Bardic Circle 02-05-2002

Log : 2/5/2002 @7:52pm – heavily edited for brevity.

Drystan: The Bardic Circle
Type: notes
To: All in the Realm!

Hear Ye! Hear Ye!

Come One, Come All to the Bardic Circle! You'll laugh, you'll
cry, you just might win money! Bring a song, or a skit, or a
story, or a snicker! All are invited to this most festive of
occasions! ... provided they behave themselves.

For those wishing to attend, the Circle will begin at 7:00 pm
(system time) Tuesday night (Feb 5, 2002) at the Storytelling
Amphitheater. If you intend to perform, please prepare as much
beforehand as you can (i.e. have your lines macro'ed for easy
recitation). Performance content is limited only by your
imagination and the rules of the Realm. Festive garb is entirely
optional, but encouraged!

Yours in song and flight,
Drystan ep Aran, feathery bard of the Chosen

You gossip, 'The Bardic Circle, sponsored by the Chosen, will be starting in about 10 minutes in the Amphitheater.'.

You gossip, 'Anyone who wishes to participate - and can behave themselves - is welcome to attend.'.

The Storytelling Amphitheater
[Exits: west]
You are in a small amphitheater. Several rows of curved marble benches
curl comfortably around a raised dais. The high ceiling and polished
stone walls are shaped to reflect the voice of the speaker at the dais,
letting them be heard throughout the room. An open archway to the west
leads out into a small courtyard.
(Token magic) A magical spring flows from the ground here.
A delicious magic mushroom is here.
Harbinger is here.
(Light Cyan Aura) Drystan is here.

You say, 'Hello, Harbinger'.

Harbinger says (in common), 'Greetings!'.

You say, 'Are you wishing to attend the Bardic Circle?'.

Eriq arrives from the west.

Harbinger says (in common), 'I thought I'd check it out, to see what it's all about.'.

You smile happily.

Drystan says (in dwarven), 'Greetings, Eriq!'.

Eriq says (in common), 'hi'.

Athorne winks at Eriq.
Athorne bows before Eriq.

Drystan says (in common), 'Greetings, Harbinger!'.
Drystan smiles happily.

You say, 'It's simply a gathering of anyone who wishes to enjoy and participate.'.

Harbinger says (in common), 'Hello, Drystan!'.

You say, 'Folks who are participating will share a joke, a song, a riddle, perhaps even a dance'.

You say, 'whatever they feel the group might enjoy.'.

Eriq says (in common), 'is this your temple Lady Cordir?'.

Drystan says (in common), 'This is a public place'.
Drystan says (in common), 'Open to all'.
Drystan says (in common), 'The Sanctuary of Fate is two steps west, and one south'.

Eriq nods.

You say, 'We hold the bardic circle here so that anyone of any alignment who wishes to attend, can.'.

Zakarious gossips (in common), 'dracos shouldnt you be at the make up stories session'.

The Storytelling Amphitheater
[Exits: west]
You are in a small amphitheater. Several rows of curved marble benches
curl comfortably around a raised dais. The high ceiling and polished
stone walls are shaped to reflect the voice of the speaker at the dais,
letting them be heard throughout the room. An open archway to the west
leads out into a small courtyard.
(13) A delicious magic mushroom is here.
(Token magic) A magical spring flows from the ground here.
Harbinger is here.
(Light Cyan Aura) Clue is here.
Eriq is resting here.
(Light Cyan Aura) Drystan is here.

You say, 'I think we have a few others who are attending'.

Noctus arrives from the west.

You say, 'once they arrive, we'll start.'.

Dracos arrives from the west.

Noctus says (in common), 'Good evening all'.

You smile happily.
You say, 'Thank you for joining us.'.

Drystan smiles happily.

You say, 'This shall be a small gathering, today, then.'.
You say, 'There are usually twice this number'.

Drystan nods.
Drystan was prepared for 16.

Drystan chuckles, evidently amused.

You say, 'But no matter. Perhaps others will join.'.

>WHO

> 20 players.

Elf [ Ra:30 Cl:30 Th:30 ] Myronides Starym : God-Like Emperor of the Elves

Dwa [       Cl: 6       ] Eriq the Viking Dwarf!

Hum [       Wa: 9       ] Thunderoad the Calamitous

Hum [    Demigoddess    ] Cordir, Chosen Lady of Fate.  * stormreaver *

Hel [    Wa:14 Ma:25    ] Doza, Holy Conjurer from beyond the realm.*Tiger*

Hum [    Ra:21 Ma:20    ] Belsambar Lin Silverdyne: Black Tiger, Karalyn's Kitten

Hel [ Wa:30 Th:23 Ma:30 ] Shazam, Nefarious Ninja of the Black Conclave

Dwa [     Ambassador    ] Athorne, Teacher of the young, helper to all.

Hum [ Th:22 Wa:30 Cl:30 ] Dracos, Cordirs Hand of Fate. *lanfear*

Min [    Ma:25 Wa:21    ] Zakarious roasts weenies for Wylin's hotdog buns.

Gno [    Wa:30 Cl:30    ] Noctus Bouncing Gnome of Fate * * Tranquility * *

Elf [    Ma:30 Wa:22    ] Tirant likes to eat sticky pie! MMMMMMMMM!

Aar [       Sh:23       ] Drystan ep Aran, feathery bard for hire.  *Cordir*

Hum [      Demigod      ] Torchbearer: It's the End of the _Word_ as we know it.

Hum [    Wa:29 Cl:30    ] Clue RigelsWife: FATEd Weaver Priestess. [Cordir]

Hum [       Cl:11       ] Vatican the Boy

Elf [ Th:24 Ra:30 Ma:30 ] Valo, Silent Shadow of the Black Conclave

Dwa [       Cl:20       ] Pheonix Dwarven Mushroom. Slow learner of Wisdom. AFA

Dwa [    Cl:24 Wa:21    ] Wylin, Authorized Wisdom Dealer.... get some! AFA

Hum [    Cl: 3 Wa:15    ] Harbinger.

Dracos chuckles at Drystan's joke.

You gossip, 'Anyone planning on joining us, please do. we're about to start in the Amphitheater.'.

Zakarious yells (in common), 'ahh come on dracos'.

Tirant arrives from the west.
Tirant leaves west.

(A bunch of mushrooms are made and distributed)

You say, 'That should be enough.'.

Tirant arrives from the west.
Tirant leaves west.

You say, 'Just please be careful, as often times, folks will drop 'not nice' mushrooms here.'.

Dracos nods.

Tirant arrives from the west.

You say, 'Drystan, would you explain the purpose of this gathering?'.

Dracos says (in common), 'i ate one 2 days ago'.

Tirant leaves west.

Belsambar arrives from the west.

You nod in recognition to Dracos.

Belsambar tries to break dance, but nearly breaks his neck!

Noctus grins mischievously.

Drystan says (in common), 'Ah'.
Drystan clears his throat.

Tirant arrives from the west.

(Cordir asks Tirant’s Immortal to order him to stop the interruptions.))

Tirant smiles happily.

Zakarious arrives from the west.

Tranquility arrives from the west.

Tirant says (in common), 'yay'.

Belsambar raises an eyebrow.

Tranquility rests.

Clue hugs Tranquility.

Drystan says (in common), 'In short, this is a time for people to join together in ...'.


Zakarious says (in common), 'food'.

Drystan is so excited that he cheers just for the hell of it.

Eriq wonders if the mages will go vis?

Noctus hugs Tranquility.

Zakarious gets a Magic Mushroom.
Zakarious gets a Magic Mushroom.
Zakarious gets a Magic Mushroom.

Harbinger eats a Magic Mushroom.

Zakarious puts a Magic Mushroom in a large canvas sack.
Zakarious puts a Magic Mushroom in a large canvas sack.
Zakarious puts a Magic Mushroom in a large canvas sack.

Drystan says (in common), 'And to cheer Tranquility on as she introduces things'.

Tranquility hugs Noctus.

Tranquility grins mischievously.
Drystan grins mischievously.

Tranquility says (in common), 'oh dear'.
Tranquility laughs.

Drystan points at Tranquility accusingly.

Tranquility curtseys quickly.
Tranquility smirks at her own 'wisdom'.
Tranquility says (in common), 'Sorry I was late'.

Drystan says (in common), 'yeah, yeah'.

Belsambar says (in common), 'BIRD!!!'.
Drystan smiles happily.

Tirant says (in common), 'bardic circle, woot!'.

Belsambar sweeps Tranquility into a romantic waltz.

Tranquility grins mischievously at Belsambar.
Tranquility sweeps Belsambar into a romantic waltz.
Tranquility grins mischievously.

You ponder the question.

Belsambar looks at Tranquility.

Clue says (in old-common), 'not quite late enough to get out of starting it :)'.

Noctus says (in common), 'Tirant: Behave....or Be gone'.

Tranquility says (in common), 'So, shall I introduce, or...'.
Tranquility laughs.

Drystan says (in common), 'But nearly'.

Tranquility says (in common), 'Tirant is here?'.

You say, 'Tirant, if you're here to be disruptive and unpleasant, masquerading as participation, just leave now.'.

Zakarious drinks water from a dwarven skull.

Tranquility blinks.
Tranquility looks at you.
Tranquility blinks.

Tirant snickers softly.

Zakarious hugs you.

Tirant says (in common), 'can you feel, the love tonight?'.
Tirant moshes wildly around the room.

Tranquility says (in common), 'Lady, if he is here, I will not speak'.

Tirant says (in common), 'aww'.

You say, 'Tirant. Leave.'.

Belsambar tells you (in common), 'I'm assuming it goes for Zak boy too'.

Tirant comforts Tranquility.

Zakarious sits down and thinks deeply.

Tirant slowly fades out of existence.

You tell Belsambar, 'if he doesn't cause problems, he's fine.'.

Zakarious says (in common), 'wait why can tranquility make him leave?'.

You say, '_I_ asked him to leave.'.

Belsambar looks at Zakarious.
Belsambar raises an eyebrow.

You say, 'Because he was being disruptive.'.

You say, 'If you want to sit and enjoy the gathering, and not be an interruption or disruption, you're welcome to stay.'.

You say, 'If your goal is to disrupt this gathering, then you can leave as well.'.

You feel a gigantic surge of mystical energy!

Zakarious says (in common), 'of course i could'.
Zakarious rests.

You say, 'let me rephrase that'.

Tranquility snickers softly.

Belsambar says (in common), 'hmmm...'.

You say, 'If you begin to disrupt this gather'.
You say, 'I will order you out.'.

Belsambar says (in common), 'This is about to become an interesting place'.

Tranquility beams a smile at Belsambar.
Tranquility says (in common), 'Indeed'.

Dracos nods in recognition to Belsambar.

Belsambar says (in common), 'no-one leave safe, unless you like being hit by meteors'.

You say, 'So. You can either leave now, or sit and behave yourself like a civilized individual.'.

You say, 'Tranquility, please begin, if you would.'.

Tranquility steps forward and looks around with a smile.
Tranquility says (in old common), "Greetings, and welcome all."
Tranquility says (in old common), "We gather today in friendship."
Tranquility says (in old common), "We invite everyone to eat and drink to their fill at this time."
Tranquility gets a pipeweed bread from a canvas bag.
Tranquility eats a pipeweed bread.

(folks eat and drink)

Tranquility says (in old common), "We eat together and quench our thirst as one, to satisfy that which would distract us from those speaking."

Tranquility says (in old common), "Once we begin, please refrain from eating, drinking or casting spells that are not absolutely necessary.

Tranquility says (in old common), "ooc: Please disable your triggers for food, water and spells at this time."

You are overwhelmed by mystical energy!

Zakarious stands up.
Zakarious leaves west.

Tranquility steps backwards with a grin, sitting beside Noctus.

You nod.
You say, 'Thank you, Ty.'.

Tranquility says (in common), 'My pleasure, as always. I apologize for my tardiness'.

Belsambar slowly begins to float off the ground before rotating to an upside down position.

You say, 'IN a bardic circle, it is tradition that each individual present share some form of entertainment with the group.'.

You say, 'That can be a poem, song, dance, story, joke, riddle... nearly anything... offered up for mutual enjoyment.'.

You say, 'It is our tradition that the bard of the Chosen, Drystan, begin each hour....'.
You say, 'Thus, I turn it over to him at this time.'.

Drystan smiles happily.
Drystan bows before you.
Drystan hops up on the dais.

Tirant yells (in common), 'hey, Zak, whats that bardic circle like?'.

Drystan says (in common), 'Welcome and well met, everyone'.
Drystan smiles happily.

Belsambar floats up so his head is once a gain still eye level...but still upside down.

Zakarious yells (in common), 'dunno i left'.
Tirant yells (in common), ':('.
Tirant yells (in common), 'anyone wanna fill me in on whats happening?'.

Cordir turns off the Yell channel.
Tranquility yells (in common), 'channel -yell'.

Drystan flicks a bit of dust from his cloak as he rolls his eyes at the yelling.

Zakarious yells (in common), 'have some pity, cordir wouldnt let him listen to it'.

Tirant yells (in common), 'because cordir was rude enough to kick me out without reason'.
Tirant yells (in common), 'thats almost as bad as the cucumber thing, cordir'.

Zakarious yells (in common), 'tranquility said you must take off your auto food and drink trigs tirant'.
Zakarious yells (in common), 'did you?'.

Drystan begins to play on the violin.

> channel -yell
Ok.

Dracos says (in common), 'i hate to be the party pooper..i was planning on staying but i must leave.. my brother is here'.
Dracos bows before you.

Drystan smiles happily.

Tranquility hugs Dracos.
Noctus waves goodbye to Dracos.

Tranquility says (in common), 'Be careful'.

Drystan says (in common), 'Fare well, Dracos'.
Drystan smiles happily.

Dracos looks around.

Noctus ftells, 'Take care Dracos :)'.

Clue rests.

Dracos utters the words, 'sanctuary'.
Dracos is surrounded by a white aura.
Dracos utters the words, 'armor'.
Dracos leaves west.

Belsambar says (in common), 'if you don't mind, I have something to do Lady...'.

Drystan shifts his playing to a jaunty southern style of fiddling.

You say, 'please go ahead, drystan.'.

Belsambar says (in common), 'oh...he is still going *shuts up*'.

Drystan smiles happily.
Drystan says, 'The Ballad of Damas...'

Drystan sings, 'This here's the story of the man named Damas, who could tell what the world would hold,'
Drystan sings, 'He wasn't born with this gift, but he picked it up swift, after fighting in the wind and the cold.'
Drystan sings, 'For what the tales do tell is that he didn't do well when attacked by that starvin' groundhog,'
Drystan sings, 'And though it got all his toes 'fore he kicked in its nose, Damas got away in the fog.'
Drystan sings, 'It was three days and nights ere his body came to rights, but when the fever finally broke he could See,'
Drystan sings, 'Cause the critter's own thing for timin' winter to spring had been passed hundred-fold onto he.'

Maximus arrives from the west.

Drystan sings, 'Whistle-pig, whistle-pig, come to the call,'

Maximus sacrifices a Magic Mushroom to Torchbearer.
Maximus sacrifices a Magic Mushroom to Torchbearer.
Maximus sacrifices a Magic Mushroom to Torchbearer.
Maximus sacrifices a Magic Mushroom to Torchbearer.
Maximus sacrifices a Magic Mushroom to Torchbearer.
Maximus sacrifices a Magic Mushroom to Torchbearer.
Maximus sacrifices a Magic Mushroom to Torchbearer.
Maximus sacrifices a Magic Mushroom to Torchbearer.
Maximus sacrifices a Magic Mushroom to Torchbearer.
Maximus sacrifices a Magic Mushroom to Torchbearer.
Maximus sacrifices a Magic Mushroom to Torchbearer.
Maximus sacrifices a Magic Mushroom to Torchbearer.
Maximus sacrifices a Magic Mushroom to Torchbearer.
Maximus sacrifices a Magic Mushroom to Torchbearer.
Maximus sacrifices a Magic Mushroom to Torchbearer.
Maximus sacrifices a Magic Mushroom to Torchbearer.
Maximus sacrifices a Magic Mushroom to Torchbearer.
Maximus sacrifices a Magic Mushroom to Torchbearer.
Maximus sacrifices a Magic Mushroom to Torchbearer.
Maximus sacrifices a Magic Mushroom to Torchbearer.
Maximus sacrifices a Magic Mushroom to Torchbearer.
Maximus sacrifices a Magic Mushroom to Torchbearer.
Maximus sacrifices a Magic Mushroom to Torchbearer.
Maximus sacrifices a Magic Mushroom to Torchbearer.
Maximus sacrifices a Magic Mushroom to Torchbearer.
Maximus sacrifices a Magic Mushroom to Torchbearer.
Maximus sacrifices a Magic Mushroom to Torchbearer.
Maximus sacrifices a Magic Mushroom to Torchbearer.
Maximus sacrifices a Magic Mushroom to Torchbearer.
Maximus sacrifices a Magic Mushroom to Torchbearer.
Maximus sacrifices a Magic Mushroom to Torchbearer.
Maximus sacrifices a Magic Mushroom to Torchbearer.

Maximus leaves west.

Drystan sings, 'Woodchuck and groundhog, stand him up tall...'

Belsambar growls.
Tranquility growls.

Drystan sings, 'Damas knew right away that he'd no need to stay, working at father's behest,'

Tranquility taps her foot to the music.

Drystan sings, 'So in the castle On Hill, he spoke of his skill, and His Majesty asked who was best,'
Drystan sings, 'Though his vision did hold a dark knight ever bold, who would throw the king right from his roan,'
Drystan sings, 'He was eager to please and said, "You are, my liege," and was given a place near the throne.'

Natilena arrives from the west.

Drystan sings, 'Alas, as things do, the vision came true, just days after Damas joined court,'
Drystan sings, 'Thus with nothing in hand, Damas ran from the land, as his plan he had had to abort.'

Drystan fiddles into the chorus.

Drystan sings, 'Whistle-pig, whistle-pig, come to the call,'
Drystan sings, 'Woodchuck and groundhog, teach him to fall...'
Drystan sings, 'Tired and weary Damas had a new theory, that this time he'd tell only truth,'
Drystan sings, 'So he set up a stall near a marketplace wall, and 'came known as a sayer of sooth,'
Drystan sings, 'But even this had a price, as not all said was nice, and his name slipped from 'master' to 'witch,
Drystan sings, 'So he ran, once again, from his 'business of sin,' 'til at last he saw how to get rich,'
Drystan sings, 'There were fortunes in cookies, just things written by rookies, that people enjoyed with their meal,'
Drystan sings, 'Hence the rest of his days, he wrote phrase after phrase, as "No-Toes" Damas - the Seer with zeal!'
Drystan sings, 'Alas, as things do, the vision came true, just days after Damas joined court,'

Drystan rolls his eyes.
Drystan sings, 'Whistle-pig, whistle-pig, come to the call,'
Drystan grins mischievously.

You giggle.

Drystan sings, 'Woodchuck and groundhog, let him serve all!'

Drystan bows deeply.

Noctus grins mischievously.

You cheer him on, confident in his abilities.

Tranquility grins mischievously.

Noctus claps at Drystan's performance.

Drystan says (in common), 'The director's cut! With an extra line!'.
Drystan grins mischievously.

Clue applauds Drystan's actions.
Tranquility applauds Drystan's actions.
Natilena claps at Drystan's performance.
Tranquility laughs.

Belsambar cheers as he realizes he's confusing D's again.

Eriq claps at Drystan's performance.

Drystan says, 'Not too long ago, I was lucky enough to obtain a small number of one hundred percent,'
Drystan says, '_authentic_ genuine simulated fortunes as written by Damas himself during his later years.'
Drystan says, 'Now, rumor has it ol' "No-Toes" threw in the occasional falsehood just to keep people happy,'

Cordir arches an eyebrow inquisitively.

Drystan says, 'but generally the fortunes he wrote down had a disturbing tendency to be correct.'
Drystan juggles a canvas bag.
Drystan says, 'That said, these are free for the taking! Anyone who wants one, raise your hand!'

You raise your eyebrow.

Drystan says (in common), 'Or I have to keep them all for myself'.

Cordir tentatively raises one hand.

Drystan grins mischievously.
Drystan gets a calling card from a canvas bag.

Noctus snickers softly.

> > Drystan sacrifices a calling card to you.

Eriq raises a short arm up.

Drystan gets a calling card from a canvas bag.
Drystan gives a calling card to Eriq.

Cordir reads the card.

> exa card
A small rectangular piece of parchment lies here.
You see the following inscription:
Stop! Drop! And roll!

Drystan says (in common), 'I've got several'.

You blink.

Clue raises a hand shoulder-high.

Tranquility raises a wing.

Drystan gets a calling card from a canvas bag.
Drystan gives a calling card to Clue.

Noctus raises a hand, ever the curious gnome.

Cordir stops... drops... and rolls, as instructed by the card.

Drystan gets a calling card from a canvas bag.
Drystan gives a calling card to Tranquility.

Cordir hopes she's not on fire.


Drystan gets a calling card from a canvas bag.

Tranquility puts a calling card in an egg casing.
Tranquility grins mischievously.

Belsambar lowers a hand.

Drystan gives a calling card to Noctus.

Drystan snickers softly.

Drystan gets a calling card from a canvas bag.

Noctus beams a smile at Drystan.

Drystan gives a calling card to Belsambar.

Noctus laughs.

Drystan says (in common), 'Too late'.
Drystan says (in common), 'Anyone else?'.

Cordir thinks SOMEONE had far too much fun in Kharad Delving.

Drystan shakes the bag once or twice.
Drystan snickers softly.

Harbinger says (in common), 'me me'.

Drystan gets a calling card from a canvas bag.
Drystan gives a calling card to Harbinger.

You say, '"Examine card", btw.'.

Noctus gently caresses his own bellybutton, it seems to need that today.

Drystan nods.
Drystan says (in common), 'Each is inscribed'.
Drystan chuckles at Noctus's joke.

Harbinger smiles happily.

Noctus gives a calling card to Tranquility.

Drystan says (in common), 'Nine left.'.

Belsambar says (in common), 'ACK! ALARM WENT OFF! RUN!'.
Belsambar nods at himself; he must be getting senile.

Noctus grins mischievously.

Drystan says (in common), 'I suppose, given the small gathering, someone can have seconds'.

Belsambar says (in common), 'they all different? I'll take another...'.

Drystan nods.
Drystan says (in common), 'Each is different'.

Noctus says (in common), 'Ladies first ofcourse'.

> nod drystan
You nod in recognition to him.
You say, 'please.'.

Drystan gets a calling card from a canvas bag.
Drystan gives a calling card to Belsambar.

Belsambar says (in common), 'When alarm sounds, a clear red potion is your best friend indeed :P'.
Belsambar says (in common), 'I read that and my alarms went off'.

Drystan gets a calling card from a canvas bag.
> > Drystan sacrifices a calling card to you.
> exa card
A small rectangular piece of parchment lies here.
You see the following inscription:
You'll be rich! (Return this to Drystan.)

Belsambar rolls his eyes.

Drystan chuckles, evidently amused.

You blink.
> give card drystan
Drystan can't carry that much weight.

> c str drystan
Ok.
> give card drystan

Clue prays for Cordir's blessings.
Clue utters the words, 'bless'.
Clue rests.

Belsambar says (in common), 'blueberries??'.

You say, 'mine reads, "You'll be rich! (return card to Drystan)"'.
You say, 'But he cannot carry that much weight.'.

Belsambar says (in common), 'uhm...yeah'.

Drystan chuckles, evidently amused.

Drystan says (in common), 'Well, a mortal was supposed to get that one'.

You say, 'If treasure is involved...'.

Drystan nods.

You say, 'give it to the lowest level person here.'.

Eriq says (in common), '42...what else do I need?'.

You say, 'who is NOT a member of Fate.'.

The Storytelling Amphitheater
[Exits: west]
You are in a small amphitheater. Several rows of curved marble benches
curl comfortably around a raised dais. The high ceiling and polished
stone walls are shaped to reflect the voice of the speaker at the dais,
letting them be heard throughout the room. An open archway to the west
leads out into a small courtyard.
Harbinger is here.
Natilena is here.
(Light Cyan Aura) Tranquility is resting here.
(Light Blue Aura) Belsambar is here.
(Light Blue Aura) Doza is here.
Eriq is resting here.
(Light Cyan Aura) Noctus is resting here.
(Light Cyan Aura) Clue is resting here.
(Light Cyan Aura) Drystan is here.

Drystan says (in common), 'Unless I'm mistaken, Eriq?'.

Clue says (in old-common), 'mine says "Life will be harder during the, uh, hard bits."'.

Belsambar says (in common), 'I'm the smallest?'.
Belsambar says (in common), 'freaky :P'.

Drystan gives Eriq some gold.

Belsambar says (in common), 'Soon, Blueberries will control your life'.

You throw back your head and cackle with insane glee!

Drystan hops off the dais.

Eriq says (in common), 'wow rich :)'.
Eriq says (in common), 'thanks'.

You say, 'I like that one. I think I shall make some blueberry muffins after the Circle.'.

Clue snickers with Belsambar about their shared secret.

Noctus grins mischievously.

You say, 'Who wishes to go next?'.

Drystan smiles happily.

Drystan finds a good seat.

Eriq pulls on his beard.

Belsambar says (in common), 'mememe!!!'.

You say, 'Go ahead, Bels'.

Belsambar floats to the center.

You say, 'Though I fear Doza may have missed most of Drystan's fine performance'.
Noctus comforts Doza.

Belsambar glows and is suddenly the Master Cleric once more.

Drystan gets a calling card from a canvas bag.
Drystan gives a calling card to Doza.

Belsambar says (in common), 'I have but a prayer fo us...'.
Belsambar says (in common), 'here goes...'.

Doza grins happily.
Doza says (in common), 'ughh, sorry all, but I must part'.

Belsambar says (in common), 'Tynian, grant me the serenity...'.

Belsambar says (in common), 'to accept the things I cannot change *cough* Stupidity among DB *cough*'.

Doza says (in common), 'was fun, I'll try to make it next time=('.

Doza utters the words, 'portal'. The air shimmers as Doza creates a portal here.

Belsambar says (in common), 'the courage to face death in the face ((when do I not??))'.

Belsambar says (in common), 'and a sharp enough blade to create a possibility of, and skill to make with what's left, Steaks of Tirant'.

Tranquility giggles.
Tranquility covers her mouth with her wing, laughing merrily.

Belsambar says (in common), 'thank you'.

You snicker softly.

Drystan grins mischievously.
Drystan applauds Belsambar's actions.

Tranquility hugs Belsambar.

You nod.

Tranquility claps happily.
Tranquility says (in common), 'Very good Bels'.

Belsambar floats over to the air above Noct and Ty to pretend like he's chaperoning.

You say, 'And who wishes to follow that ... er... devotional prayer?'.

Noctus claps at Belsambar's performance.
Noctus grins mischievously.

Natilena claps at Belsambar's performance.

Tranquility blinks at Belsambar, seemingly stunned.

Cordir shakes her head at Belsambar, and murmurs, "They're engaged. They're allowed to fool around at this point."

Tranquility blushes.
Tranquility hides her head under her left wing.

Eriq says (in common), 'I will, if you pardon my common'.

Belsambar chuckles, evidently amused.
Belsambar says (in common), 'yeah, but I want to pretend I'm doing something'.

You say, 'Please go ahead, Eriq.'.


Eriq blushes.

Tranquility pats Belsambar on his back.

Eriq stands up and straightens his armor.

Tranquility beams a smile at Eriq.

Eriq says (in common), 'this is a poem, so be gentle with the dwarf and his sensitive side'.

Drystan smiles happily.

Cordir smiles encouragingly at Eriq.

Tranquility smiles happily.
Tranquility nods.

Eriq says (in common), 'Dragon's Roar'.

Eriq says (in common), 'Beneath the large oak tree'.
Eriq says (in common), 'a man watched a'.
Eriq says (in common), 'sonic musical played out above him'.
Eriq says (in common), 'orchestrated by the gods.'.
Eriq says (in common), 'Across the purple skies in the early morn,'.
Eriq says (in common), 'fairies and white dragons gavotte.
Eriq says (in common), 'amongst the red hills while chords of harmonious spirits'.
Eriq says (in common), 'reverberate melodically against the rock.'.
Eriq says (in common), 'Gigantic maws screech mating ritual rites,'.
Eriq says (in common), 'to the other winged beasts across the scenic valley,.
Eriq says (in common), 'Petite and beautiful fairies commune with nature'.
Eriq says (in common), 'as they brew emotional lustful desires in the man's heart'.
Eriq says (in common), 'giving source for both inspiration and concupiscence.'.
Eriq says (in common), 'For the woman,'.
Eriq says (in common), 'dawn peaks in her window,'.
Eriq says (in common), 'a cup of bitter blackness is held immobile,'.
Eriq says (in common), 'while demons waltz upon her back porch.'.
Eriq says (in common), 'Hissing and cackling they scornfully glee'.
Eriq says (in common), 'taunting her misery with seeds of voided,'.
Eriq says (in common), 'breathless impatience.'.
Eriq says (in common), 'Distance beyond imagination,'.
Eriq says (in common), 'his emerald eyes meet hers.'.
Eriq says (in common), 'Drawing a kiss upon the breeze'.
Eriq says (in common), 'he exhales it softly'.
Eriq says (in common), 'with gallantry and devotion'.
Eriq says (in common), 'towards the brittle heart behind the glass.'.
Eriq says (in common), 'Precious explorations of heart and mind,'.

Eriq says (in common), 'with one who truly cares,'.
Eriq says (in common), 'chases the demons,'.

Cordir smiles quietly as she listens.

Eriq says (in common), 'conjuries the fairies'.
Eriq says (in common), 'and allows us to hear'.
Eriq says (in common), 'the dragon's roar.'.

Eriq mops his brow and bows.

Tranquility smiles happily.

Drystan smiles happily.
Drystan applauds Eriq's actions.

Tranquility applauds Eriq's actions.
Tranquility says (in common), 'Very nicely done'.

Natilena claps at Eriq's performance.

Drystan nods.

The shadow of wings from a dragon's flight overhead creates silent applause for the dwarf's work.

Noctus shows his approval by clapping his hands together.

You smile happily.

Eriq smiles happily.

Noctus says (in common), 'Very nicely done indeed'.

You say, 'Very well done, Eriq... thank you.'.

Eriq says (in common), 'thanks'.

You say, 'please refresh yourselves before the next person begins.'.

(eating and drinking edited)

Eriq adjusts his helm.

You say, 'who wishes to be next?'.

Tranquility raises a wing, thinking "better get mine over with"

Clue raises a hand, timidly.

Drystan grins mischievously at Tranquility.

Belsambar says (in common), 'ok, that declaration of love was not something I needed'.
(Note: He’s referring to several Dawnbringer titles, which have implied references to gay sex and/or rape)

You smile happily.

You say, 'Perhaps Clue could go next?'.

Tranquility nods.

Clue walks to the center of the dais.

Tranquility beams a smile at Clue.

Clue removes her helmet and shakes loose her long, red hair.

A softly glowing light swirls up around Clue.

Clue says (in old-common), 'i had thought to compose an Ode to Love, to honor the newly-engaged'.

Drystan smiles happily.
Tranquility blinks.

Cordir beams incandescently.

Clue grins impishly at Tranquility and Noctus.

Tranquility beams a smile at Clue.

Clue says (in old-common), 'but, alas, my Muse fled ... and hid, i know not where'.

You ponder the question.

Clue says (in old-common), 'so, i'll have to settle for a small joke'.

Belsambar says to himself, 'Need a muse huh...?'

Clue says (in old-common), 'Why are most BLONDE jokes short?'.

Tranquility giggles.

You ponder the question.

Belsambar grins to himself. What IS he thinking about...?!

Tranquility covers her mouth with her wing.
Tranquility stares at the sky.

Belsambar points at Tranquility accusingly.

Cordir fingers her WHITE-BLONDE hair and listens.

Noctus ruffles his hair and says: Uhh?

Belsambar cackles at himself. Look out, he is really crazy now!
Belsambar points at you accusingly.

Clue says (in old-common), 'So MEN can understand them!'.

Tranquility giggles.

You throw back your head and cackle with insane glee!

Tranquility grins mischievously at Clue.

Drystan groans loudly.

You cheer her on, confident in her abilities.

Belsambar says (in common), 'uhm...waittaminute....'.

Natilena snickers softly.

Tranquility laughs.

Clue runs and hides behind the curtains.

Belsambar says (in common), 'HEY?!?!?!'.

Tranquility knew that one.
Tranquility laughs.
Tranquility hugs Clue.

Harbinger frowns.

You hug Clue.
You giggle.

Noctus says (in common), 'Hey now, next time please find your muse!'.
Noctus nods at himself; he must be getting senile.

Drystan nods.
Drystan says (in common), 'Yeah.'.

Eriq chuckles at Clue's joke.

Tranquility snickers softly.

Drystan grins mischievously.

Belsambar says (in common), 'I'd resent that, but you didn't use small enough words for me to understand'.

Clue curtseys gracefully.

Noctus grins mischievously.

Tranquility giggles.

You snicker softly.

The gentle glow of the spotlight wanders over to the recently engaged birdiegirl.

Clue sneaks back to her seat.

Tranquility dodges the light.

Noctus beams a smile at Tranquility.
Drystan looks at Tranquility.

Tranquility runs around the room, dodging the light before she gives up.
Tranquility sighs loudly.
Tranquility grins mischievously.

Belsambar floats out of the light so it actually HITS da boyd.

Tranquility says (in common), 'I did not have much time today'.
Tranquility says (in common), 'So this is short'.
Tranquility says (in common), 'and bear with....'.
Tranquility says (in common), 'this birdiegirl works with children all say'.

Drystan snickers softly.
Drystan composes himself.

Tranquility says (in common), 'So....with that explained, to the tune of pop goes the weasel...'.
Tranquility sings, "All around the safe guild hall..."
Tranquility sings, "the newbie chased the mages."
Tranquility sings, "The newbie thought id'ing their job.."
Tranquility sings, "Invis! goes the mage!"

Tranquility sings, "A request for yet a-nother id..."
Drystan laughs.
You giggle.

Tranquility sings, "A request for yet more spells..."
Tranquility sings, "That's the way the masses think, so"
Tranquility sings, "Invis! goes the mage!"
Tranquility curtseys gracefully.

Belsambar utters the words, 'invis'. Belsambar fades out of existence.

Cordir remembers those days well, as a mortal MAGE.

Natilena snickers softly.

Tranquility scrambles back to her seat.

Belsambar throws back his head and cackles with insane glee!
You giggle.

Drystan applauds Tranquility's actions.
Clue enthusiastically cheers Tranquility to victory.
Drystan enthusiastically cheers Tranquility to victory.
Eriq laughs.

Tranquility grins mischievously.

Drystan says (in common), 'Huzzah!'.

Clue showers Tranquility with confetti!

You say, 'Harbinger... would you like to be next?'.

Belsambar sweeps ty into a waltz...which is a feat since he's still upside down.

Noctus grins mischievously.

Harbinger says (in common), 'um, well..'.

Tranquility says (in common), 'Glad you liked it'.

Harbinger says (in common), 'i don't have anything prepared, but I can do a nifty trick..'.

You nod.
You say, 'That sounds just fine.'.
You say, 'Go ahead. = ) '.

Harbinger opens his mouth wide.
Harbinger proceeds to stuff three magic mushrooms in at the same time!
Harbinger swallows difficultly.

Drystan grins mischievously.
You snicker softly.

Harbinger bows deeply.

Eriq can he put two in his nose at the same time?

You say, 'Definately a GUY trick.'.
You giggle.

Noctus snickers softly.

Drystan says (in common), 'Nothin' wrong with that.'.
Drystan grins mischievously.
Drystan applauds Harbinger's actions.

Cordir turns to Natilena.

Noctus claps at Harbinger's performance.
Tranquility beams a smile at Harbinger.

Harbinger smiles happily.

You say, 'Your Majesty, will you be entertaining us as well?'.

Natilena says (in elven), 'well'.
Natilena says (in elven), 'ahem'.

Belsambar says (in common), 'I can eat 6 at once...'.

Tranquility blinks at Belsambar, seemingly stunned.

Belsambar says (in common), 'and a steak'.

Natilena says (in elven), 'I was going to beg off but ..'.

Harbinger says (in common), 'nice'.

Cordir turns her attention to Natilena and away from the masculine eating contest.

Belsambar hides his 'shrink da shroom' spells.

Natilena says (in elven), 'wandering through Midgaard I did hear a joke that Clue's reminded me of'.

Eriq says (in common), 'elven?'.

Belsambar utters the words, 'comprehend'.
Belsambar says (in common), 'anyone else need comprehend?'.

Harbinger says (in common), 'yeah'.

Natilena says (in common), 'I suppose it should be said in their awful language'.

Harbinger says (in common), 'please'.

Drystan nods in recognition to Natilena.

Natilena says (in common), 'as is fitting for this joke'.

Belsambar says (in common), 'Drow is the best language...Drows are cool...'.

Natilena says (in common), 'Ma was in the kitchen fiddling around when she hollers out,'.
Natilena says (in common), 'Pa! You need to go out and fix the outhouse!"'.
Natilena says (in common), 'Pa replies, "There ain't nuthin wrong with the outhouse."'.
Natilena says (in common), 'Ma yells back, "Yes there is, now git out there and fix it."'.
Natilena says (in common), 'So Pa mosies out to the outhouse, looks around and yells back,'.
Natilena says (in common), '"Ma! There ain't nuthin wrong with the outhouse! "'.
Natilena says (in common), 'Ma replies, "Stick yur head in the hole!"'.

You blink.
Cordir wrinkles her nose in disgust.

Natilena says (in common), 'Pa yells back, "I ain't stickin my head in that hole!"'.
Natilena says (in common), 'Ma says,Ya have to stick yur head in the hole to see what to fix."'.
Natilena says (in common), 'So with that, Pa sticks his head in the hole and yells back'.
Natilena says (in common), '"Ma! There ain't nuthin wrong with this outhouse!"'.
Natilena says (in common), 'Ma hollers back, "Now take your head out of the hole!"'.
Natilena says (in common), 'Pa proceeds to pull his head out of the hole, then starts yelling,'.
Natilena says (in common), 'Help! My beard is stuck in the cracks in the toilet seat!"'.

Noctus grins mischievously.

You snicker softly.

Natilena says (in common), 'To which Ma replies, "Hurt's, don't it ?!"'.
Natilena shrugs.

You gasp in astonishment.
> blush
Your cheeks are burning.

Drystan rolls his eyes.

Natilena says (in common), 'humans.. who can tell'.

Tranquility laughs.
Noctus snickers softly.

Drystan says (in common), 'Definately not a joke for the elven language'.
Drystan grins mischievously.

Tranquility says (in common), 'oh dear'.

Eriq snickers softly.
Tranquility snickers softly.
Noctus laughs.

You shake your head.
You say, 'indeed not.'.

Natilena says (in elven), 'yes very very common'.

Belsambar says (in common), 'More a joke for...'.
Belsambar says (in dwarven), 'Dwarven'.

Noctus grins wickedly and ponders for a second.
Tranquility snickers softly.
Eriq grumbles.

Drystan grunts something incomprehensible.
Drystan grumbles.

Natilena snickers softly.

Clue says (in old-common), 'nah ... dwarves can't reach the seat'.

Drystan makes noises at his macros.

Belsambar says (in common), 'no, that's gnomes'.

You snicker softly.
You roll your eyes.

The Storytelling Amphitheater
[Exits: west]
You are in a small amphitheater. Several rows of curved marble benches
curl comfortably around a raised dais. The high ceiling and polished
stone walls are shaped to reflect the voice of the speaker at the dais,
letting them be heard throughout the room. An open archway to the west
leads out into a small courtyard.
Harbinger is here.
(Light Cyan Aura) Clue is resting here.
(Light Blue Aura) Belsambar is here.
Natilena is here.
(Light Cyan Aura) Tranquility is resting here.
Eriq is resting here.
(Light Cyan Aura) Noctus is resting here.
(Light Cyan Aura) Drystan is here.
Noctus exchanges a look of agreement with the men present.
Noctus coughs.
Tranquility laughs.

You say, 'Noctus? Do you wish to favor us with some form of entertainment?'.

Noctus says (in common), 'I have a little...hmm...joke'.

Tranquility raises an eyebrow at Noctus.

Eriq winces. Ouch!

Noctus stands up.

Drystan grins mischievously at Noctus.

Noctus chases the spotlight and steps on it so it will stand still.

Tranquility snickers softly.
You giggle.

Drystan says (in common), 'Opposites _do_ attract'.

Noctus says (in common), 'Ok'.
Noctus grins mischievously.

Tranquility tells you (in common), 'The obvious difference between he and I. I avoid it. He stomps on it. :)'.

Tranquility snickers softly.

Eriq is blind!

Tirant arrives from the west.

Noctus says (in common), 'A man was walking through Midgaard yesterday, behind a hearse with a big monster on a lead.'.

Tirant beams a smile at Natilena.

Noctus says (in common), 'Behind him stretched a long line of mourners.'.
Noctus says (in common), What happened?' asked a passer-by.'.
Noctus says (in common), The monster bit my wife, and she died of fright.'.
Noctus says (in common), Can I borrow it?' the passer-by asked.'.

You say, 'stop, noctus.'.
You say, 'Tirant, get out.'.

Harbinger laughs.

Tirant says (in common), 'i came to visit natilena'.
Tirant rolls his eyes.
Tirant says (in common), 'oh my god'.

Noctus says (in common), 'The man pointed behind him. 'Get in the queue,' he said'.
Harbinger snickers softly.

You say, 'You were ordered out by an Immortal earlier. That order stands.'.
You say, 'Get out.'.

Tirant says (in common), 'didnt tell me not to come back'.
Tirant rolls his eyes.
Tirant leaves west.

You say, 'Go ahead, Noctus.'.

Noctus says (in common), 'ehm, there's not a whole lot ahead'.

You cough.
> blush
Your cheeks are burning.
You say, 'I"m sorry.'.

You say, 'I rather ruined your performance, and i'm sorry.'.

Tirant gossips (in common), 'DO **NOT** ENTER THE AMPHITHEATER WITHOUT CORDIR'S PERMISSION'.

Noctus snickers softly.

Tirant gossips (in common), 'word is she now owns it'.

Noctus says (in common), 'No big deal'.
Noctus says (in common), 'it wasn't a performance'.

Tirant gossips (in common), 'or something like that'.

You roll your eyes.

Noctus says (in common), 'Just a return on the blonde joke that was served earlier ;)'.

You smile happily.

You say, 'Well, then, I believe that's everyone ....'.

Cordir glances around to see if she missed anyone.

Tokugawa gossips, 'be nice, and I'm sure you could stay'.

Cordir whistles and the light escapes Noctus's foot.

Noctus snickers softly.
Drystan chuckles, evidently amused.

It takes up residence around her.

Cordir gets a lute of carved ebony with silver strings from a bag of Nevyn hide.
Cordir quickly tunes the instrument, then settles it against her body.

Tranquility smiles at you.

Cordir glances around, then begins to play a simple, lilting melody.
Cordir sings softly, "In this Realm of blood and honor"
Cordir sings softly, "There's a few that are Chosen well"
Cordir sings softly, "Proud and stalwart, they adventure,"
Cordir sings softly, "braving ocean, or sky, or hell"

Cordir sings softly, "How the Threads are woven,"
Cordir sings softly, "Intwined each in their turn"
Cordir sings softly, "Warp and woof, the Pattern's bound"
Cordir sings softly, "and share all that they've learned."

Cordir strums the chorus.
Cordir sings softly, "Fated children of the Pattern"
Cordir sings softly, "Serving Weaver, Wyrm and Wyld"
Cordir sings softly, "Fated children of the Pattern"
Cordir sings softly, "Serving others with a smile"

Cordir sings softly, "In this Realm of blood and honor"
Cordir sings softly, "There are those with a blackened soul"
Cordir sings softly, "Walking midst the shadowed places"
Cordir sings softly, "Death and loss their greatest goal"
Cordir sings softly, "Threads are ever, oft re-woven,"
Cordir sings softly, "life, death and rebirth in turn"
Cordir sings softly, "Warp and woof, the Pattern's bound"
Cordir sings softly, "But hate the soul it ever burns"

Tirant gossips (in common), 'really?'.
Tirant gossips (in common), 'i did nothing'.
Tirant gossips (in common), 'and was kicked out for no reason'.

Cordir sings softly, "In this Realm of blood and honor"
Cordir sings softly, "There are some that the legends say"
Cordir sings softly, "Have returned to Pattern's binding"
Cordir sings softly, "Walk this earth in modern day"

Tirant gossips (in common), 'other than Cordir does not like me'.
Tranquility gossips (in common), 'You were asked to behave. You refused to do so'.

Cordir sings softly, "How the Threads are woven,"
Cordir sings softly, "Some souls they are reborn"

Tirant gossips (in common), 'heh'.
Tirant gossips (in common), 'i did no such thing'.

Cordir sings softly, "Warp and woof, the Pattern's bound"
Cordir sings softly, "Finding Fate, no more alone"

Cordir strums the chorus once more.

Galatea gossips (in common), 'dont bother dude'.

Cordir sings softly, "Fated children of the Pattern"
Cordir sings softly, "Serving Weaver, Wyrm and Wyld"
Cordir sings softly, "Fated children of the Pattern"
Cordir sings softly, "Serving others with a smile"

Cordir sings softly, "In this Realm of blood and honor"
Cordir sings softly, "There's a Lady who loves her own"
Cordir sings softly, "Fiery tempered, oft outspoken"
Cordir sings softly, "Ty's own oath should be on loan"

You cough.
Your cheeks are burning.

Tranquility gasps in astonishment.
Noctus laughs.

Cordir sings softly, "How the Threads are woven,"
Cordir sings softly, "The Lady's place regained"
Cordir sings softly, "Warp and woof, the Pattern's bound"

Tirant gossips (in common), 'i guess just because Cordir doesnt like me she can use her immortal orders to make me leave a room'.

Cordir sings softly, "And Fate's place is reclaimed"

Cordir strums the chorus one last time.

Cordir sings softly, "Fated children of the Pattern"
Cordir sings softly, "Serving Weaver, Wyrm and Wyld"

Tirant gossips (in common), 'then i go back to see natilena'.

Cordir sings softly, "Fated children of the Pattern"
Cordir sings softly, "Serving others with a smile"
Cordir closes the song with a soft flourish on the lute and puts it away.

Shazam gossips (in common), 'tfc- the pk mud where players come to sit together in a room with spam and tell each other stories - what fun'.

Tranquility smiles at you.

Drystan gives you a round of applause. You MUST'VE done something good!
Tranquility gives you a round of applause. You MUST'VE done something good!
Clue gives a round of applause.
Natilena claps at your performance.
Eriq claps at your performance.

Your cheeks are burning.
You smile happily.

Tirant gossips (in common), '*nod Shazam*'.

Noctus claps at your performance.

Shazam gossips (in common), 'why not all u guys group and come get me'.

Tirant gossips (in common), 'And where immortals own rooms that MORTALS are supposed to be able to play in!'.

Tranquility says (in common), 'splendid...tho...did you HAVE to mention the oath?'.

You nod.

You say, 'absolutely.'.

Shazam gossips (in common), 'and show this place whos boss'.

Tranquility smirks.
Tranquility snickers softly.

Belsambar says (in common), 'which oath...'.

Tranquility hugs you.

Tirant gossips (in common), 'next thing you know, immortals will own zones and rent them out to players they like'.

Belsambar says (in common), 'the one that I used to break, or the one I tempt her to break while xping?'.

Shazam gossips (in common), 'heh they already have that tirant'.

Tirant gossips (in common), 'oh yeah'.
Tirant gossips (in common), 'silly me'.
Shazam gossips (in common), 'pay to play'.

Tirant gossips (in common), 'Cordir, may i please enter Recall Room?'.

Tranquility smiles at you.

Shazam gossips (in common), 'i bet they prob dont sit around and tell stories when they have to pay'.

Tranquility ftells, '*laugh* Cordir, my god, you really upset Tirant.'.

Galatea gossips (in common), 'why dont you enter the torture chamber - I'm sure noone will have a problem with that'.

Tranquility ftells, 'you have no idea how much that pleases me'.

Shazam gossips (in common), 'ack mish got sumthin for me'.

Drystan ftells, '*grin* *nod*'.
Tranquility ftells, '*rofl*'.
Noctus ftells, '*snicker*'.

Belsambar says (in common), 'Cordir, may I please kill Tirant and turn him into something un-recognizable as a creature?'.

Natilena snickers softly.

Noctus nods in recognition to Belsambar.
Noctus says (in common), 'Not that much work anyway'.

Khore walks up from behind you. That slight prickling feeling on your neck was probably nothing...

Tranquility smiles happily.

Dracos says (in common), 'dont give him a mouth though'.

You shrug.

Tranquility agrees with Dracos 100%.
Tranquility says (in common), 'Indeed'.
Tranquility snickers softly.

You say, 'I'm just ignoring them.'.

Noctus smiles at you.
Noctus says (in common), 'Wise'.

Shazam gossips (in common), 'ah theres dracos i know he come looking for me rather than listen to stories'.

You say, 'Nothing I say will shut them up.'.

Tranquility says (in common), 'he seems to use the other end to be honest'.
Tranquility coughs.

You poke her in the ribs.

Tranquility smiles at you.

Tranquility says (in common), 'That was quite fun Lady'.
Tranquility smiles at you.
Tranquility says (in common), 'made even more so by those that wished to disrupt it'.

Drystan nods.
Drystan smiles happily.

(End Log)