Tomacula Mini-Event!

(Preface: I was walking around Delos when I was randomly approached by Shote, a Tomaculan hunter - I didn't manage to start my log right when he started talking, but it was basically just him saying he needed help with 'bad woman' in his village.)

You say in a clear voice, "Tomacula trouble?"

Shote, an apprentice hunter nods his head emphatically.

You say in a clear voice, "What's happening in Tomacula?"

12.5.4 Tomacula

Discovered by Haidion, the Wanderer, Tomacula is a village of plainspeople located in the heart of the Savannah.

Shote, an apprentice hunter says, "Utata hide in caves. Bad woman control warriors."

You nod your head emphatically.

You say in a clear voice, "Is she planning something?"

Shote, an apprentice hunter says, "Not know! Help Utata?"

You say in a clear voice, "Hm. Let's go talk to her?"

Shote, an apprentice hunter says, "You know Tomacula?"

Shote, an apprentice hunter peers at you unscrupulously.

You say in a clear voice, "I do, yes."

Shote, an apprentice hunter wipes the back of his hand across his head in relief as he mutters, "Whew."

Shote, an apprentice hunter says, "Shote lost. So far from village."

You nod your head emphatically.

You say in a clear voice, "I can lead you back."

Shote, an apprentice hunter begins to follow you.

You nod your head emphatically.

(snip my running to Tomacula)

You say in a clear voice, "Where is her cave?"

Shote, an apprentice hunter says, "Close by. Cave not far."

(walking to Utata...)

You greet Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe with a sincere smile.

You say in a clear voice, "Hail, Utata."

Entrance to a dark cave.

A patch of lumic moss is growing here. A bloodroot plant is growing here. Some irid moss gives off dim light. Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe, huddles here for safety. A Tomaculan hunter is cleaning his various spears. Shote, an apprentice hunter, fidgets anxiously.

You see exits leading southwest and out.

You say in a clear voice, "Shote says you need help?"

Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe peers at you unscrupulously.

Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe says, "Who are?"

Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe says, "Shote! What do?"

You say in a clear voice, "My name is Mael Ithilien."

Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe says, "Mah yul."

You nod your head emphatically.

Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe says, "Why here?"

You say in a clear voice, "Close."

You say in a clear voice, "I came to see if I could help in any way."

Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe says, "You help Utata?"

A hunter slips out to the southwest.

You say in a clear voice, "I'll do whatever I can."

Your mouth turns up as your face breaks into a smile.

Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe wipes his brow.

Utata is dressed as regally as possible in the skin of a jaguar. He bears a spear elegantly decorated with tribal markings and strange runes. He looks at you with some respect, sizing you up, his face showing no emotion.

Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe looks to be crushingly strong.

Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe says, "Bad woman, medicine woman."

Shote, an apprentice hunter nods his head emphatically.

Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe says, "Give bad water to warriors."

You say in a clear voice, "Make them sick?"

Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe exclaims, "Make them bad!"

You tell Aedilex Pharos, Lisbethae Etienne Le'Murzen-Sparrow, "Do you know anything about Tomacula? Utata says there's a medicine woman who gave bad water to the warriors."

You nod your head emphatically.

Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe says, "Many warrior. Big spear. They try kill Utata."

You say in a clear voice, "Are they dying?"

You say in a clear voice, "Who are they? Do you know?"

Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe nods his head emphatically.

Lisbethae tells you, "Heavens."

Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe says, "They are of tribe. Bad water make them evil."

You say in a clear voice, "Is that why you're hiding here?"

Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe says, "Utata hides from bad warriors now."

You have emoted: Mael takes a closer look at his surroundings, keeping an eye out for any danger.

You nod your head emphatically.

Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe says, "Have friends?"

You say in a clear voice, "I'll call for help, aye."

Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe exclaims, "Mah Yul is brave!"

You tell Lady Melodie Le'Murzen, Arcthyos, "The chief of Tomacula is asking for help with a troublesome medicine woman."

Melodie tells you, "A troublesome medicine woman? What seems to be the issue?"

Lisbethae tells you, "I'll have to go there and look."

You tell Lady Melodie Le'Murzen, Arcthyos, "She gave 'bad water' to the village warriors, making them attack their village mates."

You nod your head emphatically.

You say in a clear voice, "Some friends of mine are coming."

Valeo tells you, "I normally would, but I'm in the middle of something."

You tell Lady Melodie Le'Murzen, Arcthyos, "This is when it would be good to have a city channel. Ah well."

Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe says, "Friends... no drink bad water?"

You say in a clear voice, "How many of you haven't been affected?"

You shake your head.

Melodie tells you, "Hmm. Do you need my assistance?"

You say in a clear voice, "I'll make sure they haven't."

You tell Lady Melodie Le'Murzen, Arcthyos, "Utata is requesting aid."

Shote, an apprentice hunter says, "We here no drink water."

You tell Aedilex Pharos, Lisbethae Etienne Le'Murzen-Sparrow, "We're in the caves in the east of the village."

You tell Lady Melodie Le'Murzen, Arcthyos, "We're in the caves in the east of the village."

Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe nods sagely.

You nod your head emphatically.

You say in a clear voice, "Good."

Shote, an apprentice hunter says, "Bad woman, Eritei, give water to warriors."

You say in a clear voice, "Where is the medicine woman?"

Melodie tells you, "I'm on my way."

Shote, an apprentice hunter says, "Eritei in her hut. She keep bad water in hut."

Melodie arrives from the out.

You flash Melodie a joyous smile.

Melodie inclines her head politely.

You say in a clear voice, "Melodie here is trustworthy."

You say to Melodie in a clear voice, "Eritei didn't offer you any water on your way here, did she?"

A gateway of light blazes into existence before your eyes.

Lisbethae enters from the ether, a wyvern reflected in her eyes.

A swarm of bees flies in from the ether.

Melodie shakes her head.

Lisbethae raises her hand in greeting and says "Hi!"

You flash Lisbethae a joyous smile.

Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe squints suspiciously.

You say in a clear voice, "I trust these two ladies with my life, Utata. If we can find a way to help, we will."


Lisbethae leaves to the out, a wyvern reflected in her eyes.
A swarm of bees flies off to the out.


Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe says, "No drink bad water. Make warriors bad."

You say in a clear voice, "Lisbethae will make sure nobody is coming."

You tell Aedilex Pharos, Lisbethae Etienne Le'Murzen-Sparrow, "He says it's Eritei who's giving the warriors the water."

Melodie says with a flowing, cultured accent, "I was not offered any water, and have no intentions of drinking it. Where is the woman, now?"

With a loud expulsion of air, the portal collapses upon itself and disappears.

Melodie tilts her head curiously.


Lisbethae enters from the out, a wyvern reflected in her eyes.

A swarm of bees flies in from the out.


Lisbethae sucks thoughtfully on her teeth.

Shote, an apprentice hunter says, "We go. Shote go with Mah Yul to Eritei. Friends come too."

You nod your head emphatically.

You make a beckoning motion.

Melodie begins to follow you.

Shote, an apprentice hunter begins to follow you.

Lisbethae begins to follow you.

(snip me walking to Eritei's hut)

Lisbethae follows you out.

The hut of Eritei.
Skewered awkwardly, a dead frog hangs limply above the door. Eritei, the Tomaculan medicine woman, paces expectantly nearby. A swarm of bees hovers menacingly nearby. The shining figure of a guardian angel floats in the air here.
You see a single exit leading south.

Comprehension flashes across your face.

You have emoted: Mael stands in the doorway, eyeing Eritei warily.

You say to Eritei, the Tomaculan medicine woman in a clear voice, "Greetings, Eritei."

Eritei, the Tomaculan medicine woman smiles slightly.

Eritei, the Tomaculan medicine woman says, "What want?"

You say in a clear voice, "Shote here says some of the warriors of the village have been acting weird lately. Evil."

Eritei, the Tomaculan medicine woman eyes the room suspiciously and bares her teeth.

Eritei, the Tomaculan medicine woman exclaims, "Outsiders!"

You have emoted: Mael steps in front of Shote, holding his arm out in front of him.

Eritei, the Tomaculan medicine woman hisses at Shote.

You say in a clear voice, "Outsiders, yes, but concerned outsiders."

Eritei, the Tomaculan medicine woman exclaims, "Eritei lead now!"

You say in a clear voice, "Lead the village?"

You say in a clear voice, "What about Utata?"

Melodie raises an eyebrow questioningly.

Eritei, the Tomaculan medicine woman says, "Bah! Utata fool. Eritei kill him soon."

You say in a clear voice, "Why?"

You crease your brow in a frown.

Eritei, the Tomaculan medicine woman says, "He feeble. Eritei powerful. Warriors know."

Eritei, the Tomaculan medicine woman says, "Warriors follow Eritei."

You say in a clear voice, "What about this water of yours..."

Eritei, the Tomaculan medicine woman says, "Powerful magic. Eritei is very powerful."

You nod your head emphatically.

Eritei, the Tomaculan medicine woman puffs her chest out.

Eritei, the Tomaculan medicine woman says, "Most powerful."

You say in a clear voice, "And you're using your power to take control?"

Shote, an apprentice hunter narrows his eyes at Eritei.

Eritei, the Tomaculan medicine woman says, "Mine! You cannot break magic."

You give Eritei, the Tomaculan medicine woman the once-over, eyeing her suspiciously.

Shote, an apprentice hunter gaps suddenly, his eyes widening.

You say to Eritei, the Tomaculan medicine woman in a clear voice, "How long have you been medicine woman here? Why now?"

Melodie says to Shote, an apprentice hunter with a flowing, cultured accent, "Are you quite all right?"

Eritei, the Tomaculan medicine woman says, "Always here. Hide from outsiders, filthy."

Shote, an apprentice hunter says, "Shote have idea."

Melodie tilts her head and listens intently to Shote, an apprentice hunter.

Lisbethae pokes at a dead, limp frog urgently.

Lisbethae shuffles her feet uneasily.

You blink incredulously at a dead, limp frog.

Melodie tells you, "Shote is saying we should gather our friends to find Elegnem - their village shaman. Quietly."

Shote, an apprentice hunter says, "We go... caves."

You nod your head emphatically.

(snip us walking back to the cave to find Elegnem!)

Within a dank cave
A patch of lumic moss is growing here. A bloodroot plant is growing here. Some irid moss gives off dim light. Standing ten feet high, a grey cave bear looms here dangerously. Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula stands here, her dark eyes shining with inner madness. A young grey cave bear forages here. The shining figure of a guardian angel floats in the air here. A swarm of bees hovers menacingly nearby.
You see exits leading west and northwest.

You greet Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula with a sincere smile.

Faolin, riding a magnificent ivory gryphon, appears from nowhere, a satisfied smirk on her face.

Melodie inclines her head politely at Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula.

Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula snorts with frustration.

You say to Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula in a clear voice, "What seems to be happening here?"

You say in a clear voice, "We're still trying to piece together the story from what little we know."

Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula eyes the cavern and frowns suspiciously.

Faolin lowers her head respectfully.

You say in a clear voice, "We're here to help, not hurt."

Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula says, "Eritei big crazy."

You say in a clear voice, "That much I gathered..."

Melodie says with a flowing, cultured accent, "I can believe that."

Melodie grunts noncommittally.

Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula says, "Give bad water warriors. Now they have no mind."

Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula says, "No think."

Melodie purses her lips, deep in thought.

Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula says, "But..."

Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula says, "Elegnem know big magic."

You tell Tempest Skye B. Anchors, "Do you know much about Tomacula or its history? Something's happening, some sort of power shift."

Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula exclaims, "Eritei young and foolish. Make smelly waters. Pah!"

Melodie asks with a flowing, cultured accent, "What magic do you know, Elegnem?"

Skye tells you, "Hm... define a power shift."

You tell Tempest Skye B. Anchors, "Apparently Eritei is poisoning the warriors of the village - Utata and Elegnem are hiding in the caves."

Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula snorts arrogantly.

Skye tells you, "This is news."

Skye tells you, "Who's Eritei?"

You tell Tempest Skye B. Anchors, "Aye. I was approached by one of their hunters while in Delos."

Skye tells you, "Name sounds familiar and yet not."

You tell Tempest Skye B. Anchors, "Eritei is a medicine woman."

Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula says, "Powerful shaman."

You say in a clear voice, "Have you tried to cure the warriors?"

Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula says, "Know old magics. Of dirt."

Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula pats the ground and smiles slyly.

Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula says, "Have secret."

Lisbethae says in a low, gentle voice, "Dirt magic is powerful."

Skye tells you, "Never met her. Well... I don't know much, the village hasn't had many spokespersons as it were."

Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula says, "Outsiders brave?"

You nod your head emphatically.

Melodie nods her head in agreement.

Lisbethae grins and nods.

You tell Tempest Skye B. Anchors, "Mm. Suppose we'll just have to see what happens, then!"

Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula says, "Elegnem share secret. Come close."

Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula wiggles a finger in invitation.

You have emoted: Mael nods, leaning in towards Elegnem.

Melodie approaches Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula in small strides, leaning in close.

Lisbethae leans in closer to Elegnem.

Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula looks around cautiously and squints.

Elegnem's strong personal odour wafts over you.

Lisbethae glances behind her.

Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula says, "Elegnem put magic dolls in ground."

Lisbethae sucks thoughtfully on her teeth.

You raise an eyebrow questioningly.

Lisbethae whispers in a low, gentle voice, "And then?"

Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula says, "Elegnem break magic with dolls. Dolls more powerful magic."

Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula exclaims, "Dirt magic!"

Melodie purses her lips, deep in thought.

You say in a clear voice, "Where are these dolls?"

Lisbethae says to you in a low, gentle voice, "In the dirt...."

Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula exclaims, "Buried in dirt!"

Your eyes sparkle with amusement at Lisbethae.

Lisbethae grins mischievously at you.

Melodie looks up into the air for divine inspiration.

Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula says, "Not far."

You say in a clear voice, "In the cave, or nearby?"

Lisbethae tilts her head and listens intently.

Melodie tells you, "I think I have shovels.. or at least a shovel."

Lisbethae gives a hefty shovel to you.

Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula says, "Outside. In village and in land of big grass. But not far."

You nod your head emphatically.

You begin to wield a hefty shovel in your right hand.

Lisbethae says in a low, gentle voice, "Ah."

Melodie asks with a flowing, cultured accent, "How many dolls?"

Lisbethae urges you onwards.

Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula says, "Dolls of warriors and of Etarni."

Melodie opens a netted pack trimmed with seashells.

Melodie takes a hefty shovel from a netted pack trimmed with seashells.

Melodie closes a netted pack trimmed with seashells.

You nod your head emphatically.

You say in a clear voice, "We'll find them for you, Elegnem. Will you be safe here for now?"

Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula says, "Have hunters. Big spears."

You nod your head emphatically.

Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula nods her head emphatically.

The corners of Lisbethae's mouth turn up as she grins mischievously.

Melodie nods her head emphatically.

You say in a clear voice, "Very well. We won't be long!"

(snip to us running around Tomacula and the Savannah digging up dolls)

You set to work, digging furiously, but unfortunately, your effort is for naught.

Lisbethae sets to work, digging furiously, but soon quits and stands back with a disappointed look upon her face.

Melodie says with a flowing, cultured accent, "Want to split up and look?"

Melodie says with a flowing, cultured accent, "Or yes."

Melodie nods her head emphatically.

You nod your head emphatically.

Melodie leaves to the north.

You set about, digging furiously.
You unearth a living vodun doll of a Tomaculan warrior!

I see no "doll" to take.

Lisbethae starts to dig furiously.
A living vodun doll of a Tomaculan warrior is unearthed by her efforts!

You set about, digging furiously.
You unearth a living vodun doll of a Tomaculan warrior!

You say to Shote, an apprentice hunter in a clear voice, "I'm digging them up, Shote, but where are they going? Returning to Elegnem?"

Shote, an apprentice hunter says, "Yes. Elegnem need dolls."

You nod your head emphatically.

You tell Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula, "We're finding some, but they disappear as soon as we dig them up. Are they returning to you, Elegnem?"

Eritei, the Tomaculan medicine woman tells you, "Big magic. You do good! They come by magic to Elegnem."

Eritei, the Tomaculan medicine woman tells you, "Must stop!"

You tell Eritei, the Tomaculan medicine woman, "Why stop?"

Eritei, the Tomaculan medicine woman tells you, "You break my magic with dolls!"

(back to Elegnem...)

Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula exclaims, "Yes!"

Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula nods her head emphatically.

Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula says, "Have all."

Lisbethae tells you, "The magic is going back to Elegnem."

You nod your head emphatically.

Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula pats you in a friendly manner.

You say in a clear voice, "I'll call my friends back."

Melodie arrives from the northwest.

You say in a clear voice, "Eritei is not very happy."

Lisbethae enters from the northwest, a wyvern reflected in her eyes.
A swarm of bees flies in from the northwest.

Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula exclaims, "Hah!"

Lisbethae raises her hand in greeting and says "Hi!"

Melodie says with a flowing, cultured accent, "How will you break her magic with those?"

Melodie tilts her head curiously.

Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula raises a vodun doll to her mouth and begins to whisper near the cloth head.

Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula says, "I break bad magic."

Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula says, "Watch cave."

Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula says, "Make sure warriors not come."

You nod your head emphatically.

Melodie nods her head in agreement.

Eritei, the Tomaculan medicine woman yells, "No! Elegnem stop!"

Lisbethae tells you, "Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula begins to sing gruffly and moves her hands in intricate patterns around a pile of dolls."

Etarni, hunter of the Tomacula yells, "Free!"

Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula exclaims, "Brave outsiders!"

Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula says, "Elegnem break bad water magic."

Melodie's mouth turns up as her face breaks into a smile.

You say to Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula in a clear voice, "What should we do with Eritei?"

Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula says, "Outsiders bring powerful help."

Lisbethae beams broadly.

Elegnem, shaman of the Tomacula says, "Must ask Utata."

Lisbethae says in a low, gentle voice, "Happy to help."

Lisbethae begins to follow you.

You nod your head emphatically.

You say to Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe in a clear voice, "What must be done now?"

Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe sucks on his lower lip and frowns.

Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe says, "Eritei have bad magic."

Melodie purses her lips, deep in thought.

Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe says, "Elegnem have bigger magic."

You nod your head emphatically.

Melodie nods her head emphatically.

Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe says, "Utata think Elegnem good friend. Eritei is medicine woman."

You nod your head emphatically.

You say in a clear voice, "What needs to be done with Eritei?"

Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe says, "Hate Eritei. But Tomacula need Eritei."

Melodie says with a flowing, cultured accent, "Is there a way we can prevent further issues, without going to..."

Melodie says with a flowing, cultured accent, "Extremes?"

Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe furrows his brow.

Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe says, "Must not harm. Need Eritei medicines."

Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe says, "Now Tomacula have strong outsider friends."

Melodie says with a flowing, cultured accent, "We understand. We wouldn't wish to cause harm to your people."

Melodie's mouth turns up as her face breaks into a smile.

You nod your head emphatically.

You say in a clear voice, "We'll always be here to help."

Lisbethae says in a low, gentle voice, "Thank you for allowing us to help with this."

Lisbethae says in a low, gentle voice, "It can't have been easy."

Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe exclaims, "Must explore Tomacula. Outsider friends!"

Lisbethae says in a low, gentle voice, "It is larger than the last I was here."

You nod your head emphatically.

Melodie nods her head at Lisbethae, showing her acceptance.

Lisbethae says in a low, gentle voice, "Exciting times for you, yes, Chief?"

Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe says, "Too much excite. Need more rest."

You nod your head emphatically.

Melodie nods her head emphatically.

The corners of your mouth turn up as you grin mischievously.

Wysteria smiles softly.

Melodie says with a flowing, cultured accent, "Is there anything further we can do for you then, Utata?"

You say in a clear voice, "You and Shunaan need to go home, if it's safe."

Lisbethae grins and nods.

Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe says, "Yes, Utata find Shunaan and go home soon."

Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe winks.

Wysteria chuckles long and heartily.

You nod your head emphatically.

Lisbethae says in a low, gentle voice, "Thank you, Utata."

You say to Shote, an apprentice hunter in a clear voice, "And thank you, Shote, for asking for our aide."

You say to Shote, an apprentice hunter in a clear voice, "You were quite brave to go so far from home."

Melodie says with a flowing, cultured accent, "If you ever have need again, please feel free to reach out to us."

Melodie nods her head at you.

Shote, an apprentice hunter exclaims, "Mah Yul and outsiders friends!"

You nod your head emphatically.

(The Great Hall): You say, ":D Mah Yul."

(The Great Hall): Melodie says, "Mah Yul?"

(The Great Hall): Melodie says, "Oh."

(The Great Hall): Melodie says, "Hahaha."

(The Great Hall): You say, "That's how they pronounce it."

(The Great Hall): Melodie says, "That's CUTE."

Melodie laughingly says with a flowing, cultured accent, "My name is Melodie, by the way."

Lisbethae says in a low, gentle voice, "And mine, is Lis."

Lisbethae says in a low, gentle voice, "Very easy."

You nod your head emphatically.

The corners of your mouth turn up as you grin mischievously.

Lisbethae says in a low, gentle voice, "Liss."

Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe's mouth turns up as his face breaks into a smile.

Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe exclaims, "Outsider names hard!"

Melodie's eyes sparkle with amusement.

Huripari Wysteria Ithilien smiles and says, "You become accustomed to them in time."

You nod your head emphatically.

Melodie says with a flowing, cultured accent, "Mel-oh-die. Just takes practice."

Melodie nods her head at Wysteria.

Lisbethae points accusingly at Wysteria.

Wysteria sways back and forth.

Lisbethae says in a low, gentle voice, "That is Wiss."

Wysteria chuckles long and heartily.

Huripari Wysteria Ithilien smiles and says, "Just like the flower."

Wysteria bows respectfully to Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe.

(The Great Hall): Melodie says, "They're pretty adorable."

(The Great Hall): You say, "I know."

(The Great Hall): You say, "So curious to see what Eritei has to say."

You say to Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe in a clear voice, "Do you need any more help, Chief?"

Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe says, "So tired."

Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe exclaims, "Utata old!"

You nod your head emphatically.

Melodie's eyes sparkle with amusement.

You say in a clear voice, "Rest, Utata, and lead your people."

Melodie says with a flowing, cultured accent, "We'll leave you folks be to rest."

Lisbethae gives a delectable heart-shaped chocolate to Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe.

Lisbethae gives a delectable heart-shaped chocolate to Utata, chief of the Tomacula tribe.

Lisbethae says in a low, gentle voice, "Enjoy."

Shote, an apprentice hunter's mouth turns up as his face breaks into a smile.

Melodie nods her head at you.

You nod your head emphatically.

Melodie grins and nods.

Wysteria nods her head emphatically.

Lisbethae inclines her head politely.

You say in a clear voice, "I'll go check on Eritei..."

(Melodie and I go check on Eritei)

The hut of Eritei
Skewered awkwardly, a dead frog hangs limply above the door. Eritei, the Tomaculan medicine woman, paces expectantly nearby. A Tomacula girl plays noisily. The shining figure of a guardian angel floats in the air here.
You see a single exit leading south.

You give Eritei, the Tomaculan medicine woman the once-over, eyeing her suspiciously.

You say to Eritei, the Tomaculan medicine woman in a clear voice, "Going to behave now?"

Melodie looks about herself, rubbing her chin thoughtfully.

You say in a clear voice, "Elegnem is far more powerful than you."

Eritei, the Tomaculan medicine woman gives a snake-like hiss.

Melodie peers at Eritei, the Tomaculan medicine woman unscrupulously.

You say in a clear voice, "I suppose that's answer enough."

Your eyes sparkle with amusement.

(And that was that!)