Session Start: Sun Aug 29 21:07:30 1999

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*** Saif changes topic to 'Talk with Valdaeron'

<Amber> this is wierd..

<Saif> K, so who here is going to meet with Val?

* Kat would like to go

* Castinar is

<Xaveus> me too

<Thengal> Me'll be dere

* Amber here out of curiosity

<Saif> OK

<Amber> *if that's okay...

<Saif> So, here's the situation:

<Saif> The party goes to meet with Valdaeron Windsong

<Saif> For those of you who don't know him, he is the guildmaster of the mage's guild here in town, which is actually just a branch of a much larger mage's guild

<Saif> The party knows several things about him

<Kat> *He hates drow

<Saif> Mostly that he really hates drow, but also that he is an expert on them

<Saif> During the Drow War he lead a group down that hit at the "HQ" of the drow military (the city of Jaish)

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<Saif> He ended up fighing and defeating Lloth's avatar

<Saif> (Oops, I don't think that is what Amber intented)

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<Amber> stupid program...

<Saif> However, he was badly injured in the process. Only Laila's expert medical care saved his life

<Saif> Before the battle he looked like a young elf in full health with bright green eyes and long golden hair

<Saif> Now he looks like a middle-aged elf and his hair has all turned white

<Saif> So, to the scene at hand

<Saif> Several party members form a group and head over to see the guildmaster

<Saif> The receptionist tells you to go in back, into the courtyard between the guildhouse and Val's manor

<Saif> There you find Valdaeron sitting with two people under a tree having a light lunch

<Saif> He rises and makes introductions.

<Saif> He introduces the party to the two individual first. He knows Castinar's and Katrina's name, but not the others (although he recognizes Thengal)

* Amber curtseys

<Saif> The he introduces the two individuals as "Danilo Thann of the Thanns of Waterdeep and Arylin Moonblade, his dear but somewhat distant cousin."

<Saif> That is where we got to last Friday, so as you can see we didn't get very far.

<Castinar> LOL

* Castinar bows

<Saif> I belive Castinar made a comment about Arylin's moonblade. Arilyn didn't respond, but Danilo snorted and rolled his eyes.

<Saif> So, that's where we are.

* Thengal nods in greeting

<Saif> May the games begin.

* Kat follows a bow after Castinar does. She isn't sure why one must bow, it's not like they are going to spar, or are they?

* Castinar bows "I am pleased to meet the two of you."

* Garrah joins the rest in a bow

<Saif> The two stangers bow back. Danilo's is very graceful, while Arylin's is more forced.

<Saif> * BTW, Shadow will know of Arilyn, by reputation

<Castinar> *Nod

<Castinar> *Hunter chimes in <Greetings>

<Saif> Danilo asks about Ariessus, and seems a bit disappointed when Val tells him that he met with her in private a few days ago.

<Thengal> Ye be a long way from Waterdeep, friend. What bring ye dis far east?

* Castinar looks at Val as he mentions the meeting

* Castinar wonders how Ari's meeting went

<Saif> "I would like to meet such a famous personage" Danilo says. "That ballad... it still brings tears to my eyes when I think of Beleg's Last Stand."

<Thengal> "ahh, dat bard been busy den."

<Saif> to Thengal "Well, have you ever been in Tethyr in the summer? I assure you, you don't want to be. Arilyn had a little business to take care of with Val's sister, so we decided to drop by and pay the Spider-Killer a visit!"

<Castinar> "I shall mention your interest in meeting her... perhaps she can find the time to stop back by"

* Amber wonders if we will ask to be seated or this is one of those stand and listen meetings..she sighs to herself.

<Saif> several of the things Danilo says earn him glares from Valdaeron

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<Castinar> *Such as Spider killer?

<Saif> Danilo looks around "Telepathic? Was that telepathic?" (OOC: Where is Hunter, under your cloak?)

<Castinar> *branches...

<Saif> Cast - Val doesn't communicate anything when he mentions his visit with Ari

<Castinar> *Didn't think he would, was a private thought

* Castinar grins

<Saif> to Cast de Dan "that would be splended if you could. I should like to meet with her." Arilyn doesn't seem to care much.

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<Saif> * yes, Val glares at the mention of spider killer and also his sister

<Kat> *What small comments did I miss?

<Thengal> Welcome back Kat. Did Cast give you his ring of blinking tonight?

<Amber> *lol

<Kat> *Why no. I have one of my own.

<Saif> Danilo spies Hunter up in the branch. "By Tymora will you look at that? The coloration... it must be, good bat, are you by chance azmyth?"

*** Castinar is now known as Hunter

<Saif> Kat, what is the last you saw?

<Kat> Something about the ballad

<Saif> Arilyn does perk up a bit and looks somewhat interested in Hunter

* Amber looks at Danilo with interest as he speaks her Ladies name.

<Saif> Danilo mentioned that Arilyn was visiting Val's sister so they decided to stop by and see Val too

<Saif> to Hunter "Traveled, yes, well? Some would beg to differ. But I do have a friend... actually Arilyn has a friend who has a most wonderful companion. Do you by chance know of Bayle and (forget name - ranger and Azymth bat out of the Lost Library book)

* Kat quietly comments, "Bright man's last stand." She remember's it quite well. She asks, "What ballad?"

<Hunter> *DOh... forget as well... :(

<Saif> As introductions are being made several elves come out of the manor in front of you carrying chairs. They arrange the chairs so that everybody is able to sit in the shade. They then bring out lime-flavored shaved ice, quite a treat on a hot Flamerule afternoon.

* Amber thanks the elves quietly and savors the ice with delight.

<Saif> to Kat "What ballad? Why my lady, have you not heard the tragic tale of the Drow and the Paladin? Ah, tis full of true love found and lost, with a backdrop of intrigue and courage provided by none other than yourselves - the Truth Seekers!"

<Hunter> *Castinar slowly enjoys the Ice-treat while Hunter and Dan converse... watching Val carefully

* Kat shakes her head, "No, sorry. Not heard ballad."

<Saif> to Hunter <She is a most engaging individual. Perhaps one day you will have the chance to meet her. Bayle does spend a good deal of time down in Cormyr."

<Saif> Val seems slightly amused by Danilo as he babbles on with Hunter

* Garrah also digs in to the Ice treat

* Amber feet swing in the air with each pleasured bite.

<Amber> *unless a lower chair was provided <G>

<Saif> Danilo is rather intersted in hearing about what life is like as an azmyth bat - if you guys don't mind or have questions for him (and if Hunter agrees) he'll be holding a side conversation with the bat while the rest of you talk with Val.

<Saif> Amber - you are on a chair built for a dwarf - so lower, but still not quite halfling height

* Hunter doesn't mind

<Amber> k :) swinging away

* Thengal sits down with obvious relief "T'ank ye fer rmemberin' an old dwarfs bones"

<Saif> Val notices Castinar watching him, he looks over at the ranger and raises an eyebrow.

*** Hunter is now known as Castinar

<Saif> Hunter discovers that Danilo is a mage (although apparently not a very good one), and that he is most interested in acquiring a familiar, but he wants one that he can talk to and, most importantly, can appreciate his music.

<Castinar> Valdaeron... I... I was wondering if perhaps you might have gotten some... information for me.

<Castinar> *Hmmm... does he, uh, play?

<Saif> Val glances around at the large group and raises an eyebrow. "About Evermeet?" he asks

<Saif> * does Hunter ask him to?

<Xaveus> Xaveus takes a bite out of the lime-flavored ice, all of a sudden he feels like he has been hit with a hammer as the cold rushes to his forehead.

<Castinar> *Later

<Xaveus> Ohh!

<Castinar> *Hunter will ask to hear later, after the talk is done

<Saif> * He will play then (gladly), you discover he has a very nice singing voice

* Amber stifles a giggle at Xaveus expression.

<Castinar> *to Val "Well... Evermeet, or this other place my family might have made it to..."

<Saif> Seeing Xaveus, Val smiles. "The halflings call it "Brain Freeze". I've actually seen young ones race to see who gets one first."

<Xaveus> Brain freeze seems appropriate.

* Matar materializes and takes a seat.

<Thengal> The old dwarf chuckles and shakes his head at the foolishness of youngster at times

* Amber face lights up at remembering her youthful games.

<Matar> * i read the scrollback so no need to catch me up

<Saif> to Cast "I hope you understand that the War has disrupted things a bit." His voice takes on a slightly disgusted tone and he continues. "Evermeet shut off all contact with us when the Drow invaded. They were "worried" that the invasion would somehow effect them."

<Kat> *Hi Matar

<Matar> *just got done with our face to face sr game

<Castinar> "Could the invade? Evermeet, that is? I thought that was impossible?"

<Saif> In a more normal tone he continues. "Anyway, just before the war I received word that the friend I have looking into this had found the village where most of your villagers had settled. I know that he has visited there, but I haven't heard word back from him yet on what he discovered. I'm sorry, I know it is difficult to be this close and yet still not have the answer you seek."

<Thengal> "one never knows wit' da drow. Still it seems a reasonable precaution."

<Saif> Val raises another eyebrow at the materilizing fighter but just nods and gestures for him to take a seat

* Castinar sighs "That is all right... I had just hoped........."

<Saif> to Cast "I belive it to be impossible, yes, but there are a few gates open between our lands and Evermeet. Those are what was closed down. Without them it is difficult to communicate with anybody there. they are isolationist to begin with, when they close the few lines of communication we have open, well, I'm afraid I don't have the news you wanted to hear."

<Saif> By his tone of voice Val is obviously not happy about the decision to close the gates.

<Saif> by her posturing and facial expressions Arilyn sems to agree with him.

* Castinar nods stoicly "I have waited near 25 years, another month or two won't hurt much more

<Saif> She says "They didn't even send any help! Not even an arrow."

<Saif> Val nods. "We have one line open that I know of. I am sure my friend there will let me know what he found as soon as he is able to get me word."

<Amber> brb coke break

* Castinar nods "I understand your feelings. My father spoke often about Evermeet... how this land was once as It is, forests untouched by other than the hands of Elves"

<Saif> Both Val and Arilyn smile, but it is a hard smile.

<Saif> * OOC: does anybody remember the name of the great seer in Faeurn? Aulando or something?

<Castinar> "Though I don't enjoy being around a lot of people, isolation is not the means to solve problems either."

<Castinar> That'

<Castinar> That's it... in Candlekeep

<Saif> K

<Thengal> Alaundo I believe

<Saif> Val looks curiously at Kat a time or two, but doesn't say anything to her

<Saif> ???

* Kat just smiles back at Val. She hands the lime thing over to Xaveus. She whispers, "Try this one. It didn't work on me."

<Amber> *back only seer I recall is Mellomir..oops that's sage. sorry

<Matar> * this was a general invite to the party right and not just a bunch of us crashing on cast's interview?

<Castinar> "I did have another question... one I am very curious about. Especially... well, I've met them once, briefly. I was wondering if you knew anything about the Dark Stalkers?"

<Saif> * yes, everybody is free to talk

* Kat figures that if Jondon knows, then Val must know.

<Thengal> Matar, that's correct

* Xaveus take Kat's lime-ice, but indulges at a liesurely pace

<Saif> "The Dark Stalkers? Did you meet them down there or something?"

* Garrah looks confused but interested in the conversation

<Castinar> "In a manner of speaking, yes. I had forgotten about it in the midst of all that has happened recently. During, er, the Red Vale war, when I assisted below, Shadow and I spotted some before the final battle."

* Kat will ask, "What are Dark Stalkers?"

* Amber finishes her ices and wishes she had more, halflings are hardly ever full.

<Castinar> "Whomever was with me at the time, well, they mentioned that they aren't often spotted... and they were Dark Stalkers."

<Saif> Val chuckles. "Oh yes, I remember that now. Jonathon had quite a good time needling me about that."

<Castinar> "I was quite surprised to see them there, at the time."

<Saif> "But to answer you question, yes, I know quite a bit about the Dark Stalkers. After all, they are mine. What do you want to know about them?"

* Xaveus is starting to turn green he hands what he left to Amber

<Thengal> "who be these Dast Stalkers, Cast?

* Castinar looks confused. "They are yours? I don't quite understand."

<Saif> * OOC: in Cast's Red Vale story - a group of drow running around in the Jurgenville Mine

* Castinar looks at Valdaeron "Perhaps you could explain for their benefit?"

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* Garrah pratically jumps up to hear about these Dark Stalkers

<Saif> "The Dark Stalkers are kind of a mercenary force....

<Saif> we'll wait a sec for Kat

* Xaveus perks up as well

<Thengal> (OOC: Right, just sticking with what thengal knows

* Amber takes it with delight and finishes it off as fast as she can and squeeks when the ice rush hits.

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<Saif> * BTW, Val's fire lizard is sitting on Arilyn's shoulder

<Saif> Kat, didn't miss much, we paused

<Kat> *Back again. Did Val explain what a Dark Stalker is?

<Saif> "The Dark Stalkers are kind of a mercenary company, although they are not for general hire."

<Saif> "You may know that rogue drow are outcasts. If a drow doesn't have a house, or a family, he is nothing."

<Saif> "Several decades ago I found a few male drow here, a few there."

<Castinar> "Yes... we have heard."

* Amber looks at it with interest and back up into the trees where hunter is and shakes her head <what will I see next?>

<Saif> "at the time I needed a small army of my own for a certain task, so I pulled these ronin drow together and forged them into the Dark Stalkers."

<Saif> "Over the years I have used them for many tasks. Right now they are protecting the lowest levels of the mine from unwanted visitors."

<Matar> * am i incorrect in remembering that he hated drow?

<Saif> "They are kind of like... well, we use them in the mine much like the city up here used you during the Drow War - an elite strike force to deal with "special" problems."

<Thengal> Thengal listens with interest at this

<Saif> * yes, he strongly hates drow - he turned Ari to stone the first time that he saw her

<Saif> * Val stops talking and waits for more questions

<Castinar> "I see... and, could their presence be due to something "special" down there? Or were they just present during the war? Could I meet them?

<Kat> "So, they are good or bad drow?"

<Saif> "Good or bad? Hum. I don't think of them in those turns. They are capable drow, deadly drow, and absolutely loyal to me."

<Kat> "So, how to talk to them?"

<Saif> "I wouldn't say they are good, not like your Ariessus, but they have been banished by their people and so have formed their own society, their own mini-culture."

<Saif> "Talk to them? Why would you want to talk to them?"

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<Xaveus> Good tomatoes.

<Kat> "How do we know it them and not attack them?"

<Matar> "Um I don't mean to offend, but how does it come to be that you had dealings with drow so long ago yet treated Ari the way you did at our first meeting?"

<Castinar> "I am intersted in talking to all Drow who have... left... their world for other things."

<Valdaeron> "The thing they are best at is moving around silently in the Underdark. Castinar, correct me if I am wrong, but you only noticed them because you were stopped and looking, correct? I doubt if you will meet them."

* Kat smiles at the 'good tomatoes comment.

<Valdaeron> "If you do meet them... well, they do know you, or at least Castinar." the elf smiles.

<Castinar> "Hmmm.. we were resting down below, while others were brought down. However, whenever I'm below, I am watching."

<Castinar> "They know me?"

<Thengal> "Cast, ye be in da mines during the Rad Vale war? Remind me later. Dere be somt'in' personal me'd like ta ask ye about dat

* Castinar wonders if he's being spied upon... ;)

<Castinar> "Um, sure, Thengal."

<Valdaeron> to Matar "Rogue drow males are one thing. Drow priestesses are quite another. When I first saw Ariessus I thought she was an assassin, so I acted to defend myself. It has taken me a very long time to convince myself that she is, in fact, what she seems to be. We just had a conversation about that a few days ago."

<Valdaeron> to Cast "Yes. They were rather embarassed about being spotted. It soothed their pride a bit when they found out it was a Gray Ranger that had spotted them. They became interested in you and asked around. So they know you."

<Castinar> "They asked around? Who did they ask? You?"

* Kat giggles at that comment.

<Thengal> (OOC: actually I believe it was Shadow who spotted them first

<Kat> "You spot them. Now, they watch you."

<Valdaeron> "Myself, Jonathon, Jondon."

<Garrah> "Do they have additional information about the drow activities the Seekers may want to know?."

<Valdaeron> to Kat's comments "No, they don't watch you, although I wouldn't doubt if they have tracked you when you are close to the mine."

<Matar> "I understand that she must have come to trust you to some degree to be willing to see you alone. Now I don't know very much about drow - why does it make such a difference if she is female? I always thought they were looked on as the weaker sex in most races?"

<Valdaeron> to Garrah "I'm afraid not. They are isolated from drow culture for various reasons. I find it best to keep it that way."

<Castinar> "Hehe... Not the Drow. The priestesses, as I understand, rule Supreme in their cities."

* Amber sniffs, <having to bear big lugs like you? weaker? ha!>

<Valdaeron> to Matar "Oh, no, it is just the opposite in Drow society. The women rule, with an iron fist." Val smiles once again. "That may be one of Ari's frustrations with your group. Too many males wielding too much power."

<Castinar> "They are headed by Matrons (each house, that is). Males are treated as... well, as fodder, I guess. Speaking out of place can get you killed... or worse" Castinar shudders

<Kat> "Everyone is weaker than you, Matar."

<Valdaeron> Val's forehead creases when Castinar mentions killed.. or worse, but he doesn't say anything.

<Valdaeron> Over in the corner Danilo casts a spell. he is no longer talking out loud, but he still seems to be conversing with Hunter.

<Valdaeron> * anything else on this thread, or have we exhausted it?

<Kat> "Val, do your Dark Stalkers want to go home?"

<Matar> "Ah, that does explain a few things. Thank you."

<Castinar> *Yes... back to the original question... "Are they still in the mines <protecting> something? Or were they brought in for the War?"

<Valdaeron> to Kat "the only home they have now is with each other. If they were to return "home" they would be killed, or worse. Ari is in much the same situation. For an exiled drow there is no such thing as going "home"."

<Kat> "Do drow hunt down the ones that escaped?"

<Xaveus> There are places they can go to though.

<Valdaeron> to Cast "They are down there protecting the mine. They have been for quite a while. I deliberatly left them there during the war, not wanting them to face other drow. Emotional soldiers don't make good soldiers."

* Valdaeron looks at Kat and in a very serious voice says "Yes, they do... especially... well, especially those that offend Lloth in some way."

<Valdaeron> to Xaveus "Their only home is with each other. Wherever they set up camp, that is home. The Stalkers are the only home or family these men know. Consider the other ends they could have met most are happy with their lot."

* Kat doesn't quite understand that statement. She only nods. She slowly asks, "What offend Lloth? Everything?"

<Castinar> "Xaveus... you mentioned looking for certain friends? Followers of...?

<Xaveus> "Pretty much!"

<Xaveus> Elistraee

<Valdaeron> Val looks a little uncomfortable pursuing this topic, but says "If a drow turns from Lloth to another deity, especially a good one, that tends to offend the Spider Queen."

<Kat> "Oh"

<Valdaeron> then he nods to Xavues "Yes, some turn to Elistraee."

<Thengal> "valderon, ye have contact wit' dese drow frequently right? Me eldest son, he lest been seen in da mines durin' da Battle. his name be kheldon. If, perchance dey hear o' him, Me'd appreciate knowing whether or not he still lives. Me fears he be dead however.

<Castinar> "That is one reason I'd like to speak with some of the Stalkers. One of my goals is to help lead those willing to forsake Lloth back to the Light"

<Valdaeron> to Thengal "They prowl the deeper levels, the ones never completly cleansed, but i will have them keep an eye out for any stray dwarves."

<Xaveus> Most followers of Elistraee are ex-Lloth followers that have seen the light sort of speak.

<Castinar> "I have met but two so far, those being Ari, a follower of Correllon, and Drizzt, follower of Meilikki"

<Valdaeron> Val pauses as if considering his next words, then continues.

<Kat> "Do any of the Stalkers follow Lloth?"

<Valdaeron> "I don't want to give you any false hopes, but some of those involved in the attack here were slavers as much as they were mercenaries. When our forces turned them back several individuals "disappeared". We suspect they were enslaved. I will ask about your son to see if he was in that area."

<Thengal> ME t'anks ye sir. He be da only kin me has left, if he be alive dat is.

<Xaveus> "I've met hundreds."

<Valdaeron> to Cast and Kat "The Stalkers have turned from Lloth, although I wouldn't say most have turned to the light. Most have only themselves and their brethern to depend on."

<Xaveus> "Still better than following Spider-Queen for sure.

<Valdaeron> to Xaveus "I have had... let's see... two of them leave the company to stay with followers of Elistraee."

* Amber mutters, "They were lucky to escape alive, perhaps they will turn to Tymora."

<Castinar> "I understand. But, with some care, some friendship, and guidance, I hope some might turn. It is not something I will even try to force on them, you understand. It must be in their hearts first. But if the spark is there, it must be kindled, else the darkness will swallow it"

<Xaveus> "Close to Jurgenville?"

<Valdaeron> to Cast "What, you want to proselyte the Dark Stalkers? I don't think you will find many receptive ears. They are hard men, tempered through many battles."

<Castinar> "No... I just want to talk to them. I understand, kind of anyways, their situation."

<Valdaeron> to Xaveus "Yes. One left to dance with those up by Shadowdale. The other" Val frowns a bit here "He joined a military order associated with Elistraee."

<Valdaeron> to Castinar "if you wish I can arrange a meeting. They would probably be interested to speak with you as well."

<Castinar> "And even the hardest hearts can be turned when a Diety makes her (or his) presence known."

<Xaveus> DarkSongs?

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* Valdaeron nods

<Valdaeron> * to Darksongs

* Xaveus perks up

<Xaveus> To fight the Handmaidens of LLoth?

<Valdaeron> * BTW, both Danilo and Arilyn are listening quite intently to the conversation about the Dark Stalkers

<Valdaeron> to Xaveus "Yes, that is one of their creeds, although the order this one joined has a somewhat larger charter."

<Xaveus> "Which is?"

<Valdaeron> Again Val looks like he is trying to get a bad taste out of his mouth. "They were formed to protect Bethamine when the enclave was first established."

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<Thengal> Valderon, be dere a reason ye arranged ta have us meet dese two notables from da west? (nodding to Danilo and Arilyn) Dis conversation be interestin' but me don't wish ta waste dere time.

* Valdaeron shakes his head. "No, they just dropped by. I knew you were planning on visiting today and when I mentioned it to Danilo he wished to stay and meet you. He is quite an admirer of Kantar Sapphire."

<Thengal> Ahh, ok den

<Castinar> "Ahh... yes, Kantar. I presume you've heard of Beleg through his... songs?"

<Xaveus> How far is Bethamine from Jurgenville?

* Matar sighs, "I wish we had heard the tale before he left. It's good to know which embellishments we have to live up to."

<Valdaeron> * Yes, Danilo mentioned the ballad earlier - the Drow and the Paladin

<Valdaeron> Danilo perks up and offers to sing it for you

<Valdaeron> Arilyn grimaces

* Castinar looks at Arilyn with a puzzled look

<Kat> "I would like to hear."

* Matar smiles, "Please, I would love to hear it."

<Garrah> "I would too"

<Valdaeron> Val notices Arilyn's look as well. He smiles a knowing smile.

<Xaveus> "I would like to also."

<Valdaeron> Danilo turns to Hunter but doesn't say anything (Cast later learns he cast a Telepathy spell)

* Amber looks interested but she wants to ask Valdaeron a question, maybe later..

<Valdaeron> He then turn to Val and says "Val, would you accompany me? I can play the lute if you can do the flute part."

<Valdaeron> Val grimaces again, but Danilo eventually badgers him into it.

* Castinar hides a grin

<Valdaeron> Danilo then just looks at Arilyn and raises an eyebrow.

* Kat will help with the badgering

<Kat> "Go... play flute

* Thengal stops to light my pipe. This should be entertainong

<Valdaeron> Arilyn self-consciously puts a hand on the hilt of her sword and says "No!"

<Valdaeron> "It's one that she likes" Danilo says softly, but Arilyn just shakes her head emphaticly

* Amber looks at Arilyn , <interesting reaction..>

<Valdaeron> Val sighs and calls one of the servants over. The servant runs into the manor and returns a few minutes late with a platinum flute.

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Session Close: Sun Aug 29 22:17:21 1999

Session Start: Sun Aug 29 22:17:32 1999

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<Sayf> Hum, did anybody else get kicked?

<Kat> *ouch

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<Sayf> hello

-> [Kat] PING

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Session Close: Sun Aug 29 22:18:27 1999

Session Start: Sun Aug 29 22:18:36 1999

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*** Topic is 'Talk with Valdaeron'

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<Valdaeron> ah...

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<Matar> not i but yes

<Valdaeron> can anybody see me?

<Amber> nope

<Amber> oops

* Amber <talking sword too??>

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<Xaveus> yes

<Amber> yes

<Katrina> I can see you

<Castinar> *Did you see my question?

<Valdaeron> K, is everybody back?

<Garrah> yep

<Thengal> Yeh looks like we got everyone back

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<Valdaeron> No, didn't see a question. What was the last you saw from me?

<Kat> badging Arilyn to play

<Kat> or something

<Castinar> Something going between Dan and Arylin about "her" liking it

<Amber> Arilyn shaking head no

<Kat> Arilyn put her hand on her sword.

<Valdaeron> K, Arilyn seems rather resolute in her "no", whatever it is she is saying no to

<Kat> *Them's fightin' words

<Valdaeron> Val calls a servant over and the servant runs into the house and returns a few minutes later with a platinum flute

* Amber looks at Arilyn , <interesting reaction..>

* Amber <talking sword too??>

<Valdaeron> Val and Danilo tune their instruments

* Castinar sends <Hutner> <Do you "hear" what's going on?>

<Valdaeron> Cast - what was your.. ah

<Valdaeron> Hunter tells Cast no, he can't tap in to any communcation between the two.

<Xaveus> ***Xaveus pulls out his accordian, just kidding!

<Valdaeron> Danilo and Val then begin to play

<Valdaeron> This is the first time any of you have heard the ballad

<Valdaeron> I won't go into any details about it (mostly becuase I don't have any)

<Valdaeron> but there are a few general impressions

<Valdaeron> The first, and most surprising, is that it is rather good, if you are in to tragic love ballads

<Valdaeron> The story centers around Ari and Beleg and how they two fall in love

<Valdaeron> It highlights the "evil" drow and the "no-bending-the-rules" paladin and how they both have to change to fall in love

<Valdaeron> The backdrop to the story is the Truth Seekers investigating the troubles in Haranshire

<Valdaeron> It ends when the Seekers re-enter the Underdark

<Valdaeron> But in the ballad Ari knows that Beleg still lives and she hopes to rescue him.

<Valdaeron> The other thing you notice is that the ballad is, in general, truthful to the accounts you gave to Kantar

<Valdaeron> There isn't much in there about the newer party members (post-Harnashire), except that they are now helping the party in their ongoing quest to find the souce of the kidnappings and help Ari find Beleg.

<Valdaeron> * that's it

* Kat sniffs with a tear in her eye, "Nice. Very nice story." *Anything about the death of Beleg from the view of a cat?

* Amber sighs and wipes a tear from her eye. <Now I understand, Ari>

<Valdaeron> * no, in the ballad Beleg is assumed to be alive somewhere in the Underdark

<Xaveus> What exactly happemed to him?

<Valdaeron> Arilyn doesn't seem to enjoy the ballad at all, in fact she looks a little tense after it ends.

* Kat quietly comments, "Bright man dead."

<Valdaeron> * he was killed trying to help some slaves... Kat was there

<Garrah> Does Arilyn know Beleg?

<Valdaeron> Also you note the Danilo is a very good singer (as good as just about any bard you have ever heard) and Val is actually quite good with the flute.

<Valdaeron> * do you ask her?

<Garrah> Sure, in elvish

* Castinar sits back, surprised. "I've always thought... that was... something. I must admit, I didn't expect to hear that, without a lot of "embellishments" added to it."

<Valdaeron> Arilyn turns to Garrah. "No, I've never met the paladin. In fact, from what I know of him he is dead."

* Kat nods at Arilyns words.

<Valdaeron> Val nods at Castinar's words. "Kantar has a gift. He can write sloppy opera with the best of them, but give him a good story and he can work magic."

* Matar harumps, "Wow! A bard that can stick to the story. He must be a good one indeed."

<Thengal> "Twas a fitting tale. From what me's heard o' Beleg, He would have approved. Ari might be a bit uncomfortable wit' it tho.

<Valdaeron> * some of the conversation between Ari and Beleg sound contrived (especially those talking about "equality" and being pre-judged), but over all it was correct.

<Valdaeron> Danilo looks a little disappointed. "I had hoped to perform it for the Lady."

<Garrah> "Arilyn, If I might ask. Do you not like something about Ari?"

<Kat> "Very nice playing, Danilo and Valdaeron."

<Castinar> "The Lady? Oh, Ari?"

<Valdaeron> Arilyn looks a little surprised. "Ari? I don't know her, so how could I say? She seems nice enough from the song."

<Castinar> "I shall mention it to her. How long will you be staying here?"

<Valdaeron> "Yes, Ari" (the lady)

* Amber sitting there very quiet, for a change. She's learning a lot this day about her new friends.

<Thengal> "It's just she (Ari) can be a bit sensitive about some t'ings, me's noticed.

<Valdaeron> Danilo bows with a flourish to Katrina "An appreciative audience always brings out the best in a performer."

<Valdaeron> Arilyn to Cast "Not long. We have business to attend to in Tethyr, and it looks like we'll be traveling by way of Waterdeep."

<Valdaeron> She glances over at Danilo, but the young nobleman only smiles at her

<Castinar> *You'll be travelling to Tethyr by way of waterdeep?

<Garrah> "Arilyn, I am sorry to ask such personal question but I also had the same feelings when I first meet Ari."

* Castinar looks confused

<Valdaeron> to Thengal Danilo replies "Well, I would like to perform it for her, so at least that way she knows. Judging by your reactions she doubtless has misimpressions about the ballad."

<Kat> "Well, it doesn't end right."

<Valdaeron> * Yes, Tethyr by way of Waterdeep - which is about as out-of-the-way as you could go

<Valdaeron> to Garrah Arilyn just nods. She doesn't seem to be the talkative type.

<Thengal> "Me t'inks it would be best as well. Just giving ye a bit o' a warning is all." She needs to confront her feelings on dis, me t'inks"

<Castinar> "Okay... I thought that that seemed... unusual."

<Valdaeron> Danilo looks at Kat with sad yes. "Yes, we have heard that the Paladin was slain. Say, you aren't _that_ Katrina, are you? Why, you must be!"

* Kat smiles, "Yes, I think so."

<Kat> "What is _that_ Katrina?"

<Valdaeron> Arilyn at Castinar's comment "Unusual for anybody in a _hurry_, but not at all unusual for anybody disturbed about missing the harvest balls." (dagger glance at Danilo, this is obvioulsy a sore subject between the two)

<Kat> *lol

<Valdaeron> to Kat "The Katrina that... well, it is not in the public ballad of course... but the Katrina that saw the paladin's death? I have had the pleasure of hearing some of the stanzas Kantar is still working on."

<Thengal> That gets a smirk for the old dwarf as well

<Valdaeron> Danilo sniffs at Arilyn's comment "My dear, if I'm not there who knows what problem my dear mother will have with the ball? You remember what happened last year, no?"

<Kat> "I did. Bright man made it so I could escape."

<Valdaeron> Arilyn just snorts - very un-ladyline

<Valdaeron> ladylike even

<Valdaeron> Danilo to Kat "Yes, that sounded like the thing he would do, although sometimes I wonder about kantar's portrail of him. A reasonable paladin. Go figure. That is almost as suprising as a drow cleric of Corellon."

* Castinar grins, thinking of his own "unique" heritage

<Kat> "He didn't know he save me. He thought he was saving slaves. Bright man never meet me."

* Matar chuckles, "Well reasonable may not be the most accurate term. He just couldn't say no to Ari when she gave him that look."

<Valdaeron> Danilo looks a little surprised at this. "Oh? I was under the impression that he had."

<Valdaeron> Danilo laughs heartily and smiles at Arilyn. "Oh yes, what man can resist "that look" from his lady-fair?"

<Kat> "Hard explain."

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<Kat> "I could hear him. He never saw me. Well, me... well hard to explain."

<Saif> to Kat "You told Kantar about it, no doubt? Then he will get it right, I'm sure."

<Saif> Danilo looks rather confused by Kat's words

<Saif> "Never saw you? But you were there with him, no? You heard his stories. How could he not notice you?"

<Kat> "I told him about battle. Bright man against bad creatures."

<Kat> "He saw me. Snake-face, " she turns to Castinar, "snake-face is?"

<Saif> * I'm starting to get tired and I've got one more thread I want to pursue, anybody else have any topic to bring up?

<Castinar> "Mind Flayer"

<Amber> yes, Amber wanted to ask about Rahkashas

<Castinar> *Yes, but semi-private question for Val... will do separately

<Saif> Danilo shivers at the mention of mind flayers "yes, we have those under Waterdeep. Nasty things."

<Castinar> E-Mail, perhaps

<Amber> can do email

<Saif> Cast - what about? (may be my thread)

<Kat> "Yes, snake-face made me look different. I could not talk to Bright man either."

<Saif> Danilo to kat "Ah, that must explain it then. you were polymorphed? It is a good thing you retained your personality. Dangerous spell, that."

<Castinar> *Mining -- something "special" below

<Saif> * K, do in e-mail

<Kat> "No. Amber was polymorphed."

* Amber looks up and grins and says "Woof"

<Saif> Danilo then says "But tell us, you must have new adventures to add to your tale. Could you perhaps tells us of your recent adventures?"

<Thengal> LOL

<Saif> Danilo looks back and forth between Kat and Amber with a blank look on his face. "Ah yes, of course."

<Saif> brb

* Kat glances at Val. Does he seem to appear to understand what Kat is saying? That knowing grin that he might have?

* Kat will ask Castinar, quietly, "You ask Val about Fin?"

* Castinar shakes his head slightly "Not at this time... perhaps another"

<Kat> "He might know about. I told Jondon about Fin."

* Matar looks to Castinar in response to Danilo's request.

<Saif> back

<Saif> Val has a slight smirk, but nothing more

<Saif> "Fin?"

* Castinar sighs, looking at Katrina

* Kat replies, "Talk later than."

<Castinar> "Fin-slayer. It is a sword we recently uncovered in the Underdark."

<Saif> "Finslayer? The name doesn't sound familiar."

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<Thengal> Fine weapon indeed. Though it be of elven make"

<Valdaeron> Valdaeron looks over at Thengal and grins "Though?"

<Castinar> "It is, has been, buried in the Underdark for several decades. It was wielded a generation ago by someone very special."

<Thengal> "Me has me own prejudices, me guesses"

<Valdaeron> "Ah the ancient tale of the lost sword rediscovered. But what is with "finslayer"? Not a lot of fish down there."

<Castinar> "Not fish. Kuo-toa... something we expect to meet sooner or later."

<Valdaeron> "Ah, nasty opponents. Watch out for those sticky shields."

<Castinar> "It, Finslayer, is an... an expert on the creatures."

<Valdaeron> Val frowns. "An expert? An intelligent sword then?" He looks at the blade at Castinar's side

<Castinar> "Ah, yes. Finslayer mentioned something about that. I believe Sane also knows a bit about them."

* Castinar sighs again, sending to Finslayer <I'm sorry about this...>

<Valdaeron> Castinar then hears <What, aren't you going to introduce us? You aren't EMBARASSED or something?"

<Matar> "Sticky shields?" Matar looks a little concerned.

* Castinar slowly pulls Finslayer out of the scabbard.

<Garrah> Forge by one called Ianwarfisda. He is one of the most famous of elven weaponsmiths.

<Kat> "It's why we carry stuff for that."

<Valdaeron> Finslayer introduces himself in his usual flowery manner

<Castinar> "Valdaeron, Danilo Thann, Arilyn, this is Finslayer, onetime companion to the first Grey Ranger on Faerun."

<Valdaeron> Val smiles and looks at Castinar with knowing eyes. he then introduces himself to Finslayer

<Valdaeron> When Castinar mentions "first gray ranger" Val suddenly stops cold

* Castinar thinks he looks silly introducing a sword... this is going to take some getting used to... <VBG>

<Valdaeron> He sits back and looks like he is concentrating on something

<Castinar> "Heh? What's wrong???"

<Valdaeron> He keeps looking from Castinar to the sword

* Castinar looks at Valdaeron with concern.

<Valdaeron> He then leans forward and asks finslayer "Finslayer, has that always been your name?"

* Castinar looks expectantly at the sword in his hand

<Valdaeron> Finslayer replies that it was the name given him by Pajarafin, but that his orginal name was Kithrin-wisdamna.

<Castinar> *Meaning?

<Valdaeron> "Kithrin-wisdamna" Valdaeron repeats. "The Emerald Defender"

<Valdaeron> Danilo and Arilyn are looking at him curiously as well

<Kat> "What?"

<Valdaeron> Val looks closely at Castinar again, as if seeing him for the first time

<Amber> "Ah?"

* Castinar fidgets uncomfortably

<Castinar> "What am I missing here?" <What am I missing here?>

<Garrah> "Hummm...."

<Valdaeron> "Arilyn, have you heard of Jasonovi?"

<Valdaeron> Arilyn thinks for a moment and then says "The Gray Druid under the Stormpeaks, right?"

* Castinar perks up a bit

<Valdaeron> to Cast Finslayer and Hunter are both at a loss

<Castinar> "You know Master Jasonovi?"

* Valdaeron nods. "Jasonovi was Castinar's mentor."

<Valdaeron> Arilyn to Castinar "Yes, he helped me out on several missions for the Harpers back when I worked for them."

<Castinar> "Jasonovi was a Harper??? That is something he never mentioned!"

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* Valdaeron then glances over at Danilo as well. "Jasonovi once mentioned to me that he belives the prophesy of the Light Bringer that Aluando mentioned in his 4th codice applies to this young elf."

<Thengal> Harpers? Wat da minstrels hafta do wit dis sword?

<Valdaeron> Arilyn looks up and Thengal and shakes her head. "Nothing" she says, turning back to Valdaeron

<Castinar> "The prophesy? Again? He's mentioned this once before... what is this prophesy?"

<Valdaeron> "The Light Bringer?" Danilo says. "Now which one is that? Oh, the traitor to the drow?"

<Valdaeron> Much to everybody's surprise Val shakes his head.

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<Valdaeron> "But Jasonovi doesn't believe in Elminster's interpretation of that particular passage, the part about leading those who were lost in the darkness to light, into the kindgoms of the elves."

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<Valdaeron> "Jasonovi belives that the "dark ones" are not the drow. He didn't say who they were, he belives they are something, or someone else."

* Castinar looks dizzy... Elminster, harpers, prophesies...

<Valdaeron> Val then turns back to Castinar

* Kat is wondering why she brought up the topic of the sword.

<Valdaeron> "I had dismissed Jasonovi's words before... but now this is making more sense. He may just be right."

<Kat> "I didn't think it would bring up all this."

* Amber <Blessed Tymora! What hast thou sent me into?>

<Valdaeron> Back to Danilo "do you remember the stanza talking about the Light Bringer, about some of the things he would do?

<Castinar> "Right about what? What's going on? Will you <please> explain this prohecy? And what it has to do with me?"

* Castinar sighs

<Valdaeron> "Isn't there something in there about bringing an emerald weapon back to the light?"

<Valdaeron> Val then gets a little excited. "And isn't there something in there about how he would travel with another "lost one"? That could be Ari! And if that is the case, then the "dark ones" aren't the drow at all!"

* Matar pipes in, "Perhaps singing it will bring it back to the fore of your minds?"

<Valdaeron> Danilo is nodding, "Yes, that sounds right."

<Valdaeron> Danilo laughs. "Sing Aluando's codices? Argh. I don't think even Kantar could put those to music. They are chanted however. I must admit, as Val speaks of this I remember parts, but I couldn't recite the stanza."

<Kat> "Big library. Have stanza?"

* Valdaeron nods. "I don't remember the details either. I belive they have a copy of the Codice up in Neworion." He turns and looks at Castinar once again. "Perhaps I should make a trip up there."

* Matar looks crestfalen. "I don't suppose they would.." he chuckles, "My thought exactly Kat."

* Castinar just sits, looking back and forth from Danilo to Valdaeron to Finslayer

* Kat smiles back at the big fighter. "They read them all the time and forget they have them."

<Matar> "I would be interested as well - it is good to know what ones friends may be dragging you into."

<Valdaeron> Val then finally talks to Castinar. "Several years ago Jasonovi and I worked together on a project. During that time he told me about a young elf that he had just finished training, and that he belived that the young elf was somebody mentioned in a prophecy about bring a "long lost" people called the "dark ones" to the light.

* Castinar shoots a pained look Matar's way

* Castinar listens intently

* Matar is quick to continue, "Not that I believe in prophecies mind you. It's just in case. I've seen some weird things in my time with the Truth Seekers."

<Valdaeron> "Now, most interpreters belive that prophesy to be a warning about a surface elf that will lead the drow up against the elven kingdoms of the surface. But Jasonovi had his own interpretation. Now, I'm starting to wonder if the old human was right after all."

<Amber> *I'm going to have to sign off, hubby home and wants dinner. Read the rest of this later. bye

<Valdaeron> * Later, we shouldn't be too much longer

<Kat> *later

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<Garrah> see ya

<Castinar> Home? Man... it's 6AM here!

<Thengal> Yeah, almost time for me to getready to go to work

<Xaveus> me too

<Valdaeron> Val looks at the confused look on Castinar's face and can't help but laugh. "I'm sorry, I feel like I've just flung you off the pier into the ocean and told you to learn to swim. I shouldn't have mentioned anything without having the prophesy here."

<Garrah> *Almost time for bed for me :-)

<Castinar> "Let me get this straight."

<Valdaeron> "I'll see if somebody can find it for me. Perhaps things will make more sense then."

<Xaveus> Throw him a lifesaver, pinapple perhaps.

<Castinar> "There is <some> story, given by someone who knows how long ago, saying that someone <like me> may be trying to lead the "dark ones" to the light."

* Valdaeron nods

<Castinar> "This someone who, some believe, will instead lead the drow against the surface elves?"

<Valdaeron> "A human seer that lived over a thousand years ago. Too bad he was crazy."

<Garrah> *He'll be out there in the water all day...

<Castinar> "And just how well known is this story?"

* Valdaeron nods again

* Castinar thinks furiously about some place he can hide

<Castinar> "And this prophesy just happens to mention an emerald sword... and Finslayer just <happens> to have been called the Emerald something or other?"

* Castinar looks sick

<Valdaeron> "Not very widely. Danilo is a "fan" of Aluando. I know becuase Jasonovi mentioned it to me. There aren't many that read Aluando's writings, and fewer still foolish enough to tell you they understand them."

<Valdaeron> this time Val nods slowly. "That is what really struck it home for me. When I saw all the emeralds on the hilt that ticked some memory. When Finslayer told me his first name... well, at least some of the pieces seem to fit."

<Castinar> "What will happen when anyone who knows that story, and believes that the Drow are coming led by one wielding an emerald sword, hears about me and my... Finslayer?"

<Xaveus> Better run like heck!

<Valdaeron> "Well, I don't belive many would make the connection - it is, after all, pretty vague. But in general those who do aren't willing to take... difinitive action just on a prophesy."

* Valdaeron can't help but chuckling. "Still, I'd stay away from anybody wearing a small harp pin for a while."

<Kat> "And, Castinar wants to lead the Dark Stalkers to light."

* Castinar mutters to himself "Definitive action... yet they will take some action..."

* Matar gives Kat a meaningful look, "Perhaps we should be a bit more circumspent in flashing it about, at least until we read the full prophecy."

<Kat> "Right." Kat nods to Matar.

<Valdaeron> to Kat "The prophesy mentions "dark ones", I belive that were lost in the great elven war. Of course, everybody assumes they are the drow. The way the prophesy goes it sounds like the drow will be lead by this light-bringer up right into the middle of the elven kingdoms on the surface."

* Castinar sighs "I presume that the Harpers are among those who both know the story, believe it... and believe that this "person" will lead the Dark ones in revolt?

<Xaveus> Does everybody assume they will rise to the surface in war? Why not peace?

* Valdaeron shrugs. "I just made the connection and I've both talked to you and Jasonovi. I doubt if very many other harpers have done the same. In fact, I doubt if any have. Harpers are not overly welcome here in Jurgenville."

<Matar> "Oh? Why is that?"

<Valdaeron> to Xaveus "That is part of the interpretation, something about chaos, confusion, and the sheading of many tears."

* Castinar looks closely at Valdaeron thinking to himself "other?"

<Thengal> "who are dese Harpers? Should we be wary o' dem?

<Valdaeron> to Matar "It's a long story. The Neworions and the Harpers have found themselves at odds in the past."

<Xaveus> Chaos and confusion would follow regardless of their intent, the tears could be tears of joy?

<Valdaeron> * just caught the "other" reference above. Delete it. I'm tired and typing too fast. No hint there.

<Valdaeron> * Thengal - the Harpers in general are widely known, it's just that the individuals aren't known

<Matar> "Oh. I haven't heard much about the harpers but I didn't think they'd oppose progress or the acquisition of knowledge."

<Valdaeron> to Xaveus "I guess that is what Jasonovi read into it."

<Valdaeron> Arilyn shakes her head. "I don't think the Harpers even know what the Harpers are and are not capable of."

<Valdaeron> Danilo remains strangely quiet

<Xaveus> "I'm just looking at it through the eyes of an Elistraee follower.

<Valdaeron> Arilyn then says "If the Harpers thought it to be in the "Best Interest" of the realms, I doubt they would hesitate to oppose anything."

<Kat> "Danilo, you recall anything else?"

* Castinar lets his eyes pass over the three. Quietly, he sheathes Finslayer, saying <We need to talk... later>

<Valdaeron> There is a note of bitterness in her voice.

<Matar> "Do they foresee some danger in what the NewOrion is attempting to acomplish?"

<Valdaeron> Danilo shakes his head. "I'm afraid not. The prophesy Val speaks of is a small one, kind of like filler between two chapters."

* Castinar listens casually to the conversation, as his thoughts drift back in time

<Valdaeron> Val responds to Matar "The Harpers and the Neworions both want the same thing - a peaceful and prosperous Realms. But how they both go about achieving that goal sometimes puts them at odds. There is some bad blood between their leadership, which doesn't help things much."

<Xaveus> OOC, I'm heading out, Saif is there chat Friday?

<Valdaeron> No chat on Friday, I'll be out of town all weekend

<Xaveus> thanks, good night

<Kat> night

<Garrah> good night

<Thengal> At least 3 of us will be at EuroGenCon on Friday aswell

<Valdaeron> Night Xaveus

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<Valdaeron> * K, let's wrap this up quick, if we can. I'm getting a little woozy myself.

<Matar> "Well I hope they can resolve their differences. Together they could be a mighty force indeed."

<Castinar> "I have much to think on... and some more questions to send in my letter to Master Jasonovi. Perhaps, I could accompany you when you travel... there? NewOrion?"

<Valdaeron> Val nods at Matar's words

<Garrah> "AS soon as the leaders die off."

* Castinar chuckles "I came with a question or two, and leave with even more."

<Valdaeron> Val turns to Castinar. "I'll probably have the section copied and sent to me. That particular book is accessble only to the Librarian."

<Valdaeron> Val glances up at Garrah's words and chuckles. "If it takes that long don't expect it in your lifetime."

<Kat> "It's how you learn," Kat quote's her grandmother, after Castinar's comment.

* Castinar nods "If you would leave word at the compound when you receive a copy... I'd like to read it for myself. After I spend some time alone with Meilikki, that is"

* Valdaeron nods. "I would be glad to."

<Matar> "Would it be too much trobule to get two? It may be handy as a reference in the future for us as well."

<Valdaeron> to Matar "Aluando's writings have stymied even the greatest of minds. I doubt if the actual prophesy will clear things up at all. Still, I'll ensure a copy is made for you as well."

* Castinar nods at Matar

<Valdaeron> * Last call for comments/questions/observations

<Castinar> *Ugh... it for me... having problems thinking straight... <G>

<Matar> "The greatest of minds didn't live through the prophecy. It is always better to be informed. That is why I appreciate NewOrion so much."

<Thengal> No, Thengal will thank Valdaeron again for looking into his son's disappearance

<Kat> *I have other things to send you for Jurgenville.

<Valdaeron> K, I guess we'll move any other issues into e-mail then

<Kat> *I will send them tomorrow. When do you leave for the weekend?

* Castinar looks relieved he doesn't have to go to NO.. <G>

<Garrah> Any pins on Arilyn?

<Valdaeron> If any of you want to take Val or Danilo or Arilyn aside and talk to them you can

<Valdaeron> No, no pins on Arilyn

<Valdaeron> I know Xaveus already plans on talking to Val

<Kat> Nothing else for now

<Valdaeron> Sorry once again for being late, and thanks for sticking around. I've been waiting a while to drop some more background material and I got quite a bit out tonight <g>

<Valdaeron> A lot of it though was hints and stuff that you'll have to follow up on to find out the details, if you are interested.

<Castinar> *I guess so! Catch you in a week or so (I'll get some e-mails out today (when I wake up) and tomorrow... then off to EGC)

<Valdaeron> Enjoy the convention, Galen. You too Ted.

<Kat> Have a great time, Galen. Good luck with the master RPGA thing.

<Castinar> Will do...

<Garrah> Have a fun time guys

<Castinar> Catch you all soon... I'm off to bed

<Thengal> OK see you later

<Valdaeron> Well, I'm off to bed. I'm under 5 hours of sleep right now.

<Valdaeron> Later all

<Kat> later

<Matar> Try not to spend too much $$

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