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Khazaann concentrates deeply for a moment.
[Onoir, Paladin's Pub]
Muted lighting from small barred windows inside the tavern adds ambience and illumination to the bottles stored behind a brass-trimmed felwood bar and a triple-tiered brass serving cart that sits nearby in one corner. Waitresses pass sets of plush high-backed chairs placed around small round tables scattered throughout the room, as they carry trays of food and drinks back and forth through the teakwood swinging doors that lead to the kitchen. You also see a yellow-eyed forest wolfhound, the discordant Tearieyes disk, a vengeful swamp spirit that is flying around, the Ymeia disk, the Denissa disk, the Cosannie disk, a dappled lion, the Tonari disk, a gyrfalcon that is flying around, a teakwood archway and a brass-trimmed felwood-framed red and black checkered dart board.
Also here: Sirona, Tearieyes, Cosannie, Ymeia, Denissa, Sir Tebon, Lord Khazaann, Sister-in-Arms Roelaren, Tonari, Augustinia, Lord Eelix, Great Lady Elaerina
Obvious exits: northwest
The silver fetish dangling from Tearieyes's wrist starts to twitch with a phantom heartbeat and sways back and forth like a pendulum before falling back into silence.
Roelaren hugs Augustinia, who wraps her in a warm embrace.
Tonari asks, "Right. Shall I begin, then? Or were there other things to cover first?"
Tonari smiles at Elaerina.
Elaerina says, "While I encourage all o' ye tae grill the lad, only Guardians o' the Fist who are here tonight kin vote on his promotion and we'll do that after his talk."
The gyrfalcon circles lazily above.
Tonari chuckles.
Elaerina says, "And yes, please begin."
Elaerina nods at Tonari.


Tonari nods at Elaerina.
Tonari clears his throat.
Tonari recites:

"Good evening, everyone, and thank you for coming to listen to me wax philosophical about Kai and his talismans."


Also here: Sirona, Tearieyes, Cosannie, Ymeia, Denissa, Sir Tebon, Lord Khazaann, Sister-in-Arms Roelaren, Tonari, Augustinia, Lord Eelix, Great Lady Elaerina
Obvious exits: northwest


Elaerina smiles.
Khazaann turns an inquisitive ear toward Tonari.
Tonari recites:

"I know I can be both long-winded and slow to speak, but on the advice of my good friend and mentor Elaerina, I have done my best to pace things up a bit this time."

On the felwood bar:
Food/Drink [5]: a pint of frothy halfling ale, a glass of fine aged whiskey, a glass of dark ruby merlot, a glass of strawberry fizz, a stein of rich dark stout
Total items: 5
Tonari winks at Elaerina.
Sirona looks thoughtfully at Tonari.
You pour yourself a pint of frothy halfling ale.
Elaerina grins.
Sirona smiles.
Roelaren smiles.
Khazaann concentrates deeply for a moment.
Roelaren pours herself a glass of dark ruby merlot.
Tonari recites:

"Let's begin with a bit about Lord Kai himself. As the god of strength and prowess, his ability to fight is nearly unmatched, which all of us who have challenged him on the path set out by Voln can call to mind any time we lie on our backs and stare up at the sky."

Roelaren takes a drink from her dark ruby merlot.
Tonari gazes heavenward.
Roelaren grins.
Tebon folds his arms over his chest.

Tonari recites:

"He is said to be the only Arkati to have fought alongside the Drakes and survived - leave it to our patron to join a righteous cause whether it was specifically his fight or not."


Elaerina smiles.


"I have recently learned more about Kai's daughter Leya, as well - I'm given to understand we have some worshippers of Leya in Onoir, and indeed as a practitioner of martial arts I feel I owe her some level of reverence as well."

Elaerina nods.
Roelaren smiles at Tonari.
Tearieyes peers quizzically at Tonari.
Tebon looks thoughtfully at Tonari.
Tearieyes's eyes grow wide and her features fall slack as she slips into a deep trance.


Tonari recites:

"While the image of Kai as a pillar of unwavering strength still holds my heart, over the course of my studies I've grown to admire Leya's story of fighting in the Undead Wars to make the world a better place and then quietly retiring. That is a legacy I hope to emulate."

Tonari smiles.

Tearieyes closes her eyes for a moment.
Khazaann concentrates deeply for a moment.
Cosannie turns an inquisitive ear toward Tonari.
The gyrfalcon circles lazily above.
Tearieyes grins to herself, a knowing little smile that is slightly mysterious in nature.
Tearieyes blinks several times as she slowly comes out of her trance.
Tearieyes rubs her pistachio-hued eyes.
Tearieyes blinks at Tonari.


Tonari recites:

"As for Kai himself, we know that he takes great joy in his work, and that outside of Koar and begrudgingly, perhaps V'tull, his might is unmatched."

Cosannie lightly brushes her fingers over her ivory dagger symbol in a reverent gesture.
Tonari smiles at Tearieyes.Tonari recites:

"Of course, strength is more than just raw physical might, and through Kai's talismans we can gain some insight into from where he draws his power.
If you will indulge me, I will now offer you my interpretations of these talismans."

With a final, muted sigh, the churn of water from within Tonari's buckskin bag gentles into quiescence.
The gyrfalcon circles lazily above.
Tonari breathes very slowly and looks much calmer.
A corona of purple hazed light surrounds a wood-framed silver fetish decorated with a velvety dark plum moonflower dangling from Tearieyes's wrist before fading away


Tonari recites:

"I would like to start with the one area Kai's talismans and I disagree - despair. The talismans name despair as our constant companion, but in my experience I find it more of a crossroads."

Khazaann concentrates deeply for a moment.


"I believe when we come upon despair, we have two paths forward: into resignation to fate, or to another of Kai's pillars, Hope. Over the course of my life I have taken both of these paths, but despair has always been a stopover."

Elaerina smiles.


Tonari recites:

"That said, the general thrust of Kai's words on despair I have no quarrel with. Those of us with the strength to bear the weight of these burdens and keep moving should be proud to help our fellow citizens and do so."

Cosannie whispers, "This talk be really nice to be put in library."
Khazaann just left.
The gyrfalcon circles lazily above.


Tonari recites:

"Since I mentioned Hope is one of the paths out of Despair, it seems appropriate to discuss it next. While Hope is a marvelous thing to have for ourselves, I believe the true meaning of the talisman lies in being a source of Hope for others."

The brilliant, rapidly shifting aura around Tearieyes shimmers and flickers briefly before fading.
You quietly whisper to Cosannie, "It shall be there."
You smile at Cosannie.


Tonari recites:

"As fighters in Kai's name, it is our duty and privilege to give those we fight for a place to pin their hopes."

Cosannie winks at you.
Sirona smiles at Tonari.
Cosannie whispers, "You are awesome."
Roelaren gives you a friendly hug, and you detect the faint scent of viburnum, wild peony, creeping ivy, and spicy acacia around her.
A waterfall of purple hazed light briefly cascades from a wood-framed silver fetish decorated with a velvety dark plum moonflower dangling from Tearieyes's wrist.
You hug Roelaren, and she wraps you in a warm embrace in return.


Tonari recites:

"By protecting those weaker than ourselves, we can give them the Hope they need to continue on, and we in turn can Hope that they will be inspired to fight in their own way as well."

Augustinia gives you a friendly hug.
Sirona nods once.
You hug Augustinia, and she wraps you in a warm embrace in return.


Tonari recites:

"I know in my time I have been inspired by many of you in this room to improve."

Tonari grins.
The gyrfalcon circles lazily above.
Tearieyes glances at Tonari.
Roelaren whispers, "My grandson Connor wanted me to thank ye for the information, he is looking into it."
Elaerina says, "Likewise."
Sirona smiles at Elaerina.


Tonari recites:

"Though, should people we have inspired decide to join the fight, we may wish to counsel them on another of Kai's talismans, Defeat."

Sirona adopts an agreeable expression.


Tonari recites:

"Even mighty Kai has been defeated. Only once, but enough to give some sage advice to us mere mortals attempting to follow in his footsteps. The path to power is long and difficult, and it is inevitable that along the way, we will know defeat."

Roelaren nods.
You quietly whisper to Roelaren, "Any thing I can help with let me know. I started a list."
Sirona nods in agreement.


Tonari recites:


"Kai teaches us that we should do more than just dust ourselves off and continue, we must hold the sting of defeat tightly in our minds and use the experience to better ourselves, to learn and become more than we were before the loss."

Roelaren whispers, "Thank ye so much he and I really appreciate it."
Elaerina nods.


Tonari recites:

"It is the cycle of defeat, perseverance, and success that leads us to another talisman, Strength. Those of us in the Silver Fist have chosen to focus primarily on our bodies as the source of our Strength, and Kai smiles on this choice."

Augustinia nods.
A corona of purple hazed light surrounds a wood-framed silver fetish decorated with a velvety dark plum moonflower dangling from Tearieyes's wrist before fading away.
You roar!
Tonari grins at you.
Sirona smiles at you.
Elaerina winks at you.

Tonari recites:

"He teaches us to see the beauty of bodies in motion during combat, and tells us to forge our very selves into powerful weapons. As the God of Athletic Prowess he may be slightly biased, but it is a joyful pursuit nonetheless."

Khazaann just arrived.
Khazaann concentrates deeply for a moment.
Lord Khazaann just went through a teakwood archway.
Lord Khazaann just came through a teakwood archway.
Khazaann joins Elaerina's group.


Tonari recites:

"Of course, the value of strength is greatly diminished without purpose, and to find that purpose we turn to the next talisman, Honor."

Khazaann carefully straps his claidhmore to his sheaths.
Elaerina slowly empties her lungs.
Elaerina nods.
You sit down.
[Onoir, Paladin's Pub]
Muted lighting from small barred windows inside the tavern adds ambience and illumination to the bottles stored behind a brass-trimmed felwood bar and a triple-tiered brass serving cart that sits nearby in one corner. Waitresses pass sets of plush high-backed chairs placed around small round tables scattered throughout the room, as they carry trays of food and drinks back and forth through the teakwood swinging doors that lead to the kitchen. You also see a yellow-eyed forest wolfhound, the discordant Tearieyes disk, a vengeful swamp spirit that is flying around, the Ymeia disk, the Denissa disk, the Cosannie disk, a dappled lion, the Tonari disk, a gyrfalcon that is flying around, a teakwood archway and a brass-trimmed felwood-framed red and black checkered dart board.
Also here: Lord Khazaann, Sirona, Tearieyes, Cosannie, Ymeia, Denissa, Sir Tebon, Sister-in-Arms Roelaren, Tonari, Augustinia, Lord Eelix, Great Lady Elaerina
Obvious exits: northwest
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Roelaren smiles.
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Your thoughts filter outward, impressing upon your companion the desire that he should sit.


Tonari recites:

"As members of Daingneach Onoir, Honor is something I expect we have all spent a great deal of time considering. As the writings of Kai tell us, it is the glue that binds us to each other."


A yellow-eyed forest wolfhound settles into a comfortable sitting position.
A yellow-eyed forest wolfhound gazes intently at the Tonari disk, panting hungrily.
The deep blue glow leaves Tonari.
The misty halo fades from Tonari.
Tonari returns to normal color.
The air about Tonari stops shimmering.
Tonari becomes solid again.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around Tonari.
Tonari seems to lose some dexterity.
The silvery luminescence fades from around Tonari.
The bright luminescence fades from around Tonari.
The glowing specks of energy surrounding Tonari suddenly shoot off in all directions, then quickly fade away.
Tonari seems a bit less imposing.
Tonari appears to lose some internal strength.
Tonari becomes unbalanced for a second, then recovers.
The silvery luminescence fades from around Tearieyes.
Tearieyes returns to normal color.
The glowing specks of energy surrounding Tearieyes suddenly shoot off in all directions, then quickly fade away.
Tearieyes takes a deep breath, blinking a couple of times before resuming a calm expression.
The bright luminescence fades from around Tearieyes.
A series of purple lines suddenly appears on Tearieyes's face, quickly racing towards the center of her forehead before detaching and dissipating in the air.
Tearieyes seems a bit less imposing.
Tearieyes becomes solid again.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around Tearieyes.
Tearieyes seems to lose some dexterity.


Tonari recites:

"Our sense of honor must dictate our actions, and tell us against whom to pit our strength. Honor must be our guide as we attempt to navigate the complex problems that face us, to help us determine what is right."

You swap your frothy halfling ale from your right to your left hand.
You remove a sage-sprinkled rolton chop from in your harvest sack.
Augustinia affectionately scratches the wolfhound's neck.
Khazaann concentrates deeply for a moment.
You feed a yellow-eyed forest wolfhound a bite of your rolton chop. You can almost taste the food yourself.
The angry yip of a monkey suddenly erupts from near Tearieyes.


Tonari recites:

"Thankfully, we are not alone in the world with only our honor to guide us, as the talisman of Friendship tells us."

Elaerina smiles.
Sirona nods once.
Tearieyes fidgets.
Sirona smiles quietly to herself.
You listen carefully to Tonari.
Tonari smiles at Tearieyes.
The gyrfalcon circles lazily above.


Tonari recites:

"Our friends leave indelible impressions on us, shaping who we are and how we see the world. I have been very fortunate to make some excellent friends here in Onoir and elsewhere who are happy to set strong examples."

Roelaren smiles.


Tonari recites:

"And to help me when I've stumbled! Also a great benefit to great friends. It's nice, but also important to have people to turn to for advice, or education, or help finding pesky herbs for the thousandth time."

A dappled lion settles down close to the floor, as if preparing for an ambush.
Khazaann concentrates deeply for a moment.
Sirona grins at Tonari.


Tonari recites:

"I must admit that at this point in my writing, I ran out of clever segues. So let us continue to discuss the talisman of Faith next."

Tonari flashes a quick grin.
Roelaren smiles.
Sirona chuckles.


Tonari recites:

"The talisman of Faith tells us that we must believe in ourselves. To trust in the choices we make guided by the talismans and not let the doubts of others give us pause."

The gyrfalcon circles lazily above.


Tonari recites:

"So long as we are guided by our Honor, our principles, and supported by our friends, we should have Faith that we will know what to do."

The visage of a monkey briefly obscures Tearieyes's face before the illusion shatters into motes of purple hazed light.
Khazaann concentrates deeply for a moment.


Tonari recites:

"And finally, though I've already spoken about it at length when I first joined, I come to Valor. While Honor shows us what is the right path, it is Valor that compels us to act."

Roelaren smiles at Tonari.


Tonari recites:

"Valor is our charge to protect those who cannot protect themselves, to help those in need, and to leave the world a better place than we found it."



Tonari recites:

"Valor is the driving force behind my efforts to improve, and to me, the reason to pursue strength. It is the central tenet of my worship of Kai."



The gyrfalcon flies off.
Tonari lets out a long, contemplative breath.
Elaerina smiles.
Khazaann concentrates deeply for a moment.
Sirona smiles at Tonari.
Elaerina cocks her head at Tonari.
Tonari says, "Thank you for bearing with me as I talked all of your ears off. Those are my thoughts on Kai and his pillars, how I interpret them and what they mean to me."
Elaerina bows to Tonari.
Roelaren smiles at Tonari.
Tearieyes lets out a cheer!
Roelaren lets out a cheer!
Roelaren applauds Tonari.
Eelix lets out a cheer!
The silver fetish dangling from Tearieyes's wrist starts to twitch with a phantom heartbeat and sways back and forth like a pendulum before falling back into silence.
Sirona applauds Tonari warmly.
Roelaren lets out a cheer!
Tebon nods slowly.
You turn to Tonari and cheer!
Roelaren says, "Very good."
Sirona turns to Tonari and cheers!
Today is Feastday, day 10 of the month Lormesta in the year 5126. It is 20:24 by the elven time standard. It is currently late evening.
Tonari bows low, spreading his wings for all to see.
Augustinia applauds.
Augustinia lets out a cheer!
Elaerina asks, "Thankee, Tonari. Well spoken. Do any have questions fer him?"
Augustinia applauds Tonari.
Tebon raises his hand.
Elaerina points at Tebon.
You say, "You've done a lot of research."
Tonari turns to face Tebon.
Tebon says, "I 'ave two questions."
Elaerina says, "But I only asked fer one."
Elaerina winks at Tebon.
Khazaann concentrates deeply for a moment.

Speaking to Tonari, Tebon asks, "Who founded tha Silver Fists, an' why was it founded?"

Augustinia no longer bristles with energy.
Augustinia just arrived. Wait, wasn't she here already?
The layer of raw elemental energy surrounding Augustinia dissipates.
Augustinia glances around, looking a bit less confident.
Augustinia appears somehow different.
Augustinia is no longer protected by the shimmering field of energy.
The tingling sensation and sense of security leaves Augustinia.
Tebon grins at Elaerina.
Roelaren giggles.
Tonari rubs his chin thoughtfully.
Elaerina offers Tonari a shiny gold-plated coin.


Tonari says, "I do not know who founded it, I'm ashamed to say. I know that Morgiest was a member, so I might hazard a guess that he was also the founder, but that would be a guess."
Elaerina nods at Tonari.
Khazaann nods.


Tonari says, "As to why, our goal is to become instruments of Kai's will, perfect weapons to advance his goals."


Khazaann concentrates deeply for a moment.

Elaerina turns to face Tebon.
Speaking to Tonari, Tebon says, "An' My second question...."
Ymeia put a silvery rolaren kite shield in her spidersilk harness.
Tebon says, "Wit Elaerina's indulgence."
Tebon grins at Elaerina.
Tonari grins.
Ymeia put a perfect maoral-hilted steel longsword in her spidersilk harness.
Elaerina says, "That is three, but okee."
You listen carefully to Tebon.
Elaerina winks at Tebon.
Sirona grins.
Ymeia helps herself to a juicy thick gak steak.
Tebon casually glances at Elaerina.
Tebon grunts.
Ymeia feeds a dappled lion a bite of her gak steak.
Ymeia feeds a dappled lion a bite of her gak steak.
Ymeia feeds a dappled lion a bite of her gak steak.
Ymeia feeds a dappled lion a bite of her gak steak.
Ymeia feeds a dappled lion a bite of her gak steak.
Ymeia feeds a dappled lion a bite of her gak steak.
Ymeia feeds a dappled lion the last of her gak steak.
Elaerina says, "Yer questions are allus good."
Elaerina smiles at Tebon.
Roelaren agrees with Elaerina.


Speaking to Tonari, Tebon asks, "Honor an' Valor kin be viewed in direct conflict wit each other. Sir Morgiest an' I 'ad a vera indepth discussion on this years ago. In yer opinion, why woul' they be in conflict?"
Khazaann concentrates deeply for a moment.


Elaerina beams happily at Tebon!
Tebon says, "Khaz, Ye's may 'ave been there."
Tearieyes hugs Tonari, who wraps her in a warm embrace.
With a subtle tilt of his head, Tonari's slender finger taps lightly on his bottom lip as he becomes lost in thought.
Khazaann says, "Im sure Gramps was."
Tebon nods at Khazaann.
Tebon says, "It was several o' us ol' folks."
The visage of a monkey briefly obscures Tearieyes's face before the illusion shatters into motes of purple hazed light.
Tebon chuckles.
Tebon smiles at Tonari.


Tonari says, "I suppose there may be a situation where someone who is weak, whom Valor may charge us to protect, is engaged in something wrong, whom Honor might tell us to thwart."
Khazaann concentrates deeply for a moment.
Tonari says, "That is what comes to mind first. Though that is certainly a question that bears considering."


Speaking to Tonari, Tebon asks, "There is no right answer to tha question. As Honor is a perception. But Valor, valor is gained, an' is it Honorable ta seek Valor?"


Tonari nods at Tebon.


Tebon says, "But it's a subject that is vera werth talkin' over a good warm fire, wit friends."


Elaerina says, "Kin ye think on a time when o'erwhelmin Valor might supercede Honoir...ah yes what Tebon said."
Sirona smiles at Tebon.
Sirona nods in agreement.
Speaking to Tebon, Ymeia says, "Like a Luukosian having honor."
Tebon agrees with Ymeia.
Khazaann concentrates deeply for a moment.
Tebon says, "A topic for another time, was jus' wunderin' how young Tonari might see it."
Elaerina nods.
Tebon smiles at Tonari.
A yellow-eyed forest wolfhound's tail wags slowly back and forth!
Elaerina asks, "Next questions?"

Tonari says, "As I have mentioned, and I hope it does not put me too at odds with friends, but Valor is paramount to my mind. People who are dead cannot change their ways, and being helped by someone they disagree with may be the first step they need towards that change."

Elaerina nods at Tonari.
Tebon smiles at Tonari.
Sirona smiles at Tonari.

Tonari says, "Or it may just empower them to continue doing awful things, unfortunately. I would just have to have faith in my own judgment and decide."

Sirona raises her hand.
Tonari turns to face Sirona.
The visage of a monkey briefly obscures Tearieyes's face before the illusion shatters into motes of purple hazed light.
Sirona smiles at Tonari.
Cosannie ponders.
Khazaann concentrates deeply for a moment.
Elaerina nods at Sirona.
You listen carefully to Tebon.
You will have to stand up first or crawl there.


Speaking quietly to Tonari, Sirona asks, "I just wondered, and this is more of a personal question, but how has your Aelotoi history shaped what you have learned about Kai and the Talismen, if at all?"


Elaerina smiles at Sirona.
Tonari smiles at Sirona.
Khazaann concentrates deeply for a moment.


Tonari clears his throat.


The angry yip of a monkey suddenly erupts from near Tearieyes.
Tonari says, "Well, much of my learning about Kai, and the Arkati in general, is relatively recent."
Sirona looks thoughtfully at Tonari.


Tonari says, "I had a... we'll gloss over it and say unpleasant... youth, and when I arrived in Elanthia, I was looking for purpose."
Sirona nods slowly at Tonari.
Roelaren smiles at Tonari.
Tearieyes clears her throat.
Khazaann concentrates deeply for a moment.
Speaking quietly to Tonari, Sirona says, "Apologies, I did not mean to put you on the spot."


Tonari says, "In Kai, I saw the chance to prevent others from experiencing anything similar, and I found many of my own experiences reflected in his talismans."


Sirona smiles at Tonari.
Tonari shakes his head.
Sirona nods understandingly at Tonari.


Tonari says, "We're all family here, I just don't want to dampen the mood too much before the party."
Tonari grins.


Sirona grins at Tonari.
Sirona nods understandingly.
Elaerina leans softly against Tonari.
Tonari hugs Elaerina, who wraps him in a warm embrace.
Speaking quietly to Tonari, Sirona says, "Thank you for your answer."
Cosannie says, "I do have a question for the young lad."
Tonari nods at Sirona.
Tonari turns to face Cosannie.
Elaerina smiles at Cosannie.
You take a drink from your frothy halfling ale.
You have 5 quaffs left.
Khazaann concentrates deeply for a moment.
You take a drink from your frothy halfling ale.
You feel your nerves loosening as you begin to relax.
You have 4 quaffs left.


[Onoir, Paladin's Pub]
Also here: Lord Khazaann, Sirona, Tearieyes, Cosannie, Ymeia, Denissa, Sir Tebon, Sister-in-Arms Roelaren, Tonari, Augustinia, Lord Eelix, Great Lady Elaerina


Speaking to Tonari, Cosannie asks, "You have learned a great deal from Kai's shrine, how would you grade a perosn and determine if they meet the standards of honor?"

Tonari scratches his chin.
Khazaann concentrates deeply for a moment.
A corona of purple hazed light surrounds a wood-framed silver fetish decorated with a velvety dark plum moonflower dangling from Tearieyes's wrist before fading away.
Tonari says, "To quote directly from the talisman of Faith, "Purity of spirit cannot be measured by mortals". I would have to do my best to muddle through listening to their words and watching how they act."
Khazaann smiles.
Elaerina smiles.


Tonari says, "I don't think myself immune to deception, but I like to think that as long as I'm striving to be honorable myself, it might give me a leg up in recognizing that effort in others."
Tearieyes nods slowly.


Sirona smiles quietly to herself.
Speaking to Tonari, Cosannie says, "Nicely said."
Elaerina raises her hand.
Tonari turns to face Elaerina.
Elaerina smiles.
Elaerina says, "Despair."
Tonari nods slowly.
Khazaann concentrates deeply for a moment.
The green-gold web of protection surrounding a dappled lion falls away, unraveling as it fades.
Roelaren takes a drink from her dark ruby merlot.
Augustinia pours herself a glass of strawberry fizz.
Augustinia takes a drink from her strawberry fizz.


Elaerina asks, "Based on yer studies o' Kai, why would he hae said it was a constant companion...and kin ye tell me one way in which that talisman has made ye more honorable?"


Elaerina says, "No, is okee."
Tonari rubs his chin thoughtfully.
Elaerina winks at Tonari.
Sirona grins at Elaerina.
Elaerina says, "With a reason, o' coure."
A yellow-eyed forest wolfhound suddenly dashes across the room, almost sliding into a wall.
Tonari begins chuckling at Elaerina!
Elaerina says, "Coursse."
A dappled lion emits a surprisingly deep growl!
Elaerina nods at Ymeia.
Khazaann concentrates deeply for a moment.


Tonari says, "I don't think it's too hard to imagine what Kai meant - there are always dark things going on in the world. While it may not be a constant companion for all of us, it is likely someone, somewhere is experiencing it at any given time."


Roelaren nods.
Tonari says, "Perhaps I should have given that more thought rather than presuming to disagree."
Tonari grins sheepishly.
The visage of a monkey briefly obscures Tearieyes's face before the illusion shatters into motes of purple hazed light.
Tonari says, "As for how it's made me more honorable, that's much easier."
Khazaann rubs his symbol of Kai.
Tonari says, "I just need to do my best to eradicate despair wherever I find it. That seems to me to always be the most honorable course of action."
Elaerina smiles at Khazaann.
Khazaann concentrates deeply for a moment.
Elaerina says, "Thankee."
Tonari nods at Elaerina.
You agree with Tonari.
Elaerina asks, "Any other questions?"
You take a drink from your frothy halfling ale. Ice cold and full-flavored, the ale spreads out from your stomach to cool every part of your body.
You have 3 quaffs left.
Tonari glances around the room.
Ymeia says, "Im passing..he seems well done on both sides."
Tebon folds his arms over his chest.
Ymeia winks at Tonari.
Roelaren summons a torrent of spiritual and mental mana and releases upon herself a flurry of abjurations.
Dark red droplets coalesce upon Elaerina's skin and upon others in her group. The sanguine liquid is visible for only an instant before it evaporates away.
Tonari grins at Ymeia.
Khazaann agrees with Ymeia.
Elaerina says, "Then thankee Tonari fer a wonderful presentation."
Roelaren applauds Tonari.
Augustinia summons a torrent of elemental mana and releases upon herself a flurry of abjurations.
A dappled lion blurs before your eyes.
Sirona gazes proudly at Tonari.
Speaking to Tonari, Ymeia says, "Thank yew for a great talk."
Sirona nods in agreement.
Tonari says, "Of course. Thank you all for bearing with me."
Eelix nods.
Sirona quietly says, "Well done."
Khazaann concentrates deeply for a moment.
Tearieyes praises Tonari, expounding upon his fine features and excellent characteristics.
Speaking to Tonari, Ymeia says, "My pleasure."
Tebon shifts his weight.
Cosannie glances at Tebon and quirks an eyebrow in his direction.


Tonari says, "I look forward to hearing more about all of the things I overlooked or misinterpreted."


Tebon casually glances at Cosannie and quirks an eyebrow in her direction.
Tonari grins at Tebon.
Roelaren grins at Tonari.
Tebon begins chuckling at Tonari!
Elaerina says, "I shall ask Guardians o' the Talismans tae contact me with their vote via whispers or our scroll. I shall send me personal contact thataway."
Speaking to Tonari, Tebon says, "It's personal perception, Tonari."
Tebon nods at Tonari.
A brilliant flash of light suddenly fills the room. You blink to clear your vision and find that Roelaren has vanished.
Elaerina says, "And the results will be announced at our next house meeting."
Tonari exclaims, "Still, a little outside experience is always helpful!"
Tonari leans softly against Tearieyes.
Tebon grins.
Tebon agrees with Tonari.
Tearieyes smiles at Tonari.
Tebon nods at Cosannie.
Elaerina says, "True, and debatin' with that old fellah is certainly worth the time."
Khazaann concentrates deeply for a moment.
Elaerina winks at Tebon.
Tonari grins at Elaerina.
Tebon begins chuckling at Elaerina!
Sister-in-Arms Roelaren just arrived.
Elaerina nods at Denissa.
A waterfall of purple hazed light briefly cascades from a wood-framed silver fetish decorated with a velvety dark plum moonflower dangling from Tearieyes's wrist.
Elaerina nods at Cosannie.
Tebon says, "Tha discussion I was referencin'....Sir Morgiest, Drandar, Brianus, Khaz tha elder, Cassundera an' meself I believe were there."
Elaerina smiles.
Cosannie leans on Tebon, resting her head against his shoulder.
Tonari nods at Tebon.
Elaerina exclaims, "Oh, that would hae been grand tae be a mouse in the room!"
Tebon says, "It got heated at times."
Tebon chuckles.
Elaerina says, "Tell on."
Tebon grins at Elaerina.
Tebon says, "Sir Morgiest is a purist in definition o' tha Talismans, an' his perception o' Honor."
Khazaann concentrates deeply for a moment.
Ymeia says, "I would of loved to have sat in on that.. and listened."
Roelaren nods at Ymeia.
Tebon says, "My perception of Honor, allys closely with his."
Tebon says, "Drandar 'ad a totally different view."
You take a drink from your frothy halfling ale.
You feel tension draining away, giving way to a very relaxed state.
You have 2 quaffs left.
Tebon says, "Brianus an' Cassundera were split between."
Elaerina smiles soft
You listen carefully to Tebon.
Tearieyes fidgets.
Tebon says, "Khaz 'ad a vera solid view on how to perceive Honor, alignin' wit tha Talisaman's ifin I recall correctly."
Tebon says, "Similar ta Sir Morgiest."
A dappled lion paces slowly about the area, scenting the surroundings restlessly.
Tebon says, "Watchin' Drandar an' Morgiest go head ta head, was werth tha price o' admission."
Khazaann concentrates deeply for a moment.
Tebon chuckles.
Roelaren grins.
Khazaann says, "Kai was a wise old soul."
Cosannie begins to breathe less deeply.
The dim aura fades from around Cosannie.
The dully illuminated mantle protecting Cosannie begins to falter, then completely fades away.
Roelaren agrees with Khazaann.
Cosannie agrees with Tebon.
Tearieyes furrows her brow.
Elaerina grins at Tebon.
Ymeia says, "I met Morgiest, i can only imagine."
Elaerina says, "Drandar recruited me and Morgiest were me mentor....I kin imagine."
Elaerina nods at Khazaann.
Tebon says, "Drandar, was a vera pure Ronan devotee, an' sum of his beliefs did nae align wit Morgiest, le's jus' say."
Tebon chuckles.
Cosannie says, "Makes us remember the loss we have had over the years."
The dully illuminated mantle protecting Denissa begins to falter, then completely fades away.
Tearieyes stares off into space.
Tearieyes softly says, "Excuse me..."
Khazaann nods at Cosannie.
Tonari smiles at Tearieyes.
Khazaann concentrates deeply for a moment.
Roelaren nods at Tearieyes.
Tearieyes softly says, "If...every time we have a get together..."
Tearieyes softly says, "We're talking about past memories...."
Elaerina cocks her head at Tearieyes.
Tearieyes softly asks, "How am I to ever make new ones for ourselves?"
Tearieyes frowns.
Elaerina smiles.
Elaerina says, "Ye tell us yer stories."
Elaerina nods.
A yellow-eyed forest wolfhound eyes a triple-tiered brass serving cart curiously.
Sirona smiles at Tearieyes.
Speaking to Tearieyes, Tebon says, "Yer makin' them now. Tha future is here, grown outta tha past."
Tebon nods at Tearieyes.
Tearieyes softly says, "But then you would just be standing there not knowing who I'm talking about, just like I am."
Khazaann concentrates deeply for a moment.
Tearieyes pauses in a moment of thoughtful contemplation.
The silver fetish dangling from Tearieyes's wrist starts to twitch with a phantom heartbeat and sways back and forth like a pendulum before falling back into silence.
Tebon says, "I'm ol'. My memories sustain me. I apologize ifin I ramble about them too often."
Khazaann grins at Tebon.
Speaking softly to Tebon, Tearieyes says, "Oh it's not specifially you."
Tearieyes softly says, "It's...kinda everyone."
Tearieyes softly says, "Every time."
Tearieyes fidgets.
Speaking quietly to Tearieyes, Sirona says, "The past will always guide our future, and these are the founders of Onoir who of course had many a discussion about the tenets of which Tonari shared tonight. They are the reason we here, honestly."
Elaerina asks, "Aye. I am a bard. I love tales. Tell us what would make ye feel more welcomed and a part o' our present?"
Tearieyes softly says, "I stand here and feel like I don't fit in because I have no idea what anyone is ever on about."
Sirona smiles at Tearieyes.
Roelaren smiles.
Tebon says, "Feh."
Tearieyes shrugs helplessly.
Roelaren gives Tearieyes a friendly hug.
Khazaann concentrates deeply for a moment.
Tearieyes softly says, "Perhaps it's me."
Speaking quietly to Tearieyes, Sirona says, "You do, you are learning along with others about them."
Roelaren says, "The website has a lot of info in it."
Tebon says, "Jus' cause ye's were nae here 20 years ago, that's yesterday. Yer taday."
Sirona nods in agreement at Tebon.
Elaerina nods at Tebon.
Roelaren says, "Of the things that we are talking about."
Sirona nods at Tearieyes.
Roelaren says, "When i first started."
Elaerina appears to lose some internal strength.
The light blue glow leaves Elaerina.
Elaerina becomes unbalanced for a second, then recovers.
The deep blue glow leaves Elaerina.
The misty halo fades from Elaerina.
The bright luminescence fades from around Elaerina.
The silvery luminescence fades from around Elaerina.
The brilliant luminescence fades from around Elaerina.
The glowing specks of energy surrounding Elaerina suddenly shoot off in all directions, then quickly fade away.
Elaerina seems a bit less imposing.
Elaerina seems to lose some dexterity.
Elaerina takes a deep breath, blinking a couple of times before resuming a calm expression.
A series of violet lines suddenly appears on Elaerina's face, quickly racing towards the center of her forehead before detaching and dissipating in the air.
Elaerina returns to normal color.
The air about Elaerina stops shimmering.
Speaking softly to Roelaren, Tearieyes says, "Yes, I know, I read them."
Speaking quietly to Tearieyes, Sirona says, "You belong."
Roelaren says, "I felt the same way."
Tonari hugs Tearieyes, who wraps him in a warm embrace.
Sirona smiles at Tearieyes.
Sir Balantine just arrived.
Sirona gives Tearieyes a friendly hug.
Roelaren gives Tearieyes a friendly hug.
Tearieyes softly asks, "But..then wouldn't I just be talking about things I never experienced ...if I just talk about YOUR past?"
Balantine hugs Ymeia.
Roelaren says, "So dont get frustrated with it hun."
Closing her slit-pupiled eyes, Tearieyes slowly runs her fingertips from her freckled nose to her left temple, brushing over her left eyelid. A soft, barely perceptible sigh escapes from her as she massages her temple in slow circles.
Balantine hugs Roelaren, who wraps him in a warm embrace.
You hug Balantine, and he wraps you in a warm embrace in return.
Elaerina says, "Ye be the future, Teari. Ye have done such wonderful things already and we want ye tae be a part o[ our future."
Balantine gives you a friendly hug.
Roelaren hugs Balantine, who wraps her in a warm embrace.
Balantine hugs Elaerina, who wraps him in a warm embrace.
You sit down.
Tearieyes waves to Balantine.
Tearieyes hugs Balantine, who wraps her in a warm embrace.
Balantine gives Tearieyes a friendly hug.
Sirona smiles at Balantine.
Balantine hugs Sirona, who wraps him in a warm embrace.
Khazaann turns toward Balantine and renders a sharp hand salute.
Roelaren agrees with Elaerina.
Sirona hugs Balantine, who wraps her in a warm embrace.
Tearieyes starts jumping around like a twelve-year-old.
Balantine takes a lion-etched visored greathelm crafted from vultite off his head.
Balantine put a lion-etched visored greathelm crafted from vultite in his black silk greatcloak.
Elaerina says, "So help us plan the future. Cuz we ain't dead yet."
Elaerina winks at Tearieyes.
Balantine turns toward Khazaann and renders a sharp hand salute.
Khazaann concentrates deeply for a moment.
Sirona grins at Elaerina.
Roelaren says, "Ye are the future."
You take a drink from your frothy halfling ale.
You have one quaff left.
You take a drink from your frothy halfling ale. Ice cold and full-flavored, the ale spreads out from your stomach to cool every part of your body.
That was the last of it!
Cosannie says, "There should be some great scrolls in the library on these folks spoke of.. its their legacy you and i carry forward."
Sirona quietly says, "All of us here are the future."
Tebon points at Sirona.
Tebon says, "Wat she said."
Tebon nods at Tearieyes.
Roelaren offers Elaerina an icy blue plated coin.
Balantine turns toward Tebon and renders a sharp hand salute.
Sirona quietly says, "We are all here, and we all have expreiences to bring."
Tebon says, "My time 'as come an' gone."
Tebon turns toward Balantine and renders a sharp hand salute.
Elaerina offers Roelaren a shiny gold-plated coin.
Elaerina accepts Roelaren's blue plated coin.
Roelaren declines Elaerina's offer.
Ymeia begins to breathe less deeply.
Elaerina smiles.
The visage of a monkey briefly obscures Tearieyes's face before the illusion shatters into motes of purple hazed light.
Roelaren smiles at Elaerina.
[Onoir, Paladin's Pub]
Muted lighting from small barred windows inside the tavern adds ambience and illumination to the bottles stored behind a brass-trimmed felwood bar and a triple-tiered brass serving cart that sits nearby in one corner. Waitresses pass sets of plush high-backed chairs placed around small round tables scattered throughout the room, as they carry trays of food and drinks back and forth through the teakwood swinging doors that lead to the kitchen. You also see a yellow-eyed forest wolfhound that is sitting, the discordant Tearieyes disk, a vengeful swamp spirit that is flying around, the Ymeia disk, the Denissa disk, the Cosannie disk, a dappled lion, the Tonari disk, a teakwood archway and a brass-trimmed felwood-framed red and black checkered dart board.