A thundering black cloud rolls in, surrounding you in darkness. Suddenly there is a bright flash of lighting, and the smoke clears to reveal a winged Tyrian gliding down to land.

>Tyrian smiles.

>Caesaria smiles at Tyrian.

You beam!

Heartsong smiles at Tyrian.

You wave at Tyrian.

>Caesaria rubs her eyes.

>Apollonius smiles at Tyrian.

>Heartsong sits down.

>Tyrian says, "Thirty seconds early, just the way I like it."

>Tyrian winks.

>Caesaria says, "bright light"

>chucYou chuckle.

>Caesaria says, "ouch"

>Epoclaen chuckles at Caesaria.

>Tyrian chuckles at Caesaria.

>Epoclaen grins at Tyrian.

>Caesaria blinks.

>Apollonius waves at Tyrian.

>Caesaria smiles.

>Nikos says, "hello Tyrian."

>Tyrian says, "Now I'll warn you, I just had an incredibly great meal so I'm feeling pretty easygoing."

You mutter something under your breath.

You say, "all these people eating"

>Heartsong asks, "Was it steak?"

>Tyrian chuckles at you!

>Epoclaen beams at Tyrian!

>Heartsong peers quizzically at Tyrian.

>Tyrian looks over at Heartsong and shakes her head.

>Garrock chuckles at you!

>Epoclaen asks, "steak?"

You say, "I haven't had nothin all day"

Epoclaen peers quizzically at Tyrian.

>You flail your arms about.

>Heartsong says, "Oh."

>Tyrian says, "I don't eat red meat. Doesn't like me and I don't like it."

>Epoclaen chuckles at Heartsong.

You grin.

>Tyrian rubs you gently.

>Heartsong says, "Same here Scheherazade."

You stick your tongue out at Caesaria and let loose with a loud, "Thbtbtbtbt" from your lips!

Tyrian asks, "Are you ill?"

You say, "poor"

>Caesaria giggles.

>Apollonius asks, "You dieting chezzie?"

You grin at Tyrian.

>Caesaria leans on you.

>Heartsong says, "I forgot to eat."

>Tyrian nods to you.

You say, "a sickness of the purse"

>Heartsong smiles at you.

Apollonius says, "Add a capitol S there."

>Apollonius says, "Ahhh."

>Tyrian says, "I've been there. Let me tell you, Ramen noodles are fabulous with frozen vegetabls and just a bit of soy sauce."

>You chuckle at Apollonius.

>Tyrian nods to you.

>Apollonius rubs you gently.

You nod to Tyrian.

>Heartsong nods to you.

>Nikos grins at Tyrian.

>Tyrian says, "Did wonders for my meal plans a year ago."

Heartsong says, "Me too."

>You giggle.

>Tyrian exclaims, "Well, then, Storytellers!"

>Tyrian grins.

>You say, "I'll have to try that"

>Epoclaen grins at Tyrian.

>Nikos says, "Don't forget a dash of curry powder."

>You say, "when I can afford some Ramen noodles"

>Epoclaen leans forward.

>Heartsong hugs you.

>Garrock cackles at Nikos!

>Tyrian asks, "Did anyone here not get the chance to read the information I posted the other day?"

You hug Heartsong.

>Heartsong says, "I am like that in the summer time, Scheherazade."

>Epoclaen shakes his head.

>Heartsong says, "I did."

>Heartsong says, "About instruments...and all your ideas."

>Tyrian grins at you.

>Epoclaen says, "I read it"

You giggle at Tyrian.

Skorche just arrived.

>Skorche grumbles.

>Heartsong rubs Skorche gently.

>Caesaria hugs Skorche.

>Tyrian asks, "So everyone here is up to speed on what I've posted so far?"

>Garrock says, "I read it over well, the information it is swell."

>Garrock nods to Tyrian.

>You nod to Tyrian.

>Skorche nods to Tyrian.

>Tyrian says, "Because that really streamlines the conversation."

>Tyrian beams at Garrock!

>Nikos nods to Garrock.

You say, "Garrock thinks he's in Illusia, don't mind him"

>You grin.

>Tyrian chuckles at you!

Heartsong asks, "How'd this turn into an alchemist/storyteller meeting?"

>Heartsong ponders.

>Heartsong chuckles.

You poke Heartsong in the ribs.

>Garrock says, "I figure if I'm in the meet with storytellers, I should act like on of the fellers."

>Tyrian says, "Now now, we love everyone here."

>Heartsong laughs!

>Tyrian winks at Heartsong.

You say, "we need them to make us look bigger"

>Heartsong grins at you.

>Tyrian says, "Well, love being a relative term, of course."

>Apollonius grins at you.

>Tyrian whistles skillfully to herself.

>A cheerful waitress idly scratches her cheek.

>Heartsong grins at Tyrian.

You chuckle.

Heartsong chuckles.

>Nikos grins at Tyrian.

>Tyrian says, "If everyone's up to speed, that's pretty much what I have planned so far."

You nod to Tyrian.

>Tyrian says, "What I'm spending all my time on is instruments right now."

You say, "can't wait"

>Skorche nods.

>Heartsong beams at Tyrian!

>Caesaria beams!

>Apollonius asks, "What's the first instrument to appear?"

>Tyrian chuckles at Apollonius.

>Epoclaen lets out a hearty cheer for Tyrian!

>Apollonius grins at Tyrian.

Tyrian says, "I'm planning to release a full batch of each of the three kinds of instruments."

>You ask, "can we send in our instrument suggestions, or you got em planned pretty much?"

You nod to Tyrian.

>Apollonius says, "I read your posts, but I don't remember if you were specific."

>Garrock says, "Have you figured an age for the new instruments, I'd like to ask so I know when you implements."

>Heartsong asks, "Are there going to be different classes of instruments.. easy, medium and hard?"

Tyrian says, "I've got them planned. Ten each of percussion, wind and stringed, all of them with research notes to support that they are from the ancient and/or dark ages."

You say, "ooo"

Leanna came through a wide archway.

>Heartsong beams at Tyrian!

>Apollonius beams at Tyrian!

>Leanna sits down next to you.

>Apollonius says, "Beautiful."

>Tyrian says, "I tried to stick mainly to ancient instruments, but got a little lenient on time frame."

>Caesaria smiles at Tyrian.

>You grin.

>Heartsong nods to Tyrian.

>Epoclaen nods to Tyrian.

>You say, "you almost have to"

>Heartsong smiles.

>Heartsong nods to you.

>You say, "the Greeks had maybe 5 instruments"

>Tyrian says, "Each instrument will have its own unique type of sound, both when it's played badly and when it's played well."

>Skorche says, "Long as I have a lyre I'll be happy."

>Epoclaen says, "yeah, alot didn't appear until a later time"

>Tyrian says, "You know, you'd be very surprised on what instruments are actually ancient, and could have been from Asia or Arabia."

>Epoclaen says, "and I looked for the Kronos stone to find them too"

>Tyrian says, "Like bagpipes."

>Epoclaen pouts.

>You say, "ooo"

>You say, "I want some bagpipes"

>You say, "and some finger cymbals"

>Apollonius says, "Or what instruments the shows have created."

>Nikos nods to Tyrian.

>You giggle.

>Heartsong asks, "Bagpipes?"

>Nikos nods to Heartsong.

>Tyrian nods to Heartsong.

>Skorche says, "reed pipes."

>Nikos says, "I think they where known to the steppe peoples."

>Nikos grins.

>You say, "didn't even think about importing instruments"

>Apollonius says, "I could see you with finger cymbals Schezzie."

>You grin.

>Garrock says, "bags with pipes thta make a horrid sound, they're eardrums they will make pound."

>Apollonius grins at you.

>Heartsong says, "They probably origanated from someone squeezing a cat too much."

>Skorche says, "Ohhh yeah they play that horrible organ in a few episodes."

>Tyrian says, "They were actually known to Greek, Arabic and Asian, though we only associate them with the British Isles area."

>Caesaria smiles at Skorche.

>Tyrian chuckles at Heartsong.

You mutter at Leanna.

>Tyrian nods to Skorche.

>Apollonius nods to Skorche.

>Tyrian says, "A water organ was actually native to the area and time period."

Nikos nods to Tyrian.

>You ask, "we gonna have any big instruments?"

Skorche laughs!

>Heartsong exclaims, "Oh, I want to carry around an organ!"

>You ask, "that sit in bars that we can sit at and play?"

>Tyrian says, "I think those would likely be stationary."

>Tyrian winks at Heartsong.

>Heartsong grins at Tyrian.

>Tyrian says, "Scheher..."

>Tyrian ponders.

>Tyrian says, "Zade."

>Tyrian says, "I always mispell that."

>Tyrian chuckles.

>You giggle.

>Epoclaen says, "only organ I carry around is my heart"

>Heartsong chuckles at Tyrian.

>Tyrian says, "Zade, if we have a water organ, it will be stationary somewhere."

Epoclaen says, "and it plays it's own music"

>You nod.

>Caesaria smiles at Epoclaen.

>Epoclaen winks at Tyrian.

>Tyrian chuckles at Epoclaen.

>Tyrian says, "Okay, levels planning."

Apollonius asks, "Good Gods Epo, you lose your intestines again?"

>Heartsong says, "It would be nice to have some stationary ones that we can play."

>Tyrian says, "The actual instruments are still in the concept stage, I've been working on the actual mechanics first."

>Caesaria chuckles.

>Epoclaen chuckles at Apollonius.

>Heartsong giggles at Apollonius.

>Tyrian nods to Apollonius.

>Tyrian says, "I was thinking that."

>Apollonius grins at Epoclaen.

Tyrian says, "I am planning to grouping instruments and their levels based on the type of instrument they are."

You say, "well, they do say you can play heartstrings or some such"

Tyrian says, "Planning to group, might as well pretend to use grammar."

>Tyrian rolls her eyes.

>Epoclaen asks, "like puppets?"

>Skorche grins.

You grin.

>Caesaria smiles at Tyrian.

Apollonius grins.

>Skorche asks, "Will there be easier instruments to hard instruments in each group?"

>Tyrian says, "Well, first of all you'll have percussion. Starting at 20th level of skill, you can start learning wind. At 40th, string. That's the general sketch."

>Tyrian nods to Skorche.

Tyrian says, "My idea is to have them increase in a regular interval."

>You nod.

>Skorche nods.

>Heartsong says, "Darn, I missed that."

>Tyrian says, "Every third level you can learn a new percussion, fourth for wind and five for strings."

>Tyrian asks, "Missed which?"

>Garrock blinks at you.

Tyrian says, "Well, first of all you'll have percussion. Starting at 20th level of skill, you can start learning wind. At 40th, string. That's the general sketch."

Tyrian asks, "That onw?"

>You peer quizzically at Garrock.

>Tyrian smiles at Heartsong.

>Skorche says, "that's gonna be expensive."

>Garrock babbles incoherently.

>Skorche shudders.

>Heartsong smiles at Tyrian.

>Caesaria smiles at Skorche.

>Heartsong says, "that is what I missed."

>Tyrian says, "Yes, instruments won't be the cheapest hobby."

You ask, "so 20 skill points or 20th level?"

>Tyrian says, "Level."

>Epoclaen nods to you.

You wince.

>Epoclaen looks at Tyrian and blanches.

>Epoclaen says, "ughh..."

>Heartsong says, "Oh, good than I would be able to use all of them now....well beginning to anyway."

>Epoclaen sighs.

>Tyrian says, "If you'd rather I spread them out, that can easily be done."

>You say, "well, take your time then"

Garrock asks, "is that the level to play them well, or is it the level to really stink and smell?"

>You grin at Tyrian.

>Caesaria smiles at you.

>Heartsong asks, "That is just starting levels then, right?"

>Tyrian says, "Level to even give them a shot without making your audience want to shut you up."

>Tyrian nods to Heartsong.

Heartsong says, "Ok, good."

Skorche chuckles.

You say, "well, as long as I've been here I'm 143"

You say, "err...13"

>Tyrian says, "Each of the styles would have an additional level of difficulty over that base level."

>Heartsong says, "I would want something to work up to."

You say, "and I'm not levelling much faster than I was"

>Epoclaen blinks at you.

>Tyrian nods to you.

>Epoclaen peers quizzically at you.

>Apollonius says, "A nice thought I had was if you wanted a quest for the storytellers, have them search for an ancient Atlantean water organ hidden inside a crystal cavern, and when played would save Athens from a marauding monster or such."

>Epoclaen asks, "then I'm catching up to you?"

>Epoclaen raises an eyebrow in your direction.

Apollonius grins.

>You nod to Epoclaen.

>Epoclaen beams!

Tyrian says, "My thought was that you could learn all of the instruments by 100th level, and above 100th level we could introduce other difficulties to make instruments interesting."

>A cheerful waitress yawns.

>Tyrian grins at Apollonius.

>Heartsong nods to Tyrian.

Tyrian asks, "Who asked you?"

You ask, "like modes?"

>Tyrian glances at a cheerful waitress.

>Skorche nods to Tyrian.

>Tyrian nods to you.

>You nod.

>Heartsong chuckles at Tyrian.

>Tyrian says, "100th level is what I'd call a master, but not a truly legendary level."

>Tyrian says, "That's my own general thought."

>Skorche asks, "Tyrian can we get our current combat songs looked at and maybe tweaked a little, if needed...now?"

>Tyrian asks, "Would your opinion lead more toward spreading out the instruments so that they'd extend above 100th level just to learn them?"

Tyrian asks, "Skorche, I am working on them now. The actual effects of them won't likely change... are you all aware of how they work?"

>Heartsong says, "As long as you add other abilities after that it should be fine like you have it."

>Skorche nods.

>Tyrian nods to Heartsong.

>Epoclaen nods to Heartsong.

>Skorche says, "Seems storytellers have a hard time under the current combat system after about 12th level."

>Epoclaen says, "I have some questions on how they work"

>Tyrian says, "As I said, my plan was to allow all the current "normal" instruments be learned by 100th, seeing as that's a real landmark. There can be some more mythical instruments after that."

>Tyrian nods to Epoclaen.

>Epoclaen mutters I had problems long before that

>Tyrian says, "We'll get to that in a bit, Skorche."

>Caesaria rubs Epoclaen gently.

Tyrian rubs her chin.

Heartsong says, "Well, I am only 8 and a warrior who is 6 can hit a lot harder and much more often than I am."

>Skorche says, "I think that be niffty Tyrian...instrument wise."

>Tyrian nods to Heartsong.

>Heartsong says, "Er I am 7."

Epoclaen asks, "does it make any difference to use keyword in the songs?"

>Singer came through a wide archway.

>Tyrian says, "Using keywords in songs increases the experience you can get from singing it as a performance piece."

>Singer smiles.

>Heartsong nods to Tyrian.

>Tyrian says, "It does not affect the bonuses from the song."

>Singer curtsies to Tyrian.

>Epoclaen says, "ok, but not combat songs"

>Epoclaen nods to Tyrian.

>Skorche asks, "Is it going to be purely level based or expected skill base at that level?"

>Tyrian says, "Even with combat songs."

>Tyrian nods to Epoclaen.

>Singer sits down.

>Tyrian says, "Expected skill base for that level. If you focus on mastering your skills, you can do them that much faster."

>Skorche nods.

You say, "I have a questions sorta regarding that..."

>Tyrian says, "Which is why, even though I have them planned for high levels, a lot of you could be doing them at half that for ultratraining."

>Tyrian nudges you with her foot.

>Tyrian nods to you.

>You giggle.

>Garrock asks, "it will be at 60 skill to be able to play a drum well, and not kill them from a horrid spell?"

>You ask, "me, ultratrain?"

You scoff.

>Singer grins at you.

>Tyrian says, "I'm not sure what you mean, Garrock."

>You say, "I was wondering how important you see gadgeterring being for us as a profession"

Leanna says, "You'd have to train first."

Leanna grins at you.

You chuckle at Leanna.

>Garrock asks, "you said at level 20 for drums, so thats 60 skill in music and art?"

>Tyrian says, "Very important if you want to make things like instruments, sewing, jewelry, etc. Not very important if you only want to focus on the purly artsy aspects of it."

>You nod.

>Tyrian says, "20 for the first wind instrument, but your math is right."

>Tyrian nods to Garrock.

You ask, "would 3 a level cut it you think?"

>You grin.

>Garrock says, "I thought you said drums were the easiest."

>Tyrian nods to you.

You say, "cuz Iris hats gadgets"

>Heartsong asks, "Oh, 20th level, not skill ranks?"

Tyrian says, "Skill ranks."

>You say, "it's hard to convince her to let me learn them"

>Skorche says, "That's what a storyteller gets without training."

Skorche nods to you.

>Singer sighs.

>Heartsong says, "Oh, that is what I thought."

You say, "my poor ultratraining down the tubes"

Tyrian says, "Yes, and you'll be able to learn the most primitive percussion instrument at 3 ranks in arts/music, the way I have it planned."

>You grin.

>Singer sings:

"I sometimes think I'll never see 20th level."

>Tyrian grins at Singer.

>Tyrian says, "It's worth the wait."

You say, "I think all of us feel that way"

>Singer smiles at Tyrian.

>Singer nods to you.

>Heartsong nods to Singer.

>You say, "we don't have a storyteller over it yet"

Skorche grins.

>Leanna says, "Hm, With the way I hunt it'd be two years for me to reach 20."

>Heartsong asks, "Even close?"

>Singer chuckles at Leanna.

Singer nods to Leanna.

>You say, "Sahara is 17 or 18 I think"

You say, "then next is Skorche at 14"

>Tyrian says, "That is one reason I'm making sure there's a whole nice range of instruments in the initial training levels."

>Heartsong asks, "Does Sahara do any performing?"

>Singer nods to Heartsong.

>Skorche nods to Heartsong.

>Singer sings:

"She's quite good."

You say, "she'd rather sew than sing though"

>Heartsong says, "Ok, I have never seen her do any."

>You grin.

Heartsong smiles.

>Singer nods to you.

>Tyrian says, "With a profession like storyteller, we might have a lot of folks who just want to focus on the lower range of levels."

Leanna says, "I've only seen her perform once."

>Leanna nods to Heartsong.

>Tyrian asks, "So, any more questions on my plans for musical instruments?"

>Tyrian grins at you.

>Heartsong says, "I enjoy watching all the storytellers perform. It inspires me."

>Skorche says, "And it'll make them accessible to other professions as well."

>Skorche nods to Tyrian.

>Singer sings:

"Tyrian, we do seem to be among the very slowest learners. I am much more interested in some way to gain experience without hunting."

>Tyrian nods to Skorche.

>Tyrian says, "Singer, that's certainly the plan."

>Singer beams at Tyrian!

You ask, "yeah, is there a reason we're so slow?"

You ask, "is it in our stats?"

You say, "or is it just cuz we sit and gab so much"

You say, "and have so few of us"

>Tyrian says, "Actually, it looks like the best experience will be from singing your songs to support others in combat."

>Caesaria smiles at you.

>Skorche chuckles at you!

>Tyrian grins at you.

>Singer grins at you.

Apollonius grins at you.

>A cheerful waitress taps her fingers on the counter.

>Singer coughs.

>Tyrian says, "I think it's primarily the way most storytellers like to play, and that there's so few."

>You nod.

Singer sings:

"Well, I have a minor requestin regards to that...."

>Epoclaen says, "seems like alot of us rarely do that though because they aren't extremely effective"

>Heartsong says, "Then there has to be a way to sing more than 5 songs from each parchment. If we are supposed to do it to learn."

>Tyrian says, "It's a profession that encourages more noncombat focus, but until recently we haven't been putting on a drive to add experience for that focus."

>Singer sings:

"You can't sing and swing at the same time."

>Tyrian nods to Singer.

You say, "that's a thing I wondered..."

>Tyrian says, "That's the point. You'll have to either swing your sword or play your instrument when that system comes in."

>Singer sings:

"And I don't mean just the marching song....I mean anything."

You say, "ok, just answered it"

>Singer sings:

"Which makes it very difficult for me to hold a conversation."

>Singer grins.

You ask, "but we get the same experience from playing as swinging?"

>Heartsong says, "Is there a way to raise the number of times we can sing a song? "

Tyrian says, "Well, I think I've found a way to make that work so that's about true, Zade, but I' mgoing to have to watch it when it goes live to see if it's working right. But that is my hope."

You nod to Tyrian.

You say, "good"

You grin.

>Heartsong smiles at Tyrian.

>Caesaria says, "that would be good, more fun"

>Caesaria smiles.

>Tyrian says, "Actually, Heartsong, you should only be singing a maximum of four songs at a time for the dancing and marching songs, though I've raised that number to 5 so you can sing up a whole paper."

You chuckle.

>Tyrian says, "I've been waiting to release that fix until I have some good things to go with it."

You say, "I've sung 24 at one time"

Tyrian says, "Such as, being able to extend the duration indefinitely with consistent playing."

Apollonius says, "Hey there's Ixla."

You skillfully whistle to yourself.

Singer blinks at you.

You say, "Puzzle said there was supposed to be a cap"

>Caesaria smiles at you.

>Tyrian nods to you.

You say, "I was looking for it"

You say, "and it wasn't at 24"

You grin.

>Apollonius grins at you.

>Tyrian says, "There was supposed to be, but it wasn't working."

>Tyrian grins.

>Heartsong says, "I just wanted to know because if I can only sing a song a few times from the paper I will have to run back every few minutes to write them."

>Apollonius peers through the picture window.

>Tyrian says, "That's why you should have a writing session to put them all together at once, similar to a potion-making I suppose."

>Caesaria says, "I have a whole bunch written and ready in my bags."

>Tyrian nods to Caesaria.

>Caesaria smiles.

>Singer looks at Tyrian and sighs.

>Skorche says, "Well as you get better your songs last longer heartson."

>Tyrian nods to Skorche.

>Heartsong says, "I do too, but currently I can't sing more than two songs from each and I have my satchel stuffed full."

>Ixla came through a wide archway.

>Ixla sits down.

>Ixla blushes a bright red color.

>Apollonius hugs Ixla.

Caesaria hugs Ixla.

>Tyrian grins at Ixla.

Heartsong says, "But still I would have to run back all the time to rewrite."

You lean on Ixla.

>Singer smiles at Ixla.

>Epoclaen hugs Ixla.

>Leanna hugs Ixla.

>Singer nods to Heartsong.

>Heartsong says, "They only last a short time."

>Ixla exclaims, "Ho, all!"

>Ixla smiles.

>Tyrian asks, "Is everyone aware of the basic mechanics of how the marching and dancing songs work?"

>A cheerful waitress taps her fingers on the counter.

>Heartsong nods to Tyrian.

>Singer sings:

"It's one reason I rarely use them."

>Tyrian says, "I don't know how much was released."

>Tyrian nods to Singer.

You ask, "marching makes you hit harder and dancing easier right?"

>Apollonius says, "I have no idea."

>Tyrian says, "The durations are so low at low levels, I'm hoping the instruments makes them more useful."

>Skorche says, "Actually Puzzle made it a puzzle for us to figure out."

>Tyrian nods to Skorche.

Heartsong says, "I used up 8 parchments during an invasion the other night."

>Singer nods to Tyrian.

Heartsong says, "Er...4."

>Heartsong says, "8 songs."

>Singer sings:

"And that gets pretty expensive, too."

Tyrian says, "Since it's not something I think you'll be able to just see on your own, I'll say that Marching enhances your strength and Dancing enhances your coordination."

Singer nods to Heartsong.

>Heartsong nods.

You nod.

>Skorche nods.

Tyrian says, "The next range of songs will complete those abilities."

>You say, "I noticed I could leap over bears better with it"

>Tyrian nods to you.

>Ixla nods to you.

>Epoclaen asks, "my damage increased by 4 points average in the tests I did, is this accurate?"

>Tyrian says, "Next, I'd like to do a list of songs that do the opposite to your opponents, so they hit worse and are easier to hit for being less coordinated."

>Skorche chuckles.

>Singer beams at Tyrian!

Persuss just arrived.

>Garrock grumbles.

>Heartsong says, "Mine only increased by 2. And only from the dancing song. The marching song didn't seem to do anything."

>Singer rubs Garrock gently.

>Apollonius hugs Persuss.

>Garrock says, "I probably missed something good..."

>Tyrian says, "Epoclaen, I'm afraid I don't know that much about how strength affects damage."

>Persuss hugs Apollonius.

>Persuss hugs Caesaria.

>Persuss hugs Ixla.

>Tyrian asks, "Is anyone making a log of this meeting?"

>Epoclaen nods to Tyrian.

>Skorche says, "It does Heartsong its just hard to notice."

>Epoclaen says, "I am"

>Garrock says, "I was"

>Garrock snickers.

>Tyrian says, "Good, some of our link-droppers might appreciate it."

>Tyrian grins at Garrock.

>Singer sings:

"I find it easier to buy or beg a rainbow mist."

>Persuss stands up.

>Heartsong says, "If the increase is unnoticable, is it worth it."

Singer sighs.

>You say, "I am"

You giggle.

>Persuss sits down on a polished oak chair.

Persuss glances through the picture window.

>Caesaria hugs Persuss.

>Skorche asks, "I'm assuming from what tyrian said marching can be stacked?"

>Skorche looks at Heartsong and shrugs.

>Tyrian nods.

>Tyrian says, "Yes, though they should be stackable only to 5. Right now, though, it's as many as you've got."

>Skorche says, "So while 1 won't be much 5 will."

Skorche tickles Heartsong.

>Persuss smiles at Caesaria.

You say, "I've done 5 marching songs and still not seen much"

>Caesaria smiles at Persuss.

>Heartsong says, "5 is 3 pages of parchment for me and 6 dinars."

>Singer nods to you.

You ask, "will it ever make us hit harder than normal for the weapon?"

>Heartsong says, "I can't afford that."

>Singer sings:

"I've done 4."

You ask, "or just hit as hard as the weapon can more often?"

>Tyrian says, "It does whatever extra strength will do for you in combat."

You nod.

Garrock says, "ah, so its minimal."

>Heartsong sighs.

>A cheerful waitress idly scratches her cheek.

Garrock says, "Strength doesn't do much for warriors, except decrease swing time."

Apollonius peers through the picture window.

>Tyrian says, "If strength doesn't make enough of a difference in combat, that'd be something that would be good to bring up in the combat folder if it hasn't yet. I don't remember it."

>Tyrian nods to Garrock.

Persuss chuckles to himself.

You say, "the humorous song is kinda misleading too...I thought that the effects lasted like the other songs until like two months ago"

>You grin.

Stan just arrived.

>Tyrian says, "Actually, it's a one-time healing bonus that I need to look into."

>nodYou nod.

>Heartsong says, "I've yet to see that work."

You say, "mine works a little"

You say, "my bar moves a bit when I sing it"

>Ixla winks at Caesaria.

You say, "a tiny bit"

>Heartsong says, "Maybe because I am so young it doesn't."

>Stan stands up.

>Stan went through a wide archway.

>Heartsong says, "Better to carry elixirs."

>Tyrian says, "I need to find out exactly how the new healing rates will work, and then figure out what I can have such a low level song do to be useful, but not do too much."

You nod.

>Garrock says, "strength doesn't make alot of difference but its still there, you can only notice it when there are large differences, such has the ability to over come an enemies strength."

>Garrock nods.

>Ixla nods to Caesaria.

>Tyrian says, "What I might need to do is have it instead have an ongoing effect and raise recovery rates when people are resting."

>You ask, "maybe make it heal the soft hits?"

>Tyrian nods to you.

>Apollonius says, "Maybe instead of healing, it can replenish our endurance in the new combat system."

>Tyrian says, "I'm beginning to think along those lines."

You nod.

>Caesaria rubs Skorche gently.

>Singer nods to Apollonius.

Tyrian says, "I think that's what soft hits are, Apollonius."

>You say, "so we can sing it and it'd be sorta like resting without resting"

You nod to Tyrian.

>Persuss smiles at Caesaria.

You nod to Ixla.

>Heartsong says, "Just make something so that young storytellers can feel a bit useful in combat too."

>Apollonius says, "Ahh, okay. Sorry. I was typing instead of reading."

You nod to Heartsong.

>Tyrian says, "I'll have to sit down with Combat Guy and see what I can work out. I don't want to take away from alchemists' elixirs, but I would like for there to be something useful."

>Tyrian nods to Heartsong.

>l[Hero's Welcome, Sidekick's Lounge]

The air in the lounge is a bit brighter than in the main area, yet holds the same steamy feel. The walls of this room sport souvenirs from the right-hand men and women who have supported heroes through their greatness. A tall portrait hangs above the small bar, depicting the best friends of Greece's two most famous heroes. You also see a cheerful waitress, a dessert menu, a wide archway, a curtained picture window and a bright star-painted musicbox.

Also here: Skorche who is sitting, Garrock, Ixla who is sitting, Singer who is sitting, Heartsong who is sitting, Leanna who is sitting, GameMaster Tyrian, Caesaria who is sitting, Epoclaen, Apollonius and Nikos who is sitting.

Obvious exits: none.

>Stan came through a wide archway.

>Garrock says, "Take away take away..."

Tyrian chuckles at Garrock.

>You chuckle.

>Ixla chuckles at Garrock.

>Garrock says, "foraging for that honey is mind numbing."

Singer grins at Garrock.

>Apollonius grins at Garrock.

>Caesaria smiles at Garrock.

You say, "gonna be tough to get all these skills and not have one profession do what another can"

>Heartsong says, "I mean if we get most of our exp from singing in combat we need to actually feel useful. Not just standing there singing for the exp."

You say, "we could work in addition to those elixirs though"

Epoclaen nods to Heartsong.

>Caesaria nods to you.

>Stan sits down.

>Ixla nods to you.

'like in GS...You say, "like in GS..."

You say, "bards do things wizards and such can do"

You say, "but what they do is in addition so it is wanted from both"

>Garrock says, "perhaps the strength song could reduce HHT along with its strength bonus, that might make its use more noticable."

>Ixla says, "And if you're talking hard and soft damage, the main elixir would heal the big wounds....maybe our song could assist that."

Singer sings:

"Heartsong, that's another reason I'd like to be able to sing while swinging. Although I agree, not play an instrument, too."

>You say, "we can swing our instruments"

>Heartsong nods to Singer.

>You grin.

>Tyrian says, "If you want them to break."

>Singer chuckles at you!

Tyrian winks at you.

You say, "get a lyre with a blade on the end"

>You giggle.

>Apollonius says, "El Kaboong."

>Skorche nods.

>Heartsong giggles at you.

>Garrock says, "I was thinking that the major healing elixir heal hard damage, and minor one heall soft hits"

>Myrrh came through a wide archway.

>Myrrh blinks.

Epoclaen chuckles at Apollonius.

>Epoclaen nods.

>Myrrh sits down next to you.

You ask, "ooo, can we bash critters' heads with cymbals?"

>You skillfully whistle to yourself.

>Myrrh says, "Ack. Tell me I'm not 40 minutes late."

>You hug Myrrh.

Epoclaen laughs at you!

>Skorche says, "Ever swing a wooden guitar against a stationary object...the guitar not going to win that fight."

>Singer sings:

"Gives a whole new meaning to "up the kazoo.""

>Caesaria giggles at you.

>Singer grins.

>Myrrh gives you a smooch.

>Garrock says, "they should be able to throw quills like darts."

>Garrock smirks.

>Ixla glances at Singer.

>Garrock says, "like that one guy"

>Ixla groans.

>Tyrian says, "The dancing song will affect HHT, as it modifies coordination. I'm not positive on how strength affects HHT."

>Ixla groans.

>nod ixlaYou nod to Ixla.

>Ixla groans.

>Heartsong says, "Just don't make the young storyteller useless, because they can't sing anything well yet."

>Singer tickles Ixla.

You nod to Tyrian.

>Ixla pushes at Singer!

>Singer chuckles.

Heartsong says, "Or play an instrument."

You say, "I'd like to see some skills for the youngins"

>Tyrian says, "Heartsong, under my system, a young storyteller will be able to at least play at first level."

>Ixla says, "They'll just stink."

>Ixla grins.

>Garrock asks, "maybe I missed it, when will people be able to play drums and such?"

>Garrock says, "storytellers I mean."

>Singer chuckles.

>Caesaria smiles at Ixla.

>Ixla says, "Which is how it should be."

>Ixla winks.

>Epoclaen says, "first level"

>Apollonius grins at Ixla.

>Tyrian says, "It's very important to me that a brand new storyteller have something they can work on that's performish."

Skorche grins.

>Heartsong says, "I mean in combat."

You say, "so we can attempt to play anything at anytime, but it's only good at the levels you said..."

>Tyrian nods to you.

>You nod.

You say, "got it"

>Stan stands up.

>Skorche says, "I never really thought combat was all that hard at younger levels...its after you get past 12 or so."

>Skorche shudders.

>Garrock says, "there should be something a young storyteller can get good at."

>Ixla says, "If you've ever heard a novice flutist or trumpeter squawking away you know it takes a TON of practice to be melodice."

Apollonius says, "Songs that amplify either magical or chemical effects, like how ST affects our combat abilities. Sounds good."

>Garrock says, "to at least feel acomplishment."

>Epoclaen nods to Skorche.

>nod ixlaYou nod to Ixla.

>Caesaria nods to Ixla.

>Tyrian says, "Actually, storytellers have such skill that they should be able to hunt well enough at the low levels without any extra enhancements."

You say, "well, it took storytellers half their lives back then studying before they ever performed"

>Heartsong says, "It is hard when my fiance is out and I can't even hit what he can destroy and we are the same age."

Myrrh grins at you.

>rub heartYou rub Heartsong.

>Myrrh says, "This isn't back then though."

>Myrrh tickles you.

You chuckle.

>You exclaim, "is too!"

>Apollonius grins at you.

>Ixla asks, "When is it?"

>Skorche says, "Make sure you're not over hunting Heartsong...lots of heros who aren't storytellers have that problem."

>Ixla peers quizzically at Myrrh.

>Singer chuckles at you!

>Tyrian says, "That's why the profession is at the middle ground in the hunting hierarchy, they have decent enough basic hunting skills but not much by way of enhancement compared to priests and alchemists."

>Myrrh says, "It's 1 AD"

Ixla nods to Tyrian.

>You nod.

>Heartsong says, "I can't even hunt cobras well, and I am 7th."

>Garrock says, "we don't have a date"

>Garrock chuckles.

You say, "thought it was more around 4 BC"

>Heartsong says, "There is no way I can't overhunt."

Ixla says, "That's the life of a storyteller, Heart..."

>Garrock looks over at you and shakes his head.

Myrrh says, "We do. Christ was born last year."

>Myrrh grins at Garrock.

>Caesaria nods to Ixla.

>You say, "speak for yourself, I got plenty of folks in line for dates"

>Apollonius mutters I hate cobras.

You say, "Christ was born in 4 BC"

You grin.

Singer sings:

"I thought it was before Troy?"

>Ixla says, "We all knew what we were doing when we took on this life..."

>Myrrh says, "Oh, well then it's 3 BC."

>Heartsong says, "The time is flexible here."

>Sallah came through a wide archway.

>Garrock says, "we have Jesus' birth, and Caesars conquest at the same time, Ch'in is still known as Ch'in. we have no date"

>Leanna says, "Troy has already been conquered I thought."

>You nod to Ixla.

Myrrh says, "Speaking of which, how does that make sense? I know you're right... but... it hurts my head."

>Myrrh grins at you.

>Tyrian says, "Actually, if you're trying to pin down a year for where we are in H&X, place it somewhere between 600 BC and 600 AD and you'll be as right as anyone."

>Nikos grins at Tyrian.

>Singer chuckles at Tyrian.

>You nod to Myrrh.

You say, "I know"

>Myrrh grins at Tyrian.

Apollonius grins at Tyrian.

>You grin.

>Heartsong nods to Tyrian.

You giggle at Tyrian.

>Garrock says, "Troy was never conquered."

>Ixla nods to Skorche.

>Garrock says, "and we have Rome."

>Myrrh grins at Garrock.

You say, "I'm stickin with 4 BC"

>get wineYou remove a bottle of dandelion wine from your multihued backpack.

You sniff at a bottle of dandelion wine.

Hm...20 B.C....no...18!

>Apollonius says, "And the killing of Goliath by David."

>Heartsong looks over at Skorche and shakes her head.

>Ixla says, "Okay...well..why don't we get back to the subject at hand."

>Ixla smiles.

>You say, "see, this is 18 BC"

>Garrock says, "and if I miss my guess part of the beginning of Rome was the story of troy being destroyed"

>Garrock chuckles.

>Tyrian nods to Ixla.

>You say, "so it's at least after then"

>Tyrian says, "Words out of my mouth."

You giggle at Ixla.

>Singer tickles you.

>Ixla nods to Tyrian.

>Stan went through a wide archway.

>Tyrian asks, "What STORYTELLER related questions are there next?"

>Tyrian winks.

>Myrrh raises her hand.

>Tyrian says, "Oh, right, combat."

>You ponder.

>Sallah went through a wide archway.

>Tyrian says, "Just a sec, Myrrh."

>Tyrian nods to Myrrh.

>Myrrh nods.

You sniff at a bottle of dandelion wine.

Hm...22 B.C....no...15!

>Ripper came through a wide archway.

You put the dandelion wine in your multihued backpack.

>Myrrh appears to be checking her pockets for something, but finds them empty.

>Garrock says, "Well its hard to be historians when history is all happening at the same time."

>Tyrian says, "First off, storytellers will have to choose as to whether they want to focus on combat training. That's one thing that will make a differene in how hard y'all hit."

>Garrock says, "is does that mean its easier"

>Garrock rubs his chin.

>Ixla nods to you.

>You nod.

You say, "I ain't training with them smelly weapon folks"

You shake your head.

>Caesaria smiles at you.

>Heartsong says, "I don't want to, but the way things are now young ones will have to."

Tyrian says, "If you want to follow a god that dislikes combat, you might have to change your focus to the noncombat things more, like singing support."

You nod to Tyrian.

>Ixla says, "You don't HAVE to...the only way you HAVE to is if the leveling is important to you."

>Tyrian says, "The new combat will actually make it much easier for the majority of storytellers to keep up in hunting."

>Ixla says, "It's your choice."

>Tyrian nods to Ixla.

>Skorche says, "Ohh we might see more Hestian storytellers."

>Skorche snickers.

>Ripper went through a wide archway.

>Singer sings:

"Tyrian, then do we not need songs comparable to alchemists potions?"

>Tyrian looks over at Singer and shakes her head.

>Heartsong says, "I would like to keep up...through music. But the songs are so weak."

>Garrock says, "there shouldn't ever be anyone that needs that"

>Garrock chuckles.

>Garrock says, "Except alchemists"

You say, "our songs will work on top of them"

>Garrock says, "which they'll be butchered I'm sure."

You say, "they'll want us along as much as they want potions and spells"

>Tyrian says, "Garrock said it right, alchemists will need their potions to make up for where they are in the base numbers."

>Tyrian nods to you.

>Singer peers quizzically at you.

You say, "like in GS, you get a wizard and sorcerer to spell you up"

>Garrock mutters something under his breath.

You say, "fine, you have 20 added to your DS or so"

>Garrock nods to you.

>Tyrian says, "However, Storytellers won't have effects to that degree, for a couple of reasons"

>Garrock says, "actually."

You say, "then you grab a bard and they can add 10 more for the entire fight"

>Tyrian nods to you.

>Singer nods to you.

>Skorche says, "Unless the bard does something silly like actually trying and fight the critter..."

>Skorche winks at you.

>Tyrian says, "First reason is that Storyteller effects are designed to enhance an entire group. You don't want an alchemist-level effect working for eight people at once."

>Garrock asks, "will musical enhancements work like bard songs?"

>You grin.

>A cheerful waitress leans on the counter.

>Garrock peers quizzically at Tyrian.

>Epoclaen says, "I find that the dancing songs make a big difference at times if I sing all 5"

>You nod to Tyrian.

>Singer sings:

"Yes, but the times I hunt....I usually have no choice but to hunt solo."

>Tyrian says, "Secondly, you won't need that big of a boost because you're two combat levels above them."

>You say, "the time I sang 24"

>Singer shrugs.

Epoclaen grins at you.

You say, "had 48 off the groups' to-hit"

>grinYou grin.

You say, "we whooped centurion butt"

>Caesaria smiles at you.

>Apollonius grins at you.

>Epoclaen chuckles at you!

>Heartsong says, "Combat levels that we can't use because we will be playing."

>Garrock says, "that shoulda been past the limit there..."

>Tyrian says, "In addition, I am working on giving the singer a bonus over and above the normal bonus, as the singer is closer to the music."

>Garrock chuckles at you!

You nod to Garrock.

>Tyrian says, "You can choose to do one or the other, Heartsong."

>Tyrian smiles at Heartsong.

>Epoclaen says, "I'm kinda curious about whether our stats make a difference in our singing and performing abilities"

>Ixla winks at Skorche.

>Heartsong says, "I would much rather sing than swing."

You ask, "hmmm...how will that bonus help though if we can't fight while we're playing?"

>You nod to Heartsong.

>Heartsong says, "But right now I have to swing."

>shake head leanYou look at Leanna and shake your head.

>Garrock asks, "can two singers increase eachother, or when one hits the cap so does the other?"

>Tyrian says, "It's primarily skill based, Epoclean."

Garrock peers quizzically at Tyrian.

>Tyrian says, "There is a max of songs total, regardless of who sings them."

>Tyrian nods to Garrock.

>Epoclaen nods to Tyrian.

>Garrock says, "oh"

>Epoclaen says, "so a giant storyteller could be a powerful character"

>Garrock asks, "but not a number of times sung, just a number of bonus given?"

>Heartsong says, "And there is nothing we can do except swing for solo hunting."

>Tyrian says, "Zade, you will still be able to rely on the normal duration of the song if you want to, you can just play if you want to take over the duration instead and keep it up through musical support."

>Tyrian says, "Number of times sung."

You ask, "so...with instruments we sing the max of songs, then play the instrument and that keeps the song going...will we be able to keep multiple songs going at once?"

You nod to Tyrian.

Tyrian says, "You will only be able to musically support one song, but you can sing as many others as you want before that."

>You nod to Leanna.

>Apollonius says, "Neat."

>pondYou ponder.

>Tyrian says, "For example, let's say your marching song is much longer than your dancing song."

>nod tyrYou nod to Tyrian.

You say, "so more storytekkers mean more songs that last the whole time"

>Ixla says, "That makes sense...you can't play more than one tune on an instrument at once..."

>Tyrian says, "You sing up on marching songs, then you sing up on dancing and play until the marching runs out to lengthen it."

>Tyrian nods to you.

Ixla says, "Nor can you play two instruments at once."

>Myrrh glances at you.

>Myrrh says, "That name is freaky weird."

>Myrrh grins.

Singer nods to Tyrian.

>Myrrh mutters Storytekker to herself.

You say, "GS bards can sing like 15 songs at once is why I wondered"

>Heartsong sighs.

>lick myrYou stick your tongue out at Myrrh!

>Garrock asks, "can you support more then one singing of a single song at once?"

>Singer grins at Myrrh.

>Skorche says, "Actually GS bards sing one song."

>Tyrian nods to Garrock.

>Skorche says, "The weave different effects into the one song."

>Ixla looks over at Skorche and shakes her head.

>Ixla says, "That's not true."

Tyrian says, "The songs will "stack up" to the same general effect. It's just boosting your current song."

>You nod to Tyrian.

>Ixla says, "They can have multiple spellsongs going at once."

>Tyrian says, "For example, I sing the opening bars of a marching song."

You say, "sounds fun...exciting changes"

>Garrock nods to Ixla.

You grin.

>Tyrian says, "I then sing a few more bars to boost the effect of that initial song."

>Garrock says, "but its like adding more harmony to the one song"

>Tyrian says, "The messaging will also be "a few more bars" instead of opening bars over and over."

>Tyrian nods to Garrock.

You nod to Tyrian.

A cheerful waitress hums softly beneath her breath.

>Tyrian asks, "Regardless of what GS can or can't do, are there any more questions on the songs?"

>Tyrian winks.

>Heartsong says, "If you are older the changes will be great."

You giggle at Tyrian.

>Singer sings:

"We do or don't get a bonus for writing our own versions?"

>Tyrian says, "The instruments will help you, too, Heartsong."

You say, "sorry, they're the only bards I have to compare with"

You grin.

>Tyrian says, "You get more experience, though I believe that is only in performance areas."

>Tyrian nods to you.

>Myrrh asks, "Will the instruments give a bonus?"

>Singer looks at Tyrian and sighs.

>Tyrian says, "They will only take over the duration, not increase the effects."

>Singer sings:

"Don't do a lot of combat in performance areas."

>Singer grins.

>Myrrh nods.

>Tyrian nods to Singer.

>Heartsong nods to Singer.

You giggle at Singer.

>Tyrian says, "But I've seen some of you do some very nice performances from them."

>Garrock says, "should be away to determine a preformance area"

>Apollonius peers through the picture window.

>Singer sings:

"There is....try to use a puppet."

>Singer grins at Garrock.

>Tyrian says, "Basically, bars and stages."

>Tyrian nods to Singer.

>Garrock says, "I can't use one at all I don't think"

>Ixla nods to you.

>Myrrh raises her hand.

>Singer removes a shaggy russet dog puppet from her leather backpack.

>Myrrh grins.

>Garrock says, "not for a few more trainings anyway"

>Tyrian asks, "Yes, Myrrh?"

>Tyrian smiles at Myrrh.

>Skorche says, "I love my puppets."

You grin.

>Heartsong asks, "so basically we will never be able to sing as many songs from a parchment as priests can cast from a figurine?"

You nod to Ixla.

>A shaggy russet dog puppet barks loudly!

Singer grins.

You chuckle.

Garrock says, "I wanted a zombie mouse puppet too..."

Caesaria smiles at Skorche.

>Myrrh says, "Kay. A couple of off-song things... so I'll wait til song stuff is over."

Myrrh grins.

>Garrock sighs.

>Singer puts a shaggy russet dog puppet in a large violet leather backpack.

>Apollonius grins at Singer.

You grin at Ixla.

>{Subtext note by Myrrh: Typed the wrong thing :)}

>Tyrian says, "Probably not, but papers are much smaller."

>Tyrian asks, "Anything else on songs?"

>Myrrh cuddles up next to you.

>Tyrian twiddles her thumbs.

>Tyrian asks, "Okay, Myrrh?"

>You ask, "ooo, can we please please please make parchments bundleable?"

>Tyrian grins at Myrrh.

>Myrrh grins.

Heartsong says, "Then can we ever write again on a parchment. I just wonder because I buy all my parchments (color coded)."

Ixla nods to you.

Ixla nods to you.

>Tyrian asks, "Uh, aren't they?"

>Ixla nods to you.

>You say, "sorry, got caught in lag"

>Tyrian says, "I'll fix that."

>You cough.

>Myrrh says, "Kay."

You say, "no, paper is"

Singer beams at Tyrian!

>Ixla nods to Tyrian.

>Caesaria smiles at Tyrian.

>Garrock says, "how about using the back of parchements and paper."

>Garrock pokes Tyrian in the ribs.

>Tyrian says, "There's no reason parchment shouldn't be, I'll try and get that done next week."

>Garrock exclaims, "ya guys need to learn to recycle!"

>Tyrian says, "Ink bleeds through."

>Tyrian pokes Garrock in the ribs.

>Myrrh asks, "First of many -- can we renovate the Theater in the NW Quadrant so it works more... well, at all?"

>Singer chuckles.

>Tyrian asks, "Oh, it's not a performance area?"

>Singer sings:

"Yeah, Garrock, make better ink!"

>Singer tickles Garrock.

>Myrrh says, "I don't mean that."

>Myrrh grins.

>You grin at Myrrh.

>Garrock exclaims, "I do!"

>Heartsong asks, "So I am going to have to spend a dinar for each time I sing a song?"

>Myrrh asks, "I mean like, can we have the actions of what people do on the stage be seen from the audience?"

You say, "I actually don't think it's a performance area either"

>Heartsong says, "Not including the cost of the ink and the quill."

>Tyrian says, "Oh, I am thinking about ways to make paper, btw. Haven't done it yet."

>Garrock says, "now if they'd let me make paper, I could maker higher quality that didn't let bleeding."

>Garrock says, "you don't need to buy quills"

>Ixla nods to Garrock.

>Heartsong says, "I do, I can't make them."

>Tyrian says, "If you come to an area that should be a performance area and isn't, please stand in the room and explain that in a bug report."

>Ixla says, "I can usually doe eye someone to make them for me."

>nodYou nod.

Ixla grins.

>Heartsong nods to Caesaria.

Singer grins at Ixla.

>You say, "if we write in the margins we should be able to fit a couple more songs"

>Tyrian asks, "Myrrh, what did you mean then?"

>grinYou grin.

>Tyrian chuckles at you!

>Myrrh grins.

>Heartsong says, "I've had to buy several, and 5 dinars a pop is a lot."

>Myrrh asks, "I mean like, can we have the actions of what people do on the stage be seen from the audience?"

Garrock says, "ya know if ya guys weren't so messy with the ink it wouldn't bleed thru"

>You say, "come to me, I'll make you quills"

>Garrock smirks.

You lean on Heartsong.

>Skorche says, "You'd need to be able to make smear proofable ink or some such."

You say, "am not messy"

>Garrock says, "or ya guys could learn to write smaller"

>Singer pokes Garrock in the ribs.

>Singer grins.

Garrock chuckles.

You glance at some delicate ink-smudged gloves.

>Heartsong nods to Skorche.

Singer snickers at you.

You say, "just....smudgy"

>Apollonius grins at Singer.

>Apollonius grins at you.

>Tyrian says, "Myrrh, we need a system for that, and it hasn't been done yet. For now, you'll have to sit in the same room."

>(Myrrh pours ink on Garrock, Scheherazade, and Skorche's heads.)

Garrock says, "ya guys glob that stuff on..."

>Myrrh nods to Tyrian.

>Heartsong says, "I never did figure out how dried ink would get all smudgy after one or two readings."

>Tyrian says, "It's not high on the priorities list."

>Skorche says, "Nah only one song on a parchment, just as we sing it we get it all smudgy."

>Singer sings:

"SOME of us aren't messy with the ink."

>Singer glances at you.

You grin at Caesaria.

>Singer grins.

>Myrrh asks, "What non-hunting Storyteller abilities are planned?"

>Tyrian asks, "Oh, my... did you see the post on the message boards?"

>Tyrian grins at Myrrh.

>Myrrh grins.

>Myrrh nods.

>chucYou chuckle.

>Myrrh says, "Hairstyling... I've got a question on that."

>Myrrh asks, "Actually, a couple. But first, will it be normal hairstyles we'll do?"

>Ixla raises her hand.

Tyrian says, "Then I'll refer to painting and sculpting, in addition to the performance stuff, and there's also sewing and musical instruments crafting for the mechanically inclined."

>Myrrh asks, "Like the things you get from the Character Manager?"

>Myrrh nods to Tyrian.

>Tyrian says, "I know we have one storyteller that will probably want to start her own sewing bee."

>Tyrian grins.

>Tyrian nods to Myrrh.

>Ixla chuckles.

>Myrrh ponders.

>Caesaria smiles at Tyrian.

>Tyrian says, "Well, at least one."

Tyrian winks.

>Skorche says, "My poor puppets would appreciate sewing."

>Nikos blinks at Tyrian.

You nod to Heartsong.

>Singer rubs Skorche gently.

>Myrrh says, "Could we have new and interesting styles with really high Music "

>Myrrh asks, "Music & Art?"

>Garrock asks, "what would sewing require?"

>Singer sings:

"I still remember the awful puppy fiasco."

>Singer smiles at Skorche.

>Nikos asks, "oh no, does this mean I'll have to protect my tail from all the storytellers wanting to decorate it?"

>Nikos flicks his tail over his withers.

>Ixla nods to Nikos.

>Skorche tickles Singer.

>Ixla nods to Nikos.

>Singer giggles.

>Caesaria chuckles at Nikos.

>Tyrian says, "Maybe eventually, that would require a lot of extra support that may or may not happen. Much like different hair colors for alchemists."

>Ixla says, "And I've already told Dem the beard is going."

>Ixla winks at Nikos.

Garrock says, "at least they stopped tugging"

Myrrh nods.

>You chuckle at Nikos.

>Nikos nods to Tyrian.

>Garrock smirks.

>Garrock smirks at Nikos.

>Myrrh asks, "Kay. Sewing... will it be set patterns or things like store-bought goods?"

>Tyrian says, "Garrock, from the looks of it, basic sewing will likely be much off of gadgeteering, but making it look nice will require some amount of arts."

>Tyrian says, "Those sort of sound like the same thing to me, Myrrh."

>nod heartYou nod to Heartsong.

>Myrrh says, "Well."

>Garrock says, "could they be coop efforts so two folks and work on it"

>Tyrian says, "They will be based off of patterns."

>Tyrian nods to Garrock.

>Singer sings:

"Like the sandcastles?"

>Garrock asks, "like ya could have an alchemist and a storyteller to make something really snazzy?"

>Tyrian says, "Exactly. Such as Sahara could crank out gowns and Scheherazade could embroider them, or something like that."

You grin.

>Skorche says, "Wiil we ever see lore based abilities...copying alchemist scrolls come to mind."

>Caesaria smiles.

>Tyrian ponders.

>Tyrian says, "Now that's an idea."

>Ixla raises her hand.

>You say, "great, sweatshops for making dresses"

>Tyrian says, "But yes, we do need more lore skills."

>Tyrian chuckles at you!

>Garrock says, "actually Talia was thinking that about a skill for Alchemists"

>Myrrh asks, "So you mean the short description of a gown would be "an embroidered pink gown" for example?"

>You say, "crank and decorate"

>Singer chuckles at you!

>Tyrian says, "That was just a gadgets focus/arts focus example."

>Tyrian winks at you.

You grin.

>You nod.

>Tyrian nods to Myrrh.

>Myrrh says, "Oh."

>Tyrian says, "We won't have extra long "short" descriptions for items."

>Garrock says, "since I feel you should have to be able to read the scroll to be able to copy it with any justice"

>Tyrian nods to Garrock.

>Tyrian says, "That's sort of my thought."

>Ixla says, "I do have a question about a Lore-based skill, Tyrian."

>Garrock asks, "maybe with enough lore skill storytellers could learn Egyption?"

>Garrock snickers.

>Tyrian says, "And you even had your hand up."

>Tyrian ducks her head.

>Tyrian asks, "What is it, Ixla?"

>Ixla chuckles at Tyrian.

Caesaria smiles.

>Ixla says, "Well, a totally fluff skill...because you know we love those."

>Singer sings:

"Well, when I came to Athens, I was under the impression I could learn to read alchemy scrolls...just not well."

Singer smiles.

>Tyrian looks over at Singer and shakes her head.

>Ixla says, "But at the Festival, there was a tent selling greeting cards, which will be a permanent addition in Thebes."

>Ixla says, "You had choices of pre-made greetings..."

>Tyrian says, "Oh, right! Someone did send a suggestion about that."

>Tyrian nods to Ixla.

>Singer sings:

"Yes, I know....but that was in the description."

>Tyrian says, "I think I see where you're headed."

You skillfully whistle to yourself.

>Ixla says, "Gods, but I'd LOVE to have storytellers being able to inscribe those cards."

>Ixla nods to Tyrian.

>Leanna grins at you.

>Ixla says, "Obviously, you'd be limited to a certain amount of lines..."

>Tyrian says, "Actually, there is no practical way to inscribe your own personalized greetings."

>Ixla says, "But it would be nice to be able to buy a blank card, bring it to the Storyteller and have her write 'Dear Dementius..We're through. Love Ix"

>Garrock says, "there isn't anyway for us to actually write words into the lands, I think thats a shame too.."

>Tyrian says, "However, I do want storytellers to be able to write cards using the same greetings, with an expanded list if folks send in suggestions."

>Caesaria smiles at Ixla.

>Singer chuckles at Ixla.

Apollonius grins at Ixla.

>Ixla nods to Tyrian.

You raise your hand.

>A cheerful waitress idly scratches her cheek.

>Tyrian nods to you.

You say, "I wanna actually have to do stuff when I train"

>Tyrian asks, "How so?"

You say, "like when I train art I actually have to do the sculpturing"

You say, "or with lore actually pour over books and take a test"

>Tyrian chuckles.

>Ixla says, "That's our Zade...likes things complicated."

Singer blinks at you.

>Ixla winks.

You say, "this, here's my dinars, boom I'm done stuff..."

You shake your head.

>Garrock says, "or when ya learn ranged, you actually have to shoot someone."

>Caesaria leans on you.

Ixla chuckles at Garrock.

You say, "yeah, fire at targets and such"

>Singer sings:

"I don't train often enough to want a chance to blow it!"

>Singer grins.

>Skorche says, "Lapheria actually throws the battle axe at you."

Skorche shudders.

>Ixla nods to Singer.

>Ixla exclaims, "Agreed!"

Tyrian says, "You can try and haggle with the person in charge of training in the Training folder about that. But I think most folks prefer it simple."

Garrock says, "nail someone in the butt..."

>You say, "we couldn't blow it"

You grin at Singer.

>Singer tickles you.

You say, "well, give us an option"

>Singer sings:

"Then what's the point of a test?"

>Singer sticks her tongue out at you!

You say, "so we can learn what we got wrong"

>Singer ponders.

>Skorche raises his hand.

>Tyrian nods to Skorche.

You say, "we get most of em wrong as it is"

>Leanna says, "Go build a sandcastle."

You say, "according to the messaging"

>Tyrian chuckles at you!

>Singer grins at you.

>Skorche says, "I had a concern about the dances."

>Skorche says, "Was wondering if they could use a variety of acrobatics instead of just tumbling."

You nod to Ixla.

>Garrock says, "yeah I was thinking about that earlier."

>Tyrian asks, "What would you recommend?"

>Garrock chuckles.

>Garrock asks, "are storytellers really tumblers?"

>Skorche says, "Maybe one is tumbling, one is escaping etc."

You say, "I can leap"

>You chuckle.

>Tyrian says, "A dancing one sure ought to be."

>Tyrian nods to Garrock.

>Garrock asks, "but do storytellers learn tumbling well?"

>Heartsong looks over at Garrock and shakes her head.

>Ixla raises her hand.

>Tyrian says, "I can certainly put that on the thoughts list, but tumbling is the one that most resembles the sort of dancing I have in mind."

>Skorche says, "I'll train in tumbling, if not...but I'd like to seem them spread out over all the acrobatic skills."

Skorche nods to Garrock.

You say, "tumbling is one of the higher skills I have that isn't a core skill"

>Tyrian says, "2/level isn't too bad, and I'll base it off of Storyteller base skill."

>nodYou nod.

>Tyrian asks, "Ixla?"

>Garrock asks, "could other professions learn to dance? like a crazy rogue?"

>Garrock chuckles.

>Skorche says, "However it'd be nice to see cause those storytellers that are more mechanically inclined are less inclined in acrobatics."

>Ixla says, "This is off the dance subject....."

>Tyrian nods to Skorche.

>Tyrian says, "Exactly, I like the idea of there being different paths, and having to choose."

Skorche says, "and vice versa."

You nod to Tyrian.

>Ixla says, "But Schezzie and I were curious about humming and whistling, if those could be made more .. interesting for storytellers."

>Tyrian nods to Ixla.

>Tyrian says, "That's on my list of ideas, but not near the top."

>Ixla says, "This would also be a good performing skill for the younger storytellers."

You say, "blasted lithe woman is a better hummer than me"

>Heartsong says, "Hum happily."

>Ixla nods to Tyrian.

>Heartsong says, "Hum saddly"

>Heartsong asks, "that kind of thing?"

>Ixla says, "No, that's not really what I mean...."

>Tyrian chuckles at you!

>Garrock says, "She's also flexible, I bet she's a better dancer too"

>Garrock snickers at you.

>Tyrian asks, "Do you mean humming tunes?"

>Ixla says, "For instance, bards in other lands get a different message when they whistle than when other professions try it."

>Tyrian says, "We have different whistling based on arts skill."

>You say, "would be nice if we could whistle tunelessly still too...whistling skillfully doesn't give that same, "who me? I'm innocent" feel"

>Heartsong says, "I know in DR if we humm sadly it can make other people cry if our charisma is high enough."

>Garrock says, "when you get enough art skill you whistle skillfully"

>You skillfully whistle to yourself.

>Garrock says, "when you get enough coordination you can wiggle your ears"

You giggle.

Garrock chuckles.

>Skorche nods to Ixla.

>Ixla beams at you!

You say, "I'd like to see a few more whistling and humming options though"

>Tyrian says, "I would like to have a list of whistling and humming options, but later down the line."

>Ixla nods to you.

Heartsong says, "Now Scheherazade can't whistle tunelessly anymore."

>Tyrian nods to you.

>Ixla nods to you.

>Tyrian asks, "Who else has a question?"

Tyrian grins.

>You say, "I know, whistling tunelessly always meant I was up to something too"

>Tyrian says, "If I missed your hand, let me know."

>Heartsong smiles at you.

You nod to Ixla.

Heartsong says, "You must've been whistling a lot then."

>You rub your chin thoughtfully.

>Tyrian says, "Okay, if there aren't any more questions, might as well keep on with ideas."

>Heartsong smiles at you.

>Tyrian chuckles at Heartsong.

You grin at Ixla.

>Leanna says, "We don't need to have you whistle tunelessly to know you are up to something."

You chuckle at Heartsong.

>Tyrian says, "Oh, I would like to say something about dancing."

You flail your arms about.

>Heartsong chuckles at Leanna.

>Caesaria smiles.

>Tyrian says, "I would like to use dancing as a way to increase your own combat skill, rather than just through songs."

You nod.

>Singer nods to Leanna.

>Tyrian says, "This would be in addition to any purely entertainment options."

>Singer grins.

>Skorche nods to Tyrian.

>Caesaria says, "sounds fun too"

>You ask, "so it'd increase ours?"

You ask, "not the group?"

>Caesaria giggles.

>Skorche says, "I thought of Barbarians from DR when you said that."

>Heartsong nods to Skorche.

>Tyrian says, "However, at no point will they allow you to be better than a warrior, and perhaps not even that high."

>Ixla asks, "Right....and that makes sense. If I danced seductively in front of a centurion you don't think I could hold him spellbound?"

>Ixla winks.

You say, "I still wanna make male critters gape when I do a sultry little belly dance for em"

>Heartsong grins at Ixla.

You say, "then bash em with a stick"

>Heartsong chuckles at you!

>Garrock says, "Heck Alchemists aren't meant to be better then a warrior"

Garrock snickers.

>Singer chuckles at you!

>Tyrian says, "That depends on whether they'll stop tryign to keep from being killed long enough to watch."

>Tyrian winks at you.

>You chuckle.

You say, "true"

>Ixla says, "It would be neat if our dances affected different creatures..."

>Skorche says, "You could make it so like one would make it easier to catch attacks."

You say, "they always stop to watch Gabbie though"

You scoff.

>Garrock says, "there aren't really alot of male criters"

>Heartsong says, "All depends on the skill of the dancer."

>Garrock says, "they're all some kinda Amazon mess"

You say, "yeah there are"

You say, "I see about equal male and female"

>Ixla says, "Obviously, a sexy dance will have more effect on a centurion than a crazed berserker. Or a swaying dance might effect a cobra, but a sloth bear would just stare and you and thump you."

>Heartsong says, "Well, then the males of the profession should be able to charm them."

>Garrock says, "there are some male critters, but they're all humanoids."

You say, "intelligent critters anyway"

>Tyrian says, "There could be one show-off song to catch attention, not necessarily "sexy" so much as eye-catching."

You say, "well, dances would only affect them anyway"

>Skorche says, "so we could perform those flips without training in grapple or whatever the armbar uses."

You say, "I wouldn't seduce a cheetah"

You flail your arms about.

>Ixla nods to you.

>Singer giggles at you.

Ixla says, "Yeah.."

>Garrock snickers at you.

>Heartsong says, "Should only work on two-leggers."

You nod.

>Ixla exclaims, "Oh, gee..kill the visual!"

Ixla squeezes her eyes shut.

>Singer sings:

"I'm sure you already look tasty enough to 'em."

Tyrian says, "But I will let you know that I'm not going to even think about making dancing until after the current systems are more complete."

You say, "just intelligent critters"

>Singer grins at you.

>Tyrian asks, "Any other questions/suggestions?"

You chuckle at Singer.

You nod to Tyrian.

>Skorche nods.

You say, "er, not another question"

You grin.

>Tyrian says, "Zade, then Skorche."

>Tyrian chuckles at you!

>Singer sings:

"I have one about books....I can't write in mine yet..."

>You nod to Caesaria.

>Singer blushes a bright red color.

You say, "they seem pretty high skill"

>Heartsong says, "You said you were working on that peircing note."

>Garrock raises his hand.

>Tyrian nods to you.

>Singer sings:

"After Skorche."

You say, "not sure where though since I could use em when they came out"

>Nikos rubs his eyes.

>Tyrian asks, "Skorche?"

Tyrian chuckles at Nikos.

You chuckle at Leanna.

You nod to Caesaria.

>Skorche says, "Ohh I just thinking that dances could help us catch attacks and flip people like warriors without having to tria in brawlign as well."

>Skorche blushes a bright red color.

>Ixla says, "I don't know if I like that idea."

>Tyrian says, "I could think about that, but it might not happen, at least not to a truly significant degree."

>Ixla says, "We shouldn't have anything that gives us another group's skill without actually training in that skill."

>Tyrian says, "Brawling is the warrior cuppa, and I have no wish to tread on that."

>Tyrian nods to Ixla.

>Ixla says, "We'd hate it if someone got the ability to sing or do something as well as we did without training in Music, Art or Lore."

>Ixla says, "Puppets, for instance."

>Tyrian asks, "Singer, did you have a question?"

>A cheerful waitress idly scratches her cheek.

>Nikos grins at Ixla.

>Tyrian nods to Ixla.

>Singer nods to Tyrian.

>Skorche says, "Whelp I'se just thinking all be able to catch attacks soon...but I'll never be able to flip them."

>Skorche shrugs.

>Tyrian nods to Skorche.

>Garrock says, "I catch all the time"

>Skorche says, "Maybe we could spin them around or something...."

>Skorche snickers.

>Singer sings:

"Could books either be made easier to use, or...I understand they crumble eventually, too?"

>Heartsong asks, "Dip them?"

>Heartsong giggles.

Skorche winks at Heartsong.

You say, "ooo, we could grab em and dip them dramatically"

You nod to Heartsong.

>You giggle.

>Tyrian says, "Nope, books are a rare thing in Ancient Greece, and are harder to write in properly."

>Ixla chuckles.

>Ixla nods to Tyrian.

>Tyrian asks, "Garrock, you have a question/suggestion?"

>Nikos raises his hand.

Tyrian says, "Then Nikos."

>You say, "they crumble but not too bad"

>Tyrian chuckles at Ixla.

>Singer blinks at you.

>Ixla chuckles at Tyrian.

>Garrock says, "its a question, why is it not possible for people to actually write words into the lands."

>Heartsong asks, "We will get a library someday, right?"

>Singer nods to you.

>Tyrian nods to Heartsong.

>Garrock asks, "like write a book that has our thoughts in it, write cards with our greetings?"

>Ixla exclaims, "Oh, beam!"

>Tyrian nods to Ixla.

>Ixla says, "Libraries are good...."

>Tyrian says, "There is actually a heavy amount of filing involved when creating and storing a segment of text."

>Garrock nods to Tyrian.

>Garrock asks, "to much resorces for that kinda thing?"

>Tyrian says, "If we opened that up to player use, it would be so much a system drain and headache, not to mention no control on what is being written."

>Tyrian nods to Garrock.

>Ixla nods to Tyrian.

>Ixla says, "Makes sense...."

>Heartsong nods to Tyrian.

>Apollonius nods to Tyrian.

>Singer nods to you.

>Skorche raises his hand.

>Tyrian asks, "Nikos, did you have a question?"

>Garrock asks, "so player songs and stories put into a library would have to be like GM sumbit contest?"

>Nikos nods.

>Garrock says, "oops"

>Garrock ducks his head.

>Tyrian nods to Garrock.

>Nikos says, "I'm not sure how, but it would be nice if storytellers actually had a good use for alchemists ink."

>Caesaria nods to Nikos.

>Tyrian asks, "You mean batched ink?"

>Ixla says, "We could sniff it..."

>Ixla says, "Get hallucinations..."

>Garrock says, "can't make batched ink"

>Ixla says, "That sort of thing."

>Tyrian chuckles at Ixla.

>Garrock says, "since anything we batch is use for alchemists only"

>(Ixla gets dazed looking.)

>Nikos says, "no, I still can't even give my ink away to storytellers."

>Garrock looks at Tyrian and shrugs.

>Tyrian nods to Garrock.

Tyrian blinks.

>Tyrian asks, "Really?"

>Singer grins at Nikos.

>Nikos nods.

>Caesaria nods to Tyrian.

Skorche says, "Nikos...I need ink really bad"

You say, "we all have too much ink"

You grin.

>Caesaria says, "I have so much already"

>Tyrian says, "Oh, I see what you mean."

You say, "well, me anyway"

Garrock says, "and its only 2 dinars at the shop, and it takes 3 mixing to actually make a half a bottle."

>Nikos says, "I tried a couple times and they just turned it down, so I have 7 bottles in my saddle bags."

>'I have like 25 full bottlesYou say, "I have like 25 full bottles"

Caesaria nods to you.

>Singer nods to you.

>Nikos nods to Garrock.

>Ixla says, "I get ink as tips for telling fortunes."

>Tyrian says, "I thought you were saying that they couldn't use it."

Ixla grins.

>Skorche removes a bottle of black ink from his rainbow writing case.

>Tyrian says, "When we have a lot more storytellers, you might find a higher demand."

You say, "I'd like to see some purple ink"

>Nikos says, "those where the first 7 I made."

>Tyrian chuckles at you!

>Nikos nods to Tyrian.

>Skorche says, "only 4 uses left til I run to Gwithian."

>Skorche puts a bottle of black ink in a feather-edged rainbow writing case.

>Garrock says, "its not productive enough to be effective"

>Garrock looks at Tyrian and shrugs.

>Garrock says, "it takes, at minimum..."

>Skorche says, "Whelp when we have more songs we'll go through it quicker too."

>Garrock rubs his chin.

Tyrian says, "You'd have to get with Talia on the production requirements."

You nod to Skorche.

>Ixla says, "It's good for giving to your favorite beautiful storyteller to try and woo her...."

Tyrian nods to Skorche.

Skorche says, "And now that we know about the stacking thing."

>You raise your hand.

>Tyrian chuckles at Ixla.

>Heartsong says, "When we get to getting exp in combat for it we will need more too."

>Caesaria smiles at Ixla.

>Tyrian asks, "Aren't you wooed?"

>You giggle at Ixla.

>Tyrian nudges Ixla with her foot.

>Tyrian asks, "Zade?"

>Nikos nods to Tyrian.

You ask, "can we get more types of paper rather than just colors?"

>Garrock says, "takes at minimum three minutes and 25 seconds to make a bottle of ink, thats raw roundtime"

>Ixla asks, "Me?"

>Ixla smiles innocently at Tyrian. What an angel!

>Tyrian rolls her eyes.

>Tyrian asks, "What sort of paper?"

>Ixla chuckles.

>Singer snickers at Ixla.

You say, "like we have paper and parchment..."

You say, "maybe bring back scrolls"

You say, "and just some differen types"

You say, "so we can write on different types to keep them straight"

You say, "I'm not good with color coding stuff"

>You grin.

>Singer removes a scrap of tattered cloth from her leather backpack.

>Heartsong nods to you.

>Garrock says, "scroll"

You ask, "plus the colors cost extra don't they?"

>Heartsong says, "I color code my songs."

>Tyrian nods to you.

>Singer puts a scrap of tattered cloth in a large violet leather backpack.

>Singer nods to you.

>Heartsong says, "Yes twice as much."

>Skorche says, "Actually paper is cheeper though."

You say, "I haven't had to buy any in a while cuz I bought 200 sheets for backroom access"

>You skillfully whistle to yourself.

Garrock says, "ya can only bundle different colors"

>Tyrian chuckles at you!

>Garrock says, "erm same colors"

>Skorche says, "member it used to be 2 dinars a sheet and 3 for scrolls."

>Singer chuckles at you!

>Skorche tickles you.

>You say, "an empty backroom"

You mutter something under your breath.

You hug Caesaria.

>Ixla rubs you gently.

>Singer rubs you gently.

>Tyrian asks, "I don't remember scrolls, were those in for a while and then taken out?"

You say, "that's another thing, more quills"

You nod to Tyrian.

Skorche raises his hand.

>Caesaria stands up.

>Caesaria went through a wide archway.

>Tyrian says, "I'll have to look into that and see why."

You say, "when we got colored paper she took away the scrolls"

You say, "they were 3 dinar"

>Leanna says, "I never knew you all lost scrolls."

>Leanna chuckles.

>'welllYou say, "welll"

>Garrock asks, "eww really?"

You say, "you couldn't fold them"

>Garrock says, "thats a shame."

>Tyrian asks, "Skorche?"

You say, "I think that was the problem"

>Singer nods to you.

>Skorche asks, "I keep forgetting to bring this up but can you look and see what Puzzle had planned for Duets?"

>Singer sings:

"I used scrolls for the humorous songs and all, since you couldn't turn the corner down."

>Ixla nods to Skorche.

>Tyrian asks, "I don't think there were any solid plans, what were you thinking of?"

>Ixla says, "I'd like to see that too..."

>Skorche says, "Being able to sing with a partner...don't know how."

>Skorche says, "Maybe share a chorus together or some such."

>Tyrian exclaims, "Oh, that reminds me!"

>Heartsong says, "Oh, like in Dr "Chorus""

>Heartsong asks, "So you could sing a chorus along with someone?"

>Tyrian says, "You, you mean as in: Tyrian and Malca sing, "This is a chorus, lalala!""

>Ixla nods to you.

>You nod to Tyrian.

>Garrock says, "something like that"

Skorche nods to Tyrian.

>Caesaria came through a wide archway.

>Garrock nods to Tyrian.

>You say, "I had an idea how it could work"

>Caesaria examines her bundle of feather quills.

>Caesaria offers Heartsong a bundle of feather quills.

You say, "could Sing <group> song..."

>Tyrian says, "I'll have to look at the mechanics for the existing system in another game and see about porting it."

>Heartsong accepts Caesaria's feather quills.

>Heartsong beams at Caesaria!

>Ixla nods to Tyrian.

>Tyrian nods to Ixla.

Caesaria hugs Heartsong.

>You say, "and then the entire group sings it, up to 5 people or so"

>Heartsong hugs Caesaria.

>Tyrian nods to you.

>Caesaria just left.

>Tyrian says, "Now that's a good idea. I don't know how DR works it."

Tyrian says, "Generally, if another game has a good system that does what we're looking for, we'll look there first."

>Tyrian grins.

You say, "kinda like whisper group"

>Ixla nods to Tyrian.

You nod.

>Ixla says, "Makes sense."

>Ixla winks.

You say, "I like the waterslide in GS"

>Tyrian says, "Rather than reinvent the square wheel."

>You skillfully whistle to yourself.

>Ixla says, "Things happen more quickly."

>Tyrian chuckles at you!

>Ixla nods to Tyrian.

>Apollonius peers through the picture window.

>Garrock glares at you.

>You get a really silly grin on your face.

>Singer chuckles at you!

>Tyrian says, "But what I had thought of..."

You say, "they can make ours easier to get to"

You grin at Garrock.

>Heartsong says, "The one with the song uses the verb Chorus in front of what they will sing and the others say Sing with (whomever)."

>Garrock says, "they have that, its called rafting outa Hades"

>You nod.

>Tyrian drops a dinar into a bright star-painted musicbox.

>Tyrian turns the crank at the side of the musicbox.

>The star-painted musicbox on the ground whirs quietly for a moment as its gears begin to move.

>The star-painted musicbox begins to play a rollicking melody with a rhythm that reminds you of the sound of water ripples licking at a sun-warmed beach on a breezy summer afternoon.

>Tyrian asks, "How do you like the kind of melodies and tunes the musicboxes play?"

You say, "I still wanna thump musciboxes and make em play like the Fonz"

>You grin.

>Tyrian chuckles at you!

>You nod to Tyrian.

>Leanna grins at you.

>Apollonius grins at you.

>Skorche nods.

>The star-painted musicbox continues to play its rollicking, rolling melody.

>You say, "they're nice"

>Tyrian asks, "How would you like to be able to play similar songs?"

You say, "I like the forest after the rain one"

>You grin.

>Heartsong says, "Yeah, get high enough fame you should be able to thump the box."

>The star-painted musicbox plays a rising crescendo of notes that crash on the ear like waves against a cliff.

>Tyrian asks, "Also, if we go that route, how would you like to submit your own songs to be released for others to play?"

>Ixla says, "I want a dirge....."

>You say, "ooo"

>Skorche nods.

>The star-painted musicbox plays a few last rolling notes before winding to a stop and falling silent.

>Ixla says, "Whenever Boyfriend gets in trouble, you play a dirge...."

>Tyrian chuckles at Ixla.

You say, "ours'll last longer I hope"

You grin.

>Ixla nods to Tyrian.

>Tyrian nods to you.

>Ixla says, "I like the idea of being able to submit our own songs...."

Tyrian says, "Yes, closer to a half-dozen messages for a full playing rather than just a couple."

>You ask, "will instruments work for songs like books work for stories?"

You nod to Ixla.

>Heartsong nods to Ixla.

>Ixla says, "I'll write the dirge."

>You giggle.

>Tyrian says, "I thought it would be a great way to expand the instruments, making them even more entertaining than just regular old play styles."

>Tyrian asks, "How do you mean, Zade?"

>You nod to Tyrian.

>A cheerful waitress rubs her chin.

You say, "books let us learn from what we recite after reading them"

>Skorche says, "Ohh neat we could play style....and sing...or play a full instrumental song."

>Skorche beams!

>(Ixla plays a thudding melody that reminds you of nights spent sleeping alone on the couch.)

>Garrock asks, "whats happening with giving people singing voices?"

>Tyrian nods to Skorche.

>You say, "was wondering if instruments would let us learn from what we sing when we play them"

>Tyrian says, "Nothing yet."

>Tyrian grins at Garrock.

>Apollonius chuckles at Ixla.

>Tyrian looks thoughtfully at you.

Tyrian says, "You know, I hadn't planned for that, just learning from what you're playing."

>You nod.

>Garrock says, "I remember you talking about giving us voices so we could sing like a alto or whatnot"

>Ixla nods to Garrock.

>You say, "we could learn a tad more if we sing while we play though maybe"

>Tyrian nods to Garrock.

>Ixla says, "I'd like to see that too...."

>Tyrian says, "I will think about that."

>Tyrian nods to you.

>You nod.

>Skorche says, "I think it be nice to have a voice trainer who'll give you a voice for a price."

>Garrock says, "And Centaurs would be able to sing to ways"

>Garrock snickers.

>Garrock says, "which is why I remembered it"

>Garrock flicks his tail over his withers.

>Heartsong examines her bundle of feather quills.

ou say, "would be nice if we could get different voices"

You grin.

Heartsong puts a bundle of feather quills in a scarlet writing case.

>Ixla says, "Falsetto..."

>Skorche says, "that way you're not stuck with one if you don't want it."

>Tyrian says, "Actually, I was planning to have pre-determined singing voices for Storytellers determined when you arrive in Athens."

>You say, "as we become more skilled we could hit more notes"

>Tyrian nods to you.

>(Ixla sings 'Stayin' Alive! Stayin' Alive!' under her breath.)

>You chuckle at Ixla.

>Tyrian says, "With enough skill, you might be able to sing in a different key than your natural."

>Tyrian chuckles at Ixla.

>Garrock says, "only for storytellers"

>Garrock looks at Tyrian and sighs.

Singer sings:

"I hope mine is decent, since I have to use it so much."

>Singer grins.

>Tyrian chuckles at Singer.

>Ixla chuckles at Singer.

>Skorche says, "be nice to harmonize then too."

>Tyrian nods to Skorche.

>Ixla says, "I assume you mean we get to choose from Prometheus then, Tyrian..."

>Tyrian looks over at Ixla and shakes her head.

Ixla says, "And not have that tone-deaf ogre pick them for us."

>Ixla says, "Oh, groan...."

>You giggle.

>You say, "need to have Orpheus there then"

Skorche says, "like if schezie said harmonize with skorche then if I agreed next stanza says Schezie harmonizes with skorche as he sings: la la la"

>Garrock says, "it should have something to do with your race and strength(size)"

>Heartsong asks, "We get the voice we are born with?"

Tyrian nods to Garrock.

Nikos says, "but Ixla you would do great with a nice Bass voice"

>Tyrian says, "More like race, gender and a random factor."

>Ixla says, "I guess that makes sense....but I've sort of established my singing voice."

>Ixla exclaims, "Ick..could you imagine?!"

>Nikos grins at Ixla.

>Ixla glances at Nikos.

You nod to Ixla.

>Tyrian says, "It would be a much bigger trouble to get something new added in the character manager."

>Skorche says, "Also if we do have different voices I think a Peircing note should responded a bit differnt."

You say, "I kinda like folks hearing me sing how they want to"

>You grin.

>Nikos says, "well perhaps not bass."

>Nikos grins.

>Singer chuckles at Ixla.

>Ixla says, "Although I'd LOVE to see some poor giant guy get a falsetto soprano."

>Tyrian chuckles at Ixla.

You grin.

>Skorche says, "Be silly for a bass to shatter a glass."

>Singer giggles at Ixla.

>Tyrian says, "A giant male would more likely be baritone or bass."

>Garrock asks, "how about Centaur males?"

>Tyrian says, "Actually, it's a factor of resonance, so there's no reason a bass still couldn't."

>Garrock glances at Tyrian.

>Ixla says, "I hardly ever sing, but when I do I've sort of established that I'm an alto."

>A cheerful waitress yawns.

Skorche rubs his chin thoughtfully.

>You ask, "would it be possible to be able to hit more notes as we grow?"

>Tyrian says, "I still haven't decided on whether centaurs should be most likely in the lower ranges."

(Ixla begins to sing in a surprisingly rich, melodic alto voice.)

>Tyrian nods to you.

>Ixla says, "Gender has as much or more to do with it than race."

>Tyrian says, "That's something I'll have to look into."

>Tyrian nods to Ixla.

>Skorche says, "Centaurs Should be in whinny range."

>Ixla winks at Apollonius.

>Skorche snickers.

>Garrock neighs loudly.

>Apollonius grins at Ixla.

>Tyrian says, "Women will be a choice of soprano, mezz-soprano or alto, and males from tenor, baritone or bass, from what I'm thinking."

>Ixla nods to Tyrian.

You hug Leanna.

Leanna hugs you.

>Leanna stands up.

Ixla says, "And really, as much as I squirm on this, it makes more sense to be whatever you come out being...."

>Tyrian asks, "Well, what other questions/suggestions?"

>Tyrian nods to Ixla.

>Apollonius says, "Oh good, with my luck I'd sound like Boy George."

>Ixla says, "We really don't have a choice on the matter."

>Singer nods to Ixla.

>Tyrian chuckles at Apollonius.

>Singer chuckles at Apollonius.

Apollonius grins.

>Garrock says, "she also said with enough music skill you could sing out of what you are given"

Leanna went through a wide archway.

>(Ixla mouths 'Stayin' Alive!' to Apollonius.)

You chuckle.

>Singer chuckles at Ixla.

>Tyrian says, "That would take some extra work, but I'm willing to work on it."

>Tyrian nods to Garrock.

>Skorche says, "I've a suggestion that you never ever ever get burnt out....and always stay a wonderfull GM."

>Tyrian chuckles at Skorche.

>(Apollonius pretends to hang himself.)

>Tyrian says, "Thanks."

>Singer grins at Skorche.

You chuckle at Skorche.

>Singer applauds Tyrian!

>Ixla says, "Isn't she cool? We're the luckiest..."

>Nikos grins.

>(Skorche whipes his nose.)

>You nod to Ixla.

>Heartsong nods to Ixla.

>Tyrian says, "Though I've already been burnt out a couple times, it comes with being a work-obsessive and loving your job too much."

>Tyrian winks.

>Tyrian pokes Skorche in the ribs.

>Ixla says, "Though Waldern's cuter."

>Ixla winks.

>Tyrian rolls her eyes.

You grin at Tyrian.

>Skorche giggles.

>Tyrian says, "I'll disprove that for you at SimuCon."

>Singer grins at Ixla.

Ixla chuckles at Tyrian.

>You say, "if you ever need a little apprentice..."

>You skillfully whistle to yourself.

>Apollonius applauds Tyrian!

>Tyrian says, "Hmm..."

>Tyrian rubs her chin.

>Tyrian says, "There's so few of you, I could go ahead and buy a round of desserts."

>grinYou grin.

>Garrock says, "I suddenly have this massive desire for an alchemist forum"

>Garrock whines.

Ixla beams at Tyrian!

>Skorche says, "If nothing else you could just Touch of death her whenyou're bored."

>Tyrian grins at Garrock.

>Skorche leans on you.

>Tyrian chuckles at Skorche.

>Garrock says, "but I know thats unlikely do to her work time."

>Nikos chuckles at Garrock.

>Heartsong says, "We appreciate all the hard work, Tyrian, I know I got a bit negative in the beginning. I rarely am so I appologize. It isn't me."

>Apollonius says, "I'd like to at least see my gurus."

>chuc skorYou chuckle at Skorche.

>Tyrian asks, "How does chocolate fudge cake sound for everyone?"

>Ixla rubs Heartsong gently.

Tyrian grins at Heartsong.

>Nikos says, "ooh, nice"

You ask, "with caramel?"

>Nikos grins.

>Tyrian says, "Don't worry, I perfectly understand."

>Skorche says, "Yummy."

>Ixla says, "Never turn down chocolate...."

>Garrock says, "I think food costs to much, personally, but thats another matter"

Ixla says, "It's like when someone offers you a breath mint..always take it."

>Garrock grins at Tyrian.

You chuckle at Ixla.

>Heartsong says, "I get very protective of my profession."

>Apollonius grins at Ixla.

Nikos grins.

Heartsong smiles at Tyrian.

>Apollonius removes a small mint candy from his indigo satchel.

>Tyrian says, "However, we can't be sure about how combat will work with the profession until the new combat actually rolls in. I think most of you will be happy with it."

>Apollonius offers Ixla a small mint candy.

>Tyrian nods to Garrock.

You nod to Tyrian.

>Apollonius grins at Ixla.

Tyrian says, "Food prices are set by the Merchants Guild, and can't much be helped."

>Ixla laughs!

>Ixla accepts Apollonius's mint candy.

>Tyrian says, "Maybe we can put in cooking someday."

>Ixla says, "Why..er..thank you, Ap. I think."

>Ixla coughs.

>Skorche says, "I'm excited about the new combat system...I can't get any worse."

>Apollonius cackles!

>Ixla takes a bite of her candy.

>Heartsong says, "I guess we will just wait and see, can't worry about fixing something until it actually starts."

>Garrock says, "the only thing that I can actually for see being good is if we had some decent battling minions"

>You grin at Skorche.

>Garrock looks at Tyrian and sighs.

>Tyrian chuckles.

>Garrock says, "swinging like a windmill isn't fun."

>Nikos grins at Tyrian.

Skorche says, "Hey I just learned to reverse my windmill."

>Skorche snickers.

You hug Nikos.

>Singer chuckles at Skorche.

>Nikos grins at you.

>Tyrian hands a cheerful waitress some coins.

A cheerful waitress rummages beneath the counter for a moment then passes Tyrian a slice of chocolate fudge cake and says, "There you go, eat in good health!"

>Tyrian drops a slice of chocolate fudge cake on the floor.

Garrock says, "I can't even lunge yet"

Tyrian hands a cheerful waitress some coins.

A cheerful waitress rummages beneath the counter for a moment then passes Tyrian a slice of chocolate fudge cake and says, "There you go, eat in good health!"

>Garrock chuckles.

>Tyrian drops a slice of chocolate fudge cake on the floor.

>Skorche picks up a slice of chocolate fudge cake.

>Singer beams at Tyrian!

Ixla picks up a slice of chocolate fudge cake.

>Heartsong asks, "You turned around and the wind blew you the other way?"

>Ixla beams at Tyrian!

>Singer picks up a slice of chocolate fudge cake.

>Tyrian says, "And it's a clean floor, so don't you say anything."

>Ixla says, "You're a gem, Tyrian."

>Tyrian winks.

>Apollonius picks up a slice of chocolate fudge cake.

Nikos grins at you.

>Heartsong peers quizzically at Skorche.

>Nikos picks up a slice of chocolate fudge cake.

Ixla takes a bite of her cake.

>Singer takes a bite of her cake.

>Nikos beams at Tyrian!

>Garrock says, "if we had a lunge time attack for ranged that'd be great"

>Apollonius says, "Thanks Tyrian."

Tyrian asks, "Did everyone get some?"

>Heartsong picks up a slice of chocolate fudge cake.

You pick up a slice of chocolate fudge cake.

You beam!

>Heartsong exclaims, "Yum!"

You hug Tyrian, who fidgets sheepishly.

>You giggle.

>Nikos nods to Tyrian.

>Tyrian sheepishly fidgets as Heartsong gives her a hug.

>Garrock says, "ya know that rule thought Tyrian..."

>(Skorche picks off a few pices of hair from him otherwise yummy cake.)

Skorche takes a bite of his cake.

Singer hums!

>Singer takes a bite of her cake.

>Garrock says, "can't eat something that fell on the floor"

>Tyrian rolls her eyes.

>Singer pokes Skorche in the ribs.

>Nikos takes a bite of his cake.

>Skorche takes a bite of his cake.

>Tyrian says, "It sure ain't my rule."

Heartsong exclaims, "You know the way to my heart! Chocolate!"

>Ixla takes a bite of her cake.

>You say, "5 second rule"

>Singer scoffs at Garrock.

Nikos says, "it isn't mine either."

>Ixla nods to Heartsong.

Nikos grins at Garrock.

Garrock chuckles at Tyrian.

Apollonius takes a bite of his cake.

>Ixla nods to Heartsong.

>Skorche asks, "Ohhh no plates?"

>Tyrian chuckles.

>Nikos takes a bite of his cake.

>Ixla takes a bite of her cake.

>You say, "if it's there less than 5 seconds it's fine"

Tyrian says, "Ain't, isn't..."

>Skorche says, "ahh well just like my hands."

>You offer your chocolate fudge cake to Garrock, who has 30 seconds to accept the offer. Type CANCEL to prematurely cancel the offer.

>Skorche takes a bite of his cake.

>Nikos says, "ah now that is great cake."

>You pick up a slice of chocolate fudge cake.

>Singer takes a bite of her cake.

>Apollonius takes a bite of his cake.

Garrock has accepted your offer and is now holding a slice of chocolate fudge cake.

>Tyrian says, "I be the storytellur gooroo"

>Garrock says, "Bah"

>You say, "mine was there less than 5 seconds"

>Tyrian twirls one finger around in a circle at the side of her head.

You grin.

>Heartsong takes a bite of her cake.

>Singer takes a bite of her cake.

>Ixla chuckles at Tyrian.

You chuckle at Tyrian.

>Skorche laughs!

>Heartsong exclaims, "Heaven!"

Singer giggles at Tyrian.

>Boldly jumping to his feet, Skorche makes a strangled noise as he coughs and splutters.

>Apollonius takes a bite of his cake.

>Heartsong smiles dreamily.

>Garrock takes a bite of his cake.

>Skorche exclaims, "milk!"

>Heartsong takes a bite of her cake.

>Ixla takes a bite of her cake.

>Tyrian says, "Whoever makes fun of my grammar gets, well, something. I can't put you on MR."

You take a bite of your cake.

>Skorche takes a bite of his cake.

Apollonius takes a bite of his cake.

>You grin.

>Ixla says, "Thank goodness Aly's not in here. She'd be putting sardines on her cake."

>Apollonius grins.

>Tyrian chuckles at Ixla.

>Garrock chuckles at Tyrian.

You nod to Ixla.

Heartsong chuckles at Ixla.

You take a bite of your cake.

Hey, that tasted great!

>Apollonius says, "Ewww."

>Garrock says, "I bow to your grammar, its sure alot better then mine."

>Heartsong says, "Or dipping potatoes in it."

>Tyrian chuckles at Garrock.

>Apollonius peers through the picture window.

You take a bite of your cake.

MMMMM mmmmm GOOOD!

>Nikos takes a bite of his cake.

Garrock takes a bite of his cake.

(Skorche licks his fingers.)

>Tyrian says, "I just don't see any need to worry about grammar in casual conversation."

>Garrock exclaims, "Cake good!"

>Nikos nods to Garrock.

>Tyrian chuckles at Garrock.

>Nikos says, "very good cake."

You take a bite of your cake.

That was the last of it.

You smack your lips together.

>Heartsong exclaims, "Grammer? Kill it!"

>Nikos takes a bite of his cake.

>Garrock exclaims, "This be cake good!"

>Garrock nods.

>Heartsong takes a bite of her cake.

>Tyrian says, "Great, meeting all told was just under two hours. Now think of how long it would have been if I didn't recap everything on the boards first."

>Tyrian winks.

You say, "thanks Tyrian, I'm excited for the future now instead of dreading it"

>You grin.

>Nikos grins at Tyrian.

>Heartsong grins at Tyrian.

>Garrock says, "Actually the greeks didn't even have a set subject verb standard as I remember..."

>You nod to Tyrian.

>Tyrian grins at you.

>Tyrian says, "Good, I'm pretty excited, too."

>Singer chuckles at Tyrian.

>You beam!

>Apollonius licks his lips.

>A cheerful waitress taps her fingers on the counter.

>Tyrian says, "I gave up my weekend working on instruments."

>Tyrian winks.

>Singer bounces in her seat!

>Tyrian nods to Ixla.

>Garrock pats Tyrian on the shoulder.

>Nikos grins at Tyrian.

>Heartsong says, "I love where it is going. Hard to start but worth the work I think."

>Garrock says, "ya'd said they'd be out inside of a month, or inside this month."

>Heartsong beams at Tyrian!

>Ixla says, "I think what's happened here is that we had a great designer for the profession, and she's had a great person follow in her footsteps."

>Ixla says, "We couldn't be in better hands..."

>Nikos grins at Ixla.

>Tyrian says, "Hopefully all live and working by the end of next month."

>Heartsong takes a bite of her cake.

>Skorche nods.

>Nikos says, "always a great goal."

>Tyrian says, "Well, when I was hired, I was sort of under Puzzle's wing to be her Storyteller assistant before I took on the Premium list."

>Garrock asks, "when will we see the first bunch? end of next month?"

>Skorche says, "Whelp I won't hold you to that deadline Tyrian..."

>Tyrian nods to Garrock.

>Heartsong says, "Probably by June first."

>You grin.

>Tyrian says, "To be honest, I'm hoping earlier than that, but it might be bogged down in final quality control tweaks and revisions."

>Skorche says, "Not saying you can't do it though..."

>Tyrian nods to Skorche.

>You nod to Tyrian.

>Nikos chuckles.

>Heartsong smiles at Tyrian.

Scheherazade mutters QC.

>Tyrian exclaims, "You never know when something huge will come up and say, Hey, Look! A major bug!"

Heartsong says, "Well it is nice to know that it is getting ready."

>Nikos says, "I keep hearing rumors that quality control can take timel."

>Tyrian exclaims, "Time to rewrite everything!"

Tyrian nods to Nikos.

>Nikos sighs.

>Nikos nods to Tyrian.

You chuckle.

>Tyrian says, "It really does, both because of the high workload and because we want so much to get things right the first time."

>Garrock says, "its that damned aprovel"

You nod to Tyrian.

>Tyrian says, "Even with that, we still have to put out fixes fairly often, because we can't catch everything."

Ixla says, "Hey, if things didn't go through approval and got out with huge bugs in them, imagine the squealing."

Ixla says, "It's not worth that."

>Tyrian nods to Ixla.

>Ixla says, "I'd rather wait."

>Skorche says, "Actually I really impressed with the amount of stuff you guys pump out with a limited staff."

>Tyrian says, "We also want to try and keep things consistent."

>Tyrian grins at Skorche.

>Nikos nods to Ixla.

>Tyrian says, "I'm personally surprised myself from time to time."

>grinYou grin.

>Skorche says, "You guy could fix GS in a matter of months."

>Skorche giggles.

>Singer chuckles at Skorche.

>Nikos chuckles.

>Garrock says, "I try to understand, but sometimes its just hard to wait as a player"

>Ixla takes a bite of her candy.

>Tyrian asks, "I have a question. We're not planning this, but what would you think if we had fewer clothing shops overall when sewing is up and running?"

Singer stands up.

>Garrock says, "feels like nothing ya can do."

Tyrian nods to Garrock.

You ask, "ew...fix GS?"

>Heartsong says, "I am very impressed with the GM's here in H and X. The only time I ever see a GM in DR is if there is an assist and no hosts happen to be on."

>Tyrian grins at Heartsong.

>Singer nods to Tyrian.

>Ixla says, "Don't be too hard on the DR/GS GMs..."

>Skorche says, "I think consoldating shops here would be niffty."

>Tyrian says, "When we get huge, we might end up a bit like that here, too. Just only so many people you can get to at once."

>Singer sings:

"Or a consignment store!"

>Ixla says, "They are so bogged down with work and reports and such that that's why you don't see them as much."

You whine.

>Tyrian says, "My own thought was perhaps to replace some of my shops with shops selling patterns for the items instead."

>Tyrian nods to Ixla.

>Heartsong says, "Out fighting in the catacombs with Astraea and her linked sausage the other day in a group of three newbies was a blast."

>Ixla says, "Most of their online time is spent troubleshooting."

>Skorche says, "seems like anytime a new skill comes up a new shp opens up."

>Tyrian says, "DR was much the same when it opened and had fewer players. There was more time to spend chatting around."

>Singer grins at Skorche.

>Ixla says, "I spent too much time with GSs wedding GM not to be defensive of those guys."

>Ixla winks.

>Tyrian says, "But I can say that with sewing, you will be able to get a quality of items you just can't get in shops."

>Nikos says, "we sort of suggested that to Astraea after Walderns meeting. have patterns for art objects for sale."

>You say, "I say we draw the line at 500 folks and close the portal"

Ixla says, "You can't FATHOM what they go through."

You grin.

>Tyrian nods to Ixla.

>Tyrian chuckles at you!

>Heartsong grins at you.

Nikos says, "and make some of them rare or unique so only a few people would have that pattern, "

>Tyrian says, "Yes, we have it very lucky here with a low player load. We won't have that luxury down the line."

>Heartsong nods to Nikos.

>Tyrian nods to Nikos.

>Skorche nods.

>Tyrian says, "Special pattern merchants and auction patterns."

>Heartsong says, "I am glad I am here now."

>Nikos nods to Tyrian.

Nikos says, "it seems the idea would work with sewing as well as smithing."

grinYou ask, "oh, what about my gossip idea?"

>You grin.

>Tyrian says, "As I mentioned, you also won't be able to get better instruments in a shop than you can make yourself."

>Garrock says, "I always had that idea of special scrolls..."

>Tyrian nods to Nikos.

>You ask, "is there anything that we can do with that?"

>Garrock nods to Tyrian.

>Ixla says, "I don't like the gossip thing...I'd be splashed all over the Athenian tabloids by now."

>Ixla coughs.

>Tyrian says, "You know, that's something I can set down on the Maybe Someday list."

>Ixla says, "I am already."

>Tyrian chuckles at Ixla.

>You giggle.

>Tyrian blinks.

>Ixla mutters something under her breath.

>You nod to Tyrian.

>Dementius came through a wide archway.

>Tyrian says, "My computer just growled at me."

>Singer raises an eyebrow in your direction.

Dementius sits down on a polished oak chair.

>Skorche says, "OHHHHHH.....what about giving that little girl a job."

You chuckle at Ixla.

>Ixla smiles at Dementius.

>Singer giggles at Skorche.

>Ixla says, "Speaking of the Athenian tabloid poster boy...."

>Ixla tilts her head toward Dementius.

Dementius smiles at Ixla.

>Garrock nods to Tyrian.

>Skorche says, "being our personal announcer."

>Dementius blinks.

>Garrock takes a bite of his cake.

>You say, "she has a job makin baskets"

>You grin.

>Nikos asks, "growled?"

>Tyrian nods.

Ixla smiles at Dementius.

>You growl.

>Tyrian says, "Like a weird alien robot in Lost In Space."

>Nikos says, "hmm, odd."

>You chuckle.

Skorche says, "I'm so glad Rampion ate a few of those little girls....Athens had a definate basket proplem."

>Tyrian rolls her eyes.

>Singer giggles at Skorche.

>Garrock chuckles at Skorche.

>You chuckle.

You say, "there were only 3 dozen baskets per quad"

>Garrock says, "humans are to dirty to eat"

>Garrock sticks his finger in his mouth and makes a gagging sound.

Tyrian drops a dinar into a bright star-painted musicbox.

>Tyrian turns the crank at the side of the musicbox.

>The star-painted musicbox on the ground whirs quietly for a moment as its gears begin to move.

>The star-painted musicbox begins to play a rollicking melody with a rhythm that reminds you of the sound of water ripples licking at a sun-warmed beach on a breezy summer afternoon.

>Ixla glances at Dementius.

>Tyrian says, "We just had that one."

>Singer smiles at Tyrian.

You say, "it never plays the rainy forst one"

>Tyrian looks at a bright star-painted musicbox and sighs.

>You pout.

>Heartsong says, "Arden wanted me to bring something up to the storytellers."

>The star-painted musicbox continues to play its rollicking, rolling melody.

>Tyrian asks, "What's that?"

>Ixla says, "I think flirting should be a skill."

>The star-painted musicbox plays a rising crescendo of notes that crash on the ear like waves against a cliff.

>Skorche says, "He's garden without the G."

Tyrian chuckles.

>Singer giggles at Ixla.

Tyrian says, "It's an art form."

>You nod to Ixla.

>Tyrian winks at Ixla.

>The star-painted musicbox plays a few last rolling notes before winding to a stop and falling silent.

Ixla says, "And the more difficult the nut to crack, the more experience I should get."

>Ixla leans on Dementius.

>Skorche says, "Autolycus seems well versed in it."

>A cheerful waitress hums softly beneath her breath.

>Ixla mutters 'I should be level 20 by now...'

>Ixla coughs.

>You chuckle.

You poke Ixla in the ribs.

>Singer chuckles at Ixla.

>Dementius mutters Who says I've cracked.

>Nikos grins at Skorche.

You grin.

Ixla glares at Dementius.

>Ixla sticks her tongue out at Dementius!

>Skorche says, "Hope they'll be a Hestian temple in Thebes."

>Tyrian says, "Well, I should bow out and see if I can get this thing to keep from breaking."

>Singer grins at Dementius.

>Nikos says, "he has some kind of gift for it Skorche."

>Tyrian exclaims, "Thank you all for coming!"

>Skorche rubs his hands together.

>You hug Tyrian, who fidgets sheepishly.

Ixla waves at Tyrian.

You exclaim, "and thank you!"

beam>Apollonius waves at Tyrian.

>You beam!

>Tyrian says, "Hugs."

>Ixla exclaims, "Take care, Tyrian. And thank you!"

>Tyrian sticks out her tongue, going "blech!"

>Garrock says, "I really hope they open soon"

>You giggle.

>Nikos waves at Tyrian.

>lick tyrSinger lets out a hearty cheer for Tyrian!

>You stick your tongue out at Tyrian!

>Skorche says, "Aye good luck with everything Tyrian."

>Skorche waves.

>Epoclaen waves at Tyrian.

Singer waves at Tyrian.

Heartsong says, "He wanted to have...well an example would be We would imagine if a 7 year old boy walked into the meeting with a wooden sword and wanted to follow each of us around for a day...we would all write a story about what happened. Then get together at the end and all tell our stories to eachother."

>Tyrian waves.

>You say, "gotta get used to it around me"

You say, "so...."

>Garrock says, "I want to see that alchemy shop"

>You stick your tongue out and let loose with a loud, "Thbtbtbtbt" from your lips!

>Tyrian says, "And don't forget to post on the boards."

>Tyrian waves.

>Ixla says, "Neat idea, Heart."

Tyrian spreads her wings and vaults into the air as a large, black raincloud appears overhead. With a slight smile playing about her lips, Tyrian soars into the wispy black and disappears, taking the cloud with her.