Session Start: Fri Feb 02 18:56:13 2001

*** Now talking in #Nightbelow

*** Topic is '3e Wizard Ready And Able!'

<Amber> hi!

<Nikki> hey

<Diana> hihi

<Saif> Good evening everybody

<Matar> heyas

*** Saif changes topic to '"Welcome to Suzail, home of the Laughing Lass... and the Castle of the Purple Dr'

<Nikki> cast is on @home now. scanning his box for kicks :)

<Saif> oops

<Amber> Saif, Does Jurgenville belong to a country or is it a buffer zone?

*** Saif changes topic to 'Quark's Bar, now open on the Promenade, just under the Royal Court!'

<Saif> It's in a buffer zone. Nobody has laid claim to the Thunder Peaks themselves

-> *Matar* did you get the e-mail?

<Amber> snicker - to topic...

-> [Chop-Chop] PING

<Amber> okay, thanks. That clears up something you said in one of the latest posts.

<Nikki> I lay claim.

<Nikki> I hereby do rightfully declare the Thunder Peaks as part of my Domain. Henceforth and always.

<Saif> www.nikkisthunderpeaks.com

<Amber> Proclaim all you like...will you be able to hold and protect, is the question. <g>

<Nikki> Sure, why not? I'm the Blue Witch, Holder and Queen of the Thunder Peaks and all We survey.

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<Saif> So has Castinar been here?

<Kat> Hello

<Saif> Hey Kat

<Amber> hi

<Nikki> I rule the Thunder Peaks with an iron fist.

<Amber> As long as its not a steam iron...

<Kat> It's a good thing she left, because Kat is speechless after she got that scroll.

<Nikki> ever been scorch by an iron?

<Nikki> scorched

<Nikki> I think Ill work on that spell, Iron Fist of Steam

<Amber> Amber was so stunned at her scroll she forgot to give the Queen mother her gift for the king!

<Saif> And you two got the "easy" ones <g.

<Amber> Scorched?...sigh, yes.

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<Amber> Well, I can't wait to find out, if she can, the other scroll! <G>

<Kat> Hi Galen

<Amber> hi

<Nikki> See? Then you already know the power of the Steam Iron Fist of the Blue Witch of the Thunder Peaks.

<Castinar> Hello all

<Diana> hmph, no scroll for diana :(

<Saif> Sorry, Cormytes only

<Saif> Thengal didn't get one either

<Nikki> Interesting ports on cx737317-a.okc1.ok.home.com (24.6.24.80):

<Nikki> Port State Protocol Service

<Nikki> 135 open tcp loc-srv

<Nikki> 137 filtered tcp netbios-ns

<Nikki> 138 filtered tcp netbios-dgm

<Nikki> 139 filtered tcp netbios-ssn

<Nikki> 641 open tcp unknown

<Nikki> 653 open tcp unknown

<Nikki> 1080 filtered tcp socks

<Saif> I do have a scene in mind for Diana, but it's more a surrogate scene for Ari

<Diana> lol

<Saif> ohh, grab that port 135!

<Castinar> workign on it, Nikki <G>. Just cable set up but can't get e-mail working :-(

<Amber> Saif, I looked at the website for Fulcastor...interesting. How did you find out about it?

<Kat> socks? socks? Is that where all the lost socks from the dryer go?

<Saif> Galen - get "zonealarm" or a router with a built in firewall. They both work great.

<Castinar> LoL

<Castinar> got one

<Nikki> yeah but his socks port is filtered.

<Nikki> so the socks cant get out

<Saif> Amber - found it listed on pbem.com

<Castinar> think the filter is clogged --- socks not getting out, nor is E-Mail <G>

<Saif> can't see port 80?

<Nikki> get winroute if youre serious

<Amber> ah! thanks.

-> *Castinar* any quick questions about the message you got this afternoon?

-> *Castinar* BTW, did I spell his name right? <g>

<Nikki> btw, by its nature a router is also a firewall.

<Castinar> Yup

* Saif nods

<Nikki> just not built specifically for that function but can do the simple stuff

<Castinar> Maybe you can help. I've got everything working now except e-mail (at least I think everything is working --- got Web and Mirc and ICQ)

<Saif> but some are better than others. I've got a little one that works well against the shields-up site

<Saif> gotta get the baby out of a swing, brb

<Saif> we'll be starting shortly

<Nikki> with winroute, shields up says i dont exist

<Castinar> Got the mail programs configured (tried three different programs) but they cannot connect to the server...

<Nikki> what are you using cast?

<Nikki> are you blocking any outgoing connections? how about incoming connections to ports above 1024?

<Castinar> Toshiba Cablemodem through @home, with a 4 port Netgear router

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<Amber> hi

<Ari> hey

<Nikki> hey devrieski

<Castinar> We had mail working on the single computer when tech came out and installed earlier, but I lost all access when I hooked up to and configured the network

<Nikki> so the netgear box is NATting your internal net?

<Castinar> Yup

<Castinar> Internal is the standard 198.xxx.xxx.xxx

<Nikki> 192.168.

<Castinar> Yeah, 192.xxx sorryy

<Nikki> 10.x.y.z and 192.168.x.y.

<Nikki> ok

<Nikki> theres a third one i can never remember

<Nikki> ok, what happens if you telnet to port 25 on the mail server from your client?

<Nikki> and also can you get statistics from the netgear box? like blocked outgoing packets maybe?

<Saif> back

<Saif> Hi Ari

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<Saif> Bye Cast

<Nikki> i guess he cant :)

<Nikki> saif, im 99% finished but the html file takes 5+ minutes to load in a browser. ive got a freeware word2000 clone im going to try instead

<Saif> Configuring my e-mail with @home was kind of a pain too. I use bluearch to receive, but @home to send out. I was able to deduce their mail server address, but it wasn't written down anywhere.

<Saif> k

<Nikki> use yourself to send out

<Saif> As soon as Cast comes back we'll get going

<Saif> can't that's how Cedant (my host) works. Goes out through your ISP connection, comes in through your domain. Kind of strange, but it works. <shrug>

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<Saif> .

<Nikki> they wont let you run a mail server?

<Saif> Roll Call

<Saif> .

<Castinar> sorry, had to dial in

<Castinar> no on servers :-(

<Kat> hello

<Amber> here

<Matar> pong

<Saif> nope, but hey, they are reliable. Worlds apart from dellhost or xmission.

<Diana> here

<Ari> here

<Nikki> @home in my area allows servers. they'd go out of business if they didnt

<Saif> K, that's critical mass

<Saif> That's not fair. I'd love to run my own server so I could do some .asp pages for Jamie.

<Saif> .

<Saif> OK, let's get started

<Saif> .

<Nikki> move to SF

<Saif> First of all, any burning questions?

<Saif> I'll take that as a no

<Matar> whats for dinner?

* Castinar grins

<Saif> Roast boar

<Saif> Actually you won't be taking dinner in the Royal Court tonight. You'll be up at the Castle itself

<Amber> dibs on the apple and ears

<Amber> oh dear, all those forks and spoons to keep track of...

<Saif> The afternoon passes pleasantly. The weather is quite nice, and the sea breeze blowing in from the south is very refreshing after so long in the Underdark.

* Castinar looks at Amber --- who's going to be keeping track of forks and spoons?

<Amber> *she grins. you'll see

<Kat> You don't mind that Kat came with her fancy dresses.

<Kat> do you?

<Saif> About two hours before sundown a page finds each of you to remind you that you are expected at the Castle Gates at a half hour before sundown.

<Amber> *Dresses? more than one...no, might start a new trend!

<Saif> They politely inquire as to whether you have the proper attire or not. If not, they arrange for it.

* Amber ready and nervous.

* Diana went shopping :)

* Kat hopes to have proper attire.

<Castinar> Of course I have the proper attire --- I wouldn't go anywhere in improper attire!

* Castinar grins

<Saif> About an hour before sundown a pair of Purple Dragons in dress uniform show up at each of your doors (in Amber's case at her parent's home) to escort you to the castle.

<Amber> Huummm, white gown with blue sash and amber necklace and holy symbol with decorative Behir dagger should be fancy enough.

* Ari sits in her hot tub and uses her fingers to eat her dinner

<Saif> Dessalynne comes along with Matar. Matar's parents come along as well. Matar's father seems a little distracted for some reason.

<Amber> *oh the neighobors will be so jealous! <G>

<Nikki> afk

<Saif> Most of you end up walking together across the bridge onto the castle grounds

<Saif> Amber drives up in her carriage just as the rest of you make it to the gates

<Saif> Reunited again, the party is escorted into the castle

* Castinar smiles distractedly at everyone

<Saif> The chamberlain escorting you seems overly concerned with the time. "Must be in place on time! Only five minutes! Must hurry!"

* Castinar unconsciously picks up his pace, looking at the floor in front of him instead of the wonders of the castle

* Amber "puff, puff!"

<Saif> As you walk down the hallways of the castle you see marvelous tapestries and paintings, some of them magically animated to show battles and great events from the history of Cormyr.

<Saif> * OK, who stole my Volo's Guide to Cormyr...

<Amber> *Don't look at me! I can't find mine either!

<Chop-Chop> *I've got it.

<Castinar> I got it

<Castinar> right here, matter of fact <G>

-> *Castinar* - do me a favor, see if you can find the reference to the swords they keep in the castle, as I remember, one in particular was used for knighting ceremonies.

<Saif> OK

<Saif> The chamberlain leads you into the central hall of the castle, a large room lit with a dozen blazing lamps hoisted high above the floor.

<Saif> Banners of all the noble houses of Cormyr line both walls of the long hall

<Saif> At the far end you see the Steel Regent standing beside her throne, talking with a female wizard. Several people stand around her.

<Saif> The chamberlain raps his staff on the marble floor twice. The sound must be magically amplified somehow as it booms out. "The Truth Seekers of Jurgenville!" he announces loudly, then begins walking forward again, apparently expecting you to follow.

<Saif> As you all hurry forward to catch the thin man those around the throne move into position.

* Castinar waits for the others to start

* Amber follows with trepidation and a stiff upper lip showing no outward fear.

* Diana just looks calm and curious.

* Amber never thought she'd get this close to the Steel Regent. She's one tough lady!

* Kat looks happy to be here, with a small smile on her face.

<Saif> There are six people there - the Steel Regent, her counselor (Cri-something, don't have it handy), two young men dressed in the colors of house Truesilver and Huntsilver

<Saif> Narlan Silversword, who looks much, much better and quite the noble in all his finery

<Saif> And a tall man dressed much as Castinar is, who seems to be smiling at Castinar

-> *Castinar* it's jasonovi

<Saif> There are also several Purple Dragon guards and a few War Wizards milling about at that end of the room

<Saif> The Regent is dressed in her armor, which glitters like a mirror

<Saif> She smiles and nods to you as you approach.

<Saif> "Welcome to the Castle of the Purple Dragon" she tells you as you all come to a halt about a dozen feet away from the dias where everybody else stands.

* Amber gives a deep curtsey as is proper when she reaches the spot she's to stop at.

* Diana gives a graceful curtsey.

* Matar bows and says, "My liege"

* Castinar blushes slightly, and gives an obvioulsy practiced (but not well) bow

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<Kat> Seeing everyone bowing and curtsey or something, Kat figures now would be a good time to give a graceful curtsey. She does so.

<Thengal> Morning everyone

<Saif> "You have all recently done a great service for Cormyr. I asked two of my cousins to join us this evening so you might realize exactly what you have done. Fanadil Truesilver here is the next in line to wear the Crown of Cormyr, after my nephew. After him is Kathin Huntsilver. After him - is Narlan Silversword.

<Saif> Morning Thegnal - the party just came before the Regent.

<Saif> As she mentions the two names you are unfamiliar with the two young men next to her nod slightly.

<Thengal> Thanks, sorry so late

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<Saif> The Regent smiles slightly. "After Narlan are a few characters who's loyalty was less than inspiring during the recent troubles. So, you see, you've given Cormyr a little more breathing room. For that we are grateful."

* Amber studies the two young men for future reference and then returns her gaze to the regent.

<Thengal> *brb

<Saif> "And those we are grateful to we reward. I have discussed the situation with Narlan. He told me about the daring rescue, and bloody battles you fought deep in the heart of a drow city to free him. But that is not all. I have also heard much about you from my Special Advisor on Kidnappings, Master Jasonovi. It seems the Truth Seekers have done much to ensure the safety of spellcasters in Eastern Cormyr. We expect more out of you in the future."

<Saif> But celebrating the future isn't why we are here today. We are here to celebrate the past achievements of the Truth Seekers and reward them accordingly."

<Nikki> * I get the thunder peaks now?

<Saif> As the Regent speaks the Chamberlain becomes more and more agitated, often glancing towards a window behind the Regent.

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<Saif> the Regent looks down at him and sighs. "Yes, Fen, I know, the sun is going down."

<Saif> She then turns back to you all.

<Saif> "We have decided to award you with the Order of Knight Defenders of the Realm. For those of you who are not Cormyrian citizens this will be an honorary title only, without any legal weight.

<Saif> For those of you who are Cormytes, you undoubtedly already know about the Knight Defenders. While the title is mostly honorary, awarded to those who have done great service to Crown and Country, you will have the right to be called Lord or Lady. If you ever serve with the military you will be awarded the rank of Officer and will be addressed as Sir.

<Saif> It is our hope that the titles we bestow upon you this day will be both a souce of pride and of assistance in the future, should you ever need it.

<Saif> * gotta pull a few things up here for reference. Just a sec...

<Saif> Diana Meaolana and Thengal Ironbeard. Approach the throne.

<Saif> The chamberlain motions for Diana and Thengal to step forward.

* Amber sense of humor almost bubbles out, she is already entitled to 'Lady' as a priestess of Tymora, but she is very proud of being entitled to it legally.

<Saif> * Assuming they step forward...

* Matar nudges Thengal.

<Matar> *think hes afk

<Amber> *Thengal is afk..

* Diana steps forward.

<Saif> The Regent picks up two scrolls. "Diana Meaolana and Thengal Ironbeard, I hereby award you both honorary membership on the Order of the Knight Defenders of the Realm. You are not citizens of our fair nation, but you have done us a great service. You have our eternal thanks and gratitude."

<Saif> She then hands each of you a scroll bound with a purple ribbon with a silver dragon etched on it.

* Diana curtseys again, and murmmurs "Thank You."

<Saif> Those behind the Regent applaude polietly

<Thengal> Yes Thengal steps forward

<Saif> * BTW, excuse my spelling today. I'm kinda tired

<Saif> Amber Rose and Katrina Hunter, step forward.

* Amber steps forward

* Kat steps forward

<Thengal> "Thank ye m'lday it surn be an horor ta serve da crown

<Thengal> Err Honor

<Saif> The Regent turns around and picks up an ancient looking sword. Holding it before her sey says

<Saif> "This is Symylazarr, the Fount of Honor. Nobles have sworn fealty to the crown and knights dubbed with this blade since the first Obarskyr king ruled the land which would one day be called Cormyr.

<Saif> The Regent then steps down from the dias. "Kneel, Amber Rose."

* Amber kneels

<Saif> The Regent stands before Amber. "I, Alusair Obarskyr, Regent of Cormyr, dub thee, Amber Rose, Knight Defender of Cormyr. For Crown (she taps her on the right shoulder), for Country (she taps her on the left shoulder), and for the Goodly Gods (another tap on her right shoulder). Rise, Lady Rose."

* Amber rises

<Saif> Polite applause again

<Saif> The Regent then moves in front of Katrina. "Kneel, Katrina Hunter."

* Kat kneels

<Saif> She then repeats the same ceremony. "I, Alusair Obarskyr, Regent of Cormyr, dub thee, Katrina Hunter, Knight Defender of Cormyr. For Crown, for Country, and for the Goodly Gods. Rise, Lady Hunter."

* Kat does so

<Saif> As Kat rises Alusair smiles at her. "I do believe you are the first of you kind to ever receive this honor. My personal congratulations."

<Saif> Polite applause again as the Regent motions for the two ladies to step back.

<Kat> "Thank you."

* Amber blushes "Thank you for the honor you have given me. I will do my utmost to uphold your trust in me, so do I swear by my Lady Tymora."

* Amber steps back.

* Kat moves back

<Saif> "Castinar Eleas, step forward."

* Castinar moves forward

<Saif> ** Oops, I just realized I've made a mistake. So far each of you have been knighted as a "Knight of the Realm", not a Knight Defender. Sorry. Got to keep my Orders straight.

* Castinar grins

* Amber grins

*** Kat is now known as LadyKat

<Saif> Once again the Regent uses Symylazarr. But this time her words are a little different.

<Saif> Oh geez, I forgot a big part above too.

<Saif> OK, on both Kat and Amber it should have been

<Saif> "I, Alusair Obarskyr, Regent of Cormyr, dub thee, <name>, Knight of Thornwood, of the Order of the Knights of Cormyr. For Crown, for Country, and for the Goodly Gods. Rise, <lord/lady><name>"

<Saif> * So you are the Knights of Thornwood, which are a group within the order of the Knights of the Realm.

<Saif> * Sorry

<Saif> * OK, now to Castinar's knighting

<Amber> *much nicer. <g>

<Saif> "I, Alusair Obarskyr, Regent of Cormyr, dub thee, Castinar Eleas, Knight of Thornwood, of the Order of the Knights of Cormyr, and Knight Defender of the Realm, of the Order of the Green Vanguard. For Crown, for Country, and for the Goodly Gods. Rise, Sir Castinar."

<Saif> * OK, I'm begging brain fatigue here. Shadow should have been up with Diana and Thengal. Sorry again.

* Castinar rises quickly, and thanks the Regent quietly

* Castinar flashes a brief smile at Jasonovi before he turns away

<Matar> *good thing this is an informal chat, eh?

<Saif> Jasonovi is positvely beaming

<Saif> * sorry <g>

<Saif> "Armatage Doesn't-have-a-last-name-on-his-character-sheet, step forward."

<Amber> lol

<Castinar> ROFL

<LadyKat> *Street

<Matar> cause i dont have one

<Matar> im a peasant!

* Matar steps forward.

<Saif> "Armatage of <village name>, Step forward."

<LadyKat> *Well, its a street in Chicago

<Matar> *thats Armitage

<LadyKat> *oops

<Saif> "Have you told the others?" the Regent asks quietly

<Nikki> "Armitage of Chicago, Speller of Names"

* Matar coughs. "Not yet."

<Saif> the Regent nods

<Saif> She then knights Matar as a Knight of Thornwood of the Order of the Knights of Cormyr. Which seems a little strange. Why didn't she do him when she did Kat and Amber.

<LadyKat> *coughs?

<Saif> But then she does not tell him to rise.

<Saif> Instead she turns to two burly Purple Dragons waiting behind the thrown. "Bring him in" she tells them.

<Saif> She nods at two others standing behind the party. The walk back down the hall a short distance and stand before one of the banners on the walls of the Hall.

<Saif> The crest on the banner looks somewhat familiar. There are two long poles with hooks on them leaning up next to them.

<Saif> Everybody waits a moment before the Purple Dragons emerge from behind the throne once again. A man bound in chains shuffles between them.

<Saif> When he looks up several in the party gasp in surprise. It is Lord Carman, Mayor of Milborne.

<Saif> The Regent turns to him.

* Castinar looks a bit surprised

* LadyKat does not know who the man is.

* Amber looks puzzled.

<Saif> "Lord Carman. You stand accused of Treason before the Crown. How plead you?"

<Saif> Carman looks terrified.

* Thengal leans over to Castinar and whispers, "Who be dat man dere in chains"

<Saif> * LadyKat looks a little surprised and quietly says to herself, "That's Lord Carman.."

* Diana whispers "Not a lord anymore I gather..."

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* Castinar sends through Hunter "A local baron --- caused a few problems in Haranshire.... looks like they caught up with him."

<Saif> <Nikki> * hmmph.. no one ever sent me to penetrate a rebel force. i was sent to tag along with this rabble and keep them out of too much trouble...

<Diana> * not rabble anymore! we are knights and nobles now hehe

<Saif> By the time they finish Carman is a blubbering mess. An occassional whimper of "Mercy!" is heard from him.

<Nikki> * nouveau titled rabble. youre still not of noble birth like me

<Saif> * Thengal whispers to Nikki "An' who be it kept ye outta trouble den?" then winks at her.

<Diana> *lol, you aint a noble either :P

<Saif> From behind the party there is a loud ripping sound at the two purple dragons rip Carman's banner down from the wall.

<Diana> *doh

<Nikki> * oh ya? says so in my character history ;-p

<Saif> " <Nikki> * anyway as a grey elf im about three lifetimes ahead of anyone else here on the scales of life. after a few good lives you might be a grey elf too

<Castinar> *Western border, I hope :-)

* Amber thinks <that may prove a bad decision in the future..but I hope not.>

<Saif>

<Diana> *Im a sun elf. much better than grey elf! I can match you ego for ego dammit! :):)

<Saif> She then turns to Matar, who is still kneeling before her.

<Nikki> * well the new me is a sun elf but its all the same

<Nikki> * matars knees hurt yet? hes been down there for 10 minutes

<Ari> *drow rule

<Saif> Still looking at him she addresses the party as a whole.

<Diana> *uh oh :)

* Matar does so.

<Thengal> *Count Armitage has a nice ring to it

<Saif> As Armatage takes the sword Alusair looks up at the party. "As I said, Symylazarr has been used both to dub nights, and receive the oaths of fealty from nobility.

<Saif> Sir Armatage, the Crown would give unto you the title Count of Thornwood, with all lands, rights, and responsiblities that go along with that title. Do you accept this duty?"

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<Diana> * is it Your Grace or Your Lord for counts? :)

<Nikki> * sigh... all peasants were once kings and all kings were once peasants i suppose... we sun elves would never do it like this

<Matar> "I do, my Liege"

<Castinar> Think again, Nikki --- even the Elves have done it.... read Evermeet -- Island of Elves

<Saif>

<Diana> * yah

* Amber smiles in happiness for the warrior she has come to know and aid. Then her smiles vanishes, <does this mean he won't be with us so much?>

<Matar> *grumble coulda warned me!

<Saif> * sorry, doing this on the fly <G>

<Castinar> LoL

<Nikki> * but those were barbaric elves.

<Saif> * I also need your Father's name, if you remember it

<Castinar> Hey -- it was only two or three generations back---that's not very barbaric, if you want to call yourself civilized <G>

<Nikki> * they lived on an island. barbaric

<Castinar> *Correction --- they fled to an island <G>

<Matar> <Nikki> * dont try to bring any facts into this.

<Castinar> *Sorry, I have to. They took the some of the facts from my character to write the story

<Saif>

<Matar> * and the dust of his corpse falls to the ground <G>

* Amber gasps

<Castinar> LoL

<Nikki> * oh god, please dont make matar into a holy warrior with a quest....

<Diana> * I guess compulsive honesty has its uses :)

<Saif>

<Matar> * ah dont have that anymore just the code of the samurai

* Matar rises.

* Castinar joins everyone else in applause

* Nikki claps her hands

* Amber claps loudly with pleasure for her friend.

* Diana applauds vigorously.

<Saif>

<Saif> Matar's father walks forward, both proud and apprehensive.

<Saif> "Kneel, James"

<Saif> He does so.

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<Saif> "I, Alusair Obarskyr, Regent of Cormyr, dub thee, James, Warden of the Eastern Marches, to rule in place of thy son until he takes up the mantle of Count for himself. For Crown, for Country, and for the Goodly Gods. Rise, Lord James of Thornwood."

<Saif> Matar's father rises to his knees, his eyes watery. Matar's mother cries softly behind the party. Dessalynne has her arm around her - which comes as somewhat of a surprise to Matar.

* Matar raises an eyebrow and relaxes into a smile.

<Saif>

<Saif> With that most of those near the Regent begin to file into the next room, leaving the party to talk amongst themselves and move into the dining room at their own pace.

* Amber is happy to go to a feast, all this honor stuff is making her very hungary...then halflings are always hungary. <g>

<Castinar> LoL

<Saif> ### K, that's my contribution for the night. It's in your hands now <g>. You're free to talk with any of the NPCs mentioned, although idly chatting with the Regent will earn you dirty looks from Caladnei

* Matar goes and gives his mother a hug and then offers his arm to Dessalynne.

* Castinar is just glad to be able to move around again

* Amber says to Matar, "Congratulations Count!" and she gives him a hug.

<Saif> * BRB, feel free to start talking amongst yourselves.

* LadyKat steps up to the Count, after he has hugged his family, "Congratulations, Count Armatage."

* LadyKat gives him a big hug.

* Diana walks up to Matar, gives him a hug, and says "Congratulations! Im sure you will serve with honor."

<Thengal> "Lord Matar o' da Thornwood, sounds jsut grand ta me. Come me friend an' comrade in arms, let us celebrate

* Castinar congratulates Armatage as well, giving the warrior a broad smile

* LadyKat turns to Castinar, "Who was that man smiling at you?"

* Matar basks in the glory for a moment then gets a serious look on his face, "It is a reflection of your friendship that I have lived long enough to have this honor thrust upon me."

<Castinar> Oh, that was Jasonovi --- my mentor and first friend outside my village. I'll introduce you at the meal -- I believe he has business with the queen mo, er, Lady Regent

<Castinar> grr...

<Matar> afk a sec - thirst calls

<Diana> * Saif, when you get back, Diana would like to talk a little shop with that female war wizard that was standing next to the Steel Regeant.

<Saif> * Back

<Thengal> Thengal will find a second to talk to Diana alone. When ye have a bit o' time. Me has sometin ta discuss wit' ye

<Saif> K

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<Saif> talk shop

<Diana> hehe

* Amber speaks to Thengal and Diana, "If we are still here tomorrow I'd like to take you to meet my folks. I want them to see the one who first befriended me and the one who is like a father to me when I'm away from home. Could you come around lunch time?

<Diana> "I have some curiousity about the War Wizards and their purpose here in Cormyr. If you dont mind, I would like to ask a couple of questions about them?

<Saif> * I don't have any information on her other than her name that that she is serving as the Regent's couselor, so I can't give you any details. I believe Vandy still runs the War Wizards, but she would now have a lot of influence as well.

* Thengal replies, It would certainly be me pleasure, little lady

<Diana> *nod*

* Amber giggles "Oh it's my pleasure Sir!"

<Diana> * thats ok, we'll just compare tactial spell use, and discuss the role of magic in war :)

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<Saif> Caladnei nods and motions for Diana to sit down beside her. "I remember you" she tells Diana. "You were on the board that discussed the change from Mystra to Isis."

<Diana> After finishing with the War Wizardress, she will find Thengal and ask him what he wanted to talk to her about.

* Amber says, "You'll love the honey cakes my aunt makes, just be ready to be hugged a lot. Mypeople are touchy feely types." and she grins.

<Saif> Diana actually likes Caladnei. She is still young (even for a human) and full of fire, eager to serve her Regent. She's also very sharp.

* Diana says to Amber "Of course, Id be delighted to meet your parents."

* Amber "Thanks Diana."

<Diana> * we like em sharp :)

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* Galen waits patiently for Jasonovi to finish his business, then wanders over to him (trying to avoid the many well-wishers without appearing to be trying to avoid anyone)

<Saif> ### If you guys have some brief things to say we can do them here, otherwise we can continue this in e-mail as well, giving you a chance to talk to people.

* LadyKat goes to mingle with the other guests.

* Matar seeks out Narlan and the heir and talks shop about the history and current political situation that he suddenly finds himself concerned with.

* Galen will keep an eye out for other Ranger/Druid types to talk to as well

<Amber> *Amber just wants to wander around and observe, speaking when spoken to and enjoying the whole thing, something to tell her family perhaps or put into her journal.

<Saif> Narlan is pleased that Matar comes to talk with him. He admits to being a little out of the scene himself, but the other two fill them in.

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<Saif> I'm fading a lot faster than I thought I would (it's been a looooong week here). Anything else that you guys need me for?

* Matar also makes a point to personally introduce Dessalynne to the Regeant.

<Diana> *thats it for me :)

<Thengal> If the oppotunity provides itself, Thengal will ask permission to have a word with the Regent

<Amber> nope, have a good nights sleep. THis has been a fun chat!

<Saif> Sorry that didn't come off smoother. I watched the baby this afternoon so Jamie could sleep rather than typing that scene up. RL takes precedence.

<Matar> nothing pressing tonight but i really need some maps and briefs and stuff

<Thengal> See ya Amber

<Amber> Change in in the summary

<Amber> ta ta, see ya in email!

<Saif> Even Matar is a little surprised when the Regent recognizes Dessalynne. Dessalynne doesn't remember here, but the Regent tells her she adventured with the Prince's Own for a while, and Dessalynne had sold her a few potions for a good price when she needed them.

<Saif> Matar - check.

<Saif> #### Say, does anybody have the interactive atlas for the Forgotten Realms?

<Saif> If so, I could really use a nice detailed map of Cormyr.

<Thengal> I think Galen might

<Matar> um i did but loaned it out

<Diana> * no, i was looking at it but...

<Saif> I'll have to remember to ask Galen in e-mail, assuming he gets it working <g>

<LadyKat> * I might

<LadyKat> * From what I remember of the program, the maps weren't any more detail than the maps that you get from modules

<Saif> K, maybe I'll try to scan some of that in, add a little forest, and call it Haranshire.

<Saif> ### Any last things for me? I'm about to punch out.

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<Diana> *gnight saif, sleep well :)

* Matar punches Saif out!

<Thengal> Nothing that can't be covered in e-mail

<LadyKat> He becomes a count and he gets to punch out the dm

<LadyKat> what a night

<LadyKat> pleasant dreams

<Saif> K, night all!

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<Thengal> See you all later

<Ari> goodnight all

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<Shadow> back just in time to quit?

<Saif> Hey Galen - do you have the FR interactive Atlas?

<Shadow> Sure do.... free copy cause I contributed <G>

<Diana> gnight all

<Saif> Yes, we're quitting. You're welcome to start up conversations in e-mail.

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<Saif> Could you get me a good sized image of eastern cormyr? Matar wants to know how big his lands are. <g>

<Shadow> did my actions make it out before I got cut?

<Shadow> Sure -- how far east do you nee?

<Saif> I noticed something about Jasonovi, but that's it

<Shadow> And, do you want .jpg or CC2 format (do you have viewer?)

<Saif> Um, from the Wyverwater to the foothills of the Thunder Peaks, centered around the area between the Vast Swamp and Hsomething forest

<Saif> I've got to stick the Thornwood into that area.

<Shadow> K

<Matar> an overall of the realm would be nice and a blowup of my lands too

<Saif> jpg would be preferable

<Matar> ditto

<Shadow> Oka.. can do

<Saif> K, a big one of all cormyr too

<Saif> Thanks

<Saif> Talk go you all in e-mail

<Matar> heh

<Shadow> I'll do all of Cormyr and a smaller one of the eastern areas

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