Bardic Circle 04-02-2002

You say, 'Tranquility... if you would, please formally open the Bardic '.

Tranquility ftells, '*nods* I had to set up, sorry'.
Tranquility ftells, 'setting up log'.

Drystan ftells, 'wanna go vis?'.

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

(Clue stands up and creates a lot of mushrooms.)

> who follows Cordir

5 players.

Gno [       Cl:21       ] Saruman Blackheart III is da bomb!  *Fate* *Cordir*

Aar [    Sh:25 Th:22    ] Tranquility Wed, fated, rifted Hand Maiden. *Noctus*

Aar [       Sh:26       ] Drystan ep Aran, bard & Mystic of Fate. *Cordir*

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

Elf [    Ma:29 Ra:30    ] Lanfear, Chosen attendant of Mish.*Steadfast* *Fate*

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."
Tranquility says (in old common), "With that, please grant your attention to those before us. Thank you for attending today."

Tranquility sits back down quietly.

Drystan gets a violin from a sand robe.
Drystan stops using a flanged battle mace.

Saruman arrives from the west.
Dalaran arrives from the west.

Saruman bows deeply.

Drystan smiles happily.

Drystan bows before Saruman.
Tranquility beams a smile at Saruman.

You smile happily.
You say, 'Welcome, all.'.

Dalaran leaves west.

You say, 'It is our custom to open our gatherings to all the Realm on the first Tuesday of each month..'.
You say, 'In what is called a 'Bardic Circle'.'.
You say, 'Those who attend are asked to participate in some small fashion'.
You say, 'And, as is our custom, I ask our own Bard, Drystan, to begin the evening's entertainment.'.

Drystan smiles happily.
Drystan wields a violin.

Saruman mumbles something like.. 'Bardic circle.. uhhmm performance.. uhhm.. uhhm.. uhhmm.'.

Drystan hops up in front of everyone.

Drystan grins mischievously at Saruman.

Tranquility smiles happily.

Drystan says (in common), 'Do to RL constraints, this season of 'Drystan's Songs of the South Continent' is now going into reruns.'.

Drystan says (in common), 'I don't think I've played this song at a Bardic before, but some of you may recognize it'.
Drystan begins to play a jaunty tune on the violin.
Drystan says, 'The Great Chocolate Battle...'

Tranquility grins mischievously.
Tranquility rests.

Drystan speeds up his playing a bit.

Saruman smiles happily.

Drystan sings, 'Oh, it happened long ago, in a land not far from here, that The Battle for that ol' brown gold took place,'

Saruman looks for Bliss.

Drystan sings, 'The champions of both sides would fight, and to the victor'd go the right to choose how all such things would future taste.'

Drystan sings, 'One side was steeped in darkness, so it called itself 'The Dark,' and it covered much the land like so much silk,'

Drystan sings, 'But the others were of lighter stock, and after some intriguing talk, they chose to simply call themselves 'The Milk.

Drystan sings, 'Oh, they fought in the valleys and they fought on the mounds and they fought for bars and chips,'

Drystan sings, 'And they fought to choose the flavor true that'd pass their hungry lips!'

Drystan grins as he speeds up a little more.

Drystan sings, 'From the former came a troll, teeth like knives and eyes like coal, and the club he swung was bone from papa's thigh,'

Drystan sings, 'He was the heir and last in line, a situation he liked fine, 'cause Heir Shee's chance to rule was now quite nigh.'

Drystan sings, 'His opponent was a flyer, an old aara thin like wire, and he scorned the use of any weapon made,'

Drystan grins mischievously.

Drystan sings, 'The art he chose was martial, of a style he felt partial, for Nest-Lee he was a black belt, seventh grade.'

Drystan sings, 'Oh, they fought in the valleys and they fought on the mounds and they fought for bars and chips,'

Drystan sings, 'And they fought to choose the flavor true that'd go with orange like pips!'

Drystan sings, 'These two met on top a peak, at Mars' altar of which few speak, to consecrate the fight to soon be fought,'

Drystan sings, 'And as they swore their one intent, they saw appear a golden cent, 'twas foil wrapped around the thing they sought.'

Drystan sings, 'With cries of rage they did engage in such a clash to start an age and the battle now was joined in full,'

Drystan sings, 'So days flew by and blood flew far, and each took strikes designed to mar, but never was there seen a break or lull.'

Drystan sings, 'Oh, they fought in the valleys and they fought on the mounds and they fought for bars and chips,'

Drystan sings, 'And they fought to choose the flavor true they'd sip in tiny sips!'

Drystan sings, 'And that is why they never saw K'robbe, the elf outside the law, who snuck on up to spy the fray first hand,'

Drystan sings, 'Or noticed when he helped himself to the coin upon the shelf and left instead a thing both sides had banned.'

Drystan sings, 'At last Heir Shee he tried a kiss, meant to kill it sadly miss', and opened up the way for Nest-Lee's crunch,'

Drystan sings, 'Stunned by the blow the troll dropped low and his fate he then did know as the aara struck the final punch.'

Drystan sings, 'Oh, they fought in the valleys and they fought on the mounds and they fought for bars and chips,'

Drystan sings, 'And they fought to choose the flavor true that'd stick to all their hips!'

Clue giggles.

Drystan sings, 'Bloody but unbowed 'Lee took the coin left in the altar's nook, but when they touched he knew it was not right,'

Drystan sings, 'For twix' the golden foil wrap there was that nasty carob cr...ud that none called sane would ever want to bite.'

Drystan sings, 'The master howled in mad defeat, but swore someday the thief to meet, then left to find his brethren choco-lot,'

Drystan sings, 'And K'robbe watched from shadowed trees, bit the coin and snickered, 'Pu-leeze, the bestest way to eat this stuff is 'hot'!

Drystan sings, 'Thus no flavor reigns supreme, from chocolate cake to fudge ice cream, and why the carob stuff is here to stay,'

Drystan sings, 'And to show our lasting thanks for dear K'robbe and all his pranks, we form his namesake in that gold today!'

Drystan smiles happily.
Drystan bows deeply.

Drystan drops a chocolate bunny.
Drystan drops a chocolate bunny.
Drystan drops a chocolate bunny.
Drystan drops a chocolate bunny.

You clap at his performance.
Natilena claps at Drystan's performance.
Saruman shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Saruman claps at Drystan's performance.
Tranquility grins mischievously at Drystan.
Clue showers Drystan with confetti!
Tranquility applauds Drystan's actions.
Belsambar enthusiastically cheers Drystan to victory.

Drystan says (in common), 'The little point being that 'robbe' means 'rabbit.

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

Drystan grins mischievously.
Drystan hops down.
Drystan stops using a violin.

Belsambar says (in common), 'I have to go...getting irked for the computer...and dinner is ready'.
Drystan comforts Belsambar.
Belsambar stares at the sky.

Drystan gets a chocolate bunny.
Drystan gives a chocolate bunny to Belsambar.

You say, 'I had hoped you could stay for my song.'.

Belsambar sighs loudly.

You say, 'Oh well.'.

Belsambar eats a chocolate bunny.

Natilena says (in elven), 'and I beg your forgiveness for just a moment.. I shall return shortly I hope'.
Natilena blushes.
Natilena leaves west.

Belsambar says (in common), 'uhhh...I'll watch it by proxy? if possible'.
Belsambar bows deeply.
Belsambar leaves west.

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.
( 3) A chocolate bunny looks almost too good to eat.
(10) A delicious magic mushroom is here.
(Light Cyan Aura) Saruman is here.
(Light Cyan Aura) Tranquility is here.
(Light Cyan Aura) Clue is resting here.
(Light Cyan Aura) Drystan is here.

You say, 'Who would like to be next?'.

Saruman points proudly at himself.

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

You say, 'Go ahead!'.

Saruman says (in common), 'Moi?'.

You say, 'Yes, you.'.

Saruman says (in common), 'I'm a bit nervous...'.

Tranquility says (in common), 'I always get nervous too'.
Tranquility grins mischievously at Saruman.

Saruman signals that he is ready.
Saruman lifts his right arm.
Saruman lifts his left arm.
Saruman is flapping his arms (and looking rather silly).
Saruman pokes himself in the ribs, looking very sheepish.
Saruman wiggles his bottom.
Saruman is flapping his arms (and looking rather silly).
Saruman barks like a dog.
Saruman wiggles his bottom.
Saruman is flapping his arms (and looking rather silly).
Saruman whistles appreciatively.
Saruman has begun to sing. Have you considered fleeing?
Saruman bows deeply.
Saruman bows deeply.
Saruman bows deeply.
Saruman waves for the wild cheering! (dont be shy)
Saruman says (in common), 'waits :P'.

Clue applauds Saruman's actions.

Drystan chuckles, evidently amused.

Saruman bows deeply.

Drystan applauds Saruman's actions.

Tranquility grins mischievously.

### [Tranquility tells Drystan (in common), 'I am so confused']

Saruman says (in common), 'Who's next?'.

You ponder the question.
You say, 'That.. was.... odd....'.
You shrug.

Saruman smiles happily.

Tranquility giggles.

Saruman says (in common), 'But yet funny.. I laughed my @$$ off..'.
Saruman says (in common), 'And..'.
Saruman suddenly realizes his mistake and slaps himself.
Saruman says (in common), 'I kinda forgot it was a bardic circle event'.
Saruman grovels in the dirt before you.

You nod.
You say, 'not a problem'.

Saruman smiles happily.
Saruman says (in common), 'My next performance.. will me more enlighting..'.

You say, 'Does anyone wish to be next?'.

Tranquility is still fixing hers.
Tranquility sniffs sadly.
Tranquility says (in common), 'I really must do this sooner'.

You nod.
You say, 'Clue?'.

Clue stands up.
Clue utters the words, 'tongues'.
Clue says (in old-common), 'i forgot to prepare anything, so i'll just repeat an old limerick ... if that's OK'.

You nod.

Clue walks to center stage.

Drystan ftells, 'You know, you do have a Bard at your disposal who would gladly fill in with something. For a reasonable fee, of course.'.
Gillfen ftells, 'reasonable fee?? you'd just end up giving it back to me..'.
Saruman ftells, 'hehehe'.
Lanfear ftells, 'hehehe!'.
Drystan ftells, 'Hm. True.'.

Clue says (in old-common), 'There was a young lady from Wight,'.
Clue says (in old-common), 'who travelled much faster than light.'.
Clue says (in old-common), 'She took off one day'.
Clue says (in old-common), '(in a relative way)'.
Clue says (in old-common), 'and returned on the previous night!'.

Drystan chuckles, evidently amused.

Clue curtseys gracefully.

You smile at her.

Drystan applauds Clue's actions.

You clap your hands together.

Clue runs for her seat.

Tranquility grins mischievously at Clue.
Tranquility laughs.

You ponder the question.

You say, 'With apologies to Julie Andrews and the original song writer....'.
You say, 'and with various folk as inspiration and assistance... '.
Cordir gets an ebony lute from the surrounding shadows.

Saruman smiles happily.

Cordir strums the lute in a melancholy tone...
Yet the Lady has that evil glint in her eye.

Cordir sings, 'Before I rift at you again'
Cordir sings, 'I'll need a time for beers'

Tranquility snickers softly.

Cordir sings, 'Before I rift at you again'
Cordir sings, 'Let 'ouches' turn to cheers'
Cordir sings, 'You have so much ... '
Cordir sings, 'Healing to do'
Cordir sings, 'Before I try ... '
Cordir sings, 'To Rift again ... '
Cordir sings, 'At you...'

Cordir sings, 'Stay away until you (cough) me off,'
Cordir sings, 'barely once a day'
Cordir sings, 'Stay away until my heart is soft,'
Cordir sings, 'And I smile and say...'
Cordir sings, 'That I won't rift at you again'
Cordir sings, 'Without a darned good cause'
Cordir sings, 'My mana shines like new again'
Cordir sings, 'Your health is without flaw'
Cordir sings, 'Stay far away,'
Cordir sings, 'Oh wretch, far away'
Cordir sings, 'Til I forget, '
Cordir sings, 'I rifted you today....'

Drystan ftells, '(quietly) ... if I laugh, will I be rifted?'.

Cordir sings, 'todayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy'
Cordir sings, 'today!!!!!'
You curtsey to your audience.

Drystan grins mischievously.

Drystan gives you a round of applause. You MUST'VE done something good!

Cordir returns the lute to the surrounding darkness.

Tranquility ftells, '*snicker*'.

Clue claps at your performance.

Tranquility grins mischievously at you.

Saruman smiles happily.

You ftell, 'no, you wont be'.

Tranquility claps her wings together with glee cordir.

Clue doesn't like Imm rifts.

Tranquility says "at" *was* in the previous sentence.
Tranquility nods at herself; she must be getting senile.

Saruman wears a button saying No Rift Meat Here.

A bright spotlight flames down upon Tranquility, making her gray feathers look almost flame like.

Tranquility says (in common), 'I liked that one Cordir, but what song was it?'.

Drystan prefers 'rifter' to 'riftee'

Tranquility says (in common), 'Oh dear god, I am so not ready'.

You say, '"Before I Gaze At You Again" from Camelot'.

Tranquility hides from the light.

Drystan nods.
Drystan nods.

Tranquility says (in common), 'AHhhh'.
Tranquility grins mischievously at you.

You say, 'Sung by Guinevere (Julie Andrews)'.

Clue pushes Ty back into the spotlight.

Tranquility says (in common), 'I merely could not place it'.

Tranquility blinks at Clue, seemingly stunned.
Tranquility says (in common), 'I'm not done'.
Tranquility says (in common), 'ACK'.
Tranquility sniffs sadly.

Clue watches as the spotlight chases Ty around the stage.

Drystan does the Charleston, in an attempt to distract the light.

Tranquility ftells, 'Guys, I don't think I can finish without making you wait'.
Tranquility ftells, 'I might have to do this another time'.
Drystan ftells, 'You know what I think? I think Ty is just trying to get us to wait until Buffy is over.'.
Drystan ftells, 'That's what I think.'.
Lanfear ftells, 'LOL'.
Gillfen ftells, 'it's not on.. pre-empted by a Suns game'.
Tranquility ftells, '*blinks* AM noT!'.
Drystan ftells, 'Oh. Well, then I'm wrong.'.
Saruman ftells, 'I could redo my performance again..'.
Tranquility ftells, 'NOT NOT NOT'.
Saruman ftells, ':-)'.
Tranquility ftells, '*sniffles and returns to typing furiously*'.

Tranquility says (in common), 'Ok, I have the first 4'.
Tranquility says (in common), 'I'll type the others'.

Drystan smiles happily.

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

Tranquility says (in common), 'I think I can do them, but its in common'.
Tranquility snickers softly.

Saruman enthusiastically cheers Tranquility to victory.

Tranquility says (in common), 'instead of all the bahphooey fancy stuff'.

Drystan ftells, 'Hurrah!'.

Tranquility grins mischievously.

Drystan grins mischievously at Tranquility.

Tranquility steps into the light, glaring at it for a second.

Tranquility says (in common), 'To the tune...or lack thereof, of Baa Baa Blacksheep'.

Tranquility says (in common), 'We have Bad Bad DT's'.

Drystan raises an eyebrow.

Tranquility hums a moment.
Tranquility says (in common), 'DT's being Danger twins of course'.
Tranquility beams a smile at Drystan.

Drystan grins mischievously.

Tranquility bats big innocent eyes and stares at the ceiling, a perfect impression of Noctus.)
Tranquility chants, "Bad Bad Noctus,"
Tranquility chants, "Have you any bags?"
Tranquility chants, "No Ma'am, No Ma'am,"
Tranquility chants, "I left them with a hag."
Tranquility chants, "One was for you...One was for me..."
Tranquility chants, "And one for a little elf, who fell out of a tree."

Drystan snickers softly.

Tranquility grins mischievously.
Tranquility bats big eyes and floats off the floor and upside down, in a perfect impression of Belsambar.

Drystan ftells, 'Much better than a song about Delirium tremens'.

Tranquility chants, "Bad bad Bel Mage,"
Tranquility chants, "Have you any eggs?"
Tranquility chants, "No Sir, No Sir,"
Tranquility chants, "I left them with my legs."
Tranquility chants, "One was for you...some were for me..."

Drystan laughs.

Tranquility chants, "And one was for a little girl I took out for x-p."

Tranquility bats big innocent moo-eyes while making horns with her index fingers, as her impression of Adso}
Tranquility chants, "Bad Bad Ad-so"
Tranquility chants, "I traded them for kegs."
Tranquility chants, "One was for you, One was for me.."

Tranquility growls.
Tranquility missed one.

Natilena arrives from the west.

Tranquility says (in common), 'bad bad Ad-so, have you any eggs...'.
Tranquility chants, "One was for you, One was for me.."
Tranquility shakes her head.
Tranquility stops her foot!
Tranquility blushes.
Tranquility grins mischievously.

Tranquility says (in common), 'ok, trying that one again'.

Drystan smiles happily.

Tranquility bats big innocent moo-eyes while making horns with her index fingers, as her impression of Adso}
Tranquility chants, "Bad Bad Ad-so"
Tranquility chants "No Ma'am, No Ma'am,"

Saruman ftells, 'Man... adso is BAD!'.
Drystan ftells, '*grin*'.
Lanfear ftells, 'I miss all the fun!'.

Clue comforts Tranquility.

Tranquility says (in common), 'There we are.....bad bad Adso, have you any eggs....'.
Tranquility chants "No Ma'am, No Ma'am,"
Tranquility chants, "I traded them for kegs."

Drystan grins mischievously.

Tranquility chants, "One was for you, One was for me.."

Tranquility struts around, preening her wings in a perfect impression of Gregar.

Tranquility says (in common), 'BY the gods'.

Tranquility mutters a lot.

Drystan ftells, 'I'm sorry we rushed you :('.

Tranquility says (in common), 'and one was for alittle boy, I think he's a newbie'.

Drystan grins mischievously.

Tranquility struts around, preening her wings in a perfect impression of Gregar.
Tranquility chants, "Bad bad Gregar."
Tranquility changs, "Have you any bags?"
Tranquility chants, "No Ma'am, No ma'am."
Tranquility chants, "I lost them in some lag."

Drystan snickers softly.

Tranquility chants, "One was for you, one was for me."
Tranquility chants, "And one was of a Magemob, I killed singlehandedly!"

Drystan throws back his head and cackles with insane glee!

Tranquility says (in common), 'Bad Bad DT's'.
Tranquility says (in common), 'have you any sense?'.
Tranquility says (in common), 'No Lady, No Tripper'.
Tranquility says (in common), 'but we know where it went'.
Tranquility says (in common), 'Some for Noc and Adso'.
Tranquility says (in common), 'Some for Gregar and Bel'.
Tranquility says (in common), 'and where we tried to get it,'.
Tranquility says (in common), 'it where our corpses fell!'.

Tranquility says (in common), 'Bad Bad DT's'.
Tranquility says (in common), 'have you any gear?'.
Tranquility says (in common), 'No Lady, No Tripper'.
Tranquility says (in common), 'we left it far and near'.
Tranquility says (in common), 'Some was for you'.
Tranquility says (in common), 'and some was for us'.
Tranquility says (in common), 'but if we were much safer, '.
Tranquility says (in common), 'well then...we wouldn't be us'.

Tranquility curtseys gracefully.

Drystan grins mischievously.

Clue snickers softly.

Drystan applauds Tranquility's actions.
Drystan says (in common), 'Very nice'.

You nod.
You say, 'apt...'.

Drystan grins mischievously.

You say, 'indeed apt.'.

Saruman smiles happily.

Tranquility returns to hear seat after shuffling papers and blushing a lot.

Clue applauds Tranquility's actions.

Tranquility grins mischievously at you.

Natilena smiles happily.

Saruman claps at Tranquility's performance.

Tranquility says (in common), 'I am SO going to edit this log'.
Tranquility laughs.

Drystan snickers softly.

Clue comforts Tranquility.
Tranquility smiles happily.

Tranquility says (in common), 'sorry about the goofs'.

Drystan smiles happily.
Drystan says (in common), 'Quite all right.'.
Drystan says (in common), 'Happens to all of us'.

Clue says (in old-common), 'could happen to anyone'.

Drystan says (in common), 'Even me.'.

Tranquility laughs.
Tranquility says (in common), 'As if'.
Tranquility stares at the sky.

Clue stares at the sky.

Saruman smiles happily.

Tranquility beams a smile at Clue.

Clue tries to figger out what Ty is staring at.

Tranquility sits down and thinks deeply.
Tranquility points to a spot on the ceiling.
Tranquility says (in common), 'Was someone next....or did everyone go?'.

You say, 'everyone went'.

Tranquility smiles happily.

Saruman smiles happily.

You smile happily.

Tranquility says (in common), 'I look forward to rereading it.'.

You say, 'and, as a kindness to our dutchies...'.
You say, 'I declare the hour over.'.

Natilena hides in a corner.

You say, 'and the circle closed EXCEPT...'.
You say, 'For Natilena's performance'.

Natilena says (in common), 'no! no no no! you closed it'.

Natilena giggles.

Clue says (in old-common), 'except ...'.

Natilena says (in common), 'I'm sorry I had to step out.. it seems another part of my past is leaving and I had to say goodbye'.

Clue raises an eyebrow at Natilena.

Tranquility blinks.
Tranquility comforts Natilena.

Natilena sighs loudly.
Natilena says (in common), 'but.. it makes us stronger and we move on'.
Natilena says (in common), 'I had only thought to offer a short poem if all wish to hear it'.

You nod.
You say, 'please.'.

Drystan nods.
Saruman nods.

Tranquility says (in common), 'I do'.

Natilena says (in common), 'though it is a little suggestive'.
Natilena blushes.

Tranquility snickers softly.

Natilena steps up.

Saruman smiles happily.

Tranquility tells you (in common), 'She should hear you sing! :)'.

Natilena says (in common), 'A magical blindness obscurs my thoughts as I stand aside your quiet strength.'.
Natilena says (in common), 'Burned and battered by the intensity of your gaze I lose my self awarness.'.
Natilena says (in common), 'The ebb and flow of our passion through my body tempers my cogitation '.
Natilena says (in common), 'at your gentle touch. '.
Natilena says (in common), 'Closing my eyes against the dazzling sparkle our emotion the blindness lifts'.
Natilena says (in common), 'Life is now sharper than it was before.'.
Natilena curtseys gracefully.

Clue claps at Natilena's performance.

Saruman smiles happily.

Tranquility grins mischievously.

Drystan gives a round of applause.

Tranquility says (in common), 'Beautiful'.
Tranquility shows her approval by clapping her hands together.

Saruman shows his approval by clapping his hands together.

Natilena says (in common), 'thank you, it didn't seem appropriate in the events of my evening but I'm happy to offer it and glad it pleased'.

Saruman smiles happily.

Natilena steps down.

Tranquility grins mischievously.
Tranquility pats Natilena on her back.

Saruman says (in common), 'I do miss that dance Lanfear would perform... in her hawaii skirt...'.
Saruman smiles happily.

Tranquility laughs.
Tranquility nudges Saruman impatiently.

Saruman smiles happily.
Saruman says (in common), 'She might even perform it at Mish.. althoug Mish might get jealous..'.

(End Log)