SEND[Talisker] Good evening, Bremerial.  Do you have a moment to discuss your EZscript win?
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A shaft of scintillating light suddenly pierces the ceiling and strikes the ground next 
to you.  The beam of light then explodes in a shower of sparks and Talisker is standing 
in its place.

You softly say, "Ahhh  lovely."

Talisker grins.

[Mud Baths, Pool]
A continuous, circular stone wall surrounds this pool, which is filled with smooth, 
warm mud deep enough to sink a dwarf to the neck.  Beneath the mud, the wall slopes 
gently, ending below the pool's terraqueous floor.  You also see a set of stone steps.
Also here: GameMaster Talisker
Obvious exits: none

Talisker says, "Hello."
s>cheer tal
You turn to Talisker and cheer!

You struggle, but fail to stand.
Roundtime: 3 sec.

Talisker asks, "Have a moment to discuss your EZscript win?"

Talisker grins.

You softly say, "I would salute but in the cirsumstances."

You chuckle.

Talisker chuckles.

You casually glance around the room.

You grin.

You softly say, "Indeed."

Talisker says, "Let me take us somewhere a bit quieter."

Talisker winks.

Talisker gestures and a shaft of scintillating light from somewhere above pierces the 
ceiling and engulfs him.  When the light recedes Talisker is no longer there.

You nod.


The world grows blurry and indistinct.  After a moment everything becomes clear again.  
Looking about, you see...
[Fitheach Keep, Talisker's Solar]
Dim light from several basket torches bounces off thick arched glass windows, spilling 
onto the plush wolf pelt floor coverings and across a massive ironwood desk.  Smoldering 
peat blocks glow faintly in the carved stone fireplace, adding a distinctive scent to the 
room.  A large reddish brown stag's head is mounted above the mantelpiece.  Beneath the 
north window, a padded bench offers comfortable seating from which to enjoy the view.  
Echoing moans, from a shadowed alcove, occasionally disturb the serenity of the room.  
You also see some worn granite steps leading down, a scale-and-platt staircase leading up 
and a basket of sticks.
Also here: GameMaster Talisker
Obvious exits: none

Talisker says, "There."

You softly say, "Ooo looks interesting."

Talisker says, "Less likely to get interrupted here."

Talisker chuckles.

You softly say, "The inner sanctum."
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Talisker flashes a wide grin.

Talisker exclaims, "Yep!"

You grin.

Talisker says, "I've got one small problem with your script idea..."

Talisker ducks his head.

Talisker grins.

You grin.

Talisker says, "Let me show you."

Talisker offers you a battle-marred rune-etched claidhmore.  Click ACCEPT to accept the 
offer or DECLINE to decline it.  The offer will expire in 30 seconds.

You softly say, "Well not a problem - until the competion I didn't even know what one was."

Talisker says, "This is a copy of yours."


You accept Talisker's offer and are now holding a battle-marred rune-etched claidhmore.

Talisker says, "Test it."

You nod.

Moving both hands from hilt to crossbar, you crisply raise your rune-etched claidhmore to 
eye level in a perfect vertical position, dipping the blade in an overly elaborate salute.

Talisker asks, "See how it just says "rune-etched claidhmore"?"

You softly ask, "Ahhh is that a restriction?"
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Talisker says, "I can either have it say "...Bremerial raises "a battle-scarred rune-etched
claidhmore" or..."

Talisker says, "Have it say what it says now."

Talisker says, "Otherwise the messaging is odd."

Talisker says, "It'll say you raise your "a battle-scarred..."."

Talisker says, "I can't do the battle-scarred without the "a" in front of it."

You softly say, "Ahhh."

Talisker asks, "Will it be all right the way it is now?"

Moving both hands from hilt to crossbar, you crisply raise your rune-etched claidhmore 
to eye level in a perfect vertical position, dipping the blade in an overly elaborate 
salute.

You softly say, "I can live with that."

Talisker says, "What I see when you tilt it is:  Moving both hands from hilt to crossbar,
Bremerial crisply raises her rune-etched claidhmore to eye level in a perfect vertical
position, dipping the blade in an overly elaborate salute."

You nod to Talisker.

Talisker says, "So, if that's acceptable, I'll get it QC'd and get it back to you as soon 
as it clears."

You softly say, "That's fine - it's the salute that more important."

Talisker smiles at you.

Talisker grins at you.

Talisker nods.

Talisker says, "Thought it might be."

Talisker chuckles.

You softly say, "And they will see what kind of weapon it is when I take it out."

You softly say, "So it works for me."

Talisker exclaims, "Great!"

Talisker says, "If you'll pass that back, then, I'll submit it."

Talisker grins.

You softly say, "Does that mean I get two weapons now."

You stare at nothing in particular.

Talisker says, "Um, no."

You grin.

Talisker chuckles.

You chuckle.

Talisker just nudged you.

Talisker grins.

You grin.

Talisker exclaims, "Nice try, though!"

Talisker winks.

Talisker grins.

[script aborted]

You chuckle to yourself.

You offer your rune-etched claidhmore to Talisker, who has 30 seconds to accept the offer.  
Click CANCEL to prematurely cancel the offer.

Talisker has accepted your offer and is now holding a battle-marred rune-etched claidhmore.

You see GameMaster Talisker MacSkye the Warrior.
He appears to be a Giantman of the T'Kirem Clan.
He is very tall and appears to be in the prime of life.  He has silver-flecked stormy 
grey eyes and tanned skin.  He has long plaited, tied back ruddy auburn hair streaked with silver.  
He has a haggard face, a broken nose and a neatly-trimmed beard.
He is in good shape.
He is holding a battle-marred rune-etched claidhmore in his right hand.
He is wearing a carved white birch owl talisman, a massive bearskin mantle 
fastened over the shoulder with a rune-etched minotaur horn, a blue-black leather toy raven
fitted with amethyst eyes, a braided horse-hair necklace, a roa'ter skin baldric, a 
translucent glaes spider charm, a furry blue cookie monster, a plain silver pocket watch, 
a mottled centaur hide satchel, a lacquered modwir keg pin, a battered leather weapons 
harness, a sleeveless front-laced homespun shirt, a GM tool kit, an oil skin game sack, 
a blue and heather tartan feileadh mor, and some laced brown leather cuarans.

Talisker asks, "By the way, how did you acquire this weapon?"

Talisker says, "The reason I ask is that it's not really a claidhmore.  It's a 
two-handed sword."

You softly say, "Was an alteration of a mithril weapon."

Talisker nods.

Talisker asks, "Is it a very old weapon?"

You softly say, "Its the old type claidmore rather than the modifies newer versions."

Talisker says, "Ahh, that's what I suspected."

Talisker grins.

Talisker nods.

You softly say, "I do love it."

Talisker says, "Okay, just wanted to make sure someone didn't sell you this, claiming 
it was a claidh."

Talisker grins.

You grin.

Talisker says, "Didn't want you to have been cheated."

Talisker chuckles.

You chuckle.

Talisker says, "Thanks for being patient with me Bremerial.  I just got back from being 
out of town and I've been watching for you."

Talisker chuckles.

You softly say, "So... when are you going to submit yourself to a warrior interview."

Talisker says, "I'll get this back to you as soon as someone QC's it."

You grin at Talisker.

Talisker laughs!

Talisker asks, "Me?"

You chuckle.

You softly say, "Aye."
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Talisker says, "I've never even killed a kobold."

Talisker chuckles.

You chuckle.

You softly exclaim, "That's a good story in itself!!"

Talisker says, "Heh."

You grin.

You softly say, "Thanks for your encouraging comments on the town boards."

Talisker says, "I do have a interview to submit, though.  Or maybe I already submitted 
it."

Talisker exclaims, "You'll never know!"

Talisker winks at you.

You grin at Talisker.

Talisker says, "You're very welcome."

Talisker grins.

You softly say, "They are coming along nicely."

Talisker says, "I'm glad to see it.  I've been reading them as new ones are added."

You let out a cheer!

Talisker says, "I've been playing a warrior for a long, long time."

Talisker says, "And I think what you're doing is great."

You beam!

You softly say, "Well I should have done this for the rogue and cleric years ago."

Talisker grins.

Talisker exclaims, "You still can!"

You softly say, "Glad I am doing it for the warrior now."

Talisker chuckles.

You grin.

You chuckle.

You softly say, "Indeed."

Talisker says, "I'm sure you'll get plenty of submissions if you start them for other professions."

You softly say, "Don't get me started - gonna be bugging every profession."

You chuckle.

Talisker snickers.

You chuckle.

Talisker exclaims, "Then you won't have time to play!"

You nod.

You sniff.

Talisker says, "You'll be too busy adding interviews."

Talisker chuckles.

You chuckle.

Talisker says, "I'll drop you a note by email when this has been approved."

You softly say, "Ok thanks."

You softly say, "And thanks for your time."

Talisker says, "That way we can arrange to hook up and make the swap."

You softly say, "Appreciated."

Talisker exclaims, "You're very welcome!"

Talisker gives you a friendly hug.

Talisker says, "I'll send you back to the mud baths, now."



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Talisker says, "You have a good evening, now."


Talisker waves to you.

You softly say, "And you know.."

You softly say, "May manage a salute."

Talisker cocks his head at you.

You stand back up.
Roundtime: 4 sec.

Talisker grins.

You turn towards Talisker and render a sharp hand salute.

You grin.

Talisker turns towards you and renders you a sharp hand salute.

Talisker grins.

You plop down to the ground in a sitting position.

You chuckle.

Talisker chuckles.

You wave to Talisker.
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Talisker exclaims, "Okay, back to the mud!"

Talisker waves.

You chuckle.

The world grows blurry and indistinct.  After a moment everything becomes clear again.  
Looking about, you see...
[Mud Baths, Pool]
A continuous, circular stone wall surrounds this pool, which is filled with smooth,
warm mud deep enough to sink a dwarf to the neck.  Beneath the mud, the wall slopes 
gently, ending below the pool's terraqueous floor.  You also see a set of stone steps.
Obvious exits: none