[The Rising Tart]

Also here: Aubriella who is sitting, Fleurs who is sitting, Tdem who is sitting

A gust of wind comes blowing through the door sending flour flying throughout the shop.

You say, "We need to devise a poem for whuid."

Fleurs removes a beaming tiny halfling idol from in her spidersilk wrap.

Fleurs reverently places a beaming tiny halfling idol on the ground.

Fleurs moves to a kneeling position.

Fleurs offers a few murmured prayers to the tiny halfling idol.  A faint gust of wind 
ruffles her clothes for a brief moment.

Speaking to a beaming tiny halfling idol, Fleurs exclaims, "Whuid, we are sorry we missed you!!"

Aubriella says, "Maybe we need to bake him a tart."

You say, "No - devise a poem I say."

Fleurs says, "I wonder what his favorite flavor is."

Fleurs says, "He never said."

A gust of wind comes blowing through the door sending flour flying throughout 
the shop.

Aubriella giggles.

Aubriella offers Fleurs some manna bread.

Fleurs accepts Aubriella's manna bread.

Fleurs put some manna bread in her tart kiln.

Fleurs just closed a miniature tart kiln.

Fleurs turns the knurled brass crank on the side of a miniature tart kiln.

Fleurs just opened a miniature tart kiln.

Fleurs removes a honey-covered roll from in her tart kiln.

You recite:

    "A halfling old then young then old
     With wind that blows to lands untold
     What wonders does your skill now hold
     Please answer true these questions bold"

You say, "Hey not bad off the top of my head."

Fleurs waves a golden brown strawberry tart around.

Fleurs yells, "Whuid, we have a tart for you!"

You say, "Actually for a tart shop not to sell one tart if pretty poor."

Fleurs agrees with you.

Lord Zzentar just arrived.

You say, "Ok game for you."

You say, "In turn."

You say, "Gotta say 1 thing that is Whuid."

You say, "1 word only."

Fleurs says, "Tiny."

You say, "Wind."

Zzentar says, "Wizened."

Aubriella says, "Magic."

Tdem says, "Alterer."

You say, "Squishable."

You say, "Not that I would."

Fleurs gasps.

Fleurs says, "Mighty."

Zzentar says, "Silly."

Tdem says, "Blue-eyed."

You say, "Purple."

A gust of wind comes blowing through the door sending flour flying 
throughout the shop.

Fleurs exclaims, "Purple!"

Tdem says, "Clapper."

Fleurs says, "Giggler."

You say, "Gonna see if I can listen to items like whuid."

You hold your emerald up to your ear and listen carefully.  Sounds just 
like a cloud-etched emerald.


You say, "Not sure how he does it."

Delarock just arrived.

You recite:

    "Cloud-etched emerald in my hand
     Tell me ye purpose I now demand"

Delarock starts chuckling at you!

Fleurs yells, "Whuid!"

Fleurs waves a cloud-etched ruby around.

Fleurs beams happily at a cloud-etched ruby in her hand.

The emerald comes alive in your hand and you notice the figure within wink 
at you.


A gust of wind blows into the shop bringing Whuid with it.

Fleurs beams happily at Whuid!

Whuid giggles.

Delarock turns to Whuid and cheers!

Aubriella beams happily at Whuid!

Aubriella giggles.

Whuid beams!

Fleurs exclaims, "Whuid!"

You grin.

Whuid exclaims, "Ellos!"

Whuid bounces around happily.

Zzentar waves.

Fleurs says, "We sorries we lost you last night."

Fleurs sniffs.

Whuid says, "Mmhmmms, sweepy heads."

Zzentar says, "We have been playing whuid games."

Aubriella exclaims, "Me sorry!"

Aubriella says, "But thank you soooo much for coming back."

Whuid exclaims, "Welcomes!"

Whuid giggles.

Whuid says, "Sillies."

Whuid asks, "Dere crazies about tonight?"

Zzentar says, "No unfortuneatly."


Whuid says, "I has enough tarts and sweets ta last me another years."

Whuid giggles.

Whuid rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Whuid exclaims, "Dat lady in da icy places tingies are!"

Aubriella asks, "Icy places?"

Whuid exclaims, "Da one with da icy horsy!"

Whuid says, "I likes sitting on it."
Whuid nods.
Whuid nods.

Whuid says, "Sillies at da icy places."

Whuid tickles you.

Whuid asks, "Wats da place called?"

Whuid rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Whuid exclaims, "Icemules!"

Whuid says, "Frozens placy."

Whuid exclaims, "I likes da colds somtimes, but dat place... whoa!"

Speaking to Whuid, you say, "Dwarves may be padded but they not meant for 
slip-sliding - I don't like that place."

Whuid giggles as his eyes ignite with a small flame briefly before 
returning to normal.

Speaking to you, Zzentar says, "We could all ride you like a sled."

Whuid nods to you.

Whuid exclaims, "Get shields and go sliding!"

Whuid beams!

Whuid exclaims, "I need a tiny one!"

Delarock says, "I think there's a shield sliding champion somewhere on this 
island."

Zzentar says, "But brem is cushiony."

Whuid giggles.

Whuid says, "She Whuid friends, he no rides her silly."

Speaking to Whuid, you say, "Don't think i'd know how to use a shield - even 
for sledding."

Whuid says, "Let us goooes outsides somewheres."


{We all Join Whuid}


Whuid says, "Eberyone get closes."

Fleurs nods.

J>group

Whuid is the leader of your group.
Delarock is also a member of your group.
Zzentar is also a member of your group.
Aubriella is also a member of your group.
Fleurs is also a member of your group.
Tdem is also a member of your group.


Whuid asks, "Where we goings?"

Whuid says, "We just walks about and den wherevers."

You say, "Mud Pits."

You exclaim, "Pits!"

You exclaim, "Pits!"

You exclaim, "Pits!"

Whuid says, "Dem tingies almost kilt me."

You say, "We keep ye from drowning."

Fleurs says, "The linden tree."

Whuid asks, "Ooo a tree?"

Aubriella says, "But we can't get in."

Aubriella says, "Maybe Whuid can help us."

Whuid giggles.

Fleurs says, "It's on Ora Street. East of Dragonspine"

Zzentar says, "Never heard of that tree."

Fleurs points south.

Fleurs says, "It is a secret."

Fleurs says, "There is a cave and abyss in there."

Whuid says, "Ahh, yes.."

Whuid nods.

Whuid exclaims, "Dark magicks!"

Huckster Whuid's group just went to Ora Street.

[Ora Street]
The street is nearly empty, quiet in the night air.  A granite statue casts 
faint shadows in the dim light, waiting for the sun to rise and wake the birds 
that are its constant companions.  Stars twinkle overhead, winking and blinking 
in the black sky.  You also see a budding linden tree and a narrow crack in the 
ground at the base of the tree.
Also here: Aubriella, Tdem, Lord Zzentar, Delarock, Fleurs, Huckster Whuid
Obvious paths: east, west

Fleurs points at a narrow crack in the ground at the base of the tree.

Whuid looks at a budding linden tree and cheers!

Fleurs lets out a cheer!

Whuid's jaw drops.

Fleurs whispers to the group, "If you can phase the crack you can go in the tree."

Fleurs nods.

Whuid carefully studies the tree.

A slight scratching noise makes you look up at the linden tree.  Peering back 
at you is a small chipmunk, studying you with a quiet intensity.

Fleurs asks, "Whuid has special magics to take us inside?"
Zzentar recites:

    "Under the spreading Linden tree
      the village Whuidy stands"

Fleurs blinks at Zzentar.

Whuid says, "I do, but dunno if I shuulds."

Whuid asks, "What if I wakes up da tree spirits and dey get mads?"

Zzentar makes a quick gesture while calling upon the powers of the elements...

Zzentar gestures at a narrow crack in the ground at the base of the tree.

A narrow crack in the ground at the base of the tree vibrates slightly.

A sudden fierce gust of wind howls through the area!

Zzentar is buffeted by the wind and knocked to the ground!

Whuid exclaims, "Ooo, yuuu made it mad!"

Leaves rustle and branches sway menacingly, as an elder tree spirit 
suddenly emerges from the surrounding cover.

The spirit whispers with a sinister voice carried on the wind!
An elder tree spirit tries to ensnare Aubriella!
  AS: +202 vs DS: +37 with AvD: +25 + d100 roll: +98 = +288
   ... and hits for 52 points of damage!
   Attempt to snare chest shrugged off.

Aubriella gasps.

Aubriella says, "Ack."

Whuid's jaw drops.

Delarock snickers.

Aubriella chants a reverent litany and clasps her hands while tightly focusing 
her thoughts...

Aubriella channels at an elder tree spirit.
Particles of dust and soot rise from the ground at Aubriella's feet as she releases 
a pulsating, platinum ripple of energy toward an elder tree spirit!
  CS: +413 - TD: +109 + CvA: +25 + d100: +56 == +385
  Warding failed!
  The tree spirit is cloaked in a blinding platinum light and assailed for 285 points 
of damage!
   ... 50 points of damage!
   Strong strike splits the belly open, revealing ghostly organs.
   Haggis anyone?
   ... 60 points of damage!
   Brutal blow to the neck sends head flying!
   The head floats up and settles back in place as easily as a hat.
   What is this, a haberdashery?
You hear a sound like a weeping child as a white glow separates itself from the tree 
spirit's body as it rises, disappearing into the heavens.
The tree spirit slowly settles to the ground and begins to dissipate.

Aubriella frowns.

An elder tree spirit vanishes in a brisk wind that rips through the trees!
Whuid traces a simple rune while intoning a short, mystical phrase...

Whuid shudders.

Whuid exclaims, "Okies we goes!"

Whuid glances at a budding linden tree.

Whuid asks, "Okies where we goings?"

You exclaim, "Pits!"

The Wizard Court is Suggested

Whuid says, "I dunno dis place doh."

Whuid frowns.

Fleurs gawks at Whuid.

You say, "Pits - I keeep saying."

You whisper, "Ye know i'm only gonna drag ye to the pits - why delay the inevitable." 
to your group.

Whuid says, "Whuids come hangs with yuu dere one days."

Whuid nods to you.

You grin at Whuid.

Speaking to Whuid, Fleurs exclaims, "But Whuid has to be careful not to drown!"

Whuid says, "Whuids talks it overs with da elements afore he goes in dere dis times."

Fleurs says, "Whuid can stand on Brem."

Whuid says, "He becomes friends with dems."

Whuid nods.
Whuid nods.

Whuid exclaims, "No guessing Whuids age todays!"

Whuid asks, "Soo, everyone okies dis mornings?"


Whuid asks, "So wats eberyones up tas tonight asides talking bouts Whuids?"

Zzentar says, "Ok fleurs tell me how to get in the tree."

Whuid points at Delarock.

Speaking to Zzentar, Fleurs says, "You phase the crack."

Whuid exclaims, "Yuu got to sells ya souls!"

A sense of doom lingers a moment as Whuid says, "Soul" again.

Fleurs blinks.

Whuid giggles.
Whuid says, "No worries."

Whuid says, "Yuu okies."

Aubriella gulps.

Fleurs exclaims, "It is safe in wizard court!"

Whuid says, "Seems safe enoughs."

Zzentar says, "Wizards of time long gone, protect these grounds."

Delarock says, "Wizard magic strong."

Whuid nods.

Whuid says, "Dat it is, no forgets it."

Whuid winks at Delarock.

Delarock begins chuckling at Whuid!


Whuid says, "Doh, I likes yuu Sorcerers."

Whuid says, "Yuu tries hard in studies."

Whuid says, "One days, I will learn ya tricks."

Delarock says, "I can also..."

Delarock holds out the palm of his hand.  Slowly, particles begin to coalesce 
with a unified will onto a central point, within the center of his hand. It 
continues until the wind and dust takes the form of a swirling colorless vortex.

Whuid's jaw drops.

Whuid exclaims, "Tricks?!"

Speaking to Whuid, Zzentar says, "Make us presents......"

Whuid gawks at Zzentar.

Whuid says, "Peeples always wants Whuids do stuffs, never happy for him to just be him."

Whuid sniffs.

Whuid tilts his head down.

Speaking to Whuid, you say, "We happy you are you - just turning up makes us happy."

Fleurs exclaims, "I let Whuid just be him!"

Whuid tilts his head up.

Whuid beams!

Aubriella says, "Whuid is happy again."

Whuid says, "Tries ta be most da times."

Whuid says, "Never sad to longs."

Whuid giggles.

Whuid exclaims, "Let da winds take ya worries!"

Speaking to Whuid, you say, "That's the way to be."

Whuid says, "Dey have funy way of helping sort tings out."

Speaking to Whuid, Tdem says, "When I am sad, Bremerial slaps me outta it."

Tdem nods to Whuid.

Whuid giggles.

Aubriella giggles at Tdem.

Whuid says, "Dat works tuu."

Zzentar just left.

Whuid says, "Dat fella vanished."

Whuid says, "Nifty tricks."

Whuid exclaims, "Whuid can doo dat!"

Whuid gestures.

Whuid suddenly disappears.

Aubriella gestures.

Whuid is discovered by Aubriella!

Whuid's jaw drops.

Whuid exclaims, "Sneaky!"

A dwarven recruiter strides north.

Whuid says, "Dat recruiter fella always talking tuu me bout some club or someting."

Whuid exclaims, "Okies, let us get caught up from yesterdays den!"



{Whuid undertakes work for all those in place and then bids us farewell}



Whuid exclaims, "Yuu alls be carefuls!"

Fleurs exclaims, "You too!"

Fleurs hugs Whuid.

Zzentar praises Whuid.

Aubriella glances at Whuid and clasps her hands in a reverent gesture.

Aubriella exclaims, "Whuid has a safe journey in da wind!"

Speaking to Whuid, you say, "You too... have fun at solstace festivals if ye go."

You wave to Whuid.

Whuid exclaims, "I wills!"

Fleurs beams happily at Whuid!

Whuid giggles.

Whuid claps his hands together and vanishes as a gust of wind blows through, 
taking him with it.

The sound of giggling echoes off in the distance.

You remove a cloud-etched emerald from in your ancient pack.

You pucker up and blow a kiss at the emerald in your hand.

Speaking to your emerald, you say, "Sleep tight Whuidster."

The emerald pulsates once before returning to normal.