A Symbol of Hope

Elbereth Elentari emerges in a shimmery shower of light, her feet barely touching the cool grass underneath the ancient oak tree deep within the woods.

Her eyes fall upon a single white wildflower and a smile lights her eyes. Cloaked in stillness, she sighs deeply as the darkness festering in the corners and crevices of these lands encircles and flows through her sensitive being and a single tear slides down her cheek.

As she imagines the havens of the beloved elves, named Calenhad in these lands, she reappears outside the castle home of Jaekob, Chief of the River Land Elves and King of the folk who dwell within these territories. She pauses for only a moment, her path undaunted and her undertaking clear, the Darkness unable to dim her aura, and her thoughts dwell on memories of her oath and duty to her Valar elders and the cherished Children of Iluvatar etched deeply into her essence...

Elbereth Elentari

Jaekob had ventured across mountains and valleys in search of assistance and answers at the Hall of the Ancients. He had returned to his Lands after finding the Hall overgrown and his questions remained unanswered.

The Spirits of the Valar had witnessed his struggle, and the plight of his folk and their despair when once again faced with immeasurable Darkness had moved them to send a Maiar emissary with a token to allay their fears and restore their courage.

A length of cloth materializes in Elbereth's arms and she gently places it on the steps leading to the heavy wooden door of the castle, her thoughts serene, her presence surrounded with a soft glow, 'I will leave this token of Faith and Hope for the Aran. A gift and a pledge that even in these dark times, the Elves are not foresaken by the Valar.'

Elbereth Elentari retreats, her bright presence turning translucent as she radiates a wave of strengthening energy across the River Lands. 'If they stand true and loyal to one another and their allies, they will overcome the shadows and dangers that lurk within their homeland.'
With one last glance at the darkening sky, the twilight revealing the multitude of stars above, Elbereth Elentari lowers her eyes and bows her head in a sign of reverence to her forebears.

Ostara Ceremony in the River Lands

                                             before the Ceremony

Ilmryn Xyltyn wrnkles his nose and fingers his dagger. He mumbles to himself, "If only...."

Talia.Sunsong: "Happy Spring Equinox to all."

Sunbeam Magic: "Merry met to you all ."

Can Wobbit: "Greetings to all ye druids and common people,"

[Ilmryn Xyltyn growls under his breath, the only recognitiion he is willling to give.

Elbereth Elentari "Merry meet once again, Sunbeam."

Jaekob Faolan: "Sunbeam, my friend. Vedui."

Sunbeam Magic: "Greeting m'lord."

Talia.Sunsong does secret Fae handshake that involves fluttering wings.

Talia.Sunsong: "Springtime is such a Fae type holiday."

[Sunbeam Magic glows and flutters wings.

Talia.Sunsong: "We have an Undine today too! Waves."

Maewil Nenil smiles and waves back.

Talia.Sunsong : "Greetings Nyza."

Ilmryn Xyltyn's fingers tapping at his dagger, he moves across to the Dragon.

Sunbeam Magic: "I feel the Dolphin spirti with us. The dolphin spirit represents harmony and balance."

Fitheach Eun smiles: "Indeed Fae Sunbeam, it does."

                                                the Ceremony

Jaekob Faolan: "We gather here to celebrate the coming of the light; the death of winter, the birth of Spring and the rise of new life in the lands."

Jaekob Faolan: . "Today is the day when dark and light are equal and from this day on the light will grow and the dark diminish. Let us call on the elements to join us."

Jaekob Faolan: "Powers of Earth, the land that will bear the burgeoning growth of Spring flowers and plants. We call you to our circle, so that we may celebrate all of the animals returning, the birth of new life. We call you mighty Earth, Hail and Welcome!"

Master Druid Jaekob Faolan

Talia.Sunsong: "Hail and welcome!"

Jaekob Faolan: "Hail and welcome."

Fitheach Eun: "Hail and welcome."

Talia.Sunsong: "Powers of Air, the wind that will bring in warmer weather, turning Winter into Spring. We call you to our circle so that we may feel the warm winds blowing through our hair as we play in the warmer days. We call you mighty Air. Hail and Welcome!"

Talia Sunsong (she prefers Danger Fae)

Fitheach Eun: "Hail and welcome!"

Ilmryn Xyltyn: "Hail and welcome," he says with a low growling sound.

Sunbeam Magic whispers: "Hail and welcome."

Ilmryn Xyltyn: "Powers of Earth, the land that will bear the burgeoning growth of Spring flowers and plants. We call you to our circle, so that we may celebrate all of the animals returning, the birth of new life. We call you mighty Earth, Hail and Welcome!"

A Dragon represents the Element of Fire

Fitheach Eun: ."Hail and Welcome!"

Jaekob Faolan reaches a hand to Fiesty, "Join me here my dear."

Fitheach Eun: "Powers of Water, the rain that will speed the new growth. We call you to our circle so that we may celebrate the melting snow that feeds the joy we feel as gloomy Winter ends and the wonder of Spring begins. We call you mighty Water. Hail and Welcome!"

Druid Fitheach Eun speaks for Water!

Talia.Sunsong: "Hail and welcome."

Fiesty Lotus takes the Druid Masters hand, head down.

Fiesty Lotus: "Powers of Earth, the mother of us all bearing the new growth. Thank you for joining us in our circle. Leave if you must, stay if you will. Hail and Farewell!"

Arch Druid Fiesty Lotus

Jaekob Faolan: "Today is the day of perfect balance; light and dark are completely equal in power."

Jaekob Faolan: "May we bring that balance to our lives; to make good choices; to always walk on the straight path however life may twist and turn around us."

Jaekob Faolan: "May we grow in the light, as the new life now beginning grows."

Jaekob Faolan: "Let us welcome the end of Winter’s darkness, the bright light of spring emerging."

Jaekob Faolan: "May we delight in the new growth all around us: the blooming flowers, the greening grass, the new born young of all species."

Jaekob Faolan: "May we all walk in light and beauty while the world grows green again and the light holds power over all."

Jaekob Faolan: "Does anyone present wish to offer any words at this time?"

Jaekob Faolan: "Please step forward if you do."

Elbereth Elentari takes a small step and raises her eyes to the sky, her voice light as the breeze, "No in elenath hílar nan hâd gîn, bado go Eru." ((May all stars shine on your road, go with Eru))

Elbereth Elentari

Talia.Sunsong: steps forward "I feel the spring power of new life in your worlds. Joy to the River Lands!"

Jaekob Faolan begins to speak while he waits, "I give thanks, I pay homage to that which is gone and that which is to come. I would ask the elements to look kindly on Amethyst and help her heal."

Fiesty Lotus nods silently.

Fitheach Eun steps forward, "May the new days bring peace to us all"

Jaekob Faolan: "Anyone else would like to speak?"

Can Wobbit tries, but has no words.

Jaekob Faolan: "Then let us dismiss the elements."

Fitheach Eun: "Powers of Water, the rain that will water Spring plants. Thank you for joining us in our circle. Leave if you must, stay if you will. Hail and Farewell!"

A dolphin represents the Element of Water

Ilmryn Xyltyn: "Powers of Fire, the Sun’s rays that will light the warmer days. Thank you for joining us in our circle. Leave if you must, stay if you will. Hail and Farewell!"

Talia.Sunsong: "Powers of Air, the Wind that will bring the warmer weather.  Thank you for joining us in our circle. Leave if you must, stay if you will. Hail and Farewell!"

Fiesty Lotus: "Powers of Earth, the mother of us all bearing the new growth. Thank you for joining us in our circle. Leave if you must, stay if you will. Hail and Farewell!"

Talia.Sunsong: "Powers of Air, the Wind that will bring the warmer weather.  Thank you for joining us in our circle. Leave if you must, stay if you will. Hail and Farewell!"

Sunbeam Magic: "May those of us who have a tendency to winter lethargy wake to renewed energy brought by the turning of the Wheel towards warmth and more light!"

Talia.Sunsong: "Hail and Farewell elements."

Jaekob Faolan: "Hail and farewell."

Fitheach Eun: "Hail and farewell!"

Fiesty Lotus: "Hail and Farewell."

Sunbeam Magic: "Hail and farewell winter, Hail and Welcome Spring."

Talia.Sunsong: "Welcome Spring!"

Jaekob Faolan: "Guardian Elements, we give you our thanks."

Can Wobbit: "Hail to the light season to come now."

 Fiesty Lotus does a little dance.

Jaekob Faolan:  "May the blessings we have received go with us all as we depart this place, to walk in beauty and balance as the light holds sway. The circle is ended.
Jaekob Faolan: "Go all now in peace."

                                              after the Ceremony

Talia.Sunsong: "Time for food now?"

Jaekob Faolan reaches his arms out as his gaze goes from one to the other, his friends, his family. "Thank you all from the bottom of my heart for being a part of this family."

Talia.Sunsong: "Fae hugs!"

Sunbeam Magic: "May we not be judged by the harvest we reap but by the seeds we plant."

Fiesty Lotus smiles.

Ilmryn Xyltyn poi ts to the Druid King and hisses, "You owe me elf  and I will collect," he says as he turns and rapidly leaves.

Talia.Sunsong: "I hope I don't reap what I sow 'cause I sow trouble sometimes."

Talia.Sunsong: sticks tongue out at Ryn's.

Talia.Sunsong: "Next time I'll ram you, not the tree."

Market Day - A Discussion of Recent Drow Encounters

This roleplay was heavily edited due to content.

Talia.Sunsong: "I'm going to be a warrior Fae now, so I ram evil elves instead of trees."

Saphira Mistwalker: "Lady Talia, that would be a danger to trees, yes?"

Jaekob Faolan draws in a deep breath as he sees many of his dear friends gathered at Market. He nods and smiles to all, "Vedui dear ones."

Market Day in Cheshire

Talia.Sunsong: "Yes, as Fae Sunbeam says, my head is hard when I hit the tree."

Fiesty Lotus shakes her head at Lady Saphira.

Fitheach Eun looks closely at the Aran; "Have you been in a fight?"

Jaekob the Druid King

Talia.Sunsong: "Greetings Druid King! Pray tell which direction is your castle?"

Fiesty Lotus whispers "Let her have he fantasy."

Jaekob Faolan: "Fi...fight? Well no, I just came from the infirmary."

Fitheach Eun: "You are spattered with blood..."

Fiesty Lotus: "Greetins Master Druid. Yes you be a sight Master Druid."

Talia.Sunsong: "Is anyone infirm? I can help, I'm danger Fae."

Fitheach Eun: "Is someone badly injured?"

Fiesty Lotus: "I kin clean that up with a little earth spirit if yer want."

Jaekob Faolan: "I....I am?" he pauses for a moment and looks at his tunic. "I am more than sad to say a Drow has attacked one of the farmers near Cheshire. Those Drow are getting bold. Now they are at farms. And that one attacked Kat at her house,"

Fitheach Eun smiles at Fiesty; "Or I can call up a storm if you prefer."

Jaekob Faolan offers a brief smile to Fiesty, "That would be appreciated dear one."

Saphira Mistwalker sighs. "And I was just telling Lady Fiesty they were avoiding my cave. I knew it was too good to be true."

Talia.Sunsong: "Without farmers, how will we get cream?"

Fiesty Lotus: "Is the farmer alright?"

Fitheach Eun: "Is the farmer all right or...?"

Kathena Mavendorf approaches quietly.

Saphira Mistwalker: "Greetings Lady Kathena."

Jaekob Faolan: "He has serious wounds on his shoulder and abdomen. I have done what I can for now aand left him sleeping."

Fitheach Eun smiles at the gypsy; " How are you Lady Kathena?"

Talia.Sunsong: "Maybe I have some mushrooms to help...."

Jaekob Faolan: Kathena, vedui," he says with a nod of his head.

Kathena Mavendorf: "Greetings everyone. I'm no Lady...." laughs.
Kathena Mavendorf: "I'm doing well thank you."
Kathena Mavendorf: What's happened?

Talia.Sunsong: "Gypsy woman then."

Fitheach Eun: "I am very glad to hear that; no after effects from the drow?"

Kathena Mavendorf: "Kathena is fine Lady Talia."
Kathena Mavendorf: "Or Kat if you prefer."

Jaekob Faolan: "Poison does not seem to have been used which surprises me a bit."

Fiesty Lotus takes out her staff and touches the Masters garb, saying "Spirit of Earth, send the stains away."

Fiesty Uses Magic

Kathena Mavendorf sees the blood on Jaekob's clothes.

Fitheach Eun considers adding a rain shower but thinks better of it.

Jaekob Faolan swallows aand looks down on Fiesty, "Thank you little one."

Kathena Mavendorf: "Jaekob what's happened?! Are you well?"

Talia.Sunsong: "Good I'm glad Kathena is fine so you are not ill," she says not understanding Kat's meaning.

Saphira Mistwalker: "Aye Aran, I was surprised the Dow did not use a poisoned blade on me last week either. I wonder why?"

Jaekob Faolan turns to look at her, "Yes, am.. well enough. There is a farmer in the infirmary. He was attacked by a Drow."

Kathena Mavendorf makes a face, "That damned creature again!"

Jaekob Faolan raises a brow and bites his lip hard, "Poison....on you.... When... what... happened," he asks biting his lip harder.

Talia.Sunsong: "We need a spy on the Drow, maybe one of you elves can join them, or bribe a Drow to talk."

Saphira Mistwalker grins. "We had a bit of an .... encounter with the Drow Ryn this last market day."

Fitheach Eun looks at the ambassador questioningly.

Kathena Mavendorf: "Aye, but we're fine. Miss Fiesty patched us up quite nicely."

Saphira Mistwalker giggles. "I don't think he left with the good he expected."

Talia.Sunsong : "I tried to ram him and hit a tree and Lady Saph and Lady Fiesty took him out."

Jaekob Faolan: "The Drow was at Market last week?" he growls and clenches his fists.

Fitheach Eun sighs; "Everything happens when I am not here."

Kathena Mavendorf: "He was trying to kill me. Perhaps we can use me as bait to get him out of hiding?"

Kathena Mavendorf

Talia.Sunsong: "He was up there," points to top of wall.

Saphira Mistwalker: "He was on the wall to the east here, and shot an arrow at Kathena."

Jaekob Faolan: "No," he says rather loudly turning to Kat. "We will not risk your life."

Talia.Sunsong: "We need a spy on the Drow."

Kathena Mavendorf rolls her eyes.

Fiesty Lotus raises an eyebrow at Druid Fit.

Saphira Mistwalker: "Several of us took to flight and challenged him, and when he came to ground he faired the worse for a little bit of dagger play with me."

Kathena Mavendorf: "Lady Saphira was very ferocious in her fighting! And Lady Talia showed no fear."

Jaekob Faolan: "So no one was.. seriously injured?"

Kathena Mavendorf shakes her head

Fitheach Eun looks at Fiesty.

Saphira Mistwalker shrugs. "He cut me across the stomach, again, but it was not deep and not poisoned. I have already healed."

Fiesty Lotus: "Naw- he was daft to take us all on."

Talia.Sunsong: "You should of seen Saph go at him. He sliced at her and she sliced him harder,"thrusts the air to mimic the fight.

Jaekob Faolan: "And was he injured?"

Fitheach Eun: "I might be able to spy on them again...."

Saphira Mistwalker nods to Lady Fiesty. "He did show poor judgement coming here against so many."

Saphira, Fitheach, Talia and Jaekob

Jaekob Faolan chuckles at Talia, "Well a Drow is no match for Dragon kin."

Kathena Mavendorf: "He was still dealing with the wounds I previously dealt him. I think Lady Saphira gave him some new ones." grins.

Saphira Mistwalker smiles wickedly., "I was not about to let him prevail as he did in the Underdark."

Talia.Sunsong: "He ran away from us and Danger FAE."

Fitheach Eun: "The undines may be willing to go into the Shadow Lands again..."

Jaekob Faolan: "Danger F.." he begins to ask and then chortles a bit at the brave Fae.

Kathena Mavendorf: "Miss Fiesty even used her Druid magic against him!"

Saphira Mistwalker: "Aye, he was up against far more than one of us."

Kathena Mavendorf: "Such valiant ladies."

Jaekob Faolan grins at Fiesty, "I knew your magics were growing immensely, but now attacking Drow eh? I am so..well proud of you."

Talia.Sunsong tries to remember if she has pulled pranks on the Undines or not, and if the Undines hate her."

Kathena Mavendorf: "Miss Fiesty is formidable to say the least!"

Talia.Sunsong: "Then Fiesty sent magic a flying from her staff--boom!"

Fitheach Eun looks questioningly at the Aran; "Shall I ask them?"

Kathena Mavendorf giggles.

Fiesty Lotus blushes, "well if magicin a thorn tree against him counts."

Jaekob Faolan: "I have no doubt. Perhaps I should turn the reins over and tend to other matters hmm?"

Fiesty Lotus: "Nono, nooo!"

Kathena Mavendorf looks quizzically at Fit wondering what she's on about.

Talia.Sunsong: "Thorn trees are nasty. I've flown into them after drinking just a tiny bit of cream."

Saphira Mistwalker: "Most assuredly Druid Fiesty. It gave him pause and forced him to fight on more than one front."

Jaekob Faolan chuckles at Fiesty, "Well both of you are certain equal to me of late, my dear Fiesty."

Fiesty Lotus blushes again and starts fiddling with her food display.

Talia.Sunsong: "Naah not equal, Fiesty is shorter than you, Druid King."

Kathena Mavendorf giggles.

Jaekob Faolan: "Well aside from that," smiles.

Fiesty Lotus: "Well now- I got fresh shrimp terday, and salad too."

Kathena Mavendorf: "Oooh."

Fitheach Eun sighs and gives up trying to discuss the undines.

Talia.Sunsong: "The mermaids really like shrimp."

Jaekob Faolan: "Shrimp you say?" and he moves closer to Fiesty's market stall.

Fiesty Lotus smiles at Druid Fit and nods.

Talia.Sunsong: "You are friends with Undines, Lady Fit?"

Fitheach Eun: "There are some that speak with me, yes."

Fiesty Lotus whispers at Druid Fit, "It might be best if yer um Folowwers don't get a lot of notice."

Jaekob Faolan: "Oh the shrimp smell good. How much are they?"

Kathena Mavendorf: "Undines?"

Fiesty Lotus shrugs and turns to the Master Druid.

Saphira Mistwalker walks over to check out Fiesty's wares.

Fitheach Eun: "No it must be their choice to do it again."

Talia.Sunsong: "What do the undines say? They don't hate Fae right, but hate Drow?"

Fiesty Lotus:  "They be eight coppers Master Druid."
Fiesty Lotus: "They be fresh and plentiful."
Fiesty Lotus: "Spring be here yer know."

Kathena Mavendorf: "Who are the Undines?"

Fitheach Eun: "Undines are water spirits, Kat; tiny females that live in the waters."
Fitheach Eun: "They can go wherever water goes."

Jaekob Faolan looks around, "Then I will buy a plate for each of us and have four sent to my home in Calenhad eh? and he digs in his pouch for the coins.

Kathena Mavendorf eyes open in wonder, "I've never run across them in my travels. I guess they must hide from humans."

Talia.Sunsong: "Free food?"

Fitheach Eun: "They hide from almost everyone."

Fiesty Lotus: "Oh my."

Kathena Mavendorf: "Ah."

Fiesty Lotus: "That is real generous Master Druid."

Fitheach Eun: "I am very lucky that they choose to speak with me."

Fiesty Lotus: "I will get on it.""

Talia.Sunsong: "Introduce me to them, Lady Fit. They probably won't hide from Danger Fae."

Kathena Mavendorf: "Ooh shrimp!"
Kathena Mavendorf: "Thank you Jaekob. You are most generous."

Jaekob Faolan nods as he picks up one of the shrips and takes a big bite..."Hmmm tasty."

Talia.Sunsong sidles up to get free food.

Fitheach Eun smiles at the fae; "Just go to the water and call them Fae Talia; you will see if they will answer."

Kathena Mavendorf smiles at Talia.

Talia.Sunsong : "You did say a plate for each of us, with lots of sauce?"

Jaekob Faolan: "Sunbeam," he smiles. "How are you this fine eve?"

Kathena Mavendorf: "Greetings Lady Sunbeam."

Talia.Sunsong: "Do I call a certain name for the Undines?"

Talia.Sunsong: "FAE sister! Greetings."

Fitheach Eun: "I call them spirits of the water."

Sunbeam Magic: "Greetings my friends, the spring weather is making me happy."

Saphira Mistwalker: "Greetings Lady Sunbeam."

Jaekob Faolan nods and sighs heavily, "Yes... the weather is fit enough."

Talia.Sunsong: puts hands on hips and poses "I'm Danger FAE, a warrior Fae now, Lady Sunbeam."

Kathena Mavendorf snickers.

Saphira Mistwalker shakes her head and mutters, "Oh great dragon mother."

Fitheach Eun: "Vedui Fae Sunbeam."

Talia.Sunsong gobbles her shrimp and offers the last shrimp on the plate to Sunbeam "Here, sister Fae"

Jaekob Faolan rolls his eyes and snickers, "Now what does a Danger Fae do exactly hmm Talia?"

Sunbeam Magic: "Doing delightful my Lord. pleased to have your concern." she replies with a wide smile.

Talia.Sunsong: "I protect people and the town. See I'm helping starving FAE by feeding Sunbeam."

Kathena Mavendorf giggles

Sunbeam Magic: " Shall we call you Lady Danger now ?" she giggled looking at her Fae sis. "I just so happy you weren't hurt worse."

Talia Sunsong, Danger Fae?

Jaekob Faolan: "Yes, yes I do see the importance of feeding ...well yes. Good job, Talia."

Talia.Sunsong: "Lady Danger, that does have a nice ring to it."

Sunbeam Magic: "Lady Danger."

Fitheach Eun looks at Saphira and rolls her eyes.

Talia.Sunsong "I did a good job, even the Druid King says so," puffs up chest with pride.
Talia.Sunsong: "Do I get a mug of cream for doing a good job?"

Sunbeam Magic: "You did dear. Has the Drow been an nuisance since that attack?"

Jaekob Faolan: "He attacked a farmer who is recouping in the infirmary. Seems the Drow are making their way around."

Talia.Sunsong: "They attacked a farmer! That could affect the cream production.""

Sunbeam Magic: "Starving, does it look like I've lost weight?" she whispers to Lady Talia.

Kathena Mavendorf looks disturbed. "We need to put a stop to him."

Sunbeam Magic: "That is dreadful news," she gasped. "Is the farmer doing okay?"

Talia.Sunsong: "Fae do have fast metabolism but you still have your womanly curves."

Fitheach Eun nods at Kat, "We do."

Jaekob Faolan: "Oh its not just Ryn, the Elves saw several moving about in the forests of Calenhad, but they seemed to be scouting."

Talia.Sunsong: "The Drow have become too bold and arrogant. they need a come uppance."

Kathena Mavendorf: "Oh gods."

Sunbeam Magic: "Shall we stay clear of the forest ?"

Fiesty Lotus industriously dishes out the Shrimp to all,

Saphira Mistwalker smirks. 'They seem to have avoided my cave of late. They spent several weeks trying to find a way in."

Jaekob Faolan: "I have doubled the patrols on all borders surrounding the Shadow Lands."

Fitheach Eun: "We have seen no more trace over in Taibreamh since the butchered cow was found some weeks ago."

Talia.Sunsong: "Bullies, picking on Hobbits and farmers and Gypsy women."

Jaekob Faolan: " I would advise it, Sunbeam. If you do need to travel ask one of the guards or Elven rangers to escort you hmmm?"

Talia.Sunsong: "ONE less cow, oh no!"

Kathena Mavendorf: "Oh Lady Talia, he only came after me because we have history together. Had I been awake before he arrived, he would not be drawing breath."

Talia.Sunsong: "You should come sleep in the Fairylands, then Gypsy Kat. It's safer."

Jaekob Faolan: "That is the all of it, my sister? Only the Cow? Do I need to send a contingency of elves to protect your borders or do you have it covered?"

Kathena Mavendorf: "That's very kind Lady Talia! I've never been to a faerie land. I hear it's quite the sight!"

 Fitheach Eun: "Only the cow so far and yes we have some patrols; we are not yet alarmed."

Talia.Sunsong: "Oh do come to the Fairylands. We can try to tie empty cans to the unicorn's tails."

Kathena Mavendorf snickers.

Jaekob Faolan nods, "Well, I suppose is time to send our own elves to scout the Shadows Lands."

Saphira Mistwalker looks over Fiesty's shoulder, "Lady Fiesty, if there are any of those shrimp left, I will take some."

Kathena Mavendorf: "I could not pass up such an invitation!"

Talia.Sunsong: "The unicorns hate that."

Fitheach Eun shakes my head.

Sunbeam Magic smiles and ponders at the Druid King noticing the concern for his kingdom making reflected in his eyes. "Double the patrols hope they are sufficient to protect everyone.""

Talia.Sunsong: "So there will be no guards at the Druid King's castle?"

Fiesty Lotus giggles.

Fitheach Eun looks at the Aran with concern,  "Are we ready for that, do you think?"

Talia.Sunsong chuckles to herself.

Saphira Mistwalker looks at Talia, wondering. "What trouble are you going to cause Fae?"

Talia.Sunsong spreads hands out in protest, "When do I ever cause trouble?"

Kathena Mavendorf bursts out laughing.

Saphira Mistwalker: "You are Fae."

Talia.Sunsong: "I am FAE, Warror FAE Hear me roar!"

Saphira Mistwalker: Dragons have a saying, "Wiekr re vi lemeb." ... Fae are trouble.

Fitheach Eun smiles at Saphira; " Funny, elves have that saying, too..."

Saphira Mistwalker giggles. "I think most of the races have that saying."

Talia.Sunsong: "FAE are trouble to our enemies. They fear us..."
Talia.Sunsong: "Maybe we can ride the Pegasus..."

Kathena Mavendorf: "Pegasus? What's that?"

Talia.Sunsong: "You can teach me how to dance," wiggles hips in imitation of gypsy dance.

Talia.Sunsong: "Pegasus has wings like us Fae, but is a horse."

Kathena Mavendorf: "Oh my!"

Saphira Mistwalker nods. "My people are familiar with the pegasus. We call them "briquimchy",

Kathena Mavendorf: "I definitely would like to ride one."

Talia.Sunsong: "You could fly riding a pegasus."

Saphira Mistwalker: "They are noble creatures."

Fiesty Lotus: "Are Pegusus's proud?"

Talia.Sunsong: "Pegasus are nicer than unicorns. Unicorns prefer talking to virgins."

Kathena Mavendorf: "Will I upset the lands with my ummm....personality?"
Kathena Mavendorf snickers.

Talia.Sunsong: "Well," looks at Kat and tries to gauge if she is a virgin. "Don't approach too close to the unicorns."

Fitheach Eun raises her eyebrows at Kat; " I would not recommend trying your vocation there ."

Sunbeam Magic: "Ah Unicorns can be the best when they bond with you... but Pegasus can fly ! its great fun!"

Kathena Mavendorf: "I have a feeling I should avoid the unicorns."

Jaekob Faolan: "As should we all," he mumbles under his breath.

Kathena Mavendorf giggles.

Fitheach Eun giggles.

Talia.Sunsong: "If you bribe the Pegasus with carrots and magic mushrooms you might get to ride him."

Fiesty Lotus looks wistful.

Saphira Mistwalker smiles. "Flying is a wonderful thing. The feel of the wind, the view from on high ..."

Ilmryn Goes to Market - And it Hurt!!

Ilmryn stalks the gypsy o Market Day:

Ilmryn Xyltyn: "Xsa Elg'caress," uk tanaleth'u 'zil uk mire natha rah tight phor l'haru il inbalus zotrethus. (Damn Bitch," he says as he holds a hand tight over the wound she had struck.)
Ilmryn Xyltyn growls loudly as a sharp pain shoots from the wound. "It's time," he hisses, licking his tongue over his teeth and making his way to find the gypsy.

Ilmryn

Ilmryn Xyltyn is closer to Cheshire, keeping to the shadows and trees. Carefully he makes his way over the small river, watchful for anyone that might see him.
Ilmryn Xyltyn moves close to the most remote wall of Cheshire, careful to avoid guards. He throws a well tied rope up. It catches. He jerks the rope to make sure it is well tethered to the wall and climbs up to find himself on the northern bailey.

Meanwhile, the market is busy buying and selling with a good amount of gossip and silliness thrown in. As they chatter they see the Gypsy approaching.

Kathena Mavendorf walks slowly towards the crowd at market. She holds her side as she walks, her bandages hidden under her bodice. Bruising is visible on her face.
Kathena Mavendorf: "Greetings everyone."

Kathena

Saphira Mistwalker looks over and gasps. "Lady Kathena, are you alright?"

Talia.Sunsong: "Greetings--my did a troll work you over!"

Sunbeam Magic: "Greetings ... oh my what in the world happened to you dear ?"

Fiesty Lotus: "Oh Kat- not again!"

Sunbeam Magic waves her wand and send some healing pixie dust toward the gypsy.

Talia.Sunsong "Well done, Fae sister."

Fiesty Lotus starts forward, grabbing her staff
Fiesty Lotus: "I need ter look at them wounds Kat."

ArchDruid Fiesty

Kathena Mavendorf walks towards Saphira and speaks in hushed tones. "I am well enough. I had a run in with a past enemy."

Sunbeam Magic whispers: "Wish it was a tad stronger but doesn't seem to have the same strength it does in the Fairylands."

Talia.Sunsong: "A shame it's not a strong outside the Fairylands."

Kathena Mavendorf looks at Fiesty. "I didn't come looking for trouble this time Miss Fiesty. Trouble found me."

Fiesty Lotus: "Yer did good Fae Sunbeam- I feel the wounds healing faster."

Kathena Mavendorf: Lady Faes, it is very much appreciated that you even try to help me.

Talia.Sunsong: Is trouble still lurking around, Lady Kat?

Saphira Mistwalker frowns and whispers, " Ilmryn?"

Fiesty Lotus: I wanna get yer to the Infirmiry.

Kathena Mavendorf nods, "Yes Shapira, Ilmryn."

Sunbeam Magic smiles at Missy Fiesty.."Thank you ... sure wish I could do more."

Kathena Mavendorf: "Miss Fiesty, I'm quite alright. Jaekob tended to my wounds last night. The bandages might need changing, but nothing to be too troubled about."

Fiesty Lotus is close enough to hear the word "Ilmryn."

Saphira Mistwalker takes a deep breath, feeling her anger grow. and hisses,  "Xsioul ingoeth (Damnable Drow.)"

Fiesty Lotus: "Oh dear. What happened?"

Kathena Mavendorf eyes widen at the dragon tongue spoken. "That sounds fearsome. Hope you let him have it!"

Talia.Sunsong looks about. "Is there pirates about? The ones you stole from?"

Saphira Mistwalker runs a hand over the hilt of her dagger and smiles wickedly.

Kathena Mavendorf shakes her head. "A pirate I'm prepared for. This, I was not expecting so it took me entirely by surprise. It was an old enemy I thought long dead."

Talia.Sunsong: "It must be a dangerous enemy, who is it?"

Sunbeam Magic: "There be Pirates in these lands? handsome ones I hope."

Kathena Mavendorf grows pale just thinking of him. "His name is Ilmryn and he's a very nasty Drow."

Talia.Sunsong: "Now Fae sis, are pirates as good looking as male Fae or your human suitor?"

Kathena Mavendorf grins at Sunbeam. "Rarely do they venture this far north M'Lady."

Saphira Mistwalker snarls. "I owe him a few wounds as well."

Talia.Sunsong: "Damn the Drow! Drow do dis and Drow do dat, more trouble than a thousand Fae in one room.

Kathena Mavendorf grins mischievously at Saphira. "I'm happy to report I landed a few good hits on the monster. Had I not fainted from blood loss, I would have finished him where he stood!"

Saphira Mistwalker narrows her eyes and stretches her senses.
Saphira Mistwalker: "Good, He deserves no less."

Talia.Sunsong: "Gads you fainted from blood loss. He could have finished you."

Fiesty Lotus nods doubtfully.

Saphira Mistwalker: "This talk of Ilmryn make me uneasy."

Talia.Sunsong: "You need a body guard, Lady Kat."

Sunbeam Magic: "You should follow the wise advice of Missy Fiesty... she always knows best I've learned since coming to Market day. "

Saphira Mistwalker paces back and forth, hissing to herself.

Fiesty Lotus: "When did you meet him?"

Kathena Mavendorf: "I know him from long ago, when a Demon possessed his body and tried to destroy our King. He kidnapped me and tortured me for some time, before I was rescued by Jaekob and the Druids.

Talia.Sunsong: "Is the Demon still in possession of his body?"

Fiesty Lotus watches Lady Saphira go into defensive mode.

Kathena Mavendorf: "I appreciate the concern ladies, but I don't do well with guards."

Saphira Mistwalker smiles for the first time, "No we drove the demon out."

Kathena Mavendorf shakes her head, "No, this time it was him. All him."

Talia.Sunsong: "Not even a hunky guard? We could try to find you a cute one."

Saphira Mistwalker nervously drops into shadow.

Kathena Mavendorf laughs.

Sunbeam Magic: "Even the name sounds ill and evil, " shakes her head, "Ilmryn, ugh.".

Kathena Mavendorf: "The guards, even the hunky ones, don't like me conducting my ummmm, business."

Talia.Sunsong: "I guess you need to blindfold the guards while you are conducting business."

Fiesty Lotus squints at where the ambassador was.

Kathena Mavendorf laughs.

Saphira Mistwalker reappears, still agitated.

Kathena Mavendorf: "Aye, that's not a bad idea! Might have to try it."

Talia.Sunsong smiles proudly "See, I make good suggestions."

Kathena Mavendorf smiles and nods trying not to laugh and tears her stitches. "Yes you do M'Lady."

Sunbeam Magic: "What type of business does the gypsy conduct ... haven't a clue," she whispers to her Fae sis.

Kathena Mavendorf grins and tries to look innocent.

Fiesty Lotus holds her staff- feeling Lady Saphira’s anxiety.

Kathena Mavendorf furrows her brow seeing the ladies become tense. "What is happening ladies?"

Fiesty Lotus: "I think the ambassador be feelin sumpthin."

Saphira Mistwalker frowns. "Perhaps I am just being over-anxious, but I am on edge."

Ilmryn Xyltyn: As he comes toward the gate, he glances down below to see if the guards have noticed. He hears familiar voices and glances down to the gathering. A maniacal smirk creased his lips as he saw familiar faces - the Gypsy, the Dragon and that... that Druid.

Kathena Mavendorf watches Saphira carefully.

Fiesty Lotus: "So, did you just run into this Drow? Or was he waitin fer you?"

Kathena Mavendorf: "He found me sleeping by my campfire. It was quite unnerving as I thought him a delusion at first."

Fiesty Lotus: "And he is still about?"

Saphira Mistwalker draws her dagger, looks around, and then resheathes it.

Kathena Mavendorf: "I do not know."

Ilmryn Xyltyn kneels onto one knee, able to barely see around the balustrade. He slips his bow from his back, nocks an arrow and pulls the string slowly back as he inhales deeply. His mark - the Gypsy.

Fiesty Lotus: "You wounded him, you say- was it mortal like?"

Kathena Mavendorf: "Ordinarily I would say mortal wound with certainty, but not with him. I know he was badly wounded."

Saphira Mistwalker pulls her dagger again and looks at the edge.

Ilmryn Xyltyn takes a breath before he lets go the arrow, aiming for the Gypsys heart. His string slips and his arrow slides away.

Saphira Mistwalker sniffs the wind and frowns again.

Kathena Mavendorf takes a couple of slow steps towards Saphira.

Saphira Mistwalker looks around, her eyes narrowing and darting here and there. She sees nothing amiss, but is still uneasy.

Ilmryn Xyltyn quickly nocks another arrow, it's fletching, his mark, pure white feathers.

Fiesty Lotus puts her staff to the ground and feels the land.

Fiesty Lotus: "There is something wrong."

Ilmryn Xyltyn lets go an arrow aiming at the Gypsy. Were it to hit, she would be mortality wounded.

Kathena Mavendorf turns to look at the pies and winces as she feels an arrow rip through the side of her arm and land on the wooden stall. "Gods! What's happening?"

Fiesty Lotus taps her staff, calling on wind- {not her best element} to give her access to the wind spirit.

Sunbeam Magic senses evil in the air not the Spring time glory she was expecting.

Saphira Mistwalker startles as an arrow hit and hisses.

Talia.Sunsong flies into the air. : "An arrow!"

Sunbeam Magic flies up.

Fiesty Lotus jumps up - calling on earth to shake.

Saphira Mistwalker rises into the air and looks in the direction the arrow came from.

Kathena Mavendorf takes cover behind a stall, looking around for its origin.

Talia.Sunsong follows Lady Saphira.

Saphira Mistwalker hisses as she looks to the wall.

Saphira Mistwalker: "Xsioul ingoeth, wux bevi confn tenpiswo? (Damnable drow, you dare come here?)"

Fiesty Lotus looks the way that the arrow came and calls to the plants.

Saphira Mistwalker draws her dagger and hisses loudly.

Ilmryn Xyltyn steps out onto the nearby bell. Bow nocked with an arrow in one hand, he grasps the chain and lands on the ground.

Fiesty Lotus: The plants writhe and seek to climb on the Drow standing there.

Sunbeam Magic quickly raises her invisible shield.

Saphira Mistwalker lands and growls.

Ilmryn Xyltyn growls and lets loose the nocked arrow at Saphira.

Kathena Mavendorf gasps at the sight of him. "It's him! Kill him Saphira!!!"

Talia.Sunsong flies behind the Drow and tries to ram him.

Fiesty Lotus calls on the plants to bind the Drow, but he moved before they can wind around him.

Saphira Mistwalker hisses again and swipes at the Drow.

Sunbeam Magic shouts her at her Fae Sis " Stay safe!  And do not do anything foolish! Put up your Fae shield!"

Ilmryn Xyltyn hisses and dropping his bow, draws his dagger and swings it at the Dragon. He moans as his eyes seem to blur.

Fiesty Lotus raises a thorn bush and sends it toward the Drow at speed.

Sunbeam Magic sighs, too late as she watches her Fae sis try to ram into the Drow.

Saphira Mistwalker: "Si owe wux ingoeth. wer tairais tepohaic confn. (I owe you Drow. The time has come.)"

Kathena Mavendorf shouts at Talia. "Come away from him Talia!"

Ilmryn Xyltyn cants his eyes to see the Fae as he moves quickly after the Dragon. "Today you die, Dragon."

Sunbeam Magic: "Fly away Sis Please" she begs.

Saphira Mistwalker hisses viciously. "Try it Drow."

Saphira Readies for the attack

Fiesty Lotus begins throwing stones at the Drow - larger and larger they speed toward their mark.

Ilmryn Xyltyn snarls and lets out a maniacal growl at Fiesty. Then he returns his attention to the Dragon.

Ilmryn Xyltyn darts quickly at the Dragon, slashing his dagger at her. Were he to hit her, his mark is her stomach.

Saphira Mistwalker hisses again and rushes the Drow, swinging rapidly.

Ilmryn Xyltyn lets out a loud cry as her dagger makes contact. He feels the blood gush red from his shoulder.

Saphira Mistwalker smiles, her eyes alight as the Drow bleeds from his wound.

Ilmryn Xyltyn staggers for a moment, his eyes still blurry from the Druid's spell.

Fiesty Lotus watches as the Dragon punishes the Drow.

Sunbeam Magic notices the blood is as dark as night.

Ilmryn Xyltyn: Angrier and angrier, he hisses loudly and closes the distance jabbing his dagger at the Dragon.

Kathena Mavendorf grins as she watches the action. "How do you like that, you filthy Drow?!"

Saphira Mistwalker: "Gethrisj jaka ingoeth, while wux shilta. (Go now Drow, while you can.)"

Talia.Sunsong attempted to ram the Drow, and misses, flying into a tree. Dazed, she looks to see Saphira slash the villainous Drow.

Ilmryn Xyltyn: "Dos zhal'la tlu ji crealo, dos e'trit  (You should be so lucky, you filth.)"

Saphira Mistwalker glares and hisses defiantly.

Sunbeam Magic rushes over to help her Fae sis sit up and see if she is hurt.

Talia.Sunsong slides down the trunk of the tree, and lands in a puddle on the ground.

Faes, Sunbeam and Talia

Saphira Mistwalker: "Nomeno ui ti wer thestret ingoeth. wux geou loreat tenpiswo. (This is not the underdark Drow. You will die here.)"

Sunbeam Magic: "You're gonna have a nasty bump for a few days Sis, I begged you stay out of this quarrel."

Ilmryn Xyltyn hisses, saliva shooting into the air. He wipes at his eyes and quickly makes a round turn, his dagger looking for a target.

Sunbeam Magic shakes her head but smiles with affection at her Fae sis.

Kathena Mavendorf checks on Talia, "Are you alright?"

Talia.Sunsong: shakes her head to clear it "B, b, but I"m a brave Fae fighting the nasty Drow."

Kathena Mavendorf smiles at Talia, "Yes you are."

Sunbeam Magic smiles "You are more than a brave Fae."

Talia.Sunsong smile lopsidedly and rubs a bump on her head.

Ilmryn Xyltyn: Everything still blurry, he makes a final move on the Dragon, slashing at her.

Saphira Mistwalker tries to back up, but feels the dagger slice across her .

Kathena Mavendorf gasps as she sees the Drow hurt Saphira. "Oh gods!"

Saphira Mistwalker hisses, "Ssio, ti tenamalo. (Damn, not again.)"

Ilmryn Xyltyn wheels quickly to the ground, grabs his bow and moves as swiftly as he can toward the gate hoping he can escape before the guards can delay him.

Saphira Mistwalker raises her dagger again and slashes back defensively.

Saphira Mistwalker shouts, "Zhaan lpuul ingoeth, zhaan vur tir ti return. (Run foul Drow, run and do not return.)"

Kathena Mavendorf rushes toward Saphira. "Are you alright?!"

Saphira Mistwalker takes a deep breath and looks down. "He cut me, but not deeply. It looks clean, no poison this time."

Kathena Mavendorf sighs in relief and nods. "Thank the gods for that. Lady Saphira you were incredible in battle."

Saphira Mistwalker: "I will not be taken off-guard like he did before."
Saphira Mistwalker: "Are you alright Lady Kathena? That one arrow at least hit you."

Kathena Mavendorf drops her head and looks worried. "I fear I'm to blame for this attack. He didn't want any of you, just me. Perhaps I need to stay away from people for a while."

Saphira Mistwalker: "No. He has as much reason to hate me as you. I was the one who challenged him in the underdark, and escaped alive."

Kathena Mavendorf looks at her arm with a small amount of blood trailing down and dripping from her fingers. "It's not a deep wound. I'm sure I can bandage it up."

Sunbeam Magic asks Missy Feisty if she might some ice to help the swelling go down for her Fae sis.
Sunbeam Magic offers Lady Talia a hand to help her up.
Sunbeam Magic: "You are such a silly and brave Fae" she says with affection as she helps Lady Talia up.

Talia.Sunsong: "Oh my head hurts. That tree was hard."

Sunbeam Magic: "I think you should go apologize to the tree!"

Sunbeam Magic: "You've got a ' hard ' head yourself."

Saphira Mistwalker shakes her head and frowns. "These Drow have gone too far, they are too brazen."

Fiesty Lotus: "Lady Saphira- Are You allright?"

Talia.Sunsong: "I'm not apologizing to the tree. It jumped in my way."

Saphira Mistwalker smiles and nods. "He struck me, but it is not deep, and not poisoned. I will be fine."

Fiesty Lotus: 'And Kat- How bad were you hit?'

Sunbeam Magic laughs at Lady Talia.

Kathena Mavendorf  "I have a small gash on my right arm."

Talia.Sunsong stumbles over to Kat and Saphira, being hampered by a bump on her head and high heels. "You two are not badly hurt?"

Kathena Mavendorf shakes her head, "No Talia. We are fine. I assure you."

Fiesty Lotus: "Then- you need to come to the infirmary with me . And You Fae Talia, that were brave, what yer did."
Fiesty Lotus: "How are you?"

Saphira Mistwalker: "I am fine, but I think we were lucky."

Sunbeam Magic: And stupid she thinks to herself.

Talia.Sunsong: "I'm as sensible as always, Lady Fiesty.

Kathena Mavendorf snickers.

Saphira Mistwalker smiles at the idea of sensible Fae.

Fiesty Lotus: "Well, that be enough of an evinin fer me . I am gonna pack me food up and go on ter the infirmary te see to yer."

Fiesty Lotus nods at Kat and looks about for any more wounds.

Kathena Mavendorf nods and smiles. "Safe paths to you all."

Sunbeam Magic: "Safe paths Lady Kathena and do take care of yourself.

Kathena Mavendorf: "I shall."

Sunbeam Magic: "We were happy Lady Saphira was here this evening, thank you for your quick spotting of the Drow and protecting us Lady Saphira. Lucky."

Saphira Mistwalker frowns. "I should have reacted quicker."

Sunbeam Magic: "Do not berate yourself , you did your best and that is all we can ask of you !"

Fiesty Lotus: "I amma grateful ter yer sensitivity."
Fiesty Lotus: "We would have been caught flat footed without it."

Saphira Mistwalker nods. "I am just glad you are not seriously hurt Lady Kathena."

Kathena Mavendorf grins at Saphira, "We are quite the pain in his arse, are we not?!"

Saphira Mistwalker giggles. "Aye, we are. Perhaps he will think twice before trying that again."

Sunbeam Magic: "I must be on my way now too and see to Lady Talia, I fear she may be hurt more than she let on ."

Saphira Mistwalker: "Aye, take care of her Lady Sunbeam. Safe paths."

Saphira Mistwalker: "I must depart as well, I need to make sure there are no Drow lurking by my cave."

Sunbeam Magic: "Safe Path to all."

Kathena Mavendorf nods, "Aye M"Lady. Be well."

Fiesty Lotus: "Good Night Ambassador."

Saphira Mistwalker: "Good morrow all, and safe paths."

Kathena Mavendorf: "Miss Fiesty, how about a nice cup of tea?"

Fiesty Lotus: "That would be lovely."

Kathena Mavendorf: "Perhaps we can make some in the infirmary. I'm sure he keeps supplies there."

Fiesty nods and they go off to the Infirmary for bandages and some nice tea and biscuits.

Jaekob Finds Kathena, Seriously Wounded

Jaekob Faolan walks along the dock toward the land way that leads to Kathena's home. He had not seen her since the mushroom incident and when he left her in the infirmary.

Jaekob Faolan moves slowly, whistling as he sees the sunset lower behind the small island home of Kathena.

Kathena's Island

Kathena Mavendorf lays on the ground motionless. Blood stains the ground beneath her.

Jaekob Faolan calls out excitedly as he rounds the corner and sees the familiar vardo. He picks up the pace and calls out, "Kathena, are you home?"

Jaekob Faolan: As he nears the vardo, his eyes catch her laying on the ground near the campfire, "Probably resting," he mumbles and moves closer. As he sees the blood he lets a loud cry and falls to his knees to gently turn her over, his eyes looking for wounds and intent on the massive blood on the ground.

Injured Kathena and Jaekob

Jaekob Faolan: "Kat, Kat he whispers as he sees her bloody face, the well of blood by her side. Instictively he throws his rucksack off his back and not taking his eyes off her, he digs a hand into it and withdraws a few clean clothes. Then he sits about gently wiping her bloody face to assess the wounds.

Kathena Mavendorf eyes flutter lightly as she begins to awaken. She tries to focus and sees Jaekob's face. "Jaek?" she whispers.

Jaekob Faolan: ""Oh Kat, what has happened here?" he says under his breath. Then as her face is wiped almost clean of wounds, he touches it gently, turns it side to side. He sees naught but small cuts and what appears to be bark.

Jaekob Faolan: Oh Kat, Kat, What happened to you my dear?"

Kathena Mavendorf eyes well up with tears. "The Drow." she whimpers.

Jaekob Faolan puts a finger gently to her lips, "Explanation can wait...hmmm? I need to look at the wound on your side.

Jaekob Faolan winces as he begins to clean the wound on her side and sees the flesh raw and bleeding. "SOMEONE attacked you with a dagger," he growls

Kathena Mavendorf whimpers and bites down hard on her lip trying to keep from crying loudly from the pain. She nods at Jaekob as an answer.

Jaekob Faolan: He moves swiftly toward the campfire and grabs a bucket of warm water, thankful there was water.

Jaekob Faolan grabs at his rucksack with one hand as he douses the clean clothes into the water, pouring the contents of the rucksack on the ground with the other.

Jaekob Faolan squeezes the wet cloth over the wound and begins to wipe at the bloody, penetrated flesh slowly.

Jaekob Faolan: "Oh, My dear friend," he whispers as his free hand reaches toward her cheek. Who...whoever....did this thing..... he will die for this Kathena." And as the wound is shown  cleaner, he examines the wound closely for any debris that might have been left.

Jaekob Faolan growls, "This dagger wound is deep, Kathena quickly he fumbles through the contents of his rucksack until he grabs a small amber jar of Yarrow root.

Jaekob Faolan sighs heavily as he dips his finger into the salve, heaping a large portion onto his fingers. He looks up at Kat, "This is going to hurt my friend." and he reaches for a small piece of well worn wood. "Let me put this... well bite on it..."

Jaekob Faolan bites his lip hard as he inserts the wood into her mouth,,,,,then his index fingers pushes into the depth of the dagger wound, letting the yarrow coat her broken flesh.

Jaekob Faolan: "Kat, Kat, " he all but moans, "This is not overly serious. I will... well you will be on the mend before you realize." And again he swipes into the jar, spreading a generous amount of the yarrow around the wound.

Jaekob Faolan: Done, he grabs a length of bandage and gently begins to wrap it about her waist, covering the entirety of the wound.

Jaekob Faolan sighs as he finishes, "Kat, I need to take you to your vardo, my dear," he whispers as he gently scoops her up into his arms and walks toward comfort and safety for her.

In Kathena's Vardo

Jaekob Faolan lays her down gently, his face looking broken and his eyes lost.

Kathena Mavendorf whimpers softly as the medicine begins to cut the pain. "Thank you Jaekob."

Jaekob Faolan sits on the edge of the bed reaching for her hand. His mind flashed on all the bad times they had endured together. Demons and more demons, possession, attacks. And he sighed. "Do you feel like telling me what happened Kathena?"

Kathena Mavendorf nods softly, the pain still reflected on her face. "Jaekob....I. I mean he. Uhh the Drow. The Drow is back."

Jaekob Faolan: "The... back... Are you talking about the Demon we exorcised?"

Kathena Mavendorf shakes her head. "The Drow himself. I thought I was hallucinating Jaek. I thought it was an extension of my nightmares."

Jaekob Faolan grasps her hand tighter, "I will...will..end him he growls. This is the last time he will hurt you. This I vow!"

Kathena Mavendorf: "Jaek I thought he was dead. I thought.....I was safe....from him."

Jaekob Faolan nods and bites his lip, "We all thought him dead. There has been no sighting of him for a long time."

Kathena Mavendorf eyes well up with fresh tears. "He's been tormenting me in my dreams every night, but I thought it was finally over."

Jaekob Faolan sighss and moves his hand to touch her cheek, "This will be over soon. That I promise. For now, you need to sleep," he says settling down in a chair near the bed. "And I will be here when you awaken, I promise."

Kathena Mavendorf nods softly and closes her eyes, letting herself drift away, feeling safe with Jaekob near.

Jaekob Faolan sighs as he reaches into his tunic for a small piece of parchment and quickly scribbles a note to the elves. He steps out of the vardo and as he begins to sing an elvish song, a bird lights on his should. "Go hastily my brother"

Kathena and Ryn Come Face to Face - AGAIN

Ilmryn Xyltyn: Ryn moves silently through the Underdark, stopping to admire one of the Jabress' spiders. He was glad she was gone, still now and then his thoughts lingered to her and not ALL of it was bad.

Ilmryn in the Underdrk

Ilmryn Xyltyn: He slipped quietly from the Underdark into the forboding forest that lay just outside. He needed to do SOMETHING. Just some little thing. He scratched his chin and thought of the Shire. "Wonder if there are any hobbits I can put an end to," he hissed and moved quickly adjusting the bow on his back.

Ilmryn

Kathena Mavendorf: The sounds of the birds and the water lapping by the shore make her so relaxed that she drifts off to sleep without realizing it.

Ilmryn Xyltyn: As he crossed the bridge toward Cheshire, he snarled. The air was not to his liking and certainly not the scenery. Shead we some farmers traveling from Cheeshire back home. He moved to the trees as a hand reached for his bow. A smirk covered his lips as he stepped from behind a tree and let loose an arrow at a farmer, then the other. The arrows made their mark, nothing lethal, just enough to let the Druid King know he was back.

Kathena Mavendorf becomes slightly restless as she begins to dream. The darkness in her mind conjuring memories of her captivity with the Drows and her battle with the demon. The images frighten her, making her tremble as she sleeps.

Ilmryn Xyltyn: As he neared the bridge leading to the shire, he caught a glimpse of a small island laying just outward from Cheshire and he began the arduous journey though high grasses and broken trees. He began to cross the earthen bridge to the island.

Ryn Heading Toward Kathena's Island

Ilmryn Xyltyn: Reaching the island and walking through what appears a small pass leading further, he stops and smirks as he sees someone just ahead ...the GYPSY.

Kathena Mavendorf moans and mumbles in her sleep, the monsters all too real in her mind.

Katheen Sleeping

Ilmryn Xyltyn slips behind a tree, draws his bow, nocks the arrow tightly and pulls back on the bow only to release the arrow to land only inches below her elbow.

Kathena Mavendorf wakes with a start! She falls off the log she'd been resting on, down onto the ground and looks around in a panic. "Who's there?!"

Ilmryn Xyltyn hesitates a moment before revealing him. He is laughing maniacally.

Kathena Mavendorf jumps to her feet looking around for the source of the arrow and her heart nearly stops at the sight of him. "NO! You're not real! It's in my head." She repeats to herself closing her eyes tight in an attempt to make him disappear.

Kathena and Ilmryn

Kathena Mavendorf: These nightmares have been plaguing her for months. It seems they are getting worse, since she's now hallucinating. She shakes her head trying to get the image out of her mind.

Ilmryn Xyltyn: "Sssiring Gypsy," uk ssarne. "Ol uriu tlus ji verve yol vaen udos tha."
Ilmryn Xyltyn: ("Greeting Gypsy," he snarls. "It has been so long since last we met.")

Ilmryn Xyltyn steps closer aand breathes in the stench of the human.

Kathena Mavendorf opens her eyes, fearful tears forming in her eyes. She pulls her small dagger and points it at him. "No! You're not real! You're dead. I know you're dead!"

"Ilmryn Xyltyn: "Dos zhaun? T'yin ele ulu keeshe ulu Isilon tir folbol nindel zhah naut ghil... Gypsy."
Ilmryn Xyltyn: ("You know? Then why to dagger to warn off something that is not here... Gypsy.")

Kathena Mavendorf hears the words coming from him but doesn't understand anything. She looks panicked and starts to back away slowly.

Ilmryn Xyltyn laughs, not a warm kind of laugh, "I forgot you are a mere human and do not understand my language, Gypsy."

Kathena Mavendorf eyes wide, she looks at him in horror. "Wake up! Oh gods please let me wake up!" She cries out in a weak attempt to get herself out of the delusion."

Ilmryn Xyltyn narrows his eyes and closes the distance, "You are AWAKE Gypsy. Must I prove it to you?"

Kathena Mavendorf she takes another step back keeping her eyes on him. "Don't talk to it. He's not there." she mumbles to herself.

Ilmryn Xyltyn fingers at the dagger on his belt and slowly draws it out as he moves to her, holding out the free hand. Test this dream of yours, Gypsy. See if... I bleed."

Kathena Mavendorf looks at his outstretched hand and wonders if she should try to touch it. She needs to know....know for certain if she's losing her mind. She looks at his hand and using her dagger swiftly slices across the palm of his hand.

Kathena Mavendorf her eyes grow wide in amazement at seeing him bleed before her. The blood staining her dagger.

Ilmryn Xyltyn: "uns'aa satiira ukt jindurn golorhin gtaunt lu'inthuul," feeling his face grow taunt and cold.
Ilmryn Xyltyn: "Well done Gypsy," he hisses as he jerks her arm, pulling her closer and then his bloody hand touches her cheeks tight on either side, smearing the blood on her.

Kathena Mavendorf realizes immediately that he is all too real and that she's in his grasp. She pulls away hard trying to get lose from his grip. The feeling of his blood dripping from her face making her put aside her fear. Her survival instinct making her a dangerous animal.

Ilmryn Xyltyn cocks his head to the side, "Ah Gypsy, I MUST be real," he says as he  sees the fear in her

Kathena Mavendorf is able to get lose from his grip and backs away, holding her dagger out in front of her. "How is this possible? Why are you here?!"

Kathena

Ilmryn Xyltyn lets out a sardonic laugh as he reaches his hand to his mouth and with the tip of a tongue, licks up his palm.

Kathena Mavendorf her fearful face changes to one of rage at hearing him laugh. "Laugh it up Drow! Won't be laughing when I rip your tongue out."

Ilmryn Xyltyn licks his tongue slowly, soaking up the blood from his lips and hisses at her, "Why are You always so testy Gypsy?"

Kathena Mavendorf gasps at his remark and with anger launches herself at him dagger in hand.

Kathena Mavendorf screams as she sticks her blade deep into his shoulder. Pulling back in surprise at the very solid hit.

Ilmryn Xyltyn quickly moves to the left to avoid the dagger's contact and  flashes his own dagger at her.

Ilmryn Xyltyn: He is not fast enough and as he tried to dodge the blow, her dagger rips into his shoulder and there was a look of surprise on his face as his own dagger pushes quickly at her body.

Kathena Mavendorf is able to dodge his dagger as she moves away from his reach.

Kathena Mavendorf stands at the ready a smirk painted on her face. "Is that the best you got Drow?" she grins at him.

Ilmryn Xyltyn growls and rushes fast toward her, his dagger pushing toward her, "I will win this day, Gypsy. ...just like the last time. I should have killed you when I had the chaance.

Kathena Mavendorf gasps at the sudden attack, too slow to avoid his dagger this time.

Ilmryn Xyltyn lets out a low growl as his dagger makes its mark and slices into her bare side.

Kathena Mavendorf lets out a scream as the dagger pierces her skin. She grabs her side, the pain making it hard for her to focus.

Ilmryn Xyltyn reaches out to grab her... push her down. If he were successful, her face would be pushed hard into the stump as he held her arm behind her back.

Kathena Mavendorf loses her footing and tumbles to the ground her face hitting the log with a loud thud, knocking her partially unconscious. Her eyesight fuzzy and sound starting to fade.

Ilmryn Xyltyn leans over, his lips brushing at her hair as he whispers, " Now why did you not play nice Gypsy> We could have had a GOOD time."

Kathena Mavendorf gathers what little strength is left in her, powered by her rage against him. "I will NEVER yield to you!" she screams at him and attempts a swing at him with her dagger once more.

Kathena Mavendorf extends her arm with as much force as she can muster and hits the Drow in his side. A solid hit! Sadly it has taken all of the energy she had to do it. She succumbs to her head injury, passing out from the strain and blood loss.

lmryn Xyltyn lets out a loud growl  as her pushes pushes hard into his abdomen.  Instictively a hand reaches down to pushes againt the flow of  blood. He reaches with his free hand to slap her face, "I will...will.." and he becomes dizzy, less surefooted as he sways under the pain

Ilmryn Xyltyn turns his head to look for the way he had come. His vision is blurry, but he tries to move fast.....before he would fall

unconcious too.