Union between Dalpok and Raktam

[FirstAmongstDaves]

Chapter 1. Hafta's Transcendence as an Omen of Union

In the Raktam healing hut.

Medical Hut
A shaman has been busy preparing healing herbs and has left plenty of small bundles of herbs hanging from the ceiling whilst they dry out.
Carved on the wall is some writing. It reads “Cause no harm to the fair and innocent. Heal and assist the injured and weak. Do not judge by mere appearance, whether pirate, outsider, cannibal or native.”

Here you can see FishOutOfWater, Nihlia, Cobalt Manticore (68 of 70 HP), Death Becomes You (58 of 60 HP), kiwimage, Big Hungry Joe, and Rusty Razor (48 of 50 HP).
You can see 1 outsider. You recognise Pelleas .

Blue Hummingbird says “In Wiksik, Mortis takes glee in the destruction of the Royal Court of Greater Raktam.”
Blue Hummingbird says  “The Royal Court is not destroyed. We are Regent of the Court. We shall choose a new monarch. Who is willing to ascend to the throne?”
Blue Hummingbird lifts her hands to the heavens. "We will ask the skygods and the ancestrs to rebuild the Royal Palace, which will incorporate the tombs of the dead Kings and Queens."

Hitodama says “Wow, its fish out of water! Can I, like, have you autograph?” (2011-06-01 13:57)

Cobalt Manticore says “Oh that's not all. But I'm not sure if you're ready to know how deeply this corruption goes.” (2011-06-01 14:50)
Cobalt Manticore snaps awake, eyes wary, "Was just communicating with one of my Clanimals. He's in the middle of another disposal of a threat to our group." (2011-06-01 14:52)
Cobalt Manticore covers one eye, then another, squinting, "Is there some mystical reason why I can see through walls, to the East to see a Native standing outside the hut I am in now?" (2011-06-01 14:53)
Cobalt Manticore says “But wait, he is not outside... he may be underground? When did our Medicinal hut sink into rock walls?” (2011-06-01 14:54)
Cobalt Manticore tosses a handful of rune-marked sticks onto the floor. They land indicating Air, Water, Air and Air. (2011-06-01 14:55)

Rusty Razor says “(yes, Hafta is next to us )” (2011-06-01 14:55)

Cobalt Manticore says “Clouds fogs, concealing bogs, may look light and ...” (2011-06-01 14:56)
Cobalt Manticore says “Oh, that's what that is.” (2011-06-01 14:56)

Rusty Razor watches the sticks on the floor "does that mean...that is actually Hafta's spirit?" (2011-06-01 14:57)

Cobalt Manticore says “Well, I'll just assume he does what he hafta, hwah hwah.” (2011-06-01 14:57)

Rusty Razor scratches out what was carved on the wall. (2011-06-01 15:02)
Rusty Razor carves something onto the wall. (2011-06-01 15:02)
Rusty Razor says “heh heh..” (2011-06-01 15:02)
Rusty Razor scratches out what was carved on the wall. (2011-06-01 15:03)
Rusty Razor carves something onto the wall. (2011-06-01 15:03)
Rusty Razor says “(my mistake x.x)” (2011-06-01 15:03)

Tkltchk kills Pelleas with Kalmogal's Glove. (2011-06-01 20:36)
Tkltchk hisses menacingly. "Meat not tell Tkltchk where hunt. Meat go away, not strong enough fight Tkltchk. Kill you, eat you." (2011-06-01 20:39)

Cobalt Manticore says “Where does he ever get such wondrous shiny toys...” (2011-06-01 22:03)
Cobalt Manticore says “Hm, maybe our problem was centralized government, figureheads, royalties that could be easily found and killed. Bad for morale.” (2011-06-01 22:14)
Cobalt Manticore says “What I wonder is about things the Outsiders call 'Democracy' and 'Cabinet', and for every Raktamite to claim a hut and govern it, lord their lands, guard their stake.” (2011-06-01 22:15)
Cobalt Manticore says “Thus would we all be kings and queens, very little inequity to quibble over and jealous on about, delegation of responsibility for self-government.” (2011-06-01 22:17)
Cobalt Manticore says “Otherwise, your people lean on you as your enemies rain down upon your head, that'd fairly drain the wills to live.” (2011-06-01 22:17)
Cobalt Manticore says “Mass Propdos to whoever is strong, or just daring enough to assume the helm but the downfalls I would not envy. Raktam is troubled, what does Raktam say about new Royalty?” (2011-06-01 22:19)
Cobalt Manticore says “Maybe we see about holding a vote? Again, just a wondering. I myself I am too much a savage beast to adorn and posture in royal trappings but I try to defend my habitat and those who are good for it.” (2011-06-01 22:21)
Cobalt Manticore collects the head of Pelleas. (2011-06-01 22:22)
Cobalt Manticore holds up a creepy skull. (2011-06-01 22:22)
Cobalt Manticore says “This one's for Pelleas when he come back I suppose, ha ha.” (2011-06-01 22:22)

Rusty Razor says “wise words Cobalt Manticore...I am still young and unwise but my mind finds agreement to the words you've spoken” (2011-06-02 01:29)

Blue Hummingbird says  “The problem with representative government is that our community is too small to properly exercise power. If we were to sit in a Parliament, it would result in two of us talking to each other. ”
Blue Hummingbird says  “We have seen this happen in both Derby with the Eastern Federation (the Tower of the Parliament stood empty) and in Durham under the Burgundy Administration and its repeated failed elections.”
Blue Hummingbird says “Would each of you willingly sit in a chamber and discuss and vote upon policy? Or be out in the jungle securing our borders and hutning those who hunt us?”
Blue Hummingbird says  “When We were monarch of Raktam, death visited me very frequently. We often considered ourselves to be like the shamans: there to serve a function, rather than be engaged in any real activity.”
 Blue Hummingbird says “Even a Quest to find a successor to the Throne could leave us with another Baraka: a king who prefers to roam the jungle and eventually disappear, rather than take on matters of state.”
Blue Hummingbird says “Thus we have the current stagnation of Raktam. No political leadership, no people acting in concert.”

Nihlia says “Hmm. I'm still collecting my thoughts... My mind has been wandering the last couple of days.” (2011-06-02 02:15)

Cobalt Manticore says “Action is preferable to Position. {OOC: I"m not done levelling yet lol} Back IC: Throne Room got rather boring for me. I find I'm of more use in the healing hut or afield, tracking blooded footprints.” (2011-06-02 02:42)
Cobalt Manticore says “On the homeland, we hold the advantage, those who roam afar have seen to that. They may bring life to whoever is killed but they exact a weightier price to those dispatched away from their own nests.” (2011-06-02 02:44)
Cobalt Manticore says “I do tend to roam abroad myself, but if it is my mission to defend Raktam I can do so indefinitely.” (2011-06-02 02:46)
Cobalt Manticore says “Whether my prey be living ot dead they soon find I am one of the masters of the living and spirit worlds. I Heal, I Harm and I Harness the Spirits.” (2011-06-02 02:47)
Cobalt Manticore gestures to Blue Hummingbird with his ornate staff absently as he continues gathering herbs, "What of you? You have led Raktam before. Would you be the One to Do So Again?" (2011-06-02 02:54)
Cobalt Manticore packs his medicine pouch til it is beyond full, "Your Return Must mean Something. Hopes and Portendious Omens abound with such a return." (2011-06-02 02:56)
Cobalt Manticore twirls his skull staff, "Besides, you've got Experience on your side." (2011-06-02 02:56)
Cobalt Manticore tosses a handful of rune-marked sticks onto the floor. They land indicating Water, Earth, Water and Earth. (2011-06-02 02:57)
Cobalt Manticore says “Swamps...” (2011-06-02 02:58)

FishOutOfWater says “Anyone else think it's a bit strange having Hafta hanging in limbo over there?” (2011-06-02 05:53)
FishOutOfWater looks sideways at Hafta. (2011-06-02 05:53)
FishOutOfWater says “Maybe I can scare him off...” (2011-06-02 05:54)
FishOutOfWater holds up a bloodied skull. (2011-06-02 05:54)
FishOutOfWater says “Nope, that's not it...” (2011-06-02 05:55)
FishOutOfWater digs around in his backpack. (2011-06-02 05:55)
FishOutOfWater says “How about THIS!” (2011-06-02 05:55)
FishOutOfWater swings a ghastly jack o'lantern around. (2011-06-02 05:55)
FishOutOfWater looks deflated. (2011-06-02 05:56)
FishOutOfWater tosses a handful of rune-marked sticks onto the floor. They land indicating Water, Earth, Fire and Earth. (2011-06-02 05:56)
FishOutOfWater says “Stupid sticks.” (2011-06-02 05:56)

Rusty Razor says “that's it! why not have a small council to take turns listening to our ruler's spirit? I doubt outsiders can do much to harm the royal court then” (2011-06-02 09:56)

The ghostly voice of Pelleas says “Hafta's appearance in that wall is a sign that he should be your next ruler!” (2011-06-02 11:44)

cactus1 says “I come in peace, would you mind if I gathered some of your herbs? And do you guys need any outsider goods for me to bring here in my next trading round?” (2011-06-02 12:27)

Death Becomes You says “I believe there should be an inner circle of ones faithful to Raktam” (2011-06-02 21:19)
Death Becomes You says “And we share power through consultation and democracy” (2011-06-02 21:19)
Death Becomes You says “I am tired of fighting for causes I do not believe in and I cannot follow one sole person he does not hold Raktam and our native brothers to heart” (2011-06-02 21:20)

Cobalt Manticore nods, "Maybe one to represent the Shamans, one to represent Scouts, one for Warriors, and one to represent the Villagers. Representatives of 1 or more for each facet of our citizenry." (2011-06-03 00:13)

Nihlia says “Okay, I can concentrate better now. Hmm...” (2011-06-03 00:54)
Nihlia scratches out what was carved on the wall. (2011-06-03 00:59)
Nihlia carves something onto the wall. (2011-06-03 00:59)
Nihlia says “Feel welcome here, cactus. Not sure what our villagers could need from foreign towns, but I might be interested in any rarer wearable trinkets, should you find any. I have a quite a few already.” with a slight accent. (2011-06-03 01:11)
Nihlia says “Concerning forms of "government"... I've always remained more an anarchist than anything. Rulers come and go, clans form and dissolve, but I and this hut have been here since ages past.” (2011-06-03 01:38)
Nihlia says “I already formed Nsoromma not long ago, for those seeking to defend our native ways without hatred in our hearts, to support cooperation between native towns, and to never give up, no matter what.” (2011-06-03 01:39)
Nihlia says “...but that clan is not meant to lead Raktam itself. Merely to see to it that we stand proud and strong, even when the weather is harsh and unforgiving, and our kin has disappeared into the wild.” (2011-06-03 01:40)
Nihlia says “And becoming one of Nsoromma, the children of the heavens, is no small task in itself. I must first know that I can trust you, and that your heart is in the right place. First then will I invite you.” (2011-06-03 01:42)
Nihlia says “So back to the matter at hand... An actual ruling government. Hmm...” (2011-06-03 01:43)
Nihlia says “Well, if Hummingbird is determined to bring the court back, then that can certainly work. She created it seemingly from nothing once, so if anyone can restore it, it would be her.” (2011-06-03 02:24)
Nihlia says “I'm personally just still a bit critical towards the stigma it has gathered over the years, and worry about the impact that would have on our home as it is today. Hmm...” (2011-06-03 02:24)
Nihlia says “While outsider ideas of democracy are sound, we need to look no further than our own common sense to find similar ideas of our own. We need not imitate them, when we can do things our native ways.” (2011-06-03 02:25)
Nihlia says “Raktam has always been the safest of the native towns due to its location, and as such, it has naturally become the center of our civilisation and culture when populated and defended enough.” (2011-06-03 02:38)
Nihlia says “The important thing is that we speak up and make sure that our community remains active in one way or another. I for one will always be here, should anyone need healing or advice. I'm just... slow.” (2011-06-03 02:51)
Nihlia says “Think we need figureheads in some fashion. Roaming lone hunters and scavenging townsfolk without guidance will form no functioning village. Even if just to share wisdom, we need to act as elders.” (2011-06-03 02:52)
Nihlia says “Well, I think I've said enough for the time being. The choices concerning this are in your hands, not mine. I just share what I've learnt over the years.” (2011-06-03 03:09)

Blue Hummingbird says “This manifestation of Hafta in the grey limbo of the healing hut is very curious. Could Pelleas be right and Hafta is the One Chosen By the Skygods?”
Blue Hummingbird says “We think that if Hafta does not accept the role, We will assume the throne again. But, as you can see, We are now a native of Dalpok. So, Our first role will be to integrate the Royal Court into a ”
Blue Hummingbird says “governmental structure that also supports Dalpok. This can either be through the existing Empire of the Mountain. Or it can be through something new. We shall call a congress on this to discuss it. ”
Blue Hummingbird says “ClickClick styles himself the "guardian of Dalpok", but it is in fact Azuma who is the presiding elder of Dalpok. Azuma is a friend of Raktam. Nihlia, if We send out a message to all who wish to be ”
Blue Hummingbird says  “heard on the issue of political union between Dalpok and Raktam, will you preside over the discussion and allow it to be determined in this healing hut?”
Blue Hummingbird says “We propose the merger of the Royal Court, the Empire of the Mountain, and the Dalpok Liberation Front into something larger: thus Dalpok will have the resources of Raktam to defend against the pirate ”
Blue Hummingbird says “menace: and Raktam can call upon the Dalpoki to resist the cannibal scourge which currently besets us.”

Nihlia says “Certainly. Here is where my words are heard strongest, and I consider Azuma a friend as well.” (2011-06-03 03:20)

Blue Hummingbird says  “Excellent. Then let the word go out: meet here, and talk of union between Dalpok and Raktam.”

Nihlia says “Very well. I'm just rather bound to this hut myself, and I did ask you to be my voice out there before, so if you could do the middle ground talking between towns, then that would be appreciated.” (2011-06-03 03:26)
Nihlia says “I will take some time to meditate now...” (2011-06-03 03:30)

Blue Hummingbird whispers to a courtier, who sprints out of the hut. "The message has been sent to the Empire's followers. Contacting the members of the Royal Court is trickier with Sofaking apparently dead..."

***

And so the word went out: come before Nihlia, in the Raktam healing hut, and speak of union between Dalpok and Raktam.

[OOC: Anyone who wants to talk about this, from any camp, is welcome]

[Bobby the Hatchet]

I'd like to see this, although I don't really have any natives that would be majorly involved at the moment. Even if it's just a temporary thing until player numbers and interests sway so that each village has it's own independant power once again.

I vote for Lord ClickClick.

[Dani]

Sister Raktam,

A strengthening of the old alliances is suitable. Native imperialism is not. We Dalpoki decide our own fates, as individual hunters.

Pawakan

[Raffles]

Hafta declines any offers of crowns. They cause him neck cramps and metal headgear makes him nervous around lightning. Besides, supreme executive power derives from a mandate from the masses, not a shiny hat.

[Iceman]

The Dalpoki have no need of those who talk endlessly. The Raktami have grown soft, living behind their silk curtains and sitting upon down-filled cushions. Lacking even the strength to lift their own limbs, they require servants to tend to them. We of Dalpok follow the ways of our ancestors, and our blades and darts keep our brothers and sisters safe where your words will not.

There are those in Raktam who are not without strength and honour. I see none of them before me.

~CC

[Crowfeet Stormdown]

Time to put on my robe and wizard hat.

[FirstAmongstDaves]

And now, the dramatic conclusion...

Chapter 1: The Magic 8 Ball Speaks!

FishOutOfWater says “There was a time when the native way was to be free. Free in mind and spirit. Free of the outsiders. Free of their ways, where there must be a leader to crush the weak underfoot.” (2011-06-03 04:16)
FishOutOfWater says “I, for one, choose to remain free. I will fight to protect our way of life if threatened, but will not join your "royal court", nor be bound by its laws.” (2011-06-03 04:19)
FishOutOfWater says “I hunt. I eat. I sleep under the stars. I live with Shartak, as my fathers did, and all their fathers before them, since time began.” (2011-06-03 04:20)

kiwimage says “So many words. Yet none from Hafta. Perhaps they wish to bear witness to some great thing here.” (2011-06-03 10:50)
kiwimage says “Though I care little. I shall continue as I have always done.” (2011-06-03 11:05)
kiwimage says “Planting trees, healing the injured and facing the beasts of the jungle in ritual combat.” (2011-06-03 11:06)
kiwimage says “I go now to face the shargles once more.” (2011-06-03 11:09)

Hafta says “Greetings again, cactus1.” with a slight accent. (2011-06-03 12:53)

Pelleas gives you a bottle of banana beer. (2011-06-03 13:22)
Pelleas says “Did you come to a conclusion my friends?” (2011-06-03 13:24)
Pelleas says “Also, next time I die, most likely at that monster Tkltchk's hands, I'm going home to Derby for a while.” (2011-06-03 13:26)
Pelleas says “I've heard whispers of terrible pirate atrocities there, not terrible enough for me to run off from here but still, they leave me slightly concerned” (2011-06-03 13:27)

Cobalt Manticore says “This is looking the most promising it has been for weeks now. I'd thought the village's spirit broken by royal dissolution and the plague of pirates and cannibals, infection from York, but I see now..” (2011-06-03 13:52)
Cobalt Manticore says “...Raktam was just being a sleeping Giant! This is a good thing. We're rumbling like avolcano that will flash spectacularly before reforming into stuff of stronger substance.” (2011-06-03 13:54)
Cobalt Manticore says “The Troubles in Derby? Most curious. Mayhap the Underworlders will let slip a noticing of their own.” (2011-06-03 14:01)
Cobalt Manticore tosses a handful of rune-marked sticks onto the floor. They land indicating Water, Water, Water and Air. (2011-06-03 14:02)
Cobalt Manticore says “They're journeying across the waters, like the wind, for something that moves like the wind...” (2011-06-03 14:02)
Cobalt Manticore says “...and something black comes from the north, fiends of fell passions and sanguine appetites descend from their driftwood nest like rats weilding curved blades.” (2011-06-03 14:04)
Cobalt Manticore says “I have no great love for Derby, having died the most times there, but I do not envy their future fate soon on the coming.” (2011-06-03 14:06)

Hafta pushes the wall, gingerly. (2011-06-03 14:30)
Hafta tosses a handful of rune-marked sticks onto the floor. They land indicating Earth, Air, Air and Water. (2011-06-03 14:31)
Hafta holds up a bloodied skull. (2011-06-03 14:31)
Hafta takes out the Magic 8-Ball. (2011-06-03 14:32)
Hafta says “Oh, mystic pool piece, am I to be burdened with rulership?” (2011-06-03 14:33)
Hafta says “The orb clears! It says... "Ask Again Later".” (2011-06-03 14:35)
Hafta stares at the Magic 8-Ball. (2011-06-03 14:35)

Chapter 2: Data on Sapphires

cactus1 says “Thank you, this is far more hospitable than some of my other trading trips. Nihilia, do any of the charms I currently wear seem any good? I'm willing to part with most of them.” (2011-06-03 17:31)

Death Becomes You says “I agree to the joining of the tribes but we must consider that Dalpok is our weaker cousin ” (2011-06-03 18:47)
Death Becomes You says “Surely the lords of Raktam will have the greater say in the coalition” (2011-06-03 18:48)
Lieutenant Commander Data says “Greetings my name is Data. I come in peace on a mission to discuss the location of a native called Sofaking” with a slight accent. (2011-06-03 19:41)
Lieutenant Commander Data says “I come on the behalf of a man called Dani al-Ghazal and he has provided me with presents for you all and stories to regale you” with a slight accent. (2011-06-03 19:44)

Hafta says “SofaKing has long been lost to mortal eyes, Outsider Data.” with a slight accent. (2011-06-03 20:38)

Lieutenant Commander Data says “I see thank you for your information and heal” with a slight accent. (2011-06-03 21:17)
Lieutenant Commander Data says “Is anyone aware of his last sighting ” with a slight accent. (2011-06-03 21:17)

Cobalt Manticore says “I'm beginning to worry about this amassing of outsiders here, a killer could hide in their midst all too easily.” (2011-06-03 23:29)
Cobalt Manticore holds up a bloodied skull. (2011-06-03 23:30)
Cobalt Manticore says “I Will track down and kill any in here who cause us harm.” (2011-06-03 23:31)
Cobalt Manticore says “Data, I see nothing special.” (2011-06-03 23:36)

Lieutenant Commander Data says “Cobalt the Sapphire you have received comes from Dani's own hand labouring for weeks digging around in the dunes near Durham” with a slight accent. (2011-06-04 07:12)
Lieutenant Commander Data says “Forged from the fires of burning hell ” with a slight accent. (2011-06-04 07:12)
Lieutenant Commander Data says “For weeks he dug and then when overcome with dehydration and delirious at his impending death with visions of horseman and waterfalls the Sapphire happened into his hand” with a slight accent. (2011-06-04 07:14)
Lieutenant Commander Data says “The sunlight caught the sapphire and lit the way to a small pool of water ” with a slight accent. (2011-06-04 07:15)
Lieutenant Commander Data says “he stumbled to the small pool and drank until the pool emptied” with a slight accent. (2011-06-04 07:16)
Lieutenant Commander Data says “Before him then rose a blindfolded Virgin” with a slight accent. (2011-06-04 07:17)
Lieutenant Commander Data says “She said in a quivering voice "for your devotion to the gods I grant you the water you need to survive"” with a slight accent. (2011-06-04 07:18)
Lieutenant Commander Data says “and she handed him a bottle of water blessed by the lords hand and this water I pass to on of you” with a slight accent. (2011-06-04 07:18)
Lieutenant Commander Data says “Nihlia may this water serve you well” with a slight accent. (2011-06-04 07:20)
Lieutenant Commander Data says “My last present comes from Durham a Club Palermo Pint Glass” with a slight accent. (2011-06-04 07:20)
Lieutenant Commander Data says “Dani won this in a drinking against 6 pirates in Club Palermo” with a slight accent. (2011-06-04 07:21)
Lieutenant Commander Data says “May I add a drinking contest” with a slight accent. (2011-06-04 07:22)
Lieutenant Commander Data says “Hardened drinkers livers scarred by rum and their teeth ravaged through lack of Vitamin C they had little faith that a muslim could defeat them” with a slight accent. (2011-06-04 07:23)
Lieutenant Commander Data says “Dani cast aside the doubts echoing from his god and plunged into the rum and beer ” with a slight accent. (2011-06-04 07:23)
Lieutenant Commander Data says “barely able to stand and after defeating the first 5 pirates Dani knew that he must gather all his vigor to be the last standing” with a slight accent. (2011-06-04 07:24)
Lieutenant Commander Data says “as he sat crouched against a bar stool vomit and blood covering his clothes his arms shaking likely from the ratio of alcohol content in his body” with a slight accent. (2011-06-04 07:25)
Lieutenant Commander Data says “he raised the bottle of rum ripped the cork out with his teeth and emptied the contents down his throat ” with a slight accent. (2011-06-04 07:26)
Lieutenant Commander Data says “scattering the bottle to the floor he was helped up to his feet and as he stood he pointed weakly at the pirate” with a slight accent. (2011-06-04 07:27)
Lieutenant Commander Data says “"yoour...turn"” with a slight accent. (2011-06-04 07:27)
Lieutenant Commander Data says “the pirate collapsed ” with a slight accent. (2011-06-04 07:27)
Lieutenant Commander Data says “I gather this was due to his intoxication ” with a slight accent. (2011-06-04 07:28)
Lieutenant Commander Data says “And so Dani was presented with the pint glass ” with a slight accent. (2011-06-04 07:28)
Lieutenant Commander Data gives you a Club Palermo pint glass. (2011-06-04 07:30)
Lieutenant Commander Data says “This I give to you Blue Hummingbird” with a slight accent. (2011-06-04 07:30)

Chapter 3: "Here we go"

Pelleas says “I just bagged another dangerous looking cannibal in a hut to the south.” (2011-06-04 14:35)
Pelleas says “Also, perhaps I should mind my own business but, in my opinion, Raktam would do well to steer away from any association with Dani al-Ghazali.” (2011-06-04 14:37)
Pelleas says “The man is trouble and not to be trusted.” (2011-06-04 14:37)
Pelleas says “Perhaps you've all heard the tales of his Dalpoki slaves and the fact that he was kicked out of the city he led by its own citizen.” (2011-06-04 14:39)

Cobalt Manticore eyes the Gem neutrally, "Well Thank you Data, may you yourself be as constant and multifaceted as this transparent rock you have given me. Pelleas, your words ring true, what he's doing here...." (2011-06-04 15:07)
Cobalt Manticore says “Well, let's deal in the now, for now, until the past is brought to the present.” (2011-06-04 15:08)
Cobalt Manticore says “Think I shall Hunt for a bit, tis more polite to kill Outside of the hut.” (2011-06-04 15:18)
Cobalt Manticore says “Met a wayward tiger, rejoined him to nature, hopefully his next life won't be quite as blundery.” (2011-06-04 15:22)
Cobalt Manticore tosses a handful of rune-marked sticks onto the floor. They land indicating Air, Air, Fire and Water. (2011-06-04 15:23)
Cobalt Manticore says “That I'll just keep to myself.” (2011-06-04 15:23)

Death Becomes You says “I believe the gifts were an attempt to convince you not to attempt to disassemble me” (2011-06-04 15:37)
Death Becomes You says “The main purpose of my visit I believe to ascertain the location of Sofaking” (2011-06-04 15:38)
Death Becomes You says “Is what I have gathered from his discreet messages to me ” (2011-06-04 15:41)
Death Becomes You says “What do you have to say to that?” (2011-06-04 15:42)
Death Becomes You says “I do not believe the robot understands us” (2011-06-04 15:44)
Death Becomes You says “He has twice ignored me personally” (2011-06-04 15:45)
Avra Kadavra says “Thank you for the gift of healing, Nihlia.” (2011-06-04 15:50)

Avra Kadavra says “I wonder about one thing though. What has happened on the mountain? The shargles seem more savage than before and the mountain path are covered by impassable jungle. ” (2011-06-04 15:56)

You hear Lieutenant Commander Data whisper “Do you understand my language I come in peace”” with a slight accent. (2011-06-04 16:06)
Lieutenant Commander Data says “My universal translator appears inoperable and I am having trouble understanding your dialect” with a slight accent. (2011-06-04 16:08)
Lieutenant Commander Data says “I seek the location of Sofaking or last known whereabouts” with a slight accent. (2011-06-04 16:08)

Neil Tathers says “Here we go” (2011-06-04 16:15)

Chapter 4: The Conch Shell Appears

You hear the echoing of a conch shell horn. (2011-06-04 16:16)

Death Becomes You says “I want the conch” (2011-06-04 17:35)

Cobalt Manticore says “Giving up on addressing the albino outsider simulacrum, seems peaceful, if a bit suspicious. Sofaking, Last place I saw him was in Royal Court Hut. He seemed wearied and beleagured from the dispute--” (2011-06-04 18:17)
Cobalt Manticore says “--I was having with Jeanette Prosper. That's a tale and a rant for another time. Suffice to say that there was something about her that always raised my hackles...” (2011-06-04 18:19)
Cobalt Manticore says “I want that Conch Shell Too, but maybe somehow else and another time.” (2011-06-04 18:20)

Death Becomes You says “Tathers the shell was taken from me and ill be back to take it” (2011-06-04 19:37)
Lieutenant Commander Data says “Ah a conch shell” with a slight accent. (2011-06-04 20:24)
Lieutenant Commander Data says “A conch is a common name which is applied to a number of different species of medium-sized to large sea snails or their shells,” with a slight accent. (2011-06-04 20:25)
Lieutenant Commander Data says “Conch shells can be used as wind instruments. They are prepared by cutting a hole in the spire of the shell near the apex, and then blowing into the shell as if it were a trumpet, as in blowing horn.” with a slight accent. (2011-06-04 20:25)
Lieutenant Commander Data says “Various species of large marine gastropod shells can be turned into "blowing shells", ” with a slight accent. (2011-06-04 20:26)
Lieutenant Commander Data says “but some of the best-known species used are the sacred chank or shankha Turbinella pyrum, the "Triton's trumpet" Charonia tritonis, and the Queen Conch Strombus gigas.” with a slight accent. (2011-06-04 20:26)
Lieutenant Commander Data says “Pelleas are you aware of the last sighting of Sofaking” with a slight accent. (2011-06-04 23:02)

You hear the echoing of a conch shell horn. (2011-06-04 23:29)
You hear the echoing of a conch shell horn. (2011-06-04 23:29)

Nihlia says “I'm still trying to gather my thoughts again...” (2011-06-05 02:03)

Hitodama says “By the skygods!” (2011-06-05 02:38)
Hitodama says “The conch--in all its unfettered seashelly glory!” (2011-06-05 02:38)
Hitodama searches for herbs and admires silently. (2011-06-05 02:39)
You hear the echoing of a conch shell horn. (2011-06-05 02:48)
Moondagger gives you a glowing crystal pendant. (2011-06-05 08:54)
You hear Moondagger whisper “For you. To strengthen you and keep you safe. *nods*” (2011-06-05 08:55)

Hafta says “Good luck, conch bearer.” (2011-06-05 11:24)

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Chapter 5: Ratwiddle and the Skymen

Ratwiddle gives you a gourd of fungi juice. (2011-06-05 14:02)
Ratwiddle says “I have RETURNED from the underplace. I WILL tell you a tale unlike tales that you have not heard and unliked before. ” (2011-06-05 14:04)
Ratwiddle says “It WAS a normal cave morning. My socks were dry and the walls tasted of a salty taste, POSSIBLY SALT. I devoured what was left of the previous underground equivalent of a day's meal. ” (2011-06-05 14:05)
Ratwiddle says “It was a boiled rat soufay with some caesar salad on the side, made solely from the finest caesar and by that I am of course REFERRING to a type of rat with a remarkable likeness to Caesar, whatever ” (2011-06-05 14:07)
Ratwiddle says “that is. I gathered myself up and crept along for a few hours until I MET A TREASURE hunting team of SKYMEN. I know you're all asking if any of this is true and the answer is yes, probably a lot of it” (2011-06-05 14:08)
Ratwiddle says “I said, 'Greetings imortal Skyman, why have you come to the caves when you could be in the sky?' He looked at me with his SKYMAN face and said 'Ratwiddle, I'm terribly sorry but I do believe I have ” (2011-06-05 14:10)
Ratwiddle says “no spiffing idea what you are referring to when you use the term 'Skyman'." Here was me, CONFUSED because he had read my mind and plucked my name from my thoughts yet he was trying to pretend I didn't” (2011-06-05 14:11)
Ratwiddle says “know what a SKYMAN was when I saw one. Anyway this all went on for a while until I starting ranting at them about the treasure they were seeking. With my in-depth knowledge of the tunnels, I had been ” (2011-06-05 14:13)
Ratwiddle says “witness to my GREATEST ENEMIES EVER stealing the treasure. Yes, I am talking about the Anti-Anti-Cave Spider League of Great Cave Heroes and Heroines, comprised of an alliance of evil led by the Giant” (2011-06-05 14:14)
Ratwiddle says “Red (and other unmentioned colours just in case any other arachnids feel discriminated against) Spiders of Doom.” (2011-06-05 14:15)
Ratwiddle says “The SKYMEN told me that they wished to know the location of the treasure and therefore the headquarters of the spiders. I took them on a journey to the centre of the Earth where we......wait, that's a” (2011-06-05 14:17)
Ratwiddle says “different story. Anyway, we reached the HQ and started some kind of hip fight with them. I took down at least two spiders while the SKYMEN used their SKY-POWERS (underground?) to start destroying the ” (2011-06-05 14:18)
Ratwiddle says “other guards. Then the lead SKYMAN went up to the treasure and started laughing. One of the dying spiders started trying to click a few dying words to me but because they usually do that and just pack” (2011-06-05 14:20)
Ratwiddle says “them full of naughty underground words, I didn't really listen. It was THEN THAT it clicked with me, partially due to the clicking noise, that they were imposter SKYMEN. 'You foolish smelly rat eating” (2011-06-05 14:22)
Ratwiddle says “toe rag, you just led us to the Noseguard of Frayluockittan, a lost treasure of the tribal ancestors that grants powers far beyond the comprehension of mortal cave dwelling humans!' the leader boomed.” (2011-06-05 14:24)
Ratwiddle says “'Oh no' I SAID. I was outnumbered by these knock off SKYMEN and realised I just could have doomed the entire cave system. So I said my prayers to the signmaker and then begun battle for the seemingly ” (2011-06-05 14:25)
Ratwiddle says “last time. I don't want to bore you with all the cool descriptions of the battle like when I threw a gourd of fungi juice in one of my assailants eyes and the extra AP temporarily blinded him so I'll ” (2011-06-05 14:27)
Ratwiddle says “cut to the end. It was just me and the leader of the fake skymen. He had the noseguard and used it's powers to melt my wooden club in my very hands. However as my imaginary mother always tells me,” (2011-06-05 14:29)
Ratwiddle says “overreaching ambition invites disaster. I ducked under the next beam of wooden club melting power and it hit a bit of the cave wall. As you may know, whoever built the caves used extremely poor ” (2011-06-05 14:31)
Ratwiddle says “workmanship cause the entire place started to collapse. 'NNNNNNNNOOOOOOOO!!!' I think my opponent said, although don't quote me on that as there might have been a few more O's in his No.” (2011-06-05 14:32)
Ratwiddle says “I yelled at them to run away quickly but their refusal to leave without the Noseguard ended their poor lives as A HUGE GIANT DAGGER shaped pillar crushed them all into a thin red paste. Putting it all” (2011-06-05 14:33)
Ratwiddle says “behind me, I walked off into the sunset, a hypothetical sunset of course...whatever the sun is...” (2011-06-05 14:34)
Ratwiddle says “Let that tale be a WARNING TO you all, search for treasures at your own demise. Sometimes IT'S best to leave those things buried.” (2011-06-05 14:35)
Ratwiddle pulls a fried rat on a stick and starts chewing away at it. (2011-06-05 14:36)
Avra Kadavra says “*blinks* Ratwiddle lives an interesting life, doesn't he?” (2011-06-05 14:48)

Chapter 6: "Whooftah"

Cobalt Manticore is still having an OOC Debate on whether to Join the Shartak Forum, let alone even Read it, gaming forums to him have always been rife with drama and stomach aches and headaches. (2011-06-05 14:52)
Cobalt Manticore got by some 5 years abouts w/o it. (2011-06-05 14:52)
Cobalt Manticore says “Quite an awesome gathering we have here. When does the beginning of the meeting begin?” (2011-06-05 14:53)
Cobalt Manticore says “Anyway, my Point for Today is if our Warriors and Shamans and Scouts and Villagers are Trained. No Outsider Trick will befuddle our borders again. Too often they've eluded us with the various tricks, ” (2011-06-05 14:54)
Cobalt Manticore says “of their Trade, of Murder. We scratch our heads and die daily and they slip away in the night from another kill to come back and do so again.” (2011-06-05 14:55)
Cobalt Manticore raises his weapons high above his head, "And I Shall not Tolerate their Incursions ANYMORE!" (2011-06-05 14:56)
Cobalt Manticore says “So I can work With a group, that unlike the Last group will Not attack My clan and hence force of me a prudent withdrawal, or I can do this alone.” (2011-06-05 14:58)
Cobalt Manticore says “We have to keep our blades and darts faced outward from the village if there is ever any hope of our banding together against the outside menaces.” (2011-06-05 14:59)
Cobalt Manticore says “Out there, is the Enemy, and they Laugh at our inability to coordinate, our unableness to slap their greedy hands away from our plate, we are their feast and their fortune, but no more.” (2011-06-05 15:00)
Cobalt Manticore stomps the floor, causing an underground lightning ripple to rattle the hut somewhat, "So whatever name we give this, whoever backs or attacks this, whenever we begin..." (2011-06-05 15:01)
Cobalt Manticore says “Know you that a Cobalt Manticore Stands With You!" and raising both claws to the heavens, causing a minor thunderstorm to occur... "And we Will see our Homelands Defended!” (2011-06-05 15:02)
Cobalt Manticore pats himself on his striped back and simmers down. (2011-06-05 15:03)

Rusty Razor says “Indeed, our fellow Ratwiddle has a great share of adventure -smiles- ” (2011-06-05 15:43)
Rusty Razor says “Cobalt Manticore, what about the peaceful sort of foreigners?” (2011-06-05 15:43)

AlexanderRM says “Avra Kadavra, to me that sounds like a good sign. The first time I went into the remote portions of the mountain, many years ago, the shargles were thriving and the jungle was virtually impassable the” (2011-06-06 02:37)
AlexanderRM says “whole way. Yet at some point, somehow, the Shargles diminished and the jungle did as well, and so for a very long time one could not find a single shargle searching half the mountain.” (2011-06-06 02:38)
AlexanderRM says “I am greatly heartened by word that the wise and powerful Elder Race may be returning. If only a new Shargle Cult could arise to bring them back into the caves...” (2011-06-06 02:39)

Cobalt Manticore says “Peaceful sort of foreigners, those puzzle me the most, although I have one who is sworn never to kill a friendly native in my own clan. But, once one kills you, remember him. See into his soul first, ” (2011-06-06 03:09)
Cobalt Manticore says “mark his being, contact his essence and store it's identity in your mind and his tracks will stand out to you like the lightning of a thunderstorm but still as a rainbow. You May do the same with,” (2011-06-06 03:10)
Cobalt Manticore says “-friendlies, to keep from attacking accidentally. Though there is only so much space in our minds for an amount of persons, hence why one must prioritize. How do you live, how do you kill, how do you ” (2011-06-06 03:11)
Cobalt Manticore says “die? These will tilt your focus the balance it needs to support.” (2011-06-06 03:12)
Cobalt Manticore passes Rusty Razor a peaceful intention pipe, a remodelled blowpipe stuffed with fermented herbs soaked in berry wine, "ULtimately you must seek your own path to know it for true, tis your quest." (2011-06-06 03:14)
Cobalt Manticore resumes his meditations, as several herbs from the hut begin falling on the ground and crawling toward his medicine pouch, "Magic and Metal, Maps and Manners, we are but who we are, and much more" (2011-06-06 03:15)
Cobalt Manticore opens his medicine bag absently to let the wrigling animated herbs in, "Even fill windbags like me cannot decide for you, wisdom cannot be taught except by the self, it is self-learned." (2011-06-06 03:17)
Cobalt Manticore says “And always ever teaching, nobody knows all as long as someone knows something else.” (2011-06-06 03:18)
Cobalt Manticore says “Who is to say the SkyGods did not put Us here to see their own thoughts in action? And to have put the Outsiders here to see how their minds as our motion would handle new stimuli.” (2011-06-06 03:19)
Cobalt Manticore says “It may be our test, but it may be their lesson, thus may we teach the gods, by knowing ourselves.” (2011-06-06 03:20)
Cobalt Manticore says “Whooftah, I'd better lay off the fungus juice,.” (2011-06-06 03:20)

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Chapter 7: Berries for the Hair

Lieutenant Commander Data says “Well friends I must return to York and update Dani with the information you have provided relating to Sofaking ” with a slight accent. (2011-06-06 08:24)
Lieutenant Commander Data says “I thank you for your hospitality and for not using my circuits as gifts to your gods” with a slight accent. (2011-06-06 08:25)

Rusty Razor opens his pouch and stores the meditation pipe, thanking Cobalt Manticore "Wise words, brother Manticore...I must go to the jungle now, and learn from the spirits who travel around the isle... (2011-06-06 11:43)
Rusty Razor grins "will be back in some days though" (2011-06-06 11:44)

Cobalt Manticore smirks, and dashes outside. (2011-06-06 16:42)
Cobalt Manticore says “I have Got to Hunt, to kill something, the Chaos within me demands it, but I Can and Will be found within Raktam's Borders should I be needed.” (2011-06-06 16:58)

Maximillion Pike says “Ah, so this is where your heathen party is being held. I was hanging out in the throne room all by myself, staring at all the wooded cups all day.” (2011-06-06 18:08)
Maximillion Pike says “Raktam seems well, plenty o skulls on sticks everywhere. Gotta love that. Good to see you again, bluebird. Alex. The rest of you unwashed I have not met. I am HE, in need of a bath. ” (2011-06-06 18:11)

Pelleas says “Charming.” with a slight accent. (2011-06-06 18:14)

Maximillion Pike says “Wow. Did you see how stiff that guy's jacket was? And does he get his hair to be not so greasy? I tried washing mine with those strange berries, but it only made my scalp burn and eventually scab over” (2011-06-06 18:22)

Pelleas says “Tkltchk just hit the dirt once again. He sends his best.” (2011-06-06 18:23)
Pelleas says “I certainly hope you're not talking about my uniform.” with a slight accent. (2011-06-06 18:25)

Maximillion Pike says “Oh, hey. You're back. Well. Good day, sir Pellas. I'm just, uh, was noting how uniforms such as yours, uh, have nice, um, yeah. So how about those cannibals? ” (2011-06-06 18:30)

Pelleas says “They're dead. That's how about they are.” with a slight accent. (2011-06-06 18:31)
Pelleas gives Maximillion Pike the look. (2011-06-06 18:32)

Maximillion Pike says “Indeed. Well, that settles that. Time to sit and breathe in the herbs and soak up some rum. Cheers to that. ” (2011-06-06 18:35)

Cobalt Manticore says “so far all is clear. apparently.” (2011-06-07 02:16)

Chapter 8: Blue Hummingbird's Proposal

Nihlia says “Ugh. Curse my lacking concentration lately... Good thing I put everything to record. Lets see if I can catch up...” (2011-06-07 02:36)
Nihlia says “Hmm. Seems you're doing pretty well on your own now. Getting real crowded in here and everything. Not really sure where to take things from there...” (2011-06-07 02:47)
Nihlia says “Guess I could challenge the less agreeable elements in Dalpok to even more argumentation, but that wont really get us anywhere much, considering the massive fool at the top.” (2011-06-07 02:50)
Nihlia says “...And that kind of pointless chatter always leaves a bitter aftertaste anyway. So guess we're better off building with what we can gather on our own. Independently from Dalpoks party pooper rulers.” (2011-06-07 02:56)
Nihlia says “Not really sure on any details at the moment, though. I'm a spiritual guide, not an organizer... Ack. Especially not when my mind is as distant as the last few days.” (2011-06-07 02:59)
Nihlia says “But its important that we take the opportunity to organize and strengthen ourselves with clear allies before we all go separate ways again. While spread thin and independent, we cannot defend our kin.” (2011-06-07 03:07)
Nihlia says “And without any town defence, our culture cannot flourish again, and our neighbours will remain fending for what little they can hold safe from killers, liars and fools.” (2011-06-07 03:10)
Nihlia says “As for the loudmouthed minority opposing a united Dalpok-Raktam alliance... Should they raise too much of a fuzz against a peaceful coalition, then I'll personally see to it they are vocally disarmed.” (2011-06-07 03:19)
Nihlia says “Other than that, I suggest you take action yourselves. Preferably under the same banners. Even before we get a functioning government running, we'll need to see to it our home stand strong and safe.” (2011-06-07 03:23)
Nihlia says “Ancestor grace be with us all.” (2011-06-07 03:25)

Wall E fires at you with a blowpipe for 4 damage. You die. (2011-06-07 07:09)
Wall E says “I despise any son of a tribble that sends a hitman and not himself to battle” (2011-06-07 07:09)
Wall E says “Backhands Cobalt across the room, Cobalt whimpers as Worf stands over him” (2011-06-07 07:10)
Wall E says “I shall return and you and I shall battle to the death” (2011-06-07 07:10)

Moondagger sighs. "He should not be killing, here of all places." (2011-06-07 08:28)

You say “A few days of meditation, and naturally We are assassinated. Never mind.”
You say “It is a shame that the former Grand Vizier has departed. His goals no longer align with Ours, but his insights are keen and astute.”
You say “Others oppose this Grand Alliance, but this is what I propose:”
You say “First, we establish the Dalpok-Raktam Alliance. People dislike words such as "Empire" and "Kingdom". So let us use neutral and inoffensive terminology.”
You say “Second, We will establish twin Halls of the Alliance, one in Dalpok and one in Raktam. They shall be identical. All Raktamis and Dalpokis are welcome in both.”
You say “Third, We propose a Council of Guardians of the Alliance. Any Dalpoki or Raktami who wishes to be a Guardian may be one.”
You say “Fourth, we have a military arm: the Fist of the Alliance. We propose Cobalt Manticore be Warlord and lead the Fist of the Alliance into combat.”
You say “Nihlia, We know that you reluctantly involve yourself in worldly matters. Yet We think no one is better suited to lead. Leading is a different concept from ruling. The person sits on the throne of ” You say “Raktam need not rule. It is better to be a symbol of unity than a ruler. Will you sit on the throne of Raktam as its Regent?” You say “We have now asked you twice: We are happy to beg a third time if need be.” You say “As for Us, if Nihlia will be Regent of Raktam, We will be Regent of Dalpok, both Regents acting under the umbrella of the Alliance and under the direction and guidance of the Guardians.”
You say “The Royal Court still exists. We founded the dynasty: We are Queen. But We will not rule in Court. We will adopt Moondagger, if she will accept the role, as Our heir: a sister to Our son Sofaking.” You say “(We shall see if we can change the name of the clan to the Royal Court of Greater Dalpok and Raktam.)”
You say “Pelleas, We have a special role for you. Will you be the Alliance's Envoy? Only an outsider is best suited to deal with outsiders.” in the outsider language.

Chapter 9: The Assassin's View

Vercingetorix walks into the healing hut, and takes a seat to watch the proceedings.
Vercingetorix raises a finger. "The last time I was in town, as Lord of Dalpok, I came offering my hand in marriage, so to speak, to the then Queen." (2011-06-07 12:41)
Vercingetorix says “Now ofcourse, I am a lowly impoverished assassin, a far cry from my previous position of utter supremacy over all of Dalpok.” (2011-06-07 12:42)
Vercingetorix says “Especially over the anarchist Aintgottimetobleed - who had plenty of time, in reality. Anyway, my only comment is: where are the rest of the Dalpoki in this discussion?” (2011-06-07 12:43)
Vercingetorix says “Regency is well and good. But you, Blue Hummingbird, are Raktami by birth. Imposing your will upon the Dalpoki is going to be perceived as sleight of hand.” (2011-06-07 12:45)
Vercingetorix says “Or even if you don't impose your will, the perception that the symbolic leader of Dalpoki is the former Queen of Raktam isn't going to go down well in some quarters.” (2011-06-07 12:46)
Vercingetorix says “I think you need a better solution. And that, my friends, is all I have to say. If you need a good assassin, don't use a mercenary. Use the Assassins Guild. Token plug.” (2011-06-07 12:46)
Vercingetorix says “I am off to rescue maidens, write love poetry, and kill for money. Adieu.” (2011-06-07 12:48)
Vercingetorix hands a bunch of flowers to Nihlia, bows, and leaves. (2011-06-07 12:48)

Pelleas says “Well I'd be honored to be the Alliance's envoy, if that was what is decided.” (2011-06-07 14:13)

Maximillion Pike says “Hmm. Native alliance. Sounds like a dubious caper. I thought all you cats lived in perfect harmony? Anyway, aintgottimetobleed is greedy it turns out and maybe could be swayed by cash. Just saying. ” (2011-06-07 16:09)
Maximillion Pike says “Swayed to what, I don't know. I have no idea what is actually going on. That is not surprising though. Ooo, look, a crab. ” (2011-06-07 16:10)

Cobalt Manticore says “I consider my first job as spiritual war lord To hunt down and kill wall e” (2011-06-07 16:12)
Cobalt Manticore says “Fundamentally it's what we can do. No matter the realm. We hunt down and kill vermin.” (2011-06-07 16:13)

You start to feel your essence ripping apart. Gradually the feeling of disorientation lessens as you rematerialise. Only then does it become apparent that Cobalt Manticore has summoned you to appear before them. (2011-06-07 16:14)

Cobalt Manticore performs a successful invocation ritual and summons 1 spirit. (2011-06-07 16:14)

The spectral figure of Blue Hummingbird walks through the wall, and resumes her seat. she casts a glance at the phoenix on Nihlia's wrist. (2011-06-10 02:56)
The ghostly voice of Blue Hummingbird says “It seems that Our cursed sister has her thoughts on matters of leadership. Beware how you use this creature, Nihlia: it is capable of setting fire to all of the jungle between here and the mountain.” (2011-06-10 02:58)

Maximillion Pike says “Hey Yeah! That giant fire that is raging out of control in dancing phoenix's fault. Not some outsider with a poor knowledge of fire, trying to fungus crabcakes... Yeah. That sounds right ” (2011-06-10 03:23)
Maximillion Pike says “Uff. I am so full of rum I am not even going to try and apologize for how awful that sounded. Both grammatcially and as a tired joke. ” (2011-06-10 03:24)

Nihlia mumbles "Where do you even find rum in this place, Pike?" (2011-06-10 03:28)
Nihlia says “Worry not, Hummingbird. I'd rather have such a creature close to me than out of my reach.” (2011-06-10 03:28)
Nihlia says “Yes, I know well what you are, phoenix. Quite a rarity at that, seeing how even your spirit-bound name has changed since we last met.” (2011-06-10 03:36)
Nihlia says “Well, I hope you like listening to a lot of talking, mixed with long periods of silence, cause thats what sitting around me for long is like. And I have been here ever so long...” (2011-06-10 03:37)
Nihlia says “"Queen" is a bit of an overstatement, since I still reject the idea of "assuming regency", but my purpose has always been the well-being of Raktam. I'm more of a caretaker or guardian than anything.” (2011-06-10 03:38)
Nihlia says “I prefer to dedicate myself to something slower, more long-term, as I do not intend to ever leave this place. Well, perhaps apart from a pilgrimage sometime again, should Raktam be in safer hands.” (2011-06-10 03:40)
Nihlia says “But if for the time being I have to guide Raktam more directly, then so be it. Just know that I make a poor leader, as I will never give orders. I only share advice to what our villagers should do.” (2011-06-10 03:41)
Nihlia says “Its always been up to our kin to do what their hearts feel is right, and to prove themselves by their own actions. To force such action would only make the lesson wasted.” (2011-06-10 03:42)
Nihlia says “But I digress... I will do what is necessary for sacred Raktam to remain safe, as long as our villagers will lend me their aid in keeping us secure and strengthening our culture once more.” (2011-06-10 03:43)
Nihlia gives you a glowing crystal pendant. (2011-06-10 03:44)
Nihlia says “Since I will create no order else than what others choose to achieve, I guess that makes me more of an anarchist than anything else. Especially since I saw that work for Raktam once, when I was young.” (2011-06-10 04:02)
Nihlia says “Makes me think of another saying: "The anarch is to the anarchist, what the monarch is to the monarchist. ...so perhaps I would rather be an Anarch than anything else. To give order within chaos.” (2011-06-10 04:04)

Akiak has left the clan Royal Court of Greater Raktam (2011-06-10 06:21)

Maximillion Pike says “Find the rum? Baby, my backpack is full of nothing else. Even soap. ” (2011-06-10 07:01)

Nihlia says “But please, do not take what I suggest as absolute wisdom. I have ideas which I share just like anyone. That does not make them fool-proof by any means.” (2011-06-10 10:21)

Cobalt Manticore plucks the Identity of Wall E from Blue Hummingbird's astral essence, the taint of her death, and makes a tracker of it, "Now his Safety is Mine to remove from him." (2011-06-10 15:23)
Cobalt Manticore steps out to track his tracker spell. (2011-06-10 15:27)
Cobalt Manticore says “There can be no more room for Friends in my mind, I will remember you when I see you but I have dedicated my remaining headspace to storing the names of the Enemies of Raktam. I will be the Machine of” (2011-06-10 15:28)
Cobalt Manticore says “the Destruction, the Beast of their Nightmares, and the Spirit of overdue Vengeances. Raktam is Now just a ME more unsafe for those who would seek to bring us down. There a times when nature balances.” (2011-06-10 15:30)
Cobalt Manticore holds up a creepy skull. (2011-06-10 15:30)
Cobalt Manticore says “You Outsiders, warn your cities that all they'll find here when Bring Death is they Own death, the only death they bring is their own, BYOD. I commence this bloody path now.” (2011-06-10 15:32)
Cobalt Manticore meditates as he reformats his mind to optimize it's efficiency in thinking for a living weapon. (2011-06-10 15:33)

Maximillion Pike says “I have some first aid kits and I only need 16 exp till I get my new skill. Anyone mind if I nail them a few times with my machete then heal them. I really want to, um, learn agriculture. No, seriously” (2011-06-10 19:11)

You hear a cracking noise followed by a loud cheeping as a large egg carried by Big Hungry Joe hatches. (2011-06-10 23:06)
A shargle attacks you for 2 damage. (2011-06-11 02:05)

Maximillion Pike says “Nevermind, I found some deer outside, hacked it to chucks and, low and behold, I can grow plants with much more success. This be a strange island Anyone fine the cave with the light yet?” (2011-06-11 05:26)
Maximillion Pike says “love you heathen guys and gals *hick*” (2011-06-11 05:28)

kiwimage says “A shargle dare attacks me in this place. I'll have its entrails.” (2011-06-11 11:03)
kiwimage kills the shargle with a machete. (2011-06-11 11:04)
kiwimage strikes the shargle down and rips its innards out. (2011-06-11 11:07)
kiwimage separates the innards into several small bloody piles arranged about the shargle corpse before eating each in turn. (2011-06-11 11:11)

Nihlia uses a healing herb on you and restores 2 health. (2011-06-11 11:45)

Cobalt Manticore says “Cave with the Light?” (2011-06-11 17:28)

Wulla-mullung says “An unexpected visitor, we have. ” (2011-06-12 00:04)

Maximillion Pike says “Wow. Did you see that guy eviscerate that poor animal? He wasn't even a cannibal. Although he did seem hungry. ” (2011-06-12 03:24)

kiwimage says “To discard a kill unused would anger the jungle.” with a slight accent. (2011-06-12 10:43)
kiwimage says “I'm going to the mountain for more shargles.” (2011-06-12 11:01)

Chapter 10: Little Bunny Foo Foo's Triumphant March

Little Bunny Foo Foo triumphantly marches into the medical hut, what victory he is returning from is unknown even to himself. Yet he has some bold ideas for the future which he must share, and he will do so now. (2011-06-12 12:42)
Little Bunny Foo Foo an ambitious Dalpoki addresses the mostly Raktami crowd, "Hello follow natives, I am planning a great expedition to the mountian, were I will collect shargle eggs."" (2011-06-12 12:43)
Little Bunny Foo Foo says “And after I have a sufficiant collections I plan on bringing them to some outsider town, perhaps York.” (2011-06-12 12:44)
Little Bunny Foo Foo says “I admit, I have my own selfish reasons, I'm hoping that a few shargles will become ferocious and I can hunt them and bring up my own quota. But York has frustrated me lately.” (2011-06-12 12:46)
Little Bunny Foo Foo looks grim, he scowls as he says. "The people of that town, at the very least majority of them are obnoxious, even by outsider standerds." (2011-06-12 12:48)
Little Bunny Foo Foo says “If there is any place that deserves a shaglepocolypse it is them.” (2011-06-12 12:48)
Little Bunny Foo Foo says “It seems we have a Yorker amongst us! Well, he has a bit of parrot smeared across his face, and for that I can forgive any Yorkish traits he may have picked up from his hometown.” (2011-06-12 12:53)
Little Bunny Foo Foo has quite the vocabulary for a nine year old. "Parrots are dreadful, dirty little creatures. My disdain towards them is overwhelming." (2011-06-12 12:53)

Maximillion Pike says “Yes. I am from York and I will defend its honor even after death has taken me! How dare you make such offensive remarks about....No, only joking. I am a great example that the town is full of jerks.” (2011-06-12 15:21)
Maximillion Pike says “That's why I spend so much time basking on the beach, or in this jolly good hut with you fine heathens. I think a hungry bunch of shargles will do that place some good.” (2011-06-12 15:22)

Cobalt Manticore wrinkles his nose in annoyment. (2011-06-12 16:35)
Cobalt Manticore heals the one slightly wounded here and opts to go stalking, where Outsiders of Questionable intent can be dealt with more completely. (2011-06-12 16:36)
Cobalt Manticore says “pike's in trading post...” (2011-06-12 16:58)

dancing phoenix crackles and smokes, shifting restlessly on its perch on Nihilia's wrist. (2011-06-13 05:49)

Cobalt Manticore carved up some pumpkins for you all in case they're needed. (2011-06-13 05:58)
dancing phoenix hisses, spitting sparks. (2011-06-13 08:02)
Cobalt Manticore hhrrrumbles. (2011-06-13 17:00)
Cobalt Manticore snarls, but exits politely, to kill things where killing is done. (2011-06-14 01:46)

Little Bunny Foo Foo dashes into the med hut, "I've returned from my rump down to Wiksik. Only on returning to that town did I realize how little there is there." (2011-06-14 20:14)
Little Bunny Foo Foo paces around the hut with a troubled look on his face. "I feel like this quest has me running in circles around the island." (2011-06-14 20:16)
Little Bunny Foo Foo says “I try to scheme up some sort of plan, but there doesn't seem to be a stratagy that is actually better than mindlessly tripping through the jungle until I happen across my prey.” (2011-06-14 20:17)
Little Bunny Foo Foo gives a great sigh, beofre collapsing under the strain. With time you hear him snoring loudly as he sleeps off another stressful day. (2011-06-14 20:18)
Little Bunny Foo Foo mumbling in his sleep, "cahn't show any weakness... mrmrmm has to be the best..." (2011-06-14 23:30)

You say “We are beginning to think that trying to even organise one leader in one place is difficult enough.... Nihlia, the phoenix is yours until another ruler manifests. We shall return in due course.”
Blue Hummingbird fades slowly away.

[FirstAmongstDaves]

So, I think the outcome of that is:

a. Nihlia is Anarch of Raktam.
b. Cobalt Manticore is Warlord of Raktam.
c. There is no union with Dalpok.

The end.

[Cobalt Manticore]

So, I think the outcome of that is:

a. Nihlia is Anarch of Raktam.
b. Cobalt Manticore is Warlord of Raktam.
c. There is no union with Dalpok.

The end.

Finding some good stuff when searching back through this collective memory, curious for mentions of my name, and if I didn't know me better I'd say having Me as a Warlord for Raktam could go horrifically wrong. Ask a Tiger to Guard your herd of Deer. But I assure all that all I do, no matter how chaotic or uninformed is for the good of the Whole, even if the toes of the Few, or any One get stepped on.