Or so we've heard... We plan to help that along!
Please mark your calendars for next month on the 24th, this is a Volnes (Monday) and the exact time in the evening is yet to be determined.
Where: Moonstone Abbey!
When: 10/24/11
What: Alchemy ingredient swap and games! Some Brewing as well, of course!
Who: ANYONE! Even if you don't brew, come for the ale and the fun! You can bring reagents to donate to our cauldron stirrers if you like!
We are currently in contact with a master from each alchemy teaching guild to come with their tomes and advice.
We expext this to be great fun!
A contest I would like to introduce now to give time for thought:
Write a recipe in rhyme to be recited in poetry type prose. Please keep it to 9 lines, and it should be in ryhme and hopefully witchy! To have such in ryhme and meter helps one to remember the recipe and spell! Here's an example:
You recite:
"Moonlight shines my cauldron bright
I cast at thee to give it light.
Bubbles in the deep within
Water and leaf begin their boil and spin.
Smoke and smell!
Pulse and dwell!
Gaze with intent to seal the spell!
If spoken right, with pockets light, the smoke will tell, it may do well!
A dip of flask into the brew, then fill it with your cauldron's dew!"
**The input would look like below so you can see how to separate and space:
rec Moonlight shines my cauldron bright;I cast at thee to give it light.;Bubbles in the deep within;water and leaf begin their boil and spin.; Smoke and smell!; Pulse and dwell!;Gaze with intent to seal the spell!;If spoken right, with pockets light, the smoke will tell, it may do well!;A dip of flask into the brew, then fill it with your cauldron's dew!
Please keep your entry themed to alchemy. Non-alchemists may enter. Props are permitted but not required.
Entries will be judged on originality, complaiance to format, overall theme and form, and ebtertainment and the judges vote is final. Judges and prize yet to be determined. These are to be recited or sung at the event to participate.
Watch the Moonstone Abbey folder for more details!
Zenaxa
One of Three
Coven and Moonstone Abbey
A black-billed nightingale examines you carefully then says, "With all the vicious creatures we've got threatening the city, I would think that a person with your skills could find plenty to do."
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10/16/2011 12:28 AM CDT
NEWS 4 95 now reflects this event as does the calendar. We hope to see folks attend this fun event!
Are you interested in being a judge for the recipe-spell song contest mentioned in the previous post? Please drop me a note at my play.net address! I'd like three judges! (Judges who are not entrants, please.)
The prize is yet to be determined... we'll think of something!
Also in consideration is a "guess the word" type game where smaller prizes will be offered.
Some winners may be selected at random via creative methods.
We'd love for everyone who attends to win something and will do our best to keep the games fun!
Blessed Be!
Zenaxa
One of Three
A black-billed nightingale examines you carefully then says, "With all the vicious creatures we've got threatening the city, I would think that a person with your skills could find plenty to do."
Are you interested in being a judge for the recipe-spell song contest mentioned in the previous post? Please drop me a note at my play.net address! I'd like three judges! (Judges who are not entrants, please.)
The prize is yet to be determined... we'll think of something!
Also in consideration is a "guess the word" type game where smaller prizes will be offered.
Some winners may be selected at random via creative methods.
We'd love for everyone who attends to win something and will do our best to keep the games fun!
Blessed Be!
Zenaxa
One of Three
A black-billed nightingale examines you carefully then says, "With all the vicious creatures we've got threatening the city, I would think that a person with your skills could find plenty to do."
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10/16/2011 09:09 AM CDT
The more you post about this, the more excited I get about it. It's been a very long time since I was excited about alchemy! Thank you, and I look forward to attending.
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10/17/2011 11:02 PM CDT
The Trine has decided that with Ebon Gate looming around the corner, a cash prize via a City-States note drawn from our coffers is appropriate for the top three placements of our Sing-song recipe contest mentioned previously in this topic.
First place will be awarded a 600,000 silver note
Second place will receive a 300,000 silver note
and Third will recieve a 100,000 silver note
There will be only one winner per placement and all notes will be distributed at the event.
Good luck to all who enter!
Blessed Be,
Zenaxa
One of Three
A black-billed nightingale examines you carefully then says, "With all the vicious creatures we've got threatening the city, I would think that a person with your skills could find plenty to do."
First place will be awarded a 600,000 silver note
Second place will receive a 300,000 silver note
and Third will recieve a 100,000 silver note
There will be only one winner per placement and all notes will be distributed at the event.
Good luck to all who enter!
Blessed Be,
Zenaxa
One of Three
A black-billed nightingale examines you carefully then says, "With all the vicious creatures we've got threatening the city, I would think that a person with your skills could find plenty to do."
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10/25/2011 12:09 AM CDT
I'll transpose our winning entries tomorrow! I wanted to give a quick thank you for those who attended, even though it went a bit long! It's my hope that everyone had fun; The brothers and sisters of the Abbey certainly enjoyed hosting!
Blessed Be,
Zenaxa
One Of Three
A black-billed nightingale examines you carefully then says, "With all the vicious creatures we've got threatening the city, I would think that a person with your skills could find plenty to do."
Blessed Be,
Zenaxa
One Of Three
A black-billed nightingale examines you carefully then says, "With all the vicious creatures we've got threatening the city, I would think that a person with your skills could find plenty to do."
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10/26/2011 11:44 PM CDT
The following is edited content from our Brew Ha Ha to highlight the spell-song contest:
>[Tower of Tilaok, Workshop]
Hundreds of potions, powders, and other arcane ingredients rest on maoral shelves placed haphazardly around the large room, which is faintly illuminated by several tall candles. A clawfoot thanot table topped with a scorched glaes slab dominates the center of the room, with several matching chairs scattered near it. Against the rear wall, an iron cauldron sits near some metal and glass display cases holding various vials and oddly shaped containers, as well as a few less recognizable items. You also see an owl feather, a burnished bronze cauldron, the Zenaxa disk, a friendly forest spirit that is flying around, a lesser spectacled owl, a short pale vaalin cart with some stuff on it, a thick glaes door and a reinforced ironwood chest.
Also here: Liabo Chair Aoife, High Lady Desmonique who is sitting, Leaena who is sitting, Rivienne, Lady Ebonrose, Great Lord Chamorr, Aspiera who is sitting, High Lady Rohese who is sitting, Gweneivia who is sitting, Angeliqe who is sitting, High Lord Gutios, Lady Pulsegiver who is sitting, Erosophe, Zenaxa
>Speaking to Rohese, you ask, "Are ya ready wit ye spellsong?"
You ask, "Judges ready?"
>Rohese nods to you.
>Rohese stands up.
>Rohese carefully places a tall glass of honeyed ginger tea on the floor.
>The spectacled owl hoots.
>You listen carefully to Rohese.
>Rohese folds her hands.
>Rohese shyly says, "This is a poem I wrote that captures the alchemical fundamentals of the essence trinity."
>Rohese softly continues, "The Essences of Mind, Body and Soul."
>Rohese clears her throat.
>Rohese recites softly:
"A dash of clear water
And a gold colored seed
Are the simplest of partners
For a portentous deed."
>Angeliqe grins at Rohese.
>Rohese recites softly:
"From such tiny kernels
Do mighty oaks grow
But arcane intervention
Will cause magic to flow."
>Rohese recites softly:
"The infusion of mana
With two sapphires, pink
When heated but gently
Can help one to think."
>Rohese recites softly:
"Add a pine cone, instead
A wild rose and a leaf
All mixed with an emerald
Gives the body relief."
>Angeliqe laughs!
>A burnished bronze cauldron tips itself over and rolls around on the floor in a wide arc before standing upright again.
>Rohese recites softly:
"And last, but not least
The most precious of all
Life's force and a diamond
May temper the soul."
>Rohese recites softly:
"Distilling these liquids
Grey, brown and green
In alembic and curcubit
Yield the essences, three."
>Rohese blushes sheepishly to herself.
>Straightening her back, Rohese gives a formal, low curtsy. She inclines her head as well, giving a brief nod.
>Rohese picks up a tall glass of honeyed ginger tea.
>Gweneivia applauds Rohese.
>Pulsegiver applauds Rohese.
>You beam happily at Rohese!
>Desmonique grins.
>Rohese walks over to the chair and settles down.
>Gweneivia beams!
>Rohese smiles.
>You applaud Rohese.
>Aoife leans on Desmonique.
>Speaking to Rohese, Pulsegiver exclaims, "Very nice!"
>Gweneivia softly says, "That was great."
>Pulsegiver nods at Rohese.
>Angeliqe adopts an agreeable expression.
>Rohese softly says, "Thank you."
>Erosophe applauds Rohese.
>You exclaim, "Verra nicely spoke!"
>Rohese wrinkles her nose.
>Chamorr heartily says, "That was good."
>Gutios grins.
>Speaking to Rohese, Angeliqe says, "Well done i know more already."
>Aspiera smiles.
>Angeliqe grins at Rohese.
>Erosophe says, "And easy to remember."
>You ask, "Is anyone else prepare't at ta moment?"
>Gweneivia softly says, "Mine is a bit more of a joke."
>Rohese softly says, "Hopefully it simplifies the complexity somewhat."
>Gweneivia nods to you.
>You point at Gweneivia.
>Aoife grins at Gweneivia.
>Pulsegiver grins at Gweneivia.
>Gweneivia softly adds, "Quite a bit more, sadly."
>Gweneivia chuckles.
>Aoife turns an inquisitive ear towards Gweneivia.
>Angeliqe smiles at Gweneivia.
>list gweGweneivia clears her throat.
>You listen carefully to Gweneivia.
>A burnished bronze cauldron skitters about the area with its odd three-legged gait.
>Angeliqe shifts her weight.
>Gweneivia recites softly:
"I carefully gather what I need
I put it in and boil it
It's a time honored recipe
I don't want to spoil it."
>Angeliqe grins.
>Gweneivia recites softly:
"I stir it as it grows thicker
Hoping this time it won't fail
My breathing starting to come quicker
But it's all to no avail."
>Gweneivia recites softly:
"I empty my cauldron of the muck
As sad as sad can be
Of all the stinking rotten luck...
No chocolate pudding for me!"
>Pulsegiver chuckles to herself.
>Aoife grins at Gweneivia.
>Gweneivia attempts to hum a merry little tune.
>Angeliqe laughs!
>Desmonique grins.
>Pulsegiver laughs!
>You say, "Awww."
>The spectacled owl hops around the room.
>Pulsegiver applauds Gweneivia.
>Erosophe giggles.
>grinYou grin.
>Aoife grins at Gweneivia.
>Rivienne giggles.
>You applaud Gweneivia.
>Something moves inside Gweneivia's black leather surcote.
>Speaking to Gweneivia, Angeliqe says, "I like it."
>Rohese giggles.
>Gutios grins.
>Rohese applauds Gweneivia.
>Erosophe takes a bite of her marzipan half moon.
>Aspiera chuckles.
>You exclaim, "Verra cute!"
>Gweneivia softly says, "My secret alchemical goal has always been to find a chocolate pudding recipe."
>Speaking to Gweneivia, Erosophe says, "Made me want pudding."
>Gweneivia sighs.
>You say, "An fittin."
>Leaena turns to Gweneivia and cheers!
>Angeliqe adopts an agreeable expression.
>You grunt, amused.
>Chamorr chuckles.
>Pulsegiver agrees with Erosophe.
>Speaking softly to Gweneivia, Rohese says, "How often have we been thwarted in our endeavours."
>Rohese nods slowly at Gweneivia.
>Gweneivia nods.
>Gutios grins.
>Gweneivia sniffs.
>You say "Since we're atween participants..."
...~*~...
>Speaking to Ebonrose, you say, "Is ready."
>A slime and soot-encrusted cauldron makes a short hop into the air, causing a smoky puff to escape from within.
>Ebonrose asks, "What sickness?"
>Gweneivia softly says, "Ohh that's a good one."
>Gweneivia nods at Rohese.
>Gweneivia removes an empty flask from in her black leather surcote.
>Gweneivia holds her hands over a slime and soot-encrusted cauldron and murmurs an arcane incantation. As she does so, a pale blue haze begins to seep out of the cauldron, dissipating as it reaches the ground.
>You say, "Travel sickness."
>Gweneivia softly says, "Fogging."
>waggle zenaYou waggle your fingers mystically.
>Gweneivia nods.
>Rohese shakes her head.
>Angeliqe says, "Ahh nice."
>Pulsegiver nods slowly.
>Ebonrose says, "Ahh.. my song is about another sickness."
>As Gweneivia continues her incantation, you see the liquid ripple and contort slightly as it starts to condense.
>list ebonYou listen carefully to Ebonrose.
>Rohese softly says, "There was a sickness in the lands a few years ago."
>Desmonique says, "Oh now that would be handy to know."
>The flame beneath the cauldron quietly goes out.
Gweneivia reaches into the cauldron and fills her flask.
The cauldron leaps up and down, applauding with two of its metallic legs.
>Angeliqe smiles at Ebonrose.
>Ebonrose says, "Yes.. that one."
>Gweneivia put an effervescent pink potion in her silk backpack.
>Pulsegiver says, "Ah. that one."
>Pulsegiver nods.
>Rohese nods.
>Gweneivia removes an effervescent pink potion from in her silk backpack.
>Gweneivia tilts her pink potion side to side, making the light play off it.
>Desmonique asks, "The red rot?"
>You cringe.
>Gweneivia softly asks, "Anyone?"
>Gweneivia put an effervescent pink potion on a clawfoot thanot table.
>Ebonrose sings:
"A hazy silver potion cures the violet sickness deep within
First the water, then haphip root else you'll not cure the aeltoi sin.
Now the ground grey ambergris is added to the brew
And sadly drown the fireflies within the murky stew."
>Speaking softly to Desmonique, Rohese says, "Fortunately, this ailment was not that bad."
>A burnished bronze cauldron suddenly leans to one side for a moment.
>Rohese softly says, "That one."
>Rohese points at Ebonrose.
>You gasp.
>Angeliqe appears to be trying hard not to grin.
>Desmonique nods at Rohese.
>Ebonrose sings:
"Once the mix is boiling hot,the glowing toadstools add
And then the roses snowy white, and feathers the griffins had
Let the fire die a bit, simmer slow, no fears
Rock crystal, essence of vitality and finally, the aeltoi tears"
>Gweneivia removes a pristine siren's hair from in her black leather surcote.
>Gweneivia put a pristine siren's hair on a clawfoot thanot table.
>A slime and soot-encrusted cauldron suddenly flops onto the floor, folding two of its legs in an apparent display of boredom.
>Ebonrose sings:
"Now seal the mixture,kneel and pray
And hopefully you'll see
The hazy silver in your flask that will set the sick ones free."
>Aoife smiles at Ebonrose.
>Gweneivia smiles.
>Angeliqe grins at Ebonrose.
>Gweneivia applauds Ebonrose.
>You applaud.
>Desmonique beams happily at Ebonrose!
>Gweneivia removes a tiny golden seed from in her black leather surcote.
>Speaking to Ebonrose, Angeliqe says, "Well done."
>Aoife applauds.
>Gutios says, "Before I came here I was helping her make that potion."
>Rohese applauds.
>Gweneivia put a tiny golden seed on a clawfoot thanot table.
>Ebonrose says, "It was sort of on my mind since my youngest sister has the sickness right now."
>Erosophe applauds Ebonrose.
>Ebonrose sighs.
>Qio just came through a thick glaes door.
>Gweneivia rubs Ebonrose gently.
>Rohese glances over at Ebonrose and winces.
>Qio hums a seemingly random tune.
>Rivienne smiles at Qio.
>winceYou furrow up your face and wince.
>Qio smiles at Rivienne.
>Qio leans softly against Rivienne.
>Speaking softly to Ebonrose, Rohese says, "I'm so sorry to hear that."
>Erosophe waves to Qio.
>...~*~...
>Qio quietly says, "Evenin all."
>Leaena turns to Qio and cheers!
>Gweneivia softly says, "Welcome, Qio."
>Pulsegiver laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.
>Speaking to Ebonrose, you exclaim, "Verra nice!"
>Ebonrose says, "Hopefully we'll have the antidote soon though."
>Aoife waves to Qio.
>Ebonrose smiles.
>Leaena agrees with you.
>Qio takes a drink from his wicked coven ale.
Qio's eyes glaze over slightly and his face pales.
Qio is stunned!
>Aspiera smiles at Qio.
>Chamorr laughs at Leaena!
>A burnished bronze cauldron rests on the floor, propping one leg against its rim and tapping another leg on the floor.
>Qio clasps Rivienne's hand tenderly.
>Erosophe rubs Ebonrose gently.
>Qio quietly says, "What are we cookin."
>Qio grins.
>Speaking sympathetically to Ebonrose, Rohese says, "It's not an easy formula to work with."
>Gutios nods at Ebonrose.
>A slime and soot-encrusted cauldron spins around like a top, balancing on one leg.
>Ebonrose agrees with Rohese.
>Chamorr heartily says, "Goose."
>Angeliqe shifts her weight.
>Speaking to Qio, Aoife says, "Faux chocolate pudding."
>Leaena chuckles.
>Angeliqe snickers.
>You say, "I believe we have one more entrant, Angeliqe."
>Gweneivia hangs her head.
>Leaena agrees with Aoife.
>You smile.
>Angeliqe nods.
>Rohese smiles.
>Ebonrose says, "Gutios has offered to help me with it.. but the fireflies are being difficult."
>Qio quietly says, "Nice."
>Leaena turns an inquisitive ear towards Angeliqe.
>Aoife rubs Gweneivia gently.
>Rohese nods in agreement at Ebonrose.
>Gutios nods at Ebonrose.
>You ask, "Is anyone else gonna enter?"
>You ask, "Juss so we judges know?"
>Aoife exclaims, "You'll get it one day!"
>Angeliqe says, "Mine is the simplest yet."
>Aoife exclaims, "Then we'll all be amazed!"
>Speaking to you, Angeliqe says, "Let me know when to start."
>Chamorr heartily asks, "Can ya make a potion to help popped muscles?"
>You nod at Angeliqe.
>Gweneivia nods at Chamorr.
>say ::angel we're ready!Speaking to Angeliqe, you exclaim, "We're ready!"
>You flash a wide grin.
>Angeliqe clears her throat.
>Gweneivia softly says, "Have a ton in my shop."
>You listen carefully to Angeliqe.
>Gweneivia flashes a quick grin.
>Erosophe bounces around happily.
>Chamorr heartily says, "Really."
>A burnished bronze cauldron trots around in a circle.
>Gweneivia nods at Chamorr.
>Chamorr heartily says, "I could use some."
>Gweneivia turns an inquisitive ear towards Angeliqe.
>Rohese takes a drink from her honeyed ginger tea.
>Qio looks at Rivienne and hums.
>A slime and soot-encrusted cauldron creeps about the area with its odd three-legged gait.
>Rivienne grins.
>Aoife turns an inquisitive ear towards Angeliqe.
>Angeliqe recites:
"I have yet to touch a flask! I hear alchemy is a cruel task! acantha leaf, ground gems, and jars? what a tedious endeavor by far! but to make the potions, and secrets be told, alchemy seems worthy by ten-fold!"
>Angeliqe clears her throat.
>Angeliqe flushes slightly, some color reaching her cheeks.
>Erosophe giggles.
>Ebonrose applauds.
>Desmonique grins at Angeliqe.
>Rohese smiles.
>Angeliqe says, "I have never done alchemy, only know what I have heard."
>Rohese claps her hands.
>Pulsegiver grins.
>You beam!
>Angeliqe appears to be trying hard not to grin.
>Pulsegiver applauds Angeliqe.
>Rivienne applauds.
>Gweneivia smiles.
>Leaena grins at Angeliqe.
>You exclaim, "A werthy effort!"
>Gweneivia applauds Angeliqe.
>Leaena says, "I like it."
>Aoife nods at Angeliqe.
>Aspiera smiles.
>Speaking to Angeliqe, Erosophe says, "Very nice."
>You raise your hand while murmuring a soft orison, focusing on the Warding Sphere spell...
Your spell is ready.
>You gesture.
A sphere of pure white light appears above you.
A wispy tendril of pure magic reaches out to encircle you and those nearby.
You feel more secure basking in the glow of divine protection.
Gutios basks in the glow of the sphere.
Erosophe basks in the glow of the sphere.
Thanks again to all who came, and to all who allowed us to publish your songs!
Blessed Be!
Zenaxa
One of Three
A black-billed nightingale examines you carefully then says, "With all the vicious creatures we've got threatening the city, I would think that a person with your skills could find plenty to do."
>[Tower of Tilaok, Workshop]
Hundreds of potions, powders, and other arcane ingredients rest on maoral shelves placed haphazardly around the large room, which is faintly illuminated by several tall candles. A clawfoot thanot table topped with a scorched glaes slab dominates the center of the room, with several matching chairs scattered near it. Against the rear wall, an iron cauldron sits near some metal and glass display cases holding various vials and oddly shaped containers, as well as a few less recognizable items. You also see an owl feather, a burnished bronze cauldron, the Zenaxa disk, a friendly forest spirit that is flying around, a lesser spectacled owl, a short pale vaalin cart with some stuff on it, a thick glaes door and a reinforced ironwood chest.
Also here: Liabo Chair Aoife, High Lady Desmonique who is sitting, Leaena who is sitting, Rivienne, Lady Ebonrose, Great Lord Chamorr, Aspiera who is sitting, High Lady Rohese who is sitting, Gweneivia who is sitting, Angeliqe who is sitting, High Lord Gutios, Lady Pulsegiver who is sitting, Erosophe, Zenaxa
>Speaking to Rohese, you ask, "Are ya ready wit ye spellsong?"
You ask, "Judges ready?"
>Rohese nods to you.
>Rohese stands up.
>Rohese carefully places a tall glass of honeyed ginger tea on the floor.
>The spectacled owl hoots.
>You listen carefully to Rohese.
>Rohese folds her hands.
>Rohese shyly says, "This is a poem I wrote that captures the alchemical fundamentals of the essence trinity."
>Rohese softly continues, "The Essences of Mind, Body and Soul."
>Rohese clears her throat.
>Rohese recites softly:
"A dash of clear water
And a gold colored seed
Are the simplest of partners
For a portentous deed."
>Angeliqe grins at Rohese.
>Rohese recites softly:
"From such tiny kernels
Do mighty oaks grow
But arcane intervention
Will cause magic to flow."
>Rohese recites softly:
"The infusion of mana
With two sapphires, pink
When heated but gently
Can help one to think."
>Rohese recites softly:
"Add a pine cone, instead
A wild rose and a leaf
All mixed with an emerald
Gives the body relief."
>Angeliqe laughs!
>A burnished bronze cauldron tips itself over and rolls around on the floor in a wide arc before standing upright again.
>Rohese recites softly:
"And last, but not least
The most precious of all
Life's force and a diamond
May temper the soul."
>Rohese recites softly:
"Distilling these liquids
Grey, brown and green
In alembic and curcubit
Yield the essences, three."
>Rohese blushes sheepishly to herself.
>Straightening her back, Rohese gives a formal, low curtsy. She inclines her head as well, giving a brief nod.
>Rohese picks up a tall glass of honeyed ginger tea.
>Gweneivia applauds Rohese.
>Pulsegiver applauds Rohese.
>You beam happily at Rohese!
>Desmonique grins.
>Rohese walks over to the chair and settles down.
>Gweneivia beams!
>Rohese smiles.
>You applaud Rohese.
>Aoife leans on Desmonique.
>Speaking to Rohese, Pulsegiver exclaims, "Very nice!"
>Gweneivia softly says, "That was great."
>Pulsegiver nods at Rohese.
>Angeliqe adopts an agreeable expression.
>Rohese softly says, "Thank you."
>Erosophe applauds Rohese.
>You exclaim, "Verra nicely spoke!"
>Rohese wrinkles her nose.
>Chamorr heartily says, "That was good."
>Gutios grins.
>Speaking to Rohese, Angeliqe says, "Well done i know more already."
>Aspiera smiles.
>Angeliqe grins at Rohese.
>Erosophe says, "And easy to remember."
>You ask, "Is anyone else prepare't at ta moment?"
>Gweneivia softly says, "Mine is a bit more of a joke."
>Rohese softly says, "Hopefully it simplifies the complexity somewhat."
>Gweneivia nods to you.
>You point at Gweneivia.
>Aoife grins at Gweneivia.
>Pulsegiver grins at Gweneivia.
>Gweneivia softly adds, "Quite a bit more, sadly."
>Gweneivia chuckles.
>Aoife turns an inquisitive ear towards Gweneivia.
>Angeliqe smiles at Gweneivia.
>list gweGweneivia clears her throat.
>You listen carefully to Gweneivia.
>A burnished bronze cauldron skitters about the area with its odd three-legged gait.
>Angeliqe shifts her weight.
>Gweneivia recites softly:
"I carefully gather what I need
I put it in and boil it
It's a time honored recipe
I don't want to spoil it."
>Angeliqe grins.
>Gweneivia recites softly:
"I stir it as it grows thicker
Hoping this time it won't fail
My breathing starting to come quicker
But it's all to no avail."
>Gweneivia recites softly:
"I empty my cauldron of the muck
As sad as sad can be
Of all the stinking rotten luck...
No chocolate pudding for me!"
>Pulsegiver chuckles to herself.
>Aoife grins at Gweneivia.
>Gweneivia attempts to hum a merry little tune.
>Angeliqe laughs!
>Desmonique grins.
>Pulsegiver laughs!
>You say, "Awww."
>The spectacled owl hops around the room.
>Pulsegiver applauds Gweneivia.
>Erosophe giggles.
>grinYou grin.
>Aoife grins at Gweneivia.
>Rivienne giggles.
>You applaud Gweneivia.
>Something moves inside Gweneivia's black leather surcote.
>Speaking to Gweneivia, Angeliqe says, "I like it."
>Rohese giggles.
>Gutios grins.
>Rohese applauds Gweneivia.
>Erosophe takes a bite of her marzipan half moon.
>Aspiera chuckles.
>You exclaim, "Verra cute!"
>Gweneivia softly says, "My secret alchemical goal has always been to find a chocolate pudding recipe."
>Speaking to Gweneivia, Erosophe says, "Made me want pudding."
>Gweneivia sighs.
>You say, "An fittin."
>Leaena turns to Gweneivia and cheers!
>Angeliqe adopts an agreeable expression.
>You grunt, amused.
>Chamorr chuckles.
>Pulsegiver agrees with Erosophe.
>Speaking softly to Gweneivia, Rohese says, "How often have we been thwarted in our endeavours."
>Rohese nods slowly at Gweneivia.
>Gweneivia nods.
>Gutios grins.
>Gweneivia sniffs.
>You say "Since we're atween participants..."
...~*~...
>Speaking to Ebonrose, you say, "Is ready."
>A slime and soot-encrusted cauldron makes a short hop into the air, causing a smoky puff to escape from within.
>Ebonrose asks, "What sickness?"
>Gweneivia softly says, "Ohh that's a good one."
>Gweneivia nods at Rohese.
>Gweneivia removes an empty flask from in her black leather surcote.
>Gweneivia holds her hands over a slime and soot-encrusted cauldron and murmurs an arcane incantation. As she does so, a pale blue haze begins to seep out of the cauldron, dissipating as it reaches the ground.
>You say, "Travel sickness."
>Gweneivia softly says, "Fogging."
>waggle zenaYou waggle your fingers mystically.
>Gweneivia nods.
>Rohese shakes her head.
>Angeliqe says, "Ahh nice."
>Pulsegiver nods slowly.
>Ebonrose says, "Ahh.. my song is about another sickness."
>As Gweneivia continues her incantation, you see the liquid ripple and contort slightly as it starts to condense.
>list ebonYou listen carefully to Ebonrose.
>Rohese softly says, "There was a sickness in the lands a few years ago."
>Desmonique says, "Oh now that would be handy to know."
>The flame beneath the cauldron quietly goes out.
Gweneivia reaches into the cauldron and fills her flask.
The cauldron leaps up and down, applauding with two of its metallic legs.
>Angeliqe smiles at Ebonrose.
>Ebonrose says, "Yes.. that one."
>Gweneivia put an effervescent pink potion in her silk backpack.
>Pulsegiver says, "Ah. that one."
>Pulsegiver nods.
>Rohese nods.
>Gweneivia removes an effervescent pink potion from in her silk backpack.
>Gweneivia tilts her pink potion side to side, making the light play off it.
>Desmonique asks, "The red rot?"
>You cringe.
>Gweneivia softly asks, "Anyone?"
>Gweneivia put an effervescent pink potion on a clawfoot thanot table.
>Ebonrose sings:
"A hazy silver potion cures the violet sickness deep within
First the water, then haphip root else you'll not cure the aeltoi sin.
Now the ground grey ambergris is added to the brew
And sadly drown the fireflies within the murky stew."
>Speaking softly to Desmonique, Rohese says, "Fortunately, this ailment was not that bad."
>A burnished bronze cauldron suddenly leans to one side for a moment.
>Rohese softly says, "That one."
>Rohese points at Ebonrose.
>You gasp.
>Angeliqe appears to be trying hard not to grin.
>Desmonique nods at Rohese.
>Ebonrose sings:
"Once the mix is boiling hot,the glowing toadstools add
And then the roses snowy white, and feathers the griffins had
Let the fire die a bit, simmer slow, no fears
Rock crystal, essence of vitality and finally, the aeltoi tears"
>Gweneivia removes a pristine siren's hair from in her black leather surcote.
>Gweneivia put a pristine siren's hair on a clawfoot thanot table.
>A slime and soot-encrusted cauldron suddenly flops onto the floor, folding two of its legs in an apparent display of boredom.
>Ebonrose sings:
"Now seal the mixture,kneel and pray
And hopefully you'll see
The hazy silver in your flask that will set the sick ones free."
>Aoife smiles at Ebonrose.
>Gweneivia smiles.
>Angeliqe grins at Ebonrose.
>Gweneivia applauds Ebonrose.
>You applaud.
>Desmonique beams happily at Ebonrose!
>Gweneivia removes a tiny golden seed from in her black leather surcote.
>Speaking to Ebonrose, Angeliqe says, "Well done."
>Aoife applauds.
>Gutios says, "Before I came here I was helping her make that potion."
>Rohese applauds.
>Gweneivia put a tiny golden seed on a clawfoot thanot table.
>Ebonrose says, "It was sort of on my mind since my youngest sister has the sickness right now."
>Erosophe applauds Ebonrose.
>Ebonrose sighs.
>Qio just came through a thick glaes door.
>Gweneivia rubs Ebonrose gently.
>Rohese glances over at Ebonrose and winces.
>Qio hums a seemingly random tune.
>Rivienne smiles at Qio.
>winceYou furrow up your face and wince.
>Qio smiles at Rivienne.
>Qio leans softly against Rivienne.
>Speaking softly to Ebonrose, Rohese says, "I'm so sorry to hear that."
>Erosophe waves to Qio.
>...~*~...
>Qio quietly says, "Evenin all."
>Leaena turns to Qio and cheers!
>Gweneivia softly says, "Welcome, Qio."
>Pulsegiver laughs softly, trying to hide her amusement.
>Speaking to Ebonrose, you exclaim, "Verra nice!"
>Ebonrose says, "Hopefully we'll have the antidote soon though."
>Aoife waves to Qio.
>Ebonrose smiles.
>Leaena agrees with you.
>Qio takes a drink from his wicked coven ale.
Qio's eyes glaze over slightly and his face pales.
Qio is stunned!
>Aspiera smiles at Qio.
>Chamorr laughs at Leaena!
>A burnished bronze cauldron rests on the floor, propping one leg against its rim and tapping another leg on the floor.
>Qio clasps Rivienne's hand tenderly.
>Erosophe rubs Ebonrose gently.
>Qio quietly says, "What are we cookin."
>Qio grins.
>Speaking sympathetically to Ebonrose, Rohese says, "It's not an easy formula to work with."
>Gutios nods at Ebonrose.
>A slime and soot-encrusted cauldron spins around like a top, balancing on one leg.
>Ebonrose agrees with Rohese.
>Chamorr heartily says, "Goose."
>Angeliqe shifts her weight.
>Speaking to Qio, Aoife says, "Faux chocolate pudding."
>Leaena chuckles.
>Angeliqe snickers.
>You say, "I believe we have one more entrant, Angeliqe."
>Gweneivia hangs her head.
>Leaena agrees with Aoife.
>You smile.
>Angeliqe nods.
>Rohese smiles.
>Ebonrose says, "Gutios has offered to help me with it.. but the fireflies are being difficult."
>Qio quietly says, "Nice."
>Leaena turns an inquisitive ear towards Angeliqe.
>Aoife rubs Gweneivia gently.
>Rohese nods in agreement at Ebonrose.
>Gutios nods at Ebonrose.
>You ask, "Is anyone else gonna enter?"
>You ask, "Juss so we judges know?"
>Aoife exclaims, "You'll get it one day!"
>Angeliqe says, "Mine is the simplest yet."
>Aoife exclaims, "Then we'll all be amazed!"
>Speaking to you, Angeliqe says, "Let me know when to start."
>Chamorr heartily asks, "Can ya make a potion to help popped muscles?"
>You nod at Angeliqe.
>Gweneivia nods at Chamorr.
>say ::angel we're ready!Speaking to Angeliqe, you exclaim, "We're ready!"
>You flash a wide grin.
>Angeliqe clears her throat.
>Gweneivia softly says, "Have a ton in my shop."
>You listen carefully to Angeliqe.
>Gweneivia flashes a quick grin.
>Erosophe bounces around happily.
>Chamorr heartily says, "Really."
>A burnished bronze cauldron trots around in a circle.
>Gweneivia nods at Chamorr.
>Chamorr heartily says, "I could use some."
>Gweneivia turns an inquisitive ear towards Angeliqe.
>Rohese takes a drink from her honeyed ginger tea.
>Qio looks at Rivienne and hums.
>A slime and soot-encrusted cauldron creeps about the area with its odd three-legged gait.
>Rivienne grins.
>Aoife turns an inquisitive ear towards Angeliqe.
>Angeliqe recites:
"I have yet to touch a flask! I hear alchemy is a cruel task! acantha leaf, ground gems, and jars? what a tedious endeavor by far! but to make the potions, and secrets be told, alchemy seems worthy by ten-fold!"
>Angeliqe clears her throat.
>Angeliqe flushes slightly, some color reaching her cheeks.
>Erosophe giggles.
>Ebonrose applauds.
>Desmonique grins at Angeliqe.
>Rohese smiles.
>Angeliqe says, "I have never done alchemy, only know what I have heard."
>Rohese claps her hands.
>Pulsegiver grins.
>You beam!
>Angeliqe appears to be trying hard not to grin.
>Pulsegiver applauds Angeliqe.
>Rivienne applauds.
>Gweneivia smiles.
>Leaena grins at Angeliqe.
>You exclaim, "A werthy effort!"
>Gweneivia applauds Angeliqe.
>Leaena says, "I like it."
>Aoife nods at Angeliqe.
>Aspiera smiles.
>Speaking to Angeliqe, Erosophe says, "Very nice."
>You raise your hand while murmuring a soft orison, focusing on the Warding Sphere spell...
Your spell is ready.
>You gesture.
A sphere of pure white light appears above you.
A wispy tendril of pure magic reaches out to encircle you and those nearby.
You feel more secure basking in the glow of divine protection.
Gutios basks in the glow of the sphere.
Erosophe basks in the glow of the sphere.
Thanks again to all who came, and to all who allowed us to publish your songs!
Blessed Be!
Zenaxa
One of Three
A black-billed nightingale examines you carefully then says, "With all the vicious creatures we've got threatening the city, I would think that a person with your skills could find plenty to do."
