Emmaline Anundr Aldin <emmaline mynx>

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[18:29] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) sits before the fire, fuming over what was going on all over the island. Some stranger setting up a blockade, keeping out all ships. It was only a matter of time before things became very serious. LIght! Things were already serious, things were going to get dangerous! As she dwelled on the problems, the flames grew. This was nothing new. Fire of any kind seemed to stretch toward her whenever she came into a room. She did not feel the heat as

[18:32] ωєєςнєє (weechee.zinner) is apparently playing in the fireplace affected by Emma's mood. Attention plays to the candles on the table... the candle's flame jump and stretch towards the ceiling as well... Common.. do it.. set me free, the silent question urges upon her as the flames stretch and play amongst the logs sparks popping occasionally

[18:37] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) notices that the fire is unusually active tonight....UNUSUALLY. Emma is used to playing with the fire. Hadn't she done it a thousand times. Hadn't she been through the fire and come out the other side? She smiled, glad for the distraction, and began to Sing. It was the naming note of Fire. It was the starting note, the end note, the base note. She knew it as well as she knew herself, and the Song rolled across the room and across the flames like a child calling a puppy. "Nar," that simple note, stretched into a dancing melody, a melody that mimicked the jump of the flames.

Yes! that was it.. clumps of logs broke away, embers crumbling slowly as they shuddered into the bottom of the fireplace sending crazy cascades of sparks flying up into the chimney and some out onto the fur rug inside the room. Two of those embers seemed brighter than the rest, as they opened to gaze out into the room, glittering bright stars. Long shuddering wedges of burning wood seperates and shudders.... What is this?

[18:50] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) kept the Song at a quick tempo, fanning the flames, literally. She swooped her hand around and around, up and over, coaxing the flames to walk. She'd done it many times, and always the flames had obeyed her exactly. Even as a child, she could call forth the flames--it was an old game, a good game. But now, she let the Song go where it would, let it have a life of its own. Her voice rose, the pitch altered, and she lost herself in the FireSong....the Song that burned away the memories, the Song that called the element of fire to herself.

[18:53] Serafino tested the strangeness of it all, arm moving to raise a strange hand, wrist embound with embered glowing bright Fingers stretched forth glowing and pointed ready to set a flame anything they touch. Hand places down upon stone floor before bare head raises. flame pouring down to cover it in long flowing tresses of vivid orange. the ember yellow eyes look out of the fire hearing the song and heeding its call.

[18:58] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) Sings with her eyes closed, able to SEE the fire without actually looking. She can feel the flames. They are a part of her, but now, there is something different. A new texture, a new life of their own. Emma smiles, breathing in the life of the fire. It was better than wine to her. Even better than food or air. She could live in that fire, and she knew it. She let the Song go, letting it fill not only the room, but the very fiber of her being. "Fire on the low, reaching flames aglow, tumble through my soul, seeks a place to go."

[19:03] Serafino pulled the growing body further out of the flames, no clothing yet to adorn the new strange shape, but the heat didn't wane. Another hand stretched forward to meet the first pulling forth to clamber out of the out of the cinders and ash, yet no dust nor dirt marred the flesh which appeared to be a strange creamy white adorned with glowing markings that pulsed just as the embers did in the fire place. Flames licked along the strange body as it seemed to be sucked out of the very fire itself of which it was birthed, yet it did not burn, the strange creature beautiful to behold not harmed in the least. Carefully and quietly, it pulled free from it's birthing place hair long and flowing swaddling it almost like that of a blanket till it stood full high before her... eyes flaming just like that of hands and feet. "You callled mistress?" voice ethereal sounded neither male nor female, yet. almost a mixture of both.

[19:08] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) opened her eyes and slammed back from her chair as the voice that certainly was not of this world flowed through the room, her Song shutting off abruptly. She should be frightened, but she was only startled. What she really felt was a kinship, like meeting a newborn child as the mid-wife laid it upon your stomach before the umbilical cord was cut. Emma held out her hand and stepped closer. "I am Emma," was all she said, waiting to see what would happen. Would this apparition of fire disappear? Was she dreaming it all?

[19:15] Serafino became startled as well when the woman whom called suddenly jumped back into her chair. The (currently somwhat naked being swaddled in long hair) looks around with large flaming eyes stepping back on unsteady feet and placing a hand upon a chair resulting upon a singed hand print, the smoke whisping into the air with an acrid scent. Imediately hearing yet another voice, eyes and head whips around to face the next person that walks in... Friend? Foe? Flames about the room jump to yet a higher rate in alarm.

[19:25] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) said softly, her voice soft and resonating still from the Song, "I am Emmaline. I am the one who called you from the fire. From your home. Please forgive me." She wasn't sure if this was a good thing or a bad thing! Had she done this creature an injustice by calling it forth? "I am a mage who has touched the fire, an elementalist. And you? You are an element, yes?" She had no experience with this. What had she done?

[19:31] Serafino releases the hand clutching the chair, The hand print left behind smolders, it'll likely have to be replaced. the flames about the room die down to more normal levels. "Emmaline..." the soft genderless voice tests as if tasting it upon new tongue. Stepping forward a deep sweeping bow is preformed. "Mistress i am Serafino, you called and i am here to serve." Long firey tresses slip around naked body of course, elementals have no need for clothing, and a white mooning ass is revealed obscenely.

[19:36] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) shakes her head in disbelief. She knew now what she had done. She'd seen her father do it, but that had been long, long ago. The elemental was beautiful, radiant, liquid--a flowing ember of life. Emma bowed her head and told it, "I am grateful at your coming." But it was more than that. She felt a sort of...joining with Serafino. Yes, that was it. It was as if a tie had been made, soul to soul, and she could feel much of what the elemental was feeling. For instance, Emma could tell that right now, Serafino was full of energy, at its zenith in strength. She could feel some of its emotions...there was no fear, no anger at being called forth. This was a new path they would walk, for Emma knew that this joining had been meant to be.

Magic Rank Up 9/28/2015

[11:17] Silver (malice.rainfall)'s mind and body was in complete and utter turmoil. Silver could never handle her shifts, but she'd never experienced this form before, until now. It was much larger, more powerful and way more bloodthirsty than her lupine form was, and the small feral wolf form had frightened her enough as it was..This? This was different. She'd shifted as she slept, thanks to Meri's sleeping draught, but now the wolf was awake, and her mind was flickering back and forth with no idea what she'd killed, or who. She could both smell blood, and taste it, and there was a lot of pain that was growing more and more unbearable as she thrashed herself around, yelping and howling one second and roaring and growling the next. She managed to pause for a moment and grip her head in her large, clawed hands, panted whines escaping with every panicked rise and fall of her chest.
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[11:26] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) hears the yelping and hurries outside. She saw nothing, but the cries of an animal in agony turned her around and she raced up the stairs that went to the roof. She scanned the area and saw it. A wolf--roaring and growling. Light! Did she dare try to get close enough to help it? She could see the blood on its snout and coat. And then the beast did a strange thing. It grasped its own head with its forepaws--not something one would normally see from a wolf in pain. A lycan then...or a Lythari. She moved back down the steps and tentatively moved closer, calling softly, "It is alright. I am a friend. I can help you." Known for her voice, a mesmerizing and ethereal song that called children to her lap and friends to her side, she repeated the phrase over and over, weaving calm into the words. She couldn't help the creature if she couldn't get close.
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[11:32] Silver (malice.rainfall)'s ears had been pinned back against her skull, though as soon as she heard movement behind her, they shot up and pivoted toward the sound. Her lips were pulled back to bare the rows of razor like fangs as she turned to look at the female over her shoulder, and her jaws snapped together in a snarled bark of warning. With the woman approaching, the young wolf turned her large body to face her head on, and her front claws curled as she lifted both paws to slam them into the ground with the intent on charging the female. Though with the slam, also came a snap, and the wolf's arm fell crooked and a shattering yelp was thrown from her chest at the agony of it. She was half way between fury, and sheer terror, and her mind couldn't quite make up which way to go. Overcome by pain she flopped onto her side and shook, likely causing vibration on the ground given her size. Silver was in no way in control of herself, though the woman's voice seemed to stop the growling for now, not that she could make any promises if
[11:32] Silver (malice.rainfall): she got too close.

[11:39] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) grimaced when she saw the wolf's foreleg snap to the ground. The creature would not be walking anywhere any time soon, and the more it moved and roiled on the ground, the more damage it was doing to the limb. Emma was born a Truth Singer. She was an elementalist with innate magical abilities that she had learned to control through long and tedious training. Now she lifted her voice, filling the surrounding wood and forest with her Song. She wove peace and calm into the sound, the vibrations wrapping around and over the injured and frightened creature. The Song was haunting in its beauty, though it was the vibrations and Emma's magical manipulation of them that counted. She used the words she sang simply as a vehicle for the magic to ride. "Sky and forest, cloud and leaf, silent and soft as wind. Close they come, bringing pace and love, earth's closest and dearest friends." If she did not get the wolf calmed, it could die up there on that knoll.

[11:50] Silver (malice.rainfall) she wasn't sure how many broken bones there were now, she was sure of the break in her arm, but there were a few ribs and fingers too. Her body was trying to shift back into her human form, though she was far too panicked by the pain to allow a smooth transition...The transitions were never smooth, but this new form was absolute hell. She was whining in fear, and agony, though the whines slowly became quieter, and her breathing started to regulate as her ears pivoted toward the female and her song. Silver would lay staring at her for a while, clutching her broken arm to her chest, and eventually letting her eyes close to focus more on the soothing song that she sung. Fur began to shorten and sink back into her skin, before the wolf would begin to change shape entirely. The song seemed to stop her from panicking, but it wouldn't stop her from yelping and whining at every snap or twist of bones. The process wasn't a pretty one, but pretty soon the yelps became the cries of a teenage girl who lay curled and
[11:50] Silver (malice.rainfall): naked in the grass, shaking all over and fading in and out of consciousness.

[11:57] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) let the Song go as soon as the process of change had completed. She'd seen this all too often, but this girl had problems. The change shouldn't have been this hard. Emma ran to her and knelt, pushing the red hair from her forehead. "Just lie still. Let me help you." She kept her voice low and soft, as calming as she knew how to make it. "I can help if you will let me." Emma scanned the damage she could see--a broken arm with fingers already swelling like little sausages. She peeled off her skirt and laid it over the girl. "I am Emma."

[12:06] Silver (malice.rainfall) flinched slightly at the woman's touch, though she settled and allowed it. Normally Silver would have been freaking out..She didn't let people get close to her, let alone touch her. Her scarred skin was scalding hot, and had quickly formed a fine dusting of cold sweat.."Yer..already 'elped enough..Ent able ter afford much more help." Silver spoke through gritted teeth as pain coursed through her, and she already owed Meri for the sleeping tonic she'd made for her. But as the woman draped her own skirt over her, Silver gave a very rare smile in thanks. She was hugely self conscious. That, and she wasn't used to anyone being kind to her, now that was two people in two days. "Thank yer.. I'm Silver." she'd answer, her voice still shaken. Her eyes wandered over the pretty female, with a frown in question "I ent hurt yer 'ave I?"..

[12:11] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) even though the 'creature' was now a young girl with human skin and features, the wolf part of her gone, the blood that had decorated the wolf still covered the girl. It was hard to tell how much was hers and how much was from whatever she'd fought. "No, no. I am quite fine, and people do not help others in return for coin. I would not have left you like this in your wolven form, much less this fragile human one. It is good to meet you, Silver." And then Emma smiled. It was her best feature, though she would have been embarrassed to have heard it spoken. When she smiled, it seemed the sun shone just that much brighter and somehow, conveyed that the world was not such an ugly and dark place. "If you are not afraid of a little magic, I can help the bone to heal. It will probably still be tender but at least you will be able to use it." She waited to see what the answer would be. Some people were so afraid of magic that they would rather go on injured than be healed.

[12:20] Silver (malice.rainfall) let out a sigh of relief as the woman claimed to be fine, but there was still the matter of the taste of blood left in her mouth, and she hadn't dared look at her skin yet. There was the briefest look of disbelief on the girl's face as she was told she wanted no coin in return for her help, in Silver's life, nothing was for free, when other people were involved. But the woman's smile was genuine, and Silver gave a small smile of her own as she nodded "Aye..Good ter meet yer." she agreed. When magic was mentioned, she'd try to sit up a little, only to grimace and collapse back into her fetal position under the blanket that was Emma's skirt.. "I'm more tired of pain than I am 'fraid o' magic.." she reasoned, and watched her curiously. Magic freaked her out, only because she didn't understand it, but her brother used magic and she trusted him more than she'd ever trusted anyone, and so she was getting used to having it around her. He'd even given her one or two gifts of her own...

[12:27] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) did not bother with any more words, but again began to Sing. This time, her song began with only a low hum, shifting from note to note, then increasing in pitch in tiny fractions. Finally, after long moments of this seeming trial and error, the True Song began. A melody began to form, complex but memorable in its very few bars. Emma had mapped the vibrations of Silver's broken bone. The skin was uninjured, but the fingers crushed. This map she would use to layer a perfect picture of a healed and perfect arm and fingers. It was a long process and taxing, but slowly the pain would recede. She used a healer's song as a vehicle for the vibrations, singing it over and over again, "Bone to bone, skin to skin, a healing like a marriage. Flesh to flesh, blood to blood, the couple in the carriage. LIfe to life, death to death, the life and light of men. Wedding night, the life's delight, a couple's life to mend."

[12:34] Silver (malice.rainfall) just lay there as still and as calm as she possibly could, looking down at her arm as she felt Emma's magic start to mend the broken bones, and where she'd expected the pain to worsen, it slowly began to fade, and Silver watched on curiously. The woman's song had her head tilt one way, and then the other, a wolf trait that appeared to have rubbed off on her human self.but she'd never seen..or heard a gift much like it. She sighed deeply as the pain eased, and a smile formed on her lips as she closed her eyes and managed to, for the moment, relax and listen whilst the song kept her mind off of the previous night..

[12:37] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) slowly let the song fade after many long repetitions. She swallowed and said, her voice rougher now, "Let's see how it feels to move it, then I'll help you to the shop. You are going to need to eat. The Song takes the energy from your own body to rebuild it." She didn't add that she, too, would need to eat something. "I'm sure we can round up something for you to wear, too. That's the best thing about living in a tailor's shop!" She laughed and waited to see if how effective her work had been.
[12:47] Silver (malice.rainfall) had almost fallen over to sleep by the time the song was over, it was soothing, and she was exhausted, and she'd never been sung to sleep before. Her eyes blinked heavily and she managed to sit herself up, making sure to keep the skirt wrapped around her with her good arm as she held out the other to look it over. Her hands balled into fists before she splayed her fingers out, flexing them to assess the pain. "Like yeh said, a bit tender but it works." she grinned, and bit on her lip for a moment before finally spitting it out.."Thank yer. Really." she nodded, and perhaps it was obvious that thank you wasn't something Silver said often. "Eat?" her brows lifted, and she was biting on her lip again..food certainly never came for free, and nor did clothes.. "You don't gotta feed an' clothe me lady.." Now -that- she certainly wasn't used to, she'd been fending for herself for long enough now.. But the fact that Silver was quite literally starving was a good thing, it meant she hadn't eaten anyone...."I ent used ter people helpin' me.." she stated the obvious, clearly struggling with exactly how to accept free help from a stranger..

[12:50] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) got to her feet and bent back over to help her up. "If you feel the need to repay me, then you can go to work for me. I need someone to help keep an eye on the shop when I'm gone, and if you are feeling really ambitious," she started slowly toward the shop, keeping her arm under her in case she was still too weak to walk by herself, "you can learn how to sew. It's a good and honest trade. It's done right by me." Thank goodness the hens had been generous with their eggs this morning. And she had just enough flour left for pancakes.

Magic Rank Up 9/29/2015

[12:27] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) pushed open the heavy door and nodded to Meri, a smile on her lips. "Vedui, cousin! Good to see you haven't been bitten, beguiled, or eaten after the last couple of days. Seems the wolves have had one right ugly blood-moon party."

[12:35] Merialeth Windstar (caireannliadan) chuckles wryly, her eyes flicking up as the door opened and Emma entered, the soft smile, if a bit tired on her features. "Vedui', dear one.. and yes, indeed.. As am I. I was up far too late last night trying to keep an eye out, but thankfully - nothing came amiss of it. And yourself? You seem well, I could hope?" She'd roll up the scroll she'd been writing in and set it aside "What can I do for you?"
[12:37] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) stepped up to the counter and laid a worn, empty looking satchel on the counter. "Try to pick it up."

[12:41] Merialeth Windstar (caireannliadan) tilted her head, lifting a brow at Emma, then carefully maneuvered herself off the chair, setting the scroll and quill aside and reached for the bag. Meri'd kinda pat it down some, glancing at Emma before trying to lift it, only to feel a sudden rush of heat travel up her fingers. She'd bite back the sound of surprise, and not really caring -that- much about lifting it, would drop it to the counter again and lift the other brow "Well... isn't that interesting. On purpose?" then dropped her gaze back to the satchel before getting an impish grin on her lips. Tugging free the blade from her sheath, she'd slide it into the opening and try to lift the edge of the satchel, though she'd be careful and wary of the heat of the dagger's hilt to see if that had any effect.

[12:46] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) watched her try to open it with the sword. "Sorry. I've tried it. I used every trick I know to open it. But at least I can pick it up." She slid her hand beneath the satchel, lifting it and holding it. "It fells a touch warm when I first pick it up, but after that, nothing." She set it back down on the counter once more. "I had a visitor last night, only moments before the Vale filled with wolves." She paused, seeing him again in her mind's eye. "He was older, hump shouldered, and hooded. I could not see a face, but Meri...," Emma shook her head, still disbelieving what had happened, "...he spoke to me in the Ancient Tongue. Only Elven scholars and royals know the Ancient Tongue. And he certainly didn't seem an elf!" She crossed her ams in front of her frustrated.

[13:02] Merialeth Windstar (caireannliadan) tipped her head, the hilt of the dagger growing warm, and a soft hiss on Meri's breath as she tugged it back, only to have it cool off rather swiftly. Her eyes darted back to Emma's "Oh really? That's...." fading off and furrowing her brows a moment "You can't look inside though hm?" She'd fade off again, then grin a bit... Replacing the dagger in it's sheath, Meri'd close her eyes and offer a quiet "Set it back down..." then drifted into her Song. The Magic starting to fill the air as she let her fingers trace above the surface, not trying to lift or even really touch it, just read it. Her music teasing around them both as she felt the Magic reverberate back against her. Meri's eyes fluttering open as she softly murmured again "Interesting..." Her fingers where she'd touched the satchel, still stinging, Meri'd clench her fingers and use a little cantrip to soothe the heat of the burn...

[13:06] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) watches and listens as Meri works her magic. She felt a strong kindred with Meri. Not just because they were elves and not even because they were both mages. It was the Song. Few people manipulated the vibrations that made up all of the world, but Meri was a master. Emma smiled, just enjoying the Song.

[13:11] Merialeth Windstar (caireannliadan) stared at the satchel, her hand still pulled back to her as she gave a wry smile to Emma "Well you're definitely right, I've not seen the likes of that before... A trap harnessing fire... but - you do too don't you? Maybe that's why he gave it to you... What did the figure say exactly, do you remember? What he told you, or what he said to do with it? Any of the details you can remember, inflections, whatever."

[13:15] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) pursed her lips. "I've been going over it in my head again and again. IN the Ancient Tongue, he said," and she pronounced the old, old tongue with a perfect inflection of rolling Ls and soft Ss, <Unite the Elements. Wet the Blades.> Then she repeated it in Common, "Unite the elements, wet the blades." She shook her head, frowning. "What do you think it means? The only other thing he said when I asked him what was in it, was that I should ask nicely, and then he opened a portal and walked through. I haven't seen one that size in a long time. He knew what he was doing, but he definitely said that it was the cure to the blight. That is what is inside."

[13:22] Merialeth Windstar (caireannliadan) nodded slowly... "But he left, how could you ask him nicely?" Her mind going to the first thing, her arms slipping about her waist as she repeated the phrase under her breath 'Unite the Elements, Wet the Blades'... stepping back and forth for a moment, then flicked a glance back to Emma "If that's the cure, we -have- to figure out how to open it. There's... " her voice just trailed off, shaking her head then "If you mix fire and water, you either get hot water, or steam, which is air, that cools to condensation, that lands on the earth?" Meri'd stop, blink at herself, laugh wryly and lift her eyes to Emma "I have entirely no clue. There's no ... wait... Kind of..."

[13:29] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) put both elbows on the counter, looking down at the satchel and said, a pout in her voice, "I should just ask the satchel." She looked up to Meri, her eyes wide. "That's it! Ask the satchel nicely!" and at once began to Sing, weaving as much niceness into her words as she had ever done before. The Song would have been a powerful lullaby of kindness and goodness, and she'd mark it for use later. "Please, little one, please, won't you come out in the sunshine to play? Please, be my friend, listen once again, and come out in the sun to play." The Song was heavy with the weave, so much so that the candle fires stretched toward Emma, flaming arms separating and reaching for her, but they fell back to their soft, slow burn when the Song ended, leaving only the soft, slithering sound of the straps on the satchel sliding loose and the leather flap rolling open.

[13:32] Merialeth Windstar (caireannliadan) for one that thought Meri was a 'master of the Song'... well -She'd turn that right around on Emma. Meri's meanderings fading off as Emma began to Sing, it seemed so reasonable once she'd said it. Her eyes flicking between the woman and the satchel, her head tilted and perusing them both, lips curved in delight of hearing such beauty and strength come from her lips, then nodded softly as the satchel opened itself to Emma "Beautifully done, dear Cousin..." She'd murmur softly. The thoughts in her head slowly coming back, though for now, she'd hold it in abeyance and wait to see what Emma found within. "Be careful please, we don't know if there's any other surprises."
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[13:37] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx): me nodded, though her curiosity was a raging inferno by this time. If she'd thought there was a red adder in the satchel, she would have still looked inside. Carefully, she lifted up the leather side of the satchel and peeked in, then reached in and drew out a scroll made of some kind of finely tanned skin that seemed to shimmer when she drew it out into the light. This was followed by yet another satchel, smaller and very light, folded, and seemingly empty. She tried to open it, but again. like the large one, it would not open. "Light! This just gets stranger and stranger. "Let's just hope we can unroll the scroll!"

[12:40] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) steps into the library, her guards stationing themselves at the door. "Ephralia?" she called softly, not willing to disturb those who had come here to study.

[12:43] Ephralia: Eph has stuck her sword in the floorboards, no doubt to the annoyance of the library staff. Eph smiles up and over to Emmaline, "Vedui, Emmaline! I got distracted by this romance! I wonder, do sea spirits really fall in love with fishermen? Does a human with tattoos really have a lot to offer a magical water creature?"

[12:44] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) thought a moment and simply said, "Numa."

[12:46] Ephralia: "Yeah, that's what I think! But it's still a lovely story, the poor thing growing legs and listing off magical conditions and so on! But, I have gotten distracted, well and truly." Eph closes the fairy tale book, and stands up and stretches.

[12:47] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) had been so curious over whatever idea it was that Eph had come up with that she'd not even been able to enter reverie. "Any luck with whatever you were looking for?"

[12:51] Ephralia: Eph placidly smiles and says, "I have not started, but let me explain my logic. This is a funny island, right? Just look at the size of this library? Almost nobody here but knuckle-dragging brutes, werewolves, and sirens, right? But somehow, there a great big old library here, stuffed full of culture and history .. and romance. With me so far?"

[12:51] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) nods. "She'd wondered about it herself."

[12:55] Ephralia: "The implication I see is that there have been a lot of comings and goings in the past. Valesk today may not resemble Valesk in the past. But, as things happen, traces get left .... HERE. People leave maps and books and probably spells and secret recipes. So, that's part one of my logic. If there is a treasure trove on the island, somebody will have left a record here. Now, part two.... "

[13:00] Ephralia: "Part two is that ... erm, well. Emmaline, the thing is ... I have learned to trust my luck. I think what I should do is close my eyes and wander in the library until I put my hand on something." If that's Eph's whole plan, we are clearly doomed. Or are we? She did manage to fight off about 6 shadelings with nary a scratch. Maybe she /does/ have more luck than average!

[13:02] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) waited, more than interested. She wished they had even a quarter of the books that had been lost in Tiallon. How were they to replace that treasure trove of elven history. The sad answer was, they were not. At least not any time soon. Perhaps a librarian would come....but she turned her attention back to Ephralia.

[13:07] An old, folded up piece of paper, seemingly forgotten about and left to collect dust, catches your attention. The edges were burned, torn and falling apart, but upon opening it, you would see a map, its colors still vibrant, as if just drawn on that day. Something tells you that this could be important, perhaps just the thing you had hoped for to prove yourself to your Tari.

[13:07] Ephralia: "Spin me!" Eph commands to Emma happily, closing her eyes.

[13:08] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) cocks an eyebrow, but does as Eph commands, feeling like they were playing pin the tail on the donkey, spinning her round and round.

[13:11] Ephralia: Eph gets spun, until she truly has no idea of direction. She then wanders, here and there, touching bookcases. Suddenly, she gets on her knees behind a bookcase, and plucks out an old, folded piece of paper. The edges were burned, torn, and falling apart. Eph opens her eyes and comes back to Emma ... and carefully opens it up to find the colors unexpectedly vibrant. It's a map! Eph says, "What have we ,here?" brightly

[13:11] The map seems rather unremarkable, and does not even completely make sense. The original ‘X marks the spot’ indicates where you picked the map up and there is certainly no “treasure” there, that you can note. But you see symbols that are vaguely familiar to you. After careful consideration, you swear that you have seen them before, but you just can’t quite place it.

[13:14] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) truly cannot believe her eyes. "You really found something!" She looked at the map, and then had a sudden flash back of the time she and Caddy found a map and all that it had led to. She shook it off, but said, "We need to be careful...no reading of runes all willy nilly!" For all she knew they could end up shooting through some portal to another world!

[13:16] Ephralia: "Hmm, oh, never willy. Or nilly." Eph says vaguely. Then she pipes suddenly, "Emma! Come with me!" and Eph holds the map in front of her, oriented as close to N-S-E-W as she knows, and starts pacing out of the library, counting her steps, and watching the X like a hawk. Eph has the idea that, as she walks the X might MOVE

[13:18] The X moves with you, a sign that perhaps you are the treasure, or at the very least the intended user of the map. The markings begin to glow as if an unseen hand is attempting to guide you.

[13:19] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) peeks over Eph's shoulder and grows a little wide-eyed as the map proves to be magical. She gets a shiver down her spine. This could be good--this could be bad. "What next?"

[13:21] Ephralia: Eph pauses and grins at Emma. The librarians probably don't want to DEAL with uncataloged materials, but to be safe, Eph goes all the way out the door to chat with Emma, "Do you recognize these runes? They look ... like something I have seen before. Oh, curses upon my memory!" Eph takes a microsecond for self-pity, then just concentrates on the runes.

[13:25] For Ephralia, the runes just aren't quite coming together. It is as if they are right on the tip of your tongue but you aren't quite getting them. Perhaps one of them is saying something like 'reflection'? But without the rest, it just doesn't make sense. For Emma, however, they seem to come together a little better. It may take both minds to figure the clue out. She is able to read "Look at _ _ _ _ surface", though the runes in the middle just aren't recognizable enough

[13:27] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) pulls her finger back from the glowing scroll, repeating, "Look at....surface," and shaking her head. "Could it mean something like the surface of the water? Or perhaps the surface of the island?" She hoped Ephralia had an idea, because she was stuck.

[13:30] Ephralia: Eph is happily puzzling things out, though not getting anywhere real fast. "I reflect, I inject, I reject, I inflect. ... Yeah, I got an idea. Let's go to my room real fast." Eph is breathless with excitement and pelts off across the plaza to the Inn, where she is renting a room. She bids Emma sit in the Common room and races off upstairs for a moment before coming back down with a hastily-unscrewed vanity-mirror. Eph plops the mirror on a chair-cushion, then holds the map over the mirror, looking in the mirror instead of directly at the map. (too much action, there? to Common room!)

[13:30] At Second Glance Library: There is a peaceful hush in the building. Various denizens sit around with books or browse the numerous shelves. Some are exchanging whispers while others appear to be doing research, scribbling into little notebooks, ink-stained fingers on harried quills. A NPC woman smiles to you in welcome from the counter and if approached introduces herself as Elaine.

[13:30] Upon looking at the reversed image of the map on a reflective surface, you notice that some markings were actually writing of the same nature. It seems as though you are better understanding the words, but they still do not make complete sense. ((Please roll knowledge again when you try to decipher the runes))

[13:32] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) again looks over Eph's shoulder. "Oh!" she gasps. I can see the runes better! Smart idea, Eph!" She's bubbling over with excitement.

[13:33] Ephralia: "Aw nuts. The 'X' isn't really different. I'm lucky but not lucky enough? Oh, good point, ma'am. The runes ... " Eph squints and tries again to decipher

[13:35] Emma and Eph both read "Fires rage and winds bellow. Crude and flimsy are cunning bedfellows. Drop me over the embers that glow and watch the tides flicker to and fro." though some runes they are not entirely sure they are reading correctly. They are a best guess. The clue is indicating somewhere specific...a place where raging fires and bellowing winds are common. Crude and flimsy objects could come from it, though perhaps are not the preferred results.

[13:38] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) shakes her head. "Where, in the name of the light, is some place on the island where there are both raging fires and winds? Is there a volcano on the island?"

[13:39] Ephralia: Eph squints at it for a while, then hazards, "Sounds like the smithy to me. The bellows and the coal-fire. I wonder if we are supposed to ... uh... BAKE the map!"

[13:40] The runes would glow and fade. They had done a good enough job of reading what was said. The symbol for a smith's anvil would appear to show they were correct, at least in that much.

[13:41] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) chuckles, and points at the anvil. "Of course! Uma, that is what it sounds like to me, too. Let's go."

[13:42] Ephralia: "Off we go, like a dirty shirt!" Eph cries

---- scene shift, to the smithy in the Keep of the Wardens ----

[13:45] Ephralia: "This bellows spoke to me, once. It said 'Doooooommmm!' " Eph relates conversationally. Then she says, "Want to fire the map, Emma? Hold it -- with tongs! -- over the coals whilst I run the bellows."

[13:46] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) follows Eph to the smithy. It was the first time she'd ever been there, but she looked around for the goldsmith. He was a friend of hers, but she didn't see him anywhere, more's the pity. "Now what? We can't just throw it in. The fire won't burn me," so she takes the scroll and holds it over the live coals. She half expected Searfino to jump out of the fire and join them, but he did not. She thought about calling him through the fire, but decided against it, focusing on what the heat might show them.

[13:48] Ephralia: Eph stokes a few shovelfulls of coal on the fire, then has at the bellows, pushing jets of air into the furnace. After a few minutes, Eph comes to see if anything is different about the map

[13:49] Though read incorrectly, the process was properly done. You are the lucky one. One less step is required of you now. The paper would not burn, even if it had been dropped into the coals itself. Though it would appear that the next and final clue was burned into the parchment. Both can read it clear as day. "Only the most worthy may find me. In this time, the bravest souls dare tread near. Go through the forest, quickly, without fear. Near the water’s edge, find the door that will lead you clear. Wayward Wilds is where you go. Worry not, your reward is near."

[13:51] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) can't help but smile. "Light, Eph! This is amazing. Lead the way." She felt like she was in some kind of wonderful dream. Who knows what this might lead to.

[13:52] Ephralia: Eph remarks, "My, this fire is mighty toasty! .. Now, then ... my, my, my." Eph pauses to soak in the information. Eph isn't in such a hurry, and remarks, "Ma'am ... it's also kind of a warning, isn't it? Most worthy. Bravest souls. It ain't time to lose our head and charge in, even if it says to hurry. At least we should stop by home and get arms and armor."

[13:55] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) nods, agreeing. "Uma, you are correct, Ephralia. We will do that, and pick up the guards. They are probably stomping around back in the village, wondering what I'm doing! Let's go."

----- fast forward, changing into armor, then forging on into the woods----

[13:59] Ephralia: "Whispering What, now?" Eph pauses to re-read. "Oh, Wayward Wilds. Wayward Wilds. A door near the water's edge. Hmm."

[14:00] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) "I've never heard of that before. Must be within the wolves' lands. And that's definitely not a good thing." She was glad the guards were taggin along now.

[14:05] The map seems to indicate to find a pond in the Wayward Wilds. Though th X has moved with you, a spot has begun to glow indicating that general area. Once there, you will find a chest. Not overly immaculate but one that obviously holds something of great value. Should you attempt to open it, you will not only find it locked, but it will vanish from sight.

[14:07] Ephralia: With a lot of false starts, they find the door, and the door leads to a place with a pond, with the map helping to locate it. Eph frowns at sight of what looks like a sturdy chest. "Ah. Well. So far, no bravery required?" Eph minces forward slowly toward the chest

[14:10] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) follows closely, the guards grumbling and pulling swords. They obviously were on high alert. "Watches Eph approach the chest and called out, "Maybe it's a trap!"

[14:11] The chest eagerly awaits. No reward without risk, after all! Once touched, and it poofs, a rather...stupid..looking hellhound will appear from it's shadow.

[14:14] Ephralia: Eph puts a hand on the hilt of her sword and blinks, saying, "Easy, there, boy! There's a good dog. Who's your master, fella? Smart dog. Where's your master?" Eph sticks to her usual habit of seldom striking first.

[14:15] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) immediately calls forth her mage shield, and makes a hand motion toward the two guards who step in front of the Tari, becoming an elven shield. Emma tries to peek around them but is pushed back.

[14:18] Solenstree (Kaija Arai) steps through the shadows behind the two women, the moronic hellhound barking about in a warped sort of bark. The water begins to stir to help distract the two from the woman that walks out of the shadows behind them. A large, rotting, shade rot infested, bloated corpse slowly ambles its way out of the small pond. One would easily recognize him as the Lady Elizabeth's former guard, Gerard who had died from the blight just a week earlier. He wasn't looking too pretty right now. He'd grunt and start to head for his summoner, giving her away, which she was none to happy about. "I am a patient person," she declared since now both Gerard AND the hellhound were making their way to her. "But you have certainly put it to the test." Whom she was speaking to would remain unknown since it seemed her minions were not the brightest. "My my, you brought more than expected," she added, her annoyance turning into a smile. "How kind of you." Solenstree had shadows clinging to her still as she stepped from the shadows. A shield of her own to guard her.

[14:22] Ephralia: "Who th' heck are YOU?" Eph says in bemusement, then spots - ZOMBIE! - and almost without her thinking consciously, her blade is out of its sheath and in the air. Eph holds it by the blade with the hilt up, and chants, "Icon of Light
Banisher of night
Lend me your wisdom
Lend me your might!" (call on Faith 1/2) and moves a little bit, attempting to get between the Tari and the necromancer.

[14:24] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) 's guards bring swords to bear and push the Tari further away from the trouble. ((mutters and grumbles....stupid rock sit....)) She calls around the guards, "We want no trouble!"

[14:27] Solenstree (Kaija Arai) smirked, her head tilting back to give the two a better look at her face. The right half was scarred and her eye even white rather than the red of the left eye. She had clearly been through a scrape or two in her life. As Eph moved to put herself between the tari and what was perceived to be dangers, so to does Gerard move between Eph and his reanimator. "Not that you shall live long enough to tell it, but I am Solenstree. I come for a simple thing. Your souls." She looked as though she were about to say more, but Emma's guards lifting arms gave her the indication that they were not going to do this the easy way. "Very well then," she muttered. One of these days, people would make it easy for her. She began to chant, her arms weaving, the darkness rising about her, gathering around her legs. A jewel began to glow around her neck as she continued. Cordi, the hellhound stepped forward, baring his fangs at Emma and her guards while the decaying corpse that was Gerard looked to Eph.

[14:33] Ephralia: Epic nasty spells have really gotten under Eph's skin lately. She finishes her incantation, " Let me serve justice
And render no harm
Lend Light to my sword
Lend strength to my arm!" upon which her sword starts glowing with a clean light that radiates goodness and purity. (Call on Faith 2/2) Eph strides forward, right at Gerard apparently, but really toward Solenstree.

[14:35] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) pushes her mage shield in front of the two guards, though Eph was too far away. She prayed that the Paladin was strong enough to overcome the hell hound, but had little time for else. The Tari did what she knew how to do. She began to Sing, weaving with her voice the web of a flame bolt. An ethereal Song fills the forest, lifting the hair on the backs of the arms of those standing close. Even the hell hound would feel the Song (Post 1/2).

[14:39] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) pushes her mage shield out as far as she can, though Eph was too far away. She prayed that the Paladin was strong enough to overcome the hell hound, but had little time for else. The Royal guards would test their mettle this day. The Tari did what she knew how to do. She began to Sing, weaving with her voice the web of a flame bolt. An ethereal Song fills the forest, lifting the hair on the backs of the arms of those standing close. Even the hell hound would feel the Song (Post 1/2).

[14:41] Solenstree (Kaija Arai) was not the least bit concerned about Eph moving forward. Gerard had her guarded. Even with the smell, she was glad to have the abomination close to her. She'd quite taken to him, strange as it was, and had been enthused to find his corpse in the well. Her casting would continue, undaunted by any of the guards or the two women present. Gerard grunted at Eph.Actually it was more like a belch and black ooze spewed from his mouth. Kinda sucked being dead. Cordi...well he wasn't quite as stupid as he looked. He did watch the Tari, his fur standing on end and looking more angry than stupid now. Neither Gerard nor Cordi made a move to attack just yet. They proceeded to protect their summoner while she continued to cast, the shadows gathering thicker around her. [shadow blast 2/3]

[14:46] Ephralia: Eph has quite the reach with her two-handed sword, and attempts to bypass Gerard and slice at Solenstree. Eph feels it's important to try to break the mage's concentration. Eph swings an arc, trying to thread through the zombie and hellhound to add another facial scar to Solstree's collection.

[14:51] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) 's two guards lift their swords and go after the hell hound, while Emma's Song strengthens as the web completes. The Flame bolt crashes from the sky straight toward Solenstree. She too would be glad to see another scar added to the evil creature. A big one.

[15:03] Solenstree (Kaija Arai) cast her eyes in Ephralia's direction. Hacky slashy! She'll have fun with a bile spewing corpse. Gerard lifts his blade, though slow, he manages to get it up in time to stop the swing. The hulking, rotting man would reach a hand out in an attempt to punch Ephralia right in the face while he was in close proximity. seeing as she saw fit to try to further mar Solenstree's face. Unfortunately, she should have had her hellhound attack Emma sooner. Despite her resistance to evocation, the spell still hit her shield but thanks to her concentration (universal skill) she was not interrupted. She was none to happy at the moment. Her voice raised and her arms shot outwards, the shadows reaching far out from her, attempting to crush every enemy around. Cordi would dash for Emma, in hopes that the shadow blast had hit the guards. His eyes now glowed red and it seemed the demonic being in him was coming forward. He would snap at the woman, attempting to bite down onto her arm and yank hard.

[15:08] Ephralia: Eph whirls in a circle, with her greatsword stuck out. Whirly elf girly. The blade slices like a food processor, except the Gerard has long since spoiled. Anyway, Gerard will need to dodge ... or feel Eph's blade.

[15:22] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) somehow, someway, the mage shield held as the growling, slobbering hound's teeth tried to sink into her arm, his teeth doing no more damgage than if he'd had no teeth at all. ((Sorry, I lost my post--had to retype)) One of her guards was down, the shadows winding around him like funeral clothes. As he screamed, the second guard dove to the side and rolled away. And around Emma, the shadows marched around her shield, the delineation clearly seen around it.

[15:27] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) begins the weave for a second Mage Bolt.
[15:27] Gerard wailed out, decaying fluids spewing out from his body as the sword dug into him. Solnestree's eyes went to him. The daft fool. No wonder his last boss had let him die. She was growing more furious as time went on. Seeing that only one guard had been hit and none others did nothing to bolster herself. She was wondering if perhaps she had not lured ones who were too strong for her, if only she'd known these two had been picked by another and not herself. Gerard would swing again attempt to smash Ephralia, this time with the hilt of his blade. Cordi, though biting onto his mark, did not latch on so long. Her shield reverberated back at him, burning his mouth and causing him to yelp. Poor stupid puppy was hurting. Solenstree's removes her left glove and rakes her hand down the opposite arm, drawing blood, the wound only opening further as she continued to cast again, the blood on her arm starting to lift and weave together Cordi, not so stupid as to try to attack Emma again would instead bound towards Ephralia, attempting to bite at her leg and tear it apart.. [blood scourge 1/2]

[15:34] Ephralia: "Gah!" remarks Eph as she is splattered with zombie juices. The downsides of wearing white! "Arrgh!" she adds, when the hideous, hellish hound sinks its teeth into her chainmailed leg. Surely not as much damage was done as was intended, but Eph armor is rent severely. Eph spins away from the hellhound. As for Gerard, too slow, zombie, too slow! Eph pauses in her spin to lunge her sword to impale the zombie.

[15:38] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) 's voice strengthens once more, the leaves on the trees shaking with the power of the Song. She calls down the Mage bolt, a blinding, burning spear of pure energy, straight at Solenstree. She was not under attack and her guard who was still able to fight, once again ran toward the hell hound, hacking at its brutish head.

[15:43] Gerard was busy flailing about because he had been hit pretty severely. It buuuuurns! In his floundering, he managed to mos Eph's swinging, though he at least caught the motion and now the mindless zombie was set to retaliate. He thrust his hand out, though stumbling from his innards starting to leak out from him, and tried to grasp Eph around the throat. Cordi was about to make another move for Eph as well, but thankfully he saw the other guard coming and ran right between his legs to dodge the attack, turning sharply and attempting to bite him in the arse. Solenstree continued to weave her magic, the blood streaming from her arm now wrapping around it and extending past it, forming a whip which she used to snap out at Emma, who seemed to fancy targeting her.

[15:50] Ephralia: Eph cries, "Stop that!" as she ducks under Gerard's latest attack, leveling her greatsword through the last-detected position of Solenstree's neck. Eph has decided that these sorts of spells were /bad/ and should not be allowed.

[15:55] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) wanted to scream when the Mage Bolt, once again, was thwarted. "What is this creature!" she screamed toward Ephralia who was in the midst of the ugliest battle with the ugliest creature from the grave that Emma had ever seen. That was when Solenstree flung some kind of bloody whip at her. The nerve! Emma's mage shield barely held, the bloody mess never touching her, but damaging her Song. She could feel her strength wavering. She only knew one thing to do. She whispered one word, "Blade," and in her hand appeared a fiery blade, the equal to the firy bolt she'd thrown before. Maybe she would have better aim with this one--she ran toward Solen, blazing sword raised and headed toward the creatures slender neck.

[16:04] Solenstree (Kaija Arai) had not been expecting Eph to go after her. While she managed to avoid having her head cut off, her shield was shattered, the shadows dropping around her and blood running from the wound on her back created by the sword. She hissed and shot her hand out towards Emma, not attack, just reaching for any part of her, the shadows beginning to crawl up and around the both of them as she chanted, delving to find Emma's deepest fears, and if successful, paralyzing her in fear, or causing her to flee until eph could be dealt with. ((walking shadows 1/1)). Gerard was singular minded. Kill the one that had been attacking him. He was clumsy at best now, but still hit like a truck. He'd swing his blade over his head and aim for Eph's shoulder that held her own sword, happy if he was able to cut it off. Cordi....well...he was too busy barking at the guard he'd taken down to pay attention to much else right now.

[16:09] Ephralia: Eph starts positively frowning at this point. Sooner or later, that zombie was going to hit her - she was dodging like crazy - and he looked like he would hit like a truck, at at least an elephant. Eph grates out, "Stop with the magic, you foul creature! Do not target my Tari!" Eph uses the dive she used to escape Gerard to go into a roll, and she keeps that roll going to slash through Solenstree once again. Nothing subtle, just a a roundhouse swipe of her glowing sword, hissing through the air

[16:11] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) felt nothing as the shadows tried to entangle her. She slashed again with the Mage Blade, aiming to take off an arm. Unfortunately, the Blade of Fire would cauterize the wound, but at least the evil creature would be fighting with a nub of an arm if she hit true.

[16:15] Cordi, deciding to pay attention at her summoner's distress, ran towards Solenstree, knocking her back out of the way, and slobbering all in her face, which she growled at and pushed him away. Gerard had such a force behind himself that when Eph missed him, it put him right in the path of Emma, unable to avoid the hit. More black, rotted bile spewed from the new wound and he fell to his knees and then with a thud, face first into the ground, a black puddle oozing out around him, guts dangling from the first big hit from Ephralia. He had served his purpose. Cordi, now furious that he lost his companion and that his summoner was being attacked, ran for Emma while Solenstree pulled the shadows to her, all gathering quickly and the her arms shot outwards, a 10m darkness engulfing them all, blinding those who did not have night vision. ((darkness mist 1/1))

[16:20] Ephralia: Abruptly, Eph was engulfed in darkness. She cries, "My Tari! Run! I will hold these horrors at bay!" By the light of her call-on-faith glowing sword (shedding a light capable of filling a small room and driving back magical darkness) she probably look freaking scary to Solenstree with her divine light and whacking great sword. Focusing on the necromancer, Eph cleaves a vertical swath. Solen will either leap violently to the side, or be severely sheared

[16:23] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) flails as the darkness rolls over her like an insidious tidal wave. She didn't even want to breathe it! Instinctively, she backs away until she is out of the darkness, never knowing that that vile hound had tried to come after her. The darkness held sway over him, too! She could see the bright blue light of Eph's sword and knew right where Solenstree had been standing. Swiftly, without thinking, she threw her knife at the last place she'd seen Solenstree.

[16:31] Poptart (kaija.arai): ((yuh, but small room = about 8-10 feet meanwhile darkness mist is 10m, i was trying to get more clarification on how it all works and if the light of teh blade cuts through it since it's a mist type situation))

[16:34] Cordi, knowing his life was gone if Solenstree died sacrificed himself for his master's name in an attempt to allow Solenstree to back further into the darkness. Unfortunately, with what little he held onto his own existence, he was not able to do enough to stop her from getting hit. She went down to one knee, rage boiling, ready to unleash one hell of a spell until the glass that protected the crystal that dangled from her necklace shattered. The shadows quickly withdrew, sucking back into her, creeping into her mouth which strangled the scream she would have let out. It was suffocating her, forcing the life out of her and into the crystal till her body dissipated as well, leaving only the crystal behind, which sunk in to the ground. Behind them, the chest reappeared and the latch was lifted, now unlocked. There was no unholy aura about it any longer. Nothing sinister, only a normal chest, aside from the whispers coming from it, please for help, something inside begging to be set free.
[16:36] PS the only sign left that the fight had happened was Gerard's leaking corpse. Cordi also poofed back to the realm from which he was summoned.

[16:37] Ephralia: Eph was a bit bewildered, actually. Had she really just killed two with one swipe? Eph looks around for targets. Seeing none, she runs to Emmaline's side, "My Tari! Are you injured?""""""

[16:41] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) looks at Eph, a bit wide-eyed, then pats herself down. "Numa, believe it or not. I am quite fine." The two guards, however, were groaning on the ground. She goes to them, checking to see if they would be able to make it back to the Hall. "I'm fine, Tariamin. Jus' let me get my breath. Lar'en, though, I think he's going to need a healer." Emma nodded. "Uma, we'll get him through this. Can you get him back to the infirmary?" The guard nodded, hand to heart. "On my life, Tariamin," and he hauled up the injured elf, slinging him over his shoulder, making his way out of the Wayward woods.

[16:42] Ephralia: Tari-care beats cries for help from chests, but after Eph sees that Emma is ok and the guards are at least adequate, she turns to the chest ... and cautiously lifts the lid.

[16:44] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) turns away from the injured guards and, holding her breath, waits to see what is in the chest.

[16:48] Upon opening the chest, whisps wuld burst out and flutter about them. Spirits of souls that had been trapped inside the chest for who knows what purpose were now finally freed. To a degree at least. A lone soul rose from the chest, an Elven woman, drow if one could tell. She smiled at them and bowed her head. "I am the sister of the one which you have defeated. You have my eternal gratitude, as well as the gratitude of those trapped with me." She gestured into the chest where a blue crystal glowed. "We are bound to this crystal, though at least now our spirits are not destined for chaos and hells beyond our own imaginations. With this, I offer two gifts. One, the crystal is yours. May it serve as a beacon of your bravery and your strength. Perhaps, if you concentrate enough, you may be able to find answers which you seek in it's presence." She had been looking to Emma as she spoke since she was the one that had opened the chest, but then her eyes fixed to Ephralia. "And to you whom had to recall what she has forgotten, I offer you your memories. I cannot restore them all, but perhaps some knowledge that my help aid you in the days to come. It is all that I have the power to offer you for freeing us." If allowed, she would reach out her hand and place it over Ephralia's face where magics would work and untangle whatever web had caused the woman to forget. Not all memories would be restored. Only some, perhaps knowledge, perhaps remembering someone once forgotten.

[16:56] Ephralia: Eph smiles at the elven woman-spirit and her fair words. She thinks the bestowing of the crystal on Emma is fitting. At the lay-on-hands, Eph is merely puzzled . . . until things inside her mind begin to shift and tumble. Eph feels like she is falling, and when it is over, she is not surprised to find herself on her knees, eyes full of tears. The horrors of the Bevean demon-wars will forever, and mercifully, be closed to her, but now she can recall the older tales, the histories and lore that she was taught as a child. "Corellon Larethian!" she whispers in a daze, "Angharradh!"

[16:59] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) took the blue crystal, holding it carefully. She bowed deeply to the spirit. "We will guard this and honor you in its use. May you rest well and peacefully." She stopped speaking when the spirit moved toward Eph. What was this? It could be a rather wonderful ending for a very long period in the Paladin's life. She hears her call upon the ancient elven gods, and goes to her, kneeling alongside her. "Ephralia, are you alright?"

[17:00] Thankful Ghost (Kaija Arai) pulled her hand away when Ephralia fell, hoping that she had not caused some sort of harm to one who had rescued her. She never considered the horrors one's hidden memories could hold, her own horrors written even on her face. She, like her sister, and another that was nowhere to be found, bared the scars of conflicts with one another. "May you continue your days and live out your years till your age is old and fails naturally. You and your kin will forever have our gratitude," she would say softly before her own form, and the whisps about flew back into the crystal, giving it a faint glow. Forever trapped, but at least now in the hands of those who would not use them for harm.

[17:03] Elenelle walks over to Emmaline as soon as she found her,"took me a while to find you... I ran into Shayra." stops a short distance behind them and looks around the woods for a moment enjoying the fresh air.

[17:04] Ephralia: Eph blinked back tears, uselessly, as the tears kept coming. She sees Emma all shimmery and otherworldly and nods, "I . . . I remember! I remember the old tales. A great gift. I am blessed." Eph stumbles to her feet, "Is that Elenelle?"

[17:07] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) rises to her feet, trying to help the Paladin get up, and turns when she hears her daughter, so glad that Elenelle had not been her for the battle. "Daughter, do not be afraid. We are well....better than well, I think" She still held the blue crystal close to her chest. She knew exactly where it would be placed.

[17:10] Ephralia: Eph remarks, "Puzzles, perhaps. I think the necromancer is not dead. Perhaps she was a lich, A soul-stealing one. It makes me shudder in horror! But now it is time for spring wine and singing - and to make sure the brave guards are tended with great care. ..."

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[2015/10/27 15:41]  Ephralia: Eph makes sure the snacks are out and available, then calls out, "In the main hall, please, Cousins!" in sing-song tones
[2015/10/27 15:42]  Emmaline Anundr Aldin makes her way to the throne room. It was time to begin.
[2015/10/27 15:43]  Aurelia Lefevre (Guenevere Amaranth): /me  enters, and bows in respect as she passes Emma. "Vedui, Tari Emmaline". She follows Eph and Gales into the hall.
[2015/10/27 15:48]  Aurelia Lefevre (Guenevere Amaranth): /me  waves hello to Eph, saying quietly, "Vedui, lady of the sword!! " with a smile. "How fares things today?"
[2015/10/27 15:49]  Ephralia: Eph turns and wiggles fingers in hello at Aurelia and Gales and beams a crescent-eyed smile at them, "If I were any better, I'd be twins! How goes it with you?"
[2015/10/27 15:50]  /me Gales Hawkblood smiles and nods politely to Emma and Eph "tis a good day today" he says with a smile
[2015/10/27 15:52]  Emmaline Anundr Aldin looks out over the small group. But it was a start. "Diola lle, Cousins, for coming to our first Court meeting. There are few of us here, but there is still much to do, the most important of which are our appointments. It is time to form the Council."
[2015/10/27 15:54]  Ephralia: "Vedui, my Tari!" Eph softly murmurs from her spot, turning her cheery smile to Emmaline
[2015/10/27 15:56]  Merialeth Windstar padded in at the back, her warm if a little faded smile alighting over each present though she'd she'd stay silent for now, waiting to see how and what would occur.
[2015/10/27 15:58]  Nadora Toza walks in as quietly as possible and takes a seat off to the side as not to disturb the court.  She peers around the pews to catch a glimpse of the Tari.  She'd never been to a royal court before, her eyes would flutter from one thing to another.  From the people to the architecture to the Tari herself.  It was clear she was a little bit in awe and felt just a tad bit like perhaps she shouldn't be here.  She was curious, however, if nothing else, so she leaned her staff against the side of the bench she sat on and listened quietly.
[2015/10/27 15:59]  Emmaline Anundr Aldin takes her seat, the throne of the Elves of Valesk, for the very first time. It was not a comfortable seat, nor would it ever be. It was not meant to be. "To begin, I wish to tell you about the Eldari Malantur, my Second. Though we are a new faction, we are an old race. The Malantur must be someone courageous, someone with much experience in the ways of the world as we elves have kept ourselves secluded from the rest of the world for eons. The Malantur must be know the Tari's heart as the Tari must know theirs. There is one person here who, through their bravery, their intelligence, and their faithfulness, has demonstrated their perfect calling for this position." Emma looked at Eph and said, "Ephralia Valor, Paladin of the Numinous Blades, I ask you to rise."
[2015/10/27 16:03]  Ephralia: Eph blinks for a while, feeling a bit out-of-body, and mentally at least casting about for somebody ELSE named Ephralia Valor, but eventually, reality rushes in like a warm flood, washing the surprise away and replacing it with a warm glow of /being needed/.  Eph slowly rises, though after only one step, pauses to curtsy. "My Tari." she whispers.
[2015/10/27 16:06]  Emmaline Anundr Aldin holds out her hand, a call, a plea, a pledge. "Will you join me, join the Elven peoples in this call to service, Ephralia Valor?"
[2015/10/27 16:08]  Ephralia: "I shall serve with joy in my heart, Tari Emmaline. It is well. It is right."  Eph takes the hand and rises
[2015/10/27 16:09]  Merialeth Windstar glanced over as Emma called to Eph, the soft dip of her head in acknowledgment, and agreement. Ephralia had done her part in fighting the dark druids in the deep woods, and Meri was glad to know her. Her smile warmed, her heart jumped a little in her chest and she whispered a soft "Congratulations, Malantur..."
[2015/10/27 16:11]  Emmaline Anundr Aldin turned to those present and said, "Then let it be known that Ephralia Valor now be named Eldari, Malantur, my Second," and lifted her voice, the Song filling the Great Hall, magical vibrations pummeling the very walls with its power, sealing the call, "We Are One
As Our Warmth Is The Fire
As Our Breath Is The Air
As Our Tears Are The Waters
As Our Body Is The Earth
In All Life
In All Things
We Are One." The Song was a pledge to Ephralia from not just the Tari, but from Emma...her friend.
[2015/10/27 16:11]  Aurelia Lefevre (Guenevere Amaranth): /me  felt tears forming in her eyes, knowing how loyal Eph was and how much this thing, this honour would mean to her. She felt genuinely happy for the lovely woman who was always so happy for...well, everything.
[2015/10/27 16:12]  Emmaline Anundr Aldin made motions toward the seat to Emma's left for the Malantur to sit there.
[2015/10/27 16:13]  Ephralia: "Gonna bawl my eyes out, now!" Eph mumbles, though for the most part she holds it together and manages to sit. Her expression morphs between grins and watery-eyed smiles
[2015/10/27 16:13]  Nadora Toza gasps softly as the music fills the air.  She tilts her head as she watches curiously.  The elven magic and ways were strange to her, but she found them oddly soothing.  Normally she was uncomfortable around so many others, but this was a rather welcoming place truth be told. She shifts in her seat just slightly to get a better view.
[2015/10/27 16:13]  Emmaline Anundr Aldin then says, "Merialeth, come forward."
[2015/10/27 16:15]  Merialeth Windstar 's eyes shifted from Ephralia to Emma, the tip of her head and that warm smie widened.  Her steps careful as she moved forward to stand before not just her Tari, but her friend "What is it you wish of me, my Tari?"  It was more than a simple question, it was everything.
[2015/10/27 16:19]  Emmaline Anundr Aldin lifted her voice once again as though a thousand elves filled the Great Hall. "Elves are magic. It is our heritage. It is our blood. It is our right. You, Merialeth have been placed here for a reason. You are that Magic in our blood. The Lutphen Laer Maimben, the Spell Song First. To this I call you, Merialeth. Do you accept this post? Will you sit the chair of the Quel'dorei, the Elven Council? Will you be the magic of our blood?"
[2015/10/27 16:22]  Merialeth Windstar felt the power of Emmaline's Voice pulse through her as powerful in her own right.  Her lips curving, the slight tilt of her head as she Sang her reply, the teasing of Magic through the air as she offered "As you wish it, so it shall be, for the betterment of all, and for our blood, I am yours, the Magic in our Blood as you are the Soul, my Tari."  She'd dip down to one knee, dipping her head, her wings spread wide, then drifting down as well as if bowing to her to graze the tips across the ground.
[2015/10/27 16:27]  Aurelia Lefevre (Guenevere Amaranth): /me  squeezes her husband's hand, her heart so very happy for the tiny magical elf who was so difficult to read, yet always humble and filled with mysteries. It seemed Meri had often had sorrow in her life, and she was happy to see joy.
[2015/10/27 16:27]  Emmaline Anundr Aldin states, "I proclaim you Merialeth, Eldari Lutphen Laer Maimben of the Eldari of the Vale," then once again holds out her hand, waiting till Meri takes it before she begins to Sing the binding pledge, a life to a life, a life to a people, "We Are One
As Our Warmth Is The Fire
As Our Breath Is The Air
As Our Tears Are The Waters
As Our Body Is The Earth
In All Life
In All Things
We Are One."  As the Song fades, Emma's smile is radiant.
[2015/10/27 16:30]  Merialeth Windstar saw the hand extended, her eyes lifting, that crystal green gaze searching, and smiling ever so softly before she'd take Emma's hand, her grasp light and lifted again to her feet, the fluttering of her wings as they curled in tight behind her, her chin for once not tucked against her chest, but her manner still quiet as she murmured Diola lle, my Tari, my dear Cousin..." the Song lifting and Meri's own Magic infused with it as she sang a soft descant to Emma's melody, binding.
[2015/10/27 16:34]  Emmaline Anundr Aldin felt the addition of Meri's magic. It was enough to make her slightly breathless with the glory of it. It was a long moment before she could finally make one more announcement. "Aurelia Lefevre, will you come forward?"
[2015/10/27 16:35]  /me Gales Hawkblood looked at his beloved and smiled
[2015/10/27 16:36]  Merialeth Windstar slipped to the side, and dashed a warm smile to Aurelia as she was called forward, the tip of her head as she waited to see what honors would be bestowed.
[2015/10/27 16:37]  Aurelia Lefevre (Guenevere Amaranth): /me  jolted her head up, knowing that she had not done anything wrong, but with that eerie feeling she was getting in trouble again. Elegantly but prepared to be apologetic, she rose, and curtsied so low her wings almost touched the ground. "Yes, my Tari Emmaline?"
[2015/10/27 16:41]  Emmaline Anundr Aldin 's voice dropped almost to a whisper, the magic still woven into every word, however. "Do you know that I am proud of you? Do you know that you are all that I could ask an elf to be? Do you know that I see you and I see hope for the Eldari? I see in you the beginnings of something great." Now her voice lifted for all to hear, "I declare Aurelia Lefevre, now advanced to the rank of Eldari Tumbeo." She smiled and added, once again, almost whispering, "And I cannot wait to discover the Path you choose as you grown into the elf I know you can be."
[2015/10/27 16:45]  Aurelia Lefevre (Guenevere Amaranth): /me  looked up and met the eyes of the Tari, her normally impassive purple gaze showing her heart and love for the people who had accepted her as one of their own. And she was not in trouble! It took work for her to contain her emotions properly, though she did, and said, "Thank you for such a wonderful honour and your kind words, my Tari. They are as a blessing to me. You have given a family to one who has lost all, and you have my eternal loyalty." She bowed her head quietly.
[2015/10/27 16:46]  Emmaline Anundr Aldin once again offers her hand, and when it is taken, Sings the binding pledge, "We Are One
As Our Warmth Is The Fire
As Our Breath Is The Air
As Our Tears Are The Waters
As Our Body Is The Earth
In All Life
In All Things
We Are One." The smile she gives Aurelia is one of deep pleasure and pride.
[2015/10/27 16:47]  Aurelia Lefevre (Guenevere Amaranth): /me rises and takes the Tari's hand, bowing elegantly, but full of joy.
[2015/10/27 16:47]  /me Gales Hawkblood Let a big smile escape from him.  It was a proud moment, and he couldn't be prouder in his beloved.
[2015/10/27 16:48]  Merialeth Windstar 's own smile warms again, the soft dip of her head and a murmur of "Congratulations, Aurelia..." then let her voice trail off to silence again
[2015/10/27 16:49]  Emmaline Anundr Aldin takes a deep, satisfied breath and says, "There will be other appointments, but for this night, I think this is a fine beginning. I name this first Court of the Eldari complete, and I tell you, diola lle, for being a part of it."
[2015/10/27 16:53]  Nadora Toza smiles and wants to applaud, but has the feeling this isn't the time nor place.  She stands, reaching for her staff and makes her way quietly back outside before anyone else begins to leave.  It had been quite an experience to be sure.  She'd never quite felt musical magic before and she had to say that she quite liked it.  She makes a clicking noise with her tongue as she reaches the doorway and her falcon, Gethin, comes back to her to land on her shoulder.
[2015/10/27 16:56]  Merialeth Windstar lifts to her feet, making her way back to Emma as she murmurs "I have work that must needs be done, but you have only to call me and I will be here." She'd give Emma a warm smile, then shift that same warmth to each in turn, then stepped away to head back to the Tower.
[2015/10/27 16:57]  Emmaline Anundr Aldin gives Meri her happiest smile. "I will see you soon, Eldari Lutphen Laer Maimben," using her entire title.
[2015/10/27 16:59]  Ephralia: "Whooo-ee! This's quite the trick!" Eph grins
[2015/10/27 16:59]  Merialeth Windstar couldn't help it, she blushed some and dipped her head again "Diola lle, my Tari, my friend..."  to Meri, those were the parts that mattered most, and so she'd go.
[2015/10/27 16:59]  Aurelia Lefevre (Guenevere Amaranth): /me  walks towards Emma and Meri, and bows respectfully. "You have done me a great honour, my Tari! I must be getting back home to attend to some duties, but I shall also be there whenever you need me." She made a mental note to visit Meri in the Tower when she could.

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[15:02] Gavinox: Thank the gods it was two hours till dark. He could feel it. Night was coming and he was waiting for it to greet him like a happy puppy. It also meant he didnt have to cover up AS much being out. He was still mostly covered out here with the sun still out but it was lowerin, it meant a hat was fine for a covering to shade his face instead of a full on cloak nad dagger look. He was happy. With a bit more energy the young vampire was up out of the little hidy hole he spent most of the day light hours in and was out exploring. "Allo lady!" He was waving over at someone new he'd not seen before just to give a happy chipper ello.

And then...well....then there was an Elka....he s feeling petty and childish. Not as murderous but childish. He'd think of something. For now he was reduced to sticking his tongue out at her.

[15:04] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) nodded to the stranger. He looked like a sea captain or a pirate, and then Emma saw the Alpha. What was she doing on Elven lands? Last they'd spoken, the Elves had been denied access to Singarti lands. Didn't that sort of work both ways? Well, she would wait and see what it was Elka wanted.

[15:09] Elka Petrova (Adylin Resident) had been turned towards Kindo with her back to Gavin speaking in hushed whispers. As such she wouldn't see the display of..maliciousness? Her day had been one of frustrations, agitations and disappointments and as such she wasn't in the best of moods. Shocker. She did encircle one arm around Kindo's as she spoke, hugging it to her like he was some kind of security blanket. When it came to the elves Elka didn't exactly consider them at war and so she would prance about and come to the Vale when she wanted and how often she wanted. If they had issue with such they could bring it to her attention.

[15:16] Kindo was along for the ride and as much there for the protection of the Alpha as he was to protect others from her. It was a complicated life. He marched with a heavy, awkward mode as she held his arm like a child might hold a favored stuffed bear. His gaze fell forward on Gavin from his station, observing the man for several moments before his crude gesture. The Therian glared at the man, and extended the one free arm out toward him, directing his words toward the man. "Ay! I'd watch tha' ef' I were ya'. " He cautioned the man with a blunt, non-threatening tone.

[15:21] Gavinox: "It ent the finger er nothin and considerin all the threats she gave my friend taday I think its the politest thing I could do." His brows furrowed. "Yer....wotever she is to ya needs some manners. /Sorry/ would be a nice start."

He turned then remembering the un known woman and it was her he gave an apologetic look too. "Sorry, I know I mist look like a-hole. She jes gets under my skin an' seein' er don help none. I ent an ass though I promise.."

[15:24] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) moves to greet the Alpha. She must feel forgiving indeed to visit Emma, so Elka was greeted with a sweet smile and a musical, "Vedui, Alpha. It is good to see you. You have come to mend fences? I hope so. It is not good to have poor relations with close neighbors." The Tari's guards moved with her, silently assessing the situation. They would remain quiet and nonchalant, but they were anything but. The sailor's words caused her to raise an eyebrow. Seemed the Alpha and he must have had some kind of little run in. She told him, "I am Emma. Welcome to The Vale, home of the Eldari," then turned back to Elka, "Is there something you need, Alpha? What brings you to The Vale?"

[15:27] Elka Petrova (Adylin Resident) turned upon Kindo's gesture toward someone behind her, but it was the voice and then the face that made her groan audibly annoyed that she had run into him again. Instantly her brow furrowed upon hearing him blame her, "Me? All I said was that fae pranks were nothing to worry about if you're befriending vampires." Her mouth clenched shut and her jaw tensed, "-She- is the one who insulted, threatened and reached for her weapon." Of course her attention was pulled to the Tari as she approached, "I've no fences to mend. I gave you my terms and now there is truly nothing that can be done to take back what you have done. No danger has befallen any elves, but they are still not welcome in the forest." Her arms untangled themselves from Kindo's arm to free him from being encumbered by her.

[15:30] Nadora Toza (marissa.ludlow) landed up on top of the roof. She would walk out onto the overhang and sit, ruffling her feathers a bit as she observed what was happening below. Her black, small eyes blinking curiously every now and then and her head tilting just a bit at the different tones of voice and the accents. She made no noise nor did she make her presence known...not that she was hiding, but she preferred to be in the background for now.

[15:33] Ephralia Valor (Ephralia Resident) jogs out of the Hall whistling happily and armor plates clanking softly as Eph bounces and bops along.

[15:34] Kindo heard the man speak at his back, growing only annoyed by his stubbornness. Surely Elka's monopoly was enough for him to contend with. With his arm free, he shifted forward and moved to stand just in front of and to Elka's side. He had no idea of what incident the man referred to, but the contention was enough to give Kindo pause. "Sounds' a justified cause ta' be hostile if someone is makin' threats and drawing on their arms." He'd confirm idly to Gavin before pointing his gaze toward the Tari. The situation between the Elves and Singarti was not something he desired or designed upon but he had no room to argue with Elka on the matter.
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[15:37] Gavinox: Guards He hadnt seen them! He was too bus glaring at Elka likely, but as the blond woman stepped from the dias in town he saw the guards now move like her shadows. "Oh..." Well.....that was one way to make a first impression. "Alpha?"

The word had Gavins head snap in the direction of Elka again. The personality fit he didnt know /why/ he hadnt put it all together before. "So yer the one tha' bullied Makki." Great, she'd bullied all his friends!.....all to of them......but still! He ws itching to throttle the wolf but he had enough sense not to do so while in someone elses home....and their armed guards...and it was day light.
"Ya know im a vampire and ya insulted vampires and she's my friend a course she were gonna say somethin y daft Bint. An she /said/ somethin. Yer the one tha made threats ta rip er head off and rip her tongue out." He was surprised her boobs hadnt been threatened to be ripped off too! "And ya threw the first attack too ent no one touched you." He was scowling at her now. "Takin some blame fer yer own actions would go a long way ya know."


Gavin just shook his head at the other man. It wasnt Kindo he was upset with so his voice was softer as he said. "No offence mate but ya werent there. She came over ta my friend and I and just started talkin shit. Course people werent gone like that, my friend said somethin, Yer Alpha made threats, an my friend pulled a weapon in defense a said threats."

Then someone was bopping along, and half dressed at that!!!! Turning beat Red all Gavin could do was turn around! ll her bops were.....bopping!

[15:43] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) did not sigh. That would betray an emotion she might feel at the Alpha's words. Her smile was still sweet, her voice still soft and musical. "Now what were your terms, Alpha?" To be honest, Emma hadn't realized that there had been any terms to begin with. "I can't imagine what kind of terms you might wish for my revealing your name." When the sailor explained what had happened, Emma felt a little bit sorry for him. He was up against the ruler of the Singarti--not a comfortable place to be. "There is a saying among the elves, old and proven. Those with great power must needs walk more lightly for heavier steps deal greater damage to those beneath your heals. It is something I have tried to live by." She glanced over at the vampire. What had this young sailor gotten himself into?

[15:50] Elka Petrova (Adylin Resident) had never met a more delusional soul than this vampire, it was as if he thought vampires were like little kittens to be pet and had as pets and not the monsters they were. Draining folks over their blood with their tainted dark souls. Even -if- he wasn't like that it made him the exception, not the rule. She moved away from Kindo to move closer to Gavin, "Actions have consequences, your friend can't go around insulting and threatening people just because she doesn't agree with them. I believe my words were that you should teach her manners before -someone- removed her head or her tongue. It was just a friendly warning. I can hardly be to blame if you two can't tell the difference between the two, but then I suppose that would explain all the threats and actions you took against me for the warning." She could hardly be bothered to hash this all out -again-. The Tari's questions did nothing to calm her, "As I already said, those terms matter no longer. It's been far too long since my position among the pack has come to light. Only time can possibly heal that wound." Any others were ignored by her for now finding these two to be enough to handle.

[15:53] Ephralia Valor (Ephralia Resident) bounces over close to Emmaline. Eph says in conversational tones, "Vedui, my Tari! Hello, one and all! Erm, for the record, I have given the vampire Gavin some grace period for him to properly research his grim predicament. After he discovers the truth, well, we'll take the next step."

[15:53] Nadora Toza (marissa.ludlow) dug her talons into the wood of the post she sat upon. She cling to the thing fo balance as she listened intently to the Alpha and Tari. The vampire was a little out of her range and she was unable to hear what he had said. As Eph wanders in, her attention is drawn to her, possibly looking for a chipmunk she had the other day.

[16:00] Gavinox: "Tha's the point. Yer actions an words 'ave consequences ta. I aint care if yer old, or powerful or an Alpha." And for anyone keeping track he still has his back to everyone cause someone was half nakkie! "Ya can 'ave an oppinion, but ya were tryin ta get a reaction knowin wot I were. So don pretend ta be in the right cause people acted out like ya wanted, and some just 'sayin' somethin doesn mean ya get ta put yer hands on em. Ya over reacted. The fact ya cant see it is damned sad." And though she couldnt see it he rolled his eyes at her. "Friendly warnin." He muttered.

Uh nuuuuh it was the lad with the holy light sword! His day was just getting better and better and THATS who was half naked behind him! He couldnt even turn around to look afraid! "I ent done noooooothin." He half whined.

[16:02] Kindo moved in toward what was rapidly becoming the epicenter of a storm. The storm was nonsensical to the Kindo, and only grew more frustrating as people chipped in one after another. Kindo stepped in front of Elka once more, his hand rising to sit on his belt and glare seated on the Vampire. "I'll nye' ave' ya' insultin' er' again lad. I suggest yer' next words be chosen carefully. " The Smith's temperament wasn't particularly short, though it seemed he was not about to let the Vampire be as free with his words as he might like to be. His gaze flickered over to the Tari and her entourage momentarily, stating to them quite bluntly. "Unless yer' intendin' on protectin' im' and his mouth, I'd suggest steppin' back."

[16:06] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) bowed her head to the Malantur. She wondered if those on the island realized what Ephralia's title actually meant. She was second among the elves only to Emma. In Emma's absence, the Malantur's word was law. Emma shook her head at the Alpha's reply. "I hate to hear that, Alpha. I had hoped that good relations could once again be restored." She glanced over at the vampire sailor and then to Eph. "I believe since you are on Eldari lands, uninvited, that the young man is on quite safe territory here. I will not go as far as to say that wolves are banned from Eldari lands, though it would not be unreasonable to issue that decree, but since no elves have been injured, I will not command it. I do decree, however, that the sailor is safe here. Perhaps it is time for you to head back to Singarti territory." The two guards who had seemed so nonchalant stood a little taller.

[16:12] Rizzo (rizokobold.minotaur) the small monster had traveled far this day... he was deeply lost and mostly blind from being out in the sunlight so long. he clung to the shadows.. not that it did much good. he came around the rise and stoped dead...well not as dead as he would be if he kept walking in elven lands.. he crouched low and his ear twitched as he listened in to the goings on and hoped one of the arches didnt notice him

[16:18] Elka Petrova (Adylin Resident) peered around Kindo and looked at Emma as if she had suddenly grown extra heads, and scales, perhaps a demon tail even, "You cannot possibly..." Of course she would attempt to go around the man if he allowed it and glared at the Tari, "Is there no end to your insults? You speak of peace and apologies and yet you only throw further insult. You have drawn this line between our kinds and any blood shed from this point on is on your head and your head alone." Turning away from the woman she nudged Kindo and gestured towards the gate to leave, "Elves harboring vampires, next it will be demons. If we stay I fear that I won't stop until the Tari's head is mounted before the den. The very sight of her disgusts me."

[16:20] Nixie (adalori) was futzing around with the basket of fish in her arms as well as fiddling with the gate. She didn't see the occupants of the courtyard until she was already halfway through, peering over the full basket of fish in her arms and blinking, a slight hiss coming from her mouth, listening to everything that was transpiring. Slowly setting that basket down beside her, head cocked to the side with a raised brow, hey she was just here to bring fish dammit....

[16:22] Nadora Toza (marissa.ludlow) fidgeted a little at the Alpha's words. She would lay against the hill she had landed on to try to flatten herself and make herself smaller. Those words did not bode well for either side. She would tilt her head again as she watched wondering what had caused the strife between the Singarti and the Elves.

[16:22] Ephralia: Eph's eyes go a bit wide. Far be it for Eph to contradict the Tari, but defending a vampire .... it's gonna be hard to generate any enthusiasm for that! Eph bides her time, wonders where her chipmunk is, and then spots a raven --- oh! maybe that's where the chipmunk is -- sensibly nestled in some out of sight cranny. Eph narrows her her eyes at Elka. Wow, those were pretty emphatic words. Eph continues to study the pair of wolves, then waves at Nixie, chirping, "Greetings, Idani Nixie!" and bowing deeply. Rizzo so far goes unnoticed by Eph.

[16:24] Sin'istram (w0mbraider Resident) came up behind the Idani before she came to the gate and froze as he heard the alpha's words letting her continue on. He'd take up behind the wall a small distance and listen. Judging by her tone, having the Sinistram around would do no good. He'd lay low and out of sight for now.

[16:26] Gavinox: "She's jes damned Crazy Lady tha's wot it is." He told the Tari...he hadnt caught her name, and wasnt sure of the proper title. Her defense of him, or at least, rather, her allowing him to stay safe and he was betting if he kept his mouth shut...it made him turn back around to face her....even if he did have to look at her and not Ephy just beside her. "Well....thank youh." And he offered her a grateful smile, even if part of this was just do to politics with wolves and Elves....he was grateful.

In all the comotion Gavin didnt take note of those hidding in the shadows, but he did glance Kindos way. "Ya reap wot ya sow mate." He said softly, but thats all he said, and though the other man might not like him he still had no issues Kindo.

Then....then there was a Nixxi , Gavin just stared at her, Blushed until he felt like his head was ging to explode ".............." A topless....beautiful...purdy voiced.......Annnnnnnd the vampire Fainted.

[16:31] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) glanced over at Eph and made gave a hand signal behind her back to the two royal guards. They tended to be a little quick with an arrow when the Tari was threatened. When NIxie appeard, Emma offered her the same sweet smile and soft "Vedui" that she'd given the Alpha. And then the vampire sailor went down. At first, she'd thought Kindo had taken him out, but no....he'd fainted at the sight of Nixie! It was a real stretch of Elven determination not to laugh outloud. What had she done, offering to protect him while he was on Eldari lands....light!

[16:33] Kindo blinked with a fading twinge of dismay touching his features before melting back in to a gruff neutrality. The size of the situation had blown itself wide apart. They stood there, in the exit wound of political discourse and Kindo could only groan. At Elka's nudge Kindo hefted himself with a readiness to march on back home but paused with recognition. Nixie had arrived holding a basket of fish, a smell wafting from her had the bear nearly salivating. He had words to share with the Idani, but this proved itself to be neither the time nor place.
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[16:36] Rizzo (rizokobold.minotaur) he needed to watch these...a border conflict? humans vs elves? could get ugly..he needed to find where the borders exactly were before he became a pincushuion of arrows as is usualy the end for kobolds tresspassing in elven lands where he was from. curiosity was going to get him killed one of these days

[16:38] Elka Petrova (Adylin Resident) watched as the vampire collapsed to the ground, wondering if someone else had done something to cause the reaction and having no idea it was because nudey fish were walking around. She decided to take the long way around the Idani which brought her right next to the vampire. In a swift move, her hand slipped the dagger on her arm from it's sheath and she buried it in Gavin's back with a rough thrust. Then just continued strolling towards the gate as if nothing happened mumbling something about how she had told him to watch his back. Besides if the Tari was going to start a war, she was going to give good reason for their to be one.

[16:44] Ephralia: "Stay your weapons!" Eph undergoes a quick transformation from dopey to commanding as she hisses a whispered command to the pair of royal guards. Eph strides a few paces forward toward the downed vampire, pointedly NOT drawing weapon, though she does snidely remark, "Well, that was real mature of ya! Don't let the gate smack you in the furry ass on the WAY OUT!"

[16:45] Nixie (adalori) took a slight step back in surprise, a perplexed look on her face at the antics of the now downed male, her gaze slid back towards the Singarti pair, ever wary but that perplexion didn't quite leave her features yet.... she didn't see either of those two do anything... and she didn't do anything.... "Greetings Emmaline..." she called softly, voice echoing around them louder than usual with her rather obvious tension. She turned as Elka rounded about her, lips pursed and eyes narrowed on the female, gaze flitting between both Elka and Kindo. She held no allegiance to the downed male though a soft hiss did escape her lips as Elka buried her dagger into his back, shaking her head softly but letting the female pass her by with no comment, turning in place to keep both Elka and Kindo in her sights.

[16:46] Nadora Toza (marissa.ludlow) hadn't realized she was holding her breath as she watched teh Alpha stab the vampire. She looked from the Tari and her guards back to the Alpha and hers. Inwardly, she would cringe. She knew this was going to get messy, she just hadn't thought it would be so immediate.

[16:48] Sin'istram (w0mbraider Resident) held there silently then he'd arch an eyebrow at the sound of steel sinking in to flesh and the order for the guards to hold there place. He'd press against the wall a bit more as he heard footsteps come closer.

[16:54] Gavinox: Whelp, nothing woke up a vampire from swooning quite like a dagger to the back! He screamed. Its all he could do. Hell he didnt even know what the fuck had just happened, He just woke up to the pain and everything side ways. He didnt say a damn thing there wasnt thought for words past the agony and steel thrust into his flesh.

[16:55] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) finally noticed the huge bird up on the rock ledge. She realized that it had been watching the proceedings for quite a while. And then there was the Kobold. Emma had always had a soft spot for Kobolds, and if she had known that Rizzo was there, she would have welcomed him and fed him. She'd never known a Kobold yet who could not be won over by a deer shank. She'd been eying the sailor when Elka marched around the Idani, so she very clearly saw the Alpha stab him in the back. It was clear now what they were dealing with. This kind of vindictiveness was the sign of an uncontrolled animal. And there was no dealing or reasoning with animals. Emma stayed where she was. In this she had no choice for the two guards were now standing, human shields, in front of her. The Alpha had declared war by stabbing the sailor. Emma said, her voice now laced with a magic that swept through the Vale, her voice vibrating with power as she declared, "Let it be known that the Singarti are anathema to the Eldari. No Singarti

[16:55] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx): is allowed on Eldari lands and if they are found there, justice will be served upon their heads." The leaves shook with the power of the Tari's words.

[16:58] Kindo moved forward with Elka, fully expecting to leave immediately with no further conflict. But he couldn't have been more wrong. Her body flinched just barely, smoothly extracting the blade and impaling the unconscious vampire with it. His anger came with a massive inhale as his whole body shifted to pull the kite shield off his back. Situating the shield on his heavily armored arm, he twisted and turned his back to Elka, guarding her backside with a steady hand and eye. He was cautious even through the call for a hold over the Guards. He stepped back in retreat for the gate as the Tari's words rang out, hand hovering over the hilt of his knife in preparation for any assault they might face as they retreat. Kindo's eye fastened onto the form of the Vampire who awoke with screams of pain.
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[17:00] his eyes squinted and focused on the human who was standing fine..... then fell over.....THEN he was stabbed...was there some sort of time thingie going on? usualy people fall over after being stabbed if this was how it was here it was so much weirder than he thought. his concern for the fallen man lured him out.. part if hes alive to heal him...and if he was dead he would wonder if anyone was going to eat him....the kobolds tummy growls and he hides

[17:01] Elka Petrova (Adylin Resident) ignored anything and everyone around, listening only for the sound of metal and drawn weapons, but the only sounds she heard was the familiar one of Kindo's movements towards her. Her her chin lifted defiantly and her eyes locked onto the Idani and she stared her down as she walked passed her. Once the mer was out of her sights, she flung the gate open and stepped through making her way back to their own lands. No emotion one way or another showing on her features for what had just been done.

[17:03] Kindo further retreated to the gate, keeping his shield held high until he passed through it and set down on the path out of the Vale.

[17:03] Nixie (adalori) took a step back at the sudden drawing of a shield, hands balling into fists and letting that ethereal glaive of hers materialize in her outstretched hand. A precaution of her own, smirking ever so slightly at Elka, flashing her fangs at her in a mocking nature that perhaps only the Alpha would understand. Watching them go.

[17:05] Nadora Toza (marissa.ludlow) flaps her wings slightly as she feels the weight of the Tari's voice. She would watch the Alpha go and immediately she worried for Aoife. Her gaze strayed back to the Tari and her talons dug into the dirt and rock. She had hoped to gain help from the elves, but now she was unsure...weary of revealing herself after what had just happened with the Alpha, even though she was not Singarti, she was sure they would not welcome shifters in their lands just at this moment.

[17:06] Ephralia: Eph watches the wolves retreat, which of course was wise of them, being heavily outnumbered. She then bends down and latches a fist into Gavin's clothing, hauling him to his feet and frog-marching him a pace or two toward the gate, growling, "Oh, shut it, Gavin. You'll be fine. Wait for nightfall and ... suck a goat or something. By the gods, stop that caterwauling!" Eph plans to toss the vampire bodily out past the gate.

[17:08] Sin'istram (w0mbraider Resident) stepped from the shadows of the gate and smirked as he spotted the dagger. He came forward quickly and knelt by the stranger as Eph dragged him by "Hold still then, have it out in a sec." With that he'd unceremonious yank the dagger out of his back with a smile.

[17:12] Gavinox: Wasnt moving...he sure as hell was caterwalling though! "Get it out!" He had a knife in his back it HURT thank you very much! Picked up and dragged his body protested the movements. "Stop afore ya break me fer real." She might paralyze him or something. Fuck fuck, fuck. He yelled out again.

Then YANK "Fookin bloody 'ell!" He'd been stabbed and then had the damned thing not taken out but RIPPED out. It was soooo not his day. "Wot was tha fer?"

[17:14] Nixie (adalori) hissed lowly under her breath, rolling her eyes at the Hunter. Stepping out of the way and just glad that Elka hadn't spotted her Sin'istram or there would have been quite a bit more blood shed. "Eph, a moment. Why are you throwing him out?" Nixie was throughly confused as to what had escalated everything after all, bending to pick up that basket of fish, letting her blade fade away in a flurry of wisps, wrapping both arms around the large basket to deposit it over near Emmaline.

[17:16] Nadora Toza (marissa.ludlow) would fly up into the tree and rest on one of the brances. She looked down over the group, the yelling the male did made her twitch. Her feathers ruffling and she would caw softly. Her head tilting to gaze at Eph dragging him out then back towards the Tari when she finally spots her. She would move back on the branch a bit to try to be more hidden, even though she knew the elf had seen her.

[17:18] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) still held the magic, breathing deeply. It was a little like letting go a lightning bolt while holding back the electricity, but she did it, the elemental magic seeping away. Finally, she let out that final breath and said to the Idani, "Diola lle, Idani Nixie, for the fish." Emma's eyes went to the bird and she called to it, "Show yourself, friend. You are among friends here." Light...were vampires able to shift into birds? It would be her luck!

[17:21] Ephralia Valor (Ephralia Resident) allows Sin'istram to take the knife, then winces at the renewed howls, then growls to Gavin, "I can't heal a vampire, duh. Nobody here can, I'd wager a few dozen wolf pelts. Count yourself lucky the wolf had steel instead of a wooden stake." to Gavin, then pauses and answers Nixie, still keeping a grip on the nigh hysterical Gavin, "He's a vampire. But more than that, he's a total pest. I promised I wouldn't kill him until he's researched his own condition, but that doesn't mean I have to abide his presence!" Eph speechifies, then resumes unsympathetically attempting to toss Gavin out into the forest.

[17:22] Sin'istram (w0mbraider Resident) smiled as he looked the blade over then quite lovingly sheathed it on his belt. He smiled to Eph, "Never a dull moment with you elves, I'll give you that." He'd point over the the Idani and the offered fish. "Come to give you a bit of an offering and I come away with a prize of my own, perhaps more fish is in order I think."

[17:23] when he hears the elf say come out you are among friends...he didnt think she was talking to a bird. he hesitated and stepped forward and closed his eyes waiting for arrow shots

[17:27] Gavinox: "Ey! Ey! I jes 'ad a knife in my back I ent up fer runnin around like a loon! Get oooff." Then he huffed at her. "I ent a pain...." In fact he looked hurt at the notion. "Where are you taking me?" He was pouting now. He didnt do anything wrong why was she dragging him off to be eatten by wolves?! Cause out on his own with a back injury thats what was likely to happen. "The other lady said I could stay."

[17:31] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) gaze traveled from the bird to the Kobold. It just went to prove that one could never know what each day could bring. Word would have to be gotten to the Battle Spears. Things could get a little sticky in The Vale, to put it mildly. She motioned to the Kobold. "Vedui, little friend. Are you hungry?" Emma turned quickly toward the vampire sailor. "Numa...no, young vampire." Her voice was silky, a definitely more dangerous voice than any she'd used previously. "I believe that I said you were under my protection from the wolves while you were on Eldari lands." Emma would leave him to Ephralia. When she turned back toward the bird, it was gone.

[17:33] Nixie (adalori) nodded slowly, "All they need is to drink the blood of someone Eph. Much the way Siren do though I would think none would wish to make that sacrifice?" as Emmaline let her breath out Nixie would smirk ever so softly. She knew that feeling of holding back magic in her voice though she never had quite been able to stop the unearthly quality of her heritage. Sighing and hissing lowly under her breath. "It is not an issue. They were brought in good faith though it seems that timing was also in your favor. At least under the waves we are at peace and do not have those we do not wish wandering through our lands.... shaking her head. "Why is there such an issue with the vampire though?" was it simply because he was a vampire? Her tone was curious, moving to stare at the one Eph was dragging out. "Is there something we can do to help in this situation Emmaline?" referring to the fiasco with the wolves of course.

[17:35] Nadora Toza (marissa.ludlow) hops down from the ledge hesitantly. She would shift but there were too many people here. She eyed the kobold wearily, not wanting to become dinner for the creature. She would hop a little closer to the Tari instead of the kobold and caw softly.

[17:37] Rizzo the Kobold (RizoKobold Minotaur) he nods and steps forward. he was very confused one elf was givng a human the bums rush... and the other elf was offering him food...was he being invited to eat the human? "vendui matron.. thank yoo for food...but me dont eat hoomans....alive.. or armed..."

[17:37] Mystogan Vokunkiin (damien.huet) makes his way out from the building behind him, his feet merely inches off the ground as he drifted and hovered like a phantom, his speed coming in little bursts every now and then with his movement, his eyes glowing brightly under his hood as he approched Emma's side, placing a silent hand on ehr shoulder

[17:38] Ephralia Valor (Ephralia Resident) hears Emma and Nixe and nods to them with a smile, then reminds Gavin in not-unkind tones, "I am a member of the Order of Numinous Blades. I am sworn to kill all your kind. The end of your existence is inevitable. I think I have been quite generous in allowing you to experience that last, fading remnants of your humanity as you descend into unholy debasement and dark servitude. My hope is that you will come to grips with reality, realize your fate, and peacefully, sadly, wisely, and with eyes fully open end your own journey to the service of Darkness. If my treatment is harsh, then let it be an early lesson. It is a mere taste of what is to come if you ever become a REAL vampire." Eph just calmly tells him the truth as she sees it.

[17:42] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) told Nixie, "I am afraid it was doomed from the beginning. The Alpha got what she came for--more trouble with the Elves. I may take you up on your offer for help, but for now, we will patrol our lands, paying extra close attention to our borders." Emma hated conflict, actually, but she was not one to back down from a fight, not unless the odds were overwhelmingly against them. At the Kobold's words, Emma grinned. "That is too bad, friend Kobold, for you would solve some problems I think if you did, but I was referring to a nice roasted haunch of venison. You look a little thin for a Kobold." She smiled up at Mystogan, which was all she could do since he was taller than anyone else she knew. "You missed the excitement, Mystogan." When the bird hopped toward her, Emma nodded, relieved. She'd thought it had been frightened off. She said to it, her musical voice laced with peace and welcome, "The Singarti have chosen this path. Shifters, in themselves, have nothing to fear from the elves.

[17:44] Gavinox: Blinked and turned his head....carefully, to Emma. "But..." Well he hadnt been very protected! "Why cant I stay?" He wasnt looking to move in just not be tossed out on his ass after being stabbed in the back. She also sounded....mad at him? "Wot I do?" IT asnt him that stabbed somebody on her property. It wasnt him that mouthed off to her. What was going on now?

"E-ey yeh why such an issue wit me?" He asked on the tail end of Nixi's question.

With a grump his head slid down to stare up at Eph as she tugged him along. "Ya want me ta come ta terms wit some day imma be murding asshole? No thanks. It ent bein a vampire that makes people nutto its jes them choosin ta say fuck it." A curse was a curse he was what he was, but couldnt he still /chose/ to not be a dick?

[17:44] Sin'istram (w0mbraider Resident) smirked as Eph told off the Vampire and leaned against the tree nearby. On seeing Myst veritably materialize out of no where he'd smirk and nod to the specter like man. He'd hold his peace for the moment and listen to all those nearby before eventually meandering to the Idani's side.
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[17:49] Rizzo the Kobold (RizoKobold Minotaur) glances to the large bird and ponders for a bit but his ears perk and drool flows from his muzzle theres a bit of suspision in him "the venison is a dead ...roasted...venis thing?...already dead..me no need to get betten up by it...its already cooked...right? so me dont need to do the cooking?" he tried to find the catch..where the elf would make profit in tormenting him and didnt see it

[17:49] Nixie (adalori) listened quietly to everyone's explanations of things, head tilted slightly but aside from that she kept silent on the matter, her brow pursed a bit in her familiar pondering face. Her gaze flickered over to the male by Emma's side, giving him a nod of greeting and peering at his feet with narrowed gaze... how was he doing that?! Shaking her head and sighing softly. "Simply toss something shiny into the water, it wil summon my guards and they can fetch me if you require my presence of help Emmaline. Nothing too valuable, they have been given orders to return it but some of them can be quite covetous...." nodding her head and letting out one more sigh. "My work is not finished this evening however and I have limited time on dry land. I must bid you farewell after ensuring this was safely delivered to you." gesturing down to the basket of fish.

[17:50] Ephralia Valor (Ephralia Resident) "Go on believing, Gavin. But for now, scat. I can't stand the sight of you. It's all I can do right now to NOT just cut your head off. Go!" Eph attempts to pushe him out and then would close the gate on him.

[17:53] Nadora Toza (marissa.ludlow) nervous around all these people she would look up at the TAri when she spoke to her. She would tilt her head at her words, hardly believing after what had happened that the elf would welcome her still. The bird would take a deep breath and caw softly before her body began to contort and twist, looking very painful as her limbs started to elongate and the feathers began to fall away.

[17:54] Mystogan Vokunkiin (damien.huet) wasnt sure why, but he felt like beingt extra ghostly today, he would let out an etheral like chuckle and use it in his voice"I always seem to miss the best parts of our struggle dont I?" he said with a slight echo in his dark and gravelly voice, still just floating inches away from the ground, using his flight ability and weather control ability to keep his cloak flowing behind him

[17:55] Merialeth Windstar (caireannliadan) nodded again as Cedar spoke, her soft "Indeed..." knowing full well that she'd make -sure- that would not be an issue. Hearing the voices from beyond the gate though, made her brows rise and she'd slip around Cedar with a quickly apologetic look to push the gate open ad peruse those within. Partially looking for Emma and partially to see what had Eph in such a tizzy. "Vedui' everyone..." her gaze alighting on Emma then over to Eph and Gavin with a tilt of her head then back towards Emma and Nixie again before moving their direction, figuring Cedar would follow.

[17:57] Apparently as they went through the gate, a man was being forced out! Cedar eyed this attempt by the armored blonde with a cocked brow and sideways look that had her lips pursing and her head shaking from side to side. "Seems as though there's no small amount o' agitation, eh Meri?" the fae murmured as they walked. But soon she spied Emma and -- well, she couldn't be quite sure but she thought perhaps it was the Idani with whom she'd had tea once before. Cedar didn't speak however, only meandered up to them after Meri, she'd wait a pinch to see what the topic was of conversation and the general atmosphere at that.

[17:58] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) bowed to the Idani, "And we, too, are here if you need us. Though we cannot join you in the water, we are here for you on the land. And diola lle... thank you, for the fish. They are always welcome. She called for an npc servant who hurried to her and she told him, "Get our little friend here," and she motioned toward the Kobold, "that haunch of venison. All of it." She knew just how much a Kobold could eat! She told the Kobold, "No, friend, you do not have to kill it or cook it. The meat is yours." When the bird began to shift, Emma nodded. She'd been correct. Emma gave a short bow of her head to both Meri and Little Tree. At least they were not coming upon a bloody battle. There were things to be thankful for.

[17:59] Nixie (adalori): Though, most have failed to mention I suppose... Gavin is bleeding from a knife wound in the back and it's likely on the ground, just an FYI ]]

[18:00] Lιттle Ƭree (cedar.ashland): Cedar would just purse her lips and cock her brow even further. No help coming from this fae. She might delight in the idea of a new soul to harvest however.))

[18:02] Sin'istram (w0mbraider Resident) smirked and fell quiet a moment as he heard yet more people coming. At the sound of Meri's voice he'd turn to her direction and nod in greeting. The Hunter never like crowds, even if they made it easier to slip away.

[18:03] Taegen V'hoori (alyxz.marenwolf) came up the pathway and entered the main area of the Vale with a soft little hum. It was a nice evening for her so far, it had been quiet and peaceful for the most part but there was a obvious buzz of commotion at the top of the stairs. Bare feet pattered quickly up the remaining stretches of stone and tiptoed down the path in curiosity, sheepishly peering out over the crowd of people with a set of wide green eyes. Well there was that. The numbers. Her gaze danced to each face while an elongated ear twitched at a familiar voice amongst the gathered. Where? No. Nope. Definitely not. There. Her line of sight rested on the usually nonchalant little vampire whom seemed to be contesting a redheaded woman while on the ground bleeding. Well, that was unfortunate. A frown crawled over her freckled features and the feathered appendages at her back ruffled with a burst of confidence as she skittered up the armor bearing woman who seemed to be ushering her friend from the area. "Excuse me!" she waved a hand as she chirped and hovered over the man. "Ill take him out. Dont kill him. Please." The avariel cleared her throat, heart thudding in her chest and peered down at Gavin. "He wont come back." The woman spoke with little to no knowledge of what the hell was even going on but... This was the only familiar face she had on the isle at the moment. A friend. She rather not see him destroyed.

[18:03] Rizzo the Kobold (RizoKobold Minotaur) goes toward the NPC servent and watches him looking for reluctance or some sign of a trap....confidence building a bit "yeah...what she said.....and no skimpin on the meaty goodness" he follows after the elf until he is out of sight with the elf . murmured paranoid questions can be heard off in the distance