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Smell Man

[ Throughout this log, Leyrn is not only in hiding, but wearing a mask that conceals his identity. Instead of "You see Leyrn," it would come out as "You see a masked figure." ]

[Essence Inn, Front Room]
Shades of deep violet light cast shadows along the walls and the huge stone fireplace, which stands facing the door. A fringed carpet woven with archaic symbols and glyphs lies directly in front of a kirchewood desk. A large arch, blockaded by massive bronze filigree doors, leads to a small reading room. Opposite the arch, a dark hallway looms. You see Lady Ambassador Caritas, Captain Litmann, and Sharla Giltral (seated behind a kirchewood desk). Also here is Aira, Sergeant Khregen, Sergeant Aljeron, Malikayl, and Saebra.

A lingering scent of incense pervades the air.
The only obvious exit is out.

Captain Litmann glances at his hands.
Captain Litmann narrows his eyes.
Khregen glances at his hands.
Aljeron glances at his hands.
Aira releases the tension in her gold-handled carved keafwood longbow.
Aira takes white edged long arrow from her gold-handled carved keafwood longbow.
Aira puts a white edged long arrow in her ivory threaded quiver.
Aira slings her gold-handled carved keafwood longbow over her shoulder.
Saebra asks, "Shall we go into the reading room?"
Lady Ambassador Caritas asks, "Is this place safe?" of Captain Litmann.
Lady Ambassador Caritas gazes in wonder at her surroundings.
Saebra peers at Captain Litmann.
Aljeron puts a polished high-steel shield in his simple backpack.
Saebra points at a filigree doored archway.
Malikayl nods to Lady Ambassador Caritas.
Captain Litmann says, "It looks to be."
Aljeron gets a gleaming bejeweled broadsword from an inlaid bone scabbard.
Captain Litmann opens a filigree door and steps into the reading room.
Captain Litmann's group follows him out.
Aljeron puts a gleaming bejeweled broadsword in his inlaid bone scabbard.
Aljeron nods.

[ Folks wander in and out, then Leyrn slips into the Reading Room. ]

[Essence Inn, Reading Room]
Emitting an eerie red-blue glow, a large firepit in the center of the room sends off waves of warmth throughout this small yet cozy reading room. Large overstuffed chairs and small matching ottomans make comfortable islands in front of the fire. A beautiful woven tapestry, depicting Duvan teaching a school of disciples, hangs over the fireplace mantle. A locked lanakin mesh gate separates the room from shelves upon shelves of reading material. A filigree doored archway leads out. You see Lady Ambassador Caritas, a burly jhakor warrior, Ghuk, and Captain Litmann. Also here is Barrakketh, Tracker, Kahund, Sergeant Khregen, Maris (seated), Illuriel, Dracan, Aira, Sergeant Aljeron, Saebra, Aloradonia (seated on an overstuffed chair), and Malikayl (seated on an overstuffed chair).

The good smell of ancient books brings pleasant memories of afternoons with old friends.

You quietly slip into the room.
Aloradonia stands up.
Kahund nods to Ghuk.
Illuriel smiles at Ghuk.
Aloradonia curtsies to Ghuk.
A burly jhakor warrior nods to Ghuk.
Captain Litmann narrows his eyes.
Kahund nods to a burly jhakor warrior.
Lady Ambassador Caritas moves closer to Captain Litmann.
Kahund sits down on the freshly waxed wood floor.
Saebra says, "Ghuk, this be the Lady Ambassador Caritas."
Saebra points at Lady Ambassador Caritas.
Ghuk gazes at Lady Ambassador Caritas.
Aloradonia sits down on an overstuffed chair.
Malikayl says, "Nothing to be alarmed about." to Ghuk.
Maris rubs her eyes.
Saebra says, "Lady Ambassador, this is Ghuk."
Malikayl smiles at Ghuk.
Aira curtsies.
Lady Ambassador Caritas smiles at Ghuk.
Ghuk says, "Good moon, Man."
Kahund leans on Maris.
Saebra says, "Jhakorian Ambassador."
Illuriel's head has been healed.
Ghuk extends a scaly hand, careful to preen back his spines.
Maris smiles gently at Ghuk.
Saebra says, "I see the sashes have been acquired."

> l ghuk
Ghuk is a male jhakor of indiscernible age, although the length of his dark silver body-covering spines places him well into maturity. His small black eyes, full of suspicion, peer out over a short snout. Ghuk's well-muscled arms and bowed legs are covered with scars, both old and new, and rows of sharp needles run their length. His long ebony claws are razor sharp and thick scales protect the backs of his hands.
Ghuk's hands are empty.
He is wearing a red wool sash.

Illuriel smiles at Ghuk.
Lady Ambassador Caritas says, "On behalf of the Imperial province, I wish you a good evening, and thank you for meeting with us here tonight."
Barrakketh smirks at Tracker.
Ghuk nods.
Khregen peers at a filigree doored archway.
Tracker walks over to Saebra.
Saebra nods to Tracker.
Tracker stealthily advance into the filigree doored archway.
Kahund's form flickers slightly before coming back into focus.
Barrakketh's form flickers slightly before coming back into focus.
Lady Ambassador Caritas advances into melee with Ghuk.
Maris glances at her hands.
Lady Ambassador Caritas offers her hand to Ghuk.
Aloradonia looks around.
Maris swallows some dark rum.
Khregen peers at a filigree doored archway.
Saebra walks over to an overstuffed chair.
Khregen straightens up and looks more alert.
Aloradonia nods to Saebra.
Ghuk envelopes Caritas' smaller hand in his massive one, shaking it.
Ghuk says, "Good to meet."
A burly jhakor warrior sniffs.
A burly jhakor warrior sniffs.
A burly jhakor warrior growls.
Lady Ambassador Caritas smiles cautiously.
Maris raises an eyebrow in a burly jhakor warrior's direction.
Saebra glances at a burly jhakor warrior.
Aloradonia blinks at a burly jhakor warrior.
Captain Litmann glances at a burly jhakor warrior.
Khregen peers at a filigree doored archway.
A burly jhakor warrior brandishes his barbed jhakor fael.
Maris asks, "Tis s'thin' wrong?"
Lady Ambassador Caritas nods to Ghuk.
Saebra gets a thin-bladed high-steel dagger from an inlaid darach thigh sheath.
Kahund peers at a burly jhakor warrior.
Maris peers at a burly jhakor warrior.
Aloradonia looks around.
Lady Ambassador Caritas says, "And ye too."
Ghuk peers at a burly jhakor warrior.
Saebra peers at a burly jhakor warrior.
Captain Litmann opens an engraved brass scabbard.
Maris gets back on her feet.
Kahund gets back on his feet.
Maris momentarily loses her balance.
Captain Litmann gets a worn low-steel longsword from an engraved brass scabbard.
Kahund's body suddenly grows much more distinct.
Kahund takes off his intricately-carved ash longbow.
A burly jhakor warrior exclaims, "Smell MAN!"
Aira moves to Aljeron's left side.
Illuriel blinks.
Aljeron searches around for something.
Maris searches around for something.
Barrakketh smirks.

[ Quite wisely, Leyrn leaves, waits a bit, then sneaks back in. ]

[Essence Inn, Reading Room]
Emitting an eerie red-blue glow, a large firepit in the center of the room sends off waves of warmth throughout this small yet cozy reading room. Large overstuffed chairs and small matching ottomans make comfortable islands in front of the fire. A beautiful woven tapestry, depicting Duvan teaching a school of disciples, hangs over the fireplace mantle. A locked lanakin mesh gate separates the room from shelves upon shelves of reading material. A filigree doored archway leads out. You see Lady Ambassador Caritas, a burly jhakor warrior, Ghuk, and Captain Litmann. Also here is Aloradonia, Barrakketh, Kahund, Sergeant Khregen, Maris, Illuriel, Dracan, Aira, Sergeant Aljeron, Saebra, and Malikayl (seated on an overstuffed chair).

The good smell of ancient books brings pleasant memories of afternoons with old friends.

You quietly slip into the room.
Maris says, "Ai cannae sense a'one 'ere wit' us.."
Kahund says, "N-N-No one..."
Ghuk looks slightly confused.
Maris blinks at Kahund.
Aloradonia cocks her head as if listening.
Maris exclaims, "Nae magics!"
Maris walks over to Kahund.
Maris pokes Kahund.
Ghuk says, "Calm."
Kahund squirms.
Ghuk glances at a burly jhakor warrior.
Maris sits down on the freshly waxed wood floor.
Saebra says, "Tis alright."
Ghuk says, "No Man."
Saebra nods to Maris.
Ghuk says, "Just Friend."
Khregen says, "I cinna find on er hiden."
Kahund sits down on the freshly waxed wood floor.
A burly jhakor warrior wrinkles his nose.
Aljeron nods to Khregen.
Lady Ambassador Caritas inches closer to Captain Litmann.
A burly jhakor warrior says, "Not trust, one in shade."
A burly jhakor warrior says, "Not smell now."
A burly jhakor warrior says, "But did."
Lady Ambassador Caritas asks, "What's happening?" of Captain Litmann.
Ghuk looks thoughtful.
Kahund mutters.
Saebra narrows her eyes.
Illuriel loops her arm through Saebra's clinging tight to her side.
Kahund gets back on his feet.
Ghuk shrugs.
Malikayl says, "Someone was in the shadows."
Saebra walks over to Illuriel.
Aloradonia walks over to Saebra.
Saebra pulls Illuriel into her arms in a warm, comforting cuddle.
Malikayl says, "He smelled him."
Maris asks, "Oi.. mayhaps ye means tracker?"
Saebra ponders the situation.
Dracan walks over to Saebra.
Kahund opens a filigree door and steps into the front room.
Maris raises an eyebrow.
Saebra shakes her head.
Ghuk says, "Not smell."
Ghuk shrugs.
Saebra says, "I have Tracker elsewhere."
Ghuk says, "One on edge."
Aloradonia nods.
Ghuk smiles wryly.
Maris nods to Saebra.
Captain Litmann says, "Just stay close to me Lady." to Lady Ambassador Caritas.
Khregen says, "Would be better if'n we was in a more defensable room."
Aloradonia says, "Tis understandable."
Aloradonia sits down on an overstuffed chair.
Lady Ambassador Caritas nods to Captain Litmann.
Ghuk says, "Is why took long here."
Barrakketh's body suddenly grows much more distinct.
Ghuk says, "One on edge, took safe way."
Saebra nods to Ghuk.
Saebra says, "Understandable."
Ghuk shrugs.
Aloradonia nods.
Ghuk says, "Please sit."
Ghuk says, "Good ones not sit."
Ghuk grins wryly.
Ghuk says, "Spines hard in wood."
Maris giggles softly at Ghuk.
Aljeron smiles.
Aloradonia leans back while sitting on the overstuffed chair.
Illuriel smiles kindly at Ghuk.
Ghuk asks, "We talk?"
Ghuk peers at Lady Ambassador Caritas.
Lady Ambassador Caritas sits down on an overstuffed chair.
Lady Ambassador Caritas nods to Ghuk.
Lady Ambassador Caritas asks, "You have requested to meet with us here tonight?"
Ghuk nods.
Illuriel Adriades rejoins our reality.
Illuriel walks over to Saebra.
Illuriel leans on Saebra.
Ghuk says, "Got words."
Dracan hugs Illuriel.
Ghuk says, "Ask to meet here."
Ghuk says, "Good plan."
Lady Ambassador Caritas nods to Ghuk.
Saebra narrows her eyes.
Ghuk says, "So, we here."
Dracan rubs his chin.
You notice Tracker sneaking in.
Illuriel ponders the situation.
Ghuk asks, "You know of plan?"
Illuriel hugs Dracan.
Lady Ambassador Caritas asks, "What exactly did you have in mind?"
Lady Ambassador Caritas asks, "For the... plan?"
Ghuk wrinkles his muzzle.
Ghuk nods.
Illuriel peers intently at Ghuk.
Maris scoots over to Saebra.
Ghuk says, "Many Good Ones want friend with Man."
Saebra nods to Maris.
Maris gets back on her feet.
Maris curtsies.
Maris opens a filigree door and steps into the front room.
Ghuk says, "So not die on orc blade in back."
Ghuk smiles wryly.
Lady Ambassador Caritas asks, "And in return, what will you give us?"
Kelmari walks in.
Ghuk says, "Give help."
Khregen says, "Halt."
Ghuk says, "MaGhuk says, "Many spine and sword."
Illuriel glances at Kelmari.
Saebra peers at Khregen.
The air about Barrakketh's body crackles with pent up energies.
Khregen asks, "Who air ye?"
Kelmari ponders the situation.
Khregen peers at Kelmari.
Kelmari says, "Kelmari...."
Kelmari frowns.
Khregen asks, "What be yer business er?"
The shimmering white curtain surrounding Barrakketh fades away without a whisper.
Kelmari says, "Was goin tae read but..."
Kelmari says, "Guess nae."
Lady Ambassador Caritas asks, "Spine?"
Aloradonia smiles at Kelmari.
Kelmari shrugs.
Kelmari asks, "Wha's goin on eh?"
Khregen says, "Sorry room is occupied at de moment."
Saebra glances at Kelmari.
You hear the voice of Emerald Jake ask, "This the meet I hear about?"
Saebra raises an eyebrow.
Kelmari nods sagely.
Kelmari says, "Okie."
Illuriel blinks.
Malikayl stands up.
Illuriel glances at Saebra.
Aljeron searches around for something.
Captain Litmann spins around in circles.
Illuriel loops her arm through Saebra's clinging tight to her side.
Aloradonia glances at a filigree doored archway.
Barrakketh's crackling essence armor explodes into a thousand tiny sparks that ground themselves about him.
Aloradonia stands up.
Aljeron walks over to an overstuffed chair.
Aira advances into melee with Aljeron.
Captain Litmann grips his worn low-steel longsword tightly.
Emerald Jake comes through the doors into the room.
Aloradonia glances at Emerald Jake.
Big Fhil lumbers in.
Saebra glances at Emerald Jake.
Ghuk squints at Emerald Jake.
Lady Ambassador Caritas blinks.
Ghuk exclaims, "Jake!"
Lady Ambassador Caritas stands up.
Big Fhil gawks.
Saebra narrows her eyes.
Illuriel glances at Emerald Jake.
Aloradonia shifts her eyes to Big Fhil.
Lady Ambassador Caritas asks, "What's the meaning of this?"
Kelmari opens a filigree door and steps into the front room.
Khregen nods to Big Fhil.
Big Fhil stutters, "U-u-uhhhh."
Illuriel glances at Big Fhil.
Big Fhil blinks stupidly.
Aloradonia frowns.
Ghuk takes a step back.
Saebra says, "I am uncertain, M'lady."
Barrakketh suddenlies shift back into phase with the rest of the world.
A burly jhakor warrior walks over to Ghuk, fael drawn.
Saebra turns to face Emerald Jake.
Emerald Jake asks, "Whatcha mean meeting wid out asking us?"
Big Fhil backs up a bit.
Khregen asks, "Cusin ye got business er?"
Khregen peers at Emerald Jake.
Big Fhil advances into melee with Emerald Jake.
Lady Ambassador Caritas blinks.
Emerald Jake says, "You bet I does."
Big Fhil squints at Khregen.
Emerald Jake nods to Khregen.
Captain Litmann asks, "Just who do you think you are?"
Aloradonia glances at Saebra.
Captain Litmann stares at Emerald Jake.
Illuriel gives Saebra a worried look.
Ghuk says, "You only plan is coin."
Saebra says, "That would be my question."
Ghuk glares at Emerald Jake.
Dracan's face contorts in rage.
Captain Litmann narrows his eyes.
Emerald Jake exclaims, "I am Never-upon-Vinre...and don't you guys forgets it!"
Illuriel gives Dracan a worried look.
Emerald Jake pulls his short betony cigar out of his mouth.
Ghuk asks, "You talk for town?"
Lady Ambassador Caritas says, "This is none of your concern, we were handling the situation." to Emerald Jake.
Aloradonia arches her brow at Emerald Jake.
Saebra agrees with Lady Ambassador Caritas.
Big Fhil bows to Lady Ambassador Caritas.
Emerald Jake says, "This business is our business."
Illuriel fidgets.
Emerald Jake exclaims, "Its on our doorstep!"
Ghuk says, "Jake have point."
Tracker comes through the doors into the room.
Emerald Jake sticks his short betony cigar into his mouth and chomps down on the end.
Tracker raises an eyebrow in Emerald Jake's direction.
Lady Ambassador Caritas glances at Ghuk.
Emerald Jake nods to Ghuk.
Ghuk says, "Good Ones and Jake long live near."
Big Fhil walks over and stands next to Jake.
Lady Ambassador Caritas asks, "You know this man?"
Aloradonia glances at Ghuk.
Tracker asks, "How the feh...?"
Ghuk nods to Lady Ambassador Caritas.
Emerald Jake advances into melee with Ghuk, a burly jhakor warrior, Lady Ambassador Caritas, and Captain
Aljeron stops guarding Lady Ambassador Caritas.
Big Fhil nods to Ghuk.
Big Fhil scratches his bottom.
Captain Litmann asks, "Conceded, Lady Ambassador, perhaps they should be presant?"
Ghuk says, "Man own Town."
Emerald Jake pats Ghuk on the back.
Ghuk scratches his head.
Emerald Jake pats Ghuk on the back.
Ghuk says, "Some."
Big Fhil nods to Ghuk agreeably.
Emerald Jake pulls his short betony cigar out of his mouth.
Captain Litmann glances at Lady Ambassador Caritas.
Lady Ambassador Caritas says, "I... suppose so."
Captain Litmann raises an eyebrow.
Captain Litmann nods.
Ghuk says, "Have him here like have you here."
Ghuk says, "But him snake."
Ghuk says, "Fangs."
Emerald Jake points his cigar at Captain Litmann.
Ghuk glances at Emerald Jake.
Tracker nods to Ghuk agreeably.
Big Fhil frowns at Ghuk.
Khregen chuckles at Ghuk.
Aloradonia shifts her eyes to Emerald Jake.
Big Fhil stutters, "N-n-no t-t-talk t-t-that w-wa-way a-ab-about d-da b-b-boss!"
Tracker says, "How the hell did he get in? I've been watchin the halls."
A burly jhakor warrior frowns at Big Fhil.
Emerald Jake says, "You Kaezareans think ya own the woild."
Big Fhil shakes his fist.
Saebra says, "That was my question."
Saebra glances at Tracker.
Emerald Jake chuckles at Tracker.
Ghuk says, "Snake have need to live too."
Ghuk smirks.
Ghuk says, "Let snake stay."
Emerald Jake says, "Ya watched em like a one eyed doxie.."
Captain Litmann exclaims, "You have the gall to think you can buy it!"
Tracker says, "I've got a guard at the gates, too."
Captain Litmann mutters.
Lady Ambassador Caritas says, "Snakes bite." to Ghuk.
Big Fhil fidgets nervously.
Emerald Jake glances at Lady Ambassador Caritas.
Aloradonia says, "Oh, my."
Ghuk grins.
Illuriel agrees with Aljeron.
Dracan mumbles, "Snakes that bite lose their heads..."
Ghuk says, "Let snake stay."
Illuriel gazes upwards to the heavens.
Ghuk says, "May say much."
Khregen says, "Put a coin in yer hand lady he willna bit ye den."
Lady Ambassador Caritas says, "Fine. The snake can stay."
Big Fhil glances around to see if there's anything to eat.
Captain Litmann asks, "Back to buisness then?"
Emerald Jake says, "This old snake has put away alot more powerful than all of you to get to the top."
Aloradonia sits down on an overstuffed chair.
Tracker gets a bright green apple from a padded deep purple canvas sack.
A burly jhakor warrior glances at Big Fhil.
Tracker offers his bright green apple to Big Fhil.
A burly jhakor warrior nods to Big Fhil.
Emerald Jake says, "Just ya remember it."
A burly jhakor warrior looks hungry.
Emerald Jake sticks his short betony cigar into his mouth and chomps down on the end.
Lady Ambassador Caritas gazes upwards to the heavens.
Big Fhil shuffles his feet.
Ghuk smiles wryly.
Captain Litmann nods to Saebra slowly.
Saebra narrows her eyes.
Ghuk says, "Snake man and Ghuk man both lugs."
Ghuk laughs!
Emerald Jake throws back his head and cackles.
Big Fhil ignores Tracker's offer.
Emerald Jake pats Ghuk on the back.
A burly jhakor warrior glances at Ghuk.
A rich yellow glow flares around Barrakketh, then dissipates.
Big Fhil glances at Lady Ambassador Caritas bashfully.
Ghuk shrugs at a burly jhakor warrior.
Tracker rubs his bright green apple.
The prismatic aura surrounding Barrakketh flashes brilliantly and dissipates.
Ghuk says, "True."
Tracker glances at his hands.
Lady Ambassador Caritas asks, "So I'm guessing you have something to say about this alliance?" of Emerald Jake.
Saebra peers at Emerald Jake.
Lady Ambassador Caritas chuckles.
Big Fhil glances at Tracker's bright green apple.
Emerald Jake says, "Okay...lets get on wid dis here meetin'"
Tracker offers his bright green apple to Big Fhil.
Big Fhil rubs his belly.
Emerald Jake says, "I aint got all day."
A burly jhakor warrior nods to Big Fhil.
Big Fhil stutters, "F-f-fer m-me-me?"
Saebra says, "I believe the Lady asked you a question."
Tracker nods to Big Fhil.
Big Fhil squints at Tracker.
Saebra glances at Emerald Jake.
Illuriel fidgets.
Big Fhil accepts Tracker's offer.
Big Fhil stutters, "T-ta-tanks."
Big Fhil nods to Tracker.
Emerald Jake says, "The jhakors are on my doorstep."
Big Fhil gnaws on his bright green apple, sucking up the juices.
Emerald Jake says, "Not yers..."
Tracker nods to Big Fhil.
Big Fhil gnaws on his bright green apple, sucking up the juices.
Emerald Jake says, "Its as much my business as anyones."
Ghuk says, "Make sure not use us as Door Mat."
Ghuk glances at Emerald Jake.
Captain Litmann glances at Big Fhil.
Big Fhil nods to Emerald Jake emphatically.
Emerald Jake winks at Ghuk.
Big Fhil eats the last of his bright green apple and toss away the core.
Tracker suddenly appears weak and sullen.
Emerald Jake says, "You know what I mean Ghuk old man."
Lady Ambassador Caritas says, "No, our patrols have to fend them off, just as yours must."
Big Fhil advances into melee with Tracker.
Emerald Jake says, "Look lady..."
Aloradonia leans back as Emerald Jake waves his cigar a bit too close for comfort.
A burly jhakor warrior walks over to the core, picks it up, and swallows it whole.
Illuriel glances around emphatically.
Lady Ambassador Caritas glances at Emerald Jake.
Emerald Jake says, "Understand where I'm coming from."
Barrakketh gets a red banana from a chintz-lined picnic basket.
Barrakketh offers his red banana to a burly jhakor warrior.
Emerald Jake says, "We aint got no fancy dancy patrols..."
The prismatic aura surrounding Tracker flashes brilliantly and dissipates.
Big Fhil licks his fingers.
Emerald Jake says, "Its my boys who do the fending off..."
A burly jhakor warrior ignores Barrakketh's offer.
Big Fhil nods to Emerald Jake.
Lady Ambassador Caritas says, "Our patrols work day and night to keep the town safe."
A burly jhakor warrior shakes his head.
Emerald Jake says, "The jhakors have smothered a bit of my....trade...if ya get my drift."
Lady Ambassador Caritas nods to Captain Litmann.
Big Fhil pounds one fist into the other menacingly.
Captain Litmann nods to Lady Ambassador Caritas.
Lady Ambassador Caritas asks, "Isn't that correct, captain?"
Emerald Jake pulls his short betony cigar out of his mouth.
Emerald Jake says, "Easy Fhillie."
Aira leans on Aljeron.
Emerald Jake smacks Big Fhil silly!
Big Fhil winces.
Lady Ambassador Caritas says, "Maybe it's best that "trade" of yours gets smothered."
Captain Litmann says, "Indeed we do Lady, we must keep you safe."
Big Fhil stutters, "S-so-sorry, b-bo-boss."
Illuriel blinks.
Emerald Jake sticks his short betony cigar into his mouth and chomps down on the end.
Emerald Jake glances at Lady Ambassador Caritas.
Saebra agrees with Captain Litmann.
Captain Litmann smiles at Lady Ambassador Caritas.
Lady Ambassador Caritas says, "We know what goes on."
Emerald Jake says, "Maybe its best yer patrols get their arses whupped."
Big Fhil whispers to Jake, 'we can keep her safe!'
Emerald Jake snickers.
Ghuk watches the exchanged with a wry smile on his visage.
Saebra raises an eyebrow in Big Fhil's direction.
Illuriel nods to Malikayl.
Illuriel leans on Malikayl.
Lady Ambassador Caritas scowls at Emerald Jake.
Big Fhil scratches his bottom.
Captain Litmann glances at Big Fhil.
Big Fhil squints at Captain Litmann.
Emerald Jake says, "If ya wanna know how I sees it.."
Big Big Fhil stutters, "E-eh-eh?"
Captain Litmann says, "Do not insult the lady like that."
Ghuk says, "Man talk much and fight with words."
Lady Ambassador Caritas says, "Oh, do enlighten us."
Saebra steps a little closer to Lady Ambassador Caritas.
Big Fhil smiles stupidly.
Emerald Jake says, "I sees it that we got to join forces...as much as we don't like each other..."
Tracker rubs his chin.
Saebra narrows her eyes.
Aloradonia fans herself.
Emerald Jake says, "There is safety in numbers."
Saebra asks, "I am told you would do so... For a price?"
Saebra peers at Emerald Jake.
Emerald Jake says, "I watch yer back..."
Tracker glances at Emerald Jake.
Emerald Jake says, "And you watch mine..."
Big Fhil cranes his neck to look over his shoulder.
Emerald Jake says, "If ya get my drift."
Khregen mutters, "If'n yer sure o ye numbers."
Emerald Jake smacks Big Fhil silly!
The haze about Barrakketh fades as the glowing motes disappear.
Big Fhil winces.
Lady Ambassador Caritas asks, "And I'm sure you want something else out of this too?"
Ghuk says, "Good ones have spine to watch back."
Big Fhil rubs his arm.
Saebra agrees with Lady Ambassador Caritas.
Aloradonia winces.
Saebra grins at Ghuk.
Illuriel glances at Big Fhil and winces slightly.
Aloradonia grins at Ghuk.
Aljeron nods to Ghuk.
Emerald Jake says, "I want safe passage for my men..."
Emerald Jake says, "Dats all.."
Emerald Jake says, "You aint got nuthing I can't take away anytime I want.."
Emerald Jake smirks.
Big Fhil smiles shyly at Illuriel.
Lady Ambassador Caritas smirks.
Saebra raises an eyebrow.
Illuriel smiles kindly at Big Fhil.
Aloradonia ponders the situation.
Emerald Jake pulls his short betony cigar out of his mouth.
Lady Ambassador Caritas shakes her head sadly.
Illuriel smirks at Dracan.
Emerald Jake leans on his emerald-tipped walking stick.
Lady Ambassador Caritas asks, "Such an outrage. You see what involving a snake does to this?" of Ghuk.
Captain Litmann turns to face Ghuk.
Tracker glances at Emerald Jake's emerald-tipped walking stick.
Ghuk scratches his chin.
Big Fhil gasps at Lady Ambassador Caritas.
Lady Ambassador Caritas shakes her head.
Big Fhil stutters, "Y-ya j-ju-jus d-d-don't k-kn-know d-da b-bo-boss, M-M'-M'am."
Big Fhil nods to Lady Ambassador Caritas.
Ghuk says, "Like this."
Big Fhil stutters, "H-h-he d-do y-y-ya r-ri-right."
Big Fhil nods.
Big Fhil nods.
Saebra glances at Ghuk.
Ghuk says, "Give coin to snake."
Ghuk says, "Get friend."
Ghuk says, "Not give coin to snake."
Ghuk says, "Get fight."
Ghuk smiles wryly.
Emerald Jake says, "How we know they're not the snakes.."
Saebra says, "I thought that would come in sooner or later."
Emerald Jake nods to Lady Ambassador Caritas.
Tracker says, "I ain't given that dwarf a sov."
Aloradonia glances at Saebra.
Khregen chuckles at Saebra.
Tracker says, "I'll be in the halls."
Saebra nods to Tracker.
Emerald Jake says, "You don't see me callin names here..."
Tracker nods to Saebra.
Lady Ambassador Caritas sighs softly.
Emerald Jake says, "I got class."
Emerald Jake struts around the room.
Saebra smirks.
Illuriel smiles at Dracan.
Tracker smirks at Emerald Jake.
Tracker grumbles about his life.
Tracker opens a filigree door and steps into the front room.
Lady Ambassador Caritas says, "I do not believe I was the one who categorized you as a snake."
Captain Litmann turns to face Ghuk.
Lady Ambassador Caritas says, "I was simply using terms that our friend here could understand."
Big Fhil ducks his head and glances at Illuriel cautiously.
Emerald Jake says, "But ya using the term like ya coined it..."
Saebra shrugs at Malikayl.
Illuriel glances at Big Fhil.
Big Fhil blushes. Aloradonia tsks.
Ghuk says, "Fine, call Man Jake."
Emerald Jake says, "Classy babe like you shouldn't have a smart mouth."
Ghuk shrugs.
Emerald Jake smirks.
Saebra raises an eyebrow in Emerald Jake's direction.
Captain Litmann asks, "So how well trained are your soldiers?"
Captain Litmann glances at Ghuk.
Malikayl smiles at Big Fhil.
Lady Ambassador Caritas stares off into the distance.
Big Fhil nods to Malikayl.
Ghuk says, "Good ones know fight."
Illuriel smiles kindly at Big Fhil.
Captain Litmann turns to face Emerald Jake.
Dracan grins at Illuriel.
Emerald Jake glances at Captain Litmann.
Illuriel smirks at Dracan.
Captain Litmann says, "Do not insult the lady."
Big Fhil takes a shuffling step towards Illuriel.
Kahund comes through the doors into the room.
Emerald Jake says, "I didn't insult no lady.."
Malikayl glances at something in his dark leather baldric.
Kahund squints. Kahund crosses his arms.
Malikayl smiles at Big Fhil.
Illuriel glances at Malikayl.
Saebra nods to Kahund.
Emerald Jake says, "Lemme tell you what I bring to this party.."
Lady Ambassador Caritas glances at Emerald Jake.
Big Fhil grins stupidly at Malikayl.
Emerald Jake says, "That's what you should be asking me about.."
Big Fhil nods to Emerald Jake.
Lady Ambassador Caritas raises an eyebrow in Emerald Jake's direction.
Emerald Jake says, "Not name calling..."
Illuriel shifts her weight.
Big Fhil stutters, "A-a-aye, d-d-da b-b-boss a-al-always g-g-gots s-su-sumthin u-up h-hi-his s-sl-sleeve."
Emerald Jake says, "I got men who would die for me..."
Big Fhil nods to Emerald Jake.
Aloradonia mentions, "Somehow I do nae doubt that."
Ghuk says, "That what we know." to Big Fhil.
Emerald Jake says, "Over 500 strong..."
Aloradonia glances at Big Fhil.
Big Fhil shuffles his feet.
Aloradonia fans herself.
Kahund bites his lower lip as he attempts to restrain himself.
Illuriel smiles at Big Fhil.
Illuriel stifles a giggle.
Dracan crosses his arms.
Emerald Jake says, "And we aint no pansy guardmen dancin around in uniforms."
Illuriel gazes upwards to the heavens.
Lady Ambassador Caritas gazes upwards to the heavens.
Big Fhil shakes his fist.
Emerald Jake says, "They'll kick the enemy when he's down and bring me their heads..."
Captain Litmann makes a fist.
Big Fhil stutters, "W-w-we t-t-tough b-b-bunch!"
Saebra asks, "And, exactly how much do you propose this will cost us?"
Saebra peers at Emerald Jake.
Emerald Jake says, "And then have dinner..."
Lady Ambassador Caritas says, "Unless they're too busy flirting."
Lady Ambassador Caritas chuckles.
Emerald Jake asks, "Did I ask you for money?"
Illuriel smiles at Lady Ambassador Caritas.
Ghuk grins at Lady Ambassador Caritas.
Saebra grins at Lady Ambassador Caritas.
Lady Ambassador Caritas winks at Big Fhil.
Big Fhil takes another step towards Illuriel.
Emerald Jake peers at Saebra.
Ghuk says, "Man not think with head."
Saebra says, "Ghuk said to give you coin."
Ghuk glances at Big Fhil.
Emerald Jake says, "You aint GOT enough money to buy me."
Kahund shakes his head at Ghuk.
Aloradonia mentions, "Most men do nae, Ghuk."
Emerald Jake spits on the ground.
Malikayl shakes his head at Big Fhil.
Aloradonia fans herself.
Big Fhil scratches his bottom.
Saebra narrows her eyes.
Emerald Jake says, "Let me tell you little lady..."
Ghuk says, "Not mean real coin."
Saebra raises an eyebrow in Emerald Jake's direction.
Emerald Jake says, "I loan money to ya prince..."
Ghuk says, "Jake have plan, Ghuk sure."
Big Fhil looks around for something to eat.
Big Fhil nods to Ghuk.
Lady Ambassador Caritas seems to be waiting for something.
Saebra asks, "Then, why would Ghuk mention giving you coin?"
Kahund clenches his fist.
Saebra peers at Emerald Jake.
Illuriel smiles at Big Fhil.
Khregen straightens up and looks more alert.
Illuriel opens a threaded ivory cotton pouch.
Saebra nods to Ghuk slowly.
Big Fhil rummages around in his apron looking for a snack.
Emerald Jake says, "There are things I want..."
Barrakketh puts a red banana in something in his black cape.
Emerald Jake sticks his short betony cigar into his mouth and chomps down on the end.
Big Fhil sighs forlornly.
Malikayl looks towards the heavens.
Barrakketh gets a red banana from a chintz-lined picnic basket.
Barrakketh offers his red banana to Big Fhil.
Malikayl clasps his hands and pray, "Sabu Res".
A wedge of cheese appears on the freshly waxed wood floor.
Saebra asks, "Which are?"
Malikayl picks up a wedge of cheese.
Illuriel closes a fancy ivory cotton backpack.
Malikayl offers Big Fhil his wedge of cheese.
But, Big Fhil can't accept the wedge of cheese from Malikayl.
He must complete his current transaction.
Illuriel smiles at Malikayl.
Illuriel closes a threaded ivory cotton pouch.
Big Fhil stutters, "C-ch-cheese!"
Big Fhil drools.
Saebra blinks at Big Fhil.
Emerald Jake says, "And we can get to them when I'm happy wid yer ....gift to this cause..."
Illuriel smiles softly at Big Fhil.
Malikayl nods to Big Fhil.
Big Fhil ignores Barrakketh's offer.
Malikayl offers his wedge of cheese to Big Fhil.
Emerald Jake asks, "What do you bring to the table?"
Big Fhil accepts Malikayl's offer.
Aloradonia fails to stifle a giggle.
Emerald Jake smacks Big Fhil silly!
Kahund slowly looks Emerald Jake up and down, obviously trying to measure his worth.
Big Fhil winces.
Kahund crosses his arms.
Illuriel glances at Big Fhil and winces slightly.
Big Fhil stutters, "S-s-sorry, b-b-boss, b-b-but i-i'-i's h-h-hungry."
Emerald Jake exclaims, "Will you shut dat damn hole!"
Emerald Jake smacks Big Fhil silly!
Aloradonia winces.
Illuriel peers at Emerald Jake.
Big Fhil rubs his arm.
Emerald Jake exclaims, "All ya do is eat eat eat!"
Big Fhil gazes at his wedge of cheese.
Ghuk says, "Ghuk talk, know what want."
Saebra peers at Ghuk.
Big Fhil stutters, "G-go-got a r-ro-roll?"
Aloradonia turns to face Ghuk.
Big Fhil grins at Malikayl.
Ghuk says, "Good ones fight with Man when time come."
Barrakketh puts a red banana in something in his black cape.
Emerald Jake smacks Big Fhil silly!
Barrakketh gets a perfect sour dough roll from a chintz-lined picnic basket.
Lady Ambassador Caritas turns to face Ghuk.
Malikayl chuckles.
Illuriel giggles quietly.
Big Fhil cowers away from Emerald Jake.
Barrakketh offers his perfect sour dough roll to Big Fhil.
Malikayl shakes his head at Big Fhil.
Big Fhil gawks at Barrakketh.
Ghuk says, "Not much ask for."
Ghuk says, "Trust."
Big Fhil stutters, "C-ch-cheese s-sa-samich!"
Illuriel giggles.
Big Fhil beams at Barrakketh!
Dracan peers intently at Ghuk.
Illuriel grins at Big Fhil.
Ghuk says, "And help when time come to live."
Big Fhil finishes the last bit of his wedge of cheese.
Big Fhil accepts Barrakketh's offer.
Big Fhil chews up and swallows the last of his perfect sour dough roll.
Emerald Jake asks, "So...pretty lady...what songs will you be singing at the dance?"
Big Fhil burps.
Kahund glances around suspiciously.
Emerald Jake glances at Lady Ambassador Caritas.
Ghuk says, "Much Good ones not like Ghuk and good good ones."
Saebra rolls her eyes.
Big Fhil sighs with contentment.
Ghuk says, "May need help."
Emerald Jake leans back while standing on the freshly waxed wood floor.
Saebra nods to Ghuk.
Aljeron nods to Ghuk.
Ghuk tugs at his red wool sash, trying to get it off his body.
Ghuk grins.
Illuriel smiles at Ghuk.
Aloradonia smiles.
Ghuk says, "Not fun to wear."
Big Fhil belches again.
Ghuk says, "But wear as plan."
Lady Ambassador Caritas smiles kindly.
Aloradonia glances at Big Fhil.
Aloradonia wrinkles her nose.
Big Fhil ducks his head.
Kahund narrows his eyes.
Lady Ambassador Caritas says, "I was letting him finish speaking, first." to
Emerald Jake.
Big Fhil mutters, "Sorry."
Illuriel smiles at Big Fhil.
Emerald Jake says in a loud whisper to Fhil, "I see you touch one more morsel and yer in the bear pit this weekend!"
Khregen furrows his brow.
Aloradonia nods and smiles to Big Fhil.
Ghuk says, "So, just want trust with Man, and lead of Man."
Tracker comes through the doors into the room.
Lady Ambassador Caritas nods to Ghuk.
Kahund glances at Tracker.
Ghuk shrugs.
Aljeron frowns slightly.
Ghuk says, "That all."
Aira snuggles up to Aljeron.
Saebra nods to Tracker.
Captain Litmann smiles at Lady Ambassador Caritas.
Kahund gets back on his feet.
Lady Ambassador Caritas says, "We, of course, can offer the best security around the lands."
Khregen sniffs.
Big Fhil glances pleadingly at Jake.
Lady Ambassador Caritas says, "With no gain other than safety for our people."
Saebra nods to Tracker.
Barrakketh coughs.
Malikayl nods to Illuriel knowingly.
Malikayl smiles.
Kahund nods to Tracker solemnly.
Illuriel smiles at Malikayl.
Kahund clenches his fists until the knuckles turn bright white.
Big Fhil glances at Kahund.
Tracker glances at Emerald Jake.
Khregen sniffs the air.
Big Fhil stutters, "Y-y-ya o-o-ok, b-b-buddy?"
Lady Ambassador Caritas says, "Our guardman are the best around, and can fend off any orcs."
Big Fhil peers at Kahund.
Kahund glances at Big Fhil.
Lady Ambassador Caritas says, "And their disciplined."
Kahund bites his lower lip as he attempts to restrain himself.
Emerald Jake chortles.
Lady Ambassador Caritas smiles sweetly at Big Fhil.
Big Fhil glances at Kahund.
Barrakketh chokes.
Aloradonia glances at Kahund.
Lady Ambassador Caritas says, "Like the good Captain here."
Big Fhil sniggers.
Tracker winks at Emerald Jake.
Emerald Jake says, "Yer guardsmen run in a good fight."
Aloradonia furrows her brow.
Captain Litmann smiles at Lady Ambassador Caritas.
Khregen glances at Emerald Jake.
Big Fhil scratches his bottom.
Saebra glances at Emerald Jake.
Illuriel fidgets slightly.
Aira peers at Emerald Jake.
Aloradonia shifts her eyes to Emerald Jake.
A burly jhakor warrior sniffs.
Aljeron growls softly.
A burly jhakor warrior scowls.
Big Fhil shifts around.
Kahund crosses his arms.
Aloradonia shifts her eyes to Captain Litmann.
A burly jhakor warrior sniffs intently.
Lady Ambassador Caritas glances at a burly jhakor warrior.
Ghuk glances at a burly jhakor warrior
Kahund glares at Emerald Jake.
Big Fhil glances at a burly jhakor warrior.
Saebra asks, "You spoke of class. Perhaps you could show some and allow the Lady to finish her statements?"
Saebra peers at Emerald Jake.
Captain Litmann squints.
Aloradonia frowns at Kahund.
Saebra searches around for something.

[ Leryn sneaks out again, and in a moment that would be serendipitous if SPCs weren't jacked to such impossibly high levels, he catches Lady Ambassador Caritas unescorted in the hall. ]

[Essence Inn, Front Room]
Shades of deep violet light cast shadows along the walls and the huge stone fireplace, which stands facing the door. A fringed carpet woven with archaic symbols and glyphs lies directly in front of a kirchewood desk. A large arch, blockaded by massive bronze filigree doors, leads to a small reading room. Opposite the arch, a dark hallway looms. You see Sharla Giltral (seated behind a kirchewood desk).

A lingering scent of incense pervades the air.
The only obvious exit is out.

You quietly slip into the room.
A black orc comes through the filigree doors from the reading room.
Lady Ambassador Caritas comes through the filigree doors from the reading room.
Lady Ambassador Caritas strides down the hallway.

> sneak hall
[Essence Inn, Hallway]
The flickering flame of a single sconce is the only light in this dimly lit hall. Mist seeps from crevices and walls, swirling about and casting eerie shadows. Four doors, each painted with a different runic symbol, run down the length of the hallway, two on each side. You see Lady Ambassador Caritas. Strange yet pleasant smells dance through the hallway, reminiscent of incense yet not as sweet. The only obvious exit is out.

You quietly slip into the room.
You slip from concealment.
You advance into melee with Lady Ambassador.
You attack Lady Ambassador Caritas with your shining low-steel rapier and slender low-steel rapier!
Round Time: 4 seconds.
Lady Ambassador Caritas steps back, eluding your assault.
Lady Ambassador Caritas walks out.
You slip behind a nearby shadow, disappearing from view.

> sneak out
[Essence Inn, Front Room]
Shades of deep violet light cast shadows along the walls and the huge stone fireplace, which stands facing the door. A fringed carpet woven with archaic symbols and glyphs lies directly in front of a kirchewood desk. A large arch, blockaded by massive bronze filigree doors, leads to a small reading room. Opposite the arch, a dark hallway looms. You see an orc brain-smasher, an orc brain-smasher, a black orc, and Sharla Giltral (seated behind a kirchewood desk).

A lingering scent of incense pervades the air.
The only obvious exit is out.

You quietly slip into the room.
A black orc opens a filigree door and steps into the reading room.
An orcish sergeant comes through the filigree doors from the reading room.

[ Leyrn's note:
::fighting here::
::here I run off and go get some healing at Jendra's:: ]

[Essence Inn, Reading Room]
Emitting an eerie red-blue glow, a large firepit in the center of the room sends off waves of warmth throughout this small yet cozy reading room. Large overstuffed chairs and small matching ottomans make comfortable islands in front of the fire. A beautiful woven tapestry, depicting Duvan teaching a school of disciples, hangs over the fireplace mantle. A locked lanakin mesh gate separates the room from shelves upon shelves of reading material. A filigree doored archway leads out. You see a dented shield, a rusty shield, two spiked iron skulls connected by a chains, a dirty shield, a large iron-banded bone, three corpses of an orc brain-smasher, the corpse of Malikayl, the severed hand of a sylvan, a sharp low-steel scythe, two metal kris longknives, two corpses of a black orc, four small granite stones, eight corpses of an orcish rock-thrower, the corpse of Dracan with some stuff on it, three blue-feathered thaenwood long arrows, a white-feathered vyrewood arrow, a blue-feathered bomwood long arrow, four blue-feathered vyrewood long arrows, four heavy iron falchions, five intricately carved staves, five corpses of an orc shaman, four corpses of an orcish sergeant, a tall clear glass, four battered wooden shields, Big Fhil, Emerald Jake, and Ghuk
(kneeling). Also here is Kahund, Illuriel, Sergeant Khregen, Aira, Saebra, and Barrakketh (seated on an overstuffed chair).

The good smell of ancient books brings pleasant memories of afternoons with old friends.

You quietly slip into the room.
Kahund drops a blue-feathered thaenwood long arrow.
Aira puts a white edged long arrow in her ivory threaded quiver.
Emerald Jake says, "I aint had so much fun since we took Vek drinking when he was a kid..."
Aira gets a white edged long arrow from an ivory threaded quiver.
Emerald Jake throws back his head and cackles.
Aira puts a white edged long arrow in her ivory threaded quiver.
Saebra sheaths a thin-bladed high-steel dagger in her inlaid darach thigh sheath.
Kahund gets a green-feathered vyrewood long arrow from a tooled brown quiver.

[ Leyrn sneaks back into the hallway. ]

[Essence Inn, Hallway]
The flickering flame of a single sconce is the only light in this dimly lit hall. Mist seeps from crevices and walls, swirling about and casting eerie shadows. Four doors, each painted with a different runic symbol, run down the length of the hallway, two on each side. You see a simple backpack, a burly jhakor warrior, an orc brain-smasher, and an orcish sergeant. Also here is Tracker. Strange yet pleasant smells dance through the hallway, reminiscent of incense yet not as sweet.

You quietly slip into the room.
Tracker says, "Lets dance then."
A burly jhakor warrior attacks an orcish sergeant.
(barbed jhakor fael) hit threshhold : 78 d100: 81
The blow is deflected by the suit of heavy iron chainmail
on an orcish sergeant's left leg.
... 18 points of damage!
Left leg barely touched, if that.
An orcish sergeant attacks a burly jhakor warrior.
(heavy iron falchion) hit threshhold : 70 d100: 60
A burly jhakor warrior is too advanced to succumb to an orcish sergeant's meager attack.
Tracker charges closer to an orcish sergeant.
Tracker advances into close quarters with an orcish sergeant and a burly jhakor warrior.
Tracker attacks an orcish sergeant with his dark jagged-edged scimitar and dark jagged-edged scimitar!
Tracker attacks an orcish sergeant.
(dark jagged-edged scimitar) hit threshhold : 83 d100: 90
... 59 points of damage!
Tracker skewers an orcish sergeant!
Awesome swing cleaves through his chest!
Blade impacts spine with a *SMACK*!
Blood gurgles from his mouth!
An orcish sergeant is knocked down on his back!
An orc brain-smasher says, "Hunkry.."
You peer at a fire room door.
Tracker attacks an orcish sergeant.
(dark jagged-edged scimitar) hit threshhold : 69 d100: 64
An orcish sergeant deflects the blow with his battered wooden shield. A burly jhakor warrior sniffs.
Tracker attempts to slash an orcish sergeant with his dark jagged-edged scimitar and dark jagged-edged scimitar!
An orcish sergeant gets back on his feet.
Tracker attacks an orcish sergeant.
(dark jagged-edged scimitar) hit threshhold : 83 d100: 40
An orcish sergeant deflects the blow with his battered wooden shield.
An orcish sergeant attacks Tracker with his heavy iron falchion!
Tracker says, "Near."
Tracker attacks an orcish sergeant.
(dark jagged-edged scimitar) hit threshhold : 83 d100: 73
An orcish sergeant is too advanced to succumb to Tracker's meager attack.
Tracker appears slower and less agile.
A burly jhakor warrior exclaims, "Smell Man!"
An orcish sergeant attacks Tracker.
(heavy iron falchion) hit threshhold : 79 d100: 71
Tracker evades an orcish sergeant's attack.
Tracker attempts to slash an orcish sergeant with his dark jagged-edged
scimitar and dark jagged-edged scimitar!
The burly jhakor warrior advances into melee with you.
The burly jhakor warrior moves to The burly jhakor warrior moves to a stone's throw from the orcish sergeant.
The burly jhakor warrior moves into melee from Tracker.
Tracker attacks an orcish sergeant.
(dark jagged-edged scimitar) hit threshhold : 83 d100: 19
An orcish sergeant deflects the blow with his battered wooden shield.
Tracker attacks an orcish sergeant.
(dark jagged-edged scimitar) hit threshhold : 83 d100: 6
An orcish sergeant deflects the blow with his battered wooden shield.
A burly jhakor warrior discovers you!
A burly jhakor warrior attacks you with his barbed jhakor fael!
You attempt to retreat.
You move to a stone's throw from the burly jhakor warrior.
An orcish sergeant attacks Tracker with his heavy iron falchion!
Tracker peers at a fire room door.

> out
[Essence Inn, Front Room]
Shades of deep violet light cast shadows along the walls and the huge stone fireplace, which stands facing the door. A fringed carpet woven with archaic symbols and glyphs lies directly in front of a kirchewood desk. A large arch, blockaded by massive bronze filigree doors, leads to a small reading room. Opposite the arch, a dark hallway looms. You see some dark leather armor, a metal kris longknife, a blue-feathered thaenwood long arrow, and Sharla Giltral (seated behind a kirchewood desk).
A lingering scent of incense pervades the air.
The only obvious exit is out.

Tracker walks in brandishing his dark jagged-edged scimitar and his dark jagged-edged scimitar.
You fade into the shadows, confident you haven't been noticed.
Tracker steps behind you and attempts to lock you in a powerful bear hug...
Tracker locks you in a bear hug and begins to crush you!
[You can use <break hold to break out of the hold.]
A burly jhakor warrior walks in brandishing his barbed jhakor fael.
Tracker says, "Got you."
You slip from concealment.
No matter how you struggle or twist and turn, you cannot break free.
Tracker says, "Bastard."
You struggle against your bonds to no avail.
Malikayl walks in.
In a weak effort, you struggle to free yourself, unsuccessfully.
A burly jhakor warrior scowls at you.
Tracker says, "Help."
In a weak effort, you struggle to free yourself, unsuccessfully.
You are unable to break free!
Malikayl focuses the power of his deity with the mantra, "Kel Yelm Fas Port"
Malikayl launches a shimmering lance of force at you.
To hit threshold: 24 Roll: 171
You are skewered by the lance!
... 9 points of damage! *SNAP*
Left arm impaled and wrenched at an odd angle to boot!
You are knocked to your knees!
White-hot searing flames burst from the tip of the lance.
... 3 points of damage!
A vicious blaze caresses your right foot.
Flesh crackles, turning to ash and charred bone is exposed.
21 points of damage!
Malikayl looks towards the heavens.
You are unable to break free!
Round Time: 3 seconds.
Tracker says, "Zap."
Tracker grins.
Malikayl focuses the power of his deity with the mantra, "Kel Yelm Fas Port"
Malikayl launches a shimmering lance of force at you.
To hit threshold: 14 Roll: 79
You are skewered by the lance!
... 21 points of damage!
Vein in left arm torn free!
Blood sprays everywhere!
Gruesome!
Spiritual fire jets from the tip of the lance.
... 7 points of damage!
A terrifying burst of flame explodes around your left leg.
You are knocked prone!
21 points of damage!
In a weak effort, you struggle to free yourself, unsuccessfully.
Malikayl looks towards the heavens.
Struggling to free yourself, you nearly exhausts all your energies.
Malikayl focuses the power of his deity with the mantra, "Kel Yelm Fas Port"
Malikayl launches a shimmering lance of force at you.
To hit threshold: 10 Roll: 23
You are skewered by the lance!
...19 points of damage!
Major portion of right arm skewered!
Shimmering waves of heat emanate from the lance!
... 1 points of damage!
A terrific onslaught of fire immolates you!
The reek of burning flesh assaults your nostrils!
You stagger about, leaving most of your burning left arm on the ground!
You scream in agony as blood spurts from your severed left arm.
23 points of damage!
You fall lifeless to the ground.

[ And with his death, the mask becomes just another object on the corpse, revealing the identity of the assassin. ]

Tracker asks, "Leyrn?"
Malikayl asks, "Leyrn?"
Tracker sheaths a dark jagged-edged scimitar in his shiny steel sheath.
Tracker sheaths a dark jagged-edged scimitar in his shiny steel sheath.
Tracker asks, "What the hell?"
A burly jhakor warrior scowls at you.
A burly jhakor warrior says, "Get Ghuk."
A burly jhakor warrior heads through a filigree door.
Malikayl says, "I can bring him back."
Tracker says, "No."
A burly jhakor warrior comes through the filigree doors from the reading room.
A burly jhakor warrior walks out.
Malikayl touches the corpse of Leyrn.
Saebra comes through the filigree doors from the reading room.
A burly jhakor warrior walks in brandishing his barbed jhakor fael.
Malikayl says, "So he can be tried."
Saebra peers at a burly jhakor warrior.
Tracker says, "Leyrn was the shrouded one."
Saebra asks, "Did Captain Litman get the Lady out?"
Tracker says, "I'll explain in a second."
Tracker draws his dark jagged-edged scimitar from his shiny steel sheath.
Tracker draws his dark jagged-edged scimitar from his shiny steel sheath.
Tracker strides down the hallway.
Malikayl heads in a filigree door.

> release
Your resolve weakens; you feel you can go on no longer. Ghostly shapes wrap themselves about your limbs and torso. They pull you forcibly from the living world. The scene before you becomes more unfocused and distant and you feel your final destination moving closer.

[ Leyrn's note: I died and eventually go back to the room where everyone's talking unnoticed for a while (what harm was there at that time, I was already good as dead..) ]