[RP] The Rough Streets of Hydlaa

[Tadano Hitoshi]

It seems someone finally decided to do something about that contract on Giroum...

The journey from Ojaveda had been long and hot. Thankfully he hadn`t been harassed or waylaid by any rogues or bandits on the way, even Dsar Akkaio itself had been rather quiet. Reaching Hydlaa plaza the old lemur dismissed his rivnak Herta, the beast returning to his ring, and he walked up Octarch`s Way with the aid of his staff. He had journeyed to the enkidukai city as a favour for a friend: Charisa Malod, an alchemist and regular at the Iron Temple. The poor woman`s husband was off on a tour of duty with the squadrons at the Eagle Fort, and Giroum had run an errand for her. If she kept busy with her alchemical work it kept her from worrying about her husband.
Pulling back his hood he waved in greeting to the lady upon her balcony before extinguishing the candle atop his staff and carefully removing it from the metal spike. He replaced it with the bundle of blessed nettle leaves and raised it up for her to take. As usual she replaced it with a small gift and called down her thanks.
Job done, he slapped the small of his back to work out a kink he had gotten while riding. A side effect of his seventy-seven years. He then walked across to the nearby well and proceeded to wash the accumulated dust of his travels from his face and beard, savouring the refreshing, sharp coolness of the water...

It was as he shook the water from his beard he heard the rapid approach of boots and opened his eyes to find a stout, balding, enraged-looking dwarf coming at him! Still half bent over the well, he didn`t have time to straighten or even take in more of his attacker`s features before he was head-butted viciously!

Vikka moves in with a headbutt...

flooring the old priest.
His nose gushing blood down his face and into his beard, his eyes tearing up with the shock of the attack, the priest of Laanx could barely move before the tattoo-knuckled bantam was upon him, hammering punches into his face and snarling like an animal with each blow.
Giroum managed to bring up his forearms to protect his face as the diminutive brute tried to stomp on his face, spluttering out panicked “What?”s and “Why?!”s...only causing the dwarf to hoof him in his boney chest with his steel toecapped boots, driving the air from the lemur`s lungs.
As he rolled into a fetal position, barely able to do more than whimper in pain now, the dwarf rained down more blows, cursing and swearing as he did, breaking several of the priest`s ribs.
Finally his head was pulled up by his graying hair and a last cross put into his face, slamming his head back down to the flagstones and into unconsciousness, the last words reaching his ears being, “Garo-san Ringe says `ello`.”

His rage subsiding, the dwarven bruiser looked about before spitting upon the prone, broken figure and muttering, “Jus' anuva' toff ina cloff,” and swaggering away, rolling his shoulders.

Some time later...
He had no idea how much time had passed, only that the Crystal overhead had dimmed: either the passing of hours or a side-effect of the blows to his head. The return to consciousness brought renewed pain. The back of his head, his swollen and bloodied face and, most painful of all: the sharp, stabbing pains in his chest as he breathed. He could feel something grating as he took shallow, ragged breaths.
At first he could not call out for the congealing blood in his mouth and nose and only after spitting this out could he mumble a cry which went unanswered.
Time passed and he concentrated simply on breathing. He knew his own knowledge of healing magic was insufficient, and that he was in no state to get himself to the sanatorium by himself.
Gritting his teeth against the pain he took a deep breath to cry out but was wracked with painful wet coughs the first attempt, only managing to cry out aloud on his second try.
“H- hel- help! Pleease!”

At last help arrives, though incognito
A shadow fell across the badly beaten priest, a lithe form in ragged clothing, furs and a helmet. He prayed it was not another of the city`s ne`er-do-wells come to rob him or finish him off. At the back of his mind it registered that the dwarf didn`t seem to have robbed him or demanded anything...had the dwarf rifled through his bags after he had fallen unconscious?
The figure spoke, in a cultured tone quite at odds with her appearance, asking him what had happened and who had done it to him, before offering him a potion.
His head still spinning, he could but moan, “Dwarf,” and fumble with the bottle`s cork until she helped him. Much of it he coughed back up painfully, but some got down his throat while the enkidukai began healing spells. She noted that she hadn`t seen any dwarves when she had heard his cries. Clearly quite some time had passed...or his attacker had quickly hidden himself away.
He explained about the intense pain in his chest, it was clear that some of his ribs were broken and only after his anonymous rescuer had performed further magic could he grasp his staff and with her aid rise unsteadily to his feet, clenching his teeth against the near-crippling pain. She sent her groffel familiar on ahead to see if there was a healer at the sanatorium as he helped him limp down Octarch`s Way and across the Temple Green to the tent itself.

And eventually they get him safely to a bed in the sanitorium...
Giroum lowered himself as carefully as he could into a bed, groaning deeply. His enkidukai savior then removed her helm, revealing finely braided hair, with more swept up into a form of crown adorned with silks and feathers. The contrast between her shabby clothes and furs was, to the battered priest, most confusing.
Unfortunately there was no healer on duty at the time, so the fenki set to work tending to the lemur`s wounds...

...and soon they were joined by Corealanos.
A young ynnwn happened to, Laanx bless him, stop by the tent, perhaps having seen them enter. He bore a Laanx pendant upon his chest and was evidently distraught to see the ravaged priest upon the bed. Introducing himself as Corealanos Verdus he aided the enkidukai, while asking about the lemur`s attacker.
Giroum frowned in concentraton. It had all happened so quickly, an explosion of violence the likes of which he had never seen before.
“He was old...balding, build like a brick outhouse (a phrase which the evidently-cultured enkidukai was unfamiliar with)...quick with his fists and his forehead,” Giroum said, gingerly touching his broken nose.
He then also remembered the name that had been spoken as unconsciousness had taken him.
“Garo...Garosan.” Giroum explained that Garosan was a warrior of Talad, that the ylian had in fact saved the lemur`s life in the past. Could it truly be that Garosan had ordered Giroum`s beating? Would he stoop so low? The mysterious enkidukai, evidently also a follower of Talad, expressed her own disbelief, while the young ynnwn warrior Corealanos was evidently eager to seek retribution for this slight against the priesthood of the Iron Temple. A course of action that the enkidukai urged caution in, advising that the Hydlaa Guard be informed and left to mete out justice.
Before leaving, Giroum asked one last favour of her: her name. She revealed herself to be none other than Lolitra Hollinthy Purrty, of the House of Purrty. To be rescued by a queen! Corealanos immediately fell to his knees and bowed his head, Giroum excusing himself for not following suit due to his injuries. She explained that she was travelling incognito due to threats against herself and her House by criminals. No doubt those same scoundrels who plagued the Ojaveda!

A great many questions swam in Giroum`s mind, Had Garosan sent that thug to beat him? If so, then why? Did the Talad worshipper know about Giroum`s hunt for the statue? That might be enough to turn him against the lemur...especially if Garosan knew something about the statue...

[Good timing, as I`m going to be away from the game for about a week: sufficient time for Giroum to recover from his kicking! Much thanks to Vikka, Lolitra and Corealanos, this turned out very well!]

[Lolitra, Celorrim Purrty Twins]

it was fun to RP... I think it was a pity in your write up you did not use much of the chat we had, or emots used... but hay - lovely to see the story online and was really enjoyable to Role Play in the first place - look forward to more of these little RPs... keep up the fantastic RP thanks.

[Tadano Hitoshi]

Well, the log ended up quite a bit longer than I expected...though very good...so I guess I`ll post it here after all:

(00:17:26) Vikka glances over at Giroum in a relaxed and calm way before looking down at the notice in his hands. He then looks back at the priest, then back down to the notice, then back at the priest once more. A smile eventually appears on his grim face and he nods to himself satisfied. Putting the page away he begins to walk towards the priest
(00:17:32) Giroum gets himself a drink of water from the well, washing the dust from his face
(00:18:35) Giroum sighs at the cool feeling of the water on his face, and notices the rough-looking dwarf
(00:19:01) Vikka , contrary to his huge bulk, moves rapidly towards Giroum, his lips tightening around his teeth and his breathing becoming more rapid.
(00:19:26) Giroum looks surprised at the dwarf`s rapid approach, "Er-ah, wh-?"
(00:20:27) Vikka reaches the priest, his face filled with blood and rage as his eyes widen and burn with hate. In one swift move he brings his forehead down towards the bridge of Giroum's nose.
(00:21:11) Giroum staggers backwards, his nose smashed and blood already flowing down his face into his beard, splattering his robes...and the old priest falls on his rear.
(00:21:19) >Giroum Duphra takes a seat.
(00:21:58) >Giroum Duphra dropped a Quarterstaff.
(00:22:33) Vikka rushes forward and swings his right fist into Giroum's head repeatedly snarling with each blow
(00:23:25) Giroum barely has time to look up from the blood on his hands before the dwarf`s calloused and tattooed knuckles impact his head, knocking him flat on his back.
(00:23:42) Giroum cough, not quite able to cry out.
(00:24:47) Vikka growls,'Get darn there you 'ukin' wimp' as he lifts his leg to stamp of the defensless priests face
(00:25:41) Giroum manages to get his arms up to shield his face from the stomp, "Wuh- wh- what are-?" and he tries to roll to one side.
(00:27:03) Vikka enraged by the priest's attempt at protectioning himself, he kicks at his chest with metal capped boots snarling furiously
(00:27:46) Giroum cries out as the boots connect with his boney chest and he curls into a fetal position.
(00:27:50) Giroum says: Uuuurrrghh!
(00:29:28) Vikka leaps up into the air and stamps both feet down at Giroum's chest,''assa 'ukin' old 'uker' he spits in near incohearant rage
(00:29:51) Vikka says: bassa!
(00:30:25) Giroum wheezes in pain as the dwarf lands on him, ribs audibly cracking and he sprawls, on the edge of unconsciousness.
(00:31:55) Vikka reaches down, his mouth open wide teeth exposed , he makes a grab for the priest's hair to lift his head before punching it repeatedly
(00:32:38) Giroum's head is raised and thumped soundly to the flagstones, his violet eyes rolling up in their sockets and his breathing shallow.
(00:34:23) Vikka stands back breathing deeply, visibly restraining himself from delivering anymore blows,'Garo-san Ringe' he gasps between breaths,'Says - 'ello'
(00:35:16) Giroum is insensate.
(00:36:25) Vikka looks about himself seemingly becoming aware of the situation. He breaths a couple more deep breaths to calm himself then spits on Giroum and say,'Jus' anuva' toff ina cloff'
(00:38:56) Vikka stares at the priest for a moment longer then turns and walks off, rolling his shoulders a couple of times as he dissapears into the city.


(00:41:59) Giroum's eyes open a crack and he cries out in pain
(00:42:11) Giroum says: Ah aaaah aaarghh!
(00:42:41) Giroum wheezes and clutches at his chest
(00:42:55) Giroum says: H-he-heeeellppp!
(00:43:36) Giroum says: Heeelllppp!
(00:45:31) Giroum shouts: H- hel- help!
(00:47:51) Giroum wheezes and rolls onto his side
(00:48:06) Giroum shouts: H- hel- help! Pleease!
(00:48:27) Lolitra looks at Giroum
(00:48:42) Lolitra says: what ever is the matter?
(00:49:28) Lolitra cautiously steps forward and glances around
(00:49:32) Lolitra says: who did this to you?
(00:49:55) Giroum lies on his side, clutching his chest and breaking very shallowly. He tries to speak but splits blood...only managing, "Dwarf" after a few attempts
(00:50:33) Lolitra pulls out of her seemingly empy purse.. from under her furs...
(00:50:50) Lolitra then offers a phial.
(00:50:58) Lolitra says: here... this may help..
(00:51:13) Giroum squints through eyes half swollen shut, at the figure standing over him.
(00:51:18) >Lolitra gave Giroum a Potion of Healing.
(00:51:45) Giroum takes the healing potion and fumbles with the cork
(00:52:10) Lolitra says: it will stop the pain at least, and perhaps the bleeding - rest will do the rest, unless you have broken bones... you might need a stronger potion for that...
(00:52:22) Lolitra reaches and helps remove the cork
(00:52:48) Lolitra glances around again...
(00:52:54) Giroum nods his thanks and puts the bottle to his bloodied lips, spluttering up the first mouthful but downing some of it.
(00:53:04) Lolitra says: a dwarf you say, I did not see any on my way to your cry.
(00:53:25) Giroum pants, "M-my chest...ribs... He knocked me out..."
(00:53:33) Lolitra slips out a glyph.. and softly utters some words...
(00:54:07) Giroum lies back, coughing, "Pl-please...the sani-sanito..."
(00:54:17) Lolitra says: The what?
(00:54:30) Lolitra raises a brow.
(00:54:51) Lolitra's voice is somewhat posher than the attire she is adorned in...
(00:54:52) Giroum says: My ri- ribs...need healer...sanito...sanitoriu.
(00:55:01) Lolitra nods a little
(00:55:06) Giroum is racked by coughs
(00:55:16) Lolitra says: yes.. I would suggest so too...
(00:55:26) Lolitra utters some words softly again
(00:55:48) Lolitra says: who is this Sanito?
(00:56:02) Lolitra clicks her fingers....
(00:56:25) Giroum shakes his head, "Sanitarium. Please...help.."
(00:56:34) Cutsietoo Purrty 'Messtress... Quark!'
(00:56:51) Lolitra nods...
(00:57:23) Lolitra says: yes.. quite.. Let me just send for a stretcher.
(00:58:06) Cutsietoo Purrty tilts her head as she inspects Giroum
(00:58:20) Giroum nods and gives a weak smile, squinting at the fur-clad fenki
(00:58:36) Giroum mutters, "Wh- who?"
(00:58:46) Lolitra says: um... Cutsie.. go see who is at the healers tent...
(00:59:02) Cutsietoo Purrty 'heeeeeler... tente... quark...'
(00:59:30) Cutsietoo Purrty scutters off...
(00:59:59) Lolitra looks round again.
(01:00:26) Lolitra says: how has the potion worked, do you feel well enough to walk aided?
(01:00:58) Giroum reaches for his staff but cries out in pain as she stretches his chest
(01:01:02) Lolitra again utters soft words under her breath and a swathe of her healing spell drifts over..
(01:02:23) Lolitra says: what is your name.. sir...
(01:02:24) Giroum tries again, gripping his worn old staff and pulling it to him.
(01:02:27) >Giroum Duphra picked up a Quarterstaff
(01:02:44) Lolitra offers her free paw to assist...
(01:03:16) Giroum coughs again, holding his ribs with his right hand then taking the fenki`s, "Giroum #cough# Giroum Du#cough# Duphra."
(01:03:28) Giroum rises unsteadily to his feet, to a hunched pose
(01:03:30) >Giroum Duphra stands up.
(01:04:20) Giroum's breathing eases somewhat, his eyes widening a crack
(01:04:25) Lolitra says: Well, Mr Duphra... it is a pleasure to help you...
(01:04:49) Lolitra says: shame about the circumstances... now, let us get you to the sanitorium...
(01:05:00) Giroum smiles weakly and nods


(01:07:23) >Giroum Duphra takes a seat by Hydlaa Sanatorium.
(01:07:44) Giroum collapses into a bed, stifling a cry
(01:08:23) Lolitra slips off her helm revealing rather a fancy hair do, plaited mane to form loops at the side, and a crown out of hair on top, with weaved into it silks and feathers...
(01:08:54) Lolitra says: I say, there seems to be no physician here....
(01:09:00) Giroum takes a few deeper breaths, testing his chest but wincing in pain, and looks at the fenki, frowning as her hair does not seem to match her garb.
(01:09:33) Corealanos rushes into the Sanatorium tent and glances around before his eyes reach the striken priest,'Upon my sword' he cries
(01:09:34) Lolitra licks with the tip of her tongue one of her k9 fangs...
(01:10:00) Lolitra looks thoughtful as she is doing this, she also looks round as if looking for something
(01:10:28) Corealanos looks at the fenki and back to the priest his mouth open wide
(01:10:38) Giroum looks at Lolitra, "A dwarf...he...he was bald...built like a brick outhouse."
(01:10:43) Lolitra has a rather a fancy hair do, plaited mane to form loops at the side, and a crown out of hair on top, with weaved into it silks and feathers.
(01:10:53) Lolitra says: a what?
(01:10:58) Lolitra blinks
(01:11:24) Corealanos stands immobile and speechless his young face drained of blood
(01:11:28) Giroum notices the ynnwn`s entrance and squints before looking back to the enkidukai, "He was well build...barrel-chested."
(01:11:57) Lolitra says: oh, a brute.
(01:12:12) Giroum pants, "I`ve never seen him before...vicious little..." the old lemur shakes his head.
(01:12:13) Lolitra says: too many of them about these days... one cannot be too careful
(01:12:48) Corealanos simply stares at Giroum, tears welling in his eyes, 'A Laanx priest.. I..' he cries before coughing to try and steady his failing nerve
(01:12:56) Lolitra says: I mean, I have to go about the Plaza in practically rags...
(01:13:08) Lolitra says: terrible business
(01:13:15) Lolitra lifts her paw to her chest
(01:13:26) Lolitra says: and whom may you be.. [to Corealanos]
(01:13:34) Giroum squints at the enkidukai once more, "Who- You have my deepest thanks, dear lady."
(01:14:07) Lolitra looks round again at Giroum
(01:14:11) Corealanos takes a few steps towards the priest then drops to one knee,'Father..' he then looks at the fenki his face flushing with embarassment,'Oh.. yes.. erm Corealanos.. Corealanos Verdus' he stammers
(01:14:16) Lolitra says: it is quite alright, your reverence.
(01:14:24) >Corealanos Verdus takes a seat by Medium Bed.
(01:14:48) Lolitra looks to Corealano
(01:15:01) Lolitra says: well met mr Verdus.
(01:15:18) Lolitra says: a pity about the circumstances.. but none the less, well met
(01:15:19) Giroum looks at the ynnwn knelt by him, noticing the Laanx pendant and a weak smile comes back to his face, "Were that you two here earlier...but Laanx bless you for being here now."
(01:15:38) Corealanos turns back to the Giroum,'Father, charge me. Tell me who did this to you, so that i may seek justice' he says as boldly as he can muster
(01:15:56) Lolitra looks to Corealanos
(01:16:10) Corealanos trembles slightly as he attempts to remain calm
(01:16:23) Lolitra says: don't be too hasty to exact revenge.. let him report it to the guards and see true justice avail...
(01:16:39) Giroum coughs, his eyes squinting but he shakes his head, "A dwarf...an old one...bald as I said, and quick with his fists."
(01:16:49) Giroum gingerly touches his nose, "And his forehead."
(01:17:09) Lolitra says: I am sure his reverence would [looks at Giroum] agree with tact, no?
(01:17:19) Corealanos stutters,'B-but a priest of Laanx, father, a priest of Laanx!'
(01:17:36) Lolitra gathers some bandages and pulses....
(01:17:47) Lolitra says: quite so, most awful and heinous...
(01:18:10) Lolitra says: but... one must not lower one's self to such dietracy.
(01:18:19) Giroum winces, "If he can be found...he must be brought to justice. But....why? Why? He didn`t even rob me...."
(01:18:24) Corealanos wipes the tears from his eyes and nods at Lolitras remark
(01:18:28) Lolitra says: or ones belly will be full of nothing but mire.
(01:18:29) Giroum frowns, trying to remember something
(01:19:17) Corealanos says: me stares into the priest's face hardly daring to breath if it would harm him further
(01:19:29) Lolitra gently daubs, if allowed, the facial wounds of Giroum with the pulse, mixed with more healing potion.
(01:20:02) Giroum tries to form words, dragging them from his memory as the enkidukai tends to his wounds, "Garri...Garo..."
(01:20:28) Lolitra says: now is the time to gather ones thoughts... and heal... both in spirit and body... so that the justice exacted on this brute is not lead by malice alone.
(01:21:24) Giroum's eyes widen and he looks to Lolitra then Corealanos, "He said Garosan. He said Garosan`s name...but....!"
(01:21:30) Lolitra incidently slipped her large sheild into a tiny purse, which swallowed it up in a tingly sparkly puff... and then again looked empty.
(01:21:31) Giroum shakes his head, confused
(01:22:03) Lolitra says: who is this Garosan?
(01:22:20) Corealanos mouths the word,'Garosan' silently in his mouth as if trying it out for the first time
(01:22:24) Lolitra looks at Corealanos and hands him a blood soaked cloth...
(01:22:30) Lolitra says: could you wash this out please...
(01:22:57) Giroum frowns, pausing before speaking, "A warrior of Talad but...he saved me once...he...I thought..."
(01:23:05) Corealanos takes the cloth immediately and springs to his feet,'Yes my lady, right away' he says and truns for the fountain
(01:23:18) Corealanos says: turns*
(01:23:21) >Corealanos Verdus stands up.
(01:23:31) Lolitra pours some healing potion over another rag, pastes some pulse on it and agains starts to mop at Giroum's visible wounds.
(01:23:45) Lolitra pauses
(01:23:46) Giroum's frown deepens, "A warrior of Talad would stoop so low as to hire a street thug?"
(01:24:31) Lolitra says: a warrior of Talad... how dispicable, a follower of my dearest Talad... raising fist to a reverend of Laanx.. ttch...
(01:24:46) Lolitra shakes her head with a look of sadness in her eyes
(01:25:33) Giroum's eyes roam the tent as he thinks, "I must #cough# think things over....could he...no."
(01:25:33) Lolitra says: terrible... what ever next!
(01:26:23) Lolitra looks at Frolter. [hello, are you here to RP?]
(01:26:34) Giroum jumps as the dwarf enters the tent, "Ah! No...no..not him."
(01:26:57) Corealanos rushes back into the room, his arm outstreched with the cloth offered to Lolitra,'Here.. dear lady the cloth, clean, as requested' he pants somewhat out of breath
(01:27:31) Lolitra says: [perhaps not]
(01:27:58) Lolitra watches Frolter as she speaks to Giroum
(01:28:04) Lolitra says: are you sure...
(01:28:13) Lolitra says: he seems a little in his own world...
(01:28:27) Lolitra says: and not as you described
(01:28:47) Corealanos glances at the dwarf cautiously looking him up and down whilst listening to the conversation
(01:28:49) Lolitra takes the cloth off of Corealanos....
(01:29:03) Giroum nods, watching Frolter carefully, "This one seems...featureless...the one who attacked me was quite distinct."
(01:29:05) Corealanos flashes Lolitra a smile
(01:29:21) Giroum says: He spoke with an accent! A guttural, city dialect.
(01:29:53) Corealanos mouths to himself, 'Guttural - distinct' as he continues to listen
(01:31:13) Lolitra looks back to Giroum
(01:31:39) Giroum smiles and nods, "I`ll be alright...I just need time. Time to heal...time to think things over."
(01:31:59) Lolitra says: I am afraid, I have no further cures... I have done all -I- can, I can only apologise my Physician is not about...
(01:32:37) Lolitra smiles winsomely
(01:32:38) Giroum raises an eyebrow, "Your physician? Erm..pay it no heed, my lady, you have already done so much..."
(01:32:43) Corealanos sighs and smiles serenly at the two, 'Well looks like the Father will be right as rain in no time, all thanks to you my lady.'
(01:32:52) Giroum says: Were it not for you I would still be bleeding in the street.
(01:33:30) Lolitra says: I could never let it be known that one of my House stood by when someone was in need...
(01:33:44) Giroum says: Dear lady, if I could ask one last favour of you...your name?
(01:33:47) Lolitra says: even less, myself.
(01:34:04) Corealanos smiles and leans against the tent post
(01:34:09) Lolitra says: oh... forgive me.. I am so used to being introduced by others.. I forget to myself
(01:34:26) Lolitra lets a rather cute laugh out
(01:34:41) Lolitra says: I am Lolitra Hollinthy Purrty, of the House of Purrty.
(01:35:02) Giroum laughs but it is soon cut short by painful hacking coughs. Once he recovers he smiles weakly once more, "To be rescued by a queen no less! I have heard of you, m`lady."
(01:35:22) Corealanos blurts,'Blimey, royalty' he exclaims and drops to his knee
(01:35:23) Lolitra looks down at her self...
(01:35:30) >Corealanos Verdus takes a seat by Hydlaa Sanatorium.
(01:35:33) Giroum says: You`ll have to pardon my inability to bow...present circumstances, you understand.
(01:35:46) Lolitra says: well, I must admit you have caught me in rather drab attire...
(01:36:11) Lolitra smiles at Corealanos
(01:36:19) Lolitra says: oh please...
(01:36:20) Corealanos attempts to straighten his hair keeping his gaze lowered
(01:36:35) Lolitra motions for him to get up in a gently way
(01:36:39) Giroum says: True, that isn`t quite the garb I had expected.
(01:37:06) Lolitra says: mind you, I couldn't let the hair go ruggedly..
(01:37:13) Corealanos hesitantly gets to his feet, looking at the ground at he does - his lips firmly closed
(01:37:19) >Corealanos Verdus stands up.
(01:37:21) Lolitra says: [I refer to my earlier desc on the hair style hehe]
(01:38:08) Corealanos looks over to Giroum and slowly builds up confidence to ask,'A-a-nd you father, what is your name?'
(01:38:30) Lolitra says: I have had to go -in-cog-neto- so to say, due to threats made by a rather nasty brute..over some sort of alliance.
(01:39:08) Giroum chuckles weakly, "No one has called me father in..." his voice trails off, "Call me Giroum. Giroum Duphra, of Poricet. Devotee of Laanx."
(01:39:12) Lolitra says: oh this is reverend Giroum Duphra...
(01:39:28) Lolitra says at the same time
(01:40:07) Corealanos nods briefly to Lolitra then bows his head as the priest speaks,'Father.. Giroum, it is an honor..'
(01:40:20) Lolitra says: dashed awful business, priests being bludgened in the streets of Hydlaa.
(01:40:54) Corealanos drops to his knee once more bowing his head towards Giroum
(01:40:57) >Corealanos Verdus takes a seat by Hydlaa Sanatorium.
(01:40:58) Lolitra says: The Vigesimi will hear of this. that -is- for sure.
(01:41:10) Giroum looks to the queen, "Pehaps I too should seek a disguise..no...no. I will not let anyone, Talad thug or other, intimidate me.
(01:41:30) Lolitra says: oh that is the spirit...
(01:41:33) Lolitra smiles
(01:41:34) Giroum says: Now...I need rest.
(01:41:43) Giroum leans back, grimacing.
(01:42:02) Lolitra says: it is a pity I don't have the fortitude to do otherwise myself... when my guard are not near.
(01:42:20) Lolitra says: now,
(01:42:33) Giroum says: Well, your secret is safe with us, no? Corealanos?
(01:42:37) Corealanos looks up and begins to hold up a hand before leting it drop to his side, his face confused,'What should I do?' he asks helplessly
(01:42:44) Cutsietoo Purrty 'you here.. misseeeetresss..'
(01:42:57) Lolitra claps her paws together at cutsietoo
(01:43:18) Corealanos looks up at Lolitra,'Yes, of course my lady' he excalims as if his life depended on it
(01:43:21) Lolitra says: oh dear Cutsietoo, you were rather too slow.. I fear you have eaten too many fish...
(01:44:16) Giroum looks to Corealanos, "Keep an eye out for this thug of a dwarf...and Garosan. A warrior of Talad with a mane of red hair. Be wary. They must be brought to justice."
(01:44:27) Cutsietoo Purrty 'fissheeeee' and jumps on all four feet excitedly as if about to get some fish..
(01:44:44) Lolitra says: no no... not now..shush... really Cutsie...
(01:44:55) Cutsietoo Purrty 'sqaa... ' sadly
(01:45:17) Giroum says: Now...I need rest. Yes, rest.
(01:45:21) Corealanos gets to his feet,'It shall be done! You have thus charged me and so i will forfill my oath' he says with youthful enthusiasum
(01:45:22) Lolitra looks at Giroum then to Corealanos...
(01:45:24) >Corealanos Verdus stands up.
(01:46:30) Lolitra says: if you see this blaggard, don't do anything rash... first inform the guards.. and let them help.
(01:46:47) Lolitra says: we pay enough taxes....
(01:47:05) Lolitra looks at Corealanos sincerely
(01:47:10) Corealanos straightens his clothing, a set smile forming upon his face as he puffs out his chest a little,'Most assuredly my lady - I understand the terms of the deed'
(01:47:23) Giroum nods, recalling the words of his teacher years before...
(01:47:41) Lolitra says: I would hate for you to come to harm also... that would never do.
(01:48:00) Lolitra slips a fish out and lets Cutsie take it
(01:48:12) Corealanos nods and takes a step backwards as if readying to depart
(01:48:18) Cutsietoo Purrty 'yearr fisheeee fishummmumptmfump.. eeee'
(01:48:19) Giroum says: Justice belongs to those who claim it...yet let the claimant beware, lest he create new injustice by his claim...and thus set the bloody pendulum of revenge into its inexorable motion."
(01:48:58) Lolitra says: wise words, Reverend
(01:49:15) Corealanos stops in his tracks momentarily, 'Indeed my lady' he says in awe of the priest

[Vilthis Trayus]

[Ironic that Vikka and Vilthis conversed prior to the incident but lost the race to intercept ]

[jaculapundactum]

[An excellent read, Poor Giroum  ]

[Mogweh]

Giroum's eyes widen and he looks to Lolitra then Corealanos, "He said Garosan. He said Garosan`s name...but....!"

Lolitra says: a warrior of Talad... how dispicable, a follower of my dearest Talad... raising fist to a reverend of Laanx.. ttch...

Garosan's gone evilz! 

[Corealanos]

*Find out how in tomorrow's post

[Corealanos]

"You shame your name, your order and your god
Garosan Ringe."

Corealanos has put up posters around Hydlaa, Gugrontid and Ojaveda, warning citizens of Garosan and his villainy. Finally, he tracks the Yilian down and after a spirited exchange Corealanos and Vilthis attempt to take Garosan into custody for masterminding the beating of the priest Giroum Duphra

Corealanos' hand reaches for his short sword but halts just before it,'I should cut you down *rogue*' he spits, 'If it where not for my promise to master Duphra and her Royal highness Lolitra'

Garosan sighs shaking his head "If I have wanted Giroum hurt, then he would be dead. Giroum is an old friend of mine."

Corealanos looks about himself,'Where are the guards, this man should be arrested.'

Vilthis clutches on to a copy of a notice "And how would you explain this fiend!"

Corealanos shouts,'Guards! Guards!'

Garosan says,'I told you, if I had wanted Giroum hurt he would be dead!'

Vilthis says,'He nearly did Garosan! If not for timely medical intervention! You shame your name, your order and your god Garosan Ringe.'

Corealanos burns with anger,'Well he is almost dead, he is unconscious in the Sanatorium, he may not survive at all and at his age, the dark lady may not release him from her embrace'

Garosan's voice begins to become louder "Silence both of you!"

Corealanos growls,'Don't order *me* knave. You test my mettle, pray you that I am not found wanting or I will smite your body to the ground'

Then enters Destina friend of Garosan, who attempts to defend her friend

Corealanos nods to Destina,'Gracious lady, this "Garosan" is wanted for the brutal beating of his reverence Giroum Duphra'

Destina says: "I know this man, he is not violent. I doubt the accusation are any more truth then the pamphlets are that slander his name"

Corealanos shakes his head,'Be that as it may, master Duphra told me himself that Garosan was behind his beating. All he must do to prove his innocence and to prove his honour as a gentleman is to accompany us to the guards so we may clear the matter up.'

Vilthis says,'Garosan Ringe, you shall submit and be taken into custody of the vigesimi. We shall prove your innocence in trial. I urge you to take this course.'

Destina believes that Garosan has been framed and someone else is trying to set him up by passing out anarchist literature.

Destina looks angry as she looks between the others. "I seen a man not two days ago put out the pamphlets that Garosan was accused of passing out."

Corealanos shakes his head and replies to Destina,'Well, I have evidence and two witnesses that Garosan is behind the beating of Giroum Duphra the Laanx priest. If he is innocent that the guards will establish that.'

Destina says,'Who is the victom Garosan was accused of attacking, and who makes this charge against him? Has this Giroum also made the charge against him" She looks at Corealanos.

Corealanos puffs up his chest,'Giroum Duphra is a respected member of Hydlaa, he is a priest of Laanx, a scholar and a gentle man of the highest degree. I myself did witness his mention of this *Garosan* as his assailant as did her Royal Highness Lolitra of the House of Purrty'

Corealanos says,'So, to clarify your question, yes, he has and when he wakes up, if he wakes up, he will be able to tell you himself.'

Destina looks over at Garosan after hearing this new information. Is any of this true?" She asks with concern.

Corealanos's face softens as he continues to speak to Destina,'My lady, I don't doubt your fealty to this man, but in light of new evidence, all I ask is he be taken so a fair trial may be sought to prove his guilt, or innocence'

Garosan says,'I know who attacked Giroum. It was a dwarf, not long ago he came demanding the money that an imposter placed on Girourms head. I sent him away, tria less.'

Still waiting for the guards to arrive Destina makes another attempt at saving her friend while others begin to congregate and tempers flare. Lurking in the background a fiend known only too well, Jacula Pundactum.

Garosan says,'Now, you can leave and stop with your foolish acusations or I can fly off and be done with this.'

Corealanos looks at Garosan,'Your words are bereft of meaning and sense. You have been charged with crimes and the guards have been called. Running is the act of a guilty man' he says shaking his head.'

Destina says,'That is unsubstantial evidence until the man recovers from his suffering. However hard it hurts your heart to see that'

Jacula observes Garosan from under his mask, his lips parting in a malevolent smile.

Destina says: "I have treated many injured and I know that they whisper things to questions that they do not hear or understand. If he was so injured I question the definition of the situation" Destina addresses Corealanos then adds "Though I am truly sorry how ill that sounds"

Corealanos replies to Destina,'I myself and Her Royal Highness Lolitra of the House of Purrty bore witness. She is an experienced healer and *she* took his world seriously.'

Destina says,'I have no doubt her witness is credible, but until the man who is the victom recovers or a actual witness of the attack comes forward you have nothing to credit your accussations Sir' Destina tells Corealanos.

Corealanos shakes his head,'This is no trial by the mob, nor by your friends. I am asking for a fair trial with the guards, as is our way in this fair city' he says to Garosan

Jacula lets a vague exclaim escape his mask 'Garosan is a nuisance who needs to be brought to justice' with the intent of winning the crowd over.

Corealanos looks over at Jacula,'Well sir, that does seem to be the case. But, I wish the guards to establish his guilt, as is proper and just.'

Thidin looks over to Jacula and rolls her eyes

Mandrith, who was siding with Garosan, and had already questioned the honour of Corealanos just moments earlier was revealed as a convicted murderer himself.

Jacula retorts vaguely 'Said a convicted murderer. Your word is worth less than that of the rats in the sewers'

Corealanos looks up at Jacula as he speaks to Mandrith,'Murderer! And you dare to question my honour. Is this city rife with villainous scum?'

Mandrith says,'I do not deny these crimes... But I never hurt anyone willingly.'

Corealanos sneers at Mandrith then at Garosan,'Do you two come from the same crime family, you sound exactly the same! "It was someone else's fault" can't you face the consequences of your actions like men?'

Mandrith says,'I was never willing during the murders... My body was possesed without my consent.'

Corealanos looks up and laughs at Mandrith,'Well thank you for attempting to cheer me up. You are clearly a lunatic. I actually feel sorry for Garosan, that you have attempted to associate yourself with him'. He then looks over at Garosan and indicates to Mandrith,'Is he truly your friend?' he asks shaking his head,'I don't think you want *that* mentioned at your trial'

Mandrith says,'You don't think I care! Do you have any idea how it feels to know that I killed them!!'

Finally, the guards arrive and take charge of the situation. Taking Corealanos and Garosan into custody

Dahtess nods to the citizens, "What is going on here, friendly I hope?"

Corealanos turns around when he hears the guards approach and bows deeply to them both

Dahtess tips his helm, "Someone want to explain what the congregation is about?"

Garosan says,'Mostly accusation you could say'

Corealanos steps forward and says in a clear and forthright a voice as he can muster,'Yes, this man Garosan has been found to have organised the beating of the Laanx priest Giroum Duphra. I witnessed Giroum giving an account of his beating as did her highness Lolitra of the house of Purrty'

Dahtess says,'Which one of you is Garosan?'

Garosan nods,'I am.'

Dahtess says,'What say you to these allegations?'

Garosan says,'The same as I keep say to people. I am innocent.'

Dahtess says,'And where is this priest?'

Corealanos replies to Dahtess,'He lies near dead in the Sanatorium tent'

Dahtess says,'And any other witnesses?'

Esorono says: I saw someone that looked similar to Garosan a few days ago that was advertising the propaganda.

Corealanos replies to Dahtess,'Just myself and Lolitra heard master Duphra say it was all Garosan's doing.'

Dahtess nods, "Rinna has turned in such a book to us. Treason is a serious crime, one that is unforgivable in Hydlaa."

Garosan shakes his head "Then I hope we can get this cleared up."

Corealanos looks over at Garosan,'Your crimes are catching up with you, it would seem'

Garosan and Corealanos are escorted to the Guard house by Aletere in the east of the city. Where Corealanos makes a statement and Garosan is arrested.

Aletere says,'Corealanos when you are done please sign it, and you are free to go.'

Corealanos nods and re-reads the statement before signing it at the bottom. He pushes the notebook across the table and asks,'What happens now sir? Surely *he* [Garosan] is not to be allowed onto our streets again?'

Aletere says,'Sir Garosan I am sorry but when you are done we will have to keep you here, as this is a serious matter.'

Corealanos bows his head as Aletere speaks and he exhales,'Justice will be done'

Is Garosan, Holy cleric in the Brotherhood of Talad, the mastermind behind the priest's beating?

Is it related to the statue created by Talad's first,  Konroran himself?
Which Giroum, a Laanx priest, had quested for his own church?

Is the base villain Jacula Pundactum behind it all, and if so, why?

Or was there yet another player in this drama yet to be revealed?

[Many thanks to all involved, sorry if I cut some of your words, I had 17 pages to edit! Big thank you to the GM's for working the guards, keeping law and order and for putting the villainous Garosan behind bars where he belongs giving this a nice climatic end.]

[Rigwyn]

[ Oh my god! This is hysterical!
Oooh ! Gotta make ole garo some baked goods .. Cookies ! ]

[Vilthis Trayus]

Retiring to his quarters Vilthis reflected deeply on the events that transpired. He picked up a copy of the 'alleged' Garosan's bounty offer and examined the words in detail

"...Interfered to with the affairs of Talad...Attempted to steal one of his most valued treasure..." Vilthis read aloud to himself.

He promptly recalled his expedition with his mentor Giroum Duphra in the recovery of an artifact which proprietary rights is disputed between the factions of Laanx and Tald. The troubling issue is the "how" was this known beyond the party assembled in the expedition? Vilthis knew he had sworn loyalty to Giroum to carry the burden of concealing the motive of this quest and the artifact discovery, as did other members of the original party Mogweh and Mellas. His suspicions was quickly drawn into a suspicious character "Gonthil" whom had joined the party subsequent to the discovery of the artifact, the entry which Vilthis was adamantly opossing citing the secrecy of the matter was paramount. His caution was however dismissed as being paranoid. An incident that has undermined the relations between Giroum and his former apprentice, Vilthis.

Vilthis however doesn't overrule the the possibility of other party members to have betrayed the pact or a a conspiracy involving more than one.It had became apparent that in light of this epiphany, this conviction upon Garosan could lead to an unsatisfactory, unsafe and injusticed outcome. Vilthis donned his mask and cloak and departed his quarters, his agenda first is to track down the known party members, Mogweh and Mellas

The element of doubt must be investigated...
The collapsed web of secrecy needs to be answered....

[Roled]

Roled remains troubled by the events of yesterday. He sits in Xiosia's Garden and writes himself a note.

"Twas glad the Guards wanted to question and dig deeper afore accusing anyone, though saddened that they took Sir Garosan into custody.
Must find out why I were feeling chills throughout me body when that fellow, apparently called Jacula? did speak to the Group of us at the Sanitorium.
And this morn, discovered an oily film upon the outside of me glyph bag! These be mysteries to investigate as well. Ask Zhoamal?"

[Vikka]

“On Edge”

Vikka is on edge. This was supposed to be a simple job, beat the priest and collect the 10,000 tria from Garosan Ringe. He knew that Garosan was probably not behind the beating. However, that didn't bother him, Garosan was just another another toff in a suit of armour, what did he know of violence and the street? Garoson was a toff, and he, Vikka, was a geezer, plain and simple.

He had beaten the old priest on Tuesday but since then things had not been going Vikka's way. First Garosan has disappeared, and then there was that run in with Elady and Realito yesterday:


Elady raises her arm and points a finger at Vikka, 'If I find out you have any role in causing the trouble Garosan is in, then I will be back to deal with you troll. Since my vows do allow me to act to protect an innocent, which Garosan is. Come on Realito lets leave, frankly the smell here is starting to get to me.'


It wouldn't be long before the priest woke up and pointed the finger at him. He had to get his money, he did after all have to pay off the person who put him up to all this.


Vikka walks round a corner and spies Vilthis standing there. He had met Vilthis a week ago and foolishly had bragged about the job he was about to do. At the time he thought he'd be done with it all by now and Vilthis was after all, just another toff. He freezes for a moment then slowly backs away before turning and running back in the direction of Harnquist's muttering, 'Ruddy nonce Rin-gee, where are ya' swearing as he goes.

Vilthis turned around at the sound of a voice noticeably distinct from a Hydlaa accent, that struck his mind vaguely on whose that voice belonged too and so he  decides to trail it.

Vikka, somewhat out of breath sits in a chair just outside Harnquist's, looking around, his face a mask of irritation.

Vilthis, now disguised as a cloaked leaper, scurries about the locality before detecting a glimpse of Vikka. Nodding at Vikka, 'Do you mind?' he says

Vikka looks up at Vilthis, his eyes widen nervously for a second before he regains his composure,'Not at all', he mutters gesturing with his hand,'take a load off'

Vilthis fakes a limp and appears to need a seat desperately

Vikka sits a little uncomfortably but attempts to casually look around the forge and plaza, irritation again flashing across his face before he turns to Vilthis and says,''urt ya leg?'

Vilthis through his mask replies and attempts a Stronghold accent where he was schooled at "Nay, sire...I'm but a leper"

Vikka shrinks into the back of his chair,'Not chatchin' is it?' he says his face screwed up in revulsion.

Vilthis replies convincingly as an ailing leper "Nay sire...My treatment at the sanatorium has suppressed my condition. However, they are unable to save me leg"

Vikka rolls his shoulders in an attempt to calm himself, but he remains a little hesitant,'er, okay, jus' don't touch, jus' in case' he mutters before adding a volley of rude oathes under his breath

Vilthis nods as he slides slowly in to the seat "I thank ye" he says with gratitude. He leans back a little to make a convincing poise of a deformed spine

Vikka looks about himself again and lets out a hiss from his throat

Vilthis snidely put "I was at the sanatorium receiving me treatment, saw this old lemur in terrible shape"

Vilthis shakes his head under his hood "The poor priest doesn't seem to be able to make it for another night" he says waiting for an anxious response to the beating escalating to murder

Vikka turns to Vilthis and lets out a chuckle,'Rough streets, the street of Hydla... maybe he upset the wrong person'

Vilthis coughs repeatedly to convincingly portray a weak bodily constitution, "Alas it's shameful to beat up an old reverend. One must have been convinced of something to commit such heinous assault"

Vikka shrugs,'Worth 10,000 tria, and I got debts' he says before stopping himself. He then looks at Vilthis suspiciously, 'Dangerous game, pokin' yer nose inta other peoples business, specially if you is a leppa. You wanna watcha self mate!' he growls

Vilthis gives a small grin beneath his mask as he empathetically replies "Alas, who did promise the reward?"

Vikka's eyes narrow and he clenches his fists before he pauses for a moment, a small smile appearing on his face. Slowly he replies, attempting guile,'Like it said on the notice that was put up, Gary-san Rin-ge, he's behind it all.'

Vilthis ponders briefly as he realises stronger plausibility of the notice fraudulently posted since there was no direct dealings on Garosan's part with Vikka. He then nods to Vikka as he decides to leave his seat "I thank ye kindly for the hospitality to an old leper"

Vilthis bows with a portrayal of a deformed spine "May Talad bless ye"

Vikka smiles to himself pleased at his own cunning,'erm yeah, be lucky' he says before looking about then running off in the direction of Ojaveda.

Had Vikka fooled Vilthis and who was he going to see in Ojaveda?

[Oronec]

[Very well writ on everyones behalf so far. And I love the large font, Vikka. It made reading a whole lot easier.  ]

[Vilthis Trayus]

"Investigations"

The element of doubt must be investigated...

Vilthis brows furrowed as he stood in the dark corner of the sanitorium watching his old master recuperating from a distance. In his hands clutched a medical dossier of Giroum's admission that he had read entailing his narrative of the attack, the descriptions of the injuries and his treatments. No doubt these description and injuries fit Vikka's modus operandi. Vilthis however does not bear animosity towards Vikka, he is merely a puppet of greed whom would have a brand of justice coming for him without need of his intervention. Vilthis, laid the dossier down on the corner desk as he leave the sanitarium. As he travelled along Octarch Way, a golden opportunity arose.

Vikka walks round a corner and spies Vilthis standing there. He had met Vilthis a week ago and foolishly had bragged about the job he was about to do. At the time he thought he'd be done with it all by now and Vilthis was after all, just another toff. He freezes for a moment then slowly backs away before turning and running back in the direction of Harnquist's muttering, 'Ruddy nonce Rin-gee, where are ya' swearing as he goes.

Vilthis turned around at the sound of a voice noticeably distinct from a Hydlaa accent, that struck his mind vaguely on whose that voice belonged too and so he  decides to trail it.

Vikka, somewhat out of breath sits in a chair just outside Harnquist's, looking around, his face a mask of irritation.

Vilthis, now disguised as a cloaked leaper, scurries about the locality before detecting a glimpse of Vikka. Nodding at Vikka, 'Do you mind?' he says.

Moments after an exchange of pleasantries...

Vilthis coughs repeatedly to convincingly portray a weak bodily constitution, "Alas it's shameful to beat up an old reverend. One must have been convinced of something to commit such heinous assault"

Vikka shrugs,'Worth 10,000 tria, and I got debts' he says before stopping himself. He then looks at Vilthis suspiciously, 'Dangerous game, pokin' yer nose inta other peoples business, specially if you is a leppa. You wanna watcha self mate!' he growls

Vilthis gives a small grin beneath his mask as he empathetically replies "Alas, who did promise the reward?"

Vikka's eyes narrow and he clenches his fists before he pauses for a moment, a small smile appearing on his face. Slowly he replies, attempting guile,'Like it said on the notice that was put up, Gary-san Rin-ge, he's behind it all.'

Subsequent to the statement, in Vilthis mind, it was almost certain that Vikka had only knew the bounty upon Giroum through the notices posted in Hydlaa. This is once demonstrated in a passive encounter within Kada El and the second in disguise to probe him on how he came to know of the bounty. It seems that were no words and no contact between Vikka and Garosan to determine firmly that Garosan had knowledge of the expedition to recover the artifact to have posted the notice. The doubt amplifies, the charges against Garosan become increasingly unsafe and possible miscarriages of justice became readily apparent with the discoveries. Vilthis departs from the encounter from Vikka with a frown, burdened with more questions than answers.

Departing in the direction of Hydlaa's prisons, Vilthis needs Garosan ascertain his hypothesis; to determine if there was contact with Vikka and probe Garosan knowledge with regards to the expedition. If the bounty isn't ordered by Garosan, who would had desired this outcome? The imminent danger lies beyond the perpetrated beating as an impenetrable veil of darkness clouds the events that would unfold.

Is Garosan Ringe innocent?

[Garomort]

As Garosan languishes in jail for treason and the alleged beating of aged priest Giroum Diphra, a new poster begins to emerge around the streets of Hydlaa.

Are Garosan and Elady part of a Hydlaa rebellion or is there a more sinister force pulling the strings

?