Tranquility's Triat Mastery Quest
The Introduction
The Sanctuary of Fate
[Exits: north up]
The breathtaking loveliness of a midnight shadowed garden embraces you. The
night sky is filled with stars... no, not stars, but strands of light which
shimmer at the edges of sight. The soft call of unseen birds provides sweet
melody to please the ear and the low hoot of an owl echoes out of the trees.
A thick tangle of web-shrouded briar roses marks the boundaries of the area
and every conceivable variety of flower blooms within, despite the darkness.
Here and there, care has been taken to create gathering places in the glade,
from an intimate nook of soft, thick moss beneath a veiling willow tree, to
a low, gentle dell where a large group could rest in comfort. Each cardinal
point is marked by its own unique archway. Ebon flames beckon within a trio
of them, and the fourth is sealed by an enormous spiderweb. At the heart of
the clearing is a large round seal of orichalcum.
( 4) A delicious magic mushroom is here.
( 2) (Token magic) A magical spring flows from the ground here.
A small weaving loom is barely visible amidst the trees.
(Translucent) (Intense Light Green Aura) Okk is flying here.
(Light Cyan Aura) Noctus is here.
Furnock is here.
(Invis) (Light Cyan Aura) Kethran is here.
Katvis is resting here.
(Invis) (Light Cyan Aura) Persephone is here.
(Dark Blue Aura) Twelf is resting here.
(Light Cyan Aura) Ihsahn is here.
(Light Blue Aura) Fallon is resting here.
(Hide) (Light Cyan Aura) Nyx is here.
(Light Blue Aura) MissFit is resting here.
Ptarchyzk is resting here.
(Invis) (Light Cyan Aura) Tranquility is resting here.
(Hide) A distressingly large, shiny black spider weaves webs here.
Tranquility says (in common), 'for reference'.
Tranquility says (in common), 'I am flattered'.
Tranquility says (in common), 'that you all attended'.
Tranquility says (in common), 'Thank you very much'.
> time
It is 6pm on Kelir the 4th, the month of the Lifegiving,
in the year 2625.
TFC started up at Fri Nov 21 20:42:18 2003
The system time is Sun Nov 23 13:08:05 2003
Cordir says, 'Everyone ready to begin?'.
MissFit nods.
Katvis nods.
Fallon signals that he is ready.
Tranquility blushes.
Tranquility jitters.
Tranquility nods.
Kethran nods.
Cordir ftells, 'Everyone in temple? we're starting.'.
Tranquility hugs Furnock.
Ptarchyzk snickers softly.
Boromir ftells, 'Somewhere, Ptarchyzk superglues Furnock link to his butt <-thats going to hurt'.
Tranquility giggles.
Boromir arrives from above.
Boromir bows deeply.
Boromir closes the pattern.
Fallon licks Boromir.
Boromir smugly wipes off the Anti-LICK shield (tm)
Tranquility breathes slowly and evenly doing her best not to hyperventilate.
Boromir bows before Okk.
Persephone grins mischievously.
Okk smiles at Boromir, though eyes him suspiciously.
Kethran says (in common), '(Please respect the ceremony by minimizing casting/emoting/talking/eating/drinking etc)'.
Boromir laughs.
Boromir beams a smile at Okk.
MissFit wishes she could see the person we're all here for.
Tranquility smiles happily.
Nyx looks at Tranquility.
Ptarchyzk barks like a dog.
Ptarchyzk says (in common), 'oops'.
Okk drinks slime mold juice from an OLD flower vase.
Okk momentarily turns green.
Tranquility grins mischievously at MissFit.
Tranquility grins mischievously at Okk.
Tranquility laughs.
Ptarchyzk says (in common), 'pardonme'.
> l Tranquility
Within her white gown, behind the rarely worn yet exquisitely crafted garb
of one of the Chosen of Fate, and numerous gifts from a gnome that still
brings a smile to her lips and light to hear heart that is unparalleled,
only those that know this Aara maiden well would discern her nervousness.
The unconscious slow opening and closing of her talons. The slight lilt in
her voice, her lyrical accent pressing more heavily against each word she
speaks. The sidelong glances, holding both pride and fear within her gray
eyes.
Handmaiden to the Lady Cordir, wife of Noctus, apprentice to Gregar, the
Aara that has always held the Weaver closest to her heart waits for each
aspect to grant its terms.
Tranquility is in perfect health.
Tranquility is using:
<used as light> (Glowing) the Star of the One Dwarf
<worn on finger> (Moderate magic) (Warded) Delicate interlocking silver bands
<worn on finger> (Moderate magic) the stunning platinum ring
<worn around neck> (Artifact magic) a luminescent oval of glowing tiger's eye
<worn around neck> (Artifact magic) (woven) the song of storm and sky
<worn on body> (Weak magic) (Glowing) a sheer gown of fine white silk
<worn on head> (Moderate magic) a pearl-studded circlet of gray feathers
<worn on feet> (Moderate magic) a set of claw sheathes
<worn on hands> (Moderate magic) embroidered silverweave gloves
<worn about body> (Moderate magic) (Glowing) an icy white cloak
<worn around wrist> (Moderate magic) a silver bracelet of ebon spiderwebs
<worn around wrist> (Moderate magic) the thin gold bracelet
<wielded> (Powerful magic) (Humming) a ninjato
<held> (Moderate magic) a tiny mirror pin
<worn with pride> (Purple Aura) (Tattooed) (Writhing) The Covenant of the Chosen
<worn with pride> (Purple Aura) (Tattooed) (Writhing) The Covenant of the Chosen
MissFit thanks Tranquility heartily.
Tranquility curtseys gracefully.
Tranquility says (in common), 'my pleasure'.
Quite suddenly, the three archways of flame within the Temple flare and roar.
Tranquility slowly opens and closes her talons.
The flames swirl up, forming a black beacon of light
The shines directly upon the Weaver's Councelor, calling your attention to him.
Tranquility turns to Boromir with a smile.
Boromir says (in common), 'All present must eat and drink until full and then disable all food and drink triggers'.
Boromir says (in common), 'All present must disable all atuo-triggered spells like detect, shield etc'.
Boromir says (in common), 'All taking part in the ceremony will be visible to those present'.
Boromir says (in common), 'Once this has been done ... we will begin'.
Tranquility grins mischievously at Boromir.
Ptarchyzk says (in common), 'what?! I have to turn off my spells?'.
Ptarchyzk says (in common), 'aw man...'.
Tranquility stands up.
Tranquility utters the words, 'create spring'.
A magical spring flows from the ground.
Ihsahn pokes Ptarchyzk in the ribs.
Tranquility says (in common), 'I have no need'.
Tranquility says (in common), 'but...'.
Tranquility eats steak made from Sako.
Tranquility eats steak made from Alex.
Tranquility grins mischievously.
Tranquility hugs Ptarchyzk.
Noctus laughs.
Tranquility hugs MissFit.
Twelf shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Furnock gives a pipeweed bread to Persephone.
Tranquility says (in common), 'it is a GOOD day'.
Noctus says (in common), 'You have a bad taste'.
Noctus says (in common), 'of meat...not of men of course ;)'.
Ptarchyzk smirks.
(Folks eat and drink and eventually settle down.)
- Abe has become a miscreant.
- Abe has become a miscreant.
Boromir says (in common), 'if we are all ready ...'.
Cordir looks at those assembled and nods.
She lifts her hands upwards, and with a thundering ROAR.. the Pattern becomes visible to you.
Your mind reels at the alien majesty of it:
All lives, all places, all things - interwoven, one.
Her face twists in grief for a moment, one hand reaching out...
Acknowledgeing all the Threads of those no longer within the Realm, severed forever.
She bows Her head a moment in silence, remembering.
Tranquility bows her head.
Softly, She whispers, The Triat is. Was. Will ever be.
Tranquility nods.
Tranquility whispers a prayer.
Cordir continues softly, 'Its Path is one of Trial: of Perseverance, of Chaos, of Change.'
Cordir says, 'In its Aspects are lessons learned, and the soul within honed.'.
Cordir says, 'The core foundation of those who serve Fate is this belief, this path.'.
Cordir says, 'Each expresses this belief in different ways..'.
Cordir says, 'and then there are those who make the ultimate offering of faith.'.
Cordir says, 'Triat Masters.'.
The flames in the westernmost pit flare, and part like a curtain.
From a chamber previously hidden from you emerges a darkly clad, tall, lithe figure.
Moving silently through the crowd with the liquid grace of a dancer, he stands before Cordir .
He bows deeply before Her, then turns to face you.
Tranquility beams.
Nyx says (in common), 'For those of you unfamiliar:'.
Nyx says (in common), 'A Triat Mastery Quest is granted only to those who have reached at least 30th level.'.
Nyx says (in common), 'It is made up of three parts, each teaching lessons within the sphere of an Aspect.'.
Nyx says (in common), 'The Wyld teaches us change, chaos, death.. the unpredictability of the world and spirit.'.
Nyx says (in common), 'The Wyrm teaches us to grow, to learn, to explore...'.
Nyx says (in common), 'The Weaver teaches us perseverance, honor, and hones the soul upon an anvil of service.'.
Nyx bows and steps back into the shadows.
Boromir steps forward.
Boromir says (in common), 'Typhon'.
A legendary Shaman takes up the path of the thief while denied food or water for three Ascensions.
Boromir says (in common), 'Ivarr'.
A learned Mage travels the depth of the world, fighting mighty foes.
Boromir says (in common), 'Pestis'.
A wicked elven priestess revels in the Wyld's demands, and spreads plague as she travels.
Boromir says (in common), 'One who's name is lost, beyond recorded History'.
A mysterious figure kneels in silent contemplation in N'Kai.
Boromir says (in common), 'Cordir'.
Cordir smiles happily.
An Ebon Bard sworn to silence battles a Shaman of N'Kai in single combat, slaying him for the Wyld.
Boromir bows before Cordir.
Boromir says (in common), 'Nyx'.
A Shadow stripped of Shadow, seeks out six Elders, serving and giving of himself to friend and foe alike.
Boromir says (in common), 'Noctus'.
A battle-ready gnome bites his lip and curses as his Sacrifice demands he flee the aggression of a hated foe.
Noctus smiles happily.
Tranquility beams proudly.
Noctus bows before Boromir.
Boromir says (in common), 'Kaldred'.
A valiant elven warrior battles a creature of fire and earth.. the Balrog of the Master's Tower
Boromir says (in common), 'Katrana'.
A tiny gnome shamaness enters a battle with the demon, Scar, accepting her own predestined Rebirth.
Tranquility smiles happily.
Boromir says (in common), 'There are those who have failed this quest'.
Boromir says (in common), 'Either through inability to persevere or by heartbreaking choice'.
Boromir says (in common), 'Huey'.
A Wyldling forbidden death succumbs to the madness, gleefully entering a fray, Oaths cast aside.
MissFit nods at herself; she must be getting senile.
Boromir says (in common), 'Adso'.
A minotaur warrior turns his back upon the student he has taken on, disappearing into the forest.
Boromir says (in common), 'Gregar'.
A Wyldling forbidden flight rises into the air, sacrificing quest for aid to another, full knowledge in his face.
Tranquility lowers her gaze in respect for her Mentor.
Boromir says (in common), 'Solaron'.
An Ogre casts parchments covered with maps into a fire, the decision made to fail.
Tranquility barely hides the driving glint in her eyes.
Noctus chuckles, evidently amused.
Boromir slowly steps back.
Boromir bows deeply.
Tranquility beams a smile at Boromir.
Tranquility curtseys gracefully to Boromir.
Boromir beams a smile at Tranquility.
Cordir says, 'A Trial of Triat Mastery tests the physical, mental, and spiritual essence of the individual.'.
Cordir says, 'it challenges both their strengths...'.
Cordir smiles wickedly at her Handmaiden.
Cordir says, '... and their weaknesses.'.
Tranquility blushes.
Cordir says, 'Far, far beyond the rigors of any other test... Triat Mastery demands the impossible be achieved.'.
Tranquility chuckles, evidently amused.
Cordir says, 'One who completes and obtains Triat Mastery is a step beyond the achievements of the rest of the Realm.'.
Cordir says, 'Tasks and great sacrifices are demanded in the name of the Three.'.
Cordir says, 'Serenity, also named Tranquility Rose, in preperation for Ordainment, you come seeking Triat Mastery. Is this so?'.
Tranquility steps forward.
Tranquility nods.
Tranquility says (in common), 'It is so.'.
Tranquility curtseys gracefully.
Cordir says, 'TyRose, do you enter into this Trial of Mastery with full knowledge of its challenges,'.
Cordir says, 'Its honorable and long history, and take it up with reverence and dedication?'.
Tranquility says (in common), 'I do'.
Tranquility says (in common), 'as terrified as I am....I do.'.
Purification & Acknowledgement
Ptarchyzk creaks and groans as he gets to his feet.
Ptarchyzk says (in common), 'I may be a muggle and all that, but I know there's a right way you guys do things.'.
Tranquility raises an eyebrow at Ptarchyzk.
Ptarchyzk says (in common), 'somethign about purification..'.
Cordir grins mischievously at Ptarchyzk.
Tranquility grins mischievously.
Cordir nods.
Furnock sniffs his robe.
Ptarchyzk says (in common), 'earth, air, fire and... that wet stuff... '.
Ptarchyzk says (in common), 'ah yeah..w ater.'.
Okk licks his lips in shamanic sadism.
Ptarchyzk gets a red glass vial from an egg casing.
Tranquility giggles at Okk's actions.
Ptarchyzk empty's a waterbowl.
Ptarchyzk says (in common), 'lets see... '.
Ptarchyzk rummages for a moment...
Tranquility watches the arts performed by the most muggle of all muggles.
Ptarchyzk gets some dust from a baldric.
Ptarchyzk says (in common), 'water from the lake of N'kai...'.
Ptarchyzk empties the vial into the waterbowl.
Ptarchyzk says (in common), 'earth from your hometown'.
Tranquility beams a smile at the well loved Muggle.
Ptarchyzk put the hadfull of dust into the bowl as well..
Ptarchyzk says (in common), 'stir untill even consitancy..'.
Tranquility giggles.
Ptarchyzk says (in common), 'oh.. that's my recipe book.. never mind.'.
Cordir whispers, 'I thought it was shaken, not stirred..'
Tranquility snickers softly.
Noctus snickers softly.
Tranquility ftells, '*laughs*'.
Okk hands Ptarchyzk an egg whipper.
Ptarchyzk says (in common), 'so.. for purification.. you must be dirty.'.
Boromir thinks Ptar has been shaken too many times.
Tranquility would almost tend to agree.
Ptarchyzk sticks his fingers into the mud.
Tranquility giggles.
Ptarchyzk says (in common), 'To show your quest... Warpaint!'.
Tranquility beams proudly.
Ptarchyzk drawn three lines across Ty's cheek.
Cordir ftells, '*tries to keep thoughts out of her head of Ty running around the temple, squawking 'Dirty bird! Dirty bird!" *'.
Tranquility ftells, '*cackles*'.
Ihsahn ftells, 'lol!'.
Boromir ftells, '*laugh*'.
Kethran ftells, '*hahah*!'.
Ptarchyzk says (in common), 'and from me...'.
Ptarchyzk draws one more down the bridge of her nose.
Ptarchyzk smirks.
Persephone ftells, '*laugh*'.
Noctus ftells, '*laugh* A body painted dirty bird.....*snicker self*'.
Boromir ftells, 'now what happens if someone tosses her .. is that flipping a dirty bird? :)'.
Nyx ftells, 'How does one get the body paint on through all the feathers, though?'.
Persephone ftells, 'oh don't temp me'.
Ptarchyzk sits down and thinks deeply.
Ptarchyzk says (in common), 'air and fire... '.
Ptarchyzk rummages for a moment...
Tranquility grins and mutters something about "dirty bird" said with entirely too much enthusiasm.
Ptarchyzk sits down and thinks deeply.
Ptarchyzk rummages for a moment...
Ptarchyzk says (in common), 'ah.'.
Boromir ftells, 'firmly :)'.
Tranquility ftells, 'Indeed'.
Nyx ftells, 'Ahh.'.
Tranquility ftells, '*laughs*'.
Nyx ftells, 'Probably involves a turkey baster.'.
Ptarchyzk gets a clove cigarette from an engraved silver cigarette case.
Tranquility says (in common), 'ooooooooooh'.
Ptarchyzk gives a clove cigarette to Tranquility.
Tranquility beams a smile at Ptarchyzk.
Boromir ftells, 'I alswayts liked a 5 ib sledge hammer myself ;)'.
Boromir ftells, 'that really sets it well :)'.
Persephone ftells, 'maybe not the best thing for appling war paint'.
Tranquility ftells, '*beams*'.
Tranquility claps her wings together with glee.
Ptarchyzk says (in common), 'fire and air... :> smoke to your health.'.
Tranquility laughs.
Tranquility nods.
Tranquility curtseys gracefully to Ptarchyzk.
Fallon snickers softly.
Cordir snickers softly.
Ptarchyzk nods in recognition to you.
Ptarchyzk shakes out his hammock, dislodging any produce that may be lurking there.
Ptarchyzk kicks back and relaxes.
Ptarchyzk rests.
Cordir smiles happily.
Cordir says, 'Thank you, Ptarchyzk.'.
Tranquility stops using the Star of the One Dwarf.
Tranquility lights a clove cigarette and holds it.
Tranquility grins mischievously.
Nyx chuckles, evidently amused.
A poorly aimed orange flings itself out of the nearest tree, landing with a splat on Ptarchyzk's foot.
Cordir nods and smiles at Ptarchyzk.
Ptarchyzk grumbles.
Tranquility laughs merrily and cheers the monkey on.
Persephone grins at the monkey.
Cordir gestures, and deep within the fire-cast shadows, something stirs.
Okk says, 'Hey!'.
Okk says, 'Those are my oranges'.
Okk sniffs sadly.
Boromir tosses the monkey a banana.
Something ... very big. And dark. With many legs that stretch forth one by one, chitinous black.
Tranquility watches with a slow smile.
An enormous spider creeps from the ebon flames, easily towering over all of those present.
Tranquility curtseys gracefully.
The spider dips its thorax in a deep bow before the Immortals present
The spider dips its thorax in a deep bow towards where the Weaver's Ordained stands.
Noctus says (in common), 'Guardian, you are summoned forth to witness the taking up of a Triat Mastery Quest.'.
The spider dips its thorax in a deep bow towards where the Weaver's Shadow stands.
The spider dips its thorax in a slight bow towards those assembled.
Noctus prays, 'oops'.
Cordir [GS] tells Noctus, 'is okay.'.
Noctus prays, 'OM habit ;)'.
The spider turns to the Nightwatch and bows deeply.
The spider turns to the Lady of Fate.
The spider says (in old-common), 'Lady, is this so?'
Cordir nods, saying, 'Aye. It is.'
The spider nods, once more bowing before the Lady, and the Gnome.
Cordir turns to Kethran, her Ordained and a member of the Chosen Taoiseach.
Cordir says, 'Kethran, does she seek Mastery with the blessings of My Council? '.
Kethran steps forward.
Kethran says (in common), 'Yes, M'Lady, Your Council has indeed given it's blessing for Tranquility Rose to seek Mastery.'.
Kethran beams a smile at Tranquility.
Tranquility beams a smile at Kethran.
Kethran steps back next to the Shadow.
Cordir turns to the shaking Aara swan standing before Her.
Cordir says, 'Tranquility, My Handmaiden, are you ready to receive your Trial of Triat Mastery?'.
Tranquility exhales.
Boromir ftells, 'for a nomial fee of course :)'.
Tranquility nods.
Tranquility says (in common), 'Please'.
Ptarchyzk snickers softly.
Cordir says, 'Then I charge you Pursue your goal with diligence and honor. '.
Tranquility giggles.
Tranquility nods.
Cordir says, 'Win it, and Ordainment is yours.'.
Cordir says, 'During Triat Mastery, the individual is charged to fulfil several tasks.'.
Cordir says, 'Each series of tasks is based upon an Aspect of the Triat. Wyrm, Weaver, Wyld.'.
Cordir gestures, and the image of a serpent biting its own tail appears.
Boromir ftells, 'her respond was almost like .. oh crap ..here it comes :)'.
Tranquility ftells, '*laughs*'.
Nyx ftells, 'As well it should be...'.
Noctus ftells, 'haha'.
Noctus ftells, 'you bet'.
The Tasks of the Wyrm
The aura of those who serve Clue seems to brighten.
Tranquility ftells, '*screams*'.
Nyx ftells, '*grin*'.
Tranquility smiles as the FoLK alight.
Cordir says, 'The Wyrm. Growth.'.
Tranquility nods.
Cordir says, 'Tranquility, the Wyrm demands that you seek that which is unknown and master what is learned.'.
Cordir sits down and thinks deeply.
Tranquility tilts her head to the side.
Boromir ftells, 'oh great ..a bunch of flaminbg folk *wicked grin*'.
MissFit smiles happily.
Fallon smiles happily.
Cordir says, 'most Mastery quests require three tasks for each Aspect.'.
Tranquility ftells, '*cackles*'.
Cordir says, 'However... that would not do for My Handmaiden.'.
Tranquility blinks.
Cordir says, 'Therefore, I double each... requiring six.'.
Tranquility covers her mouth with one wing, coughing.
Noctus blinks.
Ptarchyzk snickers softly.
Boromir ftells, 'yee haaa!!!!!'.
Nyx ftells, 'This way you don't get bored, Ty'.
Tranquility nods in recognition to Cordir.
Cordir says, 'First: Find and solve the riddle of all of the boxes within Mystic Woods.'.
Tranquility ftells, 'Oh god'.
Okk giggles in surprise.
Tranquility ftells, 'aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa'.
Cordir says, 'Second: Find thirty keys and the containers or doors that they open. Document each.'.
Nyx ftells, 'Oh, that's an easy one.'.
Tranquility ftells, 'kiss my'.
Tranquility ftells, '*coughs*'.
Boromir ftells, 'its easy if you know it ;)'.
Tranquility ftells, 'the hell it is!'.
Cordir says, 'Third: Take on an Apprentice. This must be someone who is an Ally. '.
Cordir says, 'Spend at minimum 15 hours of online time with them, teaching them the world. '.
Cordir says, 'This may not be someone who is personally known to you off the mud.'.
Tranquility ftells, 'Oh my god'.
Tranquility ftells, '*coughs*'.
Cordir says, 'Fourth: Create a 'shopping list' of sixty shopkeeper mobs, and their reoccurring stock.'.
Cordir says, 'Fifth: Create a 'leveling guide' for newbies. This should list each and every racial city.. '.
Cordir says, 'and provide specific directions on how to get to two exp zones for levels 5 - 10 for each city'.
Cordir says, 'as well as a list of the dangers found there or on the way. '.
Cordir says, 'In the case of closely neighboring cities, this information may but ideally should not, contain duplicates.'.
Cordir says, 'Sixth: Perform a beneficial act of service for a friend, an enemy and for a stranger.'.
Boromir ftells, 'and in your spare time ... get boromir ot level 50 :)'.
Tranquility nods slowly, looking vaguely shocked.
Cordir says, 'This act should, necessarily, be of extreme sacrifice'.
Cordir says, 'or involve direct personal danger overcome through wits and skill. '.
Cordir says, 'What you choose for these acts will be considered part of the trial. Choose wisely. '.
- Ghazkull has connected.
- Ghazkull has connected.
Elf [ Th: 4 Ma:15 Ra:12 ] Ghazkull mahsong, AFK Heartbringer of FATE
Tranquility grins and nods.
Cordir says, 'Do you understand each of these tasks in the name of the Wyrm?'.
Ghazkull ftells, 'Greetings, Chosen'.
Cordir ftells, 'Ghazkull, we're doing Ty's quest in the temple.'.
Tranquility says (in common), 'Yes. Yes I do. God help me. I do.'.
Tranquility smiles at Cordir.
Ghazkull ftells, 'ooh'.
Twelf smiles happily.
Cordir says, 'Do you ACCEPT these tasks in the name of the Wyrm?'.
Boromir ftells, 'Hi Ghazkull :)'.
Ghazkull arrives suddenly.
Noctus ftells, 'Hey Ghazkull'.
Ghazkull grins mischievously.
Tranquility nods with all seriousness.
Tranquility says (in common), 'I do'.
Boromir ftells, 'and turn your triggers etc off too .. if you would please'.
Ghazkull ftells, 'i don't have any'.
Boromir ftells, 'easily done then :)'.
Cordir nods.
MissFit beams a smile at Tranquility.
The Tasks for the Wyld
Cordir gestures, and the ebon flames dance and writhe. In the distance, a hunting-horn sounds.
You feel an answer within our own spirit, a yearning to track, pursue, and kill.
Cordir says, 'The Wyld's Trial demands that you become a force of death and change within the Realm.'.
Cordir says, 'For each task, you must create proof of the endeavor.'.
Cordir says, 'Should proof be lost, that aspect must be redone.'.
Tranquility nods slowly.
Cordir looks implacable, and merciless.
Tranquility winces. Ouch!
Ptarchyzk smirks.
Cordir says, 'First: Slay thirty demons by yourself, one of which must be a Demon Lord and three dragons by yourself.'.
Boromir ftells, 'this doesnt mean your own by the way :)'.
Tranquility blinks.
Abe arrives from the north.
Cordir says, 'Second: Slay Grandma Schon by yourself.'.
Nyx ftells, 'ooof.'.
Boromir ftells, 'yuck'.
Cordir says, '(And for that task, you can thank Abe.)'.
Noctus blinks.
Katvis disappears into the void.
Cordir says, 'Third: Slay as many creatures as it takes to assist three Allies to complete an Ascension.'.
Tranquility says (in common), 'remind me to do so'.
Tranquility nods at herself; she must be getting senile.
Tranquility says (in common), 'oh yes'.
Tranquility laughs.
Tranquility nods in recognition to Cordir.
Cordir says, 'Fourth: Organize and lead a group under the sea, and slay the Sea Devil.'.
Cordir says, 'Fifth: Organize and lead a group and slay every creature found within the Jester's Keep.'.
Tranquility coughs.
Boromir ftells, 'wow!'.
Cordir says, 'Sixth: Spend time with three different shamans and three different thieves...'.
Cordir says, 'seeking their guidance and counsel on the advantages and disadvantages of each class in reference to PK Combat. '.
Abe ftells, 'craige decided to rejoin the outworld'.
Cordir says, 'This may be in the form of correspondence or conversations in or out of the Realm, in or out of character.'.
Cordir says, 'One of the Shamans must be Allanon. One of the thieves must be Orpik. '.
Cordir says, 'This communication may be conducted in the OutRealm.'.
Cordir says, 'Do you understand each of these tasks in the name of the Wyld?'.
Tranquility nods slowly.
Tranquility says (in common), 'I do'.
Kethran ftells, 'Orpik! *whee!*'.
Ghazkull ftells, 'hehe'.
Cordir says, 'Do you ACCEPT these tasks in the name of the Wyld?'.
Tranquility says (in common), 'excuse me while I bite my wing'.
Tranquility bites her wing.
Tranquility nods.
Tranquility says (in common), 'I do!'.
Boromir ftells, 'this will not be a weekend and two beer task'.
Tranquility ftells, 'OH no'.
Tranquility ftells, 'I thought 2 weeks'.
Tranquility ftells, 'I lied'.
Nyx ftells, 'Three beers, at least'.
The Weaver’s Sacrifice
Cordir takes a deep breath.
Cordir grins ever-so-slightly-evilly.
Tranquility ftells, 'Oh yes'.
Tranquility ftells, '*laughs*'.
Fallon says (in common), 'i am deeply sorry, but i need to leave :('.
Cordir says, 'It is said... with perhaps reasonable cause...'.
Boromir ftells, 'nah . half case '.
Tranquility hugs Fallon.
Tranquility says (in common), 'be well'.
Cordir makes a slight gesture of concession with another evil smile.
Nyx ftells, 'Heh. If it takes you less than 3 months, She didn't do her job right'.
Kethran ftells, 'hehehe, 2 dozen beers ain't gonna do it'.
Boromir ftells, 'and light beer isn’t going to cut it either'.
Cordir says, 'that the Weaver's Challenge is the hardest of the three in Triat Mastery. '.
Okk flips Fallon over his shoulder.
Cordir says, 'Rather than a simple task to perform, the Weaver demands the sacrifice of whatever is held most dear.'.
Tranquility nods and braces herself.
Boromir raises an eyebrow.
Fallon bows to everyone in the room.
Cordir cups Tranquility's chin in Her hands for a moment, nods, then smiles.
Ghazkull sits down and thinks deeply.
Cordir bows Her head and pauses a moment, silent.
The Temple goes quite still.
Even the fires seem to freeze in place for a moment, as if the world held its breath.
Boromir ftells, 'no beer?'.
An indigo radiance coalesces around Her, first faint, then bright as a dying star.
Her image shifts - a woman, a Goddess, a dark creature with eight legs, an Incarnation you cannot fully comprehend.
Cordir says, 'The Weaver's Trial demands that you give of your self and that which is most precious to you. '.
Cordir says, 'In your case, Tranquility, the Weaver demands much.'.
Cordir says, '(as if this is a surprise?)'.
Boromir grins mischievously.
Tranquility nods slowly, she knew this would be so.
Ghazkull snickers softly.
Ptarchyzk smirks.
Tranquility says (in common), 'I have given her my heart'.
Tranquility smiles happily.
Tranquility says (in common), 'She could ask no less'.
Cordir says, 'First: give up all social interaction - ie, no emotes, socials, etc. '.
Cordir says, 'Your voice may be your only form of communication.'.
Cordir says, 'Second: Please Name the three that you hold closest in your heart.'.
Boromir ftells, '*heh* this will be intersting'.
Tranquility says (in common), 'Boromir, Cordir and Noctus in alphabetical order.'.
Tranquility blushes.
Cordir nods.
Cordir says, 'Then you may receive no aid whatsoever for the duration of the quest from those thus named.'.
Tranquility nods solemnly.
Boromir looks surprised.
Ptarchyzk winces. Ouch!
Cordir says, 'Third: Sacrifice title and position, leaving the position of Taoiseach and Weaver's Handmaiden...'.
Ghazkull gasps in astonishment.
Noctus grumbles.
Boromir sighs at the sight of Tranquility.
Twelf grins happily.
Cordir says, 'and lose the voices of all those you love - the voices of Fate. (no Ftell)'.
Cordir says, 'Do you understand each of these tasks in the name of the Weaver?'.
Tranquility nods, blinking back tears.
Tranquility says (in common), 'Yes, I do'.
Cordir says, 'Do you ACCEPT these tasks in the name of the Weaver?'.
Ptarchyzk raises his hand..
Tranquility says (in common), 'I do. Gods, I will miss them.'.
Cordir says, 'Yes, Ptarchyzk?'.
Ptarchyzk says (in common), 'thought there were supposed to be six?'.
Cordir sits down and thinks deeply.
Noctus pokes Ptarchyzk in the ribs.
Cordir says, 'Oh. I better add some more.'.
Boromir says (in common), 'sheesh'.
MissFit winces. Ouch!
Tranquility waits.
Cordir says, 'Actually, it is six.'.
Tranquility decides she is going to kill tarchyzk.
Cordir says, 'No Noctus. No Boromir. No Me.'.
Persephone shakes her head sadly at Ptarchyzk.
Nyx nods in recognition to Cordir.
Tranquility smiles happily.
Ptarchyzk says (in common), 'ok.. never mind :>'.
Cordir says, 'No Ftell, No Emotes, No Socials.'.
Cordir says, 'No Handmaiden, no Taoiseach.'.
Cordir says, 'More than six.'.
Ptarchyzk nods.
Boromir thinks Ptar needs help with his cipherin.
Nyx ftells, 'It's one shy of nine, really...'.
Noctus says (in common), 'yeah...scratch Noctus of the list to make it six'.
Noctus nods at himself; he must be getting senile.
Someone in the back yells, 'Make it an even ten!'.
Tranquility chuckles softly.
Ghazkull grins mischievously at Boromir.
Tranquility blinks.
Nyx ftells, 'Should add one more. Maybe beat her with a stick?'.
Cordir pokes the someone very sharply.
Cordir says, 'Then I charge you with the Trial of Triat Mastery... may the Three guide your steps.'.
Tranquility is going to throttle that someone, oh yes.
Kethran ftells, 'oh, can I do the beat with a stick part?'.
Boromir ftells, 'no me me!!!'.
Cordir says softly, 'Tranquility, I am well pleased by your courage and determination.'
Tranquility smiles at Cordir.
Cordir says softly, 'In the name of the Three, I bless your endeavors.'
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Cordir says, 'I charge you to take up this Quest and pursue it to the best of your ability.'.
Cordir says, 'May the Three guide your steps.'.
Cordir says, 'When you are ready to begin...'.
Cordir says, 'Please signify it by changing your title'.
Cordir says, 'to "Triat Initiate"'.
Tranquility nods.
Tranquility says (in common), 'I have ... things to resolve'.
Tranquility says (in common), 'I will assume that title when I have done so'.
Tranquility says (in common), 'within a very short period of time'.
Tranquility smiles happily.
Cordir nods.
Cordir says, 'Very well.'.
Tranquility says (in common), 'is that acceptible'.
Tranquility nods in recognition to Cordir.
Cordir says, 'May the Three guide you to that moment.'.
Cordir says, 'This Rite has ended.'.
Tranquility nods.
After-Ritual Chatterings
Ghazkull beams a smile at Tranquility.
Tranquility curtseys gracefully.
Noctus smiles happily.
Abe spanks Tranquility playfully.
Noctus bows before Cordir.
Boromir bows before Cordir.
Persephone hugs Tranquility.
Persephone says (in common), 'Good luck :)'.
Ihsahn ftells, 'wow'.
Tranquility says (in common), 'Thank you'.
Cordir says, 'Merry meet, and merry part.. and merry meet again.'.
Twelf says (in common), 'that was an emote!'.
Nyx bows before Cordir.
Furnock ruffles Tranquility's hair playfully.
Okk shows his approval by clapping his hands together.
Twelf enthusiastically cheers Tranquility to victory.
Boromir hugs Tranquility.
Nyx hugs Tranquility.
MissFit ruffles Tranquility's hair playfully.
Tranquility smiles.
Noctus hugs Tranquility.
MissFit grins happily.
MissFit hugs Tranquility.
Twelf says (in common), 'Good luck Tranquility'.
Noctus thinks about helping others help you.
Boromir grins mischievously at Noctus.
Persephone says (in common), 'No cheating!'.
Tranquility ftells, 'I'm so so sooooooooooo very screwed'.
Tranquility ftells, ':)'.
Cordir ftells, 'Yes, you are.'.
Nyx ftells, 'Two possible quotes from during the ceremony:'.
Tranquility ftells, '*coughs*'.
Furnock says (in common), 'I teleport 20 times in celebration'.
Twelf says (in common), 'i am happy to help you in any way i can, just let me know'.
Ihsahn ftells, 'That is a very rough quest..'.
Boromir ftells, 'at least two'.
Cordir ftells, 'But with preparation... you can succeed.'.
Nyx ftells, '### [Somewhere, Isolas is always prepared for the lady in distress]'.
Tranquility hugs Furnock.
Nyx ftells, 'And: ### [Tranquility tells Boromir (in common), '*slams that mug of beer, wiping the extra from above her lip* Gods, thank
you']'.
Okk hands Tranquility a large jug of wine and says, 'Here, you'll need this more than I shall'.
Boromir ftells, ':)'.
Tranquility ftells, '*laughs*'.
Boromir ftells, 'was that me? :)'.
Tranquility says (in common), 'oh yes'.
Okk says, 'What am I saying?'.
Noctus says (in common), 'I have a meeting in -5 minutes....glad I could be here'.
Noctus hugs Tranquility.
Nyx ftells, 'Unfortunately, I must run away'.
Ptarchyzk says (in common), 'it's better than what's in the Vase..'.
Noctus kisses Tranquility.
Okk takes the jug back.
Boromir bows before Noctus.
Nyx disappears suddenly.
Noctus disappears suddenly.
Nyx ftells, 'Congratulations and good luck, Tranquility'.
Ghazkull says (in common), 'it's lucky i logged on when i did :)'.
Furnock struggles with a pouch.
Nyx ftells, 'Fare well, Lady. Fare well, all'.
Tranquility slams the jug of wine, looking vaguely surprised at herself.
Nyx prays, 'Glad I could make it :)'.
Tranquility beams a smile at Okk.
MissFit giggles.
Cordir ftells, 'thank you for making it'.
Boromir ftells, 'Good Luck Trnquility .. I wish I could help'.
Noctus ftells, 'Best of luck my love...I'll support you in spirit..since my actions may not aid you'.
Cordir ftells, 'it was enriched by your presences.'.
Tranquility ftells, '*smiles* Thank you Nyx'.
Tranquility ftells, 'and be well'.
Boromir hugs Tranquility.
Tranquility ftells, 'I know Boromir'.
Tranquility ftells, 'I know'.
Furnock shoves a blonde headed skull back in a pouch.
Noctus ftells, '*hug* Got to run'.
- Nyx: Quit
- Nyx: Quit
It looks like Persephone has convinced herself to be ready.
Tranquility wraps her wings around Boromir in a warm feathered hug.
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- Noctus: Quit (30/537158)
Boromir ftells, 'Bye Noctus 8wave*'.
Okk eyes the spider, mentally calculating how much meat he would yield.
Furnock says (in common), 'another soul wishes you well, Tranquility'.
Tranquility ftells, 'Be well, beloved'.
Boromir winks at Tranquility.
Tranquility smiles happily.
Tranquility does NOT taste good with bbq sauce!
Tranquility does NOT taste good with bbq sauce!
Tranquility jitters.
Boromir has some salt.
Boromir grins mischievously.
Ihsahn ftells, 'Ok, should we pop over and clear Jester's, Ty? :P'.
Tranquility ftells, 'Um.....soon'.
Tranquility ftells, '*laughs*'.
Tranquility ftells, '*coughs*'.
Twelf says (in common), 'thanks for the hospitality Lady Cordir'.
Cordir says, 'of course'.
Twelf bows deeply.
MissFit says (in common), 'I must go...good fortune in your many quests, Tranquility'.
Tranquility ftells, 'Yes, I need a moment or 10 to gather my thoughts'.
Ghazkull says (in common), 'i am so glad i could be here Tranquility'.
Boromir ftells, 'well .. you wont have my massive +5 dam to help .. how will you ever do it? :)'.
MissFit curtseys gracefully.
Ihsahn says (in common), 'Thank you all for joining us.'.
Ghazkull ftells, 'even if it was for the end'.
Tranquility beams a smile at Ghazkull.
Tranquility hugs MissFit.
Twelf hugs Tranquility.
Tranquility says (in common), 'Thank you for the steak!'.
Tranquility says (in common), 'and thansk you all for attending'.
Twelf waves happily.
Katvis pats Ihsahn on his back.
Cordir sits at the Loom and begins idilly toying with a dove-gray Thread.
> l dove-gray
The dove-gray Strand shimmers beneath your regard. Many other tones are
reflected along its length, an indication of how closely woven it is with
so many others. It appears integral to the stability and strength of large
sections of the Pattern. You hear a soft, familiar woman's voice in your
mind: *My Handmaiden, of whom I am well proud.* For a moment, an image
flashes in your mind of an Aara maiden upon Vision Quest, amidst the sands
of the desert. The scene shifts to reveal the maid released from her Geas
to stand within the circle of the arms of her love, the Lady's Blade, then
reforms a third time to show the same swan curtseying low as she accepts the
weighty mantle of Ordainment. * The past, the present, the future... all
entwined, all dependent, all truly one. She grows, daily, and only she can
shape what she will become. *
MissFit says (in common), 'And thank you Cordir for keeping the standards so high within the realm'.
MissFit grins happily.
Cordir nods in recognition to MissFit.
Cordir says, 'My pleasure.'.
Ghazkull beams a smile at MissFit.
Furnock says (in common), 'oh, Ty? Did I ever tell you I'm an honorary Demon Lord? Got drunk with Orcus one night and the rest is
history'.
Furnock says (in common), 'so just kill me'.
Tranquility laughs.
Tranquility says (in common), 'Really?!'.
Ghazkull grins mischievously at Furnock.
Tranquility grins mischievously at Furnock.
Persephone says (in common), 'hehe, that one should be a gimme'.
Okk says, 'I'm for that idea!'.
Tranquility says (in common), 'only if I get a bad of your studly redeaded self'.
Furnock says (in common), 'yeah it would'.
Ptarchyzk says (in common), 'Me first! yer on *MY* Just list, Mister!'.
Furnock says (in common), 'i see a shaman and I just kill myself'.
Boromir laughs.
Tranquility laughs.
Tranquility grins mischievously at Ptarchyzk.
Boromir says (in common), 'I thought it was anyting :)'.
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Furnock says (in common), 'or hope they're asking forid's'.
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Persephone says (in common), 'very considerate of you Furnock'.
Tranquility laughs.
Tranquility prays, 'Ugh'.
Tranquility prays, 'I love you'.
Tranquility prays, 'Eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeekkkkk'.
Cordir says, 'Ty...'.
Cordir says, 'Please note, I specifically said you lose FTELL.'.
Cordir says, 'Not Ftell AND pray.'.
Cordir says, 'I know you'll need a place to vent.'.
Tranquility smiles, a little hope shining in her eyes.
Tranquility says (in common), 'gods, yes.'.
Boromir ftells, 'no helping Tranquility ... and she loses ftell ... '.
Boromir ftells, 'peace and quiet :)'.
Ghazkull ftells, 'this is gonna be a REAL hard TMQ Ty'.
Ptarchyzk says (in common), 'what's ftell?'
Boromir ftells, 'it is'.
Tranquility ftells, 'I love you Boromir'.
Tranquility ftells, 'bitch'.
Cordir says, 'its that channel we talk about you on all the time.'.
Tranquility ftells, '*grins*'.
Persephone chuckles at Furnock's joke.
Tranquility curtseys gracefully.
Tranquility smiles happily.
Ptarchyzk says (in common), 'oh, I know.'.
Ihsahn snickers softly.
Ghazkull chuckles at Cordir's joke.
Ptarchyzk says (in common), 'there's much to talk about.. '.
Cordir says, 'and btw... beautiful desc, Ty.'.
Cordir says, 'I like that you had one for before the quest, and then for the quest itself.'.
Tranquility says (in common), 'I have to give you credit Lady'.
Cordir says, 'For what, Ty?'.
Tranquility says (in common), 'You got me'.
Tranquility nods at herself; she must be getting senile.
Tranquility coughs.