From ketaralyon at yahoo.com  Sat Aug  2 04:32:06 2003
From: ketaralyon at yahoo.com (Ami Manfredo)
Date: Sat, 2 Aug 2003 02:32:06 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Royal Guard] Sentencing of Rendar DarkFire
Message-ID: <20030802093206.26975.qmail@web80512.mail.yahoo.com>

Posted to the Chancellory Bulletin Board:

On 8/1 Rendar Darkfire was tried and convicted of
assault and vampirism. For the assault crime, he
recieved a geas paralyzing him for one hour should he
press any attack against an unwilling combatant. For
the crime of vampirism, taking into account that he
now asserts that he is a dampyr and needs no blood, he
recieved a second geas. If at any time he should
attempt to drink from an unconsenting person he will
lose from his own reserves any blood which he attempts
to drain from his victim.

The Honourable Ketara sa Laien presiding in attendance
with Spellcaster Odion Tsekani. Miss Aridia Vlorress
offered testimony as a witness.

=====
"So, the wages sin pays is death. That's still better than minimum wage."

__________________________________
Do you Yahoo!?
Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software
http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com



From vhaeraunlover at hotmail.com  Sat Aug  2 05:57:58 2003
From: vhaeraunlover at hotmail.com (The Valheru)
Date: Sat, 02 Aug 2003 22:57:58 +1200
Subject: [Royal Guard] Regarding Vampires
Message-ID: <Law12-F83lbpH71yEXU000022b2@hotmail.com>

A note pinned to the board in the Guardhouse:

"2nd of Last Seed, 473.


Identified vampiric troublemakers Ashlan and Pardus are as of now marked to 
be killed or captured on sight, on charges of assult and attempted murder of 
a Crown Official, resisting arrest, public disturbance, multiple counts of 
obstruction of justice.

No need to bring them in alive if they prove difficult.

(Brief descriptions of Ashlan and Pardus included)"


Closed with the seal and signature of the Honourable Takani Goran.

_________________________________________________________________
Download MSN Messenger @  http://messenger.xtramsn.co.nz   - add your 
friends!




From lerockeurblanc at hotmail.com  Sat Aug  2 14:23:33 2003
From: lerockeurblanc at hotmail.com (Franky Bob)
Date: Sat, 02 Aug 2003 19:23:33 +0000
Subject: [Royal Guard] Murder Report
Message-ID: <Law9-F119hxRz3s2gu500024413@hotmail.com>

Report by Spellcaster Odion Tsekani

The two known as Kurai, and his brother Sanak, were murdered yesterday 
morning by a creature. I did not witness such, but my informant saw the 
whole thing and gave me all the necessary details. It seems a creature of 
sorts attacked them, and killed them with magical means preventing 
ressurection. Sanak was victim to such, as for Kurai, his body rotted and he 
ran off to join the Mist's army. I currently have a sample of Kurai and I am 
working hard in attempt to find a cure or a possible weakness to the mist 
itself. The beast who murdered the two looked as such <Crurfragium's 
description is inserted, as well as a small possible sketch of what he may 
look like>

My informant still wishes to hold a session with the Honorable Abaraxas and 
myself for reasons I do not know, though I am willing to hold such a session 
if his Honor wishes to.

Signed in Bakenmutian Hierogylphs: Odion Tsekani

_________________________________________________________________
MSN Search, le moteur de recherche qui pense comme vous ! 
http://search.msn.fr/worldwide.asp




From schiavoj at netstorm.net  Sat Aug  2 19:23:35 2003
From: schiavoj at netstorm.net (John Schiavo)
Date: Sat,  2 Aug 2003 20:23:35 -0400
Subject: [Royal Guard] Request to return to duty.
Message-ID: <200308022023.AA104464656@netstorm.net>

<This letter, neatly penned and folded, would be placed on the desk of Captain Von Stahl.  It was delievered as the sun was beginning to fall on Loredas, Last Seed 02 in the year 473.  It reads as follows:>

To Captain Von Stahl, and any others it may concern:

After taking leave for the last couple months, I feel that I am once again ready to serve the Crown.  If desired, I will submit to any testings require to assure that I am as ready as I believe myself to be.  I am currently residing in the Black Dragon Inn, if contact must be made.  I will not begin any duties until given permission.

Furthermore, I would like to clear the air.  I do not wish to hide anything.  I have become involved with one Lay Trayin, who has been in the eye of the guard frequently, so I have been informed.  My loyalty falls first to the crown, then to my heart.  This association is not a conflict of intrests in my opinion, but others may see it as such.  Honestly, I would not like to be part of an organization that denies a man love, assuming he is too easily corruptable.  

Again I say, I am ready to return to duty.

Inactive Armsman,
Tierant Darkblight.



From lilsmidget at hotmail.com  Tue Aug  5 12:03:28 2003
From: lilsmidget at hotmail.com (Lil Smidget)
Date: Tue, 05 Aug 2003 12:03:28 -0500
Subject: [Royal Guard] Hook,
	line and Sinker: A close to When the bough breaks ...
Message-ID: <Law12-F38gXgpVNQLQB0000d2f6@hotmail.com>

An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://arangoth.org/pipermail/royalguard_arangoth.org/attachments/20030805/eb9b6c9d/attachment.htm>

From lerockeurblanc at hotmail.com  Sat Aug  9 23:58:24 2003
From: lerockeurblanc at hotmail.com (Franky Bob)
Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2003 04:58:24 +0000
Subject: [Royal Guard] Wanted Report
Message-ID: <Law9-F6Pbfk3sNvLLqG0003c9d4@hotmail.com>

Report by Spellcaster Odion Tsekani

It seems we have a drow in our city attempting to hire assassins that will 
eliminate the mother and daughter duo known as Aridia Vlorress and Lay 
Trayin, this drow goes by the name of Grimdark <Insert brief description and 
accurate sketch> This information I acquried through Aridia herself whom was 
with me in a restaurant within the Market District on my dinner break. She 
was accompanied by a man named Kiernnand O`Connor, who was the one hired to 
take them out but instead decided to cheat the drow and tell the victims of 
him. This man shall help me capture the drow, and is also requesting a 
Bounty Hunter liscence as he is fully capable of the job from what I can see 
of his physical structure.


May Haankhef watch over you all,
Odion Tsekani (scribed in bakenmutian hierogylphs as usual)

_________________________________________________________________
MSN Messenger : discutez en direct avec vos amis ! 
http://www.msn.fr/msger/default.asp




From dan at arangoth.org  Sun Aug 10 22:15:26 2003
From: dan at arangoth.org (Dan)
Date: Sun, 10 Aug 2003 23:15:26 -0400
Subject: [Royal Guard] Wanted Report
References: <Law9-F6Pbfk3sNvLLqG0003c9d4@hotmail.com>
Message-ID: <3F370A4E.2030203@arangoth.org>

Spellcaster,

Please proceed with your investigation into this affair, and keep me 
informed of your progress. Please get testimony from this Kiernnand 
individual concerning this attempt to hire him as an assassin for future 
reference, should this come to trial. And if he wishes a position as a 
bounty hunter, he can come see me and apply for it, the same as everyone 
else.

Me enxenim,

Lucius von Stahl
Captain of the Royal Guard

10. VIII. 473.





From schiavoj at netstorm.net  Wed Aug 13 01:48:02 2003
From: schiavoj at netstorm.net (John Schiavo)
Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 02:48:02 -0400
Subject: [Royal Guard] First night already...
Message-ID: <200308130248.AA42008780@netstorm.net>

I returned to active duty tonight, and already I have a report to file.

I was patroling the Black Dragon district tonight, and then returned to the Inn of the same name.  At this point I saw Captain Silverhair, a pirate I had formally met, in a wedding dress.  I did not inquire as to why.  

Shortly after I had entered, a young boy had started throwing rocks at the crossdressing pirate.  <Insert description of Loki Shingeru>  One of these rocks had incapacitated the pirate, than had been turned upon a woman I know only as Merkie.  <Insert description of Merak Nunki> 

I attempted the apprehend the insolent child, but said child hit me with the force of a demon, or dragon.  Not sure as to which is more apporpriate.  Well, as I was recovering from the blow of unexpected force, I noticed the child had two crossbow bolts in his stomach.  Knowing that the pirate use crossbows, I moved to disarm the man as he mumbled in strange languages.  After disarming several hidden weapons, I turned back to the boy and found him missing.

I questioned Merkie as to the events, and it seemed as if the pirate were acting in self defence.  Since this woman is a healer, I allowed her to take the man to her room to heal him.

Armsman,
Tierant Darkblight

(OOC: Good to be back, I guess...)



From schiavoj at netstorm.net  Wed Aug 13 22:06:58 2003
From: schiavoj at netstorm.net (John Schiavo)
Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 23:06:58 -0400
Subject: [Royal Guard] Civilian filed report.
Message-ID: <200308132306.AA48562426@netstorm.net>

This evening, before starting a patrol, A civilian requested that I filed a report.  One Aridia Vlorress.

She recited a tale of humanoid insects attacking the inn this afternoon.  Appearantly there was a casualty, a dragon whose name was told to me as Draco.  Other involved parties were Madam Vlorress and one Daos Shingeru, who were defending the injured dragon and attempting to heal.  But the attackers overpowered and slayed the dragon.  <Descriptions of the attackers, Xiai and Angel`Of`Blood/Acer`Diabolus>

Madam Vlorress fears that these, insects, may hunt down both herself and Sir Shingeru.  

Armsman,
Tierant Darkblight.

If any further inqueries are required, Madam Vlorress resides within the Black Dragon Inn.



From schiavoj at netstorm.net  Wed Aug 13 22:09:41 2003
From: schiavoj at netstorm.net (John Schiavo)
Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 23:09:41 -0400
Subject: [Royal Guard] Civilian filed report.
Message-ID: <200308132309.AA32178278@netstorm.net>

This evening, before starting a patrol, A civilian requested that I filed a report.  One Aridia Vlorress.

She recited a tale of humanoid insects attacking the inn this afternoon.  Appearantly there was a casualty, a dragon whose name was told to me as Draco.  Other involved parties were Madam Vlorress and one Daos Shingeru, who were defending the injured dragon and attempting to heal.  Then a second set of attackers, <Descriptions of the attackers, Xiai(human) and Angel`Of`Blood/Acer`Diabolus(demon)>, overpowered and slayed the dragon.

Madam Vlorress fears that these secondary attackers may hunt down both herself and Sir Shingeru.  

If any further inqueries are required, Madam Vlorress resides within the Black Dragon Inn.


Armsman,
Tierant Darkblight.



From schiavoj at netstorm.net  Wed Aug 13 22:11:43 2003
From: schiavoj at netstorm.net (John Schiavo)
Date: Wed, 13 Aug 2003 23:11:43 -0400
Subject: [Royal Guard] ...
Message-ID: <200308132311.AA33751324@netstorm.net>

(OOC: My appologies, please disregard the first report, as it had not been properly formated before my crazy webbased mail randomly send it off)



From vhaeraunlover at hotmail.com  Thu Aug 14 01:11:05 2003
From: vhaeraunlover at hotmail.com (The Valheru)
Date: Thu, 14 Aug 2003 18:11:05 +1200
Subject: [Royal Guard] Report - A Goblin
Message-ID: <Law12-F103pSEVZkLCG0004c759@hotmail.com>

A hasty note penned by a harried secretary bullied into writing on behalf of 
Armswoman Makaiki,

"Just after midnight, Tordes 14th of Last Seed, I finished my patrol and 
entered the Black Dragon for a sip of water, and found a goblin of some kind 
attempting to ingest a druid.  After enquirey, it was found to be the pet of 
a summoner who refused to control or imprision the creature, forcing me to 
take a hand.

I attempted to knock the creature unconscious, but my strike did no damage, 
and only irritated the creature, so I was forced to cut its throat.  I 
believe it now to be a creature created entirely of magic, rather than a 
true goblin, due to the way it died.

Makaiki."

_________________________________________________________________
Find your perfect match @  http://personals.xtramsn.co.nz   with XtraMSN 
Personals!




From tarmawolf at hotmail.com  Fri Aug 15 17:37:04 2003
From: tarmawolf at hotmail.com (Sinner or Saint)
Date: Fri, 15 Aug 2003 17:37:04 -0500
Subject: [Royal Guard] Zesstra Riknueth's Guard Report
Message-ID: <BAY99-F8bFGbSoMkdr9000043ff@hotmail.com>

***Written in the scrawling, but neat handwriting of Zesstra Riknueth. The 
writing suggests that this is not her native alphabet, as the S's and F's 
are very elongated. The report is sealed and deposited in the Captain's 
inbox, so as to prevent something from being mysteriously "added" or 
"attached" to it.

Captain Von Stahl,

I am submitting this report in an attempt to bring to your attention 
something I feel warrants a very thorough investigation.

Last night, I took a break in between patrols to stop into the Black Dragon 
Inn for refreshment. Upon entering, I noticed a few patrons here and there, 
nothing too unusual. One woman, (insert description of Nathadiya here) had 
entered just before I did, and she went into the bathroom. Normally this 
would not be cause for alarm, however, allow me to continue. Another guard, 
Armswoman Makaiki I believe her name is, came in off duty, looking very much 
disturbed. As she approached the bar, I inquired as to what the cause of her 
discomfort was, and the confided to me that she had just then witnessed a 
murder outside the Inn, and that the murderer had been female, though she 
did not get a close enough look to positively identify her. The murderer had 
entered the Inn. Immediately I remembered having seent he one woman enter 
the bathroom. Before I could investigate, another woman walked out of the 
bathroom, entirely different in appearance than the first (insert 
description of the altered appearance Nathadiya here). Knowing full well how 
small those bathrooms are, I suspected that this was the same woman I saw go 
in, but she had somehow altered her appearance. I let Makaki know of my 
suspicions through a brief exchange of body language, and she affirmed that 
I was understood.

Before we could intervene, however, the first woman I saw go in exited the 
bathroom as well. She proceeded to another woman (description of Arzach 
here), who I later found out is called Arzach, kissed her on the cheek, and 
turned to face Makaki and I. She smiled then, revealing a most unusual set 
of teeth. Very much vampire-like in nature, they were silver, instead of 
normal white teeth. She fled the Inn before either of us could stop her. I 
approached the woman she had kissed on the cheek, and inquired as to whether 
or not the other woman was known to her, informing her that if she 
associated wit vampires she would be brought in for questioning. She 
informed me that the woman was not a vampire, and that she in fact was her 
daughter. I was unable to get a straight answer as to what manner of 
creature the two are, though I did ask to see Arzach's teeth. They were the 
same silver in color, and elongated, though not really fang-like. I asked 
the woman if she would mind coming to the guardhouse for questioning by a 
magistrate, informing her of the reasons for our suspicion, citing the 
murder. At that time, the first woman who had exited the bathroom tried to 
leave via the kitchen, and Armswoman Makaiki stopped her. I shall let  her 
fill in her own details. Arzach amiably agreed to the questioning, however, 
it was at that time that Magistrate Segovax came into the Inn.

The questioning did not go well, as Arzach seemed to be evading the 
questioning. She did admit, however, that she is not a citizen. I am not 
sure what happened next, as the other woman started babbling about hearing 
voices and fainted dead away in her chair. I suggested that either Makaiki 
or myself go outside to investigate the area that Makaiki had stated the 
murdered body was dropped, and she volunteered. I volunteered to take the 
fainted woman to the guardhouse to soend the night and recieve medical 
attention, and Magistrate Segovax agreed. After I picked the woman up and 
proceeded for the door, she awoke, demanding to be put down and stating that 
she is a citizen. I asked for her paperwork, and she told me that it was at 
her house. I escorted her to her house (directions from the Black Dragon inn 
given herre), and she produced papers that looked authentic to my scrutiny.

I asked the woman how long she had been in the Inn before she came out of 
the bathroom, and she said it had been about 20 minutes. She stated that 
upon entering, she had become violently ill and had gone to the bathroom to 
be sick. I asked if she remembered seeing anyone else in there, and she 
became confused and said that the only thing she remembered was going in, 
being sick, having a cool rag placed to her forehead, and then nothing until 
she was stopped by Makaiki while trying to leave. This struck me as VERY 
odd, as I had seen her first-hand come out of the bathroom, and stand around 
the hearth area for a good 15 minutes or so until she tried to leave. 
Something about this whole thing did not feel right to me. I have lived by 
my instincts for over one hundred years now, and when I say this woman was 
hiding something, it is with the utmost conviction. There is something not 
right, and I implore you to investigate this further. I do not believe 
Makaiki found a body or any evidence, but she said she saw it happen with 
her own eyes. This woman has something wrong with her, and if she was indeed 
telling the truth, then something else is afoot.

Signed by my hand and with Respect,

Zesstra Riknueth

_________________________________________________________________
The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 2 months FREE*  
http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail




From vhaeraunlover at hotmail.com  Fri Aug 15 22:44:28 2003
From: vhaeraunlover at hotmail.com (The Valheru)
Date: Sat, 16 Aug 2003 15:44:28 +1200
Subject: [Royal Guard] Makaiki's Report: Yet Another Murder
Message-ID: <Law12-F29Uud77DFkAv00036412@hotmail.com>

As always, the armswoman had been forced to bully one of the secretaries 
into taking a dictation, given her partial illiteracy;  It simply took less 
time than learning to write in Common.

"Evening, 14th Last Seed.

I was completing my patrol along the edge of the forest when I witnessed a 
humanoid creature leaving the Black Dragon Inn.  It was attacked, and had 
its neck snapped by a figure that was waiting there, then the figure, 
obviously female, went into the inn herself.  My nightvision allows me to 
see in shades of light and dark more than true colour, so I could not be 
certain who the woman was.

Luckily, when I followed her into the tavern, another Armswoman was present, 
and saw the person ahead of me go into the bathing room.  I am certain she 
will submit her own report on the matter.

Whilst we were interrogating a suspect, another one sought to escape the 
premesis through the kitchen doors.  I halted her, and herded her back to my 
comrade and the other suspect.  A magistrate arrived, for reasons unknown, 
and we informed him of the happenings.  His Honour ordered me to take the 
mother, named Azrach, back to the guardhouse.

She tried to be difficult, refusing to allow me to take her back at first, 
until His Honour accompanied us.  When we arrived, His Honour ordered me to 
find her some proper clothing, as she was clad in little more than a 
loincloth, and to force her to wear them.

I found her clothing, as ordered, but she refused to wear them, and I could 
not think of a way to diplomatically make her, other than knocking her 
unconscious and dressing her like a child.  By this stage, the hour was late 
and dressing one of the local whores was hardly my top priority.

When I tried to get her into a cell for the night, she threatened me, 
attempted to use magics, possibly to induce some sort of mystical fear, and 
told me, "She would not rest in a cage".  My temper grew short, and I was 
forced to use the magic-nulling cuffs on her and force her into the cell 
myself.  <OOC Note:  This didn't happen ICly, but after Az-mun decided to 
keep Blake and I waiting for, like, an hour without explaination, then 
vanished after saying Azrach refused to enter the cell without giving us a 
chance to say otherwise, we agreed OOCly to 'assume' what happened.  I mean, 
come on, like Maki's gonna let a murder suspect sit outside a cell in the 
dungeons, where she could escape at will.>

Armswoman Makaiki."

_________________________________________________________________
Download MSN Messenger @  http://messenger.xtramsn.co.nz   - add your 
friends!




From schiavoj at netstorm.net  Thu Aug 21 23:01:15 2003
From: schiavoj at netstorm.net (John Schiavo)
Date: Fri, 22 Aug 2003 00:01:15 -0400
Subject: [Royal Guard] Demon, and a massive brawl.
Message-ID: <200308220001.AA3801374@netstorm.net>

(This note would be penned and handed in at the guardhouse, after Tierant had woken up...  read below for details)

I was within the Black Dragon Inn, getting a cup of coffee before my patrol began.  I had noticed a blade to be drawn, and moved closer to investigate.

An elf <Insert description of Galydith> and a cat boy <Insert description of Hitako> were conversing.  I advised that the blade should be put away when I learned that Hitako was a demon.  Apperantly a demon that wished to die, to atone for its murders.  Therefore, I attacked the demon, and after some effort, slayed it.

As this was ending, a man entered.  <Insert description of Shizuki`na`Hassei>  He was accompanied by a woman, who had later refered to him as general.  <Insert description of Silence`Reborn>  The man proceeded to attack a small boy, and when I tried to interfere, he threatened to kill me.  I moved back to protect the boy, since I was in little condition to fight, exausted from the demon.

A man named Kiernnan attacked the man, in an attempt to assist me, perhaps protect me.  I did not like it, but I could not stop it.  At this point, another fight erupted across the room, but I do not know the details as to that.

I made my way around the fight and to the guardhouse, desperatly needing assistance against atleast three attackers, two of which seemed to have mastered bladed weapons.

Upon reached the guardhouse, there was not a single guard who could go.  I would have gone back to the fight, but I was too exausted, and proceeded to pass out.

I wish I could have done more for the crown...

Tierant Darkblight,
Armsman.



From bleedingbloodyhell at yahoo.com  Sun Aug 24 00:42:38 2003
From: bleedingbloodyhell at yahoo.com (Blake Murphy)
Date: Sat, 23 Aug 2003 22:42:38 -0700 (PDT)
Subject: [Royal Guard] Report: break-up of fight in the BDI and resulting
	assault
Message-ID: <20030824054238.76240.qmail@web21502.mail.yahoo.com>

On the evening of Loredas, 23rd of Last Seed, both His Honour Jald Fohan and myself were alerted by a distraught citizen over an apparent duel in the inn.
 
Upon arrival, we found the suspects, a drow (inster description of Narrac), and a boy of Nippangui or Xiunlan origin (insert description of Gatana) locked in combat.
 
Observing the situation, His Honour decided that the fight would best be interrupted by throwing at chair at them. And so, with myself moving off to the other side of the pair, the magistrate lifted and hurled a chair.
 
The drow, using the distraction, cast some sort of spell which allowed him to turn into a blot of darkness--how he felt being a walking blot of darkness would help him is a mystery limited to the drow mind--and fled after I shouted a warning that they cease hostilities and lay down their weapons. I threw an axe at him, but observed no affect on the first escapee.
 
The remaning suspect, apparently angered over the loss of his foe, turned on myself and the magistrate, first throwing an exotic sort of sword or swordbreaker at my torso, which I deflected, and then squaring off with the magistrate.
 
As the two were occupied, I came up on the man/boy's back, who turned int he last few moments, forcing me into a charge, and stabbed him in the thigh, which in turn resulted in him sprawling out on a table.
 
After hauling the boy onto the floor and pinning him, I ordered him to roll and present his wrists for shackling. Magistrate Fohan, perhaps in some cultural gesture, asked the boy--who had been bragging that our cells would not hold him--if he wished to end his shame by taking his life at that moment. The boy chose this moment to enact some sort of magic which bled him into a shadow (read: lame). He escaped.
 
Weapons discarded by the boy have been recovered, and are being delivered with this report for examination byu specialists.
 
 
Thorn Brightblade, Crown Servant
 
 


---------------------------------
Do you Yahoo!?
Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://arangoth.org/pipermail/royalguard_arangoth.org/attachments/20030823/08759755/attachment.htm>

From vhaeraunlover at hotmail.com  Sun Aug 24 03:17:44 2003
From: vhaeraunlover at hotmail.com (The Valheru)
Date: Sun, 24 Aug 2003 20:17:44 +1200
Subject: [Royal Guard] A Magistrate's Note
Message-ID: <Law12-F124voEnc2hZu0000623f@hotmail.com>

A note for the archives, and a copy for the guards to inform them,

"23rd Last Seed,

Sentance passed on one Cora Coranai, nephew of the late repeat offender, 
Ender.  He has been forbidden from carrying or weilding, bar in self 
defense, any form of bladed weapon until he reaches his Brekerrat on the 4th 
of Sun's Dusk, 475.

He has been given the benefit of the doubt, but should he be caught breaking 
this ban, he is to have a geas of the same effect placed on him immediately, 
along with any additional punishments added at the time.

Her Honour Takani Goran presiding."

_________________________________________________________________
Download MSN Messenger @  http://messenger.xtramsn.co.nz   - add your 
friends!




From tarmawolf at hotmail.com  Mon Aug 25 14:39:38 2003
From: tarmawolf at hotmail.com (Sinner or Saint)
Date: Mon, 25 Aug 2003 14:39:38 -0500
Subject: [Royal Guard] Guard report
Message-ID: <BAY99-F192dfl3RMggc00002223@hotmail.com>

((Penned in Zesstra's scrawling handwriting))

24 Last Seed

I entered the Inn on the afternoon of 24, Last Seed, seeking refreshment. It 
came to my attention, that two people there (descriptions of Gatana and 
Narrac) were placing bets among themselves as to who could kill me first. I 
pretended not to hear, until one known as Narrac sent an orb of darkness at 
me, controlled by the fact of him being Drow. He attempted to surround me 
with it so that I could not see my way out.

As you know, I am myself half Drow, and for the sake of not stirring up 
problems on a day to day basis, I am in possession of a mask which grants me 
the illusion of a golden-skinned half breed, so long as the mask remains on 
my face. At this point, I was forced to remove said mask, revealing myself 
in the Inn, in order to combat the darkness that had been cast at me. I 
informed them both that if they wished to try and kill me, then by all 
means, they could take their best shot. Narrac fled the Inn, and I followed 
him outside.

After attempting to bait me, he made as if to begin an attack, and I fired 
both loaded crossbow bolts at him. One was deflected by his spinning staff, 
and the other merely grazed his arm. I could not be sure which bolt hit him, 
so I am unable to say if it was the poisoned one or not. My partner then 
surrounded him with a swarm of mosquitoes. Narrac, after seeing that he 
could not stand up to my partner and I together, turned and fled into the 
forest reserve. We did not pursue him, as it is almost certain that he would 
encounter one of the wererats or various other nasties in the forest. At 
that time, I mounted up and resumed my patrols. We did not see further of 
him, and I am thinking he fled underground, as Drow are known to do.

I should mention that shortly before I followed him outside, anhother 
Armsman, Thorn Brightblade, was also on the scene, and he took up arms 
against the other one, known as Gatana. As bounties have been placed on both 
of their heads, rest assured that the next time I encounter either of them, 
they will have the same fate as Crane.

Zesstra Riknueth

_________________________________________________________________
Get MSN 8 and help protect your children with advanced parental controls.  
http://join.msn.com/?page=features/parental