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• Opening

• Daxlynn - mana bombs

• Vivviane - mobile triage

• Rayth - stable triage

• Laarth - communications and Ilithi defense

• Kythryn - mobile healing units

• Lennede's question - Grishnok, Jomay and you...

• K'Miriel - a guild leader speaks...

• Amorisse - morality of war

• Closing

[The Great Tower, Chamber of Voices]

This room is a touch chilly despite the red carpet that has been laid down on the floor.  Aisles of polished wooden benches allow for around seventy Human adults to sit in comfortably.  A raised dais occupies the rear of the room, an ornate podium rising up in front of it.  You also see a stone seat and a silvery-white snow leopard who is sitting.

Also in the room: Gromnir, Outrider Forgenash, Buffoon Vidumavi, Ambassador Rayth, Healer Damaria, Kirmiko Lennede who is sitting, Guild Leader K'miriel who is sitting, Valkyrie Drexella, Aleyden, Ranger Kerella, Soldier Maulem, Mercy Amorisse, Wynsbirth who is sitting, Battle Empath Deme who is sitting, Lord Marshal Leucius who is sitting, Kaith Partani Edenlaen who is sitting, Philosopher Leonella, Laarth, G'nar Pethian Vivviane, Daxlynn who is sitting, Master Empath Kattandra, Kyetn, Master Telein who is sitting, and Healer Gweneviere who is sitting.

Obvious exits: out.

• Edenlaen hums cheerfully to herself.

• You say, "we'll get started here in just a moment if you want to go ahead and find a seat"

• Amorisse looks over the area with an appraising gaze.

• You smile softly and begins to tap her staff lightly on the floor, calling attention

• You say, "if we all can settle now, we'll get started"

• You exclaim, "Welcome guildmates and guest, thank you for coming tonight!"

• You say, "I'll start by giving you a brief summary of why I felt we should gather, and then I will ask our guest speakers to say a few words.  Please feel free to ask them any questions you need to in order to clarify their ideas for you. "

• You exclaim, "After they are done, I will open the floor up for empaths to speak.  Please whisper to me that you'd like to, and I will call on each of you in turn.  We'll try and keep some order for a bit, ok!"

• You ponder pipe dreams and moves along

• You chuckle.

• Lennede chortles softly at some secret joke.

• Amorisse winks and flashes you a sly grin.

• You say, "Over the past few weeks, many of the provinces have been under attack, weather it be from the sea with Aedem and Jourok, Raellia attacking Riverhaven and the north, or Grishnok and Jomay terrorizing our guildmates and preparing themselves for more mayhem, we have seen an escalation in attacks against the cities and their civilians."

• You say, "Also, we have seen an increase in the defense strategies from each of the provinces in terms of forming civilian militia and Commanders being chosen from the guilded ranks, lending weight to the severity of the attacks.  We have not seen this much mobilization before, the closest being last seen in the Sorrow War.  Zoluren has commissioned more defenses of their major city walls and guard towers, and undoubtedly each of the province leaders is considering similar upgrades to the defenses"

• You say, "The reason I have called for us to gather is that many of us, separately, have been formulating strategies on what to do in the event of another major battle.  However, many of us have similar thoughts, and pooling our information and ideas will make us better prepared in the coming days and weeks as we commit ourselves to assisting in the defense."

• You say, "I hope that by the end of our gathering, we all have a better idea of some of the threats facing us, and are inspired by some of the triage and field tactics we'll be talking about to commit to a course of action.  Regardless though, information is key to our making decisions, and tonight should be focused on sharing such."

• You smile broadly at those gathered

• You say, "now, without further wait, I would like to introduce our first speaker..."

• You say, "Daxlynn Tarhkanna of Ilithi"

• Lennede looks at Daxlynn and applauds!

• You say, "please make her feel welcome, tis always hard going first"

• Daxlynn says, "Thank you Kythryn"

• (heaps of applause)

• K'miriel smiles at Daxlynn.

• Daxlynn smiles.

• Edenlaen smiles at Daxlynn.

• Daxlynn says, "I was asked to come here tonight to speak of what I know of mana bombs."

• (Kythryn moves to the side and turns to watch Daxlynn)

• Daxlynn says, "I do not pretend to be an expert.  I am sure there are some who know more.. but I was asked to speak because I learned I knew more than some."

• Daxlynn says, "I haven't prepared a speech so bare with me."

• Daxlynn flashes a quick grin.

• Daxlynn says, "During Sorrow's war, mana bombs were used on our triage areas."

• Daxlynn says, "If you are familiar with the parasites in swamp trolls, I can tell you the results are simular."

• Daxlynn says, "Basically it drains your mana pool to nothing.. slowly it might creep back but it quickly drains."

• Daxlynn says, "The duration of this can last as long as 45 roisaen or so."

• Lennede says, "so not even a mysanda is terribly helpful I take it."

• Daxlynn says, "The bomb is tossed in, there is no chance to run from it."

• Daxlynn says, "You can imagine how devasting to triage this could be."

• Daxlynn says, "With some research it was rumored that there was a brooch sold in Ratha that could possibly protect one of it."

• Daxlynn gets an iheaneu'a shield brooch from inside her traveler's backpack.

• Daxlynn says, "This has the spell PSY in it."

• Daxlynn asks, "Psychic projection?"

• Vivviane quietly says, "Psychic shield."

• Daxlynn says, "Ahh ok"

• Deme gets a red glass bottle from inside her watersilk sack.

• Daxlynn says, "It hasn't really been tested.  I dread the day it will be though.."

• Daxlynn says, "You can purchase on on Rahta for roughly 8 plat lirum."

• Daxlynn says, "Psychic shield cannot be casted on someone else.." (This isn’t true, it was changed, can be cast on others now)

• Daxlynn says, "And if I am wrong in my findings, someone speak up."

• Laarth raises his hand.

• Daxlynn asks, "Laarth?"

• Edenlaen leans on K'miriel, speaking softly to her.

• K'miriel turns and nods in agreement.

• Laarth asks, "Is it possbile to make these brooches or similar items?"

• Daxlynn says, "I do not but I could find out."

• Vivviane shakes her head at Laarth.

• Daxlynn says, "About the runestones that is."

• Vivviane quietly says, "I don't believe there is a runestone with this particular spell."

• Daxlynn nods to Vivviane.

• Deme raises her hand.

• Daxlynn says, "Oh, the brooch has 9 charges in it."

• You ask Daxlynn, "it lasted some time too, aye?"

• Daxlynn says, "You would have to charge them first for they come with lines very faded and dim."

• Vivviane quietly says, "The brooch doesn't seem a very cost effective option.  The shield will wear off in time."

• Daxlynn nods to you.

• Daxlynn says, "Aye, Kythryn and I tried them out."

• Daxlynn says, "It seemd to last quite a while."

• Deme asks, "'Do we know if Lyr's parasite tonic cures the effects of the mana bomb?"

• Deme points at a red glass bottle she has.

• Daxlynn says, "Oh.."

• Gweneviere whispers, "I am willing to supply brooches to those whom cannot afford them. I have the funds to do such." (go Gwen!)

• Daxlynn says, "Well, the mana bomb is made from alchemy..  Parasite are more natural beings."

• Daxlynn says, "So, I am unsure.. it would be worth testing"

• Daxlynn says, "And the testing so far is just not possible."

• Deme says, "Aye, just wondered if it had been tested."

• Daxlynn says, "Untill.. that dreaded day."

• whisper gwe you are very generous hun, thank you!  I believe Daxlynn has also suggested we organize some hunts to help fund such a thing too, we should sit down one afternoon and speak about such thingsYou whisper to Gweneviere.

• Daxlynn says, "Perhaps someone in Zoluren would know."

• Daxlynn says, "Some of the old commanders."

• Telein raises his hand.

• Daxlynn nods to Telein.

• Telein says, "I realize that you're trying to think of all possible threats and whatnot..."

• Laarth says, "Clearly techniques and tactics need be reviewed as an option to combat use of these mana bombs"

• Kalewen whispers, "is the effect the same as with a mana trap on a box? Or different kind of thing? Could test it with that otherwise..."

• You nod to Kalewen.

• Telein asks, "But it occurs to me that Sorrow's army was massively funded and well coordinated...Have we seen any evidence of such devices being used by these smaller rogues and villains?"

• Daxlynn says, "Smaller triage areas..  if we can get people not to flock"

• Lennede raises her hand.

• Daxlynn says, "Yalleck was the one who used a mana bomb last in shard"

• Deme says, "Raellia had them in Haven."

• Telein says, "I wasn't aware of that, that does make the matter more pressing then"

• Daxlynn says, "Increased power in a room.."

• Daxlynn says, "It just does not gain your mana pool back.."

• Laarth quietly says to Telein, "We have little understanding of our collective enemies resources to date"

• Daxlynn says, "It may creep up a little but then it quickly goes back down"

• Kyetn asks, "would the various raise mana spells work in these rooms?"

• Daxlynn says, "It gradually comes back."

• Daxlynn says, "nae"

• Leucius raises his hand.

• Vivviane quietly says, "There is a theory that it doesn't actually disrupt the mana in a given area.."

• K'miriel quietly says, "Tis always wise to prepare for as many possibilities as one can imagine."

• Daxlynn says, "It attacks the person."

• Vivviane quietly says, "But instead overwhelms those in the area and makes then unable to use the mana around them for a time."

• Daxlynn says, "Even if you leave the area you will still be without mana."

• Lennede says, "so it is not like poisonous gas which lingers then.."

• Daxlynn asks, "Leucious?"

• Leucius asks, "So the guess is the shield spell blocks this from happening?"

• Leucius asks, "Maybe anyway?"

• Daxlynn says, "Maybe."

• Daxlynn nods.

• Daxlynn says, "I casted it and it was a weak spell."

• Leucius says, "Seems easier to just have a few Moon mages about to cast on folks if tis so"

• Daxlynn says, "I am nae sure how strong it has to be."

• Daxlynn says, "I even pumped more harness into it."

• Vivviane firmly says, "Moon Mages cannot cast the spell on others."

• Daxlynn asks, "Was there anything else?"

• Laarth quietly asks Vivviane, "And there are no enchantes for it either, aye?"

• Daxlynn says, "I will remind you I am no expert, I just speak from experience,  I twas very frustrating to have no mana pool."

• You say, "Daxlynn, thank you so much for speaking with us"

• Daxlynn nods to you.

• You gaze into Daxlynn's eyes and applaud her heartily.

• Daxlynn says, "Thank you."

• (insert lots of applause here)

• You say, "next, G'nar Pethian Vivviane Abdel-Messihh of Ilithi has agreed to speak with us, please give her as warm a welcome"

• You beam at Vivviane!

• K'miriel smiles at Vivviane.

• (more applause)

• Vivviane curtsies gracefully.

• Vivviane quietly says, "Thankyou."

• Vivviane coughs.

• Vivviane firmly says, "Kythryn wished me to speak on some unconventional... if not progressive ideas for triage."

• You smile softly and leans lightly against her staff, devoting her attention to Vivviane

• Vivviane firmly says, "I would like to make it clear that these ideas are untested and untried and will likely have some issues that will have to be worked out in practice if adopted."

• Vivviane firmly says, "However if mana bombs become a problem with our more traditional forms of triage these are some ideas taht may be put in practice."

• Vivviane quietly says, "The first is a long step from how we do triage now."

• Vivviane quietly says, "Quite simply instead of having a centralized triage area we have a gathering area.  Groups of an empath a cleric a paladin and perhaps a guard or two are made."

• Vivviane quietly says, "These groups travel to where the battle is.  Bodies are dragged away from the front lines and claimed by these small groups."

• Edenlaen smiles bemusedly and sips her wine.

• Vivviane quietly says, "They move to a good mana area get their corpse up and goes on to fetch another corpse."

• You smile mischeviously and shakes her staff at Edenlaen, mouthing silently 'behave'

• Vivviane quietly says, "When there aren't any corpses they can stay behind enemy lines so empaths can offer their own aid to those sorely wounded."

• You wink at Edenlaen.

• Vivviane quietly says, "The second idea that was discussed was a mobile triage."

• Vivviane quietly says, "We have a central triage area but don't tell anyone where it is."

• Vivviane chuckles.

• Vivviane quietly says, "We have groups of draggers who scour the battlefield for corpses and the wounded and take them to the current triage location."

• Damaria asks, "If we don't tell anyone where it is.. how do our own warriors know?"

• Damaria clears her throat.

• (Damaria pursed her lips shut.)

• Vivviane quietly says, "The triage moves via moongate often to keep the enemy guessing."

• Vivviane quietly says, "In time the people on the front lines will come to know who the people with the triage are and seek them out to join up for a trip to healing."

• Vivviane quietly says, "Both of these methods can be assisted with moon mages using shift moonbeam to gate the groups to the corpse for a drag instead of going there themselves."

• You say to Vivviane, "that would be benifical if we start to see regular attacks on esablished triage areas"

• Vivviane quietly says, "When beams are up and moon mages are available."

• Vivviane quietly says, "And that's about all I have."

• Vivviane chuckles.

• Vivviane quietly says, "just some things to think about."

• Vivviane shrugs.

• Edenlaen smiles at Vivviane.

• K'miriel says, "Logical suggestions, Vivviane, especially when combined with other plans."

• K'miriel nods to Vivviane.

• Vivviane quietly asks, "Questions?"

• Vivviane quietly asks, "Telein?"

• Telein asks, "May I offer an additional option, to be considered in conjunction with those you presented?"

• Vivviane nods to Telein.

• Telein says, "The Warrior Mage spell, Fortress of Ice, creates an impenetrable room that would greatly alleviate the need to move around so much, if a decent mana room was found"

• Vivviane nods to Telein.

• Daxlynn says, "I wonder if a mana bomb would penetrate that.  Does anyone know?  It was one of the questions brought up before."

• Telein says, "To my knowledge, it hasn't happened thus far"

• Daxlynn nods to Telein.

• Vivviane quietly asks, "Lennede?  You also had a question?"

• Lennede says, "I was also going to bring that Fortress of Ice up, with a moon mage to assist in bringing in the wounded, dead or helpers. Some of us worked on this some a while back when Grishnok moved into the Fortress."

• Leucius says, "Moonbeams can be shifted in I think I was told once, that would be very handy"

• Vivviane quietly asks, "and Gweneviere?"

• Gweneviere says, "While I like the idea of unknown triage spots, we should also consider having small groups in locations where they can be accessed by those of immediate need."

• Telein quietly says, "In addition, I don't know if most people know this, but the War Mage who created the fortress *is* able to draw people and corpses and creatures into it after they're already inside"

• Lennede asks Daxlynn, "who is most likely to cast a mana bomb If i may ask?"

• Daxlynn says, "Yalleck... I would think.  Maybe even the scions. They seem to enjoy.. er tossing things"

• Vivviane quietly says, "There has been some talk of spell towers."

• Gweneviere says, "Which could be occasionally relieved by those at the core location."

• Vivviane grins.

• Vivviane quietly says, "Spell towers would be an ideal place to station empaths as well."

• Lennede ponders spell tower?

• You say, "some very good ideas folks, and we'll talk more once our speakers are through, let's go ahead and move on to the next unless there are more questions for Vivviane"

• You smile and encourages Vivviane to explain

• Vivviane quietly says, "In essence spell towers are a place people could gather to have protective spells of all sorts cast on them."

• Vivviane quietly says, "Anti-stun ethereal shield and all other sorts of goodies.  I believe it was Sircha's idea."

• Vivviane quietly says, "A person could go to the "spell tower" and ask for what they want or say they want everything.  Get spelled up and be on their way to the front lines."

• You say, "aye, and a good way for younger folks to get involved too perhaphs, rather than as fodder for things trying to kill them"

• Vivviane quietly says, "It would seem that would be a good place to have an empath or two for healing as well."

• Vivviane nods to you.

• Vivviane firmly says, "I do think it's a good idea to keep the spell towers seperate from triage though."

• Kyetn says, "aye, thats been the most feedback i've been having"

• You ask, "do we have any other questions for Vivviane at this time?"

• You exclaim, "then thank you as well for speaking with us Vivviane!"

• You beam at Vivviane!

• You gaze into Vivviane's eyes and applaud her heartily.

• Vivviane quietly says, "You're most welcome."

• (applause, applause, applause)

• You say, "next, we have Ambassador Rayth Blackmoore..."

• Rayth nods to you.

• (more applause)

• (Rayth steps forward, turning to face the majority of those present.)

• Rayth says, "There are a few things that one can expect to occur, if the last two wars are any indication."

• Rayth says, "Chaos and disorganization."

• Rayth says, "There were plans made in the past.... detailed ones. Good ones."

• Edenlaen nods to Rayth.

• Rayth says, "They lasted like a mist in the morning sun in contact with the enemy."

• Edenlaen chortles softly at some secret joke.

• Rayth says, "Each time, we fell back on the tried and true... and they worked rather well."

• Rayth says, "This is not to say that improvements cannot be made."

• Rayth says, "However, the greatest likelihood should also be considered."

• Rayth says, "In each war that I participated in, a central triage always ended up in effect, whether it was planned or not."

• Rayth says, "It was sometimes slow to start, which caused difficulty, but once in place, people knew where to go when they were wounded, and people stayed to protect it."

• Rayth says, "I believe there are many ways to implement tactics with small groups of empaths, and others... though getting everyone to follow them, or even a large number, will not be possible."

• Rayth says, "In essence, what I am driving at, is that there should be a central triage in a safe place that everyone knows about."

• Rayth says, "If there are mobile teams as well, this is a good thing."

• Rayth says, "But I can tell you, when the chaos begins, people will cling to the things they can see and find without thinking."

• Edenlaen nods.

• Deme says, "The only problem with this is its susceptibility to mana bombs... that's why in Haven, we're beginning to implement at least 2 triages that everyone knows of."

• Rayth says, "Yes, that was going to be my next recommendation."

• Daxlynn says, "Aye, for the most part, I agree.  However we are seeing things here that we haven't seen before.  The locals who have not planned will cling.  As we are forming these groups we will get to know each other.  I do believe it would be worth trying."

• Rayth smiles at Daxlynn.

• Rayth says, "I have spent years in training tactical plans with my court."

• Rayth says, "We have spent a good deal of time practicing together. "

• (a little chaos as everyone talks at once)

• Lennede says, "The need for central triage, and several possible areas for such, will always be needed in addition to the mobile triage, I agree. To that end some of us did some research on spots with good combination of holy, life and elemental mana, with contingency plans if the town is overrun."

•  Rayth nods.

• Lennede says, "and yes, folks do go where it is familiar"

• Damaria says to Daxlynn, "A area that is a short distance from the East Gate.. so people can get there quickly.. Day or Night."

• You smile gently

• Daxlynn says, "I don't disagree that a central triage is not good.  I am asking that those interested in trying something else do so."

• Daxlynn says, "Not discourage it."

• Deme says, "In that case, we are installing runners between the triages, releasing pressure at the populated triages."

• Rayth says, "I, also, did not discourage group tactics."

• K'miriel says, "A suggestion if I may: it may be worthwhile to consider central triage spots, and designated runners.  If a triage location gets attacked and requires movement, the runner could be utilized to inform those who come to that spot seeking assistance."

• K'miriel says, "Exactly."

• Rayth asks, "Were there other questions?"

• You ask, "do we have any more questions for the Ambassador?"

• You say, "then, let us give thanks to Rayth for taking the time to speak with us"

• You beam at Rayth!

• You gaze into Rayth's eyes and applaud him heartily.

• (lots-o-applause)

• You say, "Before I introduce our last guest speaker tonight, I want to encourage anyone else who is interested in vocalizing an idea or a plan or anything at all, to whisper to me while he is speaking.  I'll call upon you when we are finished speaking, and I'll make sure you get the floor, so to speak."

• (insert classic typo…bah!)

• You say, "and, of course, last nut not least, Laarth Frozenfyre of Ilithi..."

• You gaze into Laarth's eyes and applaud him heartily.

• Laarth grins.

• (clapping and laughter)

• K'miriel ponders last nut not least.

• You shake your ash staff at K'miriel.

• Amorisse quietly says, "something poetic about it, I think"

• K'miriel says, "Hrm...should be interesting."

• K'miriel smiles at Laarth.

• (Laarth walks down the aisle to the dais...approaches the podium shaking hands with Kythryn)

• You ponder cheeky empaths

• Laarth says, "I might be the last nut, but as nuts go, I assure you there are plenty that are less"

• (bah, more chuckling…so glad he’s a good sport!)

• Daxlynn ponders if nuts run in the family.

• Kyetn ponders ye get that gondola bill passed yet

• K'miriel covers a slight tummy rumble.

• K'miriel says, "I have a sudden craving for almonds."

• Laarth says, "Alchemist Kythryn, Lady Edenlaen, Guilmaster K'miriel, Ambassador, ladies, lords...fellow citizens"

• (Daxlynn suspiciously gazes about looking for doom squirrels and abnormally large acrons.)

• Kyetn smiles as he plants a poisonous acorn

• Laarth says, "I wish to, first of all, express my pride at being among a citizenry and allies that hold them selves so accountable and responsible in the times we live in"

• Amorisse whispers, "maybe if we throw nuts at the enemies, they'll stop fighting to eat and laugh?"

• Laarth says, "I would also be remiss if I did not recognize the presence of the Phoenix warriors tongiht, and not only the southern commander but Lecious is here as well"

• (applause)

• whisper amo heh, you're such a brat...maybe you should suggest the nut attack!You whisper to Amorisse.

• Laarth says, "It has been a few weeks since I posted a rally to the citizenry"

• Laarth says, "and in that time a comraderie amongst us grows"

• Laarth says, "Projects proceed"

• Laarth says, "and all are more abreast of the directions we take"

• Laarth says, "In addition to the discussion of new tactics"

• Laarth says, "We have the beginings of an armory"

• Laarth says, "Work on new more complete mana maps that will hopefully set a new standard"

• Laarth says, "And the spirit extends to all the corners of the province"

• Laarth says, "I want to encourage you all to continue your efforts"

• Laarth says, "And to tell you that if I can assist you in communicating"

• Laarth says, "and in rolling up my plate sleeves and diggin in the dirt"

• Laarth says, "I will happily comply and give my time"

• Laarth says, "Our efforts as a people"

• Laarth says, "Do not go unnoticed by the tower"

• Laarth says, "I meet with them to report on that which I see"

• Laarth says, "and to allow them some modicum of what to expect"

• Laarth says, "To that end, I also encourage you to, if you are not interviewing for command"

• You smile as she saunters over to the door, casually closing it at locking everyone else in with a mischevious smile

• You hum to yourself.

• Laarth says, "To let me know at your leisure that you are interested in partaking in the militia when it is raised"

• (Damaria glances at the closed door nervously, pondering of she should make a break for it now.)

• You wink at Damaria.

• Laarth says, "One and all I thank you again"

• You lean on your staff.

• Laarth says, "Kert Oser Ga Baram Enedra"

• Laarth bows.

• You ask, "do we have any questions for Laarth?"

• Laarth asks, "Anyone?"

• Laarth says, "Kyetn"

• Kyetn says, "aye, speaking of da interviews, do ye know how that is going, i've as yet to be contacted"

• Laarth says, "I had my interview a few days ago so I became familiar with how it is done"

• Laarth grins.

• Gweneviere says, "Some were done the other day."

• Laarth says, "The interviewer of the day will announce that he/she will be conducting them"

• Daxlynn says, "Listen to the gweths.  They are announced."

• Laarth says, "and anyone on the list that wishes to be interviewed come to this room"

• Laarth says, "Oh he/she will gweth it"

• Kyetn says, "they said at the time, that  ones representing others, to wait , but time is drawing near"

• Amorisse whispers, "they are talking about Shard interviews for the defense commands?"

• You nod to Amorisse.

• Laarth says, "Upon assembling here order will be chosen and it will commence"

• Laarth says, "The interviews currently conducted are preliminary"

• You ask, "do we have any other questions for Laarth?"

• Laarth says, "Southern Commander Kyetn, no process such as the one underway would be complete without yours"

• You say, "if that is it then, let us thank Laarth for speaking with us"

• You beam at Laarth!

• K'miriel smiles at Laarth.

• Laarth bows.

• You gaze into Laarth's eyes and applaud him heartily.

• (lots of applause, everyone was so nice!)

• (Laarth steps away from the podium, leaves the dais and walks down the aisle back to his seat)

• You smile and steps to the front of the room

• You say, "one last long winded idea"

• You grin.

• You say, "Let me speak briefly on another point of interest that I think some, if not many of us, are interested in.  Since we now have a stronger chance of pulling people out of the jaws of death now when they are dying, I think that more mobile, field-oriented empath teams should be formed and tested."

• You say, "In pairs or trios, we can support each other by dragging in and out of combat, and can also distribute wounds and critical vitality loss quickly.  Many of us had similar methods in earlier wars, but working alone, we were more vulnerable to attack, and had to retreat to heal up more often."

• You say, "I believe that there are many of us now proficient in combat and combat tactics, and can make a significant impact in helping to keep folks alive as they leave the battlefield.  If we can reduce the number of fatalities, it will in turn reduce the burden on the triage's."

• You exclaim, "And, the morale boost that people receive by being saved from death is worth the effort in itself.  Instead of a dejected hunter, after their 3rd or 4th death, trudging back to the battlefield, a revitalized warrior will go back into battle with renewed vigor!"

• You exclaim, "I say that we can offer more to the community than helping them recover from death, I say we have the opportunity to be proactive and help turn the tide when our warriors need us the most!"

• You beam!

• Edenlaen nods and smiles at Kythryn.

• You curtsy.

• You giggle.

• (cheering commences and dies down)

• You say, "I know it was a bit different than the other well spoken ideas, but if we can help reduce the burden on the triages, I really feel we can make an impact in the battle itself"

• Edenlaen grins.

• You say, "Before I open the floor for discussion, Damaria has graciously agreed to take down names of the empaths here who would like to be contacted as we organize and mobilize in the upcoming days.  Please speak with her about your interests, and perhaps contact information."

• You smile at Damaria.

• Damaria wryly says to you, "I've seen you in the field.. you can hold your own with any warrior, guild sister."

• You say, "include too if you will, if you are interested in perhaphs trying out a battle field group, and we will see if we can make that work"

• You wink at Damaria.

• You say, "well, I am not alone guild sister"

• Kyetn asks, "who would we need to contact?"

• You say, "we all have inner strength, and just need to be brave"

• Damaria says, "I will keep a list..  of all interested."

• You say, "please speak with Damaria, she has MUCH better handwritting than I do, we'll be able to read it later without"

• You say, "er, without an intruperter"

• Grin at yourself?  That's a good mental attitude, I guess.

• Damaria laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.

• You say, "now then, I am happy to answer any questions, but I would prefer to open the floor to anyone else who wishes to speak, or ask a question"

• You say, "let's let Lennede speak"

• You say, "she's been...persistant"

• You grin.

• Lennede chortles softly at some secret joke.

• Lennede says, "when it is possible, I would like more information on what Grish and Jomay are doing to empaths, and wanted to ask if anyone knew what sort of thing She and Velmix did with his beating heart, which was removed on Mriss."

• You say, "well, I know it's speculation still, what Jomay is doing...but Grishnok seems to be..."

• Gweneviere says, "May I.."

• Gweneviere gazes at you.

• You nod to Gweneviere.

• You say, "of course guildsister"

• Gweneviere says, "Jomay is unpleasant to those she has taken. She took me several times. Each time attempting to twist my body and mind."

• Gweneviere says, "She is manipulative."

• Edenlaen chortles softly at some secret joke.

• Lennede asks, "took you..how?"

• You shake your ash staff at Edenlaen.

• Edenlaen ponders the understatement of the decade.

• Lennede says, "I have been in distant lands and had not heard of this vile doing."

• You grin at Edenlaen.

• Gweneviere says, "She had me taken, right from under the nose of my good friend."

• Gweneviere says, "I have been taken several times."

• Lennede asks, "From where..here in Shard?"

• Gweneviere nods to Lennede.

• Lennede asks, "and where did they take you?"

• Gweneviere says, "They almost got me when I went to M'riss also."

• Gweneviere says, "To the Gorbesh fortress."

• Lennede says, "tell woman..who else was there and such...."

• Gweneviere says, "Tmi was there. Grishnok also."

• Gweneviere says, "Tmi has passed on, from what I heard."

• Edenlaen nods.

• Gweneviere says, "And a whole lot of big, mean looking armies."

• Gweneviere says, "Its quite crowded in there. Smells awful too."

• Lennede asks, "was this physical threatening and torture, and something of a mind control attempt?"

• Gweneviere says, "Both."

• Wynsbirth asks Gweneviere, "others such as yourself, taken there as well?"

• Gweneviere says, "I've never seen others there, besides her friends."

• Lennede asks, "and how did ye escape still in control of yourself?"

• Gweneviere says, "I almost didn't.."

• Gweneviere says, "Determination to not become what she wants, I suppose."

• K'miriel whispers, "I don't know that my motivation is needed, dear.  The turnout alone speaks volumes to their interest.  I hesitate only in that I wonder if my speaking would detract from the citizens making the decisions, turning them instead to us to make them.  I am, after all, only a citizen myself in the end." (we had been chatting about if she should speak or not, but this was such a neat statement, it needed to be left in!)

• Lennede says, "well Hodierna be praised."

• Gweneviere says, "I've no doubt she will sift through others."

• Gweneviere says, "Attempt to find those who will give in."

• Lennede asks, "has anyone any idea what they may have done with Grishnoks beating heart? Velmix and Jomay??"

• Amorisse whispers, "heartless goblins?"

• Lennede asks, "or what vile ritual that might be indicating?"

• Kalewen mutters into the air something about not knowing that goblin even had one to take..

• Lennede says to Gweneviere, "and thank you. I am sorry to hear of the torture you have had to endure."

• Gweneviere says, "There are many theories on what may be happening."

• You smile and leans close to Amorisse, speaking softly 'aye, Jomay has been transforming Grishnok, to what end we do not know'

• You ask Lennede, "are your satisfied with an answer then guild sister?"

• Lennede says, "I fear I have more questions now than before, but some small light has been shed."

• Lennede nods.

• You ask, "is there another who would like to speak then?"

• You smile.

• K'miriel quietly says, "In these times of uncertainty, when you can't entirely be sure who to trust, it is important, above all else, to remain focused."

• Amorisse says, "I 'ave a question..."

• Gweneviere nods to K'miriel.

• Edenlaen nods to K'miriel.

• Gweneviere says, "I cannot agree more with that."

• K'miriel says, "When we have citizens come together, as we have this evening"

• Damaria says, "We cannot go wrong with such supportive leadership.. Lady K'miriel."

• You say, "let us hear from our K'Miriel, then try to speak on Amorisse's question"

• K'miriel says, "It is necessary to have an agenda in mind, a plan to discuss...a goal to pursue."

• K'miriel says, "When we scatter on topics, we get distracted.  When we lose that focus, we cannot often pull it back."

• whisper eden 'if you have any comments as well, please feel free to pipe in...all are welcome to speak here, even if they are cursed with a mischevious sense of humorYou whisper to Edenlaen.

• You wink at Edenlaen.

• K'miriel says, "I think, therefore, that it is important that we try to keep our minds to the task and topic at hand."

• Edenlaen whispers, " And who's humor might ye be referring to?"

• Edenlaen nods to K'miriel.

• K'miriel says, "There is a need to share other information.  Absolutely there is."

• whisper eden 'well, um...Amorisse's of course!You whisper to Edenlaen. (tee hee)

• You hum to yourself.

• You look around, trying to appear nonchalant.

• [The Great Tower, Chamber of Voices]

• This room is a touch chilly despite the red carpet that has been laid down on the floor.  Aisles of polished wooden benches allow for around seventy Human adults to sit in comfortably.  A raised dais occupies the rear of the room, an ornate podium rising up in front of it.

• Also in the room: Philosopher Leonella, Master Healer Lys, Lookout Thangor, Kalewen, Buffoon Vidumavi who is sitting, Ambassador Rayth, Healer Damaria, Kirmiko Lennede who is sitting, Guild Leader K'miriel who is sitting, Valkyrie Drexella who is sitting, Mercy Amorisse who is sitting, Wynsbirth who is sitting, Battle Empath Deme who is sitting, Lord Marshal Leucius who is sitting, Kaith Partani Edenlaen who is sitting, Laarth who is sitting, G'nar Pethian Vivviane, Daxlynn who is sitting, Master Empath Kattandra who is sitting, and Healer Gweneviere who is sitting.

• Obvious exits: out.

• You wink at Edenlaen.

• K'miriel says, "But let us save that for another moment, and bend our minds again to the topic intended."

• Edenlaen chuckles at you!

• K'miriel says, "Together, we have strength."

• K'miriel nods to you.

• You nod to K'miriel.

• You say, "I know I speak for us all in say we appreciate your persepctive"

• You smile at K'miriel.

• K'miriel says, "It is I who appreciate your efforts."

• You blush a bright red color.

• You ask, "now then, Amorisse, you had a question?"

• You smile nervously and quickly works to turn the attention away from herself as she starts to blush

• Amorisse says, "I do, as I must 'ave missed it.  The Maker did not endow me with much wisdom..."

• Amorisse asks, "But, is our goal merely defensive?  Or is there a plan of capture and justice?"

• Amorisse asks, "Do we have a plan for how to attain the fiends?"

• whisper k'm thank you for speaking, I realize you were hesitant, but I think it does us all good...helps us feel more connected when we are speaking our minds in the same place and time as those whom we consider leaders...thank youYou whisper to K'miriel.

• You ask, "are you speaking about Jomay and Grishnok?"

• You ask, "or all the baddies in all the world?"

• You grin at Amorisse.

• Amorisse says, "Yes and yes and yes"

• Amorisse nods to you.

• Damaria grins wryly at you.

• You say, "well, I would pose this..."

• Thangor ponders do we have a jail big enough for all the baddies.

• You say, "do you think we could safely keep Jomay locked up if we were to capture her"

• Edenlaen grins at you.

• Edenlaen says, "Not likely."

• Thangor shakes his head at you.

• Daxlynn says, "We need to import blood fish from M'Riss.  That would take care o' them."

• Amorisse says, "These folks have found favor with some god, though...death doesn't not seem to stop them"

• Amorisse says, "I sometimes feel war is futile"

• You say, "I believe it would be the...ideal thing, to try and keep her, reform her...but at what risk?  If she were to get free again, how many more would die, or be violated"

• Drexella says, "War was never smart, but it sometimes comes seeking anyway."

• You nod at Amorisse, in complete agreement with her views.

• Edenlaen nods to Drexella.

• Daxlynn says, "Jomay is twisted as they come.  It would be a mercy walking to show her the way of the void.  It would be her only relief."

• Lennede says, "our plans here are one branch of war plans, be we on the defensive or offensive."

• Amorisse asks, "So, then, what are we doing? Defending against 'er and her fiends?"

• Damaria says, "It seems that at times War is inevitable.. there is not much we can do to avoid it, though we can do our part in helping to attain victory."

• (Kythryn nods thoughtfully as the ideas being presented)

• Leucius says, "Tis not like we have choices, all we can do is try our best to be ready for whatever happens"

• Lennede says, "triage plans that is"

• Amorisse says, "I was not in these parts during the Sorrow wars...but I remember the Gorbesh devastion too much..."

• Amorisse says, "I can't say we won that war"

• Amorisse says, "not with such loses."

• You say, "I would imagine many or us would rather take the fight to them as it were...but sometimes, that is out of our reach"

• Amorisse says, "You are right... I be too much a worrier"

• You say, "in the meantime, I think we should do as the others here are suggesting..."

• You say, "and focus on how we can prepare ourselves"

• (Amorisse grips her buckler and thumbs the broadsword in her belt.)

• You say, "but, it is a moral dilema that I am sure we'll each ponder Amorrise"

• Amorisse smiles at you.

• You ask, "are there any others that would like to speak?"

• You say, "well, I know we're all drained, the ole grey cells throbbing a bit"

• You grin.

• (stretching and applause)

• You ask, "do we have any interest in doing more here tonight?"

• You say, "or do we need some time to digest what we've heard and come back together another time"

• Amorisse nods to you.

• You grin.

• K'miriel smiles at you.

• You say, "digest and regroup I think is the vote"

• Daxlynn grins.

• You giggle.

• You say, "I think we should all be proud of our meeting tonight"

• You beam!

• Daxlynn ponders oook, been sitting to long..  need to .. move.

• You exclaim, "I know I am, we all were so good!"

• K'miriel takes Kythryn's hand briefly and presses it.

• You giggle.

• (all kinds of embarrassing chatter that I get to edit since it’s my log…heh)

• You say, "and we should thank K'miriel for taking time from her duties to join us"

• K'miriel says, "I should return to the office since I'm being sought."

• K'miriel says, "I will see you all soon."

• Edenlaen hugs K'miriel, who wraps her arms around Edenlaen with a warm smile.

• You say, "and Lady Edenlaen, you do not KNOW how hard it is to get an audience with her"

• Edenlaen laughs!

• K'miriel says, "Be well."

• (thank you’s, well wishes and goodbyes to K’miriel)

• Guild Leader K'miriel just went out.

• (Kythryn stretches out and tucks her staff away, indicating the end of the gathering)

• (talk about how well it went, do it again, blah blah)

• You say, "no no, thank you to all of you who came, that was so informative and respectful, I am very proud of you all "

• (Kythryn beams at everyone in the room)

and, that’s all she wrote for empath gathering number one…