The Poets' Convocation
The Illustrious Performance Before Sir Bertram, the Fall Prince
on Friday, the 13th day of October
and
the Unfortunate Events Which Followed
A great square hall filled with the scents of roasting meat and savory spices.
The room is so huge that two thick pillars are needed to prop up the high
ceiling. On the other side of the pillars you can see a smaller section of the
dining hall to the east, where a warm blaze is roaring in a fireplace.
Candelabras fill the hall with bright cheerful light.
The Dining Hall is richly decorated as if for a great occasion. Garlands of
fresh white flowers provide a festive air, and large blue and white banners
hang from the walls. The tables and benches are pushed to the sides of the room
to make room for a dais in its center, which has been brought in to provide a
platform for performers. A great throne, intricately carved and gilded, is
placed by the west wall, and a strip of thick red carpet runs from the doorway
to the very foot of this throne.
Dolfin, Maeve and Gideon are sitting on a long wooden bench. Cassandra is standing
near a long wooden bench. Iuri, Arrion, Punzel, Pikewaddle, Watchman Philo and
Elea are sitting near the dais. Andrew, Maria, Rhian and Zeakk are standing
near the dais. Petris and a brawny guard are standing near the double door to
the south. Kiera and Derras are standing near a thick stone pillar. Leto and
Etain are standing near the west wall.
Maria beams.
Maria asks, "Participants, are you clear on what you are to do?"
Watchman Philo, Pikewaddle, and Iuri nod to Maria.
Punzel nods nervously to Maria, "I think so."
a courier offers a wine bottle to Maria.
Maria glances curiously at a courier.
Maria takes a wine bottle.
Maria says, "What's this?"
Watchman Philo glances at Maria's wine bottle.
Maria glances at her wine bottle, "Oh, it must be for the toast."
Watchman Philo glances at Petris.
Petris hums martially.
Gwen arrives through the double door to the south.
Maria says, "Gwen.."
Gwen sighs.
Maria offers a wine bottle to Gwen.
Gwen asks, "Yes Ma'am?"
Maria says, "Go pour this."
Gwen curtsies.
Gwen takes a wine bottle.
Gwen leaves through the swinging kitchen door.
Martel arrives through the double door to the south.
Anastacia arrives through the double door to the south.
Punzel glances admiringly at Martel.
Petris glances coldly at Martel.
Dolfin nods happily at Martel.
Anastacia yawns.
Martel smiles to Punzel.
Punzel smiles shyly.
Martel glances at Petris.
Gwen arrives through the swinging kitchen door.
Gwen offers a basket to Maria.
Maria accepts a basket from Gwen.
Gwen asks, "Ma'am your wine?"
Maria says, "Thank you Gwen."
Gwen curtsies.
Gwen asks, "Is that all ma'am?"
Maria says, "You may go."
Gwen sighs.
Gwen leaves through the double door to the south.
Petris ignores Martel.
Martel sighs softly.
Arrion glances concernedly at Martel.
Martel glances at Arrion.
Martel smiles at Arrion.
Arrion nervously smiles at Martel.
Maria smiles at thirty people.
Anastacia leans on Martel.
Martel holds Anastacia.
Anastacia holds Martel.
Punzel glances jealously at Martel.
Petris glances at Anastacia.
Arrion glances at Anastacia.
Martel smiles consolingly to Punzel.
Punzel gazes at [her] pair of hands.
Launfal arrives through the double door to the south.
[Lots of people bow and nod to Launfal.]
Maria asks, "Sir Launfal...is the Queen approaching?"
Launfal announces, "Everyone, may I have your attention please?"
Launfal says, "I regret to inform you that the Queen will not attened us
tonight. It seems the treasonous poetry has upset her terribly...."
Launfal sighs.
[Lots of people frown or sigh.]
Launfal says, "However - in her place..."
Launfal says, "We will have our Fall Prince - Prince Bertram. I trust that you
will give him the courtesy you would have given the Queen..."
[Lots of people sigh, frown, smile, nod, raise eyebrows, etc.]
Launfal smiles tiredly, " I shall return with him momentarily."
Maria says, "The Prince honors us.... We will do our best to make him welcome."
Launfal leaves through the double door to the south.
Punzel nervously rubs [her] close-cropped black hair.
Maria says loudly, "Please, gentlefolk, offer the same courtesy to Prince
Bertram as we would to the Queen. She is his son, after all."
[Many people nod.]
Pikewaddle frets quietly, "My poem was made with addressing Her Majesty in
mind.. I do hope the effect will not be lost."
Maria says, "Some things are beyond our control."
Maria says to Pikewaddle, "I am sure your poem will be conveyed to her."
Watchman Philo glances consolingly at Pikewaddle.
Punzel smiles nervously.
Arrion nods to Pikewaddle, ".. as was mine"
Maria glances at Arrion, "Do not change your poem, Sera."
Elea murmurs comfortingly, "I'm sure it will be fine."
Arrion glances at Maria.
Iuri says quietly to Arrion, "You may just leave it as it is. Perhaps change
'Your Majesty' to 'Her Majesty'"
Arrion nods to Iuri, " yes.. yes.. that works.. "
Iuri smiles to Arrion.
Launfal, Bertram, Sir Alrik, and Sir Bragi arrive through the double door to the south.
Launfal smiles proudly.
[Lots of people bow and kneel.]
Sir Bragi smiles bemusedly.
Bertram nods boredly.
Sir Alrik shakes his head.
Bertram waves royally to thirty people.
Bertram moves from the double door to the south to the royal throne.
Bertram nods appreciatively.
Cassandra is kneeling near a long wooden bench. You, Froderick and Nastasha are
kneeling on a long wooden bench. Maeve is sitting on a long wooden bench. Punzel,
Pikewaddle, Watchman Philo, Arrion, Rhian, Elea, and Iuri are kneeling near the dais.
Andrew and Derras are kneeling near the swinging kitchen door. Zeakk is standing
near the swinging kitchen door. Petris, Kiera, Martel, Radulf and a brawny guard are
kneeling near the double door to the south. Chronos is standing near the double door
to the south. Merim, Gilliam, Gideon and Saurus are kneeling on the stone floor.
Doren and Santlar are kneeling near a thick stone pillar. Leto is kneeling near a
long wooden table. Sir Bragi, Sir Alrik and Launfal are kneeling near the royal
throne. Bertram is sitting near the royal throne. A brawny guard is standing
near the west wall. Etain is kneeling near Leto. Twulf is sitting next to
Cassandra. Lucas is kneeling near Nastasha.
Bertram says boredly, "Please stand."
[Lots of people stand up and then sit.]
Maria declares, "Your Highness..."
Maria curtsies deeply to Bertram.
Bertram nods to Maria.
Maria says, "Noble Sirs..."
Maria curtsies to Sir Bragi.
Bertram says arrogantly, "You may begin."
Maria curtsies to Launfal.
Maria curtsies to Sir Alrik.
Launfal watches Maria.
Launfal nods.
Sir Bragi nods.
Maria says, "Sers and Seras all. I greet you on behalf of the Friends of the
Muse..."
Maria says, "And the Brotherhood of Poets."
Maria says, "I bid you welcome to this celebration of of verse, this
Convocation of Poets."
Bertram yawns.
Sir Bragi listens to Maria.
Sir Alrik moves from the royal throne to Bertram.
Sir Alrik stands up near Bertram.
Launfal eyes Bertram worriedly.
Maria says, "As you know, our honored guests will select one poet who's name
shall be incribed within the Rolls of Honor in the Queen's Throne Room."
Maria smiles.
Maria says, "Surely great honors will come to them all."
Bertram eyes Launfal arrogantly.
Sir Bragi smiles.
Launfal nods to Bertram.
Maria says, "Now, I will not bore you needlessly with my own un-poetic chatter,
but shall, with your permission, Highness..."
Maria nods to Bertram.
Maria smiles.
Bertram sighs.
Launfal eyes Bertram worriedly.
Maria says, "Introduce the first of our honored presresenters this evening. I
only ask one boon of our audience."
Bertram ignores Launfal.
Sir Bragi winks.
Sir Alrik glares at Launfal.
Maria says, "Please, do keep your comments to a minimum, and do not interrupt
the poet's readings."
Maria asks, "Our first poet tonight shall be Sera Arrion, who has a poem on a
subject that will be familiar to us all. Sera?"
Maria gestures to Arrion.
Arrion nods to Maria.
Arrion stands up on the dais.
Maria moves from the dais to the stone floor.
Sir Bragi smiles at Arrion encouragingly.
Arrion curtsies gracefully to Bertram.
Sir Bragi winks.
Maria smiles at Arrion.
Arrion inhales deeply.
Arrion straightens.
Arrion says proudly, "Awakened."
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Arrion recites:
High atop Mount Arden where roses still grow.
A castle is crowned in a tiara of pure ice and snow.
Her Gracious Queen Vivienne hath opened her doors.
To bring warmth and welcome to men, women and lores.
[Bertram straightens.]
For one of the many, a story has just given start.
Tis here dearest listener that I now shall impart.
The tale of two lovers destined by fate.
Brought together in romance by Her Majesty's mystical gate
Hidden amongst centurion doors and grand strength bound walls.
Courtier and commoners walk together through grandeur halls.
Awakened by the warming touch of early morning dawns.
Seeking the company of others like wide-eyed fauns.
[Sir Bragi smiles approvingly.]
A stir of an echo, from deep within did call.
For here within so many doth Awaken from the darkened fall.
Searching for answers to memories unsolved.
T'was here upon a balcony heartache was resolved.
A whisper, a movement, a smile to share.
Showed a weary heart, true love could be there.
Alone but together two smoldering flames did arise.
To capture the love, burning desire its primary prize.
For apart they were nothing, but sorrow without gain.
Afraid to surrender to past visions and harsh pain.
But what has past is now gone, and the present remains.
A couple accepting of the fortunes of a hearts retains.
[Bertram eyes Arrion.]
[Bertram glances at Sir Bragi.]
Now dear listener as my heart doth bubble with joy and glee.
I ask you take a moment to give your hearts thoughts flee.
Look about you and take in breath the faces that make part.
Of the newly given life before you, a fresh way to start.
[Sir Alrik gazes at Arrion.]
[Sir Bragi nods.]
To accept in grace and glory of the finery we wear.
To give thanks to the wonders our Gracious Queen did declare.
Our home I now speak of in this simple rhyme.
I pray but another moment you listen of your time.
[Bertram slouches.]
For while the winds blow cold and cutting to the skin in the courtyards.
The refectory and gathering halls bring welcome to minstrels and bards.
Warm flames do greet the wanderer with care.
And tempting palettes of refreshments bid the gazer to dare.
[Launfal smiles.]
Of our hosts until this eve remained unseen and away.
Whilst we wander long corridors thoughts leading a stray.
In solitary paths we seek enlightment to share.
A souls thoughts and purpose we struggle to bear.
But we are our own keeper of fate, honor and face.
And gifted we are to receive a life of no worry and grace.
I say to you all as you listen this night.
Take heart in your life now, find a purpose with which to fight.
[Bertram glances at Launfal's pocket watch.]
Be it an actor of the stage, or of the poet's hypnotic stance.
A weaver of mystical arts, or a graceful bladed dance.
A brewer of potions, a painter of masterful pieces.
A green thumbed gardener of fragrant flowered creases.
No matter the journey, no matter the path.
Here in our home we take merit like calculated math.
For somewhere in history, some day they shall read.
Champions of thoughts and dreams have so decree.
Here is our beginning, here we shall live and find end.
And here dearest listener this rhyme I now promise I amend.
Love, hatred, joy, strife, questioning and understanding are claimed.
Each other and none other we are eager to be blamed.
Our stage is now set, the pieces are laid.
The actors are ready the lighting is played.
Our destiny is untouched, our desires without name.
Tis in the halls of Castle Marrach we play our life game.
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Sir Bragi nods.
Arrion curtsies gracefully to Bertram.
Bertram smiles charmingly at Arrion.
Sir Bragi applauds.
[Lots of people applaud.]
Sir Alrik smiles thinly at Arrion.
Maria moves from the stone floor to the dais.
Maria stands up on the dais.
Iuri applauds.
Arrion moves from the dais to Elea.
Arrion stands up next to Elea.
Elea hugs Arrion.
Arrion smiles at Elea.
Elea murmurs, "Wonderful."
Arrion gazes quietly at the stone floor.
Arrion sits down next to Elea.
Sir Bragi smiles at Arrion.
Bertram says weakly, "Very nice, very nice."
Maria asks, "Or next poet shall be Ser Punzel. Ser?"
Maria gestures to Punzel.
Launfal gazes at Punzel.
Maria moves from the dais to the stone floor.
Maria stands up on the stone floor.
Sir Alrik nods to Arrion.
Nastasha smiles encouragingly at Punzel.
Punzel stands up on the dais.
Sir Bragi smiles at Punzel.
Punzel bows ceremoniously to Bertram.
Punzel straightens [her] white cape.
Punzel appears to be a tall, skinny lad with a widow's peak and curly black hair,
close-cropped and uncombed, and smooth, freckled skin. [She] is wearing a white
cape, a pair of blue shoes, a blue tunic and a pair of white hose.
Punzel announces respectfully, "The Ballad of Ser Martel"
Punzel glances nervously at Martel.
Sir Bragi raises his bushy eyebrow.
Maria nods encouragingly at Punzel.
Petris glances at Martel.
Launfal gazes at Martel.
Petris shakes his head.
Martel blushes slightly.
Nastasha glances at Martel.
Andrew raises his thin eyebrow.
Launfal gazes at Punzel.
Sir Alrik gazes at Punzel.
Bertram glances at Martel.
Martel nods encouragingly.
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Punzel recites:
Martel woke in a castle cold
one gray and wintry morn,
his body wrapped in linen rags,
his memories all forlorn.
He wandered maze-like corridors
and met a seamstress there.
She clothed him in shirt, pants, and boots,
tied back his long dark hair.
He met some gentle folk anon
and talked with them awhile.
Their memories were likewise gone,
and yet they spared a smile.
The castle, so forbidding once,
now showed a friendly scene,
and all beneath the watchful eye
of Vivienne, our Queen.
But lo! A villain entered then
to challenge Martel's bravery.
A snorting man with beady eyes --
his name was Victor Savory.
[Sir Bragi smiles appreciatively.]
[Martel smiles.]
[Sir Alrik smirks.]
[Punzel relaxes slightly.]
[Launfal sighs softly.]
[Petris chuckles.]
[Leto chuckles.]
[Andrew grins.]
[Bertram raises his arched eyebrow.]
When Victor spoke against the Queen,
the man was but a fool.
Defend her honour Martel must,
and so he called a duel.
[Sir Bragi listens to Punzel.]
[Twulf smiles.]
Just newly out of linens,
no memory of swordsplay,
Martel's strong limbs would have to fight
in but a week and a day.
So Martel practiced with his sword,
helped by true Arrion
who was his second for the fight.
The duel arrived anon.
[Punzel smiles at Arrion.]
[Arrion smiles at Punzel.]
[Martel smiles proudly at Punzel.]
Martel and Victor entered, proud,
the Duellists' Practice Room,
and all the good folks gathered there
to hope for Victor's doom.
Shocked whispers spread throughout the crowd
about Ser Victor's old disgrace:
evicted by the Duellists
and now back in this honored place.
Ser Victor grunted rudely
and brandished a rusty blade,
a huge two-handed sword which
by his evil had been made.
Ser Martel blanched at Victor's skill,
but still he stood his ground.
And when the Chamberlain called the start
their footsteps were the only sound.
[Bertram glances interestedly at Punzel.]
Then loud their swords together clanged
and hushed the crowd did fall,
for Good and Evil struggled there
before them in the Hall.
[Sir Bragi shuts his pair of blue eyes.]
Then with a lunge, a feint, a twist,
with subtle movement of his wrist,
with one hand curled into a fist,
Ser Martel fought in wintry mist.
[Sir Bragi smiles.]
But Victor did his moment pick
to play a most dishonored trick
and struck Martel with mighty kick
to cost the hero's sword its nick.
[Sir Alrik grins appreciatively.]
[Bertram nods approvingly.]
'Twas not long after that foul deed
that Savory's sword found Martel's arm.
So Victor would the victor be,
though lacking mannered charm.
[Launfal relaxes.]
[Sir Alrik sighs silently.]
Then all throughout the castle rooms
the epic story flew
of Martel's bravery 'gainst his foe
when his sword skills were but new.
And all the gentles whispered then
about the coming day
when Martel's skill would grow so great
that he would win the fray.
[Sir Bragi smiles.]
For though he lost the battle there
on that cold wintry e'en,
his strength and honour won the war
for Vivienne, our Queen.
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Punzel bows deeply.
Martel blushes hotly.
[Lots of people applaud, whistle, etc.]
Sir Bragi applauds.
Bertram applauds.
Pikewaddle applauds Martel.
Sir Bragi nods approvingly to Punzel.
Launfal smiles at Martel.
Punzel moves from the dais to the stone floor.
Maria moves from the stone floor to the dais.
Punzel bows blushingly.
Punzel sits down near the dais.
Martel smiles proudly to Punzel.
Maria smiles at Punzel, "That was very moving, Ser! And well crafted."
Punzel smiles shyly.
Sir Bragi smiles at Punzel.
Martel gazes at Punzel.
Petris glances at Martel.
Maria says, "Our next poet shall be Sera Elea, who brings us something a bit
more...dramatic."
Sir Alrik smiles seriously at Martel.
Sir Alrik nods to Punzel.
Martel bows formally to Sir Alrik.
Elea stands up on the dais.
Bertram glances at the ceiling overhead.
Sir Bragi raises his bushy eyebrow.
Elea curtsies gracefully to Bertram.
Elea smiles shyly.
Launfal gazes at Elea.
Elea speaks quietly, "Good Sers, gentle Seras, gracious Lords and honorable
Prince Bertram... this poem is a dark tale of horror in honor of the darkest
time of the year. It deals with something most of us have experienced before...
a nightmare dream. I call it: Running..."
Sir Alrik gazes at Elea.
Bertram raises his pair of arched eyebrows.
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Elea recites:
She breathes as if she is running in fear.
She flees fast from Its' unwavering sight
through the unending blackness of the night.
Panting hard, eyes wide, throat constricting tight
she prays this is only a horrible nightmare flight.
Sensing the monster more than seeing it near
closing in, claws ripping, heightening the fear.
Fleeing through the endless ebon halls clear,
on the darkest of nights - the death of a year.
[Sir Bragi watches Elea.]
[Gilliam gulps softly.]
Sunset hair flies behind her as she hears the sound
of a hungry, wanting, needing Evil unbound.
Stumbling, she falls to the hard, blackened ground,
then discovers a new landscape has been found.
[Launfal blinks.]
[Bertram listens intently.]
Endless halls, now the dark horror forest scene,
filled with hidden monsters and grabbing branches green.
Running to escape this nightmare monster dream...
she sees Its shadow through the hazy, lazy steam.
[Bertram begins to examine Elea.]
[Sir Alrik raises his pair of straight eyebrows.]
Hearts abound as she sees the thing for which she prayed -
a door that promises sweet escape from this trap laid.
Through the portal unknown she praises the sudden aid,
Then the door is closed and she discovers - she is betrayed.
[Bertram nods appreciatively.]
[Sir Alrik nods gravely.]
Underground maze of tunnels long, fills her with consternation.
She finds it to be her secret, horrified, deadly foundation.
Realizing the scene change and its' familiar configuration,
hope springs eternal - this must be just her imagination.
There is no doubt, it is nothing more than a horrible dream.
She stands her ground, facing her fear, the warrior queen.
It comes now - out of the darkness and through the steam,
with massive body, fangs and claws a-gleam.
[Launfal listens confusedly.]
[Sir Bragi smiles at Elea.]
No more will she flee this imaginary fiend and Its pitiful charade.
No more believing the horrible realities of the mind It has made.
No more will she play a part in this sickening game as It bades.
No more to continue in this bloody, macabre masquerade.
But... she discovers much too late in this nightmare scheme,
that all these things really are exactly as they seem...
and silence falls heavy across the misty landscape dream,
[Elea pauses significantly.]
with the last echoes of rending flesh...
[Elea breathes softly.]
[Elea glances respectfully at Bertram.]
...and her final scream.
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Elea smiles darkly.
Elea curtsies deeply.
[Lots of people shiver. Lots of people applaud]
Bertram smiles at Elea.
Launfal watches Elea concernedly.
Elea smiles shyly to Bertram.
Bertram nods to Elea.
Sir Bragi smiles broadly.
Sir Bragi applauds.
Sir Bragi nods to Elea.
Bertram applauds Elea.
Elea stands up near the dais.
Sir Alrik stoically glances at Elea.
Elea curtsies deeply.
Sir Alrik applauds.
Maria says, "Thank you, Sera. A most...interesting verse."
Sir Alrik nods to Elea.
Elea nods gracefully.
Sir Bragi smiles.
Maria says, "Our next poet shall offer us something in a lyrical vein. Ser Iuri."
Maria gestures to Iuri.
Maria moves from the dais to the stone floor.
Iuri nods.
Iuri stands up on the dais.
Cassandra smiles encouragingly at Iuri.
Bertram sighs.
Iuri bows humbly.
Iuri is a tall, slight man with with a full head of coarse red hair, long and
worn in a ponytail, and fair skin. He is wearing a rosette, a white cape, a
blue tunic, a pair of white hose and a pair of blue shoes.
Iuri says, "A Marrach sonnet."
Bertram nods.
Sir Bragi smiles at Iuri.
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Iuri recites:
With sword in grasp, or quill in wearied hand,
We toil towards a purpose for a life
That's circumscribed in wint'ry fairyland,
Like bees that dare not leave their granite hive.
Yet cent'ries hence the walls will still stand stern -
But only they, for we will long be gone -
And mighty spruce will once again return,
Entombing them in forests halcyon.
[Sir Alrik gazes at Iuri.]
And then one day, perhaps, a shepherd lost
May come across this ancient granite maze,
Across our statues, weathered and enmossed,
Defiance chiseled on each marble face,
And he will ponder - wherefore did they live?
And for what purpose did they love and grieve?
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Iuri bows humbly.
Sir Bragi smiles at Iuri.
[Lots of people applaud.]
Sir Alrik nods to Iuri.
Iuri moves from the dais to the stone floor.
Iuri stands up on the stone floor.
Bertram nods appreciatively.
Maria moves from the stone floor to the dais.
Maria stands up on the dais.
Sir Bragi applauds.
Iuri smiles happily.
Iuri moves from the stone floor to the dais.
Maria says, "Thank you ser. Absolutely lovely. Next, we have Ser Pikewaddle."
Maria gestures to Pikewaddle.
Sir Bragi nods.
Pikewaddle stands up on the dais.
Sir Bragi smiles at Pikewaddle.
Dolfin silently cheers Pikewaddle.
Maria moves from the dais to the stone floor.
Maria stands up on the stone floor.
Launfal sighs quietly.
Punzel smiles encouragingly at Pikewaddle.
Pikewaddle says nervously, "Ah.. your Higness. I was unawares these were to be
titled. Mine is.. ahm.. In Honor."
Sir Alrik gazes gravely at Pikewaddle.
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Pikewaddle recites:
I am but a simple man
Who would please you with a tale
Of courtly love and courtly life.
Pray forgive me if I fail.
[Bertram nods dismissively.]
[Sir Bragi smiles encouragingly.]
Though winter grips the castle walls
And clouds cover the sky
We bask in warm and royal glow
Of our Queen's most gracious eye.
[Sir Alrik nods.]
And underneath her serene gaze
Do poets try their art
And hope to sway with words of grace
Some noble lady's heart.
[Bertram nods.]
[Sir Alrik smiles softly.]
For what in life is there to seek
If not a lady's hand?
And chaste lips that ne'er quite do meet
Though passion's flame be fanned.
[Pikewaddle glances at Dolfin.]
[Dolfin grins broadly.]
With grace and charm and elegance
Do the Lords and ladies dance
Silks and Lace adorn them each
Their beauty thus enhanced
[Sir Bragi smiles appreciatively.]
[Petris hums poetically.]
[Pikewaddle inhales deeply.]
They play the games of Courtly Life
Chess, charades, and more
Conversing on the deeds of state
And on heroic deeds of yore
[Bertram glances at Petris.]
[Sir Alrik glares at Petris.]
[Petris straightens.]
But midst all these wondrous things
One more wonderful shines through
The beauteous Queen Vivienne
From whom spring will come anew.
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Pikewaddle bows formally.
Sir Alrik nods to Pikewaddle.
Bertram raises his arched eyebrow.
[Lots of people applaud.]
Sir Bragi smiles broadly.
Bertram applauds.
Sir Bragi applauds.
Maria moves from the stone floor to the dais.
Maria stands up on the dais.
Pikewaddle sits down near the dais.
Dolfin beams happily at Pikewaddle.
Bertram sighs.
Dolfin beams happily at thirty people.
Pikewaddle smiles nervously.
Maria says, "Thank you, Ser Pikewaddle. That was lovely. Simply lovely."
Sir Bragi nods.
Sir Alrik nods to Pikewaddle.
Maria says, "Our next poet brings us a verse of a more, ahem, current theme.
Watchman Philo."
Launfal straightens his jacket.
Maria gestures to Watchman Philo.
Maria moves from the dais to the stone floor.
Maria stands up on the stone floor.
Petris applauds.
Watchman Philo stands up on the dais.
Petris cheers Watchman Philo.
Punzel smiles encouragingly to Watchman Philo.
Sir Bragi smiles encouragingly at Watchman Philo.
Watchman Philo smiles thankfully at Petris.
Launfal watches Watchman Philo.
Petris applauds.
Sir Alrik glances at Watchman Philo.
Sir Alrik glances at Petris.
Sir Alrik raises his pair of straight eyebrows.
Watchman Philo blushes nervously, "Untitled"
Bertram glances boredly at Watchman Philo.
Sir Bragi smiles at Watchman Philo.
Petris frowns.
Bertram sighs.
Petris nods encouragingly.
Sir Alrik sternly gazes at Watchman Philo.
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Watchman Philo recites:
Unfading Amaranth, immortal flower,
The beast shall vanquish you never
Though it does all in it's power
And believes itself to be clever
[Bertram glances at his finger.]
[Sir Bragi smiles.]
It strives to make all endevour
Yet it shall not conquer you
Your colors will endure forver
Your beauty is everlasting too
Unfading Amaranth, remain true
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Petris beams proudly.
Watchman Philo blushes deeply.
Watchman Philo bows.
[Lots of people applaud.]
Sir Alrik nods to Watchman Philo.
Sir Bragi smiles encouragingly.
Bertram eyes Watchman Philo expectantly.
Maria moves from the stone floor to the dais.
Maria stands up on the dais.
Sir Bragi applauds.
Bertram applauds.
Petris applauds.
Petris cheers Watchman Philo.
Sir Bragi smiles at Watchman Philo.
Maria says, "How very charming, Watchman. I am so glad to know you are a member
of the Watch."
Petris applauds.
Bertram yawns.
Maria smiles.
Watchman Philo glances gratefully at Petris.
Petris applauds.
Petris applauds Watchman Philo.
Maria says, "Our next--and final--poet shall be Ser Rhian."
Petris applauds Watchman Philo.
Petris flushes.
Gideon glances nervously at Maria.
Gideon glances urgently at Maria.
Rhian bows gracefully to Bertram.
Sir Alrik nods to Rhian.
Bertram begins to examine Rhian.
Rhian says smoothly, "Alune'Secari - First Song of Winter"
Bertram licks his pair of thick lips.
Sir Bragi smiles at Rhian.
Bertram yawns.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Rhian recites:
Hark-en now to my winter-time tale,
As the Crystal spins in my web-silk pale,
Catches the light and catches the dark,
Look to the Crystal, look to the Heart,
Look past these walls of dreamstone gray,
[Sir Bragi watches Rhian interestedly.]
To lands of Ice where the North-wind plays,
Look to the caverns shimmering and white,
[Bertram yawns.]
Stars in the day and moons in the night,
Walk by the rivers froz-en through,
Sapphire flows of amethyst blue,
See such visions I spin on my loom,
[Sir Bragi smiles.]
[Bertram coughs.]
[Sir Alrik gazes at Rhian.]
Yet none are as pure as the Winter's Moon,
[Launfal smiles.]
[Petris glances admiringly at Watchman Philo.]
The Winter's Moon, the Winter's Queen,
A love-li-ness seen on-ly in dreams,
[Bertram eyes Launfal perplexedly.]
Soft as the dawn and light as the Fey,
[Launfal nods to Bertram.]
[Launfal smiles at Rhian.]
The Winter's Queen shines bright as the day,
[Bertram cringes.]
She dances yet on the even'ing air,
Lithe as the starlight, graceful and fair,
Si-len-tly her spell she does weave,
As she flows through the tide of a moonlit sea,
[Sir Bragi smiles approvingly at Rhian.]
And the Crystal heart of Alune'Secari,
[Bertram eyes Sir Bragi disbelievingly.]
Goddess of Winter, Keeper of Dreams,
Shines down upon Her - our beautiful Queen,
Her smile is Wonder, though so rarely seen...
[Sir Alrik nods slowly.]
[Maria brushes her cheek.]
Hark-en now to my winter-time tale,
[Maria smiles tearfully.]
As the crystal dims and my threads grow pale,
[Bertram glances at Launfal's pocket watch.]
Yet the Winter's Moon drifts still in our dreams,
Such is the glamour of the Winter's Queen.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Petris stretches.
Launfal smiles approvingly.
Rhian bows silently.
[Lots of people applaud.]
Bertram eyes Rhian.
Sir Bragi applauds.
Sir Alrik applauds Rhian.
Bertram applauds.
Maria exclaims, "Ser Rhian, I am moved beyond words! Spectacular!"
Petris winks at Watchman Philo.
Watchman Philo smiles at Petris.
Maria exclaims, "Indeed, we must applaud all our poets!"
Launfal smiles.
Rhian bows humbly.
Maria applauds.
Launfal relaxes.
Rhian sits down near the dais.
[Lots of people applaud.]
Maria beams.
Gideon asks Maria, "Sera...if it is permitted?"
Sir Bragi applauds.
Sir Alrik gravely nods.
Launfal applauds.
Watchman Philo glances at Gideon.
Maria glances at Gideon.
Gideon asks, "...and if it pleases His Highness?"
Maria asks, "Yes, ser?"
Sir Alrik nods to Rhian.
Watchman Philo glances at Petris.
Bertram waves dismissively to Gideon.
Gideon asks, "I regret I was unaware of a roster...would it be permissible for
me to recite a poem of my creation?"
Maria shakes her head.
Elea glances at Bertram.
Sir Alrik glances gravely at Gideon.
Petris straightens.
Punzel glances anxiously at Gideon.
Maria says, "Regretfully, the auditions were held last week and the
participants selected then."
A brawny guard frowns at Gideon.
Watchman Philo glances worriedly at Petris.
Gideon says softly, "I see."
Gideon is a slim man with with thinning bristly white hair, close-cropped and
uncombed, and freckled skin. He is wearing a pair of pants, a pair of boots, a
tunic and a cloak.
Petris relaxes.
Bertram yawns.
Punzel smiles apologetically to Gideon.
Sir Bragi smiles sadly to Gideon.
Dolfin nods encouragingly at Gideon.
Gilliam glances sadly at Gideon.
Maria declares, "Now, we have a gift or two to present."
Bertram straightens.
Maria glances at Andrew, "I believe, ser?"
Andrew says, "I have a gift, Your Highness."
Maria nods to Andrew.
Andrew bows deeply to Bertram.
Bertram raises his arched eyebrow.
Sir Bragi smiles.
Andrew says, "I have this basket of black amarath flowers, from the Her
Majesty's subjects."
Sir Alrik glances gravely at Andrew.
Andrew offers a basket to Bertram.
Sir Alrik raises his pair of straight eyebrows.
Bertram eyes Andrew suspiciously.
Maria smiles pleasantly.
Bertram says to Andrew, "The Queen's favorite flower?"
Sir Alrik begins to examine Andrew's basket.
Andrew says, "So I am told."
Sir Alrik shakes his head.
Launfal frowns vaguely.
Sir Bragi smiles.
Bertram says to Andrew, "How nice, stolen from the Queen's garden?"
Petris bristles.
Punzel and Dolfin gasp.
Gideon smirks.
Maria frowns silently.
Andrew says, "I was given no reason to beleive so."
[Lots of people blink, frown, sigh, or glance worriedly.]
Merim leaves.
Lucas frowns.
Bertram says to Sir Alrik, "get this man's name."
Maria bites her lip.
Petris glares at Sir Alrik.
A brawny guard watches Bertram carefully.
Watchman Philo glances worriedly at Andrew.
Petris glances reassuringly at Andrew.
Launfal blushes.
Sir Bragi sighs deeply.
Andrew says, "I am Andrew, of the Watch."
Petris shakes his head.
Sir Alrik tells Andrew gravely, "We will speak of this, Ser."
Sir Alrik shakes his head.
Bertram says, "The Watch?"
Maria asks, "Well...um. Shall we move on?"
Bertram glances at Petris.
Andrew says, "Verily, your Highness."
Bertram glances at Sir Alrik.
Andrew bows.
Bertram nods to Petris.
Sir Bragi raises his bushy eyebrow.
Petris nods to Bertram.
A brawny guard eyes Andrew grimly.
Sir Alrik tells Bertram stiffly, "As you wish, your highness"
Launfal sighs.
Watchman Philo relaxes.
Andrew sits down near a long wooden table.
Sir Alrik glances at Petris.
Bertram says to Sir Alrik, "Find out if any flowers are missing from the
Queen's garden."
Maria announces nervously, "We do have another gift..."
Petris smiles mockingly at Sir Alrik.
Sir Alrik tells Bertram, "Your highness."
Sir Alrik frowns severely at Petris.
Bertram nods to Sir Alrik.
Andrew grins.
Petris nods to Andrew.
Watchman Philo smiles softly at himself.
Maria glances nervously at Bertram.
Petris ignores Sir Alrik.
Launfal sighs softly.
Maria asks, "Your Highness?"
Bertram nods to Maria.
Maria smiles.
Bertram says to Maria, "Please."
Maria says, "A fine bottle of wine was delivered just before your arrival,
which I believe will be fitting for Sir Bragi's traditional toast..."
Maria curtsies.
Sir Bragi nods at Maria.
Bertram nods approvingly.
Maria smiles at Sir Bragi.
Petris glances at Maria.
Pikewaddle smiles cautiously.
Watchman Philo glances at Petris.
Sir Bragi says, "Quite, Would all the poets please take a glass?"
Maria says, "Sers and seras, may I introduce Sir Bragi, the Queen's own Royal
Poet, who we are honored to have among us."
Rhian smiles gamely.
Petris nods to Watchman Philo.
Watchman Philo nods to Petris.
Sir Alrik nods to Sir Bragi.
Punzel glances admiringly at Sir Bragi.
Arrion smiles at Sir Bragi.
Iuri bows politely to Sir Bragi.
Rhian nods respectfully to Sir Bragi.
Watchman Philo smiles at Sir Bragi.
Elea curtsies to Sir Bragi.
Pikewaddle bows politely to Sir Bragi.
Sir Bragi says, "And while you get your glasses"
Sir Bragi nods to Maria.
Maria says, "One moment. I will fetch the wine."
Maria leaves through the double door to the south.
Sir Bragi nods.
Sir Bragi says, "I shall explain this toast..."
Bertram sighs.
Maria arrives through the double door to the south.
Maria stands up on the dais.
Pikewaddle glances nervously at Bertram.
Sir Bragi says, "It is tradition from the first of these gatherings to offer a
strong toast to the Queen and her glory"
Bertram smiles.
Maria takes a glass of wine.
Maria offers a glass of wine to Sir Bragi.
Sir Bragi says, "It is to be drank"
Maria is an intense looking woman with blond hair and brown eyes. She is carrying
Maria's glass of wine and Maria's basket. She is wearing a pair of slippers, a
gold pin and a velvet gown.
Sir Bragi smiles at Maria.
Watchman Philo blinks.
Sir Bragi accepts a glass of wine from Maria.
Sir Bragi takes a glass of wine.
Sir Bragi says, "Thank "
Punzel blinks nervously.
Maria takes a glass of wine.
Maria gives glasses of wine to Arrion, Punzel, Elea, Iuri, Pikewaddle, Watchman Philo, and Rhian.
Punzel glances anxiously at [her] glass of wine.
Watchman Philo peers at his glass of wine.
Bertram sighs disinterestedly.
Sir Bragi says, "It is to be drank in one gulp to signify you respect for her."
Sir Bragi smiles at thirty people.
Bertram glances at thirty people.
Watchman Philo nods slowly to Sir Bragi.
Sir Bragi says, "After I shall give you my compostion of The Black Night, a bit
of history of the castle itself..."
Sir Bragi nods.
Punzel begins to examine [her] glass of wine.
Sir Bragi says, "If it pleases you Sire?"
Sir Bragi glances at Bertram.
Bertram sighs, "Of course."
Maria smiles.
Rhian and Elea begin to examine their glasses of wine.
Arrion gazes attentively at Sir Bragi.
Maria nods to Sir Bragi.
Sir Bragi says, "Raise your glass"
Punzel, Arrion, Rhian, Elea, Pikewaddle, Watchman Philo, Sir Bragi, and Iuri raise their glasses of wine.
Petris straightens.
Sir Bragi says, "To her Majesty's glory May she always shine!"
Sir Bragi smiles.
Bertram nods approvingly.
Petris applauds.
Sir Bragi drinks a glass of wine.
The glass dissipates into a soft mist.
[Lots of people smile or applaud.]
Sir Bragi smiles.
Pikewaddle applauds Sir Bragi.
Sir Bragi nods approvingly at Maria.
Sir Bragi nods to Punzel.
Maria says softly, "Drink, drink...don't dishonor the poet."
Punzel, Pikewaddle, Watchman Philo, Rhian, Iuri, Arrion, and Elea drink their glasses of wine.
Their goblets dissolve into a misty vapor.
Dolfin beams happily.
Sir Bragi says, "hrnnnk urp I reekcroak hrnnnkreekcroak reek.... "
Sir Bragi blinks.
Elea speaks softly, "urpnrr. urphrnnnkurphrnnnk. "
Punzel glances anxiously at Sir Bragi.
Petris glances at Sir Bragi.
A brawny guard peers at Sir Bragi.
Leto watches Sir Bragi.
Maria tilts her head.
Sir Bragi gestures to Maria.
Punzel says, "deephrnnnkdeepdeep urphrnnnkhrnnnk! "
Gideon laughs.
Sir Bragi says, "nrrreenrrree croak?reekreenrr "
Iuri smiles.
Bertram glances at Sir Alrik.
Maria gasps.
Launfal gasps.
Elea asks, "nrrree? "
Punzel exclaims, "reenrr I reereek deephrnnnkreereek! "
[Lots of people blink, gasp, frown, etc.]
Petris frowns worriedly.
Martel sighs softly.
Sir Alrik frowns at Sir Bragi.
Elea glances frantically at Maria.
Sir Bragi sputters, " croakdeepdeep croakcroakcroakree "
Maria stutters, "Wha....what..."
Petris eyes Watchman Philo expectantly.
Launfal frowns at Maria.
Bertram says to Maria, "What is this?"
Elea asks, "nrrree's deep? "
Maria glances worriedly at Sir Bragi.
Iuri says quietly to himself, "hrnnnkreek urpurpdeepcroak. "
Launfal asks, "Maria what is this?"
Pikewaddle coughs.
Maria says, "I...I...."
Maria exclaims, "I don't know what!"
Bertram says to Launfal, "What is going on, Launfal?"
Iuri glances amusedly.
Maria glances at her basket.
Kiera glances at Martel.
Punzel weeps.
Arrion gazes worriedly at Martel.
Sir Bragi says, "reereekcroakdeep! "
Maria exclaims, "Someone must have cursed the wine!"
Watchman Philo glances consolingly at Punzel.
Nastasha glances anxiously at Punzel.
Martel nods to Kiera.
Gideon glances consolingly at Punzel.
Sir Bragi frowns darkly at Maria.
Petris curses silently.
Pikewaddle gasps, "A ree? "
Rhian chuckles.
Punzel weeps disconsolately.
Elea says, "deephrnnnkdeepdeep urphrnnnkhrnnnk... urphrnnnkhrnnnk... "
Rhian laughs wryly.
Maria sobs.
Pikewaddle watches Bertram anxiously.
Bertram stands up near the royal throne.
Arrion sighs deeply.
Andrew asks, "Ser Bragi?"
Launfal says, "That's it"
Launfal blushes angrily.
Maria exclaims, "Oh, heavens! "
Elea gazes intently at Bertram.
Maria exclaims, "Oh my goodness!"
Rhian pats Maria reassuringly.
Maria says, "Oh...Oh...Oh..."
Bertram says to Sir Alrik, "Let's go!"
Launfal says, "Your highness, I regret this has happened in your presence"
Sir Alrik glares at Petris.
Bertram glances at Sir Bragi.
Rhian shrugs ironically.
Maria calls, "Somebody do something!"
Gideon murmurs, "Who was the deliverer of the wine? Was it not that girl...?"
Petris stares at Sir Alrik.
Elea cries silently.
Punzel glances anxiously at Martel.
Watchman Philo tells Gideon, "nrrhrnnnkreeurp "
Punzel weeps.
Andrew asks, "Which girl?"
Sir Bragi says sadly, "reekcroaknrr? reenrrurphrnnnk "
Arrion shrugs helplessly.
Watchman Philo frowns.
Watchman Philo says, "nrrhrnnnkreeurp "
Andrew asks, "What was her name?"
Iuri smiles concernedly to Watchman Philo, "reekreeree, hrnnnkurpnrr
urphrnnnkdeep croakurp nrrreekcroakreek... "
Martel glances comfortingly at Punzel.
Gilliam mutters, "the bottle was delivered"
Pikewaddle says worriedly, "deephrnnnkdeepdeep.. "
Gideon says, "I believe it was a serving girl who brought Sera Maria the wine,
though I cannot recall her name..."
Pikewaddle faints.
Saurus says, "A courier brought Maria the wine, I remember it"
Gideon adds, "She spoke our language, however."
Watchman Philo says, "nrrhrnnnkreeurp, nrrhrnnnkreeurp, nrrhrnnnkreeurp! "
Bertram says, "Foul sorcery is afoot, Alrik escort me from here!"
Punzel nods unconsolably.
Maria says to Bertram, "Your Highness...I don't know what to say..."
Launfal exclaims, "sir!"
Petris eyes Bertram protectively.
Launfal says, "I apologize"
Andrew asks, "Maria, know you the source of this wine?"
Sir Alrik asks Petris acidly, "I thought you had found those who wished to
spoil this day"
Pikewaddle groans, "reereekurpdeep.. "
Sir Alrik nods to Bertram.
Launfal leaves through the double door to the south.
Bertram leaves through the double door to the south.
Sir Alrik leaves through the double door to the south.
Iuri glances amusedly to Elea.
Maria says, "I....i....I....."
Maria sits down on the dais.
Maria sobs.
Watchman Philo glances unhappily at Petris.
Elea gazes anxiously.
Iuri blinks perplexedly.
Sir Bragi sighs deeply.
Andrew says, "It is okay, Maria."
Gilliam says, "Calmly all."
Pikewaddle moves from the dais to Punzel.
Gideon watches Maria.
Iuri sighs.
Maria asks, "Whatever shall we do?"
Petris shakes his head.
Arrion gazes at Martel.
Punzel weeps disconsolately.
Elea gestures helplessly at Rhian.
Andrew sits down near Maria.
Sir Bragi sighs.
Punzel gazes pleadingly at Martel.
Maria gazes disconsolately at her basket.
Sir Bragi says, "nrrdeep?hrnnnkcroakcroakree... "
Arrion gazes sadly at Martel.
Gideon pats Punzel's back.
Rhian nods to Sir Bragi.
Maria says, "Oh dear. Oh dear oh dear."
Petris glances at Sir Bragi.
Iuri comforts Punzel, "reek't croakcroakree. It's hrnnnkhrnnnk urpreekreedeep
croakurpurp deepdeepcroak deepcroak. "
Arrion touches Martel's hand.
Martel holds Arrion.
Arrion silently embraces Martel.
Sir Bragi says, "hrnnnkreereekdeep;reeurpnrrdeep;hrnnnkhrnnnk;;hrnnnkhrnnnk "
Watchman Philo crosses his arms.
Petris glances at Martel.
Pikewaddle exclaims, "deephrnnnk.. urphrnnnkurpreek urpnrrnrr
reekcroakreekcroak nrrnrrreek! "
Radulf asks Maria, "is any wine left in the bottle?"
Gilliam says, "Can I still understand me?"
Maria exclaims to Sir Bragi, "Or Sir! I hope you will forgive me! I hold myself
responsible"
Andrew says, "It is okay Maria."
Sir Bragi glances at Maria.
Sir Bragi says, "croaknrr. urpcroaknrrcroak! "
Sir Bragi gestures at Maria.
Arrion gazes tearfully at Martel.
Gideon glances at Watchman Philo.
Martel tenderly embraces Arrion.
Andrew says, "Everything will be alright."
Iuri glances at his hands.
Petris eyes Martel suspiciously.
Pikewaddle asks, "hrnnnkreeknrr? reek hrnnnkurp ree hrnnnkreek reenrr? "
Martel gazes comfortingly at Punzel.
Petris glances at Pikewaddle.
Pikewaddle says, "deepcroak ree "
Gilliam asks, "Was it an act against the Prince, the queen or the poets?"
Maria cries, "Whatever shall we do?"
Sir Bragi says, "reek "
Elea sighs.
Elea says, "reedeep "
Maria says, "I'll never be admitted to the Court now."
Maria cries.
Andrew says, "Of course you will."
Watchman Philo glances consolingly at Maria.
Punzel tearily shakes [her] head.
Petris announces, "Everyone be calm!"
Pikewaddle says, "hrnnnkurp croak.. "
Maria glances at twenty people.
Iuri sighs.
Iuri shakes his head.
Pikewaddle exclaims, "hrnnnkurp croak! "
Benedict announces, "I am afraid I came in late to find this tragic and strange
turn of events."
Maria says, "Wait..."
Elea gazes at Maria.
Watchman Philo nods supportively to Petris.
Gideon glances expectantly at Petris.
Kiera glances at Petris.
Sir Bragi sighs.
Sir Bragi sits down near the royal throne.
Pikewaddle gestures wildly at himself.
Etain shakes her head.
Pikewaddle says, "urphrnnnkurpreek urpnrrnrr reekcroakreekcroak nrrnrrreek "
Watchman Philo glances at Sir Bragi.
Andrew says, "If can help us solve this crime."
Maria asks Petris, "You see who is conspicuously absent, don't you?"
Pikewaddle asks, "hrnnnkreek't reekdeepdeep hrnnnkdeep hrnnnkurp hrnnnk? "
Iuri glances supportively to Sir Bragi.
Punzel gazes questioningly at Pikewaddle.
Gilliam says, "All who drank the wine, be calm."
Elea says, "nrr "
Arrion glares at Gilliam.
Petris asks Maria, "What are you talking about?"
Sir Bragi sighs.
Pikewaddle exclaims to Gilliam, "reekreeree? "
Maria exclaims, "The Poets! Ommale and Merim. They are not here! "
[Lots of people glance at Maria.]
Watchman Philo sighs.
Petris glances at Watchman Philo.
Martel glances at a Dining Hall.
Elea glares at Maria.
Pikewaddle gestures wildly, "urphrnnnkurpreek urp croak croakhrnnnkreekreek
croak urpreekreedeep croakurpurp reekreeree! "
Iuri glances interestedly at Maria.
Elea shakes her head.
Pikewaddle exclaims, "I'nrrdeepurp nrrnrrnrr urp a reek! "
Punzel gazes sadly at Pikewaddle.
Maria asks, "Dont you think their absence is a little conspicuous?"
Gideon asks Maria, "Were they scheduled to be here?"
Pikewaddle exclaims, "nrr reeurpcroakurp reedeep croak nrrdeephrnnnk
urphrnnnkhrnnnk urphrnnnkurphrnnnk! "
Dolfin frowns at Maria.
Dolfin emphatically shakes his head.
Watchman Philo tells Maria, "croak nrrree nrr reecroakcroakurp urpreekreedeep
urpcroak! "
Andrew asks, "Aye. Were they registered?"
Elea growls.
Cassandra says softly, "Merim was here earlier"
Harlin exclaims, "lnrrr urp croakoak reek a reep ndeep hmmnneep urph!"
Maria says to Gideon, "Well, as the head of the Poet's Brotherhood, one woudl
expect them to attend, even if they were not attending."
Elea nods to Cassandra.
Gilliam says, "Or was it a plan directed at Sir Bragi. "
Sir Bragi shakes his head, "deepdeep! reedeepreekdeep? "
Punzel curses incomprehensibly.
Maria exclaims, "But he left!"
Dolfin glares at Maria.
Maria nods assuredly, "Yes, yes. That must be it. Not my fault at all."
Rhian shakes his head, "reekcroakreekcroak croakdeep reenrr ree "
Martel sighs.
Gideon frowns.
Martel pets Arrion's waist-length light brown hair.
Punzel shakes [her] head.
Elea glares at Maria.
Elea shakes her head.
Arrion leans on Martel.
Elea points at Maria.
Punzel gazes enviously at Arrion.
Petris glances at Arrion.
Maria glares at Elea.
Petris glances at Martel.
Rhian chuckles amusedly.
Harlin wiggles his ears.
Maria says to Elea, "Oh, be quiet."
Pikewaddle wails disconsolately, "urp croak! urp hrnnnkhrnnnk croak
croaknrrreenrr nrrnrrreek urpreekreedeep croak! "
Maria hugs her basket.
Andrew says, "You see, Maria. It already better."
Gwen arrives through the double door to the south.
Kiera shakes her head.
Elea glares furiously at Maria.
Lucas says softly, "If I may ask, where did the glasses come from? They
disappeared quite conveniently."
Watchman Philo tells Maria, "nrrdeepcroakdeep nrrnrr "
Chronos says to Watchman Philo, "Can you understand me?"
Gilliam says, "Philo. Can you write on this scroll"
Gwen asks, "Maam?"
Gwen curtsies.
Watchman Philo glances at Gwen.
Gwen asks, "Serra Maria?"
Maria turns to Gwen.
Gilliam offers a scroll to Watchman Philo.
Sir Bragi glances at Gwen.
Maria asks, "Yes?"
Martel gazes at Gwen.
Petris glances at Gwen.
Gwen is a short, athletic woman with with a full head of curly dark brown hair,
waist-length and worn in a top knot, and olive skin. She is carrying Gwen's
scroll and Gwen's wine bottle. She is wearing a wool gown and a pair of sandals.
Watchman Philo accepts a scroll from Gilliam.
Punzel gazes anxiously at Watchman Philo.
Dolfin raises his eyebrows.
Dolfin glances at Gwen.
Andrew asks, "Petris? Any ideas?"
Gwen says, "Ma'am I...I have something for you...twas given to me by one of the
couriers...."
Petris asks Watchman Philo, "Does it hurt?"
Iuri shakes his head.
Watchman Philo shakes his head.
Gwen blushes.
Maria asks, "Oh?"
Elea gazes at Gwen.
Sir Bragi sighs.
Martel gestures at Gwen.
Maria glares intently at Gwen.
Maria asks, "Another bottle of wine?"
Gwen offers a scroll to Maria.
Maria sighs.
Arrion painfully rubs her brow.
Maria takes a scroll.
Maria says, "This is hardly the time..."
Punzel gazes anxiously at Maria.
Gwen says, "Funny though Ma'am I've not met him before....and I know most the
couriers"
Punzel glances at Gwen.
Gwen shrugs.
Punzel glances at Maria.
Saurus glances suspiciously at Maria.
Elea listens intently to Gwen.
Sir Bragi sighs.
Maria gazes suspiciously at Gwen.
Pikewaddle mutters, "reedeep deepdeepcroak croaknrrreenrr.. "
Maria glances at her scroll.
Gilliam says, "What does the scroll say, Sera Maria"
Sir Bragi mutters sadly, "reekreekcroakcroak reek urpurp "
Retribution arrives through the space between the pillars.
Watchman Philo nods to Pikewaddle.
Arrion gazes at Pikewaddle.
Martel glances at Maria's scroll.
Saurus nods at Gilliam, "Yes, perhaps it would be best if you read it to us"
Maria gasps loudly.
Punzel nods anxiously to Maria.
Elea says, "reecroakcroakurp reekdeephrnnnkreek reek urphrnnnkhrnnnk "
Martel stares at Maria.
Gwen sighs.
Maria calls, "Corporal! I think you should look at this!"
Arrion sighs.
Arrion gazes at Martel.
Watchman Philo says, "urpnrrurp "
Arrion points at Maria's scroll.
Pikewaddle peers anxiously at Maria.
Iuri glances concernedly at Maria.
Maria asks, "Shall I read it?"
Iuri nods to Maria.
Elea turns to Retribution.
Elea points to herself.
Martel nods firmly.
Maria turns to Sir Bragi.
Petris nods dismissively.
Arrion nods to Maria.
Saurus listens carefully to Maria.
Punzel nods anxiously to Maria.
Maria asks, "Sir?"
Retribution is a short, plump, bald man with pink skin. He is wearing a pair
of boots, a pair of pants, a cap, a tunic and a cloak.
Elea says, "I croakurp nrrnrrnrr nrrreehrnnnk. "
Petris glances worriedly.
Arrion shivers.
Sir Bragi replies forlornly, "reeurphrnnnk reeurphrnnnk reeurphrnnnk. "
Watchman Philo stares at the ceiling overhead.
Retribution smirks to Elea, "Your wierder than I thought"
Martel consolingly holds Arrion.
Andrew exclaims, "Please read it!"
Maria recites nervously, "It begins:"
Elea frowns.
Elea shakes her head.
Cassandra glares at Retribution.
Elea gestures.
Watchman Philo glares at Retribution, "nrrdeepcroakdeep nrrnrr "
Petris announces, "Silnce while Maria reads the scroll!"
Maria says, "Nice Queen, Ice Queen, You fled from our goad."
Cassandra shivers.
Watchman Philo groans.
Gwen shivers.
Sir Bragi sighs deeply.
Maria says, "Ice Queen, Nice Queen, You'd have croaked like a toad."
Petris glances at Maria.
Pikewaddle glances mournfully at Petris.
Maria sighs.
Maria says, "But while you're away, the Cats & Rats will play."
Petris listens intently.
Gwen blinks.
Retribution smirks, "I'm glad you all like to pretend to be reptiles of some
sort, doesn't mean I have too."
Watchman Philo glances at Petris.
Petris flushes angrily.
Maria says, "We'll spoil this day, reveal your poets as clay."
Arrion glares at Retribution.
Elea blushes deeply.
Dolfin silently shushes at Retribution.
Saurus grins at Retribution, "You act like a reptile all the time."
Petris curses silently.
Maria says, "We are not unkind, or overly cruel."
Benedict glances at Retribution.
Punzel scowls.
Doren glares.
Sir Bragi sighs.
Maria says, "There's a solution to the troubles that we've brewed."
Martel nods firmly.
Lucas glances at Retribution, "Toads are amphibians..."
Punzel gazes hopefully at Maria.
Elea listens intently to Maria.
Maria says, "The trouble that ales you will not be solved by fops."
Watchman Philo glares.
Cassandra listens Maria.
Retribution growls at Saurus, "Not bad for you...."
Petris slaps a long wooden table.
Martel glares at Petris.
Sir Bragi listens.
Retribution growls, "I care little about what toads are"
Saurus ignores Retribution.
Maria finishes, "Becoming a toad will not fajil you if you think about hops..."
Etain glares sharply at Retribution.
Punzel kicks Retribution.
Maria frowns, "What nonsense!"
Watchman Philo nods slowly.
Martel says, "Beer!"
Gilliam says, "Hop up and down"
Arrion nods to Martel.
Watchman Philo points at Martel.
Saurus exclaims, "Hmm, hops, someone get some beer!"
Retribution glares angrily at Punzel.
Pikewaddle says, "reek hrnnnk nrrcroakreek "
Watchman Philo nods.
Derras exclaims, "Good thinking Martel!"
Doren says, "Ale?"
Martel exclaims, "We need BEER!"
Gilliam says, "All who drank hop up and down or like a frog."
Sir Bragi says, "nrrcroakreek? "
Radulf states, "perhaps if they drink some ale"
Petris shakes his head.
Punzel nods excitedly to Martel.
Kiera nods.
Elea nods to Martel.
Iuri grins.
Maria exclaims to Martel, "Not now! This is an emergency."
Petris peers worriedly.
Gwen says, "Oh my...."
Petris leaves through the double door to the south.
Arrion nods to Martel.
Gilliam says, "That makes more sense, Martel. Good thinking"
Arrion waves frantically to Martel.
Retribution shrugs, "Very odd indeed."
Martel exclaims loudly, "Hops are in beer. Where is the cook?"
Elea nods frantically to Martel.
Punzel, Derras, Andrew, Gideon, Martel, Gilliam, Pikewaddle, and Arrion leave through the swinging kitchen door.
Watchman Philo points at the swinging kitchen door.
Maria raises her pair of hands, "What are they going on about?"
Derras, Pikewaddle, Punzel, Gideon, Martel, Arrion, and Gilliam arrive through the swinging kitchen door.
Cassandra says, "Ser Martel is right"
Derras says, "The cook doesn't have ale"
Watchman Philo asks Punzel, "reekdeephrnnnkreek? "
Elea exclaims, "nrrree it! "
Pikewaddle watches Punzel hopefully.
Punzel sighs despondently.
Watchman Philo nods to Elea.
Martel growls.
Punzel sadly shakes [her] head.
Iuri sighs.
Derras sighs.
Pikewaddle sighs heavily.
Arrion kicks the dais.
Gilliam asks, "Who brews beer?"
Retribution laughs, "For once the Watchmen is saying something equal to his
intelligence."
Maria crosses her pair of arms.
Martel says, "Corporal, is there any beer or ale about?"
Gwen blushes.
Retribution smirks at Watchman Philo.
Punzel kicks Retribution.
Watchman Philo glares at Retribution.
Lucas glares at Retribution.
Gwen glances at the ceiling overhead.
Retribution punches Punzel.
Watchman Philo gasps.
Dolfin glares at Retribution.
Rhian tackles Retribution.
Saurus glances at Retribution.
Rhian chuckles.
Gilliam says, "Keep calm all."
Iuri glances fearfully at Retribution.
Arrion nods quietly to Martel.
Maria hugs her basket.
Iuri glances concernedly at Punzel.
Watchman Philo stands up in front of Punzel.
Sir Bragi says, "croakreekurp deepurpurpdeep? "
Arrion glares at Gilliam.
Retribution growls, "What is the meaning of this, you overgrown thing!"
Cassandra glares at Retribution.
Gwen glances at the stone floor.
Rhian winks at Retribution.
Derras grabs a cat.
Watchman Philo glances at a cat.
Lucas pets a cat.
Andrew arrives through the swinging kitchen door.
Rhian nods to Punzel.
Saurus exclaims to Retribution, ""Overgrown Thing?" Bah, I'd think you could do
better then that!"
Elea asks a cat, "reekreek croak croakurp nrrcroakreek? "
Sir Bragi says, "nrrnrr reeurpcroakreek? "
A cat watches Elea quizzically.
Punzel gazes angrily at Retribution.
Iuri sighs.
Maria pats Sir Bragi's shoulder.
Gwen glances at her hands.
Lucas mutters, "No, he couldn't"
Retribution says in Eastern, "There, now you can't understand me you green
fleshed insect eater"
Maria mutters softly.
Sir Bragi says, "urpnrrdeepdeep! "
Maria shakes her head, "Not my fault."
Sir Bragi gazes at Maria.
Punzel glares at Maria.
Pikewaddle says, "reekurp.. reecroakcroakurp nrr hrnnnkurp ree. "
Gideon says softly, "Come to think of it, I can't recall having had a single
drink of any kind since arriving here."
Pikewaddle exclaims angrily, "reeurp. nrrdeepcroak croakdeep nrrdeepcroak! "
Andrew says, "It isn't your fault, Maria and nobody thinks it is."
Watchman Philo nods to Pikewaddle.
Gwen rubs her hands.
Saurus says, "Oh, beer does exist, it just seems that only criminals have
access to the stuff"
Benedict glares at a cat.
A cat glares back at Benedict.
Pikewaddle ignores a cat.
Maria gazes gratefully at Andrew.
Gwen blushes.
Gilliam says, "Someone has dried up the beer supply. Someone should tell the
chamberlain"
Watchman Philo smirks.
Gwen glances at the stone floor.
Gideon raises his pair of light eyebrows.
Retribution laughs, "Ahh, so you all drank something and turned to frogs...
finally, some entertainment"
Gwen gasps.
Derras says to Retribution, "Ser, shutup"
Watchman Philo glances at Gwen.
Maria glares at Retribution, "Would you care for some wine, ser?"
Arrion sighs deeply.
Andrew exclaims, "Retribution learn SILENCE!"
Lucas grins, "or perhaps, some... retribution?"
Gwen blushes.
Retribution laughs at Derras.
Watchman Philo smiles warmly at Maria.
Rhian tackles Retribution.
Cassandra says coldly to Retribution, "Take care, or you may be suspected of
this foul deed!"
Gwen asks, "Ma'am the wine you gave me? Did this?"
Retribution smirks, "I'm sorry, but I have no idea what the hell is going on
here"
Rhian chuckles.
Gwen gazes at Maria.
Watchman Philo nods regretfully to Gwen.
Andrew says, "Then be quiet, and learn later."
Maria nods darkly to Gwen.
Retribution laughs, "Me be quiet, now thats funny"
Gwen gazes at Watchman Philo.
Dolfin wildly waves his hands.
Saurus chuckles.
Benedict says quietly to Retribution, "When you do not know what you are
talking about, your mouth is best left to chewing."
Sir Bragi sighs impatiently.
Arrion gazes sadly at Martel.
Kiera glances at Dolfin.
Maria mutters to Gwen, "It's the Poets, you know. Notice how Cats & Rats
rhymes..."
Dolfin silently screams.
Pikewaddle shakes disconsolately his head.
Pikewaddle watches Dolfin.
Punzel scowls at Maria.
Martel gazes at Dolfin.
Gideon smirks at Maria.
Watchman Philo snorts.
Dolfin nods to Martel.
Cassandra says sharply, "Ser Retribution's mouth moves most when he knows
least!"
Maria exclaims, "Watchmen! Do something about this fighting!"
Iuri smiles to Cassandra.
Watchman Philo asks Maria, "nrrree croakdeepurphrnnnk I reekreek? "
Saurus nods solemnly at Cassandra, "He allways knows least, sera."
Lucas grins, "Or when he knows nothing at all, apparantly."
Dolfin frowns angrily at Maria.
Etain says to Cassandra, "as many would"
Watchman Philo shakes his head.
Dolfin shrugs at Martel.
Cassandra smiles grimly at Saurus.
Retribution laughs heartily.
Punzel weeps quietly.
Retribution smirks, "I've never seen so much chaos"
Elea sighs angrily.
Watchman Philo glances at a cat and a cat.
Gwen asks, "Oh Ma'am only beer is the cure, right?"
Gwen glances at Maria.
Punzel nods excitedly to Gwen.
Martel sighs.
Sir Bragi sighs.
Maria shrugs at Gwen, "I don't know what all this talk about beer is."
Punzel shouts, "nrrcroakreek! "
Gilliam says, "As wasplanned, Retribution. Putting people into non speech will
do that"
Saurus says gruffly, "I say we go down to the dungeon and find Victor... He
probably sweats the stuff."
Pikewaddle points wildly at Maria's scroll.
A cat blinks at Punzel.
Elea says, "reekcroakreekcroak croakdeep nrrree I deepurpnrrhrnnnk urp urp. "
Gilliam says, "If the ones who drank wine drink beer, they will regain their
voices"
Arrion screams.
Watchman Philo glances at Arrion.
Maria frowns at Arrion.
Punzel gazes sympathetically at Arrion.
Gwen says, "Quietly I...I have some beer"
Retribution laughs at Saurus, "Ahh, at least someone I trust is able to speak,
well, more normal than most"
Watchman Philo glances at Gwen.
Pikewaddle eyes Gwen.
Cassandra smiles at Gwen.
Gwen glances at her hands.
Iuri glances curiously at Gwen.
Martel exclaims, "QUIET!"
Saurus glances at Gwen.
Gwen shivers.
Martel gazes at Gwen.
Punzel listens intently to Martel.
Benedict glances at Martel.
Gwen pouts sadly.
Pikewaddle gazes pleadingly at Gwen.
Retribution smirks at Martel.
Doren glances at Gwen.
Dolfin points at Martel.
Martel says, "Sera gwen, you have beer?"
Dolfin silently shushes.
Gwen nods cautiously, "I have some...not because I'm a criminal"
Gwen glances at Saurus.
Watchman Philo nods comfortingly to Gwen.
Saurus grins sheepishly.
Arrion gazes at Gwen.
Andrew glances at Gwen.
Gideon laughs softly.
Martel nods to Gwen, "We know, good sera."
Elea gazes beseechingly at Gwen.
Gwen shivers.
Punzel smiles at Gwen.
Elea points at her necklace.
Pikewaddle bows extravagantly to Gwen.
Martel smiles warmly to Gwen, "You are a good and true help to all here."
Punzel bows deeply to Gwen.
Watchman Philo nods to Gwen.
Gwen says, "I just...I'm a servant and sometimes we make extra for
ourselves....so we can have a grand party too...."
Retribution smirks, "Why do I feel there is something fishy... rather frogy,
going on here."
Gilliam asks, "Could you allow our stricken allies a drop?"
Gwen says, "It's not stolen"
Armsman Roland arrives through the double door to the south.
Maria mutters softly, "Not my fault."
Martel smiles to Gwen, "Would you please share your drinks with those in need?"
Gwen hiccups.
Punzel nods excitedly.
Watchman Philo nods to Gwen.
Andrew says, "Gwen, we trust you."
Martel smiles at Gwen.
Elea gazes beseechingly at Gwen.
Benedict states quietly, "Ser Retribution, you disappoint me..."
Pikewaddle nods hurriedly at Andrew.
Armsman Roland glances at Watchman Philo.
Gwen says, "I would nev...never do that"
Martel says to Gwen, "Please share, sera. Please."
Retribution laughs, "I say we leave them all like they are, except for elea of
course"
Watchman Philo glances helplessly at Armsman Roland.
Gwen blushes.
Doren nods to Gwen, "Please, Sera."
Gwen cries.
Armsman Roland says to Watchman Philo, "Petris told me."
Martel begins to examine Gwen.
Elea smiles sadly.
Watchman Philo nods to Armsman Roland.
Armsman Roland shakes his head.
Martel embraces Gwen comfortingly.
Punzel gazes jealously at Martel.
Cassandra frowns coldly at Retribution.
Pikewaddle says, "deephrnnnkdeepdeep reekreek hrnnnkurpnrr.. "
Retribution laughs, "Some of these people make more sense now than ever before"
Andrew asks, "Gwen what is the matter?"
Gwen says, "It was only a small party for Randolph and I...no one ever asks the
couriers if they want anything..."
Saurus grins at Retribution.
Iuri ignores Retribution.
Gwen wails, "And he was so handsome!"
Martel says softly, "Sera, We known you did not steal it. But if you share, you
will be rewarded well."
Gwen cries disconsolately.
Watchman Philo sighs.
Martel comforts Gwen.
Sir Bragi sighs deeply.
Retribution smiles at Gwen.
Elea gazes beseechingly at Gwen.
Dolfin nods emphatically at Gwen.
Gwen sniffs.
Arrion softly says to Gwen, "reekreek. "
Armsman Roland eyes Gwen.
Martel holds Gwen comfortingly.
Andrew says, "We aren't angry at you Gwen."
Elea asks, "reekreek? "
Gwen glances at Arrion.
Pikewaddle watches pleadingly Gwen.
Andrew smiles comfortingly.
Gwen glances at Elea.
Retribution says to Gwen, "Perhaps my fair lady, you can ask for something in
return...."
Maria shakes her head, "Not my fault at all. Those Poets...all because of them."
Lucas says softly, "Servants deserve comforts too, sometimes we forget."
Gwen wails.
Martel says, "Sera gwen, please? there poor people need you"
Saurus sighs expansively, "For the love of the Queen, just hand over the beer"
Gwen hiccups.
Watchman Philo stares at Maria.
Gwen nods.
Gwen curtsies sadly.
Martel nods warmly to Gwen.
Andrew bows to Gwen.
Punzel bows deeply to Gwen.
Gwen says, "I'll be back Sers...Serras..."
Lucas bows to Gwen.
Gwen hiccups.
Retribution laughs heartily, "I knew it... Beer curese all evils!"
Watchman Philo smiles at Gwen.
Gwen leaves through the double door to the south.
Retribution smirks.
Elea points at her necklace.
Martel glares hotly at Retribution.
Watchman Philo asks Retribution, "urphrnnnkurpreek reekreecroak croak
nrrcroakree? "
Armsman Roland eyes Retribution coldly.
Arrion nods to Martel.
Sir Bragi sighs impatiently.
Elea removes a necklace.
Gilliam says, "Ser Martel has been most calm in this crisis"
Punzel smiles hopefully at Martel.
Armsman Roland leaves through the double door to the south.
Martel blushes.
Punzel gazes proudly at Martel.
Martel says, "I will be happy when sera gwen returns. And this is over."
Maria mutters, "Not my fault."
Retribution smirks, "I have been the least confurting in this crisis, rather
miricle, so what?"
Saurus exclaims, "Would you people stop with the "Crisis" stuff! The castle
isn't burning down. We just need some beer!"
Pikewaddle glances hotly at Maria.
Gideon glances suspiciously at Maria.
Cassandra smiles comfortingly at Maria.
Gwen arrives through the double door to the south.
Gwen hiccups.
Arrion glares at Saurus.
Martel nods to Maria.
Punzel gestures to Martel.
Elea giggles softly at Saurus.
Retribution laughs at Saurus, "We always need beer ;)"
Andrew says, "It is not your fault, Maria."
Martel nods to Punzel.
Punzel points at Sir Bragi.
Gwen drops the basket.
Cassandra says softly, "Unless ....beer worsens the curse?"
Elea gazes hopefully at Gwen.
Gwen points to a basket.
Punzel raises [her] finger.
Punzel points at Sir Bragi.
Saurus nods firmly at Retribution, "Amen."
Gwen says, "th, the therrre"
Punzel nods anxiously.
Martel says respectfully, "Ser Bragi?"
Pikewaddle peers eagerly at a basket.
Derras says to Cassandra, "It's our only hope"
Rhian takes a beer.
Retribution smiles, "Perhaps we can get something that eats toads in here"
Gwen sniffs sadly.
Punzel raises [her] finger.
Punzel points at Sir Bragi.
Rhian chuckles.
Elea takes a beer.
Retribution laughs, "That would solve the problem quick"
Pikewaddle takes a beer.
Dolfin nods at Sir Bragi.
Sir Bragi glances at Punzel.
Rhian drinks a beer.
The mug evaporates into a mist.
Andrew says, "Thank you Gwen."
Elea says, "reenrr hrnnnkcroakdeepcroak deephrnnnkurp "
Dolfin points emphatically.
Rhian says, "Hmmmm."
Elea drinks a beer.
The tankard evaporates into a mist.
Pikewaddle peers hopefully at his beer.
Arrion touches Gwen's shoulder.
Gwen gazes at Punzel.
Martel takes 5 beers.
Pikewaddle drinks a beer.
The tankard disappears into a mist.
Doren says, "A cat will eat a toad, Ser Retribution. As well you should
remember."
Martel takes a beer.
Martel takes a beer.
Rhian bows triumphantly.
Martel takes a beer.
Elea cheers.
Kiera smiles.
Elea exclaims, "YES!"
Iuri takes a beer.
Gideon laughs at Doren.
Sir Bragi takes a beer.
Pikewaddle asks, "And now?"
Watchman Philo points at himself.
Andrew applauds Gwen.
Pikewaddle hoots.
Cassandra says, "Is there any wine left? We should give it to Ser Retribution!"
Elea exclaims, "Sera Gwen, Thank you!"
Martel offers a beer to Sir Bragi.
Maria shakes her head.
Cassandra cheers.
Andrew exclaims, "Thank you Gwen. Heroine of the day!"
Pikewaddle bellows, "Huzzah!"
Martel sighs softly.
Derras cheers Gwen.
Sir Bragi accepts a beer from Martel.
Pikewaddle hugs Gwen.
Punzel nods appreciatively to Martel.
Retribution smirks, "I will gladly take the wine ;)"
Iuri drinks a beer.
The mug disappears into a vapor.
Sir Bragi nods.
Lucas chuckles, "Hear hear!"
Maria hugs her basket.
Pikewaddle dances with Gwen.
Martel says, "Have all drunk who needed to?"
Gilliam says, "Bless you, Sera Gwen."
Sir Bragi drinks a beer.
The tankard dissolves into icy particles.
Elea says, "Here... please... accept my necklace as a reward."
Iuri says, "Aahhh"
Watchman Philo shakes his head.
Punzel exclaims, "reecroakcroakurp croak! "
Arrion exclaims, "reekurp! "
Sir Bragi says, "CAn I speak?"
Pikewaddle exclaims, "Aye, bless you indeed, Sera!"
Iuri smiles surprisedly.
Watchman Philo points at himself.
Rhian says to Sir Bragi, "twas so nice to meet you. We will have to do this
again sometime, ser, but perhaps with better wine"
Sir Bragi nods to Martel.
Elea offers a necklace to Gwen.
Rhian chuckles politely.
Watchman Philo points at Punzel.
Martel offers a beer to Punzel.
Rhian bows graciously to Gwen.
Andrew applauds Gwen.
Punzel accepts a beer from Martel.
Punzel bows to Martel.
Martel offers a beer to Watchman Philo.
Punzel drinks a beer.
The mug disappears into a vapor.
Saurus takes a beer.
Dolfin raises his hand.
Pikewaddle bows grandiosely to Gwen.
Watchman Philo accepts a beer from Martel.
Sir Bragi says, "Thank you Ser your courage is to be remembered "
Retribution laughs, "Darn, twas looking interesting there for a moment"
Lucas applauds Gwen, "Thank you Sera."
Watchman Philo drinks a beer.
The tankard disappears into a vapor.
Arrion exclaims, "reekurp! "
Sir Bragi smiles at Gwen.
Punzel says, "Can I speak now?"
Watchman Philo coughs.
Gwen pouts sadly.
Martel offers a beer to Arrion.
Harlin says softly, "Wonder if they'll give me a beer if I croak..."
Gwen hiccups.
Watchman Philo asks, "hello?"
Saurus exclaims, "Well, now that we've all got beer, and our voices, someone
should give a toast!"
Gideon smiles at Punzel.
Arrion accepts a beer from Martel.
Iuri asks Gwen, "Sera, I do not know how to thank you. Not to mention, how to
repay you."
Watchman Philo sighs happily.
Elea asks, "Gwen?"
Pikewaddle exclaims, "Maria! I have an idea..."
Punzel excitedly shouts, "HURRAY!"
Martel takes 5 beers.
Arrion drinks a beer.
The tankard evaporates into mist.
Sir Bragi says, "Thank you Serra"
Elea says, "Here... please... accept my necklace as a reward."
Retribution croaks, "I need a beer too!"
Maria smiles wanly.
Gwen hiccups.
Harlin says, "Err, perhaps croak was a bad word."
Arrion says softly, " please.. "
Gwen bites her full lip.
Rhian says to Retribution, "You incur you name every you walk, Ser. We will
speak later, I think."
Gwen gazes at Elea.
Andrew asks, "are you okay Gwen?"
Arrion sighs.
Watchman Philo frowns at Retribution.
Elea says, "Please, accept it"
Gwen nods slowly.
Martel exclaims, "Have all wine drinkers had a beer?!?!?!"
Rhian smiles coldly at Retribution.
Watchman Philo nods to Rhian.
Saurus takes a beer.
Elea says, "You have done me a great deed."
Pikewaddle says, "If you were to give Ser Dolfin the remaining wine.. perhaps
he could speak in toad.."
Retribution smirks to Rhian, "If that is supposed to be a threat, it is a bad
one"
Gwen says, "No Ma'am I /...I couldn't"
Pikewaddle asks, "And then a beer would allow him to speak again?"
Sir Bragi nods to twenty people, his beer, his staff, his pair of boots, his
robe, a basket, a cat and a cat.
Maria frowns.
Dolfin shakes his head.
Sir Bragi leaves through the double door to the south.
Elea asks Gwen, "Why not?"
Arrion hugs Martel.
Elea says, "You gave me my voice back"
Arrion says softly to Martel, " Thank you my brother.. "
Gilliam says, "May I have a beer, if there are extras, Sera Gwen"
Watchman Philo says, "um, hello?"
Maria sighs disconsolately.
Dolfin emphatically raises his hand.
Iuri laughs relaxedly.
Elea hugs Gwen.
Martel smiles.
Gwen says, "I'm just a servant Ma'am...I don't ...I can't"
Dolfin points at Maria's scroll.
Gideon smiles at Watchman Philo.
Dolfin points at a cat.
Gwen blinks.
Saurus asks Retribution, "Have you given up drinking, friend? That would be a
sorry day indeed."
Maria shakes her head, "The Queen will not be Pleased."
Elea says, "You don't know what that means."
Benedict says, "I am relieved to see that this curse was so easily cured. This
was a prank... or perhaps a demonstration..."
Punzel gazes gratefully at Martel.
Arrion curtsies deeply to Gwen, " I am indebted to your kindness Sera."
Gwen gazes at Elea.
Dolfin emphatically points at Maria's scroll.
Andrew says, "Gwen you have the permission of the Watch."
Iuri smiles to Cassandra, "Ah, so much better to be able to speak again!"
Gwen gazes at Arrion.
Dolfin emphatically points at a cat.
Gwen blushes.
Gwen hiccups.
Retribution laughs, "I say it is the Alcamest, only he could come up with
something like this!"
Elea smiles reassuringly.
Elea says, "Take it."
Dolfin frowns at a cat.
Punzel gazes curiously at Dolfin.
Martel says, "Watchman Philo, are you well now?"
Elea says, "It's the least I can do"
Andrew smiles at Gwen.
Harlin says, "Although not a grave incident in itself... it does indicate a
certain level of power and subtlety..."
Iuri hiccups.
Lucas says, "A prank, yes. But it could get worse, it started out as bad
poetry."
Gideon glances at Retribution.
Gilliam says, "The watchman was speaking ser martel"
Punzel smiles gladly.
Cassandra smiles happily at Iuri, "Thank goodness that you have all regained
the gift of speech"
Martel nods.
Elea comments to Gwen, "Imagine me trying to explain this to Lady Serista."
Dolfin raises his eyebrows.
Punzel gazes adoringly at Martel.
Retribution frowns, "Damn, why did you all have to regain the gift of speech, I
was enjoying it"
Arrion says softly to Gwen, " ... thank you"
Gwen smiles tentatively at Elea.
Saurus grins at Elea, "That would be interesting. The first frog sorceress."
Martel hugs Gwen.
Rhian smiles at Gwen, "Is that the cursed wine you old, Sera Gwen? I am curious
about it's contents."
Iuri nods happily to Cassandra, "How fitting - to deprive poets that, which
they prize most..."
Cassandra mutters, "Perhaps you would not have to explain it to her"
Martel embraces Gwen.
Doren glares at Retribution.
Gwen smiles at Arrion.
Gwen blinks.
Gwen blushes at Martel.
Saurus places the beer on a long wooden table.
Martel points to Gwen, "And thank Sera Gwen for the beer!"
Gwen blushes.
Martel smiles warmly to Gwen.
Punzel hugs Martel suddenly.
Gideon applauds Gwen.
Maria hugs her basket.
Andrew applauds Gwen.
Punzel blushes intently.
Martel hugs Punzel.
Retribution snickers, "*reehrnnnk* I'reedeepreek a deepurpdeepdeep nrr!
*reehrnnnk reehrnnnk* "
Gwen blushes.
Martel smiles warmly.
Gwen blinks.
Arrion shivers.
Cassandra ignores Retribution.
Gilliam says, "I sense another epic of the rewards of beer and heroism of Sera
Gwen and wits of Martel"
Retribution blinks.
Retribution smiles, "I'reedeepreek a deepurpdeepdeep urp "
Etain laughs.
Retribution laughs.
Gwen blushes.
Lucas laughs amusedly, "You know what, Retribution? I like you. With you
around, everyone else looks like a saint!"
Martel blushes.
Punzel smiles at Gilliam, "I can see it, too!"
Martel blushes hotly.
Andrew says, "Shut up Retri."
Retribution smiles, "reekcroakreekcroak croakdeep reeurpreekreek "
Benedict glares coldly at Retribution.
Retribution laughs.
Harlin scolds Retribution, "I can't believe you'd say that in polite company!"
Retribution laughs heartily.
Rhian says quietly, "Oh a fitting trap it was indeed - and for such fun, I'll
make them bleed...."
Martel says, "I must leave. To all a good party!"
Gilliam takes a beer.
Dolfin raises his beer.
Kiera glances at Rhian.
Gwen accepts a necklace from Elea.
Punzel bows deeply to Martel.
Cassandra curtsies to Martel.
Saurus laughs, "My lord, Retribution, even if they can't understand you, they
get offended when you talk!"
Dolfin drinks a beer.
The tankard dissipates into an icy mist.
Gwen gazes at her necklace.
Retribution laughs at Saurus.
Elea smiles gently.
Dolfin silently says, ""
Dolfin shakes his head.
Maria frowns.
Gilliam says, "Now the identity of the initials C & R on the treasonous rhymes"
Elea says, "You earned it Sera Gwn"
Retribution smiles.
Gwen says to Elea, " Thank you"
Derras says, "Well, we have one suspect"
Retribution points to Gwen.
Cassandra says, "Obviously R for ....Retribution!"
Retribution smiles at Gwen.
Derras glares at Retribution.
Maria says, "I believe I should compose a letter to the Queen. An apology. Yes
that."
Gwen blinks.
Retribution begs Gwen, "I deepdeepcroak nrrcroakreek reek "
Maria says, "That will do nicely"
Saurus says, "And C for Cassandra"
Maria nods to herself.
Dolfin shakes his head.
Dolfin points at Maria's scroll.
Retribution croaks, "reehrnnnk "
Gilliam says, "Cats and Rats"
Gwen shakes her head.
Dolfin nods.
Retribution croaks, "reehrnnnk "
Gwen says, "Ser I don't understand you"
Retribution croaks, "deepreekurp "
Lucas glares at Saurus.
Cassandra glares at Saurus.
Arrion wearily leans on Brahm.
Gwen points to a basket.
Gilliam asks, "Sera Maria, will you be keeping the scroll?"
Etain says, "give him a beer"
Retribution nods.
Gwen says, "There is beer there"
Dolfin points emphatically at a cat.
Iuri smiles slyly to Cassandra, "Aren't we assigning blame a bit early?"
Maria glances at Gilliam, "Hmm?"
Retribution nods to Gwen.
Punzel asserts, "I doubt that Retribution would have the ability to pull this
off."
Saurus grins easily at Cassandra, "A joke, Sera. Lighten up."
Retribution smirks at Punzel.
Punzel glances disdainfully at Retribution.
Dolfin shrugs.
Dolfin points at Maria's scroll.
Gilliam says, "The scroll that Sera Gwen was asked to deliver to you."
Dolfin points at a cat.
Cassandra curtsies to Saurus.
Gwen gazes at her necklace wonderingly.
Maria glances at her scroll.
Retribution smiles at Gwen, "nrrcroakreek reekreek? "
Retribution laughs.
Maria says, "I will be turning it over to Corporal Petris."
Punzel nods to Maria.
Dolfin menacingly blinks at a cat.
Iuri glances perplexedly at Dolfin, "The scroll - and the cat... Don't
understand..."
Gilliam says, "He will find it most useful I'm sure"
Dolfin silently meows.
Retribution shrugs, "I deepurpnrrhrnnnk urp a deepurpdeepdeep urp,
deepurpreedeep I hrnnnkreek't reek reekdeephrnnnkreek hrnnnk "
Punzel nods to Iuri, "I'm not understanding him, either!"
Dolfin points at Maria's scroll.
Maria nods vaguely, "I must write a letter to the Queen..."
Dolfin points at a cat.
Maria leaves through the double door to the south.
Punzel gazes intently at Dolfin.
Dolfin shakes his head.
Gwen says, "I ...I should go now..there's work to be done..."
Dolfin shrugs.
Rhian laughs at himself.
Iuri asks quietly Dolfin, "Do you mean the cat is enchanted?"
Gwen curtsies.
Andrew says, "Gwen we are all proud of you."
Kiera chuckles quietly.
Dolfin shrugs unknowingly at Iuri.
Gwen blushes.
Iuri bows flamboyantly to Gwen.
Punzel bows gratefully to Gwen.
Gilliam says, "Ser Punzel. I think you would have been named the honoree of the
evening."
Gwen says, "Thank you..."
Saurus says loosely, "Well, I think we've got our solution. We simply round up
all of the cats, and rats, and put them in a room. When one of them starts to
right poetry, we throw it off the wall."
Retribution shrugs, "I t a nrrnrrreek nrr nrrnrrreek i nrr e a reekcroakreereek
urpurpreenrr o urpreekreedeep n o deep , croakree e t I hrnnnkhrnnnk i
hrnnnkhrnnnk n ' t hrnnnkhrnnnk urpurpreenrr i n nrr a n croakree deep i n e "
Gwen blushes avidly.
Retribution smirks.
Andrew deeply bows to Gwen.
Retribution exclaims, "croak deepdeepcroak croakurpree! "
Doren bows to Gwen.
Lucas chuckles at Saurus.
Retribution laughs, "I hrnnnkcroakdeepcroak nrrree reecroakreek deep croak
deepdeepcroak! "
A cat glances at Retribution quizzically.
Iuri asks quietly Dolfin, "Do you mean the cats could actually be writing those
most foul rhymes?"
Dolfin nods to Saurus.
Harlin asks, "Ser Feline, are you more than you seem?"
Etain laughs at Retribution.
Gwen nods to twenty people.
Retribution grins, "croak reekcroak urp urpdeephrnnnk urpcroak urpreekreedeep
croak reenrr reekcroakcroak croak! "
Harlin says, "I wouldn't put anything past a cat."
Gwen leaves through the double door to the south.
Dolfin shrugs unknowingly to Iuri.
Cassandra gasps.
Dolfin silently meows.
Retribution laughs, "At nrrhrnnnknrrurp I hrnnnkcroakdeepcroak
urpreekhrnnnkdeep nrrree reek deep hrnnnkdeep reedeep croak "
A cat meows at Retribution worriedly.
Dolfin gazes suspiciously at a cat.
Retribution laughs at a cat.
Punzel gazes curiously at Dolfin, "hmmmmm ..."
Iuri nods to Dolfin, "Well, something about cats and rats, definitely."
Retribution laughs, "I hrnnnkcroakdeepcroak nrrnrr reekcroakreekcroak "
Saurus laughs, "I think that cat understands Toadish."
Dolfin nods emphatically to Iuri.
Lucas says thoughtfully, "You know, if you put an infinite number of cats in a
room with an infinite number of scrolls... Oh! I just had a brilliant idea for
a performance piece!"
Etain says, "retribution, it owuld seem that even a cat worries for you"
Retribution smiles.
Retribution nods to Saurus.
Retribution laughs to a cat, "reekreek croak reereek? "
A cat meows at Retribution.
Retribution grins.
Lucas sighs.
Lucas shrugs.