You hear distant singing, in a soft contralto, the words a lullaby.'' 
 
The hound emerged from shadows thick, her wrist caught in his maw 
She begged and screamed for mercy, until her throat was raw 
He locked himself into a tower, to keep from feeding deep, 
And threw himself from battlements, a final death to seek 
 
Landing hard, his shattered bones were piercing through his flesh 
And hound appeared to drag him back, each wound remained as fresh 
Time flowed past, he lost all track, night seeping into night 
But fed from those the hound would bring, unwilling now to fight 
 
Her cries of pain and anguish as he drank her soul at last 
Stripped his last humanity - true curse had come to pass 
Then weeping, sobbing, crying out, he laid her in her bed 
And gently brushed her golden hair, and gently kissed her head 
 
''The air goes still and quiet, as if the sound of a child wailing was suddenly stilled.'' 
 
The cradle by her bedside was an empty wooden shell 
Their son was gone and sent away, from parents living hell 
He smashed this sign of sons escape, flung shards beneath her bed 
Intending that his bloodline would be thought as being dead 
 
Cale appeared, a smirking smile, the hellhound at his heel 
But not in time to learn of aught the shards might have revealed. 
"Everything is lost" he heard, as Marel cried aloud 
"Youve taken all I loved from me," his tone completely cowed 
 
"But all I did, was what you asked!" replied the cowled one 
"Just tell me what you want from me and it will sure be done!" 
"I want the hunger foul to stop! I want to see her eyes!" 
"I want to hear her songs again, beneath the daylit skies!" 
 
''Anguish washes over you: the weight of foul deeds, selfishness, loathing...'' 
 
"Done!" replied the sneering Cale, "You only had to ask," 
Marel turned to see his bride if Cale had done this task. 
A band of diamonds, blue of course the very same deep hue 
And the lilt of singing notes, sounding pure and true 
 
But still she laid, and still was dead, until with shudder woke 
And when she gazed upon him, it was these words she spoke: 
"I am hungry..." 
 
Samiyah pauses in her recitation, unable to finish that stanza, the horror clear in her eyes. 
Samiyah gathers herself and skips to the next. 
 
Laughing at their horror, Cale paused as he turned to go. 
"Why so sad, Marel and bride? You asked for this, you know.." 
"Who are you?" begged the Baron cold, "How can you do such things?" 
"Im 'Caleneezer, of the Void - I am the Demons’ King!" 
 
''A foul echoing laughter grates across your senses as he names Himself.'' 
 
===Part II: Rebirth===
Years would pass, the two as one, for in that Cale spoke truth 
And slew they every villager, each traveler, each youth 
Word spread wide, of curses foul, of blight within those stones 
Of screams that filled the twilit sky, of agonizing groans 
 
Good clerics came from all around, then Paladins and more 
But with every nightfall dark the Baron was restored 
His hunger would not ere abate, he always had to feed 
But ever was his deepest wish - that all of them succeed 
 
Madness swept away all thoughts, save anger and his rage 
He walked alone, avoiding Her, kept locked up in a cage 
In time he thought - it is not she! My lovely wife's reborn 
I'll find her soul in her next life - embrace her mortal form 
 
''The slightest hint of floral perfume wafts through the air.'' 
 
His sorcery very strong by now, he cast a widened net 
And settled on a lovely girl, with crimson soul no less 
Silonch of Conclave, he convinced, surely bore her soul 
To have her love and have her kiss - this was his only goal 
 
So sent her dreams and whispered spells, to lure her close at hand 
Until, a twist of Maurice-fate - She recalled to his lands 
Stumbling blindly, screaming fear, the hellhounds nipped her heels 
Into the maddened Baron's grip... where her fate was sealed. 
 
A kiss upon her cherry lips, a bite upon her throat 
He stole a bit of life but then - he cast her 'cross the moat 
"I will not lose my love again! You must not die today!" 
But still he whispered Cale's curse, half-begging her to stay. 
 
''You hear Silonch's death cry! Her mortal shell is quickly caught up and carried away by an Arch-Mage...'' 
 
Little did he know her heart was lost - enchantment 'round it first 
She to love another, but the same devotion not reversed. 
Vecna owned Silonch's heart, played with it like a toy 
He found her love amusing but it didn't bring him joy 
 
Another loved Silonch, it's true - and Tripper was his name 
One night he stole a kiss from her, and never was the same 
His own wife gone, so long ago, and lonely he had been 
But she forbade his lips or heart to e're touch hers again 
 
Marel - enraged! - how could this fop lay claim to what is mine!? 
There had to be another way - he swore that he would find 
Years would pass, until a chance, a deal that he could make 
In exchange to cast a spell - a memory he'd take 
 
''The gentlest brush of lips on lips.. the scent of her perfume.. maddening in its exquisiteness.'' 
 
In exchange for stealing this - the mem'ry Tripper held 
He whispered enchants, binding eyes to Talmud with a spell 
Gloating, sneering, threatening all the Chosen gathered near 
He muttered threats - but Weaver said: "My people, have no fear." 
 
With a gesture, cast him out, enveloping him in flame 
Yet, as always, with the night, he rose and lived again 
Plotting ever, mind awash, with plans to win her back 
He schemed to win Silonch's love, or perish from its lack 
 
Decades turned to centuries, his plots they came to naught 
For Lady's soul was not reborn - and She her hunger fought 
He was not the only one to ancient sorc'ry seek: 
For while he failed, his Lady won - her magic at its peak 
 
''The purity and depth of a mother's love for her child washes over you, humbling and profound.'' 
 
=== Part III: The Family Curse ===

The Lady whispered one last spell, a statis-bind released 
Though many decades we all knew, her babe knew only weeks 
Grew he then to manhood, in some lands not far away 
All the while a-dreaming of the place that he would stay 
 
It was a bright homecoming, when he travelled through the Bog 
Finding traces of a town, and ashen-coated dog 
It was the work of many years, to hire, threat and bribe 
Sufficient people to his task: a worker, vintner, scribe 
 
Fortunate, the aid unsought, by simple stranger lent 
Cale, he called himself - so shy - an unassuming gent! 
Gold will win their work, he said, and fear will rule their mind 
For peasants cannot see the goal - it's simple and sublime 
 
''A chill arrogance sweeps over you, wiping away any trace of kindness or gentility.'' 
 
Take what you want, the stranger said, rule with an iron fist 
So the son did as he willed - he broke, he killed, he kissed 
One girl, she tried resist his charms, she dared to say him Nay 
His rage was hot, his eyes like coals - he knew he'd make her pay 
 
Her broken body lay before his feet, rimmed round with blood 
And Cale, he laughed to see her laid like rubbish in the mud 
A woman's voice came weeping, then, her song become a scream 
A mother's pain, to see her son, more nightmare than a dream 
 
His eyes flashed round to find the source of unseen voice's pain 
And caught a glimpse of form and shape he'd ne'er see again 
Her shattered heart was broken by this evil by consent 
And in his ears forever sounds the Baroness' Lament 
 
''A high, keening wail of broken hopes and agony rips through your senses, driving you mad.'' 
 
Battered by her voice of hurt, he could not block the sound 
No matter how he drown'd his woes, all sprawled upon the ground 
The vine could not give mercy sweet, no vintage dulled away 
The shame of knowing Mother's loss and disappoint that day 
 
He tried to act with mercy and to right who he had wronged 
But merchants ceased to come along where once they always thronged 
Cale appeared, convenient-like, and whispered once again: 
For else could say they'd been there, and had ever been a friend? 
 
"Don't let weakness fill your heart, to love is just to lose" 
These whispered words were balm at last - the mother's cries to soothe 
Nodding swiftly, son agreed, oath bound in blood and ground, 
Cale just smiled, and crafted him his very own hellhound... 
 
''The dying screams of a grape stomper fill the night as she is unwillingly transformed...'' 
''...and the curse lives anew.'' 
 
{{note|[[Silonch]]|08/20/12|Oh! That was lovely. Thank you for sharing it with me!}}
 

=='''The Hunters' Call'''==
Commissioned by '''[[Tes]]''' 
Midnight spread across the land, it turned from day to night. 
A hunting horn, its dreadful peal, was cause for sudden fright. 
Her ringing laughter, joyful glee, the Hounds leapt to Her heel. 
They circled all around Her, and then as one - a kneel. 
"OUR LADY! WYLDESS!" they cried, exhultant in their tone. 
They lifted Her upon a throne of palest solid bone. 
My lovelies all! My weasel-boys! My '''[[Doc|Docster]]''' and my '''[[Ink|Swarf]]'''!" 
"'''[[Wunk|Wunkathew]]''' and '''[[Arianas|Snugglykins]]'''! My '''[[Sagan|Huntsman]]''''s wicked bark!" 
"Gather round my pack, my Kin, the Wyld Hunt's Reborn!" 
The world's our prey, now set to hunt!" then sounded on Her horn. 
Its peal was heard around the globe, and blues in bed asleep. 
Were filled with dread and horror as the Hunt their Prey did seek. 
But Cecil stood up firmly and He raised a mighty sword. 
"I'll not conceed the peace to you!" and gathered up a horde. 
[[Celeste]] and [[Kylor]], [[Iggwilv]], too, plus [[Miki]], and [[Padrone]]. 
Stood against the Wyld Horde, to fight them from their home. 
Few withstood the dark onslaught '''[[Katrana]]''''s Hunters' brought. 
They chased their prey through alleyways and in the temples fought. 
They bounded through the forests and they clambered up the trees. 
Then giggled as they watched their prey continually flee. 
And with each Thread they cut, they blessed them in Rebirth. 
And laughing, happy, in the Hunt, no malice - just with mirth. 
Until their foes, so limp of sword, turned to a blade of tongue. 
And used cold words to scorn, accuse, and rip away the fun. 
Katrana in Her Mercy offered up a Law of Threes. 
But Cecil said, "Not if you begged and pled upon your knees!" 
"We scorn to take this Oath you give, we do not need its kind." 
"We'd rather stay upon high horse, and take what we can find!" 
The Lady Wyld She shrugged and smiled, and whispered to her boys. 
"That's okay, we'll play with them - they make fantastic toys." 
She giggled like a little child, she pointed and she said: 
"Now hunt them without mercy, boys, until they all are dead." 
One Wyldling jumped up and down, chaotic to his soul. 
"My Lady! Making you just smile - it is my only goal!" 
"I'll Hunt them 'til they're weary and I'll hunt them 'til they cry..." 
"I'll Hunt them 'til at last they leave without a sole goodbye!" 
'''[[Tes]]''' bounded forth, his Prey to find, without a backward glance. 
And if you don't check your who'zone, then you take an awful chance. 
For this wee shaman loves to send a ghost or two to bite. 
He loves each battle and gives praise to Wyld with every fight. 
So listen to this ditty and remember this Bard's song. 
Yes, many fight the Wyld Hunt--- but very few for long! 

=='''The Goat Song'''==
Performance log: '''[[The Slumber Party Aftermath|The Slumber Party]]''' held in '''[[Hutt]]''''s Temple on 09/05/12 
'Greedy little goatsies wand'ring 'cross the sand! 
'eating all the grasses, just because you can! 
'You would eat my shoeses, you would eat a tree! 
'You would eat that carrion, or even! eat! me! 
 
'Noisy little goatsies, you are oh so loud! 
'Bleating at the stars, oh what a noisy crowd! 
'Butting heads then whining, when your head is hurt. 
'Sell you to the nomads, Noisy! Inna! Yurt! 
 
'Busy little goatsies, please lay down and rest! 
'you should be asleep, so to be at your best. 
'Even if you count sheep, just to help you fall, 
'I won't tell your mommas, Goto! Sleep! All! 
 
'Sweetest little goatsies, now you all at rest. 
'When you're simply quiet, when I like you best. 
'Sleep until the morning, do not stir awake. 
'Back to greener pastures, Sami-girl! Will! Take! 
 
'Baddest little goatsies! Stop your wander-un!' 
'Straying off oasis, under angry sun' 
'Scorpion'll getcha! Cry when you are stung!' 
'So stay close, my goatsies, 'Til! My song! Is done!' 
 
 

==Level 25 Bard Review: '''The Soul-Stealer's Song'''==
Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 25 Bard Review]]''' 
As my steps have travelled 'round the world for many years 
I've seen some acts of cruelty, come face to face with fears 
I've heard of foulest tortures and I've witnessed blood and pain 
Been exposed to death and horror, time and time a-gain 
 
But mortal terrors pale before Immortal threat of wrath 
A note demanded that I write - a song of Seraph's past 
Polite, my re-ply, but was firm: Of you, I cannot sing 
For your deeds are never fair, you only mis'ry bring 
 
I thought the matter ended, 'til I saw a wicked grin 
He backed me to a corner, laughed, and said in voice of sin, 
"What would be worse - harming you? - or all that you hold dear? 
Now tell my tale, oh little bard, or they'll have cause to fear." 
 
He knelt before me, wings pulled back, and looked me in the eyes 
And ran a finger down my cheek, a threat in kindness' guise 
"So will you do this thing for me?" he asked with voice so cold 
I stammered yes, my friends to guard, that he not steal a soul. 
 
Thus angrily, surrendered will, agreeing to his task 
But swore I wouldn't write a word, until I knew his past 
He smirked and nodded, told his tale, then ordered me to write 
I shook my head, refusing, having not learned all I might 
 
I wouldn't let _his_ answers be the sum of all I learned 
Re-searched, read, and interviewed, and studied pages turned 
Until at last, was ready, and to paper, quill I put 
'Til pages filled and ink was spilled, my fingers stained like soot 
 
I've scratched out lines and crumpled pages, disatisfied with all 
My efforts, words could not contain, encompassed in a scrawl 
But here and now, present to you, the tale of Seraph's life 
No pleasantries, no happy end - it is a work of strife. 
 
The being known as Seraph was once but a frightened boy 
Abandoned by his family, no happiness or joy 
A life of thiev'ry on the street, oft' beaten when he failed 
His master was a bastard brute, who truly should be jailed 
 
Then one day, a task was set, to thieve a weapon-smith 
And failing, he was snatched right up, clenched in an ogre's fist 
They beat him with a metal chain, and whips 'til almost dead 
Then heated up an iron fork, burned eyes out from his head 
 
The eyes are naught, or so they say, but windows to the soul 
That child screamed and all went black - the peace of death his goal 
But lifted up, into a light, and there an "angel" stood 
"I feel the hate inside of you, and absence there of good." 
 
Into that corpse, the "angel" breathed, returning gift of life 
And sent him back, to earthly plane, to sow a path of strife 
Souls to steal and souls to take, for souls kept him alive 
The first to fall was Marion, the death he did contrive 
 
Soon thereafter, he was found, by Kerri in the Dark 
Given home, and honors all - still learning all the arts 
The Booga speaks most fondly of his Ordained Sur-i-el 
Honors gave his chief Ordained, who's rage burned hot as hell. 
 
Mystic armor, mighty blades - for great were the rewards 
And added greatly to the bags that Booga loved to hoard 
Then one day it hit him, with the ringing of a bell -- 
And there within the Booga's tree, in love the Seraph fell 
 
Mystaya was his wicked muse, the woman he would wed 
And for a time was happy, til his love by Tiger bled 
He swore revenge - let Aslan die! - for Talyn's desperate crime 
A love for love, the price to pay, in justice so sublime 
 
But interposed, the Weaver stood, Her eyes of deepest black 
"If you should slay my Handmaid sweet, there is no turning back. 
Anathema named, Alliance hurt, and from you turn my face 
Where once a hand of friendship oft, just coldness in its place." 
 
Thus turned from path of Vengeance, he bitterly was forced 
And helpless rage turned deep within, with words so foul and coarse 
"This love, it only weakens me: I cannot keep her long!" 
But each time thought to set aside, his heart proclaimed it wrong 
 
That wicked core of burning need, the thirst a soul could slake 
Came manifest in evil lies, all goaded by his mate 
"Oh help me out, I need your aid!" he pled to Maja, whom 
Agreed to help "dispel a 'Clave", but only found his doom 
 
Locked within a Captain's place, blinded, crushed and slain 
A Nexus-friend was fooled and died, his gear was 'Staya's gain. 
Years, they passed, and many learned, to trust was but to die 
Then left behind by god and kin, he gazed up to the sky 
 
There must be more, beyond this Realm, I must leave it behind 
That distance might be sword to cleave through last of oaths that bind 
years would pass, the seasons sped, while absent Seraph stayed 
At last, returned, to Gods above, another vow was made 
 
I'll stand among you, serve the young, Immortal lessons learn 
But within me, there's a need, a fire wicked burns 
Born to sorrow, born to hate, and born to now Ascend 
And in my presence, trembling souls, before me knees to bend 
 
He followed through, was lifted high, his mortal shell to shed 
And in his name, his minions slew, 'til streets ran wet and red 
He crafted a new leg-a-cy, and gave a name -- the Vir 
There from a wicked throne of bone, the Seraph did not stir 
 
Many were the conquests of his favored scarlet souls 
Golson, Mas and Hedschott, all contribute to his goal: 
Let chaos spread - and lies and hurt - to make the whole world bleed 
Perhaps so all that suffering, would assuage his dark need 
 
For hungered, still, the Seraph did - that hollow void inside 
It made him reckless, to a fault, and wrongfully decide 
In a rage, he slew an oathed, and then - the rumor goes 
It was to friends from earthly plane, their eq quickly flowed 
 
The story's garbled - but the fact - he was not cast from high 
Means there is some question, and we may not e're know why 
He left his place, he left behind, his people and his throne 
November twenty, in Oh-Nine, this History has shown 
 
Many weeks would pass, until, the Seraph showed his face 
And with his re-turn, from him fell, the last Immortal grace 
It was the Spring, in April mid, the Seraph was Retired 
The Vir was gone, they said so long, their charter had expired 
 
Cen-tur-ies sped by with naught a hint of blackest wings 
Then DarkClaw found him in her home - and Chaos did he bring 
A growled need, a dark desire - for stronger was his thirst 
Three souls to gain, or else he'd steal: Belgarion'd be first 
 
She wept! She raged! How could he force, a woman to decide 
Between her friends and twixt her love, the choice she'd not abide 
She sought advice, she sought to hire, a Bard to tell the tale 
And spread a warning through the streets, through cities and through dale 
 
Samiyah spoke of desert charms, of salt and bonds of faith 
Four Elements not close at hand, but Spirit the fifth makes 
"Call your folk, and keep them close - like desert cat he hunts 
Culling out the wayward sheep, the wounded and the runts. 
 
Be the shepherd, ward them all, and get them through the night: 
Those shared vows will help you stand against this horrid fright." 
Heartened, Lady went her way, with troubled Bard behind 
For she the bonds of Faith rejects, alone and unaligned 
 
It wasn't long before he heard of little Bard's advice 
And thwarted, he began to watch - then spoke and named a price 
She'd do his bid, and spin his tale, or else her friends would fall 
But found that this was not enough - he wanted her as thrall. 
 
"I am the one who hears your prayers, To whom your people pray 
I've watched you for the longest time, through dark and light of day 
I'm here to help, you must believe, It's really for your good 
For without hate there is no love - I wish you understood." 
 
What Gods decree, we must abide - they cannot be gainsaid - 
And as my tale comes to a close, I'm filled with fear and dread 
For if it is - as Seraph says - he is my destiny 
I face the future yet unwrit, unknowing what will be. 
 

==Celebrate Our Immortals Bardic Circle Contest Entry: '''Thirst'''==
Performance Log: '''[[2013 - Love Our Immortals Bardic Circle]]''' 
''Thirst.''. 
''Greater than need...''. 
''for hunger or sleep'','. 
''...It tears, and it BITES...'' . 
...it claws, and it seeps...''. 
''..into every pore..''. 
''..every vein..''. 
''..every limb..''. 
''Stronger than ache..''. 
''..for wine or for gin.''. 
 
''Thirst.''. 
''Slaking that need..''. 
''Of PARAMOUNT import''. 
''...scale any wall...''. 
''..take any fort..''. 
''To quench it..''. 
''To slake it...''. 
'''You do what you must!'''. 
''You break any promise....''. 
''You break any trust.''. 
 
''Thirst.''. 
''That terrible need..'' 
''Empty chill void..'' 
''...that BEGS to be filled..'' 
''NOT with life destroyed..'' 
''NOT with a soul, and NOT with the blood.'' 
''..but with a song and but with a rhyme..'' 
''the chant or the chorus of lyrical score...''. 
''sing.. it.. once...'' 
''then...needing...'' 
''...More...'' 
''Thirst.'' 

=='''A Long, Dark Tale'''==
'''(This work is OOC Info: It is in Sami's notebook but has never been performed.''' 
'''It was written at Seraph's suggestion for the 'Love our Immortals' quest.)''' 
‘Born of sweet Mal-nest, the tree-home of elves.’. 
‘Wanderer of forests, of oceans, of dells.’. 
‘Studious son of a man of the woods.’. 
‘Stealthily hunting the prey that he should.’. 
‘Youth spent in learning, from Father and Mum.’. 
 
Whisper: "That's what he called his Mother, you see." 
 
‘But knew there was more when his lessons were done.’. 
‘He sought an example, for one who would lead:.’. 
‘Toku of Balance - of right, noble deed.’. 
‘Balance soon faded, and, left quite alone.’. 
‘He wandered the woods, ‘til he heard a low tone.’. 
‘- Soft and yet friendly - he sought out the source:.’. 
‘A very small ogre, adorned with some gorse.’. 
 
Whisper: "Thats a type of flower. I had to look it up, too." 
 
‘"You are a strange little Ogre," he said.’. 
‘Reply - "YOU would be crunchy with ketchup when dead!".’. 
‘A 'saucy' reply, from this small shaman soul.’. 
‘Amusing the Spirits was always his goal..’. 
‘They talked and they talked, til the moon it had rise.’. 
‘Speaking with honesty, not guile or lies.’. 
‘Okk told him of Nash, and of Liches so fell.’. 
 
Whisper: "Fell is another word for Dark and scary, but I wanted to save that for later.".’. 
 
‘And long were the hours they spoke in that dell.’. 
‘Until with the dawn, Okk led him to where.’. 
‘An evil crypt sat, with a down-going stair.’. 
‘There was an Arch-Lich, who glared at them both.’. 
‘Then nodded and witnessed the Booga's own oath.’. 
 
Whisper: "I bet it did NOT involve the word, 'MUHA!'..".’. 
 
‘With Ramza and Morimox, travelled the world.’. 
‘Nash's banner above, in the wind ere unfurled.’. 
‘Decades would pass, in Conclave he learned.’. 
‘to master the Arts of the enchant and burn.’. 
‘Later in years, to a writer, confessed:.’. 
‘"To Nash I do owe a great part of success.".’. 
 
Whisper: "he said in that same interview that he still gives sacrifice and homage to Nash twice a year -- can you believe it?!" .’. 
‘Soon he had reached Sorc'ry's pinnacle high.’. 
‘And then that of woodscraft: so swiftly went by.’. 
‘Trav'ling with Trinity, and brooding Rath.’. 
‘Fighting in battles, or taking dark Paths.’. 
‘The House of Ve-la-li-sier proved quite a trek.’. 
‘And Ramza and Morimox got in a wreck.’. 
‘The Priestess he tickled and teased til they fled.’. 
‘And of the group he was the only not dead..’. 
 
Whisper: 'Ouch! That's just GOTTA hurt!'.’. 
 
‘But then came the day, his adventurers were done.’. 
‘And with a petition - Ascention was won.’. 
‘Shrouded in Darkness, He raised up a tree.’. 
‘And said to his friends, 'Now come play with Me!'.’. 
‘He gathered up Darklings and gave them all rules.’. 
‘With tenets of ducks, and of green and of fools.’. 
‘He sought those of magic, required a quest.’. 
‘And mandated all to behave at their best.’. 
 
Whisper: “Though, oftentimes.. they didn't.. from what I have heard..” 
 
‘Many were those who gave oath in the Dark.’. 
‘And stayed ever-faithful - their vow not a lark.’. 
‘Seraph and Lycron and Thingone and Taint,.’. 
‘Kailani, Harmony, Silence (he aint!).’. 
‘Indiga, Malakost, Asher, Lestat.’. 
‘Isolas, Erian, M'staya's all that.’. 
‘Tiberius, ZipWitchling, Beowulf, more.’. 
‘They all were a part of that great Darkling horde.’. 
 
Whisper: ‘He shaped many into who they were and who they would become.’ 
 
‘Many the student, he took and he taught:.’. 
‘Guiding Attendants through lessons so fraught.’. 
‘He showed them the joys and the sorrowful tasks.’. 
‘Of eq'ing followers, saving their .... .’. 
(The next line is crossed out.) 
 
‘Sequoia was filled with such glad merriment.’. 
‘Weddings and funerals - never lament.’. 
‘He built quite a family, odd though it be,.’. 
‘But never the like of it ever will see..’. 
‘Of Kerri himself, there is many a tale.’. 
‘Of loves he had one, but he never availed.’. 
 
‘Nor took him a wife, though he loved desperate-ly.’. 
‘Just wishing that lady would on her own see.’. 
‘His passion, his honor, his heart that was true.’. 
‘She served him with dignity, but never knew.’. 
‘His Dark Phasma burned ever bright in his heart.’. 
‘Until that sad day when this world did depart.’. 
‘Other planes called to that Booga-ful Drow.’. 
‘What he does now, we may never know.’. 
‘But shape this world, certainly, Kerri sure has.’. 
‘And was an Immortal with unmatched pizzazz!!.’..’. 
 
{{note|[[Kerriariadne|Booga]]|03/15/13|You all do me too much honor...Thank you. :)}}
 
=='''The Message In A Bottle'''==
'''(This work is OOC Info: Only Seraph and Wish have read it.)''' 
 
They say, 'in Vino Veritas' - for me a pinch of snuff 
Just a little tiny bit - but fortunate - enough 
For a time, the webs were cleared, and for a time, the lies 
I saw those present stripped of all deception and disguise 
Were there both? Of course there were - though I spoke it nay 
For there was truth there also, that was clear and plain as day 
One stood before me, waiting for my words to cast aside 
One stood there also, waiting there, that he would know the lie 
But peace obtained, with truth and lie - I saw his core intent 
To shape, to guide, to burn away, my broken miscontent 
To heal a soul so shattered that the pieces scattered wide 
And translate from a culture that most any would deny 
Another watched, trembling within, his Alchemy to work 
But within him secrets lie, within him falsehoods lurk 
That one believes reflections that are thrown from broken glass 
And never sees the one within, of how the die was cast 
We are the sum of all we are - both truth and lie entwined 
And sometimes baring all to see would be the most unkind 
Your path is yours, and mine is his, in this, I know the end 
But even though your trust is gone, I still shall call you friend 
 

=='''Chillin In The Cooler'''==
Until recently, this work had never been performed. However, '''[[Theros]]''' and '''[[DarkClaw]]''' got to hear it on 11/16/2014. 
Cold winds swirl around, 
drowns out every song, 
Shivering, chattering, 
fireball spattering 
Nothing but pondering 
what I did wrong. 
 
Words said in a heat 
to avoid such defeat 
argument angry and loud, 
three was such a crowd 
Praying, head bowed 
for Gods know how long. 
 
Defiantly walking 
When Wish was still talking 
Seraph so mad at me, 
Wouldn't say "enemies" 
With no ambiguity - 
Just want to be gone. 
 
Words strike like maces, 
their angry, cold faces 
My bridge was called trash, 
was the start of the clash 
Slight hope was dashed, 
When will I catch on? 
 
Like the displeasure, 
of Immortal measure 
This icy snow bites at me, 
Flurries hide all to see 
I'm "slave" and I'm "silly" - 
and just "Seraph's Pawn" 
 
Swirling snow everywhere, 
can't get to anywhere 
That isn't so freezing, 
just want to stop sneezing 
I just keep reminding: 
No weakness! Stay strong. 
 
Finality sinks in 
I must sink or else swim 
My choices demanded, 
With Seraph, I'm branded 
Or else stay remanded 
away from the throng 
 
But closed heart and coldness 
Ar-gu-ments acrimonious 
Are no more a part of me 
Then naming unwillingly 
Friends into enemies... 
..too much truth in a song. 
 

=='''The Sea Bird'''==
(Written and performed for one of Sami's young friends on 03/11/13) 
Oh once I saw a sea-bird 
It soared aloft so high 
I wondered where it traveled, 
And heard its mournful cry 
 
It searches out a lost ship, 
Its traveled lo so far 
Into every sea-port 
Searched every mast and spar 
 
It looks for crew and kinsman 
It seeks to find its home 
Crossing every channel 
Aloft and so alone 
 
Faithfully it searches 
Wings pushing tirelessly 
Its keen-eyed gaze a-looking 
Across the white-capped sea 
 
So ghostly pale and silent 
Its wings extending wide 
Its search, it will not falter 
‘E’re following the tide 
 
Its home is with its sailors 
Their luck when on the sea 
I watched that lovely seabird 
And felt its cry in me. 
 
I hope it finds a safe berth - 
Sun's fading in the west - 
A perch, a home, a comfort, 
And lets its wings to rest 
 
=='''Trickeries'''==
'''(This work is entirely OOC: Only one person other has read the shredded pages that this was written upon: [[Wish]].)'''

Your words were clear: you want it back? 
My soul's been heavy at its lack 
Your price you named, to cause a rift 
But Sahib knew - confession swift 
I trusted that your word was good 
You once assured me that I could 
And after price required paid 
I learned it was just trick'ry played 
Your every intent just a lie 
And so, Sahib, I ask you: Why? 
 

==Level 50 Bard Performance: '''Duets In The Desert'''==
'''(This work is entirely OOC due to the nature of the performance)'''
Performance Log: ‘‘‘[[Samiyah - Level 30 Bard Review]]’’’ 
{|
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |'''At The Desert’s Edge: Cresom'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Though I've grown beyond the sands, my roots are here, in poisoned lands
|-
| ''Cresom:''
| A scar's across both of our hands, but most will never understand
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| The tribe, its hold is on me yet - such binding rules I can’t forget
|-
| ''Cresom:''
| Happy now, but I don't forget - The way he harmed, when you first met
|-
| ''Cresom:''
| God or mortal, I'd withstand - any time YOU have a plan
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But it's the comfort of your hand, that's helped me make so many stands
|-
| ''Cresom:''
| I'll stand with you 'gainst any threat - Don't think I won't! Don't take that bet!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And though I'm oft with doubt beset, a better brother, couldn’t get!
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |'''At The Veil: Eathor'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| An Ogre bard, who would have thought? But he has gone, where most cannot
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| From my very early days, he helped me in so many ways
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| When Hunt was called, when death my lot, I went to him, so deep distraught
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And asked him - not his hand to stay, but instead, the Wyld to praise
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| A kindness, strange, I asked of him - take up the Hunt so dark and grim..
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Let it be *his* blade to fall, that never Aoide, I would brawl..
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| His weapon thrice my throat to skim, and then soul sent to Seraphim..
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And still our friendship holds no pall, two broken hearts he did forestall
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |'''The Hunter: Ghazkull'''
|-
| ''Ghazkull:''
| My thirst you quenched, by crimson stain'd, and by your gift, Rebirth attained,
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| My Sahib's honor, to maintain, these wicked urges must restrain!
|-
| ''Ghazkull:''
| That first shy kiss, our lips did meet, Nearly made this dead heart beat
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Your gentle lesson, such a treat - a tender moment, I'd repeat.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Though I try hard to abstain, his mouth on mine runs through my brain
|-
| ''Ghazkull:''
| Your blood has coursed twice through my veins - my thirst for you, it never wanes
|-
| ''Ghazkull:''
| From this bond, I'll not retreat - My Almond pastry, ever sweet
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Though love, not bond, I must defeat, yet it's with you, I feel complete.
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |'''At The Oasis: Wish'''
|-
| ''Wish:''
| Singing dervish with alluring eyes, Innocent veils hide nasty surprise.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| ..What if ..I'd never been Alchemized, not had that veil torn from these eyes?
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But lies could not those truths negate, I saw them _both_, their truest state!
|-
| ''Wish:''
| Catalyst of pain and misguided hate, the magic she scribes to seal my fate
|-
| ''Wish:''
| Yet for her, hold no ling'ring spite - she cannot yet see wrong from right!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| *His* words contain their _own_ hard bite, and every time we talk - we fight,
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I would not choose another path but: not my poem's aftermath...'
|-
| ''Wish:''
| No, it's him that earns my wrath - that slithering snake by name: "Seraph"
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''In the Holies: Seraph'''
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| My singing sparrow, desert muse - Of all the tribe, it's you I choose.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| So many people just accuse my explanations just refused.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Why won't you ever say goodbye - spread your wings, escape and fly?
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| You were so gentle, quiet, shy - the slightest bark, and you would cry
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| So yes: your tender spirit bruised - But to *teach*, and not abuse
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| In a world of Reds and Blues, it's hard to walk in others' shoes
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| I've taught you caution - question why! - and now your songs ring through the sky.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And though sometimes, the rules, defy, my home is in his Order High
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I'm not some simp'ring brainless doll! I do not grovel, beg or crawl!
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| Those with heart, shall lead them all - And now they answer Order's call.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I wish I could more clear convey - Those words on me, like stones they weigh,
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| I smile each time you softly pray, and each your tender fears allay.'
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| You choose and choose: you're not a thrall - You are the prize within my Hall
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And while on me, did Vengeance fall, and cost to heart was nothing small
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| There is no price I wouldn't pay, for home, for hearth, for Him, I stay
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| And though, you sometimes disobey - You always come back to my way
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''In the Holies: Katrana'''
|-
| ''Katrana:''
| Dear one, little desert maid, upon you such a weight is laid!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| So many times, I nearly strayed, away from vow to Mother made,
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| For in the dark, a hunt-horn rings - but no song within me sings
|-
| ''Katrana:''
| I, too, had dreams, was seeing things, and know the heartbreak that it brings
|-
| ''Katrana:''
| Why did you never ask for aid, give your worship, geas and prayed?
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I whispered once, in silence, prayed, But in the end, I did as bade
|-
| ''Katrana:''
| Your lack of vows - it deeply stings - We would have taught to use your wings!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| You do not know of desert things, that ever pulls on my heart strings
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''Beneath the Palms: DarkClaw, Jamilla & Venom'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| The Lady Lost and those Embraced who sometimes smile and sometimes chase
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| My thoughts of them so oft conflict - what She thinks, I can't predict
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Against a lie or harm, am braced - which She implies is quite misplaced!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But Sahib's law is clear and strict ... so my actions, must constrict.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| One of hers, I ache to help - my sister made to Venom's whelp
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Now, *him*, I'd hurt a thousand times, while her heart he e're confines!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Pluck his fangs until he yelps, and hide his body 'neath the kelp
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Carving stakes from ancient pines... if not for her, I'd cross that line...
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But for a sister, never known, I only can his words bemoan
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| For action taken 'gainst her sire would only cause her pain and ire
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Ja-mi-lla, she must be shown - with truth, with love, in word and tone
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| My one true hope, my one desire: that she find peace, and home acquire
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''By A Small Tidepool: Ink'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Sometimes I think I've come so far, and am as strong as my friends are
|-
| ''Ink:''
| What a weirdo girl you are! Your desert ways are quite bizarre!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But even though I am not bold, I learned from actions, lessons cold
|-
| ''Ink:''
| Always doing what you're told - *I* make *my* rules but you're not bold
|-
| ''Ink:''
| And not as smart as me, by far - not quaffing aloe from a jar :P
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| His hunting was much worse than spar, my calm to shatter, veil to mar
|-
| ''Ink:''
| Mostly useless, times untold - no matter how I teach and scold!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I know that he would laugh and scold, but songs are worth their weight in gold
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''Beside A Slain Goat: Sagan'''
|-
| ''Sagan:''
| Little bard, how years have passed! I've been so proud to help when asked.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Fresh and bloody, recent past, the final lesson learned at last
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Cursed by some in vile tone? a helping hero, *I* have known
|-
| ''Sagan:''
| Though - sometimes foolish, danger-prone - I've seen you come into your own
|-
| ''Sagan:''
| And though I Hunted to the last, my pride in you was never dashed..
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Now that deadly duty's past, I'll smile again beneath veil's mask
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Triat's honor set his tone: The Hunt not all that he has shown
|-
| ''Sagan:''
| Though His sins you did atone - You see *me*: more than Hound and bone
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''With The Shepherds: Tross'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I saw a child like you one day, oft alone, and somewhat fey...
|-
| ''Tross:''
| I'm afraid I have to say! That mask you wear gets in the way...
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I offered smiles, a little cheer, or just a helping hand...
|-
| ''Tross:''
| And all you ever do is pray.... and think of goats and sand..
|-
| ''Tross:''
| Now I can't bear to see you cry! I don't even quite get why...
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Her sight is true, with bardic eye, a 'Tross aloft within the sky
|-
| ''Tross:''
| even though you are quite shy... you take on such demands.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Glad she's found a sailor's berth amidst the pristine sands
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''Outside The Briars: Aoide'''
|-
| ''Aoide:''
| As you've grown your whole life long, so, too, has your strength and song
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| It's been a fight not to prolong, my urge to simply 'go along'
|-
| ''Aoide:''
| Yet still you feel haraam, apart, within the power of your art
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| From today, I vow to chart - a whole new course, from blithe to smart!
|-
| ''Aoide:''
| Far from the sands and winds so strong, you sought a place where you belong
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| It's hard to know what's right and wrong, when alone and when with throng
|-
| ''Aoide:''
| One wisdom to you I'd impart: Home's the music of your heart.'
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I think it's time, this place depart - a whole new path it's time to start
|-
|}
 
=='''The Sea Bird's Nest'''==
I once wrote of a sea-bird, 
that soared aloft so high 
It searched for crew and kinsman 
And sang a mournful cry 
 
I wept with joy at knowing 
it found a home at last 
A place to let its wings rest 
And heal wounds of the past 
 
That sea-bird nested sweetly, 
Taught older birds to fly 
And though it winged far distant 
I'd smile as it soared by 
 
But now its nest is missing 
Just gone without a trace 
Her hurt, loss and betrayal 
Clear, written on her face 
 
I ached to give her shelter 
To heal the wound renewed 
I closed my arms around her: 
Unable to break through 
 
She launched away up skyward, 
wings beating at the air 
her tone proclaiming loudly 
She surely didn't care 
 
My heart ached at renewed loss 
Twice left behind by men 
Who did not take precaution 
and broke her heart again 
 
How could they leave this sea-bird, 
Abandon, not look back? 
Not think for just one moment 
Of hurts made by their lack? 
 
They say that pain makes stronger, 
This, any girl-child knows. 
But words cannot prepare you - 
When one we love.. just.. goes. 
 
=='''The Truth of Him'''==
[[File:The Truth of Him.JPG]]
 
=='''A Song for Theros'''==
(written 11-13-2014: This has only been performed once, and only for the one for whom it was written. It is OOC knowledge for anyone else.) 
'What ho! What ho!' 
'What, hi? How low?' 
'So low? So-lo?' 
'What ho! Here goes!' 
 
'Not as slow as the flow' 
'of the sea down below' 
'He ain't scairt of the air' 
' 'Cause he goes everywhere!' 
 
'With a thrum of his gills,' 
'He's a fish without frills' 
'With a splish and a splash' 
'To a task he will dash' 
 
'What Ho! Whut? Whoah!' 
'What ho? Uh-Oh!' 
 
'He knows e-ver-y rock' 
'From the Cliffs to the Docks' 
'Every cloth, book, and key,' 
'And he's fast as can be' 
 
'Those who quest know to fear' 
'If dread THEROS is near!' 
'They will run, watch the clock,' 
''cause their win, he can block' 
 
'What Hi! What Ho!' 
'Now off! Let's go!' 
 
'He's got '''[[Lexie]]''' afraid' 
'That her work goes astray' 
'"OH MY GOD!" she will yell," 
'Just as loud as a bell' 
 
'Though he so loves to tease,' 
'"Sugar britches!" and flees," 
'He is droll, he is kind,' 
'So so-lemn and sublime!' 
 
'Uh-oh! What ho!' 
'Hi ho! Whut? Oh!' 
 

=='''A Few of Those Lexie-ish Things'''==
(Performed on 11/19/2014, Sung to the tune of 'My Favorite Things') 

L-Qs and Mobhunts, and grapefruits, and fishes 
Choc-late and thieve's cant and burning the dishes 
Threat'ning opponents, while causing boys DINGS! 
These are a few of those Lexie-ish things! 
 
Killing the Captain while wielding a bucket 
"Girl Power RULZ so you boys can just suck it!" 
Guarding her flower, her ranks and her blings! 
These are a few of those Lexie-ish things! 
 
When her cat bites! 
When her link drops! 
When she "OH MY GOD!"s 
We simply all grin at her Lexie'ish things 
And then we don't feel so flawed! 
 
Flirting with '''[[Teva]]''' then swinging a backstab, 
So skilled at combat - more deadly with her gab 
Died to a magman: the news page it stings! 
That's just another quite Lexie-ish thing! 
 
Teasing a '''[[Vicarious|Vicar]]''' and chasing down '''[[Theros]]''' 
Ob-li-vi-ous to the nuance of Eros 
Worshipped a '''[[Kerriariadne|Booga]]''', and evil she brings! 
That's just another quite Lexie-ish things! 
 
When she goes SPLAT! 
When she CR's 
When she wins a quest ..... (?!?) 
We simply all grin at her Lexie'ish things 
And tell her she did her best! 
 
Gossip, she lights up, she wants Veneration 
From every Elf, human, gnome and crustation! 
Dwarves don't escape, nor do bird-folk with wings 
It's just another loud Lexie-ish thing! 
 
'''[[Dun]]''' is her brother, but no, it's like THAT 
They pair up often to make big mobs go SPLAT! 
Getting in trouble for upgrades to rings 
It's just another loud Lexie-ish thing! 
 
when she gets lost! 
When she just whines 
When she acts so blonde! 
We simply all grin at her Lexie'ish things 
(But wonder if we've been conned...) 
 
Rage-quitting when she falls into a burn room 
Dragons will make all her con-tain-ers go boom! 
Of all of her exploits, this bard she will sing, 
'Cause there's a lot of these Lexie-ish things! 
 
Com-pe-ti-tive doesn't really quite cover 
When a new rank type our Lexie discovers 
Whether its jump rope or be-hea-ding! Kings 
That's not the least of the Lexie-ish things! 
 
When she wiz-marks, 
when she bad ports, 
When she Oh-EMM-GEES, 
We simply all grin at her Lexie-ish things 
And beg for Unfetter, PLEASE! 
 
=='''His Changing Shores'''==
(Written about '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]''', and viewed only by him and the '''[[Katrana|Wyldess]]'''.) 
 
He was the silver stillness 
of an icy mountain lake 
With depths of thought and feelings 
Fed by faith and first heartbreak 
Though scarred by wicked spirits, 
his own soul bore no such taint 
The injuries by life sustained 
were healed and fairly faint 
 
But to his life came desert bard, 
and mirror-calm was changed 
A transformation made complete, 
His life was rearranged 
Eternal night and endless Thirst, 
From mortal life estranged 
For her, he'd stand up to a God - 
her Father - quite deranged 
 
No longer placid lake so calm, 
But now, a tumbling stream 
Still confined within its banks, 
But woken, so it seems 
They'd venture out, or sit and talk, 
discussing hopes and dreams 
He was her staunch defender and 
so high in her esteem 
 
So years did pass, and more he changed: 
Swift river, filled with life 
They faced together consequence, 
communion, even strife 
Known far and wide as Bonded pair, 
(but never man and wife) 
Not flinching when a mindless rage 
cut deeper than a knife 
 
A final battle, won at last - 
The weary toil abate 
But doubts remained, and so he asked 
for Trial from Lady Fate 
Before it's giving, fear arose: 
What sacrifice await? 
But bravely faced, and waited calm, 
What Triat would dictate 
 
Tasks of puzzles quite obscure, 
while tempted by a sprite 
Tasks to hurt and tasks to Feed, 
and Tasks to win a fight 
Tasks to Hunt and to explore, 
to Wyldess' delight 
Tasks to learn and tasks to seek, 
And tasks of cruelest spite 
 
The Wyld's nature is to change, 
and leave behind the old 
And tasks thus far have surely caused 
a breaking of the mold 
No longer simple river's flow, 
but Ocean, wide and bold: 
A Thread's been cut, a Thirst denied, 
What yet may still unfold? 
 
I've feared those tides since first I left 
my sandy desert home 
Unstopping pow'r and siren call: 
so much remains unknown 
I feel so small within the grasp 
of crashing waves of foam 
A rising tide that overwhelms, 
a storm of flesh and bone 
 
The sea has vast, uncharted depths, 
A source of mystery, 
And though some sailors chart its tide 
There's much they cannot see 
The Tempests that bring deadly storms, 
That no one can foresee: 
Plain to see he's changing still: 
Who is it he will be? 

=='''[[I Like Big Bards]]'''==
'I like big bards and I cannot lie 
You other clerics can't deny 
That when a bard walks in with her lyrical grace 
And that bard-fu in your face 
It gets Done! Gotta spell up and buff 
Cause you gotta -try- an' keep up 
Deep in that zone she's killin' 
I'm strapped an' I'm XP feelin' 
Oh, Bardy, I wanna group with ya' 
and PK with wit'cha 
That '''[[Anduin]]''' tried to warn me 
'''[[Aoide]]''''s kick gave me a torn knee 
Her spinning back kick 
Hit square in my ...wick 
So, group me, group me, 
'Cause she aint no average troop-y 
I've seen '''[[Samiyah|Sam]]''' dancin' 
To hell with romancin! 
She's buff, rough 
Got fists swingin like a Mack truck 
I'm tired hearin tha news 
Sayin Bards are just a-buse 
Take the average young man - ask him that? 
Bards gotta lead the pack! 
So, warrics! ''"Yeah!"'' 
Mages! ''"Yeah!"'' 
Has your group lead got that bard?' ''"HELL Yeah!"'' 
Tell 'em to kick it! ''"Kick it!"'' 
Punch it! ''"Punch it!"'' 
Kick that Hall Guard butt! 
Bardys are BUFF! 

==Winter is Coming==
(Written for Snowman Wars, 2016) 
'The sages have warned since the oldest days'. 
'In poems and stories, in quatrains and lays,'. 
'Their words in staccato, like omens a-drumming:'. 
'Prepare for the future: for WINTER IS COMING.'. 
 
'The legions fan out with their bags slack and bare'. 
'They tra-verse the lands, wherever they dare'. 
'Seeking out creatures made up all of snow'. 
'Finding this quarry, both high and both low'. 
 
'Its a duty that's sacred: upholding their gods'. 
'They'll gather what's fallen, to even the odds'. 
'To pack on their snowman, to build it up strong'. 
'Just feed it the right kind, but none of the wrong'. 
 
'Find it some snow boots, a lovely red scarf'. 
'A carrot to wield, not a bucket of barf'. 
'Snow boots not sandals, iron rings not a glow'. 
'And for it, the places, the places, we'll go'. 
 
'For WINTER IS COMING, it's time for the snows'. 
'The battles so lengthy, the alcohol flows'. 
'There'll be just one winner, the ones with sore feet'. 
'Who faced every comer, and gave them defeat!'. 
 

[[Category:Bardic]]
[[Category:Samiyah]]

Samiyah's Songbook

2018-04-11T20:53:59Z

Samiyah: /* Winter is Coming */

This is a compilation of works by '''[[Samiyah]]'''. For full performances, see [[Category:Samiyah]] or individual performance links below. 

Editing Samiyah's Songbook (section)

==Level 5 Bard Review: '''A Love Song of the Desert Tribes'''==
Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 5 Bard Review]]''' 

Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
With the eyes, or the hands, we started talking. I don't remember who started talking that day. 
Samiyah slips her hands from the drum for a moment, 
Samiyah makes a rolling gracefully gesture with her wrists, her eyes teasing from over the veil. 
 
But I remember when my eyes landed on you... 
Samiyah's eyes scan the audience for a specific person. 
And in seconds, I found my heart filled with your love... 
 
Samiyah balances the drum on her knee, lifting the hand that does not maintain the rhythm to clap over her heart, twice, on the beat. 
 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
 
I saw you. My heart greeted you. It could do nothing but greet you. 
Samiyah switches hands, clapping her drumming hand over her heart twice, on the beat. 
I embraced your heart, and your eyes said, 'Take me!' 
I don't know what happened to me. It kept me up all night and I missed dreaming. 
samiyah glances up, as if at the night sky, her expression wistful. 
 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
 
And I found myself telling my soul, 'Don't go away!' 
 
Samiyah's expression becomes one of longing, and she briefly reaches out with her hand, then returns it to the drum. 
 
The world laughed for me again and your love filled me. 
Samiyah slides her hand up to her heart, tapping it twice on the beat. 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Samiyah smiles, and drums a quick flourish. 
Samiyah rises and curtseys gracefully, her head bent low. 

==Level 10 Bard Review: '''Find The Path'''==
Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 10 Bard Review]]''' 
'Tribal girls, come close and hear' 
'heed my words, the laws you fear' 
'Bind your heart and shape your soul' 
'Obedience their every goal' 
'No dissent and no dismay' 
'Tribal law the only way' 
'Have no joy nor laughter free' 
'Pledged to wed by summer three' 
'Eyes cast down, your face to veil' 
'Obey the words of any male' 
'Woman's task to comfort men' 
'Breed an heir - again, again' 
'Think to change the way of things?' 
'Know what your refusal brings:' 
'Speak your thoughts and disobey' 
'A wicked lash your flesh to flay' 
'Mind your eyes and mind your tone' 
'Willful girls are struck by stone' 
'Shamen speak the words of rite' 
'Women's voices are but blight' 
'Men uphold the sacred prayers' 
'Chanted loud up into air' 
'Sacred words on unclean tongue' 
'Has the wrath of spirits won' 
'Raise your voice in spell or song?' 
'Priests will say is only wrong' 
'Cast you out and turn their gaze' 
'Until at dawn they end your days' 
'Name is struck from tribal sight' 
'Your body burned that coming night' 
'All the laws and all the ways' 
'Ensure that every girl-child stays' 
'And does her duty to the tribe' 
'and never off to sunset ride' 
'She stays and serves and breeds and dies' 
'And believes each of shaman's lies' 
'But past the dunes of endless sands' 
'There are a hundred thousand lands' 
'And there your voice in song can lift' 
'Without their punishment so swift' 
'Your choice to veil or wed or breed' 
'Your choice in act and thought and deed' 
'I've huddled, weeping in my bed,' 
'I've heard the words, 'cast out and dead'' 
'I've been Un-named by tribe and chief' 
'Yet here I stand and here I speak' 
'The tribal way is old, its true..' 
'...But find the Path that's true for you.' 
 

== '''A Song For Aoide''' ==
Performance Log: '''[[A Song For Aoide]]''' 
 
'Like the wind, she is unseen..' 
'Her presence noted by its effect on others - ' 
'Their spirits like the branches moved in a breeze' 
 
'Like a spirit, she is silent..' 
'The brightness of her voice stilled,' 
'Somber words chosen carefully.' 
 
'Like a priestess, she is devout..' 
'Bound by the Three in sacred ritae,' 
'True knowledge of Self awakening.' 
 

=='''A Song For Kylor'''==
-May 27, 2012. Performance Log: '''[[A Song For Kylor]]''' 
'If you dwell within these lands, you'll know of whom I speak' 
'You've seen his feats recorded, and the glory that he seeks' 
'He's capable, I'll give him that, he swings a mighty sword' 
'It's his tongue that cuts the worst, most often when he's bored' 
 
'When winning glory, he's the first, to tell you that he's best' 
'He'll take on any task or quest, pursuing without rest' 
'But the prize is not enough to salve his ego king' 
'A bard he hired - Whistler by name - his latest deeds to sing' 
 
'But song can cut as much as sword, and Bards can sing the truth' 
'When malice prompts his actions, then this song will bring reproof' 
'Accounting all his deeds so foul would take a day and night' 
'Of speaking swiftly, without pause, with quotes of his to cite' 
 
'But words of that foul nature, it is im-pro-per to say' 
'For they will earn a silence that will last more than a day' 
'His mouth is like an outhouse, and that cannot be denied' 
'His targets all who earn his ire, stretching far and wide' 
 
'But it was not his filthy words that earned him this bard's song' 
'It was an accusation made, a fact he got plain wrong' 
'Accusing slander, without fact, he took upon himself' 
'To interfere with this bard, that naughty little elf' 
 
'When corrected, he denied, she must have done that thing!' 
'When proof was brought, he still abjured, so now this bard will sing.' 
 
'There's truth in song, that Whistler knew, recording deeds so great' 
'But Bards can sing of malice done, an instrument of Fate' 
'So sit, enjoy, and listen to this song of his great works' 
'For it will hold another truth - and sometimes truth - it hurts.' 
 
'In swaths of blue, he garbs himself, a ninja, he proclaims' 
'But it's his deeds, so often cruel, that his blue aura stains' 
'Why any god would want a man so often foul and loud' 
'Whose unkind words and disrespect swarm 'round him like a cloud' 
 
'He says that all are cheaters that are not one of his friends' 
'He mocks immortals in his name, time and time again' 
'HE knows -all- that goes on inside the homes of other souls' 
'Somehow seeing miles away, and hearing thoughts and goals' 
 
'His bravery is plain to see, hidden beneath a tree' 
'His meteors a land to strip, their gear obtained for free' 
'His summon works with deadly speed, alas, sometimes too well' 
'His target not within his range - but still he casts the spell' 
 
'He takes advantage when a bug allows him to see more' 
'And cackles loud to mock and jape as if he's keeping score' 
 
'A +5 girth, he eq swapped, but Nati, she saw all' 
'When caught he mocked and laughed aloud, insulting Nati's call.' 
'"Busted! Straight up! Caught red handed!" all admitted he' 
'"It's Hunt's mud," he cried, but meant - "Rules don't apply to me!' 
 
'And when he's caught, his flouncing off is epic in its tone' 
'Sadly though, he's always back, a dog that needs its bone'' 

== '''Ode To A Mushroom''' ==
June 9 2012 – Performance Log: '''[[Ode to A Mushroom]]''' 
 
'Ode to a Mushroom!'. 
'Lo! Behold the Mushroom!'. 
 
Samiyah gets a Magic Mushroom from bag made from Samiyah hide. 
 
'Pungent and flavorful, it is the food of the Gods,'. 
'Springing forth unseeded from earth or stone at clerical whim'. 
'Bringing sustenance and succor to empty bellies the world over'. 
 
'Hail the shitaki!'. 
 
Samiyah shakes the mushroom, scattering spores everywhere. 
 
'Lo! Behold its tastiness!'. 
'Stout and meaty, it is favored by many races:'. 
'Coveted by Dwarves, spitted on sticks, roasted, strung on string'. 
'Stolen by Halflings, raised in beds within secret tunnels'. 
 
'Hail the button!'. 
 
Samiyah gets a string of mushrooms from a bag of Faile hide. 
Samiyah pops one into her mouth. 
 
'Lo! The Mushroom!'. 
 
Shilea looks at Lexie. 
 
'Divine in its succulence, renowned for its tastiness'. 
'Known the world round as the savior of the starving'. 
'Yet somehow: Embodied, ambulatory, and kind - '. 
 
'Hail the Portobello!'. 
 

=='''A Chant For Avoozl'''==
'Feathers flew, warriors leapt to the fray,'. 
'Quickly slain, to her great dismay'. 
'Eyes cast about, who might help?'. 
'Not that human... not that elf.'. 
'The mightiest soul within the land'. 
'Was Avoozl, mighty Ogre man'. 
'When asked for aid, his quick reply:'. 
'Where? and Who? Birds to defy'. 
'In a trice, he was there and back'. 
'And gave her all, with nary a lack'. 
'His title declares a torturer's spite'. 
'But he showed kindness to a bard tonight :)'. 
 
=='''In Praise of Elves'''==
A Commissioned work for '''[[Mugen]]''', created and performed on June 27, 2012. 
'A thousand thousand years ago, within the greatest Sea' 
'Only Elementals dwelled, undying, ever free' 
'Until the creatures, great and small, inspired them to seek' 
'The truth of death and life's great cost, a mighty spell to speak' 
'Thus were the great Hundred born, the first of all the Elves' 
'A mighty race, of magic made, spread to the woods and dells' 
'Their homes in trees of tow'ring height, a lofty hall to make' 
'In north and south, they found a place, for all their children's sake' 
'They tended tree and tended vine, and sang their songs of joy' 
'And taught their lore and history to each elven girl and boy' 
'Their codes of honor, truth and more, their generosity' 
'An inspiration to us all, from sea to shining sea' 
'The elves have had their Champions - a mortal once, it's said,' 
'And they have fought their battles, where the fields were turned to red' 
'It's true they fight with courage and with fierceness that is bold' 
'But is the kindness of the elves, that echoes in tales told' 
'Myronides would tell you that, his race was far the best' 
'And Tel-Quessir would challenge all, to put that to the test' 
'Nowadays, the Elven Race are spread throughout the land' 
'And kindness and nobility come often from their hands' 
'So if you seek the aid of one, to fight a battle true' 
'Don't look to aura for your guide, don't seek just red or blue' 
'Look to the heart, and to the blood, look past the race of men' 
'And seek an Elf, to aid your cause - you'll find a Hero, then!' 
 

== Level 15 Bard Review: '''The Lady Elemental''' ==
07/03/2012 – Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 15 Bard Review]]''' 
'In far off realms, a Queen was born, K'chana was her name'. 
'She birthed a child, both fair and cold: Aurora, Ryche's Bane'. 
'Who stripped the kingdom of its life, abandoned like a toy,'. 
'Then found a man, k'Treva clan, and briefly shared his joy.'. 
 
'She birthed a child, bright heaven's Star - alas, this drew the eye'. 
'Leareth, grand-sire, to the girl - soul called, he gathered nigh'. 
'Imprisoned he, the little babe: he'd force her to his will!'. 
'Though winters passed and summers too, she ere resisted still'. 
 
'At last! Escape! She fled as swift as doe within the fields'. 
'to Kayrron's busy streets to hide, to charity's kind yields'. 
'Draven took her 'neath his wing, gave clothes and food and roof,'. 
'They fell in love, the passion sweet, their loving trust the proof'. 
 
'But for a false claim that was made, her love was taken fast - '. 
'Set to die at morning's dawn - she fled before the axe'. 
'Broken hearted, left Kayrron, to dark Varinesa Keep,'. 
'There she vowed her penance long, a living death to reap'. 
 
'A Gangrel's bite was all it took to shed her mortal coil'. 
'Black-tiger form, undeath reborn, eternity to toil'. 
'Again, she fled, this unskilled fledge, her hunger-reddened gaze'. 
'Found solace, safety, 'midst the bats, hid deep within a cave'. 
 
'Awakened by the Kindred-Lord, her vow of worship sworn,'. 
'Became the siren of the night, a lure to all men born'. 
'Yet, toys were they, those bumbling fools, who sought to win her heart'. 
'She dallied at her whim and wish -- seduction was her art'. 
 
'Oh there were those whose love professed, did move immortal soul'. 
'And twice she vowed to faithful wed, happiness her goal'. 
'But time and time and time again, her broken heart would break'. 
'and men fell by the wayside as the toll of time would take'. 
 
'The greatest loss she felt those years, was not a lover's cost'. 
'But Ascension of Lord Khore - the Kindred bond was lost'. 
'Chaos marked her decade-spans, as loyalties were gained'. 
'And vows were offered to the gods, a Hawk, an Angel made'. 
 
'Chosen for a span, then gone, a vow given to Bliss,'. 
'in Rhina's tree, some peace - and then, a Booga stole a kiss'. 
'Long ascended to the heights of mortal span achieved,'. 
'A dream of crafting her OWN home, within the Pattern weaved'. 
 
'So to her hero, Tynian, prayed, and pled and made her case'. 
'Then she arose to Heavens bright, her mortal days erased'. 
'She taught the young, then learned among the Phantom's dark Magi'. 
'The Elements had called to her: the sun, the earth, the sky'. 
 
'She swore to them, to be their voice, to teach all of their way'. 
'And Matriarch became in truth, for near a thousand days'. 
'But fickle fate led her away, her Chylder left behind'. 
'Years passed - return, unsure - of whom that she might find'. 
 
'Our Lady! cried her faithful friends, Betrayed! cried earth and air'. 
'They lashed in pain and anger bright, no longer in her care'. 
'So Lost, she wanders, crimson-souled, she seeks what is denied'. 
'Deloi, Vindr, Adurna, Gath... Brisingr and her pride'. 
 
'Until that day, she gathers close the Lost of all this world'. 
'Some ancient souls, some newly born - her banner is unfurled.'. 
'Ebrithil yet still a light, the leaders of her cause'. 
'They give out pain, confusion, fear, yet also speak her laws'. 
 
'To Her care, they give her all: their strength and honor true'. 
'If your soul to Her is drawn, then Lost's the home for you!'. 
 
Samiyah curtseys before the Lady DarkClaw. 
 

=='''The Tower of Sorcery'''==
Performed on July 11, 2012 
''A cold gust of wind blows through you unexpectedly, chilling you to the core''. 
 
As a bard, I'm bid to walk the breadth of all this land. 
I've sailed across the waters and I've travelled where I can. 
Seek out places, that I must, in towns and forests deep. 
In shining cities and the woods, where giant spiders creep. 
I've swam among the fishies - but admit that's very rare - 
The Tempest finds bards toothsome, so I very seldom dare. 
I've forded streams and climbed the hills so dark and misty cold. 
I wouldn't say I'm brave at all, but with some help, I'm bold! 
 
Some places make me shudder at the thought of going there. 
(A witch's hut, Sahaugin halls, and Rivers of Dispair) 
But if I'm quick enough and quaff, a potion that is true. 
I won't wind up inside a pot, made into Ogre stew. 
 
But thrice, my steps were urgent bid, to travel to a place. 
That's guarded by a Phantom who is of the elven race. 
I know not why the gods have sent this little bard to see. 
The spectacle within the walls of Tow'r of Sorcery. 
 
I crept inside and fled right quick, not wanting to profane. 
Each time I went, I asked before if some bore Magi's name. 
No wish to trespass there at all, I quickly came and went. 
No harm by me intended: but a bard must go where sent. 
 
I begged forgiveness of the only soul that I could see. 
And was set a task by him - a rhyme composed by me. 
To sing the praises of the place that Drakar calls his home. 
But it's filled with icy winds that chill me to the bone. 
 
Massive doors to block the way, though whether to or from. 
The scent of ancient candles - and the slighest touch of rum' 
There's many fancy tapestries - Lord Nash and then the Lich. 
The sight of all the bookshelves makes my eager fingers itch. 
 
No place of gentle rest or site of merry-making loud. 
But a spot for Nashite rites where all the heads are bowed. 
There's dais of black marble that is topped with gleaming throne. 
And a mural on the wall that shifts and moves and ..um.. moans. 
 
Portraits hanging here and there - above, a glassy dome. 
I think I sensed unsettled dead, condemned by death to roam. 
A magic circle, crimson-red, to bind, or cleanse or keep' 
A mirror to the soul of those to him an Oath would speak. 
 
The Laws of Nash inscribed within a dozen or more books. 
I must confess the shelves received more than just a look. 
Discipline, respect and knowledge, all required of He. 
So much within those crystal vaults for an eye to see. 
 
I honor Drakar's wish: to chant - and speak of what I saw. 
And though I'm not an aura-blue, my word is but my law. 
He asked if I was curious, to learn of Nash's ways. 
But I am of the desert tribe, until my end of days. 
 
My vow to Mother, always kept: I cannot give an oath. 
To love a man or worship Gods - I am forbidden both. 
Still, I honor all of those who swear His oath to keep. 
But start to think that Nashites will give me a cause to weep. 
 
Destroyer speaks: to end my life, and strip away my veil. 
And leave me naked, shuddering, my form cold, still and pale. 
Orgrim's rift and vicious whip, reminded me today 
That life is frail and death is close and barely held at bay 
 
Perhaps it is precursor, or a warning - that makes sense, 
My death to them is Destiny, or Chance's recompense - 
If these journeys are a clue of what will be my Fate. 
I hope that death becomes me, and his lust for blood abate. 
 
But that is of the future, which is never writ in stone - 
Still it creeps into my thoughts and sets a worried tone. 
If my steps to Tow'r return, I pray no offense take. 
For each time, permission asked, apologies to make. 
 
I do not seek to ere defile or ever disrespect. 
Or rouse the ire of Nashites should our path ere intersect. 
So this chant I speak with truth, and with the chant I've made. 
My duty discharged, vow complete, my debt to Drakar paid. 
 
{{note|[[Boromir]]|07/11/12|*clap* very well done! }}
{{note|[[Doc]]|07/11/12|I shed a tear in my beer.}}
{{note|[[Isolas|The Phantom]]|07/11/12| Well done. Your debt to Drakar is paid. I will trust his judgement in this. }}
 

=='''Why Bards Are A Waste of Time'''==
Commissioned by '''[[Anduin]]'''*. 
Posted to the Forum on July 24, 2012. 
 
World shaped by whim: it's a dangerous thing 
To give up such power to those that just sing 
'''[[Tynian]]''''s time - precious, rarer than gold 
Was foolishly spent on those pioneers bold 
Like '''[[Oook]]''', '''[[Adja]]''', '''[[Cadee]]''', on '''[[Chylder]]''' and '''[[Fling]]''' 
'''[[Faite]]''', '''[[Gheorghe]]''' and '''[[Huglak]]''', what good do they bring? 
Better He'd focused on fixing what's there 
Psionisists mental, barbarians scare 
Or making Thugs nifty, 'cause right now they're lame 
Instead, it's these singers, all seeking great fame 
He should have spent code-time adjusting the spells 
of Shamans and Clerics ('cause mages are swell) 
That hunt-code for places and monsters galore 
As much of a waste as a lyrical score 
The world's not enriched by a rhyme or a song - 
When so much of TFC's just coded wrong! 
Combat more easy, with eq galore! 
A-re-na battles with arch-mobs and more! 
Not gathering songs for some halfling to hum! 
Yes, really and truly, the bard class is dumb! 
Roleplay is stupid - a waste of His time! 
(An ironic message hired out in this rhyme) 
Yes, Anduin's right, we should delete the bards 
Success for this class just's not in the cards 
(Besides, they're too sneaky, all hidey-in-place 
That '''[[Eathor]]''' guy could be right in your face!) 
And that combat! It's silly! All kicking and slaps, 
Weapons are wielded, with crushes and whacks! 
So better you listen to what he hired said 
And hasten the day that the bard class is dead! 
 
<NOWIKI>*</NOWIKI> Please note that this in no way, shape, or form describes my own personal thoughts on the Bard Class. - Sami
<NOWIKI>**</NOWIKI> Please note that Anduin hasn't reviewed this song prior to publication, so it it may not accurately reflect his thoughts, either.
 
{{note|[[Eathor]]|July 2012|I was extremely sad when I read the beginning of this song, but then I was extremely happy when I got to the end of it! Thank you Sami!! - Eathor the sneaky in your face Bard!}}
 

== '''A Love Letter From A Thief''' ==
(08/03/12: Ink's quest, placing first in the Challenge – '''[[Seeking the Most Creative]]''') 
''Dearest Eiren:'' 
 
''I admit it - I'm not always a good man. I have cheated at games of chance, I have stolen, I have poached the King's deer, I have lied. . . But I have not ever spoken false about how I feel about you. Like any man, my pride was hurt when you ran. I did not follow. I should have. I have wandered since that day, always trying to find my way home - but home is not a place anymore -- it is carried within you. You have filled my days, always in the back of my mind, and filled my nights, haunting my dreams. Without you, I am restless, seeking distraction and danger.'' 
''When we courted, I gave you a gift. Perhaps you still have it? (If so, I can only take that as a good sign!)
It was a key to a fabled treasure - because that is what you were to me. A treasure I hoped to keep safe always. More precious than any gem I have stolen or any purse I have cut. Yes, I know - you don't like what I do. But I'm not a bad man, I just do bad things sometimes. Perhaps with your fine example, I can do better...? No, you're right, I probably won't walk the path of goodness, but won't you have fun trying to set me on it?'' 
''I thought long and hard on what gift I could give, that would show you my heart. Trinkets and baubles and valuables, you might think I had stolen. Magic - well, your people do that far better than any mortal man. I settled on something simple: the seeds within this apple. You have no orchards of apples in your home village - I know, I wandered through the town late one night, wanting to learn this place that is so precious to you and see if there was room for me in it - but your people do love growing things.'' 
 
''There’s a spot where one of the big trees fell that would make a good spot for a house and a garden and an apple tree or two. That is, if you don’t mind living on the ground instead of high in the air. Perhaps the seeds of this apple can grow into something new in your world and as they grow, the trees could be a reminder of my love and willingness to grow with you.'' 
''Give me another chance.'' 
''Yours,'' 
''Villon'' 

==Level 20 Bard Review: '''The Baroness' Lament'''==
08/16/12. Commissioned by '''[[Soloban]]'''. Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 20 Bard Review]]'''
===Part I: The Curse===
My tale is of unholy vows, sworn for pride of man 
A bargain made, a cost too deep, an evil, evil plan 
Marel wished to ever live and slip the grasp of Fate 
But pride it goes before a fall, and curses ne'er abate 
 
Cale had heard the Baron's words, whispered into night 
And rode up to the castle, giving all the guards a fright 
His cowl was drawn and face obscured, his voice in ancient tongue 
Demand to see the Castle's lord: the bargain was begun 
 
No record of that meeting first - or mention of the sums 
The gold to buy a pass from Death - just hidden from the sun - 
A week to pass and then return, agreement then to bind 
But deals with devils rarely work - this Marel came to find 
 
''A sharp scent of brimstone and sulfur wafts across your senses.'' 
 
A single candle lit allowed, a glass of vintage old 
The chests of loot were stacked up high, all glittering and gold 
With wave of hand, Cale dismissed all - another favor asked: 
And shuddering, the Baron bid a guardsman to that task 
 
A child to fetch, from village near, awakened from his bed 
The order came - defied at first - but then the Baron fed. 
His teeth did not pierce young flesh - it was a soul he drank - 
and vigor fled the child's corpse, fast rotting, cold and rank 
 
Marel screamed! How could he not? The horror all too bright - 
A guard burst in, and grasped by Cale, his screams to join the night 
Smoke and ash whirled all around, as he cast the spell 
And crafted from the body a foul canine straight from Hell 
 
''A foul scent of decay fills your nostrils, causing you to gag.'' 
 
A hound was born, of fire and ash, with eyes of embers red 
And Marel moaned and pissed himself, blubbered and he beg'd 
"Take it back!" he cried out loud, "This isn't what I sought! 
I wanted love eternal, not this curse that you have wrought!" 
 
Cale just laughed and sauntered out, leaving him to scream 
And wish that it had all just been a single evening's dream 
But nightly, thirst returned to him, and nightly he would feed 
For Marel lacked the strength and will to deny himself the need 
 
He lurked amidst the houses of the village at the gate 
Slew man and child and woman all - his thirst would not abate 
But one he kept away at cost - his wife he would not see 
He fought to save her mortal soul, her life his only plea 
 
''You hear distant singing, in a soft contralto, the words a lullaby.'' 
 
The hound emerged from shadows thick, her wrist caught in his maw 
She begged and screamed for mercy, until her throat was raw 
He locked himself into a tower, to keep from feeding deep, 
And threw himself from battlements, a final death to seek 
 
Landing hard, his shattered bones were piercing through his flesh 
And hound appeared to drag him back, each wound remained as fresh 
Time flowed past, he lost all track, night seeping into night 
But fed from those the hound would bring, unwilling now to fight 
 
Her cries of pain and anguish as he drank her soul at last 
Stripped his last humanity - true curse had come to pass 
Then weeping, sobbing, crying out, he laid her in her bed 
And gently brushed her golden hair, and gently kissed her head 
 
''The air goes still and quiet, as if the sound of a child wailing was suddenly stilled.'' 
 
The cradle by her bedside was an empty wooden shell 
Their son was gone and sent away, from parents living hell 
He smashed this sign of sons escape, flung shards beneath her bed 
Intending that his bloodline would be thought as being dead 
 
Cale appeared, a smirking smile, the hellhound at his heel 
But not in time to learn of aught the shards might have revealed. 
"Everything is lost" he heard, as Marel cried aloud 
"Youve taken all I loved from me," his tone completely cowed 
 
"But all I did, was what you asked!" replied the cowled one 
"Just tell me what you want from me and it will sure be done!" 
"I want the hunger foul to stop! I want to see her eyes!" 
"I want to hear her songs again, beneath the daylit skies!" 
 
''Anguish washes over you: the weight of foul deeds, selfishness, loathing...'' 
 
"Done!" replied the sneering Cale, "You only had to ask," 
Marel turned to see his bride if Cale had done this task. 
A band of diamonds, blue of course the very same deep hue 
And the lilt of singing notes, sounding pure and true 
 
But still she laid, and still was dead, until with shudder woke 
And when she gazed upon him, it was these words she spoke: 
"I am hungry..." 
 
Samiyah pauses in her recitation, unable to finish that stanza, the horror clear in her eyes. 
Samiyah gathers herself and skips to the next. 
 
Laughing at their horror, Cale paused as he turned to go. 
"Why so sad, Marel and bride? You asked for this, you know.." 
"Who are you?" begged the Baron cold, "How can you do such things?" 
"Im 'Caleneezer, of the Void - I am the Demons’ King!" 
 
''A foul echoing laughter grates across your senses as he names Himself.'' 
 
===Part II: Rebirth===
Years would pass, the two as one, for in that Cale spoke truth 
And slew they every villager, each traveler, each youth 
Word spread wide, of curses foul, of blight within those stones 
Of screams that filled the twilit sky, of agonizing groans 
 
Good clerics came from all around, then Paladins and more 
But with every nightfall dark the Baron was restored 
His hunger would not ere abate, he always had to feed 
But ever was his deepest wish - that all of them succeed 
 
Madness swept away all thoughts, save anger and his rage 
He walked alone, avoiding Her, kept locked up in a cage 
In time he thought - it is not she! My lovely wife's reborn 
I'll find her soul in her next life - embrace her mortal form 
 
''The slightest hint of floral perfume wafts through the air.'' 
 
His sorcery very strong by now, he cast a widened net 
And settled on a lovely girl, with crimson soul no less 
Silonch of Conclave, he convinced, surely bore her soul 
To have her love and have her kiss - this was his only goal 
 
So sent her dreams and whispered spells, to lure her close at hand 
Until, a twist of Maurice-fate - She recalled to his lands 
Stumbling blindly, screaming fear, the hellhounds nipped her heels 
Into the maddened Baron's grip... where her fate was sealed. 
 
A kiss upon her cherry lips, a bite upon her throat 
He stole a bit of life but then - he cast her 'cross the moat 
"I will not lose my love again! You must not die today!" 
But still he whispered Cale's curse, half-begging her to stay. 
 
''You hear Silonch's death cry! Her mortal shell is quickly caught up and carried away by an Arch-Mage...'' 
 
Little did he know her heart was lost - enchantment 'round it first 
She to love another, but the same devotion not reversed. 
Vecna owned Silonch's heart, played with it like a toy 
He found her love amusing but it didn't bring him joy 
 
Another loved Silonch, it's true - and Tripper was his name 
One night he stole a kiss from her, and never was the same 
His own wife gone, so long ago, and lonely he had been 
But she forbade his lips or heart to e're touch hers again 
 
Marel - enraged! - how could this fop lay claim to what is mine!? 
There had to be another way - he swore that he would find 
Years would pass, until a chance, a deal that he could make 
In exchange to cast a spell - a memory he'd take 
 
''The gentlest brush of lips on lips.. the scent of her perfume.. maddening in its exquisiteness.'' 
 
In exchange for stealing this - the mem'ry Tripper held 
He whispered enchants, binding eyes to Talmud with a spell 
Gloating, sneering, threatening all the Chosen gathered near 
He muttered threats - but Weaver said: "My people, have no fear." 
 
With a gesture, cast him out, enveloping him in flame 
Yet, as always, with the night, he rose and lived again 
Plotting ever, mind awash, with plans to win her back 
He schemed to win Silonch's love, or perish from its lack 
 
Decades turned to centuries, his plots they came to naught 
For Lady's soul was not reborn - and She her hunger fought 
He was not the only one to ancient sorc'ry seek: 
For while he failed, his Lady won - her magic at its peak 
 
''The purity and depth of a mother's love for her child washes over you, humbling and profound.'' 
 
=== Part III: The Family Curse ===

The Lady whispered one last spell, a statis-bind released 
Though many decades we all knew, her babe knew only weeks 
Grew he then to manhood, in some lands not far away 
All the while a-dreaming of the place that he would stay 
 
It was a bright homecoming, when he travelled through the Bog 
Finding traces of a town, and ashen-coated dog 
It was the work of many years, to hire, threat and bribe 
Sufficient people to his task: a worker, vintner, scribe 
 
Fortunate, the aid unsought, by simple stranger lent 
Cale, he called himself - so shy - an unassuming gent! 
Gold will win their work, he said, and fear will rule their mind 
For peasants cannot see the goal - it's simple and sublime 
 
''A chill arrogance sweeps over you, wiping away any trace of kindness or gentility.'' 
 
Take what you want, the stranger said, rule with an iron fist 
So the son did as he willed - he broke, he killed, he kissed 
One girl, she tried resist his charms, she dared to say him Nay 
His rage was hot, his eyes like coals - he knew he'd make her pay 
 
Her broken body lay before his feet, rimmed round with blood 
And Cale, he laughed to see her laid like rubbish in the mud 
A woman's voice came weeping, then, her song become a scream 
A mother's pain, to see her son, more nightmare than a dream 
 
His eyes flashed round to find the source of unseen voice's pain 
And caught a glimpse of form and shape he'd ne'er see again 
Her shattered heart was broken by this evil by consent 
And in his ears forever sounds the Baroness' Lament 
 
''A high, keening wail of broken hopes and agony rips through your senses, driving you mad.'' 
 
Battered by her voice of hurt, he could not block the sound 
No matter how he drown'd his woes, all sprawled upon the ground 
The vine could not give mercy sweet, no vintage dulled away 
The shame of knowing Mother's loss and disappoint that day 
 
He tried to act with mercy and to right who he had wronged 
But merchants ceased to come along where once they always thronged 
Cale appeared, convenient-like, and whispered once again: 
For else could say they'd been there, and had ever been a friend? 
 
"Don't let weakness fill your heart, to love is just to lose" 
These whispered words were balm at last - the mother's cries to soothe 
Nodding swiftly, son agreed, oath bound in blood and ground, 
Cale just smiled, and crafted him his very own hellhound... 
 
''The dying screams of a grape stomper fill the night as she is unwillingly transformed...'' 
''...and the curse lives anew.'' 
 
{{note|[[Silonch]]|08/20/12|Oh! That was lovely. Thank you for sharing it with me!}}
 

=='''The Hunters' Call'''==
Commissioned by '''[[Tes]]''' 
Midnight spread across the land, it turned from day to night. 
A hunting horn, its dreadful peal, was cause for sudden fright. 
Her ringing laughter, joyful glee, the Hounds leapt to Her heel. 
They circled all around Her, and then as one - a kneel. 
"OUR LADY! WYLDESS!" they cried, exhultant in their tone. 
They lifted Her upon a throne of palest solid bone. 
My lovelies all! My weasel-boys! My '''[[Doc|Docster]]''' and my '''[[Ink|Swarf]]'''!" 
"'''[[Wunk|Wunkathew]]''' and '''[[Arianas|Snugglykins]]'''! My '''[[Sagan|Huntsman]]''''s wicked bark!" 
"Gather round my pack, my Kin, the Wyld Hunt's Reborn!" 
The world's our prey, now set to hunt!" then sounded on Her horn. 
Its peal was heard around the globe, and blues in bed asleep. 
Were filled with dread and horror as the Hunt their Prey did seek. 
But Cecil stood up firmly and He raised a mighty sword. 
"I'll not conceed the peace to you!" and gathered up a horde. 
[[Celeste]] and [[Kylor]], [[Iggwilv]], too, plus [[Miki]], and [[Padrone]]. 
Stood against the Wyld Horde, to fight them from their home. 
Few withstood the dark onslaught '''[[Katrana]]''''s Hunters' brought. 
They chased their prey through alleyways and in the temples fought. 
They bounded through the forests and they clambered up the trees. 
Then giggled as they watched their prey continually flee. 
And with each Thread they cut, they blessed them in Rebirth. 
And laughing, happy, in the Hunt, no malice - just with mirth. 
Until their foes, so limp of sword, turned to a blade of tongue. 
And used cold words to scorn, accuse, and rip away the fun. 
Katrana in Her Mercy offered up a Law of Threes. 
But Cecil said, "Not if you begged and pled upon your knees!" 
"We scorn to take this Oath you give, we do not need its kind." 
"We'd rather stay upon high horse, and take what we can find!" 
The Lady Wyld She shrugged and smiled, and whispered to her boys. 
"That's okay, we'll play with them - they make fantastic toys." 
She giggled like a little child, she pointed and she said: 
"Now hunt them without mercy, boys, until they all are dead." 
One Wyldling jumped up and down, chaotic to his soul. 
"My Lady! Making you just smile - it is my only goal!" 
"I'll Hunt them 'til they're weary and I'll hunt them 'til they cry..." 
"I'll Hunt them 'til at last they leave without a sole goodbye!" 
'''[[Tes]]''' bounded forth, his Prey to find, without a backward glance. 
And if you don't check your who'zone, then you take an awful chance. 
For this wee shaman loves to send a ghost or two to bite. 
He loves each battle and gives praise to Wyld with every fight. 
So listen to this ditty and remember this Bard's song. 
Yes, many fight the Wyld Hunt--- but very few for long! 

=='''The Goat Song'''==
Performance log: '''[[The Slumber Party Aftermath|The Slumber Party]]''' held in '''[[Hutt]]''''s Temple on 09/05/12 
'Greedy little goatsies wand'ring 'cross the sand! 
'eating all the grasses, just because you can! 
'You would eat my shoeses, you would eat a tree! 
'You would eat that carrion, or even! eat! me! 
 
'Noisy little goatsies, you are oh so loud! 
'Bleating at the stars, oh what a noisy crowd! 
'Butting heads then whining, when your head is hurt. 
'Sell you to the nomads, Noisy! Inna! Yurt! 
 
'Busy little goatsies, please lay down and rest! 
'you should be asleep, so to be at your best. 
'Even if you count sheep, just to help you fall, 
'I won't tell your mommas, Goto! Sleep! All! 
 
'Sweetest little goatsies, now you all at rest. 
'When you're simply quiet, when I like you best. 
'Sleep until the morning, do not stir awake. 
'Back to greener pastures, Sami-girl! Will! Take! 
 
'Baddest little goatsies! Stop your wander-un!' 
'Straying off oasis, under angry sun' 
'Scorpion'll getcha! Cry when you are stung!' 
'So stay close, my goatsies, 'Til! My song! Is done!' 
 
 

==Level 25 Bard Review: '''The Soul-Stealer's Song'''==
Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 25 Bard Review]]''' 
As my steps have travelled 'round the world for many years 
I've seen some acts of cruelty, come face to face with fears 
I've heard of foulest tortures and I've witnessed blood and pain 
Been exposed to death and horror, time and time a-gain 
 
But mortal terrors pale before Immortal threat of wrath 
A note demanded that I write - a song of Seraph's past 
Polite, my re-ply, but was firm: Of you, I cannot sing 
For your deeds are never fair, you only mis'ry bring 
 
I thought the matter ended, 'til I saw a wicked grin 
He backed me to a corner, laughed, and said in voice of sin, 
"What would be worse - harming you? - or all that you hold dear? 
Now tell my tale, oh little bard, or they'll have cause to fear." 
 
He knelt before me, wings pulled back, and looked me in the eyes 
And ran a finger down my cheek, a threat in kindness' guise 
"So will you do this thing for me?" he asked with voice so cold 
I stammered yes, my friends to guard, that he not steal a soul. 
 
Thus angrily, surrendered will, agreeing to his task 
But swore I wouldn't write a word, until I knew his past 
He smirked and nodded, told his tale, then ordered me to write 
I shook my head, refusing, having not learned all I might 
 
I wouldn't let _his_ answers be the sum of all I learned 
Re-searched, read, and interviewed, and studied pages turned 
Until at last, was ready, and to paper, quill I put 
'Til pages filled and ink was spilled, my fingers stained like soot 
 
I've scratched out lines and crumpled pages, disatisfied with all 
My efforts, words could not contain, encompassed in a scrawl 
But here and now, present to you, the tale of Seraph's life 
No pleasantries, no happy end - it is a work of strife. 
 
The being known as Seraph was once but a frightened boy 
Abandoned by his family, no happiness or joy 
A life of thiev'ry on the street, oft' beaten when he failed 
His master was a bastard brute, who truly should be jailed 
 
Then one day, a task was set, to thieve a weapon-smith 
And failing, he was snatched right up, clenched in an ogre's fist 
They beat him with a metal chain, and whips 'til almost dead 
Then heated up an iron fork, burned eyes out from his head 
 
The eyes are naught, or so they say, but windows to the soul 
That child screamed and all went black - the peace of death his goal 
But lifted up, into a light, and there an "angel" stood 
"I feel the hate inside of you, and absence there of good." 
 
Into that corpse, the "angel" breathed, returning gift of life 
And sent him back, to earthly plane, to sow a path of strife 
Souls to steal and souls to take, for souls kept him alive 
The first to fall was Marion, the death he did contrive 
 
Soon thereafter, he was found, by Kerri in the Dark 
Given home, and honors all - still learning all the arts 
The Booga speaks most fondly of his Ordained Sur-i-el 
Honors gave his chief Ordained, who's rage burned hot as hell. 
 
Mystic armor, mighty blades - for great were the rewards 
And added greatly to the bags that Booga loved to hoard 
Then one day it hit him, with the ringing of a bell -- 
And there within the Booga's tree, in love the Seraph fell 
 
Mystaya was his wicked muse, the woman he would wed 
And for a time was happy, til his love by Tiger bled 
He swore revenge - let Aslan die! - for Talyn's desperate crime 
A love for love, the price to pay, in justice so sublime 
 
But interposed, the Weaver stood, Her eyes of deepest black 
"If you should slay my Handmaid sweet, there is no turning back. 
Anathema named, Alliance hurt, and from you turn my face 
Where once a hand of friendship oft, just coldness in its place." 
 
Thus turned from path of Vengeance, he bitterly was forced 
And helpless rage turned deep within, with words so foul and coarse 
"This love, it only weakens me: I cannot keep her long!" 
But each time thought to set aside, his heart proclaimed it wrong 
 
That wicked core of burning need, the thirst a soul could slake 
Came manifest in evil lies, all goaded by his mate 
"Oh help me out, I need your aid!" he pled to Maja, whom 
Agreed to help "dispel a 'Clave", but only found his doom 
 
Locked within a Captain's place, blinded, crushed and slain 
A Nexus-friend was fooled and died, his gear was 'Staya's gain. 
Years, they passed, and many learned, to trust was but to die 
Then left behind by god and kin, he gazed up to the sky 
 
There must be more, beyond this Realm, I must leave it behind 
That distance might be sword to cleave through last of oaths that bind 
years would pass, the seasons sped, while absent Seraph stayed 
At last, returned, to Gods above, another vow was made 
 
I'll stand among you, serve the young, Immortal lessons learn 
But within me, there's a need, a fire wicked burns 
Born to sorrow, born to hate, and born to now Ascend 
And in my presence, trembling souls, before me knees to bend 
 
He followed through, was lifted high, his mortal shell to shed 
And in his name, his minions slew, 'til streets ran wet and red 
He crafted a new leg-a-cy, and gave a name -- the Vir 
There from a wicked throne of bone, the Seraph did not stir 
 
Many were the conquests of his favored scarlet souls 
Golson, Mas and Hedschott, all contribute to his goal: 
Let chaos spread - and lies and hurt - to make the whole world bleed 
Perhaps so all that suffering, would assuage his dark need 
 
For hungered, still, the Seraph did - that hollow void inside 
It made him reckless, to a fault, and wrongfully decide 
In a rage, he slew an oathed, and then - the rumor goes 
It was to friends from earthly plane, their eq quickly flowed 
 
The story's garbled - but the fact - he was not cast from high 
Means there is some question, and we may not e're know why 
He left his place, he left behind, his people and his throne 
November twenty, in Oh-Nine, this History has shown 
 
Many weeks would pass, until, the Seraph showed his face 
And with his re-turn, from him fell, the last Immortal grace 
It was the Spring, in April mid, the Seraph was Retired 
The Vir was gone, they said so long, their charter had expired 
 
Cen-tur-ies sped by with naught a hint of blackest wings 
Then DarkClaw found him in her home - and Chaos did he bring 
A growled need, a dark desire - for stronger was his thirst 
Three souls to gain, or else he'd steal: Belgarion'd be first 
 
She wept! She raged! How could he force, a woman to decide 
Between her friends and twixt her love, the choice she'd not abide 
She sought advice, she sought to hire, a Bard to tell the tale 
And spread a warning through the streets, through cities and through dale 
 
Samiyah spoke of desert charms, of salt and bonds of faith 
Four Elements not close at hand, but Spirit the fifth makes 
"Call your folk, and keep them close - like desert cat he hunts 
Culling out the wayward sheep, the wounded and the runts. 
 
Be the shepherd, ward them all, and get them through the night: 
Those shared vows will help you stand against this horrid fright." 
Heartened, Lady went her way, with troubled Bard behind 
For she the bonds of Faith rejects, alone and unaligned 
 
It wasn't long before he heard of little Bard's advice 
And thwarted, he began to watch - then spoke and named a price 
She'd do his bid, and spin his tale, or else her friends would fall 
But found that this was not enough - he wanted her as thrall. 
 
"I am the one who hears your prayers, To whom your people pray 
I've watched you for the longest time, through dark and light of day 
I'm here to help, you must believe, It's really for your good 
For without hate there is no love - I wish you understood." 
 
What Gods decree, we must abide - they cannot be gainsaid - 
And as my tale comes to a close, I'm filled with fear and dread 
For if it is - as Seraph says - he is my destiny 
I face the future yet unwrit, unknowing what will be. 
 

==Celebrate Our Immortals Bardic Circle Contest Entry: '''Thirst'''==
Performance Log: '''[[2013 - Love Our Immortals Bardic Circle]]''' 
''Thirst.''. 
''Greater than need...''. 
''for hunger or sleep'','. 
''...It tears, and it BITES...'' . 
...it claws, and it seeps...''. 
''..into every pore..''. 
''..every vein..''. 
''..every limb..''. 
''Stronger than ache..''. 
''..for wine or for gin.''. 
 
''Thirst.''. 
''Slaking that need..''. 
''Of PARAMOUNT import''. 
''...scale any wall...''. 
''..take any fort..''. 
''To quench it..''. 
''To slake it...''. 
'''You do what you must!'''. 
''You break any promise....''. 
''You break any trust.''. 
 
''Thirst.''. 
''That terrible need..'' 
''Empty chill void..'' 
''...that BEGS to be filled..'' 
''NOT with life destroyed..'' 
''NOT with a soul, and NOT with the blood.'' 
''..but with a song and but with a rhyme..'' 
''the chant or the chorus of lyrical score...''. 
''sing.. it.. once...'' 
''then...needing...'' 
''...More...'' 
''Thirst.'' 

=='''A Long, Dark Tale'''==
'''(This work is OOC Info: It is in Sami's notebook but has never been performed.''' 
'''It was written at Seraph's suggestion for the 'Love our Immortals' quest.)''' 
‘Born of sweet Mal-nest, the tree-home of elves.’. 
‘Wanderer of forests, of oceans, of dells.’. 
‘Studious son of a man of the woods.’. 
‘Stealthily hunting the prey that he should.’. 
‘Youth spent in learning, from Father and Mum.’. 
 
Whisper: "That's what he called his Mother, you see." 
 
‘But knew there was more when his lessons were done.’. 
‘He sought an example, for one who would lead:.’. 
‘Toku of Balance - of right, noble deed.’. 
‘Balance soon faded, and, left quite alone.’. 
‘He wandered the woods, ‘til he heard a low tone.’. 
‘- Soft and yet friendly - he sought out the source:.’. 
‘A very small ogre, adorned with some gorse.’. 
 
Whisper: "Thats a type of flower. I had to look it up, too." 
 
‘"You are a strange little Ogre," he said.’. 
‘Reply - "YOU would be crunchy with ketchup when dead!".’. 
‘A 'saucy' reply, from this small shaman soul.’. 
‘Amusing the Spirits was always his goal..’. 
‘They talked and they talked, til the moon it had rise.’. 
‘Speaking with honesty, not guile or lies.’. 
‘Okk told him of Nash, and of Liches so fell.’. 
 
Whisper: "Fell is another word for Dark and scary, but I wanted to save that for later.".’. 
 
‘And long were the hours they spoke in that dell.’. 
‘Until with the dawn, Okk led him to where.’. 
‘An evil crypt sat, with a down-going stair.’. 
‘There was an Arch-Lich, who glared at them both.’. 
‘Then nodded and witnessed the Booga's own oath.’. 
 
Whisper: "I bet it did NOT involve the word, 'MUHA!'..".’. 
 
‘With Ramza and Morimox, travelled the world.’. 
‘Nash's banner above, in the wind ere unfurled.’. 
‘Decades would pass, in Conclave he learned.’. 
‘to master the Arts of the enchant and burn.’. 
‘Later in years, to a writer, confessed:.’. 
‘"To Nash I do owe a great part of success.".’. 
 
Whisper: "he said in that same interview that he still gives sacrifice and homage to Nash twice a year -- can you believe it?!" .’. 
‘Soon he had reached Sorc'ry's pinnacle high.’. 
‘And then that of woodscraft: so swiftly went by.’. 
‘Trav'ling with Trinity, and brooding Rath.’. 
‘Fighting in battles, or taking dark Paths.’. 
‘The House of Ve-la-li-sier proved quite a trek.’. 
‘And Ramza and Morimox got in a wreck.’. 
‘The Priestess he tickled and teased til they fled.’. 
‘And of the group he was the only not dead..’. 
 
Whisper: 'Ouch! That's just GOTTA hurt!'.’. 
 
‘But then came the day, his adventurers were done.’. 
‘And with a petition - Ascention was won.’. 
‘Shrouded in Darkness, He raised up a tree.’. 
‘And said to his friends, 'Now come play with Me!'.’. 
‘He gathered up Darklings and gave them all rules.’. 
‘With tenets of ducks, and of green and of fools.’. 
‘He sought those of magic, required a quest.’. 
‘And mandated all to behave at their best.’. 
 
Whisper: “Though, oftentimes.. they didn't.. from what I have heard..” 
 
‘Many were those who gave oath in the Dark.’. 
‘And stayed ever-faithful - their vow not a lark.’. 
‘Seraph and Lycron and Thingone and Taint,.’. 
‘Kailani, Harmony, Silence (he aint!).’. 
‘Indiga, Malakost, Asher, Lestat.’. 
‘Isolas, Erian, M'staya's all that.’. 
‘Tiberius, ZipWitchling, Beowulf, more.’. 
‘They all were a part of that great Darkling horde.’. 
 
Whisper: ‘He shaped many into who they were and who they would become.’ 
 
‘Many the student, he took and he taught:.’. 
‘Guiding Attendants through lessons so fraught.’. 
‘He showed them the joys and the sorrowful tasks.’. 
‘Of eq'ing followers, saving their .... .’. 
(The next line is crossed out.) 
 
‘Sequoia was filled with such glad merriment.’. 
‘Weddings and funerals - never lament.’. 
‘He built quite a family, odd though it be,.’. 
‘But never the like of it ever will see..’. 
‘Of Kerri himself, there is many a tale.’. 
‘Of loves he had one, but he never availed.’. 
 
‘Nor took him a wife, though he loved desperate-ly.’. 
‘Just wishing that lady would on her own see.’. 
‘His passion, his honor, his heart that was true.’. 
‘She served him with dignity, but never knew.’. 
‘His Dark Phasma burned ever bright in his heart.’. 
‘Until that sad day when this world did depart.’. 
‘Other planes called to that Booga-ful Drow.’. 
‘What he does now, we may never know.’. 
‘But shape this world, certainly, Kerri sure has.’. 
‘And was an Immortal with unmatched pizzazz!!.’..’. 
 
{{note|[[Kerriariadne|Booga]]|03/15/13|You all do me too much honor...Thank you. :)}}
 
=='''The Message In A Bottle'''==
'''(This work is OOC Info: Only Seraph and Wish have read it.)''' 
 
They say, 'in Vino Veritas' - for me a pinch of snuff 
Just a little tiny bit - but fortunate - enough 
For a time, the webs were cleared, and for a time, the lies 
I saw those present stripped of all deception and disguise 
Were there both? Of course there were - though I spoke it nay 
For there was truth there also, that was clear and plain as day 
One stood before me, waiting for my words to cast aside 
One stood there also, waiting there, that he would know the lie 
But peace obtained, with truth and lie - I saw his core intent 
To shape, to guide, to burn away, my broken miscontent 
To heal a soul so shattered that the pieces scattered wide 
And translate from a culture that most any would deny 
Another watched, trembling within, his Alchemy to work 
But within him secrets lie, within him falsehoods lurk 
That one believes reflections that are thrown from broken glass 
And never sees the one within, of how the die was cast 
We are the sum of all we are - both truth and lie entwined 
And sometimes baring all to see would be the most unkind 
Your path is yours, and mine is his, in this, I know the end 
But even though your trust is gone, I still shall call you friend 
 

=='''Chillin In The Cooler'''==
Until recently, this work had never been performed. However, '''[[Theros]]''' and '''[[DarkClaw]]''' got to hear it on 11/16/2014. 
Cold winds swirl around, 
drowns out every song, 
Shivering, chattering, 
fireball spattering 
Nothing but pondering 
what I did wrong. 
 
Words said in a heat 
to avoid such defeat 
argument angry and loud, 
three was such a crowd 
Praying, head bowed 
for Gods know how long. 
 
Defiantly walking 
When Wish was still talking 
Seraph so mad at me, 
Wouldn't say "enemies" 
With no ambiguity - 
Just want to be gone. 
 
Words strike like maces, 
their angry, cold faces 
My bridge was called trash, 
was the start of the clash 
Slight hope was dashed, 
When will I catch on? 
 
Like the displeasure, 
of Immortal measure 
This icy snow bites at me, 
Flurries hide all to see 
I'm "slave" and I'm "silly" - 
and just "Seraph's Pawn" 
 
Swirling snow everywhere, 
can't get to anywhere 
That isn't so freezing, 
just want to stop sneezing 
I just keep reminding: 
No weakness! Stay strong. 
 
Finality sinks in 
I must sink or else swim 
My choices demanded, 
With Seraph, I'm branded 
Or else stay remanded 
away from the throng 
 
But closed heart and coldness 
Ar-gu-ments acrimonious 
Are no more a part of me 
Then naming unwillingly 
Friends into enemies... 
..too much truth in a song. 
 

=='''The Sea Bird'''==
(Written and performed for one of Sami's young friends on 03/11/13) 
Oh once I saw a sea-bird 
It soared aloft so high 
I wondered where it traveled, 
And heard its mournful cry 
 
It searches out a lost ship, 
Its traveled lo so far 
Into every sea-port 
Searched every mast and spar 
 
It looks for crew and kinsman 
It seeks to find its home 
Crossing every channel 
Aloft and so alone 
 
Faithfully it searches 
Wings pushing tirelessly 
Its keen-eyed gaze a-looking 
Across the white-capped sea 
 
So ghostly pale and silent 
Its wings extending wide 
Its search, it will not falter 
‘E’re following the tide 
 
Its home is with its sailors 
Their luck when on the sea 
I watched that lovely seabird 
And felt its cry in me. 
 
I hope it finds a safe berth - 
Sun's fading in the west - 
A perch, a home, a comfort, 
And lets its wings to rest 
 
=='''Trickeries'''==
'''(This work is entirely OOC: Only one person other has read the shredded pages that this was written upon: [[Wish]].)'''

Your words were clear: you want it back? 
My soul's been heavy at its lack 
Your price you named, to cause a rift 
But Sahib knew - confession swift 
I trusted that your word was good 
You once assured me that I could 
And after price required paid 
I learned it was just trick'ry played 
Your every intent just a lie 
And so, Sahib, I ask you: Why? 
 

==Level 50 Bard Performance: '''Duets In The Desert'''==
'''(This work is entirely OOC due to the nature of the performance)'''
Performance Log: ‘‘‘[[Samiyah - Level 30 Bard Review]]’’’ 
{|
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |'''At The Desert’s Edge: Cresom'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Though I've grown beyond the sands, my roots are here, in poisoned lands
|-
| ''Cresom:''
| A scar's across both of our hands, but most will never understand
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| The tribe, its hold is on me yet - such binding rules I can’t forget
|-
| ''Cresom:''
| Happy now, but I don't forget - The way he harmed, when you first met
|-
| ''Cresom:''
| God or mortal, I'd withstand - any time YOU have a plan
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But it's the comfort of your hand, that's helped me make so many stands
|-
| ''Cresom:''
| I'll stand with you 'gainst any threat - Don't think I won't! Don't take that bet!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And though I'm oft with doubt beset, a better brother, couldn’t get!
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |'''At The Veil: Eathor'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| An Ogre bard, who would have thought? But he has gone, where most cannot
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| From my very early days, he helped me in so many ways
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| When Hunt was called, when death my lot, I went to him, so deep distraught
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And asked him - not his hand to stay, but instead, the Wyld to praise
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| A kindness, strange, I asked of him - take up the Hunt so dark and grim..
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Let it be *his* blade to fall, that never Aoide, I would brawl..
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| His weapon thrice my throat to skim, and then soul sent to Seraphim..
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And still our friendship holds no pall, two broken hearts he did forestall
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |'''The Hunter: Ghazkull'''
|-
| ''Ghazkull:''
| My thirst you quenched, by crimson stain'd, and by your gift, Rebirth attained,
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| My Sahib's honor, to maintain, these wicked urges must restrain!
|-
| ''Ghazkull:''
| That first shy kiss, our lips did meet, Nearly made this dead heart beat
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Your gentle lesson, such a treat - a tender moment, I'd repeat.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Though I try hard to abstain, his mouth on mine runs through my brain
|-
| ''Ghazkull:''
| Your blood has coursed twice through my veins - my thirst for you, it never wanes
|-
| ''Ghazkull:''
| From this bond, I'll not retreat - My Almond pastry, ever sweet
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Though love, not bond, I must defeat, yet it's with you, I feel complete.
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |'''At The Oasis: Wish'''
|-
| ''Wish:''
| Singing dervish with alluring eyes, Innocent veils hide nasty surprise.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| ..What if ..I'd never been Alchemized, not had that veil torn from these eyes?
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But lies could not those truths negate, I saw them _both_, their truest state!
|-
| ''Wish:''
| Catalyst of pain and misguided hate, the magic she scribes to seal my fate
|-
| ''Wish:''
| Yet for her, hold no ling'ring spite - she cannot yet see wrong from right!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| *His* words contain their _own_ hard bite, and every time we talk - we fight,
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I would not choose another path but: not my poem's aftermath...'
|-
| ''Wish:''
| No, it's him that earns my wrath - that slithering snake by name: "Seraph"
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''In the Holies: Seraph'''
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| My singing sparrow, desert muse - Of all the tribe, it's you I choose.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| So many people just accuse my explanations just refused.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Why won't you ever say goodbye - spread your wings, escape and fly?
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| You were so gentle, quiet, shy - the slightest bark, and you would cry
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| So yes: your tender spirit bruised - But to *teach*, and not abuse
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| In a world of Reds and Blues, it's hard to walk in others' shoes
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| I've taught you caution - question why! - and now your songs ring through the sky.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And though sometimes, the rules, defy, my home is in his Order High
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I'm not some simp'ring brainless doll! I do not grovel, beg or crawl!
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| Those with heart, shall lead them all - And now they answer Order's call.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I wish I could more clear convey - Those words on me, like stones they weigh,
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| I smile each time you softly pray, and each your tender fears allay.'
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| You choose and choose: you're not a thrall - You are the prize within my Hall
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And while on me, did Vengeance fall, and cost to heart was nothing small
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| There is no price I wouldn't pay, for home, for hearth, for Him, I stay
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| And though, you sometimes disobey - You always come back to my way
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''In the Holies: Katrana'''
|-
| ''Katrana:''
| Dear one, little desert maid, upon you such a weight is laid!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| So many times, I nearly strayed, away from vow to Mother made,
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| For in the dark, a hunt-horn rings - but no song within me sings
|-
| ''Katrana:''
| I, too, had dreams, was seeing things, and know the heartbreak that it brings
|-
| ''Katrana:''
| Why did you never ask for aid, give your worship, geas and prayed?
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I whispered once, in silence, prayed, But in the end, I did as bade
|-
| ''Katrana:''
| Your lack of vows - it deeply stings - We would have taught to use your wings!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| You do not know of desert things, that ever pulls on my heart strings
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''Beneath the Palms: DarkClaw, Jamilla & Venom'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| The Lady Lost and those Embraced who sometimes smile and sometimes chase
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| My thoughts of them so oft conflict - what She thinks, I can't predict
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Against a lie or harm, am braced - which She implies is quite misplaced!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But Sahib's law is clear and strict ... so my actions, must constrict.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| One of hers, I ache to help - my sister made to Venom's whelp
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Now, *him*, I'd hurt a thousand times, while her heart he e're confines!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Pluck his fangs until he yelps, and hide his body 'neath the kelp
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Carving stakes from ancient pines... if not for her, I'd cross that line...
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But for a sister, never known, I only can his words bemoan
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| For action taken 'gainst her sire would only cause her pain and ire
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Ja-mi-lla, she must be shown - with truth, with love, in word and tone
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| My one true hope, my one desire: that she find peace, and home acquire
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''By A Small Tidepool: Ink'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Sometimes I think I've come so far, and am as strong as my friends are
|-
| ''Ink:''
| What a weirdo girl you are! Your desert ways are quite bizarre!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But even though I am not bold, I learned from actions, lessons cold
|-
| ''Ink:''
| Always doing what you're told - *I* make *my* rules but you're not bold
|-
| ''Ink:''
| And not as smart as me, by far - not quaffing aloe from a jar :P
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| His hunting was much worse than spar, my calm to shatter, veil to mar
|-
| ''Ink:''
| Mostly useless, times untold - no matter how I teach and scold!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I know that he would laugh and scold, but songs are worth their weight in gold
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''Beside A Slain Goat: Sagan'''
|-
| ''Sagan:''
| Little bard, how years have passed! I've been so proud to help when asked.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Fresh and bloody, recent past, the final lesson learned at last
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Cursed by some in vile tone? a helping hero, *I* have known
|-
| ''Sagan:''
| Though - sometimes foolish, danger-prone - I've seen you come into your own
|-
| ''Sagan:''
| And though I Hunted to the last, my pride in you was never dashed..
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Now that deadly duty's past, I'll smile again beneath veil's mask
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Triat's honor set his tone: The Hunt not all that he has shown
|-
| ''Sagan:''
| Though His sins you did atone - You see *me*: more than Hound and bone
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''With The Shepherds: Tross'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I saw a child like you one day, oft alone, and somewhat fey...
|-
| ''Tross:''
| I'm afraid I have to say! That mask you wear gets in the way...
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I offered smiles, a little cheer, or just a helping hand...
|-
| ''Tross:''
| And all you ever do is pray.... and think of goats and sand..
|-
| ''Tross:''
| Now I can't bear to see you cry! I don't even quite get why...
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Her sight is true, with bardic eye, a 'Tross aloft within the sky
|-
| ''Tross:''
| even though you are quite shy... you take on such demands.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Glad she's found a sailor's berth amidst the pristine sands
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''Outside The Briars: Aoide'''
|-
| ''Aoide:''
| As you've grown your whole life long, so, too, has your strength and song
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| It's been a fight not to prolong, my urge to simply 'go along'
|-
| ''Aoide:''
| Yet still you feel haraam, apart, within the power of your art
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| From today, I vow to chart - a whole new course, from blithe to smart!
|-
| ''Aoide:''
| Far from the sands and winds so strong, you sought a place where you belong
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| It's hard to know what's right and wrong, when alone and when with throng
|-
| ''Aoide:''
| One wisdom to you I'd impart: Home's the music of your heart.'
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I think it's time, this place depart - a whole new path it's time to start
|-
|}
 
=='''The Sea Bird's Nest'''==
I once wrote of a sea-bird, 
that soared aloft so high 
It searched for crew and kinsman 
And sang a mournful cry 
 
I wept with joy at knowing 
it found a home at last 
A place to let its wings rest 
And heal wounds of the past 
 
That sea-bird nested sweetly, 
Taught older birds to fly 
And though it winged far distant 
I'd smile as it soared by 
 
But now its nest is missing 
Just gone without a trace 
Her hurt, loss and betrayal 
Clear, written on her face 
 
I ached to give her shelter 
To heal the wound renewed 
I closed my arms around her: 
Unable to break through 
 
She launched away up skyward, 
wings beating at the air 
her tone proclaiming loudly 
She surely didn't care 
 
My heart ached at renewed loss 
Twice left behind by men 
Who did not take precaution 
and broke her heart again 
 
How could they leave this sea-bird, 
Abandon, not look back? 
Not think for just one moment 
Of hurts made by their lack? 
 
They say that pain makes stronger, 
This, any girl-child knows. 
But words cannot prepare you - 
When one we love.. just.. goes. 
 
=='''The Truth of Him'''==
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=='''A Song for Theros'''==
(written 11-13-2014: This has only been performed once, and only for the one for whom it was written. It is OOC knowledge for anyone else.) 
'What ho! What ho!' 
'What, hi? How low?' 
'So low? So-lo?' 
'What ho! Here goes!' 
 
'Not as slow as the flow' 
'of the sea down below' 
'He ain't scairt of the air' 
' 'Cause he goes everywhere!' 
 
'With a thrum of his gills,' 
'He's a fish without frills' 
'With a splish and a splash' 
'To a task he will dash' 
 
'What Ho! Whut? Whoah!' 
'What ho? Uh-Oh!' 
 
'He knows e-ver-y rock' 
'From the Cliffs to the Docks' 
'Every cloth, book, and key,' 
'And he's fast as can be' 
 
'Those who quest know to fear' 
'If dread THEROS is near!' 
'They will run, watch the clock,' 
''cause their win, he can block' 
 
'What Hi! What Ho!' 
'Now off! Let's go!' 
 
'He's got '''[[Lexie]]''' afraid' 
'That her work goes astray' 
'"OH MY GOD!" she will yell," 
'Just as loud as a bell' 
 
'Though he so loves to tease,' 
'"Sugar britches!" and flees," 
'He is droll, he is kind,' 
'So so-lemn and sublime!' 
 
'Uh-oh! What ho!' 
'Hi ho! Whut? Oh!' 
 

=='''A Few of Those Lexie-ish Things'''==
(Performed on 11/19/2014, Sung to the tune of 'My Favorite Things') 

L-Qs and Mobhunts, and grapefruits, and fishes 
Choc-late and thieve's cant and burning the dishes 
Threat'ning opponents, while causing boys DINGS! 
These are a few of those Lexie-ish things! 
 
Killing the Captain while wielding a bucket 
"Girl Power RULZ so you boys can just suck it!" 
Guarding her flower, her ranks and her blings! 
These are a few of those Lexie-ish things! 
 
When her cat bites! 
When her link drops! 
When she "OH MY GOD!"s 
We simply all grin at her Lexie'ish things 
And then we don't feel so flawed! 
 
Flirting with '''[[Teva]]''' then swinging a backstab, 
So skilled at combat - more deadly with her gab 
Died to a magman: the news page it stings! 
That's just another quite Lexie-ish thing! 
 
Teasing a '''[[Vicarious|Vicar]]''' and chasing down '''[[Theros]]''' 
Ob-li-vi-ous to the nuance of Eros 
Worshipped a '''[[Kerriariadne|Booga]]''', and evil she brings! 
That's just another quite Lexie-ish things! 
 
When she goes SPLAT! 
When she CR's 
When she wins a quest ..... (?!?) 
We simply all grin at her Lexie'ish things 
And tell her she did her best! 
 
Gossip, she lights up, she wants Veneration 
From every Elf, human, gnome and crustation! 
Dwarves don't escape, nor do bird-folk with wings 
It's just another loud Lexie-ish thing! 
 
'''[[Dun]]''' is her brother, but no, it's like THAT 
They pair up often to make big mobs go SPLAT! 
Getting in trouble for upgrades to rings 
It's just another loud Lexie-ish thing! 
 
when she gets lost! 
When she just whines 
When she acts so blonde! 
We simply all grin at her Lexie'ish things 
(But wonder if we've been conned...) 
 
Rage-quitting when she falls into a burn room 
Dragons will make all her con-tain-ers go boom! 
Of all of her exploits, this bard she will sing, 
'Cause there's a lot of these Lexie-ish things! 
 
Com-pe-ti-tive doesn't really quite cover 
When a new rank type our Lexie discovers 
Whether its jump rope or be-hea-ding! Kings 
That's not the least of the Lexie-ish things! 
 
When she wiz-marks, 
when she bad ports, 
When she Oh-EMM-GEES, 
We simply all grin at her Lexie-ish things 
And beg for Unfetter, PLEASE! 
 
=='''His Changing Shores'''==
(Written about '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]''', and viewed only by him and the '''[[Katrana|Wyldess]]'''.) 
 
He was the silver stillness 
of an icy mountain lake 
With depths of thought and feelings 
Fed by faith and first heartbreak 
Though scarred by wicked spirits, 
his own soul bore no such taint 
The injuries by life sustained 
were healed and fairly faint 
 
But to his life came desert bard, 
and mirror-calm was changed 
A transformation made complete, 
His life was rearranged 
Eternal night and endless Thirst, 
From mortal life estranged 
For her, he'd stand up to a God - 
her Father - quite deranged 
 
No longer placid lake so calm, 
But now, a tumbling stream 
Still confined within its banks, 
But woken, so it seems 
They'd venture out, or sit and talk, 
discussing hopes and dreams 
He was her staunch defender and 
so high in her esteem 
 
So years did pass, and more he changed: 
Swift river, filled with life 
They faced together consequence, 
communion, even strife 
Known far and wide as Bonded pair, 
(but never man and wife) 
Not flinching when a mindless rage 
cut deeper than a knife 
 
A final battle, won at last - 
The weary toil abate 
But doubts remained, and so he asked 
for Trial from Lady Fate 
Before it's giving, fear arose: 
What sacrifice await? 
But bravely faced, and waited calm, 
What Triat would dictate 
 
Tasks of puzzles quite obscure, 
while tempted by a sprite 
Tasks to hurt and tasks to Feed, 
and Tasks to win a fight 
Tasks to Hunt and to explore, 
to Wyldess' delight 
Tasks to learn and tasks to seek, 
And tasks of cruelest spite 
 
The Wyld's nature is to change, 
and leave behind the old 
And tasks thus far have surely caused 
a breaking of the mold 
No longer simple river's flow, 
but Ocean, wide and bold: 
A Thread's been cut, a Thirst denied, 
What yet may still unfold? 
 
I've feared those tides since first I left 
my sandy desert home 
Unstopping pow'r and siren call: 
so much remains unknown 
I feel so small within the grasp 
of crashing waves of foam 
A rising tide that overwhelms, 
a storm of flesh and bone 
 
The sea has vast, uncharted depths, 
A source of mystery, 
And though some sailors chart its tide 
There's much they cannot see 
The Tempests that bring deadly storms, 
That no one can foresee: 
Plain to see he's changing still: 
Who is it he will be? 

=='''[[I Like Big Bards]]'''==
'I like big bards and I cannot lie 
You other clerics can't deny 
That when a bard walks in with her lyrical grace 
And that bard-fu in your face 
It gets Done! Gotta spell up and buff 
Cause you gotta -try- an' keep up 
Deep in that zone she's killin' 
I'm strapped an' I'm XP feelin' 
Oh, Bardy, I wanna group with ya' 
and PK with wit'cha 
That '''[[Anduin]]''' tried to warn me 
'''[[Aoide]]''''s kick gave me a torn knee 
Her spinning back kick 
Hit square in my ...wick 
So, group me, group me, 
'Cause she aint no average troop-y 
I've seen '''[[Samiyah|Sam]]''' dancin' 
To hell with romancin! 
She's buff, rough 
Got fists swingin like a Mack truck 
I'm tired hearin tha news 
Sayin Bards are just a-buse 
Take the average young man - ask him that? 
Bards gotta lead the pack! 
So, warrics! ''"Yeah!"'' 
Mages! ''"Yeah!"'' 
Has your group lead got that bard?' ''"HELL Yeah!"'' 
Tell 'em to kick it! ''"Kick it!"'' 
Punch it! ''"Punch it!"'' 
Kick that Hall Guard butt! 
Bardys are BUFF! 

==Winter is Coming==
(Written for Snowman Wars, 2016) 
'The sages have warned since the oldest days'. 
'In poems and stories, in quatrains and lays,'. 
'Their words in staccato, like omens a-drumming:'. 
'Prepare for the future: for WINTER IS COMING.'. 
 
'The legions fan out with their bags slack and bare'. 
'They tra-verse the lands, wherever they dare'. 
'Seeking out creatures made up all of snow'. 
'Finding this quarry, both high and both low'. 
 
'Its a duty that's sacred: upholding their gods'. 
'They'll gather what's fallen, to even the odds'. 
'To pack on their snowman, to build it up strong'. 
'Just feed it the right kind, but none of the wrong'. 
 
'Find it some snow boots, a lovely red scarf'. 
'A carrot to wield, not a bucket of barf'. 
'Snow boots not sandals, iron rings not a glow'. 
'And for it, the places, the places, we'll go'. 
 
'For WINTER IS COMING, it's time for the snows'. 
'The battles so lengthy, the alcohol flows'. 
'There'll be just one winner, the ones with sore feet'. 
'Who faced every comer, and gave them defeat!'. 
 

[[Category:Bardic]]
[[Category:Samiyah]]

Samiyah's Songbook

2018-04-11T20:53:27Z

Samiyah: /* His Changing Shores */

This is a compilation of works by '''[[Samiyah]]'''. For full performances, see [[Category:Samiyah]] or individual performance links below. 

Editing Samiyah's Songbook (section)

==Level 5 Bard Review: '''A Love Song of the Desert Tribes'''==
Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 5 Bard Review]]''' 

Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
With the eyes, or the hands, we started talking. I don't remember who started talking that day. 
Samiyah slips her hands from the drum for a moment, 
Samiyah makes a rolling gracefully gesture with her wrists, her eyes teasing from over the veil. 
 
But I remember when my eyes landed on you... 
Samiyah's eyes scan the audience for a specific person. 
And in seconds, I found my heart filled with your love... 
 
Samiyah balances the drum on her knee, lifting the hand that does not maintain the rhythm to clap over her heart, twice, on the beat. 
 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
 
I saw you. My heart greeted you. It could do nothing but greet you. 
Samiyah switches hands, clapping her drumming hand over her heart twice, on the beat. 
I embraced your heart, and your eyes said, 'Take me!' 
I don't know what happened to me. It kept me up all night and I missed dreaming. 
samiyah glances up, as if at the night sky, her expression wistful. 
 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
 
And I found myself telling my soul, 'Don't go away!' 
 
Samiyah's expression becomes one of longing, and she briefly reaches out with her hand, then returns it to the drum. 
 
The world laughed for me again and your love filled me. 
Samiyah slides her hand up to her heart, tapping it twice on the beat. 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Samiyah smiles, and drums a quick flourish. 
Samiyah rises and curtseys gracefully, her head bent low. 

==Level 10 Bard Review: '''Find The Path'''==
Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 10 Bard Review]]''' 
'Tribal girls, come close and hear' 
'heed my words, the laws you fear' 
'Bind your heart and shape your soul' 
'Obedience their every goal' 
'No dissent and no dismay' 
'Tribal law the only way' 
'Have no joy nor laughter free' 
'Pledged to wed by summer three' 
'Eyes cast down, your face to veil' 
'Obey the words of any male' 
'Woman's task to comfort men' 
'Breed an heir - again, again' 
'Think to change the way of things?' 
'Know what your refusal brings:' 
'Speak your thoughts and disobey' 
'A wicked lash your flesh to flay' 
'Mind your eyes and mind your tone' 
'Willful girls are struck by stone' 
'Shamen speak the words of rite' 
'Women's voices are but blight' 
'Men uphold the sacred prayers' 
'Chanted loud up into air' 
'Sacred words on unclean tongue' 
'Has the wrath of spirits won' 
'Raise your voice in spell or song?' 
'Priests will say is only wrong' 
'Cast you out and turn their gaze' 
'Until at dawn they end your days' 
'Name is struck from tribal sight' 
'Your body burned that coming night' 
'All the laws and all the ways' 
'Ensure that every girl-child stays' 
'And does her duty to the tribe' 
'and never off to sunset ride' 
'She stays and serves and breeds and dies' 
'And believes each of shaman's lies' 
'But past the dunes of endless sands' 
'There are a hundred thousand lands' 
'And there your voice in song can lift' 
'Without their punishment so swift' 
'Your choice to veil or wed or breed' 
'Your choice in act and thought and deed' 
'I've huddled, weeping in my bed,' 
'I've heard the words, 'cast out and dead'' 
'I've been Un-named by tribe and chief' 
'Yet here I stand and here I speak' 
'The tribal way is old, its true..' 
'...But find the Path that's true for you.' 
 

== '''A Song For Aoide''' ==
Performance Log: '''[[A Song For Aoide]]''' 
 
'Like the wind, she is unseen..' 
'Her presence noted by its effect on others - ' 
'Their spirits like the branches moved in a breeze' 
 
'Like a spirit, she is silent..' 
'The brightness of her voice stilled,' 
'Somber words chosen carefully.' 
 
'Like a priestess, she is devout..' 
'Bound by the Three in sacred ritae,' 
'True knowledge of Self awakening.' 
 

=='''A Song For Kylor'''==
-May 27, 2012. Performance Log: '''[[A Song For Kylor]]''' 
'If you dwell within these lands, you'll know of whom I speak' 
'You've seen his feats recorded, and the glory that he seeks' 
'He's capable, I'll give him that, he swings a mighty sword' 
'It's his tongue that cuts the worst, most often when he's bored' 
 
'When winning glory, he's the first, to tell you that he's best' 
'He'll take on any task or quest, pursuing without rest' 
'But the prize is not enough to salve his ego king' 
'A bard he hired - Whistler by name - his latest deeds to sing' 
 
'But song can cut as much as sword, and Bards can sing the truth' 
'When malice prompts his actions, then this song will bring reproof' 
'Accounting all his deeds so foul would take a day and night' 
'Of speaking swiftly, without pause, with quotes of his to cite' 
 
'But words of that foul nature, it is im-pro-per to say' 
'For they will earn a silence that will last more than a day' 
'His mouth is like an outhouse, and that cannot be denied' 
'His targets all who earn his ire, stretching far and wide' 
 
'But it was not his filthy words that earned him this bard's song' 
'It was an accusation made, a fact he got plain wrong' 
'Accusing slander, without fact, he took upon himself' 
'To interfere with this bard, that naughty little elf' 
 
'When corrected, he denied, she must have done that thing!' 
'When proof was brought, he still abjured, so now this bard will sing.' 
 
'There's truth in song, that Whistler knew, recording deeds so great' 
'But Bards can sing of malice done, an instrument of Fate' 
'So sit, enjoy, and listen to this song of his great works' 
'For it will hold another truth - and sometimes truth - it hurts.' 
 
'In swaths of blue, he garbs himself, a ninja, he proclaims' 
'But it's his deeds, so often cruel, that his blue aura stains' 
'Why any god would want a man so often foul and loud' 
'Whose unkind words and disrespect swarm 'round him like a cloud' 
 
'He says that all are cheaters that are not one of his friends' 
'He mocks immortals in his name, time and time again' 
'HE knows -all- that goes on inside the homes of other souls' 
'Somehow seeing miles away, and hearing thoughts and goals' 
 
'His bravery is plain to see, hidden beneath a tree' 
'His meteors a land to strip, their gear obtained for free' 
'His summon works with deadly speed, alas, sometimes too well' 
'His target not within his range - but still he casts the spell' 
 
'He takes advantage when a bug allows him to see more' 
'And cackles loud to mock and jape as if he's keeping score' 
 
'A +5 girth, he eq swapped, but Nati, she saw all' 
'When caught he mocked and laughed aloud, insulting Nati's call.' 
'"Busted! Straight up! Caught red handed!" all admitted he' 
'"It's Hunt's mud," he cried, but meant - "Rules don't apply to me!' 
 
'And when he's caught, his flouncing off is epic in its tone' 
'Sadly though, he's always back, a dog that needs its bone'' 

== '''Ode To A Mushroom''' ==
June 9 2012 – Performance Log: '''[[Ode to A Mushroom]]''' 
 
'Ode to a Mushroom!'. 
'Lo! Behold the Mushroom!'. 
 
Samiyah gets a Magic Mushroom from bag made from Samiyah hide. 
 
'Pungent and flavorful, it is the food of the Gods,'. 
'Springing forth unseeded from earth or stone at clerical whim'. 
'Bringing sustenance and succor to empty bellies the world over'. 
 
'Hail the shitaki!'. 
 
Samiyah shakes the mushroom, scattering spores everywhere. 
 
'Lo! Behold its tastiness!'. 
'Stout and meaty, it is favored by many races:'. 
'Coveted by Dwarves, spitted on sticks, roasted, strung on string'. 
'Stolen by Halflings, raised in beds within secret tunnels'. 
 
'Hail the button!'. 
 
Samiyah gets a string of mushrooms from a bag of Faile hide. 
Samiyah pops one into her mouth. 
 
'Lo! The Mushroom!'. 
 
Shilea looks at Lexie. 
 
'Divine in its succulence, renowned for its tastiness'. 
'Known the world round as the savior of the starving'. 
'Yet somehow: Embodied, ambulatory, and kind - '. 
 
'Hail the Portobello!'. 
 

=='''A Chant For Avoozl'''==
'Feathers flew, warriors leapt to the fray,'. 
'Quickly slain, to her great dismay'. 
'Eyes cast about, who might help?'. 
'Not that human... not that elf.'. 
'The mightiest soul within the land'. 
'Was Avoozl, mighty Ogre man'. 
'When asked for aid, his quick reply:'. 
'Where? and Who? Birds to defy'. 
'In a trice, he was there and back'. 
'And gave her all, with nary a lack'. 
'His title declares a torturer's spite'. 
'But he showed kindness to a bard tonight :)'. 
 
=='''In Praise of Elves'''==
A Commissioned work for '''[[Mugen]]''', created and performed on June 27, 2012. 
'A thousand thousand years ago, within the greatest Sea' 
'Only Elementals dwelled, undying, ever free' 
'Until the creatures, great and small, inspired them to seek' 
'The truth of death and life's great cost, a mighty spell to speak' 
'Thus were the great Hundred born, the first of all the Elves' 
'A mighty race, of magic made, spread to the woods and dells' 
'Their homes in trees of tow'ring height, a lofty hall to make' 
'In north and south, they found a place, for all their children's sake' 
'They tended tree and tended vine, and sang their songs of joy' 
'And taught their lore and history to each elven girl and boy' 
'Their codes of honor, truth and more, their generosity' 
'An inspiration to us all, from sea to shining sea' 
'The elves have had their Champions - a mortal once, it's said,' 
'And they have fought their battles, where the fields were turned to red' 
'It's true they fight with courage and with fierceness that is bold' 
'But is the kindness of the elves, that echoes in tales told' 
'Myronides would tell you that, his race was far the best' 
'And Tel-Quessir would challenge all, to put that to the test' 
'Nowadays, the Elven Race are spread throughout the land' 
'And kindness and nobility come often from their hands' 
'So if you seek the aid of one, to fight a battle true' 
'Don't look to aura for your guide, don't seek just red or blue' 
'Look to the heart, and to the blood, look past the race of men' 
'And seek an Elf, to aid your cause - you'll find a Hero, then!' 
 

== Level 15 Bard Review: '''The Lady Elemental''' ==
07/03/2012 – Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 15 Bard Review]]''' 
'In far off realms, a Queen was born, K'chana was her name'. 
'She birthed a child, both fair and cold: Aurora, Ryche's Bane'. 
'Who stripped the kingdom of its life, abandoned like a toy,'. 
'Then found a man, k'Treva clan, and briefly shared his joy.'. 
 
'She birthed a child, bright heaven's Star - alas, this drew the eye'. 
'Leareth, grand-sire, to the girl - soul called, he gathered nigh'. 
'Imprisoned he, the little babe: he'd force her to his will!'. 
'Though winters passed and summers too, she ere resisted still'. 
 
'At last! Escape! She fled as swift as doe within the fields'. 
'to Kayrron's busy streets to hide, to charity's kind yields'. 
'Draven took her 'neath his wing, gave clothes and food and roof,'. 
'They fell in love, the passion sweet, their loving trust the proof'. 
 
'But for a false claim that was made, her love was taken fast - '. 
'Set to die at morning's dawn - she fled before the axe'. 
'Broken hearted, left Kayrron, to dark Varinesa Keep,'. 
'There she vowed her penance long, a living death to reap'. 
 
'A Gangrel's bite was all it took to shed her mortal coil'. 
'Black-tiger form, undeath reborn, eternity to toil'. 
'Again, she fled, this unskilled fledge, her hunger-reddened gaze'. 
'Found solace, safety, 'midst the bats, hid deep within a cave'. 
 
'Awakened by the Kindred-Lord, her vow of worship sworn,'. 
'Became the siren of the night, a lure to all men born'. 
'Yet, toys were they, those bumbling fools, who sought to win her heart'. 
'She dallied at her whim and wish -- seduction was her art'. 
 
'Oh there were those whose love professed, did move immortal soul'. 
'And twice she vowed to faithful wed, happiness her goal'. 
'But time and time and time again, her broken heart would break'. 
'and men fell by the wayside as the toll of time would take'. 
 
'The greatest loss she felt those years, was not a lover's cost'. 
'But Ascension of Lord Khore - the Kindred bond was lost'. 
'Chaos marked her decade-spans, as loyalties were gained'. 
'And vows were offered to the gods, a Hawk, an Angel made'. 
 
'Chosen for a span, then gone, a vow given to Bliss,'. 
'in Rhina's tree, some peace - and then, a Booga stole a kiss'. 
'Long ascended to the heights of mortal span achieved,'. 
'A dream of crafting her OWN home, within the Pattern weaved'. 
 
'So to her hero, Tynian, prayed, and pled and made her case'. 
'Then she arose to Heavens bright, her mortal days erased'. 
'She taught the young, then learned among the Phantom's dark Magi'. 
'The Elements had called to her: the sun, the earth, the sky'. 
 
'She swore to them, to be their voice, to teach all of their way'. 
'And Matriarch became in truth, for near a thousand days'. 
'But fickle fate led her away, her Chylder left behind'. 
'Years passed - return, unsure - of whom that she might find'. 
 
'Our Lady! cried her faithful friends, Betrayed! cried earth and air'. 
'They lashed in pain and anger bright, no longer in her care'. 
'So Lost, she wanders, crimson-souled, she seeks what is denied'. 
'Deloi, Vindr, Adurna, Gath... Brisingr and her pride'. 
 
'Until that day, she gathers close the Lost of all this world'. 
'Some ancient souls, some newly born - her banner is unfurled.'. 
'Ebrithil yet still a light, the leaders of her cause'. 
'They give out pain, confusion, fear, yet also speak her laws'. 
 
'To Her care, they give her all: their strength and honor true'. 
'If your soul to Her is drawn, then Lost's the home for you!'. 
 
Samiyah curtseys before the Lady DarkClaw. 
 

=='''The Tower of Sorcery'''==
Performed on July 11, 2012 
''A cold gust of wind blows through you unexpectedly, chilling you to the core''. 
 
As a bard, I'm bid to walk the breadth of all this land. 
I've sailed across the waters and I've travelled where I can. 
Seek out places, that I must, in towns and forests deep. 
In shining cities and the woods, where giant spiders creep. 
I've swam among the fishies - but admit that's very rare - 
The Tempest finds bards toothsome, so I very seldom dare. 
I've forded streams and climbed the hills so dark and misty cold. 
I wouldn't say I'm brave at all, but with some help, I'm bold! 
 
Some places make me shudder at the thought of going there. 
(A witch's hut, Sahaugin halls, and Rivers of Dispair) 
But if I'm quick enough and quaff, a potion that is true. 
I won't wind up inside a pot, made into Ogre stew. 
 
But thrice, my steps were urgent bid, to travel to a place. 
That's guarded by a Phantom who is of the elven race. 
I know not why the gods have sent this little bard to see. 
The spectacle within the walls of Tow'r of Sorcery. 
 
I crept inside and fled right quick, not wanting to profane. 
Each time I went, I asked before if some bore Magi's name. 
No wish to trespass there at all, I quickly came and went. 
No harm by me intended: but a bard must go where sent. 
 
I begged forgiveness of the only soul that I could see. 
And was set a task by him - a rhyme composed by me. 
To sing the praises of the place that Drakar calls his home. 
But it's filled with icy winds that chill me to the bone. 
 
Massive doors to block the way, though whether to or from. 
The scent of ancient candles - and the slighest touch of rum' 
There's many fancy tapestries - Lord Nash and then the Lich. 
The sight of all the bookshelves makes my eager fingers itch. 
 
No place of gentle rest or site of merry-making loud. 
But a spot for Nashite rites where all the heads are bowed. 
There's dais of black marble that is topped with gleaming throne. 
And a mural on the wall that shifts and moves and ..um.. moans. 
 
Portraits hanging here and there - above, a glassy dome. 
I think I sensed unsettled dead, condemned by death to roam. 
A magic circle, crimson-red, to bind, or cleanse or keep' 
A mirror to the soul of those to him an Oath would speak. 
 
The Laws of Nash inscribed within a dozen or more books. 
I must confess the shelves received more than just a look. 
Discipline, respect and knowledge, all required of He. 
So much within those crystal vaults for an eye to see. 
 
I honor Drakar's wish: to chant - and speak of what I saw. 
And though I'm not an aura-blue, my word is but my law. 
He asked if I was curious, to learn of Nash's ways. 
But I am of the desert tribe, until my end of days. 
 
My vow to Mother, always kept: I cannot give an oath. 
To love a man or worship Gods - I am forbidden both. 
Still, I honor all of those who swear His oath to keep. 
But start to think that Nashites will give me a cause to weep. 
 
Destroyer speaks: to end my life, and strip away my veil. 
And leave me naked, shuddering, my form cold, still and pale. 
Orgrim's rift and vicious whip, reminded me today 
That life is frail and death is close and barely held at bay 
 
Perhaps it is precursor, or a warning - that makes sense, 
My death to them is Destiny, or Chance's recompense - 
If these journeys are a clue of what will be my Fate. 
I hope that death becomes me, and his lust for blood abate. 
 
But that is of the future, which is never writ in stone - 
Still it creeps into my thoughts and sets a worried tone. 
If my steps to Tow'r return, I pray no offense take. 
For each time, permission asked, apologies to make. 
 
I do not seek to ere defile or ever disrespect. 
Or rouse the ire of Nashites should our path ere intersect. 
So this chant I speak with truth, and with the chant I've made. 
My duty discharged, vow complete, my debt to Drakar paid. 
 
{{note|[[Boromir]]|07/11/12|*clap* very well done! }}
{{note|[[Doc]]|07/11/12|I shed a tear in my beer.}}
{{note|[[Isolas|The Phantom]]|07/11/12| Well done. Your debt to Drakar is paid. I will trust his judgement in this. }}
 

=='''Why Bards Are A Waste of Time'''==
Commissioned by '''[[Anduin]]'''*. 
Posted to the Forum on July 24, 2012. 
 
World shaped by whim: it's a dangerous thing 
To give up such power to those that just sing 
'''[[Tynian]]''''s time - precious, rarer than gold 
Was foolishly spent on those pioneers bold 
Like '''[[Oook]]''', '''[[Adja]]''', '''[[Cadee]]''', on '''[[Chylder]]''' and '''[[Fling]]''' 
'''[[Faite]]''', '''[[Gheorghe]]''' and '''[[Huglak]]''', what good do they bring? 
Better He'd focused on fixing what's there 
Psionisists mental, barbarians scare 
Or making Thugs nifty, 'cause right now they're lame 
Instead, it's these singers, all seeking great fame 
He should have spent code-time adjusting the spells 
of Shamans and Clerics ('cause mages are swell) 
That hunt-code for places and monsters galore 
As much of a waste as a lyrical score 
The world's not enriched by a rhyme or a song - 
When so much of TFC's just coded wrong! 
Combat more easy, with eq galore! 
A-re-na battles with arch-mobs and more! 
Not gathering songs for some halfling to hum! 
Yes, really and truly, the bard class is dumb! 
Roleplay is stupid - a waste of His time! 
(An ironic message hired out in this rhyme) 
Yes, Anduin's right, we should delete the bards 
Success for this class just's not in the cards 
(Besides, they're too sneaky, all hidey-in-place 
That '''[[Eathor]]''' guy could be right in your face!) 
And that combat! It's silly! All kicking and slaps, 
Weapons are wielded, with crushes and whacks! 
So better you listen to what he hired said 
And hasten the day that the bard class is dead! 
 
<NOWIKI>*</NOWIKI> Please note that this in no way, shape, or form describes my own personal thoughts on the Bard Class. - Sami
<NOWIKI>**</NOWIKI> Please note that Anduin hasn't reviewed this song prior to publication, so it it may not accurately reflect his thoughts, either.
 
{{note|[[Eathor]]|July 2012|I was extremely sad when I read the beginning of this song, but then I was extremely happy when I got to the end of it! Thank you Sami!! - Eathor the sneaky in your face Bard!}}
 

== '''A Love Letter From A Thief''' ==
(08/03/12: Ink's quest, placing first in the Challenge – '''[[Seeking the Most Creative]]''') 
''Dearest Eiren:'' 
 
''I admit it - I'm not always a good man. I have cheated at games of chance, I have stolen, I have poached the King's deer, I have lied. . . But I have not ever spoken false about how I feel about you. Like any man, my pride was hurt when you ran. I did not follow. I should have. I have wandered since that day, always trying to find my way home - but home is not a place anymore -- it is carried within you. You have filled my days, always in the back of my mind, and filled my nights, haunting my dreams. Without you, I am restless, seeking distraction and danger.'' 
''When we courted, I gave you a gift. Perhaps you still have it? (If so, I can only take that as a good sign!)
It was a key to a fabled treasure - because that is what you were to me. A treasure I hoped to keep safe always. More precious than any gem I have stolen or any purse I have cut. Yes, I know - you don't like what I do. But I'm not a bad man, I just do bad things sometimes. Perhaps with your fine example, I can do better...? No, you're right, I probably won't walk the path of goodness, but won't you have fun trying to set me on it?'' 
''I thought long and hard on what gift I could give, that would show you my heart. Trinkets and baubles and valuables, you might think I had stolen. Magic - well, your people do that far better than any mortal man. I settled on something simple: the seeds within this apple. You have no orchards of apples in your home village - I know, I wandered through the town late one night, wanting to learn this place that is so precious to you and see if there was room for me in it - but your people do love growing things.'' 
 
''There’s a spot where one of the big trees fell that would make a good spot for a house and a garden and an apple tree or two. That is, if you don’t mind living on the ground instead of high in the air. Perhaps the seeds of this apple can grow into something new in your world and as they grow, the trees could be a reminder of my love and willingness to grow with you.'' 
''Give me another chance.'' 
''Yours,'' 
''Villon'' 

==Level 20 Bard Review: '''The Baroness' Lament'''==
08/16/12. Commissioned by '''[[Soloban]]'''. Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 20 Bard Review]]'''
===Part I: The Curse===
My tale is of unholy vows, sworn for pride of man 
A bargain made, a cost too deep, an evil, evil plan 
Marel wished to ever live and slip the grasp of Fate 
But pride it goes before a fall, and curses ne'er abate 
 
Cale had heard the Baron's words, whispered into night 
And rode up to the castle, giving all the guards a fright 
His cowl was drawn and face obscured, his voice in ancient tongue 
Demand to see the Castle's lord: the bargain was begun 
 
No record of that meeting first - or mention of the sums 
The gold to buy a pass from Death - just hidden from the sun - 
A week to pass and then return, agreement then to bind 
But deals with devils rarely work - this Marel came to find 
 
''A sharp scent of brimstone and sulfur wafts across your senses.'' 
 
A single candle lit allowed, a glass of vintage old 
The chests of loot were stacked up high, all glittering and gold 
With wave of hand, Cale dismissed all - another favor asked: 
And shuddering, the Baron bid a guardsman to that task 
 
A child to fetch, from village near, awakened from his bed 
The order came - defied at first - but then the Baron fed. 
His teeth did not pierce young flesh - it was a soul he drank - 
and vigor fled the child's corpse, fast rotting, cold and rank 
 
Marel screamed! How could he not? The horror all too bright - 
A guard burst in, and grasped by Cale, his screams to join the night 
Smoke and ash whirled all around, as he cast the spell 
And crafted from the body a foul canine straight from Hell 
 
''A foul scent of decay fills your nostrils, causing you to gag.'' 
 
A hound was born, of fire and ash, with eyes of embers red 
And Marel moaned and pissed himself, blubbered and he beg'd 
"Take it back!" he cried out loud, "This isn't what I sought! 
I wanted love eternal, not this curse that you have wrought!" 
 
Cale just laughed and sauntered out, leaving him to scream 
And wish that it had all just been a single evening's dream 
But nightly, thirst returned to him, and nightly he would feed 
For Marel lacked the strength and will to deny himself the need 
 
He lurked amidst the houses of the village at the gate 
Slew man and child and woman all - his thirst would not abate 
But one he kept away at cost - his wife he would not see 
He fought to save her mortal soul, her life his only plea 
 
''You hear distant singing, in a soft contralto, the words a lullaby.'' 
 
The hound emerged from shadows thick, her wrist caught in his maw 
She begged and screamed for mercy, until her throat was raw 
He locked himself into a tower, to keep from feeding deep, 
And threw himself from battlements, a final death to seek 
 
Landing hard, his shattered bones were piercing through his flesh 
And hound appeared to drag him back, each wound remained as fresh 
Time flowed past, he lost all track, night seeping into night 
But fed from those the hound would bring, unwilling now to fight 
 
Her cries of pain and anguish as he drank her soul at last 
Stripped his last humanity - true curse had come to pass 
Then weeping, sobbing, crying out, he laid her in her bed 
And gently brushed her golden hair, and gently kissed her head 
 
''The air goes still and quiet, as if the sound of a child wailing was suddenly stilled.'' 
 
The cradle by her bedside was an empty wooden shell 
Their son was gone and sent away, from parents living hell 
He smashed this sign of sons escape, flung shards beneath her bed 
Intending that his bloodline would be thought as being dead 
 
Cale appeared, a smirking smile, the hellhound at his heel 
But not in time to learn of aught the shards might have revealed. 
"Everything is lost" he heard, as Marel cried aloud 
"Youve taken all I loved from me," his tone completely cowed 
 
"But all I did, was what you asked!" replied the cowled one 
"Just tell me what you want from me and it will sure be done!" 
"I want the hunger foul to stop! I want to see her eyes!" 
"I want to hear her songs again, beneath the daylit skies!" 
 
''Anguish washes over you: the weight of foul deeds, selfishness, loathing...'' 
 
"Done!" replied the sneering Cale, "You only had to ask," 
Marel turned to see his bride if Cale had done this task. 
A band of diamonds, blue of course the very same deep hue 
And the lilt of singing notes, sounding pure and true 
 
But still she laid, and still was dead, until with shudder woke 
And when she gazed upon him, it was these words she spoke: 
"I am hungry..." 
 
Samiyah pauses in her recitation, unable to finish that stanza, the horror clear in her eyes. 
Samiyah gathers herself and skips to the next. 
 
Laughing at their horror, Cale paused as he turned to go. 
"Why so sad, Marel and bride? You asked for this, you know.." 
"Who are you?" begged the Baron cold, "How can you do such things?" 
"Im 'Caleneezer, of the Void - I am the Demons’ King!" 
 
''A foul echoing laughter grates across your senses as he names Himself.'' 
 
===Part II: Rebirth===
Years would pass, the two as one, for in that Cale spoke truth 
And slew they every villager, each traveler, each youth 
Word spread wide, of curses foul, of blight within those stones 
Of screams that filled the twilit sky, of agonizing groans 
 
Good clerics came from all around, then Paladins and more 
But with every nightfall dark the Baron was restored 
His hunger would not ere abate, he always had to feed 
But ever was his deepest wish - that all of them succeed 
 
Madness swept away all thoughts, save anger and his rage 
He walked alone, avoiding Her, kept locked up in a cage 
In time he thought - it is not she! My lovely wife's reborn 
I'll find her soul in her next life - embrace her mortal form 
 
''The slightest hint of floral perfume wafts through the air.'' 
 
His sorcery very strong by now, he cast a widened net 
And settled on a lovely girl, with crimson soul no less 
Silonch of Conclave, he convinced, surely bore her soul 
To have her love and have her kiss - this was his only goal 
 
So sent her dreams and whispered spells, to lure her close at hand 
Until, a twist of Maurice-fate - She recalled to his lands 
Stumbling blindly, screaming fear, the hellhounds nipped her heels 
Into the maddened Baron's grip... where her fate was sealed. 
 
A kiss upon her cherry lips, a bite upon her throat 
He stole a bit of life but then - he cast her 'cross the moat 
"I will not lose my love again! You must not die today!" 
But still he whispered Cale's curse, half-begging her to stay. 
 
''You hear Silonch's death cry! Her mortal shell is quickly caught up and carried away by an Arch-Mage...'' 
 
Little did he know her heart was lost - enchantment 'round it first 
She to love another, but the same devotion not reversed. 
Vecna owned Silonch's heart, played with it like a toy 
He found her love amusing but it didn't bring him joy 
 
Another loved Silonch, it's true - and Tripper was his name 
One night he stole a kiss from her, and never was the same 
His own wife gone, so long ago, and lonely he had been 
But she forbade his lips or heart to e're touch hers again 
 
Marel - enraged! - how could this fop lay claim to what is mine!? 
There had to be another way - he swore that he would find 
Years would pass, until a chance, a deal that he could make 
In exchange to cast a spell - a memory he'd take 
 
''The gentlest brush of lips on lips.. the scent of her perfume.. maddening in its exquisiteness.'' 
 
In exchange for stealing this - the mem'ry Tripper held 
He whispered enchants, binding eyes to Talmud with a spell 
Gloating, sneering, threatening all the Chosen gathered near 
He muttered threats - but Weaver said: "My people, have no fear." 
 
With a gesture, cast him out, enveloping him in flame 
Yet, as always, with the night, he rose and lived again 
Plotting ever, mind awash, with plans to win her back 
He schemed to win Silonch's love, or perish from its lack 
 
Decades turned to centuries, his plots they came to naught 
For Lady's soul was not reborn - and She her hunger fought 
He was not the only one to ancient sorc'ry seek: 
For while he failed, his Lady won - her magic at its peak 
 
''The purity and depth of a mother's love for her child washes over you, humbling and profound.'' 
 
=== Part III: The Family Curse ===

The Lady whispered one last spell, a statis-bind released 
Though many decades we all knew, her babe knew only weeks 
Grew he then to manhood, in some lands not far away 
All the while a-dreaming of the place that he would stay 
 
It was a bright homecoming, when he travelled through the Bog 
Finding traces of a town, and ashen-coated dog 
It was the work of many years, to hire, threat and bribe 
Sufficient people to his task: a worker, vintner, scribe 
 
Fortunate, the aid unsought, by simple stranger lent 
Cale, he called himself - so shy - an unassuming gent! 
Gold will win their work, he said, and fear will rule their mind 
For peasants cannot see the goal - it's simple and sublime 
 
''A chill arrogance sweeps over you, wiping away any trace of kindness or gentility.'' 
 
Take what you want, the stranger said, rule with an iron fist 
So the son did as he willed - he broke, he killed, he kissed 
One girl, she tried resist his charms, she dared to say him Nay 
His rage was hot, his eyes like coals - he knew he'd make her pay 
 
Her broken body lay before his feet, rimmed round with blood 
And Cale, he laughed to see her laid like rubbish in the mud 
A woman's voice came weeping, then, her song become a scream 
A mother's pain, to see her son, more nightmare than a dream 
 
His eyes flashed round to find the source of unseen voice's pain 
And caught a glimpse of form and shape he'd ne'er see again 
Her shattered heart was broken by this evil by consent 
And in his ears forever sounds the Baroness' Lament 
 
''A high, keening wail of broken hopes and agony rips through your senses, driving you mad.'' 
 
Battered by her voice of hurt, he could not block the sound 
No matter how he drown'd his woes, all sprawled upon the ground 
The vine could not give mercy sweet, no vintage dulled away 
The shame of knowing Mother's loss and disappoint that day 
 
He tried to act with mercy and to right who he had wronged 
But merchants ceased to come along where once they always thronged 
Cale appeared, convenient-like, and whispered once again: 
For else could say they'd been there, and had ever been a friend? 
 
"Don't let weakness fill your heart, to love is just to lose" 
These whispered words were balm at last - the mother's cries to soothe 
Nodding swiftly, son agreed, oath bound in blood and ground, 
Cale just smiled, and crafted him his very own hellhound... 
 
''The dying screams of a grape stomper fill the night as she is unwillingly transformed...'' 
''...and the curse lives anew.'' 
 
{{note|[[Silonch]]|08/20/12|Oh! That was lovely. Thank you for sharing it with me!}}
 

=='''The Hunters' Call'''==
Commissioned by '''[[Tes]]''' 
Midnight spread across the land, it turned from day to night. 
A hunting horn, its dreadful peal, was cause for sudden fright. 
Her ringing laughter, joyful glee, the Hounds leapt to Her heel. 
They circled all around Her, and then as one - a kneel. 
"OUR LADY! WYLDESS!" they cried, exhultant in their tone. 
They lifted Her upon a throne of palest solid bone. 
My lovelies all! My weasel-boys! My '''[[Doc|Docster]]''' and my '''[[Ink|Swarf]]'''!" 
"'''[[Wunk|Wunkathew]]''' and '''[[Arianas|Snugglykins]]'''! My '''[[Sagan|Huntsman]]''''s wicked bark!" 
"Gather round my pack, my Kin, the Wyld Hunt's Reborn!" 
The world's our prey, now set to hunt!" then sounded on Her horn. 
Its peal was heard around the globe, and blues in bed asleep. 
Were filled with dread and horror as the Hunt their Prey did seek. 
But Cecil stood up firmly and He raised a mighty sword. 
"I'll not conceed the peace to you!" and gathered up a horde. 
[[Celeste]] and [[Kylor]], [[Iggwilv]], too, plus [[Miki]], and [[Padrone]]. 
Stood against the Wyld Horde, to fight them from their home. 
Few withstood the dark onslaught '''[[Katrana]]''''s Hunters' brought. 
They chased their prey through alleyways and in the temples fought. 
They bounded through the forests and they clambered up the trees. 
Then giggled as they watched their prey continually flee. 
And with each Thread they cut, they blessed them in Rebirth. 
And laughing, happy, in the Hunt, no malice - just with mirth. 
Until their foes, so limp of sword, turned to a blade of tongue. 
And used cold words to scorn, accuse, and rip away the fun. 
Katrana in Her Mercy offered up a Law of Threes. 
But Cecil said, "Not if you begged and pled upon your knees!" 
"We scorn to take this Oath you give, we do not need its kind." 
"We'd rather stay upon high horse, and take what we can find!" 
The Lady Wyld She shrugged and smiled, and whispered to her boys. 
"That's okay, we'll play with them - they make fantastic toys." 
She giggled like a little child, she pointed and she said: 
"Now hunt them without mercy, boys, until they all are dead." 
One Wyldling jumped up and down, chaotic to his soul. 
"My Lady! Making you just smile - it is my only goal!" 
"I'll Hunt them 'til they're weary and I'll hunt them 'til they cry..." 
"I'll Hunt them 'til at last they leave without a sole goodbye!" 
'''[[Tes]]''' bounded forth, his Prey to find, without a backward glance. 
And if you don't check your who'zone, then you take an awful chance. 
For this wee shaman loves to send a ghost or two to bite. 
He loves each battle and gives praise to Wyld with every fight. 
So listen to this ditty and remember this Bard's song. 
Yes, many fight the Wyld Hunt--- but very few for long! 

=='''The Goat Song'''==
Performance log: '''[[The Slumber Party Aftermath|The Slumber Party]]''' held in '''[[Hutt]]''''s Temple on 09/05/12 
'Greedy little goatsies wand'ring 'cross the sand! 
'eating all the grasses, just because you can! 
'You would eat my shoeses, you would eat a tree! 
'You would eat that carrion, or even! eat! me! 
 
'Noisy little goatsies, you are oh so loud! 
'Bleating at the stars, oh what a noisy crowd! 
'Butting heads then whining, when your head is hurt. 
'Sell you to the nomads, Noisy! Inna! Yurt! 
 
'Busy little goatsies, please lay down and rest! 
'you should be asleep, so to be at your best. 
'Even if you count sheep, just to help you fall, 
'I won't tell your mommas, Goto! Sleep! All! 
 
'Sweetest little goatsies, now you all at rest. 
'When you're simply quiet, when I like you best. 
'Sleep until the morning, do not stir awake. 
'Back to greener pastures, Sami-girl! Will! Take! 
 
'Baddest little goatsies! Stop your wander-un!' 
'Straying off oasis, under angry sun' 
'Scorpion'll getcha! Cry when you are stung!' 
'So stay close, my goatsies, 'Til! My song! Is done!' 
 
 

==Level 25 Bard Review: '''The Soul-Stealer's Song'''==
Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 25 Bard Review]]''' 
As my steps have travelled 'round the world for many years 
I've seen some acts of cruelty, come face to face with fears 
I've heard of foulest tortures and I've witnessed blood and pain 
Been exposed to death and horror, time and time a-gain 
 
But mortal terrors pale before Immortal threat of wrath 
A note demanded that I write - a song of Seraph's past 
Polite, my re-ply, but was firm: Of you, I cannot sing 
For your deeds are never fair, you only mis'ry bring 
 
I thought the matter ended, 'til I saw a wicked grin 
He backed me to a corner, laughed, and said in voice of sin, 
"What would be worse - harming you? - or all that you hold dear? 
Now tell my tale, oh little bard, or they'll have cause to fear." 
 
He knelt before me, wings pulled back, and looked me in the eyes 
And ran a finger down my cheek, a threat in kindness' guise 
"So will you do this thing for me?" he asked with voice so cold 
I stammered yes, my friends to guard, that he not steal a soul. 
 
Thus angrily, surrendered will, agreeing to his task 
But swore I wouldn't write a word, until I knew his past 
He smirked and nodded, told his tale, then ordered me to write 
I shook my head, refusing, having not learned all I might 
 
I wouldn't let _his_ answers be the sum of all I learned 
Re-searched, read, and interviewed, and studied pages turned 
Until at last, was ready, and to paper, quill I put 
'Til pages filled and ink was spilled, my fingers stained like soot 
 
I've scratched out lines and crumpled pages, disatisfied with all 
My efforts, words could not contain, encompassed in a scrawl 
But here and now, present to you, the tale of Seraph's life 
No pleasantries, no happy end - it is a work of strife. 
 
The being known as Seraph was once but a frightened boy 
Abandoned by his family, no happiness or joy 
A life of thiev'ry on the street, oft' beaten when he failed 
His master was a bastard brute, who truly should be jailed 
 
Then one day, a task was set, to thieve a weapon-smith 
And failing, he was snatched right up, clenched in an ogre's fist 
They beat him with a metal chain, and whips 'til almost dead 
Then heated up an iron fork, burned eyes out from his head 
 
The eyes are naught, or so they say, but windows to the soul 
That child screamed and all went black - the peace of death his goal 
But lifted up, into a light, and there an "angel" stood 
"I feel the hate inside of you, and absence there of good." 
 
Into that corpse, the "angel" breathed, returning gift of life 
And sent him back, to earthly plane, to sow a path of strife 
Souls to steal and souls to take, for souls kept him alive 
The first to fall was Marion, the death he did contrive 
 
Soon thereafter, he was found, by Kerri in the Dark 
Given home, and honors all - still learning all the arts 
The Booga speaks most fondly of his Ordained Sur-i-el 
Honors gave his chief Ordained, who's rage burned hot as hell. 
 
Mystic armor, mighty blades - for great were the rewards 
And added greatly to the bags that Booga loved to hoard 
Then one day it hit him, with the ringing of a bell -- 
And there within the Booga's tree, in love the Seraph fell 
 
Mystaya was his wicked muse, the woman he would wed 
And for a time was happy, til his love by Tiger bled 
He swore revenge - let Aslan die! - for Talyn's desperate crime 
A love for love, the price to pay, in justice so sublime 
 
But interposed, the Weaver stood, Her eyes of deepest black 
"If you should slay my Handmaid sweet, there is no turning back. 
Anathema named, Alliance hurt, and from you turn my face 
Where once a hand of friendship oft, just coldness in its place." 
 
Thus turned from path of Vengeance, he bitterly was forced 
And helpless rage turned deep within, with words so foul and coarse 
"This love, it only weakens me: I cannot keep her long!" 
But each time thought to set aside, his heart proclaimed it wrong 
 
That wicked core of burning need, the thirst a soul could slake 
Came manifest in evil lies, all goaded by his mate 
"Oh help me out, I need your aid!" he pled to Maja, whom 
Agreed to help "dispel a 'Clave", but only found his doom 
 
Locked within a Captain's place, blinded, crushed and slain 
A Nexus-friend was fooled and died, his gear was 'Staya's gain. 
Years, they passed, and many learned, to trust was but to die 
Then left behind by god and kin, he gazed up to the sky 
 
There must be more, beyond this Realm, I must leave it behind 
That distance might be sword to cleave through last of oaths that bind 
years would pass, the seasons sped, while absent Seraph stayed 
At last, returned, to Gods above, another vow was made 
 
I'll stand among you, serve the young, Immortal lessons learn 
But within me, there's a need, a fire wicked burns 
Born to sorrow, born to hate, and born to now Ascend 
And in my presence, trembling souls, before me knees to bend 
 
He followed through, was lifted high, his mortal shell to shed 
And in his name, his minions slew, 'til streets ran wet and red 
He crafted a new leg-a-cy, and gave a name -- the Vir 
There from a wicked throne of bone, the Seraph did not stir 
 
Many were the conquests of his favored scarlet souls 
Golson, Mas and Hedschott, all contribute to his goal: 
Let chaos spread - and lies and hurt - to make the whole world bleed 
Perhaps so all that suffering, would assuage his dark need 
 
For hungered, still, the Seraph did - that hollow void inside 
It made him reckless, to a fault, and wrongfully decide 
In a rage, he slew an oathed, and then - the rumor goes 
It was to friends from earthly plane, their eq quickly flowed 
 
The story's garbled - but the fact - he was not cast from high 
Means there is some question, and we may not e're know why 
He left his place, he left behind, his people and his throne 
November twenty, in Oh-Nine, this History has shown 
 
Many weeks would pass, until, the Seraph showed his face 
And with his re-turn, from him fell, the last Immortal grace 
It was the Spring, in April mid, the Seraph was Retired 
The Vir was gone, they said so long, their charter had expired 
 
Cen-tur-ies sped by with naught a hint of blackest wings 
Then DarkClaw found him in her home - and Chaos did he bring 
A growled need, a dark desire - for stronger was his thirst 
Three souls to gain, or else he'd steal: Belgarion'd be first 
 
She wept! She raged! How could he force, a woman to decide 
Between her friends and twixt her love, the choice she'd not abide 
She sought advice, she sought to hire, a Bard to tell the tale 
And spread a warning through the streets, through cities and through dale 
 
Samiyah spoke of desert charms, of salt and bonds of faith 
Four Elements not close at hand, but Spirit the fifth makes 
"Call your folk, and keep them close - like desert cat he hunts 
Culling out the wayward sheep, the wounded and the runts. 
 
Be the shepherd, ward them all, and get them through the night: 
Those shared vows will help you stand against this horrid fright." 
Heartened, Lady went her way, with troubled Bard behind 
For she the bonds of Faith rejects, alone and unaligned 
 
It wasn't long before he heard of little Bard's advice 
And thwarted, he began to watch - then spoke and named a price 
She'd do his bid, and spin his tale, or else her friends would fall 
But found that this was not enough - he wanted her as thrall. 
 
"I am the one who hears your prayers, To whom your people pray 
I've watched you for the longest time, through dark and light of day 
I'm here to help, you must believe, It's really for your good 
For without hate there is no love - I wish you understood." 
 
What Gods decree, we must abide - they cannot be gainsaid - 
And as my tale comes to a close, I'm filled with fear and dread 
For if it is - as Seraph says - he is my destiny 
I face the future yet unwrit, unknowing what will be. 
 

==Celebrate Our Immortals Bardic Circle Contest Entry: '''Thirst'''==
Performance Log: '''[[2013 - Love Our Immortals Bardic Circle]]''' 
''Thirst.''. 
''Greater than need...''. 
''for hunger or sleep'','. 
''...It tears, and it BITES...'' . 
...it claws, and it seeps...''. 
''..into every pore..''. 
''..every vein..''. 
''..every limb..''. 
''Stronger than ache..''. 
''..for wine or for gin.''. 
 
''Thirst.''. 
''Slaking that need..''. 
''Of PARAMOUNT import''. 
''...scale any wall...''. 
''..take any fort..''. 
''To quench it..''. 
''To slake it...''. 
'''You do what you must!'''. 
''You break any promise....''. 
''You break any trust.''. 
 
''Thirst.''. 
''That terrible need..'' 
''Empty chill void..'' 
''...that BEGS to be filled..'' 
''NOT with life destroyed..'' 
''NOT with a soul, and NOT with the blood.'' 
''..but with a song and but with a rhyme..'' 
''the chant or the chorus of lyrical score...''. 
''sing.. it.. once...'' 
''then...needing...'' 
''...More...'' 
''Thirst.'' 

=='''A Long, Dark Tale'''==
'''(This work is OOC Info: It is in Sami's notebook but has never been performed.''' 
'''It was written at Seraph's suggestion for the 'Love our Immortals' quest.)''' 
‘Born of sweet Mal-nest, the tree-home of elves.’. 
‘Wanderer of forests, of oceans, of dells.’. 
‘Studious son of a man of the woods.’. 
‘Stealthily hunting the prey that he should.’. 
‘Youth spent in learning, from Father and Mum.’. 
 
Whisper: "That's what he called his Mother, you see." 
 
‘But knew there was more when his lessons were done.’. 
‘He sought an example, for one who would lead:.’. 
‘Toku of Balance - of right, noble deed.’. 
‘Balance soon faded, and, left quite alone.’. 
‘He wandered the woods, ‘til he heard a low tone.’. 
‘- Soft and yet friendly - he sought out the source:.’. 
‘A very small ogre, adorned with some gorse.’. 
 
Whisper: "Thats a type of flower. I had to look it up, too." 
 
‘"You are a strange little Ogre," he said.’. 
‘Reply - "YOU would be crunchy with ketchup when dead!".’. 
‘A 'saucy' reply, from this small shaman soul.’. 
‘Amusing the Spirits was always his goal..’. 
‘They talked and they talked, til the moon it had rise.’. 
‘Speaking with honesty, not guile or lies.’. 
‘Okk told him of Nash, and of Liches so fell.’. 
 
Whisper: "Fell is another word for Dark and scary, but I wanted to save that for later.".’. 
 
‘And long were the hours they spoke in that dell.’. 
‘Until with the dawn, Okk led him to where.’. 
‘An evil crypt sat, with a down-going stair.’. 
‘There was an Arch-Lich, who glared at them both.’. 
‘Then nodded and witnessed the Booga's own oath.’. 
 
Whisper: "I bet it did NOT involve the word, 'MUHA!'..".’. 
 
‘With Ramza and Morimox, travelled the world.’. 
‘Nash's banner above, in the wind ere unfurled.’. 
‘Decades would pass, in Conclave he learned.’. 
‘to master the Arts of the enchant and burn.’. 
‘Later in years, to a writer, confessed:.’. 
‘"To Nash I do owe a great part of success.".’. 
 
Whisper: "he said in that same interview that he still gives sacrifice and homage to Nash twice a year -- can you believe it?!" .’. 
‘Soon he had reached Sorc'ry's pinnacle high.’. 
‘And then that of woodscraft: so swiftly went by.’. 
‘Trav'ling with Trinity, and brooding Rath.’. 
‘Fighting in battles, or taking dark Paths.’. 
‘The House of Ve-la-li-sier proved quite a trek.’. 
‘And Ramza and Morimox got in a wreck.’. 
‘The Priestess he tickled and teased til they fled.’. 
‘And of the group he was the only not dead..’. 
 
Whisper: 'Ouch! That's just GOTTA hurt!'.’. 
 
‘But then came the day, his adventurers were done.’. 
‘And with a petition - Ascention was won.’. 
‘Shrouded in Darkness, He raised up a tree.’. 
‘And said to his friends, 'Now come play with Me!'.’. 
‘He gathered up Darklings and gave them all rules.’. 
‘With tenets of ducks, and of green and of fools.’. 
‘He sought those of magic, required a quest.’. 
‘And mandated all to behave at their best.’. 
 
Whisper: “Though, oftentimes.. they didn't.. from what I have heard..” 
 
‘Many were those who gave oath in the Dark.’. 
‘And stayed ever-faithful - their vow not a lark.’. 
‘Seraph and Lycron and Thingone and Taint,.’. 
‘Kailani, Harmony, Silence (he aint!).’. 
‘Indiga, Malakost, Asher, Lestat.’. 
‘Isolas, Erian, M'staya's all that.’. 
‘Tiberius, ZipWitchling, Beowulf, more.’. 
‘They all were a part of that great Darkling horde.’. 
 
Whisper: ‘He shaped many into who they were and who they would become.’ 
 
‘Many the student, he took and he taught:.’. 
‘Guiding Attendants through lessons so fraught.’. 
‘He showed them the joys and the sorrowful tasks.’. 
‘Of eq'ing followers, saving their .... .’. 
(The next line is crossed out.) 
 
‘Sequoia was filled with such glad merriment.’. 
‘Weddings and funerals - never lament.’. 
‘He built quite a family, odd though it be,.’. 
‘But never the like of it ever will see..’. 
‘Of Kerri himself, there is many a tale.’. 
‘Of loves he had one, but he never availed.’. 
 
‘Nor took him a wife, though he loved desperate-ly.’. 
‘Just wishing that lady would on her own see.’. 
‘His passion, his honor, his heart that was true.’. 
‘She served him with dignity, but never knew.’. 
‘His Dark Phasma burned ever bright in his heart.’. 
‘Until that sad day when this world did depart.’. 
‘Other planes called to that Booga-ful Drow.’. 
‘What he does now, we may never know.’. 
‘But shape this world, certainly, Kerri sure has.’. 
‘And was an Immortal with unmatched pizzazz!!.’..’. 
 
{{note|[[Kerriariadne|Booga]]|03/15/13|You all do me too much honor...Thank you. :)}}
 
=='''The Message In A Bottle'''==
'''(This work is OOC Info: Only Seraph and Wish have read it.)''' 
 
They say, 'in Vino Veritas' - for me a pinch of snuff 
Just a little tiny bit - but fortunate - enough 
For a time, the webs were cleared, and for a time, the lies 
I saw those present stripped of all deception and disguise 
Were there both? Of course there were - though I spoke it nay 
For there was truth there also, that was clear and plain as day 
One stood before me, waiting for my words to cast aside 
One stood there also, waiting there, that he would know the lie 
But peace obtained, with truth and lie - I saw his core intent 
To shape, to guide, to burn away, my broken miscontent 
To heal a soul so shattered that the pieces scattered wide 
And translate from a culture that most any would deny 
Another watched, trembling within, his Alchemy to work 
But within him secrets lie, within him falsehoods lurk 
That one believes reflections that are thrown from broken glass 
And never sees the one within, of how the die was cast 
We are the sum of all we are - both truth and lie entwined 
And sometimes baring all to see would be the most unkind 
Your path is yours, and mine is his, in this, I know the end 
But even though your trust is gone, I still shall call you friend 
 

=='''Chillin In The Cooler'''==
Until recently, this work had never been performed. However, '''[[Theros]]''' and '''[[DarkClaw]]''' got to hear it on 11/16/2014. 
Cold winds swirl around, 
drowns out every song, 
Shivering, chattering, 
fireball spattering 
Nothing but pondering 
what I did wrong. 
 
Words said in a heat 
to avoid such defeat 
argument angry and loud, 
three was such a crowd 
Praying, head bowed 
for Gods know how long. 
 
Defiantly walking 
When Wish was still talking 
Seraph so mad at me, 
Wouldn't say "enemies" 
With no ambiguity - 
Just want to be gone. 
 
Words strike like maces, 
their angry, cold faces 
My bridge was called trash, 
was the start of the clash 
Slight hope was dashed, 
When will I catch on? 
 
Like the displeasure, 
of Immortal measure 
This icy snow bites at me, 
Flurries hide all to see 
I'm "slave" and I'm "silly" - 
and just "Seraph's Pawn" 
 
Swirling snow everywhere, 
can't get to anywhere 
That isn't so freezing, 
just want to stop sneezing 
I just keep reminding: 
No weakness! Stay strong. 
 
Finality sinks in 
I must sink or else swim 
My choices demanded, 
With Seraph, I'm branded 
Or else stay remanded 
away from the throng 
 
But closed heart and coldness 
Ar-gu-ments acrimonious 
Are no more a part of me 
Then naming unwillingly 
Friends into enemies... 
..too much truth in a song. 
 

=='''The Sea Bird'''==
(Written and performed for one of Sami's young friends on 03/11/13) 
Oh once I saw a sea-bird 
It soared aloft so high 
I wondered where it traveled, 
And heard its mournful cry 
 
It searches out a lost ship, 
Its traveled lo so far 
Into every sea-port 
Searched every mast and spar 
 
It looks for crew and kinsman 
It seeks to find its home 
Crossing every channel 
Aloft and so alone 
 
Faithfully it searches 
Wings pushing tirelessly 
Its keen-eyed gaze a-looking 
Across the white-capped sea 
 
So ghostly pale and silent 
Its wings extending wide 
Its search, it will not falter 
‘E’re following the tide 
 
Its home is with its sailors 
Their luck when on the sea 
I watched that lovely seabird 
And felt its cry in me. 
 
I hope it finds a safe berth - 
Sun's fading in the west - 
A perch, a home, a comfort, 
And lets its wings to rest 
 
=='''Trickeries'''==
'''(This work is entirely OOC: Only one person other has read the shredded pages that this was written upon: [[Wish]].)'''

Your words were clear: you want it back? 
My soul's been heavy at its lack 
Your price you named, to cause a rift 
But Sahib knew - confession swift 
I trusted that your word was good 
You once assured me that I could 
And after price required paid 
I learned it was just trick'ry played 
Your every intent just a lie 
And so, Sahib, I ask you: Why? 
 

==Level 50 Bard Performance: '''Duets In The Desert'''==
'''(This work is entirely OOC due to the nature of the performance)'''
Performance Log: ‘‘‘[[Samiyah - Level 30 Bard Review]]’’’ 
{|
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |'''At The Desert’s Edge: Cresom'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Though I've grown beyond the sands, my roots are here, in poisoned lands
|-
| ''Cresom:''
| A scar's across both of our hands, but most will never understand
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| The tribe, its hold is on me yet - such binding rules I can’t forget
|-
| ''Cresom:''
| Happy now, but I don't forget - The way he harmed, when you first met
|-
| ''Cresom:''
| God or mortal, I'd withstand - any time YOU have a plan
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But it's the comfort of your hand, that's helped me make so many stands
|-
| ''Cresom:''
| I'll stand with you 'gainst any threat - Don't think I won't! Don't take that bet!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And though I'm oft with doubt beset, a better brother, couldn’t get!
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |'''At The Veil: Eathor'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| An Ogre bard, who would have thought? But he has gone, where most cannot
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| From my very early days, he helped me in so many ways
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| When Hunt was called, when death my lot, I went to him, so deep distraught
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And asked him - not his hand to stay, but instead, the Wyld to praise
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| A kindness, strange, I asked of him - take up the Hunt so dark and grim..
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Let it be *his* blade to fall, that never Aoide, I would brawl..
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| His weapon thrice my throat to skim, and then soul sent to Seraphim..
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And still our friendship holds no pall, two broken hearts he did forestall
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |'''The Hunter: Ghazkull'''
|-
| ''Ghazkull:''
| My thirst you quenched, by crimson stain'd, and by your gift, Rebirth attained,
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| My Sahib's honor, to maintain, these wicked urges must restrain!
|-
| ''Ghazkull:''
| That first shy kiss, our lips did meet, Nearly made this dead heart beat
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Your gentle lesson, such a treat - a tender moment, I'd repeat.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Though I try hard to abstain, his mouth on mine runs through my brain
|-
| ''Ghazkull:''
| Your blood has coursed twice through my veins - my thirst for you, it never wanes
|-
| ''Ghazkull:''
| From this bond, I'll not retreat - My Almond pastry, ever sweet
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Though love, not bond, I must defeat, yet it's with you, I feel complete.
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |'''At The Oasis: Wish'''
|-
| ''Wish:''
| Singing dervish with alluring eyes, Innocent veils hide nasty surprise.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| ..What if ..I'd never been Alchemized, not had that veil torn from these eyes?
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But lies could not those truths negate, I saw them _both_, their truest state!
|-
| ''Wish:''
| Catalyst of pain and misguided hate, the magic she scribes to seal my fate
|-
| ''Wish:''
| Yet for her, hold no ling'ring spite - she cannot yet see wrong from right!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| *His* words contain their _own_ hard bite, and every time we talk - we fight,
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I would not choose another path but: not my poem's aftermath...'
|-
| ''Wish:''
| No, it's him that earns my wrath - that slithering snake by name: "Seraph"
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''In the Holies: Seraph'''
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| My singing sparrow, desert muse - Of all the tribe, it's you I choose.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| So many people just accuse my explanations just refused.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Why won't you ever say goodbye - spread your wings, escape and fly?
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| You were so gentle, quiet, shy - the slightest bark, and you would cry
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| So yes: your tender spirit bruised - But to *teach*, and not abuse
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| In a world of Reds and Blues, it's hard to walk in others' shoes
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| I've taught you caution - question why! - and now your songs ring through the sky.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And though sometimes, the rules, defy, my home is in his Order High
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I'm not some simp'ring brainless doll! I do not grovel, beg or crawl!
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| Those with heart, shall lead them all - And now they answer Order's call.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I wish I could more clear convey - Those words on me, like stones they weigh,
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| I smile each time you softly pray, and each your tender fears allay.'
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| You choose and choose: you're not a thrall - You are the prize within my Hall
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And while on me, did Vengeance fall, and cost to heart was nothing small
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| There is no price I wouldn't pay, for home, for hearth, for Him, I stay
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| And though, you sometimes disobey - You always come back to my way
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''In the Holies: Katrana'''
|-
| ''Katrana:''
| Dear one, little desert maid, upon you such a weight is laid!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| So many times, I nearly strayed, away from vow to Mother made,
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| For in the dark, a hunt-horn rings - but no song within me sings
|-
| ''Katrana:''
| I, too, had dreams, was seeing things, and know the heartbreak that it brings
|-
| ''Katrana:''
| Why did you never ask for aid, give your worship, geas and prayed?
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I whispered once, in silence, prayed, But in the end, I did as bade
|-
| ''Katrana:''
| Your lack of vows - it deeply stings - We would have taught to use your wings!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| You do not know of desert things, that ever pulls on my heart strings
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''Beneath the Palms: DarkClaw, Jamilla & Venom'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| The Lady Lost and those Embraced who sometimes smile and sometimes chase
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| My thoughts of them so oft conflict - what She thinks, I can't predict
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Against a lie or harm, am braced - which She implies is quite misplaced!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But Sahib's law is clear and strict ... so my actions, must constrict.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| One of hers, I ache to help - my sister made to Venom's whelp
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Now, *him*, I'd hurt a thousand times, while her heart he e're confines!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Pluck his fangs until he yelps, and hide his body 'neath the kelp
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Carving stakes from ancient pines... if not for her, I'd cross that line...
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But for a sister, never known, I only can his words bemoan
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| For action taken 'gainst her sire would only cause her pain and ire
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Ja-mi-lla, she must be shown - with truth, with love, in word and tone
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| My one true hope, my one desire: that she find peace, and home acquire
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''By A Small Tidepool: Ink'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Sometimes I think I've come so far, and am as strong as my friends are
|-
| ''Ink:''
| What a weirdo girl you are! Your desert ways are quite bizarre!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But even though I am not bold, I learned from actions, lessons cold
|-
| ''Ink:''
| Always doing what you're told - *I* make *my* rules but you're not bold
|-
| ''Ink:''
| And not as smart as me, by far - not quaffing aloe from a jar :P
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| His hunting was much worse than spar, my calm to shatter, veil to mar
|-
| ''Ink:''
| Mostly useless, times untold - no matter how I teach and scold!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I know that he would laugh and scold, but songs are worth their weight in gold
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''Beside A Slain Goat: Sagan'''
|-
| ''Sagan:''
| Little bard, how years have passed! I've been so proud to help when asked.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Fresh and bloody, recent past, the final lesson learned at last
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Cursed by some in vile tone? a helping hero, *I* have known
|-
| ''Sagan:''
| Though - sometimes foolish, danger-prone - I've seen you come into your own
|-
| ''Sagan:''
| And though I Hunted to the last, my pride in you was never dashed..
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Now that deadly duty's past, I'll smile again beneath veil's mask
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Triat's honor set his tone: The Hunt not all that he has shown
|-
| ''Sagan:''
| Though His sins you did atone - You see *me*: more than Hound and bone
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''With The Shepherds: Tross'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I saw a child like you one day, oft alone, and somewhat fey...
|-
| ''Tross:''
| I'm afraid I have to say! That mask you wear gets in the way...
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I offered smiles, a little cheer, or just a helping hand...
|-
| ''Tross:''
| And all you ever do is pray.... and think of goats and sand..
|-
| ''Tross:''
| Now I can't bear to see you cry! I don't even quite get why...
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Her sight is true, with bardic eye, a 'Tross aloft within the sky
|-
| ''Tross:''
| even though you are quite shy... you take on such demands.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Glad she's found a sailor's berth amidst the pristine sands
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''Outside The Briars: Aoide'''
|-
| ''Aoide:''
| As you've grown your whole life long, so, too, has your strength and song
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| It's been a fight not to prolong, my urge to simply 'go along'
|-
| ''Aoide:''
| Yet still you feel haraam, apart, within the power of your art
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| From today, I vow to chart - a whole new course, from blithe to smart!
|-
| ''Aoide:''
| Far from the sands and winds so strong, you sought a place where you belong
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| It's hard to know what's right and wrong, when alone and when with throng
|-
| ''Aoide:''
| One wisdom to you I'd impart: Home's the music of your heart.'
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I think it's time, this place depart - a whole new path it's time to start
|-
|}
 
=='''The Sea Bird's Nest'''==
I once wrote of a sea-bird, 
that soared aloft so high 
It searched for crew and kinsman 
And sang a mournful cry 
 
I wept with joy at knowing 
it found a home at last 
A place to let its wings rest 
And heal wounds of the past 
 
That sea-bird nested sweetly, 
Taught older birds to fly 
And though it winged far distant 
I'd smile as it soared by 
 
But now its nest is missing 
Just gone without a trace 
Her hurt, loss and betrayal 
Clear, written on her face 
 
I ached to give her shelter 
To heal the wound renewed 
I closed my arms around her: 
Unable to break through 
 
She launched away up skyward, 
wings beating at the air 
her tone proclaiming loudly 
She surely didn't care 
 
My heart ached at renewed loss 
Twice left behind by men 
Who did not take precaution 
and broke her heart again 
 
How could they leave this sea-bird, 
Abandon, not look back? 
Not think for just one moment 
Of hurts made by their lack? 
 
They say that pain makes stronger, 
This, any girl-child knows. 
But words cannot prepare you - 
When one we love.. just.. goes. 
 
=='''The Truth of Him'''==
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=='''A Song for Theros'''==
(written 11-13-2014: This has only been performed once, and only for the one for whom it was written. It is OOC knowledge for anyone else.) 
'What ho! What ho!' 
'What, hi? How low?' 
'So low? So-lo?' 
'What ho! Here goes!' 
 
'Not as slow as the flow' 
'of the sea down below' 
'He ain't scairt of the air' 
' 'Cause he goes everywhere!' 
 
'With a thrum of his gills,' 
'He's a fish without frills' 
'With a splish and a splash' 
'To a task he will dash' 
 
'What Ho! Whut? Whoah!' 
'What ho? Uh-Oh!' 
 
'He knows e-ver-y rock' 
'From the Cliffs to the Docks' 
'Every cloth, book, and key,' 
'And he's fast as can be' 
 
'Those who quest know to fear' 
'If dread THEROS is near!' 
'They will run, watch the clock,' 
''cause their win, he can block' 
 
'What Hi! What Ho!' 
'Now off! Let's go!' 
 
'He's got '''[[Lexie]]''' afraid' 
'That her work goes astray' 
'"OH MY GOD!" she will yell," 
'Just as loud as a bell' 
 
'Though he so loves to tease,' 
'"Sugar britches!" and flees," 
'He is droll, he is kind,' 
'So so-lemn and sublime!' 
 
'Uh-oh! What ho!' 
'Hi ho! Whut? Oh!' 
 

=='''A Few of Those Lexie-ish Things'''==
(Performed on 11/19/2014, Sung to the tune of 'My Favorite Things') 

L-Qs and Mobhunts, and grapefruits, and fishes 
Choc-late and thieve's cant and burning the dishes 
Threat'ning opponents, while causing boys DINGS! 
These are a few of those Lexie-ish things! 
 
Killing the Captain while wielding a bucket 
"Girl Power RULZ so you boys can just suck it!" 
Guarding her flower, her ranks and her blings! 
These are a few of those Lexie-ish things! 
 
When her cat bites! 
When her link drops! 
When she "OH MY GOD!"s 
We simply all grin at her Lexie'ish things 
And then we don't feel so flawed! 
 
Flirting with '''[[Teva]]''' then swinging a backstab, 
So skilled at combat - more deadly with her gab 
Died to a magman: the news page it stings! 
That's just another quite Lexie-ish thing! 
 
Teasing a '''[[Vicarious|Vicar]]''' and chasing down '''[[Theros]]''' 
Ob-li-vi-ous to the nuance of Eros 
Worshipped a '''[[Kerriariadne|Booga]]''', and evil she brings! 
That's just another quite Lexie-ish things! 
 
When she goes SPLAT! 
When she CR's 
When she wins a quest ..... (?!?) 
We simply all grin at her Lexie'ish things 
And tell her she did her best! 
 
Gossip, she lights up, she wants Veneration 
From every Elf, human, gnome and crustation! 
Dwarves don't escape, nor do bird-folk with wings 
It's just another loud Lexie-ish thing! 
 
'''[[Dun]]''' is her brother, but no, it's like THAT 
They pair up often to make big mobs go SPLAT! 
Getting in trouble for upgrades to rings 
It's just another loud Lexie-ish thing! 
 
when she gets lost! 
When she just whines 
When she acts so blonde! 
We simply all grin at her Lexie'ish things 
(But wonder if we've been conned...) 
 
Rage-quitting when she falls into a burn room 
Dragons will make all her con-tain-ers go boom! 
Of all of her exploits, this bard she will sing, 
'Cause there's a lot of these Lexie-ish things! 
 
Com-pe-ti-tive doesn't really quite cover 
When a new rank type our Lexie discovers 
Whether its jump rope or be-hea-ding! Kings 
That's not the least of the Lexie-ish things! 
 
When she wiz-marks, 
when she bad ports, 
When she Oh-EMM-GEES, 
We simply all grin at her Lexie-ish things 
And beg for Unfetter, PLEASE! 
 
=='''His Changing Shores'''==
(Written about '''[[Ghazkull|Wind]]''', and viewed only by him and the '''[[Katrana|Wyldess]]'''.) 
 
He was the silver stillness 
of an icy mountain lake 
With depths of thought and feelings 
Fed by faith and first heartbreak 
Though scarred by wicked spirits, 
his own soul bore no such taint 
The injuries by life sustained 
were healed and fairly faint 
 
But to his life came desert bard, 
and mirror-calm was changed 
A transformation made complete, 
His life was rearranged 
Eternal night and endless Thirst, 
From mortal life estranged 
For her, he'd stand up to a God - 
her Father - quite deranged 
 
No longer placid lake so calm, 
But now, a tumbling stream 
Still confined within its banks, 
But woken, so it seems 
They'd venture out, or sit and talk, 
discussing hopes and dreams 
He was her staunch defender and 
so high in her esteem 
 
So years did pass, and more he changed: 
Swift river, filled with life 
They faced together consequence, 
communion, even strife 
Known far and wide as Bonded pair, 
(but never man and wife) 
Not flinching when a mindless rage 
cut deeper than a knife 
 
A final battle, won at last - 
The weary toil abate 
But doubts remained, and so he asked 
for Trial from Lady Fate 
Before it's giving, fear arose: 
What sacrifice await? 
But bravely faced, and waited calm, 
What Triat would dictate 
 
Tasks of puzzles quite obscure, 
while tempted by a sprite 
Tasks to hurt and tasks to Feed, 
and Tasks to win a fight 
Tasks to Hunt and to explore, 
to Wyldess' delight 
Tasks to learn and tasks to seek, 
And tasks of cruelest spite 
 
The Wyld's nature is to change, 
and leave behind the old 
And tasks thus far have surely caused 
a breaking of the mold 
No longer simple river's flow, 
but Ocean, wide and bold: 
A Thread's been cut, a Thirst denied, 
What yet may still unfold? 
 
I've feared those tides since first I left 
my sandy desert home 
Unstopping pow'r and siren call: 
so much remains unknown 
I feel so small within the grasp 
of crashing waves of foam 
A rising tide that overwhelms, 
a storm of flesh and bone 
 
The sea has vast, uncharted depths, 
A source of mystery, 
And though some sailors chart its tide 
There's much they cannot see 
The Tempests that bring deadly storms, 
That no one can foresee: 
Plain to see he's changing still: 
Who is it he will be? 

=='''[[I Like Big Bards]]'''==
'I like big bards and I cannot lie 
You other clerics can't deny 
That when a bard walks in with her lyrical grace 
And that bard-fu in your face 
It gets Done! Gotta spell up and buff 
Cause you gotta -try- an' keep up 
Deep in that zone she's killin' 
I'm strapped an' I'm XP feelin' 
Oh, Bardy, I wanna group with ya' 
and PK with wit'cha 
That '''[[Anduin]]''' tried to warn me 
'''[[Aoide]]''''s kick gave me a torn knee 
Her spinning back kick 
Hit square in my ...wick 
So, group me, group me, 
'Cause she aint no average troop-y 
I've seen '''[[Samiyah|Sam]]''' dancin' 
To hell with romancin! 
She's buff, rough 
Got fists swingin like a Mack truck 
I'm tired hearin tha news 
Sayin Bards are just a-buse 
Take the average young man - ask him that? 
Bards gotta lead the pack! 
So, warrics! ''"Yeah!"'' 
Mages! ''"Yeah!"'' 
Has your group lead got that bard?' ''"HELL Yeah!"'' 
Tell 'em to kick it! ''"Kick it!"'' 
Punch it! ''"Punch it!"'' 
Kick that Hall Guard butt! 
Bardys are BUFF! 

==Winter is Coming==
(Written for Snowman Wars, 2016)
'The sages have warned since the oldest days'.
'In poems and stories, in quatrains and lays,'.
'Their words in staccato, like omens a-drumming:'.
'Prepare for the future: for WINTER IS COMING.'.

'The legions fan out with their bags slack and bare'.
'They tra-verse the lands, wherever they dare'.
'Seeking out creatures made up all of snow'.
'Finding this quarry, both high and both low'.

'Its a duty that's sacred: upholding their gods'.
'They'll gather what's fallen, to even the odds'.
'To pack on their snowman, to build it up strong'.
'Just feed it the right kind, but none of the wrong'.

'Find it some snow boots, a lovely red scarf'.
'A carrot to wield, not a bucket of barf'.
'Snow boots not sandals, iron rings not a glow'.
'And for it, the places, the places, we'll go'.

'For WINTER IS COMING, it's time for the snows'.
'The battles so lengthy, the alcohol flows'.
'There'll be just one winner, the ones with sore feet'.
'Who faced every comer, and gave them defeat!'.

[[Category:Bardic]]
[[Category:Samiyah]]

Samiyah's Songbook

2018-04-11T20:52:36Z

Samiyah: /* Trickeries */

This is a compilation of works by '''[[Samiyah]]'''. For full performances, see [[Category:Samiyah]] or individual performance links below. 

Editing Samiyah's Songbook (section)

==Level 5 Bard Review: '''A Love Song of the Desert Tribes'''==
Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 5 Bard Review]]''' 

Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
With the eyes, or the hands, we started talking. I don't remember who started talking that day. 
Samiyah slips her hands from the drum for a moment, 
Samiyah makes a rolling gracefully gesture with her wrists, her eyes teasing from over the veil. 
 
But I remember when my eyes landed on you... 
Samiyah's eyes scan the audience for a specific person. 
And in seconds, I found my heart filled with your love... 
 
Samiyah balances the drum on her knee, lifting the hand that does not maintain the rhythm to clap over her heart, twice, on the beat. 
 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
 
I saw you. My heart greeted you. It could do nothing but greet you. 
Samiyah switches hands, clapping her drumming hand over her heart twice, on the beat. 
I embraced your heart, and your eyes said, 'Take me!' 
I don't know what happened to me. It kept me up all night and I missed dreaming. 
samiyah glances up, as if at the night sky, her expression wistful. 
 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
 
And I found myself telling my soul, 'Don't go away!' 
 
Samiyah's expression becomes one of longing, and she briefly reaches out with her hand, then returns it to the drum. 
 
The world laughed for me again and your love filled me. 
Samiyah slides her hand up to her heart, tapping it twice on the beat. 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Samiyah smiles, and drums a quick flourish. 
Samiyah rises and curtseys gracefully, her head bent low. 

==Level 10 Bard Review: '''Find The Path'''==
Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 10 Bard Review]]''' 
'Tribal girls, come close and hear' 
'heed my words, the laws you fear' 
'Bind your heart and shape your soul' 
'Obedience their every goal' 
'No dissent and no dismay' 
'Tribal law the only way' 
'Have no joy nor laughter free' 
'Pledged to wed by summer three' 
'Eyes cast down, your face to veil' 
'Obey the words of any male' 
'Woman's task to comfort men' 
'Breed an heir - again, again' 
'Think to change the way of things?' 
'Know what your refusal brings:' 
'Speak your thoughts and disobey' 
'A wicked lash your flesh to flay' 
'Mind your eyes and mind your tone' 
'Willful girls are struck by stone' 
'Shamen speak the words of rite' 
'Women's voices are but blight' 
'Men uphold the sacred prayers' 
'Chanted loud up into air' 
'Sacred words on unclean tongue' 
'Has the wrath of spirits won' 
'Raise your voice in spell or song?' 
'Priests will say is only wrong' 
'Cast you out and turn their gaze' 
'Until at dawn they end your days' 
'Name is struck from tribal sight' 
'Your body burned that coming night' 
'All the laws and all the ways' 
'Ensure that every girl-child stays' 
'And does her duty to the tribe' 
'and never off to sunset ride' 
'She stays and serves and breeds and dies' 
'And believes each of shaman's lies' 
'But past the dunes of endless sands' 
'There are a hundred thousand lands' 
'And there your voice in song can lift' 
'Without their punishment so swift' 
'Your choice to veil or wed or breed' 
'Your choice in act and thought and deed' 
'I've huddled, weeping in my bed,' 
'I've heard the words, 'cast out and dead'' 
'I've been Un-named by tribe and chief' 
'Yet here I stand and here I speak' 
'The tribal way is old, its true..' 
'...But find the Path that's true for you.' 
 

== '''A Song For Aoide''' ==
Performance Log: '''[[A Song For Aoide]]''' 
 
'Like the wind, she is unseen..' 
'Her presence noted by its effect on others - ' 
'Their spirits like the branches moved in a breeze' 
 
'Like a spirit, she is silent..' 
'The brightness of her voice stilled,' 
'Somber words chosen carefully.' 
 
'Like a priestess, she is devout..' 
'Bound by the Three in sacred ritae,' 
'True knowledge of Self awakening.' 
 

=='''A Song For Kylor'''==
-May 27, 2012. Performance Log: '''[[A Song For Kylor]]''' 
'If you dwell within these lands, you'll know of whom I speak' 
'You've seen his feats recorded, and the glory that he seeks' 
'He's capable, I'll give him that, he swings a mighty sword' 
'It's his tongue that cuts the worst, most often when he's bored' 
 
'When winning glory, he's the first, to tell you that he's best' 
'He'll take on any task or quest, pursuing without rest' 
'But the prize is not enough to salve his ego king' 
'A bard he hired - Whistler by name - his latest deeds to sing' 
 
'But song can cut as much as sword, and Bards can sing the truth' 
'When malice prompts his actions, then this song will bring reproof' 
'Accounting all his deeds so foul would take a day and night' 
'Of speaking swiftly, without pause, with quotes of his to cite' 
 
'But words of that foul nature, it is im-pro-per to say' 
'For they will earn a silence that will last more than a day' 
'His mouth is like an outhouse, and that cannot be denied' 
'His targets all who earn his ire, stretching far and wide' 
 
'But it was not his filthy words that earned him this bard's song' 
'It was an accusation made, a fact he got plain wrong' 
'Accusing slander, without fact, he took upon himself' 
'To interfere with this bard, that naughty little elf' 
 
'When corrected, he denied, she must have done that thing!' 
'When proof was brought, he still abjured, so now this bard will sing.' 
 
'There's truth in song, that Whistler knew, recording deeds so great' 
'But Bards can sing of malice done, an instrument of Fate' 
'So sit, enjoy, and listen to this song of his great works' 
'For it will hold another truth - and sometimes truth - it hurts.' 
 
'In swaths of blue, he garbs himself, a ninja, he proclaims' 
'But it's his deeds, so often cruel, that his blue aura stains' 
'Why any god would want a man so often foul and loud' 
'Whose unkind words and disrespect swarm 'round him like a cloud' 
 
'He says that all are cheaters that are not one of his friends' 
'He mocks immortals in his name, time and time again' 
'HE knows -all- that goes on inside the homes of other souls' 
'Somehow seeing miles away, and hearing thoughts and goals' 
 
'His bravery is plain to see, hidden beneath a tree' 
'His meteors a land to strip, their gear obtained for free' 
'His summon works with deadly speed, alas, sometimes too well' 
'His target not within his range - but still he casts the spell' 
 
'He takes advantage when a bug allows him to see more' 
'And cackles loud to mock and jape as if he's keeping score' 
 
'A +5 girth, he eq swapped, but Nati, she saw all' 
'When caught he mocked and laughed aloud, insulting Nati's call.' 
'"Busted! Straight up! Caught red handed!" all admitted he' 
'"It's Hunt's mud," he cried, but meant - "Rules don't apply to me!' 
 
'And when he's caught, his flouncing off is epic in its tone' 
'Sadly though, he's always back, a dog that needs its bone'' 

== '''Ode To A Mushroom''' ==
June 9 2012 – Performance Log: '''[[Ode to A Mushroom]]''' 
 
'Ode to a Mushroom!'. 
'Lo! Behold the Mushroom!'. 
 
Samiyah gets a Magic Mushroom from bag made from Samiyah hide. 
 
'Pungent and flavorful, it is the food of the Gods,'. 
'Springing forth unseeded from earth or stone at clerical whim'. 
'Bringing sustenance and succor to empty bellies the world over'. 
 
'Hail the shitaki!'. 
 
Samiyah shakes the mushroom, scattering spores everywhere. 
 
'Lo! Behold its tastiness!'. 
'Stout and meaty, it is favored by many races:'. 
'Coveted by Dwarves, spitted on sticks, roasted, strung on string'. 
'Stolen by Halflings, raised in beds within secret tunnels'. 
 
'Hail the button!'. 
 
Samiyah gets a string of mushrooms from a bag of Faile hide. 
Samiyah pops one into her mouth. 
 
'Lo! The Mushroom!'. 
 
Shilea looks at Lexie. 
 
'Divine in its succulence, renowned for its tastiness'. 
'Known the world round as the savior of the starving'. 
'Yet somehow: Embodied, ambulatory, and kind - '. 
 
'Hail the Portobello!'. 
 

=='''A Chant For Avoozl'''==
'Feathers flew, warriors leapt to the fray,'. 
'Quickly slain, to her great dismay'. 
'Eyes cast about, who might help?'. 
'Not that human... not that elf.'. 
'The mightiest soul within the land'. 
'Was Avoozl, mighty Ogre man'. 
'When asked for aid, his quick reply:'. 
'Where? and Who? Birds to defy'. 
'In a trice, he was there and back'. 
'And gave her all, with nary a lack'. 
'His title declares a torturer's spite'. 
'But he showed kindness to a bard tonight :)'. 
 
=='''In Praise of Elves'''==
A Commissioned work for '''[[Mugen]]''', created and performed on June 27, 2012. 
'A thousand thousand years ago, within the greatest Sea' 
'Only Elementals dwelled, undying, ever free' 
'Until the creatures, great and small, inspired them to seek' 
'The truth of death and life's great cost, a mighty spell to speak' 
'Thus were the great Hundred born, the first of all the Elves' 
'A mighty race, of magic made, spread to the woods and dells' 
'Their homes in trees of tow'ring height, a lofty hall to make' 
'In north and south, they found a place, for all their children's sake' 
'They tended tree and tended vine, and sang their songs of joy' 
'And taught their lore and history to each elven girl and boy' 
'Their codes of honor, truth and more, their generosity' 
'An inspiration to us all, from sea to shining sea' 
'The elves have had their Champions - a mortal once, it's said,' 
'And they have fought their battles, where the fields were turned to red' 
'It's true they fight with courage and with fierceness that is bold' 
'But is the kindness of the elves, that echoes in tales told' 
'Myronides would tell you that, his race was far the best' 
'And Tel-Quessir would challenge all, to put that to the test' 
'Nowadays, the Elven Race are spread throughout the land' 
'And kindness and nobility come often from their hands' 
'So if you seek the aid of one, to fight a battle true' 
'Don't look to aura for your guide, don't seek just red or blue' 
'Look to the heart, and to the blood, look past the race of men' 
'And seek an Elf, to aid your cause - you'll find a Hero, then!' 
 

== Level 15 Bard Review: '''The Lady Elemental''' ==
07/03/2012 – Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 15 Bard Review]]''' 
'In far off realms, a Queen was born, K'chana was her name'. 
'She birthed a child, both fair and cold: Aurora, Ryche's Bane'. 
'Who stripped the kingdom of its life, abandoned like a toy,'. 
'Then found a man, k'Treva clan, and briefly shared his joy.'. 
 
'She birthed a child, bright heaven's Star - alas, this drew the eye'. 
'Leareth, grand-sire, to the girl - soul called, he gathered nigh'. 
'Imprisoned he, the little babe: he'd force her to his will!'. 
'Though winters passed and summers too, she ere resisted still'. 
 
'At last! Escape! She fled as swift as doe within the fields'. 
'to Kayrron's busy streets to hide, to charity's kind yields'. 
'Draven took her 'neath his wing, gave clothes and food and roof,'. 
'They fell in love, the passion sweet, their loving trust the proof'. 
 
'But for a false claim that was made, her love was taken fast - '. 
'Set to die at morning's dawn - she fled before the axe'. 
'Broken hearted, left Kayrron, to dark Varinesa Keep,'. 
'There she vowed her penance long, a living death to reap'. 
 
'A Gangrel's bite was all it took to shed her mortal coil'. 
'Black-tiger form, undeath reborn, eternity to toil'. 
'Again, she fled, this unskilled fledge, her hunger-reddened gaze'. 
'Found solace, safety, 'midst the bats, hid deep within a cave'. 
 
'Awakened by the Kindred-Lord, her vow of worship sworn,'. 
'Became the siren of the night, a lure to all men born'. 
'Yet, toys were they, those bumbling fools, who sought to win her heart'. 
'She dallied at her whim and wish -- seduction was her art'. 
 
'Oh there were those whose love professed, did move immortal soul'. 
'And twice she vowed to faithful wed, happiness her goal'. 
'But time and time and time again, her broken heart would break'. 
'and men fell by the wayside as the toll of time would take'. 
 
'The greatest loss she felt those years, was not a lover's cost'. 
'But Ascension of Lord Khore - the Kindred bond was lost'. 
'Chaos marked her decade-spans, as loyalties were gained'. 
'And vows were offered to the gods, a Hawk, an Angel made'. 
 
'Chosen for a span, then gone, a vow given to Bliss,'. 
'in Rhina's tree, some peace - and then, a Booga stole a kiss'. 
'Long ascended to the heights of mortal span achieved,'. 
'A dream of crafting her OWN home, within the Pattern weaved'. 
 
'So to her hero, Tynian, prayed, and pled and made her case'. 
'Then she arose to Heavens bright, her mortal days erased'. 
'She taught the young, then learned among the Phantom's dark Magi'. 
'The Elements had called to her: the sun, the earth, the sky'. 
 
'She swore to them, to be their voice, to teach all of their way'. 
'And Matriarch became in truth, for near a thousand days'. 
'But fickle fate led her away, her Chylder left behind'. 
'Years passed - return, unsure - of whom that she might find'. 
 
'Our Lady! cried her faithful friends, Betrayed! cried earth and air'. 
'They lashed in pain and anger bright, no longer in her care'. 
'So Lost, she wanders, crimson-souled, she seeks what is denied'. 
'Deloi, Vindr, Adurna, Gath... Brisingr and her pride'. 
 
'Until that day, she gathers close the Lost of all this world'. 
'Some ancient souls, some newly born - her banner is unfurled.'. 
'Ebrithil yet still a light, the leaders of her cause'. 
'They give out pain, confusion, fear, yet also speak her laws'. 
 
'To Her care, they give her all: their strength and honor true'. 
'If your soul to Her is drawn, then Lost's the home for you!'. 
 
Samiyah curtseys before the Lady DarkClaw. 
 

=='''The Tower of Sorcery'''==
Performed on July 11, 2012 
''A cold gust of wind blows through you unexpectedly, chilling you to the core''. 
 
As a bard, I'm bid to walk the breadth of all this land. 
I've sailed across the waters and I've travelled where I can. 
Seek out places, that I must, in towns and forests deep. 
In shining cities and the woods, where giant spiders creep. 
I've swam among the fishies - but admit that's very rare - 
The Tempest finds bards toothsome, so I very seldom dare. 
I've forded streams and climbed the hills so dark and misty cold. 
I wouldn't say I'm brave at all, but with some help, I'm bold! 
 
Some places make me shudder at the thought of going there. 
(A witch's hut, Sahaugin halls, and Rivers of Dispair) 
But if I'm quick enough and quaff, a potion that is true. 
I won't wind up inside a pot, made into Ogre stew. 
 
But thrice, my steps were urgent bid, to travel to a place. 
That's guarded by a Phantom who is of the elven race. 
I know not why the gods have sent this little bard to see. 
The spectacle within the walls of Tow'r of Sorcery. 
 
I crept inside and fled right quick, not wanting to profane. 
Each time I went, I asked before if some bore Magi's name. 
No wish to trespass there at all, I quickly came and went. 
No harm by me intended: but a bard must go where sent. 
 
I begged forgiveness of the only soul that I could see. 
And was set a task by him - a rhyme composed by me. 
To sing the praises of the place that Drakar calls his home. 
But it's filled with icy winds that chill me to the bone. 
 
Massive doors to block the way, though whether to or from. 
The scent of ancient candles - and the slighest touch of rum' 
There's many fancy tapestries - Lord Nash and then the Lich. 
The sight of all the bookshelves makes my eager fingers itch. 
 
No place of gentle rest or site of merry-making loud. 
But a spot for Nashite rites where all the heads are bowed. 
There's dais of black marble that is topped with gleaming throne. 
And a mural on the wall that shifts and moves and ..um.. moans. 
 
Portraits hanging here and there - above, a glassy dome. 
I think I sensed unsettled dead, condemned by death to roam. 
A magic circle, crimson-red, to bind, or cleanse or keep' 
A mirror to the soul of those to him an Oath would speak. 
 
The Laws of Nash inscribed within a dozen or more books. 
I must confess the shelves received more than just a look. 
Discipline, respect and knowledge, all required of He. 
So much within those crystal vaults for an eye to see. 
 
I honor Drakar's wish: to chant - and speak of what I saw. 
And though I'm not an aura-blue, my word is but my law. 
He asked if I was curious, to learn of Nash's ways. 
But I am of the desert tribe, until my end of days. 
 
My vow to Mother, always kept: I cannot give an oath. 
To love a man or worship Gods - I am forbidden both. 
Still, I honor all of those who swear His oath to keep. 
But start to think that Nashites will give me a cause to weep. 
 
Destroyer speaks: to end my life, and strip away my veil. 
And leave me naked, shuddering, my form cold, still and pale. 
Orgrim's rift and vicious whip, reminded me today 
That life is frail and death is close and barely held at bay 
 
Perhaps it is precursor, or a warning - that makes sense, 
My death to them is Destiny, or Chance's recompense - 
If these journeys are a clue of what will be my Fate. 
I hope that death becomes me, and his lust for blood abate. 
 
But that is of the future, which is never writ in stone - 
Still it creeps into my thoughts and sets a worried tone. 
If my steps to Tow'r return, I pray no offense take. 
For each time, permission asked, apologies to make. 
 
I do not seek to ere defile or ever disrespect. 
Or rouse the ire of Nashites should our path ere intersect. 
So this chant I speak with truth, and with the chant I've made. 
My duty discharged, vow complete, my debt to Drakar paid. 
 
{{note|[[Boromir]]|07/11/12|*clap* very well done! }}
{{note|[[Doc]]|07/11/12|I shed a tear in my beer.}}
{{note|[[Isolas|The Phantom]]|07/11/12| Well done. Your debt to Drakar is paid. I will trust his judgement in this. }}
 

=='''Why Bards Are A Waste of Time'''==
Commissioned by '''[[Anduin]]'''*. 
Posted to the Forum on July 24, 2012. 
 
World shaped by whim: it's a dangerous thing 
To give up such power to those that just sing 
'''[[Tynian]]''''s time - precious, rarer than gold 
Was foolishly spent on those pioneers bold 
Like '''[[Oook]]''', '''[[Adja]]''', '''[[Cadee]]''', on '''[[Chylder]]''' and '''[[Fling]]''' 
'''[[Faite]]''', '''[[Gheorghe]]''' and '''[[Huglak]]''', what good do they bring? 
Better He'd focused on fixing what's there 
Psionisists mental, barbarians scare 
Or making Thugs nifty, 'cause right now they're lame 
Instead, it's these singers, all seeking great fame 
He should have spent code-time adjusting the spells 
of Shamans and Clerics ('cause mages are swell) 
That hunt-code for places and monsters galore 
As much of a waste as a lyrical score 
The world's not enriched by a rhyme or a song - 
When so much of TFC's just coded wrong! 
Combat more easy, with eq galore! 
A-re-na battles with arch-mobs and more! 
Not gathering songs for some halfling to hum! 
Yes, really and truly, the bard class is dumb! 
Roleplay is stupid - a waste of His time! 
(An ironic message hired out in this rhyme) 
Yes, Anduin's right, we should delete the bards 
Success for this class just's not in the cards 
(Besides, they're too sneaky, all hidey-in-place 
That '''[[Eathor]]''' guy could be right in your face!) 
And that combat! It's silly! All kicking and slaps, 
Weapons are wielded, with crushes and whacks! 
So better you listen to what he hired said 
And hasten the day that the bard class is dead! 
 
<NOWIKI>*</NOWIKI> Please note that this in no way, shape, or form describes my own personal thoughts on the Bard Class. - Sami
<NOWIKI>**</NOWIKI> Please note that Anduin hasn't reviewed this song prior to publication, so it it may not accurately reflect his thoughts, either.
 
{{note|[[Eathor]]|July 2012|I was extremely sad when I read the beginning of this song, but then I was extremely happy when I got to the end of it! Thank you Sami!! - Eathor the sneaky in your face Bard!}}
 

== '''A Love Letter From A Thief''' ==
(08/03/12: Ink's quest, placing first in the Challenge – '''[[Seeking the Most Creative]]''') 
''Dearest Eiren:'' 
 
''I admit it - I'm not always a good man. I have cheated at games of chance, I have stolen, I have poached the King's deer, I have lied. . . But I have not ever spoken false about how I feel about you. Like any man, my pride was hurt when you ran. I did not follow. I should have. I have wandered since that day, always trying to find my way home - but home is not a place anymore -- it is carried within you. You have filled my days, always in the back of my mind, and filled my nights, haunting my dreams. Without you, I am restless, seeking distraction and danger.'' 
''When we courted, I gave you a gift. Perhaps you still have it? (If so, I can only take that as a good sign!)
It was a key to a fabled treasure - because that is what you were to me. A treasure I hoped to keep safe always. More precious than any gem I have stolen or any purse I have cut. Yes, I know - you don't like what I do. But I'm not a bad man, I just do bad things sometimes. Perhaps with your fine example, I can do better...? No, you're right, I probably won't walk the path of goodness, but won't you have fun trying to set me on it?'' 
''I thought long and hard on what gift I could give, that would show you my heart. Trinkets and baubles and valuables, you might think I had stolen. Magic - well, your people do that far better than any mortal man. I settled on something simple: the seeds within this apple. You have no orchards of apples in your home village - I know, I wandered through the town late one night, wanting to learn this place that is so precious to you and see if there was room for me in it - but your people do love growing things.'' 
 
''There’s a spot where one of the big trees fell that would make a good spot for a house and a garden and an apple tree or two. That is, if you don’t mind living on the ground instead of high in the air. Perhaps the seeds of this apple can grow into something new in your world and as they grow, the trees could be a reminder of my love and willingness to grow with you.'' 
''Give me another chance.'' 
''Yours,'' 
''Villon'' 

==Level 20 Bard Review: '''The Baroness' Lament'''==
08/16/12. Commissioned by '''[[Soloban]]'''. Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 20 Bard Review]]'''
===Part I: The Curse===
My tale is of unholy vows, sworn for pride of man 
A bargain made, a cost too deep, an evil, evil plan 
Marel wished to ever live and slip the grasp of Fate 
But pride it goes before a fall, and curses ne'er abate 
 
Cale had heard the Baron's words, whispered into night 
And rode up to the castle, giving all the guards a fright 
His cowl was drawn and face obscured, his voice in ancient tongue 
Demand to see the Castle's lord: the bargain was begun 
 
No record of that meeting first - or mention of the sums 
The gold to buy a pass from Death - just hidden from the sun - 
A week to pass and then return, agreement then to bind 
But deals with devils rarely work - this Marel came to find 
 
''A sharp scent of brimstone and sulfur wafts across your senses.'' 
 
A single candle lit allowed, a glass of vintage old 
The chests of loot were stacked up high, all glittering and gold 
With wave of hand, Cale dismissed all - another favor asked: 
And shuddering, the Baron bid a guardsman to that task 
 
A child to fetch, from village near, awakened from his bed 
The order came - defied at first - but then the Baron fed. 
His teeth did not pierce young flesh - it was a soul he drank - 
and vigor fled the child's corpse, fast rotting, cold and rank 
 
Marel screamed! How could he not? The horror all too bright - 
A guard burst in, and grasped by Cale, his screams to join the night 
Smoke and ash whirled all around, as he cast the spell 
And crafted from the body a foul canine straight from Hell 
 
''A foul scent of decay fills your nostrils, causing you to gag.'' 
 
A hound was born, of fire and ash, with eyes of embers red 
And Marel moaned and pissed himself, blubbered and he beg'd 
"Take it back!" he cried out loud, "This isn't what I sought! 
I wanted love eternal, not this curse that you have wrought!" 
 
Cale just laughed and sauntered out, leaving him to scream 
And wish that it had all just been a single evening's dream 
But nightly, thirst returned to him, and nightly he would feed 
For Marel lacked the strength and will to deny himself the need 
 
He lurked amidst the houses of the village at the gate 
Slew man and child and woman all - his thirst would not abate 
But one he kept away at cost - his wife he would not see 
He fought to save her mortal soul, her life his only plea 
 
''You hear distant singing, in a soft contralto, the words a lullaby.'' 
 
The hound emerged from shadows thick, her wrist caught in his maw 
She begged and screamed for mercy, until her throat was raw 
He locked himself into a tower, to keep from feeding deep, 
And threw himself from battlements, a final death to seek 
 
Landing hard, his shattered bones were piercing through his flesh 
And hound appeared to drag him back, each wound remained as fresh 
Time flowed past, he lost all track, night seeping into night 
But fed from those the hound would bring, unwilling now to fight 
 
Her cries of pain and anguish as he drank her soul at last 
Stripped his last humanity - true curse had come to pass 
Then weeping, sobbing, crying out, he laid her in her bed 
And gently brushed her golden hair, and gently kissed her head 
 
''The air goes still and quiet, as if the sound of a child wailing was suddenly stilled.'' 
 
The cradle by her bedside was an empty wooden shell 
Their son was gone and sent away, from parents living hell 
He smashed this sign of sons escape, flung shards beneath her bed 
Intending that his bloodline would be thought as being dead 
 
Cale appeared, a smirking smile, the hellhound at his heel 
But not in time to learn of aught the shards might have revealed. 
"Everything is lost" he heard, as Marel cried aloud 
"Youve taken all I loved from me," his tone completely cowed 
 
"But all I did, was what you asked!" replied the cowled one 
"Just tell me what you want from me and it will sure be done!" 
"I want the hunger foul to stop! I want to see her eyes!" 
"I want to hear her songs again, beneath the daylit skies!" 
 
''Anguish washes over you: the weight of foul deeds, selfishness, loathing...'' 
 
"Done!" replied the sneering Cale, "You only had to ask," 
Marel turned to see his bride if Cale had done this task. 
A band of diamonds, blue of course the very same deep hue 
And the lilt of singing notes, sounding pure and true 
 
But still she laid, and still was dead, until with shudder woke 
And when she gazed upon him, it was these words she spoke: 
"I am hungry..." 
 
Samiyah pauses in her recitation, unable to finish that stanza, the horror clear in her eyes. 
Samiyah gathers herself and skips to the next. 
 
Laughing at their horror, Cale paused as he turned to go. 
"Why so sad, Marel and bride? You asked for this, you know.." 
"Who are you?" begged the Baron cold, "How can you do such things?" 
"Im 'Caleneezer, of the Void - I am the Demons’ King!" 
 
''A foul echoing laughter grates across your senses as he names Himself.'' 
 
===Part II: Rebirth===
Years would pass, the two as one, for in that Cale spoke truth 
And slew they every villager, each traveler, each youth 
Word spread wide, of curses foul, of blight within those stones 
Of screams that filled the twilit sky, of agonizing groans 
 
Good clerics came from all around, then Paladins and more 
But with every nightfall dark the Baron was restored 
His hunger would not ere abate, he always had to feed 
But ever was his deepest wish - that all of them succeed 
 
Madness swept away all thoughts, save anger and his rage 
He walked alone, avoiding Her, kept locked up in a cage 
In time he thought - it is not she! My lovely wife's reborn 
I'll find her soul in her next life - embrace her mortal form 
 
''The slightest hint of floral perfume wafts through the air.'' 
 
His sorcery very strong by now, he cast a widened net 
And settled on a lovely girl, with crimson soul no less 
Silonch of Conclave, he convinced, surely bore her soul 
To have her love and have her kiss - this was his only goal 
 
So sent her dreams and whispered spells, to lure her close at hand 
Until, a twist of Maurice-fate - She recalled to his lands 
Stumbling blindly, screaming fear, the hellhounds nipped her heels 
Into the maddened Baron's grip... where her fate was sealed. 
 
A kiss upon her cherry lips, a bite upon her throat 
He stole a bit of life but then - he cast her 'cross the moat 
"I will not lose my love again! You must not die today!" 
But still he whispered Cale's curse, half-begging her to stay. 
 
''You hear Silonch's death cry! Her mortal shell is quickly caught up and carried away by an Arch-Mage...'' 
 
Little did he know her heart was lost - enchantment 'round it first 
She to love another, but the same devotion not reversed. 
Vecna owned Silonch's heart, played with it like a toy 
He found her love amusing but it didn't bring him joy 
 
Another loved Silonch, it's true - and Tripper was his name 
One night he stole a kiss from her, and never was the same 
His own wife gone, so long ago, and lonely he had been 
But she forbade his lips or heart to e're touch hers again 
 
Marel - enraged! - how could this fop lay claim to what is mine!? 
There had to be another way - he swore that he would find 
Years would pass, until a chance, a deal that he could make 
In exchange to cast a spell - a memory he'd take 
 
''The gentlest brush of lips on lips.. the scent of her perfume.. maddening in its exquisiteness.'' 
 
In exchange for stealing this - the mem'ry Tripper held 
He whispered enchants, binding eyes to Talmud with a spell 
Gloating, sneering, threatening all the Chosen gathered near 
He muttered threats - but Weaver said: "My people, have no fear." 
 
With a gesture, cast him out, enveloping him in flame 
Yet, as always, with the night, he rose and lived again 
Plotting ever, mind awash, with plans to win her back 
He schemed to win Silonch's love, or perish from its lack 
 
Decades turned to centuries, his plots they came to naught 
For Lady's soul was not reborn - and She her hunger fought 
He was not the only one to ancient sorc'ry seek: 
For while he failed, his Lady won - her magic at its peak 
 
''The purity and depth of a mother's love for her child washes over you, humbling and profound.'' 
 
=== Part III: The Family Curse ===

The Lady whispered one last spell, a statis-bind released 
Though many decades we all knew, her babe knew only weeks 
Grew he then to manhood, in some lands not far away 
All the while a-dreaming of the place that he would stay 
 
It was a bright homecoming, when he travelled through the Bog 
Finding traces of a town, and ashen-coated dog 
It was the work of many years, to hire, threat and bribe 
Sufficient people to his task: a worker, vintner, scribe 
 
Fortunate, the aid unsought, by simple stranger lent 
Cale, he called himself - so shy - an unassuming gent! 
Gold will win their work, he said, and fear will rule their mind 
For peasants cannot see the goal - it's simple and sublime 
 
''A chill arrogance sweeps over you, wiping away any trace of kindness or gentility.'' 
 
Take what you want, the stranger said, rule with an iron fist 
So the son did as he willed - he broke, he killed, he kissed 
One girl, she tried resist his charms, she dared to say him Nay 
His rage was hot, his eyes like coals - he knew he'd make her pay 
 
Her broken body lay before his feet, rimmed round with blood 
And Cale, he laughed to see her laid like rubbish in the mud 
A woman's voice came weeping, then, her song become a scream 
A mother's pain, to see her son, more nightmare than a dream 
 
His eyes flashed round to find the source of unseen voice's pain 
And caught a glimpse of form and shape he'd ne'er see again 
Her shattered heart was broken by this evil by consent 
And in his ears forever sounds the Baroness' Lament 
 
''A high, keening wail of broken hopes and agony rips through your senses, driving you mad.'' 
 
Battered by her voice of hurt, he could not block the sound 
No matter how he drown'd his woes, all sprawled upon the ground 
The vine could not give mercy sweet, no vintage dulled away 
The shame of knowing Mother's loss and disappoint that day 
 
He tried to act with mercy and to right who he had wronged 
But merchants ceased to come along where once they always thronged 
Cale appeared, convenient-like, and whispered once again: 
For else could say they'd been there, and had ever been a friend? 
 
"Don't let weakness fill your heart, to love is just to lose" 
These whispered words were balm at last - the mother's cries to soothe 
Nodding swiftly, son agreed, oath bound in blood and ground, 
Cale just smiled, and crafted him his very own hellhound... 
 
''The dying screams of a grape stomper fill the night as she is unwillingly transformed...'' 
''...and the curse lives anew.'' 
 
{{note|[[Silonch]]|08/20/12|Oh! That was lovely. Thank you for sharing it with me!}}
 

=='''The Hunters' Call'''==
Commissioned by '''[[Tes]]''' 
Midnight spread across the land, it turned from day to night. 
A hunting horn, its dreadful peal, was cause for sudden fright. 
Her ringing laughter, joyful glee, the Hounds leapt to Her heel. 
They circled all around Her, and then as one - a kneel. 
"OUR LADY! WYLDESS!" they cried, exhultant in their tone. 
They lifted Her upon a throne of palest solid bone. 
My lovelies all! My weasel-boys! My '''[[Doc|Docster]]''' and my '''[[Ink|Swarf]]'''!" 
"'''[[Wunk|Wunkathew]]''' and '''[[Arianas|Snugglykins]]'''! My '''[[Sagan|Huntsman]]''''s wicked bark!" 
"Gather round my pack, my Kin, the Wyld Hunt's Reborn!" 
The world's our prey, now set to hunt!" then sounded on Her horn. 
Its peal was heard around the globe, and blues in bed asleep. 
Were filled with dread and horror as the Hunt their Prey did seek. 
But Cecil stood up firmly and He raised a mighty sword. 
"I'll not conceed the peace to you!" and gathered up a horde. 
[[Celeste]] and [[Kylor]], [[Iggwilv]], too, plus [[Miki]], and [[Padrone]]. 
Stood against the Wyld Horde, to fight them from their home. 
Few withstood the dark onslaught '''[[Katrana]]''''s Hunters' brought. 
They chased their prey through alleyways and in the temples fought. 
They bounded through the forests and they clambered up the trees. 
Then giggled as they watched their prey continually flee. 
And with each Thread they cut, they blessed them in Rebirth. 
And laughing, happy, in the Hunt, no malice - just with mirth. 
Until their foes, so limp of sword, turned to a blade of tongue. 
And used cold words to scorn, accuse, and rip away the fun. 
Katrana in Her Mercy offered up a Law of Threes. 
But Cecil said, "Not if you begged and pled upon your knees!" 
"We scorn to take this Oath you give, we do not need its kind." 
"We'd rather stay upon high horse, and take what we can find!" 
The Lady Wyld She shrugged and smiled, and whispered to her boys. 
"That's okay, we'll play with them - they make fantastic toys." 
She giggled like a little child, she pointed and she said: 
"Now hunt them without mercy, boys, until they all are dead." 
One Wyldling jumped up and down, chaotic to his soul. 
"My Lady! Making you just smile - it is my only goal!" 
"I'll Hunt them 'til they're weary and I'll hunt them 'til they cry..." 
"I'll Hunt them 'til at last they leave without a sole goodbye!" 
'''[[Tes]]''' bounded forth, his Prey to find, without a backward glance. 
And if you don't check your who'zone, then you take an awful chance. 
For this wee shaman loves to send a ghost or two to bite. 
He loves each battle and gives praise to Wyld with every fight. 
So listen to this ditty and remember this Bard's song. 
Yes, many fight the Wyld Hunt--- but very few for long! 

=='''The Goat Song'''==
Performance log: '''[[The Slumber Party Aftermath|The Slumber Party]]''' held in '''[[Hutt]]''''s Temple on 09/05/12 
'Greedy little goatsies wand'ring 'cross the sand! 
'eating all the grasses, just because you can! 
'You would eat my shoeses, you would eat a tree! 
'You would eat that carrion, or even! eat! me! 
 
'Noisy little goatsies, you are oh so loud! 
'Bleating at the stars, oh what a noisy crowd! 
'Butting heads then whining, when your head is hurt. 
'Sell you to the nomads, Noisy! Inna! Yurt! 
 
'Busy little goatsies, please lay down and rest! 
'you should be asleep, so to be at your best. 
'Even if you count sheep, just to help you fall, 
'I won't tell your mommas, Goto! Sleep! All! 
 
'Sweetest little goatsies, now you all at rest. 
'When you're simply quiet, when I like you best. 
'Sleep until the morning, do not stir awake. 
'Back to greener pastures, Sami-girl! Will! Take! 
 
'Baddest little goatsies! Stop your wander-un!' 
'Straying off oasis, under angry sun' 
'Scorpion'll getcha! Cry when you are stung!' 
'So stay close, my goatsies, 'Til! My song! Is done!' 
 
 

==Level 25 Bard Review: '''The Soul-Stealer's Song'''==
Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 25 Bard Review]]''' 
As my steps have travelled 'round the world for many years 
I've seen some acts of cruelty, come face to face with fears 
I've heard of foulest tortures and I've witnessed blood and pain 
Been exposed to death and horror, time and time a-gain 
 
But mortal terrors pale before Immortal threat of wrath 
A note demanded that I write - a song of Seraph's past 
Polite, my re-ply, but was firm: Of you, I cannot sing 
For your deeds are never fair, you only mis'ry bring 
 
I thought the matter ended, 'til I saw a wicked grin 
He backed me to a corner, laughed, and said in voice of sin, 
"What would be worse - harming you? - or all that you hold dear? 
Now tell my tale, oh little bard, or they'll have cause to fear." 
 
He knelt before me, wings pulled back, and looked me in the eyes 
And ran a finger down my cheek, a threat in kindness' guise 
"So will you do this thing for me?" he asked with voice so cold 
I stammered yes, my friends to guard, that he not steal a soul. 
 
Thus angrily, surrendered will, agreeing to his task 
But swore I wouldn't write a word, until I knew his past 
He smirked and nodded, told his tale, then ordered me to write 
I shook my head, refusing, having not learned all I might 
 
I wouldn't let _his_ answers be the sum of all I learned 
Re-searched, read, and interviewed, and studied pages turned 
Until at last, was ready, and to paper, quill I put 
'Til pages filled and ink was spilled, my fingers stained like soot 
 
I've scratched out lines and crumpled pages, disatisfied with all 
My efforts, words could not contain, encompassed in a scrawl 
But here and now, present to you, the tale of Seraph's life 
No pleasantries, no happy end - it is a work of strife. 
 
The being known as Seraph was once but a frightened boy 
Abandoned by his family, no happiness or joy 
A life of thiev'ry on the street, oft' beaten when he failed 
His master was a bastard brute, who truly should be jailed 
 
Then one day, a task was set, to thieve a weapon-smith 
And failing, he was snatched right up, clenched in an ogre's fist 
They beat him with a metal chain, and whips 'til almost dead 
Then heated up an iron fork, burned eyes out from his head 
 
The eyes are naught, or so they say, but windows to the soul 
That child screamed and all went black - the peace of death his goal 
But lifted up, into a light, and there an "angel" stood 
"I feel the hate inside of you, and absence there of good." 
 
Into that corpse, the "angel" breathed, returning gift of life 
And sent him back, to earthly plane, to sow a path of strife 
Souls to steal and souls to take, for souls kept him alive 
The first to fall was Marion, the death he did contrive 
 
Soon thereafter, he was found, by Kerri in the Dark 
Given home, and honors all - still learning all the arts 
The Booga speaks most fondly of his Ordained Sur-i-el 
Honors gave his chief Ordained, who's rage burned hot as hell. 
 
Mystic armor, mighty blades - for great were the rewards 
And added greatly to the bags that Booga loved to hoard 
Then one day it hit him, with the ringing of a bell -- 
And there within the Booga's tree, in love the Seraph fell 
 
Mystaya was his wicked muse, the woman he would wed 
And for a time was happy, til his love by Tiger bled 
He swore revenge - let Aslan die! - for Talyn's desperate crime 
A love for love, the price to pay, in justice so sublime 
 
But interposed, the Weaver stood, Her eyes of deepest black 
"If you should slay my Handmaid sweet, there is no turning back. 
Anathema named, Alliance hurt, and from you turn my face 
Where once a hand of friendship oft, just coldness in its place." 
 
Thus turned from path of Vengeance, he bitterly was forced 
And helpless rage turned deep within, with words so foul and coarse 
"This love, it only weakens me: I cannot keep her long!" 
But each time thought to set aside, his heart proclaimed it wrong 
 
That wicked core of burning need, the thirst a soul could slake 
Came manifest in evil lies, all goaded by his mate 
"Oh help me out, I need your aid!" he pled to Maja, whom 
Agreed to help "dispel a 'Clave", but only found his doom 
 
Locked within a Captain's place, blinded, crushed and slain 
A Nexus-friend was fooled and died, his gear was 'Staya's gain. 
Years, they passed, and many learned, to trust was but to die 
Then left behind by god and kin, he gazed up to the sky 
 
There must be more, beyond this Realm, I must leave it behind 
That distance might be sword to cleave through last of oaths that bind 
years would pass, the seasons sped, while absent Seraph stayed 
At last, returned, to Gods above, another vow was made 
 
I'll stand among you, serve the young, Immortal lessons learn 
But within me, there's a need, a fire wicked burns 
Born to sorrow, born to hate, and born to now Ascend 
And in my presence, trembling souls, before me knees to bend 
 
He followed through, was lifted high, his mortal shell to shed 
And in his name, his minions slew, 'til streets ran wet and red 
He crafted a new leg-a-cy, and gave a name -- the Vir 
There from a wicked throne of bone, the Seraph did not stir 
 
Many were the conquests of his favored scarlet souls 
Golson, Mas and Hedschott, all contribute to his goal: 
Let chaos spread - and lies and hurt - to make the whole world bleed 
Perhaps so all that suffering, would assuage his dark need 
 
For hungered, still, the Seraph did - that hollow void inside 
It made him reckless, to a fault, and wrongfully decide 
In a rage, he slew an oathed, and then - the rumor goes 
It was to friends from earthly plane, their eq quickly flowed 
 
The story's garbled - but the fact - he was not cast from high 
Means there is some question, and we may not e're know why 
He left his place, he left behind, his people and his throne 
November twenty, in Oh-Nine, this History has shown 
 
Many weeks would pass, until, the Seraph showed his face 
And with his re-turn, from him fell, the last Immortal grace 
It was the Spring, in April mid, the Seraph was Retired 
The Vir was gone, they said so long, their charter had expired 
 
Cen-tur-ies sped by with naught a hint of blackest wings 
Then DarkClaw found him in her home - and Chaos did he bring 
A growled need, a dark desire - for stronger was his thirst 
Three souls to gain, or else he'd steal: Belgarion'd be first 
 
She wept! She raged! How could he force, a woman to decide 
Between her friends and twixt her love, the choice she'd not abide 
She sought advice, she sought to hire, a Bard to tell the tale 
And spread a warning through the streets, through cities and through dale 
 
Samiyah spoke of desert charms, of salt and bonds of faith 
Four Elements not close at hand, but Spirit the fifth makes 
"Call your folk, and keep them close - like desert cat he hunts 
Culling out the wayward sheep, the wounded and the runts. 
 
Be the shepherd, ward them all, and get them through the night: 
Those shared vows will help you stand against this horrid fright." 
Heartened, Lady went her way, with troubled Bard behind 
For she the bonds of Faith rejects, alone and unaligned 
 
It wasn't long before he heard of little Bard's advice 
And thwarted, he began to watch - then spoke and named a price 
She'd do his bid, and spin his tale, or else her friends would fall 
But found that this was not enough - he wanted her as thrall. 
 
"I am the one who hears your prayers, To whom your people pray 
I've watched you for the longest time, through dark and light of day 
I'm here to help, you must believe, It's really for your good 
For without hate there is no love - I wish you understood." 
 
What Gods decree, we must abide - they cannot be gainsaid - 
And as my tale comes to a close, I'm filled with fear and dread 
For if it is - as Seraph says - he is my destiny 
I face the future yet unwrit, unknowing what will be. 
 

==Celebrate Our Immortals Bardic Circle Contest Entry: '''Thirst'''==
Performance Log: '''[[2013 - Love Our Immortals Bardic Circle]]''' 
''Thirst.''. 
''Greater than need...''. 
''for hunger or sleep'','. 
''...It tears, and it BITES...'' . 
...it claws, and it seeps...''. 
''..into every pore..''. 
''..every vein..''. 
''..every limb..''. 
''Stronger than ache..''. 
''..for wine or for gin.''. 
 
''Thirst.''. 
''Slaking that need..''. 
''Of PARAMOUNT import''. 
''...scale any wall...''. 
''..take any fort..''. 
''To quench it..''. 
''To slake it...''. 
'''You do what you must!'''. 
''You break any promise....''. 
''You break any trust.''. 
 
''Thirst.''. 
''That terrible need..'' 
''Empty chill void..'' 
''...that BEGS to be filled..'' 
''NOT with life destroyed..'' 
''NOT with a soul, and NOT with the blood.'' 
''..but with a song and but with a rhyme..'' 
''the chant or the chorus of lyrical score...''. 
''sing.. it.. once...'' 
''then...needing...'' 
''...More...'' 
''Thirst.'' 

=='''A Long, Dark Tale'''==
'''(This work is OOC Info: It is in Sami's notebook but has never been performed.''' 
'''It was written at Seraph's suggestion for the 'Love our Immortals' quest.)''' 
‘Born of sweet Mal-nest, the tree-home of elves.’. 
‘Wanderer of forests, of oceans, of dells.’. 
‘Studious son of a man of the woods.’. 
‘Stealthily hunting the prey that he should.’. 
‘Youth spent in learning, from Father and Mum.’. 
 
Whisper: "That's what he called his Mother, you see." 
 
‘But knew there was more when his lessons were done.’. 
‘He sought an example, for one who would lead:.’. 
‘Toku of Balance - of right, noble deed.’. 
‘Balance soon faded, and, left quite alone.’. 
‘He wandered the woods, ‘til he heard a low tone.’. 
‘- Soft and yet friendly - he sought out the source:.’. 
‘A very small ogre, adorned with some gorse.’. 
 
Whisper: "Thats a type of flower. I had to look it up, too." 
 
‘"You are a strange little Ogre," he said.’. 
‘Reply - "YOU would be crunchy with ketchup when dead!".’. 
‘A 'saucy' reply, from this small shaman soul.’. 
‘Amusing the Spirits was always his goal..’. 
‘They talked and they talked, til the moon it had rise.’. 
‘Speaking with honesty, not guile or lies.’. 
‘Okk told him of Nash, and of Liches so fell.’. 
 
Whisper: "Fell is another word for Dark and scary, but I wanted to save that for later.".’. 
 
‘And long were the hours they spoke in that dell.’. 
‘Until with the dawn, Okk led him to where.’. 
‘An evil crypt sat, with a down-going stair.’. 
‘There was an Arch-Lich, who glared at them both.’. 
‘Then nodded and witnessed the Booga's own oath.’. 
 
Whisper: "I bet it did NOT involve the word, 'MUHA!'..".’. 
 
‘With Ramza and Morimox, travelled the world.’. 
‘Nash's banner above, in the wind ere unfurled.’. 
‘Decades would pass, in Conclave he learned.’. 
‘to master the Arts of the enchant and burn.’. 
‘Later in years, to a writer, confessed:.’. 
‘"To Nash I do owe a great part of success.".’. 
 
Whisper: "he said in that same interview that he still gives sacrifice and homage to Nash twice a year -- can you believe it?!" .’. 
‘Soon he had reached Sorc'ry's pinnacle high.’. 
‘And then that of woodscraft: so swiftly went by.’. 
‘Trav'ling with Trinity, and brooding Rath.’. 
‘Fighting in battles, or taking dark Paths.’. 
‘The House of Ve-la-li-sier proved quite a trek.’. 
‘And Ramza and Morimox got in a wreck.’. 
‘The Priestess he tickled and teased til they fled.’. 
‘And of the group he was the only not dead..’. 
 
Whisper: 'Ouch! That's just GOTTA hurt!'.’. 
 
‘But then came the day, his adventurers were done.’. 
‘And with a petition - Ascention was won.’. 
‘Shrouded in Darkness, He raised up a tree.’. 
‘And said to his friends, 'Now come play with Me!'.’. 
‘He gathered up Darklings and gave them all rules.’. 
‘With tenets of ducks, and of green and of fools.’. 
‘He sought those of magic, required a quest.’. 
‘And mandated all to behave at their best.’. 
 
Whisper: “Though, oftentimes.. they didn't.. from what I have heard..” 
 
‘Many were those who gave oath in the Dark.’. 
‘And stayed ever-faithful - their vow not a lark.’. 
‘Seraph and Lycron and Thingone and Taint,.’. 
‘Kailani, Harmony, Silence (he aint!).’. 
‘Indiga, Malakost, Asher, Lestat.’. 
‘Isolas, Erian, M'staya's all that.’. 
‘Tiberius, ZipWitchling, Beowulf, more.’. 
‘They all were a part of that great Darkling horde.’. 
 
Whisper: ‘He shaped many into who they were and who they would become.’ 
 
‘Many the student, he took and he taught:.’. 
‘Guiding Attendants through lessons so fraught.’. 
‘He showed them the joys and the sorrowful tasks.’. 
‘Of eq'ing followers, saving their .... .’. 
(The next line is crossed out.) 
 
‘Sequoia was filled with such glad merriment.’. 
‘Weddings and funerals - never lament.’. 
‘He built quite a family, odd though it be,.’. 
‘But never the like of it ever will see..’. 
‘Of Kerri himself, there is many a tale.’. 
‘Of loves he had one, but he never availed.’. 
 
‘Nor took him a wife, though he loved desperate-ly.’. 
‘Just wishing that lady would on her own see.’. 
‘His passion, his honor, his heart that was true.’. 
‘She served him with dignity, but never knew.’. 
‘His Dark Phasma burned ever bright in his heart.’. 
‘Until that sad day when this world did depart.’. 
‘Other planes called to that Booga-ful Drow.’. 
‘What he does now, we may never know.’. 
‘But shape this world, certainly, Kerri sure has.’. 
‘And was an Immortal with unmatched pizzazz!!.’..’. 
 
{{note|[[Kerriariadne|Booga]]|03/15/13|You all do me too much honor...Thank you. :)}}
 
=='''The Message In A Bottle'''==
'''(This work is OOC Info: Only Seraph and Wish have read it.)''' 
 
They say, 'in Vino Veritas' - for me a pinch of snuff 
Just a little tiny bit - but fortunate - enough 
For a time, the webs were cleared, and for a time, the lies 
I saw those present stripped of all deception and disguise 
Were there both? Of course there were - though I spoke it nay 
For there was truth there also, that was clear and plain as day 
One stood before me, waiting for my words to cast aside 
One stood there also, waiting there, that he would know the lie 
But peace obtained, with truth and lie - I saw his core intent 
To shape, to guide, to burn away, my broken miscontent 
To heal a soul so shattered that the pieces scattered wide 
And translate from a culture that most any would deny 
Another watched, trembling within, his Alchemy to work 
But within him secrets lie, within him falsehoods lurk 
That one believes reflections that are thrown from broken glass 
And never sees the one within, of how the die was cast 
We are the sum of all we are - both truth and lie entwined 
And sometimes baring all to see would be the most unkind 
Your path is yours, and mine is his, in this, I know the end 
But even though your trust is gone, I still shall call you friend 
 

=='''Chillin In The Cooler'''==
Until recently, this work had never been performed. However, '''[[Theros]]''' and '''[[DarkClaw]]''' got to hear it on 11/16/2014. 
Cold winds swirl around, 
drowns out every song, 
Shivering, chattering, 
fireball spattering 
Nothing but pondering 
what I did wrong. 
 
Words said in a heat 
to avoid such defeat 
argument angry and loud, 
three was such a crowd 
Praying, head bowed 
for Gods know how long. 
 
Defiantly walking 
When Wish was still talking 
Seraph so mad at me, 
Wouldn't say "enemies" 
With no ambiguity - 
Just want to be gone. 
 
Words strike like maces, 
their angry, cold faces 
My bridge was called trash, 
was the start of the clash 
Slight hope was dashed, 
When will I catch on? 
 
Like the displeasure, 
of Immortal measure 
This icy snow bites at me, 
Flurries hide all to see 
I'm "slave" and I'm "silly" - 
and just "Seraph's Pawn" 
 
Swirling snow everywhere, 
can't get to anywhere 
That isn't so freezing, 
just want to stop sneezing 
I just keep reminding: 
No weakness! Stay strong. 
 
Finality sinks in 
I must sink or else swim 
My choices demanded, 
With Seraph, I'm branded 
Or else stay remanded 
away from the throng 
 
But closed heart and coldness 
Ar-gu-ments acrimonious 
Are no more a part of me 
Then naming unwillingly 
Friends into enemies... 
..too much truth in a song. 
 

=='''The Sea Bird'''==
(Written and performed for one of Sami's young friends on 03/11/13) 
Oh once I saw a sea-bird 
It soared aloft so high 
I wondered where it traveled, 
And heard its mournful cry 
 
It searches out a lost ship, 
Its traveled lo so far 
Into every sea-port 
Searched every mast and spar 
 
It looks for crew and kinsman 
It seeks to find its home 
Crossing every channel 
Aloft and so alone 
 
Faithfully it searches 
Wings pushing tirelessly 
Its keen-eyed gaze a-looking 
Across the white-capped sea 
 
So ghostly pale and silent 
Its wings extending wide 
Its search, it will not falter 
‘E’re following the tide 
 
Its home is with its sailors 
Their luck when on the sea 
I watched that lovely seabird 
And felt its cry in me. 
 
I hope it finds a safe berth - 
Sun's fading in the west - 
A perch, a home, a comfort, 
And lets its wings to rest 
 
=='''Trickeries'''==
'''(This work is entirely OOC: Only one person other has read the shredded pages that this was written upon: [[Wish]].)'''

Your words were clear: you want it back? 
My soul's been heavy at its lack 
Your price you named, to cause a rift 
But Sahib knew - confession swift 
I trusted that your word was good 
You once assured me that I could 
And after price required paid 
I learned it was just trick'ry played 
Your every intent just a lie 
And so, Sahib, I ask you: Why? 
 

==Level 50 Bard Performance: '''Duets In The Desert'''==
'''(This work is entirely OOC due to the nature of the performance)'''
Performance Log: ‘‘‘[[Samiyah - Level 30 Bard Review]]’’’ 
{|
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |'''At The Desert’s Edge: Cresom'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Though I've grown beyond the sands, my roots are here, in poisoned lands
|-
| ''Cresom:''
| A scar's across both of our hands, but most will never understand
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| The tribe, its hold is on me yet - such binding rules I can’t forget
|-
| ''Cresom:''
| Happy now, but I don't forget - The way he harmed, when you first met
|-
| ''Cresom:''
| God or mortal, I'd withstand - any time YOU have a plan
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But it's the comfort of your hand, that's helped me make so many stands
|-
| ''Cresom:''
| I'll stand with you 'gainst any threat - Don't think I won't! Don't take that bet!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And though I'm oft with doubt beset, a better brother, couldn’t get!
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |'''At The Veil: Eathor'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| An Ogre bard, who would have thought? But he has gone, where most cannot
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| From my very early days, he helped me in so many ways
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| When Hunt was called, when death my lot, I went to him, so deep distraught
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And asked him - not his hand to stay, but instead, the Wyld to praise
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| A kindness, strange, I asked of him - take up the Hunt so dark and grim..
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Let it be *his* blade to fall, that never Aoide, I would brawl..
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| His weapon thrice my throat to skim, and then soul sent to Seraphim..
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And still our friendship holds no pall, two broken hearts he did forestall
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |'''The Hunter: Ghazkull'''
|-
| ''Ghazkull:''
| My thirst you quenched, by crimson stain'd, and by your gift, Rebirth attained,
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| My Sahib's honor, to maintain, these wicked urges must restrain!
|-
| ''Ghazkull:''
| That first shy kiss, our lips did meet, Nearly made this dead heart beat
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Your gentle lesson, such a treat - a tender moment, I'd repeat.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Though I try hard to abstain, his mouth on mine runs through my brain
|-
| ''Ghazkull:''
| Your blood has coursed twice through my veins - my thirst for you, it never wanes
|-
| ''Ghazkull:''
| From this bond, I'll not retreat - My Almond pastry, ever sweet
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Though love, not bond, I must defeat, yet it's with you, I feel complete.
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |'''At The Oasis: Wish'''
|-
| ''Wish:''
| Singing dervish with alluring eyes, Innocent veils hide nasty surprise.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| ..What if ..I'd never been Alchemized, not had that veil torn from these eyes?
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But lies could not those truths negate, I saw them _both_, their truest state!
|-
| ''Wish:''
| Catalyst of pain and misguided hate, the magic she scribes to seal my fate
|-
| ''Wish:''
| Yet for her, hold no ling'ring spite - she cannot yet see wrong from right!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| *His* words contain their _own_ hard bite, and every time we talk - we fight,
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I would not choose another path but: not my poem's aftermath...'
|-
| ''Wish:''
| No, it's him that earns my wrath - that slithering snake by name: "Seraph"
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''In the Holies: Seraph'''
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| My singing sparrow, desert muse - Of all the tribe, it's you I choose.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| So many people just accuse my explanations just refused.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Why won't you ever say goodbye - spread your wings, escape and fly?
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| You were so gentle, quiet, shy - the slightest bark, and you would cry
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| So yes: your tender spirit bruised - But to *teach*, and not abuse
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| In a world of Reds and Blues, it's hard to walk in others' shoes
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| I've taught you caution - question why! - and now your songs ring through the sky.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And though sometimes, the rules, defy, my home is in his Order High
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I'm not some simp'ring brainless doll! I do not grovel, beg or crawl!
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| Those with heart, shall lead them all - And now they answer Order's call.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I wish I could more clear convey - Those words on me, like stones they weigh,
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| I smile each time you softly pray, and each your tender fears allay.'
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| You choose and choose: you're not a thrall - You are the prize within my Hall
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And while on me, did Vengeance fall, and cost to heart was nothing small
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| There is no price I wouldn't pay, for home, for hearth, for Him, I stay
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| And though, you sometimes disobey - You always come back to my way
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''In the Holies: Katrana'''
|-
| ''Katrana:''
| Dear one, little desert maid, upon you such a weight is laid!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| So many times, I nearly strayed, away from vow to Mother made,
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| For in the dark, a hunt-horn rings - but no song within me sings
|-
| ''Katrana:''
| I, too, had dreams, was seeing things, and know the heartbreak that it brings
|-
| ''Katrana:''
| Why did you never ask for aid, give your worship, geas and prayed?
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I whispered once, in silence, prayed, But in the end, I did as bade
|-
| ''Katrana:''
| Your lack of vows - it deeply stings - We would have taught to use your wings!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| You do not know of desert things, that ever pulls on my heart strings
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''Beneath the Palms: DarkClaw, Jamilla & Venom'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| The Lady Lost and those Embraced who sometimes smile and sometimes chase
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| My thoughts of them so oft conflict - what She thinks, I can't predict
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Against a lie or harm, am braced - which She implies is quite misplaced!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But Sahib's law is clear and strict ... so my actions, must constrict.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| One of hers, I ache to help - my sister made to Venom's whelp
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Now, *him*, I'd hurt a thousand times, while her heart he e're confines!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Pluck his fangs until he yelps, and hide his body 'neath the kelp
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Carving stakes from ancient pines... if not for her, I'd cross that line...
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But for a sister, never known, I only can his words bemoan
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| For action taken 'gainst her sire would only cause her pain and ire
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Ja-mi-lla, she must be shown - with truth, with love, in word and tone
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| My one true hope, my one desire: that she find peace, and home acquire
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''By A Small Tidepool: Ink'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Sometimes I think I've come so far, and am as strong as my friends are
|-
| ''Ink:''
| What a weirdo girl you are! Your desert ways are quite bizarre!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But even though I am not bold, I learned from actions, lessons cold
|-
| ''Ink:''
| Always doing what you're told - *I* make *my* rules but you're not bold
|-
| ''Ink:''
| And not as smart as me, by far - not quaffing aloe from a jar :P
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| His hunting was much worse than spar, my calm to shatter, veil to mar
|-
| ''Ink:''
| Mostly useless, times untold - no matter how I teach and scold!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I know that he would laugh and scold, but songs are worth their weight in gold
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''Beside A Slain Goat: Sagan'''
|-
| ''Sagan:''
| Little bard, how years have passed! I've been so proud to help when asked.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Fresh and bloody, recent past, the final lesson learned at last
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Cursed by some in vile tone? a helping hero, *I* have known
|-
| ''Sagan:''
| Though - sometimes foolish, danger-prone - I've seen you come into your own
|-
| ''Sagan:''
| And though I Hunted to the last, my pride in you was never dashed..
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Now that deadly duty's past, I'll smile again beneath veil's mask
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Triat's honor set his tone: The Hunt not all that he has shown
|-
| ''Sagan:''
| Though His sins you did atone - You see *me*: more than Hound and bone
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''With The Shepherds: Tross'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I saw a child like you one day, oft alone, and somewhat fey...
|-
| ''Tross:''
| I'm afraid I have to say! That mask you wear gets in the way...
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I offered smiles, a little cheer, or just a helping hand...
|-
| ''Tross:''
| And all you ever do is pray.... and think of goats and sand..
|-
| ''Tross:''
| Now I can't bear to see you cry! I don't even quite get why...
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Her sight is true, with bardic eye, a 'Tross aloft within the sky
|-
| ''Tross:''
| even though you are quite shy... you take on such demands.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Glad she's found a sailor's berth amidst the pristine sands
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''Outside The Briars: Aoide'''
|-
| ''Aoide:''
| As you've grown your whole life long, so, too, has your strength and song
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| It's been a fight not to prolong, my urge to simply 'go along'
|-
| ''Aoide:''
| Yet still you feel haraam, apart, within the power of your art
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| From today, I vow to chart - a whole new course, from blithe to smart!
|-
| ''Aoide:''
| Far from the sands and winds so strong, you sought a place where you belong
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| It's hard to know what's right and wrong, when alone and when with throng
|-
| ''Aoide:''
| One wisdom to you I'd impart: Home's the music of your heart.'
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I think it's time, this place depart - a whole new path it's time to start
|-
|}
 
=='''The Sea Bird's Nest'''==
I once wrote of a sea-bird, 
that soared aloft so high 
It searched for crew and kinsman 
And sang a mournful cry 
 
I wept with joy at knowing 
it found a home at last 
A place to let its wings rest 
And heal wounds of the past 
 
That sea-bird nested sweetly, 
Taught older birds to fly 
And though it winged far distant 
I'd smile as it soared by 
 
But now its nest is missing 
Just gone without a trace 
Her hurt, loss and betrayal 
Clear, written on her face 
 
I ached to give her shelter 
To heal the wound renewed 
I closed my arms around her: 
Unable to break through 
 
She launched away up skyward, 
wings beating at the air 
her tone proclaiming loudly 
She surely didn't care 
 
My heart ached at renewed loss 
Twice left behind by men 
Who did not take precaution 
and broke her heart again 
 
How could they leave this sea-bird, 
Abandon, not look back? 
Not think for just one moment 
Of hurts made by their lack? 
 
They say that pain makes stronger, 
This, any girl-child knows. 
But words cannot prepare you - 
When one we love.. just.. goes. 
 
=='''The Truth of Him'''==
[[File:The Truth of Him.JPG]]
 
=='''A Song for Theros'''==
(written 11-13-2014: This has only been performed once, and only for the one for whom it was written. It is OOC knowledge for anyone else.) 
'What ho! What ho!' 
'What, hi? How low?' 
'So low? So-lo?' 
'What ho! Here goes!' 
 
'Not as slow as the flow' 
'of the sea down below' 
'He ain't scairt of the air' 
' 'Cause he goes everywhere!' 
 
'With a thrum of his gills,' 
'He's a fish without frills' 
'With a splish and a splash' 
'To a task he will dash' 
 
'What Ho! Whut? Whoah!' 
'What ho? Uh-Oh!' 
 
'He knows e-ver-y rock' 
'From the Cliffs to the Docks' 
'Every cloth, book, and key,' 
'And he's fast as can be' 
 
'Those who quest know to fear' 
'If dread THEROS is near!' 
'They will run, watch the clock,' 
''cause their win, he can block' 
 
'What Hi! What Ho!' 
'Now off! Let's go!' 
 
'He's got '''[[Lexie]]''' afraid' 
'That her work goes astray' 
'"OH MY GOD!" she will yell," 
'Just as loud as a bell' 
 
'Though he so loves to tease,' 
'"Sugar britches!" and flees," 
'He is droll, he is kind,' 
'So so-lemn and sublime!' 
 
'Uh-oh! What ho!' 
'Hi ho! Whut? Oh!' 
 

=='''A Few of Those Lexie-ish Things'''==
(Performed on 11/19/2014, Sung to the tune of 'My Favorite Things') 

L-Qs and Mobhunts, and grapefruits, and fishes 
Choc-late and thieve's cant and burning the dishes 
Threat'ning opponents, while causing boys DINGS! 
These are a few of those Lexie-ish things! 
 
Killing the Captain while wielding a bucket 
"Girl Power RULZ so you boys can just suck it!" 
Guarding her flower, her ranks and her blings! 
These are a few of those Lexie-ish things! 
 
When her cat bites! 
When her link drops! 
When she "OH MY GOD!"s 
We simply all grin at her Lexie'ish things 
And then we don't feel so flawed! 
 
Flirting with '''[[Teva]]''' then swinging a backstab, 
So skilled at combat - more deadly with her gab 
Died to a magman: the news page it stings! 
That's just another quite Lexie-ish thing! 
 
Teasing a '''[[Vicarious|Vicar]]''' and chasing down '''[[Theros]]''' 
Ob-li-vi-ous to the nuance of Eros 
Worshipped a '''[[Kerriariadne|Booga]]''', and evil she brings! 
That's just another quite Lexie-ish things! 
 
When she goes SPLAT! 
When she CR's 
When she wins a quest ..... (?!?) 
We simply all grin at her Lexie'ish things 
And tell her she did her best! 
 
Gossip, she lights up, she wants Veneration 
From every Elf, human, gnome and crustation! 
Dwarves don't escape, nor do bird-folk with wings 
It's just another loud Lexie-ish thing! 
 
'''[[Dun]]''' is her brother, but no, it's like THAT 
They pair up often to make big mobs go SPLAT! 
Getting in trouble for upgrades to rings 
It's just another loud Lexie-ish thing! 
 
when she gets lost! 
When she just whines 
When she acts so blonde! 
We simply all grin at her Lexie'ish things 
(But wonder if we've been conned...) 
 
Rage-quitting when she falls into a burn room 
Dragons will make all her con-tain-ers go boom! 
Of all of her exploits, this bard she will sing, 
'Cause there's a lot of these Lexie-ish things! 
 
Com-pe-ti-tive doesn't really quite cover 
When a new rank type our Lexie discovers 
Whether its jump rope or be-hea-ding! Kings 
That's not the least of the Lexie-ish things! 
 
When she wiz-marks, 
when she bad ports, 
When she Oh-EMM-GEES, 
We simply all grin at her Lexie-ish things 
And beg for Unfetter, PLEASE! 
 
=='''His Changing Shores'''==
(Written about ‘‘‘[[Ghazkull|Wind]]’’’, and viewed only by him and the ‘‘‘[[Katrana|Wyldess]]’’’.) 
 
He was the silver stillness 
of an icy mountain lake 
With depths of thought and feelings 
Fed by faith and first heartbreak 
Though scarred by wicked spirits, 
his own soul bore no such taint 
The injuries by life sustained 
were healed and fairly faint 
 
But to his life came desert bard, 
and mirror-calm was changed 
A transformation made complete, 
His life was rearranged 
Eternal night and endless Thirst, 
From mortal life estranged 
For her, he'd stand up to a God - 
her Father - quite deranged 
 
No longer placid lake so calm, 
But now, a tumbling stream 
Still confined within its banks, 
But woken, so it seems 
They'd venture out, or sit and talk, 
discussing hopes and dreams 
He was her staunch defender and 
so high in her esteem 
 
So years did pass, and more he changed: 
Swift river, filled with life 
They faced together consequence, 
communion, even strife 
Known far and wide as Bonded pair, 
(but never man and wife) 
Not flinching when a mindless rage 
cut deeper than a knife 
 
A final battle, won at last - 
The weary toil abate 
But doubts remained, and so he asked 
for Trial from Lady Fate 
Before it's giving, fear arose: 
What sacrifice await? 
But bravely faced, and waited calm, 
What Triat would dictate 
 
Tasks of puzzles quite obscure, 
while tempted by a sprite 
Tasks to hurt and tasks to Feed, 
and Tasks to win a fight 
Tasks to Hunt and to explore, 
to Wyldess' delight 
Tasks to learn and tasks to seek, 
And tasks of cruelest spite 
 
The Wyld's nature is to change, 
and leave behind the old 
And tasks thus far have surely caused 
a breaking of the mold 
No longer simple river's flow, 
but Ocean, wide and bold: 
A Thread's been cut, a Thirst denied, 
What yet may still unfold? 
 
I've feared those tides since first I left 
my sandy desert home 
Unstopping pow'r and siren call: 
so much remains unknown 
I feel so small within the grasp 
of crashing waves of foam 
A rising tide that overwhelms, 
a storm of flesh and bone 
 
The sea has vast, uncharted depths, 
A source of mystery, 
And though some sailors chart its tide 
There's much they cannot see 
The Tempests that bring deadly storms, 
That no one can foresee: 
Plain to see he's changing still: 
Who is it he will be? 

=='''[[I Like Big Bards]]'''==
'I like big bards and I cannot lie 
You other clerics can't deny 
That when a bard walks in with her lyrical grace 
And that bard-fu in your face 
It gets Done! Gotta spell up and buff 
Cause you gotta -try- an' keep up 
Deep in that zone she's killin' 
I'm strapped an' I'm XP feelin' 
Oh, Bardy, I wanna group with ya' 
and PK with wit'cha 
That '''[[Anduin]]''' tried to warn me 
'''[[Aoide]]''''s kick gave me a torn knee 
Her spinning back kick 
Hit square in my ...wick 
So, group me, group me, 
'Cause she aint no average troop-y 
I've seen '''[[Samiyah|Sam]]''' dancin' 
To hell with romancin! 
She's buff, rough 
Got fists swingin like a Mack truck 
I'm tired hearin tha news 
Sayin Bards are just a-buse 
Take the average young man - ask him that? 
Bards gotta lead the pack! 
So, warrics! ''"Yeah!"'' 
Mages! ''"Yeah!"'' 
Has your group lead got that bard?' ''"HELL Yeah!"'' 
Tell 'em to kick it! ''"Kick it!"'' 
Punch it! ''"Punch it!"'' 
Kick that Hall Guard butt! 
Bardys are BUFF! 

==Winter is Coming==
(Written for Snowman Wars, 2016)
'The sages have warned since the oldest days'.
'In poems and stories, in quatrains and lays,'.
'Their words in staccato, like omens a-drumming:'.
'Prepare for the future: for WINTER IS COMING.'.

'The legions fan out with their bags slack and bare'.
'They tra-verse the lands, wherever they dare'.
'Seeking out creatures made up all of snow'.
'Finding this quarry, both high and both low'.

'Its a duty that's sacred: upholding their gods'.
'They'll gather what's fallen, to even the odds'.
'To pack on their snowman, to build it up strong'.
'Just feed it the right kind, but none of the wrong'.

'Find it some snow boots, a lovely red scarf'.
'A carrot to wield, not a bucket of barf'.
'Snow boots not sandals, iron rings not a glow'.
'And for it, the places, the places, we'll go'.

'For WINTER IS COMING, it's time for the snows'.
'The battles so lengthy, the alcohol flows'.
'There'll be just one winner, the ones with sore feet'.
'Who faced every comer, and gave them defeat!'.

[[Category:Bardic]]
[[Category:Samiyah]]

Samiyah's Songbook

2018-04-11T20:52:17Z

Samiyah: /* Chillin In The Cooler */

This is a compilation of works by '''[[Samiyah]]'''. For full performances, see [[Category:Samiyah]] or individual performance links below. 

Editing Samiyah's Songbook (section)

==Level 5 Bard Review: '''A Love Song of the Desert Tribes'''==
Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 5 Bard Review]]''' 

Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
With the eyes, or the hands, we started talking. I don't remember who started talking that day. 
Samiyah slips her hands from the drum for a moment, 
Samiyah makes a rolling gracefully gesture with her wrists, her eyes teasing from over the veil. 
 
But I remember when my eyes landed on you... 
Samiyah's eyes scan the audience for a specific person. 
And in seconds, I found my heart filled with your love... 
 
Samiyah balances the drum on her knee, lifting the hand that does not maintain the rhythm to clap over her heart, twice, on the beat. 
 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
 
I saw you. My heart greeted you. It could do nothing but greet you. 
Samiyah switches hands, clapping her drumming hand over her heart twice, on the beat. 
I embraced your heart, and your eyes said, 'Take me!' 
I don't know what happened to me. It kept me up all night and I missed dreaming. 
samiyah glances up, as if at the night sky, her expression wistful. 
 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
 
And I found myself telling my soul, 'Don't go away!' 
 
Samiyah's expression becomes one of longing, and she briefly reaches out with her hand, then returns it to the drum. 
 
The world laughed for me again and your love filled me. 
Samiyah slides her hand up to her heart, tapping it twice on the beat. 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Samiyah smiles, and drums a quick flourish. 
Samiyah rises and curtseys gracefully, her head bent low. 

==Level 10 Bard Review: '''Find The Path'''==
Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 10 Bard Review]]''' 
'Tribal girls, come close and hear' 
'heed my words, the laws you fear' 
'Bind your heart and shape your soul' 
'Obedience their every goal' 
'No dissent and no dismay' 
'Tribal law the only way' 
'Have no joy nor laughter free' 
'Pledged to wed by summer three' 
'Eyes cast down, your face to veil' 
'Obey the words of any male' 
'Woman's task to comfort men' 
'Breed an heir - again, again' 
'Think to change the way of things?' 
'Know what your refusal brings:' 
'Speak your thoughts and disobey' 
'A wicked lash your flesh to flay' 
'Mind your eyes and mind your tone' 
'Willful girls are struck by stone' 
'Shamen speak the words of rite' 
'Women's voices are but blight' 
'Men uphold the sacred prayers' 
'Chanted loud up into air' 
'Sacred words on unclean tongue' 
'Has the wrath of spirits won' 
'Raise your voice in spell or song?' 
'Priests will say is only wrong' 
'Cast you out and turn their gaze' 
'Until at dawn they end your days' 
'Name is struck from tribal sight' 
'Your body burned that coming night' 
'All the laws and all the ways' 
'Ensure that every girl-child stays' 
'And does her duty to the tribe' 
'and never off to sunset ride' 
'She stays and serves and breeds and dies' 
'And believes each of shaman's lies' 
'But past the dunes of endless sands' 
'There are a hundred thousand lands' 
'And there your voice in song can lift' 
'Without their punishment so swift' 
'Your choice to veil or wed or breed' 
'Your choice in act and thought and deed' 
'I've huddled, weeping in my bed,' 
'I've heard the words, 'cast out and dead'' 
'I've been Un-named by tribe and chief' 
'Yet here I stand and here I speak' 
'The tribal way is old, its true..' 
'...But find the Path that's true for you.' 
 

== '''A Song For Aoide''' ==
Performance Log: '''[[A Song For Aoide]]''' 
 
'Like the wind, she is unseen..' 
'Her presence noted by its effect on others - ' 
'Their spirits like the branches moved in a breeze' 
 
'Like a spirit, she is silent..' 
'The brightness of her voice stilled,' 
'Somber words chosen carefully.' 
 
'Like a priestess, she is devout..' 
'Bound by the Three in sacred ritae,' 
'True knowledge of Self awakening.' 
 

=='''A Song For Kylor'''==
-May 27, 2012. Performance Log: '''[[A Song For Kylor]]''' 
'If you dwell within these lands, you'll know of whom I speak' 
'You've seen his feats recorded, and the glory that he seeks' 
'He's capable, I'll give him that, he swings a mighty sword' 
'It's his tongue that cuts the worst, most often when he's bored' 
 
'When winning glory, he's the first, to tell you that he's best' 
'He'll take on any task or quest, pursuing without rest' 
'But the prize is not enough to salve his ego king' 
'A bard he hired - Whistler by name - his latest deeds to sing' 
 
'But song can cut as much as sword, and Bards can sing the truth' 
'When malice prompts his actions, then this song will bring reproof' 
'Accounting all his deeds so foul would take a day and night' 
'Of speaking swiftly, without pause, with quotes of his to cite' 
 
'But words of that foul nature, it is im-pro-per to say' 
'For they will earn a silence that will last more than a day' 
'His mouth is like an outhouse, and that cannot be denied' 
'His targets all who earn his ire, stretching far and wide' 
 
'But it was not his filthy words that earned him this bard's song' 
'It was an accusation made, a fact he got plain wrong' 
'Accusing slander, without fact, he took upon himself' 
'To interfere with this bard, that naughty little elf' 
 
'When corrected, he denied, she must have done that thing!' 
'When proof was brought, he still abjured, so now this bard will sing.' 
 
'There's truth in song, that Whistler knew, recording deeds so great' 
'But Bards can sing of malice done, an instrument of Fate' 
'So sit, enjoy, and listen to this song of his great works' 
'For it will hold another truth - and sometimes truth - it hurts.' 
 
'In swaths of blue, he garbs himself, a ninja, he proclaims' 
'But it's his deeds, so often cruel, that his blue aura stains' 
'Why any god would want a man so often foul and loud' 
'Whose unkind words and disrespect swarm 'round him like a cloud' 
 
'He says that all are cheaters that are not one of his friends' 
'He mocks immortals in his name, time and time again' 
'HE knows -all- that goes on inside the homes of other souls' 
'Somehow seeing miles away, and hearing thoughts and goals' 
 
'His bravery is plain to see, hidden beneath a tree' 
'His meteors a land to strip, their gear obtained for free' 
'His summon works with deadly speed, alas, sometimes too well' 
'His target not within his range - but still he casts the spell' 
 
'He takes advantage when a bug allows him to see more' 
'And cackles loud to mock and jape as if he's keeping score' 
 
'A +5 girth, he eq swapped, but Nati, she saw all' 
'When caught he mocked and laughed aloud, insulting Nati's call.' 
'"Busted! Straight up! Caught red handed!" all admitted he' 
'"It's Hunt's mud," he cried, but meant - "Rules don't apply to me!' 
 
'And when he's caught, his flouncing off is epic in its tone' 
'Sadly though, he's always back, a dog that needs its bone'' 

== '''Ode To A Mushroom''' ==
June 9 2012 – Performance Log: '''[[Ode to A Mushroom]]''' 
 
'Ode to a Mushroom!'. 
'Lo! Behold the Mushroom!'. 
 
Samiyah gets a Magic Mushroom from bag made from Samiyah hide. 
 
'Pungent and flavorful, it is the food of the Gods,'. 
'Springing forth unseeded from earth or stone at clerical whim'. 
'Bringing sustenance and succor to empty bellies the world over'. 
 
'Hail the shitaki!'. 
 
Samiyah shakes the mushroom, scattering spores everywhere. 
 
'Lo! Behold its tastiness!'. 
'Stout and meaty, it is favored by many races:'. 
'Coveted by Dwarves, spitted on sticks, roasted, strung on string'. 
'Stolen by Halflings, raised in beds within secret tunnels'. 
 
'Hail the button!'. 
 
Samiyah gets a string of mushrooms from a bag of Faile hide. 
Samiyah pops one into her mouth. 
 
'Lo! The Mushroom!'. 
 
Shilea looks at Lexie. 
 
'Divine in its succulence, renowned for its tastiness'. 
'Known the world round as the savior of the starving'. 
'Yet somehow: Embodied, ambulatory, and kind - '. 
 
'Hail the Portobello!'. 
 

=='''A Chant For Avoozl'''==
'Feathers flew, warriors leapt to the fray,'. 
'Quickly slain, to her great dismay'. 
'Eyes cast about, who might help?'. 
'Not that human... not that elf.'. 
'The mightiest soul within the land'. 
'Was Avoozl, mighty Ogre man'. 
'When asked for aid, his quick reply:'. 
'Where? and Who? Birds to defy'. 
'In a trice, he was there and back'. 
'And gave her all, with nary a lack'. 
'His title declares a torturer's spite'. 
'But he showed kindness to a bard tonight :)'. 
 
=='''In Praise of Elves'''==
A Commissioned work for '''[[Mugen]]''', created and performed on June 27, 2012. 
'A thousand thousand years ago, within the greatest Sea' 
'Only Elementals dwelled, undying, ever free' 
'Until the creatures, great and small, inspired them to seek' 
'The truth of death and life's great cost, a mighty spell to speak' 
'Thus were the great Hundred born, the first of all the Elves' 
'A mighty race, of magic made, spread to the woods and dells' 
'Their homes in trees of tow'ring height, a lofty hall to make' 
'In north and south, they found a place, for all their children's sake' 
'They tended tree and tended vine, and sang their songs of joy' 
'And taught their lore and history to each elven girl and boy' 
'Their codes of honor, truth and more, their generosity' 
'An inspiration to us all, from sea to shining sea' 
'The elves have had their Champions - a mortal once, it's said,' 
'And they have fought their battles, where the fields were turned to red' 
'It's true they fight with courage and with fierceness that is bold' 
'But is the kindness of the elves, that echoes in tales told' 
'Myronides would tell you that, his race was far the best' 
'And Tel-Quessir would challenge all, to put that to the test' 
'Nowadays, the Elven Race are spread throughout the land' 
'And kindness and nobility come often from their hands' 
'So if you seek the aid of one, to fight a battle true' 
'Don't look to aura for your guide, don't seek just red or blue' 
'Look to the heart, and to the blood, look past the race of men' 
'And seek an Elf, to aid your cause - you'll find a Hero, then!' 
 

== Level 15 Bard Review: '''The Lady Elemental''' ==
07/03/2012 – Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 15 Bard Review]]''' 
'In far off realms, a Queen was born, K'chana was her name'. 
'She birthed a child, both fair and cold: Aurora, Ryche's Bane'. 
'Who stripped the kingdom of its life, abandoned like a toy,'. 
'Then found a man, k'Treva clan, and briefly shared his joy.'. 
 
'She birthed a child, bright heaven's Star - alas, this drew the eye'. 
'Leareth, grand-sire, to the girl - soul called, he gathered nigh'. 
'Imprisoned he, the little babe: he'd force her to his will!'. 
'Though winters passed and summers too, she ere resisted still'. 
 
'At last! Escape! She fled as swift as doe within the fields'. 
'to Kayrron's busy streets to hide, to charity's kind yields'. 
'Draven took her 'neath his wing, gave clothes and food and roof,'. 
'They fell in love, the passion sweet, their loving trust the proof'. 
 
'But for a false claim that was made, her love was taken fast - '. 
'Set to die at morning's dawn - she fled before the axe'. 
'Broken hearted, left Kayrron, to dark Varinesa Keep,'. 
'There she vowed her penance long, a living death to reap'. 
 
'A Gangrel's bite was all it took to shed her mortal coil'. 
'Black-tiger form, undeath reborn, eternity to toil'. 
'Again, she fled, this unskilled fledge, her hunger-reddened gaze'. 
'Found solace, safety, 'midst the bats, hid deep within a cave'. 
 
'Awakened by the Kindred-Lord, her vow of worship sworn,'. 
'Became the siren of the night, a lure to all men born'. 
'Yet, toys were they, those bumbling fools, who sought to win her heart'. 
'She dallied at her whim and wish -- seduction was her art'. 
 
'Oh there were those whose love professed, did move immortal soul'. 
'And twice she vowed to faithful wed, happiness her goal'. 
'But time and time and time again, her broken heart would break'. 
'and men fell by the wayside as the toll of time would take'. 
 
'The greatest loss she felt those years, was not a lover's cost'. 
'But Ascension of Lord Khore - the Kindred bond was lost'. 
'Chaos marked her decade-spans, as loyalties were gained'. 
'And vows were offered to the gods, a Hawk, an Angel made'. 
 
'Chosen for a span, then gone, a vow given to Bliss,'. 
'in Rhina's tree, some peace - and then, a Booga stole a kiss'. 
'Long ascended to the heights of mortal span achieved,'. 
'A dream of crafting her OWN home, within the Pattern weaved'. 
 
'So to her hero, Tynian, prayed, and pled and made her case'. 
'Then she arose to Heavens bright, her mortal days erased'. 
'She taught the young, then learned among the Phantom's dark Magi'. 
'The Elements had called to her: the sun, the earth, the sky'. 
 
'She swore to them, to be their voice, to teach all of their way'. 
'And Matriarch became in truth, for near a thousand days'. 
'But fickle fate led her away, her Chylder left behind'. 
'Years passed - return, unsure - of whom that she might find'. 
 
'Our Lady! cried her faithful friends, Betrayed! cried earth and air'. 
'They lashed in pain and anger bright, no longer in her care'. 
'So Lost, she wanders, crimson-souled, she seeks what is denied'. 
'Deloi, Vindr, Adurna, Gath... Brisingr and her pride'. 
 
'Until that day, she gathers close the Lost of all this world'. 
'Some ancient souls, some newly born - her banner is unfurled.'. 
'Ebrithil yet still a light, the leaders of her cause'. 
'They give out pain, confusion, fear, yet also speak her laws'. 
 
'To Her care, they give her all: their strength and honor true'. 
'If your soul to Her is drawn, then Lost's the home for you!'. 
 
Samiyah curtseys before the Lady DarkClaw. 
 

=='''The Tower of Sorcery'''==
Performed on July 11, 2012 
''A cold gust of wind blows through you unexpectedly, chilling you to the core''. 
 
As a bard, I'm bid to walk the breadth of all this land. 
I've sailed across the waters and I've travelled where I can. 
Seek out places, that I must, in towns and forests deep. 
In shining cities and the woods, where giant spiders creep. 
I've swam among the fishies - but admit that's very rare - 
The Tempest finds bards toothsome, so I very seldom dare. 
I've forded streams and climbed the hills so dark and misty cold. 
I wouldn't say I'm brave at all, but with some help, I'm bold! 
 
Some places make me shudder at the thought of going there. 
(A witch's hut, Sahaugin halls, and Rivers of Dispair) 
But if I'm quick enough and quaff, a potion that is true. 
I won't wind up inside a pot, made into Ogre stew. 
 
But thrice, my steps were urgent bid, to travel to a place. 
That's guarded by a Phantom who is of the elven race. 
I know not why the gods have sent this little bard to see. 
The spectacle within the walls of Tow'r of Sorcery. 
 
I crept inside and fled right quick, not wanting to profane. 
Each time I went, I asked before if some bore Magi's name. 
No wish to trespass there at all, I quickly came and went. 
No harm by me intended: but a bard must go where sent. 
 
I begged forgiveness of the only soul that I could see. 
And was set a task by him - a rhyme composed by me. 
To sing the praises of the place that Drakar calls his home. 
But it's filled with icy winds that chill me to the bone. 
 
Massive doors to block the way, though whether to or from. 
The scent of ancient candles - and the slighest touch of rum' 
There's many fancy tapestries - Lord Nash and then the Lich. 
The sight of all the bookshelves makes my eager fingers itch. 
 
No place of gentle rest or site of merry-making loud. 
But a spot for Nashite rites where all the heads are bowed. 
There's dais of black marble that is topped with gleaming throne. 
And a mural on the wall that shifts and moves and ..um.. moans. 
 
Portraits hanging here and there - above, a glassy dome. 
I think I sensed unsettled dead, condemned by death to roam. 
A magic circle, crimson-red, to bind, or cleanse or keep' 
A mirror to the soul of those to him an Oath would speak. 
 
The Laws of Nash inscribed within a dozen or more books. 
I must confess the shelves received more than just a look. 
Discipline, respect and knowledge, all required of He. 
So much within those crystal vaults for an eye to see. 
 
I honor Drakar's wish: to chant - and speak of what I saw. 
And though I'm not an aura-blue, my word is but my law. 
He asked if I was curious, to learn of Nash's ways. 
But I am of the desert tribe, until my end of days. 
 
My vow to Mother, always kept: I cannot give an oath. 
To love a man or worship Gods - I am forbidden both. 
Still, I honor all of those who swear His oath to keep. 
But start to think that Nashites will give me a cause to weep. 
 
Destroyer speaks: to end my life, and strip away my veil. 
And leave me naked, shuddering, my form cold, still and pale. 
Orgrim's rift and vicious whip, reminded me today 
That life is frail and death is close and barely held at bay 
 
Perhaps it is precursor, or a warning - that makes sense, 
My death to them is Destiny, or Chance's recompense - 
If these journeys are a clue of what will be my Fate. 
I hope that death becomes me, and his lust for blood abate. 
 
But that is of the future, which is never writ in stone - 
Still it creeps into my thoughts and sets a worried tone. 
If my steps to Tow'r return, I pray no offense take. 
For each time, permission asked, apologies to make. 
 
I do not seek to ere defile or ever disrespect. 
Or rouse the ire of Nashites should our path ere intersect. 
So this chant I speak with truth, and with the chant I've made. 
My duty discharged, vow complete, my debt to Drakar paid. 
 
{{note|[[Boromir]]|07/11/12|*clap* very well done! }}
{{note|[[Doc]]|07/11/12|I shed a tear in my beer.}}
{{note|[[Isolas|The Phantom]]|07/11/12| Well done. Your debt to Drakar is paid. I will trust his judgement in this. }}
 

=='''Why Bards Are A Waste of Time'''==
Commissioned by '''[[Anduin]]'''*. 
Posted to the Forum on July 24, 2012. 
 
World shaped by whim: it's a dangerous thing 
To give up such power to those that just sing 
'''[[Tynian]]''''s time - precious, rarer than gold 
Was foolishly spent on those pioneers bold 
Like '''[[Oook]]''', '''[[Adja]]''', '''[[Cadee]]''', on '''[[Chylder]]''' and '''[[Fling]]''' 
'''[[Faite]]''', '''[[Gheorghe]]''' and '''[[Huglak]]''', what good do they bring? 
Better He'd focused on fixing what's there 
Psionisists mental, barbarians scare 
Or making Thugs nifty, 'cause right now they're lame 
Instead, it's these singers, all seeking great fame 
He should have spent code-time adjusting the spells 
of Shamans and Clerics ('cause mages are swell) 
That hunt-code for places and monsters galore 
As much of a waste as a lyrical score 
The world's not enriched by a rhyme or a song - 
When so much of TFC's just coded wrong! 
Combat more easy, with eq galore! 
A-re-na battles with arch-mobs and more! 
Not gathering songs for some halfling to hum! 
Yes, really and truly, the bard class is dumb! 
Roleplay is stupid - a waste of His time! 
(An ironic message hired out in this rhyme) 
Yes, Anduin's right, we should delete the bards 
Success for this class just's not in the cards 
(Besides, they're too sneaky, all hidey-in-place 
That '''[[Eathor]]''' guy could be right in your face!) 
And that combat! It's silly! All kicking and slaps, 
Weapons are wielded, with crushes and whacks! 
So better you listen to what he hired said 
And hasten the day that the bard class is dead! 
 
<NOWIKI>*</NOWIKI> Please note that this in no way, shape, or form describes my own personal thoughts on the Bard Class. - Sami
<NOWIKI>**</NOWIKI> Please note that Anduin hasn't reviewed this song prior to publication, so it it may not accurately reflect his thoughts, either.
 
{{note|[[Eathor]]|July 2012|I was extremely sad when I read the beginning of this song, but then I was extremely happy when I got to the end of it! Thank you Sami!! - Eathor the sneaky in your face Bard!}}
 

== '''A Love Letter From A Thief''' ==
(08/03/12: Ink's quest, placing first in the Challenge – '''[[Seeking the Most Creative]]''') 
''Dearest Eiren:'' 
 
''I admit it - I'm not always a good man. I have cheated at games of chance, I have stolen, I have poached the King's deer, I have lied. . . But I have not ever spoken false about how I feel about you. Like any man, my pride was hurt when you ran. I did not follow. I should have. I have wandered since that day, always trying to find my way home - but home is not a place anymore -- it is carried within you. You have filled my days, always in the back of my mind, and filled my nights, haunting my dreams. Without you, I am restless, seeking distraction and danger.'' 
''When we courted, I gave you a gift. Perhaps you still have it? (If so, I can only take that as a good sign!)
It was a key to a fabled treasure - because that is what you were to me. A treasure I hoped to keep safe always. More precious than any gem I have stolen or any purse I have cut. Yes, I know - you don't like what I do. But I'm not a bad man, I just do bad things sometimes. Perhaps with your fine example, I can do better...? No, you're right, I probably won't walk the path of goodness, but won't you have fun trying to set me on it?'' 
''I thought long and hard on what gift I could give, that would show you my heart. Trinkets and baubles and valuables, you might think I had stolen. Magic - well, your people do that far better than any mortal man. I settled on something simple: the seeds within this apple. You have no orchards of apples in your home village - I know, I wandered through the town late one night, wanting to learn this place that is so precious to you and see if there was room for me in it - but your people do love growing things.'' 
 
''There’s a spot where one of the big trees fell that would make a good spot for a house and a garden and an apple tree or two. That is, if you don’t mind living on the ground instead of high in the air. Perhaps the seeds of this apple can grow into something new in your world and as they grow, the trees could be a reminder of my love and willingness to grow with you.'' 
''Give me another chance.'' 
''Yours,'' 
''Villon'' 

==Level 20 Bard Review: '''The Baroness' Lament'''==
08/16/12. Commissioned by '''[[Soloban]]'''. Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 20 Bard Review]]'''
===Part I: The Curse===
My tale is of unholy vows, sworn for pride of man 
A bargain made, a cost too deep, an evil, evil plan 
Marel wished to ever live and slip the grasp of Fate 
But pride it goes before a fall, and curses ne'er abate 
 
Cale had heard the Baron's words, whispered into night 
And rode up to the castle, giving all the guards a fright 
His cowl was drawn and face obscured, his voice in ancient tongue 
Demand to see the Castle's lord: the bargain was begun 
 
No record of that meeting first - or mention of the sums 
The gold to buy a pass from Death - just hidden from the sun - 
A week to pass and then return, agreement then to bind 
But deals with devils rarely work - this Marel came to find 
 
''A sharp scent of brimstone and sulfur wafts across your senses.'' 
 
A single candle lit allowed, a glass of vintage old 
The chests of loot were stacked up high, all glittering and gold 
With wave of hand, Cale dismissed all - another favor asked: 
And shuddering, the Baron bid a guardsman to that task 
 
A child to fetch, from village near, awakened from his bed 
The order came - defied at first - but then the Baron fed. 
His teeth did not pierce young flesh - it was a soul he drank - 
and vigor fled the child's corpse, fast rotting, cold and rank 
 
Marel screamed! How could he not? The horror all too bright - 
A guard burst in, and grasped by Cale, his screams to join the night 
Smoke and ash whirled all around, as he cast the spell 
And crafted from the body a foul canine straight from Hell 
 
''A foul scent of decay fills your nostrils, causing you to gag.'' 
 
A hound was born, of fire and ash, with eyes of embers red 
And Marel moaned and pissed himself, blubbered and he beg'd 
"Take it back!" he cried out loud, "This isn't what I sought! 
I wanted love eternal, not this curse that you have wrought!" 
 
Cale just laughed and sauntered out, leaving him to scream 
And wish that it had all just been a single evening's dream 
But nightly, thirst returned to him, and nightly he would feed 
For Marel lacked the strength and will to deny himself the need 
 
He lurked amidst the houses of the village at the gate 
Slew man and child and woman all - his thirst would not abate 
But one he kept away at cost - his wife he would not see 
He fought to save her mortal soul, her life his only plea 
 
''You hear distant singing, in a soft contralto, the words a lullaby.'' 
 
The hound emerged from shadows thick, her wrist caught in his maw 
She begged and screamed for mercy, until her throat was raw 
He locked himself into a tower, to keep from feeding deep, 
And threw himself from battlements, a final death to seek 
 
Landing hard, his shattered bones were piercing through his flesh 
And hound appeared to drag him back, each wound remained as fresh 
Time flowed past, he lost all track, night seeping into night 
But fed from those the hound would bring, unwilling now to fight 
 
Her cries of pain and anguish as he drank her soul at last 
Stripped his last humanity - true curse had come to pass 
Then weeping, sobbing, crying out, he laid her in her bed 
And gently brushed her golden hair, and gently kissed her head 
 
''The air goes still and quiet, as if the sound of a child wailing was suddenly stilled.'' 
 
The cradle by her bedside was an empty wooden shell 
Their son was gone and sent away, from parents living hell 
He smashed this sign of sons escape, flung shards beneath her bed 
Intending that his bloodline would be thought as being dead 
 
Cale appeared, a smirking smile, the hellhound at his heel 
But not in time to learn of aught the shards might have revealed. 
"Everything is lost" he heard, as Marel cried aloud 
"Youve taken all I loved from me," his tone completely cowed 
 
"But all I did, was what you asked!" replied the cowled one 
"Just tell me what you want from me and it will sure be done!" 
"I want the hunger foul to stop! I want to see her eyes!" 
"I want to hear her songs again, beneath the daylit skies!" 
 
''Anguish washes over you: the weight of foul deeds, selfishness, loathing...'' 
 
"Done!" replied the sneering Cale, "You only had to ask," 
Marel turned to see his bride if Cale had done this task. 
A band of diamonds, blue of course the very same deep hue 
And the lilt of singing notes, sounding pure and true 
 
But still she laid, and still was dead, until with shudder woke 
And when she gazed upon him, it was these words she spoke: 
"I am hungry..." 
 
Samiyah pauses in her recitation, unable to finish that stanza, the horror clear in her eyes. 
Samiyah gathers herself and skips to the next. 
 
Laughing at their horror, Cale paused as he turned to go. 
"Why so sad, Marel and bride? You asked for this, you know.." 
"Who are you?" begged the Baron cold, "How can you do such things?" 
"Im 'Caleneezer, of the Void - I am the Demons’ King!" 
 
''A foul echoing laughter grates across your senses as he names Himself.'' 
 
===Part II: Rebirth===
Years would pass, the two as one, for in that Cale spoke truth 
And slew they every villager, each traveler, each youth 
Word spread wide, of curses foul, of blight within those stones 
Of screams that filled the twilit sky, of agonizing groans 
 
Good clerics came from all around, then Paladins and more 
But with every nightfall dark the Baron was restored 
His hunger would not ere abate, he always had to feed 
But ever was his deepest wish - that all of them succeed 
 
Madness swept away all thoughts, save anger and his rage 
He walked alone, avoiding Her, kept locked up in a cage 
In time he thought - it is not she! My lovely wife's reborn 
I'll find her soul in her next life - embrace her mortal form 
 
''The slightest hint of floral perfume wafts through the air.'' 
 
His sorcery very strong by now, he cast a widened net 
And settled on a lovely girl, with crimson soul no less 
Silonch of Conclave, he convinced, surely bore her soul 
To have her love and have her kiss - this was his only goal 
 
So sent her dreams and whispered spells, to lure her close at hand 
Until, a twist of Maurice-fate - She recalled to his lands 
Stumbling blindly, screaming fear, the hellhounds nipped her heels 
Into the maddened Baron's grip... where her fate was sealed. 
 
A kiss upon her cherry lips, a bite upon her throat 
He stole a bit of life but then - he cast her 'cross the moat 
"I will not lose my love again! You must not die today!" 
But still he whispered Cale's curse, half-begging her to stay. 
 
''You hear Silonch's death cry! Her mortal shell is quickly caught up and carried away by an Arch-Mage...'' 
 
Little did he know her heart was lost - enchantment 'round it first 
She to love another, but the same devotion not reversed. 
Vecna owned Silonch's heart, played with it like a toy 
He found her love amusing but it didn't bring him joy 
 
Another loved Silonch, it's true - and Tripper was his name 
One night he stole a kiss from her, and never was the same 
His own wife gone, so long ago, and lonely he had been 
But she forbade his lips or heart to e're touch hers again 
 
Marel - enraged! - how could this fop lay claim to what is mine!? 
There had to be another way - he swore that he would find 
Years would pass, until a chance, a deal that he could make 
In exchange to cast a spell - a memory he'd take 
 
''The gentlest brush of lips on lips.. the scent of her perfume.. maddening in its exquisiteness.'' 
 
In exchange for stealing this - the mem'ry Tripper held 
He whispered enchants, binding eyes to Talmud with a spell 
Gloating, sneering, threatening all the Chosen gathered near 
He muttered threats - but Weaver said: "My people, have no fear." 
 
With a gesture, cast him out, enveloping him in flame 
Yet, as always, with the night, he rose and lived again 
Plotting ever, mind awash, with plans to win her back 
He schemed to win Silonch's love, or perish from its lack 
 
Decades turned to centuries, his plots they came to naught 
For Lady's soul was not reborn - and She her hunger fought 
He was not the only one to ancient sorc'ry seek: 
For while he failed, his Lady won - her magic at its peak 
 
''The purity and depth of a mother's love for her child washes over you, humbling and profound.'' 
 
=== Part III: The Family Curse ===

The Lady whispered one last spell, a statis-bind released 
Though many decades we all knew, her babe knew only weeks 
Grew he then to manhood, in some lands not far away 
All the while a-dreaming of the place that he would stay 
 
It was a bright homecoming, when he travelled through the Bog 
Finding traces of a town, and ashen-coated dog 
It was the work of many years, to hire, threat and bribe 
Sufficient people to his task: a worker, vintner, scribe 
 
Fortunate, the aid unsought, by simple stranger lent 
Cale, he called himself - so shy - an unassuming gent! 
Gold will win their work, he said, and fear will rule their mind 
For peasants cannot see the goal - it's simple and sublime 
 
''A chill arrogance sweeps over you, wiping away any trace of kindness or gentility.'' 
 
Take what you want, the stranger said, rule with an iron fist 
So the son did as he willed - he broke, he killed, he kissed 
One girl, she tried resist his charms, she dared to say him Nay 
His rage was hot, his eyes like coals - he knew he'd make her pay 
 
Her broken body lay before his feet, rimmed round with blood 
And Cale, he laughed to see her laid like rubbish in the mud 
A woman's voice came weeping, then, her song become a scream 
A mother's pain, to see her son, more nightmare than a dream 
 
His eyes flashed round to find the source of unseen voice's pain 
And caught a glimpse of form and shape he'd ne'er see again 
Her shattered heart was broken by this evil by consent 
And in his ears forever sounds the Baroness' Lament 
 
''A high, keening wail of broken hopes and agony rips through your senses, driving you mad.'' 
 
Battered by her voice of hurt, he could not block the sound 
No matter how he drown'd his woes, all sprawled upon the ground 
The vine could not give mercy sweet, no vintage dulled away 
The shame of knowing Mother's loss and disappoint that day 
 
He tried to act with mercy and to right who he had wronged 
But merchants ceased to come along where once they always thronged 
Cale appeared, convenient-like, and whispered once again: 
For else could say they'd been there, and had ever been a friend? 
 
"Don't let weakness fill your heart, to love is just to lose" 
These whispered words were balm at last - the mother's cries to soothe 
Nodding swiftly, son agreed, oath bound in blood and ground, 
Cale just smiled, and crafted him his very own hellhound... 
 
''The dying screams of a grape stomper fill the night as she is unwillingly transformed...'' 
''...and the curse lives anew.'' 
 
{{note|[[Silonch]]|08/20/12|Oh! That was lovely. Thank you for sharing it with me!}}
 

=='''The Hunters' Call'''==
Commissioned by '''[[Tes]]''' 
Midnight spread across the land, it turned from day to night. 
A hunting horn, its dreadful peal, was cause for sudden fright. 
Her ringing laughter, joyful glee, the Hounds leapt to Her heel. 
They circled all around Her, and then as one - a kneel. 
"OUR LADY! WYLDESS!" they cried, exhultant in their tone. 
They lifted Her upon a throne of palest solid bone. 
My lovelies all! My weasel-boys! My '''[[Doc|Docster]]''' and my '''[[Ink|Swarf]]'''!" 
"'''[[Wunk|Wunkathew]]''' and '''[[Arianas|Snugglykins]]'''! My '''[[Sagan|Huntsman]]''''s wicked bark!" 
"Gather round my pack, my Kin, the Wyld Hunt's Reborn!" 
The world's our prey, now set to hunt!" then sounded on Her horn. 
Its peal was heard around the globe, and blues in bed asleep. 
Were filled with dread and horror as the Hunt their Prey did seek. 
But Cecil stood up firmly and He raised a mighty sword. 
"I'll not conceed the peace to you!" and gathered up a horde. 
[[Celeste]] and [[Kylor]], [[Iggwilv]], too, plus [[Miki]], and [[Padrone]]. 
Stood against the Wyld Horde, to fight them from their home. 
Few withstood the dark onslaught '''[[Katrana]]''''s Hunters' brought. 
They chased their prey through alleyways and in the temples fought. 
They bounded through the forests and they clambered up the trees. 
Then giggled as they watched their prey continually flee. 
And with each Thread they cut, they blessed them in Rebirth. 
And laughing, happy, in the Hunt, no malice - just with mirth. 
Until their foes, so limp of sword, turned to a blade of tongue. 
And used cold words to scorn, accuse, and rip away the fun. 
Katrana in Her Mercy offered up a Law of Threes. 
But Cecil said, "Not if you begged and pled upon your knees!" 
"We scorn to take this Oath you give, we do not need its kind." 
"We'd rather stay upon high horse, and take what we can find!" 
The Lady Wyld She shrugged and smiled, and whispered to her boys. 
"That's okay, we'll play with them - they make fantastic toys." 
She giggled like a little child, she pointed and she said: 
"Now hunt them without mercy, boys, until they all are dead." 
One Wyldling jumped up and down, chaotic to his soul. 
"My Lady! Making you just smile - it is my only goal!" 
"I'll Hunt them 'til they're weary and I'll hunt them 'til they cry..." 
"I'll Hunt them 'til at last they leave without a sole goodbye!" 
'''[[Tes]]''' bounded forth, his Prey to find, without a backward glance. 
And if you don't check your who'zone, then you take an awful chance. 
For this wee shaman loves to send a ghost or two to bite. 
He loves each battle and gives praise to Wyld with every fight. 
So listen to this ditty and remember this Bard's song. 
Yes, many fight the Wyld Hunt--- but very few for long! 

=='''The Goat Song'''==
Performance log: '''[[The Slumber Party Aftermath|The Slumber Party]]''' held in '''[[Hutt]]''''s Temple on 09/05/12 
'Greedy little goatsies wand'ring 'cross the sand! 
'eating all the grasses, just because you can! 
'You would eat my shoeses, you would eat a tree! 
'You would eat that carrion, or even! eat! me! 
 
'Noisy little goatsies, you are oh so loud! 
'Bleating at the stars, oh what a noisy crowd! 
'Butting heads then whining, when your head is hurt. 
'Sell you to the nomads, Noisy! Inna! Yurt! 
 
'Busy little goatsies, please lay down and rest! 
'you should be asleep, so to be at your best. 
'Even if you count sheep, just to help you fall, 
'I won't tell your mommas, Goto! Sleep! All! 
 
'Sweetest little goatsies, now you all at rest. 
'When you're simply quiet, when I like you best. 
'Sleep until the morning, do not stir awake. 
'Back to greener pastures, Sami-girl! Will! Take! 
 
'Baddest little goatsies! Stop your wander-un!' 
'Straying off oasis, under angry sun' 
'Scorpion'll getcha! Cry when you are stung!' 
'So stay close, my goatsies, 'Til! My song! Is done!' 
 
 

==Level 25 Bard Review: '''The Soul-Stealer's Song'''==
Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 25 Bard Review]]''' 
As my steps have travelled 'round the world for many years 
I've seen some acts of cruelty, come face to face with fears 
I've heard of foulest tortures and I've witnessed blood and pain 
Been exposed to death and horror, time and time a-gain 
 
But mortal terrors pale before Immortal threat of wrath 
A note demanded that I write - a song of Seraph's past 
Polite, my re-ply, but was firm: Of you, I cannot sing 
For your deeds are never fair, you only mis'ry bring 
 
I thought the matter ended, 'til I saw a wicked grin 
He backed me to a corner, laughed, and said in voice of sin, 
"What would be worse - harming you? - or all that you hold dear? 
Now tell my tale, oh little bard, or they'll have cause to fear." 
 
He knelt before me, wings pulled back, and looked me in the eyes 
And ran a finger down my cheek, a threat in kindness' guise 
"So will you do this thing for me?" he asked with voice so cold 
I stammered yes, my friends to guard, that he not steal a soul. 
 
Thus angrily, surrendered will, agreeing to his task 
But swore I wouldn't write a word, until I knew his past 
He smirked and nodded, told his tale, then ordered me to write 
I shook my head, refusing, having not learned all I might 
 
I wouldn't let _his_ answers be the sum of all I learned 
Re-searched, read, and interviewed, and studied pages turned 
Until at last, was ready, and to paper, quill I put 
'Til pages filled and ink was spilled, my fingers stained like soot 
 
I've scratched out lines and crumpled pages, disatisfied with all 
My efforts, words could not contain, encompassed in a scrawl 
But here and now, present to you, the tale of Seraph's life 
No pleasantries, no happy end - it is a work of strife. 
 
The being known as Seraph was once but a frightened boy 
Abandoned by his family, no happiness or joy 
A life of thiev'ry on the street, oft' beaten when he failed 
His master was a bastard brute, who truly should be jailed 
 
Then one day, a task was set, to thieve a weapon-smith 
And failing, he was snatched right up, clenched in an ogre's fist 
They beat him with a metal chain, and whips 'til almost dead 
Then heated up an iron fork, burned eyes out from his head 
 
The eyes are naught, or so they say, but windows to the soul 
That child screamed and all went black - the peace of death his goal 
But lifted up, into a light, and there an "angel" stood 
"I feel the hate inside of you, and absence there of good." 
 
Into that corpse, the "angel" breathed, returning gift of life 
And sent him back, to earthly plane, to sow a path of strife 
Souls to steal and souls to take, for souls kept him alive 
The first to fall was Marion, the death he did contrive 
 
Soon thereafter, he was found, by Kerri in the Dark 
Given home, and honors all - still learning all the arts 
The Booga speaks most fondly of his Ordained Sur-i-el 
Honors gave his chief Ordained, who's rage burned hot as hell. 
 
Mystic armor, mighty blades - for great were the rewards 
And added greatly to the bags that Booga loved to hoard 
Then one day it hit him, with the ringing of a bell -- 
And there within the Booga's tree, in love the Seraph fell 
 
Mystaya was his wicked muse, the woman he would wed 
And for a time was happy, til his love by Tiger bled 
He swore revenge - let Aslan die! - for Talyn's desperate crime 
A love for love, the price to pay, in justice so sublime 
 
But interposed, the Weaver stood, Her eyes of deepest black 
"If you should slay my Handmaid sweet, there is no turning back. 
Anathema named, Alliance hurt, and from you turn my face 
Where once a hand of friendship oft, just coldness in its place." 
 
Thus turned from path of Vengeance, he bitterly was forced 
And helpless rage turned deep within, with words so foul and coarse 
"This love, it only weakens me: I cannot keep her long!" 
But each time thought to set aside, his heart proclaimed it wrong 
 
That wicked core of burning need, the thirst a soul could slake 
Came manifest in evil lies, all goaded by his mate 
"Oh help me out, I need your aid!" he pled to Maja, whom 
Agreed to help "dispel a 'Clave", but only found his doom 
 
Locked within a Captain's place, blinded, crushed and slain 
A Nexus-friend was fooled and died, his gear was 'Staya's gain. 
Years, they passed, and many learned, to trust was but to die 
Then left behind by god and kin, he gazed up to the sky 
 
There must be more, beyond this Realm, I must leave it behind 
That distance might be sword to cleave through last of oaths that bind 
years would pass, the seasons sped, while absent Seraph stayed 
At last, returned, to Gods above, another vow was made 
 
I'll stand among you, serve the young, Immortal lessons learn 
But within me, there's a need, a fire wicked burns 
Born to sorrow, born to hate, and born to now Ascend 
And in my presence, trembling souls, before me knees to bend 
 
He followed through, was lifted high, his mortal shell to shed 
And in his name, his minions slew, 'til streets ran wet and red 
He crafted a new leg-a-cy, and gave a name -- the Vir 
There from a wicked throne of bone, the Seraph did not stir 
 
Many were the conquests of his favored scarlet souls 
Golson, Mas and Hedschott, all contribute to his goal: 
Let chaos spread - and lies and hurt - to make the whole world bleed 
Perhaps so all that suffering, would assuage his dark need 
 
For hungered, still, the Seraph did - that hollow void inside 
It made him reckless, to a fault, and wrongfully decide 
In a rage, he slew an oathed, and then - the rumor goes 
It was to friends from earthly plane, their eq quickly flowed 
 
The story's garbled - but the fact - he was not cast from high 
Means there is some question, and we may not e're know why 
He left his place, he left behind, his people and his throne 
November twenty, in Oh-Nine, this History has shown 
 
Many weeks would pass, until, the Seraph showed his face 
And with his re-turn, from him fell, the last Immortal grace 
It was the Spring, in April mid, the Seraph was Retired 
The Vir was gone, they said so long, their charter had expired 
 
Cen-tur-ies sped by with naught a hint of blackest wings 
Then DarkClaw found him in her home - and Chaos did he bring 
A growled need, a dark desire - for stronger was his thirst 
Three souls to gain, or else he'd steal: Belgarion'd be first 
 
She wept! She raged! How could he force, a woman to decide 
Between her friends and twixt her love, the choice she'd not abide 
She sought advice, she sought to hire, a Bard to tell the tale 
And spread a warning through the streets, through cities and through dale 
 
Samiyah spoke of desert charms, of salt and bonds of faith 
Four Elements not close at hand, but Spirit the fifth makes 
"Call your folk, and keep them close - like desert cat he hunts 
Culling out the wayward sheep, the wounded and the runts. 
 
Be the shepherd, ward them all, and get them through the night: 
Those shared vows will help you stand against this horrid fright." 
Heartened, Lady went her way, with troubled Bard behind 
For she the bonds of Faith rejects, alone and unaligned 
 
It wasn't long before he heard of little Bard's advice 
And thwarted, he began to watch - then spoke and named a price 
She'd do his bid, and spin his tale, or else her friends would fall 
But found that this was not enough - he wanted her as thrall. 
 
"I am the one who hears your prayers, To whom your people pray 
I've watched you for the longest time, through dark and light of day 
I'm here to help, you must believe, It's really for your good 
For without hate there is no love - I wish you understood." 
 
What Gods decree, we must abide - they cannot be gainsaid - 
And as my tale comes to a close, I'm filled with fear and dread 
For if it is - as Seraph says - he is my destiny 
I face the future yet unwrit, unknowing what will be. 
 

==Celebrate Our Immortals Bardic Circle Contest Entry: '''Thirst'''==
Performance Log: '''[[2013 - Love Our Immortals Bardic Circle]]''' 
''Thirst.''. 
''Greater than need...''. 
''for hunger or sleep'','. 
''...It tears, and it BITES...'' . 
...it claws, and it seeps...''. 
''..into every pore..''. 
''..every vein..''. 
''..every limb..''. 
''Stronger than ache..''. 
''..for wine or for gin.''. 
 
''Thirst.''. 
''Slaking that need..''. 
''Of PARAMOUNT import''. 
''...scale any wall...''. 
''..take any fort..''. 
''To quench it..''. 
''To slake it...''. 
'''You do what you must!'''. 
''You break any promise....''. 
''You break any trust.''. 
 
''Thirst.''. 
''That terrible need..'' 
''Empty chill void..'' 
''...that BEGS to be filled..'' 
''NOT with life destroyed..'' 
''NOT with a soul, and NOT with the blood.'' 
''..but with a song and but with a rhyme..'' 
''the chant or the chorus of lyrical score...''. 
''sing.. it.. once...'' 
''then...needing...'' 
''...More...'' 
''Thirst.'' 

=='''A Long, Dark Tale'''==
'''(This work is OOC Info: It is in Sami's notebook but has never been performed.''' 
'''It was written at Seraph's suggestion for the 'Love our Immortals' quest.)''' 
‘Born of sweet Mal-nest, the tree-home of elves.’. 
‘Wanderer of forests, of oceans, of dells.’. 
‘Studious son of a man of the woods.’. 
‘Stealthily hunting the prey that he should.’. 
‘Youth spent in learning, from Father and Mum.’. 
 
Whisper: "That's what he called his Mother, you see." 
 
‘But knew there was more when his lessons were done.’. 
‘He sought an example, for one who would lead:.’. 
‘Toku of Balance - of right, noble deed.’. 
‘Balance soon faded, and, left quite alone.’. 
‘He wandered the woods, ‘til he heard a low tone.’. 
‘- Soft and yet friendly - he sought out the source:.’. 
‘A very small ogre, adorned with some gorse.’. 
 
Whisper: "Thats a type of flower. I had to look it up, too." 
 
‘"You are a strange little Ogre," he said.’. 
‘Reply - "YOU would be crunchy with ketchup when dead!".’. 
‘A 'saucy' reply, from this small shaman soul.’. 
‘Amusing the Spirits was always his goal..’. 
‘They talked and they talked, til the moon it had rise.’. 
‘Speaking with honesty, not guile or lies.’. 
‘Okk told him of Nash, and of Liches so fell.’. 
 
Whisper: "Fell is another word for Dark and scary, but I wanted to save that for later.".’. 
 
‘And long were the hours they spoke in that dell.’. 
‘Until with the dawn, Okk led him to where.’. 
‘An evil crypt sat, with a down-going stair.’. 
‘There was an Arch-Lich, who glared at them both.’. 
‘Then nodded and witnessed the Booga's own oath.’. 
 
Whisper: "I bet it did NOT involve the word, 'MUHA!'..".’. 
 
‘With Ramza and Morimox, travelled the world.’. 
‘Nash's banner above, in the wind ere unfurled.’. 
‘Decades would pass, in Conclave he learned.’. 
‘to master the Arts of the enchant and burn.’. 
‘Later in years, to a writer, confessed:.’. 
‘"To Nash I do owe a great part of success.".’. 
 
Whisper: "he said in that same interview that he still gives sacrifice and homage to Nash twice a year -- can you believe it?!" .’. 
‘Soon he had reached Sorc'ry's pinnacle high.’. 
‘And then that of woodscraft: so swiftly went by.’. 
‘Trav'ling with Trinity, and brooding Rath.’. 
‘Fighting in battles, or taking dark Paths.’. 
‘The House of Ve-la-li-sier proved quite a trek.’. 
‘And Ramza and Morimox got in a wreck.’. 
‘The Priestess he tickled and teased til they fled.’. 
‘And of the group he was the only not dead..’. 
 
Whisper: 'Ouch! That's just GOTTA hurt!'.’. 
 
‘But then came the day, his adventurers were done.’. 
‘And with a petition - Ascention was won.’. 
‘Shrouded in Darkness, He raised up a tree.’. 
‘And said to his friends, 'Now come play with Me!'.’. 
‘He gathered up Darklings and gave them all rules.’. 
‘With tenets of ducks, and of green and of fools.’. 
‘He sought those of magic, required a quest.’. 
‘And mandated all to behave at their best.’. 
 
Whisper: “Though, oftentimes.. they didn't.. from what I have heard..” 
 
‘Many were those who gave oath in the Dark.’. 
‘And stayed ever-faithful - their vow not a lark.’. 
‘Seraph and Lycron and Thingone and Taint,.’. 
‘Kailani, Harmony, Silence (he aint!).’. 
‘Indiga, Malakost, Asher, Lestat.’. 
‘Isolas, Erian, M'staya's all that.’. 
‘Tiberius, ZipWitchling, Beowulf, more.’. 
‘They all were a part of that great Darkling horde.’. 
 
Whisper: ‘He shaped many into who they were and who they would become.’ 
 
‘Many the student, he took and he taught:.’. 
‘Guiding Attendants through lessons so fraught.’. 
‘He showed them the joys and the sorrowful tasks.’. 
‘Of eq'ing followers, saving their .... .’. 
(The next line is crossed out.) 
 
‘Sequoia was filled with such glad merriment.’. 
‘Weddings and funerals - never lament.’. 
‘He built quite a family, odd though it be,.’. 
‘But never the like of it ever will see..’. 
‘Of Kerri himself, there is many a tale.’. 
‘Of loves he had one, but he never availed.’. 
 
‘Nor took him a wife, though he loved desperate-ly.’. 
‘Just wishing that lady would on her own see.’. 
‘His passion, his honor, his heart that was true.’. 
‘She served him with dignity, but never knew.’. 
‘His Dark Phasma burned ever bright in his heart.’. 
‘Until that sad day when this world did depart.’. 
‘Other planes called to that Booga-ful Drow.’. 
‘What he does now, we may never know.’. 
‘But shape this world, certainly, Kerri sure has.’. 
‘And was an Immortal with unmatched pizzazz!!.’..’. 
 
{{note|[[Kerriariadne|Booga]]|03/15/13|You all do me too much honor...Thank you. :)}}
 
=='''The Message In A Bottle'''==
'''(This work is OOC Info: Only Seraph and Wish have read it.)''' 
 
They say, 'in Vino Veritas' - for me a pinch of snuff 
Just a little tiny bit - but fortunate - enough 
For a time, the webs were cleared, and for a time, the lies 
I saw those present stripped of all deception and disguise 
Were there both? Of course there were - though I spoke it nay 
For there was truth there also, that was clear and plain as day 
One stood before me, waiting for my words to cast aside 
One stood there also, waiting there, that he would know the lie 
But peace obtained, with truth and lie - I saw his core intent 
To shape, to guide, to burn away, my broken miscontent 
To heal a soul so shattered that the pieces scattered wide 
And translate from a culture that most any would deny 
Another watched, trembling within, his Alchemy to work 
But within him secrets lie, within him falsehoods lurk 
That one believes reflections that are thrown from broken glass 
And never sees the one within, of how the die was cast 
We are the sum of all we are - both truth and lie entwined 
And sometimes baring all to see would be the most unkind 
Your path is yours, and mine is his, in this, I know the end 
But even though your trust is gone, I still shall call you friend 
 

=='''Chillin In The Cooler'''==
Until recently, this work had never been performed. However, '''[[Theros]]''' and '''[[DarkClaw]]''' got to hear it on 11/16/2014. 
Cold winds swirl around, 
drowns out every song, 
Shivering, chattering, 
fireball spattering 
Nothing but pondering 
what I did wrong. 
 
Words said in a heat 
to avoid such defeat 
argument angry and loud, 
three was such a crowd 
Praying, head bowed 
for Gods know how long. 
 
Defiantly walking 
When Wish was still talking 
Seraph so mad at me, 
Wouldn't say "enemies" 
With no ambiguity - 
Just want to be gone. 
 
Words strike like maces, 
their angry, cold faces 
My bridge was called trash, 
was the start of the clash 
Slight hope was dashed, 
When will I catch on? 
 
Like the displeasure, 
of Immortal measure 
This icy snow bites at me, 
Flurries hide all to see 
I'm "slave" and I'm "silly" - 
and just "Seraph's Pawn" 
 
Swirling snow everywhere, 
can't get to anywhere 
That isn't so freezing, 
just want to stop sneezing 
I just keep reminding: 
No weakness! Stay strong. 
 
Finality sinks in 
I must sink or else swim 
My choices demanded, 
With Seraph, I'm branded 
Or else stay remanded 
away from the throng 
 
But closed heart and coldness 
Ar-gu-ments acrimonious 
Are no more a part of me 
Then naming unwillingly 
Friends into enemies... 
..too much truth in a song. 
 

=='''The Sea Bird'''==
(Written and performed for one of Sami's young friends on 03/11/13) 
Oh once I saw a sea-bird 
It soared aloft so high 
I wondered where it traveled, 
And heard its mournful cry 
 
It searches out a lost ship, 
Its traveled lo so far 
Into every sea-port 
Searched every mast and spar 
 
It looks for crew and kinsman 
It seeks to find its home 
Crossing every channel 
Aloft and so alone 
 
Faithfully it searches 
Wings pushing tirelessly 
Its keen-eyed gaze a-looking 
Across the white-capped sea 
 
So ghostly pale and silent 
Its wings extending wide 
Its search, it will not falter 
‘E’re following the tide 
 
Its home is with its sailors 
Their luck when on the sea 
I watched that lovely seabird 
And felt its cry in me. 
 
I hope it finds a safe berth - 
Sun's fading in the west - 
A perch, a home, a comfort, 
And lets its wings to rest 
 
=='''Trickeries'''==
'''(This work is entirely OOC: Only one person other has read the shredded pages that this was written upon: ‘‘‘[[Wish]].)'''

Your words were clear: you want it back? 
My soul's been heavy at its lack 
Your price you named, to cause a rift 
But Sahib knew - confession swift 
I trusted that your word was good 
You once assured me that I could 
And after price required paid 
I learned it was just trick'ry played 
Your every intent just a lie 
And so, Sahib, I ask you: Why? 
 

==Level 50 Bard Performance: '''Duets In The Desert'''==
'''(This work is entirely OOC due to the nature of the performance)'''
Performance Log: ‘‘‘[[Samiyah - Level 30 Bard Review]]’’’ 
{|
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |'''At The Desert’s Edge: Cresom'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Though I've grown beyond the sands, my roots are here, in poisoned lands
|-
| ''Cresom:''
| A scar's across both of our hands, but most will never understand
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| The tribe, its hold is on me yet - such binding rules I can’t forget
|-
| ''Cresom:''
| Happy now, but I don't forget - The way he harmed, when you first met
|-
| ''Cresom:''
| God or mortal, I'd withstand - any time YOU have a plan
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But it's the comfort of your hand, that's helped me make so many stands
|-
| ''Cresom:''
| I'll stand with you 'gainst any threat - Don't think I won't! Don't take that bet!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And though I'm oft with doubt beset, a better brother, couldn’t get!
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |'''At The Veil: Eathor'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| An Ogre bard, who would have thought? But he has gone, where most cannot
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| From my very early days, he helped me in so many ways
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| When Hunt was called, when death my lot, I went to him, so deep distraught
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And asked him - not his hand to stay, but instead, the Wyld to praise
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| A kindness, strange, I asked of him - take up the Hunt so dark and grim..
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Let it be *his* blade to fall, that never Aoide, I would brawl..
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| His weapon thrice my throat to skim, and then soul sent to Seraphim..
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And still our friendship holds no pall, two broken hearts he did forestall
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |'''The Hunter: Ghazkull'''
|-
| ''Ghazkull:''
| My thirst you quenched, by crimson stain'd, and by your gift, Rebirth attained,
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| My Sahib's honor, to maintain, these wicked urges must restrain!
|-
| ''Ghazkull:''
| That first shy kiss, our lips did meet, Nearly made this dead heart beat
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Your gentle lesson, such a treat - a tender moment, I'd repeat.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Though I try hard to abstain, his mouth on mine runs through my brain
|-
| ''Ghazkull:''
| Your blood has coursed twice through my veins - my thirst for you, it never wanes
|-
| ''Ghazkull:''
| From this bond, I'll not retreat - My Almond pastry, ever sweet
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Though love, not bond, I must defeat, yet it's with you, I feel complete.
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |'''At The Oasis: Wish'''
|-
| ''Wish:''
| Singing dervish with alluring eyes, Innocent veils hide nasty surprise.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| ..What if ..I'd never been Alchemized, not had that veil torn from these eyes?
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But lies could not those truths negate, I saw them _both_, their truest state!
|-
| ''Wish:''
| Catalyst of pain and misguided hate, the magic she scribes to seal my fate
|-
| ''Wish:''
| Yet for her, hold no ling'ring spite - she cannot yet see wrong from right!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| *His* words contain their _own_ hard bite, and every time we talk - we fight,
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I would not choose another path but: not my poem's aftermath...'
|-
| ''Wish:''
| No, it's him that earns my wrath - that slithering snake by name: "Seraph"
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''In the Holies: Seraph'''
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| My singing sparrow, desert muse - Of all the tribe, it's you I choose.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| So many people just accuse my explanations just refused.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Why won't you ever say goodbye - spread your wings, escape and fly?
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| You were so gentle, quiet, shy - the slightest bark, and you would cry
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| So yes: your tender spirit bruised - But to *teach*, and not abuse
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| In a world of Reds and Blues, it's hard to walk in others' shoes
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| I've taught you caution - question why! - and now your songs ring through the sky.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And though sometimes, the rules, defy, my home is in his Order High
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I'm not some simp'ring brainless doll! I do not grovel, beg or crawl!
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| Those with heart, shall lead them all - And now they answer Order's call.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I wish I could more clear convey - Those words on me, like stones they weigh,
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| I smile each time you softly pray, and each your tender fears allay.'
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| You choose and choose: you're not a thrall - You are the prize within my Hall
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And while on me, did Vengeance fall, and cost to heart was nothing small
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| There is no price I wouldn't pay, for home, for hearth, for Him, I stay
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| And though, you sometimes disobey - You always come back to my way
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''In the Holies: Katrana'''
|-
| ''Katrana:''
| Dear one, little desert maid, upon you such a weight is laid!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| So many times, I nearly strayed, away from vow to Mother made,
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| For in the dark, a hunt-horn rings - but no song within me sings
|-
| ''Katrana:''
| I, too, had dreams, was seeing things, and know the heartbreak that it brings
|-
| ''Katrana:''
| Why did you never ask for aid, give your worship, geas and prayed?
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I whispered once, in silence, prayed, But in the end, I did as bade
|-
| ''Katrana:''
| Your lack of vows - it deeply stings - We would have taught to use your wings!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| You do not know of desert things, that ever pulls on my heart strings
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''Beneath the Palms: DarkClaw, Jamilla & Venom'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| The Lady Lost and those Embraced who sometimes smile and sometimes chase
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| My thoughts of them so oft conflict - what She thinks, I can't predict
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Against a lie or harm, am braced - which She implies is quite misplaced!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But Sahib's law is clear and strict ... so my actions, must constrict.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| One of hers, I ache to help - my sister made to Venom's whelp
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Now, *him*, I'd hurt a thousand times, while her heart he e're confines!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Pluck his fangs until he yelps, and hide his body 'neath the kelp
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Carving stakes from ancient pines... if not for her, I'd cross that line...
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But for a sister, never known, I only can his words bemoan
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| For action taken 'gainst her sire would only cause her pain and ire
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Ja-mi-lla, she must be shown - with truth, with love, in word and tone
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| My one true hope, my one desire: that she find peace, and home acquire
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''By A Small Tidepool: Ink'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Sometimes I think I've come so far, and am as strong as my friends are
|-
| ''Ink:''
| What a weirdo girl you are! Your desert ways are quite bizarre!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But even though I am not bold, I learned from actions, lessons cold
|-
| ''Ink:''
| Always doing what you're told - *I* make *my* rules but you're not bold
|-
| ''Ink:''
| And not as smart as me, by far - not quaffing aloe from a jar :P
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| His hunting was much worse than spar, my calm to shatter, veil to mar
|-
| ''Ink:''
| Mostly useless, times untold - no matter how I teach and scold!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I know that he would laugh and scold, but songs are worth their weight in gold
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''Beside A Slain Goat: Sagan'''
|-
| ''Sagan:''
| Little bard, how years have passed! I've been so proud to help when asked.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Fresh and bloody, recent past, the final lesson learned at last
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Cursed by some in vile tone? a helping hero, *I* have known
|-
| ''Sagan:''
| Though - sometimes foolish, danger-prone - I've seen you come into your own
|-
| ''Sagan:''
| And though I Hunted to the last, my pride in you was never dashed..
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Now that deadly duty's past, I'll smile again beneath veil's mask
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Triat's honor set his tone: The Hunt not all that he has shown
|-
| ''Sagan:''
| Though His sins you did atone - You see *me*: more than Hound and bone
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''With The Shepherds: Tross'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I saw a child like you one day, oft alone, and somewhat fey...
|-
| ''Tross:''
| I'm afraid I have to say! That mask you wear gets in the way...
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I offered smiles, a little cheer, or just a helping hand...
|-
| ''Tross:''
| And all you ever do is pray.... and think of goats and sand..
|-
| ''Tross:''
| Now I can't bear to see you cry! I don't even quite get why...
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Her sight is true, with bardic eye, a 'Tross aloft within the sky
|-
| ''Tross:''
| even though you are quite shy... you take on such demands.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Glad she's found a sailor's berth amidst the pristine sands
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''Outside The Briars: Aoide'''
|-
| ''Aoide:''
| As you've grown your whole life long, so, too, has your strength and song
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| It's been a fight not to prolong, my urge to simply 'go along'
|-
| ''Aoide:''
| Yet still you feel haraam, apart, within the power of your art
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| From today, I vow to chart - a whole new course, from blithe to smart!
|-
| ''Aoide:''
| Far from the sands and winds so strong, you sought a place where you belong
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| It's hard to know what's right and wrong, when alone and when with throng
|-
| ''Aoide:''
| One wisdom to you I'd impart: Home's the music of your heart.'
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I think it's time, this place depart - a whole new path it's time to start
|-
|}
 
=='''The Sea Bird's Nest'''==
I once wrote of a sea-bird, 
that soared aloft so high 
It searched for crew and kinsman 
And sang a mournful cry 
 
I wept with joy at knowing 
it found a home at last 
A place to let its wings rest 
And heal wounds of the past 
 
That sea-bird nested sweetly, 
Taught older birds to fly 
And though it winged far distant 
I'd smile as it soared by 
 
But now its nest is missing 
Just gone without a trace 
Her hurt, loss and betrayal 
Clear, written on her face 
 
I ached to give her shelter 
To heal the wound renewed 
I closed my arms around her: 
Unable to break through 
 
She launched away up skyward, 
wings beating at the air 
her tone proclaiming loudly 
She surely didn't care 
 
My heart ached at renewed loss 
Twice left behind by men 
Who did not take precaution 
and broke her heart again 
 
How could they leave this sea-bird, 
Abandon, not look back? 
Not think for just one moment 
Of hurts made by their lack? 
 
They say that pain makes stronger, 
This, any girl-child knows. 
But words cannot prepare you - 
When one we love.. just.. goes. 
 
=='''The Truth of Him'''==
[[File:The Truth of Him.JPG]]
 
=='''A Song for Theros'''==
(written 11-13-2014: This has only been performed once, and only for the one for whom it was written. It is OOC knowledge for anyone else.) 
'What ho! What ho!' 
'What, hi? How low?' 
'So low? So-lo?' 
'What ho! Here goes!' 
 
'Not as slow as the flow' 
'of the sea down below' 
'He ain't scairt of the air' 
' 'Cause he goes everywhere!' 
 
'With a thrum of his gills,' 
'He's a fish without frills' 
'With a splish and a splash' 
'To a task he will dash' 
 
'What Ho! Whut? Whoah!' 
'What ho? Uh-Oh!' 
 
'He knows e-ver-y rock' 
'From the Cliffs to the Docks' 
'Every cloth, book, and key,' 
'And he's fast as can be' 
 
'Those who quest know to fear' 
'If dread THEROS is near!' 
'They will run, watch the clock,' 
''cause their win, he can block' 
 
'What Hi! What Ho!' 
'Now off! Let's go!' 
 
'He's got '''[[Lexie]]''' afraid' 
'That her work goes astray' 
'"OH MY GOD!" she will yell," 
'Just as loud as a bell' 
 
'Though he so loves to tease,' 
'"Sugar britches!" and flees," 
'He is droll, he is kind,' 
'So so-lemn and sublime!' 
 
'Uh-oh! What ho!' 
'Hi ho! Whut? Oh!' 
 

=='''A Few of Those Lexie-ish Things'''==
(Performed on 11/19/2014, Sung to the tune of 'My Favorite Things') 

L-Qs and Mobhunts, and grapefruits, and fishes 
Choc-late and thieve's cant and burning the dishes 
Threat'ning opponents, while causing boys DINGS! 
These are a few of those Lexie-ish things! 
 
Killing the Captain while wielding a bucket 
"Girl Power RULZ so you boys can just suck it!" 
Guarding her flower, her ranks and her blings! 
These are a few of those Lexie-ish things! 
 
When her cat bites! 
When her link drops! 
When she "OH MY GOD!"s 
We simply all grin at her Lexie'ish things 
And then we don't feel so flawed! 
 
Flirting with '''[[Teva]]''' then swinging a backstab, 
So skilled at combat - more deadly with her gab 
Died to a magman: the news page it stings! 
That's just another quite Lexie-ish thing! 
 
Teasing a '''[[Vicarious|Vicar]]''' and chasing down '''[[Theros]]''' 
Ob-li-vi-ous to the nuance of Eros 
Worshipped a '''[[Kerriariadne|Booga]]''', and evil she brings! 
That's just another quite Lexie-ish things! 
 
When she goes SPLAT! 
When she CR's 
When she wins a quest ..... (?!?) 
We simply all grin at her Lexie'ish things 
And tell her she did her best! 
 
Gossip, she lights up, she wants Veneration 
From every Elf, human, gnome and crustation! 
Dwarves don't escape, nor do bird-folk with wings 
It's just another loud Lexie-ish thing! 
 
'''[[Dun]]''' is her brother, but no, it's like THAT 
They pair up often to make big mobs go SPLAT! 
Getting in trouble for upgrades to rings 
It's just another loud Lexie-ish thing! 
 
when she gets lost! 
When she just whines 
When she acts so blonde! 
We simply all grin at her Lexie'ish things 
(But wonder if we've been conned...) 
 
Rage-quitting when she falls into a burn room 
Dragons will make all her con-tain-ers go boom! 
Of all of her exploits, this bard she will sing, 
'Cause there's a lot of these Lexie-ish things! 
 
Com-pe-ti-tive doesn't really quite cover 
When a new rank type our Lexie discovers 
Whether its jump rope or be-hea-ding! Kings 
That's not the least of the Lexie-ish things! 
 
When she wiz-marks, 
when she bad ports, 
When she Oh-EMM-GEES, 
We simply all grin at her Lexie-ish things 
And beg for Unfetter, PLEASE! 
 
=='''His Changing Shores'''==
(Written about ‘‘‘[[Ghazkull|Wind]]’’’, and viewed only by him and the ‘‘‘[[Katrana|Wyldess]]’’’.) 
 
He was the silver stillness 
of an icy mountain lake 
With depths of thought and feelings 
Fed by faith and first heartbreak 
Though scarred by wicked spirits, 
his own soul bore no such taint 
The injuries by life sustained 
were healed and fairly faint 
 
But to his life came desert bard, 
and mirror-calm was changed 
A transformation made complete, 
His life was rearranged 
Eternal night and endless Thirst, 
From mortal life estranged 
For her, he'd stand up to a God - 
her Father - quite deranged 
 
No longer placid lake so calm, 
But now, a tumbling stream 
Still confined within its banks, 
But woken, so it seems 
They'd venture out, or sit and talk, 
discussing hopes and dreams 
He was her staunch defender and 
so high in her esteem 
 
So years did pass, and more he changed: 
Swift river, filled with life 
They faced together consequence, 
communion, even strife 
Known far and wide as Bonded pair, 
(but never man and wife) 
Not flinching when a mindless rage 
cut deeper than a knife 
 
A final battle, won at last - 
The weary toil abate 
But doubts remained, and so he asked 
for Trial from Lady Fate 
Before it's giving, fear arose: 
What sacrifice await? 
But bravely faced, and waited calm, 
What Triat would dictate 
 
Tasks of puzzles quite obscure, 
while tempted by a sprite 
Tasks to hurt and tasks to Feed, 
and Tasks to win a fight 
Tasks to Hunt and to explore, 
to Wyldess' delight 
Tasks to learn and tasks to seek, 
And tasks of cruelest spite 
 
The Wyld's nature is to change, 
and leave behind the old 
And tasks thus far have surely caused 
a breaking of the mold 
No longer simple river's flow, 
but Ocean, wide and bold: 
A Thread's been cut, a Thirst denied, 
What yet may still unfold? 
 
I've feared those tides since first I left 
my sandy desert home 
Unstopping pow'r and siren call: 
so much remains unknown 
I feel so small within the grasp 
of crashing waves of foam 
A rising tide that overwhelms, 
a storm of flesh and bone 
 
The sea has vast, uncharted depths, 
A source of mystery, 
And though some sailors chart its tide 
There's much they cannot see 
The Tempests that bring deadly storms, 
That no one can foresee: 
Plain to see he's changing still: 
Who is it he will be? 

=='''[[I Like Big Bards]]'''==
'I like big bards and I cannot lie 
You other clerics can't deny 
That when a bard walks in with her lyrical grace 
And that bard-fu in your face 
It gets Done! Gotta spell up and buff 
Cause you gotta -try- an' keep up 
Deep in that zone she's killin' 
I'm strapped an' I'm XP feelin' 
Oh, Bardy, I wanna group with ya' 
and PK with wit'cha 
That '''[[Anduin]]''' tried to warn me 
'''[[Aoide]]''''s kick gave me a torn knee 
Her spinning back kick 
Hit square in my ...wick 
So, group me, group me, 
'Cause she aint no average troop-y 
I've seen '''[[Samiyah|Sam]]''' dancin' 
To hell with romancin! 
She's buff, rough 
Got fists swingin like a Mack truck 
I'm tired hearin tha news 
Sayin Bards are just a-buse 
Take the average young man - ask him that? 
Bards gotta lead the pack! 
So, warrics! ''"Yeah!"'' 
Mages! ''"Yeah!"'' 
Has your group lead got that bard?' ''"HELL Yeah!"'' 
Tell 'em to kick it! ''"Kick it!"'' 
Punch it! ''"Punch it!"'' 
Kick that Hall Guard butt! 
Bardys are BUFF! 

==Winter is Coming==
(Written for Snowman Wars, 2016)
'The sages have warned since the oldest days'.
'In poems and stories, in quatrains and lays,'.
'Their words in staccato, like omens a-drumming:'.
'Prepare for the future: for WINTER IS COMING.'.

'The legions fan out with their bags slack and bare'.
'They tra-verse the lands, wherever they dare'.
'Seeking out creatures made up all of snow'.
'Finding this quarry, both high and both low'.

'Its a duty that's sacred: upholding their gods'.
'They'll gather what's fallen, to even the odds'.
'To pack on their snowman, to build it up strong'.
'Just feed it the right kind, but none of the wrong'.

'Find it some snow boots, a lovely red scarf'.
'A carrot to wield, not a bucket of barf'.
'Snow boots not sandals, iron rings not a glow'.
'And for it, the places, the places, we'll go'.

'For WINTER IS COMING, it's time for the snows'.
'The battles so lengthy, the alcohol flows'.
'There'll be just one winner, the ones with sore feet'.
'Who faced every comer, and gave them defeat!'.

[[Category:Bardic]]
[[Category:Samiyah]]

Samiyah's Songbook

2018-04-11T20:47:41Z

Samiyah: /* Celebrate Our Immortals Bardic Circle Contest Entry: Thirst */

This is a compilation of works by '''[[Samiyah]]'''. For full performances, see [[Category:Samiyah]] or individual performance links below. 

Editing Samiyah's Songbook (section)

==Level 5 Bard Review: '''A Love Song of the Desert Tribes'''==
Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 5 Bard Review]]''' 

Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
With the eyes, or the hands, we started talking. I don't remember who started talking that day. 
Samiyah slips her hands from the drum for a moment, 
Samiyah makes a rolling gracefully gesture with her wrists, her eyes teasing from over the veil. 
 
But I remember when my eyes landed on you... 
Samiyah's eyes scan the audience for a specific person. 
And in seconds, I found my heart filled with your love... 
 
Samiyah balances the drum on her knee, lifting the hand that does not maintain the rhythm to clap over her heart, twice, on the beat. 
 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
 
I saw you. My heart greeted you. It could do nothing but greet you. 
Samiyah switches hands, clapping her drumming hand over her heart twice, on the beat. 
I embraced your heart, and your eyes said, 'Take me!' 
I don't know what happened to me. It kept me up all night and I missed dreaming. 
samiyah glances up, as if at the night sky, her expression wistful. 
 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
 
And I found myself telling my soul, 'Don't go away!' 
 
Samiyah's expression becomes one of longing, and she briefly reaches out with her hand, then returns it to the drum. 
 
The world laughed for me again and your love filled me. 
Samiyah slides her hand up to her heart, tapping it twice on the beat. 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Samiyah smiles, and drums a quick flourish. 
Samiyah rises and curtseys gracefully, her head bent low. 

==Level 10 Bard Review: '''Find The Path'''==
Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 10 Bard Review]]''' 
'Tribal girls, come close and hear' 
'heed my words, the laws you fear' 
'Bind your heart and shape your soul' 
'Obedience their every goal' 
'No dissent and no dismay' 
'Tribal law the only way' 
'Have no joy nor laughter free' 
'Pledged to wed by summer three' 
'Eyes cast down, your face to veil' 
'Obey the words of any male' 
'Woman's task to comfort men' 
'Breed an heir - again, again' 
'Think to change the way of things?' 
'Know what your refusal brings:' 
'Speak your thoughts and disobey' 
'A wicked lash your flesh to flay' 
'Mind your eyes and mind your tone' 
'Willful girls are struck by stone' 
'Shamen speak the words of rite' 
'Women's voices are but blight' 
'Men uphold the sacred prayers' 
'Chanted loud up into air' 
'Sacred words on unclean tongue' 
'Has the wrath of spirits won' 
'Raise your voice in spell or song?' 
'Priests will say is only wrong' 
'Cast you out and turn their gaze' 
'Until at dawn they end your days' 
'Name is struck from tribal sight' 
'Your body burned that coming night' 
'All the laws and all the ways' 
'Ensure that every girl-child stays' 
'And does her duty to the tribe' 
'and never off to sunset ride' 
'She stays and serves and breeds and dies' 
'And believes each of shaman's lies' 
'But past the dunes of endless sands' 
'There are a hundred thousand lands' 
'And there your voice in song can lift' 
'Without their punishment so swift' 
'Your choice to veil or wed or breed' 
'Your choice in act and thought and deed' 
'I've huddled, weeping in my bed,' 
'I've heard the words, 'cast out and dead'' 
'I've been Un-named by tribe and chief' 
'Yet here I stand and here I speak' 
'The tribal way is old, its true..' 
'...But find the Path that's true for you.' 
 

== '''A Song For Aoide''' ==
Performance Log: '''[[A Song For Aoide]]''' 
 
'Like the wind, she is unseen..' 
'Her presence noted by its effect on others - ' 
'Their spirits like the branches moved in a breeze' 
 
'Like a spirit, she is silent..' 
'The brightness of her voice stilled,' 
'Somber words chosen carefully.' 
 
'Like a priestess, she is devout..' 
'Bound by the Three in sacred ritae,' 
'True knowledge of Self awakening.' 
 

=='''A Song For Kylor'''==
-May 27, 2012. Performance Log: '''[[A Song For Kylor]]''' 
'If you dwell within these lands, you'll know of whom I speak' 
'You've seen his feats recorded, and the glory that he seeks' 
'He's capable, I'll give him that, he swings a mighty sword' 
'It's his tongue that cuts the worst, most often when he's bored' 
 
'When winning glory, he's the first, to tell you that he's best' 
'He'll take on any task or quest, pursuing without rest' 
'But the prize is not enough to salve his ego king' 
'A bard he hired - Whistler by name - his latest deeds to sing' 
 
'But song can cut as much as sword, and Bards can sing the truth' 
'When malice prompts his actions, then this song will bring reproof' 
'Accounting all his deeds so foul would take a day and night' 
'Of speaking swiftly, without pause, with quotes of his to cite' 
 
'But words of that foul nature, it is im-pro-per to say' 
'For they will earn a silence that will last more than a day' 
'His mouth is like an outhouse, and that cannot be denied' 
'His targets all who earn his ire, stretching far and wide' 
 
'But it was not his filthy words that earned him this bard's song' 
'It was an accusation made, a fact he got plain wrong' 
'Accusing slander, without fact, he took upon himself' 
'To interfere with this bard, that naughty little elf' 
 
'When corrected, he denied, she must have done that thing!' 
'When proof was brought, he still abjured, so now this bard will sing.' 
 
'There's truth in song, that Whistler knew, recording deeds so great' 
'But Bards can sing of malice done, an instrument of Fate' 
'So sit, enjoy, and listen to this song of his great works' 
'For it will hold another truth - and sometimes truth - it hurts.' 
 
'In swaths of blue, he garbs himself, a ninja, he proclaims' 
'But it's his deeds, so often cruel, that his blue aura stains' 
'Why any god would want a man so often foul and loud' 
'Whose unkind words and disrespect swarm 'round him like a cloud' 
 
'He says that all are cheaters that are not one of his friends' 
'He mocks immortals in his name, time and time again' 
'HE knows -all- that goes on inside the homes of other souls' 
'Somehow seeing miles away, and hearing thoughts and goals' 
 
'His bravery is plain to see, hidden beneath a tree' 
'His meteors a land to strip, their gear obtained for free' 
'His summon works with deadly speed, alas, sometimes too well' 
'His target not within his range - but still he casts the spell' 
 
'He takes advantage when a bug allows him to see more' 
'And cackles loud to mock and jape as if he's keeping score' 
 
'A +5 girth, he eq swapped, but Nati, she saw all' 
'When caught he mocked and laughed aloud, insulting Nati's call.' 
'"Busted! Straight up! Caught red handed!" all admitted he' 
'"It's Hunt's mud," he cried, but meant - "Rules don't apply to me!' 
 
'And when he's caught, his flouncing off is epic in its tone' 
'Sadly though, he's always back, a dog that needs its bone'' 

== '''Ode To A Mushroom''' ==
June 9 2012 – Performance Log: '''[[Ode to A Mushroom]]''' 
 
'Ode to a Mushroom!'. 
'Lo! Behold the Mushroom!'. 
 
Samiyah gets a Magic Mushroom from bag made from Samiyah hide. 
 
'Pungent and flavorful, it is the food of the Gods,'. 
'Springing forth unseeded from earth or stone at clerical whim'. 
'Bringing sustenance and succor to empty bellies the world over'. 
 
'Hail the shitaki!'. 
 
Samiyah shakes the mushroom, scattering spores everywhere. 
 
'Lo! Behold its tastiness!'. 
'Stout and meaty, it is favored by many races:'. 
'Coveted by Dwarves, spitted on sticks, roasted, strung on string'. 
'Stolen by Halflings, raised in beds within secret tunnels'. 
 
'Hail the button!'. 
 
Samiyah gets a string of mushrooms from a bag of Faile hide. 
Samiyah pops one into her mouth. 
 
'Lo! The Mushroom!'. 
 
Shilea looks at Lexie. 
 
'Divine in its succulence, renowned for its tastiness'. 
'Known the world round as the savior of the starving'. 
'Yet somehow: Embodied, ambulatory, and kind - '. 
 
'Hail the Portobello!'. 
 

=='''A Chant For Avoozl'''==
'Feathers flew, warriors leapt to the fray,'. 
'Quickly slain, to her great dismay'. 
'Eyes cast about, who might help?'. 
'Not that human... not that elf.'. 
'The mightiest soul within the land'. 
'Was Avoozl, mighty Ogre man'. 
'When asked for aid, his quick reply:'. 
'Where? and Who? Birds to defy'. 
'In a trice, he was there and back'. 
'And gave her all, with nary a lack'. 
'His title declares a torturer's spite'. 
'But he showed kindness to a bard tonight :)'. 
 
=='''In Praise of Elves'''==
A Commissioned work for '''[[Mugen]]''', created and performed on June 27, 2012. 
'A thousand thousand years ago, within the greatest Sea' 
'Only Elementals dwelled, undying, ever free' 
'Until the creatures, great and small, inspired them to seek' 
'The truth of death and life's great cost, a mighty spell to speak' 
'Thus were the great Hundred born, the first of all the Elves' 
'A mighty race, of magic made, spread to the woods and dells' 
'Their homes in trees of tow'ring height, a lofty hall to make' 
'In north and south, they found a place, for all their children's sake' 
'They tended tree and tended vine, and sang their songs of joy' 
'And taught their lore and history to each elven girl and boy' 
'Their codes of honor, truth and more, their generosity' 
'An inspiration to us all, from sea to shining sea' 
'The elves have had their Champions - a mortal once, it's said,' 
'And they have fought their battles, where the fields were turned to red' 
'It's true they fight with courage and with fierceness that is bold' 
'But is the kindness of the elves, that echoes in tales told' 
'Myronides would tell you that, his race was far the best' 
'And Tel-Quessir would challenge all, to put that to the test' 
'Nowadays, the Elven Race are spread throughout the land' 
'And kindness and nobility come often from their hands' 
'So if you seek the aid of one, to fight a battle true' 
'Don't look to aura for your guide, don't seek just red or blue' 
'Look to the heart, and to the blood, look past the race of men' 
'And seek an Elf, to aid your cause - you'll find a Hero, then!' 
 

== Level 15 Bard Review: '''The Lady Elemental''' ==
07/03/2012 – Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 15 Bard Review]]''' 
'In far off realms, a Queen was born, K'chana was her name'. 
'She birthed a child, both fair and cold: Aurora, Ryche's Bane'. 
'Who stripped the kingdom of its life, abandoned like a toy,'. 
'Then found a man, k'Treva clan, and briefly shared his joy.'. 
 
'She birthed a child, bright heaven's Star - alas, this drew the eye'. 
'Leareth, grand-sire, to the girl - soul called, he gathered nigh'. 
'Imprisoned he, the little babe: he'd force her to his will!'. 
'Though winters passed and summers too, she ere resisted still'. 
 
'At last! Escape! She fled as swift as doe within the fields'. 
'to Kayrron's busy streets to hide, to charity's kind yields'. 
'Draven took her 'neath his wing, gave clothes and food and roof,'. 
'They fell in love, the passion sweet, their loving trust the proof'. 
 
'But for a false claim that was made, her love was taken fast - '. 
'Set to die at morning's dawn - she fled before the axe'. 
'Broken hearted, left Kayrron, to dark Varinesa Keep,'. 
'There she vowed her penance long, a living death to reap'. 
 
'A Gangrel's bite was all it took to shed her mortal coil'. 
'Black-tiger form, undeath reborn, eternity to toil'. 
'Again, she fled, this unskilled fledge, her hunger-reddened gaze'. 
'Found solace, safety, 'midst the bats, hid deep within a cave'. 
 
'Awakened by the Kindred-Lord, her vow of worship sworn,'. 
'Became the siren of the night, a lure to all men born'. 
'Yet, toys were they, those bumbling fools, who sought to win her heart'. 
'She dallied at her whim and wish -- seduction was her art'. 
 
'Oh there were those whose love professed, did move immortal soul'. 
'And twice she vowed to faithful wed, happiness her goal'. 
'But time and time and time again, her broken heart would break'. 
'and men fell by the wayside as the toll of time would take'. 
 
'The greatest loss she felt those years, was not a lover's cost'. 
'But Ascension of Lord Khore - the Kindred bond was lost'. 
'Chaos marked her decade-spans, as loyalties were gained'. 
'And vows were offered to the gods, a Hawk, an Angel made'. 
 
'Chosen for a span, then gone, a vow given to Bliss,'. 
'in Rhina's tree, some peace - and then, a Booga stole a kiss'. 
'Long ascended to the heights of mortal span achieved,'. 
'A dream of crafting her OWN home, within the Pattern weaved'. 
 
'So to her hero, Tynian, prayed, and pled and made her case'. 
'Then she arose to Heavens bright, her mortal days erased'. 
'She taught the young, then learned among the Phantom's dark Magi'. 
'The Elements had called to her: the sun, the earth, the sky'. 
 
'She swore to them, to be their voice, to teach all of their way'. 
'And Matriarch became in truth, for near a thousand days'. 
'But fickle fate led her away, her Chylder left behind'. 
'Years passed - return, unsure - of whom that she might find'. 
 
'Our Lady! cried her faithful friends, Betrayed! cried earth and air'. 
'They lashed in pain and anger bright, no longer in her care'. 
'So Lost, she wanders, crimson-souled, she seeks what is denied'. 
'Deloi, Vindr, Adurna, Gath... Brisingr and her pride'. 
 
'Until that day, she gathers close the Lost of all this world'. 
'Some ancient souls, some newly born - her banner is unfurled.'. 
'Ebrithil yet still a light, the leaders of her cause'. 
'They give out pain, confusion, fear, yet also speak her laws'. 
 
'To Her care, they give her all: their strength and honor true'. 
'If your soul to Her is drawn, then Lost's the home for you!'. 
 
Samiyah curtseys before the Lady DarkClaw. 
 

=='''The Tower of Sorcery'''==
Performed on July 11, 2012 
''A cold gust of wind blows through you unexpectedly, chilling you to the core''. 
 
As a bard, I'm bid to walk the breadth of all this land. 
I've sailed across the waters and I've travelled where I can. 
Seek out places, that I must, in towns and forests deep. 
In shining cities and the woods, where giant spiders creep. 
I've swam among the fishies - but admit that's very rare - 
The Tempest finds bards toothsome, so I very seldom dare. 
I've forded streams and climbed the hills so dark and misty cold. 
I wouldn't say I'm brave at all, but with some help, I'm bold! 
 
Some places make me shudder at the thought of going there. 
(A witch's hut, Sahaugin halls, and Rivers of Dispair) 
But if I'm quick enough and quaff, a potion that is true. 
I won't wind up inside a pot, made into Ogre stew. 
 
But thrice, my steps were urgent bid, to travel to a place. 
That's guarded by a Phantom who is of the elven race. 
I know not why the gods have sent this little bard to see. 
The spectacle within the walls of Tow'r of Sorcery. 
 
I crept inside and fled right quick, not wanting to profane. 
Each time I went, I asked before if some bore Magi's name. 
No wish to trespass there at all, I quickly came and went. 
No harm by me intended: but a bard must go where sent. 
 
I begged forgiveness of the only soul that I could see. 
And was set a task by him - a rhyme composed by me. 
To sing the praises of the place that Drakar calls his home. 
But it's filled with icy winds that chill me to the bone. 
 
Massive doors to block the way, though whether to or from. 
The scent of ancient candles - and the slighest touch of rum' 
There's many fancy tapestries - Lord Nash and then the Lich. 
The sight of all the bookshelves makes my eager fingers itch. 
 
No place of gentle rest or site of merry-making loud. 
But a spot for Nashite rites where all the heads are bowed. 
There's dais of black marble that is topped with gleaming throne. 
And a mural on the wall that shifts and moves and ..um.. moans. 
 
Portraits hanging here and there - above, a glassy dome. 
I think I sensed unsettled dead, condemned by death to roam. 
A magic circle, crimson-red, to bind, or cleanse or keep' 
A mirror to the soul of those to him an Oath would speak. 
 
The Laws of Nash inscribed within a dozen or more books. 
I must confess the shelves received more than just a look. 
Discipline, respect and knowledge, all required of He. 
So much within those crystal vaults for an eye to see. 
 
I honor Drakar's wish: to chant - and speak of what I saw. 
And though I'm not an aura-blue, my word is but my law. 
He asked if I was curious, to learn of Nash's ways. 
But I am of the desert tribe, until my end of days. 
 
My vow to Mother, always kept: I cannot give an oath. 
To love a man or worship Gods - I am forbidden both. 
Still, I honor all of those who swear His oath to keep. 
But start to think that Nashites will give me a cause to weep. 
 
Destroyer speaks: to end my life, and strip away my veil. 
And leave me naked, shuddering, my form cold, still and pale. 
Orgrim's rift and vicious whip, reminded me today 
That life is frail and death is close and barely held at bay 
 
Perhaps it is precursor, or a warning - that makes sense, 
My death to them is Destiny, or Chance's recompense - 
If these journeys are a clue of what will be my Fate. 
I hope that death becomes me, and his lust for blood abate. 
 
But that is of the future, which is never writ in stone - 
Still it creeps into my thoughts and sets a worried tone. 
If my steps to Tow'r return, I pray no offense take. 
For each time, permission asked, apologies to make. 
 
I do not seek to ere defile or ever disrespect. 
Or rouse the ire of Nashites should our path ere intersect. 
So this chant I speak with truth, and with the chant I've made. 
My duty discharged, vow complete, my debt to Drakar paid. 
 
{{note|[[Boromir]]|07/11/12|*clap* very well done! }}
{{note|[[Doc]]|07/11/12|I shed a tear in my beer.}}
{{note|[[Isolas|The Phantom]]|07/11/12| Well done. Your debt to Drakar is paid. I will trust his judgement in this. }}
 

=='''Why Bards Are A Waste of Time'''==
Commissioned by '''[[Anduin]]'''*. 
Posted to the Forum on July 24, 2012. 
 
World shaped by whim: it's a dangerous thing 
To give up such power to those that just sing 
'''[[Tynian]]''''s time - precious, rarer than gold 
Was foolishly spent on those pioneers bold 
Like '''[[Oook]]''', '''[[Adja]]''', '''[[Cadee]]''', on '''[[Chylder]]''' and '''[[Fling]]''' 
'''[[Faite]]''', '''[[Gheorghe]]''' and '''[[Huglak]]''', what good do they bring? 
Better He'd focused on fixing what's there 
Psionisists mental, barbarians scare 
Or making Thugs nifty, 'cause right now they're lame 
Instead, it's these singers, all seeking great fame 
He should have spent code-time adjusting the spells 
of Shamans and Clerics ('cause mages are swell) 
That hunt-code for places and monsters galore 
As much of a waste as a lyrical score 
The world's not enriched by a rhyme or a song - 
When so much of TFC's just coded wrong! 
Combat more easy, with eq galore! 
A-re-na battles with arch-mobs and more! 
Not gathering songs for some halfling to hum! 
Yes, really and truly, the bard class is dumb! 
Roleplay is stupid - a waste of His time! 
(An ironic message hired out in this rhyme) 
Yes, Anduin's right, we should delete the bards 
Success for this class just's not in the cards 
(Besides, they're too sneaky, all hidey-in-place 
That '''[[Eathor]]''' guy could be right in your face!) 
And that combat! It's silly! All kicking and slaps, 
Weapons are wielded, with crushes and whacks! 
So better you listen to what he hired said 
And hasten the day that the bard class is dead! 
 
<NOWIKI>*</NOWIKI> Please note that this in no way, shape, or form describes my own personal thoughts on the Bard Class. - Sami
<NOWIKI>**</NOWIKI> Please note that Anduin hasn't reviewed this song prior to publication, so it it may not accurately reflect his thoughts, either.
 
{{note|[[Eathor]]|July 2012|I was extremely sad when I read the beginning of this song, but then I was extremely happy when I got to the end of it! Thank you Sami!! - Eathor the sneaky in your face Bard!}}
 

== '''A Love Letter From A Thief''' ==
(08/03/12: Ink's quest, placing first in the Challenge – '''[[Seeking the Most Creative]]''') 
''Dearest Eiren:'' 
 
''I admit it - I'm not always a good man. I have cheated at games of chance, I have stolen, I have poached the King's deer, I have lied. . . But I have not ever spoken false about how I feel about you. Like any man, my pride was hurt when you ran. I did not follow. I should have. I have wandered since that day, always trying to find my way home - but home is not a place anymore -- it is carried within you. You have filled my days, always in the back of my mind, and filled my nights, haunting my dreams. Without you, I am restless, seeking distraction and danger.'' 
''When we courted, I gave you a gift. Perhaps you still have it? (If so, I can only take that as a good sign!)
It was a key to a fabled treasure - because that is what you were to me. A treasure I hoped to keep safe always. More precious than any gem I have stolen or any purse I have cut. Yes, I know - you don't like what I do. But I'm not a bad man, I just do bad things sometimes. Perhaps with your fine example, I can do better...? No, you're right, I probably won't walk the path of goodness, but won't you have fun trying to set me on it?'' 
''I thought long and hard on what gift I could give, that would show you my heart. Trinkets and baubles and valuables, you might think I had stolen. Magic - well, your people do that far better than any mortal man. I settled on something simple: the seeds within this apple. You have no orchards of apples in your home village - I know, I wandered through the town late one night, wanting to learn this place that is so precious to you and see if there was room for me in it - but your people do love growing things.'' 
 
''There’s a spot where one of the big trees fell that would make a good spot for a house and a garden and an apple tree or two. That is, if you don’t mind living on the ground instead of high in the air. Perhaps the seeds of this apple can grow into something new in your world and as they grow, the trees could be a reminder of my love and willingness to grow with you.'' 
''Give me another chance.'' 
''Yours,'' 
''Villon'' 

==Level 20 Bard Review: '''The Baroness' Lament'''==
08/16/12. Commissioned by '''[[Soloban]]'''. Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 20 Bard Review]]'''
===Part I: The Curse===
My tale is of unholy vows, sworn for pride of man 
A bargain made, a cost too deep, an evil, evil plan 
Marel wished to ever live and slip the grasp of Fate 
But pride it goes before a fall, and curses ne'er abate 
 
Cale had heard the Baron's words, whispered into night 
And rode up to the castle, giving all the guards a fright 
His cowl was drawn and face obscured, his voice in ancient tongue 
Demand to see the Castle's lord: the bargain was begun 
 
No record of that meeting first - or mention of the sums 
The gold to buy a pass from Death - just hidden from the sun - 
A week to pass and then return, agreement then to bind 
But deals with devils rarely work - this Marel came to find 
 
''A sharp scent of brimstone and sulfur wafts across your senses.'' 
 
A single candle lit allowed, a glass of vintage old 
The chests of loot were stacked up high, all glittering and gold 
With wave of hand, Cale dismissed all - another favor asked: 
And shuddering, the Baron bid a guardsman to that task 
 
A child to fetch, from village near, awakened from his bed 
The order came - defied at first - but then the Baron fed. 
His teeth did not pierce young flesh - it was a soul he drank - 
and vigor fled the child's corpse, fast rotting, cold and rank 
 
Marel screamed! How could he not? The horror all too bright - 
A guard burst in, and grasped by Cale, his screams to join the night 
Smoke and ash whirled all around, as he cast the spell 
And crafted from the body a foul canine straight from Hell 
 
''A foul scent of decay fills your nostrils, causing you to gag.'' 
 
A hound was born, of fire and ash, with eyes of embers red 
And Marel moaned and pissed himself, blubbered and he beg'd 
"Take it back!" he cried out loud, "This isn't what I sought! 
I wanted love eternal, not this curse that you have wrought!" 
 
Cale just laughed and sauntered out, leaving him to scream 
And wish that it had all just been a single evening's dream 
But nightly, thirst returned to him, and nightly he would feed 
For Marel lacked the strength and will to deny himself the need 
 
He lurked amidst the houses of the village at the gate 
Slew man and child and woman all - his thirst would not abate 
But one he kept away at cost - his wife he would not see 
He fought to save her mortal soul, her life his only plea 
 
''You hear distant singing, in a soft contralto, the words a lullaby.'' 
 
The hound emerged from shadows thick, her wrist caught in his maw 
She begged and screamed for mercy, until her throat was raw 
He locked himself into a tower, to keep from feeding deep, 
And threw himself from battlements, a final death to seek 
 
Landing hard, his shattered bones were piercing through his flesh 
And hound appeared to drag him back, each wound remained as fresh 
Time flowed past, he lost all track, night seeping into night 
But fed from those the hound would bring, unwilling now to fight 
 
Her cries of pain and anguish as he drank her soul at last 
Stripped his last humanity - true curse had come to pass 
Then weeping, sobbing, crying out, he laid her in her bed 
And gently brushed her golden hair, and gently kissed her head 
 
''The air goes still and quiet, as if the sound of a child wailing was suddenly stilled.'' 
 
The cradle by her bedside was an empty wooden shell 
Their son was gone and sent away, from parents living hell 
He smashed this sign of sons escape, flung shards beneath her bed 
Intending that his bloodline would be thought as being dead 
 
Cale appeared, a smirking smile, the hellhound at his heel 
But not in time to learn of aught the shards might have revealed. 
"Everything is lost" he heard, as Marel cried aloud 
"Youve taken all I loved from me," his tone completely cowed 
 
"But all I did, was what you asked!" replied the cowled one 
"Just tell me what you want from me and it will sure be done!" 
"I want the hunger foul to stop! I want to see her eyes!" 
"I want to hear her songs again, beneath the daylit skies!" 
 
''Anguish washes over you: the weight of foul deeds, selfishness, loathing...'' 
 
"Done!" replied the sneering Cale, "You only had to ask," 
Marel turned to see his bride if Cale had done this task. 
A band of diamonds, blue of course the very same deep hue 
And the lilt of singing notes, sounding pure and true 
 
But still she laid, and still was dead, until with shudder woke 
And when she gazed upon him, it was these words she spoke: 
"I am hungry..." 
 
Samiyah pauses in her recitation, unable to finish that stanza, the horror clear in her eyes. 
Samiyah gathers herself and skips to the next. 
 
Laughing at their horror, Cale paused as he turned to go. 
"Why so sad, Marel and bride? You asked for this, you know.." 
"Who are you?" begged the Baron cold, "How can you do such things?" 
"Im 'Caleneezer, of the Void - I am the Demons’ King!" 
 
''A foul echoing laughter grates across your senses as he names Himself.'' 
 
===Part II: Rebirth===
Years would pass, the two as one, for in that Cale spoke truth 
And slew they every villager, each traveler, each youth 
Word spread wide, of curses foul, of blight within those stones 
Of screams that filled the twilit sky, of agonizing groans 
 
Good clerics came from all around, then Paladins and more 
But with every nightfall dark the Baron was restored 
His hunger would not ere abate, he always had to feed 
But ever was his deepest wish - that all of them succeed 
 
Madness swept away all thoughts, save anger and his rage 
He walked alone, avoiding Her, kept locked up in a cage 
In time he thought - it is not she! My lovely wife's reborn 
I'll find her soul in her next life - embrace her mortal form 
 
''The slightest hint of floral perfume wafts through the air.'' 
 
His sorcery very strong by now, he cast a widened net 
And settled on a lovely girl, with crimson soul no less 
Silonch of Conclave, he convinced, surely bore her soul 
To have her love and have her kiss - this was his only goal 
 
So sent her dreams and whispered spells, to lure her close at hand 
Until, a twist of Maurice-fate - She recalled to his lands 
Stumbling blindly, screaming fear, the hellhounds nipped her heels 
Into the maddened Baron's grip... where her fate was sealed. 
 
A kiss upon her cherry lips, a bite upon her throat 
He stole a bit of life but then - he cast her 'cross the moat 
"I will not lose my love again! You must not die today!" 
But still he whispered Cale's curse, half-begging her to stay. 
 
''You hear Silonch's death cry! Her mortal shell is quickly caught up and carried away by an Arch-Mage...'' 
 
Little did he know her heart was lost - enchantment 'round it first 
She to love another, but the same devotion not reversed. 
Vecna owned Silonch's heart, played with it like a toy 
He found her love amusing but it didn't bring him joy 
 
Another loved Silonch, it's true - and Tripper was his name 
One night he stole a kiss from her, and never was the same 
His own wife gone, so long ago, and lonely he had been 
But she forbade his lips or heart to e're touch hers again 
 
Marel - enraged! - how could this fop lay claim to what is mine!? 
There had to be another way - he swore that he would find 
Years would pass, until a chance, a deal that he could make 
In exchange to cast a spell - a memory he'd take 
 
''The gentlest brush of lips on lips.. the scent of her perfume.. maddening in its exquisiteness.'' 
 
In exchange for stealing this - the mem'ry Tripper held 
He whispered enchants, binding eyes to Talmud with a spell 
Gloating, sneering, threatening all the Chosen gathered near 
He muttered threats - but Weaver said: "My people, have no fear." 
 
With a gesture, cast him out, enveloping him in flame 
Yet, as always, with the night, he rose and lived again 
Plotting ever, mind awash, with plans to win her back 
He schemed to win Silonch's love, or perish from its lack 
 
Decades turned to centuries, his plots they came to naught 
For Lady's soul was not reborn - and She her hunger fought 
He was not the only one to ancient sorc'ry seek: 
For while he failed, his Lady won - her magic at its peak 
 
''The purity and depth of a mother's love for her child washes over you, humbling and profound.'' 
 
=== Part III: The Family Curse ===

The Lady whispered one last spell, a statis-bind released 
Though many decades we all knew, her babe knew only weeks 
Grew he then to manhood, in some lands not far away 
All the while a-dreaming of the place that he would stay 
 
It was a bright homecoming, when he travelled through the Bog 
Finding traces of a town, and ashen-coated dog 
It was the work of many years, to hire, threat and bribe 
Sufficient people to his task: a worker, vintner, scribe 
 
Fortunate, the aid unsought, by simple stranger lent 
Cale, he called himself - so shy - an unassuming gent! 
Gold will win their work, he said, and fear will rule their mind 
For peasants cannot see the goal - it's simple and sublime 
 
''A chill arrogance sweeps over you, wiping away any trace of kindness or gentility.'' 
 
Take what you want, the stranger said, rule with an iron fist 
So the son did as he willed - he broke, he killed, he kissed 
One girl, she tried resist his charms, she dared to say him Nay 
His rage was hot, his eyes like coals - he knew he'd make her pay 
 
Her broken body lay before his feet, rimmed round with blood 
And Cale, he laughed to see her laid like rubbish in the mud 
A woman's voice came weeping, then, her song become a scream 
A mother's pain, to see her son, more nightmare than a dream 
 
His eyes flashed round to find the source of unseen voice's pain 
And caught a glimpse of form and shape he'd ne'er see again 
Her shattered heart was broken by this evil by consent 
And in his ears forever sounds the Baroness' Lament 
 
''A high, keening wail of broken hopes and agony rips through your senses, driving you mad.'' 
 
Battered by her voice of hurt, he could not block the sound 
No matter how he drown'd his woes, all sprawled upon the ground 
The vine could not give mercy sweet, no vintage dulled away 
The shame of knowing Mother's loss and disappoint that day 
 
He tried to act with mercy and to right who he had wronged 
But merchants ceased to come along where once they always thronged 
Cale appeared, convenient-like, and whispered once again: 
For else could say they'd been there, and had ever been a friend? 
 
"Don't let weakness fill your heart, to love is just to lose" 
These whispered words were balm at last - the mother's cries to soothe 
Nodding swiftly, son agreed, oath bound in blood and ground, 
Cale just smiled, and crafted him his very own hellhound... 
 
''The dying screams of a grape stomper fill the night as she is unwillingly transformed...'' 
''...and the curse lives anew.'' 
 
{{note|[[Silonch]]|08/20/12|Oh! That was lovely. Thank you for sharing it with me!}}
 

=='''The Hunters' Call'''==
Commissioned by '''[[Tes]]''' 
Midnight spread across the land, it turned from day to night. 
A hunting horn, its dreadful peal, was cause for sudden fright. 
Her ringing laughter, joyful glee, the Hounds leapt to Her heel. 
They circled all around Her, and then as one - a kneel. 
"OUR LADY! WYLDESS!" they cried, exhultant in their tone. 
They lifted Her upon a throne of palest solid bone. 
My lovelies all! My weasel-boys! My '''[[Doc|Docster]]''' and my '''[[Ink|Swarf]]'''!" 
"'''[[Wunk|Wunkathew]]''' and '''[[Arianas|Snugglykins]]'''! My '''[[Sagan|Huntsman]]''''s wicked bark!" 
"Gather round my pack, my Kin, the Wyld Hunt's Reborn!" 
The world's our prey, now set to hunt!" then sounded on Her horn. 
Its peal was heard around the globe, and blues in bed asleep. 
Were filled with dread and horror as the Hunt their Prey did seek. 
But Cecil stood up firmly and He raised a mighty sword. 
"I'll not conceed the peace to you!" and gathered up a horde. 
[[Celeste]] and [[Kylor]], [[Iggwilv]], too, plus [[Miki]], and [[Padrone]]. 
Stood against the Wyld Horde, to fight them from their home. 
Few withstood the dark onslaught '''[[Katrana]]''''s Hunters' brought. 
They chased their prey through alleyways and in the temples fought. 
They bounded through the forests and they clambered up the trees. 
Then giggled as they watched their prey continually flee. 
And with each Thread they cut, they blessed them in Rebirth. 
And laughing, happy, in the Hunt, no malice - just with mirth. 
Until their foes, so limp of sword, turned to a blade of tongue. 
And used cold words to scorn, accuse, and rip away the fun. 
Katrana in Her Mercy offered up a Law of Threes. 
But Cecil said, "Not if you begged and pled upon your knees!" 
"We scorn to take this Oath you give, we do not need its kind." 
"We'd rather stay upon high horse, and take what we can find!" 
The Lady Wyld She shrugged and smiled, and whispered to her boys. 
"That's okay, we'll play with them - they make fantastic toys." 
She giggled like a little child, she pointed and she said: 
"Now hunt them without mercy, boys, until they all are dead." 
One Wyldling jumped up and down, chaotic to his soul. 
"My Lady! Making you just smile - it is my only goal!" 
"I'll Hunt them 'til they're weary and I'll hunt them 'til they cry..." 
"I'll Hunt them 'til at last they leave without a sole goodbye!" 
'''[[Tes]]''' bounded forth, his Prey to find, without a backward glance. 
And if you don't check your who'zone, then you take an awful chance. 
For this wee shaman loves to send a ghost or two to bite. 
He loves each battle and gives praise to Wyld with every fight. 
So listen to this ditty and remember this Bard's song. 
Yes, many fight the Wyld Hunt--- but very few for long! 

=='''The Goat Song'''==
Performance log: '''[[The Slumber Party Aftermath|The Slumber Party]]''' held in '''[[Hutt]]''''s Temple on 09/05/12 
'Greedy little goatsies wand'ring 'cross the sand! 
'eating all the grasses, just because you can! 
'You would eat my shoeses, you would eat a tree! 
'You would eat that carrion, or even! eat! me! 
 
'Noisy little goatsies, you are oh so loud! 
'Bleating at the stars, oh what a noisy crowd! 
'Butting heads then whining, when your head is hurt. 
'Sell you to the nomads, Noisy! Inna! Yurt! 
 
'Busy little goatsies, please lay down and rest! 
'you should be asleep, so to be at your best. 
'Even if you count sheep, just to help you fall, 
'I won't tell your mommas, Goto! Sleep! All! 
 
'Sweetest little goatsies, now you all at rest. 
'When you're simply quiet, when I like you best. 
'Sleep until the morning, do not stir awake. 
'Back to greener pastures, Sami-girl! Will! Take! 
 
'Baddest little goatsies! Stop your wander-un!' 
'Straying off oasis, under angry sun' 
'Scorpion'll getcha! Cry when you are stung!' 
'So stay close, my goatsies, 'Til! My song! Is done!' 
 
 

==Level 25 Bard Review: '''The Soul-Stealer's Song'''==
Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 25 Bard Review]]''' 
As my steps have travelled 'round the world for many years 
I've seen some acts of cruelty, come face to face with fears 
I've heard of foulest tortures and I've witnessed blood and pain 
Been exposed to death and horror, time and time a-gain 
 
But mortal terrors pale before Immortal threat of wrath 
A note demanded that I write - a song of Seraph's past 
Polite, my re-ply, but was firm: Of you, I cannot sing 
For your deeds are never fair, you only mis'ry bring 
 
I thought the matter ended, 'til I saw a wicked grin 
He backed me to a corner, laughed, and said in voice of sin, 
"What would be worse - harming you? - or all that you hold dear? 
Now tell my tale, oh little bard, or they'll have cause to fear." 
 
He knelt before me, wings pulled back, and looked me in the eyes 
And ran a finger down my cheek, a threat in kindness' guise 
"So will you do this thing for me?" he asked with voice so cold 
I stammered yes, my friends to guard, that he not steal a soul. 
 
Thus angrily, surrendered will, agreeing to his task 
But swore I wouldn't write a word, until I knew his past 
He smirked and nodded, told his tale, then ordered me to write 
I shook my head, refusing, having not learned all I might 
 
I wouldn't let _his_ answers be the sum of all I learned 
Re-searched, read, and interviewed, and studied pages turned 
Until at last, was ready, and to paper, quill I put 
'Til pages filled and ink was spilled, my fingers stained like soot 
 
I've scratched out lines and crumpled pages, disatisfied with all 
My efforts, words could not contain, encompassed in a scrawl 
But here and now, present to you, the tale of Seraph's life 
No pleasantries, no happy end - it is a work of strife. 
 
The being known as Seraph was once but a frightened boy 
Abandoned by his family, no happiness or joy 
A life of thiev'ry on the street, oft' beaten when he failed 
His master was a bastard brute, who truly should be jailed 
 
Then one day, a task was set, to thieve a weapon-smith 
And failing, he was snatched right up, clenched in an ogre's fist 
They beat him with a metal chain, and whips 'til almost dead 
Then heated up an iron fork, burned eyes out from his head 
 
The eyes are naught, or so they say, but windows to the soul 
That child screamed and all went black - the peace of death his goal 
But lifted up, into a light, and there an "angel" stood 
"I feel the hate inside of you, and absence there of good." 
 
Into that corpse, the "angel" breathed, returning gift of life 
And sent him back, to earthly plane, to sow a path of strife 
Souls to steal and souls to take, for souls kept him alive 
The first to fall was Marion, the death he did contrive 
 
Soon thereafter, he was found, by Kerri in the Dark 
Given home, and honors all - still learning all the arts 
The Booga speaks most fondly of his Ordained Sur-i-el 
Honors gave his chief Ordained, who's rage burned hot as hell. 
 
Mystic armor, mighty blades - for great were the rewards 
And added greatly to the bags that Booga loved to hoard 
Then one day it hit him, with the ringing of a bell -- 
And there within the Booga's tree, in love the Seraph fell 
 
Mystaya was his wicked muse, the woman he would wed 
And for a time was happy, til his love by Tiger bled 
He swore revenge - let Aslan die! - for Talyn's desperate crime 
A love for love, the price to pay, in justice so sublime 
 
But interposed, the Weaver stood, Her eyes of deepest black 
"If you should slay my Handmaid sweet, there is no turning back. 
Anathema named, Alliance hurt, and from you turn my face 
Where once a hand of friendship oft, just coldness in its place." 
 
Thus turned from path of Vengeance, he bitterly was forced 
And helpless rage turned deep within, with words so foul and coarse 
"This love, it only weakens me: I cannot keep her long!" 
But each time thought to set aside, his heart proclaimed it wrong 
 
That wicked core of burning need, the thirst a soul could slake 
Came manifest in evil lies, all goaded by his mate 
"Oh help me out, I need your aid!" he pled to Maja, whom 
Agreed to help "dispel a 'Clave", but only found his doom 
 
Locked within a Captain's place, blinded, crushed and slain 
A Nexus-friend was fooled and died, his gear was 'Staya's gain. 
Years, they passed, and many learned, to trust was but to die 
Then left behind by god and kin, he gazed up to the sky 
 
There must be more, beyond this Realm, I must leave it behind 
That distance might be sword to cleave through last of oaths that bind 
years would pass, the seasons sped, while absent Seraph stayed 
At last, returned, to Gods above, another vow was made 
 
I'll stand among you, serve the young, Immortal lessons learn 
But within me, there's a need, a fire wicked burns 
Born to sorrow, born to hate, and born to now Ascend 
And in my presence, trembling souls, before me knees to bend 
 
He followed through, was lifted high, his mortal shell to shed 
And in his name, his minions slew, 'til streets ran wet and red 
He crafted a new leg-a-cy, and gave a name -- the Vir 
There from a wicked throne of bone, the Seraph did not stir 
 
Many were the conquests of his favored scarlet souls 
Golson, Mas and Hedschott, all contribute to his goal: 
Let chaos spread - and lies and hurt - to make the whole world bleed 
Perhaps so all that suffering, would assuage his dark need 
 
For hungered, still, the Seraph did - that hollow void inside 
It made him reckless, to a fault, and wrongfully decide 
In a rage, he slew an oathed, and then - the rumor goes 
It was to friends from earthly plane, their eq quickly flowed 
 
The story's garbled - but the fact - he was not cast from high 
Means there is some question, and we may not e're know why 
He left his place, he left behind, his people and his throne 
November twenty, in Oh-Nine, this History has shown 
 
Many weeks would pass, until, the Seraph showed his face 
And with his re-turn, from him fell, the last Immortal grace 
It was the Spring, in April mid, the Seraph was Retired 
The Vir was gone, they said so long, their charter had expired 
 
Cen-tur-ies sped by with naught a hint of blackest wings 
Then DarkClaw found him in her home - and Chaos did he bring 
A growled need, a dark desire - for stronger was his thirst 
Three souls to gain, or else he'd steal: Belgarion'd be first 
 
She wept! She raged! How could he force, a woman to decide 
Between her friends and twixt her love, the choice she'd not abide 
She sought advice, she sought to hire, a Bard to tell the tale 
And spread a warning through the streets, through cities and through dale 
 
Samiyah spoke of desert charms, of salt and bonds of faith 
Four Elements not close at hand, but Spirit the fifth makes 
"Call your folk, and keep them close - like desert cat he hunts 
Culling out the wayward sheep, the wounded and the runts. 
 
Be the shepherd, ward them all, and get them through the night: 
Those shared vows will help you stand against this horrid fright." 
Heartened, Lady went her way, with troubled Bard behind 
For she the bonds of Faith rejects, alone and unaligned 
 
It wasn't long before he heard of little Bard's advice 
And thwarted, he began to watch - then spoke and named a price 
She'd do his bid, and spin his tale, or else her friends would fall 
But found that this was not enough - he wanted her as thrall. 
 
"I am the one who hears your prayers, To whom your people pray 
I've watched you for the longest time, through dark and light of day 
I'm here to help, you must believe, It's really for your good 
For without hate there is no love - I wish you understood." 
 
What Gods decree, we must abide - they cannot be gainsaid - 
And as my tale comes to a close, I'm filled with fear and dread 
For if it is - as Seraph says - he is my destiny 
I face the future yet unwrit, unknowing what will be. 
 

==Celebrate Our Immortals Bardic Circle Contest Entry: '''Thirst'''==
Performance Log: '''[[2013 - Love Our Immortals Bardic Circle]]''' 
''Thirst.''. 
''Greater than need...''. 
''for hunger or sleep'','. 
''...It tears, and it BITES...'' . 
...it claws, and it seeps...''. 
''..into every pore..''. 
''..every vein..''. 
''..every limb..''. 
''Stronger than ache..''. 
''..for wine or for gin.''. 
 
''Thirst.''. 
''Slaking that need..''. 
''Of PARAMOUNT import''. 
''...scale any wall...''. 
''..take any fort..''. 
''To quench it..''. 
''To slake it...''. 
'''You do what you must!'''. 
''You break any promise....''. 
''You break any trust.''. 
 
''Thirst.''. 
''That terrible need..'' 
''Empty chill void..'' 
''...that BEGS to be filled..'' 
''NOT with life destroyed..'' 
''NOT with a soul, and NOT with the blood.'' 
''..but with a song and but with a rhyme..'' 
''the chant or the chorus of lyrical score...''. 
''sing.. it.. once...'' 
''then...needing...'' 
''...More...'' 
''Thirst.'' 

=='''A Long, Dark Tale'''==
'''(This work is OOC Info: It is in Sami's notebook but has never been performed.''' 
'''It was written at Seraph's suggestion for the 'Love our Immortals' quest.)''' 
‘Born of sweet Mal-nest, the tree-home of elves.’. 
‘Wanderer of forests, of oceans, of dells.’. 
‘Studious son of a man of the woods.’. 
‘Stealthily hunting the prey that he should.’. 
‘Youth spent in learning, from Father and Mum.’. 
 
Whisper: "That's what he called his Mother, you see." 
 
‘But knew there was more when his lessons were done.’. 
‘He sought an example, for one who would lead:.’. 
‘Toku of Balance - of right, noble deed.’. 
‘Balance soon faded, and, left quite alone.’. 
‘He wandered the woods, ‘til he heard a low tone.’. 
‘- Soft and yet friendly - he sought out the source:.’. 
‘A very small ogre, adorned with some gorse.’. 
 
Whisper: "Thats a type of flower. I had to look it up, too." 
 
‘"You are a strange little Ogre," he said.’. 
‘Reply - "YOU would be crunchy with ketchup when dead!".’. 
‘A 'saucy' reply, from this small shaman soul.’. 
‘Amusing the Spirits was always his goal..’. 
‘They talked and they talked, til the moon it had rise.’. 
‘Speaking with honesty, not guile or lies.’. 
‘Okk told him of Nash, and of Liches so fell.’. 
 
Whisper: "Fell is another word for Dark and scary, but I wanted to save that for later.".’. 
 
‘And long were the hours they spoke in that dell.’. 
‘Until with the dawn, Okk led him to where.’. 
‘An evil crypt sat, with a down-going stair.’. 
‘There was an Arch-Lich, who glared at them both.’. 
‘Then nodded and witnessed the Booga's own oath.’. 
 
Whisper: "I bet it did NOT involve the word, 'MUHA!'..".’. 
 
‘With Ramza and Morimox, travelled the world.’. 
‘Nash's banner above, in the wind ere unfurled.’. 
‘Decades would pass, in Conclave he learned.’. 
‘to master the Arts of the enchant and burn.’. 
‘Later in years, to a writer, confessed:.’. 
‘"To Nash I do owe a great part of success.".’. 
 
Whisper: "he said in that same interview that he still gives sacrifice and homage to Nash twice a year -- can you believe it?!" .’. 
‘Soon he had reached Sorc'ry's pinnacle high.’. 
‘And then that of woodscraft: so swiftly went by.’. 
‘Trav'ling with Trinity, and brooding Rath.’. 
‘Fighting in battles, or taking dark Paths.’. 
‘The House of Ve-la-li-sier proved quite a trek.’. 
‘And Ramza and Morimox got in a wreck.’. 
‘The Priestess he tickled and teased til they fled.’. 
‘And of the group he was the only not dead..’. 
 
Whisper: 'Ouch! That's just GOTTA hurt!'.’. 
 
‘But then came the day, his adventurers were done.’. 
‘And with a petition - Ascention was won.’. 
‘Shrouded in Darkness, He raised up a tree.’. 
‘And said to his friends, 'Now come play with Me!'.’. 
‘He gathered up Darklings and gave them all rules.’. 
‘With tenets of ducks, and of green and of fools.’. 
‘He sought those of magic, required a quest.’. 
‘And mandated all to behave at their best.’. 
 
Whisper: “Though, oftentimes.. they didn't.. from what I have heard..” 
 
‘Many were those who gave oath in the Dark.’. 
‘And stayed ever-faithful - their vow not a lark.’. 
‘Seraph and Lycron and Thingone and Taint,.’. 
‘Kailani, Harmony, Silence (he aint!).’. 
‘Indiga, Malakost, Asher, Lestat.’. 
‘Isolas, Erian, M'staya's all that.’. 
‘Tiberius, ZipWitchling, Beowulf, more.’. 
‘They all were a part of that great Darkling horde.’. 
 
Whisper: ‘He shaped many into who they were and who they would become.’ 
 
‘Many the student, he took and he taught:.’. 
‘Guiding Attendants through lessons so fraught.’. 
‘He showed them the joys and the sorrowful tasks.’. 
‘Of eq'ing followers, saving their .... .’. 
(The next line is crossed out.) 
 
‘Sequoia was filled with such glad merriment.’. 
‘Weddings and funerals - never lament.’. 
‘He built quite a family, odd though it be,.’. 
‘But never the like of it ever will see..’. 
‘Of Kerri himself, there is many a tale.’. 
‘Of loves he had one, but he never availed.’. 
 
‘Nor took him a wife, though he loved desperate-ly.’. 
‘Just wishing that lady would on her own see.’. 
‘His passion, his honor, his heart that was true.’. 
‘She served him with dignity, but never knew.’. 
‘His Dark Phasma burned ever bright in his heart.’. 
‘Until that sad day when this world did depart.’. 
‘Other planes called to that Booga-ful Drow.’. 
‘What he does now, we may never know.’. 
‘But shape this world, certainly, Kerri sure has.’. 
‘And was an Immortal with unmatched pizzazz!!.’..’. 
 
{{note|[[Kerriariadne|Booga]]|03/15/13|You all do me too much honor...Thank you. :)}}
 
=='''The Message In A Bottle'''==
'''(This work is OOC Info: Only Seraph and Wish have read it.)''' 
 
They say, 'in Vino Veritas' - for me a pinch of snuff 
Just a little tiny bit - but fortunate - enough 
For a time, the webs were cleared, and for a time, the lies 
I saw those present stripped of all deception and disguise 
Were there both? Of course there were - though I spoke it nay 
For there was truth there also, that was clear and plain as day 
One stood before me, waiting for my words to cast aside 
One stood there also, waiting there, that he would know the lie 
But peace obtained, with truth and lie - I saw his core intent 
To shape, to guide, to burn away, my broken miscontent 
To heal a soul so shattered that the pieces scattered wide 
And translate from a culture that most any would deny 
Another watched, trembling within, his Alchemy to work 
But within him secrets lie, within him falsehoods lurk 
That one believes reflections that are thrown from broken glass 
And never sees the one within, of how the die was cast 
We are the sum of all we are - both truth and lie entwined 
And sometimes baring all to see would be the most unkind 
Your path is yours, and mine is his, in this, I know the end 
But even though your trust is gone, I still shall call you friend 
 

=='''Chillin In The Cooler'''==
Until recently, this work had never been performed. However, ‘‘‘[[Theros]]’’’ and ‘‘‘[[DarkClaw]]’’’ got to hear it on 11/16/2014. 
Cold winds swirl around, 
drowns out every song, 
Shivering, chattering, 
fireball spattering 
Nothing but pondering 
what I did wrong. 
 
Words said in a heat 
to avoid such defeat 
argument angry and loud, 
three was such a crowd 
Praying, head bowed 
for Gods know how long. 
 
Defiantly walking 
When Wish was still talking 
Seraph so mad at me, 
Wouldn't say "enemies" 
With no ambiguity - 
Just want to be gone. 
 
Words strike like maces, 
their angry, cold faces 
My bridge was called trash, 
was the start of the clash 
Slight hope was dashed, 
When will I catch on? 
 
Like the displeasure, 
of Immortal measure 
This icy snow bites at me, 
Flurries hide all to see 
I'm "slave" and I'm "silly" - 
and just "Seraph's Pawn" 
 
Swirling snow everywhere, 
can't get to anywhere 
That isn't so freezing, 
just want to stop sneezing 
I just keep reminding: 
No weakness! Stay strong. 
 
Finality sinks in 
I must sink or else swim 
My choices demanded, 
With Seraph, I'm branded 
Or else stay remanded 
away from the throng 
 
But closed heart and coldness 
Ar-gu-ments acrimonious 
Are no more a part of me 
Then naming unwillingly 
Friends into enemies... 
..too much truth in a song. 
 

=='''The Sea Bird'''==
(Written and performed for one of Sami's young friends on 03/11/13) 
Oh once I saw a sea-bird 
It soared aloft so high 
I wondered where it traveled, 
And heard its mournful cry 
 
It searches out a lost ship, 
Its traveled lo so far 
Into every sea-port 
Searched every mast and spar 
 
It looks for crew and kinsman 
It seeks to find its home 
Crossing every channel 
Aloft and so alone 
 
Faithfully it searches 
Wings pushing tirelessly 
Its keen-eyed gaze a-looking 
Across the white-capped sea 
 
So ghostly pale and silent 
Its wings extending wide 
Its search, it will not falter 
‘E’re following the tide 
 
Its home is with its sailors 
Their luck when on the sea 
I watched that lovely seabird 
And felt its cry in me. 
 
I hope it finds a safe berth - 
Sun's fading in the west - 
A perch, a home, a comfort, 
And lets its wings to rest 
 
=='''Trickeries'''==
'''(This work is entirely OOC: Only one person other has read the shredded pages that this was written upon: ‘‘‘[[Wish]].)'''

Your words were clear: you want it back? 
My soul's been heavy at its lack 
Your price you named, to cause a rift 
But Sahib knew - confession swift 
I trusted that your word was good 
You once assured me that I could 
And after price required paid 
I learned it was just trick'ry played 
Your every intent just a lie 
And so, Sahib, I ask you: Why? 
 

==Level 50 Bard Performance: '''Duets In The Desert'''==
'''(This work is entirely OOC due to the nature of the performance)'''
Performance Log: ‘‘‘[[Samiyah - Level 30 Bard Review]]’’’ 
{|
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |'''At The Desert’s Edge: Cresom'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Though I've grown beyond the sands, my roots are here, in poisoned lands
|-
| ''Cresom:''
| A scar's across both of our hands, but most will never understand
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| The tribe, its hold is on me yet - such binding rules I can’t forget
|-
| ''Cresom:''
| Happy now, but I don't forget - The way he harmed, when you first met
|-
| ''Cresom:''
| God or mortal, I'd withstand - any time YOU have a plan
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But it's the comfort of your hand, that's helped me make so many stands
|-
| ''Cresom:''
| I'll stand with you 'gainst any threat - Don't think I won't! Don't take that bet!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And though I'm oft with doubt beset, a better brother, couldn’t get!
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |'''At The Veil: Eathor'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| An Ogre bard, who would have thought? But he has gone, where most cannot
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| From my very early days, he helped me in so many ways
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| When Hunt was called, when death my lot, I went to him, so deep distraught
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And asked him - not his hand to stay, but instead, the Wyld to praise
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| A kindness, strange, I asked of him - take up the Hunt so dark and grim..
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Let it be *his* blade to fall, that never Aoide, I would brawl..
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| His weapon thrice my throat to skim, and then soul sent to Seraphim..
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And still our friendship holds no pall, two broken hearts he did forestall
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |'''The Hunter: Ghazkull'''
|-
| ''Ghazkull:''
| My thirst you quenched, by crimson stain'd, and by your gift, Rebirth attained,
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| My Sahib's honor, to maintain, these wicked urges must restrain!
|-
| ''Ghazkull:''
| That first shy kiss, our lips did meet, Nearly made this dead heart beat
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Your gentle lesson, such a treat - a tender moment, I'd repeat.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Though I try hard to abstain, his mouth on mine runs through my brain
|-
| ''Ghazkull:''
| Your blood has coursed twice through my veins - my thirst for you, it never wanes
|-
| ''Ghazkull:''
| From this bond, I'll not retreat - My Almond pastry, ever sweet
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Though love, not bond, I must defeat, yet it's with you, I feel complete.
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |'''At The Oasis: Wish'''
|-
| ''Wish:''
| Singing dervish with alluring eyes, Innocent veils hide nasty surprise.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| ..What if ..I'd never been Alchemized, not had that veil torn from these eyes?
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But lies could not those truths negate, I saw them _both_, their truest state!
|-
| ''Wish:''
| Catalyst of pain and misguided hate, the magic she scribes to seal my fate
|-
| ''Wish:''
| Yet for her, hold no ling'ring spite - she cannot yet see wrong from right!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| *His* words contain their _own_ hard bite, and every time we talk - we fight,
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I would not choose another path but: not my poem's aftermath...'
|-
| ''Wish:''
| No, it's him that earns my wrath - that slithering snake by name: "Seraph"
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''In the Holies: Seraph'''
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| My singing sparrow, desert muse - Of all the tribe, it's you I choose.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| So many people just accuse my explanations just refused.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Why won't you ever say goodbye - spread your wings, escape and fly?
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| You were so gentle, quiet, shy - the slightest bark, and you would cry
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| So yes: your tender spirit bruised - But to *teach*, and not abuse
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| In a world of Reds and Blues, it's hard to walk in others' shoes
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| I've taught you caution - question why! - and now your songs ring through the sky.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And though sometimes, the rules, defy, my home is in his Order High
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I'm not some simp'ring brainless doll! I do not grovel, beg or crawl!
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| Those with heart, shall lead them all - And now they answer Order's call.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I wish I could more clear convey - Those words on me, like stones they weigh,
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| I smile each time you softly pray, and each your tender fears allay.'
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| You choose and choose: you're not a thrall - You are the prize within my Hall
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And while on me, did Vengeance fall, and cost to heart was nothing small
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| There is no price I wouldn't pay, for home, for hearth, for Him, I stay
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| And though, you sometimes disobey - You always come back to my way
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''In the Holies: Katrana'''
|-
| ''Katrana:''
| Dear one, little desert maid, upon you such a weight is laid!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| So many times, I nearly strayed, away from vow to Mother made,
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| For in the dark, a hunt-horn rings - but no song within me sings
|-
| ''Katrana:''
| I, too, had dreams, was seeing things, and know the heartbreak that it brings
|-
| ''Katrana:''
| Why did you never ask for aid, give your worship, geas and prayed?
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I whispered once, in silence, prayed, But in the end, I did as bade
|-
| ''Katrana:''
| Your lack of vows - it deeply stings - We would have taught to use your wings!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| You do not know of desert things, that ever pulls on my heart strings
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''Beneath the Palms: DarkClaw, Jamilla & Venom'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| The Lady Lost and those Embraced who sometimes smile and sometimes chase
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| My thoughts of them so oft conflict - what She thinks, I can't predict
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Against a lie or harm, am braced - which She implies is quite misplaced!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But Sahib's law is clear and strict ... so my actions, must constrict.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| One of hers, I ache to help - my sister made to Venom's whelp
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Now, *him*, I'd hurt a thousand times, while her heart he e're confines!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Pluck his fangs until he yelps, and hide his body 'neath the kelp
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Carving stakes from ancient pines... if not for her, I'd cross that line...
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But for a sister, never known, I only can his words bemoan
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| For action taken 'gainst her sire would only cause her pain and ire
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Ja-mi-lla, she must be shown - with truth, with love, in word and tone
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| My one true hope, my one desire: that she find peace, and home acquire
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''By A Small Tidepool: Ink'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Sometimes I think I've come so far, and am as strong as my friends are
|-
| ''Ink:''
| What a weirdo girl you are! Your desert ways are quite bizarre!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But even though I am not bold, I learned from actions, lessons cold
|-
| ''Ink:''
| Always doing what you're told - *I* make *my* rules but you're not bold
|-
| ''Ink:''
| And not as smart as me, by far - not quaffing aloe from a jar :P
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| His hunting was much worse than spar, my calm to shatter, veil to mar
|-
| ''Ink:''
| Mostly useless, times untold - no matter how I teach and scold!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I know that he would laugh and scold, but songs are worth their weight in gold
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''Beside A Slain Goat: Sagan'''
|-
| ''Sagan:''
| Little bard, how years have passed! I've been so proud to help when asked.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Fresh and bloody, recent past, the final lesson learned at last
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Cursed by some in vile tone? a helping hero, *I* have known
|-
| ''Sagan:''
| Though - sometimes foolish, danger-prone - I've seen you come into your own
|-
| ''Sagan:''
| And though I Hunted to the last, my pride in you was never dashed..
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Now that deadly duty's past, I'll smile again beneath veil's mask
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Triat's honor set his tone: The Hunt not all that he has shown
|-
| ''Sagan:''
| Though His sins you did atone - You see *me*: more than Hound and bone
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''With The Shepherds: Tross'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I saw a child like you one day, oft alone, and somewhat fey...
|-
| ''Tross:''
| I'm afraid I have to say! That mask you wear gets in the way...
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I offered smiles, a little cheer, or just a helping hand...
|-
| ''Tross:''
| And all you ever do is pray.... and think of goats and sand..
|-
| ''Tross:''
| Now I can't bear to see you cry! I don't even quite get why...
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Her sight is true, with bardic eye, a 'Tross aloft within the sky
|-
| ''Tross:''
| even though you are quite shy... you take on such demands.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Glad she's found a sailor's berth amidst the pristine sands
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''Outside The Briars: Aoide'''
|-
| ''Aoide:''
| As you've grown your whole life long, so, too, has your strength and song
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| It's been a fight not to prolong, my urge to simply 'go along'
|-
| ''Aoide:''
| Yet still you feel haraam, apart, within the power of your art
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| From today, I vow to chart - a whole new course, from blithe to smart!
|-
| ''Aoide:''
| Far from the sands and winds so strong, you sought a place where you belong
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| It's hard to know what's right and wrong, when alone and when with throng
|-
| ''Aoide:''
| One wisdom to you I'd impart: Home's the music of your heart.'
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I think it's time, this place depart - a whole new path it's time to start
|-
|}
 
=='''The Sea Bird's Nest'''==
I once wrote of a sea-bird, 
that soared aloft so high 
It searched for crew and kinsman 
And sang a mournful cry 
 
I wept with joy at knowing 
it found a home at last 
A place to let its wings rest 
And heal wounds of the past 
 
That sea-bird nested sweetly, 
Taught older birds to fly 
And though it winged far distant 
I'd smile as it soared by 
 
But now its nest is missing 
Just gone without a trace 
Her hurt, loss and betrayal 
Clear, written on her face 
 
I ached to give her shelter 
To heal the wound renewed 
I closed my arms around her: 
Unable to break through 
 
She launched away up skyward, 
wings beating at the air 
her tone proclaiming loudly 
She surely didn't care 
 
My heart ached at renewed loss 
Twice left behind by men 
Who did not take precaution 
and broke her heart again 
 
How could they leave this sea-bird, 
Abandon, not look back? 
Not think for just one moment 
Of hurts made by their lack? 
 
They say that pain makes stronger, 
This, any girl-child knows. 
But words cannot prepare you - 
When one we love.. just.. goes. 
 
=='''The Truth of Him'''==
[[File:The Truth of Him.JPG]]
 
=='''A Song for Theros'''==
(written 11-13-2014: This has only been performed once, and only for the one for whom it was written. It is OOC knowledge for anyone else.) 
'What ho! What ho!' 
'What, hi? How low?' 
'So low? So-lo?' 
'What ho! Here goes!' 
 
'Not as slow as the flow' 
'of the sea down below' 
'He ain't scairt of the air' 
' 'Cause he goes everywhere!' 
 
'With a thrum of his gills,' 
'He's a fish without frills' 
'With a splish and a splash' 
'To a task he will dash' 
 
'What Ho! Whut? Whoah!' 
'What ho? Uh-Oh!' 
 
'He knows e-ver-y rock' 
'From the Cliffs to the Docks' 
'Every cloth, book, and key,' 
'And he's fast as can be' 
 
'Those who quest know to fear' 
'If dread THEROS is near!' 
'They will run, watch the clock,' 
''cause their win, he can block' 
 
'What Hi! What Ho!' 
'Now off! Let's go!' 
 
'He's got '''[[Lexie]]''' afraid' 
'That her work goes astray' 
'"OH MY GOD!" she will yell," 
'Just as loud as a bell' 
 
'Though he so loves to tease,' 
'"Sugar britches!" and flees," 
'He is droll, he is kind,' 
'So so-lemn and sublime!' 
 
'Uh-oh! What ho!' 
'Hi ho! Whut? Oh!' 
 

=='''A Few of Those Lexie-ish Things'''==
(Performed on 11/19/2014, Sung to the tune of 'My Favorite Things') 

L-Qs and Mobhunts, and grapefruits, and fishes 
Choc-late and thieve's cant and burning the dishes 
Threat'ning opponents, while causing boys DINGS! 
These are a few of those Lexie-ish things! 
 
Killing the Captain while wielding a bucket 
"Girl Power RULZ so you boys can just suck it!" 
Guarding her flower, her ranks and her blings! 
These are a few of those Lexie-ish things! 
 
When her cat bites! 
When her link drops! 
When she "OH MY GOD!"s 
We simply all grin at her Lexie'ish things 
And then we don't feel so flawed! 
 
Flirting with '''[[Teva]]''' then swinging a backstab, 
So skilled at combat - more deadly with her gab 
Died to a magman: the news page it stings! 
That's just another quite Lexie-ish thing! 
 
Teasing a '''[[Vicarious|Vicar]]''' and chasing down '''[[Theros]]''' 
Ob-li-vi-ous to the nuance of Eros 
Worshipped a '''[[Kerriariadne|Booga]]''', and evil she brings! 
That's just another quite Lexie-ish things! 
 
When she goes SPLAT! 
When she CR's 
When she wins a quest ..... (?!?) 
We simply all grin at her Lexie'ish things 
And tell her she did her best! 
 
Gossip, she lights up, she wants Veneration 
From every Elf, human, gnome and crustation! 
Dwarves don't escape, nor do bird-folk with wings 
It's just another loud Lexie-ish thing! 
 
'''[[Dun]]''' is her brother, but no, it's like THAT 
They pair up often to make big mobs go SPLAT! 
Getting in trouble for upgrades to rings 
It's just another loud Lexie-ish thing! 
 
when she gets lost! 
When she just whines 
When she acts so blonde! 
We simply all grin at her Lexie'ish things 
(But wonder if we've been conned...) 
 
Rage-quitting when she falls into a burn room 
Dragons will make all her con-tain-ers go boom! 
Of all of her exploits, this bard she will sing, 
'Cause there's a lot of these Lexie-ish things! 
 
Com-pe-ti-tive doesn't really quite cover 
When a new rank type our Lexie discovers 
Whether its jump rope or be-hea-ding! Kings 
That's not the least of the Lexie-ish things! 
 
When she wiz-marks, 
when she bad ports, 
When she Oh-EMM-GEES, 
We simply all grin at her Lexie-ish things 
And beg for Unfetter, PLEASE! 
 
=='''His Changing Shores'''==
(Written about ‘‘‘[[Ghazkull|Wind]]’’’, and viewed only by him and the ‘‘‘[[Katrana|Wyldess]]’’’.) 
 
He was the silver stillness 
of an icy mountain lake 
With depths of thought and feelings 
Fed by faith and first heartbreak 
Though scarred by wicked spirits, 
his own soul bore no such taint 
The injuries by life sustained 
were healed and fairly faint 
 
But to his life came desert bard, 
and mirror-calm was changed 
A transformation made complete, 
His life was rearranged 
Eternal night and endless Thirst, 
From mortal life estranged 
For her, he'd stand up to a God - 
her Father - quite deranged 
 
No longer placid lake so calm, 
But now, a tumbling stream 
Still confined within its banks, 
But woken, so it seems 
They'd venture out, or sit and talk, 
discussing hopes and dreams 
He was her staunch defender and 
so high in her esteem 
 
So years did pass, and more he changed: 
Swift river, filled with life 
They faced together consequence, 
communion, even strife 
Known far and wide as Bonded pair, 
(but never man and wife) 
Not flinching when a mindless rage 
cut deeper than a knife 
 
A final battle, won at last - 
The weary toil abate 
But doubts remained, and so he asked 
for Trial from Lady Fate 
Before it's giving, fear arose: 
What sacrifice await? 
But bravely faced, and waited calm, 
What Triat would dictate 
 
Tasks of puzzles quite obscure, 
while tempted by a sprite 
Tasks to hurt and tasks to Feed, 
and Tasks to win a fight 
Tasks to Hunt and to explore, 
to Wyldess' delight 
Tasks to learn and tasks to seek, 
And tasks of cruelest spite 
 
The Wyld's nature is to change, 
and leave behind the old 
And tasks thus far have surely caused 
a breaking of the mold 
No longer simple river's flow, 
but Ocean, wide and bold: 
A Thread's been cut, a Thirst denied, 
What yet may still unfold? 
 
I've feared those tides since first I left 
my sandy desert home 
Unstopping pow'r and siren call: 
so much remains unknown 
I feel so small within the grasp 
of crashing waves of foam 
A rising tide that overwhelms, 
a storm of flesh and bone 
 
The sea has vast, uncharted depths, 
A source of mystery, 
And though some sailors chart its tide 
There's much they cannot see 
The Tempests that bring deadly storms, 
That no one can foresee: 
Plain to see he's changing still: 
Who is it he will be? 

=='''[[I Like Big Bards]]'''==
'I like big bards and I cannot lie 
You other clerics can't deny 
That when a bard walks in with her lyrical grace 
And that bard-fu in your face 
It gets Done! Gotta spell up and buff 
Cause you gotta -try- an' keep up 
Deep in that zone she's killin' 
I'm strapped an' I'm XP feelin' 
Oh, Bardy, I wanna group with ya' 
and PK with wit'cha 
That '''[[Anduin]]''' tried to warn me 
'''[[Aoide]]''''s kick gave me a torn knee 
Her spinning back kick 
Hit square in my ...wick 
So, group me, group me, 
'Cause she aint no average troop-y 
I've seen '''[[Samiyah|Sam]]''' dancin' 
To hell with romancin! 
She's buff, rough 
Got fists swingin like a Mack truck 
I'm tired hearin tha news 
Sayin Bards are just a-buse 
Take the average young man - ask him that? 
Bards gotta lead the pack! 
So, warrics! ''"Yeah!"'' 
Mages! ''"Yeah!"'' 
Has your group lead got that bard?' ''"HELL Yeah!"'' 
Tell 'em to kick it! ''"Kick it!"'' 
Punch it! ''"Punch it!"'' 
Kick that Hall Guard butt! 
Bardys are BUFF! 

==Winter is Coming==
(Written for Snowman Wars, 2016)
'The sages have warned since the oldest days'.
'In poems and stories, in quatrains and lays,'.
'Their words in staccato, like omens a-drumming:'.
'Prepare for the future: for WINTER IS COMING.'.

'The legions fan out with their bags slack and bare'.
'They tra-verse the lands, wherever they dare'.
'Seeking out creatures made up all of snow'.
'Finding this quarry, both high and both low'.

'Its a duty that's sacred: upholding their gods'.
'They'll gather what's fallen, to even the odds'.
'To pack on their snowman, to build it up strong'.
'Just feed it the right kind, but none of the wrong'.

'Find it some snow boots, a lovely red scarf'.
'A carrot to wield, not a bucket of barf'.
'Snow boots not sandals, iron rings not a glow'.
'And for it, the places, the places, we'll go'.

'For WINTER IS COMING, it's time for the snows'.
'The battles so lengthy, the alcohol flows'.
'There'll be just one winner, the ones with sore feet'.
'Who faced every comer, and gave them defeat!'.

[[Category:Bardic]]
[[Category:Samiyah]]

Samiyah's Songbook

2018-04-11T20:44:48Z

Samiyah: /* Level 25 Bard Review: The Soul-Stealer's Song */

This is a compilation of works by '''[[Samiyah]]'''. For full performances, see [[Category:Samiyah]] or individual performance links below. 

Editing Samiyah's Songbook (section)

==Level 5 Bard Review: '''A Love Song of the Desert Tribes'''==
Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 5 Bard Review]]''' 

Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
With the eyes, or the hands, we started talking. I don't remember who started talking that day. 
Samiyah slips her hands from the drum for a moment, 
Samiyah makes a rolling gracefully gesture with her wrists, her eyes teasing from over the veil. 
 
But I remember when my eyes landed on you... 
Samiyah's eyes scan the audience for a specific person. 
And in seconds, I found my heart filled with your love... 
 
Samiyah balances the drum on her knee, lifting the hand that does not maintain the rhythm to clap over her heart, twice, on the beat. 
 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
 
I saw you. My heart greeted you. It could do nothing but greet you. 
Samiyah switches hands, clapping her drumming hand over her heart twice, on the beat. 
I embraced your heart, and your eyes said, 'Take me!' 
I don't know what happened to me. It kept me up all night and I missed dreaming. 
samiyah glances up, as if at the night sky, her expression wistful. 
 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
 
And I found myself telling my soul, 'Don't go away!' 
 
Samiyah's expression becomes one of longing, and she briefly reaches out with her hand, then returns it to the drum. 
 
The world laughed for me again and your love filled me. 
Samiyah slides her hand up to her heart, tapping it twice on the beat. 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Samiyah smiles, and drums a quick flourish. 
Samiyah rises and curtseys gracefully, her head bent low. 

==Level 10 Bard Review: '''Find The Path'''==
Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 10 Bard Review]]''' 
'Tribal girls, come close and hear' 
'heed my words, the laws you fear' 
'Bind your heart and shape your soul' 
'Obedience their every goal' 
'No dissent and no dismay' 
'Tribal law the only way' 
'Have no joy nor laughter free' 
'Pledged to wed by summer three' 
'Eyes cast down, your face to veil' 
'Obey the words of any male' 
'Woman's task to comfort men' 
'Breed an heir - again, again' 
'Think to change the way of things?' 
'Know what your refusal brings:' 
'Speak your thoughts and disobey' 
'A wicked lash your flesh to flay' 
'Mind your eyes and mind your tone' 
'Willful girls are struck by stone' 
'Shamen speak the words of rite' 
'Women's voices are but blight' 
'Men uphold the sacred prayers' 
'Chanted loud up into air' 
'Sacred words on unclean tongue' 
'Has the wrath of spirits won' 
'Raise your voice in spell or song?' 
'Priests will say is only wrong' 
'Cast you out and turn their gaze' 
'Until at dawn they end your days' 
'Name is struck from tribal sight' 
'Your body burned that coming night' 
'All the laws and all the ways' 
'Ensure that every girl-child stays' 
'And does her duty to the tribe' 
'and never off to sunset ride' 
'She stays and serves and breeds and dies' 
'And believes each of shaman's lies' 
'But past the dunes of endless sands' 
'There are a hundred thousand lands' 
'And there your voice in song can lift' 
'Without their punishment so swift' 
'Your choice to veil or wed or breed' 
'Your choice in act and thought and deed' 
'I've huddled, weeping in my bed,' 
'I've heard the words, 'cast out and dead'' 
'I've been Un-named by tribe and chief' 
'Yet here I stand and here I speak' 
'The tribal way is old, its true..' 
'...But find the Path that's true for you.' 
 

== '''A Song For Aoide''' ==
Performance Log: '''[[A Song For Aoide]]''' 
 
'Like the wind, she is unseen..' 
'Her presence noted by its effect on others - ' 
'Their spirits like the branches moved in a breeze' 
 
'Like a spirit, she is silent..' 
'The brightness of her voice stilled,' 
'Somber words chosen carefully.' 
 
'Like a priestess, she is devout..' 
'Bound by the Three in sacred ritae,' 
'True knowledge of Self awakening.' 
 

=='''A Song For Kylor'''==
-May 27, 2012. Performance Log: '''[[A Song For Kylor]]''' 
'If you dwell within these lands, you'll know of whom I speak' 
'You've seen his feats recorded, and the glory that he seeks' 
'He's capable, I'll give him that, he swings a mighty sword' 
'It's his tongue that cuts the worst, most often when he's bored' 
 
'When winning glory, he's the first, to tell you that he's best' 
'He'll take on any task or quest, pursuing without rest' 
'But the prize is not enough to salve his ego king' 
'A bard he hired - Whistler by name - his latest deeds to sing' 
 
'But song can cut as much as sword, and Bards can sing the truth' 
'When malice prompts his actions, then this song will bring reproof' 
'Accounting all his deeds so foul would take a day and night' 
'Of speaking swiftly, without pause, with quotes of his to cite' 
 
'But words of that foul nature, it is im-pro-per to say' 
'For they will earn a silence that will last more than a day' 
'His mouth is like an outhouse, and that cannot be denied' 
'His targets all who earn his ire, stretching far and wide' 
 
'But it was not his filthy words that earned him this bard's song' 
'It was an accusation made, a fact he got plain wrong' 
'Accusing slander, without fact, he took upon himself' 
'To interfere with this bard, that naughty little elf' 
 
'When corrected, he denied, she must have done that thing!' 
'When proof was brought, he still abjured, so now this bard will sing.' 
 
'There's truth in song, that Whistler knew, recording deeds so great' 
'But Bards can sing of malice done, an instrument of Fate' 
'So sit, enjoy, and listen to this song of his great works' 
'For it will hold another truth - and sometimes truth - it hurts.' 
 
'In swaths of blue, he garbs himself, a ninja, he proclaims' 
'But it's his deeds, so often cruel, that his blue aura stains' 
'Why any god would want a man so often foul and loud' 
'Whose unkind words and disrespect swarm 'round him like a cloud' 
 
'He says that all are cheaters that are not one of his friends' 
'He mocks immortals in his name, time and time again' 
'HE knows -all- that goes on inside the homes of other souls' 
'Somehow seeing miles away, and hearing thoughts and goals' 
 
'His bravery is plain to see, hidden beneath a tree' 
'His meteors a land to strip, their gear obtained for free' 
'His summon works with deadly speed, alas, sometimes too well' 
'His target not within his range - but still he casts the spell' 
 
'He takes advantage when a bug allows him to see more' 
'And cackles loud to mock and jape as if he's keeping score' 
 
'A +5 girth, he eq swapped, but Nati, she saw all' 
'When caught he mocked and laughed aloud, insulting Nati's call.' 
'"Busted! Straight up! Caught red handed!" all admitted he' 
'"It's Hunt's mud," he cried, but meant - "Rules don't apply to me!' 
 
'And when he's caught, his flouncing off is epic in its tone' 
'Sadly though, he's always back, a dog that needs its bone'' 

== '''Ode To A Mushroom''' ==
June 9 2012 – Performance Log: '''[[Ode to A Mushroom]]''' 
 
'Ode to a Mushroom!'. 
'Lo! Behold the Mushroom!'. 
 
Samiyah gets a Magic Mushroom from bag made from Samiyah hide. 
 
'Pungent and flavorful, it is the food of the Gods,'. 
'Springing forth unseeded from earth or stone at clerical whim'. 
'Bringing sustenance and succor to empty bellies the world over'. 
 
'Hail the shitaki!'. 
 
Samiyah shakes the mushroom, scattering spores everywhere. 
 
'Lo! Behold its tastiness!'. 
'Stout and meaty, it is favored by many races:'. 
'Coveted by Dwarves, spitted on sticks, roasted, strung on string'. 
'Stolen by Halflings, raised in beds within secret tunnels'. 
 
'Hail the button!'. 
 
Samiyah gets a string of mushrooms from a bag of Faile hide. 
Samiyah pops one into her mouth. 
 
'Lo! The Mushroom!'. 
 
Shilea looks at Lexie. 
 
'Divine in its succulence, renowned for its tastiness'. 
'Known the world round as the savior of the starving'. 
'Yet somehow: Embodied, ambulatory, and kind - '. 
 
'Hail the Portobello!'. 
 

=='''A Chant For Avoozl'''==
'Feathers flew, warriors leapt to the fray,'. 
'Quickly slain, to her great dismay'. 
'Eyes cast about, who might help?'. 
'Not that human... not that elf.'. 
'The mightiest soul within the land'. 
'Was Avoozl, mighty Ogre man'. 
'When asked for aid, his quick reply:'. 
'Where? and Who? Birds to defy'. 
'In a trice, he was there and back'. 
'And gave her all, with nary a lack'. 
'His title declares a torturer's spite'. 
'But he showed kindness to a bard tonight :)'. 
 
=='''In Praise of Elves'''==
A Commissioned work for '''[[Mugen]]''', created and performed on June 27, 2012. 
'A thousand thousand years ago, within the greatest Sea' 
'Only Elementals dwelled, undying, ever free' 
'Until the creatures, great and small, inspired them to seek' 
'The truth of death and life's great cost, a mighty spell to speak' 
'Thus were the great Hundred born, the first of all the Elves' 
'A mighty race, of magic made, spread to the woods and dells' 
'Their homes in trees of tow'ring height, a lofty hall to make' 
'In north and south, they found a place, for all their children's sake' 
'They tended tree and tended vine, and sang their songs of joy' 
'And taught their lore and history to each elven girl and boy' 
'Their codes of honor, truth and more, their generosity' 
'An inspiration to us all, from sea to shining sea' 
'The elves have had their Champions - a mortal once, it's said,' 
'And they have fought their battles, where the fields were turned to red' 
'It's true they fight with courage and with fierceness that is bold' 
'But is the kindness of the elves, that echoes in tales told' 
'Myronides would tell you that, his race was far the best' 
'And Tel-Quessir would challenge all, to put that to the test' 
'Nowadays, the Elven Race are spread throughout the land' 
'And kindness and nobility come often from their hands' 
'So if you seek the aid of one, to fight a battle true' 
'Don't look to aura for your guide, don't seek just red or blue' 
'Look to the heart, and to the blood, look past the race of men' 
'And seek an Elf, to aid your cause - you'll find a Hero, then!' 
 

== Level 15 Bard Review: '''The Lady Elemental''' ==
07/03/2012 – Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 15 Bard Review]]''' 
'In far off realms, a Queen was born, K'chana was her name'. 
'She birthed a child, both fair and cold: Aurora, Ryche's Bane'. 
'Who stripped the kingdom of its life, abandoned like a toy,'. 
'Then found a man, k'Treva clan, and briefly shared his joy.'. 
 
'She birthed a child, bright heaven's Star - alas, this drew the eye'. 
'Leareth, grand-sire, to the girl - soul called, he gathered nigh'. 
'Imprisoned he, the little babe: he'd force her to his will!'. 
'Though winters passed and summers too, she ere resisted still'. 
 
'At last! Escape! She fled as swift as doe within the fields'. 
'to Kayrron's busy streets to hide, to charity's kind yields'. 
'Draven took her 'neath his wing, gave clothes and food and roof,'. 
'They fell in love, the passion sweet, their loving trust the proof'. 
 
'But for a false claim that was made, her love was taken fast - '. 
'Set to die at morning's dawn - she fled before the axe'. 
'Broken hearted, left Kayrron, to dark Varinesa Keep,'. 
'There she vowed her penance long, a living death to reap'. 
 
'A Gangrel's bite was all it took to shed her mortal coil'. 
'Black-tiger form, undeath reborn, eternity to toil'. 
'Again, she fled, this unskilled fledge, her hunger-reddened gaze'. 
'Found solace, safety, 'midst the bats, hid deep within a cave'. 
 
'Awakened by the Kindred-Lord, her vow of worship sworn,'. 
'Became the siren of the night, a lure to all men born'. 
'Yet, toys were they, those bumbling fools, who sought to win her heart'. 
'She dallied at her whim and wish -- seduction was her art'. 
 
'Oh there were those whose love professed, did move immortal soul'. 
'And twice she vowed to faithful wed, happiness her goal'. 
'But time and time and time again, her broken heart would break'. 
'and men fell by the wayside as the toll of time would take'. 
 
'The greatest loss she felt those years, was not a lover's cost'. 
'But Ascension of Lord Khore - the Kindred bond was lost'. 
'Chaos marked her decade-spans, as loyalties were gained'. 
'And vows were offered to the gods, a Hawk, an Angel made'. 
 
'Chosen for a span, then gone, a vow given to Bliss,'. 
'in Rhina's tree, some peace - and then, a Booga stole a kiss'. 
'Long ascended to the heights of mortal span achieved,'. 
'A dream of crafting her OWN home, within the Pattern weaved'. 
 
'So to her hero, Tynian, prayed, and pled and made her case'. 
'Then she arose to Heavens bright, her mortal days erased'. 
'She taught the young, then learned among the Phantom's dark Magi'. 
'The Elements had called to her: the sun, the earth, the sky'. 
 
'She swore to them, to be their voice, to teach all of their way'. 
'And Matriarch became in truth, for near a thousand days'. 
'But fickle fate led her away, her Chylder left behind'. 
'Years passed - return, unsure - of whom that she might find'. 
 
'Our Lady! cried her faithful friends, Betrayed! cried earth and air'. 
'They lashed in pain and anger bright, no longer in her care'. 
'So Lost, she wanders, crimson-souled, she seeks what is denied'. 
'Deloi, Vindr, Adurna, Gath... Brisingr and her pride'. 
 
'Until that day, she gathers close the Lost of all this world'. 
'Some ancient souls, some newly born - her banner is unfurled.'. 
'Ebrithil yet still a light, the leaders of her cause'. 
'They give out pain, confusion, fear, yet also speak her laws'. 
 
'To Her care, they give her all: their strength and honor true'. 
'If your soul to Her is drawn, then Lost's the home for you!'. 
 
Samiyah curtseys before the Lady DarkClaw. 
 

=='''The Tower of Sorcery'''==
Performed on July 11, 2012 
''A cold gust of wind blows through you unexpectedly, chilling you to the core''. 
 
As a bard, I'm bid to walk the breadth of all this land. 
I've sailed across the waters and I've travelled where I can. 
Seek out places, that I must, in towns and forests deep. 
In shining cities and the woods, where giant spiders creep. 
I've swam among the fishies - but admit that's very rare - 
The Tempest finds bards toothsome, so I very seldom dare. 
I've forded streams and climbed the hills so dark and misty cold. 
I wouldn't say I'm brave at all, but with some help, I'm bold! 
 
Some places make me shudder at the thought of going there. 
(A witch's hut, Sahaugin halls, and Rivers of Dispair) 
But if I'm quick enough and quaff, a potion that is true. 
I won't wind up inside a pot, made into Ogre stew. 
 
But thrice, my steps were urgent bid, to travel to a place. 
That's guarded by a Phantom who is of the elven race. 
I know not why the gods have sent this little bard to see. 
The spectacle within the walls of Tow'r of Sorcery. 
 
I crept inside and fled right quick, not wanting to profane. 
Each time I went, I asked before if some bore Magi's name. 
No wish to trespass there at all, I quickly came and went. 
No harm by me intended: but a bard must go where sent. 
 
I begged forgiveness of the only soul that I could see. 
And was set a task by him - a rhyme composed by me. 
To sing the praises of the place that Drakar calls his home. 
But it's filled with icy winds that chill me to the bone. 
 
Massive doors to block the way, though whether to or from. 
The scent of ancient candles - and the slighest touch of rum' 
There's many fancy tapestries - Lord Nash and then the Lich. 
The sight of all the bookshelves makes my eager fingers itch. 
 
No place of gentle rest or site of merry-making loud. 
But a spot for Nashite rites where all the heads are bowed. 
There's dais of black marble that is topped with gleaming throne. 
And a mural on the wall that shifts and moves and ..um.. moans. 
 
Portraits hanging here and there - above, a glassy dome. 
I think I sensed unsettled dead, condemned by death to roam. 
A magic circle, crimson-red, to bind, or cleanse or keep' 
A mirror to the soul of those to him an Oath would speak. 
 
The Laws of Nash inscribed within a dozen or more books. 
I must confess the shelves received more than just a look. 
Discipline, respect and knowledge, all required of He. 
So much within those crystal vaults for an eye to see. 
 
I honor Drakar's wish: to chant - and speak of what I saw. 
And though I'm not an aura-blue, my word is but my law. 
He asked if I was curious, to learn of Nash's ways. 
But I am of the desert tribe, until my end of days. 
 
My vow to Mother, always kept: I cannot give an oath. 
To love a man or worship Gods - I am forbidden both. 
Still, I honor all of those who swear His oath to keep. 
But start to think that Nashites will give me a cause to weep. 
 
Destroyer speaks: to end my life, and strip away my veil. 
And leave me naked, shuddering, my form cold, still and pale. 
Orgrim's rift and vicious whip, reminded me today 
That life is frail and death is close and barely held at bay 
 
Perhaps it is precursor, or a warning - that makes sense, 
My death to them is Destiny, or Chance's recompense - 
If these journeys are a clue of what will be my Fate. 
I hope that death becomes me, and his lust for blood abate. 
 
But that is of the future, which is never writ in stone - 
Still it creeps into my thoughts and sets a worried tone. 
If my steps to Tow'r return, I pray no offense take. 
For each time, permission asked, apologies to make. 
 
I do not seek to ere defile or ever disrespect. 
Or rouse the ire of Nashites should our path ere intersect. 
So this chant I speak with truth, and with the chant I've made. 
My duty discharged, vow complete, my debt to Drakar paid. 
 
{{note|[[Boromir]]|07/11/12|*clap* very well done! }}
{{note|[[Doc]]|07/11/12|I shed a tear in my beer.}}
{{note|[[Isolas|The Phantom]]|07/11/12| Well done. Your debt to Drakar is paid. I will trust his judgement in this. }}
 

=='''Why Bards Are A Waste of Time'''==
Commissioned by '''[[Anduin]]'''*. 
Posted to the Forum on July 24, 2012. 
 
World shaped by whim: it's a dangerous thing 
To give up such power to those that just sing 
'''[[Tynian]]''''s time - precious, rarer than gold 
Was foolishly spent on those pioneers bold 
Like '''[[Oook]]''', '''[[Adja]]''', '''[[Cadee]]''', on '''[[Chylder]]''' and '''[[Fling]]''' 
'''[[Faite]]''', '''[[Gheorghe]]''' and '''[[Huglak]]''', what good do they bring? 
Better He'd focused on fixing what's there 
Psionisists mental, barbarians scare 
Or making Thugs nifty, 'cause right now they're lame 
Instead, it's these singers, all seeking great fame 
He should have spent code-time adjusting the spells 
of Shamans and Clerics ('cause mages are swell) 
That hunt-code for places and monsters galore 
As much of a waste as a lyrical score 
The world's not enriched by a rhyme or a song - 
When so much of TFC's just coded wrong! 
Combat more easy, with eq galore! 
A-re-na battles with arch-mobs and more! 
Not gathering songs for some halfling to hum! 
Yes, really and truly, the bard class is dumb! 
Roleplay is stupid - a waste of His time! 
(An ironic message hired out in this rhyme) 
Yes, Anduin's right, we should delete the bards 
Success for this class just's not in the cards 
(Besides, they're too sneaky, all hidey-in-place 
That '''[[Eathor]]''' guy could be right in your face!) 
And that combat! It's silly! All kicking and slaps, 
Weapons are wielded, with crushes and whacks! 
So better you listen to what he hired said 
And hasten the day that the bard class is dead! 
 
<NOWIKI>*</NOWIKI> Please note that this in no way, shape, or form describes my own personal thoughts on the Bard Class. - Sami
<NOWIKI>**</NOWIKI> Please note that Anduin hasn't reviewed this song prior to publication, so it it may not accurately reflect his thoughts, either.
 
{{note|[[Eathor]]|July 2012|I was extremely sad when I read the beginning of this song, but then I was extremely happy when I got to the end of it! Thank you Sami!! - Eathor the sneaky in your face Bard!}}
 

== '''A Love Letter From A Thief''' ==
(08/03/12: Ink's quest, placing first in the Challenge – '''[[Seeking the Most Creative]]''') 
''Dearest Eiren:'' 
 
''I admit it - I'm not always a good man. I have cheated at games of chance, I have stolen, I have poached the King's deer, I have lied. . . But I have not ever spoken false about how I feel about you. Like any man, my pride was hurt when you ran. I did not follow. I should have. I have wandered since that day, always trying to find my way home - but home is not a place anymore -- it is carried within you. You have filled my days, always in the back of my mind, and filled my nights, haunting my dreams. Without you, I am restless, seeking distraction and danger.'' 
''When we courted, I gave you a gift. Perhaps you still have it? (If so, I can only take that as a good sign!)
It was a key to a fabled treasure - because that is what you were to me. A treasure I hoped to keep safe always. More precious than any gem I have stolen or any purse I have cut. Yes, I know - you don't like what I do. But I'm not a bad man, I just do bad things sometimes. Perhaps with your fine example, I can do better...? No, you're right, I probably won't walk the path of goodness, but won't you have fun trying to set me on it?'' 
''I thought long and hard on what gift I could give, that would show you my heart. Trinkets and baubles and valuables, you might think I had stolen. Magic - well, your people do that far better than any mortal man. I settled on something simple: the seeds within this apple. You have no orchards of apples in your home village - I know, I wandered through the town late one night, wanting to learn this place that is so precious to you and see if there was room for me in it - but your people do love growing things.'' 
 
''There’s a spot where one of the big trees fell that would make a good spot for a house and a garden and an apple tree or two. That is, if you don’t mind living on the ground instead of high in the air. Perhaps the seeds of this apple can grow into something new in your world and as they grow, the trees could be a reminder of my love and willingness to grow with you.'' 
''Give me another chance.'' 
''Yours,'' 
''Villon'' 

==Level 20 Bard Review: '''The Baroness' Lament'''==
08/16/12. Commissioned by '''[[Soloban]]'''. Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 20 Bard Review]]'''
===Part I: The Curse===
My tale is of unholy vows, sworn for pride of man 
A bargain made, a cost too deep, an evil, evil plan 
Marel wished to ever live and slip the grasp of Fate 
But pride it goes before a fall, and curses ne'er abate 
 
Cale had heard the Baron's words, whispered into night 
And rode up to the castle, giving all the guards a fright 
His cowl was drawn and face obscured, his voice in ancient tongue 
Demand to see the Castle's lord: the bargain was begun 
 
No record of that meeting first - or mention of the sums 
The gold to buy a pass from Death - just hidden from the sun - 
A week to pass and then return, agreement then to bind 
But deals with devils rarely work - this Marel came to find 
 
''A sharp scent of brimstone and sulfur wafts across your senses.'' 
 
A single candle lit allowed, a glass of vintage old 
The chests of loot were stacked up high, all glittering and gold 
With wave of hand, Cale dismissed all - another favor asked: 
And shuddering, the Baron bid a guardsman to that task 
 
A child to fetch, from village near, awakened from his bed 
The order came - defied at first - but then the Baron fed. 
His teeth did not pierce young flesh - it was a soul he drank - 
and vigor fled the child's corpse, fast rotting, cold and rank 
 
Marel screamed! How could he not? The horror all too bright - 
A guard burst in, and grasped by Cale, his screams to join the night 
Smoke and ash whirled all around, as he cast the spell 
And crafted from the body a foul canine straight from Hell 
 
''A foul scent of decay fills your nostrils, causing you to gag.'' 
 
A hound was born, of fire and ash, with eyes of embers red 
And Marel moaned and pissed himself, blubbered and he beg'd 
"Take it back!" he cried out loud, "This isn't what I sought! 
I wanted love eternal, not this curse that you have wrought!" 
 
Cale just laughed and sauntered out, leaving him to scream 
And wish that it had all just been a single evening's dream 
But nightly, thirst returned to him, and nightly he would feed 
For Marel lacked the strength and will to deny himself the need 
 
He lurked amidst the houses of the village at the gate 
Slew man and child and woman all - his thirst would not abate 
But one he kept away at cost - his wife he would not see 
He fought to save her mortal soul, her life his only plea 
 
''You hear distant singing, in a soft contralto, the words a lullaby.'' 
 
The hound emerged from shadows thick, her wrist caught in his maw 
She begged and screamed for mercy, until her throat was raw 
He locked himself into a tower, to keep from feeding deep, 
And threw himself from battlements, a final death to seek 
 
Landing hard, his shattered bones were piercing through his flesh 
And hound appeared to drag him back, each wound remained as fresh 
Time flowed past, he lost all track, night seeping into night 
But fed from those the hound would bring, unwilling now to fight 
 
Her cries of pain and anguish as he drank her soul at last 
Stripped his last humanity - true curse had come to pass 
Then weeping, sobbing, crying out, he laid her in her bed 
And gently brushed her golden hair, and gently kissed her head 
 
''The air goes still and quiet, as if the sound of a child wailing was suddenly stilled.'' 
 
The cradle by her bedside was an empty wooden shell 
Their son was gone and sent away, from parents living hell 
He smashed this sign of sons escape, flung shards beneath her bed 
Intending that his bloodline would be thought as being dead 
 
Cale appeared, a smirking smile, the hellhound at his heel 
But not in time to learn of aught the shards might have revealed. 
"Everything is lost" he heard, as Marel cried aloud 
"Youve taken all I loved from me," his tone completely cowed 
 
"But all I did, was what you asked!" replied the cowled one 
"Just tell me what you want from me and it will sure be done!" 
"I want the hunger foul to stop! I want to see her eyes!" 
"I want to hear her songs again, beneath the daylit skies!" 
 
''Anguish washes over you: the weight of foul deeds, selfishness, loathing...'' 
 
"Done!" replied the sneering Cale, "You only had to ask," 
Marel turned to see his bride if Cale had done this task. 
A band of diamonds, blue of course the very same deep hue 
And the lilt of singing notes, sounding pure and true 
 
But still she laid, and still was dead, until with shudder woke 
And when she gazed upon him, it was these words she spoke: 
"I am hungry..." 
 
Samiyah pauses in her recitation, unable to finish that stanza, the horror clear in her eyes. 
Samiyah gathers herself and skips to the next. 
 
Laughing at their horror, Cale paused as he turned to go. 
"Why so sad, Marel and bride? You asked for this, you know.." 
"Who are you?" begged the Baron cold, "How can you do such things?" 
"Im 'Caleneezer, of the Void - I am the Demons’ King!" 
 
''A foul echoing laughter grates across your senses as he names Himself.'' 
 
===Part II: Rebirth===
Years would pass, the two as one, for in that Cale spoke truth 
And slew they every villager, each traveler, each youth 
Word spread wide, of curses foul, of blight within those stones 
Of screams that filled the twilit sky, of agonizing groans 
 
Good clerics came from all around, then Paladins and more 
But with every nightfall dark the Baron was restored 
His hunger would not ere abate, he always had to feed 
But ever was his deepest wish - that all of them succeed 
 
Madness swept away all thoughts, save anger and his rage 
He walked alone, avoiding Her, kept locked up in a cage 
In time he thought - it is not she! My lovely wife's reborn 
I'll find her soul in her next life - embrace her mortal form 
 
''The slightest hint of floral perfume wafts through the air.'' 
 
His sorcery very strong by now, he cast a widened net 
And settled on a lovely girl, with crimson soul no less 
Silonch of Conclave, he convinced, surely bore her soul 
To have her love and have her kiss - this was his only goal 
 
So sent her dreams and whispered spells, to lure her close at hand 
Until, a twist of Maurice-fate - She recalled to his lands 
Stumbling blindly, screaming fear, the hellhounds nipped her heels 
Into the maddened Baron's grip... where her fate was sealed. 
 
A kiss upon her cherry lips, a bite upon her throat 
He stole a bit of life but then - he cast her 'cross the moat 
"I will not lose my love again! You must not die today!" 
But still he whispered Cale's curse, half-begging her to stay. 
 
''You hear Silonch's death cry! Her mortal shell is quickly caught up and carried away by an Arch-Mage...'' 
 
Little did he know her heart was lost - enchantment 'round it first 
She to love another, but the same devotion not reversed. 
Vecna owned Silonch's heart, played with it like a toy 
He found her love amusing but it didn't bring him joy 
 
Another loved Silonch, it's true - and Tripper was his name 
One night he stole a kiss from her, and never was the same 
His own wife gone, so long ago, and lonely he had been 
But she forbade his lips or heart to e're touch hers again 
 
Marel - enraged! - how could this fop lay claim to what is mine!? 
There had to be another way - he swore that he would find 
Years would pass, until a chance, a deal that he could make 
In exchange to cast a spell - a memory he'd take 
 
''The gentlest brush of lips on lips.. the scent of her perfume.. maddening in its exquisiteness.'' 
 
In exchange for stealing this - the mem'ry Tripper held 
He whispered enchants, binding eyes to Talmud with a spell 
Gloating, sneering, threatening all the Chosen gathered near 
He muttered threats - but Weaver said: "My people, have no fear." 
 
With a gesture, cast him out, enveloping him in flame 
Yet, as always, with the night, he rose and lived again 
Plotting ever, mind awash, with plans to win her back 
He schemed to win Silonch's love, or perish from its lack 
 
Decades turned to centuries, his plots they came to naught 
For Lady's soul was not reborn - and She her hunger fought 
He was not the only one to ancient sorc'ry seek: 
For while he failed, his Lady won - her magic at its peak 
 
''The purity and depth of a mother's love for her child washes over you, humbling and profound.'' 
 
=== Part III: The Family Curse ===

The Lady whispered one last spell, a statis-bind released 
Though many decades we all knew, her babe knew only weeks 
Grew he then to manhood, in some lands not far away 
All the while a-dreaming of the place that he would stay 
 
It was a bright homecoming, when he travelled through the Bog 
Finding traces of a town, and ashen-coated dog 
It was the work of many years, to hire, threat and bribe 
Sufficient people to his task: a worker, vintner, scribe 
 
Fortunate, the aid unsought, by simple stranger lent 
Cale, he called himself - so shy - an unassuming gent! 
Gold will win their work, he said, and fear will rule their mind 
For peasants cannot see the goal - it's simple and sublime 
 
''A chill arrogance sweeps over you, wiping away any trace of kindness or gentility.'' 
 
Take what you want, the stranger said, rule with an iron fist 
So the son did as he willed - he broke, he killed, he kissed 
One girl, she tried resist his charms, she dared to say him Nay 
His rage was hot, his eyes like coals - he knew he'd make her pay 
 
Her broken body lay before his feet, rimmed round with blood 
And Cale, he laughed to see her laid like rubbish in the mud 
A woman's voice came weeping, then, her song become a scream 
A mother's pain, to see her son, more nightmare than a dream 
 
His eyes flashed round to find the source of unseen voice's pain 
And caught a glimpse of form and shape he'd ne'er see again 
Her shattered heart was broken by this evil by consent 
And in his ears forever sounds the Baroness' Lament 
 
''A high, keening wail of broken hopes and agony rips through your senses, driving you mad.'' 
 
Battered by her voice of hurt, he could not block the sound 
No matter how he drown'd his woes, all sprawled upon the ground 
The vine could not give mercy sweet, no vintage dulled away 
The shame of knowing Mother's loss and disappoint that day 
 
He tried to act with mercy and to right who he had wronged 
But merchants ceased to come along where once they always thronged 
Cale appeared, convenient-like, and whispered once again: 
For else could say they'd been there, and had ever been a friend? 
 
"Don't let weakness fill your heart, to love is just to lose" 
These whispered words were balm at last - the mother's cries to soothe 
Nodding swiftly, son agreed, oath bound in blood and ground, 
Cale just smiled, and crafted him his very own hellhound... 
 
''The dying screams of a grape stomper fill the night as she is unwillingly transformed...'' 
''...and the curse lives anew.'' 
 
{{note|[[Silonch]]|08/20/12|Oh! That was lovely. Thank you for sharing it with me!}}
 

=='''The Hunters' Call'''==
Commissioned by '''[[Tes]]''' 
Midnight spread across the land, it turned from day to night. 
A hunting horn, its dreadful peal, was cause for sudden fright. 
Her ringing laughter, joyful glee, the Hounds leapt to Her heel. 
They circled all around Her, and then as one - a kneel. 
"OUR LADY! WYLDESS!" they cried, exhultant in their tone. 
They lifted Her upon a throne of palest solid bone. 
My lovelies all! My weasel-boys! My '''[[Doc|Docster]]''' and my '''[[Ink|Swarf]]'''!" 
"'''[[Wunk|Wunkathew]]''' and '''[[Arianas|Snugglykins]]'''! My '''[[Sagan|Huntsman]]''''s wicked bark!" 
"Gather round my pack, my Kin, the Wyld Hunt's Reborn!" 
The world's our prey, now set to hunt!" then sounded on Her horn. 
Its peal was heard around the globe, and blues in bed asleep. 
Were filled with dread and horror as the Hunt their Prey did seek. 
But Cecil stood up firmly and He raised a mighty sword. 
"I'll not conceed the peace to you!" and gathered up a horde. 
[[Celeste]] and [[Kylor]], [[Iggwilv]], too, plus [[Miki]], and [[Padrone]]. 
Stood against the Wyld Horde, to fight them from their home. 
Few withstood the dark onslaught '''[[Katrana]]''''s Hunters' brought. 
They chased their prey through alleyways and in the temples fought. 
They bounded through the forests and they clambered up the trees. 
Then giggled as they watched their prey continually flee. 
And with each Thread they cut, they blessed them in Rebirth. 
And laughing, happy, in the Hunt, no malice - just with mirth. 
Until their foes, so limp of sword, turned to a blade of tongue. 
And used cold words to scorn, accuse, and rip away the fun. 
Katrana in Her Mercy offered up a Law of Threes. 
But Cecil said, "Not if you begged and pled upon your knees!" 
"We scorn to take this Oath you give, we do not need its kind." 
"We'd rather stay upon high horse, and take what we can find!" 
The Lady Wyld She shrugged and smiled, and whispered to her boys. 
"That's okay, we'll play with them - they make fantastic toys." 
She giggled like a little child, she pointed and she said: 
"Now hunt them without mercy, boys, until they all are dead." 
One Wyldling jumped up and down, chaotic to his soul. 
"My Lady! Making you just smile - it is my only goal!" 
"I'll Hunt them 'til they're weary and I'll hunt them 'til they cry..." 
"I'll Hunt them 'til at last they leave without a sole goodbye!" 
'''[[Tes]]''' bounded forth, his Prey to find, without a backward glance. 
And if you don't check your who'zone, then you take an awful chance. 
For this wee shaman loves to send a ghost or two to bite. 
He loves each battle and gives praise to Wyld with every fight. 
So listen to this ditty and remember this Bard's song. 
Yes, many fight the Wyld Hunt--- but very few for long! 

=='''The Goat Song'''==
Performance log: '''[[The Slumber Party Aftermath|The Slumber Party]]''' held in '''[[Hutt]]''''s Temple on 09/05/12 
'Greedy little goatsies wand'ring 'cross the sand! 
'eating all the grasses, just because you can! 
'You would eat my shoeses, you would eat a tree! 
'You would eat that carrion, or even! eat! me! 
 
'Noisy little goatsies, you are oh so loud! 
'Bleating at the stars, oh what a noisy crowd! 
'Butting heads then whining, when your head is hurt. 
'Sell you to the nomads, Noisy! Inna! Yurt! 
 
'Busy little goatsies, please lay down and rest! 
'you should be asleep, so to be at your best. 
'Even if you count sheep, just to help you fall, 
'I won't tell your mommas, Goto! Sleep! All! 
 
'Sweetest little goatsies, now you all at rest. 
'When you're simply quiet, when I like you best. 
'Sleep until the morning, do not stir awake. 
'Back to greener pastures, Sami-girl! Will! Take! 
 
'Baddest little goatsies! Stop your wander-un!' 
'Straying off oasis, under angry sun' 
'Scorpion'll getcha! Cry when you are stung!' 
'So stay close, my goatsies, 'Til! My song! Is done!' 
 
 

==Level 25 Bard Review: '''The Soul-Stealer's Song'''==
Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 25 Bard Review]]''' 
As my steps have travelled 'round the world for many years 
I've seen some acts of cruelty, come face to face with fears 
I've heard of foulest tortures and I've witnessed blood and pain 
Been exposed to death and horror, time and time a-gain 
 
But mortal terrors pale before Immortal threat of wrath 
A note demanded that I write - a song of Seraph's past 
Polite, my re-ply, but was firm: Of you, I cannot sing 
For your deeds are never fair, you only mis'ry bring 
 
I thought the matter ended, 'til I saw a wicked grin 
He backed me to a corner, laughed, and said in voice of sin, 
"What would be worse - harming you? - or all that you hold dear? 
Now tell my tale, oh little bard, or they'll have cause to fear." 
 
He knelt before me, wings pulled back, and looked me in the eyes 
And ran a finger down my cheek, a threat in kindness' guise 
"So will you do this thing for me?" he asked with voice so cold 
I stammered yes, my friends to guard, that he not steal a soul. 
 
Thus angrily, surrendered will, agreeing to his task 
But swore I wouldn't write a word, until I knew his past 
He smirked and nodded, told his tale, then ordered me to write 
I shook my head, refusing, having not learned all I might 
 
I wouldn't let _his_ answers be the sum of all I learned 
Re-searched, read, and interviewed, and studied pages turned 
Until at last, was ready, and to paper, quill I put 
'Til pages filled and ink was spilled, my fingers stained like soot 
 
I've scratched out lines and crumpled pages, disatisfied with all 
My efforts, words could not contain, encompassed in a scrawl 
But here and now, present to you, the tale of Seraph's life 
No pleasantries, no happy end - it is a work of strife. 
 
The being known as Seraph was once but a frightened boy 
Abandoned by his family, no happiness or joy 
A life of thiev'ry on the street, oft' beaten when he failed 
His master was a bastard brute, who truly should be jailed 
 
Then one day, a task was set, to thieve a weapon-smith 
And failing, he was snatched right up, clenched in an ogre's fist 
They beat him with a metal chain, and whips 'til almost dead 
Then heated up an iron fork, burned eyes out from his head 
 
The eyes are naught, or so they say, but windows to the soul 
That child screamed and all went black - the peace of death his goal 
But lifted up, into a light, and there an "angel" stood 
"I feel the hate inside of you, and absence there of good." 
 
Into that corpse, the "angel" breathed, returning gift of life 
And sent him back, to earthly plane, to sow a path of strife 
Souls to steal and souls to take, for souls kept him alive 
The first to fall was Marion, the death he did contrive 
 
Soon thereafter, he was found, by Kerri in the Dark 
Given home, and honors all - still learning all the arts 
The Booga speaks most fondly of his Ordained Sur-i-el 
Honors gave his chief Ordained, who's rage burned hot as hell. 
 
Mystic armor, mighty blades - for great were the rewards 
And added greatly to the bags that Booga loved to hoard 
Then one day it hit him, with the ringing of a bell -- 
And there within the Booga's tree, in love the Seraph fell 
 
Mystaya was his wicked muse, the woman he would wed 
And for a time was happy, til his love by Tiger bled 
He swore revenge - let Aslan die! - for Talyn's desperate crime 
A love for love, the price to pay, in justice so sublime 
 
But interposed, the Weaver stood, Her eyes of deepest black 
"If you should slay my Handmaid sweet, there is no turning back. 
Anathema named, Alliance hurt, and from you turn my face 
Where once a hand of friendship oft, just coldness in its place." 
 
Thus turned from path of Vengeance, he bitterly was forced 
And helpless rage turned deep within, with words so foul and coarse 
"This love, it only weakens me: I cannot keep her long!" 
But each time thought to set aside, his heart proclaimed it wrong 
 
That wicked core of burning need, the thirst a soul could slake 
Came manifest in evil lies, all goaded by his mate 
"Oh help me out, I need your aid!" he pled to Maja, whom 
Agreed to help "dispel a 'Clave", but only found his doom 
 
Locked within a Captain's place, blinded, crushed and slain 
A Nexus-friend was fooled and died, his gear was 'Staya's gain. 
Years, they passed, and many learned, to trust was but to die 
Then left behind by god and kin, he gazed up to the sky 
 
There must be more, beyond this Realm, I must leave it behind 
That distance might be sword to cleave through last of oaths that bind 
years would pass, the seasons sped, while absent Seraph stayed 
At last, returned, to Gods above, another vow was made 
 
I'll stand among you, serve the young, Immortal lessons learn 
But within me, there's a need, a fire wicked burns 
Born to sorrow, born to hate, and born to now Ascend 
And in my presence, trembling souls, before me knees to bend 
 
He followed through, was lifted high, his mortal shell to shed 
And in his name, his minions slew, 'til streets ran wet and red 
He crafted a new leg-a-cy, and gave a name -- the Vir 
There from a wicked throne of bone, the Seraph did not stir 
 
Many were the conquests of his favored scarlet souls 
Golson, Mas and Hedschott, all contribute to his goal: 
Let chaos spread - and lies and hurt - to make the whole world bleed 
Perhaps so all that suffering, would assuage his dark need 
 
For hungered, still, the Seraph did - that hollow void inside 
It made him reckless, to a fault, and wrongfully decide 
In a rage, he slew an oathed, and then - the rumor goes 
It was to friends from earthly plane, their eq quickly flowed 
 
The story's garbled - but the fact - he was not cast from high 
Means there is some question, and we may not e're know why 
He left his place, he left behind, his people and his throne 
November twenty, in Oh-Nine, this History has shown 
 
Many weeks would pass, until, the Seraph showed his face 
And with his re-turn, from him fell, the last Immortal grace 
It was the Spring, in April mid, the Seraph was Retired 
The Vir was gone, they said so long, their charter had expired 
 
Cen-tur-ies sped by with naught a hint of blackest wings 
Then DarkClaw found him in her home - and Chaos did he bring 
A growled need, a dark desire - for stronger was his thirst 
Three souls to gain, or else he'd steal: Belgarion'd be first 
 
She wept! She raged! How could he force, a woman to decide 
Between her friends and twixt her love, the choice she'd not abide 
She sought advice, she sought to hire, a Bard to tell the tale 
And spread a warning through the streets, through cities and through dale 
 
Samiyah spoke of desert charms, of salt and bonds of faith 
Four Elements not close at hand, but Spirit the fifth makes 
"Call your folk, and keep them close - like desert cat he hunts 
Culling out the wayward sheep, the wounded and the runts. 
 
Be the shepherd, ward them all, and get them through the night: 
Those shared vows will help you stand against this horrid fright." 
Heartened, Lady went her way, with troubled Bard behind 
For she the bonds of Faith rejects, alone and unaligned 
 
It wasn't long before he heard of little Bard's advice 
And thwarted, he began to watch - then spoke and named a price 
She'd do his bid, and spin his tale, or else her friends would fall 
But found that this was not enough - he wanted her as thrall. 
 
"I am the one who hears your prayers, To whom your people pray 
I've watched you for the longest time, through dark and light of day 
I'm here to help, you must believe, It's really for your good 
For without hate there is no love - I wish you understood." 
 
What Gods decree, we must abide - they cannot be gainsaid - 
And as my tale comes to a close, I'm filled with fear and dread 
For if it is - as Seraph says - he is my destiny 
I face the future yet unwrit, unknowing what will be. 
 

==Celebrate Our Immortals Bardic Circle Contest Entry: '''Thirst'''==
Performance Log: ‘‘‘[[2013 - Love Our Immortals Bardic Circle]]’’’
''Thirst.''. 
''Greater than need...''. 
''for hunger or sleep'','. 
''...It tears, and it BITES...'' . 
...it claws, and it seeps...''. 
''..into every pore..''. 
''..every vein..''. 
''..every limb..''. 
''Stronger than ache..''. 
''..for wine or for gin.''. 
 
''Thirst.''. 
''Slaking that need..''. 
''Of PARAMOUNT import''. 
''...scale any wall...''. 
''..take any fort..''. 
''To quench it..''. 
''To slake it...''. 
'''You do what you must!'''. 
''You break any promise....''. 
''You break any trust.''. 
 
''Thirst.''. 
''That terrible need..'' 
''Empty chill void..'' 
''...that BEGS to be filled..'' 
''NOT with life destroyed..'' 
''NOT with a soul, and NOT with the blood.'' 
''..but with a song and but with a rhyme..'' 
''the chant or the chorus of lyrical score...''. 
''sing.. it.. once...'' 
''then...needing...'' 
''...More...'' 
''Thirst.'' 
=='''A Long, Dark Tale'''==
'''(This work is OOC Info: It is in Sami's notebook but has never been performed.''' 
'''It was written at Seraph's suggestion for the 'Love our Immortals' quest.)''' 
‘Born of sweet Mal-nest, the tree-home of elves.’. 
‘Wanderer of forests, of oceans, of dells.’. 
‘Studious son of a man of the woods.’. 
‘Stealthily hunting the prey that he should.’. 
‘Youth spent in learning, from Father and Mum.’. 
 
Whisper: "That's what he called his Mother, you see." 
 
‘But knew there was more when his lessons were done.’. 
‘He sought an example, for one who would lead:.’. 
‘Toku of Balance - of right, noble deed.’. 
‘Balance soon faded, and, left quite alone.’. 
‘He wandered the woods, ‘til he heard a low tone.’. 
‘- Soft and yet friendly - he sought out the source:.’. 
‘A very small ogre, adorned with some gorse.’. 
 
Whisper: "Thats a type of flower. I had to look it up, too." 
 
‘"You are a strange little Ogre," he said.’. 
‘Reply - "YOU would be crunchy with ketchup when dead!".’. 
‘A 'saucy' reply, from this small shaman soul.’. 
‘Amusing the Spirits was always his goal..’. 
‘They talked and they talked, til the moon it had rise.’. 
‘Speaking with honesty, not guile or lies.’. 
‘Okk told him of Nash, and of Liches so fell.’. 
 
Whisper: "Fell is another word for Dark and scary, but I wanted to save that for later.".’. 
 
‘And long were the hours they spoke in that dell.’. 
‘Until with the dawn, Okk led him to where.’. 
‘An evil crypt sat, with a down-going stair.’. 
‘There was an Arch-Lich, who glared at them both.’. 
‘Then nodded and witnessed the Booga's own oath.’. 
 
Whisper: "I bet it did NOT involve the word, 'MUHA!'..".’. 
 
‘With Ramza and Morimox, travelled the world.’. 
‘Nash's banner above, in the wind ere unfurled.’. 
‘Decades would pass, in Conclave he learned.’. 
‘to master the Arts of the enchant and burn.’. 
‘Later in years, to a writer, confessed:.’. 
‘"To Nash I do owe a great part of success.".’. 
 
Whisper: "he said in that same interview that he still gives sacrifice and homage to Nash twice a year -- can you believe it?!" .’. 
‘Soon he had reached Sorc'ry's pinnacle high.’. 
‘And then that of woodscraft: so swiftly went by.’. 
‘Trav'ling with Trinity, and brooding Rath.’. 
‘Fighting in battles, or taking dark Paths.’. 
‘The House of Ve-la-li-sier proved quite a trek.’. 
‘And Ramza and Morimox got in a wreck.’. 
‘The Priestess he tickled and teased til they fled.’. 
‘And of the group he was the only not dead..’. 
 
Whisper: 'Ouch! That's just GOTTA hurt!'.’. 
 
‘But then came the day, his adventurers were done.’. 
‘And with a petition - Ascention was won.’. 
‘Shrouded in Darkness, He raised up a tree.’. 
‘And said to his friends, 'Now come play with Me!'.’. 
‘He gathered up Darklings and gave them all rules.’. 
‘With tenets of ducks, and of green and of fools.’. 
‘He sought those of magic, required a quest.’. 
‘And mandated all to behave at their best.’. 
 
Whisper: “Though, oftentimes.. they didn't.. from what I have heard..” 
 
‘Many were those who gave oath in the Dark.’. 
‘And stayed ever-faithful - their vow not a lark.’. 
‘Seraph and Lycron and Thingone and Taint,.’. 
‘Kailani, Harmony, Silence (he aint!).’. 
‘Indiga, Malakost, Asher, Lestat.’. 
‘Isolas, Erian, M'staya's all that.’. 
‘Tiberius, ZipWitchling, Beowulf, more.’. 
‘They all were a part of that great Darkling horde.’. 
 
Whisper: ‘He shaped many into who they were and who they would become.’ 
 
‘Many the student, he took and he taught:.’. 
‘Guiding Attendants through lessons so fraught.’. 
‘He showed them the joys and the sorrowful tasks.’. 
‘Of eq'ing followers, saving their .... .’. 
(The next line is crossed out.) 
 
‘Sequoia was filled with such glad merriment.’. 
‘Weddings and funerals - never lament.’. 
‘He built quite a family, odd though it be,.’. 
‘But never the like of it ever will see..’. 
‘Of Kerri himself, there is many a tale.’. 
‘Of loves he had one, but he never availed.’. 
 
‘Nor took him a wife, though he loved desperate-ly.’. 
‘Just wishing that lady would on her own see.’. 
‘His passion, his honor, his heart that was true.’. 
‘She served him with dignity, but never knew.’. 
‘His Dark Phasma burned ever bright in his heart.’. 
‘Until that sad day when this world did depart.’. 
‘Other planes called to that Booga-ful Drow.’. 
‘What he does now, we may never know.’. 
‘But shape this world, certainly, Kerri sure has.’. 
‘And was an Immortal with unmatched pizzazz!!.’..’. 
 
{{note|[[Kerriariadne|Booga]]|03/15/13|You all do me too much honor...Thank you. :)}}
 
=='''The Message In A Bottle'''==
'''(This work is OOC Info: Only Seraph and Wish have read it.)''' 
 
They say, 'in Vino Veritas' - for me a pinch of snuff 
Just a little tiny bit - but fortunate - enough 
For a time, the webs were cleared, and for a time, the lies 
I saw those present stripped of all deception and disguise 
Were there both? Of course there were - though I spoke it nay 
For there was truth there also, that was clear and plain as day 
One stood before me, waiting for my words to cast aside 
One stood there also, waiting there, that he would know the lie 
But peace obtained, with truth and lie - I saw his core intent 
To shape, to guide, to burn away, my broken miscontent 
To heal a soul so shattered that the pieces scattered wide 
And translate from a culture that most any would deny 
Another watched, trembling within, his Alchemy to work 
But within him secrets lie, within him falsehoods lurk 
That one believes reflections that are thrown from broken glass 
And never sees the one within, of how the die was cast 
We are the sum of all we are - both truth and lie entwined 
And sometimes baring all to see would be the most unkind 
Your path is yours, and mine is his, in this, I know the end 
But even though your trust is gone, I still shall call you friend 
 

=='''Chillin In The Cooler'''==
Until recently, this work had never been performed. However, ‘‘‘[[Theros]]’’’ and ‘‘‘[[DarkClaw]]’’’ got to hear it on 11/16/2014. 
Cold winds swirl around, 
drowns out every song, 
Shivering, chattering, 
fireball spattering 
Nothing but pondering 
what I did wrong. 
 
Words said in a heat 
to avoid such defeat 
argument angry and loud, 
three was such a crowd 
Praying, head bowed 
for Gods know how long. 
 
Defiantly walking 
When Wish was still talking 
Seraph so mad at me, 
Wouldn't say "enemies" 
With no ambiguity - 
Just want to be gone. 
 
Words strike like maces, 
their angry, cold faces 
My bridge was called trash, 
was the start of the clash 
Slight hope was dashed, 
When will I catch on? 
 
Like the displeasure, 
of Immortal measure 
This icy snow bites at me, 
Flurries hide all to see 
I'm "slave" and I'm "silly" - 
and just "Seraph's Pawn" 
 
Swirling snow everywhere, 
can't get to anywhere 
That isn't so freezing, 
just want to stop sneezing 
I just keep reminding: 
No weakness! Stay strong. 
 
Finality sinks in 
I must sink or else swim 
My choices demanded, 
With Seraph, I'm branded 
Or else stay remanded 
away from the throng 
 
But closed heart and coldness 
Ar-gu-ments acrimonious 
Are no more a part of me 
Then naming unwillingly 
Friends into enemies... 
..too much truth in a song. 
 

=='''The Sea Bird'''==
(Written and performed for one of Sami's young friends on 03/11/13) 
Oh once I saw a sea-bird 
It soared aloft so high 
I wondered where it traveled, 
And heard its mournful cry 
 
It searches out a lost ship, 
Its traveled lo so far 
Into every sea-port 
Searched every mast and spar 
 
It looks for crew and kinsman 
It seeks to find its home 
Crossing every channel 
Aloft and so alone 
 
Faithfully it searches 
Wings pushing tirelessly 
Its keen-eyed gaze a-looking 
Across the white-capped sea 
 
So ghostly pale and silent 
Its wings extending wide 
Its search, it will not falter 
‘E’re following the tide 
 
Its home is with its sailors 
Their luck when on the sea 
I watched that lovely seabird 
And felt its cry in me. 
 
I hope it finds a safe berth - 
Sun's fading in the west - 
A perch, a home, a comfort, 
And lets its wings to rest 
 
=='''Trickeries'''==
'''(This work is entirely OOC: Only one person other has read the shredded pages that this was written upon: ‘‘‘[[Wish]].)'''

Your words were clear: you want it back? 
My soul's been heavy at its lack 
Your price you named, to cause a rift 
But Sahib knew - confession swift 
I trusted that your word was good 
You once assured me that I could 
And after price required paid 
I learned it was just trick'ry played 
Your every intent just a lie 
And so, Sahib, I ask you: Why? 
 

==Level 50 Bard Performance: '''Duets In The Desert'''==
'''(This work is entirely OOC due to the nature of the performance)'''
Performance Log: ‘‘‘[[Samiyah - Level 30 Bard Review]]’’’ 
{|
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |'''At The Desert’s Edge: Cresom'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Though I've grown beyond the sands, my roots are here, in poisoned lands
|-
| ''Cresom:''
| A scar's across both of our hands, but most will never understand
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| The tribe, its hold is on me yet - such binding rules I can’t forget
|-
| ''Cresom:''
| Happy now, but I don't forget - The way he harmed, when you first met
|-
| ''Cresom:''
| God or mortal, I'd withstand - any time YOU have a plan
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But it's the comfort of your hand, that's helped me make so many stands
|-
| ''Cresom:''
| I'll stand with you 'gainst any threat - Don't think I won't! Don't take that bet!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And though I'm oft with doubt beset, a better brother, couldn’t get!
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |'''At The Veil: Eathor'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| An Ogre bard, who would have thought? But he has gone, where most cannot
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| From my very early days, he helped me in so many ways
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| When Hunt was called, when death my lot, I went to him, so deep distraught
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And asked him - not his hand to stay, but instead, the Wyld to praise
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| A kindness, strange, I asked of him - take up the Hunt so dark and grim..
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Let it be *his* blade to fall, that never Aoide, I would brawl..
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| His weapon thrice my throat to skim, and then soul sent to Seraphim..
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And still our friendship holds no pall, two broken hearts he did forestall
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |'''The Hunter: Ghazkull'''
|-
| ''Ghazkull:''
| My thirst you quenched, by crimson stain'd, and by your gift, Rebirth attained,
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| My Sahib's honor, to maintain, these wicked urges must restrain!
|-
| ''Ghazkull:''
| That first shy kiss, our lips did meet, Nearly made this dead heart beat
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Your gentle lesson, such a treat - a tender moment, I'd repeat.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Though I try hard to abstain, his mouth on mine runs through my brain
|-
| ''Ghazkull:''
| Your blood has coursed twice through my veins - my thirst for you, it never wanes
|-
| ''Ghazkull:''
| From this bond, I'll not retreat - My Almond pastry, ever sweet
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Though love, not bond, I must defeat, yet it's with you, I feel complete.
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |'''At The Oasis: Wish'''
|-
| ''Wish:''
| Singing dervish with alluring eyes, Innocent veils hide nasty surprise.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| ..What if ..I'd never been Alchemized, not had that veil torn from these eyes?
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But lies could not those truths negate, I saw them _both_, their truest state!
|-
| ''Wish:''
| Catalyst of pain and misguided hate, the magic she scribes to seal my fate
|-
| ''Wish:''
| Yet for her, hold no ling'ring spite - she cannot yet see wrong from right!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| *His* words contain their _own_ hard bite, and every time we talk - we fight,
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I would not choose another path but: not my poem's aftermath...'
|-
| ''Wish:''
| No, it's him that earns my wrath - that slithering snake by name: "Seraph"
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''In the Holies: Seraph'''
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| My singing sparrow, desert muse - Of all the tribe, it's you I choose.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| So many people just accuse my explanations just refused.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Why won't you ever say goodbye - spread your wings, escape and fly?
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| You were so gentle, quiet, shy - the slightest bark, and you would cry
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| So yes: your tender spirit bruised - But to *teach*, and not abuse
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| In a world of Reds and Blues, it's hard to walk in others' shoes
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| I've taught you caution - question why! - and now your songs ring through the sky.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And though sometimes, the rules, defy, my home is in his Order High
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I'm not some simp'ring brainless doll! I do not grovel, beg or crawl!
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| Those with heart, shall lead them all - And now they answer Order's call.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I wish I could more clear convey - Those words on me, like stones they weigh,
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| I smile each time you softly pray, and each your tender fears allay.'
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| You choose and choose: you're not a thrall - You are the prize within my Hall
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And while on me, did Vengeance fall, and cost to heart was nothing small
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| There is no price I wouldn't pay, for home, for hearth, for Him, I stay
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| And though, you sometimes disobey - You always come back to my way
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''In the Holies: Katrana'''
|-
| ''Katrana:''
| Dear one, little desert maid, upon you such a weight is laid!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| So many times, I nearly strayed, away from vow to Mother made,
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| For in the dark, a hunt-horn rings - but no song within me sings
|-
| ''Katrana:''
| I, too, had dreams, was seeing things, and know the heartbreak that it brings
|-
| ''Katrana:''
| Why did you never ask for aid, give your worship, geas and prayed?
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I whispered once, in silence, prayed, But in the end, I did as bade
|-
| ''Katrana:''
| Your lack of vows - it deeply stings - We would have taught to use your wings!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| You do not know of desert things, that ever pulls on my heart strings
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''Beneath the Palms: DarkClaw, Jamilla & Venom'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| The Lady Lost and those Embraced who sometimes smile and sometimes chase
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| My thoughts of them so oft conflict - what She thinks, I can't predict
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Against a lie or harm, am braced - which She implies is quite misplaced!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But Sahib's law is clear and strict ... so my actions, must constrict.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| One of hers, I ache to help - my sister made to Venom's whelp
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Now, *him*, I'd hurt a thousand times, while her heart he e're confines!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Pluck his fangs until he yelps, and hide his body 'neath the kelp
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Carving stakes from ancient pines... if not for her, I'd cross that line...
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But for a sister, never known, I only can his words bemoan
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| For action taken 'gainst her sire would only cause her pain and ire
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Ja-mi-lla, she must be shown - with truth, with love, in word and tone
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| My one true hope, my one desire: that she find peace, and home acquire
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''By A Small Tidepool: Ink'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Sometimes I think I've come so far, and am as strong as my friends are
|-
| ''Ink:''
| What a weirdo girl you are! Your desert ways are quite bizarre!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But even though I am not bold, I learned from actions, lessons cold
|-
| ''Ink:''
| Always doing what you're told - *I* make *my* rules but you're not bold
|-
| ''Ink:''
| And not as smart as me, by far - not quaffing aloe from a jar :P
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| His hunting was much worse than spar, my calm to shatter, veil to mar
|-
| ''Ink:''
| Mostly useless, times untold - no matter how I teach and scold!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I know that he would laugh and scold, but songs are worth their weight in gold
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''Beside A Slain Goat: Sagan'''
|-
| ''Sagan:''
| Little bard, how years have passed! I've been so proud to help when asked.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Fresh and bloody, recent past, the final lesson learned at last
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Cursed by some in vile tone? a helping hero, *I* have known
|-
| ''Sagan:''
| Though - sometimes foolish, danger-prone - I've seen you come into your own
|-
| ''Sagan:''
| And though I Hunted to the last, my pride in you was never dashed..
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Now that deadly duty's past, I'll smile again beneath veil's mask
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Triat's honor set his tone: The Hunt not all that he has shown
|-
| ''Sagan:''
| Though His sins you did atone - You see *me*: more than Hound and bone
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''With The Shepherds: Tross'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I saw a child like you one day, oft alone, and somewhat fey...
|-
| ''Tross:''
| I'm afraid I have to say! That mask you wear gets in the way...
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I offered smiles, a little cheer, or just a helping hand...
|-
| ''Tross:''
| And all you ever do is pray.... and think of goats and sand..
|-
| ''Tross:''
| Now I can't bear to see you cry! I don't even quite get why...
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Her sight is true, with bardic eye, a 'Tross aloft within the sky
|-
| ''Tross:''
| even though you are quite shy... you take on such demands.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Glad she's found a sailor's berth amidst the pristine sands
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''Outside The Briars: Aoide'''
|-
| ''Aoide:''
| As you've grown your whole life long, so, too, has your strength and song
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| It's been a fight not to prolong, my urge to simply 'go along'
|-
| ''Aoide:''
| Yet still you feel haraam, apart, within the power of your art
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| From today, I vow to chart - a whole new course, from blithe to smart!
|-
| ''Aoide:''
| Far from the sands and winds so strong, you sought a place where you belong
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| It's hard to know what's right and wrong, when alone and when with throng
|-
| ''Aoide:''
| One wisdom to you I'd impart: Home's the music of your heart.'
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I think it's time, this place depart - a whole new path it's time to start
|-
|}
 
=='''The Sea Bird's Nest'''==
I once wrote of a sea-bird, 
that soared aloft so high 
It searched for crew and kinsman 
And sang a mournful cry 
 
I wept with joy at knowing 
it found a home at last 
A place to let its wings rest 
And heal wounds of the past 
 
That sea-bird nested sweetly, 
Taught older birds to fly 
And though it winged far distant 
I'd smile as it soared by 
 
But now its nest is missing 
Just gone without a trace 
Her hurt, loss and betrayal 
Clear, written on her face 
 
I ached to give her shelter 
To heal the wound renewed 
I closed my arms around her: 
Unable to break through 
 
She launched away up skyward, 
wings beating at the air 
her tone proclaiming loudly 
She surely didn't care 
 
My heart ached at renewed loss 
Twice left behind by men 
Who did not take precaution 
and broke her heart again 
 
How could they leave this sea-bird, 
Abandon, not look back? 
Not think for just one moment 
Of hurts made by their lack? 
 
They say that pain makes stronger, 
This, any girl-child knows. 
But words cannot prepare you - 
When one we love.. just.. goes. 
 
=='''The Truth of Him'''==
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=='''A Song for Theros'''==
(written 11-13-2014: This has only been performed once, and only for the one for whom it was written. It is OOC knowledge for anyone else.) 
'What ho! What ho!' 
'What, hi? How low?' 
'So low? So-lo?' 
'What ho! Here goes!' 
 
'Not as slow as the flow' 
'of the sea down below' 
'He ain't scairt of the air' 
' 'Cause he goes everywhere!' 
 
'With a thrum of his gills,' 
'He's a fish without frills' 
'With a splish and a splash' 
'To a task he will dash' 
 
'What Ho! Whut? Whoah!' 
'What ho? Uh-Oh!' 
 
'He knows e-ver-y rock' 
'From the Cliffs to the Docks' 
'Every cloth, book, and key,' 
'And he's fast as can be' 
 
'Those who quest know to fear' 
'If dread THEROS is near!' 
'They will run, watch the clock,' 
''cause their win, he can block' 
 
'What Hi! What Ho!' 
'Now off! Let's go!' 
 
'He's got '''[[Lexie]]''' afraid' 
'That her work goes astray' 
'"OH MY GOD!" she will yell," 
'Just as loud as a bell' 
 
'Though he so loves to tease,' 
'"Sugar britches!" and flees," 
'He is droll, he is kind,' 
'So so-lemn and sublime!' 
 
'Uh-oh! What ho!' 
'Hi ho! Whut? Oh!' 
 

=='''A Few of Those Lexie-ish Things'''==
(Performed on 11/19/2014, Sung to the tune of 'My Favorite Things') 

L-Qs and Mobhunts, and grapefruits, and fishes 
Choc-late and thieve's cant and burning the dishes 
Threat'ning opponents, while causing boys DINGS! 
These are a few of those Lexie-ish things! 
 
Killing the Captain while wielding a bucket 
"Girl Power RULZ so you boys can just suck it!" 
Guarding her flower, her ranks and her blings! 
These are a few of those Lexie-ish things! 
 
When her cat bites! 
When her link drops! 
When she "OH MY GOD!"s 
We simply all grin at her Lexie'ish things 
And then we don't feel so flawed! 
 
Flirting with '''[[Teva]]''' then swinging a backstab, 
So skilled at combat - more deadly with her gab 
Died to a magman: the news page it stings! 
That's just another quite Lexie-ish thing! 
 
Teasing a '''[[Vicarious|Vicar]]''' and chasing down '''[[Theros]]''' 
Ob-li-vi-ous to the nuance of Eros 
Worshipped a '''[[Kerriariadne|Booga]]''', and evil she brings! 
That's just another quite Lexie-ish things! 
 
When she goes SPLAT! 
When she CR's 
When she wins a quest ..... (?!?) 
We simply all grin at her Lexie'ish things 
And tell her she did her best! 
 
Gossip, she lights up, she wants Veneration 
From every Elf, human, gnome and crustation! 
Dwarves don't escape, nor do bird-folk with wings 
It's just another loud Lexie-ish thing! 
 
'''[[Dun]]''' is her brother, but no, it's like THAT 
They pair up often to make big mobs go SPLAT! 
Getting in trouble for upgrades to rings 
It's just another loud Lexie-ish thing! 
 
when she gets lost! 
When she just whines 
When she acts so blonde! 
We simply all grin at her Lexie'ish things 
(But wonder if we've been conned...) 
 
Rage-quitting when she falls into a burn room 
Dragons will make all her con-tain-ers go boom! 
Of all of her exploits, this bard she will sing, 
'Cause there's a lot of these Lexie-ish things! 
 
Com-pe-ti-tive doesn't really quite cover 
When a new rank type our Lexie discovers 
Whether its jump rope or be-hea-ding! Kings 
That's not the least of the Lexie-ish things! 
 
When she wiz-marks, 
when she bad ports, 
When she Oh-EMM-GEES, 
We simply all grin at her Lexie-ish things 
And beg for Unfetter, PLEASE! 
 
=='''His Changing Shores'''==
(Written about ‘‘‘[[Ghazkull|Wind]]’’’, and viewed only by him and the ‘‘‘[[Katrana|Wyldess]]’’’.) 
 
He was the silver stillness 
of an icy mountain lake 
With depths of thought and feelings 
Fed by faith and first heartbreak 
Though scarred by wicked spirits, 
his own soul bore no such taint 
The injuries by life sustained 
were healed and fairly faint 
 
But to his life came desert bard, 
and mirror-calm was changed 
A transformation made complete, 
His life was rearranged 
Eternal night and endless Thirst, 
From mortal life estranged 
For her, he'd stand up to a God - 
her Father - quite deranged 
 
No longer placid lake so calm, 
But now, a tumbling stream 
Still confined within its banks, 
But woken, so it seems 
They'd venture out, or sit and talk, 
discussing hopes and dreams 
He was her staunch defender and 
so high in her esteem 
 
So years did pass, and more he changed: 
Swift river, filled with life 
They faced together consequence, 
communion, even strife 
Known far and wide as Bonded pair, 
(but never man and wife) 
Not flinching when a mindless rage 
cut deeper than a knife 
 
A final battle, won at last - 
The weary toil abate 
But doubts remained, and so he asked 
for Trial from Lady Fate 
Before it's giving, fear arose: 
What sacrifice await? 
But bravely faced, and waited calm, 
What Triat would dictate 
 
Tasks of puzzles quite obscure, 
while tempted by a sprite 
Tasks to hurt and tasks to Feed, 
and Tasks to win a fight 
Tasks to Hunt and to explore, 
to Wyldess' delight 
Tasks to learn and tasks to seek, 
And tasks of cruelest spite 
 
The Wyld's nature is to change, 
and leave behind the old 
And tasks thus far have surely caused 
a breaking of the mold 
No longer simple river's flow, 
but Ocean, wide and bold: 
A Thread's been cut, a Thirst denied, 
What yet may still unfold? 
 
I've feared those tides since first I left 
my sandy desert home 
Unstopping pow'r and siren call: 
so much remains unknown 
I feel so small within the grasp 
of crashing waves of foam 
A rising tide that overwhelms, 
a storm of flesh and bone 
 
The sea has vast, uncharted depths, 
A source of mystery, 
And though some sailors chart its tide 
There's much they cannot see 
The Tempests that bring deadly storms, 
That no one can foresee: 
Plain to see he's changing still: 
Who is it he will be? 

=='''[[I Like Big Bards]]'''==
'I like big bards and I cannot lie 
You other clerics can't deny 
That when a bard walks in with her lyrical grace 
And that bard-fu in your face 
It gets Done! Gotta spell up and buff 
Cause you gotta -try- an' keep up 
Deep in that zone she's killin' 
I'm strapped an' I'm XP feelin' 
Oh, Bardy, I wanna group with ya' 
and PK with wit'cha 
That '''[[Anduin]]''' tried to warn me 
'''[[Aoide]]''''s kick gave me a torn knee 
Her spinning back kick 
Hit square in my ...wick 
So, group me, group me, 
'Cause she aint no average troop-y 
I've seen '''[[Samiyah|Sam]]''' dancin' 
To hell with romancin! 
She's buff, rough 
Got fists swingin like a Mack truck 
I'm tired hearin tha news 
Sayin Bards are just a-buse 
Take the average young man - ask him that? 
Bards gotta lead the pack! 
So, warrics! ''"Yeah!"'' 
Mages! ''"Yeah!"'' 
Has your group lead got that bard?' ''"HELL Yeah!"'' 
Tell 'em to kick it! ''"Kick it!"'' 
Punch it! ''"Punch it!"'' 
Kick that Hall Guard butt! 
Bardys are BUFF! 

==Winter is Coming==
(Written for Snowman Wars, 2016)
'The sages have warned since the oldest days'.
'In poems and stories, in quatrains and lays,'.
'Their words in staccato, like omens a-drumming:'.
'Prepare for the future: for WINTER IS COMING.'.

'The legions fan out with their bags slack and bare'.
'They tra-verse the lands, wherever they dare'.
'Seeking out creatures made up all of snow'.
'Finding this quarry, both high and both low'.

'Its a duty that's sacred: upholding their gods'.
'They'll gather what's fallen, to even the odds'.
'To pack on their snowman, to build it up strong'.
'Just feed it the right kind, but none of the wrong'.

'Find it some snow boots, a lovely red scarf'.
'A carrot to wield, not a bucket of barf'.
'Snow boots not sandals, iron rings not a glow'.
'And for it, the places, the places, we'll go'.

'For WINTER IS COMING, it's time for the snows'.
'The battles so lengthy, the alcohol flows'.
'There'll be just one winner, the ones with sore feet'.
'Who faced every comer, and gave them defeat!'.

[[Category:Bardic]]
[[Category:Samiyah]]

Samiyah's Songbook

2018-04-11T20:44:23Z

Samiyah: /* The Goat Song */

This is a compilation of works by '''[[Samiyah]]'''. For full performances, see [[Category:Samiyah]] or individual performance links below. 

Editing Samiyah's Songbook (section)

==Level 5 Bard Review: '''A Love Song of the Desert Tribes'''==
Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 5 Bard Review]]''' 

Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
With the eyes, or the hands, we started talking. I don't remember who started talking that day. 
Samiyah slips her hands from the drum for a moment, 
Samiyah makes a rolling gracefully gesture with her wrists, her eyes teasing from over the veil. 
 
But I remember when my eyes landed on you... 
Samiyah's eyes scan the audience for a specific person. 
And in seconds, I found my heart filled with your love... 
 
Samiyah balances the drum on her knee, lifting the hand that does not maintain the rhythm to clap over her heart, twice, on the beat. 
 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
 
I saw you. My heart greeted you. It could do nothing but greet you. 
Samiyah switches hands, clapping her drumming hand over her heart twice, on the beat. 
I embraced your heart, and your eyes said, 'Take me!' 
I don't know what happened to me. It kept me up all night and I missed dreaming. 
samiyah glances up, as if at the night sky, her expression wistful. 
 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
 
And I found myself telling my soul, 'Don't go away!' 
 
Samiyah's expression becomes one of longing, and she briefly reaches out with her hand, then returns it to the drum. 
 
The world laughed for me again and your love filled me. 
Samiyah slides her hand up to her heart, tapping it twice on the beat. 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Samiyah smiles, and drums a quick flourish. 
Samiyah rises and curtseys gracefully, her head bent low. 

==Level 10 Bard Review: '''Find The Path'''==
Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 10 Bard Review]]''' 
'Tribal girls, come close and hear' 
'heed my words, the laws you fear' 
'Bind your heart and shape your soul' 
'Obedience their every goal' 
'No dissent and no dismay' 
'Tribal law the only way' 
'Have no joy nor laughter free' 
'Pledged to wed by summer three' 
'Eyes cast down, your face to veil' 
'Obey the words of any male' 
'Woman's task to comfort men' 
'Breed an heir - again, again' 
'Think to change the way of things?' 
'Know what your refusal brings:' 
'Speak your thoughts and disobey' 
'A wicked lash your flesh to flay' 
'Mind your eyes and mind your tone' 
'Willful girls are struck by stone' 
'Shamen speak the words of rite' 
'Women's voices are but blight' 
'Men uphold the sacred prayers' 
'Chanted loud up into air' 
'Sacred words on unclean tongue' 
'Has the wrath of spirits won' 
'Raise your voice in spell or song?' 
'Priests will say is only wrong' 
'Cast you out and turn their gaze' 
'Until at dawn they end your days' 
'Name is struck from tribal sight' 
'Your body burned that coming night' 
'All the laws and all the ways' 
'Ensure that every girl-child stays' 
'And does her duty to the tribe' 
'and never off to sunset ride' 
'She stays and serves and breeds and dies' 
'And believes each of shaman's lies' 
'But past the dunes of endless sands' 
'There are a hundred thousand lands' 
'And there your voice in song can lift' 
'Without their punishment so swift' 
'Your choice to veil or wed or breed' 
'Your choice in act and thought and deed' 
'I've huddled, weeping in my bed,' 
'I've heard the words, 'cast out and dead'' 
'I've been Un-named by tribe and chief' 
'Yet here I stand and here I speak' 
'The tribal way is old, its true..' 
'...But find the Path that's true for you.' 
 

== '''A Song For Aoide''' ==
Performance Log: '''[[A Song For Aoide]]''' 
 
'Like the wind, she is unseen..' 
'Her presence noted by its effect on others - ' 
'Their spirits like the branches moved in a breeze' 
 
'Like a spirit, she is silent..' 
'The brightness of her voice stilled,' 
'Somber words chosen carefully.' 
 
'Like a priestess, she is devout..' 
'Bound by the Three in sacred ritae,' 
'True knowledge of Self awakening.' 
 

=='''A Song For Kylor'''==
-May 27, 2012. Performance Log: '''[[A Song For Kylor]]''' 
'If you dwell within these lands, you'll know of whom I speak' 
'You've seen his feats recorded, and the glory that he seeks' 
'He's capable, I'll give him that, he swings a mighty sword' 
'It's his tongue that cuts the worst, most often when he's bored' 
 
'When winning glory, he's the first, to tell you that he's best' 
'He'll take on any task or quest, pursuing without rest' 
'But the prize is not enough to salve his ego king' 
'A bard he hired - Whistler by name - his latest deeds to sing' 
 
'But song can cut as much as sword, and Bards can sing the truth' 
'When malice prompts his actions, then this song will bring reproof' 
'Accounting all his deeds so foul would take a day and night' 
'Of speaking swiftly, without pause, with quotes of his to cite' 
 
'But words of that foul nature, it is im-pro-per to say' 
'For they will earn a silence that will last more than a day' 
'His mouth is like an outhouse, and that cannot be denied' 
'His targets all who earn his ire, stretching far and wide' 
 
'But it was not his filthy words that earned him this bard's song' 
'It was an accusation made, a fact he got plain wrong' 
'Accusing slander, without fact, he took upon himself' 
'To interfere with this bard, that naughty little elf' 
 
'When corrected, he denied, she must have done that thing!' 
'When proof was brought, he still abjured, so now this bard will sing.' 
 
'There's truth in song, that Whistler knew, recording deeds so great' 
'But Bards can sing of malice done, an instrument of Fate' 
'So sit, enjoy, and listen to this song of his great works' 
'For it will hold another truth - and sometimes truth - it hurts.' 
 
'In swaths of blue, he garbs himself, a ninja, he proclaims' 
'But it's his deeds, so often cruel, that his blue aura stains' 
'Why any god would want a man so often foul and loud' 
'Whose unkind words and disrespect swarm 'round him like a cloud' 
 
'He says that all are cheaters that are not one of his friends' 
'He mocks immortals in his name, time and time again' 
'HE knows -all- that goes on inside the homes of other souls' 
'Somehow seeing miles away, and hearing thoughts and goals' 
 
'His bravery is plain to see, hidden beneath a tree' 
'His meteors a land to strip, their gear obtained for free' 
'His summon works with deadly speed, alas, sometimes too well' 
'His target not within his range - but still he casts the spell' 
 
'He takes advantage when a bug allows him to see more' 
'And cackles loud to mock and jape as if he's keeping score' 
 
'A +5 girth, he eq swapped, but Nati, she saw all' 
'When caught he mocked and laughed aloud, insulting Nati's call.' 
'"Busted! Straight up! Caught red handed!" all admitted he' 
'"It's Hunt's mud," he cried, but meant - "Rules don't apply to me!' 
 
'And when he's caught, his flouncing off is epic in its tone' 
'Sadly though, he's always back, a dog that needs its bone'' 

== '''Ode To A Mushroom''' ==
June 9 2012 – Performance Log: '''[[Ode to A Mushroom]]''' 
 
'Ode to a Mushroom!'. 
'Lo! Behold the Mushroom!'. 
 
Samiyah gets a Magic Mushroom from bag made from Samiyah hide. 
 
'Pungent and flavorful, it is the food of the Gods,'. 
'Springing forth unseeded from earth or stone at clerical whim'. 
'Bringing sustenance and succor to empty bellies the world over'. 
 
'Hail the shitaki!'. 
 
Samiyah shakes the mushroom, scattering spores everywhere. 
 
'Lo! Behold its tastiness!'. 
'Stout and meaty, it is favored by many races:'. 
'Coveted by Dwarves, spitted on sticks, roasted, strung on string'. 
'Stolen by Halflings, raised in beds within secret tunnels'. 
 
'Hail the button!'. 
 
Samiyah gets a string of mushrooms from a bag of Faile hide. 
Samiyah pops one into her mouth. 
 
'Lo! The Mushroom!'. 
 
Shilea looks at Lexie. 
 
'Divine in its succulence, renowned for its tastiness'. 
'Known the world round as the savior of the starving'. 
'Yet somehow: Embodied, ambulatory, and kind - '. 
 
'Hail the Portobello!'. 
 

=='''A Chant For Avoozl'''==
'Feathers flew, warriors leapt to the fray,'. 
'Quickly slain, to her great dismay'. 
'Eyes cast about, who might help?'. 
'Not that human... not that elf.'. 
'The mightiest soul within the land'. 
'Was Avoozl, mighty Ogre man'. 
'When asked for aid, his quick reply:'. 
'Where? and Who? Birds to defy'. 
'In a trice, he was there and back'. 
'And gave her all, with nary a lack'. 
'His title declares a torturer's spite'. 
'But he showed kindness to a bard tonight :)'. 
 
=='''In Praise of Elves'''==
A Commissioned work for '''[[Mugen]]''', created and performed on June 27, 2012. 
'A thousand thousand years ago, within the greatest Sea' 
'Only Elementals dwelled, undying, ever free' 
'Until the creatures, great and small, inspired them to seek' 
'The truth of death and life's great cost, a mighty spell to speak' 
'Thus were the great Hundred born, the first of all the Elves' 
'A mighty race, of magic made, spread to the woods and dells' 
'Their homes in trees of tow'ring height, a lofty hall to make' 
'In north and south, they found a place, for all their children's sake' 
'They tended tree and tended vine, and sang their songs of joy' 
'And taught their lore and history to each elven girl and boy' 
'Their codes of honor, truth and more, their generosity' 
'An inspiration to us all, from sea to shining sea' 
'The elves have had their Champions - a mortal once, it's said,' 
'And they have fought their battles, where the fields were turned to red' 
'It's true they fight with courage and with fierceness that is bold' 
'But is the kindness of the elves, that echoes in tales told' 
'Myronides would tell you that, his race was far the best' 
'And Tel-Quessir would challenge all, to put that to the test' 
'Nowadays, the Elven Race are spread throughout the land' 
'And kindness and nobility come often from their hands' 
'So if you seek the aid of one, to fight a battle true' 
'Don't look to aura for your guide, don't seek just red or blue' 
'Look to the heart, and to the blood, look past the race of men' 
'And seek an Elf, to aid your cause - you'll find a Hero, then!' 
 

== Level 15 Bard Review: '''The Lady Elemental''' ==
07/03/2012 – Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 15 Bard Review]]''' 
'In far off realms, a Queen was born, K'chana was her name'. 
'She birthed a child, both fair and cold: Aurora, Ryche's Bane'. 
'Who stripped the kingdom of its life, abandoned like a toy,'. 
'Then found a man, k'Treva clan, and briefly shared his joy.'. 
 
'She birthed a child, bright heaven's Star - alas, this drew the eye'. 
'Leareth, grand-sire, to the girl - soul called, he gathered nigh'. 
'Imprisoned he, the little babe: he'd force her to his will!'. 
'Though winters passed and summers too, she ere resisted still'. 
 
'At last! Escape! She fled as swift as doe within the fields'. 
'to Kayrron's busy streets to hide, to charity's kind yields'. 
'Draven took her 'neath his wing, gave clothes and food and roof,'. 
'They fell in love, the passion sweet, their loving trust the proof'. 
 
'But for a false claim that was made, her love was taken fast - '. 
'Set to die at morning's dawn - she fled before the axe'. 
'Broken hearted, left Kayrron, to dark Varinesa Keep,'. 
'There she vowed her penance long, a living death to reap'. 
 
'A Gangrel's bite was all it took to shed her mortal coil'. 
'Black-tiger form, undeath reborn, eternity to toil'. 
'Again, she fled, this unskilled fledge, her hunger-reddened gaze'. 
'Found solace, safety, 'midst the bats, hid deep within a cave'. 
 
'Awakened by the Kindred-Lord, her vow of worship sworn,'. 
'Became the siren of the night, a lure to all men born'. 
'Yet, toys were they, those bumbling fools, who sought to win her heart'. 
'She dallied at her whim and wish -- seduction was her art'. 
 
'Oh there were those whose love professed, did move immortal soul'. 
'And twice she vowed to faithful wed, happiness her goal'. 
'But time and time and time again, her broken heart would break'. 
'and men fell by the wayside as the toll of time would take'. 
 
'The greatest loss she felt those years, was not a lover's cost'. 
'But Ascension of Lord Khore - the Kindred bond was lost'. 
'Chaos marked her decade-spans, as loyalties were gained'. 
'And vows were offered to the gods, a Hawk, an Angel made'. 
 
'Chosen for a span, then gone, a vow given to Bliss,'. 
'in Rhina's tree, some peace - and then, a Booga stole a kiss'. 
'Long ascended to the heights of mortal span achieved,'. 
'A dream of crafting her OWN home, within the Pattern weaved'. 
 
'So to her hero, Tynian, prayed, and pled and made her case'. 
'Then she arose to Heavens bright, her mortal days erased'. 
'She taught the young, then learned among the Phantom's dark Magi'. 
'The Elements had called to her: the sun, the earth, the sky'. 
 
'She swore to them, to be their voice, to teach all of their way'. 
'And Matriarch became in truth, for near a thousand days'. 
'But fickle fate led her away, her Chylder left behind'. 
'Years passed - return, unsure - of whom that she might find'. 
 
'Our Lady! cried her faithful friends, Betrayed! cried earth and air'. 
'They lashed in pain and anger bright, no longer in her care'. 
'So Lost, she wanders, crimson-souled, she seeks what is denied'. 
'Deloi, Vindr, Adurna, Gath... Brisingr and her pride'. 
 
'Until that day, she gathers close the Lost of all this world'. 
'Some ancient souls, some newly born - her banner is unfurled.'. 
'Ebrithil yet still a light, the leaders of her cause'. 
'They give out pain, confusion, fear, yet also speak her laws'. 
 
'To Her care, they give her all: their strength and honor true'. 
'If your soul to Her is drawn, then Lost's the home for you!'. 
 
Samiyah curtseys before the Lady DarkClaw. 
 

=='''The Tower of Sorcery'''==
Performed on July 11, 2012 
''A cold gust of wind blows through you unexpectedly, chilling you to the core''. 
 
As a bard, I'm bid to walk the breadth of all this land. 
I've sailed across the waters and I've travelled where I can. 
Seek out places, that I must, in towns and forests deep. 
In shining cities and the woods, where giant spiders creep. 
I've swam among the fishies - but admit that's very rare - 
The Tempest finds bards toothsome, so I very seldom dare. 
I've forded streams and climbed the hills so dark and misty cold. 
I wouldn't say I'm brave at all, but with some help, I'm bold! 
 
Some places make me shudder at the thought of going there. 
(A witch's hut, Sahaugin halls, and Rivers of Dispair) 
But if I'm quick enough and quaff, a potion that is true. 
I won't wind up inside a pot, made into Ogre stew. 
 
But thrice, my steps were urgent bid, to travel to a place. 
That's guarded by a Phantom who is of the elven race. 
I know not why the gods have sent this little bard to see. 
The spectacle within the walls of Tow'r of Sorcery. 
 
I crept inside and fled right quick, not wanting to profane. 
Each time I went, I asked before if some bore Magi's name. 
No wish to trespass there at all, I quickly came and went. 
No harm by me intended: but a bard must go where sent. 
 
I begged forgiveness of the only soul that I could see. 
And was set a task by him - a rhyme composed by me. 
To sing the praises of the place that Drakar calls his home. 
But it's filled with icy winds that chill me to the bone. 
 
Massive doors to block the way, though whether to or from. 
The scent of ancient candles - and the slighest touch of rum' 
There's many fancy tapestries - Lord Nash and then the Lich. 
The sight of all the bookshelves makes my eager fingers itch. 
 
No place of gentle rest or site of merry-making loud. 
But a spot for Nashite rites where all the heads are bowed. 
There's dais of black marble that is topped with gleaming throne. 
And a mural on the wall that shifts and moves and ..um.. moans. 
 
Portraits hanging here and there - above, a glassy dome. 
I think I sensed unsettled dead, condemned by death to roam. 
A magic circle, crimson-red, to bind, or cleanse or keep' 
A mirror to the soul of those to him an Oath would speak. 
 
The Laws of Nash inscribed within a dozen or more books. 
I must confess the shelves received more than just a look. 
Discipline, respect and knowledge, all required of He. 
So much within those crystal vaults for an eye to see. 
 
I honor Drakar's wish: to chant - and speak of what I saw. 
And though I'm not an aura-blue, my word is but my law. 
He asked if I was curious, to learn of Nash's ways. 
But I am of the desert tribe, until my end of days. 
 
My vow to Mother, always kept: I cannot give an oath. 
To love a man or worship Gods - I am forbidden both. 
Still, I honor all of those who swear His oath to keep. 
But start to think that Nashites will give me a cause to weep. 
 
Destroyer speaks: to end my life, and strip away my veil. 
And leave me naked, shuddering, my form cold, still and pale. 
Orgrim's rift and vicious whip, reminded me today 
That life is frail and death is close and barely held at bay 
 
Perhaps it is precursor, or a warning - that makes sense, 
My death to them is Destiny, or Chance's recompense - 
If these journeys are a clue of what will be my Fate. 
I hope that death becomes me, and his lust for blood abate. 
 
But that is of the future, which is never writ in stone - 
Still it creeps into my thoughts and sets a worried tone. 
If my steps to Tow'r return, I pray no offense take. 
For each time, permission asked, apologies to make. 
 
I do not seek to ere defile or ever disrespect. 
Or rouse the ire of Nashites should our path ere intersect. 
So this chant I speak with truth, and with the chant I've made. 
My duty discharged, vow complete, my debt to Drakar paid. 
 
{{note|[[Boromir]]|07/11/12|*clap* very well done! }}
{{note|[[Doc]]|07/11/12|I shed a tear in my beer.}}
{{note|[[Isolas|The Phantom]]|07/11/12| Well done. Your debt to Drakar is paid. I will trust his judgement in this. }}
 

=='''Why Bards Are A Waste of Time'''==
Commissioned by '''[[Anduin]]'''*. 
Posted to the Forum on July 24, 2012. 
 
World shaped by whim: it's a dangerous thing 
To give up such power to those that just sing 
'''[[Tynian]]''''s time - precious, rarer than gold 
Was foolishly spent on those pioneers bold 
Like '''[[Oook]]''', '''[[Adja]]''', '''[[Cadee]]''', on '''[[Chylder]]''' and '''[[Fling]]''' 
'''[[Faite]]''', '''[[Gheorghe]]''' and '''[[Huglak]]''', what good do they bring? 
Better He'd focused on fixing what's there 
Psionisists mental, barbarians scare 
Or making Thugs nifty, 'cause right now they're lame 
Instead, it's these singers, all seeking great fame 
He should have spent code-time adjusting the spells 
of Shamans and Clerics ('cause mages are swell) 
That hunt-code for places and monsters galore 
As much of a waste as a lyrical score 
The world's not enriched by a rhyme or a song - 
When so much of TFC's just coded wrong! 
Combat more easy, with eq galore! 
A-re-na battles with arch-mobs and more! 
Not gathering songs for some halfling to hum! 
Yes, really and truly, the bard class is dumb! 
Roleplay is stupid - a waste of His time! 
(An ironic message hired out in this rhyme) 
Yes, Anduin's right, we should delete the bards 
Success for this class just's not in the cards 
(Besides, they're too sneaky, all hidey-in-place 
That '''[[Eathor]]''' guy could be right in your face!) 
And that combat! It's silly! All kicking and slaps, 
Weapons are wielded, with crushes and whacks! 
So better you listen to what he hired said 
And hasten the day that the bard class is dead! 
 
<NOWIKI>*</NOWIKI> Please note that this in no way, shape, or form describes my own personal thoughts on the Bard Class. - Sami
<NOWIKI>**</NOWIKI> Please note that Anduin hasn't reviewed this song prior to publication, so it it may not accurately reflect his thoughts, either.
 
{{note|[[Eathor]]|July 2012|I was extremely sad when I read the beginning of this song, but then I was extremely happy when I got to the end of it! Thank you Sami!! - Eathor the sneaky in your face Bard!}}
 

== '''A Love Letter From A Thief''' ==
(08/03/12: Ink's quest, placing first in the Challenge – '''[[Seeking the Most Creative]]''') 
''Dearest Eiren:'' 
 
''I admit it - I'm not always a good man. I have cheated at games of chance, I have stolen, I have poached the King's deer, I have lied. . . But I have not ever spoken false about how I feel about you. Like any man, my pride was hurt when you ran. I did not follow. I should have. I have wandered since that day, always trying to find my way home - but home is not a place anymore -- it is carried within you. You have filled my days, always in the back of my mind, and filled my nights, haunting my dreams. Without you, I am restless, seeking distraction and danger.'' 
''When we courted, I gave you a gift. Perhaps you still have it? (If so, I can only take that as a good sign!)
It was a key to a fabled treasure - because that is what you were to me. A treasure I hoped to keep safe always. More precious than any gem I have stolen or any purse I have cut. Yes, I know - you don't like what I do. But I'm not a bad man, I just do bad things sometimes. Perhaps with your fine example, I can do better...? No, you're right, I probably won't walk the path of goodness, but won't you have fun trying to set me on it?'' 
''I thought long and hard on what gift I could give, that would show you my heart. Trinkets and baubles and valuables, you might think I had stolen. Magic - well, your people do that far better than any mortal man. I settled on something simple: the seeds within this apple. You have no orchards of apples in your home village - I know, I wandered through the town late one night, wanting to learn this place that is so precious to you and see if there was room for me in it - but your people do love growing things.'' 
 
''There’s a spot where one of the big trees fell that would make a good spot for a house and a garden and an apple tree or two. That is, if you don’t mind living on the ground instead of high in the air. Perhaps the seeds of this apple can grow into something new in your world and as they grow, the trees could be a reminder of my love and willingness to grow with you.'' 
''Give me another chance.'' 
''Yours,'' 
''Villon'' 

==Level 20 Bard Review: '''The Baroness' Lament'''==
08/16/12. Commissioned by '''[[Soloban]]'''. Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 20 Bard Review]]'''
===Part I: The Curse===
My tale is of unholy vows, sworn for pride of man 
A bargain made, a cost too deep, an evil, evil plan 
Marel wished to ever live and slip the grasp of Fate 
But pride it goes before a fall, and curses ne'er abate 
 
Cale had heard the Baron's words, whispered into night 
And rode up to the castle, giving all the guards a fright 
His cowl was drawn and face obscured, his voice in ancient tongue 
Demand to see the Castle's lord: the bargain was begun 
 
No record of that meeting first - or mention of the sums 
The gold to buy a pass from Death - just hidden from the sun - 
A week to pass and then return, agreement then to bind 
But deals with devils rarely work - this Marel came to find 
 
''A sharp scent of brimstone and sulfur wafts across your senses.'' 
 
A single candle lit allowed, a glass of vintage old 
The chests of loot were stacked up high, all glittering and gold 
With wave of hand, Cale dismissed all - another favor asked: 
And shuddering, the Baron bid a guardsman to that task 
 
A child to fetch, from village near, awakened from his bed 
The order came - defied at first - but then the Baron fed. 
His teeth did not pierce young flesh - it was a soul he drank - 
and vigor fled the child's corpse, fast rotting, cold and rank 
 
Marel screamed! How could he not? The horror all too bright - 
A guard burst in, and grasped by Cale, his screams to join the night 
Smoke and ash whirled all around, as he cast the spell 
And crafted from the body a foul canine straight from Hell 
 
''A foul scent of decay fills your nostrils, causing you to gag.'' 
 
A hound was born, of fire and ash, with eyes of embers red 
And Marel moaned and pissed himself, blubbered and he beg'd 
"Take it back!" he cried out loud, "This isn't what I sought! 
I wanted love eternal, not this curse that you have wrought!" 
 
Cale just laughed and sauntered out, leaving him to scream 
And wish that it had all just been a single evening's dream 
But nightly, thirst returned to him, and nightly he would feed 
For Marel lacked the strength and will to deny himself the need 
 
He lurked amidst the houses of the village at the gate 
Slew man and child and woman all - his thirst would not abate 
But one he kept away at cost - his wife he would not see 
He fought to save her mortal soul, her life his only plea 
 
''You hear distant singing, in a soft contralto, the words a lullaby.'' 
 
The hound emerged from shadows thick, her wrist caught in his maw 
She begged and screamed for mercy, until her throat was raw 
He locked himself into a tower, to keep from feeding deep, 
And threw himself from battlements, a final death to seek 
 
Landing hard, his shattered bones were piercing through his flesh 
And hound appeared to drag him back, each wound remained as fresh 
Time flowed past, he lost all track, night seeping into night 
But fed from those the hound would bring, unwilling now to fight 
 
Her cries of pain and anguish as he drank her soul at last 
Stripped his last humanity - true curse had come to pass 
Then weeping, sobbing, crying out, he laid her in her bed 
And gently brushed her golden hair, and gently kissed her head 
 
''The air goes still and quiet, as if the sound of a child wailing was suddenly stilled.'' 
 
The cradle by her bedside was an empty wooden shell 
Their son was gone and sent away, from parents living hell 
He smashed this sign of sons escape, flung shards beneath her bed 
Intending that his bloodline would be thought as being dead 
 
Cale appeared, a smirking smile, the hellhound at his heel 
But not in time to learn of aught the shards might have revealed. 
"Everything is lost" he heard, as Marel cried aloud 
"Youve taken all I loved from me," his tone completely cowed 
 
"But all I did, was what you asked!" replied the cowled one 
"Just tell me what you want from me and it will sure be done!" 
"I want the hunger foul to stop! I want to see her eyes!" 
"I want to hear her songs again, beneath the daylit skies!" 
 
''Anguish washes over you: the weight of foul deeds, selfishness, loathing...'' 
 
"Done!" replied the sneering Cale, "You only had to ask," 
Marel turned to see his bride if Cale had done this task. 
A band of diamonds, blue of course the very same deep hue 
And the lilt of singing notes, sounding pure and true 
 
But still she laid, and still was dead, until with shudder woke 
And when she gazed upon him, it was these words she spoke: 
"I am hungry..." 
 
Samiyah pauses in her recitation, unable to finish that stanza, the horror clear in her eyes. 
Samiyah gathers herself and skips to the next. 
 
Laughing at their horror, Cale paused as he turned to go. 
"Why so sad, Marel and bride? You asked for this, you know.." 
"Who are you?" begged the Baron cold, "How can you do such things?" 
"Im 'Caleneezer, of the Void - I am the Demons’ King!" 
 
''A foul echoing laughter grates across your senses as he names Himself.'' 
 
===Part II: Rebirth===
Years would pass, the two as one, for in that Cale spoke truth 
And slew they every villager, each traveler, each youth 
Word spread wide, of curses foul, of blight within those stones 
Of screams that filled the twilit sky, of agonizing groans 
 
Good clerics came from all around, then Paladins and more 
But with every nightfall dark the Baron was restored 
His hunger would not ere abate, he always had to feed 
But ever was his deepest wish - that all of them succeed 
 
Madness swept away all thoughts, save anger and his rage 
He walked alone, avoiding Her, kept locked up in a cage 
In time he thought - it is not she! My lovely wife's reborn 
I'll find her soul in her next life - embrace her mortal form 
 
''The slightest hint of floral perfume wafts through the air.'' 
 
His sorcery very strong by now, he cast a widened net 
And settled on a lovely girl, with crimson soul no less 
Silonch of Conclave, he convinced, surely bore her soul 
To have her love and have her kiss - this was his only goal 
 
So sent her dreams and whispered spells, to lure her close at hand 
Until, a twist of Maurice-fate - She recalled to his lands 
Stumbling blindly, screaming fear, the hellhounds nipped her heels 
Into the maddened Baron's grip... where her fate was sealed. 
 
A kiss upon her cherry lips, a bite upon her throat 
He stole a bit of life but then - he cast her 'cross the moat 
"I will not lose my love again! You must not die today!" 
But still he whispered Cale's curse, half-begging her to stay. 
 
''You hear Silonch's death cry! Her mortal shell is quickly caught up and carried away by an Arch-Mage...'' 
 
Little did he know her heart was lost - enchantment 'round it first 
She to love another, but the same devotion not reversed. 
Vecna owned Silonch's heart, played with it like a toy 
He found her love amusing but it didn't bring him joy 
 
Another loved Silonch, it's true - and Tripper was his name 
One night he stole a kiss from her, and never was the same 
His own wife gone, so long ago, and lonely he had been 
But she forbade his lips or heart to e're touch hers again 
 
Marel - enraged! - how could this fop lay claim to what is mine!? 
There had to be another way - he swore that he would find 
Years would pass, until a chance, a deal that he could make 
In exchange to cast a spell - a memory he'd take 
 
''The gentlest brush of lips on lips.. the scent of her perfume.. maddening in its exquisiteness.'' 
 
In exchange for stealing this - the mem'ry Tripper held 
He whispered enchants, binding eyes to Talmud with a spell 
Gloating, sneering, threatening all the Chosen gathered near 
He muttered threats - but Weaver said: "My people, have no fear." 
 
With a gesture, cast him out, enveloping him in flame 
Yet, as always, with the night, he rose and lived again 
Plotting ever, mind awash, with plans to win her back 
He schemed to win Silonch's love, or perish from its lack 
 
Decades turned to centuries, his plots they came to naught 
For Lady's soul was not reborn - and She her hunger fought 
He was not the only one to ancient sorc'ry seek: 
For while he failed, his Lady won - her magic at its peak 
 
''The purity and depth of a mother's love for her child washes over you, humbling and profound.'' 
 
=== Part III: The Family Curse ===

The Lady whispered one last spell, a statis-bind released 
Though many decades we all knew, her babe knew only weeks 
Grew he then to manhood, in some lands not far away 
All the while a-dreaming of the place that he would stay 
 
It was a bright homecoming, when he travelled through the Bog 
Finding traces of a town, and ashen-coated dog 
It was the work of many years, to hire, threat and bribe 
Sufficient people to his task: a worker, vintner, scribe 
 
Fortunate, the aid unsought, by simple stranger lent 
Cale, he called himself - so shy - an unassuming gent! 
Gold will win their work, he said, and fear will rule their mind 
For peasants cannot see the goal - it's simple and sublime 
 
''A chill arrogance sweeps over you, wiping away any trace of kindness or gentility.'' 
 
Take what you want, the stranger said, rule with an iron fist 
So the son did as he willed - he broke, he killed, he kissed 
One girl, she tried resist his charms, she dared to say him Nay 
His rage was hot, his eyes like coals - he knew he'd make her pay 
 
Her broken body lay before his feet, rimmed round with blood 
And Cale, he laughed to see her laid like rubbish in the mud 
A woman's voice came weeping, then, her song become a scream 
A mother's pain, to see her son, more nightmare than a dream 
 
His eyes flashed round to find the source of unseen voice's pain 
And caught a glimpse of form and shape he'd ne'er see again 
Her shattered heart was broken by this evil by consent 
And in his ears forever sounds the Baroness' Lament 
 
''A high, keening wail of broken hopes and agony rips through your senses, driving you mad.'' 
 
Battered by her voice of hurt, he could not block the sound 
No matter how he drown'd his woes, all sprawled upon the ground 
The vine could not give mercy sweet, no vintage dulled away 
The shame of knowing Mother's loss and disappoint that day 
 
He tried to act with mercy and to right who he had wronged 
But merchants ceased to come along where once they always thronged 
Cale appeared, convenient-like, and whispered once again: 
For else could say they'd been there, and had ever been a friend? 
 
"Don't let weakness fill your heart, to love is just to lose" 
These whispered words were balm at last - the mother's cries to soothe 
Nodding swiftly, son agreed, oath bound in blood and ground, 
Cale just smiled, and crafted him his very own hellhound... 
 
''The dying screams of a grape stomper fill the night as she is unwillingly transformed...'' 
''...and the curse lives anew.'' 
 
{{note|[[Silonch]]|08/20/12|Oh! That was lovely. Thank you for sharing it with me!}}
 

=='''The Hunters' Call'''==
Commissioned by '''[[Tes]]''' 
Midnight spread across the land, it turned from day to night. 
A hunting horn, its dreadful peal, was cause for sudden fright. 
Her ringing laughter, joyful glee, the Hounds leapt to Her heel. 
They circled all around Her, and then as one - a kneel. 
"OUR LADY! WYLDESS!" they cried, exhultant in their tone. 
They lifted Her upon a throne of palest solid bone. 
My lovelies all! My weasel-boys! My '''[[Doc|Docster]]''' and my '''[[Ink|Swarf]]'''!" 
"'''[[Wunk|Wunkathew]]''' and '''[[Arianas|Snugglykins]]'''! My '''[[Sagan|Huntsman]]''''s wicked bark!" 
"Gather round my pack, my Kin, the Wyld Hunt's Reborn!" 
The world's our prey, now set to hunt!" then sounded on Her horn. 
Its peal was heard around the globe, and blues in bed asleep. 
Were filled with dread and horror as the Hunt their Prey did seek. 
But Cecil stood up firmly and He raised a mighty sword. 
"I'll not conceed the peace to you!" and gathered up a horde. 
[[Celeste]] and [[Kylor]], [[Iggwilv]], too, plus [[Miki]], and [[Padrone]]. 
Stood against the Wyld Horde, to fight them from their home. 
Few withstood the dark onslaught '''[[Katrana]]''''s Hunters' brought. 
They chased their prey through alleyways and in the temples fought. 
They bounded through the forests and they clambered up the trees. 
Then giggled as they watched their prey continually flee. 
And with each Thread they cut, they blessed them in Rebirth. 
And laughing, happy, in the Hunt, no malice - just with mirth. 
Until their foes, so limp of sword, turned to a blade of tongue. 
And used cold words to scorn, accuse, and rip away the fun. 
Katrana in Her Mercy offered up a Law of Threes. 
But Cecil said, "Not if you begged and pled upon your knees!" 
"We scorn to take this Oath you give, we do not need its kind." 
"We'd rather stay upon high horse, and take what we can find!" 
The Lady Wyld She shrugged and smiled, and whispered to her boys. 
"That's okay, we'll play with them - they make fantastic toys." 
She giggled like a little child, she pointed and she said: 
"Now hunt them without mercy, boys, until they all are dead." 
One Wyldling jumped up and down, chaotic to his soul. 
"My Lady! Making you just smile - it is my only goal!" 
"I'll Hunt them 'til they're weary and I'll hunt them 'til they cry..." 
"I'll Hunt them 'til at last they leave without a sole goodbye!" 
'''[[Tes]]''' bounded forth, his Prey to find, without a backward glance. 
And if you don't check your who'zone, then you take an awful chance. 
For this wee shaman loves to send a ghost or two to bite. 
He loves each battle and gives praise to Wyld with every fight. 
So listen to this ditty and remember this Bard's song. 
Yes, many fight the Wyld Hunt--- but very few for long! 

=='''The Goat Song'''==
Performance log: '''[[The Slumber Party Aftermath|The Slumber Party]]''' held in '''[[Hutt]]''''s Temple on 09/05/12 
'Greedy little goatsies wand'ring 'cross the sand! 
'eating all the grasses, just because you can! 
'You would eat my shoeses, you would eat a tree! 
'You would eat that carrion, or even! eat! me! 
 
'Noisy little goatsies, you are oh so loud! 
'Bleating at the stars, oh what a noisy crowd! 
'Butting heads then whining, when your head is hurt. 
'Sell you to the nomads, Noisy! Inna! Yurt! 
 
'Busy little goatsies, please lay down and rest! 
'you should be asleep, so to be at your best. 
'Even if you count sheep, just to help you fall, 
'I won't tell your mommas, Goto! Sleep! All! 
 
'Sweetest little goatsies, now you all at rest. 
'When you're simply quiet, when I like you best. 
'Sleep until the morning, do not stir awake. 
'Back to greener pastures, Sami-girl! Will! Take! 
 
'Baddest little goatsies! Stop your wander-un!' 
'Straying off oasis, under angry sun' 
'Scorpion'll getcha! Cry when you are stung!' 
'So stay close, my goatsies, 'Til! My song! Is done!' 
 
 

==Level 25 Bard Review: '''The Soul-Stealer's Song'''==
Performance Log: 'Samiyah - Level 25 Bard Review]]’’’
As my steps have travelled 'round the world for many years 
I've seen some acts of cruelty, come face to face with fears 
I've heard of foulest tortures and I've witnessed blood and pain 
Been exposed to death and horror, time and time a-gain 
 
But mortal terrors pale before Immortal threat of wrath 
A note demanded that I write - a song of Seraph's past 
Polite, my re-ply, but was firm: Of you, I cannot sing 
For your deeds are never fair, you only mis'ry bring 
 
I thought the matter ended, 'til I saw a wicked grin 
He backed me to a corner, laughed, and said in voice of sin, 
"What would be worse - harming you? - or all that you hold dear? 
Now tell my tale, oh little bard, or they'll have cause to fear." 
 
He knelt before me, wings pulled back, and looked me in the eyes 
And ran a finger down my cheek, a threat in kindness' guise 
"So will you do this thing for me?" he asked with voice so cold 
I stammered yes, my friends to guard, that he not steal a soul. 
 
Thus angrily, surrendered will, agreeing to his task 
But swore I wouldn't write a word, until I knew his past 
He smirked and nodded, told his tale, then ordered me to write 
I shook my head, refusing, having not learned all I might 
 
I wouldn't let _his_ answers be the sum of all I learned 
Re-searched, read, and interviewed, and studied pages turned 
Until at last, was ready, and to paper, quill I put 
'Til pages filled and ink was spilled, my fingers stained like soot 
 
I've scratched out lines and crumpled pages, disatisfied with all 
My efforts, words could not contain, encompassed in a scrawl 
But here and now, present to you, the tale of Seraph's life 
No pleasantries, no happy end - it is a work of strife. 
 
The being known as Seraph was once but a frightened boy 
Abandoned by his family, no happiness or joy 
A life of thiev'ry on the street, oft' beaten when he failed 
His master was a bastard brute, who truly should be jailed 
 
Then one day, a task was set, to thieve a weapon-smith 
And failing, he was snatched right up, clenched in an ogre's fist 
They beat him with a metal chain, and whips 'til almost dead 
Then heated up an iron fork, burned eyes out from his head 
 
The eyes are naught, or so they say, but windows to the soul 
That child screamed and all went black - the peace of death his goal 
But lifted up, into a light, and there an "angel" stood 
"I feel the hate inside of you, and absence there of good." 
 
Into that corpse, the "angel" breathed, returning gift of life 
And sent him back, to earthly plane, to sow a path of strife 
Souls to steal and souls to take, for souls kept him alive 
The first to fall was Marion, the death he did contrive 
 
Soon thereafter, he was found, by Kerri in the Dark 
Given home, and honors all - still learning all the arts 
The Booga speaks most fondly of his Ordained Sur-i-el 
Honors gave his chief Ordained, who's rage burned hot as hell. 
 
Mystic armor, mighty blades - for great were the rewards 
And added greatly to the bags that Booga loved to hoard 
Then one day it hit him, with the ringing of a bell -- 
And there within the Booga's tree, in love the Seraph fell 
 
Mystaya was his wicked muse, the woman he would wed 
And for a time was happy, til his love by Tiger bled 
He swore revenge - let Aslan die! - for Talyn's desperate crime 
A love for love, the price to pay, in justice so sublime 
 
But interposed, the Weaver stood, Her eyes of deepest black 
"If you should slay my Handmaid sweet, there is no turning back. 
Anathema named, Alliance hurt, and from you turn my face 
Where once a hand of friendship oft, just coldness in its place." 
 
Thus turned from path of Vengeance, he bitterly was forced 
And helpless rage turned deep within, with words so foul and coarse 
"This love, it only weakens me: I cannot keep her long!" 
But each time thought to set aside, his heart proclaimed it wrong 
 
That wicked core of burning need, the thirst a soul could slake 
Came manifest in evil lies, all goaded by his mate 
"Oh help me out, I need your aid!" he pled to Maja, whom 
Agreed to help "dispel a 'Clave", but only found his doom 
 
Locked within a Captain's place, blinded, crushed and slain 
A Nexus-friend was fooled and died, his gear was 'Staya's gain. 
Years, they passed, and many learned, to trust was but to die 
Then left behind by god and kin, he gazed up to the sky 
 
There must be more, beyond this Realm, I must leave it behind 
That distance might be sword to cleave through last of oaths that bind 
years would pass, the seasons sped, while absent Seraph stayed 
At last, returned, to Gods above, another vow was made 
 
I'll stand among you, serve the young, Immortal lessons learn 
But within me, there's a need, a fire wicked burns 
Born to sorrow, born to hate, and born to now Ascend 
And in my presence, trembling souls, before me knees to bend 
 
He followed through, was lifted high, his mortal shell to shed 
And in his name, his minions slew, 'til streets ran wet and red 
He crafted a new leg-a-cy, and gave a name -- the Vir 
There from a wicked throne of bone, the Seraph did not stir 
 
Many were the conquests of his favored scarlet souls 
Golson, Mas and Hedschott, all contribute to his goal: 
Let chaos spread - and lies and hurt - to make the whole world bleed 
Perhaps so all that suffering, would assuage his dark need 
 
For hungered, still, the Seraph did - that hollow void inside 
It made him reckless, to a fault, and wrongfully decide 
In a rage, he slew an oathed, and then - the rumor goes 
It was to friends from earthly plane, their eq quickly flowed 
 
The story's garbled - but the fact - he was not cast from high 
Means there is some question, and we may not e're know why 
He left his place, he left behind, his people and his throne 
November twenty, in Oh-Nine, this History has shown 
 
Many weeks would pass, until, the Seraph showed his face 
And with his re-turn, from him fell, the last Immortal grace 
It was the Spring, in April mid, the Seraph was Retired 
The Vir was gone, they said so long, their charter had expired 
 
Cen-tur-ies sped by with naught a hint of blackest wings 
Then DarkClaw found him in her home - and Chaos did he bring 
A growled need, a dark desire - for stronger was his thirst 
Three souls to gain, or else he'd steal: Belgarion'd be first 
 
She wept! She raged! How could he force, a woman to decide 
Between her friends and twixt her love, the choice she'd not abide 
She sought advice, she sought to hire, a Bard to tell the tale 
And spread a warning through the streets, through cities and through dale 
 
Samiyah spoke of desert charms, of salt and bonds of faith 
Four Elements not close at hand, but Spirit the fifth makes 
"Call your folk, and keep them close - like desert cat he hunts 
Culling out the wayward sheep, the wounded and the runts. 
 
Be the shepherd, ward them all, and get them through the night: 
Those shared vows will help you stand against this horrid fright." 
Heartened, Lady went her way, with troubled Bard behind 
For she the bonds of Faith rejects, alone and unaligned 
 
It wasn't long before he heard of little Bard's advice 
And thwarted, he began to watch - then spoke and named a price 
She'd do his bid, and spin his tale, or else her friends would fall 
But found that this was not enough - he wanted her as thrall. 
 
"I am the one who hears your prayers, To whom your people pray 
I've watched you for the longest time, through dark and light of day 
I'm here to help, you must believe, It's really for your good 
For without hate there is no love - I wish you understood." 
 
What Gods decree, we must abide - they cannot be gainsaid - 
And as my tale comes to a close, I'm filled with fear and dread 
For if it is - as Seraph says - he is my destiny 
I face the future yet unwrit, unknowing what will be. 
 

==Celebrate Our Immortals Bardic Circle Contest Entry: '''Thirst'''==
Performance Log: ‘‘‘[[2013 - Love Our Immortals Bardic Circle]]’’’
''Thirst.''. 
''Greater than need...''. 
''for hunger or sleep'','. 
''...It tears, and it BITES...'' . 
...it claws, and it seeps...''. 
''..into every pore..''. 
''..every vein..''. 
''..every limb..''. 
''Stronger than ache..''. 
''..for wine or for gin.''. 
 
''Thirst.''. 
''Slaking that need..''. 
''Of PARAMOUNT import''. 
''...scale any wall...''. 
''..take any fort..''. 
''To quench it..''. 
''To slake it...''. 
'''You do what you must!'''. 
''You break any promise....''. 
''You break any trust.''. 
 
''Thirst.''. 
''That terrible need..'' 
''Empty chill void..'' 
''...that BEGS to be filled..'' 
''NOT with life destroyed..'' 
''NOT with a soul, and NOT with the blood.'' 
''..but with a song and but with a rhyme..'' 
''the chant or the chorus of lyrical score...''. 
''sing.. it.. once...'' 
''then...needing...'' 
''...More...'' 
''Thirst.'' 
=='''A Long, Dark Tale'''==
'''(This work is OOC Info: It is in Sami's notebook but has never been performed.''' 
'''It was written at Seraph's suggestion for the 'Love our Immortals' quest.)''' 
‘Born of sweet Mal-nest, the tree-home of elves.’. 
‘Wanderer of forests, of oceans, of dells.’. 
‘Studious son of a man of the woods.’. 
‘Stealthily hunting the prey that he should.’. 
‘Youth spent in learning, from Father and Mum.’. 
 
Whisper: "That's what he called his Mother, you see." 
 
‘But knew there was more when his lessons were done.’. 
‘He sought an example, for one who would lead:.’. 
‘Toku of Balance - of right, noble deed.’. 
‘Balance soon faded, and, left quite alone.’. 
‘He wandered the woods, ‘til he heard a low tone.’. 
‘- Soft and yet friendly - he sought out the source:.’. 
‘A very small ogre, adorned with some gorse.’. 
 
Whisper: "Thats a type of flower. I had to look it up, too." 
 
‘"You are a strange little Ogre," he said.’. 
‘Reply - "YOU would be crunchy with ketchup when dead!".’. 
‘A 'saucy' reply, from this small shaman soul.’. 
‘Amusing the Spirits was always his goal..’. 
‘They talked and they talked, til the moon it had rise.’. 
‘Speaking with honesty, not guile or lies.’. 
‘Okk told him of Nash, and of Liches so fell.’. 
 
Whisper: "Fell is another word for Dark and scary, but I wanted to save that for later.".’. 
 
‘And long were the hours they spoke in that dell.’. 
‘Until with the dawn, Okk led him to where.’. 
‘An evil crypt sat, with a down-going stair.’. 
‘There was an Arch-Lich, who glared at them both.’. 
‘Then nodded and witnessed the Booga's own oath.’. 
 
Whisper: "I bet it did NOT involve the word, 'MUHA!'..".’. 
 
‘With Ramza and Morimox, travelled the world.’. 
‘Nash's banner above, in the wind ere unfurled.’. 
‘Decades would pass, in Conclave he learned.’. 
‘to master the Arts of the enchant and burn.’. 
‘Later in years, to a writer, confessed:.’. 
‘"To Nash I do owe a great part of success.".’. 
 
Whisper: "he said in that same interview that he still gives sacrifice and homage to Nash twice a year -- can you believe it?!" .’. 
‘Soon he had reached Sorc'ry's pinnacle high.’. 
‘And then that of woodscraft: so swiftly went by.’. 
‘Trav'ling with Trinity, and brooding Rath.’. 
‘Fighting in battles, or taking dark Paths.’. 
‘The House of Ve-la-li-sier proved quite a trek.’. 
‘And Ramza and Morimox got in a wreck.’. 
‘The Priestess he tickled and teased til they fled.’. 
‘And of the group he was the only not dead..’. 
 
Whisper: 'Ouch! That's just GOTTA hurt!'.’. 
 
‘But then came the day, his adventurers were done.’. 
‘And with a petition - Ascention was won.’. 
‘Shrouded in Darkness, He raised up a tree.’. 
‘And said to his friends, 'Now come play with Me!'.’. 
‘He gathered up Darklings and gave them all rules.’. 
‘With tenets of ducks, and of green and of fools.’. 
‘He sought those of magic, required a quest.’. 
‘And mandated all to behave at their best.’. 
 
Whisper: “Though, oftentimes.. they didn't.. from what I have heard..” 
 
‘Many were those who gave oath in the Dark.’. 
‘And stayed ever-faithful - their vow not a lark.’. 
‘Seraph and Lycron and Thingone and Taint,.’. 
‘Kailani, Harmony, Silence (he aint!).’. 
‘Indiga, Malakost, Asher, Lestat.’. 
‘Isolas, Erian, M'staya's all that.’. 
‘Tiberius, ZipWitchling, Beowulf, more.’. 
‘They all were a part of that great Darkling horde.’. 
 
Whisper: ‘He shaped many into who they were and who they would become.’ 
 
‘Many the student, he took and he taught:.’. 
‘Guiding Attendants through lessons so fraught.’. 
‘He showed them the joys and the sorrowful tasks.’. 
‘Of eq'ing followers, saving their .... .’. 
(The next line is crossed out.) 
 
‘Sequoia was filled with such glad merriment.’. 
‘Weddings and funerals - never lament.’. 
‘He built quite a family, odd though it be,.’. 
‘But never the like of it ever will see..’. 
‘Of Kerri himself, there is many a tale.’. 
‘Of loves he had one, but he never availed.’. 
 
‘Nor took him a wife, though he loved desperate-ly.’. 
‘Just wishing that lady would on her own see.’. 
‘His passion, his honor, his heart that was true.’. 
‘She served him with dignity, but never knew.’. 
‘His Dark Phasma burned ever bright in his heart.’. 
‘Until that sad day when this world did depart.’. 
‘Other planes called to that Booga-ful Drow.’. 
‘What he does now, we may never know.’. 
‘But shape this world, certainly, Kerri sure has.’. 
‘And was an Immortal with unmatched pizzazz!!.’..’. 
 
{{note|[[Kerriariadne|Booga]]|03/15/13|You all do me too much honor...Thank you. :)}}
 
=='''The Message In A Bottle'''==
'''(This work is OOC Info: Only Seraph and Wish have read it.)''' 
 
They say, 'in Vino Veritas' - for me a pinch of snuff 
Just a little tiny bit - but fortunate - enough 
For a time, the webs were cleared, and for a time, the lies 
I saw those present stripped of all deception and disguise 
Were there both? Of course there were - though I spoke it nay 
For there was truth there also, that was clear and plain as day 
One stood before me, waiting for my words to cast aside 
One stood there also, waiting there, that he would know the lie 
But peace obtained, with truth and lie - I saw his core intent 
To shape, to guide, to burn away, my broken miscontent 
To heal a soul so shattered that the pieces scattered wide 
And translate from a culture that most any would deny 
Another watched, trembling within, his Alchemy to work 
But within him secrets lie, within him falsehoods lurk 
That one believes reflections that are thrown from broken glass 
And never sees the one within, of how the die was cast 
We are the sum of all we are - both truth and lie entwined 
And sometimes baring all to see would be the most unkind 
Your path is yours, and mine is his, in this, I know the end 
But even though your trust is gone, I still shall call you friend 
 

=='''Chillin In The Cooler'''==
Until recently, this work had never been performed. However, ‘‘‘[[Theros]]’’’ and ‘‘‘[[DarkClaw]]’’’ got to hear it on 11/16/2014. 
Cold winds swirl around, 
drowns out every song, 
Shivering, chattering, 
fireball spattering 
Nothing but pondering 
what I did wrong. 
 
Words said in a heat 
to avoid such defeat 
argument angry and loud, 
three was such a crowd 
Praying, head bowed 
for Gods know how long. 
 
Defiantly walking 
When Wish was still talking 
Seraph so mad at me, 
Wouldn't say "enemies" 
With no ambiguity - 
Just want to be gone. 
 
Words strike like maces, 
their angry, cold faces 
My bridge was called trash, 
was the start of the clash 
Slight hope was dashed, 
When will I catch on? 
 
Like the displeasure, 
of Immortal measure 
This icy snow bites at me, 
Flurries hide all to see 
I'm "slave" and I'm "silly" - 
and just "Seraph's Pawn" 
 
Swirling snow everywhere, 
can't get to anywhere 
That isn't so freezing, 
just want to stop sneezing 
I just keep reminding: 
No weakness! Stay strong. 
 
Finality sinks in 
I must sink or else swim 
My choices demanded, 
With Seraph, I'm branded 
Or else stay remanded 
away from the throng 
 
But closed heart and coldness 
Ar-gu-ments acrimonious 
Are no more a part of me 
Then naming unwillingly 
Friends into enemies... 
..too much truth in a song. 
 

=='''The Sea Bird'''==
(Written and performed for one of Sami's young friends on 03/11/13) 
Oh once I saw a sea-bird 
It soared aloft so high 
I wondered where it traveled, 
And heard its mournful cry 
 
It searches out a lost ship, 
Its traveled lo so far 
Into every sea-port 
Searched every mast and spar 
 
It looks for crew and kinsman 
It seeks to find its home 
Crossing every channel 
Aloft and so alone 
 
Faithfully it searches 
Wings pushing tirelessly 
Its keen-eyed gaze a-looking 
Across the white-capped sea 
 
So ghostly pale and silent 
Its wings extending wide 
Its search, it will not falter 
‘E’re following the tide 
 
Its home is with its sailors 
Their luck when on the sea 
I watched that lovely seabird 
And felt its cry in me. 
 
I hope it finds a safe berth - 
Sun's fading in the west - 
A perch, a home, a comfort, 
And lets its wings to rest 
 
=='''Trickeries'''==
'''(This work is entirely OOC: Only one person other has read the shredded pages that this was written upon: ‘‘‘[[Wish]].)'''

Your words were clear: you want it back? 
My soul's been heavy at its lack 
Your price you named, to cause a rift 
But Sahib knew - confession swift 
I trusted that your word was good 
You once assured me that I could 
And after price required paid 
I learned it was just trick'ry played 
Your every intent just a lie 
And so, Sahib, I ask you: Why? 
 

==Level 50 Bard Performance: '''Duets In The Desert'''==
'''(This work is entirely OOC due to the nature of the performance)'''
Performance Log: ‘‘‘[[Samiyah - Level 30 Bard Review]]’’’ 
{|
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |'''At The Desert’s Edge: Cresom'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Though I've grown beyond the sands, my roots are here, in poisoned lands
|-
| ''Cresom:''
| A scar's across both of our hands, but most will never understand
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| The tribe, its hold is on me yet - such binding rules I can’t forget
|-
| ''Cresom:''
| Happy now, but I don't forget - The way he harmed, when you first met
|-
| ''Cresom:''
| God or mortal, I'd withstand - any time YOU have a plan
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But it's the comfort of your hand, that's helped me make so many stands
|-
| ''Cresom:''
| I'll stand with you 'gainst any threat - Don't think I won't! Don't take that bet!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And though I'm oft with doubt beset, a better brother, couldn’t get!
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |'''At The Veil: Eathor'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| An Ogre bard, who would have thought? But he has gone, where most cannot
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| From my very early days, he helped me in so many ways
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| When Hunt was called, when death my lot, I went to him, so deep distraught
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And asked him - not his hand to stay, but instead, the Wyld to praise
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| A kindness, strange, I asked of him - take up the Hunt so dark and grim..
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Let it be *his* blade to fall, that never Aoide, I would brawl..
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| His weapon thrice my throat to skim, and then soul sent to Seraphim..
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And still our friendship holds no pall, two broken hearts he did forestall
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |'''The Hunter: Ghazkull'''
|-
| ''Ghazkull:''
| My thirst you quenched, by crimson stain'd, and by your gift, Rebirth attained,
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| My Sahib's honor, to maintain, these wicked urges must restrain!
|-
| ''Ghazkull:''
| That first shy kiss, our lips did meet, Nearly made this dead heart beat
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Your gentle lesson, such a treat - a tender moment, I'd repeat.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Though I try hard to abstain, his mouth on mine runs through my brain
|-
| ''Ghazkull:''
| Your blood has coursed twice through my veins - my thirst for you, it never wanes
|-
| ''Ghazkull:''
| From this bond, I'll not retreat - My Almond pastry, ever sweet
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Though love, not bond, I must defeat, yet it's with you, I feel complete.
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |'''At The Oasis: Wish'''
|-
| ''Wish:''
| Singing dervish with alluring eyes, Innocent veils hide nasty surprise.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| ..What if ..I'd never been Alchemized, not had that veil torn from these eyes?
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But lies could not those truths negate, I saw them _both_, their truest state!
|-
| ''Wish:''
| Catalyst of pain and misguided hate, the magic she scribes to seal my fate
|-
| ''Wish:''
| Yet for her, hold no ling'ring spite - she cannot yet see wrong from right!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| *His* words contain their _own_ hard bite, and every time we talk - we fight,
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I would not choose another path but: not my poem's aftermath...'
|-
| ''Wish:''
| No, it's him that earns my wrath - that slithering snake by name: "Seraph"
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''In the Holies: Seraph'''
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| My singing sparrow, desert muse - Of all the tribe, it's you I choose.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| So many people just accuse my explanations just refused.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Why won't you ever say goodbye - spread your wings, escape and fly?
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| You were so gentle, quiet, shy - the slightest bark, and you would cry
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| So yes: your tender spirit bruised - But to *teach*, and not abuse
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| In a world of Reds and Blues, it's hard to walk in others' shoes
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| I've taught you caution - question why! - and now your songs ring through the sky.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And though sometimes, the rules, defy, my home is in his Order High
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I'm not some simp'ring brainless doll! I do not grovel, beg or crawl!
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| Those with heart, shall lead them all - And now they answer Order's call.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I wish I could more clear convey - Those words on me, like stones they weigh,
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| I smile each time you softly pray, and each your tender fears allay.'
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| You choose and choose: you're not a thrall - You are the prize within my Hall
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And while on me, did Vengeance fall, and cost to heart was nothing small
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| There is no price I wouldn't pay, for home, for hearth, for Him, I stay
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| And though, you sometimes disobey - You always come back to my way
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''In the Holies: Katrana'''
|-
| ''Katrana:''
| Dear one, little desert maid, upon you such a weight is laid!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| So many times, I nearly strayed, away from vow to Mother made,
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| For in the dark, a hunt-horn rings - but no song within me sings
|-
| ''Katrana:''
| I, too, had dreams, was seeing things, and know the heartbreak that it brings
|-
| ''Katrana:''
| Why did you never ask for aid, give your worship, geas and prayed?
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I whispered once, in silence, prayed, But in the end, I did as bade
|-
| ''Katrana:''
| Your lack of vows - it deeply stings - We would have taught to use your wings!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| You do not know of desert things, that ever pulls on my heart strings
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''Beneath the Palms: DarkClaw, Jamilla & Venom'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| The Lady Lost and those Embraced who sometimes smile and sometimes chase
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| My thoughts of them so oft conflict - what She thinks, I can't predict
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Against a lie or harm, am braced - which She implies is quite misplaced!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But Sahib's law is clear and strict ... so my actions, must constrict.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| One of hers, I ache to help - my sister made to Venom's whelp
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Now, *him*, I'd hurt a thousand times, while her heart he e're confines!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Pluck his fangs until he yelps, and hide his body 'neath the kelp
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Carving stakes from ancient pines... if not for her, I'd cross that line...
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But for a sister, never known, I only can his words bemoan
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| For action taken 'gainst her sire would only cause her pain and ire
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Ja-mi-lla, she must be shown - with truth, with love, in word and tone
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| My one true hope, my one desire: that she find peace, and home acquire
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''By A Small Tidepool: Ink'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Sometimes I think I've come so far, and am as strong as my friends are
|-
| ''Ink:''
| What a weirdo girl you are! Your desert ways are quite bizarre!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But even though I am not bold, I learned from actions, lessons cold
|-
| ''Ink:''
| Always doing what you're told - *I* make *my* rules but you're not bold
|-
| ''Ink:''
| And not as smart as me, by far - not quaffing aloe from a jar :P
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| His hunting was much worse than spar, my calm to shatter, veil to mar
|-
| ''Ink:''
| Mostly useless, times untold - no matter how I teach and scold!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I know that he would laugh and scold, but songs are worth their weight in gold
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''Beside A Slain Goat: Sagan'''
|-
| ''Sagan:''
| Little bard, how years have passed! I've been so proud to help when asked.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Fresh and bloody, recent past, the final lesson learned at last
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Cursed by some in vile tone? a helping hero, *I* have known
|-
| ''Sagan:''
| Though - sometimes foolish, danger-prone - I've seen you come into your own
|-
| ''Sagan:''
| And though I Hunted to the last, my pride in you was never dashed..
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Now that deadly duty's past, I'll smile again beneath veil's mask
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Triat's honor set his tone: The Hunt not all that he has shown
|-
| ''Sagan:''
| Though His sins you did atone - You see *me*: more than Hound and bone
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''With The Shepherds: Tross'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I saw a child like you one day, oft alone, and somewhat fey...
|-
| ''Tross:''
| I'm afraid I have to say! That mask you wear gets in the way...
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I offered smiles, a little cheer, or just a helping hand...
|-
| ''Tross:''
| And all you ever do is pray.... and think of goats and sand..
|-
| ''Tross:''
| Now I can't bear to see you cry! I don't even quite get why...
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Her sight is true, with bardic eye, a 'Tross aloft within the sky
|-
| ''Tross:''
| even though you are quite shy... you take on such demands.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Glad she's found a sailor's berth amidst the pristine sands
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''Outside The Briars: Aoide'''
|-
| ''Aoide:''
| As you've grown your whole life long, so, too, has your strength and song
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| It's been a fight not to prolong, my urge to simply 'go along'
|-
| ''Aoide:''
| Yet still you feel haraam, apart, within the power of your art
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| From today, I vow to chart - a whole new course, from blithe to smart!
|-
| ''Aoide:''
| Far from the sands and winds so strong, you sought a place where you belong
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| It's hard to know what's right and wrong, when alone and when with throng
|-
| ''Aoide:''
| One wisdom to you I'd impart: Home's the music of your heart.'
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I think it's time, this place depart - a whole new path it's time to start
|-
|}
 
=='''The Sea Bird's Nest'''==
I once wrote of a sea-bird, 
that soared aloft so high 
It searched for crew and kinsman 
And sang a mournful cry 
 
I wept with joy at knowing 
it found a home at last 
A place to let its wings rest 
And heal wounds of the past 
 
That sea-bird nested sweetly, 
Taught older birds to fly 
And though it winged far distant 
I'd smile as it soared by 
 
But now its nest is missing 
Just gone without a trace 
Her hurt, loss and betrayal 
Clear, written on her face 
 
I ached to give her shelter 
To heal the wound renewed 
I closed my arms around her: 
Unable to break through 
 
She launched away up skyward, 
wings beating at the air 
her tone proclaiming loudly 
She surely didn't care 
 
My heart ached at renewed loss 
Twice left behind by men 
Who did not take precaution 
and broke her heart again 
 
How could they leave this sea-bird, 
Abandon, not look back? 
Not think for just one moment 
Of hurts made by their lack? 
 
They say that pain makes stronger, 
This, any girl-child knows. 
But words cannot prepare you - 
When one we love.. just.. goes. 
 
=='''The Truth of Him'''==
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=='''A Song for Theros'''==
(written 11-13-2014: This has only been performed once, and only for the one for whom it was written. It is OOC knowledge for anyone else.) 
'What ho! What ho!' 
'What, hi? How low?' 
'So low? So-lo?' 
'What ho! Here goes!' 
 
'Not as slow as the flow' 
'of the sea down below' 
'He ain't scairt of the air' 
' 'Cause he goes everywhere!' 
 
'With a thrum of his gills,' 
'He's a fish without frills' 
'With a splish and a splash' 
'To a task he will dash' 
 
'What Ho! Whut? Whoah!' 
'What ho? Uh-Oh!' 
 
'He knows e-ver-y rock' 
'From the Cliffs to the Docks' 
'Every cloth, book, and key,' 
'And he's fast as can be' 
 
'Those who quest know to fear' 
'If dread THEROS is near!' 
'They will run, watch the clock,' 
''cause their win, he can block' 
 
'What Hi! What Ho!' 
'Now off! Let's go!' 
 
'He's got '''[[Lexie]]''' afraid' 
'That her work goes astray' 
'"OH MY GOD!" she will yell," 
'Just as loud as a bell' 
 
'Though he so loves to tease,' 
'"Sugar britches!" and flees," 
'He is droll, he is kind,' 
'So so-lemn and sublime!' 
 
'Uh-oh! What ho!' 
'Hi ho! Whut? Oh!' 
 

=='''A Few of Those Lexie-ish Things'''==
(Performed on 11/19/2014, Sung to the tune of 'My Favorite Things') 

L-Qs and Mobhunts, and grapefruits, and fishes 
Choc-late and thieve's cant and burning the dishes 
Threat'ning opponents, while causing boys DINGS! 
These are a few of those Lexie-ish things! 
 
Killing the Captain while wielding a bucket 
"Girl Power RULZ so you boys can just suck it!" 
Guarding her flower, her ranks and her blings! 
These are a few of those Lexie-ish things! 
 
When her cat bites! 
When her link drops! 
When she "OH MY GOD!"s 
We simply all grin at her Lexie'ish things 
And then we don't feel so flawed! 
 
Flirting with '''[[Teva]]''' then swinging a backstab, 
So skilled at combat - more deadly with her gab 
Died to a magman: the news page it stings! 
That's just another quite Lexie-ish thing! 
 
Teasing a '''[[Vicarious|Vicar]]''' and chasing down '''[[Theros]]''' 
Ob-li-vi-ous to the nuance of Eros 
Worshipped a '''[[Kerriariadne|Booga]]''', and evil she brings! 
That's just another quite Lexie-ish things! 
 
When she goes SPLAT! 
When she CR's 
When she wins a quest ..... (?!?) 
We simply all grin at her Lexie'ish things 
And tell her she did her best! 
 
Gossip, she lights up, she wants Veneration 
From every Elf, human, gnome and crustation! 
Dwarves don't escape, nor do bird-folk with wings 
It's just another loud Lexie-ish thing! 
 
'''[[Dun]]''' is her brother, but no, it's like THAT 
They pair up often to make big mobs go SPLAT! 
Getting in trouble for upgrades to rings 
It's just another loud Lexie-ish thing! 
 
when she gets lost! 
When she just whines 
When she acts so blonde! 
We simply all grin at her Lexie'ish things 
(But wonder if we've been conned...) 
 
Rage-quitting when she falls into a burn room 
Dragons will make all her con-tain-ers go boom! 
Of all of her exploits, this bard she will sing, 
'Cause there's a lot of these Lexie-ish things! 
 
Com-pe-ti-tive doesn't really quite cover 
When a new rank type our Lexie discovers 
Whether its jump rope or be-hea-ding! Kings 
That's not the least of the Lexie-ish things! 
 
When she wiz-marks, 
when she bad ports, 
When she Oh-EMM-GEES, 
We simply all grin at her Lexie-ish things 
And beg for Unfetter, PLEASE! 
 
=='''His Changing Shores'''==
(Written about ‘‘‘[[Ghazkull|Wind]]’’’, and viewed only by him and the ‘‘‘[[Katrana|Wyldess]]’’’.) 
 
He was the silver stillness 
of an icy mountain lake 
With depths of thought and feelings 
Fed by faith and first heartbreak 
Though scarred by wicked spirits, 
his own soul bore no such taint 
The injuries by life sustained 
were healed and fairly faint 
 
But to his life came desert bard, 
and mirror-calm was changed 
A transformation made complete, 
His life was rearranged 
Eternal night and endless Thirst, 
From mortal life estranged 
For her, he'd stand up to a God - 
her Father - quite deranged 
 
No longer placid lake so calm, 
But now, a tumbling stream 
Still confined within its banks, 
But woken, so it seems 
They'd venture out, or sit and talk, 
discussing hopes and dreams 
He was her staunch defender and 
so high in her esteem 
 
So years did pass, and more he changed: 
Swift river, filled with life 
They faced together consequence, 
communion, even strife 
Known far and wide as Bonded pair, 
(but never man and wife) 
Not flinching when a mindless rage 
cut deeper than a knife 
 
A final battle, won at last - 
The weary toil abate 
But doubts remained, and so he asked 
for Trial from Lady Fate 
Before it's giving, fear arose: 
What sacrifice await? 
But bravely faced, and waited calm, 
What Triat would dictate 
 
Tasks of puzzles quite obscure, 
while tempted by a sprite 
Tasks to hurt and tasks to Feed, 
and Tasks to win a fight 
Tasks to Hunt and to explore, 
to Wyldess' delight 
Tasks to learn and tasks to seek, 
And tasks of cruelest spite 
 
The Wyld's nature is to change, 
and leave behind the old 
And tasks thus far have surely caused 
a breaking of the mold 
No longer simple river's flow, 
but Ocean, wide and bold: 
A Thread's been cut, a Thirst denied, 
What yet may still unfold? 
 
I've feared those tides since first I left 
my sandy desert home 
Unstopping pow'r and siren call: 
so much remains unknown 
I feel so small within the grasp 
of crashing waves of foam 
A rising tide that overwhelms, 
a storm of flesh and bone 
 
The sea has vast, uncharted depths, 
A source of mystery, 
And though some sailors chart its tide 
There's much they cannot see 
The Tempests that bring deadly storms, 
That no one can foresee: 
Plain to see he's changing still: 
Who is it he will be? 

=='''[[I Like Big Bards]]'''==
'I like big bards and I cannot lie 
You other clerics can't deny 
That when a bard walks in with her lyrical grace 
And that bard-fu in your face 
It gets Done! Gotta spell up and buff 
Cause you gotta -try- an' keep up 
Deep in that zone she's killin' 
I'm strapped an' I'm XP feelin' 
Oh, Bardy, I wanna group with ya' 
and PK with wit'cha 
That '''[[Anduin]]''' tried to warn me 
'''[[Aoide]]''''s kick gave me a torn knee 
Her spinning back kick 
Hit square in my ...wick 
So, group me, group me, 
'Cause she aint no average troop-y 
I've seen '''[[Samiyah|Sam]]''' dancin' 
To hell with romancin! 
She's buff, rough 
Got fists swingin like a Mack truck 
I'm tired hearin tha news 
Sayin Bards are just a-buse 
Take the average young man - ask him that? 
Bards gotta lead the pack! 
So, warrics! ''"Yeah!"'' 
Mages! ''"Yeah!"'' 
Has your group lead got that bard?' ''"HELL Yeah!"'' 
Tell 'em to kick it! ''"Kick it!"'' 
Punch it! ''"Punch it!"'' 
Kick that Hall Guard butt! 
Bardys are BUFF! 

==Winter is Coming==
(Written for Snowman Wars, 2016)
'The sages have warned since the oldest days'.
'In poems and stories, in quatrains and lays,'.
'Their words in staccato, like omens a-drumming:'.
'Prepare for the future: for WINTER IS COMING.'.

'The legions fan out with their bags slack and bare'.
'They tra-verse the lands, wherever they dare'.
'Seeking out creatures made up all of snow'.
'Finding this quarry, both high and both low'.

'Its a duty that's sacred: upholding their gods'.
'They'll gather what's fallen, to even the odds'.
'To pack on their snowman, to build it up strong'.
'Just feed it the right kind, but none of the wrong'.

'Find it some snow boots, a lovely red scarf'.
'A carrot to wield, not a bucket of barf'.
'Snow boots not sandals, iron rings not a glow'.
'And for it, the places, the places, we'll go'.

'For WINTER IS COMING, it's time for the snows'.
'The battles so lengthy, the alcohol flows'.
'There'll be just one winner, the ones with sore feet'.
'Who faced every comer, and gave them defeat!'.

[[Category:Bardic]]
[[Category:Samiyah]]

Samiyah's Songbook

2018-04-11T20:43:45Z

Samiyah: /* The Hunters' Call */

This is a compilation of works by '''[[Samiyah]]'''. For full performances, see [[Category:Samiyah]] or individual performance links below. 

Editing Samiyah's Songbook (section)

==Level 5 Bard Review: '''A Love Song of the Desert Tribes'''==
Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 5 Bard Review]]''' 

Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
With the eyes, or the hands, we started talking. I don't remember who started talking that day. 
Samiyah slips her hands from the drum for a moment, 
Samiyah makes a rolling gracefully gesture with her wrists, her eyes teasing from over the veil. 
 
But I remember when my eyes landed on you... 
Samiyah's eyes scan the audience for a specific person. 
And in seconds, I found my heart filled with your love... 
 
Samiyah balances the drum on her knee, lifting the hand that does not maintain the rhythm to clap over her heart, twice, on the beat. 
 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
 
I saw you. My heart greeted you. It could do nothing but greet you. 
Samiyah switches hands, clapping her drumming hand over her heart twice, on the beat. 
I embraced your heart, and your eyes said, 'Take me!' 
I don't know what happened to me. It kept me up all night and I missed dreaming. 
samiyah glances up, as if at the night sky, her expression wistful. 
 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
 
And I found myself telling my soul, 'Don't go away!' 
 
Samiyah's expression becomes one of longing, and she briefly reaches out with her hand, then returns it to the drum. 
 
The world laughed for me again and your love filled me. 
Samiyah slides her hand up to her heart, tapping it twice on the beat. 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Ah, ah, love is so sweet! 
Samiyah smiles, and drums a quick flourish. 
Samiyah rises and curtseys gracefully, her head bent low. 

==Level 10 Bard Review: '''Find The Path'''==
Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 10 Bard Review]]''' 
'Tribal girls, come close and hear' 
'heed my words, the laws you fear' 
'Bind your heart and shape your soul' 
'Obedience their every goal' 
'No dissent and no dismay' 
'Tribal law the only way' 
'Have no joy nor laughter free' 
'Pledged to wed by summer three' 
'Eyes cast down, your face to veil' 
'Obey the words of any male' 
'Woman's task to comfort men' 
'Breed an heir - again, again' 
'Think to change the way of things?' 
'Know what your refusal brings:' 
'Speak your thoughts and disobey' 
'A wicked lash your flesh to flay' 
'Mind your eyes and mind your tone' 
'Willful girls are struck by stone' 
'Shamen speak the words of rite' 
'Women's voices are but blight' 
'Men uphold the sacred prayers' 
'Chanted loud up into air' 
'Sacred words on unclean tongue' 
'Has the wrath of spirits won' 
'Raise your voice in spell or song?' 
'Priests will say is only wrong' 
'Cast you out and turn their gaze' 
'Until at dawn they end your days' 
'Name is struck from tribal sight' 
'Your body burned that coming night' 
'All the laws and all the ways' 
'Ensure that every girl-child stays' 
'And does her duty to the tribe' 
'and never off to sunset ride' 
'She stays and serves and breeds and dies' 
'And believes each of shaman's lies' 
'But past the dunes of endless sands' 
'There are a hundred thousand lands' 
'And there your voice in song can lift' 
'Without their punishment so swift' 
'Your choice to veil or wed or breed' 
'Your choice in act and thought and deed' 
'I've huddled, weeping in my bed,' 
'I've heard the words, 'cast out and dead'' 
'I've been Un-named by tribe and chief' 
'Yet here I stand and here I speak' 
'The tribal way is old, its true..' 
'...But find the Path that's true for you.' 
 

== '''A Song For Aoide''' ==
Performance Log: '''[[A Song For Aoide]]''' 
 
'Like the wind, she is unseen..' 
'Her presence noted by its effect on others - ' 
'Their spirits like the branches moved in a breeze' 
 
'Like a spirit, she is silent..' 
'The brightness of her voice stilled,' 
'Somber words chosen carefully.' 
 
'Like a priestess, she is devout..' 
'Bound by the Three in sacred ritae,' 
'True knowledge of Self awakening.' 
 

=='''A Song For Kylor'''==
-May 27, 2012. Performance Log: '''[[A Song For Kylor]]''' 
'If you dwell within these lands, you'll know of whom I speak' 
'You've seen his feats recorded, and the glory that he seeks' 
'He's capable, I'll give him that, he swings a mighty sword' 
'It's his tongue that cuts the worst, most often when he's bored' 
 
'When winning glory, he's the first, to tell you that he's best' 
'He'll take on any task or quest, pursuing without rest' 
'But the prize is not enough to salve his ego king' 
'A bard he hired - Whistler by name - his latest deeds to sing' 
 
'But song can cut as much as sword, and Bards can sing the truth' 
'When malice prompts his actions, then this song will bring reproof' 
'Accounting all his deeds so foul would take a day and night' 
'Of speaking swiftly, without pause, with quotes of his to cite' 
 
'But words of that foul nature, it is im-pro-per to say' 
'For they will earn a silence that will last more than a day' 
'His mouth is like an outhouse, and that cannot be denied' 
'His targets all who earn his ire, stretching far and wide' 
 
'But it was not his filthy words that earned him this bard's song' 
'It was an accusation made, a fact he got plain wrong' 
'Accusing slander, without fact, he took upon himself' 
'To interfere with this bard, that naughty little elf' 
 
'When corrected, he denied, she must have done that thing!' 
'When proof was brought, he still abjured, so now this bard will sing.' 
 
'There's truth in song, that Whistler knew, recording deeds so great' 
'But Bards can sing of malice done, an instrument of Fate' 
'So sit, enjoy, and listen to this song of his great works' 
'For it will hold another truth - and sometimes truth - it hurts.' 
 
'In swaths of blue, he garbs himself, a ninja, he proclaims' 
'But it's his deeds, so often cruel, that his blue aura stains' 
'Why any god would want a man so often foul and loud' 
'Whose unkind words and disrespect swarm 'round him like a cloud' 
 
'He says that all are cheaters that are not one of his friends' 
'He mocks immortals in his name, time and time again' 
'HE knows -all- that goes on inside the homes of other souls' 
'Somehow seeing miles away, and hearing thoughts and goals' 
 
'His bravery is plain to see, hidden beneath a tree' 
'His meteors a land to strip, their gear obtained for free' 
'His summon works with deadly speed, alas, sometimes too well' 
'His target not within his range - but still he casts the spell' 
 
'He takes advantage when a bug allows him to see more' 
'And cackles loud to mock and jape as if he's keeping score' 
 
'A +5 girth, he eq swapped, but Nati, she saw all' 
'When caught he mocked and laughed aloud, insulting Nati's call.' 
'"Busted! Straight up! Caught red handed!" all admitted he' 
'"It's Hunt's mud," he cried, but meant - "Rules don't apply to me!' 
 
'And when he's caught, his flouncing off is epic in its tone' 
'Sadly though, he's always back, a dog that needs its bone'' 

== '''Ode To A Mushroom''' ==
June 9 2012 – Performance Log: '''[[Ode to A Mushroom]]''' 
 
'Ode to a Mushroom!'. 
'Lo! Behold the Mushroom!'. 
 
Samiyah gets a Magic Mushroom from bag made from Samiyah hide. 
 
'Pungent and flavorful, it is the food of the Gods,'. 
'Springing forth unseeded from earth or stone at clerical whim'. 
'Bringing sustenance and succor to empty bellies the world over'. 
 
'Hail the shitaki!'. 
 
Samiyah shakes the mushroom, scattering spores everywhere. 
 
'Lo! Behold its tastiness!'. 
'Stout and meaty, it is favored by many races:'. 
'Coveted by Dwarves, spitted on sticks, roasted, strung on string'. 
'Stolen by Halflings, raised in beds within secret tunnels'. 
 
'Hail the button!'. 
 
Samiyah gets a string of mushrooms from a bag of Faile hide. 
Samiyah pops one into her mouth. 
 
'Lo! The Mushroom!'. 
 
Shilea looks at Lexie. 
 
'Divine in its succulence, renowned for its tastiness'. 
'Known the world round as the savior of the starving'. 
'Yet somehow: Embodied, ambulatory, and kind - '. 
 
'Hail the Portobello!'. 
 

=='''A Chant For Avoozl'''==
'Feathers flew, warriors leapt to the fray,'. 
'Quickly slain, to her great dismay'. 
'Eyes cast about, who might help?'. 
'Not that human... not that elf.'. 
'The mightiest soul within the land'. 
'Was Avoozl, mighty Ogre man'. 
'When asked for aid, his quick reply:'. 
'Where? and Who? Birds to defy'. 
'In a trice, he was there and back'. 
'And gave her all, with nary a lack'. 
'His title declares a torturer's spite'. 
'But he showed kindness to a bard tonight :)'. 
 
=='''In Praise of Elves'''==
A Commissioned work for '''[[Mugen]]''', created and performed on June 27, 2012. 
'A thousand thousand years ago, within the greatest Sea' 
'Only Elementals dwelled, undying, ever free' 
'Until the creatures, great and small, inspired them to seek' 
'The truth of death and life's great cost, a mighty spell to speak' 
'Thus were the great Hundred born, the first of all the Elves' 
'A mighty race, of magic made, spread to the woods and dells' 
'Their homes in trees of tow'ring height, a lofty hall to make' 
'In north and south, they found a place, for all their children's sake' 
'They tended tree and tended vine, and sang their songs of joy' 
'And taught their lore and history to each elven girl and boy' 
'Their codes of honor, truth and more, their generosity' 
'An inspiration to us all, from sea to shining sea' 
'The elves have had their Champions - a mortal once, it's said,' 
'And they have fought their battles, where the fields were turned to red' 
'It's true they fight with courage and with fierceness that is bold' 
'But is the kindness of the elves, that echoes in tales told' 
'Myronides would tell you that, his race was far the best' 
'And Tel-Quessir would challenge all, to put that to the test' 
'Nowadays, the Elven Race are spread throughout the land' 
'And kindness and nobility come often from their hands' 
'So if you seek the aid of one, to fight a battle true' 
'Don't look to aura for your guide, don't seek just red or blue' 
'Look to the heart, and to the blood, look past the race of men' 
'And seek an Elf, to aid your cause - you'll find a Hero, then!' 
 

== Level 15 Bard Review: '''The Lady Elemental''' ==
07/03/2012 – Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 15 Bard Review]]''' 
'In far off realms, a Queen was born, K'chana was her name'. 
'She birthed a child, both fair and cold: Aurora, Ryche's Bane'. 
'Who stripped the kingdom of its life, abandoned like a toy,'. 
'Then found a man, k'Treva clan, and briefly shared his joy.'. 
 
'She birthed a child, bright heaven's Star - alas, this drew the eye'. 
'Leareth, grand-sire, to the girl - soul called, he gathered nigh'. 
'Imprisoned he, the little babe: he'd force her to his will!'. 
'Though winters passed and summers too, she ere resisted still'. 
 
'At last! Escape! She fled as swift as doe within the fields'. 
'to Kayrron's busy streets to hide, to charity's kind yields'. 
'Draven took her 'neath his wing, gave clothes and food and roof,'. 
'They fell in love, the passion sweet, their loving trust the proof'. 
 
'But for a false claim that was made, her love was taken fast - '. 
'Set to die at morning's dawn - she fled before the axe'. 
'Broken hearted, left Kayrron, to dark Varinesa Keep,'. 
'There she vowed her penance long, a living death to reap'. 
 
'A Gangrel's bite was all it took to shed her mortal coil'. 
'Black-tiger form, undeath reborn, eternity to toil'. 
'Again, she fled, this unskilled fledge, her hunger-reddened gaze'. 
'Found solace, safety, 'midst the bats, hid deep within a cave'. 
 
'Awakened by the Kindred-Lord, her vow of worship sworn,'. 
'Became the siren of the night, a lure to all men born'. 
'Yet, toys were they, those bumbling fools, who sought to win her heart'. 
'She dallied at her whim and wish -- seduction was her art'. 
 
'Oh there were those whose love professed, did move immortal soul'. 
'And twice she vowed to faithful wed, happiness her goal'. 
'But time and time and time again, her broken heart would break'. 
'and men fell by the wayside as the toll of time would take'. 
 
'The greatest loss she felt those years, was not a lover's cost'. 
'But Ascension of Lord Khore - the Kindred bond was lost'. 
'Chaos marked her decade-spans, as loyalties were gained'. 
'And vows were offered to the gods, a Hawk, an Angel made'. 
 
'Chosen for a span, then gone, a vow given to Bliss,'. 
'in Rhina's tree, some peace - and then, a Booga stole a kiss'. 
'Long ascended to the heights of mortal span achieved,'. 
'A dream of crafting her OWN home, within the Pattern weaved'. 
 
'So to her hero, Tynian, prayed, and pled and made her case'. 
'Then she arose to Heavens bright, her mortal days erased'. 
'She taught the young, then learned among the Phantom's dark Magi'. 
'The Elements had called to her: the sun, the earth, the sky'. 
 
'She swore to them, to be their voice, to teach all of their way'. 
'And Matriarch became in truth, for near a thousand days'. 
'But fickle fate led her away, her Chylder left behind'. 
'Years passed - return, unsure - of whom that she might find'. 
 
'Our Lady! cried her faithful friends, Betrayed! cried earth and air'. 
'They lashed in pain and anger bright, no longer in her care'. 
'So Lost, she wanders, crimson-souled, she seeks what is denied'. 
'Deloi, Vindr, Adurna, Gath... Brisingr and her pride'. 
 
'Until that day, she gathers close the Lost of all this world'. 
'Some ancient souls, some newly born - her banner is unfurled.'. 
'Ebrithil yet still a light, the leaders of her cause'. 
'They give out pain, confusion, fear, yet also speak her laws'. 
 
'To Her care, they give her all: their strength and honor true'. 
'If your soul to Her is drawn, then Lost's the home for you!'. 
 
Samiyah curtseys before the Lady DarkClaw. 
 

=='''The Tower of Sorcery'''==
Performed on July 11, 2012 
''A cold gust of wind blows through you unexpectedly, chilling you to the core''. 
 
As a bard, I'm bid to walk the breadth of all this land. 
I've sailed across the waters and I've travelled where I can. 
Seek out places, that I must, in towns and forests deep. 
In shining cities and the woods, where giant spiders creep. 
I've swam among the fishies - but admit that's very rare - 
The Tempest finds bards toothsome, so I very seldom dare. 
I've forded streams and climbed the hills so dark and misty cold. 
I wouldn't say I'm brave at all, but with some help, I'm bold! 
 
Some places make me shudder at the thought of going there. 
(A witch's hut, Sahaugin halls, and Rivers of Dispair) 
But if I'm quick enough and quaff, a potion that is true. 
I won't wind up inside a pot, made into Ogre stew. 
 
But thrice, my steps were urgent bid, to travel to a place. 
That's guarded by a Phantom who is of the elven race. 
I know not why the gods have sent this little bard to see. 
The spectacle within the walls of Tow'r of Sorcery. 
 
I crept inside and fled right quick, not wanting to profane. 
Each time I went, I asked before if some bore Magi's name. 
No wish to trespass there at all, I quickly came and went. 
No harm by me intended: but a bard must go where sent. 
 
I begged forgiveness of the only soul that I could see. 
And was set a task by him - a rhyme composed by me. 
To sing the praises of the place that Drakar calls his home. 
But it's filled with icy winds that chill me to the bone. 
 
Massive doors to block the way, though whether to or from. 
The scent of ancient candles - and the slighest touch of rum' 
There's many fancy tapestries - Lord Nash and then the Lich. 
The sight of all the bookshelves makes my eager fingers itch. 
 
No place of gentle rest or site of merry-making loud. 
But a spot for Nashite rites where all the heads are bowed. 
There's dais of black marble that is topped with gleaming throne. 
And a mural on the wall that shifts and moves and ..um.. moans. 
 
Portraits hanging here and there - above, a glassy dome. 
I think I sensed unsettled dead, condemned by death to roam. 
A magic circle, crimson-red, to bind, or cleanse or keep' 
A mirror to the soul of those to him an Oath would speak. 
 
The Laws of Nash inscribed within a dozen or more books. 
I must confess the shelves received more than just a look. 
Discipline, respect and knowledge, all required of He. 
So much within those crystal vaults for an eye to see. 
 
I honor Drakar's wish: to chant - and speak of what I saw. 
And though I'm not an aura-blue, my word is but my law. 
He asked if I was curious, to learn of Nash's ways. 
But I am of the desert tribe, until my end of days. 
 
My vow to Mother, always kept: I cannot give an oath. 
To love a man or worship Gods - I am forbidden both. 
Still, I honor all of those who swear His oath to keep. 
But start to think that Nashites will give me a cause to weep. 
 
Destroyer speaks: to end my life, and strip away my veil. 
And leave me naked, shuddering, my form cold, still and pale. 
Orgrim's rift and vicious whip, reminded me today 
That life is frail and death is close and barely held at bay 
 
Perhaps it is precursor, or a warning - that makes sense, 
My death to them is Destiny, or Chance's recompense - 
If these journeys are a clue of what will be my Fate. 
I hope that death becomes me, and his lust for blood abate. 
 
But that is of the future, which is never writ in stone - 
Still it creeps into my thoughts and sets a worried tone. 
If my steps to Tow'r return, I pray no offense take. 
For each time, permission asked, apologies to make. 
 
I do not seek to ere defile or ever disrespect. 
Or rouse the ire of Nashites should our path ere intersect. 
So this chant I speak with truth, and with the chant I've made. 
My duty discharged, vow complete, my debt to Drakar paid. 
 
{{note|[[Boromir]]|07/11/12|*clap* very well done! }}
{{note|[[Doc]]|07/11/12|I shed a tear in my beer.}}
{{note|[[Isolas|The Phantom]]|07/11/12| Well done. Your debt to Drakar is paid. I will trust his judgement in this. }}
 

=='''Why Bards Are A Waste of Time'''==
Commissioned by '''[[Anduin]]'''*. 
Posted to the Forum on July 24, 2012. 
 
World shaped by whim: it's a dangerous thing 
To give up such power to those that just sing 
'''[[Tynian]]''''s time - precious, rarer than gold 
Was foolishly spent on those pioneers bold 
Like '''[[Oook]]''', '''[[Adja]]''', '''[[Cadee]]''', on '''[[Chylder]]''' and '''[[Fling]]''' 
'''[[Faite]]''', '''[[Gheorghe]]''' and '''[[Huglak]]''', what good do they bring? 
Better He'd focused on fixing what's there 
Psionisists mental, barbarians scare 
Or making Thugs nifty, 'cause right now they're lame 
Instead, it's these singers, all seeking great fame 
He should have spent code-time adjusting the spells 
of Shamans and Clerics ('cause mages are swell) 
That hunt-code for places and monsters galore 
As much of a waste as a lyrical score 
The world's not enriched by a rhyme or a song - 
When so much of TFC's just coded wrong! 
Combat more easy, with eq galore! 
A-re-na battles with arch-mobs and more! 
Not gathering songs for some halfling to hum! 
Yes, really and truly, the bard class is dumb! 
Roleplay is stupid - a waste of His time! 
(An ironic message hired out in this rhyme) 
Yes, Anduin's right, we should delete the bards 
Success for this class just's not in the cards 
(Besides, they're too sneaky, all hidey-in-place 
That '''[[Eathor]]''' guy could be right in your face!) 
And that combat! It's silly! All kicking and slaps, 
Weapons are wielded, with crushes and whacks! 
So better you listen to what he hired said 
And hasten the day that the bard class is dead! 
 
<NOWIKI>*</NOWIKI> Please note that this in no way, shape, or form describes my own personal thoughts on the Bard Class. - Sami
<NOWIKI>**</NOWIKI> Please note that Anduin hasn't reviewed this song prior to publication, so it it may not accurately reflect his thoughts, either.
 
{{note|[[Eathor]]|July 2012|I was extremely sad when I read the beginning of this song, but then I was extremely happy when I got to the end of it! Thank you Sami!! - Eathor the sneaky in your face Bard!}}
 

== '''A Love Letter From A Thief''' ==
(08/03/12: Ink's quest, placing first in the Challenge – '''[[Seeking the Most Creative]]''') 
''Dearest Eiren:'' 
 
''I admit it - I'm not always a good man. I have cheated at games of chance, I have stolen, I have poached the King's deer, I have lied. . . But I have not ever spoken false about how I feel about you. Like any man, my pride was hurt when you ran. I did not follow. I should have. I have wandered since that day, always trying to find my way home - but home is not a place anymore -- it is carried within you. You have filled my days, always in the back of my mind, and filled my nights, haunting my dreams. Without you, I am restless, seeking distraction and danger.'' 
''When we courted, I gave you a gift. Perhaps you still have it? (If so, I can only take that as a good sign!)
It was a key to a fabled treasure - because that is what you were to me. A treasure I hoped to keep safe always. More precious than any gem I have stolen or any purse I have cut. Yes, I know - you don't like what I do. But I'm not a bad man, I just do bad things sometimes. Perhaps with your fine example, I can do better...? No, you're right, I probably won't walk the path of goodness, but won't you have fun trying to set me on it?'' 
''I thought long and hard on what gift I could give, that would show you my heart. Trinkets and baubles and valuables, you might think I had stolen. Magic - well, your people do that far better than any mortal man. I settled on something simple: the seeds within this apple. You have no orchards of apples in your home village - I know, I wandered through the town late one night, wanting to learn this place that is so precious to you and see if there was room for me in it - but your people do love growing things.'' 
 
''There’s a spot where one of the big trees fell that would make a good spot for a house and a garden and an apple tree or two. That is, if you don’t mind living on the ground instead of high in the air. Perhaps the seeds of this apple can grow into something new in your world and as they grow, the trees could be a reminder of my love and willingness to grow with you.'' 
''Give me another chance.'' 
''Yours,'' 
''Villon'' 

==Level 20 Bard Review: '''The Baroness' Lament'''==
08/16/12. Commissioned by '''[[Soloban]]'''. Performance Log: '''[[Samiyah - Level 20 Bard Review]]'''
===Part I: The Curse===
My tale is of unholy vows, sworn for pride of man 
A bargain made, a cost too deep, an evil, evil plan 
Marel wished to ever live and slip the grasp of Fate 
But pride it goes before a fall, and curses ne'er abate 
 
Cale had heard the Baron's words, whispered into night 
And rode up to the castle, giving all the guards a fright 
His cowl was drawn and face obscured, his voice in ancient tongue 
Demand to see the Castle's lord: the bargain was begun 
 
No record of that meeting first - or mention of the sums 
The gold to buy a pass from Death - just hidden from the sun - 
A week to pass and then return, agreement then to bind 
But deals with devils rarely work - this Marel came to find 
 
''A sharp scent of brimstone and sulfur wafts across your senses.'' 
 
A single candle lit allowed, a glass of vintage old 
The chests of loot were stacked up high, all glittering and gold 
With wave of hand, Cale dismissed all - another favor asked: 
And shuddering, the Baron bid a guardsman to that task 
 
A child to fetch, from village near, awakened from his bed 
The order came - defied at first - but then the Baron fed. 
His teeth did not pierce young flesh - it was a soul he drank - 
and vigor fled the child's corpse, fast rotting, cold and rank 
 
Marel screamed! How could he not? The horror all too bright - 
A guard burst in, and grasped by Cale, his screams to join the night 
Smoke and ash whirled all around, as he cast the spell 
And crafted from the body a foul canine straight from Hell 
 
''A foul scent of decay fills your nostrils, causing you to gag.'' 
 
A hound was born, of fire and ash, with eyes of embers red 
And Marel moaned and pissed himself, blubbered and he beg'd 
"Take it back!" he cried out loud, "This isn't what I sought! 
I wanted love eternal, not this curse that you have wrought!" 
 
Cale just laughed and sauntered out, leaving him to scream 
And wish that it had all just been a single evening's dream 
But nightly, thirst returned to him, and nightly he would feed 
For Marel lacked the strength and will to deny himself the need 
 
He lurked amidst the houses of the village at the gate 
Slew man and child and woman all - his thirst would not abate 
But one he kept away at cost - his wife he would not see 
He fought to save her mortal soul, her life his only plea 
 
''You hear distant singing, in a soft contralto, the words a lullaby.'' 
 
The hound emerged from shadows thick, her wrist caught in his maw 
She begged and screamed for mercy, until her throat was raw 
He locked himself into a tower, to keep from feeding deep, 
And threw himself from battlements, a final death to seek 
 
Landing hard, his shattered bones were piercing through his flesh 
And hound appeared to drag him back, each wound remained as fresh 
Time flowed past, he lost all track, night seeping into night 
But fed from those the hound would bring, unwilling now to fight 
 
Her cries of pain and anguish as he drank her soul at last 
Stripped his last humanity - true curse had come to pass 
Then weeping, sobbing, crying out, he laid her in her bed 
And gently brushed her golden hair, and gently kissed her head 
 
''The air goes still and quiet, as if the sound of a child wailing was suddenly stilled.'' 
 
The cradle by her bedside was an empty wooden shell 
Their son was gone and sent away, from parents living hell 
He smashed this sign of sons escape, flung shards beneath her bed 
Intending that his bloodline would be thought as being dead 
 
Cale appeared, a smirking smile, the hellhound at his heel 
But not in time to learn of aught the shards might have revealed. 
"Everything is lost" he heard, as Marel cried aloud 
"Youve taken all I loved from me," his tone completely cowed 
 
"But all I did, was what you asked!" replied the cowled one 
"Just tell me what you want from me and it will sure be done!" 
"I want the hunger foul to stop! I want to see her eyes!" 
"I want to hear her songs again, beneath the daylit skies!" 
 
''Anguish washes over you: the weight of foul deeds, selfishness, loathing...'' 
 
"Done!" replied the sneering Cale, "You only had to ask," 
Marel turned to see his bride if Cale had done this task. 
A band of diamonds, blue of course the very same deep hue 
And the lilt of singing notes, sounding pure and true 
 
But still she laid, and still was dead, until with shudder woke 
And when she gazed upon him, it was these words she spoke: 
"I am hungry..." 
 
Samiyah pauses in her recitation, unable to finish that stanza, the horror clear in her eyes. 
Samiyah gathers herself and skips to the next. 
 
Laughing at their horror, Cale paused as he turned to go. 
"Why so sad, Marel and bride? You asked for this, you know.." 
"Who are you?" begged the Baron cold, "How can you do such things?" 
"Im 'Caleneezer, of the Void - I am the Demons’ King!" 
 
''A foul echoing laughter grates across your senses as he names Himself.'' 
 
===Part II: Rebirth===
Years would pass, the two as one, for in that Cale spoke truth 
And slew they every villager, each traveler, each youth 
Word spread wide, of curses foul, of blight within those stones 
Of screams that filled the twilit sky, of agonizing groans 
 
Good clerics came from all around, then Paladins and more 
But with every nightfall dark the Baron was restored 
His hunger would not ere abate, he always had to feed 
But ever was his deepest wish - that all of them succeed 
 
Madness swept away all thoughts, save anger and his rage 
He walked alone, avoiding Her, kept locked up in a cage 
In time he thought - it is not she! My lovely wife's reborn 
I'll find her soul in her next life - embrace her mortal form 
 
''The slightest hint of floral perfume wafts through the air.'' 
 
His sorcery very strong by now, he cast a widened net 
And settled on a lovely girl, with crimson soul no less 
Silonch of Conclave, he convinced, surely bore her soul 
To have her love and have her kiss - this was his only goal 
 
So sent her dreams and whispered spells, to lure her close at hand 
Until, a twist of Maurice-fate - She recalled to his lands 
Stumbling blindly, screaming fear, the hellhounds nipped her heels 
Into the maddened Baron's grip... where her fate was sealed. 
 
A kiss upon her cherry lips, a bite upon her throat 
He stole a bit of life but then - he cast her 'cross the moat 
"I will not lose my love again! You must not die today!" 
But still he whispered Cale's curse, half-begging her to stay. 
 
''You hear Silonch's death cry! Her mortal shell is quickly caught up and carried away by an Arch-Mage...'' 
 
Little did he know her heart was lost - enchantment 'round it first 
She to love another, but the same devotion not reversed. 
Vecna owned Silonch's heart, played with it like a toy 
He found her love amusing but it didn't bring him joy 
 
Another loved Silonch, it's true - and Tripper was his name 
One night he stole a kiss from her, and never was the same 
His own wife gone, so long ago, and lonely he had been 
But she forbade his lips or heart to e're touch hers again 
 
Marel - enraged! - how could this fop lay claim to what is mine!? 
There had to be another way - he swore that he would find 
Years would pass, until a chance, a deal that he could make 
In exchange to cast a spell - a memory he'd take 
 
''The gentlest brush of lips on lips.. the scent of her perfume.. maddening in its exquisiteness.'' 
 
In exchange for stealing this - the mem'ry Tripper held 
He whispered enchants, binding eyes to Talmud with a spell 
Gloating, sneering, threatening all the Chosen gathered near 
He muttered threats - but Weaver said: "My people, have no fear." 
 
With a gesture, cast him out, enveloping him in flame 
Yet, as always, with the night, he rose and lived again 
Plotting ever, mind awash, with plans to win her back 
He schemed to win Silonch's love, or perish from its lack 
 
Decades turned to centuries, his plots they came to naught 
For Lady's soul was not reborn - and She her hunger fought 
He was not the only one to ancient sorc'ry seek: 
For while he failed, his Lady won - her magic at its peak 
 
''The purity and depth of a mother's love for her child washes over you, humbling and profound.'' 
 
=== Part III: The Family Curse ===

The Lady whispered one last spell, a statis-bind released 
Though many decades we all knew, her babe knew only weeks 
Grew he then to manhood, in some lands not far away 
All the while a-dreaming of the place that he would stay 
 
It was a bright homecoming, when he travelled through the Bog 
Finding traces of a town, and ashen-coated dog 
It was the work of many years, to hire, threat and bribe 
Sufficient people to his task: a worker, vintner, scribe 
 
Fortunate, the aid unsought, by simple stranger lent 
Cale, he called himself - so shy - an unassuming gent! 
Gold will win their work, he said, and fear will rule their mind 
For peasants cannot see the goal - it's simple and sublime 
 
''A chill arrogance sweeps over you, wiping away any trace of kindness or gentility.'' 
 
Take what you want, the stranger said, rule with an iron fist 
So the son did as he willed - he broke, he killed, he kissed 
One girl, she tried resist his charms, she dared to say him Nay 
His rage was hot, his eyes like coals - he knew he'd make her pay 
 
Her broken body lay before his feet, rimmed round with blood 
And Cale, he laughed to see her laid like rubbish in the mud 
A woman's voice came weeping, then, her song become a scream 
A mother's pain, to see her son, more nightmare than a dream 
 
His eyes flashed round to find the source of unseen voice's pain 
And caught a glimpse of form and shape he'd ne'er see again 
Her shattered heart was broken by this evil by consent 
And in his ears forever sounds the Baroness' Lament 
 
''A high, keening wail of broken hopes and agony rips through your senses, driving you mad.'' 
 
Battered by her voice of hurt, he could not block the sound 
No matter how he drown'd his woes, all sprawled upon the ground 
The vine could not give mercy sweet, no vintage dulled away 
The shame of knowing Mother's loss and disappoint that day 
 
He tried to act with mercy and to right who he had wronged 
But merchants ceased to come along where once they always thronged 
Cale appeared, convenient-like, and whispered once again: 
For else could say they'd been there, and had ever been a friend? 
 
"Don't let weakness fill your heart, to love is just to lose" 
These whispered words were balm at last - the mother's cries to soothe 
Nodding swiftly, son agreed, oath bound in blood and ground, 
Cale just smiled, and crafted him his very own hellhound... 
 
''The dying screams of a grape stomper fill the night as she is unwillingly transformed...'' 
''...and the curse lives anew.'' 
 
{{note|[[Silonch]]|08/20/12|Oh! That was lovely. Thank you for sharing it with me!}}
 

=='''The Hunters' Call'''==
Commissioned by '''[[Tes]]''' 
Midnight spread across the land, it turned from day to night. 
A hunting horn, its dreadful peal, was cause for sudden fright. 
Her ringing laughter, joyful glee, the Hounds leapt to Her heel. 
They circled all around Her, and then as one - a kneel. 
"OUR LADY! WYLDESS!" they cried, exhultant in their tone. 
They lifted Her upon a throne of palest solid bone. 
My lovelies all! My weasel-boys! My '''[[Doc|Docster]]''' and my '''[[Ink|Swarf]]'''!" 
"'''[[Wunk|Wunkathew]]''' and '''[[Arianas|Snugglykins]]'''! My '''[[Sagan|Huntsman]]''''s wicked bark!" 
"Gather round my pack, my Kin, the Wyld Hunt's Reborn!" 
The world's our prey, now set to hunt!" then sounded on Her horn. 
Its peal was heard around the globe, and blues in bed asleep. 
Were filled with dread and horror as the Hunt their Prey did seek. 
But Cecil stood up firmly and He raised a mighty sword. 
"I'll not conceed the peace to you!" and gathered up a horde. 
[[Celeste]] and [[Kylor]], [[Iggwilv]], too, plus [[Miki]], and [[Padrone]]. 
Stood against the Wyld Horde, to fight them from their home. 
Few withstood the dark onslaught '''[[Katrana]]''''s Hunters' brought. 
They chased their prey through alleyways and in the temples fought. 
They bounded through the forests and they clambered up the trees. 
Then giggled as they watched their prey continually flee. 
And with each Thread they cut, they blessed them in Rebirth. 
And laughing, happy, in the Hunt, no malice - just with mirth. 
Until their foes, so limp of sword, turned to a blade of tongue. 
And used cold words to scorn, accuse, and rip away the fun. 
Katrana in Her Mercy offered up a Law of Threes. 
But Cecil said, "Not if you begged and pled upon your knees!" 
"We scorn to take this Oath you give, we do not need its kind." 
"We'd rather stay upon high horse, and take what we can find!" 
The Lady Wyld She shrugged and smiled, and whispered to her boys. 
"That's okay, we'll play with them - they make fantastic toys." 
She giggled like a little child, she pointed and she said: 
"Now hunt them without mercy, boys, until they all are dead." 
One Wyldling jumped up and down, chaotic to his soul. 
"My Lady! Making you just smile - it is my only goal!" 
"I'll Hunt them 'til they're weary and I'll hunt them 'til they cry..." 
"I'll Hunt them 'til at last they leave without a sole goodbye!" 
'''[[Tes]]''' bounded forth, his Prey to find, without a backward glance. 
And if you don't check your who'zone, then you take an awful chance. 
For this wee shaman loves to send a ghost or two to bite. 
He loves each battle and gives praise to Wyld with every fight. 
So listen to this ditty and remember this Bard's song. 
Yes, many fight the Wyld Hunt--- but very few for long! 

=='''The Goat Song'''==
Performance log: ''' [[The Slumber Party Aftermath|The Slumber Party]]’’’ held in ‘‘‘[[Hutt]]’’’'s Temple on 09/05/12 
'Greedy little goatsies wand'ring 'cross the sand! 
'eating all the grasses, just because you can! 
'You would eat my shoeses, you would eat a tree! 
'You would eat that carrion, or even! eat! me! 
 
'Noisy little goatsies, you are oh so loud! 
'Bleating at the stars, oh what a noisy crowd! 
'Butting heads then whining, when your head is hurt. 
'Sell you to the nomads, Noisy! Inna! Yurt! 
 
'Busy little goatsies, please lay down and rest! 
'you should be asleep, so to be at your best. 
'Even if you count sheep, just to help you fall, 
'I won't tell your mommas, Goto! Sleep! All! 
 
'Sweetest little goatsies, now you all at rest. 
'When you're simply quiet, when I like you best. 
'Sleep until the morning, do not stir awake. 
'Back to greener pastures, Sami-girl! Will! Take! 
 
'Baddest little goatsies! Stop your wander-un!' 
'Straying off oasis, under angry sun' 
'Scorpion'll getcha! Cry when you are stung!' 
'So stay close, my goatsies, 'Til! My song! Is done!' 
 
 
==Level 25 Bard Review: '''The Soul-Stealer's Song'''==
Performance Log: 'Samiyah - Level 25 Bard Review]]’’’
As my steps have travelled 'round the world for many years 
I've seen some acts of cruelty, come face to face with fears 
I've heard of foulest tortures and I've witnessed blood and pain 
Been exposed to death and horror, time and time a-gain 
 
But mortal terrors pale before Immortal threat of wrath 
A note demanded that I write - a song of Seraph's past 
Polite, my re-ply, but was firm: Of you, I cannot sing 
For your deeds are never fair, you only mis'ry bring 
 
I thought the matter ended, 'til I saw a wicked grin 
He backed me to a corner, laughed, and said in voice of sin, 
"What would be worse - harming you? - or all that you hold dear? 
Now tell my tale, oh little bard, or they'll have cause to fear." 
 
He knelt before me, wings pulled back, and looked me in the eyes 
And ran a finger down my cheek, a threat in kindness' guise 
"So will you do this thing for me?" he asked with voice so cold 
I stammered yes, my friends to guard, that he not steal a soul. 
 
Thus angrily, surrendered will, agreeing to his task 
But swore I wouldn't write a word, until I knew his past 
He smirked and nodded, told his tale, then ordered me to write 
I shook my head, refusing, having not learned all I might 
 
I wouldn't let _his_ answers be the sum of all I learned 
Re-searched, read, and interviewed, and studied pages turned 
Until at last, was ready, and to paper, quill I put 
'Til pages filled and ink was spilled, my fingers stained like soot 
 
I've scratched out lines and crumpled pages, disatisfied with all 
My efforts, words could not contain, encompassed in a scrawl 
But here and now, present to you, the tale of Seraph's life 
No pleasantries, no happy end - it is a work of strife. 
 
The being known as Seraph was once but a frightened boy 
Abandoned by his family, no happiness or joy 
A life of thiev'ry on the street, oft' beaten when he failed 
His master was a bastard brute, who truly should be jailed 
 
Then one day, a task was set, to thieve a weapon-smith 
And failing, he was snatched right up, clenched in an ogre's fist 
They beat him with a metal chain, and whips 'til almost dead 
Then heated up an iron fork, burned eyes out from his head 
 
The eyes are naught, or so they say, but windows to the soul 
That child screamed and all went black - the peace of death his goal 
But lifted up, into a light, and there an "angel" stood 
"I feel the hate inside of you, and absence there of good." 
 
Into that corpse, the "angel" breathed, returning gift of life 
And sent him back, to earthly plane, to sow a path of strife 
Souls to steal and souls to take, for souls kept him alive 
The first to fall was Marion, the death he did contrive 
 
Soon thereafter, he was found, by Kerri in the Dark 
Given home, and honors all - still learning all the arts 
The Booga speaks most fondly of his Ordained Sur-i-el 
Honors gave his chief Ordained, who's rage burned hot as hell. 
 
Mystic armor, mighty blades - for great were the rewards 
And added greatly to the bags that Booga loved to hoard 
Then one day it hit him, with the ringing of a bell -- 
And there within the Booga's tree, in love the Seraph fell 
 
Mystaya was his wicked muse, the woman he would wed 
And for a time was happy, til his love by Tiger bled 
He swore revenge - let Aslan die! - for Talyn's desperate crime 
A love for love, the price to pay, in justice so sublime 
 
But interposed, the Weaver stood, Her eyes of deepest black 
"If you should slay my Handmaid sweet, there is no turning back. 
Anathema named, Alliance hurt, and from you turn my face 
Where once a hand of friendship oft, just coldness in its place." 
 
Thus turned from path of Vengeance, he bitterly was forced 
And helpless rage turned deep within, with words so foul and coarse 
"This love, it only weakens me: I cannot keep her long!" 
But each time thought to set aside, his heart proclaimed it wrong 
 
That wicked core of burning need, the thirst a soul could slake 
Came manifest in evil lies, all goaded by his mate 
"Oh help me out, I need your aid!" he pled to Maja, whom 
Agreed to help "dispel a 'Clave", but only found his doom 
 
Locked within a Captain's place, blinded, crushed and slain 
A Nexus-friend was fooled and died, his gear was 'Staya's gain. 
Years, they passed, and many learned, to trust was but to die 
Then left behind by god and kin, he gazed up to the sky 
 
There must be more, beyond this Realm, I must leave it behind 
That distance might be sword to cleave through last of oaths that bind 
years would pass, the seasons sped, while absent Seraph stayed 
At last, returned, to Gods above, another vow was made 
 
I'll stand among you, serve the young, Immortal lessons learn 
But within me, there's a need, a fire wicked burns 
Born to sorrow, born to hate, and born to now Ascend 
And in my presence, trembling souls, before me knees to bend 
 
He followed through, was lifted high, his mortal shell to shed 
And in his name, his minions slew, 'til streets ran wet and red 
He crafted a new leg-a-cy, and gave a name -- the Vir 
There from a wicked throne of bone, the Seraph did not stir 
 
Many were the conquests of his favored scarlet souls 
Golson, Mas and Hedschott, all contribute to his goal: 
Let chaos spread - and lies and hurt - to make the whole world bleed 
Perhaps so all that suffering, would assuage his dark need 
 
For hungered, still, the Seraph did - that hollow void inside 
It made him reckless, to a fault, and wrongfully decide 
In a rage, he slew an oathed, and then - the rumor goes 
It was to friends from earthly plane, their eq quickly flowed 
 
The story's garbled - but the fact - he was not cast from high 
Means there is some question, and we may not e're know why 
He left his place, he left behind, his people and his throne 
November twenty, in Oh-Nine, this History has shown 
 
Many weeks would pass, until, the Seraph showed his face 
And with his re-turn, from him fell, the last Immortal grace 
It was the Spring, in April mid, the Seraph was Retired 
The Vir was gone, they said so long, their charter had expired 
 
Cen-tur-ies sped by with naught a hint of blackest wings 
Then DarkClaw found him in her home - and Chaos did he bring 
A growled need, a dark desire - for stronger was his thirst 
Three souls to gain, or else he'd steal: Belgarion'd be first 
 
She wept! She raged! How could he force, a woman to decide 
Between her friends and twixt her love, the choice she'd not abide 
She sought advice, she sought to hire, a Bard to tell the tale 
And spread a warning through the streets, through cities and through dale 
 
Samiyah spoke of desert charms, of salt and bonds of faith 
Four Elements not close at hand, but Spirit the fifth makes 
"Call your folk, and keep them close - like desert cat he hunts 
Culling out the wayward sheep, the wounded and the runts. 
 
Be the shepherd, ward them all, and get them through the night: 
Those shared vows will help you stand against this horrid fright." 
Heartened, Lady went her way, with troubled Bard behind 
For she the bonds of Faith rejects, alone and unaligned 
 
It wasn't long before he heard of little Bard's advice 
And thwarted, he began to watch - then spoke and named a price 
She'd do his bid, and spin his tale, or else her friends would fall 
But found that this was not enough - he wanted her as thrall. 
 
"I am the one who hears your prayers, To whom your people pray 
I've watched you for the longest time, through dark and light of day 
I'm here to help, you must believe, It's really for your good 
For without hate there is no love - I wish you understood." 
 
What Gods decree, we must abide - they cannot be gainsaid - 
And as my tale comes to a close, I'm filled with fear and dread 
For if it is - as Seraph says - he is my destiny 
I face the future yet unwrit, unknowing what will be. 
 

==Celebrate Our Immortals Bardic Circle Contest Entry: '''Thirst'''==
Performance Log: ‘‘‘[[2013 - Love Our Immortals Bardic Circle]]’’’
''Thirst.''. 
''Greater than need...''. 
''for hunger or sleep'','. 
''...It tears, and it BITES...'' . 
...it claws, and it seeps...''. 
''..into every pore..''. 
''..every vein..''. 
''..every limb..''. 
''Stronger than ache..''. 
''..for wine or for gin.''. 
 
''Thirst.''. 
''Slaking that need..''. 
''Of PARAMOUNT import''. 
''...scale any wall...''. 
''..take any fort..''. 
''To quench it..''. 
''To slake it...''. 
'''You do what you must!'''. 
''You break any promise....''. 
''You break any trust.''. 
 
''Thirst.''. 
''That terrible need..'' 
''Empty chill void..'' 
''...that BEGS to be filled..'' 
''NOT with life destroyed..'' 
''NOT with a soul, and NOT with the blood.'' 
''..but with a song and but with a rhyme..'' 
''the chant or the chorus of lyrical score...''. 
''sing.. it.. once...'' 
''then...needing...'' 
''...More...'' 
''Thirst.'' 
=='''A Long, Dark Tale'''==
'''(This work is OOC Info: It is in Sami's notebook but has never been performed.''' 
'''It was written at Seraph's suggestion for the 'Love our Immortals' quest.)''' 
‘Born of sweet Mal-nest, the tree-home of elves.’. 
‘Wanderer of forests, of oceans, of dells.’. 
‘Studious son of a man of the woods.’. 
‘Stealthily hunting the prey that he should.’. 
‘Youth spent in learning, from Father and Mum.’. 
 
Whisper: "That's what he called his Mother, you see." 
 
‘But knew there was more when his lessons were done.’. 
‘He sought an example, for one who would lead:.’. 
‘Toku of Balance - of right, noble deed.’. 
‘Balance soon faded, and, left quite alone.’. 
‘He wandered the woods, ‘til he heard a low tone.’. 
‘- Soft and yet friendly - he sought out the source:.’. 
‘A very small ogre, adorned with some gorse.’. 
 
Whisper: "Thats a type of flower. I had to look it up, too." 
 
‘"You are a strange little Ogre," he said.’. 
‘Reply - "YOU would be crunchy with ketchup when dead!".’. 
‘A 'saucy' reply, from this small shaman soul.’. 
‘Amusing the Spirits was always his goal..’. 
‘They talked and they talked, til the moon it had rise.’. 
‘Speaking with honesty, not guile or lies.’. 
‘Okk told him of Nash, and of Liches so fell.’. 
 
Whisper: "Fell is another word for Dark and scary, but I wanted to save that for later.".’. 
 
‘And long were the hours they spoke in that dell.’. 
‘Until with the dawn, Okk led him to where.’. 
‘An evil crypt sat, with a down-going stair.’. 
‘There was an Arch-Lich, who glared at them both.’. 
‘Then nodded and witnessed the Booga's own oath.’. 
 
Whisper: "I bet it did NOT involve the word, 'MUHA!'..".’. 
 
‘With Ramza and Morimox, travelled the world.’. 
‘Nash's banner above, in the wind ere unfurled.’. 
‘Decades would pass, in Conclave he learned.’. 
‘to master the Arts of the enchant and burn.’. 
‘Later in years, to a writer, confessed:.’. 
‘"To Nash I do owe a great part of success.".’. 
 
Whisper: "he said in that same interview that he still gives sacrifice and homage to Nash twice a year -- can you believe it?!" .’. 
‘Soon he had reached Sorc'ry's pinnacle high.’. 
‘And then that of woodscraft: so swiftly went by.’. 
‘Trav'ling with Trinity, and brooding Rath.’. 
‘Fighting in battles, or taking dark Paths.’. 
‘The House of Ve-la-li-sier proved quite a trek.’. 
‘And Ramza and Morimox got in a wreck.’. 
‘The Priestess he tickled and teased til they fled.’. 
‘And of the group he was the only not dead..’. 
 
Whisper: 'Ouch! That's just GOTTA hurt!'.’. 
 
‘But then came the day, his adventurers were done.’. 
‘And with a petition - Ascention was won.’. 
‘Shrouded in Darkness, He raised up a tree.’. 
‘And said to his friends, 'Now come play with Me!'.’. 
‘He gathered up Darklings and gave them all rules.’. 
‘With tenets of ducks, and of green and of fools.’. 
‘He sought those of magic, required a quest.’. 
‘And mandated all to behave at their best.’. 
 
Whisper: “Though, oftentimes.. they didn't.. from what I have heard..” 
 
‘Many were those who gave oath in the Dark.’. 
‘And stayed ever-faithful - their vow not a lark.’. 
‘Seraph and Lycron and Thingone and Taint,.’. 
‘Kailani, Harmony, Silence (he aint!).’. 
‘Indiga, Malakost, Asher, Lestat.’. 
‘Isolas, Erian, M'staya's all that.’. 
‘Tiberius, ZipWitchling, Beowulf, more.’. 
‘They all were a part of that great Darkling horde.’. 
 
Whisper: ‘He shaped many into who they were and who they would become.’ 
 
‘Many the student, he took and he taught:.’. 
‘Guiding Attendants through lessons so fraught.’. 
‘He showed them the joys and the sorrowful tasks.’. 
‘Of eq'ing followers, saving their .... .’. 
(The next line is crossed out.) 
 
‘Sequoia was filled with such glad merriment.’. 
‘Weddings and funerals - never lament.’. 
‘He built quite a family, odd though it be,.’. 
‘But never the like of it ever will see..’. 
‘Of Kerri himself, there is many a tale.’. 
‘Of loves he had one, but he never availed.’. 
 
‘Nor took him a wife, though he loved desperate-ly.’. 
‘Just wishing that lady would on her own see.’. 
‘His passion, his honor, his heart that was true.’. 
‘She served him with dignity, but never knew.’. 
‘His Dark Phasma burned ever bright in his heart.’. 
‘Until that sad day when this world did depart.’. 
‘Other planes called to that Booga-ful Drow.’. 
‘What he does now, we may never know.’. 
‘But shape this world, certainly, Kerri sure has.’. 
‘And was an Immortal with unmatched pizzazz!!.’..’. 
 
{{note|[[Kerriariadne|Booga]]|03/15/13|You all do me too much honor...Thank you. :)}}
 
=='''The Message In A Bottle'''==
'''(This work is OOC Info: Only Seraph and Wish have read it.)''' 
 
They say, 'in Vino Veritas' - for me a pinch of snuff 
Just a little tiny bit - but fortunate - enough 
For a time, the webs were cleared, and for a time, the lies 
I saw those present stripped of all deception and disguise 
Were there both? Of course there were - though I spoke it nay 
For there was truth there also, that was clear and plain as day 
One stood before me, waiting for my words to cast aside 
One stood there also, waiting there, that he would know the lie 
But peace obtained, with truth and lie - I saw his core intent 
To shape, to guide, to burn away, my broken miscontent 
To heal a soul so shattered that the pieces scattered wide 
And translate from a culture that most any would deny 
Another watched, trembling within, his Alchemy to work 
But within him secrets lie, within him falsehoods lurk 
That one believes reflections that are thrown from broken glass 
And never sees the one within, of how the die was cast 
We are the sum of all we are - both truth and lie entwined 
And sometimes baring all to see would be the most unkind 
Your path is yours, and mine is his, in this, I know the end 
But even though your trust is gone, I still shall call you friend 
 

=='''Chillin In The Cooler'''==
Until recently, this work had never been performed. However, ‘‘‘[[Theros]]’’’ and ‘‘‘[[DarkClaw]]’’’ got to hear it on 11/16/2014. 
Cold winds swirl around, 
drowns out every song, 
Shivering, chattering, 
fireball spattering 
Nothing but pondering 
what I did wrong. 
 
Words said in a heat 
to avoid such defeat 
argument angry and loud, 
three was such a crowd 
Praying, head bowed 
for Gods know how long. 
 
Defiantly walking 
When Wish was still talking 
Seraph so mad at me, 
Wouldn't say "enemies" 
With no ambiguity - 
Just want to be gone. 
 
Words strike like maces, 
their angry, cold faces 
My bridge was called trash, 
was the start of the clash 
Slight hope was dashed, 
When will I catch on? 
 
Like the displeasure, 
of Immortal measure 
This icy snow bites at me, 
Flurries hide all to see 
I'm "slave" and I'm "silly" - 
and just "Seraph's Pawn" 
 
Swirling snow everywhere, 
can't get to anywhere 
That isn't so freezing, 
just want to stop sneezing 
I just keep reminding: 
No weakness! Stay strong. 
 
Finality sinks in 
I must sink or else swim 
My choices demanded, 
With Seraph, I'm branded 
Or else stay remanded 
away from the throng 
 
But closed heart and coldness 
Ar-gu-ments acrimonious 
Are no more a part of me 
Then naming unwillingly 
Friends into enemies... 
..too much truth in a song. 
 

=='''The Sea Bird'''==
(Written and performed for one of Sami's young friends on 03/11/13) 
Oh once I saw a sea-bird 
It soared aloft so high 
I wondered where it traveled, 
And heard its mournful cry 
 
It searches out a lost ship, 
Its traveled lo so far 
Into every sea-port 
Searched every mast and spar 
 
It looks for crew and kinsman 
It seeks to find its home 
Crossing every channel 
Aloft and so alone 
 
Faithfully it searches 
Wings pushing tirelessly 
Its keen-eyed gaze a-looking 
Across the white-capped sea 
 
So ghostly pale and silent 
Its wings extending wide 
Its search, it will not falter 
‘E’re following the tide 
 
Its home is with its sailors 
Their luck when on the sea 
I watched that lovely seabird 
And felt its cry in me. 
 
I hope it finds a safe berth - 
Sun's fading in the west - 
A perch, a home, a comfort, 
And lets its wings to rest 
 
=='''Trickeries'''==
'''(This work is entirely OOC: Only one person other has read the shredded pages that this was written upon: ‘‘‘[[Wish]].)'''

Your words were clear: you want it back? 
My soul's been heavy at its lack 
Your price you named, to cause a rift 
But Sahib knew - confession swift 
I trusted that your word was good 
You once assured me that I could 
And after price required paid 
I learned it was just trick'ry played 
Your every intent just a lie 
And so, Sahib, I ask you: Why? 
 

==Level 50 Bard Performance: '''Duets In The Desert'''==
'''(This work is entirely OOC due to the nature of the performance)'''
Performance Log: ‘‘‘[[Samiyah - Level 30 Bard Review]]’’’ 
{|
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |'''At The Desert’s Edge: Cresom'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Though I've grown beyond the sands, my roots are here, in poisoned lands
|-
| ''Cresom:''
| A scar's across both of our hands, but most will never understand
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| The tribe, its hold is on me yet - such binding rules I can’t forget
|-
| ''Cresom:''
| Happy now, but I don't forget - The way he harmed, when you first met
|-
| ''Cresom:''
| God or mortal, I'd withstand - any time YOU have a plan
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But it's the comfort of your hand, that's helped me make so many stands
|-
| ''Cresom:''
| I'll stand with you 'gainst any threat - Don't think I won't! Don't take that bet!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And though I'm oft with doubt beset, a better brother, couldn’t get!
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |'''At The Veil: Eathor'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| An Ogre bard, who would have thought? But he has gone, where most cannot
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| From my very early days, he helped me in so many ways
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| When Hunt was called, when death my lot, I went to him, so deep distraught
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And asked him - not his hand to stay, but instead, the Wyld to praise
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| A kindness, strange, I asked of him - take up the Hunt so dark and grim..
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Let it be *his* blade to fall, that never Aoide, I would brawl..
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| His weapon thrice my throat to skim, and then soul sent to Seraphim..
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And still our friendship holds no pall, two broken hearts he did forestall
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |'''The Hunter: Ghazkull'''
|-
| ''Ghazkull:''
| My thirst you quenched, by crimson stain'd, and by your gift, Rebirth attained,
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| My Sahib's honor, to maintain, these wicked urges must restrain!
|-
| ''Ghazkull:''
| That first shy kiss, our lips did meet, Nearly made this dead heart beat
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Your gentle lesson, such a treat - a tender moment, I'd repeat.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Though I try hard to abstain, his mouth on mine runs through my brain
|-
| ''Ghazkull:''
| Your blood has coursed twice through my veins - my thirst for you, it never wanes
|-
| ''Ghazkull:''
| From this bond, I'll not retreat - My Almond pastry, ever sweet
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Though love, not bond, I must defeat, yet it's with you, I feel complete.
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" |'''At The Oasis: Wish'''
|-
| ''Wish:''
| Singing dervish with alluring eyes, Innocent veils hide nasty surprise.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| ..What if ..I'd never been Alchemized, not had that veil torn from these eyes?
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But lies could not those truths negate, I saw them _both_, their truest state!
|-
| ''Wish:''
| Catalyst of pain and misguided hate, the magic she scribes to seal my fate
|-
| ''Wish:''
| Yet for her, hold no ling'ring spite - she cannot yet see wrong from right!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| *His* words contain their _own_ hard bite, and every time we talk - we fight,
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I would not choose another path but: not my poem's aftermath...'
|-
| ''Wish:''
| No, it's him that earns my wrath - that slithering snake by name: "Seraph"
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''In the Holies: Seraph'''
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| My singing sparrow, desert muse - Of all the tribe, it's you I choose.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| So many people just accuse my explanations just refused.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Why won't you ever say goodbye - spread your wings, escape and fly?
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| You were so gentle, quiet, shy - the slightest bark, and you would cry
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| So yes: your tender spirit bruised - But to *teach*, and not abuse
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| In a world of Reds and Blues, it's hard to walk in others' shoes
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| I've taught you caution - question why! - and now your songs ring through the sky.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And though sometimes, the rules, defy, my home is in his Order High
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I'm not some simp'ring brainless doll! I do not grovel, beg or crawl!
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| Those with heart, shall lead them all - And now they answer Order's call.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I wish I could more clear convey - Those words on me, like stones they weigh,
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| I smile each time you softly pray, and each your tender fears allay.'
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| You choose and choose: you're not a thrall - You are the prize within my Hall
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| And while on me, did Vengeance fall, and cost to heart was nothing small
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| There is no price I wouldn't pay, for home, for hearth, for Him, I stay
|-
| ''Seraph:''
| And though, you sometimes disobey - You always come back to my way
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''In the Holies: Katrana'''
|-
| ''Katrana:''
| Dear one, little desert maid, upon you such a weight is laid!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| So many times, I nearly strayed, away from vow to Mother made,
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| For in the dark, a hunt-horn rings - but no song within me sings
|-
| ''Katrana:''
| I, too, had dreams, was seeing things, and know the heartbreak that it brings
|-
| ''Katrana:''
| Why did you never ask for aid, give your worship, geas and prayed?
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I whispered once, in silence, prayed, But in the end, I did as bade
|-
| ''Katrana:''
| Your lack of vows - it deeply stings - We would have taught to use your wings!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| You do not know of desert things, that ever pulls on my heart strings
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''Beneath the Palms: DarkClaw, Jamilla & Venom'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| The Lady Lost and those Embraced who sometimes smile and sometimes chase
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| My thoughts of them so oft conflict - what She thinks, I can't predict
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Against a lie or harm, am braced - which She implies is quite misplaced!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But Sahib's law is clear and strict ... so my actions, must constrict.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| One of hers, I ache to help - my sister made to Venom's whelp
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Now, *him*, I'd hurt a thousand times, while her heart he e're confines!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Pluck his fangs until he yelps, and hide his body 'neath the kelp
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Carving stakes from ancient pines... if not for her, I'd cross that line...
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But for a sister, never known, I only can his words bemoan
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| For action taken 'gainst her sire would only cause her pain and ire
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Ja-mi-lla, she must be shown - with truth, with love, in word and tone
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| My one true hope, my one desire: that she find peace, and home acquire
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''By A Small Tidepool: Ink'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Sometimes I think I've come so far, and am as strong as my friends are
|-
| ''Ink:''
| What a weirdo girl you are! Your desert ways are quite bizarre!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| But even though I am not bold, I learned from actions, lessons cold
|-
| ''Ink:''
| Always doing what you're told - *I* make *my* rules but you're not bold
|-
| ''Ink:''
| And not as smart as me, by far - not quaffing aloe from a jar :P
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| His hunting was much worse than spar, my calm to shatter, veil to mar
|-
| ''Ink:''
| Mostly useless, times untold - no matter how I teach and scold!
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I know that he would laugh and scold, but songs are worth their weight in gold
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''Beside A Slain Goat: Sagan'''
|-
| ''Sagan:''
| Little bard, how years have passed! I've been so proud to help when asked.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Fresh and bloody, recent past, the final lesson learned at last
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Cursed by some in vile tone? a helping hero, *I* have known
|-
| ''Sagan:''
| Though - sometimes foolish, danger-prone - I've seen you come into your own
|-
| ''Sagan:''
| And though I Hunted to the last, my pride in you was never dashed..
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Now that deadly duty's past, I'll smile again beneath veil's mask
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Triat's honor set his tone: The Hunt not all that he has shown
|-
| ''Sagan:''
| Though His sins you did atone - You see *me*: more than Hound and bone
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''With The Shepherds: Tross'''
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I saw a child like you one day, oft alone, and somewhat fey...
|-
| ''Tross:''
| I'm afraid I have to say! That mask you wear gets in the way...
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I offered smiles, a little cheer, or just a helping hand...
|-
| ''Tross:''
| And all you ever do is pray.... and think of goats and sand..
|-
| ''Tross:''
| Now I can't bear to see you cry! I don't even quite get why...
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Her sight is true, with bardic eye, a 'Tross aloft within the sky
|-
| ''Tross:''
| even though you are quite shy... you take on such demands.
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| Glad she's found a sailor's berth amidst the pristine sands
|-
| colspan="2" | ----
|-
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | '''Outside The Briars: Aoide'''
|-
| ''Aoide:''
| As you've grown your whole life long, so, too, has your strength and song
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| It's been a fight not to prolong, my urge to simply 'go along'
|-
| ''Aoide:''
| Yet still you feel haraam, apart, within the power of your art
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| From today, I vow to chart - a whole new course, from blithe to smart!
|-
| ''Aoide:''
| Far from the sands and winds so strong, you sought a place where you belong
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| It's hard to know what's right and wrong, when alone and when with throng
|-
| ''Aoide:''
| One wisdom to you I'd impart: Home's the music of your heart.'
|-
| ''Samiyah:''
| I think it's time, this place depart - a whole new path it's time to start
|-
|}
 
=='''The Sea Bird's Nest'''==
I once wrote of a sea-bird, 
that soared aloft so high 
It searched for crew and kinsman 
And sang a mournful cry 
 
I wept with joy at knowing 
it found a home at last 
A place to let its wings rest 
And heal wounds of the past 
 
That sea-bird nested sweetly, 
Taught older birds to fly 
And though it winged far distant 
I'd smile as it soared by 
 
But now its nest is missing 
Just gone without a trace 
Her hurt, loss and betrayal 
Clear, written on her face 
 
I ached to give her shelter 
To heal the wound renewed 
I closed my arms around her: 
Unable to break through 
 
She launched away up skyward, 
wings beating at the air 
her tone proclaiming loudly 
She surely didn't care 
 
My heart ached at renewed loss 
Twice left behind by men 
Who did not take precaution 
and broke her heart again 
 
How could they leave this sea-bird, 
Abandon, not look back? 
Not think for just one moment 
Of hurts made by their lack? 
 
They say that pain makes stronger, 
This, any girl-child knows. 
But words cannot prepare you - 
When one we love.. just.. goes. 
 
=='''The Truth of Him'''==
[[File:The Truth of Him.JPG]]
 
=='''A Song for Theros'''==
(written 11-13-2014: This has only been performed once, and only for the one for whom it was written. It is OOC knowledge for anyone else.) 
'What ho! What ho!' 
'What, hi? How low?' 
'So low? So-lo?' 
'What ho! Here goes!' 
 
'Not as slow as the flow' 
'of the sea down below' 
'He ain't scairt of the air' 
' 'Cause he goes everywhere!' 
 
'With a thrum of his gills,' 
'He's a fish without frills' 
'With a splish and a splash' 
'To a task he will dash' 
 
'What Ho! Whut? Whoah!' 
'What ho? Uh-Oh!' 
 
'He knows e-ver-y rock' 
'From the Cliffs to the Docks' 
'Every cloth, book, and key,' 
'And he's fast as can be' 
 
'Those who quest know to fear' 
'If dread THEROS is near!' 
'They will run, watch the clock,' 
''cause their win, he can block' 
 
'What Hi! What Ho!' 
'Now off! Let's go!' 
 
'He's got '''[[Lexie]]''' afraid' 
'That her work goes astray' 
'"OH MY GOD!" she will yell," 
'Just as loud as a bell' 
 
'Though he so loves to tease,' 
'"Sugar britches!" and flees," 
'He is droll, he is kind,' 
'So so-lemn and sublime!' 
 
'Uh-oh! What ho!' 
'Hi ho! Whut? Oh!' 
 

=='''A Few of Those Lexie-ish Things'''==
(Performed on 11/19/2014, Sung to the tune of 'My Favorite Things') 

L-Qs and Mobhunts, and grapefruits, and fishes 
Choc-late and thieve's cant and burning the dishes 
Threat'ning opponents, while causing boys DINGS! 
These are a few of those Lexie-ish things! 
 
Killing the Captain while wielding a bucket 
"Girl Power RULZ so you boys can just suck it!" 
Guarding her flower, her ranks and her blings! 
These are a few of those Lexie-ish things! 
 
When her cat bites! 
When her link drops! 
When she "OH MY GOD!"s 
We simply all grin at her Lexie'ish things 
And then we don't feel so flawed! 
 
Flirting with '''[[Teva]]''' then swinging a backstab, 
So skilled at combat - more deadly with her gab 
Died to a magman: the news page it stings! 
That's just another quite Lexie-ish thing! 
 
Teasing a '''[[Vicarious|Vicar]]''' and chasing down '''[[Theros]]''' 
Ob-li-vi-ous to the nuance of Eros 
Worshipped a '''[[Kerriariadne|Booga]]''', and evil she brings! 
That's just another quite Lexie-ish things! 
 
When she goes SPLAT! 
When she CR's 
When she wins a quest ..... (?!?) 
We simply all grin at her Lexie'ish things 
And tell her she did her best! 
 
Gossip, she lights up, she wants Veneration 
From every Elf, human, gnome and crustation! 
Dwarves don't escape, nor do bird-folk with wings 
It's just another loud Lexie-ish thing! 
 
'''[[Dun]]''' is her brother, but no, it's like THAT 
They pair up often to make big mobs go SPLAT! 
Getting in trouble for upgrades to rings 
It's just another loud Lexie-ish thing! 
 
when she gets lost! 
When she just whines 
When she acts so blonde! 
We simply all grin at her Lexie'ish things 
(But wonder if we've been conned...) 
 
Rage-quitting when she falls into a burn room 
Dragons will make all her con-tain-ers go boom! 
Of all of her exploits, this bard she will sing, 
'Cause there's a lot of these Lexie-ish things! 
 
Com-pe-ti-tive doesn't really quite cover 
When a new rank type our Lexie discovers 
Whether its jump rope or be-hea-ding! Kings 
That's not the least of the Lexie-ish things! 
 
When she wiz-marks, 
when she bad ports, 
When she Oh-EMM-GEES, 
We simply all grin at her Lexie-ish things 
And beg for Unfetter, PLEASE! 
 
=='''His Changing Shores'''==
(Written about ‘‘‘[[Ghazkull|Wind]]’’’, and viewed only by him and the ‘‘‘[[Katrana|Wyldess]]’’’.) 
 
He was the silver stillness 
of an icy mountain lake 
With depths of thought and feelings 
Fed by faith and first heartbreak 
Though scarred by wicked spirits, 
his own soul bore no such taint 
The injuries by life sustained 
were healed and fairly faint 
 
But to his life came desert bard, 
and mirror-calm was changed 
A transformation made complete, 
His life was rearranged 
Eternal night and endless Thirst, 
From mortal life estranged 
For her, he'd stand up to a God - 
her Father - quite deranged 
 
No longer placid lake so calm, 
But now, a tumbling stream 
Still confined within its banks, 
But woken, so it seems 
They'd venture out, or sit and talk, 
discussing hopes and dreams 
He was her staunch defender and 
so high in her esteem 
 
So years did pass, and more he changed: 
Swift river, filled with life 
They faced together consequence, 
communion, even strife 
Known far and wide as Bonded pair, 
(but never man and wife) 
Not flinching when a mindless rage 
cut deeper than a knife 
 
A final battle, won at last - 
The weary toil abate 
But doubts remained, and so he asked 
for Trial from Lady Fate 
Before it's giving, fear arose: 
What sacrifice await? 
But bravely faced, and waited calm, 
What Triat would dictate 
 
Tasks of puzzles quite obscure, 
while tempted by a sprite 
Tasks to hurt and tasks to Feed, 
and Tasks to win a fight 
Tasks to Hunt and to explore, 
to Wyldess' delight 
Tasks to learn and tasks to seek, 
And tasks of cruelest spite 
 
The Wyld's nature is to change, 
and leave behind the old 
And tasks thus far have surely caused 
a breaking of the mold 
No longer simple river's flow, 
but Ocean, wide and bold: 
A Thread's been cut, a Thirst denied, 
What yet may still unfold? 
 
I've feared those tides since first I left 
my sandy desert home 
Unstopping pow'r and siren call: 
so much remains unknown 
I feel so small within the grasp 
of crashing waves of foam 
A rising tide that overwhelms, 
a storm of flesh and bone 
 
The sea has vast, uncharted depths, 
A source of mystery, 
And though some sailors chart its tide 
There's much they cannot see 
The Tempests that bring deadly storms, 
That no one can foresee: 
Plain to see he's changing still: 
Who is it he will be? 

=='''[[I Like Big Bards]]'''==
'I like big bards and I cannot lie 
You other clerics can't deny 
That when a bard walks in with her lyrical grace 
And that bard-fu in your face 
It gets Done! Gotta spell up and buff 
Cause you gotta -try- an' keep up 
Deep in that zone she's killin' 
I'm strapped an' I'm XP feelin' 
Oh, Bardy, I wanna group with ya' 
and PK with wit'cha 
That '''[[Anduin]]''' tried to warn me 
'''[[Aoide]]''''s kick gave me a torn knee 
Her spinning back kick 
Hit square in my ...wick 
So, group me, group me, 
'Cause she aint no average troop-y 
I've seen '''[[Samiyah|Sam]]''' dancin' 
To hell with romancin! 
She's buff, rough 
Got fists swingin like a Mack truck 
I'm tired hearin tha news 
Sayin Bards are just a-buse 
Take the average young man - ask him that? 
Bards gotta lead the pack! 
So, warrics! ''"Yeah!"'' 
Mages! ''"Yeah!"'' 
Has your group lead got that bard?' ''"HELL Yeah!"'' 
Tell 'em to kick it! ''"Kick it!"'' 
Punch it! ''"Punch it!"'' 
Kick that Hall Guard butt! 
Bardys are BUFF! 

==Winter is Coming==
(Written for Snowman Wars, 2016)
'The sages have warned since the oldest days'.
'In poems and stories, in quatrains and lays,'.
'Their words in staccato, like omens a-drumming:'.
'Prepare for the future: for WINTER IS COMING.'.

'The legions fan out with their bags slack and bare'.
'They tra-verse the lands, wherever they dare'.
'Seeking out creatures made up all of snow'.
'Finding this quarry, both high and both low'.

'Its a duty that's sacred: upholding their gods'.
'They'll gather what's fallen, to even the odds'.
'To pack on their snowman, to build it up strong'.
'Just feed it the right kind, but none of the wrong'.

'Find it some snow boots, a lovely red scarf'.
'A carrot to wield, not a bucket of barf'.
'Snow boots not sandals, iron rings not a glow'.
'And for it, the places, the places, we'll go'.

'For WINTER IS COMING, it's time for the snows'.
'The battles so lengthy, the alcohol flows'.
'There'll be just one winner, the ones with sore feet'.
'Who faced every comer, and gave them defeat!'.

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