Kotin's Notes

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4th day of Eorgaen, 5120 -->  Found Xred in the treehouse decorating items.  He was generous enough to decorate my helm, shield and arm greaves after we discovered that he could not decorate the arrow in my head without ripping it from its currently location.  Heh, it was probably a bit gruesome to ask to have the arrow decorated.  Though, no one present seemed to think it out of the ordinary.  

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Later that evening, poetry was on the mind:

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Roblar thinks, "Far to the north as the crow flies, freezes to death, and plummets from the sky.."

You think, "Not if he's a snow crow, they fly and fly where nothing shall grow."

Roblar thinks, "All hail the snow bird."

You think, "Though don't look upward, for soon shall drop the snow turd."

Svardin thinks, "Da snow bird is flyin south."

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2nd day of Eorgaen, 5120 -->  Crime approached me in Town Center while I was reflecting on my recent mission while sitting on the bench.

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Speaking darkly to you, Crime asks, "Do you have any silver?"
You look at Crime and shake your head.
Speaking darkly to you, Crime exclaims, "You lie!"
Crime hurls himself at you!

Crime flies a bit wide and lands in a heap on the ground.
Crime stands up.
Crime cackles at you!
Speaking darkly to you, Crime says, "Thank you."
Crime grins evilly.
Crime just gave you 288 coins which you quickly pocket.
Crime winks at you.
You smile.

Speaking darkly to you, Crime exclaims, "Liar Liar Pants on Fire!"

Crime chuckles.

Speaking darkly to you, Crime says, "Those were yours, you dropped them."

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Speaking darkly to you, Crime says, "Those were yours, you dropped them."

Speaking to Crime, you say, "I thinks it was whens you fells over me... that some, perchance, fell outs of your purse."

Crime shakes his head.

Speaking darkly to you, Crime says, "You're gonna need a lawyer."

You drop one silver.

You say, "I nots has that many."

 

Speaking darkly to you, Crime says, "When you lie you kill an empaths ability to heal for a day."

You turn to face Crime.
Crime points at Brawnnix.
Speaking darkly to you, Crime exclaims, "Can't heal for an entire day! Unless you admit you lied!"

You say, "Actually, when I lie down, them empaths has chances to learns from the wounds I collects."

 

You see Great Lord Brawnnix the Woundtender.
He appears to be a Giantman of the Grot'karesh Clan.

You see Lord Crime Roy'al the Cutthroat.
He appears to be a Faendryl Dark Elf.

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Speaking in Giantman to Brawnnix, you say, "Funny fella, this Crime."

Speaking deeply in Giantman to you, Brawnnix says, "Yes indeed."

You give Brawnnix 287 coins.
Crime darkly says, "I will kill you both if you keep speaking in Giantman."

Speaking in Giantman to Brawnnix, you say, "Them coins be from him... likely fells out when he fells on the ground."
 

Crime just opened a veniom bound vruul skin swordbelt inlaid with urglaes fangs.
As Crime reaches for his tachi, the shroud of misty white thorns coalescing around it part slightly -- allowing him to hold onto it safely.
Crime removes a folded coraesine tachi set with a black ora-etched grip from in his vruul skin swordbelt.
Crime slings a spiked eye-shaped buckler off from over his shoulder.
Crime just closed a veniom bound vruul skin swordbelt inlaid with urglaes fangs.

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Speaking deeply in Giantman to you, Brawnnix asks, "What was that for?"

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You turn to face Crime.

You are now in a defensive stance.
You sling a flame-etched vultite wall shield off from over your shoulder.

You remove a massive executioner's axe from in your silk velvet robe.

You stand back up.

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Crime roars!

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Crime waves his coraesine tachi at you, and a swirling vortex of mist coalesces around you! CS: +577 - TD: +190 + CvA: -22 + d100: +72 - -5 == +442 Warding failed! A wispy hand of air reaches toward you and grasps you tightly. The hand squeezes hard, snatching the breath from your lungs. You are stunned.

Crime nods sagely.

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Everything around you turns red as you work yourself into a berserker's rage!  

Focusing on your bloodlust, you shake yourself out of the stun! You start to breathe easier. The redness fades from the world and you begin to breathe harder.

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Speaking darkly to you, Crime says, "Kinda harsh temper eh."

Speaking darkly to you, Crime asks, "Anger management?"

Speaking to Crime, you say, "Keeps me alives..."

Speaking to Crime, you say, "Part of my martial art... of Rage Plate Do."
Crime darkly says, "Anger is more useful than dispair."

You agree with Crime.

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Crime gestures at you. The magic of Crime's spell withers on contact, unraveling and dispersing without effect.

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Crime blinks at you.

You smile at Crime. 

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1st day of Eorgaen, 5120 -->  I visited Halline in the morning to renew my contracts with the guild and collect a new mission.  It was time to put my new-found skills to use.  First order of business, clear the mountain of a horde of Ice Elementals, Seekers and Ice Golems.  Apparently, a child had been carried away up there.  Each time battle was engaged, I was buffeted with magics of all sorts.  Each strike gave new understanding to counter the hostile magical properties directed at me.  This would turn out to be one of the longest days of my life.   

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Latter that day, I caught up with Alendi who was on a mission to save travelers by clearing the Trail to Icemule of bandits.  I rejoiced in the opportunity to join my friend in defense of Icemule.  Cleaving bandits was an added bonus.  This day was turning out to be a fine day indeed.  

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Events took a turn for the worse when, caught off guard, Alendi was struck down by a gang of ruthless thugs.   Summoning the rage to retire these thugs to the afterlife, I noticed myself open to the ravenous void at the core of my being, allowing it to surface.  Muted veins of metallic grey rippled just beneath my skin.  All forms of magics that were recently bestowed upon me at the magic show of the Wayside Inn fell away.  

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With my own internal fury coalescing inside, I unleashed the full fury of my rage to dispatch those thugs that snuffed out the life of my companion.  A cleric attended to Alendi and returned him to life.  Once we we re alone again, Alendi, unhesitantly,  declared, "What was that!"  

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I considered for a moment.  I had not intended to share my work yet, but, here I was, compelled to use my new skills and now I must choose keep my knowledge secret or share with my friend.  Would he despise my choice to forsake magics?  Would he appreciate my research?  Well, I must choose the honorable route.  I share my newly discovered insights with my trusted friend, hoping he understands.  If he understands, mayhaps, mama Soliere will understand as well.  

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Alendi and I had a short talk.  He was simply amazed and quickly began casting various forms of magics against me to test my mettle.  

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26th day of Eoantos, 5120 -->  On my way done Mount Aenatumgana, I found mama Soliere searching for me still.  Apparently, she had had a vision of my return and sought me out.  It was a joyous moment to embrace her once again. She brought me to the local inn to enjoy various pastries and drink that are, lacking, atop Mount Aenntumgana.  We reminisced well into the night.  I had not the courage to tell her of my studies as she is a great lover of the magical arts for she is a practicing cleric.  One day.  One day I thought to myself.  

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26th day of Eoantos, 5120 -->  I made my way back down Mount Aenatumgana after two years of solitary study during which I developed a new form of fighting to complement my Rage Plate Do style.  One of the weaknesses in Rage Plate Do was to magical attacks.  After reading many scrolls of magics and developing the extensive survival techniques necessary to survive the harsh elements of Mount Aenatumgana, I was able to harden my body more extensively.  In the process, I stumbled upon a means to harden my soul to protect against various forms of magics. 

 

I developed a new kata for hardening my body and soul.  I've attuned myself to the properties of that rare kroderine metal that, due to my lack of experience, was untouchable.  Having spied a small vein in my place of solitude, I began each day in quiet meditation then worked my way to striking at the rocky outcrop near the vein with my bare fists.  Eventually, I was able to strike the vein as painful as it was.  Pain is an awesome teacher.  

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Day in, day out the training went on.  I was able to harvest some from the vein and grind it down into fine grains.  Once I had sufficient quantity, I poured it into a small hot spring.  Hot, of course, is relative atop Mount Aenatumgana.  The pool was liquid enough.  It tasted bitter, indicating it was full of salts.  Most would likely consider the water to be bitterly cold.  In any course, I poured the grains into the pool and began my newly developed kata with the goal of fortifying my body in the likeness of kroderine.  

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At first, I could barely stand at the pool's edge while working my kata.  But, progressively, I made my way deeper and deeper into the pool.  Each movement of my body stirred the water, causing the fine grains of kroderine to become suspended and brush up against me.  Each painful session hardened my body more and more.  Through meditation and reflection upon the magical scrolls I studied and the pain I experienced, my mind hardened as well. 

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After two years of reflection and training, I was able to return from my solitude.  Mind, body and soul stronger than before.  

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====  5118 below, 5120 above ===

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8th day of Jastatos  -->  I was summoned to a meeting of like-minded individuals last night at Tartifacts seeking to help the mayor form the Town Guard for Icemule.  I was nominated to be Commander and asked to be the Second in Command if I did not want the Commander position.  No details for either position were given.  Therefore I am presently waiting for further information.  

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4th day of Jastatos  -->  Halline sents me on a mission to kill a dangerous Ice Elemental.  The joke was on me as all the Ice Elementals are dangerous.  Upon reaching the summit of Mt. Aenatumgana, I found an Elemental, alone in the cold.  As I prepared to strike, a frigid wind blew and I found myself tapped between three Seekers, a Saber-toothed Tiger, two Ice Golems and a second Ice Elemental.  They all appeared out of a blanket of powdery snow. 

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Immediately they began the attack and immediately I fought back.  I trampled five of them to the ground, but missed one of the the Seekers.  She summoned Nature's Fury upon me.  I dodge many strikes, but was clipped by one and knocked down and stunned.  The other two Seekers rose to their feet and summoned more of Nature's Fury.  I was being mauled by the Tiger and pounded on by the Golems.  The Elementals that I was after were uttering strange phrases which left me without magical defenses. 

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Enraged, I broke the stun and leaped to my feet.  Except, I didn't have any feet.  I lost my legs, my hands, nearly lost my left arm and my head too.  Thankfully, my plates acted as an exoskeleton and moved to my will.  Blood was gushing everywhere.  Quickly I executed a hasty retreat, withdrawing from battle.  I made it to the safety of a cave where I started a fire and bandaged myself.

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After assessing my situation, I realized that without my hands and legs, I was not going to be able to climb down the mountain to seek healing.  Furthermore, without hands, I could not use my ring to teleport to Mirtag's Cottage nor could I heal myself with the herbs I carry.  

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Little hope of me getting myself home, I sent out my thoughts with an S.O.S to the World.  My friend Alendi received my message and relayed it to Dirvy who, from Teras Isle, was able to send her fairy to heal me enough to return to battle.  What a powerful healer.  I returned to the battlefield and cut those frosty ambushers down.  

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I eventually found the "dangerous" Ice Elemental and was able to report a successful mission to Halline.  Thanks to Alendi and Dirvy for responding to my S.O.S.  

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2nd day of Jastatos  -->  I went on the "Damsel of the Deep" ship at Ebon Gate with Iseo to peruse the merchandise.  

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Lady Silversoft returned to Icemule after being away to Teras Isle for a long while.  She recited a couple stanzas of a poem, likely abouts me:

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Silversoft recites:

    "I saw a fella with an arrow
      and it gave me great sorrow
      he didn't want it out, it hurt without a doubt
      i will try on the morrow!"

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Silversoft recites:

    "That same fella wrote a journal
      don't know how he thought at all
      the arrow was in his head
      i still gives me dread
      i wonder how he ever could lern-al"
 

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26th day of Imaerasta  -->  I was joined on a Bandit Cleaving mission by Saranja who then accompanied me on a tiger culling mission.  She gave me a great compliment after I tolds her it was a pleasure hunting with her when our missions were complete:  Saranja quietly says, "Yes... many in my clan fight like you... few as well."

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22nd day of Imaerasta  -->  Wonderful day today.  Rioja and I attended the weeding of Brokkrsten and Selaesia.  Near the entire Stucco Well Family was in attendance.  See log here.

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After the wedding, I went to the Carnival of Freaks and engaged in a philosophical debate with Mikalmas.  See log here.

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21st day of Imaerasta  -->  Attended the Carnival of Freaks.  Turns out the carnival actors aren't the only freaks.  There was this fella name Ziito the Knife Thrower who killed many innocents.  He started off his show like this:  Ziito exclaims, "Welcome everyone, welcome.  I am about to perform feats of deadly aim and precision!"  Soon after, he began throwing knives at a shivering captive who was naked, a reluctant volunteer, a downtrodden wanderer and a reclusive hermit.  None of these folks had armor of any kind.  In fact, a kobold has immeasurably more defense than these victims of Ziito -- and society.  Ziito acted more like a bandit, killing innocents.  I was appalled.  However, that was not the worst of it.  The vast majority of the spectators cheered Ziito on.  I asked what a reclusive hermit could have done to deserve such a fate and some from the crowd answered that he offended the wrong person.  But, I ask, how can some who is reclusive AND a hermit offend anyone?  They remove themselves from society.  If this is what is considered "civil," then Society has fallen.

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While here, I met up with Iseo who accompanied me to the various shops.  We met up with Enestrie and the two of them began to speak about me in my presence.  Very humbling to know that one is valued by others.  

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Iseo says, "Enestrie do you know Kotin?

Enestrie says, "I do know Kotin."

Enestrie says, "He is a vital part of Icemule."

Enestrie nods at Iseo.

You smile.

Iseo says, "Yes. I think they should give him a badge."

Enestrie says, "Agreed."

Enestrie says, "And not only is he an avid fighter, but he is a brilliant writer."

Enestrie nods at Iseo.

Your cheeks flush with a soft pale rose shade, darkening your freckles even more.

Speaking to you, Enestrie says, "Sorry, I can't help but say these things, they are true."

Enestrie says, "I best move on."

Enestrie says, "He will die of embarrassment."

Enestrie grins at you.

Speaking to Enestrie, you say, "Thank you."

Enestrie nods to you.

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19th day of Imaerasta -->  Went to White Haven's service night.  The chrism task was to make a song about polar bears and autumn.  Here is my entry (ooc sung to the tune of MC Hammer's Can't Touch This):

You sing:

    "Can't starve this
      Can't starve this
      Can't starve this"

You sing:

    "My, my, my, hunger makes me so hard
      Eating prey, packing on lard
      Thank you, for blessing me
      With abundant prey within my reach"

You sing:

    "When it's Autumn, them leaves come down
      Providing me with food, on the ground
      And I'm known to eat so much
      Cuz I'm the bear that you just can't touch"

You sing:

    "I told you lady winter
      Can't starve this
      No, no, no
      Can't starve this."

You sing:

    "Let me roar out some fresh new lyrics
      Before you think about taking my spirit
      So, ya better watch it, cuz I'm mauling
      Chomping on everything as I'm balling"

You sing:

    "I told you.... 
      Can't starve this
      No, no, no
      Can't starve this."

You sing:

    "Blowing that breeze
      Never make me sneeze
      Autumn's trying, as hard as she can
      To prepare me for, Lady Winter's hand
      What she don't know is that I'm glorious
      Packing on the pounds very very furious"

You sing:

    "I told you... 
      Can't starve this
      No, no, no
      Can't Starve This!"

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18th day of Imaerasta  -->  Turned Shyspirit's frown upside down by escorting her and her traveler to Icemule.  Good thing too.  She nearly died twice.  The second time was the most violent.  Them bandits cut her throat and hamstrung her, knocking her to the ground.  She was happy for my assistance, however she was still wary of me.  Apparently, she has been hurt in the past.  I will do what I can to help her learn to trust folks again.  

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17th day of Imaerasta -->  Someone brought a Lurk to Dreaven's magic show.  Upon his death, everyone at the show fell to their knees in fear.  This caused such a commotion that the lands became unstable and the gods intervened.  After some time, everyone woke from a state of slumber.  Those at the magic show remained stunned in fear.  Not even rage could shake the immobilizing fear.  Only after the passage of enough time, were we able to regain control of our senses.  

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15th day of Imaerasta -->  Rioja and I were selected in the final group by Smiffy to do some work on metal gear or lighten or deepening of items.  We chose to deepen our robes and backpack.   There was some confusion in the end because Smiffy's spinner kept choosing Dannia.  At first, Smiffy declared five folks to be winner, of which I was not included even though I was the first non-Dannia winner selected.  Everyone raised isse, politely, acknowledging that I was selected as well.  Nodyre even said, "Despite the arrow in his dead, Kotin's not lying."  Smiffy looked me over and said that he not realize I was chosen on accounts of having an arrow in my face.  I corrected him, "It's in my head."  He replied that it was the same thing and that it should get removed.  I informed him that it's in my head, pointing at me, so that he would choose me.  Everyone had a laugh.  

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Earlier in the day, I help Korton with his first bounty--herb collection.  I taught him how to locate the proper place, sense the area for the available herbs and to kneel with open hands to be most successful.   

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12th day of Imaerasta -->  Cortix the Peddler generously gave me a new journal as my notebook has overflown with my thoughts.  Shortly after receiving such a wonderful gift, I was manslaughtered by a bunch of Hooligans up in the forest of Pinefar.  Folks apparently has troubles controlling themselves.  When I raised issue, one fella told me to drop it.  As if in dying I had already dropped enough.  It's very irritating, to say the least.  

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11th day of Imaerasta  -->  Having trouble with tiger incisors again .... I sent out my thoughts globally, and was answered by Beniah.  He said, "I'll make the trip over to help a fellow warrior."  What a nice fella.  Not much I can do to helps him, but I let him know that I'd redouble my efforts to helps those that I can.  Later, while trying to gets seeker eyes, Kaladriel stopped by to helps secure the last four I needed.  I worked for two hours only to secure two of fine quality.  

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10th day of Imaerasta -->  I went skinning with Mayor Tawariell.  She helped me secure some tiger incisors.  Alendi came all the way from Teras Island a couple days back to help.  I'm getting better, but not good enough to secure good skins for Halline.  Later in the dark of night and early morning, I got to spend some time with my good friend Amaurn.  She wanted to go "fishink" up the mountain.  We ended up screaming at the top of our lungs to cause avalanches.  It was fun watching the giants and corpses fall.  However, Amaurn fell once and seemed to have forgotten where she was.  I tried helping, but she did not want me to follow her.  I gaves her some space, but then I heard an avalanche and founds her body at the bottom of the mountain.  She was drunk, but I not know why.  Xanlin and Dowfen rescued her to Voln.  I knelt down beside my lifeless friend and left two silver coins.  I returned up the mountains to reflect--what troubled her so?

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7th day of Imaerasta -->  I was up the mountain without magics.  I completed my mission and was on my way home when I died up on Mt. Aenatumgana.  Zahgalden and Brokkrsten arrived immediately to rescue my corpse.  Brokkrsten fogged us to White Haven where Mando and Kerin quickly arrived.  They shared in the healing while Zahgalden and Brokkrsten played roshambo to decide who'd return me to life.  Selaesia granted me her powerful magics.  What a wonderful place to be.  

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5th day of Imaerasta -->  I participated in a discussion about Mayor Tawariell's decision to allow Vaalorian airships in Icemule's airspace.  The general feeling was of dismay over Mayor Tawariell's decision.  Some were very upset about granting these privileges to the elves, while others did not see a threat.  The entire event can be read here.

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1st day of Imaerasta -->  I gots to participate in the inaugural Story-telling with a Twist hosted by the Obsidian Tower.  Each participant added to the story.  The story in full can be read here. 

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29th day of Phoenatos  -->  Iseo informed me that she shared with Brokkrsten what I taught her:  That one can gives herbs to injured escortees to heals them.  Defying the gods helps me learn many things others, more experienced, not know.  I feels happy that I can shares my knowledge.  

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28th day of Phoenatos  -->  Cleared a Grimswarm Warcamp at the request of Togg and Tyla.  My first experience clearing a camp and I was granted credits!  I learns that Sunfists taskmasters grants experience and rewards for working for them.  I mights see about joining them.   

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25th day of Phoenatos  -->  Lady Nairena complimented me on my plates and mentioned that it looked heavy.  I tells her that it's not that heavy and shows her.  She says, "I like the freedom to move," and tapped her elegant leathers.  I tells her that nothing hinders me in combat, Evician gave testimony affirming this, but she was not convinced and asked for a demonstration.  I took her, Evician and Eilistraee up Mt. Aenatumgana for a demonstration.  After defeating many swarms of enemies, she says I'm reckless but I also overhears her say that "we have to test him."  Evician spoke of my notes that I've written and she wanted to sees them.  She liked what she read.  Was nice showcasing my Rage Plate Do.  

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24th day of Phoenatos -->  Iseo found me on my way to Zul on an escort mission.  We stopped at the ferry only to discover she did not has the silvers to cross.  We bid each others goodbye, then she fogged us both to the Landing -- leaving my magistrate escort at the dock with no protection.  I quickly ran back and found the magistrate in one piece.  We laugh about it now.  

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22nd day of Phoenatos  --> I received word from a bird that Lady Rendena was in need of an escort ---- A golden eagle flutters into the area and lands on your shoulder, warbling softly. It lifts its head and coos, "Rendena bade me tell you 'Amaranth court, where you go to the wyvern keep.'" After a moment, the tiny bird takes to the air and darts out of sight.  -----  from Ta'Vaalor to Icemule.  Being that I was summoned while in Icemule, I hastily made my way through the glacier, over the river, through the mountain of the dwarfs and across the lake beyond Sylvarraend road and over the washed out bridge before the gates of Ta'Vaalor whereupon I found the Lady waiting in the courtyard.  After some formalities, I promptly returned her back to Icemule.  

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20th day of Phoenatos  -->  Helped a lass named Arinii near sea nymphs.  Apparently a war troll decided to take up residence there and "zapped her to death."  I joined her to seek revenge and dispatched said troll.  Then I showed her the free gate at the Landing as she has been entering through the gate that charges 5 silvers.  Next, I found a corpse named Kaddin.  Ask him what the comedic cleric said to the corpse?  "I'm not raising -- just Kadden!  To which, after  a moment some groan were voiced and this comment presented: Arinii says, "Awful, but incredible."

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Later, at the Dreavening I learned that Dreaven replies to anything prefaced with "thank you" so I started thanking him for everything from allowing Hlendril and Polveiss in, to inventing the sashay so that Regwen do demonstrate it for us, to starting that magic show soon.  

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19th day of Phoenatos  -->  Joness reached his 100th training.  I threw confetti and everyone cheered.  Then he called for massies.  We all joined and he quickly cast meteor swarm.  Most of us did not realize, but Athinial did.  Athinial tried sleeping Joness, but was unsuccessful and after two attempts left the room.  We all thought it was just fun games between mages until the meteors hit and we all died.  ICICLE provided chrisms for those who died.  

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17th day of Phoenatos --> Went on a Tsafari led by Telum because mama asked me to joins.  Khaell, Soubrette Soliere, Mayor Tawariell were among the party.  We went south along the road to Solhaven.  Telum informed me, after I had asked, that it would be alright for me to unleash my rage in battle.  Later, after I proved my worth checking many a bandit, Telum saw me run off after some bandits who tried to gets away.  Telum arrived with the group and cast nature's fury on me.  I was severely injured but that did not stop me, as I was in mid rage, I leaped to my feet and continued to press the fight.  Tawariell mended me in the heat of battle.  Telum then unleashed his fury again and killed me this time.  He claimed he tried grab some "ko" many times.  I'm not certain what he was reaching for, but it certainly was not my hand.  Tawariell mended me, mama mourned and Rashek came to raise me.  I headed home after the group returned to the Landing.  

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15th day of Phoenatos --> Chrism task at White Haven service night: make rolton jokes.  Here are mine:

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What's difference betweens a rolton and a halfing?

                         Halfings freeze in the winter

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A boy rolton walks up to his little friend and ask,"What's up?"

                         The little rolton says, "Mutton"

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Where do roltons shop

                         Woolsworth

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What do they do when they records a rolton swearing?

                        They bleet out the foul words

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Rolton talks to his shrink (halfling) complaining that he can't sleep

                       The shrink says, have you tried counting sheep?

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There be three competitors in a race: a turtoise, a hare and a rolton.  Who wins?; the rolton because he named Hussane Bolt

Joskin peers quizzically at you.
Joskin scratches his head.

Joskin asks, "You... bolted the rolton?"

Speaking to Joskin, you say, "Roltons bolt ... ya gotta know about roltons."

Joskin exclaims, "Of course!"

Selaesia says, "Shoulda called 'em boltons then."

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14th day of Phoenatos -->  Mayor Tawariell lost her pair of bone-inlaid runestones and offered a 1 million silver reward.  I acted quickly and, after checking my notes, I founds the fella who made off with her runestones.  I informed the mayor of my findings and I look forward to a speedy resolution of this matter.  After further sleuthing, it turns out the fella who picked up the runestones sold it at Bumblefinger's Pawn.  I checked the tables to see if it was available for sale, no luck.  Then I got the idea to check the gem dealer in case someone picked it up and traded it there--no luck there either.  Turns out, the fella is new to Elanthia and has taken up residency in Icemule.  His name is Haldorph; new friend to us all.  

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13th day of Phoenatos -->  Young Sylvyrn perished in Thurfel's Keep by the hand of a grizzled deranged sentry.  Fuil and I went down to find him, but Zahgalden had fogged him out and raised him.  Fuil and I found the sentry and kept an eye on him until Sylvyrn could come and finish him off.  The sentry, however, decided it should strike me down.  It scratched me, but my plates sent forth a bolt of lightning will instantly removed his right hand, thereby making the sentry harmless.  Sylvyrn returned with Zahgalden guiding him and the sentry was quickly subdued.  

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6th day of Phoenatos  -->  Kuruuption arrived in Town Center about 2120 elven proclaiming the coming of the Dark One.

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Kuruuption exclaims, "Harken my words, the end is nye! I've seen it! we all die a bloody death at the hands of the Dark One!"

You turn to face Kuruuption.

Kuruuption growls ferociously!

Speaking to Kuruuption, you ask, "Where be this dark one?"

Kuruuption exclaims, "In the near future, the Dark One will be made manifest!"

Kotin wonders what this Dark One Kuruuption speaks of.

Kuruuption laughs!
Speaking to Kuruuption, you ask, "What Dark One do you speak of?"

Kuruuption says, "'you'll see' as the scriptures proclaim."

You listen carefully to Kuruuption.

Speaking to Kuruuption, you ask, "You has scriptures that I might read and add into my notes?"
You tap a viridian leather field notebook wrapped in troll skin, which is in your left hand.

Kotin wonders where these scriptures are that Kuruuptions speaks of.

Kuruuption says, "Alas the scriptures exist in the void of space and time, good day sir."

Kotin wonders where this void of space and time are in which these "scriptures" that Kuruuption eludes to.  Are they in the ethereal plane that captivated me for several months beyond the portal where Daurkhera was before she escaped?

Kuruuption has 500 fame.

Kotin wonders who Kuruuption is and how they know about the coming of the Dark One.  

Speaking to Kuruuption, you ask, "How do you know about the Dark One?"

Kuruuption says, "The dark one impregnated my mother to make me."
 

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