Arkdaln had come to the statue and said that anyone that wanted to meet with him to come to the deck in the Adventurer’s Rest in five minutes time. This meeting started when Arkdaln was asked about the Krolvin seen in Icemule and why they were there. Arkdaln tersely says, "Were I in a position to know such things, I would have an answer." Casseandra softly says, "seems far from Teras and from the Rest" Casseandra softly says, "fair enough" Arkdaln tersely says, "Unwise of me to speculate as to the cause." Mystra quietly says, "i ha'e wondered who is leadin' tha' group." Mystra quietly says, "River's rest we know is led by the one whose name will na be spoken." Casseandra softly asks, "ye mean the Council Mystra?" Awnro says, "Cant say as if ill help you with what you plan Arkdaln but i wish to hear you out." Mystra quietly says, "Icemule I dinna know." Mystra quietly says, "Tha' thing needs to be raised up" Arkdaln tersely says, "We will speak now." Awnro asks, "Perhaps i should go buy some drinks?" Ravidial asks, "na a big group of revolters 'ere are there Comet-Rider?" Awnro says, "Always makes it easier for me to talk over a nice cold ale" Arkdaln tersely says, "This is not a revolution." Arkdaln tersely says, "The dwarf should not have returned." Ravidial says, "hmmm." Arkdaln tersely says, "His mind was compromised." Casseandra softly says, "by the worms" Casseandra softly says, "aye" Arkdaln tersely says, "Very unwise for a leader to attempt to resume control over a populace so soon after such a compromise." Arkdaln tersely says, "There are always...complications." Ravidial asks, "I do apologize if this requires ye to repeat yerself, but wha' of this Colgan fellow...is he the puppeteer pulling Eregrek's strings?" Arkdaln tersely says, "Ravidial, I have little information concerning him." You nod to Awnro. Awnro asks, "Care for an ale Arkdaln?" Casseandra softly asks, "he has nae been around lately has he Gothique?" Ravidial says, "tis hard for me to imagine a total stranger walking up to ME and just handin me something as powerful as the weapon tha' Eregrek hae." Arkdaln tersely says, "Regardless, the dwarf has a weapon of immense power. And his compromised state leads me to believe that he cannot control it as he claims to be able." Arkdaln declines Awnro's offer. You say, "he hasnt been seen since he gave the weapon over to Eregrek" Awnro says, "More for me" Casseandra softly asks, "what is the origin of the weapon?" Arkdaln tersely says, "Unknown." Raszagar calmly says, "werever the stranger is from which we know not" You ask, "Has he reported to anyone yet the findings of his scholars?" Awnro says, "I wished to find out that myself through song" Arkdaln tersely says, "Eregrek has no intention of releasing the weapon to anyone." You say, "thats been prooven already" Mystra quietly says, "I shuld think na." Ravidial says, "tha' okay, ye can pry it from his warm dead fingers Comet-Rider." Arkdaln tersely says, "His claims of handling the weapon's "investigation" internally are nothing but fraud." Arkdaln waves his hand in a dismissive gesture. Awnro says, "I myself have not gotten the chance to ask but i have heard others did" Casseandra softly says, "well maybe a little old rogue needs to just break on into his humble abode and uhm......procure it" You say, "I asked on your behalf" You nod to Awnro. You say, "I pointed out you would be easy to kill if you decided not to return it and he still declined" Casseandra softly says, "so if'n he nae gonna give it up so easily Arkdaln, how do we go about getting it, I nae even know where the Prince resides" Raszagar calmly says, "a minor problem with it though, as im nae sure it would work" Arkdaln tersely says, "Eregrek will give himself up sooner or later." Ravidial asks, "ye think so Arkdaln?" Arkdaln tersely says, "Yes, he will reveal himself, and give up his whereabouts." Arkdaln nods. Casseandra softly says, "wells he nae stops in fer visit on a regular basis" Ravidial says, "ahh." Awnro asks, "Would you be willing to have its history questioned through song if it came into your hands Arkdaln?" Arkdaln tersely says, "And he suspects plotting against him." Mystra quietly says, "Well his suspicions are at least well founded." Raszagar calmly says, "as have and do you" Arkdaln tersely says, "I am aware of the plots against me." Arkdaln nods to Raszagar. Ravidial says, "and of those who plot against him." Casseandra softly says, "aye I am still upset o'er getting dragged to the ship" Arkdaln tersely says, "There are three, at this time, in the works." Casseandra softly asks, "three plots?" Arkdaln nods to Casseandra. Casseandra softly says, "hmmm" Casseandra softly asks, "and ye know who is leading each?" Ravidial asks, "care to share who the conspirators are Comet-Rider?" Arkdaln nods to Casseandra. Arkdaln smiles softly, a dark sparkle in his eyes. Casseandra softly says, "I figured ye did" Arkdaln tersely says, "There are things one learns, when one is well prepared." Arkdaln removes a sparkling crystal ball from in his brown leather pouch. Casseandra softly says, "the term is hidden" Arkdaln idly picks at a sparkling crystal ball. Ravidial asks, "Atreau and Regyy are nae hard to figure out...but who are the others?" Arkdaln tersely says, "Ravidial, I don't consider them to be a real plot." Arkdaln yawns. Shadya says, "Rakisak" Mystra quietly says, "ware the husks.” Ravidial asks, "well, with Eregrek's help couldn't they be?" Shadya says, "an his army of fools" Arkdaln tersely says, "That would be entirely too obvious." Arkdaln nods to Ravidial. Ravidial says, "well, He's nae the smartest Dwarf I've ever run inta." Ravidial asks, "shall I sanct this room?" Mystra quietly says, "Na" You say, "No need" Arkdaln tersely says, "Not necessary." Arkdaln tilts his crystal ball side to side, making the light play off it. Casseandra softly asks, "well what are ye suggesting Arkdaln?" Arkdaln tersely says, "Eregrek will make a grave mistake soon." Casseandra softly says, "I am sure ye has a plan of ye own" Mystra quietly asks, "Hae soon?" Mystra glances at Arkdaln. You ask, "And your crystal ball told you that?" Arkdaln tersely says, "How soon, I have no idea." Arkdaln tersely says, "But it is to be watched for." Arkdaln bows to Mystra. Arkdaln tersely says, "To remove the weapon from Eregrek's possession will take vigilance." Arkdaln tersely says, "You all agree that his possession of the weapon unnerves you." Mystra quietly says, "His possession of anythin' fair unnerves me." Ganalon deeply says, "a little, aye" Raszagar calmly says, "anyone in possesion of it unnerves me" Arkdaln tersely says, "When the Krolvin nation has been restored to its once honorable status, there will be no further need for the weapon's existence." Casseandra softly asks, "does the weapon have the same affect on lets see elves as it does the Krol?" Mystra quietly asks, "Ye will destroy the weapon?" Arkdaln tersely says, "I have not seen the weapon used on any but Krol." Arkdaln nods to Casseandra. Arkdaln tersely says, "And yes, if it can be." Arkdaln nods to Mystra. Mystra quietly says, "Guid." Ganalon deeply asks, "what exactly is that honorable stats you refer to?" You ask, "If it cant be?" Casseandra softly says, "so it was made by someone fer the purpose of destroying ye race then” Arkdaln tersely says, "I would assume." Arkdaln nods to Casseandra. Ganalon deeply says, "status even." Mystra quietly asks, "If ye are unable to destroy the weapon?" Arkdaln tersely says, "There is no guarantee that a Krol can even wield the weapon." Raszagar calmly asks, "just you taking it into your hands could set it off, a risk your willing to take?" Casseandra softly says, "ahhh so if we got our hands on it, ye may nae even be able to accept it to return it to yer homeland" Arkdaln nods to Raszagar. Mystra quietly asks, "But one of yer kind or one of our kind shuld be able, aye?" Arkdaln tersely says, "I will take any risk to restore my nation." Ganalon deeply says, "Arkdaln" Arkdaln nods to Raszagar. Ravidial says, "oooo, I would love to travel to the krol homelands." Casseandra softly asks, "Do ye have Kings and Queens and such in ye nation?" Casseandra softly asks, "or are we only the lucky ones?" Raszagar calmly asks, "should one of us get our hands on the weapon, you wish it turned over to you or somethin?" Arkdaln tersely says, "Ganalon, I have heard your question." After a moment's silence a calico cat prances into the area and glances up at Dzib intelligently. Arkdaln tersely says, "The nation is in a state of chaos. Its War Council abandoned a set of its troops in order to focus on other issues." Casseandra softly asks, "what issues be those?" Arkdaln tersely says, "Now, you tell me another set of Krolvin is attacking yet another city." Casseandra softly says, "aye Icemule Trace" Casseandra softly says, "cold place" Ravidial says, "Ice mule." Arkdaln tersely says, "A lack of true leadership." Ravidial says, "mah homelands." Awnro says, "A rather strange mood i have never heard of your kind being so far north." Arkdaln tersely says, "This should not be happening." Casseandra softly says, "I am wondering if some of them have joined forces with that Baron idiot" Mystra quietly asks, "Arkdaln, tha' we mae understand ye perfectly clearly. If ye lay hands on this weapon and it can be destroyed ye will destroy it. And once the werm prince is out of the picture ye will withdraw yer troops from Teras Isle? And if ye canna destroy the weapon then wha'? Bury it where it will ne'er be found?" Arkdaln tersely says, "It will be hidden." Arkdaln nods to Mystra. Casseandra softly says, "why nae we just toss it in the volcano" Arkdaln tersely says, "I do not intend to return here." Arkdaln nods to Casseandra. Mystra quietly asks, "And the rest is a true representation of wha' we mae expect?" Arkdaln tersely says, "Making that impossible." Ganalon deeply says, "this status thing still bothers me." Awnro says, "Besides there are things that live in that valcono i would not wish to see gain more power." Arkdaln tersely says, "The weapon would be safer in my hands than any others." Mystra quietly says, "I agree." Bakwash asks, "why?" Casseandra softly says, "it would be safer if it was melted back into the material wence it came" Bakwash asks, "why would it be safer with you than any other?" Ravidial asks, "does its magik corrupt the weilder, Arkdaln...or do you suspect tha' it does?" Bakwash says, "power corupts" Awnro says, "I trust your word that you would not misuse it Arkdaln but i fear that it may influence your mind once it is under your grasp" Bakwash whispers, "thank you" Arkdaln tersely says, "My mind is beyond its influence, if it indeed has any." Casseandra softly says, "if it only destroys Krolvin Awnro, what would we have to fear of it" Awnro says, "That is speculation on our part" You say, "Dont know that it only destroys Krol" Ravidial says, "we don't know tha' it only destroys Krol, Cassandra. Eregrek hasn't attempted to use it on one of us yet." Arkdaln tersely says, "Yet." Arkdaln nods to Ravidial. Mystra shudders. Casseandra softly says, "well I think it does, because I think he has a bone to pick o'er the worm incident" Ravidial says, "but given the recent attempt to remove the elves from our Island, I wouldn't put it past Eregrek to try it against one of us after the krol are vanquished." Casseandra softly says, "By Tonis I know I would" Arkdaln nods to Ravidial. Arkdaln tersely says, "If this group truly wants Eregrek to have the weapon removed from him, this group will have to work together." Arkdaln nods. Bakwash asks, "who would rule once he was gone?" Arkdaln tersely says, "I don't care." Arkdaln nods to Bakwash. Bakwash rubs his chin thoughtfully. Casseandra softly says, "it is very hard to make plans Arkdaln when we nae know much at all to begin with" Ravidial says, "we hae lived here for years withou' a ruler Bakwash...unless Snffy comes back I think we can do fair well by ourselves." Bakwash says, "well has always been a dwarven ruler" Arkdaln tersely says, "Eregrek, like any other, has a weakness. Find it. Exploit it. And take him by surprise." Mystra quietly says, "Casseandra, Arkdaln is tryin' to tell us wha' we need to know. At least as much as he knows." Bakwash says, "is a dwarven town" Casseandra softly says, "aye I realize this Mystra" Mystra quietly asks, "Arkdaln ha'e ye na discovered his weakness?" Shadya says, "so..what if he has a crystal ball as ye do" Shadya says, "might be more difficult" Mystra quietly says, "We know he canna withstand the werms." Arkdaln tersely says, "Mystra, I have not." Arkdaln tersely says, "He tends to not appear when I am about." Arkdaln smiles softly, a dark sparkle in his eyes. Bakwash says, "dunno, I can understand the elves wanting to get rid of him, what in it for you Arkdaln? " Raszagar calmly says, "avent seen em in awhile actually" Bakwash says, "not saying I don't trust you" Bakwash says, "heh but I don't" Mystra quietly says, "And he Dwarven so likely he na withstand the red rot either but one wuld assume he carry the antidote." Casseandra softly asks, "anyone know some cute little Dwarven Princess we can strut around the isle awhile?" Casseandra grins. Ravidial says, "so far anyway...but I think if he and Regyy can get enough supporters he may grow brave enoug' to try you Comet-Rider." You say, "Bakwash, he wants the weapon Eregrek holds, nothing more" Bakwash says, "aye? He came here to inslave us all if I remember right, well his people did." Arkdaln tersely says, "Eregrek is a fool, and his plans are foolish." Bakwash asks, "so now he just wants an axe?" You nod to Bakwash. Bakwash says, "all politicians are fools" Ravidial says, "according to Trevynn, there aren't any Dwarves on the isle with a beard likely to attract Eregrek's attention Casseandra." You say, "he cares nothing for the people here" Arkdaln tersely says, "And the only reason he remains, is because of his new toy." Casseandra softly says, "ahhh" Mystra quietly asks, "Arkdaln, wha' say ye? Culd ye na just destroy Eregrek with the weapon on him?" Mystra quietly asks, "Under the right circumstances?" Arkdaln tersely says, "I believe that I could, given the proper distractions." Ravidial says, "things tha' powerful hae a way of finding a new master Lorekeeper." Raszagar calmly says, "id nae like to see it end up in some collectors pile" Bakwash says, "aye, well actually things that powerful have a way of finding someone new to serve them, the item is always the master" Mystra quietly says, "Well the dwarven fool na susceptible to my charms, Arkdaln, I dinna ha'e a beard." Arkdaln tersely says, "Not always." Bakwash asks, "so you no longer want to rule here Arkdaln? Just want the axe?" Ravidial says, "he's seen you fight in the hog pen too." Mystra quietly says, "Now there a plan.” Bakwash says, "I dont' like either side" Arkdaln tersely asks, "How many times must that point be driven across your human head?" Arkdaln squints at Bakwash. Bakwash says, "I think the Krolvin side is playing us against the Dwarven side" Mystra quietly says, "We invite Eregrek to the Hog Pen." Bakwash says, "and the other way too" Ravidial says, "you and Scheree could take care of him." Mystra quietly asks, "Wha' dwarf culd resist?" Bakwash says, "well you came to conquer us" Bakwash says, "now we are supposed to trust you in getting rid of a stupid dwarven prince" Mystra quietly says, "Bakwash much water ha'e crossed the dam since Arkdaln ferst arrived on Teras Isle." Bakwash says, "dunno, seems to easy to me" Mystra quietly says, "Much ha'e changed." Arkdaln tersely says, "Bakwash, I don't particularly care if *you* trust me." Arkdaln smirks. Arkdaln tersely says, "In fact..." Ravidial says, "he was sent by a now corrupt and dishonorable council Bakwash, it is a matter of Arkdaln's honor to repay the treachery of the council and visit his wrath on their heads." Arkdaln tersely says, "It doesn't matter if any of you do." Arkdaln tersely says, "What matters is that the dwarf should not possess the weapon." Bakwash says, "what you want to do with that weapon Arkdaln? that is what you want right" Arkdaln tersely says, "Bakwash, go read something." Arkdaln waves his hand in a dismissive gesture. Mystra quietly says, "Bakwash he ha'e been clear about tha'. He will destroy the weapon." Awnro says, "Some of us trust your words Arkdaln it is your intentions that worry some of us worry about" Arkdaln tersely says, "I am not repeating myself." Bakwash says, "aye, maybe I will, do a bit of thinking about what is going on" Ravidial says, "ye makin him mad...gie him something to drink and let him tell us wha' it is we need ta do." Arkdaln tersely says, "My words are my intentions. Question that, and you question my honor in speaking them." You say, "if you showed even a little bit of remorse for what you have done to us Arkdaln perhaps but you just don't care that you came here and tried to destroy our homes and our lives." Ganalon deeply says, "I'm just curious as to what status of honor youre willing to restore the krolvin nation to... you havnt seemed to answer that directly." Awnro says, "Perhaps i chose the wrong words" Arkdaln tersely says, "Let me address that." Arkdaln nods to you. You say, "Please do" You nod to Arkdaln. Arkdaln tersely says, "And then, Ganalon." Arkdaln tersely says, "Gothique, I have no remorse for the things that I have done here." Arkdaln tersely says, "None." Ravidial says, "as no true warrior should." Arkdaln tersely says, "Whatsoever." Ravidial nods to you. You chuckle. Arkdaln tersely says, "In any shape, form, or fashion." Mystra quietly says, "Why shuld ye. This ha'e been war." Arkdaln tersely asks, "Does that clarify the matter for you?" Arkdaln cocks his head at you. You say, "And this, you want to hold a powerful weapon" You say, "he will have no remorse when you lay dead at his feet either" Arkdaln tersely says, "I'm waiting." Arkdaln tersely asks, "Does that clarify the matter for you?" Arkdaln cocks his head at you. You say, "it confirms" You nod to Arkdaln. Arkdaln tersely says, "Good. Now be quiet. Ganalon, you were next." Mystra quietly asks, "Gothique do ye hear any one of us speak with remorse about the killin' of his kind we ha'e done? The mass murders we ha'e comitted upon his kind?" You wave a hand at Arkdaln, dismissing him indifferently. You say, "Actually, yes" Casseandra takes a drink from her dark ale. Mystra quietly asks, "Why then shuld Arkdaln feel remorse at wha' a war ha'e wrought?" MystraYou say, "I said yes, Mystra" You say, "Not no" Mystra quietly says, "I feel na remorse." Mystra quietly says, "I killed with honor" You say, "Then maybe you belong with him" You point at Arkdaln. Mystra quietly says, "I did wha' one must do to protect one's home." Ravidial says, "I though' tha' were the reason we were all here.." You say, "Exactly" You say, "One who was destroying your home" Mystra quietly says, "But tha' one is na Arkdaln." You roll your eyes. You say, "Mystra, I love you but you need to open your eyes" Arkdaln tersely says, "Ganalon, I will wait until the noise has died down." Arkdaln nods to Ganalon. Ravidial says, "the same may be said for your beloved Khortal Gothique...or any of the other krol." Mystra quietly says, "Fergi'e me..continue please" Mystra nods to Arkdaln. You say, "ravidial, I would still gut him" You say, "he's still an invader, after all" You say, "Continue Arkdaln, with your lies" Arkdaln tersely says, "And she would kiss him, her eyes tearing up as the blood gushes from his abdomen, yes....we know." Arkdaln nods to you. You wave a hand at Arkdaln, dismissing him indifferently. You say, "You know nothing" Awnro says, "I fear this isle shall never be the same again" Arkdaln tersely asks, "Good. If I know nothing, then why are you here listening?" Arkdaln cocks his head at you. Arkdaln tersely says, "You may go." Arkdaln nods. Mystra grins at Arkdaln. You say, "Dont think so" Arkdaln tersely says, "Then stay. Listen to the nothing." Arkdaln nods to you. You say, "I intend to" Mystra quietly says, "Comet-Rider fergi'e our interruptions and continue please." Arkdaln turns to face Ganalon. You grin at Mystra. Arkdaln tersely says, "You ask of the status that I intend to bring to the Krolvin nation." Arkdaln nods to Ganalon. Ganalon deeply says, "you said restore" Ganalon deeply says, "but yes" Ganalon deeply says, "you are correct" Arkdaln tersely asks, "I ask this. As it stands now, do any of you believe that the Krolvin nation is one with honor?" Raszagar calmly says, "bluntly" Casseandra softly says, "from their actions of the past Arkdaln, it would be hard to say aye" Shadya says, "i know not of the nation..i feel you are of honor Arkdaln" Mystra quietly says, "There are Krolvin with honor. The Krolvin Nation ha'e lost it's honor at the hands of yer council." Awnro says, "I do not know enough to say either way" Ganalon deeply says, "from what I've seen with the past kidnappings and the killings... nae, there is hardly much honor." Ravidial says, "but the other krol ilk tha' they sent here hae no honor at all." Casseandra softly says, "but I also believe that honor can be restored to any race of people " Arkdaln nods to Casseandra. Shadya says, "of course...dere are good an bad in every race" Casseandra softly says, "I cannae control what my ancestors did, any more than any of ye can" Shadya says, "always will be" Casseandra softly says, "thats in the past" Ganalon deeply says, "but the Krolvin history has been one of slave'ing, and piracy... if that was honor and thats what you seek to restore then I have some misgivings about that." Ravidial says, "aye, slaving were na fun." Arkdaln nods to Ganalon. Ganalon deeply says, "or the Krolvin history I've been taught that is... correct me if I am wrong." Awnro says, "I sit here now as only an impartial observer i think perhaps one of my profession should witness the goings on so that future generations may have a truthful interpritation" Casseandra softly says, "well the first question that really needs to be asked is, what is ye definition of honor Arkdaln" Arkdaln tersely says, "Finally. The one question that matters." Arkdaln nods to Casseandra. Casseandra smiles. Arkdaln tersely says, "Let me define honor." Casseandra nods. Mystra smiles at Arkdaln. Arkdaln tersely says, "Honor...is the state of having a cause, knowing your cause, believing in your cause, stating your cause, and having the willingness to die...for your cause." Casseandra softly says, "ack" Casseandra softly says, "thats a nice way to beat around the bush there Arkdaln" Gothiques nods to Casseandra. Arkdaln tersely says, "It is not what you call it." Arkdaln tersely says, "It is a statement of fact." Raszagar calmly says, "thus for a soldier anything he's told to do, becomes his cause, thus he must uphold his honor and carry it through to the finish" Raszagar calmly says, "but..." Casseandra softly says, "I am curious" Shadya says, "but what if ya cause is not desirable for most around" You say, "Even if it means killing children" You say, "How honorable" Mystra glances at you. Casseandra softly asks, "does ye family have like royal bloodlines Arkdaln?" Ganalon deeply asks, "ok, that defines honor to Arkdaln, now what is the state of the krolvin honor you intend to restore? what is the cause youre wanting to restore?" Ganalon deeply says, "in other words, where are you going with this..." Ganalon deeply says, "what are your intentions." Arkdaln nods to Mystra. Ganalon deeply asks, "coexistence, war and conquest, slavery and piracy....?" Ravidial says, "tha' is nae quite true Raszagar...a soldier's honor is defined and determined by his life experience...anything tha' goes against wha' his sense of personal honor, which is derived from his cultural training, is dishonorable and may be disregarded even if it is an order given by a superior. Tha' is where his sense of morality comes inta play." * Dzib just bit the dust! The cat yowls, "Master!" and dashes away. Raszagar traces a series of glowing runes while chanting an arcane phrase... Raszagar gestures. After a moment's silence a large green chameleon waddles into the area and glances up at Raszagar intelligently. Ganalon deeply says, "home and gardens...." Ganalon stares off into space. You ask, "getting him darling?" Raszagar calmly says, "we'll see" Raszagar slings an acid-stained rolaren shield off from over his shoulder. Raszagar slides a gold ring off his finger. Raszagar slides an intricate gold and brass ring on his finger. Suddenly Raszagar vanishes! Arkdaln tersely says, "I will attempt to phrase this as to quiet any further question as to my...intentions." Arkdaln tersely says, "However, I must consider the Common translations." Arkdaln tersely says, "As versed as I am in the tongue, there are still questions as to the correct wordings of some things." Arkdaln closes his eyes for a moment. Ravidial says, "oh, he's gonna bring him here." A swirling grey-blue mist slowly fills the area. It begins to spin faster and faster, congealing into a large upright disk. The mist slows its spinning and within the swirling vapors you can make out an opening. Raszagar just came out of a swirling mist, dragging the body of Dzib behind him. The swirling mist begins to speed up as it spirals back into the opening and fades away. Ravidial raises a hand while murmuring a soft orison... Mystra gestures while calling upon the lesser spirits for aid... Ravidial gestures at Dzib. Nothing happens. Raszagar calmly asks, "why not?" Raszagar calmly says, "everything he needs right here" You nod to Raszagar. Ravidial nods to Raszagar. * * Gothique heals Dzib * * Ravidial asks, "do ye mind the interruption Arkdaln?" You hear the ghostly voice of Dzib say, "Thanks Goth" Arkdaln tersely says, "I believe this will suffice to explain." Arkdaln rubs his chin thoughtfully. You say, "He's ready" Arkdaln tersely says, "I do not intend to rule the Krolvin nation. I simply intend to remove the Council that dishonored its troops, and have the nation replace it with another that is committed to seeing the desires of its people set forth." Ravidial gestures at Dzib. A silvery translucent thread extends from Ravidial encompassing Dzib's corpse. Casseandra softly says, "okies" Ravidial gestures at Dzib. Ravidial suddenly looks very drained. A bolt of soft white light streaks down from the sky bathing Dzib in it. A brilliant glow forms around Dzib, lingers for a moment, and finally fades. Dzib awakens looking somewhat confused and seriously drained. Dzib's body suddenly grows darker. Ganalon deeply asks, "could you enlighten us as to what those desires are?" You ask, "One of your own has fallen and you ask if the interuption is minded?" Dzib dusts himself off. Mystra quietly says, "Arkdaln I had hoped ye wuld rule yer Nation." You shake your head. Dzib says, "Thanks" Arkdaln tersely says, "Since I am not the Krolvin nation in its entirety, then I cannot." Casseandra softly says, "now maybe if we ask a point blank questions, ye could explain easier" Arkdaln nods to Ganalon. Arkdaln tersely says, "Mystra, I do not wish it." Ganalon deeply says, "questions that begit more questions" Arkdaln nods to Mystra. Ravidial says, "aye I do Gothique, tis only polite. I'm quite big enoug' to drag him outside where I won't cause a commotion." Mystra quietly asks, "Wha' will ye do then?" Arkdaln tersely says, "I will continue my studies, as before...only I will be left alone by the military." * Murp just bit the dust! You say, "Murps left teras" Casseandra softly asks, "is the Krolvin's cause, still, slavery and war, and piracy, like they have done in the past? Or do ye want to see ye race move in another direction from that?" Awnro asks, "It is obvious that at one time your nation wished to own this isle and perhaps its inhabitants do you think that they would once your new council is apointed?" Casseandra softly says, "I think that is what most are worried about here" Arkdaln tersely says, "You ask much." Arkdaln nods to Casseandra. Arkdaln nods to Ganalon. Arkdaln tersely says, "I am one Krol." Arkdaln tersely says, "I cannot change the world." Mystra quietly says, "Ye already ha'e" Awnro says, "Indeed i would fear if you thought you could" Casseandra softly says, "ye nae give yeself enough credit " Casseandra smiles. Ravidial says, "I have a more poignant question....we all ken tha' the krolvin forces are dwindling here and that we will be able to eventually remove all but Trudok and Arkdaln...." Ganalon deeply says, "I suppose through delegation and trade we'll find out soon enough what the Krolvin nation's 'desire's are." Mystra quietly says, "We culd remove Trudok." Casseandra softly says, "and sorry, I am a female and it is built into my blood to be curious and ask more questions then we should, sorry bad habit" Shadya says, "i'm hoping Trudok be removed as well" Ravidial asks, "let's just say tha' we kill all the krol on the west side and Eregrek gets Arkdaln and Trudok....wha' will Eregrek do next?" Arkdaln tersely asks, "Who knows what the dwarf has in store for the Isle?" Ravidial asks, "start with elves and remove them...then move to giants and hobbits?" Ganalon deeply says, "thats a mighty big unknown to have us assume for our support in such a task as you ask." Ravidial asks, "wha' of the Dhe'nar?" Arkdaln tersely says, "Then do not support it." Arkdaln nods to Ganalon. Arkdaln tersely says, "Go your own way." Mystra quietly says, "Well my sorc hide been hauled onto the boat often enough by tha' high-handed dwarf." Arkdaln tersely says, "And, when asked by your children who changed Teras..." Ravidial says, "we've seen the intentions of Eregrek...he's already tried to remove the elves once and tha' was only thinly veiled by Ta'" Arkdaln tersely says, "Be sure to leave your name out." Ganalon deeply says, "perhaps thats not a plausable course either." Arkdaln smiles softly, a dark sparkle in his eyes. Ravidial says, "er Ta'illistims dismissal of dwarves." Arkdaln tersely says, "Bluntly, of course." Arkdaln nods to Ganalon. Ganalon deeply says, "oh, I need no fame for what I wish to see happen." Casseandra softly says, "they just did that cause of the red rot" Casseandra softly says, "didnae know if it would spread" Ganalon deeply says, "my name is insignificant, its the end result that matters." Arkdaln tersely says, "As is mine." Arkdaln nods to Ganalon. Arkdaln tersely says, "When I am gone from this Isle, it will be spoken no longer." Ganalon deeply says, "cause Id rather not have my children ask me that question as krolvin slaves." Casseandra softly says, "nae true" You say, "That depends on how Teras is changed, the direction it appears to be taking, I do not wish to take blame for" Arkdaln tersely says, "But it matters little." Ravidial says, "aye, tha' will nae happen." Ravidial chuckles. Casseandra softly says, "for ye will be part of our history, and we tend to retell our tales to our children" Casseandra softly says, "so they may learn" Awnro says, "I for one intend to see that all this is remembered in the future" Casseandra softly says, "i am sure ye do the same with yer young" Ravidial says, "I must retire Comet-Rider...the Lorekeeper will fill me in on the details tomorrow." Ganalon deeply says, "to that end I will strive against, and that I fear you'll have no choice but to remember my name for." Ravidial says, "for now, I stand wi' ye." Mystra quietly says, "Actually Arkdaln tha' is na so. As I once kept Lord Secret's name alive..and I still keep Lord Jaq's name alive in these lands...though he been gone fer eons...so shall yer name be kept alive. I am after all a Lorekeeper." Ravidial says, "g'nite everyone." Casseandra softly says, "see" Casseandra softly says, "stories of lore" Ravidial bows to Arkdaln. Casseandra softly says, "we live by them" Ravidial went through some swinging doors. Arkdaln put a sparkling crystal ball in his brown leather pouch. Awnro says, "We all strive to learn from our past to make the future a better place it would not do to forget one who has caused such change as you Arkdaln" Arkdaln tersely says, "Some strive to learn from their past in order to make the future their own." Arkdaln nods to Awnro. Awnro says, "Indeed" Awnro says, "I am merely a humble bard and do not wish anything beyond what i have." Arkdaln tersely says, "A moment." Arkdaln glances at something inside a brass-studded brown leather pouch. Mystra quietly asks, "But I do ha'e a question Arkdaln. And ye know tha' I dinna question yer honor fer I ha'e defended it vociferously and often...Hae soon do ye think the final scene with the werm prince will play out here?" Mystra quietly asks, "Hae long do we ha'e to find his weakness?" Mystra quietly says, "He is na here often" Arkdaln tersely says, "Mystra, I have no idea." Mystra quietly asks, "And do we really needs do tha'? Wuld a major distraction na serve thee just as well?" Casseandra softly says, "do those worms stay forever in his head, or do they fall out and they have little ones that continue to grow" * *Arkdaln begins spelling up. prepping and casting, not using the comet * * Arkdaln tersely says, "Any distraction that takes his focus from me will suffice." Shadya faces Arkdaln, closes her eyes and begins chanting. Suddenly, a small bolt of energy arcs between them! Shadya opens her eyes, looking slightly drained. Casseandra softly says, "i nae know too much about those worms" Casseandra softly says, "nor do I wants too" Casseandra softly says, "well personally" Mystra quietly says, "Well they left the prince eventually" Mystra quietly asks, "But who knows wha' condition they left his mind in?" Casseandra softly asks, "aye but do they leave big holes where they ate their way through?" Mystra quietly says, "I think they came out his ears." Casseandra softly says, "disgusting to think abouts" Mystra quietly says, "I leave lil to chance Arkdaln." Arkdaln smiles softly, a dark sparkle in his eyes. Casseandra softly says, "doesnae wanna give up hunting but wants to listen" Mystra quietly asks, "and Arkdaln wha' of Trudok?" Mystra quietly says, "And ye know I dinna trust nor honor him" Arkdaln tersely says, "Trudok remains in hiding, perhaps plotting with Eregrek against me." Mystra quietly says, "I shuld na be surprised by tha'" Awnro asks, "Do you plan to deal with him before your return to your home?" Arkdaln tersely says, "Trudok will either join me, or he will suffer the same fate as Grarg." Mystra quietly asks, "Feh Arkdaln hae culd ye e'er trust Trudok agin?" Casseandra softly asks, "guess I missed that, what happened to Grarg?" Arkdaln tersely says, "With the weapon Eregrek holds in my possession, I could very well trust Trudok." Arkdaln smiles softly, a dark sparkle in his eyes. Casseandra softly asks, "same place as Akhri?" Awnro says, "He is no more." Mystra quietly says, "The prince pulverized his bones and they are still blowin' about Kharam-Dzu's streets." Casseandra softly says, "ewwww" Arkdaln tersely says, "I grow weary. Also, I must warn a plotter before I retire." Arkdaln smiles softly, a dark sparkle in his eyes. Mystra quietly says, "But I am speakin' of the time after the weapon is destroyed." Casseandra softly says, "a Krolvin's work is n'er done" Casseandra begins chuckling at Arkdaln! Mystra quietly asks, "Ye mean to say they dinna recognize yer cat and yer chameleon as yet?" Mystra blinks at Arkdaln. Mystra throws back her head and roars with laughter! Arkdaln nods to Shadya. Arkdaln nods to Casseandra. Casseandra softly says, "well sometimes we o'er run with critters, ye just ne'er know whose they be" Mystra quietly asks, "Arkdaln afore ye go. Wha' sort of distraction is significant enough to distract the prince ye think?" Awnro says, "Well i shall tell you this Arkdaln i for one shall not stand with you but nor shall i stand against you." Arkdaln tersely says, "Then where do you stand? A void is not an easy place to find solid ground." Arkdaln nods to Awnro. Mystra quietly says, "Though ye dinna ask, and I suppose ye dinna needs to ask, I will stand with thee, Arkdaln." Arkdaln nods to Mystra. Raszagar calmly says, "ahh but the scholar stands just to the side paying attention to all" Raszagar nods to Arkdaln. Casseandra softly says, "one can be neutral, it happens all thee time" Awnro says, "As is my place" Arkdaln tersely says, "Then the scholare shall be known as Awnro, He Who Did Nothing." Arkdaln nods. Ganalon deeply says, "I'm not easily won Arkdaln, but in my mind, actions speak louder than words, if I'm convinced that your intentions are honorable for ALL involved, not just the Krolvin then you'll know where i stand." Awnro says, "It is not such a bad thing to be impartial" Raszagar calmly says, "or Awnro, Teller of the Krolvin War of Honor" Casseandra softly says, "nae its not" Raszagar calmly says, "yee so negative" Raszagar nods to Arkdaln. Arkdaln tersely says, "It remains to be seen." Arkdaln nods to Raszagar. You say, "he degrades anyone that will not aid him" Mystra quietly says, "And if I dinna survive then maehaps my name and thy name will both vanish from the history of Elanthia." Mystra grins at Arkdaln. Arkdaln nods to Mystra. Awnro says, "Someone must stand aside to record the things that may be missed by those on either side" Mystra quietly says, "So be it." Mystra nods to Arkdaln. Arkdaln tersely says, "If my name vanishes, it should be a good thing." Mystra quietly says, "My only hope is tha' if my name is spoken it is na spoken in the same breath with the title traitor." Mystra sighs. Awnro says, "Frankly that is the place of a true history keeper to stand aside and look at both sides in the same way" Arkdaln tersely says, "If it is, then the speaker will be speaking from pure ignorance." Arkdaln nods to Mystra. Mystra quietly says, "Thankye comet-rider." Mystra quietly says, "And now...I must sleep." Mystra curtsies to Arkdaln. Arkdaln nods to Mystra. Casseandra softly says, "good night Mystra" You nod to Mystra. Arkdaln tersely says, "I tire, as well." Mystra quietly says, "I shall think upon a distraction" Arkdaln stands up. You say, "Sleep well Lorekeeper" Mystra quietly says, "Thankye" Arkdaln tersely says, "Those of you, who know who you are, will be remembered." Mystra quietly says, "Feh I a sorc...I ha'e always known who I am." Mystra quietly says, "Na sense enough to fear." Casseandra softly says, "I am a rogue, we can be anybody" Arkdaln tersely says, "Yes, but if my desire comes to fruition..." Casseandra softly says, "master of disguises" Arkdaln tersely says, "Then my people will know, and honor, you." Arkdaln nods. Raszagar calmly says, "good, den me no get rememberd, fergettin who i am all dah time" Mystra quietly says, "I shuld be indeed honored by tha'" Mystra quietly says, "G'night all." Arkdaln tersely says, "Until then." Arkdaln traces a series of glowing runes while chanting an arcane phrase... Arkdaln gestures. Arkdaln suddenly disappears. |
