>look
[Hearthstone, Front Porch] (397002)
Airy and open, the porch is enclosed by smooth, freshly painted white modwir up to a height of about four feet. As you ponder the sky-blue color of the ceiling and a lacework of deep green ivy that crisscrosses the open space between posts, the hubbub of the world beyond quickly fades away. Rocking chairs of various sizes are an inviting sight, and an elegant green marble arch provides a tantalizing view of the splendors inside the old manor. You also see the Cryheart disk, the Taloin disk, a time-worn two toned greatfang, the Ramladu disk, the Dwi disk, the porch steps, a purple modwir bin, a scorched oak sideboard with some stuff on it and a doorman.
Also here: Sir Cryheart, Taloin, Lady Fulayin, Ramladu, Picklemaster Ntinly, Dwi who is sitting
Obvious paths: none
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Ntinly pulls Dwi to her feet.
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Ramladu joins your group.
>You hear the Help thoughts of Nhadrin echo in your mind:
You can set it to evoke so the bolt is default or you can incant 905 evoke.

Dwi growls at Ntinly.
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Dwi sits down on the wooden rocking chair.
>You hear the Help thoughts of Mystastic echo in your mind:
Any hope of a rescue in Marsh Keep? 11683.

Ntinly barks wildly at Dwi!
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Dwi rocks back and forth in her wooden rocking chair.
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Speaking to Dwi, Taloin answers, "I've a lot of work to do, to make it what I want."
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Urchin Gutstorm just arrived.
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Gutstorm pulls Dwi to her feet.
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Gutstorm sits down on the wooden rocking chair.
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Dwi grunts at Taloin in agreement.
>recite a few more minutes afore we begin, help yerself ta refreshments on the sideboard
You recite:

"A few more minutes afore we begin, help yerself ta refreshments on the sideboard"

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The dully illuminated mantle protecting Taloin begins to falter, then completely fades away.
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The dim aura fades from around Taloin.
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Taloin begins to breathe less deeply.
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Dwi growls at Gutstorm.
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Taloin waves.
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Gutstorm grunts at Dwi his thanks.
>tap sideboard
You tap a scorched oak sideboard.
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Dwi thumps Gutstorm!
>
You hear very soft footsteps.
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Ntinly lets out a cheer!
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Gutstorm drunkenly says, "Ow."
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Ntinly giggles.
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Dwi pulls Gutstorm to his feet.
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Dwi's face contorts as she unleashes a guttural, deep-throated growl at Gutstorm!
[SSR result: 141 (Open d100: 50)]
Gutstorm is overcome with a terrible rage!
>look
Cryheart nods curtly to Gutstorm.
>
[Hearthstone, Front Porch] (397002)
Airy and open, the porch is enclosed by smooth, freshly painted white modwir up to a height of about four feet. As you ponder the sky-blue color of the ceiling and a lacework of deep green ivy that crisscrosses the open space between posts, the hubbub of the world beyond quickly fades away. Rocking chairs of various sizes are an inviting sight, and an elegant green marble arch provides a tantalizing view of the splendors inside the old manor. You also see the Cryheart disk, the Ramladu disk, the Dwi disk, the porch steps, a purple modwir bin, a scorched oak sideboard with some stuff on it and a doorman.
Also here: Urchin Gutstorm, Sir Cryheart, Lady Fulayin, Ramladu, Picklemaster Ntinly, Dwi
Obvious paths: none
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Dwi sits down on the wooden rocking chair.
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Gutstorm reaches inside his double leather and scratches himself under the arm.
>
Dwi mutters under her breath.
>You hear the Help thoughts of Athalyn echo in your mind:
Will it target the creatures automatically?

Gutstorm waves to Cryheart.
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Dwi heartily says, "My chair!~."
>
Gutstorm gives the wooden rocking chair where Dwi is sitting a push, causing it to rock back and forth.
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Dwi shakes her head at Gutstorm and clucks her tongue.
>
Gutstorm seems slightly different.
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Gutstorm's unnatural rage is once again replaced by his natural demeanor.
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Gutstorm composes himself, shedding his apparent demoralization.
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Dwi smirks.
>
Speaking squeakily to Gutstorm, Ntinly exclaims, "Evenin,Gutstorm!"
>calendar da

Days of the Week:

Restday - Sunday
Volnes - Monday
Tilamaires - Tuesday
Leyan - Wednesday
Niiman - Thursday
Day of the Huntress - Friday
Feastday - Saturday
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Gutstorm grunts at Ntinly in greeting.
>You hear the Help thoughts of Jehack echo in your mind:
INCANT will auto cast at an applicable target, or whichever one you TARGET first with a seperate macro.

Speaking heartily to Gutstorm, Dwi says, "Tinly aint gotta gaudy dagger yet."
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Speaking squeakily to Gutstorm, Ntinly exclaims, "Jes so ya knows. I voted fer yas fer Frost Queen! I hope ya wins!"
>
Gutstorm wiggles his eyebrows at Fulayin.
>
Ymeia just arrived.
>You hear the Help thoughts of Athalyn echo in your mind:
Thank you.

A corona of misty green light surrounds a supple suede fetish beaded with chips of bone dangling from Cryheart's wrist before fading away.
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Ymeia joins your group.
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Gutstorm beams happily at Ntinly!
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Dwi grunts at Ntinly, amused.
>
Cryheart waves to Ymeia.
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Ymeia nods to you in greeting.
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Ymeia curtsies to Cryheart.
>You hear the General thoughts of Mystastic echo in your mind:
The ghost of Mystastic thinks, "Looking for a savior in Marsh Keep! Why'd it have to be snakes..."

Cryheart bows to Ymeia.
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Cryheart smiles.
>recite Service Night is held on the Last Leyan each month, sponsored by House Daingneach Onoir and the Order of the Elanthian Rose, and Order within the House
You recite:

"Service Night is held on the Last Leyan each month, sponsored by House Daingneach Onoir and the Order of the Elanthian Rose, and Order within the House"

>You hear the Towncrier thoughts of Newsby echo in your mind:
|FESTIVAL OF THE FALLEN TOURNAMENT| We salute the Citizen Champions from Saturday in the Tournament of the Fallen, where combatants represented their cities in exhibition duels as a part of Ta'Vaalor's salute to the memories of those who have gone before us. Seven qualifying match winners stepped into the arena: Peche, Raythiel, Aureliano, Saesrya, Nordred, Orssus, and Missoni. Raythiel, representing Icemule Trace, was declared the winner of the Citizen Champion title.

Leimi just arrived.
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Ymeia says, "Hello Cryheart."
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Leimi just went down the porch steps.
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Gutstorm turns toward Dwi and renders a sharp hand salute.
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The doorman smiles and says, "Welcome back Lord Gutstorm!"
Urchin Gutstorm just went through an elegant green marble arch.
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Dwi grunts happily, grinning.
>recite The event tonight will be a talk on the politics and recent events of the Turamzzyr Empire, the human Empire bordering Wehnimer's Landing
You recite:

"The event tonight will be a talk on the politics and recent events of the Turamzzyr Empire, the human Empire bordering Wehnimer's Landing"

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Dwi grunts at you and nods.
>You hear the Help thoughts of Fayotae echo in your mind:
Better question why in the marsh.

Dwi mutters something about imps.
>recite It is the second in a series on influences on the Landing
You recite:

"It is the second in a series on influences on the Landing"

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Cryheart's sentient potato whistles a jaunty little ditty!
>You hear the Help thoughts of Mystastic echo in your mind:
That's where the kids go to hide from their parents, I guess?
You hear the General thoughts of Muiritz echo in your mind:
Muiritz thinks, "Evening All."
You hear the Help thoughts of Klyle echo in your mind:
Better question who in the marsh.
You hear the General thoughts of Olivero echo in your mind:
Olivero thinks, "Heya."

A tiny spider lurking just inside a fold of Ymeia's spidersilk cloak skitters out of view.
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An overstuffed snow white polar bear with deep blue eyes holding a small makeshift sign that reads, "Hi, I'm Chompy." suddenly appears out of thin air! It growls loudly and bites hungrily at Ntinly's ankles before disappearing. You think you hear faint laughter in the distance.>recite Since next month is a holiday week, the next lecture will be on the last Leyan of the first month of the year, and will focus on Elven lands
You recite:

"Since next month is a holiday week, the next lecture will be on the last Leyan of the first month of the year, and will focus on Elven lands"

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A skeletal white cat pads in.
>You hear the Help thoughts of Fayotae echo in your mind:
Hey brother.

Dwi heartily says, "Da Landin's mosly infloounce'd by loonies."
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Dwi glances up.
>
Ntinly agrees with Dwi.
>cackle
You cackle!
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Dwi's sentient potato boasts, "My mom slayed a multi-horned glowing ki-lin once!
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The snow white bear growls as it approaches Gutstorm obediently
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Ymeia reaches over the dappled lion's back and clasps her arms around the feline's neck in a warm embrace.
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Dwi shushes a fingerling sentient potato topped with some chives!
>You hear the General thoughts of Muiritz echo in your mind:
Muiritz thinks, "HEllo Olivero."

The white cat rubs up against a doorman.
>You hear the General thoughts of Muiritz echo in your mind:
Muiritz thinks, "Hello Fayotae."

A corona of misty green light surrounds a supple suede fetish beaded with chips of bone dangling from Cryheart's wrist before fading away.
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Cryheart waves to the doorman.
>You hear the Help thoughts of Fayotae echo in your mind:
I had an idea but forgot wha you killing?

Speaking heartily to Ntinly, Dwi says, "Ida's not rong...dat's a story."
>
Dwi smirks at her sentient potato.
>
Ymeia helps herself to a leg of well-seasoned mutton.
>recite If ye hae interest in joining House Onoir, see me or one of our officers and we can tell ye more, our house meets on the 15th and 30th at 9pm at our fortress on the Coastal Cliffs
You recite:

"If ye hae interest in joining House Onoir, see me or one of our officers and we can tell ye more, our house meets on the 15th and 30th at 9pm at our fortress on the Coastal Cliffs"

>
Ymeia feeds a dappled lion a bite of her well-seasoned mutton.
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Ymeia feeds a dappled lion a bite of her well-seasoned mutton.
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Ymeia feeds a dappled lion a bite of her well-seasoned mutton.
>
Ymeia feeds a dappled lion a bite of her well-seasoned mutton.
>
Ymeia feeds a dappled lion a bite of her well-seasoned mutton.
>hug ymeia
Ymeia feeds a dappled lion a bite of her well-seasoned mutton.
>
You hug Ymeia.
>look
[Hearthstone, Front Porch] (397002)
Airy and open, the porch is enclosed by smooth, freshly painted white modwir up to a height of about four feet. As you ponder the sky-blue color of the ceiling and a lacework of deep green ivy that crisscrosses the open space between posts, the hubbub of the world beyond quickly fades away. Rocking chairs of various sizes are an inviting sight, and an elegant green marble arch provides a tantalizing view of the splendors inside the old manor. You also see a skeletal white cat, a dappled lion, the Cryheart disk, the Ramladu disk, the Dwi disk, the porch steps, a purple modwir bin, a scorched oak sideboard with some stuff on it and a doorman.
Also here: Ymeia, Sir Cryheart, Lady Fulayin, Ramladu, Picklemaster Ntinly, Dwi who is sitting
Obvious paths: none
>
Ymeia feeds a dappled lion the last of her well-seasoned mutton.
>
Ymeia hugs you, and you wrap her in a warm embrace.
>
Ntinly takes a drink from her elderberry mead.
>recite Okay, I should begin, got a LOT to cover
You recite:

"Okay, I should begin, got a LOT to cover"

>You hear the General thoughts of Muiritz echo in your mind:
Muiritz thinks, "I am killing badnits at the moment."

Dwi grunts at you happily, grinning.
>
Ymeia says, "Feeding Rajah so he nae eat anyone here."
>
Dwi glances at a dappled lion.
>
Dwi chuckles to herself.
>recite First a little background on the recent events...
You recite:

"First a little background on the recent events..."

>
Ymeia winks at a dappled lion.
>
Vrol just arrived.
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Dwi turns an inquisitive ear toward you.
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Dwi rocks back and forth in her wooden rocking chair.
>
Jiovana just arrived.
>
Jiovana reaches out and holds Vrol's hand.
>
Jiovana's group just went down the porch steps.
>You hear the General thoughts of Muiritz echo in your mind:
Muiritz thinks, "You still hunting Night Mare."

The glowing specks of energy surrounding Ramladu suddenly shoot off in all directions, then quickly fade away.
>recite There has been a treaty of sorts recently agreed to, known as the kasendra Accord
You recite:

"There has been a treaty of sorts recently agreed to, known as the kasendra Accord"

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The dully illuminated mantle protecting Fulayin begins to falter, then completely fades away.
>You hear the Help thoughts of Fayotae echo in your mind:
Muirtz i was kiling stone giants other day so about whaever.

Belnia arrives, guided by an urchin, who nods to Belnia and quickly takes off.
>recite In order to understand this Accord, a little background is needed, about who is kasendra?
You recite:

"In order to understand this Accord, a little background is needed, about who is kasendra?"

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The doorman smiles and says, "Welcome back Lady Belnia!"
Belnia just went through an elegant green marble arch.
>
The angry shriek of an owl suddenly erupts from near Cryheart.
>You hear the Towncrier thoughts of Newsby echo in your mind:
|TIP| Make sure your login bridge settings are set up! Bridges can't be used retroactively, and many adventurers don't find out until too late! Also, the way it's set up is not intuitive so be sure you read the wiki! Thank you for the tip, Flapjack. https://bit.ly/3uzEckU .

Ramladu seems a bit less imposing.
>
A dappled lion settles into a comfortable sitting position.
>
Ntinly squeakily asks, "I tink dats da Duke's daughter?"
>
Speaking heartily to you, Dwi asks, "Yer lil sisser?"
>recite Lady Kasendra Malwind, formerly Kasendra Chandrennin, was the daughter of Duke Bannon Chandrennin, who served as the Southern Sentinel of the Turamzzyrian Empire for many decades. She had five siblings, including older brother and heir to Aldora, Gerjonn Chandrennin, and younger brother Duncarr Chandrennin. She married Lord Salnim Malwind in 5122. She served as an earnest and skilled diplomat both within and outside of the Empire, she was heavily involved in the Imperial efforts behind the Valley of Gold accord in 5119, and she urged her cousin, Emperor Aurmont, to formally repeal Chaston's Edict.
You recite:

"Lady Kasendra Malwind, formerly Kasendra Chandrennin, was the daughter of Duke Bannon Chandrennin, who served as the Southern Sentinel of the Turamzzyrian Empire for many decades. She had five siblings, including older brother and heir to Aldora, Gerjonn Chandrennin, and younger brother Duncarr Chandrennin. She married Lord Salnim Malwind in 5122. She served as an earnest and skilled diplomat both within and outside of the Empire, she was heavily involved in the Imperial efforts behind the Valley of Gold accord in 5119, and she urged her cousin, Emperor Aurmont, to formally repeal Chaston's Edict."

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The light blue glow leaves Ramladu.
>You hear the Help thoughts of Fayotae echo in your mind:
Been on a boat last frew days land feels odd trying to remember how to talk to people.. hehe.

Dwi heartily says, "Oh."
>
Dwi grunts bashfully, averting her eyes.
>
Ymeia pets the lion.
>You hear the General thoughts of Muiritz echo in your mind:
Muiritz thinks, "Stone Giants are good to but they do cause gas clouds."

You hear very soft footsteps.
>
Ymeia nods to the dappled lion.
>
Belnia rubs her plinite wristband.
A point of elemental instability suddenly bursts forth into existence before you!
>
Belnia approaches the elemental instability, pushing a gleaming multicolored soulstone into the fluxing energy. Essence trapped within Belnia's soulstone begins to flow into the elemental instability, briefly opening a gateway to another realm that draws Belnia in instantly before collapsing back in on itself!
>
Ramladu rubs his blood marble pin.
>You hear the General thoughts of Muiritz echo in your mind:
Muiritz asks, "A boat?"
recite Kasendra was kind, earnest, and bold, and she was beloved by many who grew to know her. Her primary role was as an aid worker of the highest degree with Imperial backing and resources befitting her station, which she used effectively and with tempered diplomacy. On Fashanos 3rd, 5123, Kasendra was killed during the Farewell Ball for the elven emissaries in Ta'Illistim.
You recite:

"Kasendra was kind, earnest, and bold, and she was beloved by many who grew to know her. Her primary role was as an aid worker of the highest degree with Imperial backing and resources befitting her station, which she used effectively and with tempered diplomacy. On Fashanos 3rd, 5123, Kasendra was killed during the Farewell Ball for the elven emissaries in Ta'Illistim."

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Speaking quietly to Ntinly, Dwi says, "Da fun thing bout dem imps..dey think da world rebolbes round em...hang onna yer hat fer dis."
>
Cryheart nods.
>
Dwi winks at Ntinly.
>recite Following the destruction of Talador by Prelate Chaston Griffin in 5116 and the creation of the Bleaklands, Kasendra was integral in helping organize relief efforts for the survivors who were left with nothing. She first arrived in the north in Eoantos 5116, where she was formally welcomed by Baron Dunrith Malwind in the Vornavis court and where she first met Salnim Malwind. She explained that she had experience in relief efforts in Estoria and that she brought supplies that would provide some measure of immediate aid. She planned to set up a relief camp and was petitioning the northern territories for support, starting with Vornavis. Baron Dunrith pledged his support.
You recite:

"Following the destruction of Talador by Prelate Chaston Griffin in 5116 and the creation of the Bleaklands, Kasendra was integral in helping organize relief efforts for the survivors who were left with nothing. She first arrived in the north in Eoantos 5116, where she was formally welcomed by Baron Dunrith Malwind in the Vornavis court and where she first met Salnim Malwind. She explained that she had experience in relief efforts in Estoria and that she brought supplies that would provide some measure of immediate aid. She planned to set up a relief camp and was petitioning the northern territories for support, starting with Vornavis. Baron Dunrith pledged his support."

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Dwi smiles at you.
>
The elemental instability suddenly collapses in on itself and vanishes!
>
Dwi glances to her left.
>
Ntinly takes a drink from her elderberry mead.
>recite In the months that followed, Vornavis and Solhaven sent supplies by travel overland, often with Duvernith of the Mercantyler's Guild helping oversee logistical operations. Kasendra worked alongside them and Captain Martohck, who had accompanied her north along with a number of Aldoran soldiers. Salnim also started working closely with Kasendra on the coordinated relief efforts, and donated goods and supplies were regularly welcomed. Those efforts continued well into 5117. As the winter of early 5117 swept over the region, bandits started targeting the supply caravans.
You recite:

"In the months that followed, Vornavis and Solhaven sent supplies by travel overland, often with Duvernith of the Mercantyler's Guild helping oversee logistical operations. Kasendra worked alongside them and Captain Martohck, who had accompanied her north along with a number of Aldoran soldiers. Salnim also started working closely with Kasendra on the coordinated relief efforts, and donated goods and supplies were regularly welcomed. Those efforts continued well into 5117. As the winter of early 5117 swept over the region, bandits started targeting the supply caravans."

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The suede fetish dangling from Cryheart's wrist starts to twitch with a phantom heartbeat and sways back and forth like a pendulum before falling back into silence.
>You hear the Help thoughts of Niksue echo in your mind:
Any bards around that wouldn't mind singing to a couple of items for me? WL, FWI, SOL, IM. Willing to travel.
recite During a court session in late Lormesta, Martohck arrived, bearing serious wounds, to report that Kasendra's party had been ambushed and she had been taken hostage by the bandit Mureyk. The events over the next evening saw both Martohck and Salnim captured by Mureyk, though Captain Gurbah of the Vornavian Guard and a crew of adventurers were able to eventually break into the bandit's stronghold. Salnim was injured in the fight that followed, but ultimately he, Kasendra, and the rest of the hostages were freed and Mureyk taken into custody.
You recite:

"During a court session in late Lormesta, Martohck arrived, bearing serious wounds, to report that Kasendra's party had been ambushed and she had been taken hostage by the bandit Mureyk. The events over the next evening saw both Martohck and Salnim captured by Mureyk, though Captain Gurbah of the Vornavian Guard and a crew of adventurers were able to eventually break into the bandit's stronghold. Salnim was injured in the fight that followed, but ultimately he, Kasendra, and the rest of the hostages were freed and Mureyk taken into custody."

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Dwi shakes her head, clucking her tongue.
>
Ntinly leans forward.
>
Ntinly turns an inquisitive ear toward you.
>recite Kasendra and her counterpart from the City-States, Lady Sayilla Javilerre, were both influential in urging events forward in both Ta'Illistim and the Empire that ultimately led to the Valley of Gold accord, which first began as characters in the east and west petitioned their leaders to aid the Taladoran refugees. She was present in a gathering in Tamzyrr alongside Duke Bannon, Baron Dunrith, and Earl Eddric Jovery, which preceded Emperor Aurmont announcing the Valley of Gold accord. She took part in the Valley of Gold accord in Lumnea 5119, attending it alongside other dignitaries to witness Emperor Aurmont and Argent Mirror Myasara signing a treaty of mutual respect between their nations
You recite:

"Kasendra and her counterpart from the City-States, Lady Sayilla Javilerre, were both influential in urging events forward in both Ta'Illistim and the Empire that ultimately led to the Valley of Gold accord, which first began as characters in the east and west petitioned their leaders to aid the Taladoran refugees. She was present in a gathering in Tamzyrr alongside Duke Bannon, Baron Dunrith, and Earl Eddric Jovery, which preceded Emperor Aurmont announcing the Valley of Gold accord. She took part in the Valley of Gold accord in Lumnea 5119, attending it alongside other dignitaries to witness Emperor Aurmont and Argent Mirror Myasara signing a treaty of mutual respect between their nations"

>
* All of the paths in Ibar's life led to this moment.
>You hear the Help thoughts of Fayotae echo in your mind:
Aye loresing if needs be deen need to kill something i'm in southpark.

Dwi mutters something about so-many-cords.
>You hear the Help thoughts of Niksue echo in your mind:
Got one! Thanks everyone.
recite Kasendra continued to support the relief efforts, even as the refugees became more established in their new communities.
You recite:

"Kasendra continued to support the relief efforts, even as the refugees became more established in their new communities."

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Dwi rocks back and forth in her wooden rocking chair.
>
Speaking squeakily to Dwi, Ntinly says, "We needs a Dwi accord."
>
Ntinly nods at Dwi.
>recite In early 5122, Kasendra and Salnim wed ahead of an anticipated announcement. Shortly afterward, Emperor Aurmont announced that Kasendra would be travelling to Ta'Illistim on his behalf as a diplomat, where she was welcomed into the Illistim court as an emissary alongside Argent Mirror Myasara's handmaidens. Sayilla, meanwhile, was welcomed in a similar diplomatic role in Tamzyrr.
You recite:

"In early 5122, Kasendra and Salnim wed ahead of an anticipated announcement. Shortly afterward, Emperor Aurmont announced that Kasendra would be travelling to Ta'Illistim on his behalf as a diplomat, where she was welcomed into the Illistim court as an emissary alongside Argent Mirror Myasara's handmaidens. Sayilla, meanwhile, was welcomed in a similar diplomatic role in Tamzyrr."

>
Dwi smirks.
>
Siroria just arrived.
>You hear the Towncrier thoughts of Newsby echo in your mind:
|SUBSCRIBER MERCHANT-TERAS| On Saturday, November 30, at 9pm, Artisan Gamordi of the Ragnak Clan will be visiting the Glaes Dais in Kragnek-Dzu to work on Twisted armaments (weapons, shields, and armor) for Subscribers. He will offer alterations and customizations to these armaments for 10 winners, chosen by spinning his hammer. Review the rules and preparations for this merchant visit at the GS Calendar: https://bit.ly/45cXywb .

Ntinly works her fingers under her fuzzy earmuffs and scratches her head.
>recite Salnim frequently traveled between Vornavis and Ta'Illistim, alternating his attention between his home and his new wife. While in Ta'Illistim, Kasendra made several appearances at court and local events as she fostered better relationships between her homeland and the elven City-States, although dignitaries remarked several times that she seemed withdrawn, during times when Salnim had returned to Vornavis and especially following the death of Duke Bannon.
You recite:

"Salnim frequently traveled between Vornavis and Ta'Illistim, alternating his attention between his home and his new wife. While in Ta'Illistim, Kasendra made several appearances at court and local events as she fostered better relationships between her homeland and the elven City-States, although dignitaries remarked several times that she seemed withdrawn, during times when Salnim had returned to Vornavis and especially following the death of Duke Bannon."

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Siroria just went down the porch steps.
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Ntinly squeakily says, "Odd dat da elfs was so welcomin to a human."
>recite Kasendra was deeply affected by the death of her father in Lumnea 5122. She left Ta'Illistim to attend the funeral services in Aldora. Before she returned east, she spent some time talking with Emperor Aurmont as a cousin about the future she envisioned for her and Salnim, who in spite of appearing human is actually quarter elven. She urged Aurmont to fully repeal Chaston's Edict, not just for the sake of the children they planned to have together, but also because it was the right thing to do. Two months later, on Phoenatos 6, the Emperor announced the Edict's full repeal.
You recite:

"Kasendra was deeply affected by the death of her father in Lumnea 5122. She left Ta'Illistim to attend the funeral services in Aldora. Before she returned east, she spent some time talking with Emperor Aurmont as a cousin about the future she envisioned for her and Salnim, who in spite of appearing human is actually quarter elven. She urged Aurmont to fully repeal Chaston's Edict, not just for the sake of the children they planned to have together, but also because it was the right thing to do. Two months later, on Phoenatos 6, the Emperor announced the Edict's full repeal."

>
Dwi heartily says, "Things git sketchy when dem dooks die."
>
Dwi grunts at Ntinly and nods.
>
A dragon-cut ice blue dreamstone wreathed in crystal-cut flames on Ramladu's forehead catches a brief flicker of starlight and glows with a luminous brilliance.
>
Lithyia arrives, her figure partially obscured by the flickering form of a bulbous kraken made of lagoon blue light undulating beside her.
>
Lithyia waves.
>
Lithyia strides down the porch steps, her steps being shadowed by the flickering form of a bulbous kraken made of lagoon blue motes.
>recite In early Fashanos 5123, Lady Athalia Malwind, concerned about the deteriorating health of Baron Dunrith, eventually sent word to Salnim to request his return to Vornavis. Salnim did so, which ultimately led Kasendra to attend the farewell ball for the elven emissaries alone. Kasendra was killed during the ball, where mistress Leisette of Ta'Nalfein was the first to report finding her.
You recite:

"In early Fashanos 5123, Lady Athalia Malwind, concerned about the deteriorating health of Baron Dunrith, eventually sent word to Salnim to request his return to Vornavis. Salnim did so, which ultimately led Kasendra to attend the farewell ball for the elven emissaries alone. Kasendra was killed during the ball, where mistress Leisette of Ta'Nalfein was the first to report finding her."

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A waterfall of misty green light briefly cascades from a supple suede fetish beaded with chips of bone dangling from Cryheart's wrist.
>recite In the days and weeks that followed, both Ta'Illistim and the Turamzzyrian Empire have been plunged into uncertainty, especially as Kasendra's counterpart, Sayilla, was also targeted just days after Kasendra's own death.
You recite:

"In the days and weeks that followed, both Ta'Illistim and the Turamzzyrian Empire have been plunged into uncertainty, especially as Kasendra's counterpart, Sayilla, was also targeted just days after Kasendra's own death."

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Ntinly squeakily says, "See? Can nae trust dem elfs."
>
Dwi grunts in agreement.
>You hear the Merchant thoughts of Dreaven echo in your mind:
Selling Paladin service: Can do any cast up to T5, 80 silvers per point/4m per week.

Belnia arrives, guided by an urchin, who nods to Belnia and quickly takes off.
>
The doorman smiles and says, "Welcome back Lady Belnia!"
You hear very soft footsteps.
>
Dwi shushes a doorman!
>recite As a result of these events, the Kasendra Accord was forged.
You recite:

"As a result of these events, the Kasendra Accord was forged."

>
Dwi grunts at you and nods.
>recite The following information was related to me by Missoni and Sir Guarrin on 11/3/5124 at the Silver Gryphon holding (most of which has been related verbatum):
You recite:

"The following information was related to me by Missoni and Sir Guarrin on 11/3/5124 at the Silver Gryphon holding (most of which has been related verbatum):"

>
Dwi smirks.
>
Ramladu nods.
>
A homing pigeon swoops toward you and hovers, a thin parchment attached to its leg unfurling before your eyes...

*** A new item now awaits your discovery at the library in Firefly Villa. ***
>recite The Accords and Affirmations of Peace and Mutual Understanding Betwixt and Between the Turamzzyrian Empire, Ta'Nalfein, and Ta'Illistim in Honor and in Memoriam of Lady Kasendra Malwind.
You recite:

"The Accords and Affirmations of Peace and Mutual Understanding Betwixt and Between the Turamzzyrian Empire, Ta'Nalfein, and Ta'Illistim in Honor and in Memoriam of Lady Kasendra Malwind."

>
Dwi heartily says, "Berbatum..dat means we lie under oath."
>
Dwi grunts, amused.
>
Dwi touches one finger to her lips.
>
Ntinly agrees with Dwi.
>recite The Kasendra Accords place two Elven City-States, Ta'Illistim ad Ta'Nalfein, in cooperation with the Turamzzyrian Empire. Some see this cooperation as a rather obvious extension of the Valley of Gold treaty, with was signed by Argent Mirror Myasara and Emperor Anopheles, but the addition of Ta'Nalfein makes it rather historic.
You recite:

"The Kasendra Accords place two Elven City-States, Ta'Illistim ad Ta'Nalfein, in cooperation with the Turamzzyrian Empire. Some see this cooperation as a rather obvious extension of the Valley of Gold treaty, with was signed by Argent Mirror Myasara and Emperor Anopheles, but the addition of Ta'Nalfein makes it rather historic."

>
The white cat licks his left paw, seemingly oblivious to the world around him.
>
* The death cry of Taerran echoes in your mind!
>
Ruffling its feathers, a speckled pigeon coos a soft minor descant on Dwi's shoulder before falling silent.
>recite The Kasendra Accords address four main points. Two of the points encompass all three signatories, so I will begin with those.
You recite:

"The Kasendra Accords address four main points. Two of the points encompass all three signatories, so I will begin with those."

>
Dwi grunts and nods.
>recite First, there is an agreement that all parties involved in the Kasendra Accords will collaborate to combat piracy in the Southron Sea, making trade routes safer.
You recite:

"First, there is an agreement that all parties involved in the Kasendra Accords will collaborate to combat piracy in the Southron Sea, making trade routes safer."

>
A dappled lion yawns, rising up onto his feet to get a full stretch in.
>
Dwi holds up three fingers.
>
A dappled lion settles into a comfortable sitting position.
>recite Secondly, all three parties agreed to better infrastructure along their borders at the southern edge of the Dragonspine Mountains. This might include checkpoints, and better roads and custom houses which will make such travel and trade more comfortable.
You recite:

"Secondly, all three parties agreed to better infrastructure along their borders at the southern edge of the Dragonspine Mountains. This might include checkpoints, and better roads and custom houses which will make such travel and trade more comfortable."

>
Dwi holds up two fingers.
>You hear the General thoughts of Meishera echo in your mind:
Meishera exclaims, "Good evening Elanthia!"
You hear the General thoughts of Jehack echo in your mind:
Jehack exclaims, "Good eve!"

The white cat sits down, his tail curling to cover his front paws.
>You hear the Help thoughts of Fayotae echo in your mind:
Hey trouble.
recite The other two points in the Kasendra Accords were more focused on the Turamzzyrian Empire and Ta'Illistim.
You recite:

"The other two points in the Kasendra Accords were more focused on the Turamzzyrian Empire and Ta'Illistim."

>You hear the General thoughts of Meishera echo in your mind:
Meishera thinks, "Hello Jehack."
You hear the General thoughts of Muiritz echo in your mind:
Muiritz thinks, "Hello Meishera."

Dwi holds up five fingers.
>
Dwi grunts loudly in annoyance and impatience!
>You hear the Towncrier thoughts of Newsby echo in your mind:
|EVENT-TALONDOWN| Claws of the Drake hosts the 2nd annual We've Got Spirit Beasts Tournament. Come out and compete against others in a friendly single-bracket tournament to see who will win the title of Spirit Beast Tournament Winner. Prizes are in store for the winner! It will take place at Talondown Arena on Saturday, November 30th at 8pm.
recite For its part, the Turamzzyrian Empire agreed to cede all lands north of the Gallardshold River in Bourth to the elves of the Wyrdeep. This particular concession came as a surprise to many, I think, but it has been in discussion for quite a while, as the Wyrdeep Elves have long had their own ruling structure.
You recite:

"For its part, the Turamzzyrian Empire agreed to cede all lands north of the Gallardshold River in Bourth to the elves of the Wyrdeep. This particular concession came as a surprise to many, I think, but it has been in discussion for quite a while, as the Wyrdeep Elves have long had their own ruling structure."

>You hear the General thoughts of Meishera echo in your mind:
Meishera thinks, "Hello Muirit."

Speaking squeakily to Dwi, Ntinly says, "Mebbe dey lookin fer a route dat keeps ya outta Zul Logoth."
>
Speaking heartily to Ntinly, Dwi says, "Fine by me."
>
Dwi chuckles.
>recite It makes rather a lot of sense if one visits the Wyrdeep.
You recite:

"It makes rather a lot of sense if one visits the Wyrdeep."

>
Ntinly cracks her knuckles!
>You hear the General thoughts of Falvicar echo in your mind:
Falvicar thinks, "Hum de dum dum dum."
recite And finally, for Ta'Illistim's part, the ban on non-elven property ownership within the Shining City of Ta'Illistim was lifted. This rather feels like an answer to the repeal of Chaston's Edict in 5122, which prevented those of elven descent from owning property in the Turamzzyrian Empire. Argent Mirror Myasara also promised to lift some long-held citizenship restrictions as part of the Accords.
Dwi peers quizzically at you.
>
You recite:

"And finally, for Ta'Illistim's part, the ban on non-elven property ownership within the Shining City of Ta'Illistim was lifted. This rather feels like an answer to the repeal of Chaston's Edict in 5122, which prevented those of elven descent from owning property in the Turamzzyrian Empire. Argent Mirror Myasara also promised to lift some long-held citizenship restrictions as part of the Accords."

>You hear the General thoughts of Hadya echo in your mind:
Hadya quietly greets, "Good evening."

Dwi heartily says, "Ah...da elfs."
>recite And Argent Mirror Sayilla has made good on the promise this past year, extending full citizenship to Burghal Gnomes and partial citizenship to Forest Gnomes. This decree does seem to come as a long-awaited acknowledgement of the labor gnomes do in many elven households. The partnerships can be truly impressive.
You recite:

"And Argent Mirror Sayilla has made good on the promise this past year, extending full citizenship to Burghal Gnomes and partial citizenship to Forest Gnomes. This decree does seem to come as a long-awaited acknowledgement of the labor gnomes do in many elven households. The partnerships can be truly impressive."

>
Cryheart nods to you.
>
Speaking squeakily to Dwi, Ntinly says, "But dem elfs still look down on us gnomes."
>
Ntinly grumbles.
>
The white cat meows.
>
(Dwi looks down at Ntinly.)
>
Dwi grunts noncommittally and shrugs her shoulders.
>
Ntinly barks wildly at Dwi!
>
Dwi rocks back and forth in her wooden rocking chair.
>
Ntinly twists her head slightly, cracking her neck. She looks relieved.
>recite any questions or comments on the Kasendra Accords?
You recite:

"Any questions or comments on the Kasendra Accords?"

>
Ramladu shakes his head.
>
Jurist of Eye Bluey just arrived.
>
Jurist of Eye Bluey just went down the porch steps.
>
Fulayin shakes her head.
>
Cryheart's sentient potato whistles a jaunty little ditty!
>
Ymeia shakes her head.
>recite No questions? Then on to the Imperial leadership
You recite:

"No questions? Then on to the Imperial leadership"

>
Ntinly squeakily says, "I sitll wanna knows why da elfs is so welcomin to da humans. Breakin lotsa traditions fer a Empire full a humans."
>recite For those who are unaware, the Turamzzyrian Empire has four Sentinels--North, South, East, and West--who are appointed by the Emperor themself. The sentinels have a few important responsibilities.
You recite:

"For those who are unaware, the Turamzzyrian Empire has four Sentinels--North, South, East, and West--who are appointed by the Emperor themself. The sentinels have a few important responsibilities."

>recite Firstly, they hold military power in the areas of their control, providing protection to the baronies that are geographically closest to them.
You recite:

"Firstly, they hold military power in the areas of their control, providing protection to the baronies that are geographically closest to them."

>
A waterfall of misty green light briefly cascades from a supple suede fetish beaded with chips of bone dangling from Cryheart's wrist.
>recite And secondly, in an Empire as vast as the Turamzzyrian Empire--indeed, it does claim the majority of land on the continent--the sentinels help to connect far-flung baronies to the sea of of power, the Sun Throne.
You recite:

"And secondly, in an Empire as vast as the Turamzzyrian Empire--indeed, it does claim the majority of land on the continent--the sentinels help to connect far-flung baronies to the sea of of power, the Sun Throne."

>recite They are trusted advisors, those who ensure the Emperor's presence is felt from the wards of Brisker's Cove to the Demonwall.
You recite:

"They are trusted advisors, those who ensure the Emperor's presence is felt from the wards of Brisker's Cove to the Demonwall."

>
High Lady Samaarkan just arrived.
>
High Lady Samaarkan just went down the porch steps.
>recite I will begin with the steadiest sentinel position, and indeed the only sentinel who has not seen a change in recent years: The Western Sentinel.
You recite:

"I will begin with the steadiest sentinel position, and indeed the only sentinel who has not seen a change in recent years: The Western Sentinel."

>recite The Sun Throne traditionally holds this position and Emperor Aurmont Anodheles, long may he live, is no exception. From his seat in the city Tamzyrr, in the Barony of Selanthia, the Emperor looks after the Western Baronies as well.
You recite:

"The Sun Throne traditionally holds this position and Emperor Aurmont Anodheles, long may he live, is no exception. From his seat in the city Tamzyrr, in the Barony of Selanthia, the Emperor looks after the Western Baronies as well."

>recite Many of the organizations are we familiar with as Imperial citizens have homes in Tamzyrr. The Hall of Mages, Imperial Drakes, Imperial Blades, and other chivalric orders reside there.
You recite:

"Many of the organizations are we familiar with as Imperial citizens have homes in Tamzyrr. The Hall of Mages, Imperial Drakes, Imperial Blades, and other chivalric orders reside there."

>recite Moving on to the southern baronies, the current Southern Sentinel is Baron Gerjonn Chandrennin of Aldora, who is also cousin to Emperor Anopheles.
You recite:

"Moving on to the southern baronies, the current Southern Sentinel is Baron Gerjonn Chandrennin of Aldora, who is also cousin to Emperor Anopheles."

>You hear the Towncrier thoughts of Newsby echo in your mind:
|EVENT-ZL| The Dwarven Crafters of Zul Logoth will observe The Day of Eonak's Gift on Saturday, November 30 at 5pm at Eonak's Temple. All of Elanthia is invited to craft something and present it to someone during this special event, with reasons for their merits. Brother Walund will bestow a Gift of the Gods to participants. https://bit.ly/3V5UVbS .
You hear the General thoughts of Wonkus echo in your mind:
Wonkus thinks, "Vote Wonkus for Ice King! We're polling out all the stops to get you the things you deserve! Hi I'm Wonkus and I approve this message! Paid for by the committee to elect Wonkus."
recite Baron Chandrennin was named Sentinel after the death of his father, Bannon Chandrennin, about two years ago. Many people in our area are quite familiar with the Chandrennin family thanks to the late Lady Kasendra Malwind, who was Baron Chandrennin's sister.
You recite:

"Baron Chandrennin was named Sentinel after the death of his father, Bannon Chandrennin, about two years ago. Many people in our area are quite familiar with the Chandrennin family thanks to the late Lady Kasendra Malwind, who was Baron Chandrennin's sister."

>You hear the General thoughts of Alatrae echo in your mind:
Alatrae thinks, "Looking to purchase a pink spinel in the landing area. Just one."
recite And the namesake of the Accords, of course.
You recite:

"And the namesake of the Accords, of course."

>look
[Hearthstone, Front Porch] (397002)
Airy and open, the porch is enclosed by smooth, freshly painted white modwir up to a height of about four feet. As you ponder the sky-blue color of the ceiling and a lacework of deep green ivy that crisscrosses the open space between posts, the hubbub of the world beyond quickly fades away. Rocking chairs of various sizes are an inviting sight, and an elegant green marble arch provides a tantalizing view of the splendors inside the old manor. You also see a skeletal white cat that is sitting, a dappled lion that is sitting, the Cryheart disk, the Ramladu disk, the Dwi disk, the porch steps, a purple modwir bin, a scorched oak sideboard with some stuff on it and a doorman.
Also here: Ymeia, Sir Cryheart, Lady Fulayin, Ramladu, Picklemaster Ntinly, Dwi who is sitting
Obvious paths: none
>recite The Chandrennins have also historically been instrumental in furthering the Order of Voln's mission, one of the reasons that they are perhaps looked upon to protect the Empire's holdings in the south.
You recite:

"The Chandrennins have also historically been instrumental in furthering the Order of Voln's mission, one of the reasons that they are perhaps looked upon to protect the Empire's holdings in the south."

>recite The territories looked after by the Northern Sentinel include nearby Vornavis and Darkstone. And, indeed, the previous Northern Sentinel, Earl Jovery of Hendor, arranged the protectorate of Wehnimer's Landing to ensure it could remain safe from being absorbed by those who might have ill intentions.
You recite:

"The territories looked after by the Northern Sentinel include nearby Vornavis and Darkstone. And, indeed, the previous Northern Sentinel, Earl Jovery of Hendor, arranged the protectorate of Wehnimer's Landing to ensure it could remain safe from being absorbed by those who might have ill intentions."

>recite Earl Jovery's sentinelship recently passed to Sir Thadston Andrews, who many might remember as a Mayor of Wehnimer's Landing. It was perhaps his close ties to Hendor along with his familiarity with the Landing that recommended him for the position, and he has already provided troops and aid to the Landing through the local Hendoran Outpost.
You recite:

"Earl Jovery's sentinelship recently passed to Sir Thadston Andrews, who many might remember as a Mayor of Wehnimer's Landing. It was perhaps his close ties to Hendor along with his familiarity with the Landing that recommended him for the position, and he has already provided troops and aid to the Landing through the local Hendoran Outpost."

>
Dwi smirks.
>recite The Outpost keeps its gates open to all, and I recommend a visit in the grasslands, should you be walking by.
You recite:

"The Outpost keeps its gates open to all, and I recommend a visit in the grasslands, should you be walking by."

>
Dwi heartily says, "Dat thing's more o' an inposty."
>
Dwi rocks back and forth in her wooden rocking chair.
>recite The eastern sentinel oversees Bourth, Highmount, and Trauntor. Their primary responsibility is the oversight of the Demonwall and international relations with our Elven allies, after the Kasendra accords. Also worth noting, as Highmount is in the Eastern Sentinel s purview, they can also expect to maintain relations with the kindred living in the Highlands, in particular, the giant kin clan T'kirem.
You recite:

"The eastern sentinel oversees Bourth, Highmount, and Trauntor. Their primary responsibility is the oversight of the Demonwall and international relations with our Elven allies, after the Kasendra accords. Also worth noting, as Highmount is in the Eastern Sentinel s purview, they can also expect to maintain relations with the kindred living in the Highlands, in particular, the giant kin clan T'kirem."

>
Dwi rubs her chin thoughtfully.
>recite Lord Salnim Malwind, son of Baron Dunrith Malwind, was appointed eastern sentinel in the 19th of Eorgaen, 5123. Previously, it was held by Earl Feurstein of Honneland.
You recite:

"Lord Salnim Malwind, son of Baron Dunrith Malwind, was appointed eastern sentinel in the 19th of Eorgaen, 5123. Previously, it was held by Earl Feurstein of Honneland."

>recite It is said both Lord Salnim and Lady Kasendra were instrumental in the signing of the Valley of Gold accord between Ta Illistim and the Empire. Lady Kasendra, of course, would later be assigned to Ta illistim as a handmaiden, during which time Lord Salnim joined her in the east. Which put him in a rather unique role.
You recite:

"It is said both Lord Salnim and Lady Kasendra were instrumental in the signing of the Valley of Gold accord between Ta Illistim and the Empire. Lady Kasendra, of course, would later be assigned to Ta illistim as a handmaiden, during which time Lord Salnim joined her in the east. Which put him in a rather unique role."

>recite With the Kasendra Accords, Lord Salnim's relations with our elven neighbors will be put to great use in his new role as Sentinel. The accords themselves will change the role of Eastern Sentinel significantly, as he will be navigating the new border policy to facilitate trade. International relations and leadership are topics Sentinel Salnim is quite familiar with.
You recite:

"With the Kasendra Accords, Lord Salnim's relations with our elven neighbors will be put to great use in his new role as Sentinel. The accords themselves will change the role of Eastern Sentinel significantly, as he will be navigating the new border policy to facilitate trade. International relations and leadership are topics Sentinel Salnim is quite familiar with."

>
A waterfall of misty green light briefly cascades from a supple suede fetish beaded with chips of bone dangling from Cryheart's wrist.
>recite The Sentinel has advocated for additional resources to aid Talador. He defended his father against the false accusations regarding the late Empress' unfortunate end. He has been training in martial combat with Captain Gurbah since he was a young, and has familiarity with naval strategy. He has proven his skill in combat during several skirmishes in the field. All of which uniquely qualifies him for this role.
You recite:

"The Sentinel has advocated for additional resources to aid Talador. He defended his father against the false accusations regarding the late Empress' unfortunate end. He has been training in martial combat with Captain Gurbah since he was a young, and has familiarity with naval strategy. He has proven his skill in combat during several skirmishes in the field. All of which uniquely qualifies him for this role."

>recite Many have known Sentinel Salnim for nearly twenty years now. And they are quite confident as he steps into his new role.
You recite:

"Many have known Sentinel Salnim for nearly twenty years now. And they are quite confident as he steps into his new role."

>
Cryheart nods to you.
>You hear the Towncrier thoughts of Newsby echo in your mind:
|ANNOUNCEMENT| GM Casil announced a new lore document about a new Vaalorian Wool fabric called "vylith". Read all about it at the wiki: https://gswiki.play.net/Vylith .
recite Even before stepping into his new position, then Lord Salnim encouraged the Order of the Silver Gryphons to continue our relations with our comrades in the east.
You recite:

"Even before stepping into his new position, then Lord Salnim encouraged the Order of the Silver Gryphons to continue our relations with our comrades in the east."

>You hear the General thoughts of Nhadrin echo in your mind:
Nhadrin thinks, "Uh."
recite Now, tis important to know a little about the flag, crests and banners o' the Empire
You recite:

"Now, tis important to know a little about the flag, crests and banners o' the Empire"

>
A dappled lion paces restlessly in a vaguely anxious expression of hunger.
>recite Bur first, a wee bit on the art of Heraldry
You recite:

"Bur first, a wee bit on the art of Heraldry"

>recite Heraldry is an incredibly nuanced and culturally important topic within the Empire. It is how we recognize others in battle, whether individually and Orders. Selecting a coat of arms is a deeply personal moment. It communicates not just who you are, but what you stand for. What aspects of the chivalric code, as written by Sir Pyrrhon, does that group or individual idealize?
You recite:

"Heraldry is an incredibly nuanced and culturally important topic within the Empire. It is how we recognize others in battle, whether individually and Orders. Selecting a coat of arms is a deeply personal moment. It communicates not just who you are, but what you stand for. What aspects of the chivalric code, as written by Sir Pyrrhon, does that group or individual idealize?"

>
Ramladu becomes solid again.
>recite At a cursory glance at a coat-of-arms the heraldry can tell you the history, culture, and values upheld by those that it represents. Now, at the very least, each Barony and county has their own Hospitaller Order, then, all of the Knightly Orders and members within, you can imagine the sheer quantity of heraldry required for identification purposes alone.
You recite:

"At a cursory glance at a coat-of-arms the heraldry can tell you the history, culture, and values upheld by those that it represents. Now, at the very least, each Barony and county has their own Hospitaller Order, then, all of the Knightly Orders and members within, you can imagine the sheer quantity of heraldry required for identification purposes alone."

>
A dappled lion seems slightly different.
>
The white cat cleans his coat carefully.
>recite If you have not had the opportunity to visit the Great Tourney at Tamzyrr or the Feats at Rallick s Field in Immuron, I would encourage you to do so just for the heraldry on display.
You recite:

"If you have not had the opportunity to visit the Great Tourney at Tamzyrr or the Feats at Rallick s Field in Immuron, I would encourage you to do so just for the heraldry on display."

>
Dwi grunts, amused.
>recite In order to be be brief tonight, we will not be discussing the nuances of a per gules bend or whether it is appropriate for a fess to be displayed upon a chevron. Instead we will cover some general rules of heraldry.
You recite:

"In order to be be brief tonight, we will not be discussing the nuances of a per gules bend or whether it is appropriate for a fess to be displayed upon a chevron. Instead we will cover some general rules of heraldry."

>
Dwi grunts at you happily, grinning.
>recite The short answer is no, displaying a chevron and a fess would just be, well, ridiculous.
You recite:

"The short answer is no, displaying a chevron and a fess would just be, well, ridiculous."

>You hear the General thoughts of Turric echo in your mind:
Turric thinks, "Looking for a rogue around the Landing area who could help me with learning to sweep."
wink
You wink.
>recite Heraldry may represent an individual, an Order, a family, or, even a region. Often the family crest is used for the regional Baronial crest. For example, in Bourth, the crest is three black yew trees on a field of white ringed by five hawk feathers.. This is also the crest of the Caufield family.
You recite:

"Heraldry may represent an individual, an Order, a family, or, even a region. Often the family crest is used for the regional Baronial crest. For example, in Bourth, the crest is three black yew trees on a field of white ringed by five hawk feathers.. This is also the crest of the Caufield family."

>
The suede fetish dangling from Cryheart's wrist starts to twitch with a phantom heartbeat and sways back and forth like a pendulum before falling back into silence.
>recite Heraldry may also change. The Caulfield crest itself recently changed when Aurmont Chandrennin Anodheles became Emperor. Long may he reign.
You recite:

"Heraldry may also change. The Caulfield crest itself recently changed when Aurmont Chandrennin Anodheles became Emperor. Long may he reign."

>
The air about Fulayin shimmers momentarily before the evanescent shield surrounding her collapses.
>
An ethereal golden collection bowl drifts out of Fulayin, then vanishes.
>recite The Bourth crest was reverted to the original black and white, after a red and white were used for a period of time.
You recite:

"The Bourth crest was reverted to the original black and white, after a red and white were used for a period of time."

>
Dwi gazes up into the heavens.
>recite Alternatively, a family may also inverse the colors of a crest to distinguish a baronial crest and their coat of arms. What then goes into selecting a crest? A new Lord may create a crest. Or, someone raised to knighthood may also select their crest. However, normal tradition would hold they would not display it upon a banner until raised to knight-banneret, many in different areas of the empire do so immediately for functional purposes. Until that time, a pennon is typically used.
You recite:

"Alternatively, a family may also inverse the colors of a crest to distinguish a baronial crest and their coat of arms. What then goes into selecting a crest? A new Lord may create a crest. Or, someone raised to knighthood may also select their crest. However, normal tradition would hold they would not display it upon a banner until raised to knight-banneret, many in different areas of the empire do so immediately for functional purposes. Until that time, a pennon is typically used."

>
The white cat meows.
>
Speaking quietly to Ntinly, Dwi says, "Dont eber foller no colors...foller a face."
>recite The reason is that as a knight-Banneret, they have the distinct honor of being able to raise local armies. When we say, Raise the Banners , it is in reference to this ability of a banneret.
You recite:

"The reason is that as a knight-Banneret, they have the distinct honor of being able to raise local armies. When we say, Raise the Banners , it is in reference to this ability of a banneret."

>You hear the General thoughts of Wonkus echo in your mind:
Wonkus thinks, "I know one. But he's very hard to find. Legends say that if you leave things on the floor and then walk away, he will come and steal them. Nobody knows his name. We only know him by the hero stories, as "The Janitor"."

Dwi glances between Cryheart and yourself.
>smile cryheart
You smile at Cryheart.
>You hear the Towncrier thoughts of Newsby echo in your mind:
|TIP| Luxelle suggested Six Hacks for Searching the Old Play.Net GemStone Forums. For that moment when you or your bestie realize there's no search box at the Old Forums and you need to know about that old thing. https://bit.ly/35fWAVA .
recite Yes, if you are connecting things, Sir Cryheart can indeed raise his own army.
You recite:

"Yes, if you are connecting things, Sir Cryheart can indeed raise his own army."

>
Dwi smirks.
>recite And as soon as he is granted his own castle, he may receive the title of Viscount
You recite:

"And as soon as he is granted his own castle, he may receive the title of Viscount"

>wink cryheart
You wink at Cryheart.
>
Cryheart winks at you.
>
Dwi chuckles.
>
Dwi heartily says, "Roblar's place issa up fer grabs."
>
Dwi chuckles to herself.
>recite Returning to the Caulfield crest. The yew trees were selected to represent the nearby Wyrdeep forest. The colors of black and white represent Voln, and the hawk feathers represent the family s support for their elven neighbors.
You recite:

"Returning to the Caulfield crest. The yew trees were selected to represent the nearby Wyrdeep forest. The colors of black and white represent Voln, and the hawk feathers represent the family s support for their elven neighbors."

>
Speaking squeakily to Dwi, Ntinly says, "How come you ain a viscount?"
>
The white cat cleans his coat carefully.
>
Dwi cackles at Ntinly!
>recite If we are going to create a new crest, what rules, if any, are followed when creating a new coat of arms? Aside from the symbolism of each color, charge, ordinaries or shapes;
You recite:

"If we are going to create a new crest, what rules, if any, are followed when creating a new coat of arms? Aside from the symbolism of each color, charge, ordinaries or shapes"

>
Dwi taps an ornate vaalorn greatshield that she is wearing.
>
Dwi taps an ornate golvern greatshield that she is wearing.
>You hear the General thoughts of Jehack echo in your mind:
Jehack thinks, "Legend says he has an awesome collection of weapons."
recite It must be unique. Remember, identity is the intent here. Three trees upon a field. Easy to see at a distance.Well done, Caufields.
You recite:

"It must be unique. Remember, identity is the intent here. Three trees upon a field. Easy to see at a distance.Well done, Caufields."

>
You hear very soft footsteps.
>
You hear very soft footsteps.
>
Dwi's sentient potato whistles a jaunty little ditty!
>
The white cat stands up.
The white cat pads around the area.
>recite It must be distinguishable at a great distance. That is the primary purpose of a coat-of-arms after all. To identify friends from foes on the field. Charges should be large and visible.
You recite:

"It must be distinguishable at a great distance. That is the primary purpose of a coat-of-arms after all. To identify friends from foes on the field. Charges should be large and visible."

>recite There should be a limited number of colors, or tinctures used."
You recite:

"There should be a limited number of colors, or tinctures used.""

>
Ramladu nods.
>recite Metal will not be placed on metal. Nor color on color. Do not place your Or dragon upon an Or field. Thus an argent Gryphon on a sable field keeps within these guidelines. The griffin is visible at a distance. We have a metallic tincture upon a non-metallic field for contrast.
You recite:

"Metal will not be placed on metal. Nor color on color. Do not place your Or dragon upon an Or field. Thus an argent Gryphon on a sable field keeps within these guidelines. The griffin is visible at a distance. We have a metallic tincture upon a non-metallic field for contrast."

>
Dwi heartily says, "Arms should be simple...."
>
Dwi slings an ornate golvern greatshield off from over her shoulder.
>
Dwi shows Ramladu her golvern greatshield.
>
Dwi smirks.
>recite Even the position of the charge can hold a meaning. A segreant position is fitting for a griffin but not necessarily a lion. Rampant instead of passant. This level of nuance though is only important if you wish to study the details of heraldry.
You recite:

"Even the position of the charge can hold a meaning. A segreant position is fitting for a griffin but not necessarily a lion. Rampant instead of passant. This level of nuance though is only important if you wish to study the details of heraldry."

>
Dwi shows you an ornate golvern greatshield, which she is holding in her left hand. Polished until it gleams in even the slightest bit of ambient light, this golvern greatshield has been acid-etched with intricate scrollwork along the edges. Gold filigree inlays twist in and around the etching forming elaborate knotwork patterns, and in the center of the ornate shield, scratched in a childish scrawl is the phrase, "Hi. I'm Dwi!" A strong aura of holy light radiates from the greatshield.
>
Dwi slings an ornate golvern greatshield over her shoulder.
>
Dwi grunts in satisfaction.
>
Speaking squeakily to Dwi, Ntinly says, "Real fighters dun need shields."
>recite However, rules can be stretched a bit, for art, when it comes to heraldry, Many have opted for complex charges. Whether or not that is appropriate is another more in-depth discussion. Let's consider this coat of arms:
You recite:

"However, rules can be stretched a bit, for art, when it comes to heraldry, Many have opted for complex charges. Whether or not that is appropriate is another more in-depth discussion. Let's consider this coat of arms:"

>
Ntinly nods at Dwi.
>
Ntinly giggles.
>
Dwi grunts at Ntinly in annoyance, rolling her eyes.
>recite Three wings sinister argent on the upper sinister quadrant with three yew trees vert in the lower dexter, separated by a gules per bend, on a sable field.
You recite:

"Three wings sinister argent on the upper sinister quadrant with three yew trees vert in the lower dexter, separated by a gules per bend, on a sable field."

>
Speaking heartily to Ntinly, Dwi says, "Reminds me to not guard yer pipsqueek arse."
>
Dwi chuckles.
>
* Leeandra was just put on ice!
>
* Sigh. Lucraine died again.
>recite Now this individual had a lot to say with their heraldry. The charges are still large, only separated by a single per bend. They have metallic upon color, although, you may note in the lower they do have vert upon sable.
You recite:

"Now this individual had a lot to say with their heraldry. The charges are still large, only separated by a single per bend. They have metallic upon color, although, you may note in the lower they do have vert upon sable."

>You hear the Merchant thoughts of Timbalt echo in your mind:
Selling an ancient black ghezyte chain spear, 8x, t5, s6, cer 3 crit.. 275m ttm.

The angry shriek of an owl suddenly erupts from near Cryheart.
>
Belnia arrives, guided by an urchin, who nods to Belnia and quickly takes off.
>
The doorman smiles and says, "Welcome back Lady Belnia!"
You hear very soft footsteps.
>recite Clearly breaking some rules, however, is still approved by the Barony.
You recite:

"Clearly breaking some rules, however, is still approved by the Barony."

>recite I will stop there on the topic and spare you the additional three hours of heraldric discussion I have prepared. However, let me summarize, briefly some crests you should keep in mind.
You recite:

"I will stop there on the topic and spare you the additional three hours of heraldric discussion I have prepared. However, let me summarize, briefly some crests you should keep in mind."

>
Dwi grunts, amused.
>recite Northern Empire:
You recite:

"Northern Empire:"

>You hear the Help thoughts of Lucraine echo in your mind:
"!".
recite A blue phoenix rising on a field of silver - Earldom North Hendor
You recite:

"A blue phoenix rising on a field of silver - Earldom North Hendor"

>
Dwi heartily says, "Snowcone onna field o' pink."
>You hear the Help thoughts of Wonkus echo in your mind:
Early lightning?

Dwi snaps her fingers, looking quite disappointed.
>recite A red eagle before a golden sun on a field of deep blue - County of Seareach
You recite:

"A red eagle before a golden sun on a field of deep blue - County of Seareach"

>
Dwi heartily says, "I gonna guess one o' em."
>You hear the Help thoughts of Lucraine echo in your mind:
Don't hunt after pints.
recite A black triskelion on a field of gold and red - Barony of Jantalar
You recite:

"A black triskelion on a field of gold and red - Barony of Jantalar"

>
Dwi heartily says, "A chocolate monkee."
>
Dwi taps her foot impatiently at you as she waits.
>You hear the Help thoughts of Wonkus echo in your mind:
Tell us you're not a dwarf without telling us you're not a dwarf.
recite A gold crown in a circle of white on a field of red - Barony of Mestanir
You recite:

"A gold crown in a circle of white on a field of red - Barony of Mestanir"

>You hear the Towncrier thoughts of Newsby echo in your mind:
|WEDNESDAY| #TODAY in Elanthia: |5pm-Midnight: Guild Night| ** |Around 9pm: Premium Trove for Ranger's Companion Grooming-FWI| ** |CANCELED: Mid Week Mule Train Night-IMT| (All Times Eastern) .

Dwi grunts in obvious annoyance.
>
Ramladu nods.
>recite A single ivory swan facing right on a field of emerald - Barony of Vornavis
You recite:

"A single ivory swan facing right on a field of emerald - Barony of Vornavis"

>
Dwi smirks at you!
>You hear the Help thoughts of Jehack echo in your mind:
I have knees!
recite Two interlocking circles of blue pierced by a red arrow on a field of white - Barony of Riverwood
You recite:

"Two interlocking circles of blue pierced by a red arrow on a field of white - Barony of Riverwood"

>recite Southern Empire:
You recite:

"Southern Empire:"

>You hear the Help thoughts of Pekka echo in your mind:
If one has a weapon that's bound to someone else, is there a way of finding out who? Short of that, is there a way to break the bond?
recite A gold ram's head facing left within a crown on a field of two horizontal black and white lines - Duchy of Aldora
Dwi shakes her head, clucking her tongue.
>
You recite:

"A gold ram's head facing left within a crown on a field of two horizontal black and white lines - Duchy of Aldora"

>
Ymeia winks at Cryheart.
>
Cryheart grins at Ymeia.
>
Dwi heartily says, "Now dat one's usefull."
>You hear the Help thoughts of Wonkus echo in your mind:
The loresong I think will show ya who it's bound to. It might be weird if it's a paladin bond. I don't remember exactly on that one.

Dwi grunts at you and nods.
>recite A white horse clenching a black rose in its teeth on a field of blue - Earldom of Estonia
You recite:

"A white horse clenching a black rose in its teeth on a field of blue - Earldom of Estonia"

>
Dwi cackles!
>You hear the Help thoughts of Keruta echo in your mind:
I believe a loresong will show who it's bonded to.
recite A golden hawk head facing right on a field of Kestrel blue - Earldom of Chastonia
>
You recite:

"A golden hawk head facing right on a field of Kestrel blue - Earldom of Chastonia"

>
Dwi heartily asks, "Horses inna da rose bushes?"
>You hear the Help thoughts of Lucraine echo in your mind:
Anyone awake in Kraken able to get a a deader?
recite A white seagull with widespread wings facing to the left above a mountain peak on a field of dark blue - County of Alsace
You recite:

"A white seagull with widespread wings facing to the left above a mountain peak on a field of dark blue - County of Alsace"

>You hear the General thoughts of Ouidanna echo in your mind:
Ouidanna asks, "I can be there in 9 minutes are you kept?"
You hear the Merchant thoughts of Zugzugg echo in your mind:
Check out Lyronde's WL shop for handy stuff: gold rings to the Misty Chamber (5k each) and Zul carts (10k each, skip the entire Locksmehr trail!), charged/hollowed small statues, and some enhancives/magic items. ;go2 364 and then go in the building (u731020, all the way East on Monir Road)! https://ps.lichproject.org/shops?s=Lyronde&f=X_B.

Speaking heartily to Ntinly, Dwi asks, "See?"
>recite Eastern Empire:
You recite:

"Eastern Empire:"

>recite Crossed purple lances on a field of silver - Earldom of Honneland
You recite:

"Crossed purple lances on a field of silver - Earldom of Honneland"

>recite Two Black Towers on a Field of Dark Green - County of Trauntor
You recite:

"Two Black Towers on a Field of Dark Green - County of Trauntor"

>You hear the General thoughts of Lucraine echo in your mind:
Directed to Ouidanna, The ghost of Lucraine thinks, "I am not so maybe not a good think to spend time on."
You hear the General thoughts of Ouidanna echo in your mind:
Ouidanna exclaims, "Okay, sorry LUCKY!"
recite Three black yew trees on a field of white ringed by five hawk feathers - Barony of Bourth
You recite:

"Three black yew trees on a field of white ringed by five hawk feathers - Barony of Bourth"

>
Dwi grunts in annoyance, rolling her eyes.
>recite A white bear in manacles facing left on a field of red - Barony of Highmount
You recite:

"A white bear in manacles facing left on a field of red - Barony of Highmount"

>
Dwi heartily says, "Like DAT makes any sense."
>recite A red bighorn ram facing right before white mountains on a green field - Barony of Dragach
You recite:

"A red bighorn ram facing right before white mountains on a green field - Barony of Dragach"

>
The white cat sits down, his tail curling to cover his front paws.
>
* Boxxy has gone to feed the fishes!
>
Dwi rocks back and forth in her wooden rocking chair.
>
Ntinly squeakily says, "Dat must be Chamorr's coat a arms. Dat bear in manacles."
>
Ntinly nods at Dwi.
>You hear the General thoughts of Saesyra echo in your mind:
Saesyra thinks, "Seems maybe drunk ghost, Oui."

Dwi chuckles to herself.
>recite Western Empire:
You recite:

"Western Empire:"

>
The suede fetish dangling from Cryheart's wrist starts to twitch with a phantom heartbeat and sways back and forth like a pendulum before falling back into silence.
>recite A crimson sunburst on a field of gold - Duchy of Selanthia
You recite:

"A crimson sunburst on a field of gold - Duchy of Selanthia"

>recite A white stork on a field of light blue - County of Torre
You recite:

"A white stork on a field of light blue - County of Torre"

>You hear the General thoughts of Ouidanna echo in your mind:
Ouidanna exclaims, "Hello Saesyra!"

Dwi heartily says, "So many places..so lil' land."
>
Ntinly squeakily says, "Dere ain no ways I gonna member dese."
>
Dwi chuckles.
>recite A golden sheaf of grain encircled by a grape vine on a field of silver - Barony of Tire
You recite:

"A golden sheaf of grain encircled by a grape vine on a field of silver - Barony of Tire"

>You hear the Merchant thoughts of Ayvain echo in your mind:
Selling a +22 tier3 nervestaff. 1x mana flares, 1x ensorcell. 20m.
'that's Oire
You say, "That's Oire."
>mutter spellcheck
You mutter spellcheck.
>
Dwi heartily exclaims, "Oh..dat place I know!"
>
Dwi grunts happily, grinning.
>You hear the General thoughts of Wonkus echo in your mind:
Wonkus thinks, "Okay team here's the plan. Lucky's gonna go meet Lorminstra. He's gonna hop on a boat and come to us. We kill him. Then we get him raised. It will all be very heroic."
recite A golden sheaf of grain encircled by a grape vine on a field of silver - Barony of Oire
You recite:

"A golden sheaf of grain encircled by a grape vine on a field of silver - Barony of Oire"

>
Dwi heartily says, "Wine."
>recite Hopefully, these symbols will no longer be just names and unknown lands, but you will get to know their character and geography.
You recite:

"Hopefully, these symbols will no longer be just names and unknown lands, but you will get to know their character and geography."

>
Dwi grunts and nods.
>salute balantine
You wipe the sweat from your brow.
>
Dwi grunts at you happily, grinning.
>recite I venture this has provided a brief insight into some of the heraldry you may see when traveling the empire. Whether you are visiting the Order of the Silver Gryphons at the Holding, at the Feat at Rallick's Field, or visiting the court in Vornavis, be certain to examine the heraldry of the banners.
You recite:

"I venture this has provided a brief insight into some of the heraldry you may see when traveling the empire. Whether you are visiting the Order of the Silver Gryphons at the Holding, at the Feat at Rallick's Field, or visiting the court in Vornavis, be certain to examine the heraldry of the banners."

>
Cryheart's sentient potato whistles a jaunty little ditty!
>You hear the Towncrier thoughts of Newsby echo in your mind:
|TIP| For those without a professional guild or those who have mastered their professional guild, your guild login boosts can be converted to bounty boosts using BOOST GUILD BOUNTY. Thanks for the tip, Wyrsa!

Speaking heartily to you, Dwi says, "Wanna know why da imps aint took ober eberywhere? I TOTALLY know why."
>You hear the General thoughts of Ouidanna echo in your mind:
Ouidanna exclaims, "I spy with my little eye..... Loralaii!!!"
You hear the General thoughts of Lucraine echo in your mind:
Lucraine thinks, "Wonkus for Snow Queen."
say ::Cryheart if I e'er earn the Title o' Banneret, my charge will be a winged steed
Speaking to Cryheart, you say, "If I e'er earn the Title o' Banneret, my charge will be a winged steed."
>
Ramladu takes a drink from his frothy oatmeal stout.
>nudge cryheart
You elbow Cryheart in the ribs in a playful sort of way.
>
Cryheart grins at you.
>You hear the General thoughts of Alexandrena echo in your mind:
Alexandrena asks, "Where do I go on FWI to get my rat customized?"

Speaking heartily to you, Dwi says, "Boorackrazy."
>
Dwi chuckles.
>You hear the General thoughts of Wonkus echo in your mind:
Wonkus exclaims, "I am gonna embezzle so many funds to make the biggest Queen hat!"
You hear the General thoughts of Ayvain echo in your mind:
Ayvain asks, "Isn't it the scrolls in the lighthouse?"

The ice blue dreamstone on Ramladu's forehead flickers, as if a tiny blue-tinted niveous flame has appeared inside. Without so much as a breath of smoke, it is extinguished.
>recite Any questions or comments on Heraldry or the Crests of the Turamzzyrian Empire?
You recite:

"Any questions or comments on Heraldry or the Crests of the Turamzzyrian Empire?"

>
Ramladu shakes his head.
>
Speaking heartily to you, Dwi says, "Ye should jus join da Shieldmaidens Guild...we'd look affer ye."
>
Dwi winks.
>
Ymeia shakes her head.
>cnicker dwi
Please rephrase that command.
>
Fulayin shakes her head.
>snicker dwi
You snicker at Dwi.
>
Dwi stands up.
>
Dwi dusts off a handsome wooden rocking chair.
>
Dwi snaps smartly to attention!
>
Dwi turns toward you and renders you a sharp salute with her frothy oatmeal stout.
>
Ntinly takes a drink from her elderberry mead.
>
Dwi heartily exclaims, "Tanks fer da readin o' da records!"
>You hear the General thoughts of Lucraine echo in your mind:
Lucraine thinks, "If you vote for Wonkus be careful it may considered to be "attached" to him from a relationship perspective."

Dwi tips her head back and empties a flagon of frothy oatmeal stout down her gullet!
>recite Well, that's all I hae for this eve's presentation, will be covering the Elven lands on the Service Night at the beginning o' the New Year
You recite:

"Well, that's all I hae for this eve's presentation, will be covering the Elven lands on the Service Night at the beginning o' the New Year"

>
Ntinly squeakily exclaims, "Learnt lots an appreciate ya sharin wif us!"
>
Cryheart turns toward you and renders you a sharp hand salute.
>
The white cat meows.
>
Cryheart says, "Thank ye."
>
Ntinly squeakily says, "But I be lyin if I say I gonna member all dem coats."
>
Ntinly's cheeks darken with a deep carmine shade.
>
Speaking heartily to Ntinly, Dwi says, "Yer allow'd to fergits it all now."
>
Dwi smirks.
>
Cryheart says, "I must head to Solhaven."
>
Cryheart says, "Good evening all."
>
Dwi turns toward Cryheart and renders a sharp hand salute.
>
Cryheart waves.
>recite And special thanks to Missoni and Sir Guarrin for the text I stole...er um...repeated
You recite:

"And special thanks to Missoni and Sir Guarrin for the text I stole...er um...repeated"

>
A trail of faintly glowing, misty green owl feathers follows Sir Cryheart as he moves down the porch steps.