Clutch of the Dragon Part Two

* Kairune wakes up, grouchy as usual

* Auroch wakes up early in the morning, and finds his way down the long flight of stairs

* Kairune walks down the stairs to the living room

* Kairune grumbles

<Elias> Good morning, Kairune, Auroch

<Elias> What can I get you for breakfast?

<Auroch> mmm, coffee

<Kairune> i dont care

<Kairune> something edible

* Kiran stretches, gets dressed and wanders slowly downstairs, checking things out along the way

* Elias summons servants, who start serving breakfast to the two already awake

<Kiran> Morning all!

<Elias> Good morning Kiran, I trust you slept well

* Kairune grumbles

<Auroch> Mornin'!

* Kiran looks at Kairune and snickers

<Kiran> Not a morning person eh?

* Kairune looks at Kiran

* Auroch drinks his coffee

<Kairune> eh? what's it to ya?

<Kairune> hmmph

<Auroch> Ahh, don't let'm bother ye!

* Kairune limps toward the table

<Kiran> Oh I won't.

* Auroch laughs

<Kairune> quiet ya dwarf

* Auroch laughs some more

<Kairune> some of us need to stretch ya know! i'm not as young as i used to be!

<Kiran> With as grouchy as he is one would think he drank an entire tavern last night.

* Kairune grumbles

* Kiran giggles

<Auroch> Saay, where'd the dryad go?

<Kairune> no idea

<Kairune> probably got caught in the fireplace…

* Kairune chuckles

* Auroch chortles

* Kiran turned quickly to the fireplace and then blushed realizing it was just a joke

<Auroch> Like a moth to a flame, hehe

<Kairune> hehhe

<Elias> He left late last night, he asked me to tell you he'd catch up along the road

<Kairune> well, are we gonna kill a dragon or drag his sorry hide to 'im?

<Kairune> bah

* Auroch scratches his chin

<Auroch> Hmmm

<Auroch> Well I think I know what ye want

<Kairune> ?

* Sereith is a saris infilrator, memeber of the inquisition

<Auroch> Hello there cat-man!

<Sereith> Greetingssssssssss

<Kairune> How the hell did you get in here??

* Kairune stares at Elias

* Elias looks innocent

<Kairune> who's this cat?

<Kiran> Same way you did probably Kairune... walked.

* Kairune growls

<Elias> He is... an ally

<Sereith> It was verrrry simple, you see, I am a masterrrr of infiltrrrration

<Kairune> its a damn wonder you're alive, Elias

<Kairune> with all the vagrants you let just walk in

<Elias> Well my good man, perhaps I'm not as defenseless as you think

* Elias opens his jacket, showing a glint of steel

<Sereith> perrrhaps you should not be so harrrd on the boy?

* Kiran rolls her eyes at Kairune ang goes to find some food.

* Kairune isnt impressed

<Auroch> You know, we still haven't decided what te do with Elias

<Sereith> Kairrrune is it?

<Kairune> how did you know?

<Kairune> who are you??

<Kairune> bah...

* Kairune forgot someone mentioned his name

* Kairune slaps himself

<Sereith> Who I am is, unimporrrrtant.

* Auroch looks suspiciously at the saris

<Kairune> if we're to trust you we'll need a name...

<Sereith> Let's just say I am a friend, yes?

* Kiran returns with some food and juice

<Kiran> I know all my friends names.

* Kairune stares intently at the saris

<Auroch> I used te call dragons me friends - don't mean i trust 'em any more!

* Kairune chuckles

<Sereith> Verrry well, it would be Serrrreith

<Auroch> Serrrreith?

<Kairune> ok serrrreith

* Auroch isn't sure if he's pronouncing it right

* Kiran giggles at the poor pronunciation

<Kairune> i'd like to see you do better, woman

<Kiran> If I felt like it I could.

* Sereith smiles

<Sereith> I trrrrust that in time, you will learrrrrn.

* Kairune taps his foot

<Kairune> well, what're we doing?

* Kiran laughs and points at Kairune

<Auroch> Kiran, how do you feel about Elias? What should we do?

<Kairune> his hide or the dragon's?

* Kairune scowls at Kiran

<Kiran> I dunno about that, you can't teach an old dog new tricks.

<Kiran> I am all for helping Elias. Dragons have done nothing but torment us.

<Kairune> as long as he pays us better than the bartender i'm in

<Auroch> I don't care for the dragon, but I do care for what we've done te Elias

* Sereith listens intently

<Auroch> After the angel tortured him, killing him'd be cruel

* Elias clasps his hands together

<Elias> So we're agreed? Not to kill me?

* Kiran mutters about angels and a waste of feathers

<Sereith> What angel, who arrrre you talking about?

* Kairune nods at Kiran

<Auroch> Use your mind tricks and find out, sarrrris

* Kairune shakes his head at Sereith

<Sereith> Is this someone we should be afrrrraid of?

<Kairune> it's complicated

<Sereith> Enlighten me then, I have time.

<Kiran> This angel decided to harass Elias because Elias and some of his folks tried to raise a dragon.

<Kiran> I think...

<Elias> Yes ma'am, that is correct

<Sereith> Do we know this angels' name?

<Kiran> Kerino I think.

<Auroch> Aye

<Kairune> Bird man

<Sereith> Ahhhh, I see.

* Sereith takes that as a note

* Auroch runs back upstairs to get his bags

<Auroch> Be right back!

* Sereith fumble's with his stilletto

<Kiran> I always did like watching that dwarf run.

* Kairune sighs

* Sereith smiles

<Sereith> It has been verrry good to meet yourrr aquaintence

<Kiran> So.... now that we have decided not to kill...

* Auroch reaches the stairs, but trips and falls down the stairs, landing at Kiran's feet

<Auroch> Ow!

<Kiran> Eeekk!

* Sereith smiles slyly

* Kiran helps Auroch up

<Auroch> Thank ye

<Auroch> I'm ready te go, I think!

<Sereith> I am always rrrrready to move.

<Elias> Shall we go then? I've taken the liberty of having our lunches packed

* Sereith has a slight russian accent

<Elias> The horses should be ready in a moment

<Kairune> blah blah blah and all that rot

<Kairune> lets go

* Sereith snatched a rat form the floor and swallos it

* Kiran pales and looks away quickly

<Sereith> Verrry well, let us move out, yes?

* Kairune snickers at Kiran

<Kairune> yes let us MOVE

<Kiran> Yes, now is good to leave.

* Kiran walks towards the door

* Sereith follows

* Kairune follows no one

* Kairune goes out the door

*** servant has joined #roleplaying

<servant> Sir, the horses are ready

<Elias> Thank you

*** servant  has left #roleplaying

<Sereith> Horrrses?

<Auroch> Aye, ye generally ride on them

<Kiran> Not all of us have Saris speed.

* Kiran smiles

<Sereith> I would rather trrravel along side on foot.

<Kairune> horses? bah

* Auroch goes outside, and can't help but notice how tall the horses are

<Kairune> i'm with the cat

* Sereith looks at the horsed with disgust

<Auroch> Don't ye have anything a wee bit smaller?

<Elias> No, I'm afraid I don't

* Sereith laughs

<Kiran> Old man... it would do you well to ride. It would save on your poor bones.

* Kairune growls at Kiran

<Kairune> i'm not OLD

* Kiran snickers

* Auroch grunts

<Auroch> Great

<Auroch> Perhaps we should walk, to accommodate Sereith and Kairune

<Kiran> Ha!

<Kiran> I am more than happy to use a horse.

<Auroch> He's just grumpy like an old man!

<Kiran> Yes he...

<Kairune> I'm not OLD!!!!

* Kairune turns red

<Kiran> Uh oh, the old err... experienced... man is getting mad.

<Kairune> fine, i'll take a horse to accomadate you ladies

<Kiran> You are too kind Kairune.

<Auroch> And I'll ride the tinies one, I think

* Kairune frowns

* Sereith focuses and chants a minor illusion

* Sereith turns into a small lioness

<Kiran> Wow

<Sereith> I can manage...

* Sereith paws at the ground and lets out a little roar

*** Nierad  has joined #roleplaying

* Kiran quickly hops on her horse

* Auroch tries to climb onto the smallest horse, but can't reach the top

<Auroch> Umm, a little help here?

* Kairune chuckles

* Kiran giggles and gets down to help Auroch

* Kairune gets on a horse

* Kiran helps push Auroch up

* Auroch finally gets on, thanks to Kiran

<Auroch> Thank you

<Kiran> Wow, you need to cut down on the ale Auroch.

<Auroch> Bah! It's those dumplin's I love!

* Kiran giggles

<Nierad> Hello all!

<Nierad> might I ask, what is it that such a group as you would be going?

<Kairune> And may i ask what business it is of yours??

<Nierad> oh, where are my manners?? I am Nierad, battle bard!

* Auroch looks at Nierad

<Kiran> We are going to help out Elias.

* Kiran smiles

* Nierad touches the strings on his small black and rep harp

<Kiran> Ohhh excellent! Travel music!

* Kairune growls in frustration

<Auroch> Oh great, music!

* Sereith purrs

* Auroch laughs, knowing how Kairune feels about bards

* Nierad stares at Auroch

<Kiran> Lets get going. We can explain on the way.

* Auroch whispers to Kiran "But who is he, really? Can we trust him?"

* Kiran whispers to Auroch and shrugs her shoulders

* Sereith shapeshifts back into a fully grown female saris

<Nierad> aye, I can catch up on foot, I have been working out

<Kairune> can you fight?

<Nierad> yes, I am a battle bard after all!

<Kairune> bah

<Nierad> I have learned to enchant my music with magic

* Kairune thinks battle bard is an oxymoron

* Sereith laughs

* Nierad holds his small harp high

<Auroch> Well let's get goin!

<Nierad> and my harp is no ordinary one

* Nierad nods

* Nierad follows Auroch

* Auroch starts to move

* Kairune grumbles as he follows

* Sereith walks alongside, easily keeping pace with the horses

* Kiran follows Auroch

<Kiran> Erm, one question?

* Elias keeps a steady pace near the end, casually looking over his shoulder every once in a while

<Auroch> Yes?

<Kiran> Where are we going?

* Auroch laughs

* Kiran grins sheepishly at Auroch

<Kairune> we're going to Delur

<Sereith> Does it matterrrr?

<Kiran> As long as there is adventure, I guess it doesn't Sereith.

* Kairune frowns at Sereith

* Kiran smiles at Sereith

<Sereith> Marrrith will guide me, and ourrrr quest will lead us, we will simply follow it

* Auroch wonders how long it'd take to travel there by horse

* Nierad thinks to himself: Being social is not so bad... and easier than simply staying quiet all the time

* Kairune sighs

* Nierad begins to play his harp softly, remembering the battle that had changed his life

* Sereith sprints, then turns back and waits for the others

* Kairune spits on the ground Nierad walks on

* Nierad snivels

* Auroch waves goodbye to the city of Dalermon as they pass its limits

* Kiran kicks her horse to catch up with Sereith

<Auroch> Now now, Kairune, no need to be a grump

* Sereith does a few playful flips while waiting

<Kairune> bah

* Kiran grins at Sereith

<Sereith> Gentlemen, no need to be so rrrrude to each other!  Just let yourrrr compassion be yourrr guide!

<Elias> Agreed

* Kairune spits

<Nierad> you human! Girl, can I ride with you? I doubt I can keep on running, and my armor won't be a bother

<Kiran> Sure hop on Neirad.

* Nierad hops on

* Kiran looks back at Nierad and introduces herself as Kiran

<Nierad> Hello Kiran!

<Kairune> what the hell is going on you idiots?

<Kairune> jumping on each other's horses??

* Baal_Zaahr slowly makes his way through the brush, he reconginzes a familiar sent....

* Kiran snickers at Kairunes grumpiness

<Baal_Zaahr> Dwarf...

* Sereith sniffs the air

<Auroch> Baal!

<Auroch> Baal?

<Auroch> What're ye doin here?

* Baal_Zaahr begins to head towards the curious creatures

<Sereith> VAMPIRRRRRRRRE!

* Baal_Zaahr begins to look around at the shriek of the saris

<Baal_Zaahr> Where?

<Kiran> Don't be silly!

<Kiran> He isn't a vampire.

<Auroch> Bah! He's no vampire!

<Kiran> If he were a vampire then he wouldn't be out in daytime!

<Sereith> Sorrry, my senses have, deceived me

<Nierad> huh... what?

* Kairune is utterly confused

<Kairune> vampire?

<Auroch> Still writing in that little book?

<Baal_Zaahr> :nods at Auroch

* Baal_Zaahr nods at Auroch

* Sereith looks embarrassed and gets her hair to stand on end

* Auroch laughs

<Auroch> How'd ye like some real experience to write about?

<Baal_Zaahr> where are you heading

<Kairune> what business is it of yours??

<Auroch> Te Delur

<Baal_Zaahr> Ah, that would be fun place to head to.

<Baal_Zaahr> I have yet to learn of this town

* Kairune stares at Auroch in shock

<Kairune> you're too trusting, dwarf

<Auroch> He's a friend

* Sereith grumbles

* Auroch gestures at Sereith

<Auroch> and he actually is a friend

<Nierad> you are too untrusting Kair

* Sereith nods

* Sereith eyes Baal verrry cautiously and backs off

* Kairune grumbles

* Elias isn't bothered by all the mysterious strangers that have appeared and are joining them

<Baal_Zaahr> Let us be on the way then... I can follow by foot

<Auroch> If ye want

* Baal_Zaahr looks to the dwarf

<Baal_Zaahr> I can follow you be the scent in the air

<Kairune> our scent eh?

* Kairune frowns at Baal

<Auroch> Ye can take me horse if ye'd rather, tho

* Auroch 's thighs are aching

* Nierad begins to play a slow song... it gives off the feeling of excitement

* Kiran whispers to Niered "I think Kairunes natural language is grumbling."

<Kairune> what're you implying?

<Baal_Zaahr> Nothing my fair maidens

<Kiran> That you smell bad Kairune.

<Baal_Zaahr> Only that I recognize the smell of this dwarf.  I am a man of the forest and rely on my senses to keep me alive

* Kiran snickers

* Nierad whispers back I think he doesn't know an ounce of respect

* Kairune growls at kiran

* Auroch expects Kairune to grumble a lot this trip

<Kairune> pipe down kid

* Kiran smiles innocently at Kairune

* Kairune grumbles

<Sereith> Auroch darling, you cannot expect to keep up on foot!

<Auroch> Ahh, but I've got special boots! Lemme try

<Sereith> If that is true dwarrrf, you would be able to outrrrun me

<Auroch> Perhaps, but I do have wee feet

<Sereith> carrre to take a trrry?

<Auroch> Aye, but I doubt I'd win

* Sereith gets into a sprinting position

* Auroch stretches

* Nierad speeds up the song a little bit, making the melody a little bit dramatic

<Sereith> come on now, forrr the fun of it!

<Kiran> Place your bets!

* Auroch gets into the position

<Auroch> First te Delur?

* Sereith kneels down

<Sereith> yess

<Nierad> I am afraid I will bet on the Saris

* Auroch kneels down

<Kiran> I will take that bet!

* Baal_Zaahr eyes the Saris up and down

* Sereith shoots a quick smile at the dwarf

* Auroch smiles back

<Sereith> someone call it!

* Kairune mutters something under his breath about the fools

<Kiran> On your mark...

<Kiran> Get set...

<Kiran> GO!!!

* Auroch takes off

* Sereith sprints ahead

* Nierad speeds the tempo of his song even more now

* Sereith runs as fast as her leggs will take her

* Auroch whirrs his feet quickly, neck in neck with the saris

* Kiran kicks her horse to catch them

<Kiran> Hold on bard!

<Auroch> Hu hu hu

* Nierad is startled by Kiran's kick

* Nierad messes up on a couple of notes

* Sereith bounds forward in huge leaps

* Sereith sees the dwarf next to her

<Sereith> Good, but not good enough!

* Auroch keeps his rapid pace, feet moving extremely quickly

* Auroch doesn't know if he'll be able to keep it up to Delur

* Nierad stops playing the song and sighs

* Kiran slows the horse down to wait for the rest of the group

* Sereith kicks up the pace a notch

* Auroch grunts

<Auroch> Arghh

* Nierad whispers to Kiran "Be funny if the dwarf tripped"

* Kiran giggles

<Kiran> But I like him so I hope he doesn't.

* Auroch pushes himself faster, but the saris is still ahead

* Sereith sprints with all her might, tiring more rapidly than she is used to, but still runs

* Baal_Zaahr begins to run a bit, stopping only momentarily to catch the scent of the party

<Nierad> what is his name?

<Kiran> Auroch is the dwarf.

<Kiran> Sereith is the saris

<Kiran> The human ranger is Baal.

<Kiran> And the grumpy one is Kairune.

<Kiran> Elias is the one we are trying to help.

<Nierad> Ahh I hope I can remember the names

<Nierad> help with what?

<Kiran> Something about a dragon.

<Nierad> dragons... might be money

* Kiran nods

<Auroch> Gaaar!

* Sereith gives it another ounce of strength

* Auroch isn't about to lose face to a saris, but he can't go much faster

* Sereith is having trouble keeping her feet from overtaking themselves, so switches to slower, longer strides

* Nierad takes off his red gauntlets and puts them on his lap

* Auroch is getting farther and farther from the saris

* Kairune has a headache

* Auroch roars

* Kiran snickers

<Auroch> AAAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGGHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!

* Sereith laughs as she runs

<Kiran> I think the race might be over soon.

* Kairune holds his forehead in slight discomfort

<Sereith> Can't take it Dwarrf?

* Kairune shakes his head vigorously

* Auroch collapses on the ground, no more left

<Kiran> Awww

<Auroch> Ahhh... I can't help it, i'm just a wee dwarf!

* Sereith stops and turns around, panting

* Baal_Zaahr realizing this trip will be quiet a distances, Baal Zaahr removes a small vial of blue liquid, removes the hood of his piwafi and takes a

  drink. Then quickly replaces the hood over his head once again

* Sereith looks even more suspiciously at Baal

* Nierad begins to play a fast song, it gives a delightful melody

* Kairune gallops up against the bard and smacks him on side of the head

<Auroch> hu hu hu

<Kairune> stop that!!

<Sereith> Good one

* Kiran hops off the horse to help Auroch up

<Kiran> Great race Auroch!

<Auroch> Thank ye again... that was indeed!

<Sereith> A good rrrace dwarf, you were good.

<Auroch> Aye, but ye were better!

* Auroch sticks his hand out

* Sereith shakes it viggorously

* Nierad smacks the back of Kairune's head

* Sereith notices the ranger's action

<Nierad> have more respect Kurain!

<Kairune> grabs Nierad by the back of the neck

<Kairune> you'd do well to pronounce my name right!

<Kairune> or i'll fling you from this mount

<Nierad> I'll get it right

* Kairune growls

* Kairune flips Nierad backward

<Kiran> Kairune!!

* Nierad groans

<Kiran> How rude!

* Kairune snickers

* Elias sighs

<Sereith> Men...

* Nierad gets the gauntlets on the floor and puts them back on

* Baal_Zaahr seeing the group has stopped, Baal Zaahr increases his pace to catch up with the group

* Kiran elbows Kairune on her way to help up Neirad

* Nierad smacks Kairune with his harp

<Auroch> Stop that!

<Kiran> Uh oh

<Kiran> Both of you!

* Kairune smacks Nierad's harp with his short sword

* Nierad sighs and turns his back to Kairune

* Auroch places himself between Kairune and Nierad

* Kairune sneers at the bard

* Kiran wedges herself in between then

<Nierad> it was Keruane's fault

<Kairune> !!!!!

<Auroch> hehe, tight squeeze eh Kiran?

<Kairune> THATS IT!!

* Sereith draws her stiletto and rushes behind Kairune, placing it at the neck

* Kiran grins

<Kiran> What a grouch.

<Kairune> Takes off on his horse

* Kairune heads toward Delur on his own

* Kairune is gone

<Nierad> for someone like him, he is definitively sensitive about his name

* Kiran nods at Nierad

<Sereith> CALM DOWN FOOLISH HUMAN!

* Baal_Zaahr seeing the dwarf in his state, Baal Zaahr removes a vial of blue potion, tosses it to Auroch...

<Baal_Zaahr> Drink this, it will aid you

* Auroch grabs the vial, and drinks it

* Auroch feels better right away

<Kiran> He ran off to pout no doubt.

<Sereith> ughhhhhhhhhhh

<Nierad> how can you keep up with him?

<Sereith> would you like me to track him?

* Nierad raises his arm and tries to help Kiran back on the horse

<Kiran> We will catch up to him once he has cooled down.

* Kiran smiles and gets on her horse.

* Nierad gets on the horse

* Sereith throws her stilletto in the gorund in frustration

<Kiran> What's wrong Sereith?

<Auroch> Bah! Let him go!

* Sereith pulls it out then places it in her bracer again

<Nierad> ohh my harp... hope Keruin's sword didn't damage it

* Baal_Zaahr looks closely at the Saris' weapon

* Kiran giggles

<Kiran> His name is Kairune.

<Sereith> Men, they arrrre so, irrrresponsible and rrrrash

* Nierad looks at his harp

<Kiran> I agree Sereith!

<Nierad> ahh I see...

<Auroch> Hey!

<Auroch> I'm a man!

<Kiran> You are a dwarf man Auroch.

<Kiran> That's different.

* Auroch smiles at Kiran

* Kiran smiles

<Auroch> Thank ye, again

<Kiran> Let's get moving. It shouldn't take more than a couple of hours to get there, I hope.

<Nierad> shall we go?

<Elias> With the progress we've made, it shouldn't take much time at all

* Nierad begins to play his harp again, this time the mood is a little bit of happiness

* Auroch feels energized from Baal_Zaahr's potion

* Kiran hums along as they make their way towards Delur

<Auroch> I think I'll walk the rest of the way

<Nierad> umm... Baal right? Can you make any sort of potion?

* Sereith has a bad feeling tingle through her spine

<Kiran> Why not let Nierad ride your horse then Auroch?

* Baal_Zaahr looking at Nierad

<Auroch> Go ahead

* Nierad hops off

* Nierad gets on Auroch's short horse

* Elias looks behind the group, into the distance

<Baal_Zaahr> Ah, I can make many potions

<Baal_Zaahr> but obtaining the herbs and reagents are a bit tougher

* Sereith does NOT like how Baal said that

* Kiran snickers

<Kiran> Can you make love potions?

<Nierad> maybe you should make a drowsy one for Kirune

<Nierad> I see...

* Baal_Zaahr looking at Kiran a bit confused

<Baal_Zaahr> What is the love you speak of?

<Kiran> It was a joke Baal

* Auroch starts trotting down the road, whistling the tune Nierad played before

* Nierad begins to play the tune again and heads forwards

* Baal_Zaahr realizing Kiran was only joking, keeps quiet

* Sereith now trots alongside

<Kiran> Drawn any new pictures in your books lately Baal?

* Nierad closes his eyes so he can talk and play just as effectively

<Baal_Zaahr> No, I have yet to find anything of interest

* Auroch looks at Baal's cloak, wishing he had one

<Nierad> I myself lived in the Baranor mountains for most of my life

<Baal_Zaahr> Though it seems I might find something on this journey

* Kiran nods at Baal

<Nierad> so I have not seen this world to the fullest

<Kiran> I left Roscen to travel.

* Kiran smiles

* Sereith chants a little and now appears to look exactly like Kairun

<Sereith> we will find him

* Sereith grumbles before the spell fades

<Nierad> maybe later, if you have your books, I could see your books Baal?

<Baal_Zaahr> ah home of the Gorkas

* Sereith laughs

* Kiran laughs loudly

* Kairune Can be seen at the town gates of Delur surrounded by guards

*** TownGuard  has joined #roleplaying

<Kiran> Uh oh

<Baal_Zaahr> Ah, Nierad perhaps you can see some of them.  I care them with me.

* Baal_Zaahr pats his piwafi

* TownGuard speaks with Kairune

<Auroch> hehe, looks like he's gotten into some trouble

* Kairune barks out a few orders

* Nierad sighs in disbelief

* Kairune appears to be leading them

<Kiran> Uh oh

<Auroch> Should we help him?

<Sereith> May I ask you some things about that item you have there?

<Sereith> Baal?

<Kiran> I think he is perfectly fine with them....

<Baal_Zaahr> Yes Sereith

* Elias is uneasy

<Sereith> I must admit, it is, distinct, where did you come across it?

<Elias> I don't think this is a good thing

* Nierad stops playing to not attract too much attention

* Kairune approaches the group, leaving his troupe behind

<Kairune> alright

<Elias> What deal have you made with them?

<Kairune> You ingrates better thank me after this is over

* Nierad opens his eyes to look at Kairune

<Kairune> I'm lending a few of my guards to help killing the dragon

<Auroch> Your guards?

* Auroch is dubious

* Kairune nods

<Kairune> I'm the leader of the militia

<Baal_Zaahr> I am sorry Sereith, but of what item are you talking of.

* Nierad whispers to Auroch "I'm surprise anyone follows his orders"

* Kiran raises an eyebrow

* Auroch whispers to Nierad "He probably pays them well"

<Nierad> well Kairune, you are a man of a lot of surprises

* Kairune growls at Nierad

<Sereith> Your little container there that you wearrr around yourrr neck

* Nierad rolls his eyes

<Elias> So what do we have to pay for this extra help?

<Kairune> The dragon's corpse

<Kairune> or at least half of it

<Elias> I don't think so

* Baal_Zaahr looking down he realizes that the medallion made it way out from underneath the piwafi

<Kairune> otherwise, we may make it hard for you to leave town

* Baal_Zaahr places the medallion underneath the cloak once more

<Elias> For half the corpse, you'd better kill it for us!

<Baal_Zaahr> Serieth it was a gift from my teacher

<Nierad> are there thieves in this town? I fear for my headpiece of armor, not quite a full helmet, but I worry for the orange gem engraved in it

<Kairune> you've endangered the citizens of this town with your exploits, Elias

<Elias> I don't think it'll be as hard as you think

* Elias claps his hands

* Nierad tries to look up without moving his head

* Elias can see about 50 men appearing from behind them

<Elias> This is my guild

<Elias> As you can see, we're strong enough on our own

<Kairune> so

<Kairune> you want to storm this town?

<Nierad> it is nothing magical, but it is quite nice looking if I say so myself, and the color red makes it vibrant next to my golden hair

<Elias> Not if we don't have to

<Kairune> if it's a battle you want

<Kairune> then you shall have it!

<Kiran> No!

<Kiran> Both of you stop!

<Elias> Don't be so foolish!

<Kairune> I wont bow to one such as you!

* Kiran hops off her horse and stands in front of Kairune

* Nierad looks at Kiran

<Kairune> get out of the way, child

* Baal_Zaahr looking around, Baal_Zaahr begins to size up the situation

<Kiran> We need all the help we can get to kill this dragon.

<Kiran> And STOP calling me child!

<Elias> Perhaps we can make a deal

* Serreith nods

* Nierad hops off the horse and moves next to Kiran

<Auroch> This is... a bad idea

<Serreith> Who, may I ask, was yourrrr masterrr?

<Baal_Zaahr> Kellindel

<Serreith> ahhh, yes

<Serreith> That is, sufficient.

* Nierad looks at Elias with a surprised look

<Kairune> my guards wont help without ample pay

<Kiran> What kind of deal Elias?

<Kairune> if you dont want our help, we can't just let your little 'army' walk through

<Elias> I don't wish to have any bloodshed this day

<Elias> You let us do our work, and stay out of the way

* Baal_Zaahr perks up at the mention of bloodshed and begins to think of death as well

<Elias> In return you can have a third of the dragon

* Serreith still feels uneasy

<Elias> you may even pick the section

<Elias> Oh, but you cannot have the dragon's eyes

<Elias> It is a very powerful reagent, medicinal, valuable

* Nierad thinks deeply "bloodshed... all the sadness and deaths I've seen... caused... they have tainted my eyes a light red color, I wonder if they have noticed...

<Kairune> fine

<Kairune> i have to talk to the mayor

* Auroch has seen too many unnecessary deaths

* Baal_Zaahr begins to think of the many things he could do with this corpse Elias and the other's talk of

<Elias> Why?

<Kairune> this isn't a normal situation

<Kairune> you can't just walk on in followed by an army

<Kairune> standard procedure

<Kairune> why would i want that??

<Kairune> fine deal

* Kiran pales at the thought of carving the dragon up

<Nierad> what is so good about this dragon?

<Auroch> It is a dragon

<Kairune> alright, i'll be right back

* Serreith listens

* Kiran walks back to her horse and pets it

* Kairune leaves to talk to the mayor, and returns within minutes

<Nierad> all dragons I've help killed were nothing but bothers... their corpses only helped the mages

<Kairune> alright

<Kairune> you can come in, but keep your weapons sheathed until the dragon arrives

* Nierad puts his harp under his armpit

* Auroch hopes it isn't moist there

* Nierad smiles

<Auroch> Ahh, but what about the treasure?

* Kiran perks up at thought thought of treasure

<Nierad> the treasures, that's how I bought the headdress

<Nierad> no, in fact, that is where I FOUND the headdress

* Baal_Zaahr turns towards Auroch

<Auroch> Where would the dragon keep it's treasure?

<Nierad> most probably a hidden grove

<Baal_Zaahr> Here takes these friend...

<Auroch> That's the real value of killing a dragon

* Baal_Zaahr tosses the dwarf a black potion and another that is a strange mixture of deep violet and bright orange

* Auroch catches the potions

* Serreith eyes the mixture

* Kiran watches the potions

<Kiran> You know where the treasure stash of this dragon is?

<Auroch> No, I don't

<Auroch> Why didn't Kairune say anything about that?

<TownGuard> moves aside so the party can pass

<Kairune> well?

<Kairune> are you coming?

<Auroch> What is in here?

<Kiran> Aye

* Kairune walks through the gates

<Nierad> a dragon attacking a bar in a city... will be hard to find its lair

<Kairune> we don’t need to find it's lair

<Kairune> it will come to us

<Elias> Perhaps I can help

<Baal_Zaahr> Just drink them before the battle

<Baal_Zaahr> The black one will protect you from the fire of the dragon's breathe

<Baal_Zaahr> and the other, well lets hope you do not need that one

* Serreith cannot help but to feel uneasy

<Auroch> Thank ye, tho i hope there won't be a battle

* Serreith walks over to Auroch

* Serreith whispers : I have a bad feeling about that potion, it is, un natural.::

* Auroch looks at it, and whispers "Thank you fer yer concern"

* Kairune refuses the drink

<Kairune> i dont need any damn potion

* Baal_Zaahr chuckles a bit

<Kiran> What does that one do?

<Nierad> I need no magical potions, my music is magical enough, though I have never had to fight a dragon hand to hand

* Kiran gets on her horse again

<Nierad> auroch, you can ride the horse again

* Baal_Zaahr looks towards Kirna

<Serreith> Anytime

<Auroch> Thank ye

<Baal_Zaahr> Which one do you talk of Kiran

<Nierad> I can walk the rest of the way

* TownGuard takes their positions on the rooftops and windows of buildings, long bows and javelins at the ready

<Auroch> But I don't think we'll need them in the town

<Kiran> The orangish one Baal.

<Baal_Zaahr> It is one that will mend the muscles and bones of any warrior that walks in the realms

<Kiran> Ohh

* Auroch enters the town, heading towards the tavern

* Kiran follows Auroch

* Kairune heads toward the tavern

* Baal_Zaahr follows close behind the others

* Nierad enters the town, heading towards the music shop

* Serreith shivers uneasily

<Auroch> This is where it all began

* Auroch opens the door of the tavern

* Serreith draws her stilletto then slashes at the air in frustration

* Serreith sheathes it

* Nierad thinks to himself while he is away from the others "I've never met such people... the dryad was right, having friends is better than guarding a place"

<Kiran> Will the dragon return?

* Nierad gets out of the shop and heads toward the bar

* Auroch goes inside the bar

* Serreith follows closely

* Kairune goes into the bar

*** Barkeep has joined #roleplaying

<Barkeep> Arggh, not you again

<Barkeep> Did you find him?

* Baal_Zaahr removes a book from his piwafi and begins to make notes of the town and those that he notices

<Kairune> yeah we found im

<Elias> I am the man

* Nierad holds his harp with his right arm and enters the bar

<Kairune> but we aint handin him over

* Barkeep eyes Elias

* Kiran walks into the bar

<Barkeep> What??

* Nierad walks toward Baal

<Barkeep> You want that dragon to burn my bar down??

<Nierad> while we wait, can I see your books?

* Barkeep is confused

<Barkeep> What books?

<Kairune> doesnt matter, we'll make more money if we kill it

* Baal_Zaahr pasuing a moment

<Barkeep> I've only got beer

* Serreith is still shivering

* Baal_Zaahr pausing for a moment

<Serreith> I, I feel, unwell

* Kiran looks at Serreith and frowns

<Barkeep> And how do I know you'll kill it?

<Baal_Zaahr> Ah, you may read this one if you wish

<Kiran> Are you going to be okay Serreith?

<Kairune> we got the guards all over the town, ready to shoot it's scaly hide to hell

<Serreith> I, I cerrrtainly hope so.

<Baal_Zaahr> I keep close tabs on the country side as I travel

<Auroch> What's the matter?

* Kiran frowns at Kairunes language

<Serreith> I am not ceerrrrtain

<Barkeep> But what if he burns my bar down? Will you pay me enough to build it?

* Kairune frowns back

<Kiran> Sit down and try to relax some Serreith.

<Auroch> Ye don't look well

<Nierad> I was an orphan, never really travelled

<Kiran> The dragon wont burn down your bar!

* Serreith sits down

<Barkeep> And you are?

<Kiran> My name is Kiran.

<Nierad> Seirreith want me to play some music?

<Baal_Zaahr> I have only traveled in a few of the towns.  Have spent most of my life near the forest and base of the Redmoon peak mountains

<Barkeep> All I know is he says he will

<Kiran> Please bring the Saris here some water.

<Kiran> She is ill.

* Nierad looks at the barkeep and introduces himself

<Serreith> I AM FINE

<Auroch> Ye sure?

<Serreith> I HAVE NO NEED FOR WATERRR

<Barkeep> I got some cheap beer for you

* Kiran shrugs

* Baal_Zaahr eyes the female saris

<Nierad> ahh but you have gone to towns, I stayed away from towns.... until now

* Serreith hits the tray and sends the water spilling across the ground

<Auroch> That was rather rude

* Kiran moves away from Serreith and draws her sword

* Serreith begins to quiver

<Kiran> Ummm

<Kiran> I think something not so good is gonna happen....

* Nierad puts the book by the table and readies his harp

<Auroch> Like what?

* Serreith tries to focus

* Serreith calms herself down

<Kiran> I dunno but that saris is being odd....

* Baal_Zaahr quickly picks up the book

<Auroch> No more than him!

* Auroch gestures at Kairune

* Serreith sings softly in a gutteral, but smooth manner

* Kiran sighs

* Kairune grumbles

* Auroch laughs

<Kiran> You've a point there Auroch

<Auroch> See?

* Kiran resheathes her sword

* Serreith manages to calm herself, though the shivering still remains

<Barkeep> Hey! It's a two drink minimum here!

* Kiran rolls her eyes

<Auroch> Still got the same ale?

* Nierad whispers to Auroch "Should I play a song?"

* Auroch whispers "If you want"

<Barkee* Baal_Zaahr seeing that things are calming down, removes the book again and begins to look it over

<Serreith> I do not drrrink, it harrrrms the sences.

*** Zeke has joined #roleplaying

<Barkeep> It's only the same because you're too picky!

* Baal_Zaahr motions to the barkeep

* Zeke looks around curiously

* Nierad leans on a chair and takes off his red gauntlets

<Barkeep> Welcome to my tavern!

<Zeke> hiyas

<Baal_Zaahr> Bring me your finest dark ale

<Barkeep> Can I get you anything?

* Zeke peeks around a bit more

* Nierad looks at the new person and closes his eyes and begins to play a song, the song is soothing... as if though a feeling of loneliness

<Zeke> hmm

<Auroch> Me name's Auroch, stranger

<Auroch> Lemme buy ye a beer

<Nierad> my name is Nierad

<Zeke> sure !

<Zeke> thanks... Auroch

* Kairune grumbles

<Kairune> we're waiting for a dragon

<Auroch> No problem, gotta use it up anyways

<Kairune> this isnt a tea party

<Serreith> Mine is Serrrrrreith, pleasurrrrre to meet you

<Auroch> Barkeeper, a beer for this man!

* Zeke smiles at Serreith

<Barkeep> All right, all right

<Nierad> I hope you can fight as hard as that head of yours is Kairune

* Barkeep pours Zeke a mug of ale and passes it to him

<Kairune> bah

<Auroch> He can, if his pike doesn't break

* Kiran frowns at Zeke

* Kairune grumbles

* Auroch laughs

* Zeke walks over to the other saris

* Nierad smiles michiviesly

<Kiran> Watch your pack Serreith.

* Baal_Zaahr while he waits for his drink, Baal_Zaahr slowly removes the hood of his piwafi

<Zeke> !

<Zeke> Kiran!

<Zeke> Hi!

<Zeke> Watch your back?

* Kiran smiles at Zeke but moves her pack away from him

<Zeke> awwww

* Barkeep pours Baal_Zaahr a mug of the same watered down ale he gave Zeke

* Nierad changes the notes of his song, the song gives a feeling of hope

<Zeke> you still dont trust me?

<Barkeep> Here you go

<Kiran> You are a thief after all.

<Auroch> Do ye know him?

<Zeke> no i'm not!

<Kiran> Aye

* Serreith smiles slyly

<Zeke> I'm a good saris!

<Zeke> an honorable saris!

* Baal_Zaahr takes a sip of the ale and watches the crowd

* Kiran raises an eyebrow

<Auroch> Is he Kiran?

* Serreith smiles at her bretheren

* Nierad thinks to himself "These people are so comfortable around each other... just like that group I once fought"

<Kiran> He did the things he did when I knew him to save his sister....

<Zeke> Yes!

* Zeke whimpers slightly

<Auroch> That doesn't sound too bad

* Zeke shakes his head

<Serreith> He would not darrrre harrrm one of his kin.

* Zeke sits down at the bar and puts his head down

<Kiran> Maybe not, but I am not his kin.

* Kairune taps his foot impatiently

<Serreith> Orrrrr cheat herrrr.

<Auroch> You sure? you kinda look a little furry around the ears

* Baal_Zaahr pays close attention to the two Saris

* Serreith grins

* Kiran sticks her tongue out at Auroch

* Nierad changes his song. His new song now is one that you would hear in a dryad party

<Elias> What do you want now Kairune?

<Kairune> i want to fight

* Auroch just gives her his ugliest dwarf face in return

<Nierad> would you care to dance Kiran?

* Kiran breaks out in laughter

<Elias> Well when did the dragon say he'd return?

<Kiran> Dance?

<Kiran> Ohhh I would love to!

* Zeke sniffs

* Serreith walks over to Kairune

<Nierad> yes, though my eyes are close, I can still feel my surroundings

<Auroch> Ummm, no i don't think ye got me

* Kairune cocks his eye at Serieth

<Serreith> Yourrrrr time will come soon enough...

<Kairune> hmph

* Kiran sighs and sits at the bar

* Zeke sniffles

<Nierad> hmm...

<Kiran> Is your sister okay Zeke?

* Zeke whines

<Auroch> Okay fine, let's dance!

<Nierad> I am afraid I do not know any dwarfish songs

<Serreith> Yourrrr warrrrior spirrrrit is untamed, but rrrremember, this is a drrragon, we will have plenty of fighting sooon enough.

* Nierad thinks to himself "If they have any..."

* Kairune nods

<Auroch> What's te know? ye just start playing and drinking!

* Serreith shivvers once again

<Kiran> You know Zeke... Baal can make potions...

<Nierad> are you sure you are ok Serreith?

<Kiran> Maybe he can make one to help your sister?

* Zeke looks up slightly

<Zeke> so...?

* Serreith shoots a glare at Zeke

* Zeke cries even more

* Baal_Zaahr finishes off the watered down ale. Not wishing to drink more of this horid ale Baal Zaahr removes his own drink

<Nierad> it would be rather sad to see a beautiful saris such as you get sick

* Serreith walks quickly over to the other saris

<Kiran> She isn't... dead... is she?

<Zeke>…

<Zeke> leave me alone

* Auroch approaches Zeke

* Kiran feels awful and leaves Zeke alone

<Auroch> I'm so sorry

<Kairune> what a wimp...

* Serreith whispers, I do not trrrrust that human Baal, I owuld hate to see someone as, gifted as you, fall prrrey to your trrrust.

<Kairune> get over it

<Auroch> Leave him alone, Kairune!

* Nierad begins to try and play a song that might please dwarves. The song sounds horrible most of the time, but it gets tolerable at times

* Kiran glares at Kairune

<Kairune> pfeh

<Kairune> things like that happen all the time

<Auroch> Just because ye don't care for anyone except yerself, doesn't mean other people can't feel that way!

<Kairune> dwarf…

<Auroch> Huu-man

<Kairune> you know nothing of which you speak

<Kairune> i care

<Auroch> Oh? Enlighten me

<Kairune> but i wont waste any tears

<Auroch> Bah!

* Serreith whispers again, besides, my senses tell me something is out of place herrrre

* Nierad quickly changes his song to one that gives a feeling of drowsiness, as if though it was night

<Kairune> not for one who can't even help himself

* Kairune scoffs at the alleged thief

* Kiran yawns

* Serreith walks away from Zeke

* Nierad thinks "Waste tears? I would like to be able to shed tears.."

<Kiran> Play something lively Neirad please, I am getting tired.

* Nierad begins to play the song of the dryads

* Kiran smiles

* Zeke bangs a fist against the bar, demanding a drink

* Auroch worries how slowly the time will pass until the dragon returns

* Nierad smiles back

* Barkeep hands Zeke his drink

<Barkeep> There you go, on the house

* Zeke growls lightly

* Zeke drinks

<Zeke> i dont need your pity human

* Serreith frowns at her bretheren

* Zeke puts a coin on the counter

<Kiran> That wasn't pity, it was compassion Zeke.

<Kairune> heh

<Kiran> You would do well to learn the difference.

* Barkeep takes the coin

<Kairune> same thing

* Baal_Zaahr noticing how the Saris, Serreith is acting, Baal Zaahr decides it best to take seat furthest from the group

<Kiran> I am going for a walk outside.

* Kiran gets up and wanders outside

* TownGuard watches Kiran

* Serreith follows Kiran

* Nierad thinks "Social life... must be difficult"

* Kiran sticks her tongue out at the townguard

<Zeke>…

* Kiran wanders and window shops, keeping close to the tavern

* Auroch wonders where Kiran is going

* Nierad stops playing, opens his eyes, and heads toward the counter

* Nierad puts 16 coins on the counter

* Serreith sticks next to Kiran

<Nierad> one of your finest ales please

<Kairune> hehehhe

<Kairune> what would that be barkeep?

* Kiran points to a piece of jewelry in a window

<Kairune> same old slop bucket?

<Kiran> That's pretty

* Kairune chuckles

* Barkeep passes Nierad a mug of the same swill he's given to everyone

<Nierad> you might as well give me 16...

* Kairune chuckles

<Kairune> i'd pay to have that disgusting liquid removed

<Serreith> yes it is

<Kairune> and my standards are pretty low

* Nierad sighs and chugs down on the Ale

<Serreith> Verrry beautiful

* Nierad whispers to Kairune "I don't blame you.."

<Auroch> Aye, it's pretty bad as beer goes

<Kiran> *A shadow moves quickly over them, blotting out the sun briefly. Kiran looks up and lets out a small scream and breaks for a run towards the bar*

* Kairune chuckles

* Kiran bursts in the door

*** Elias is now known as Archimedes

* TownGuard ready their weapons

<Nierad> already?

<Kiran> ITS HERE!

<Nierad> I just started drinking

* TownGuard fire some arrows and javelins

* Nierad sighs

* Archimedes roars

* TownGuard get eaten as the dragon swoops down

* TownGuard suffer casualties

* Kiran draws her sword

<Archimedes> The man is here! I can smell him!

<Nierad> I guess I should start with the magical music, my kicks and punches won't do well against a dragon

<Kairune> readies a brand new pike

* Serreith draws her stiletto

<Archimedes> Bring him to me!

<Zeke> huh? what's going on?

* Nierad begins to play music slowly

<Zeke> AAAAAAAAHHHHH

* Baal_Zaahr hearing the on goings outside, Baal Zaahr quickly raises, pulls the hood back over his face and heads outside

<Kiran> Dragon Zeke

<Zeke> DRAGON!!!!!!

<Zeke> AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHH

* Archimedes breathes fire, burning nearby buildings

* Nierad begins to glow a soft red light

* Auroch drinks the potion Baal gave him

* Nierad heads outside

* Zeke looks around desperately for something to hide behind

* Auroch feels strong

* Serreith runs to escape the fiery dragon's breath

* Zeke sees Kairune

* Zeke hides behind the guardsman

<Archimedes> AAAAAAAAARRRRRRRRRGGGGGGGG!

<Archimedes> Where is he?

<Kairune> what're you doing coward??

* Serreith looks at Auroch

<Kairune> bah

<Serreith> NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

<Barkeep> Stop him! He's gonna burn my bar!

* Nierad closes his eyes to intensify the power of his music when the time comes

* Serreith rushes over

<Elias> Dragon, stop

<Archimedes> Ahh, there you are!

* Kairune gets ready to throw his pike

* Kiran moves next to Elias

* Kairune aims for the neck

* Zeke whimpers

<Archimedes> What can you say in your defense?

* Serreith draws several poisoned darts from her sleaves and aims along with Kairune

* Zeke mutters to himself, 'why does it always have to be dragons??'

* Archimedes rises into the air high, very high

* Elias says nothing

* Serreith lets out a blast of psionic energy towards the dragon

* Auroch runs towards where Elias is standing

<Auroch> Get outta here! He's gonna get ye!

* Nierad whispers to Serreth "I cannot use my music if he is in the air, it will harm you guys too"

* Archimedes turns around, and starts to plummet towards the earth

* Serreith nodds

* Baal_Zaahr begins to chant..."L'alurl gol zhah elghinyrr gol"

<Kiran> Ummmm.....

* Serreith turns around

* TownGuard throw some more javelins and shoot arrows

<Serreith> VAMPIRRRRRRRRE

* Archimedes heads straight for Elias

* Kiran grabs Elias and moves out of the way of the dragon

<Zeke> VAMPIRE????

* Baal_Zaahr looking at Serreith

* Serreith recognises the language

* Zeke fients

* Nierad quickly jumps high in the air, tries to get in front of the dragons head

* Serreith turns to face Baal

<Baal_Zaahr> Calm yourself, cat. It is the words of the necromancy

<Kiran> He is human and helping us fight the dragon!

* Nierad begins to play a song of hopelessness, sadness, sorrow

* Archimedes swoops down from the sky, picking Kiran and Elias up in his claws

* Kiran screams

<Auroch> Kiran!

<Serreith> Not just any necrrrromancerrrrrrrr

<Auroch> This is no time for division!

* Kairune throws his pike at the dragon's neck

<Kairune> grazes the surface

* Nierad stops playing his harp

<Serreith> And what is a rrrrrangerrr doing with necorrrrrmantic magic?

* Kiran turns and points her sword at the dragons underbelly

<Baal_Zaahr> I am not a ranger, let us talk of this later

* Archimedes heads back into the sky, bringing Elias to his face

* Nierad begins to play a song, though nothing special at first

* Serreith draws her stilletto

* Serreith growls

* Archimedes eats Elias, blood dribbling down from his chin

* Kiran tries to find space between the dragons scales

<TownGuard> lets loose a few more javelings, striking the dragon in it's tail and leg

* Nierad suddenly, the strings of his harp shoot out of it and head toward the dragon

<Archimedes> You ma'am, nothing personal but I think i'll eat you too

* Serreith turns around and throws a few darts at the dragon, hoping to poison it

* TownGuard shoots a dozen arrows, but only one hits and bounces off the surface

* Kiran screams again and drives the sword in its mouth as the dragon opens it

* Baal_Zaahr begins to chant once again.."Sargh lueth kyona phuul dro'xundus"

* Archimedes is hit by the darts, but they don't pierce deep

* Archimedes begins to fly more slowly

<Kiran> Eat that you damn lizard!

* Zeke wakes up slowly…

* Serreith quivers and looses her aim

<Archimedes> I am not a lizard!!!!

* Zeke shakes his head

* Nierad hopes the strings can attach to the dragon

* Baal_Zaahr focuses on the dragon, two small clouds begin to form around his eyes

* Kairune catches onto the dragon's tail as it swoops by.

* Baal_Zaahr begins to chant more and more, hoping the effects will take

* Serreith throws off balance, and the rest of the darts scatter across the ground

* Archimedes is getting tangled with the strings from the harp

* Kairune begins to stab his way up the dragon's body

* Serreith feels really uneasy

* Kiran shoves the sword in deeper in its mouth

* Auroch throws his axe into the air, missing the dragon

* Nierad begins to lose hold of the ground, the dragon is strong

* Archimedes gurgles, then falls towards the earth

<Archimedes> I am not a...

<Archimedes> lizard!

<Kiran> Errmm...

<Kiran> This is gonna hurt...

* Archimedes hits the ground hard

* Kiran cringes and braces for impact

* Kairune nearly gets crushed under the tail

* Nierad begins to touch the strings, vibrating them quickly, and begins to chant

* Serreith sends a blast at Archimedes to push him clear of the group

* Kairune hits his head and groans

* Archimedes explodes from the impact, spreading dragon organs everywhere

* Nierad shouts to the group "If I got the spell right, he will be harmed!"

* Serreith is covered in guts of the dragon

<Auroch> Kiran! Ye okay?

* Kiran lands hard and passes out from the impact

* Zeke screams as a dragon liver lands directly on top of him

*** Archimedes has left #roleplaying

<Zeke> aaaah

<Zeke> why me???

* Nierad has blood smeared on his red armor, and falls face down on the ground

* Baal_Zaahr quickly approaches Kiran

<Serreith> eeeeh, digusting

* Serreith looks at Baal once more

* Kairune groans as he struggles to stand

<Nierad> ughh...

* TownGuard approaches the group

* Auroch looks at the potion in his hand

<Baal_Zaahr> Auroch, do you still have that potion I gave you

<Auroch> Uh-oh

<Auroch> I think I drank the wrong one

* Baal_Zaahr shakes his head

* Serreith looks intently at Aurcoch

* Baal_Zaahr removes a small pouch of herbs

* Auroch hands the potion to Baal

<Baal_Zaahr> I pray this works

* Nierad turns his face to look at Auroch with a weakened look

<Auroch> You look gross!

* Nierad stands up, but kneels in weakness

* Zeke struggles to his feet, shivering

* Nierad looks at his harp which is a few feet in front of him

* Baal_Zaahr places a small leaf beneath the tongue of the female human

<Nierad> if only I co... cou.. could rea.. it

* Serreith wipes dragon's blood from her fur, and begins to clean her fur

<Auroch> Someone help the bard!

* Zeke wipes the dragon guts off of himself

* Serreith rushes over to the bard

<Serreith> WHO HERE IS A DOCTORRR OR HEALERR OF SORRRTS?

* Kiran stirs slightly

* TownGuard disbands

<Nierad> I can... hea.. small woun.. wit my.. harp

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* Auroch wishes he could do something to help

* Nierad lays down

* Zeke gets the harp

* Baal_Zaahr removes a small mushroom looking plant

* Zeke marvels at the beauty

<Zeke> hmm...

* Baal_Zaahr tosses it to Auroch

* Zeke decides to give it to the bard

<Baal_Zaahr> Take it to the bard, it should numb the pain till someone can heal him

<Auroch> What should I do with this?

* Auroch runs to the bard, rubbing the mushroom on his wounds

<Auroch> Does this help?

<Nierad> I can.. not play with.. me.. being wea..

<Nierad> hopefully..

* Baal_Zaahr looks at the dwarf

<Auroch> I know! Give him the bartender's beer!

* Nierad groans, and tries to grip the harp tightly

<Baal_Zaahr> He is suppose to eat the herb

<Kairune> !

* Auroch forces the mushroom into the bard's mouth

<Auroch> Swallow!

* Nierad tries to play a few notes, but messes terribly

* Nierad gulps

<Nierad> how long?

* Nierad notices he can talk easier now

* Kiran groans and nearly chokes on the leaf as she wakes up

* Nierad begins to play a song of joy and hope slowly...

* Auroch wonders who's going to fight over the dragon guts now that they're everywhere

<Kairune> !

* Kairune begins to gather the dragon's remains

* Serreith looks disgustedly at the remnants of the dragon

* Nierad closes his eyes, trying to concentrate, trying to forget the impact to the ground

* Baal_Zaahr holding Kiran close...

<Nierad> ugh... same old Kairune…

<Baal_Zaahr> Ah, it is good to see you are alive

* Kairune takes a claw and scale here and there.

<Kiran> Remind me to move OUT of the way of a dragon next time...

* Nierad kneels

* Auroch laughs

* Kiran smiles weakly at Baal

* Zeke feels weak

* Baal_Zaahr grinning a bit

* Serreith frowns

* Kiran reaches in and removes the leaf

<Kiran> What is this?

* Auroch notices one of the dragon's eyes lying on the ground

<Baal_Zaahr> Ah that would be the best thing next time

* Nierad wearily stands up

* Auroch picks the eye up quietly

<Baal_Zaahr> It is a rare herb I found in the depths of the forest

<Auroch> No, the best thing would be te never get near one!

<Kiran> It tastes awful...

* Kiran makes a face

<Baal_Zaahr> I am unsure of what it is called, but i have witnessed shamans using it to revive the wounded

<Nierad> I got to say... I have never had hit the ground head as fast as that... and then a mushroom pushed down my throat

* Serreith wonders why she was unable to push the dragon aside in it's fall until it was to late

*** Auroch changes topic to 'All we need is a pot of petunias thinking 'oh no, not again''

<Serreith> It, it is my fault that there arrre wounded

<Auroch> It is all of our faults

<Kairune> not my fault

<Kiran> Help me up Baal, I don't want to lay in dragon guts..

<Nierad> no… had I stayed out of the fight and concentrated on my healing songs... my defensive songs..

<Kairune> i tried climbing the damn thing

* Kiran pales and makes a face

* Baal_Zaahr stands up and slowly helps the Kiran up

* Auroch wipes himself down; surprised dragons had so much blood

<Serreith> No, I could have kept the drrragon from hitting them on the grrround, I could have pushed it out of the way, I could have... I, I...

<Kiran> Serreith...

<Auroch> It is not your fault, the what might have been is not important

* Zeke tries to comfort Serreith

* Nierad opens his eyes and looks at Serreith

* Serreith slaps Zeke

<Serreith> COWARRRRD

* Zeke snarls

* Kiran 's eyes widen in surprise

<Nierad> is this really the time?

* Serreith looks aloof

* Kairune snickers

<Kiran> Those two are not all that different are they?

<Zeke> screw up!

* Nierad song's become louder, the joy and hope, hopefully will help heal the small wounds

* Zeke scoffs at the haughty female

* Auroch feels healthier

<Serreith> Darrrling, you could have done the same, easily

* Baal_Zaahr looking around the area, Baal_Zaahr begins to eye the organs thrown about

* Kiran picks off a few scales and gore off her leather tunic

<Kiran> Gross...

* Serreith hugs the other saris though

* Kairune frowns greedily at Kiran

* Nierad stops playing the harp, and wipes the blood off the gem of the headdress

<Auroch> Poor Elias...

<Serreith> I am glad that you arrre ok though

* Zeke stiffens up

<Zeke> whatever...

<Nierad> so.. when does the barkeep pay us?

* Kiran sits down on the tavern porch and reaches down to pick up the dragon heart

<Kiran> Wow

<Barkeep> I'll not pay you!

* Kairune growls at Kiran

<Barkeep> You ruined my bar!

* Kairune looks at the barkeep

<Barkeep> Look at it, it's covered in blood!

* Kairune grabs him by the collar

<Nierad> we nearly killed ourselves to keep your bar standing...

<Kairune> That blood is worth more than your hide

<Kiran> You said you would pay us if the bar didn't burn down.

* Baal_Zaahr not wishing to pass up the begins to gather some of the organs, cuts them into fine pieces and places them in a few vials.

<Kiran> It didn't burn down.

<Barkeep> I'm just a bartender! How much money did you think i had?

<Kairune> fine

<Nierad> I just gave you 16 coins..

<Kairune> then wipe off my tab and we'll call it even

<Barkeep> Fine!

<Auroch> Oh, and what about our reward?

* Sereith wanders around

<Kairune> i've got plenty of dragon parts to get me something..

<Barkeep> I thought you didn't want money

<Sereith> I desirrrre nothing

<Kiran> You know... the scales would be great for armor...

* Nierad quietly grabs a horn

* Zeke picks up a dragon scale and looks at it in curiosity

<Nierad> my armor is steel, fine red steel

<Auroch> Well, oh yeah I guess I did, didn't I?

<Kiran> Mine is bloody leather.

* Kairune pulls a dragon tooth

<Kiran> Useless now...

*** Sereith is now known as Serreith

* Kiran sighs

* Baal_Zaahr slowly collects some the intestines, gizzards, tissues, and other internal organs.

<Auroch> I will not wear dragon armor

<Kiran> Why not Auroch?

<Auroch> I don't like dragons, don't want to wear them

<Kiran> Ohh, that makes sense Auroch.

* Kairune growls at the greedy human

<Kiran> What's this heart worth?

* Serreith looks at her tunic and skirt

<Serreith> nothing special herrrrrrrrrrre, but

<Nierad> I don’t know Kiran, if you let me keep it for a while, I might fine out

* Nierad grins

* Serreith chants and turns into an orc in full plate

* Kiran looks suspiciously at Neirad

* Kairune continues to struggle, pulling teeth out

<Auroch> Don't give that heart away, it's too valuable!

<Kiran> It is?

<Serreith> Me is ok wid me illusions, no need armor herrrrrrrrrrrr

* Zeke stares wide-eyed at Serreith

* Kiran snickers at Serreiths illusion

<Auroch> Oh yes, the most valuable part of a dragon!

<Auroch> Well, other than the treasure

* Serreith reverts

* Nierad pulls out a fang, while Kairune is still struggling with the teeth

<Kairune> wait a minute...

<Kiran> I could use a new sword and armor…

* Baal_Zaahr not paying attention to the group, Baal Zaahr keeps harvesting the organs, finally ending with the harvesting of the beast's tongue and brain

<Kairune> do you think this dragon has a lair nearby?

<Auroch> Hmm, it makes sense

* Kairune ponders that possibility

<Auroch> but you live here, don't you already know that?

<Kairune> I dont keep track of dragons

<Kairune> they dont come by often

<Nierad> Druulk would not be happy with it not having treasure

<Auroch> I don't live by Druulk's wishes!

<Kairune> heh

<Nierad> neither do I, for some reason the dragons do... and they call themselves smart

<Kairune> maybe we should find it's lair... bound to be plenty of treasure to go around...

<Kairune> or more hatchlings…

<Kiran> Think I could find a sword there?

<Kiran> Errr

<Auroch> hmm, aye that would be a good idea

<Auroch> but what about the Spiked Hammers?

* Kairune frowns

<Kairune> heh

<Kairune> good point

* Baal_Zaahr upon hearing them go on about riches, a thought crosses the mind of the human

<Kairune> they'll come looking for Elian

<Kairune> damn

<Auroch> Aye, there're more swords in a dragon's hoard than ye can count!

* Kiran feels sad for Elias

* Baal_Zaahr walks over to the stomach of the large beast and splits it open to reveal any thing inside

* Kiran watches Baal and nearly throws up

* Auroch notices a hand in the beast's stomach

* Serreith looks like she is about to vomit at the disgusting display

<Kairune> Hey!

<Kairune> what did you do the whole battle?

* Nierad thinks "I got no need for money, but..."

<Kairune> get away from my trophy!

* Serreith grabs a scale from the dragon

* Zeke gets sickened by Baal's actions

<Nierad> the rings and bracelets we find would be fine with me

* Serreith focuses and chants

* Baal_Zaahr scowls at Kairune

<Kairune> I need a good lance

* Serreith turns into a baby dragon, 1 week old

* Kairune looks at the long tooth he pulled

* Serreith quickly reverts back

* Auroch wonders if he'd have better luck looking for the treasure on his own

<Serreith> Hmmm, verrrrrrrry difficult to masterrrrrrrr

<Kiran> We should bury Elias.

* Zeke thinks about the treasure... then thinks about dragons...

<Nierad> if we find him…

* Zeke nods at Kiran

<Auroch> No, we should let his guild mates bury him

* Serreith picks up on Zeke's thoughts

* Zeke frowns

* Baal_Zaahr begins to search the beast's body for anything he missed

* Kiran nods at Auroch

<Kiran> It was a male dragon Baal

* Kiran points to its hind side

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* Kairune howls in laughter, despite himself

* Serreith looks at the other saris with pitty

<SpikedHammers> Elias, he didn't make it did he?

<Kairune> no

<Kairune> now get out

* Kiran shakes her head sadly

<SpikedHammers> Listen you, we just lost our leader!

<Kairune> and you did nothing to help him

<Kairune> not our fault

<SpikedHammers> We were following his orders!

* Nierad sighs

<Kairune> heh

<Kairune> maybe you should think for yourselves for once

<Kairune> instead of following such a weakling

<SpikedHammers> Well we don't have much of a choice now, do we?

* Kairune spits

* Serreith changes herself to look like SpikedHammers and walks directly in front of him

* Kiran giggles in spite of hurting badly

<Serreith> YOU should have been heeerrrrree

* SpikedHammers ignores the insult to their deceased leader

* Serreith reverts

<SpikedHammers> Is there anything left of him?

<Kairune> I was fighting that damn thing on it's tail!!

<Kiran> Try the dragons stomach...

<Serreith> Eaten we arrre afrrrraid

<Kairune> bah

* Baal_Zaahr thinking of one last thing, the young human removes two small vials and quickly fills them with blood of the dragon. Finally he stands and watches the goings on.

<Kairune> greedy sons of goblins

* SpikedHammers look through the stomach, finding a few limbs

<SpikedHammers> me take the body parts

* Serreith notices the human's final action

<Nierad> you are one to talk…

* Kiran looks pale, sitting on the tavern porch

* Kairune frowns at the few teeth and scales he managed to pick

* Serreith shivers

* Zeke notices his fellow saris feeling strangely too

* Nierad sits besides Kiran

<SpikedHammers> Our business here is done, all has happened as Elias has wished

<Nierad> are you ok?

* Kiran nods slowly

* Baal_Zaahr walks over next to Kiran, sits down and removes his small book, taking note of what he all collected

<Kiran> Just very sore.

* SpikedHammers leave, make their way back to Dalermon

*** SpikedHammers has left #roleplaying

<Kairune> good riddance

* Kiran watches what Baal writes in his book

<Nierad> I myself, I got nothing to do after this...

<Auroch> Bah! Have some sympathy!

<Kiran> Wanna find some dragon treasure?

* Serreith sits and meditates

* Kairune shrugs

<Auroch> Aye! Let's get some treasure!

* Zeke puts on his war claw and fiddles with the fingers a bit

* Kairune nods his head

<Kiran> You too Zeke.

<Baal_Zaahr> My dear, I have found more valuables here then I could ever find in his lair.

* Serreith smiles at the thought of a new adventure

* Serreith leaps up

* Zeke feels uneasy about a dragon's den

<Zeke> …um…

<Kiran> What about this? *Kiran holds up the dragon heart*

* Serreith walks over to Zeke

* Zeke thinks about the treasure

<Zeke> hmmmm

* Serreith slaps him again

<Zeke> ow

<Zeke> ok i'll come

* Zeke frowns

<Auroch> Kiran, ye may want to wrap that up, it's drippin blood everywhere!

* Baal_Zaahr looking at the heart Kiran holds

<Serreith> You would not find a mate if you continuously act like a cowarrrrd

<Kiran> I am not putting it in my pack.

<Kiran> Its gross

<Kiran> I just wanted to see how it looked.

<Auroch> Well then you should give it to someone else

<Baal_Zaahr> perhaps I may take a small piece of this beast's heart?

<Zeke> I'm not a coward!!

<Zeke> I...

<Kiran> Sure Baal.

* Nierad red pupils reflect the blood smears on the ground

* Serreith smiles and rolls her eyes away from Zeke's

<Auroch> The treasure we find should be more valuable anyways!

<Kiran> I just want some decent armor and a sword.

* Baal_Zaahr removes a small dagger and begins to dissect the heart

<Kiran> This stuff is ruined.

<Auroch> Ye'll get that, trust me!

<Kairune> if we find a lance, i call it

<Auroch> The best axe is mine!

<Kiran> Ohhh hey, I've never seen the inside of a heart.

<Kairune> and we split the gold and gems and such

* Nierad hands Kiran a dragon horn, and two fangs

* Kairune glares at Baal

* Auroch mumbles I collect them after all

<Serreith> I call the best suit of splint!

* Kiran takes the horn and fangs and smiles

<Nierad> I need rings and bracelets…

* Baal_Zaahr makes notes in his book

<Kairune> no one person will take all of the treasure this time..

* Kairune glares again at Baal

<Auroch> Aye, and don't ye forget that Kairune!

* Baal_Zaahr glares back

<Kiran> Give Kairune half the heart please Baal

* Kairune grumbles

<Kiran> You keep the other half for yourself Baal.

<Kiran> I have no need of it.

* Baal_Zaahr tosses the heart to Kairune

<Baal_Zaahr> I only need of a slice anyways

* Kairune puts half the heart away

<Serreith> What do you need of a hearrrt anyway?

* Kairune puts the rest away

<Nierad> my harp needs tuning...

<Kiran> You know what I need now? A bath.

* Kairune shrugs

<Kairune> someone will want it

<Kiran> A long hot body soothing bath.

<Serreith> Sisterrrr, you know we both need one.

<Baal_Zaahr> Serreith, one needs a heart to bind a soul to it.

<Kairune> it'll get a lot messier from here on in, kid

* Kiran nods at Serreith

<Kairune> I wouldn’t' bother with a bath

* Kiran frowns and looks down at her bloodied armor.

* Serreith points a finger at her bloodstained fur

* Auroch sniffs Kairune

<Kairune> heh

<Auroch> Ye could use one!

<Kairune> keep to yourself dwarf!

<Auroch> Bah!

<Kiran> Why would you bind a soul ?

* Kairune grumbles

* Auroch laughs

* Kiran looks at Baal

<Serreith> Oh, makes sense then

<Zeke> hmm, some ranger...

<Zeke> didn't you say that’s what he was?

* Zeke shrugs

* Serreith mutters under her breath, something about 'Baal' and 'necromancy'

* Zeke thinks he must have picked up on someone's thoughts

<Baal_Zaahr> How else would a necromancer use his magic, but to raise the dead

* Nierad thinks "They can be funny at times…"

<Kiran> Ohhh, that's true I guess.

* Nierad chuckles slightly

<Kiran> But dead? Ewwww

* Serreith flips a few times

<Baal_Zaahr> It is easier to control the the undead, for they have not will or mind,

* Baal_Zaahr mumbles unlike the living

<Kiran> But not as much fun as the living.

* Zeke 's eyes follow Serreith as she flips

* Kiran winks at Baal

* Serreith catches that

* Serreith looks at Baal

<Nierad> maybe there is a song for undead... to control them or destroy them

* VerDir watches from afar

* VerDir turns and runs off

*** VerDir has quit IRC

* Kiran wipes the book off her hands onto her leather leggings and frowns

<Kiran> I am going inside, having a looooong tall drink and then finding an inn to take a bath.

<Serreith> Call me when you arrre done sisterrrr!

<Auroch> I don't know bout that drink, this barkeep's got the worst beer this side of Barnsen!

* Kiran stands up unsteadily

* Zeke nods

<Kiran> Better than this taste of blood and that leaf that I have right now.

* Baal_Zaahr looking down at his piwafi, Baal Zaahr notices how stained it is and for the first time removes the Piwafi and all of it's contents

<Nierad> isn't there another bar in this town?

<Auroch> I would like tho te get rid of these bloody clothes!

<Kairune> hmm

<Auroch> Bah, it's only a small town

<Barkeep> NO!

<Kairune> this is the only one I’m familiar with

* Kiran watches Baal and raises an eyebrow

<Barkeep> Don't even think about going to someone else's bar!

<Kairune> shut up you bleeding kobold!

<Barkeep> Your tab's gone, leave me alone!

* Serreith rolls her eyes

* Baal_Zaahr notices Kiran looking at him....

* Nierad ignores the barkeep

<Nierad> maybe going to another town for a drink might be better..

* Serreith walks up to Kairune

<Baal_Zaahr> Do the scars still frighten you my friend

<Kairune> bah

<Auroch> But is it worth the walk?

<Kiran> Nope, I was watching what you have inside your cloak

* Serreith slaps him for good measure

* Kiran smiles

* Nierad flexes and groans

<Kairune> you should've paid me to drink that junk

<Nierad> not at the moment...

* Baal_Zaahr chuckles at Kiran

<Barkeep> Bah!

<Serreith> Men have to know who is boss

* Serreith walks off

* Zeke frowns

<Auroch> And women have to know that it's not them!

<Kiran> OH?

* Zeke giggles

* Kiran glares at Auroch

* Auroch laughs

<Auroch> It's a joke!

* Baal_Zaahr deciding to trust the female, Baal Zaahr picks up his small book at tosses it to Kiran

* Serreith glares and narrows eyes

* Kiran catches it, surprised.

* Zeke gulps

* Zeke grabs the sides of his face

* Serreith uses psionics to levitate the dwarf a few inches from the ground

* Nierad sighs

<Auroch> E!

<Auroch> Lemme down!

<Nierad> women...

<Baal_Zaahr> Return it when you are through looking at it.  Though some of the words you will not understand.

* Baal_Zaahr chuckles a bit

* Kiran snickers and points at Auroch, still holding the book close

* Auroch wiggles his legs

* Kairune laughs at the dwarf's plight

* Serreith drops him

* Auroch hits the ground roughly

<Auroch> oof

<Serreith> As you wish

* Kairune chuckles

<Kiran> Then I will ask  you what they mean Baal.

* Kiran cringes

* Nierad uses the strings of his harp the grab Serreith's two legs

<Kiran> That had to hurt.

<Serreith> me goes wide-eyed and trips

* Auroch grabs her hands

* Serreith stumbles

* Nierad quickly recalls the strings

* Serreith glares at the bard

* Zeke giggles

* Kiran opens up the book Baal handed to her and finds a chair

* Auroch laughs

<Nierad> want to see a trick?

* Serreith growls in Zeke's general direction

* Zeke covers his mouth, snickering

<Auroch> Yer all crazy! I'm gonna go find something else te do for the rest of the day, yer crazy!

* Auroch laughs

<Kairune> aye

<Kairune> me too

<Kairune> time to find a new tavern

* Auroch leaves the area, muttering something about finding another bar somewhere

<Nierad> I must go find some people to entertain..

* Kairune follows Auroch

* Nierad throws three gold coins at the barkeep

* Serreith scampers off to follow Auroch and Kairune

* Kiran watches and follows after motioning Baal to follow

<Nierad> get some decent beer at least…

<Kiran> I need a bath...

*** Barkeep has left #roleplaying

* Zeke follows tentatively after Serreith

* Auroch wonders where everyone is going

* Baal_Zaahr follows as to keep a watch over everyone and his book

<Kairune> eh?

<Kairune> they're following us...

<Kairune> bah

* Kiran points to an Inn

* Nierad begins to play a song and follows Kairune

<Auroch> Ahh, an inn!

* Kairune growls

<Kiran> That is where I am going.

<Auroch> Works fer me

* Kairune they better have drinks there

* Serreith cranes her head around and runs to catch up with Kiran

<Serreith> I'll race you to the bath!

<Auroch> argh, not that again!

* Serreith grins

* Kiran grins at Serreith

* Nierad opens his eyes wide

* Kairune grumbles

* Kairune walks into the inn

* Nierad enters the inn

<Kiran> What do you all say we meet back here in a bit for dinner and to plan our trip to find the treasure?

<Auroch> Aye, that sounds good

* Zeke listens nervously

<Zeke> …ok

* Kiran finds the Innkeeper and asks for a room and a warm bath

* Baal_Zaahr nods

* Zeke goes into the inn

* Nierad thinks I have never eaten with someone before...

* Baal_Zaahr surveys the lands, notices a small stream and some what of a forest

* Sereith sprints up the stairs looking for a bath then trips unexpectedly on a stair

<Baal_Zaahr> I shall return soon for dinner

* Kiran snickers at Serieth

* Kiran waves at Baal

* Baal_Zaahr walks towards the stream and begins to clean the piwafi

* Zeke pays for a room and goes to bed

* Kairune yawns

* Nierad sighs and heads towards a room and closes the door

* Baal_Zaahr place the piwafi over his slender body and heads into the forest

*Kairune sits at the bar

* Auroch is still trying to get all the dragon guts out of his clothing, then he joins the others for a good strong drink