RSVP: Maylea (Also Spears and History Lessons)

**Start with Gurashi hanging out in Toronada immediately after praying to Viravain about the thing Drocilla told him to tell Her ... trying to -relax-. Also Maylea was online, so Gurashi was paranoid about a drop-in!!**

Eyestalks twisting about curiously, a scuttling crab arrives from the northeast.

Tiredly, you say to a scuttling crab, "Hello, crab."

Tiredly, you say to a scuttling crab, "Do not worry. Will not be bothering today."

Faintly buzzing, you say to a scuttling crab, "Are kind of cute when are not biting me."

Snapping its left pincer, a scuttling crab exits to the northeast.

You blink.

You think to yourself: Can please let know if are or are not coming to party without sneaking up on?

You think to yourself: Please, and many thank yous.

With a loud GONG, a dark, metal spear flies up from the Serenwilde forest and arcs across the skies. It lands, finally, somewhere around the base of Avechna's Peak.

You blink.

You have emoted: Gurashi sits up, eyes wide.

**RUN TO SOURCE OF MADNESS**

Ackleberry Triple Junction. (road).
The shadowy outline of a twisted forest casts a dark gloom here. A fresh breeze is blowing through the area. The road splits in three directions. To the north, a winding road heads towards the imposing height of Avechna's Peak. To the west, the Alabaster Road stretches off to the Serenwilde forest. And to the south, the Ackleberry Highway slopes down towards the Ackleberry Forest. The flattened earth of the junction speaks of pilgrims often stopping here, perhaps pausing to gaze up at the majesty of Avechna's Peak, perhaps pondering which direction fate will make for them at this crossroads. A milestone juts up from the ground here. Attached to a wooden post here is a large metal bell. Four pillars of sand flow onto a bed-sized slab of white marble which rises from the ground, surrounded by a nimbus of domotheon energies. A cow wanders about aimlessly, minding its own business and paying you no attention. A core of abyssal metal lies here, the only remnant of a massive weapon.
You see exits leading north, northeast, east (open door), southeast, south, west, and northwest (open door).

You tilt your head curiously.

You stare implacably at the corpse of a monolithic spear of dark metal.

You have emoted: Gurashi looks up at the sky, boggling.

You cannot pick up the corpse of a monolithic spear of dark metal.

You stare implacably at the corpse of a monolithic spear of dark metal.

You have emoted: Gurashi leans forward, eyes wide as he studies the spear closely.

You have emoted: Gurashi gives it a tug, squinting in confusion when he is unable to lift it.

Kaiel peers about himself unscrupulously.

Evette shrugs helplessly at Kaiel.

You blink.

You see Drunken Kaiel D'Varden, Master of Palettes shout, "You could've taken someone's eye out with that thing!"

Brushing back his antennae, you say, "It ... came from Serenwilde..."

Evette nods her head emphatically.

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Sower Elexia Myeras-Silvermoon, "Ehm... did lose a spear??"

With a wistful look on her face, Evette touches the corpse of a monolithic spear of dark metal.

Uzriel nudges the spear with his foot.

LOOK SPEAR
A core of abyssal metal lies here, the only remnant of a massive weapon.
He weighs about 577 pounds.
The corpse of a monolithic spear of dark metal is holding:

You sweat profusely as you wring your hands nervously.

Drunken Kaiel D'Varden, Master of Palettes says, "It was in the grove south of the Moonhart for quite a while."

Drunken Kaiel D'Varden, Master of Palettes says, "...Guess someone tossed it out?"

Rancoura bumps into a cow as it wanders aimlessly in a circle.

Faintly buzzing, you say, "Was not tossed - was thrown..."

Elexia tells you, "Aye! Lord Thax's spear had been lodged in our wood for far too long, and the Lady Maylea has helped us remove it."

You have emoted: Gurashi tilts his head skyward. "..oh."

You twiddle your thumbs.

Rancoura purses her lips, deep in thought as she contemplates the corpse of a monolithic spear of dark metal.

As if reciting something read to him, you say, "Lord... Thax's spear, was stuck in Serenwildes, and Lady of [Serenity] was helping them remove it."

Evette raises an athame dagger up and makes a circle in the air. A radiant torc forms from the ether and settles around her neck.

You blink.

Faintly buzzing, you say, "According to Elexia - of Serenwilde."

You stare implacably at the corpse of a monolithic spear of dark metal.

Fantastic Singer Kalas Malarious, Doomsayer shouts, "I do not want the context."

Faintly buzzing, you ask, "Is ... a big spear. Belongs to a Divine, then?"

You tilt your head curiously.

You see the following people here:
Rancoura, Kaiel, Uzriel, Evette, Gurashi.

You have emoted: Gurashi looks to those gathered nervously, before glancing north.

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Sower Elexia Myeras-Silvermoon, "...ehm ...is in middle of the highway now!"

Evette tilts her head and listens intently to you.

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Sower Elexia Myeras-Silvermoon, "At the Ackleberry junction..."

A brow slightly raised as she gazes upon the broken weapon, Lady Haruspex Rancoura So'hthae, Ole'noc Caihel whispers, "It does appear rather familiar."

Swaying, you ask, "Are they going to leave it here?"

Elexia tells you, "I pray by the Moon no one was hurt? I am glad to see it there, rather than so close to our Mother Moonhart Tree's roots."

Drunken Kaiel D'Varden, Master of Palettes says, "Just littering the roadways. How typical of
them."
A pink piglet drops from above and begins bouncing around.
A pink piglet grunts a bit and then lets out a loud 'OINK' at you.
A pink piglet says to you, "When's the party again?"
A pink piglet bounces out of the room.

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Sower Elexia Myeras-Silvermoon, "Ehm, no! Nobody. Cow came pretty close."

You blink.

You have emoted: Gurashi stares off into space tiredly.

In smooth, silken tones, Lady Haruspex Rancoura So'hthae, Ole'noc Caihel whispers, "I imagine one of the Divine would possess the power to remove it, if They wished."

A silver-feathered pigeon descends from above, silvery plumage gleaming.
A silver-feathered pigeon stares implacably at you.
A silver-feathered pigeon says to you, "Mine."
A silver-feathered pigeon takes flight, heading out of the area in the most efficient fashion.

You give a pained sigh.

You have emoted: Gurashi covers his face with his hands, shaking his head.

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Sower Elexia Myeras-Silvermoon, "But, now is in the highway ..."

Primordial Scourge Evette Stormcrow asks you, "What's the matter?"

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Sower Elexia Myeras-Silvermoon, "If Lady of Serenity took it out, can, ehm ... throw it in big Divine trash recepticle in sky??"

Chittering to himself, you say, "Am seeing if They will remove it..."

Comprehension flashes across Evette's face.

Evette stares pointedly at a silver octagonal greatshield etched with webs and strums her fingers impatiently.

Elexia tells you, "Ah, perhaps you might pray to Her regarding it, then! Is it blocking the road, or but an eyesore? For our part, I do not intend to ask more, for as I understand it, its removal took great strength in and of itself."

Kaiel shrugs helplessly.

Your mandibles twitch slightly as you voice a brief, curious chirr.

You sense the piercing eyes of Xis looking upon you.

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Count Xis, the "Big" Boss, "Hello!"

Xis tells you, "Oh no."

Xis tells you, "It was an ambush!"

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Count Xis, the "Big" Boss, "What...??"

You think to yourself: ...don'tresponddon'trespond.

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Maylea, Bloom of Serenity, "...M-Miss Lady, uhm, of Serenity?"

The Divine voice of Maylea, Bloom of Serenity echoes in your head, "Yes, amusing one?"

Xis enters from the west, emanating an aura of immense power.

Xis gives the world a thumbs up.

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Maylea, Bloom of Serenity, "Oh, ehm. Hi. Gosh. Uh."

Xis gives a blackthorn flower lantern to you.

Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "... that's what I thought."

Faintly buzzing, you say to Tridemon, "That is what thought."

Words carrying a heavy Zoaka influence, Count Xis, the "Big" Boss says, "Is this a party?"

Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "That belongs to Lord Thax."

Looking uncertain, Xis nudges the corpse of a monolithic spear of dark metal with their foot.

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Maylea, Bloom of Serenity, "...f-figured would ask directly while are waking in world, if uhm, were coming to Festival in Glomdoring in year-ish time at Lady of Roses's request. Mean, do not know if rest want to come or w-what not but u-uhm, and figure is probably know, b-but wanted to ask so that do not find the need to sneak up behind and hold whatever weapon you have against my neck!"

Lleuke's eyes twinkle enchantingly.

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Maylea, Bloom of Serenity, "Am being ... responsible, party organizer."

You stare implacably about yourself.

Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "... Someone should probably get a Divine to remove this."

"Why?" Xis asks with a frown.

The ghost of a smile passes fleetingly across Rancoura's lips as she glances at Tridemon.

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Maylea, Bloom of Serenity, "Also u-uhm, there is a ... spear in the highway now! W-what uhm... is plan to do with?"

Bizirik, the leothin snorts.

Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "It's cluttering up the highway."

The Divine voice of Maylea, Bloom of Serenity echoes in your head, "I would hope that Thax will retrieve it, little one."

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Maylea, Bloom of Serenity, "...ooohhhh...."

Squinting one eyeball, you say, "...They are hoping Thax will come get it."

Rancoura closes her eyes and inhales deeply, absorbing the scent of her surroundings.

Rancoura brushes the ephemeral, shadowy cascade of the insubstantial wing feathers behind her with an elegant movement of her hand, causing them to rustle with susurrations.

Words carrying a heavy Zoaka influence, Count Xis, the "Big" Boss says, "Just walk around it."

Words carrying a heavy Zoaka influence, Count Xis, the "Big" Boss says, "Like cows."

Xis pets a cow ingratiatingly.
A cow lets out a loud, long 'MOOOOOOOOOOO!'

Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "I'd prefer Lord Yomoigu."

The Divine voice of Maylea, Bloom of Serenity echoes in your head, "I decline your invitation. But My Eldin will go in My stead."

You have emoted: Gurashi looks at the spear tiredly, nodding after a while. He looks suddenly quite tired.

**TIMEQUAKE APPEARED**

Xis's ears perk up with a sudden interest.

Lleuke laughs melodically as he gazes at the spear.

Faythe ponders the corpse of a monolithic spear of dark metal thoughtfully, looking him up and down.

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Maylea, Bloom of Serenity, "Oh - k-know! Already invited her. Mean Lief, yes? Will be fun, has already tried the cookies. Many thank yous for letting know."

Maylea, Bloom of Serenity has bestowed Her divine favour upon you. It will last for 1 month.

You see the following people here:
Evette, Tridemon, Xis, Uzriel, Gurashi.

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Lady Haruspex Rancoura So'hthae, Ole'noc Caihel, "Lady of Serenity will -not- be attending party, so ... can, relax!"

Harmony echoes in your mind as you sing to Lady Haruspex Rancoura So'hthae, Ole'noc Caihel, "...but, Lady Enchantress might."

Evette ponders the situation.

You pet Bizirik, the leothin ingratiatingly.
Perking up, Bizirik, the leothin begins to chitter and thrum, its tail sweeping back and forth across the ground. It cranes its neck to gently headbutt your side contentedly.

Faintly buzzing, you say, "Is a relief."

Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says to the corpse of a monolithic spear of dark metal, "Go away."

"Shoo! Shoo!" Tridemon says to the corpse of a monolithic spear of dark metal as he waves him away.

Faintly buzzing, you say, "Now only Peoples left to reply are from New Celest..."

You sway back and forth.

Tiredly, you say, "Is not so bad."

Faintly buzzing, you say, "Mean, is... very obvious."

Faintly buzzing, you say, "But, is ... a spear."

Faintly buzzing, you say, "Is just like a weird... divine, stick."

Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "For stabbing."

LOOK ME
He is a compound-eyed kephera wyrden demigod. He looks imposing at first glance, standing nearly two meters high with a black chitinous exoskeleton and broad blood-orange thorax. His bulbous red eyes sit on either side of his wedge-shaped head, and a small pair of stunted antennae protrude from atop his skull, looking broken. Where his mouth would be sits a small pair of jagged mandibles. Two sets of spiny orange arms are affixed to his torso, the top set of which are long and thewy while the second are spindly and pulled close to his chest. A long abdomen hangs down to his knees and is angled away from his back, ribbed in full black bands with small orange flecks throughout. Evidence of conflict mar his once shiny carapace, with the occasional crack and abrasion clearly visible. His legs are long and covered in thick orange plates with tiny black spines tracing down the back of his calves, ending in small segmented dual-toed feet. Set on either side of his lower back are two delicate orbs that whistle and click as he breathes. Two pairs of veiny, translucent wings looking far too small for his body size hang stiffly from his back. Despite initially appearing intimidating, his demeanor is subdued, the smaller set of hands laced together tightly. Tattooed on his hands is an illustration of a bumblebee constellation. A scarlet hieroglyph rests in the centre of his forehead, flickering with occasional tongues of lightning to show the highfavour of Mysrai, the Shofet of Abyssal Scales. Threadlike skeins of mist envelop his form, flowing out from his body as a vaporous cloak. A lush fragrance dances about him as he stands awash in the wild, prismatic colours of a favour from Maylea, Bloom of Serenity. <-- so many f'ing colors

Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says to you, "Who all did you invite, anyway?"

You have emoted: Gurashi suddenly looks down at himself in disbelief, swaying on his feet.

Faintly buzzing, you say to Tridemon, "Let's see... Lady of Roses told me to invite...."

A delicate, twinkling black rose appears in your hands, where once there was nothingness.

You have emoted: Gurashi continues to sway, counting on his fingers. "Lady of Serenity, Lady Enchantress, Lady Welk--".

You shudder violently as a chill ripples down your spine.

You have emoted: Gurashi stops talking, staring intently at the rose that suddenly appears in his hand.

LOOK ROSE
Blooming delicately atop a long stalk, this rose twinkles enchantingly where what appears to be small glittering diamonds are embedded within the petals. The twinkling gems contrast with the supple, soft petals of the rose whose pitch black colour rivals that of the night sky, but a single streak of violet on one of the petals mars the absoluteness of the blossom. Gentle and soft against the skin, the flower feels so frail as to collapse in even the barest of an overbearing grasp.

You have emoted: Gurashi holds the rose close to his face to scrutinize it, then lifts his head to look around quickly, as if searching for something.

Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "... is Lady Viravain watching you closely, then?"

Nervously, you say, "Do not know..."

You stare implacably at a delicate, twinkling black rose.

You slip into a delicate, twinkling black rose.

Tridemon ponders the situation.

You have emoted: Gurashi clips the rose carefully to his vest, staring at it, both amazed and concerned.

You think to yourself: Is v-very pretty.

Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "The Enchantress..."

Tridemon creases his brow in a frown.

Faintly buzzing, you ask Tridemon, "Oh, n-no, She already told might come ... wait, what?"

You have emoted: Gurashi begins to look even more nervous, antennae sinking.

Faintly buzzing, you say to Tridemon, "Wait is here or are referring to invitation."

Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "There are reasons for Lady Carakhan and Lord Darvellan to be rather unhappy with Her. And a number of reasons for Her to be unhappy right back."

Your mandibles twitch slightly as you voice a brief, curious chirr.

You nod your head emphatically.

Faintly buzzing, you say to Tridemon, "If anything would only be for song."

Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "... Please tell me you didn't invite Her to sing."

Tridemon tilts his head curiously at you.

Tridemon peers about himself unscrupulously.

Tridemon rests his hands upon you, solemnly speaking, "May the purest waters cleanse your soul and may the Light fortify it against the darkness." Hearing the sound of water, a wave of emotion rushes through the touch of Tridemon's hands, filling you with strength and hope.

You stare implacably at Tridemon.

Faintly buzzing, you ask Tridemon, "No, we .... She invited Her to judge?"

Skye inclines his head politely to those around him.

Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "Lady Viravain invited the Enchantress to be a judge? Of a song contest?"

Weakly, you say, "Had to deliver message for Lady of Roses, but hope does not decide to kill messenger. Am starting to feel little silly."

You nod your head at Tridemon.
Nervously, you say, "Think will probably be pretty unhappy maybe. Think have Lord Predator's knife? Xenthos said it might be, do not know."

Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "That is... Oh, wow, that is IMPRESSIVELY nasty."

Tridemon ponders the situation.

Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "All right, quick bit of education on the Elder Wars."

You stare implacably at Tridemon.

Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "Twelve Traitors, led by Lord Fain, were found, and judged by a Triumvirate. It was about using the power of the Soulless. Lady Drocilla was among them, and when She was being judged, She attempted to enchant those who were judging Her with Her song. Which didn't work, because They slammed a collar around Her neck to silence the song, or something along those lines. And thus She was banished to the Void. While being judged, and Her song being cut off."

You boggle at Tridemon.

Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "That is a very, very nasty invitation you delivered to Her."

You stare implacably at Tridemon.

You blush furiously.

Faintly buzzing, you say, "Th..."

You have emoted: Gurashi claps a hand on either side of his face, looking mortified.

Terror stricken, you say, "Had no idea."

Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "Which is probably why you're not something small and wriggling."

Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "Well, at least the prize for the song contest isn't a collar."

You peer at Tridemon unscrupulously.

Faintly buzzing, you say to Tridemon, "Is something of Lady of Roses's choice..."

Faintly buzzing, you say, "A-anyway. Need to rest."

Tridemon pats you in a friendly manner.

You have emoted: Gurashi rubs his face. "All of Divine invited from Ironhart collective have responded. Is all downhill from here."

Cheerfully, you say, "No more neck blades."

Tridemon Regalis, Keeper of Pure Waters says, "I'll be sure to visit you if you get turned into a maggot."

You stare implacably at Tridemon.

Beads of sweat break out on your face.

You gulp nervously.

You draw the Fingerblade of dha'Wyrden-cree across the inside of your wrist, causing a line of blood to well up. You then lift the blade into the air, as shadows spill out of the wet crimson tip, swarming around you and taking you to the Realm of Shadows. <--GTFO'd