From Himmy's perspective

[Ta'Illistim, BriarStone Court]
This corner of the court is dominated by a round marble fountain. A few solitary elves sit on the wide edge of the fountain, occasionally tossing a coin inside and murmuring a wish, as they steal shy glances around them. The water descends from a tall center column, producing a musical burble that softens the noise of the city's daily traffic.

Phatall suddenly looks drained!

Gilheal winces.

(signal) The Poohbah is probably crying himself to sleep over that

An icy voice whispers, Our master whines for no man. Desecrate his name at your own peril fool.

You sneer.

(signal) Dark whispers from the shadows really dont do much for me. Tell the Poohbah to dry her eyes and come talk to me herself.

An icy voice whispers, Beware, lest he unleash the lead of his dark brotherhood to end your miserable existance.

(signal) Beware? Ill tell you where to be. Out of my range of hearing before I go visit the Poohbah myself.

(signal) Much as I thought. Emtpy threats from a voice with no face.

You wave your hand in a dismissive gesture.

Lacheis glances at you.

You see Lacheis Taurvon.
He appears to be a Dark Elf.
He appears to be very young. He has hazel eyes and black skin. He has very long, black hair.
He is in good shape.
He is holding a well-balanced steel sabre in his right hand.
He is wearing a jeweled sabre sheath, an unlaced pleated black silk shirt, some black linen trousers, an iron-bound hide shield, a wide-brimmed black felt hat, a rugged leather harness, and a dark grey travelling cloak.

Lacheis signals, Pathetic fool

You sneer at Lacheis.

Lacheis signals, Let me show you my power.

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You sense the thoughts of the Grand Poohbah:
 My child, you have not abided by your vow of
secrecy and have permitted non-members to identify
your affiliation. As such, I strip you of your
powers for 10 minutes, so that you might have
time to reflect upon your actions.
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Lacheis signals, I can end your life with a snap of my fingers.

(signal) Well then.. Snap them.

Lacheis signals, As you command, oh, lord.

Lacheis smirks.

Lacheis nimbly flips a silvery dagger at you! ... 28 points of damage! Deft strike to the back cracks vertebrae! You are knocked to the ground! You are stunned for 6 rounds! The dagger shimmers and disappears!

Though you are stunned and reeling, you become aware of your pounding heart. With each beat, it grows louder and louder, faster and faster, but then it fades again, and you are left as dazed as you were.

Lacheis signals, Do you require another lesson?

Lacheis says to you, You, sir, are a queasy minnow!

You concentrate while murmuring the simple, mystical chant for Adrenal Surge...

You gesture.
You feel a surge of energy that carries you to your feet in a heartbeat, with no sense of effort whatsoever!

You say to Lacheis, You, sir, are a frumpy, dog-hearted rudesby!

Lacheis nimbly flips a silvery dagger at you!
... 27 points of damage!
Well aimed strike shatters bone in right arm!
You are stunned for 5 rounds!
The dagger shimmers and disappears!

Though you are stunned and reeling, you become aware of your pounding heart. With each beat, it grows louder and louder, faster and faster, but then it fades again, and you are left as dazed as you were.

Lacheis signals, You are pathetic.

Though you are stunned and reeling, you become aware of your pounding heart. With each beat, it grows louder and louder, faster and faster, but then it fades again, and you are left as dazed as you were.

(signal) Not as pathetic as the Poohbah. He cant even take care of things for himself

Lacheis says, "Internal affairs fool. Bother me not."

You focus your thoughts while chanting the mystical phrase for Bone Shatter...

You gesture at Lacheis.
You concentrate intently on Lacheis, a pulse of pearlescent energy ripples toward Lacheis!
CS: +324 - TD: +296 + CvA: +19 + d100: +15 - -5 == +67
Warded off!

You focus your thoughts while chanting the mystical phrase for Bone Shatter...

You gesture at Lacheis.
You concentrate intently on Lacheis, a pulse of pearlescent energy ripples toward Lacheis!
CS: +324 - TD: +296 + CvA: +19 + d100: +21 - -5 == +73
Warded off!

You ponder.

Lacheis gives you a harsh shove!
You fall down!

Lacheis growls, "Get out of my way!"

You focus your thoughts while chanting the mystical phrase for Bone Shatter...

You channel at Lacheis.
You concentrate intently on Lacheis, a pulse of pearlescent energy ripples toward Lacheis!
CS: +324 - TD: +296 + CvA: +19 + d100: +45 - -5 == +97
Warded off!

You focus your thoughts while chanting the mystical phrase for Bone Shatter...

You channel at Lacheis.
You concentrate intently on Lacheis, a pulse of pearlescent energy ripples toward Lacheis!
CS: +324 - TD: +296 + CvA: +19 + d100: +69 - -5 == +121
Warding failed!
Lacheis shudders with moderate convulsions as pearlescent ripples envelop his body.
Lacheis is smashed for 38 points of damage!
... 35 points of damage!
Hard blow to Lacheiss back causes him to cry out in pain!
He is stunned!
... 20 points of damage!
Good blow to right arm!

You focus your thoughts while chanting the mystical phrase for Bone Shatter...

You channel at Lacheis.
You concentrate intently on Lacheis, a pulse of pearlescent energy ripples toward Lacheis!
CS: +324 - TD: +296 + CvA: +19 + d100: +75 - -5 == +127
Warding failed!
Lacheis shudders with sporadic convulsions as pearlescent ripples envelop his body.
Lacheis is smashed for 46 points of damage!

* Lacheis drops dead at your feet!

A small elf child cries out, Murder!. His mother then sends him off for the Guard Captain.

(signal) Good job. Champion.

A dark vortex swirls around Lacheis and he disappears. A gong sounds in the distance once, thundering all around.

(signal) Next time.. Tell the Poohbah to pick someone with better aim

You come out of hiding.

Lacheis goes to jail. I need the Ta'Illistim arrest messaging. Himmy mentions getting horsed. I had a previous capture, but it's not the true one.

A trio of hooded dark men wander in. One clips Himmy with his mace, and he falls to the ground, stunned. Quickly, they tie his hands to the willow tree and his feet to a nearby team of horses. One slaps the rump of the horses and they lunge forward, tearing him in half. His entrails flop to the ground and the men wander off, chuckling.

From Evarin's perspective

[Hall of Justice, Clerk's Office]
Stacks of files and papers occupy most of the available space in this small square room. Behind a long wooden desk, the court clerk sits quietly pouring over some paperwork, occasionally pausing to mark a document with the seal of the court. The only other permanent fixture in the office seems to be the two city guardsmen that flank the clerk on either side of the desk. You also see the Guard Captain.
Also here: Lacheis who is lying down
Obvious exits: west

Lacheis removes a well-balanced steel sabre from in the Lacheis box.

You cock your head at Lacheis.

(signal) I am sure you didn't pay any fines

You glance at the Guard Captain.

The Guard Captain hurries west.

Lacheis signals, "The guard released me for a small fee."

Lacheis smirks.

You pull Lacheis to his feet.

You frown.

Lacheis signals, "He knows his place."

(signal) Would you wish for any aid?

You rest the edge of your vaalin-bound shield on the ground before you and lean forward against it casually.

The Guard Captain strides purposefully in.

You glance at the Guard Captain.

Lacheis signals, "Aid? What would you be able to accomplish that my Master cannot provide me?"

(signal) The choice is yours. I offer my assistance to better protect that of the Council.

Lacheis takes up a defensive posture.

The Guard Captain haughtily struts west.

(signal) Blessed are its gifts.

You glance around the room.

Lacheis signals, "You are a dutiful penitant. I shall speak well of you to the Master."

(Evarin inclines his head.)

You say, "Slay many, Lacheis."

Lacheis signals, "I think just Himmy this day."

Lacheis cackles!

Lacheis grows indistinct.

You flash a quick grin.

You stride away, moving west.

[Ta'Illistim, BriarStone Court] This corner of the court is dominated by a round marble fountain. A few solitary elves sit on the wide edge of the fountain, occasionally tossing a coin inside and murmuring a wish, as they steal shy glances around them. The water descends from a tall center column, producing a musical burble that softens the noise of the city's daily traffic.
Also here: Lacheis, Xandalf who is sitting, Himmy, Great Lady Phatall who is kneeling
Obvious paths: east, southeast, south, northwest

Himmy signals, If you stick around long enough, Im sure the Poohbah will send his champion once more. The shame of letting himself be captured by the local authorities is surely going to be placed squarely at my feet.

Himmy grins at Lacheis.

You blink.

You say, "Beat me here."

Lacheis slaps Himmy across the face.

You chuckle to yourself.

You shift your weight.

You kneel down.

(signal) Enjoy the show, Adshai.
Lacheis acknowledged your signal.
Xandalf acknowledged your signal.
Himmy acknowledged your signal.
Phatall acknowledged your signal.

Himmy gives Lacheis a slap across the face with the back of his hand!

Xandalf ponders.

Himmy appears to be focusing his thoughts while chanting softly...

Xandalf steeples his fingers in his lap, quietly observing his surroundings.

Lacheis takes up a defensive posture.

Himmy cocks his head at Lacheis.

Lacheis nimbly flips a silvery dagger at Himmy! ... 19 points of damage! Well placed strike shatters a rib! He is stunned! The dagger shimmers and disappears!

A heavy shudder passes through Himmy, but he remains helplessly stunned.

Lacheis cackles!

Xandalf looks thoughtfully at Lacheis.

Lacheis signals, Like a pincushion.

Xandalf glances at Tamarkk.

Himmy says, Oh, so now you can throw daggers in a minor sanctuary. Thats fair.

Xandalf touches one finger to his lips.

Lacheis signals, Life is never fair fool.

Himmy signals, Of course you cant beat me in straight combat. I understand.

(signal) You think he plays by the rules, you fool?

Himmy signals, "We already proved that earlier."

Himmy mutters something about earlier..

Himmy coughs.

Himmy begins to look a little better.

Tamarkk stares off into space.

Xandalf signals, They own your soul. They merely toy with you now. They can claim your life at any time.

(signal) The price of power is steep. Why not simply abide it quietly?

(signal) ..discretely..

Himmy signals, I’ve paid the price and climbed the path. If the cat needs a mouse to toy with, I’m game.

Xandalf smirks.

Xandalf takes a moment to observe Lacheis.

Lacheis signals, I grow weary of toying with you Himmy. I think one more shall be an end this day.

You turn to face Himmy.

Himmy shrugs.

Speaking to Lacheis, you say, "Do aim for something useful."

Himmy signals, "if that’s how you feel. You still haven’t silenced what you came to silence."

Speaking quietly to Lacheis, Xandalf says, Perhaps the tongue.

Himmy begins to look a little better.

Xandalf looks thoughtfully at Himmy.

(signal) Why has this fool still rank within the Council?

You shake your head, totally at a loss.

Lacheis grabs Himmy and spins him around like a top with a silvery dagger pressed against his throat and as his spins, he peels his skin off like an apple exposing his neck, and then with a sick yank, rips out his trachea.

* Himmy drops dead at your feet!

* Himmy just bit the dust!

Xandalf stares at Himmys lifeless body, apparently lost in thought.

Lacheis begins chuckling at Himmy!

Xandalf signals, "Can’t speak with no vocal cords."

You say, What a strange accident to befall someone.

Phatall says, "That was... different."

You ponder.

The ghostly voice of Himmy says, Still.. hardly fair. Seeing as how were in a sanctuary.

Xandalf frowns at Himmy.

Lacheis signals, Good luck in your future endeavors, you are going to need them.

Lacheis smirks.

You say, His throat just sort of ..fell out of his neck.

Xandalf signals, The death can speak without a throat it seems.

Lacheis looks around frantically as if trying to find somewhere to hide. With a quick twist of his ring, Lacheis disappears while muttering; You have not seen the last of me!

You slowly say, Odd, that.

The ghostly voice of Himmy says, Ghosts don’t need what binds the flesh.

[Ta'Illistim, BriarStone Court]
This corner of the court is dominated by a round marble fountain. A few solitary elves sit on the wide edge of the fountain, occasionally tossing a coin inside and murmuring a wish, as they steal shy glances around them. The water descends from a tall center column, producing a musical burble that softens the noise of the citys daily traffic. You also see some manna bread and a wooden barrel.
Also here: Xandalf who is sitting, the body of Himmy who is lying down, Great Lady Phatall who is kneeling
Obvious paths: east, southeast, south, northwest

The ghostly voice of Himmy says, How droll.

An old memory bubbles up from your past, and causes you to reflect a moment. With a flash of insight, you realize you understand yourself a bit better than you did a moment ago. The sudden feeling of self-knowledge is a pleasant one.

You say, I’ve always liked him.

You nod to Xandalf.

Himmys body decays into compost.

A cloud of dense silvery fog suddenly appears. The fog quickly dissipates to reveal Himmy.

Speaking quietly to you, Xandalf says, I can see why. Himmy murmurs a simple, mystical chant... Himmy gestures. Himmy springs upright with amazing agility!

(signal) Always seek to aid him should you have the chance, adshai. He does great things for the Council..great things.

Himmy signals, "At the least, dont cross him. Chances are hell win. Too many tricks up those sleeves"

Xandalf signals, "Perhaps with Our assistance... he will teach Us some of those tricks."

(signal) My deeds and assistance have been noted, as they always have.