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Vindsval looks down at the pale spell slinger. "Indeed?"

Watching Warlen carve an invisible giant turkey with his new blade Vindsval taps him gently on the shoulder. Warlen, perhaps your should take your "practice" elsewhere. This is a place for food and conversation after all. Not a practice yard.

Note: thanks for letting us know. Enjoy your trip. This . . . place, is merely a waypoint in my journey I assure you. I had no intentions of coming Hereee.

A smooth soft laugh escapes through the fangs of the creature before you. I chose to leave your world long ago. I have been absent from the lands of men for many lifetimes. The great grandchildren of the great grandchildren of the last men to worship me died a hundred lifetimes ago. One would need to be very well versed indeed to have heard of me.

Quest 134 My apologies for waiting so long to give my thoughts, but it has been a bit hectic. Honestly there isn't a whole lot I can add to Kintobor's assessment. I really enjoyed the quest. Very exciting to be on a good old fashioned dragon hunt. For a sword and sorcery themed online game, there dragons are few and far between. This one had not only a dragon, but a damsel in distress, and an insane megalomaniac who thought he was bettering the world. Throw in teaming up with dire wolves and parrots and you had a fun lighthearted quest, with a lot of things to keep it interesting. It was also nice to see another puzzle, and some talk yourself out of it opportunities. The fights, They were fun and made sense to me. There was enough heavy hitting to keep it tense but not so much that you had no hope. Though it the dice had gone poorly we could have been wiped out pretty quick. The combination of enemy specials in the Boss fight were especially fun and impressive. The loot: Awesome love my armor. The Party. Vindsval has been traveling with Annie and Warlen for quite some time now and it has been fun to watch them grow. Annie especially. I love her more and more as she grows. I get at times she was getting steam rolled by events and Kintobor played that very well. I will send Vindsval on a quest with her again any time. I want to see her play up her book smarts more in the future. Don't go too outside knowledge on us, but throw some Hermoine in there for us. Show off what she has read in all of those books. Warlen toned down the drunken debauchery in this one and that was good. It got to be a bit much for me at times and it was nice to see another aspect of the character. Throlar I really wish he would have been more active. I liked his gruff no nonsense attitude, and more input from his side would have been fun to read. I look forward to seeing more of him in the future. Slyph Slyph was a blast. Up until now Vindsval hasn't run into any other clerics, let alone a devoutly religious character. I enjoyed seeing that a lot. And since I have had his father being a traveling druid in mind since I created him it was nice to see what that would look like. Slyph was a good guy and was written well. His conversation was smooth and believable and he staid in character. Sign Vindsval up with him any time. Lethauros I know he wasn't a character, but in a way he was. It wasn't a hey there is the boss lets kill it. WE got to interact and talk to him as much as we did each other. The digital build looked great, the personality was there and the presence was huge. Dragons are dragons man, and you gave us a good one. Over all, thanks for the quest. Loved it and I can't wait to go out with you again some time.

Note: The Soldiers only dropped the Party's weapons. Sorry Calamity. Keliim enters the Portal Room at the true center of the Parlor. He strides forward into the light of the chamber and comes face to face with something, beyond what he expected. Though as he looks back through his journey the clues were there. He comes up short and attempts to keep the tremble from his hand as he finally locks eyes upon what he has come to call "the Voice." It speaks directly to him in a voice tripping with the honeyed tones of the dark jungle, and broad Savannah. Welcome Keliim, I have been expecting you. Hidden within the melodic voice is the sound of her fanged mandibles clicking together. If he could not see them doing it he wouldn't even have noticed. The smooth voice continues. I am sure you have many questions Barbarian, allow me to answer your first. I have been known by many names throughout your race's short history, Pókkirálynõ, Pavoučí královna, p in kuu bhurainm,Spinnenkönigin, She Who Walks the Wall, Spinstress, Fate Weaver, Spider Queen, Oath Binder, স্পাইডার রানী, Kab laug sab poj huab taus, but you may call me Королева. It is a pleasure to finally meet you face to face.

The Falcon Brothers stand motionless as the Barbarians bluster and boast. Falcon Brother Commander If you are ready, you may enter. You have but to go through the door before you, that you may return to what you call the Portal Room. Be assured that you will receive that which you bring. Falcon Brother Archer If you are ready, you may enter. You have but to go through the door before you, that you may return to what you call the Portal Room. Be assured that you will receive that which you bring. Falcon Brother Quick Striker If you are ready, you may enter. You have but to go through the door before you, that you may return to what you call the Portal Room. Be assured that you will receive that which you bring. Falcon Brother Executioner If you are ready, you may enter. You have but to go through the door before you, that you may return to what you call the Portal Room. Be assured that you will receive that which you bring. Falcon Brother Staffman If you are ready, you may enter. You have but to go through the door before you, that you may return to what you call the Portal Room. Be assured that you will receive that which you bring. AS they complete their statement the all of the Falcon Brothers drop the party's weapons that they were holding. The commander opens the north facing and the five men file through leaving it open behind them. How will the party proceed?

The Brothers take the last of the weapons from the party, and form up in a tight formation around them two to each side and the commander to the lead. Falcon Brother Commander Now that you have complied with my small request, follow these men to me. Then perhaps I shall be able to answer your questions and will be able to fulfill your purpose here. Falcon Brother Archer Now that you have complied with my small request, follow these men to me. Then perhaps I shall be able to answer your questions and will be able to fulfill your purpose here. Falcon Brother Quick Striker Now that you have complied with my small request, follow these men to me. Then perhaps I shall be able to answer your questions and will be able to fulfill your purpose here. Falcon Brother Executioner Now that you have complied with my small request, follow these men to me. Then perhaps I shall be able to answer your questions and will be able to fulfill your purpose here. Falcon Brother Staffman Now that you have complied with my small request, follow these men to me. Then perhaps I shall be able to answer your questions and will be able to fulfill your purpose here. As they progress through the westward door, the party sees immediately what the "Voice" was referring to when she said that she would be able to provide a small showing of force. At the blonde man's approach two Cave spiders they bow their heads and climb up into the dark recesses of the Parlor ceiling. As You pass under them it is hard not to imagine how a fly in a spider's web might feel. Falcon Brother Commander You see now, it would have been so very unfortunate for you, for my pets to see you as a threat. They are so very hungry, and would have taken little provocation. Falcon Brother Archer You see now, it would have been so very unfortunate for you, for my pets to see you as a threat. They are so very hungry, and would have taken little provocation. Falcon Brother Quick Striker You see now, it would have been so very unfortunate for you, for my pets to see you as a threat. They are so very hungry, and would have taken little provocation. Falcon Brother Executioner You see now, it would have been so very unfortunate for you, for my pets to see you as a threat. They are so very hungry, and would have taken little provocation. Falcon Brother Staffman You see now, it would have been so very unfortunate for you, for my pets to see you as a threat. They are so very hungry, and would have taken little provocation. ​The group travels westward once more and finds themselves once again in the familiar barrel room. Not far from where their adventure began. One more door will bring them face to face with their goal, or perhaps their demise. The Commander pauses at the door and turns to look at the Cadre, almost to ask if there is anything they would do or say in their potentially last moments in this place.

Nobody puts Baby in the Corner. But Lind, that's another situation all together.

Allow me to remove this distraction, your Majesty. Vindsval reaches out and picks the Whisperer by the scruff of the neck, and moves him to another table, far in the corner, the darkest most distant corner of the Hall. On his way to this dark corer he passes the door. He considers it for a moment, But in the end places the small man facing the corner. He then returns to the table with his friend Annienal. Allow that to be my first service your Majesty. Whether I am chosen to aid your nation or not, I have completed at least a small favor.

A witch and a Necromancer walk into the City of the Dead. . .

The one and Only, hmm the apostle of a new religious movement and the only Witch in the Hall. Vindsval might start to get a big head. Ohh the Paradox.

Maybe the two should team up, Vind is still new to Witchery way. Karie could show him the professional ropes. So are there only two maybe three witches in the ranks now?

Vindsval moves from the quest board and inserts himself between Flin Pearspitter and the Royal Envoy. He knuckles his forehead and bows before the king. He just happens to hip check the masked Munchkin farther from the king. I can assure you your majesty that this "man" is far from a representative of this Hall. There are those of us who take this path we have chosen far more seriously. He brushes aside his cape revealing a brief glimpse of the gleaming dragon scale armor hidden beneath. There are those of us who take both kinship and bloodlines the felling of great beasts VERY seriously. I am Vindsval, called the Half-Born, at your service.

Vindsval can be a sex hero. And now you can all go wash that image out of your brains.

A coat hanger you say. Tell me more dear friend. I remember hearing rumors, but I thought it only a legend.

Why are there no high SP armors for clerics and thieves? Need a fist shaking emoticon.

Hey its not copying it's teamwork. Isn't that what the kids are saying now? Like Ze wispaearor sez, it is just a second chance for Vindsval to get to see the world.

NOTE: If it hasn't happened by morning, post it for them keliim.

Vindsval looks at the very energetically written post on the board. A chance to visit the lands of y father's father's? How very intriguing. Miderun has told me on many occasions that my knowledge of the ancestral homelands is sorely lacking. The chance to visit the four far reaches of the world AND learn more of my father's origins would be a welcome path indeed. Vindsval signs up for Quest 139,

If only to shut the fool up and to assuage any misgivings the envoy may have regarding the heroes of the Hall Vindsval Moves to the Questboard and Signs up for Quest 138. His hand halts a moment when he reads that yet another ancestral beast has risen. "Strange things are awakening to walk the paths of Men and Beast."

Vindsval was enjoying the relative calm after all of the wheeling and dealing, but looks up as the high tinny voice rasps over his ears and makes his skin crawl. By the realms, what is the depths is wrong with that man.

The Falcon Brother Commander Steps forward and Picks up the Barbarians Axe, securing it in his own belt. Falcon Brother Commander Be Assured Barbarian. When our business is concluded, if it be their will, these men will be returned as i found them. Each brother turns his gave on another member of the party. And now you? Falcon Brother Archer Be Assured Barbarian. When our business is concluded, if it be their will, these men will be returned as i found them. Each brother turns his gave on another member of the party. And now you? Falcon Brother Quick Striker Be Assured Barbarian. When our business is concluded, if it be their will, these men will be returned as i found them. Each brother turns his gave on another member of the party. And now you? Falcon Brother Executioner Be Assured Barbarian. When our business is concluded, if it be their will, these men will be returned as i found them. Each brother turns his gave on another member of the party. And now you? Falcon Brother Staffman Be Assured Barbarian. When our business is concluded, if it be their will, these men will be returned as i found them. Each brother turns his gave on another member of the party. And now you? What will the party do? Aristune watches as his "leader" hands over his axe, and breathes a sigh of relief. He had no doubt that if it came to a fight, these seasoned warriors would make short work of the motley crew beside him. How powerful must the force behind them be to control minds such as these men possess? He turns to the borther looking at him, attempts to meet his glowing eyes and cannot. He hands the man his bow, and steps back into formation with the others. I think that was a wise choice Keliim, let us hope your friends do likewise.

And another Sandy Quest come and Gone. Ohh yee fickle fates.

The brothers answer Keliim quickly and succinctly. Falcon Brother Commander By the right of the power to do so. Falcon Brother Archer By the right of the power to do so. Falcon Brother Quick Striker By the right of the power to do so. Falcon Brother Executioner By the right of the power to do so. Falcon Brother Staffman By the right of the power to do so. What will the party do? Falcon Brother Commander You presume much tall one. These men came upon me with ill intent, so now they serve me. It was not I who trapped anyone here, it is not I who came to this place with the single intention of death and triumph, it was not even I who built this prison. I have yet to kill, but if you continue to test my patience I will eliminate you and await another cadre, perhaps one with more sense than to argue with that which they do not know. Falcon Brother Archer You presume much tall one. These men came upon me with ill intent, so now they serve me. It was not I who trapped anyone here, it is not I who came to this place with the single intention of death and triumph, it was not even I who built this prison. I have yet to kill, but if you continue to test my patience I will eliminate you and await another cadre, perhaps one with more sense than to argue with that which they do not know. Falcon Brother Quick Striker You presume much tall one. These men came upon me with ill intent, so now they serve me. It was not I who trapped anyone here, it is not I who came to this place with the single intention of death and triumph, it was not even I who built this prison. I have yet to kill, but if you continue to test my patience I will eliminate you and await another cadre, perhaps one with more sense than to argue with that which they do not know. Falcon Brother Executioner You presume much tall one. These men came upon me with ill intent, so now they serve me. It was not I who trapped anyone here, it is not I who came to this place with the single intention of death and triumph, it was not even I who built this prison. I have yet to kill, but if you continue to test my patience I will eliminate you and await another cadre, perhaps one with more sense than to argue with that which they do not know. Falcon Brother Staffman You presume much tall one. These men came upon me with ill intent, so now they serve me. It was not I who trapped anyone here, it is not I who came to this place with the single intention of death and triumph, it was not even I who built this prison. I have yet to kill, but if you continue to test my patience I will eliminate you and await another cadre, perhaps one with more sense than to argue with that which they do not know.