Wait.. We were talking about fighting? Ohhhhh... well then. I guess Martyn should take back those flowers..

Hey, don't worry. At its best, it's much like fighting anyway.

lots of herbs, disgusting liquids, and blood?

Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus looks skeptical and says, "Oh, well, it won't hurt, I suppose."

Sniggering cruelly, Ileein mocks an icelad about his pathetic life.
An icelad puckers his brow in thought, but then waves a hand dismissively at Ileein.

Archmage Phoebus Skyplume, Keeper of the Four Winds says, "Do it anyway, for good measure!"

Showing no mercy, Ileein spitefully derides an icelad about the complete worthlessness of his existence.
An icelad puckers his brow in thought, but then waves a hand dismissively at Ileein.

Ileein teases an icelad, ridiculing his outlandish style and manners.
An icelad puckers his brow in thought, but then waves a hand dismissively at Ileein.

Sniggering cruelly, Ileein mocks an icelad about his pathetic life.
An icelad puckers his brow in thought, but then waves a hand dismissively at Ileein.

You say, "Berating a small child for no reason won't hurt?"

Force Commander Ridley Skyplume, Strategian First Class says, "Watch, he'll explode."

Archmage Phoebus Skyplume, Keeper of the Four Winds says, "Yep."

Ileein teases an icelad, ridiculing his outlandish style and manners.
An icelad breaks down and sobs, telling Ileein how true it is that he is nothing but a pathetic fraud.

Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus says, "Of course not."

Force Commander Ridley Skyplume, Strategian First Class says, "Oh. Poor thing."

Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus says, "I live to make small children weep."

You say, "He's going to grow up with all sorts of issues."

Ridley gives Ileein the once-over, eyeing him suspiciously.

Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus says, "Oh, good, more business for the psychological exper-- I mean, how horrible."

Phoebus gives a trillingly melodic laugh.

Shamarah utters a deep, rumbling laugh.

You see Archmage Phoebus Skyplume, Keeper of the Four Winds yell, "But it's the only thing that brings him joy."

Looking downtrodden, Ileein sadly shakes his head.

Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus says, "This is a tragedy."

Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus says, "Here. Um."

Ileein takes a bottle of fine ice wine from a roomy, mandala-embroidered blue silk backpack.

Ileein's eyes gleam with generosity.

Archmage Phoebus Skyplume, Keeper of the Four Winds says, "Oh, and now you're going to get him drunk."

Ileein gives a bottle of fine ice wine to an icelad.

An icelad gives a horrified gasp.
An icelad says, "What is this? Something new?"

Cloud Minder Shamarah says, "Oh, yeah, promote underaged drinking, that'll fix it."

An icelad gives a pained sigh.
An icelad says, "I cannot keep it. Here, take it back."
An icelad hands Ileein a bottle of fine ice wine back.

You say, "Giving alcohol to underage depressed children?"

Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus says, "But it will make him happy again, surely? That is what my reports indicate alcohol does."

You see Archmage Phoebus Skyplume, Keeper of the Four Winds yell, "Ileein makes small children cry, then offers them wine. Keep him away from your depressed babies."

Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus says, "Perhaps I am mistaken?"

Force Commander Ridley Skyplume, Strategian First Class says, "Perhaps."

Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus says, "Very possibly."

Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus says, "Oh, well, why else do you think we outlawed it?"

Archmage Phoebus Skyplume, Keeper of the Four Winds says, "Alcohol is a depressant."

Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus pats an icelad in an unconvincing fashion.

Woodenly, Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus says, "There there."

Junior Fellow Morbo, MTS says, "Did we run out of things to influence?"

Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus says, "For now, yes."

Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus says, "That is why we are making small children cry instead."

Professor Ileein Shevat, Execumatrix Magnificus says, "It is the logical solution."

Hallifaxians seem pretty cool. Too bad I can't stand playing alts.

Hallifaxians seem pretty cool. Too bad I can't stand playing alts.

You missed this, which is what I did my first yell in reply to:

Mister Frostono yells, "Stop making small children weep, you know!"

Oh I probably have yells off. Can still see people yell if they're in the same room.

@Casilu: Lehki is Hartstone Druid for life. He's also rather xenophobic. D:

shift goodluck
You already feel lucky, punk.

Ridley quickly unwraps a twinkling white present, which sprays glittering silver dust and cheerful confetti into the air, and excitedly pulls a gold sovereign from within.

Archmage Phoebus Skyplume, Keeper of the Four Winds says, "Hey, it's like your inheritance!"

You hear jolly laughter and the jingling of bells as the sky opens up and gnomes dressed in red fall throughout the basin.



Esano has been slain by misadventure in the Klangratch Tournies.

You tell Esano Koicei, Scion of the Shattered Earth, "Wow. That was a quick heartstop."

Esano tells you,"GNOOOOMES!!"

I couldn't stop laughing. So much for intimidating Ascendants!

I would have done the same thing. These gnomes are like crack to me. Even though I don't know all the hiding spots that you seasoned Lusternians know. It's my very first Solstice!!

Does that mean...

A cluster of lavender crystals dims slightly, whispery song emanating from within.
Your eyelids grow heavy, and you feel your mental strength being sapped away.
Your insomnia has cleared up.
You feel incredibly tired, and fall asleep immediately.
(wake up)(-231 Mana)
A battle turret whirrs quietly, ready to be used once again.
turret fire

You begin your struggle to escape from the dreamworld.

You are asleep and can do nothing. WAKE will attempt to wake you.

A black dragon twists about itself in the aether, creating a churning sheet of aetheric
energy that flies out towards Methrenton's Hammer. Upon impact, the aethership shudders
and screeches in pain as a concussive shock rips through the hull.
(Ship): Methrenton's Hammer says, "I have been infested by an aetheretic slivven!"

You continue your struggle to escape from the dreamworld.

The floor shakes as Catarin fires a blast that slams into a black dragon.

A black dragon enters from the south on the aetherways.
A black dragon shudders violently, then comes to a complete stop.
Bright tendrils of energy pulsate through the ship and heal the hull.

You are asleep and can do nothing. WAKE will attempt to wake you.

The floor shakes as Malicia fires a blast that slams into a black dragon.

(Ship): Nydekion says, "Parasite on orb."

There is a barely perceptible shift as Methrenton's Hammer sails to a rest.

You continue your struggle to escape from the dreamworld.

You continue your struggle to escape from the dreamworld.

With a ripple, Methrenton's Hammer frees itself from its shockwave.

Methrenton's Hammer sails to the south.
You are thrust forward as Methrenton's Hammer shudders violently and comes to a complete
stop.
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You continue your struggle to escape from the dreamworld.

You are asleep and can do nothing. WAKE will attempt to wake you.

The floor shakes as Catarin fires a blast that slams into a black dragon.

The floor shakes as Malicia fires a blast that slams into a black dragon.

You continue your struggle to escape from the dreamworld.

You continue your struggle to escape from the dreamworld.

Bright tendrils of energy pulsate through the ship and heal the hull to full strength.

You continue your struggle to escape from the dreamworld.

The floor shakes as Catarin fires a blast that slams into a black dragon.

The floor shakes as Malicia fires astray.

You continue your struggle to escape from the dreamworld.

(Ship): Methrenton's Hammer says, "Akui is no longer locked into an aether anchor module."

You open your eyes and yawn mightily.

turret fire
(insomnia)
The floor shakes as you fire a blast that slams into a black dragon.
You have scored an ANNIHILATINGLY POWERFUL CRITICAL hit!
A black dragon suddenly explodes!

Saving credits for that operation. How many I need still.

!

If I had credits, I'd be sending them over right now.

Also: Even your name says that you belong here.