Post by ephralia on Oct 22, 2015 21:10:20 GMT -8
Building Strength #1
10/14/2015
[15:22] Ephralia: Eph is sitting on the divan, occasionally cracking a walnut. Compared to even a few days ago, cracking a walnut seems to take more effort, as the general sense of oppression combined with being half-starved combined with battling shade-rot take their toll. But there is a certain steely look of determination in Eph's eyes, and she powers through the resistance of the stubborn walnut shells, squeezing until satisfying cracking sounds result. And then it is time to carefully find the nut-meats, not missing one precious bit.
[15:25] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) sees Ephralia over in the gazebo. She looked like she was busy doing something....she'd call her over and see if she'd eaten today. There was food in the Great Hall.
[15:29] Ephralia: Eph grins and waves over, and soon enough wanders over, brushing some broken walnut shell fragments into the bracken and turf on the way. "Vedui, Tari Emmaline!" she calls buoyantly.
Building Strength #2
10/21/2105
[15:07] Applebottom's Tavern & Inn: As you near the tavern's open entryways, the light and scents of food and drink give off a friendly warmth against the autumn chill. There are tables and chairs aplenty to take a rest, with a NPC barmaid who seems always ready with a smile and a drink. Helga's her name, if the calls of others are any indication, and Helga will point off to the door of the building to the side when asked, saying, "That's where you can rest your head. The Inn."
[15:12] Ephralia: Eph trudges downstairs and out into the plaza. She blinks up at the day, and gives a big inhale and a yawn, then a satisfied smacking of the lips.
[15:13] Garrett (Arex Koltai) could honestly say he'd never seen a bar of gold in his life, but wasn't about to say too much on the subject as it was. He reached out to take the bag and then peered inside it, not really recognizing the stones in the bag but knowing well enough to make judgment on them, nor having any jewelry-making talents. He did, however perk up as she mentioned needing a weapon. Specifically a broadsword and he nodded before explaining, "Well, power with a sword can be a a mislabel. The power of sword is much more tied to who wields it and their martial abilities." He folded his hands together and motioned to her again, "Well there are many options for weapons, it would be better to ask what it is that you seek in a weapon. Hardness, ability to hold an edge...other properties you might look for..."
[15:20] Lady Elizabeth Mont-d'Or (ValerieVixxen Resident) looked over at Eph as the elf stepped out, gesturing her over with her heavily ringed hand. It seemed the towns de facto leader had reason to speak to the elf. Probably regarding the battle on saturday. She didn't call out to her though, instead she focused on Garrett, who she was already in conversation with. "Well I know not who will wield it yait. Whoevah I decide is my champion, I suppose. Given the fact that the Abahwyth guahd is nigh empteh now, that could be anehbodeh. Pah-haps even Suh Reginald!" she'd state, causing the mustached guard with her to fall into a wholehearted salute. "Spiffing, Ma'am! Twould be a great honoh! Eh wot!" he sang out. She brushed off his formality with a small wave of her hand, before continuing to speak to Garrett. "Holding an edge would be quite impohtant though. I'd request Mithril, but I know that would be quoite impossible."
[15:25] Ephralia: Eph drags part way over, one leg not cooperating very well. "Afternoon, Garrett! Afternoon, Lady Elizabeth! Afternoon, Sir Reginald!" she chirps, "A fine day it is, eh? But don't let me interrupt."
[15:30] Garrett (Arex Koltai) nodded as she mentioned that it would depend on who was wielding it before motioning to it again, "Well, then a better question would be what you expect the blade to be used for. A dueling sword? Perhaps a tapered blade for puncturing armor? A straighter blade for a more general use?" With the arrival of Eph and her offer of greeting to Garrett, he gave her a warm smile and nodded towards her, "And to you as well!"
[15:34] Lady Elizabeth Mont-d'Or (ValerieVixxen Resident) smiled at Ephralia in her usual sunny manner, greeting her with her default "Good aftahnoon, Daaaaahling!" because she could not remember ANYONES name. Ever. But she still did remember Eph. "Oh, but I would hope you inteddupt, dahling. I've a gift for you. You took the brunt of the damage dyudding the battle, and yait continued to fight valiantleh. Such things should be rewahded." she'd state, reaching out her hand again to Reginald, who was still in the process of tipping his hat to Eph. He took that gesture from Denny as a sign, and approached Eph in a very military manner. As he reached her, he clicked the heels of his boots together, saluted, and then held out a small bag to her. " One of my men found a stash of these in the tunnels. We know not whe-ah they realleh came from, or who cut them, but you desahve one." she'd say sweetly to the warrior in white. She then turned her head back towards Garrett, smirked, and said quite plainly. "For slaying Singahti, if they become a threat."
[15:39] Ephralia: Eph is bemused and blinks at Sir Reginald. She takes the bag - it is the only polite thing, after all. Eph peeks in the bag, presumably to see something shiny-sparkly. She gives a slightly stiff curtsy and sheepishly drawls, "Awww ... thanks! Thanks so much. I don't need no reward. Furthermore, I wasn't even injured! Though my plate mail needs repair, now .... " Eph grins briefly at Garrett as she mentions armor repair, then back to the Lady, "But o' course I accept. Really nice of you, Lady Elizabeth."
[15:45] Garrett (Arex Koltai) didn't react to Lady Elizabeth's explanation for what she needed the blade for except to motion to her again, "It can be done. The creation of such a blade may draw unwanted attention to yourself, however. The presence of a potent weapon rarely cools tensions or attitudes. It usually breeds resentment." Not that he was going to *not* forge such a weapon, or help it get forged. But silver weapons were nigh-on-impossible to hide. They simply didn't appear like a regular steel sword. They were too bright, too clearly plated. He motioned towards the top of the hill, "Shall we get your order prepared?"
[15:54] Lady Elizabeth Mont-d'Or (ValerieVixxen Resident) gave a single pleased clap of her hands when Eph revealed she wasn't injured. "Well that is sublime to he-ah, dahling...Knowing that, it seems nobodeh ended up injuhed at all. Rathah fohtunate. If you would like, de-ah, I'll covah the cost of you-ah repa-yuhs as well." she'd offer. She certainly seemed to be a rather generous woman, despite her somewhat sinister fashion sense. After making the offer, she'd turn back towards Garrett and take a draw from her cigarette. The smoke would pour upwards, out of her nostrils, floating off into the cool autumn air. "I'm awayuh, dahling, but I cannot take risks. The wolves have alreadeh attacked a numbah of Abahwyth citizens and destroyed private propahteh wantonleh. I do not see any reason not to angah those that will strike without angah." she'd firmly state. "If I am to lead this town until a replacement is found, I shan't have my people unable to defend themselves somewhat." and, with that empowering speech made, she'd smile again, and >
[15:54] Lady Elizabeth Mont-d'Or (ValerieVixxen Resident) < start off towards the Keep. "Yais, lets, dahling, lets. The soonah, the bettah."
[15:55] Jamison Blackwater (Wild Cote) yawned, stretching lightly as he glanced up at the sky and let out a soft tsking sound. "I'm going to have to break out my coat before too long here. Hate it when it gets colder."
[15:57] Ephralia: "Have a good one, one and all!" Eph waves to the departing trio of Garrett, Lady E, and Reginald. She waves to Jamison, "Hullo, Jamison!" and makes as if to move down toward the Vale rather than up to the Keep
Building Strength #3
10/21/2015
[16:11] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) is glad to see Eph and Cheyenne, and more than glad to see that Eph looks none the worse for wear from their ordeal of yesterday. "Vedui, Cousins. I am glad you are both here. We need to discuss what happened yesterday, and how we can keep it from happening again. I...I allowed that upstart of a Fey'ri to get the best of me and I refuse to let it happen again."
[16:14] Ephralia: Eph is placid about it and contributes, "Vedui, my Tari! I am happy to discuss it, indeed." Eph had just seen a wheelbarrow full of flour and other groceries get delivered to Applebottom's and she's soaking up those good vibes, despite her limp and stiff shoulder
[16:16] Cheyenne Frostwych bows very respectfully to Em' holding her in high regard. "It's good to see you Em'." she shook her head. "Worry not, it isn't your fault." she said and tried to peer over Em's shoulder to see if she had laid out more food for them.
[16:18] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) waves a hand toward the now heavily laden table of food. "Please, have you both eaten today? Cook has really gone overboard now that he has real food to cook." She grinned, and it was as if the troubles of yesterday disappeared. "We'll talk about guards after you've both eaten."
[16:21] Ephralia: Eph confesses, "I sat on some cheese yesterday, in front of the sirens. How embarrassing." and then moves to the snacks, trying again on the bread and cheese, and blinking at the extra stuff, like honey and hummus and butter
[16:22] Cheyenne Frostwych nods very calmly and elegantly to Em' "Thank you Em, if you'll excuse me." then almost breaks into a full speed run, pushing past Eph and heading towards the table and starts scoffing a variety of what ever was on the table not even stopping to look if she liked it.
[16:22] Elenelle walks on in and crosses her arms,"you seem to be doing well for yourselves here, that is pleasing to see"
[16:24] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) 's grin became a wide smile and she strode toward her daughter, arms open. "Elen! You are home. Light! I have missed you, and uma, the builders have worked relentlessly to make the Vale a true home for the elves. I am so glad you are home!" And she hugged her like she'd not seen her in a year.
[16:26] Ephralia: Eph waves over to Elenelle and says, with mouth full, "Vedui, my Tarien!" and then pauses to just LAUGH at Cheyenne, eyes curving into approving crescents. Eventually, Eph says, "I daresay this is a good day! Eat your fill, friend!"
[16:27] Elenelle lets out a small squeak as she is hugged tightly,"you know I have to make these small trips but I will always come back to visit and stay when I can" Emma had pinned her arms to her sides with the hug and she would glance two the other two in the next room as if to ask for help as some coloration changes in her.
[16:27] Cheyenne Frostwych was still eating as much as she could as Eph greeted someone. She stepped back after a few more minutes and wipes her mouth "All full Eph?" she asked feeling her own full tummy.
[16:30] Ephralia: "I have been nibbling steadily for a day or two, Cheyenne. I think if I eat much more I'll start more resembling a middle aged halfling than a half-elf!" Eph says, eyes still twinkling. She glances over at Elenelle and grins, not saying anything at Elen's discomfiture. Eph thinks Elen will have to get used to hugging episodes
[16:32] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) let's Elen go, but her broad, joyous smile remains. She keeps one of Elen's hands though and tells her, "I need you, Elenelle." That's a sign that Emma is going to use her motherly ways and do her best to talk Elen into something.
[16:32] Cheyenne Frostwych chuckled at Eph "It's good you're eating, how are you feeling? You aren't walking properly still yet, I am worried. We should seek out the healers again soon. Ready to leave?"
[16:35] Ephralia: "It has been less than a day! Too soon to worry, I should think! I will see the healer if you insist, but I think I am doing just fine." Eph affects a prim and proper posture and eats a few last bits of honey'd bread with aristocratic, nose-in-air pride
[16:36] Elenelle tilts her head,"what do you need me for?" she looked a little nervous,"you aren't ill I hope?" Elen looks to Emma intently then hears something about healers,"I can assist with injuries and sickness" Elen looks like she wanted to tell Emma something but holds off and waits.
[16:37] Cheyenne Frostwych nods "It would make me feel a lot better if you did. Shall we go find a pup?" she asked Eph having not forgotten about that.
[16:39] Ephralia: Eph smiles warmly at Cheyenne, and answers softly, "My ears hear that Elenelle has skills in healing. Will you be satisfied if she takes a look? Then, yes, we shall go back to hunting for a puppy."
[16:40] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) waits to ask Elenelle her question. If she is needed to help heal Eph, well...that is more important by a long shot. She steps back and watches her daughter with no small amount of pride.
[16:41] Cheyenne Frostwych looked over at Em and Elenelle and then back to Eph and nodded "I would, if they have the time." She looked over to Emma' hopefully.
[16:46] Elenelle walks over with a nod,"very well, let us see what are your symptoms that have cause for concern? We don't want to cast blindly here aye?" she nods and eyes Eph.
[16:47] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) told Elenelle, "Ephralia is a Paladin. Yesterday, your atara was shot with two arrows. Eph took my wounds upon herself, leaving me whole and well, but she carried my wounds...one to the shoulder and one in the thigh." As good a way as any to let Elen know about the attack.
[16:48] Ephralia: Eph shrugs off her cloak and steps out of her boots and otherwise stoically prepares for a medical examination. She smiles at Elenelle, "Gracious, you do look a lot like Emmaline. She is your aunt, you say?" and then Eph relates, "Symptoms ... eh, well. Yes, Emma's words are accurate. Thigh and Shoulder." Eph keeps working, slowly around her stiffness, until her injured spots are bared
[16:49] Cheyenne Frostwych smiled warmly at Elenelle then watched as Eph' took her boots off. "I do hope she is okay, I worry about her. She likes to think she's a big strong warrior who can't be hurt but we all can Eph."
[16:59] Elenelle face palms,"no she is my birth Atara, my mother. I was adopted by my aunt... well... yes then I guess that would make her my aunt and mother" she scratches her head and takes a look, she didn't like the fact Emmaline is being targeted,"so why are you targeted Atara?" as she looks Ephralia over and sighs. Elen closes her eyes and starts singing a little in elven and drawing in powerful magical energies and her hands and eyes would have a glow to them.<channeling cure wounds 1/2>
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[17:00] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) says softly, trying not to distract her, "I do not know. But this I do know, I will not be such an easy target again, and thanks to Ephralia, I am up and about and whole as though I was never struck."
[17:02] Ephralia: Eph's shoulder and thigh have livid bruisings laced with fast-healing red streaks of localized fever. The wounds have closed. Eph looks askance to Cheyenne, "I don't think I . . . think I am strong. To the contrary, in my opinion, I need to train to be stronger!" and then she beams to Elenelle .. though she won't talk until Elen is done casting
[17:04] Cheyenne Frostwych beamed at Elenelle took care of Eph and sat down on the step near Emma. She smiled at Eph "It's okay Eph, you're still strong to me no matter what."
[17:09] Elenelle channels her healing magic into Cheyenne and lets her magic emit from her fingertips into both wounds and then her spell would subside and she would look up with a smile,"a good nights rest and taking it easy you will heal with no scars, I recomend avoiding any training until after you have rested, a full rest... don't half do it!" she stands up. <cure wounds completed>
[17:11] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) felt infinitely better now that Eph would not be limping about. She had been so grateful, but guilty, at the sacrifice Ephralia had made. And now that the healing was over, there was that question she needed to ask her daughter....
[17:15] Ephralia: "Whoa!" Eph blinks as the bruisings just wash away as if they had never been. Eph clenches her fists, then stretches. Then stretches out more, then swings her arms and kicks her legs. "Heeeyyy! Thanks!" she drawls
[17:16] Cheyenne Frostwych beamed looking up at Eph "feel better?" she said getting up. She kow-tows towards Elenelle "thank you ma'am for your work, it is much appreciated you're wonderful at what you do and I hope one day we can repay you back." she said turning to Eph. "Ready to go and rest Eph?"
[17:19] Ephralia: Eph grins to Cheyenne, "Nope! I feel like going for a run or a swim or a joust!" Eph starts buckling armor parts back on. She narrows eyes at Elenelle, "My Tarien. No offense, but YOU look a mite peaked, now ... "
[17:23] Elenelle nods,"none taken, a side effect of the spell. It is harmless and I will not venture today... just avoid arrows for a little bit please." she looks up to her Atara,"doubly for you!" she would bow her head slightly to Cheyenne,"nonsense, this is the path I have chosen, I prefer to heal over make war... something that is hard to keep to in my position..." wincing slightly and looks to Emma,"you were going to ask me something?"
[17:24] Cheyenne Frostwych bowed again to Elenelle "you are very noble." she said and looked to Eph' "come Eph, they wished to speak." then turned to Emma and said "thank you for the food, we will see you really soon Em'." Then headed towards the doors.
[17:25] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) called after them, "Namaarie, and be safe!"
[17:26] Ephralia: Eph whips her cloak on, then bounces out, cheerily calling, "B-bye! Thank you! Clear paths to you! B-bye! Bye, now!" almost singing as she jogs out, swiftly overtaking Cheyenne
Building Strength #4
10/22/2015
Scene: Outside, then inside the Augeriis magic shop.
[20:36] (Eph) Vaguely like sleigh bells coming and going, a metallic clanking sounds outside the doors of the Auguriis, rising from nothing, coming to a crescendo, then fading as if diminishing into the distance.
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20:38] Nixie (adalori) sighed though nodded. "I suspected as much." smiling at Meri anyways. "I shall copy it down and return yours to you, and be more careful this time..." she would trail off, perking at the strange noise outside the door and narrowing her eyes on it. Looking fully ready to throw a fish at whatever came through the door. She'd had enough surprises for a while and she'd never heard such a sound before.
[20:41] Merialeth Windstar (caireannliadan) flicked a glance towards the door, the sound of armor to her semi-trained ears bringing a quirk of her brow, "Well that's interesting... " then shifting her attention back to Nixie with a wave of her hand "Quite alright, whichever works for you is fine. I know it's in good hands." She'd turn just a bit, half watching the door with the soft hum on her breath and noting Nixie's wary stance and understanding all too well.
[20:41] (Eph) After a good solid 2 or 3 minutes of silence, the nearly-musical clankings come back. This time, the sounds rise to a peak, and then end with a loud metallic crashing. A few seconds later, there is a knock on the heavy door and a muffled female, "Halloooooooo?"
[20:46] Nixie (adalori) seemed to relax slightly as Meri didn't seem to concerned with the sound, then at a familiar voice she'd relax completely. "Thank you again, Merialeth. I should return and make sure there is nothing pressing happening at the cove... after the last few days it has been busier than usual." she would nod to the woman, then to Eph on her way out but make her was to the cove cause bedtime.
[20:48] Merialeth Windstar (caireannliadan) blinked again at the noises, motioning Nixie to back up if she wanted, she wouldn't put one of her patrons in harm's way if she could avoid it. Though as the voice came, she'd relax and give Nixie a sheepish grin, "Of course.. I hope you and yours have a peaceful evening. Please be safe and well." then going to open the door and peer outwards at "Well hello Ephralia... what can I help you with?"
[20:50] Ephralia Valor (Ephralia Resident) A heavily-perspiring Eph waves to Nixe, and breathlessly says, "Greetings to you, honored Idani!" to Nixie and then enters the magic shop, grinning and huffing for breath, "Vedui, Meri! I love your hill! Oh, greetings, milord!" Eph flaps a hand at Damien
[20:53] Merialeth Windstar (caireannliadan) tips her head perusing Eph as she takes in the breathless woman, and her cheery demeanour, a tip of her head and soft laughter on her breath. Damien however, peeked up from the stack of books that he'd moved into the room to work on only to blink a bit at Eph's address, then turn around in a circle as if looking for whoever she was addressing. Meri'd cast a glance over, then chuckle good-naturedly "She means you, silly man..." then turns her attention back to Eph "I hope you're well?"
[20:55] Ephralia: "Never better, thanks ever so much! Pardon my, erm, state. I was just, erm, exercising. But then I got bit by the curiosity bug and, ta-da! Can I ask you some questions? I don't want to bother you if you are busy!"
[20:57] Merialeth Windstar (caireannliadan) nods "Of course you may, what can I help with?" Her still faintly bemused smile on her lips as she watched her quietly, something coming to mind though she'd hold her own question for the last.
[21:02] Ephralia: Uh-oh. Meri has foolishly given Eph permission to ask questions. Eph inhales deeply, then exhales, saying in a rush, "Is this shop all about magic? Who's the blonde man? Are you an avariel? What . . ." mercifully, she runs out of breath at that point, and has to pause and takes the opportunity to pass the back of her hand over her perspiring forehead and then grin wanly at Meri, as she fills her lungs with air a few more times.
[21:08] Merialeth Windstar (caireannliadan) just kinda blinked... again. Seemed she was doing a lot of that tonight "Er.... in order... Yes, Damien, my assistant, and yes." She'd tip her head then while she had the chance added in "Have you had any strange dreams or nightmares lately about the Isle in your Reverie?"
[21:11] Ephralia: "Oooo!" Eph eagerly soaks in her answers, then thinks and answers, "Nope! Not that I can remember, anyway! But I heard one. Somebody told me, maybe it was "Idani". Said she saw a red-haired woman, a woman in trouble, a woman with lash marks all over her back." Eph reflects, then says, "Mmmmaybe that's old news."
[21:14] Merialeth Windstar (caireannliadan) nodded softly, she had heard that one though "I have spoken to Nixie yes... though if you should happen to hear of anyone else with dreams such as that please do let me know... you don't have to mention anything else, or to them, just please tell me who they are, and I'll follow up from there." It might seem a bit of a strange request, but she was still alarmed by how many others had, and whatever information she could combine, she would.
[21:23] Ephralia: Eph's sense of romance is ignited, and, having recovered her breath, hushes down to conspiratorial stage whispers and with wide eyes alight with delight, coo, "Oh! Do you think there is a conspiracy of dreams? People being reached psych... psych ... psych ... mentally when they are asleep and at their most vulnerable, and most susceptible? Do you think there is some pattern that will form a quiltwork of clues that only the cleverest of mages could comprehend and thus you will crack the code and in the nick of time perform the most daring of rescues and save us all from being the next victims? Oooo!" Eph beams a smiles, then her head turns a few degrees to the right to Damien and she inquires, "What are you looking at? Do I have dirt on my face?"
[21:28] Damien had gone back to his work again, but as Eph continued on, he'd glance up, look over at Meri then Eph, then back to his work with a shake of his head and his bemused "Nope, not a bit..." as Meri just kinda watched Eph's trail of consciousness fly around her then burst into a soft chuckle that teased at her lips and creased the corners of her eyes. "Anything is possible, EPhralia, but I suppose we won't know for sure til it happens, though I'm quite sure that it will take everyone - as before. "
[21:31] Ephralia: Eph nods long and wisely. Then she blinks and gushes, "Excuse me, ma'am! I forgot my exercise and I have become entirely too rested! Thanks for talking to me and I'll be sure to tell you if I hear of anybody havin' a funny dream, or scary, or eerie." Eph gives a bow and salute to Meri
[21:34] Merialeth Windstar (caireannliadan) chuckled again, tipping her head then nodding "Of course, I hope your... exercise goes well... Good night, Ephralia...." then watched as she headed out, bemused again before turning to finish the work that was waiting for her.
[21:37] Ephralia: Eph grins sunnily and waves, calling, "Namaarie!" then Eph dives outside to latch onto a large crate or chest. With a grunt, she clean-and-jerks the container to chest height, and starts jogging off. The metallic clankings abruptly resume, gradually fading as Eph bounces down the hill.
Building Strength #5
Scene: Elven Hall
[15:51] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) comes down the stairs, a happy hum on her lips. She stops, though, when she sees Ephralia....well, Ephralia's back. "Vedui, Cousin," she says. Eph looked like she was waiting for someone. Cheyenne, perhaps?
[15:54] Ephralia: Eph turns around and placidly says, "Vedui, Emmaline!" Eph has a bow and at first glance looks like she's stringing it. On second glance, she's unstringing it and restringing it repeatedly.
[15:57] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) immediately notices the bow. "I see you are taking up a bow, Cousin. Is it a talent you already know or are you picking it up?" Elves and bows were like bees and honey. They just went together. "Did you make it?" She had lots of questions.
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[16:00] Ephralia: "I'm . . mostly, uh, exercising my arms, ma'am. I feel like I lost a lot of strength when food was scarce. But I know how to shoot, some. I think others are a lot better." Eph smiles and smiles at Emma, then a small cloud comes over her features as she admits, "I don't rightly remember how I came to have this particular weapon, ma'am."
[16:07] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) cocks her head, studying Eph for a moment. "What do you mean, Ephralia? That you cannot remember?" This concerned her greatly. Emma knew all about losing memories. It was not a good thing.
[16:10] Ephralia: Eph visibly deflates under the interrogation. She murmurs, "I'm from the Farlands. There, I was in the military. More than that ... is purdy fuzzy. I kin fight - but I don't remember learning how. Cheyenne could tell you more."
[16:12] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) frowned then. It was just a tiny frown, with a tiny matching wrinkle forming on her forehead, but for Emma, it was the same as throwing a hissy fit. "And you have no memory of what happened? No injuries? How much time have you lost?" Now the questions were flying!
[16:16] Ephralia: Eph's head starts to hang, "We won the war, I hear. No need for the army any more. I got on a ship and started travelling, to see new lands an' discover new things. Cheyenne caught up with me some months later. At first, she was keen on taking me back with her. Lately, though, she doesn't seem to mind the travel, and Valesk ... Well, she positively adores Valesk!" Eph hopes that this will more or less tell Emma what she wants to know
[16:19] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) was totally flummoxed. But badgering the Paladin with questions was not the way to go about it. She'd save her questions for Cheyenne! "I never got to hear about what happened with the defeat of the blight. I only wish I'd been there to see it." She made a polite change of subject.
Building Strength #6
5 November, 2015
If you will pardon a monolog/fanfic sort of piece, here is Eph getting armor repair from an NPC (a particularly acute need of the moment due to a plethora of recent combat) and of course the NPC is needed because I am finding that a PC smith is a rare commodity.
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Eph waddled into the Keep near the forge and dropped the sea-chest to the ground. It clattered metallically. The smith wiped sweat off his forehead and grumpily predicted, "Let me guess. Repairs needed?"
Eph grinned, "Yep! Got the plate mail here with the ripped up leg. Got the scale mail and the chain mail eroded by that one hex that all the really nasty people seem to know. " Eph related as she unpacked the chest and laid out the various sets of armor. The whole lot must weigh over a hundred pounds. The smith's face grew more and more morose as the size of the job becomes clear.
Eph seemed to sense his trepidation and volunteered, "Look, how about I help? You're shorthanded 'round here, seems like! What do apprentice smiths do? Bring coal? Squeeze the bellows? I can do stuff like that! I can hammer like a shark, too!"
And so it eventually played out. Eph was put to work in the smithy, and it was far more difficult than Eph ever dreamed. She shed her quality elven tunic within a few minutes as she was set to shoveling coal. Her muscles were soon aching, but the work continued. Eph ran the bellows, which was easier than shoveling coal, but hard on the arms, and hot, sweaty work. Eph was set to work pounding blooms from the smelter into bars, then making wrought iron out of the bars. It was utterly exhausting. Soon, Eph felt as if she was operating on willpower alone, as her screaming muscles protested each movement. But with the eyes of the smith on her, Eph persevered.
Finally, night fell. The smith had repaired the plate mail and made a start on the other sets. Eph staggered back to her room at the inn, then promptly collapsed on the bed.
Building Strength #7
12 November, 2015
Rats, I didn't save the log. Eph did quite a lot a gratuitous swimming, to and from an interview with Nixie, to build strength.
Building Strength #8
15 November, 2015
Part of the Elka-Eph-Nixie RP.
[15:14] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) crumples to her knees but manages to keep from face-crashing into the floor. "Help, Nadora! She's cast a sleep spell!" Emma fought the spell with Song, humming softly, trying to stay awake.
[15:18] Nadora Toza (marissa.ludlow) took a deep breath and prayed to Valeska that her magic would behave. She closes her eyes for a moment to steady herself. Wind begins to swirl around her feet as the ghostly whispers filter in around her. The eye sockets of the skulls on her staff would glow faintly and if one could see spirits, two ghostly falcons, much like the one on her shoulder would hover at her sides. She begins to chant softly "Éisteacht liom gaotha de na coirnéil ..."
[15:20] Ephralia Valor (Ephralia Resident) looks around the room, eyes dull, face shiny with sweat. When nobody - /nobody/ - falls over, Eph starts mumbling, "Let me go. Must go. Let me go." and stands up and grabs her chains, attempting to yank the chains and the hasp that holds them to the floor out by the roots.
[15:23] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) falls to all fours, still awake, still fighting the spell. Both guards are also on their knees and Kaylin sat down hard on a bench, head in her hands. She lifts her head and tells Eph, "Be still, Ephralia! I command it!" hoping against hope that some vestige of what was the honorable, tried and true paladin would react to a command. She hopes, too, that Nadora's magic doesn't backfire....really hopes.
[15:23] Belaern makes his way down the stairs as he hears things below, why was he up there? how long had he been up there? how did he get up there? he has his talents, he'd stop somewhere around the middle of the first flight of stairs and just watch everyone
[15:25] Nadora Toza (marissa.ludlow) continues her chanting, the winds picking up speed as they travel along her limbs. Her hair whipping around her face. The whispers get louder as she speaks, taking on the cadence of their chant as she weaves her magic. "Coinnigh suas slán ó draíochta agus dochar a ..." The glowing on the skulls gets brighter, almost too bright as she speaks.
[15:28] Ephralia Valor (Ephralia Resident) stops trying to yanks the chains out of the floor and sits there, sweating, quivering and poised between two unstoppable forces. the Tari whom Eph loves like life itself, and the horror of the geas pushing her to escape. It is too much. Eph collapses into a delerium, in a heap of flesh and bones, chains rattling as she falls.
[15:29] Garrett (Arex Koltai) followed Viveka down the path and into the elven building, passing through the threshold and peering around to see who was inside. He spoke up to Viveka as the moved in, his voice concerned and mildly sarcastic, "You know it deeply concerns me when you get as cryptic as you are..." His voice clammed up, though, as he saw a fellow casting...something and a woman crumple into a heap on the floor. His face was now quite serious indeed and he placed his left hand over the top most of the two swords he carried on his belt.
[15:32] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) as soon as Eph falls, Emma manages to get to her feet.. She went to Eph, pushing the folding table out if the way, its contents spilling across the floor. She reached a hand to tenderly wipe the hair away from the deeply troubled face. "We will get you help, Ephralia. I swear it."
[15:34] Viveka (Themis Adasia) walked in on Vincent's arm, hanging off of him like she so often enjoyed doing. She smiled and lightly laughed at his statement, despite what she was seeing inside of the building. The spirits had wanted her to know what was going on and had wanted her to come. She was not entirely surprised at the scene. "I am unsure if this means I have shown up just in time or if I am a little late for the party," she said quite casually, seeming to not be too worried at all.
[15:37] Nadora Toza (marissa.ludlow) 's voice would grow louder she finished her spell. "Lig beidh mo a dhéanamh!" Suddenly there was silence. A soft fissure of magic swelling out from her in the form of a bubble, encompassing a small area around and out from her. Even though Eph had passed out, she thought it prudent to keep the aura in place. The wind that had wound around her immediately died down and the whispering fading slowly to nothingness. The glowing skulls receded until they were nothing but skulls stuck onto a piece of wood again.
[15:37] ℬгoηsoη Dαggєя (darksephiroth.dagger): [post jumper!]
[15:38] Nadora Toza (marissa.ludlow): ((sorry!))
[15:38] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx): ((Laughs!))
[15:38] Belaern had remained silent, just watching the whole scene rather amusing "havin' a bit of fun then are we?" he leans to one side and looks at Eph as she falls "well, look at the high and mighty half-breed" he looks to Emma "who fucked her up?" -insert Nadora's RUDE and inconsiderate post jump here-
[15:38] ℬгoηsoη Dαggєя (darksephiroth.dagger): [
]
[15:38] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx): ((I'm just glad I'm not the only one who does it!))
[15:38] Vincent Seradin (arex.koltai): ((...noms Viveka while shit be sorted out))
[15:40] Nadora Toza (marissa.ludlow): ((i'll get you and your little raven too!))
[15:40] Viveka (themis.adasia): ((*squeaks!*))
[15:40] ℬгoηsoη Dαggєя (darksephiroth.dagger): [be hard to do... its a crow]
[15:41] Ephralia Valor (Ephralia Resident) quivers more and lolls, her eyes rolled back in her head.
[15:43] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) looks to Viveka. "What do you mean you've shown up just in time? Can you help her? The Alpha has done something to her. It's not just a spell. Her entire life is not bent on killing the Idani, and nothing we have done has helped." Emma gave a nasty look that had death in it toward Balaern. "Enough!" she told him. "If you speak out of turn again ,I will have you removed from this Hall." And she meant it. She was more than angry, she was frightened for Ephralia, and she was not beyond taking it out on the Drow.
[15:43] Vincent Seradin (arex.koltai): [[dammit!]]
[15:43] Vincent Seradin (arex.koltai): [[you have to give me time to post!]]
[15:43] Viveka (themis.adasia): ((ROFL i shall punish ALL of the post jumpers!))
[15:44] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx): [15:38] Vincent Seradin (arex.koltai): ((...noms Viveka while shit be sorted out)) Sorry...thought that meant you were skipping.
[15:44] Vincent Seradin (arex.koltai): ((no, i meant the 'post order shit'))
[15:44] Vincent Seradin (arex.koltai): ((i.e., everyone's talking, I want to get in on this too!))
[15:45] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx): ((Sorry!))
[15:45] Garrett (Arex Koltai) was now even more weirded out as Viveka responded in a way he was used to seeing more as one would discuss a party, and the fellow with the Vincent Valentine cloak went and essentially asked what was on Garrett's mind, but in language he was fairly certain would get his tongue cut out by the Tari's guards. Or so he suspected as wound-up as the isle's inhabitants were. Of course, Emma's -response- to the man confirmed as much and was glad that he knew when to hold his tongue. He did lean into Viveka's direction, whispering towards her as he moved his hand from the sword to his belt, "I think you should be a bit more...diplomatic..."
[15:46] Vincent Seradin (arex.koltai): ((I'll come in after you, Emma, next rotation,
))
[15:46] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx): ((kk))
[15:52] Viveka (Themis Adasia) was just one of them elves that was sometimes a little care free. Plus...she was not concerned. She didn't know just how bad the fight had been the night before or what kind of troubles Eph has been causing now. She only knew what she was permitted to know. She nodded her head to Emma. "It is a spell that commands her to carry out what has been ordered of them, much like one who is oath bound down to their spirit after promising something. It can be cured." At least, that was what could assume, especially once the Alpha was mentioned. That information had sobered her, even annoyed her, though her outward expression would not hint at that. "Please, I need everyone to calm," and then she'd turn her eyes to Nadora, gesturing a hand towards her. "And I need you to lower that." She'd glance to Garrett and to the drow, though she wasn't so sure if the drow would comply with her. "Can the two of you hold her if she is unbound? Just in case she wakes up?"
[15:56] Belaern was about to whip out a smart remark to Emma, just to really test her patience, however as Viveka speaks he listens, that kind of spell.. might be interesting for one to get thier hands on.. though he shrugs at her question "stab the bitch.. once she's bleeding, i can take her body.. but.. magic.. y'know.. might not work.. but can try.. short answer, yeah, i suppose if it came to it, i could help", he then crouches on the stairs "i'll get it ready anyway", he would then start to call upon his magic and would draw a magical circle in the air infront of him..
[15:58] Nadora Toza (marissa.ludlow) frowns at the woman's request to lower her aura. She looks at the Tari, she seemed to know the woman but she didn't exactly trust the drow to behave himself. Finally after several moments, she lowers the aura with a shake of her head. The fissure of magic seeming to sort of fizzle out like bubbles in soda. She hoped she would not regret it. Looking over at Eph again she would move to the side and let the others move closer to try to help the woman.
[16:02] Ephralia Valor (Ephralia Resident) manages a smile to Emma, in a sweaty face, and deleriously and dreamily tells her with great sincerity, 'If I should perish, Guzzuk's Bane is yours. I know it's in good hands."
[16:04] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) stepped back from Eph's prone body. "She just collapsed. I think the only thing that saved us were the chains. She is a very formidable...opponent," Emma stumbled over the words, "even for a Paladin." She told all of them, "Do not harm her. If you harm her, you harm me." She took a deep breath and gave Nadora a "Well, we're in it now," look. She didn't trust the Drow either, to put it as mildly as it could be put. When Eph told her that she wanted Emma to have her sword, Emma shook her head. "Nonsense! All you are going to do with that sword is stick the pointy end in the Alpha."
[16:09] Garrett (Arex Koltai) looked to Viveka as she insisted that everyone stay calm, an eyebrow perking as if to demand why she would question his calm. He was a model of serenity! With his stoicness and black outfit. Nary a smile or frown would cross this brow! Perhaps not that bad, but he was indeed quite calm and as Viveka indicated what was happening, he would frown (fine, maybe he's not so stoic after all! Reserved though, this was true) and approach the line of people before him, assuming the Tari would allow him to approach and get a view of the poor guardian before them. He did not have any intention to harm Eph, that much was clear, as he kept his hands loosely attached to his belt, more interested in viewing the geas effects for himself. He looked to Emma and then to Viveka, before speaking quietly, "If you're going to seek revenge, be smart about it." There was a very matter-of-fact tone in his voice, and a hint of hope that he was around more rational folk than most.
[16:12] Viveka (Themis Adasia) finally started to show some annoyance, her face darkening at the various responses that the drow gave, starting with stabbing people. She lifted a hand and aimed it, palm forwards, in Bronson's direction. To anyone with any sensitivity to spirits, they would feel a spiritual presence surrounding her, mixed with the feel of spell casting as the scar in the palm of the hand began to split open to reveal an ethereal eye. "Andhā," was the only word she whispered, releasing a blinding spell in the direction of the drow, the eye in the palm instantly closing again once the spell was completed. [Blind 1/1] "No other magic," she firmly insisted. "I want nothing else binding her to interfere with dispelling this one placed on her by the Alpha., hence why I said hold her and not bind her further with magic." She smiled seeing Garret approach as she'd intended. It wasn't his calm that she'd worried about, but the others. Even if he was worried about things.
[16:12] Viveka rolls R7 (IoV:#872d#): 23 - Blind bish!
[16:15] Belaern rolls R6 (IoV:#bb1a#): 17 - resolve - there shall be no binding here!
[16:16] ℬгoηsoη Dαggєя (darksephiroth.dagger): [this just in,.. the lady who taught the traits class.. told me to roll the wrong thing]
[16:17] Vincent Seradin (arex.koltai): [derp]
[16:17] ℬгoηsoη Dαggєя (darksephiroth.dagger): [so.. im gonna do it again.. and fail again]
[16:17] Belaern rolls R5 (IoV:#8a45#): 9 - refelxes - cuz Viv is a derp
[16:17] Viveka (themis.adasia): ((ROFL even worse!))
[16:18] Viveka (themis.adasia): ((s'what you get for giving me hell))
[16:18] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx): ((can we say BLIND BOY))
[16:19] Belaern would start preparing the next part of the spell "well, come on now, someone get in there and - ah fuck ya" his interruption and swearing comes once he realizes he can no longer see, and with it he moves his foot to steady himself - moves it right off the step and tumbles down the steps, blurting out several swears and curses as he does so, then on his hands and knees he crawls and feels around until he finds what feels like a chair and climbs up onto it "just sit here then, shall I?"
[16:21] Nadora Toza (marissa.ludlow) can't help but smirk a little as she watches Belaern tumble along the stairs. Not really of much use otherwise, she stands off to the side and waits in case she is needed, leaning against the wall and letting her fingers slide along Gethin's wing.
[16:22] Ephralia Valor (Ephralia Resident) wonders, deep down, if the efficiency would be higher if she just gathered resolve and cured herself. But the geas makes her stir. She gains a seated posture, then puts a hand on the chains that hold her to the floor.
[16:23] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) grinned, her first one of the evening, as Belaern bounced down the stairs like a ball and felt his way to a bench. She wanted to tell Viveka, good job, but instead just gave her a grateful nod. Both of Emma's guards move to stand on either side of Ephralia, just in case, and Kaylin stumbles out of the room, still fighting off the sleep spell. "Viveka is going to help you, Eph. Just hang on."
[16:24] ℬгoηsoη Dαggєя (darksephiroth.dagger):
[16:25] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) whispers: ((blast 'em all!))
[16:28] Garrett (Arex Koltai) turned in instinct at the sound of the magic casting and Belaern's newfound appreciation for the power of gravity as his poor face and chest became intimately acquainted with the stairs and floor. As he made his way onto the chair, he nodded and turned his head back to Eph, speaking over his shoulder, "Right. You're just opting to let everyone else handle it. No need to get your hands dirty over such things..." His tone was quite serious even as a clear smirk appeared on his face at his comment. As his attention came back to Eph, though he'd quiet down and harden his face, dropping to one knee and letting his arms rest atop one another as he stared at Eph intently, waiting to see how things would shake out...and if something happened that demanded immediate attention and action.
[16:32] Viveka (Themis Adasia) seemed to regain her sense of outward calm, perhaps even a bit of a smile as well. Not that she'd /intended/ for him to fall down the stairs but...whatever works. She just didn't want another spell to interfere with hers and what she dispelled. She would finally approach, seeing the nod that Emma gave her and just beamed in the Tari's direction since the drow was all pouty and blind now. She would stand in front of Eph and reach a hand out and try to tilt the other elf's head to look up to her, a smile on her face. "It will not hurt. You will feel a presence in your mind. It will be me. Untangling, or hopefully untangling, the mess that the spell has made of you. I need to maintain contact, so try to not struggle, okay? I know that deep inside of you - you do not wish to carry out these actions. Search for that inner willpower and hold tight to it. Okay?"
[16:34] Nadora Toza (marissa.ludlow) watched carefully at what Viveka was about to do. She always found it fascinating the way others' magic manifested. She stayed still, but sent Gethin off to hunt so he wouldn't make any noises to disrupt her spell.
[16:34] Ephralia Valor (Ephralia Resident) may have the glazed eyes of a zombie at the moment, but she's physically fine. Her fingers curl around the chain, and her corded sinews become visible as she tests the bolts holding the floor ring to which the chains are fastened. When Viveka talks to her, Eph grates out in a voice like a rusty hinge opening, "Go away. I have to go. Let me go." and keeps trying to rip free of the restraints
10/14/2015
[15:22] Ephralia: Eph is sitting on the divan, occasionally cracking a walnut. Compared to even a few days ago, cracking a walnut seems to take more effort, as the general sense of oppression combined with being half-starved combined with battling shade-rot take their toll. But there is a certain steely look of determination in Eph's eyes, and she powers through the resistance of the stubborn walnut shells, squeezing until satisfying cracking sounds result. And then it is time to carefully find the nut-meats, not missing one precious bit.
[15:25] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) sees Ephralia over in the gazebo. She looked like she was busy doing something....she'd call her over and see if she'd eaten today. There was food in the Great Hall.
[15:29] Ephralia: Eph grins and waves over, and soon enough wanders over, brushing some broken walnut shell fragments into the bracken and turf on the way. "Vedui, Tari Emmaline!" she calls buoyantly.
Building Strength #2
10/21/2105
[15:07] Applebottom's Tavern & Inn: As you near the tavern's open entryways, the light and scents of food and drink give off a friendly warmth against the autumn chill. There are tables and chairs aplenty to take a rest, with a NPC barmaid who seems always ready with a smile and a drink. Helga's her name, if the calls of others are any indication, and Helga will point off to the door of the building to the side when asked, saying, "That's where you can rest your head. The Inn."
[15:12] Ephralia: Eph trudges downstairs and out into the plaza. She blinks up at the day, and gives a big inhale and a yawn, then a satisfied smacking of the lips.
[15:13] Garrett (Arex Koltai) could honestly say he'd never seen a bar of gold in his life, but wasn't about to say too much on the subject as it was. He reached out to take the bag and then peered inside it, not really recognizing the stones in the bag but knowing well enough to make judgment on them, nor having any jewelry-making talents. He did, however perk up as she mentioned needing a weapon. Specifically a broadsword and he nodded before explaining, "Well, power with a sword can be a a mislabel. The power of sword is much more tied to who wields it and their martial abilities." He folded his hands together and motioned to her again, "Well there are many options for weapons, it would be better to ask what it is that you seek in a weapon. Hardness, ability to hold an edge...other properties you might look for..."
[15:20] Lady Elizabeth Mont-d'Or (ValerieVixxen Resident) looked over at Eph as the elf stepped out, gesturing her over with her heavily ringed hand. It seemed the towns de facto leader had reason to speak to the elf. Probably regarding the battle on saturday. She didn't call out to her though, instead she focused on Garrett, who she was already in conversation with. "Well I know not who will wield it yait. Whoevah I decide is my champion, I suppose. Given the fact that the Abahwyth guahd is nigh empteh now, that could be anehbodeh. Pah-haps even Suh Reginald!" she'd state, causing the mustached guard with her to fall into a wholehearted salute. "Spiffing, Ma'am! Twould be a great honoh! Eh wot!" he sang out. She brushed off his formality with a small wave of her hand, before continuing to speak to Garrett. "Holding an edge would be quite impohtant though. I'd request Mithril, but I know that would be quoite impossible."
[15:25] Ephralia: Eph drags part way over, one leg not cooperating very well. "Afternoon, Garrett! Afternoon, Lady Elizabeth! Afternoon, Sir Reginald!" she chirps, "A fine day it is, eh? But don't let me interrupt."
[15:30] Garrett (Arex Koltai) nodded as she mentioned that it would depend on who was wielding it before motioning to it again, "Well, then a better question would be what you expect the blade to be used for. A dueling sword? Perhaps a tapered blade for puncturing armor? A straighter blade for a more general use?" With the arrival of Eph and her offer of greeting to Garrett, he gave her a warm smile and nodded towards her, "And to you as well!"
[15:34] Lady Elizabeth Mont-d'Or (ValerieVixxen Resident) smiled at Ephralia in her usual sunny manner, greeting her with her default "Good aftahnoon, Daaaaahling!" because she could not remember ANYONES name. Ever. But she still did remember Eph. "Oh, but I would hope you inteddupt, dahling. I've a gift for you. You took the brunt of the damage dyudding the battle, and yait continued to fight valiantleh. Such things should be rewahded." she'd state, reaching out her hand again to Reginald, who was still in the process of tipping his hat to Eph. He took that gesture from Denny as a sign, and approached Eph in a very military manner. As he reached her, he clicked the heels of his boots together, saluted, and then held out a small bag to her. " One of my men found a stash of these in the tunnels. We know not whe-ah they realleh came from, or who cut them, but you desahve one." she'd say sweetly to the warrior in white. She then turned her head back towards Garrett, smirked, and said quite plainly. "For slaying Singahti, if they become a threat."
[15:39] Ephralia: Eph is bemused and blinks at Sir Reginald. She takes the bag - it is the only polite thing, after all. Eph peeks in the bag, presumably to see something shiny-sparkly. She gives a slightly stiff curtsy and sheepishly drawls, "Awww ... thanks! Thanks so much. I don't need no reward. Furthermore, I wasn't even injured! Though my plate mail needs repair, now .... " Eph grins briefly at Garrett as she mentions armor repair, then back to the Lady, "But o' course I accept. Really nice of you, Lady Elizabeth."
[15:45] Garrett (Arex Koltai) didn't react to Lady Elizabeth's explanation for what she needed the blade for except to motion to her again, "It can be done. The creation of such a blade may draw unwanted attention to yourself, however. The presence of a potent weapon rarely cools tensions or attitudes. It usually breeds resentment." Not that he was going to *not* forge such a weapon, or help it get forged. But silver weapons were nigh-on-impossible to hide. They simply didn't appear like a regular steel sword. They were too bright, too clearly plated. He motioned towards the top of the hill, "Shall we get your order prepared?"
[15:54] Lady Elizabeth Mont-d'Or (ValerieVixxen Resident) gave a single pleased clap of her hands when Eph revealed she wasn't injured. "Well that is sublime to he-ah, dahling...Knowing that, it seems nobodeh ended up injuhed at all. Rathah fohtunate. If you would like, de-ah, I'll covah the cost of you-ah repa-yuhs as well." she'd offer. She certainly seemed to be a rather generous woman, despite her somewhat sinister fashion sense. After making the offer, she'd turn back towards Garrett and take a draw from her cigarette. The smoke would pour upwards, out of her nostrils, floating off into the cool autumn air. "I'm awayuh, dahling, but I cannot take risks. The wolves have alreadeh attacked a numbah of Abahwyth citizens and destroyed private propahteh wantonleh. I do not see any reason not to angah those that will strike without angah." she'd firmly state. "If I am to lead this town until a replacement is found, I shan't have my people unable to defend themselves somewhat." and, with that empowering speech made, she'd smile again, and >
[15:54] Lady Elizabeth Mont-d'Or (ValerieVixxen Resident) < start off towards the Keep. "Yais, lets, dahling, lets. The soonah, the bettah."
[15:55] Jamison Blackwater (Wild Cote) yawned, stretching lightly as he glanced up at the sky and let out a soft tsking sound. "I'm going to have to break out my coat before too long here. Hate it when it gets colder."
[15:57] Ephralia: "Have a good one, one and all!" Eph waves to the departing trio of Garrett, Lady E, and Reginald. She waves to Jamison, "Hullo, Jamison!" and makes as if to move down toward the Vale rather than up to the Keep
Building Strength #3
10/21/2015
[16:11] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) is glad to see Eph and Cheyenne, and more than glad to see that Eph looks none the worse for wear from their ordeal of yesterday. "Vedui, Cousins. I am glad you are both here. We need to discuss what happened yesterday, and how we can keep it from happening again. I...I allowed that upstart of a Fey'ri to get the best of me and I refuse to let it happen again."
[16:14] Ephralia: Eph is placid about it and contributes, "Vedui, my Tari! I am happy to discuss it, indeed." Eph had just seen a wheelbarrow full of flour and other groceries get delivered to Applebottom's and she's soaking up those good vibes, despite her limp and stiff shoulder
[16:16] Cheyenne Frostwych bows very respectfully to Em' holding her in high regard. "It's good to see you Em'." she shook her head. "Worry not, it isn't your fault." she said and tried to peer over Em's shoulder to see if she had laid out more food for them.
[16:18] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) waves a hand toward the now heavily laden table of food. "Please, have you both eaten today? Cook has really gone overboard now that he has real food to cook." She grinned, and it was as if the troubles of yesterday disappeared. "We'll talk about guards after you've both eaten."
[16:21] Ephralia: Eph confesses, "I sat on some cheese yesterday, in front of the sirens. How embarrassing." and then moves to the snacks, trying again on the bread and cheese, and blinking at the extra stuff, like honey and hummus and butter
[16:22] Cheyenne Frostwych nods very calmly and elegantly to Em' "Thank you Em, if you'll excuse me." then almost breaks into a full speed run, pushing past Eph and heading towards the table and starts scoffing a variety of what ever was on the table not even stopping to look if she liked it.
[16:22] Elenelle walks on in and crosses her arms,"you seem to be doing well for yourselves here, that is pleasing to see"
[16:24] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) 's grin became a wide smile and she strode toward her daughter, arms open. "Elen! You are home. Light! I have missed you, and uma, the builders have worked relentlessly to make the Vale a true home for the elves. I am so glad you are home!" And she hugged her like she'd not seen her in a year.
[16:26] Ephralia: Eph waves over to Elenelle and says, with mouth full, "Vedui, my Tarien!" and then pauses to just LAUGH at Cheyenne, eyes curving into approving crescents. Eventually, Eph says, "I daresay this is a good day! Eat your fill, friend!"
[16:27] Elenelle lets out a small squeak as she is hugged tightly,"you know I have to make these small trips but I will always come back to visit and stay when I can" Emma had pinned her arms to her sides with the hug and she would glance two the other two in the next room as if to ask for help as some coloration changes in her.
[16:27] Cheyenne Frostwych was still eating as much as she could as Eph greeted someone. She stepped back after a few more minutes and wipes her mouth "All full Eph?" she asked feeling her own full tummy.
[16:30] Ephralia: "I have been nibbling steadily for a day or two, Cheyenne. I think if I eat much more I'll start more resembling a middle aged halfling than a half-elf!" Eph says, eyes still twinkling. She glances over at Elenelle and grins, not saying anything at Elen's discomfiture. Eph thinks Elen will have to get used to hugging episodes
[16:32] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) let's Elen go, but her broad, joyous smile remains. She keeps one of Elen's hands though and tells her, "I need you, Elenelle." That's a sign that Emma is going to use her motherly ways and do her best to talk Elen into something.
[16:32] Cheyenne Frostwych chuckled at Eph "It's good you're eating, how are you feeling? You aren't walking properly still yet, I am worried. We should seek out the healers again soon. Ready to leave?"
[16:35] Ephralia: "It has been less than a day! Too soon to worry, I should think! I will see the healer if you insist, but I think I am doing just fine." Eph affects a prim and proper posture and eats a few last bits of honey'd bread with aristocratic, nose-in-air pride
[16:36] Elenelle tilts her head,"what do you need me for?" she looked a little nervous,"you aren't ill I hope?" Elen looks to Emma intently then hears something about healers,"I can assist with injuries and sickness" Elen looks like she wanted to tell Emma something but holds off and waits.
[16:37] Cheyenne Frostwych nods "It would make me feel a lot better if you did. Shall we go find a pup?" she asked Eph having not forgotten about that.
[16:39] Ephralia: Eph smiles warmly at Cheyenne, and answers softly, "My ears hear that Elenelle has skills in healing. Will you be satisfied if she takes a look? Then, yes, we shall go back to hunting for a puppy."
[16:40] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) waits to ask Elenelle her question. If she is needed to help heal Eph, well...that is more important by a long shot. She steps back and watches her daughter with no small amount of pride.
[16:41] Cheyenne Frostwych looked over at Em and Elenelle and then back to Eph and nodded "I would, if they have the time." She looked over to Emma' hopefully.
[16:46] Elenelle walks over with a nod,"very well, let us see what are your symptoms that have cause for concern? We don't want to cast blindly here aye?" she nods and eyes Eph.
[16:47] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) told Elenelle, "Ephralia is a Paladin. Yesterday, your atara was shot with two arrows. Eph took my wounds upon herself, leaving me whole and well, but she carried my wounds...one to the shoulder and one in the thigh." As good a way as any to let Elen know about the attack.
[16:48] Ephralia: Eph shrugs off her cloak and steps out of her boots and otherwise stoically prepares for a medical examination. She smiles at Elenelle, "Gracious, you do look a lot like Emmaline. She is your aunt, you say?" and then Eph relates, "Symptoms ... eh, well. Yes, Emma's words are accurate. Thigh and Shoulder." Eph keeps working, slowly around her stiffness, until her injured spots are bared
[16:49] Cheyenne Frostwych smiled warmly at Elenelle then watched as Eph' took her boots off. "I do hope she is okay, I worry about her. She likes to think she's a big strong warrior who can't be hurt but we all can Eph."
[16:59] Elenelle face palms,"no she is my birth Atara, my mother. I was adopted by my aunt... well... yes then I guess that would make her my aunt and mother" she scratches her head and takes a look, she didn't like the fact Emmaline is being targeted,"so why are you targeted Atara?" as she looks Ephralia over and sighs. Elen closes her eyes and starts singing a little in elven and drawing in powerful magical energies and her hands and eyes would have a glow to them.<channeling cure wounds 1/2>
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[17:00] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) says softly, trying not to distract her, "I do not know. But this I do know, I will not be such an easy target again, and thanks to Ephralia, I am up and about and whole as though I was never struck."
[17:02] Ephralia: Eph's shoulder and thigh have livid bruisings laced with fast-healing red streaks of localized fever. The wounds have closed. Eph looks askance to Cheyenne, "I don't think I . . . think I am strong. To the contrary, in my opinion, I need to train to be stronger!" and then she beams to Elenelle .. though she won't talk until Elen is done casting
[17:04] Cheyenne Frostwych beamed at Elenelle took care of Eph and sat down on the step near Emma. She smiled at Eph "It's okay Eph, you're still strong to me no matter what."
[17:09] Elenelle channels her healing magic into Cheyenne and lets her magic emit from her fingertips into both wounds and then her spell would subside and she would look up with a smile,"a good nights rest and taking it easy you will heal with no scars, I recomend avoiding any training until after you have rested, a full rest... don't half do it!" she stands up. <cure wounds completed>
[17:11] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) felt infinitely better now that Eph would not be limping about. She had been so grateful, but guilty, at the sacrifice Ephralia had made. And now that the healing was over, there was that question she needed to ask her daughter....
[17:15] Ephralia: "Whoa!" Eph blinks as the bruisings just wash away as if they had never been. Eph clenches her fists, then stretches. Then stretches out more, then swings her arms and kicks her legs. "Heeeyyy! Thanks!" she drawls
[17:16] Cheyenne Frostwych beamed looking up at Eph "feel better?" she said getting up. She kow-tows towards Elenelle "thank you ma'am for your work, it is much appreciated you're wonderful at what you do and I hope one day we can repay you back." she said turning to Eph. "Ready to go and rest Eph?"
[17:19] Ephralia: Eph grins to Cheyenne, "Nope! I feel like going for a run or a swim or a joust!" Eph starts buckling armor parts back on. She narrows eyes at Elenelle, "My Tarien. No offense, but YOU look a mite peaked, now ... "
[17:23] Elenelle nods,"none taken, a side effect of the spell. It is harmless and I will not venture today... just avoid arrows for a little bit please." she looks up to her Atara,"doubly for you!" she would bow her head slightly to Cheyenne,"nonsense, this is the path I have chosen, I prefer to heal over make war... something that is hard to keep to in my position..." wincing slightly and looks to Emma,"you were going to ask me something?"
[17:24] Cheyenne Frostwych bowed again to Elenelle "you are very noble." she said and looked to Eph' "come Eph, they wished to speak." then turned to Emma and said "thank you for the food, we will see you really soon Em'." Then headed towards the doors.
[17:25] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) called after them, "Namaarie, and be safe!"
[17:26] Ephralia: Eph whips her cloak on, then bounces out, cheerily calling, "B-bye! Thank you! Clear paths to you! B-bye! Bye, now!" almost singing as she jogs out, swiftly overtaking Cheyenne
Building Strength #4
10/22/2015
Scene: Outside, then inside the Augeriis magic shop.
[20:36] (Eph) Vaguely like sleigh bells coming and going, a metallic clanking sounds outside the doors of the Auguriis, rising from nothing, coming to a crescendo, then fading as if diminishing into the distance.
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20:38] Nixie (adalori) sighed though nodded. "I suspected as much." smiling at Meri anyways. "I shall copy it down and return yours to you, and be more careful this time..." she would trail off, perking at the strange noise outside the door and narrowing her eyes on it. Looking fully ready to throw a fish at whatever came through the door. She'd had enough surprises for a while and she'd never heard such a sound before.
[20:41] Merialeth Windstar (caireannliadan) flicked a glance towards the door, the sound of armor to her semi-trained ears bringing a quirk of her brow, "Well that's interesting... " then shifting her attention back to Nixie with a wave of her hand "Quite alright, whichever works for you is fine. I know it's in good hands." She'd turn just a bit, half watching the door with the soft hum on her breath and noting Nixie's wary stance and understanding all too well.
[20:41] (Eph) After a good solid 2 or 3 minutes of silence, the nearly-musical clankings come back. This time, the sounds rise to a peak, and then end with a loud metallic crashing. A few seconds later, there is a knock on the heavy door and a muffled female, "Halloooooooo?"
[20:46] Nixie (adalori) seemed to relax slightly as Meri didn't seem to concerned with the sound, then at a familiar voice she'd relax completely. "Thank you again, Merialeth. I should return and make sure there is nothing pressing happening at the cove... after the last few days it has been busier than usual." she would nod to the woman, then to Eph on her way out but make her was to the cove cause bedtime.
[20:48] Merialeth Windstar (caireannliadan) blinked again at the noises, motioning Nixie to back up if she wanted, she wouldn't put one of her patrons in harm's way if she could avoid it. Though as the voice came, she'd relax and give Nixie a sheepish grin, "Of course.. I hope you and yours have a peaceful evening. Please be safe and well." then going to open the door and peer outwards at "Well hello Ephralia... what can I help you with?"
[20:50] Ephralia Valor (Ephralia Resident) A heavily-perspiring Eph waves to Nixe, and breathlessly says, "Greetings to you, honored Idani!" to Nixie and then enters the magic shop, grinning and huffing for breath, "Vedui, Meri! I love your hill! Oh, greetings, milord!" Eph flaps a hand at Damien
[20:53] Merialeth Windstar (caireannliadan) tips her head perusing Eph as she takes in the breathless woman, and her cheery demeanour, a tip of her head and soft laughter on her breath. Damien however, peeked up from the stack of books that he'd moved into the room to work on only to blink a bit at Eph's address, then turn around in a circle as if looking for whoever she was addressing. Meri'd cast a glance over, then chuckle good-naturedly "She means you, silly man..." then turns her attention back to Eph "I hope you're well?"
[20:55] Ephralia: "Never better, thanks ever so much! Pardon my, erm, state. I was just, erm, exercising. But then I got bit by the curiosity bug and, ta-da! Can I ask you some questions? I don't want to bother you if you are busy!"
[20:57] Merialeth Windstar (caireannliadan) nods "Of course you may, what can I help with?" Her still faintly bemused smile on her lips as she watched her quietly, something coming to mind though she'd hold her own question for the last.
[21:02] Ephralia: Uh-oh. Meri has foolishly given Eph permission to ask questions. Eph inhales deeply, then exhales, saying in a rush, "Is this shop all about magic? Who's the blonde man? Are you an avariel? What . . ." mercifully, she runs out of breath at that point, and has to pause and takes the opportunity to pass the back of her hand over her perspiring forehead and then grin wanly at Meri, as she fills her lungs with air a few more times.
[21:08] Merialeth Windstar (caireannliadan) just kinda blinked... again. Seemed she was doing a lot of that tonight "Er.... in order... Yes, Damien, my assistant, and yes." She'd tip her head then while she had the chance added in "Have you had any strange dreams or nightmares lately about the Isle in your Reverie?"
[21:11] Ephralia: "Oooo!" Eph eagerly soaks in her answers, then thinks and answers, "Nope! Not that I can remember, anyway! But I heard one. Somebody told me, maybe it was "Idani". Said she saw a red-haired woman, a woman in trouble, a woman with lash marks all over her back." Eph reflects, then says, "Mmmmaybe that's old news."
[21:14] Merialeth Windstar (caireannliadan) nodded softly, she had heard that one though "I have spoken to Nixie yes... though if you should happen to hear of anyone else with dreams such as that please do let me know... you don't have to mention anything else, or to them, just please tell me who they are, and I'll follow up from there." It might seem a bit of a strange request, but she was still alarmed by how many others had, and whatever information she could combine, she would.
[21:23] Ephralia: Eph's sense of romance is ignited, and, having recovered her breath, hushes down to conspiratorial stage whispers and with wide eyes alight with delight, coo, "Oh! Do you think there is a conspiracy of dreams? People being reached psych... psych ... psych ... mentally when they are asleep and at their most vulnerable, and most susceptible? Do you think there is some pattern that will form a quiltwork of clues that only the cleverest of mages could comprehend and thus you will crack the code and in the nick of time perform the most daring of rescues and save us all from being the next victims? Oooo!" Eph beams a smiles, then her head turns a few degrees to the right to Damien and she inquires, "What are you looking at? Do I have dirt on my face?"
[21:28] Damien had gone back to his work again, but as Eph continued on, he'd glance up, look over at Meri then Eph, then back to his work with a shake of his head and his bemused "Nope, not a bit..." as Meri just kinda watched Eph's trail of consciousness fly around her then burst into a soft chuckle that teased at her lips and creased the corners of her eyes. "Anything is possible, EPhralia, but I suppose we won't know for sure til it happens, though I'm quite sure that it will take everyone - as before. "
[21:31] Ephralia: Eph nods long and wisely. Then she blinks and gushes, "Excuse me, ma'am! I forgot my exercise and I have become entirely too rested! Thanks for talking to me and I'll be sure to tell you if I hear of anybody havin' a funny dream, or scary, or eerie." Eph gives a bow and salute to Meri
[21:34] Merialeth Windstar (caireannliadan) chuckled again, tipping her head then nodding "Of course, I hope your... exercise goes well... Good night, Ephralia...." then watched as she headed out, bemused again before turning to finish the work that was waiting for her.
[21:37] Ephralia: Eph grins sunnily and waves, calling, "Namaarie!" then Eph dives outside to latch onto a large crate or chest. With a grunt, she clean-and-jerks the container to chest height, and starts jogging off. The metallic clankings abruptly resume, gradually fading as Eph bounces down the hill.
Building Strength #5
Scene: Elven Hall
[15:51] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) comes down the stairs, a happy hum on her lips. She stops, though, when she sees Ephralia....well, Ephralia's back. "Vedui, Cousin," she says. Eph looked like she was waiting for someone. Cheyenne, perhaps?
[15:54] Ephralia: Eph turns around and placidly says, "Vedui, Emmaline!" Eph has a bow and at first glance looks like she's stringing it. On second glance, she's unstringing it and restringing it repeatedly.
[15:57] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) immediately notices the bow. "I see you are taking up a bow, Cousin. Is it a talent you already know or are you picking it up?" Elves and bows were like bees and honey. They just went together. "Did you make it?" She had lots of questions.
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[16:00] Ephralia: "I'm . . mostly, uh, exercising my arms, ma'am. I feel like I lost a lot of strength when food was scarce. But I know how to shoot, some. I think others are a lot better." Eph smiles and smiles at Emma, then a small cloud comes over her features as she admits, "I don't rightly remember how I came to have this particular weapon, ma'am."
[16:07] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) cocks her head, studying Eph for a moment. "What do you mean, Ephralia? That you cannot remember?" This concerned her greatly. Emma knew all about losing memories. It was not a good thing.
[16:10] Ephralia: Eph visibly deflates under the interrogation. She murmurs, "I'm from the Farlands. There, I was in the military. More than that ... is purdy fuzzy. I kin fight - but I don't remember learning how. Cheyenne could tell you more."
[16:12] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) frowned then. It was just a tiny frown, with a tiny matching wrinkle forming on her forehead, but for Emma, it was the same as throwing a hissy fit. "And you have no memory of what happened? No injuries? How much time have you lost?" Now the questions were flying!
[16:16] Ephralia: Eph's head starts to hang, "We won the war, I hear. No need for the army any more. I got on a ship and started travelling, to see new lands an' discover new things. Cheyenne caught up with me some months later. At first, she was keen on taking me back with her. Lately, though, she doesn't seem to mind the travel, and Valesk ... Well, she positively adores Valesk!" Eph hopes that this will more or less tell Emma what she wants to know
[16:19] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) was totally flummoxed. But badgering the Paladin with questions was not the way to go about it. She'd save her questions for Cheyenne! "I never got to hear about what happened with the defeat of the blight. I only wish I'd been there to see it." She made a polite change of subject.
Building Strength #6
5 November, 2015
If you will pardon a monolog/fanfic sort of piece, here is Eph getting armor repair from an NPC (a particularly acute need of the moment due to a plethora of recent combat) and of course the NPC is needed because I am finding that a PC smith is a rare commodity.
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Eph waddled into the Keep near the forge and dropped the sea-chest to the ground. It clattered metallically. The smith wiped sweat off his forehead and grumpily predicted, "Let me guess. Repairs needed?"
Eph grinned, "Yep! Got the plate mail here with the ripped up leg. Got the scale mail and the chain mail eroded by that one hex that all the really nasty people seem to know. " Eph related as she unpacked the chest and laid out the various sets of armor. The whole lot must weigh over a hundred pounds. The smith's face grew more and more morose as the size of the job becomes clear.
Eph seemed to sense his trepidation and volunteered, "Look, how about I help? You're shorthanded 'round here, seems like! What do apprentice smiths do? Bring coal? Squeeze the bellows? I can do stuff like that! I can hammer like a shark, too!"
And so it eventually played out. Eph was put to work in the smithy, and it was far more difficult than Eph ever dreamed. She shed her quality elven tunic within a few minutes as she was set to shoveling coal. Her muscles were soon aching, but the work continued. Eph ran the bellows, which was easier than shoveling coal, but hard on the arms, and hot, sweaty work. Eph was set to work pounding blooms from the smelter into bars, then making wrought iron out of the bars. It was utterly exhausting. Soon, Eph felt as if she was operating on willpower alone, as her screaming muscles protested each movement. But with the eyes of the smith on her, Eph persevered.
Finally, night fell. The smith had repaired the plate mail and made a start on the other sets. Eph staggered back to her room at the inn, then promptly collapsed on the bed.
Building Strength #7
12 November, 2015
Rats, I didn't save the log. Eph did quite a lot a gratuitous swimming, to and from an interview with Nixie, to build strength.
Building Strength #8
15 November, 2015
Part of the Elka-Eph-Nixie RP.
[15:14] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) crumples to her knees but manages to keep from face-crashing into the floor. "Help, Nadora! She's cast a sleep spell!" Emma fought the spell with Song, humming softly, trying to stay awake.
[15:18] Nadora Toza (marissa.ludlow) took a deep breath and prayed to Valeska that her magic would behave. She closes her eyes for a moment to steady herself. Wind begins to swirl around her feet as the ghostly whispers filter in around her. The eye sockets of the skulls on her staff would glow faintly and if one could see spirits, two ghostly falcons, much like the one on her shoulder would hover at her sides. She begins to chant softly "Éisteacht liom gaotha de na coirnéil ..."
[15:20] Ephralia Valor (Ephralia Resident) looks around the room, eyes dull, face shiny with sweat. When nobody - /nobody/ - falls over, Eph starts mumbling, "Let me go. Must go. Let me go." and stands up and grabs her chains, attempting to yank the chains and the hasp that holds them to the floor out by the roots.
[15:23] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) falls to all fours, still awake, still fighting the spell. Both guards are also on their knees and Kaylin sat down hard on a bench, head in her hands. She lifts her head and tells Eph, "Be still, Ephralia! I command it!" hoping against hope that some vestige of what was the honorable, tried and true paladin would react to a command. She hopes, too, that Nadora's magic doesn't backfire....really hopes.
[15:23] Belaern makes his way down the stairs as he hears things below, why was he up there? how long had he been up there? how did he get up there? he has his talents, he'd stop somewhere around the middle of the first flight of stairs and just watch everyone
[15:25] Nadora Toza (marissa.ludlow) continues her chanting, the winds picking up speed as they travel along her limbs. Her hair whipping around her face. The whispers get louder as she speaks, taking on the cadence of their chant as she weaves her magic. "Coinnigh suas slán ó draíochta agus dochar a ..." The glowing on the skulls gets brighter, almost too bright as she speaks.
[15:28] Ephralia Valor (Ephralia Resident) stops trying to yanks the chains out of the floor and sits there, sweating, quivering and poised between two unstoppable forces. the Tari whom Eph loves like life itself, and the horror of the geas pushing her to escape. It is too much. Eph collapses into a delerium, in a heap of flesh and bones, chains rattling as she falls.
[15:29] Garrett (Arex Koltai) followed Viveka down the path and into the elven building, passing through the threshold and peering around to see who was inside. He spoke up to Viveka as the moved in, his voice concerned and mildly sarcastic, "You know it deeply concerns me when you get as cryptic as you are..." His voice clammed up, though, as he saw a fellow casting...something and a woman crumple into a heap on the floor. His face was now quite serious indeed and he placed his left hand over the top most of the two swords he carried on his belt.
[15:32] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) as soon as Eph falls, Emma manages to get to her feet.. She went to Eph, pushing the folding table out if the way, its contents spilling across the floor. She reached a hand to tenderly wipe the hair away from the deeply troubled face. "We will get you help, Ephralia. I swear it."
[15:34] Viveka (Themis Adasia) walked in on Vincent's arm, hanging off of him like she so often enjoyed doing. She smiled and lightly laughed at his statement, despite what she was seeing inside of the building. The spirits had wanted her to know what was going on and had wanted her to come. She was not entirely surprised at the scene. "I am unsure if this means I have shown up just in time or if I am a little late for the party," she said quite casually, seeming to not be too worried at all.
[15:37] Nadora Toza (marissa.ludlow) 's voice would grow louder she finished her spell. "Lig beidh mo a dhéanamh!" Suddenly there was silence. A soft fissure of magic swelling out from her in the form of a bubble, encompassing a small area around and out from her. Even though Eph had passed out, she thought it prudent to keep the aura in place. The wind that had wound around her immediately died down and the whispering fading slowly to nothingness. The glowing skulls receded until they were nothing but skulls stuck onto a piece of wood again.
[15:37] ℬгoηsoη Dαggєя (darksephiroth.dagger): [post jumper!]
[15:38] Nadora Toza (marissa.ludlow): ((sorry!))
[15:38] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx): ((Laughs!))
[15:38] Belaern had remained silent, just watching the whole scene rather amusing "havin' a bit of fun then are we?" he leans to one side and looks at Eph as she falls "well, look at the high and mighty half-breed" he looks to Emma "who fucked her up?" -insert Nadora's RUDE and inconsiderate post jump here-
[15:38] ℬгoηsoη Dαggєя (darksephiroth.dagger): [
][15:38] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx): ((I'm just glad I'm not the only one who does it!))
[15:38] Vincent Seradin (arex.koltai): ((...noms Viveka while shit be sorted out))
[15:40] Nadora Toza (marissa.ludlow): ((i'll get you and your little raven too!))
[15:40] Viveka (themis.adasia): ((*squeaks!*))
[15:40] ℬгoηsoη Dαggєя (darksephiroth.dagger): [be hard to do... its a crow]
[15:41] Ephralia Valor (Ephralia Resident) quivers more and lolls, her eyes rolled back in her head.
[15:43] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) looks to Viveka. "What do you mean you've shown up just in time? Can you help her? The Alpha has done something to her. It's not just a spell. Her entire life is not bent on killing the Idani, and nothing we have done has helped." Emma gave a nasty look that had death in it toward Balaern. "Enough!" she told him. "If you speak out of turn again ,I will have you removed from this Hall." And she meant it. She was more than angry, she was frightened for Ephralia, and she was not beyond taking it out on the Drow.
[15:43] Vincent Seradin (arex.koltai): [[dammit!]]
[15:43] Vincent Seradin (arex.koltai): [[you have to give me time to post!]]
[15:43] Viveka (themis.adasia): ((ROFL i shall punish ALL of the post jumpers!))
[15:44] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx): [15:38] Vincent Seradin (arex.koltai): ((...noms Viveka while shit be sorted out)) Sorry...thought that meant you were skipping.
[15:44] Vincent Seradin (arex.koltai): ((no, i meant the 'post order shit'))
[15:44] Vincent Seradin (arex.koltai): ((i.e., everyone's talking, I want to get in on this too!))
[15:45] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx): ((Sorry!))
[15:45] Garrett (Arex Koltai) was now even more weirded out as Viveka responded in a way he was used to seeing more as one would discuss a party, and the fellow with the Vincent Valentine cloak went and essentially asked what was on Garrett's mind, but in language he was fairly certain would get his tongue cut out by the Tari's guards. Or so he suspected as wound-up as the isle's inhabitants were. Of course, Emma's -response- to the man confirmed as much and was glad that he knew when to hold his tongue. He did lean into Viveka's direction, whispering towards her as he moved his hand from the sword to his belt, "I think you should be a bit more...diplomatic..."
[15:46] Vincent Seradin (arex.koltai): ((I'll come in after you, Emma, next rotation,
))[15:46] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx): ((kk))
[15:52] Viveka (Themis Adasia) was just one of them elves that was sometimes a little care free. Plus...she was not concerned. She didn't know just how bad the fight had been the night before or what kind of troubles Eph has been causing now. She only knew what she was permitted to know. She nodded her head to Emma. "It is a spell that commands her to carry out what has been ordered of them, much like one who is oath bound down to their spirit after promising something. It can be cured." At least, that was what could assume, especially once the Alpha was mentioned. That information had sobered her, even annoyed her, though her outward expression would not hint at that. "Please, I need everyone to calm," and then she'd turn her eyes to Nadora, gesturing a hand towards her. "And I need you to lower that." She'd glance to Garrett and to the drow, though she wasn't so sure if the drow would comply with her. "Can the two of you hold her if she is unbound? Just in case she wakes up?"
[15:56] Belaern was about to whip out a smart remark to Emma, just to really test her patience, however as Viveka speaks he listens, that kind of spell.. might be interesting for one to get thier hands on.. though he shrugs at her question "stab the bitch.. once she's bleeding, i can take her body.. but.. magic.. y'know.. might not work.. but can try.. short answer, yeah, i suppose if it came to it, i could help", he then crouches on the stairs "i'll get it ready anyway", he would then start to call upon his magic and would draw a magical circle in the air infront of him..
[15:58] Nadora Toza (marissa.ludlow) frowns at the woman's request to lower her aura. She looks at the Tari, she seemed to know the woman but she didn't exactly trust the drow to behave himself. Finally after several moments, she lowers the aura with a shake of her head. The fissure of magic seeming to sort of fizzle out like bubbles in soda. She hoped she would not regret it. Looking over at Eph again she would move to the side and let the others move closer to try to help the woman.
[16:02] Ephralia Valor (Ephralia Resident) manages a smile to Emma, in a sweaty face, and deleriously and dreamily tells her with great sincerity, 'If I should perish, Guzzuk's Bane is yours. I know it's in good hands."
[16:04] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) stepped back from Eph's prone body. "She just collapsed. I think the only thing that saved us were the chains. She is a very formidable...opponent," Emma stumbled over the words, "even for a Paladin." She told all of them, "Do not harm her. If you harm her, you harm me." She took a deep breath and gave Nadora a "Well, we're in it now," look. She didn't trust the Drow either, to put it as mildly as it could be put. When Eph told her that she wanted Emma to have her sword, Emma shook her head. "Nonsense! All you are going to do with that sword is stick the pointy end in the Alpha."
[16:09] Garrett (Arex Koltai) looked to Viveka as she insisted that everyone stay calm, an eyebrow perking as if to demand why she would question his calm. He was a model of serenity! With his stoicness and black outfit. Nary a smile or frown would cross this brow! Perhaps not that bad, but he was indeed quite calm and as Viveka indicated what was happening, he would frown (fine, maybe he's not so stoic after all! Reserved though, this was true) and approach the line of people before him, assuming the Tari would allow him to approach and get a view of the poor guardian before them. He did not have any intention to harm Eph, that much was clear, as he kept his hands loosely attached to his belt, more interested in viewing the geas effects for himself. He looked to Emma and then to Viveka, before speaking quietly, "If you're going to seek revenge, be smart about it." There was a very matter-of-fact tone in his voice, and a hint of hope that he was around more rational folk than most.
[16:12] Viveka (Themis Adasia) finally started to show some annoyance, her face darkening at the various responses that the drow gave, starting with stabbing people. She lifted a hand and aimed it, palm forwards, in Bronson's direction. To anyone with any sensitivity to spirits, they would feel a spiritual presence surrounding her, mixed with the feel of spell casting as the scar in the palm of the hand began to split open to reveal an ethereal eye. "Andhā," was the only word she whispered, releasing a blinding spell in the direction of the drow, the eye in the palm instantly closing again once the spell was completed. [Blind 1/1] "No other magic," she firmly insisted. "I want nothing else binding her to interfere with dispelling this one placed on her by the Alpha., hence why I said hold her and not bind her further with magic." She smiled seeing Garret approach as she'd intended. It wasn't his calm that she'd worried about, but the others. Even if he was worried about things.
[16:12] Viveka rolls R7 (IoV:#872d#): 23 - Blind bish!
[16:15] Belaern rolls R6 (IoV:#bb1a#): 17 - resolve - there shall be no binding here!
[16:16] ℬгoηsoη Dαggєя (darksephiroth.dagger): [this just in,.. the lady who taught the traits class.. told me to roll the wrong thing]
[16:17] Vincent Seradin (arex.koltai): [derp]
[16:17] ℬгoηsoη Dαggєя (darksephiroth.dagger): [so.. im gonna do it again.. and fail again]
[16:17] Belaern rolls R5 (IoV:#8a45#): 9 - refelxes - cuz Viv is a derp
[16:17] Viveka (themis.adasia): ((ROFL even worse!))
[16:18] Viveka (themis.adasia): ((s'what you get for giving me hell))
[16:18] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx): ((can we say BLIND BOY))
[16:19] Belaern would start preparing the next part of the spell "well, come on now, someone get in there and - ah fuck ya" his interruption and swearing comes once he realizes he can no longer see, and with it he moves his foot to steady himself - moves it right off the step and tumbles down the steps, blurting out several swears and curses as he does so, then on his hands and knees he crawls and feels around until he finds what feels like a chair and climbs up onto it "just sit here then, shall I?"
[16:21] Nadora Toza (marissa.ludlow) can't help but smirk a little as she watches Belaern tumble along the stairs. Not really of much use otherwise, she stands off to the side and waits in case she is needed, leaning against the wall and letting her fingers slide along Gethin's wing.
[16:22] Ephralia Valor (Ephralia Resident) wonders, deep down, if the efficiency would be higher if she just gathered resolve and cured herself. But the geas makes her stir. She gains a seated posture, then puts a hand on the chains that hold her to the floor.
[16:23] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) grinned, her first one of the evening, as Belaern bounced down the stairs like a ball and felt his way to a bench. She wanted to tell Viveka, good job, but instead just gave her a grateful nod. Both of Emma's guards move to stand on either side of Ephralia, just in case, and Kaylin stumbles out of the room, still fighting off the sleep spell. "Viveka is going to help you, Eph. Just hang on."
[16:24] ℬгoηsoη Dαggєя (darksephiroth.dagger):
[16:25] Emmaline Anundr Aldin (emmaline.mynx) whispers: ((blast 'em all!))
[16:28] Garrett (Arex Koltai) turned in instinct at the sound of the magic casting and Belaern's newfound appreciation for the power of gravity as his poor face and chest became intimately acquainted with the stairs and floor. As he made his way onto the chair, he nodded and turned his head back to Eph, speaking over his shoulder, "Right. You're just opting to let everyone else handle it. No need to get your hands dirty over such things..." His tone was quite serious even as a clear smirk appeared on his face at his comment. As his attention came back to Eph, though he'd quiet down and harden his face, dropping to one knee and letting his arms rest atop one another as he stared at Eph intently, waiting to see how things would shake out...and if something happened that demanded immediate attention and action.
[16:32] Viveka (Themis Adasia) seemed to regain her sense of outward calm, perhaps even a bit of a smile as well. Not that she'd /intended/ for him to fall down the stairs but...whatever works. She just didn't want another spell to interfere with hers and what she dispelled. She would finally approach, seeing the nod that Emma gave her and just beamed in the Tari's direction since the drow was all pouty and blind now. She would stand in front of Eph and reach a hand out and try to tilt the other elf's head to look up to her, a smile on her face. "It will not hurt. You will feel a presence in your mind. It will be me. Untangling, or hopefully untangling, the mess that the spell has made of you. I need to maintain contact, so try to not struggle, okay? I know that deep inside of you - you do not wish to carry out these actions. Search for that inner willpower and hold tight to it. Okay?"
[16:34] Nadora Toza (marissa.ludlow) watched carefully at what Viveka was about to do. She always found it fascinating the way others' magic manifested. She stayed still, but sent Gethin off to hunt so he wouldn't make any noises to disrupt her spell.
[16:34] Ephralia Valor (Ephralia Resident) may have the glazed eyes of a zombie at the moment, but she's physically fine. Her fingers curl around the chain, and her corded sinews become visible as she tests the bolts holding the floor ring to which the chains are fastened. When Viveka talks to her, Eph grates out in a voice like a rusty hinge opening, "Go away. I have to go. Let me go." and keeps trying to rip free of the restraints
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