Riordan - Level 15 Bard Review

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Hel [ Bard: 22 19 14 ] Riordan Oakheart, Tavern Regular and Brew Connoisseur

Riordan tells Cordir (in common), 'Lady Patroness of Bards, at your convenience I have a performance for you!'.

Cordir tells Riordan, 'excellent, Riordan. I look forward to it. A moment, please, and I will be available. Meet me in the Amphitheater, please.'.

The Storytelling Amphitheater
[Exits: west]
Naner is here.
(Invis) Riordan is resting here.

Cordir nods.

Riordan stands up.
Riordan bows before Cordir.

Cordir nods in acknowledgement of the courtesy given.

Riordan says (in common), 'Naner, Cordir, may I perform for you?'.

Naner says (in common), 'yes'.

Riordan nods.

Cordir gestures and a soft light wells up out of nowhere, illuminating the Bard.

Riordan gets a pristine, antique guitar of cherrywood from bag made from Naner hide.

Cordir seats herself on one of the benches.

Riordan says (in common), 'I will play upon this antique guitar, my grandfather's bought with what little gold he had'.

Riordan performs 'awe audience'.

Riordan says (in common), 'This performance is titled "Gossip surrounding the tavern drunk as told by the fool himself"'.

Riordan strikes his guitar *plink STRUM plink STRUM*, have you considered fleeing?

Cordir smiles slightly.

Riordan says (in common), 'Long ago, an elven gent and lass of Cillidellia'.
Riordan says (in common), 'stole each other's hearts, contrary to the will of their elders.'.
Riordan says (in common), 'Love's command and a man's pride are formidable foes'.
Riordan says (in common), 'for the wisdom of old elves.'.

Riordan strikes his guitar *plink STRUM plink STRUM*, discordant notes make you wince!

Cordir carefully conceals her flinching.

Riordan says (in common), 'Married they were, and shopkeeps they became.'.
Riordan says (in common), 'Three children the now maiden bore:'.
Riordan says (in common), 'a son and two daughters, though robbed of her boy'.
Riordan says (in common), 'an untimely plague the thief.'.
Riordan says (in common), 'Stricken by sickness the maiden, too, no cure'.
Riordan says (in common), 'could a cleric find for her malaise.'.
Riordan says (in common), 'So a journey to the north with their daughters'.
Riordan says (in common), 'to a better climate to ease her struggle,'.
Riordan says (in common), 'in the fair weather heights of Loth-Lorien'.
Riordan says (in common), 'far from the troubles of coastal squalls.'.

Riordan strikes his guitar *plink STRUM plink STRUM* *riff riff*. Passionate cacophony echoes throughout the room.

Riordan says (in common), 'Long ago, a human man and his bride'.
Riordan says (in common), 'toiled the plantations in the south,'.
Riordan says (in common), 'and the vineyards of the north,'.
Riordan says (in common), 'following the seasons of labor's demand.'.
Riordan says (in common), 'Impoverished they were, ignorant of most tongues'.
Riordan says (in common), 'and illiterate in their own. Their sons'.
Riordan says (in common), 'and daughters, their many hands in the fields'.
Riordan says (in common), 'bonded by life's merciless struggles.'.

Riordan strikes his guitar *plink STRUM plink STRUM*, have you considered fleeing?

Cordir subtly twitches the fingers of Her left hand, causing the strings of the guitar to move slightly more into tune.

Riordan says (in common), 'Time passed, the elves became elders.'.
Riordan says (in common), 'Time passed, the migrants' bones became worn.'.
Riordan says (in common), 'Youth slipped between the fingers of their children,'.
Riordan says (in common), 'but new love kindled between an elven daughter'.
Riordan says (in common), 'and a man rich in spirit alone.'.
Riordan says (in common), 'Against ironic objections of the elders,'.
Riordan says (in common), 'the two were married and bore a son named "Bard."'.
Riordan says (in common), 'Settling in the half-camp with those of each kind'.
Riordan says (in common), 'their son enjoyed a modest life.'.
Riordan says (in common), 'True to his name sake a bard he became.'.
Riordan says (in common), 'His interest held by so many things,'.
Riordan says (in common), 'not the least of whom his dwarven bride,'.
Riordan says (in common), 'master machinest of the smelty.'.

Riordan strikes his guitar *plink STRUM plink STRUM*, discordant notes make you wince!

Riordan says (in common), 'Together they traveled, joined at the hip,'.
Riordan says (in common), 'to many realms and lands.'.
Riordan says (in common), 'The journeys led from keg, to flask,'.
Riordan says (in common), 'to flagon, to bottle,'.
Riordan says (in common), 'and bar nor barrel could quench the'.
Riordan says (in common), 'thirst for another love now plucking'.
Riordan says (in common), 'the strings that echoed in the chambers'.
Riordan says (in common), 'of the half-elf's oak pursuing heart.'.
Riordan says (in common), '80 rings traded for 80 proof,'.
Riordan says (in common), 'the sober dwarf maiden betrayed'.
Riordan says (in common), 'by grape stained lips'.
Riordan says (in common), 'singing songs of vanity and vineyards.'.

Riordan strikes his guitar *plink STRUM plink STRUM* *riff riff*. Passionate cacophony echoes throughout the room.

Riordan bows deeply.

Cordir tilts her head to one side.

>l Riordan

Naner says (in common), 'yay!!'.
Naner is so excited that she cheers just for the hell of it.

Cordir says, 'Well done, though a sad tale.'.

Ghazkull gossips (in elven), 'Greetings, Realm'.

Cordir rises and walks over to the Bard, reaching up to catch his chin in Her hand.
Cordir examines him closely, Her eyes seeming to see more deeply than mere skin.

Cordir says, 'Hm.'.
Cordir releases his chin and steps back with a brief nod.
Cordir gestures in acknowledgement.

1. 1. 1. Riordan has earned Bards' Council approval for level 15.
         

Riordan bows deeply.

1. 1. 1. Riordan has advanced to level 15.
         

Cordir tells Riordan, 'Congratulations on your Ascension.'.

Naner shows her approval by clapping her hands together.

Ghazkull gossips (in elven), 'I missed it!'.

Cordir says, 'congratulations.'.

Riordan says (in common), 'OOoo, location quests!'.
Riordan says (in common), 'Must do them'.

Ghazkull gossips (in elven), 'Congrats Riordan!'.

Riordan gossips (in common), 'thanks!'.

Riordan says (in common), 'You hum a few bars to an improbable song, 'detect evil morning orgy'.'.

Cordir blinks.

Riordan coughs.

Cordir looks vaguely aghast.

Riordan snickers softly.

Cordir says, 'well. Um. Perhaps that's a bit too close in truth to the song. '.

Riordan chuckles, evidently amused.
Riordan makes a complicated-looking gesture.

Cordir says, 'please excuse me... I have matters to attend to.'.