gala snippets

You take a verdant cocoon origami package from a gold-clothed table.
You quickly realise the cocoon origami is actually a clever modular container which you can open to reveal the contents of the gift bag.
You cannot see that here.
Smiling mischieviously, Tau reaches into a white silk pouch and throws a handful of golden confetti at Haegan, coating him with a shimmering golden sheen.
A complex series of folds gives this origami package the look of an
ovular cocoon of vines. Four sheets of thin vellum have been
concertinaed and curved so as to resemble dozens of individual plant
fronds of varying sizes. The base of the vellum is a murky green-brown,
a hue that shows through beneath the adornments: painted swathes of
bromeliad red, verdant emerald, and watery gloss.
Wide-eyed, Herald Gurashi, The Heart's Friend exclaims, "There are things on the tables!"
You murmur softly to yourself.
A pin up poster of Damthak Brundhir falls out of a verdant cocoon origami package and into your hands.
A crystal bottle with a golden cork falls out of a verdant cocoon origami package and into your hands.
A white silk pouch falls out of a verdant cocoon origami package and into your hands.
A fiery, draconic rose falls out of a verdant cocoon origami package and into your hands.
A verdant cocoon origami package flutters apart in wisps of vellum as the last of its contents spill into your hands.
Bald, and with a beard cut surprisingly short, wrestling veteran Damthak Brundhir shouts up from the plane of this yellow and black poster. One fist raised high while the other clenches across his chest, Damthak's corded muscles bulge intimidatingly. Scars crisscross Damthak's entire face and body, forming dark fissures the glistening oil that adorns him cannot quite illuminate.
Blocky dwarven script, Damthak Brundhir's autograph, has been deliberately scribed at the bottom of the poster.
It weighs 1 ounce(s).
It has the following aliases: poster.
Slakened Haegan, Novitiate of Purity says to Tau, "Was having fun!"
"Hey!" Tau greets you warmly.
A verdant cocoon origami package flutters apart in wisps of vellum as the last of its contents spill into Gurashi's hands.
(Trasto): Afollia says, "How much is the bribe again ? I can't remember."
You stare blankly at a pin up poster of Damthak Brundhir.
(Trasto): Talkan says, "5k."
Calioliahali takes a verdant cocoon origami package from a gold-clothed table.
Gently, Herald Gurashi, The Heart's Friend says to Calioliahali, "Take one, take one...! Oh!"
Gurashi's hands fly to their mouth as they give a short gasp of elation.
Suddenly blushing, you say, "Ah, uh..."
You stare blankly into space.
Talkan enters from the east, emanating an aura of immense power.
==== Something enters from the east, ====
Talkan leaves to the southwest, emanating an aura of immense power.
==== Talkan leaves the room to the southwest, ====
(Squirrels): Gurashi says, "LOL."
(Trasto): Gyorn says, "What's the bribe for?"
The crystal-clear voice of the announcer rings across the room: "Please welcome to the Ascension Gala the hazy Lady Illyria, Minister of Glomdoring."
A verdant cocoon origami package flutters apart in wisps of vellum as the last of its contents spill into Calioliahali's hands.
(Trasto): Afollia says, "You bribe him after saying announce me right?"
(Squirrels): Calioliahali says, "Omg."
(Trasto): Tau says, "Before."
You think to yourself: **a flood of embarassment, what the -hecks-.
A burst of angelic song marks the entry of Trakis as he marches in from the southwest, his form enveloped in a celestial glow.
==== something entered from southwest,  ====
==== Something entered the room from southwest, ====
Trakis marches off to the east, angelic voices trumpeting songs to mark his departure.
==== Something exited the room to east, ====
Sounds become sharper and more vivid once more as Tau leaves to the southwest.
==== Tau leaves the room to the southwest. ====
In an airy, melodic voice, Herald Gurashi, The Heart's Friend says to you, "Ah, uh, that is, ah, one of the oily wrestlers who will be wrestling later."
Slender and portable, this bottle has been hewn from clearest crystal
and marked with an ornamental pattern throughout. A complex golden cork
tops the bottle, wrapped in a gilt wire cage. Printed with glimmering
golden letters, a white label has been wrapped about the vessel bearing
the name and ingredients of the cocktail. The very bottom of the bottle
has been stamped with the seal of Avechna's Peak Merchants' Coterie.
The printed muscles gleam all the more appealing as the hand holding them upright trembles ever-so-slightly.
You stare blankly into space.
(Squirrels): Gurashi says, "CHELI."
(Squirrels): Gurashi says, "AHAHAH."
(Squirrels): You say, "THAT WASN'T ME."
You blush furiously.
(Squirrels): Gurashi says, "I'm sobbing."
A verdant cocoon origami package flutters apart in wisps of vellum as the last of its contents spill into Akyaevin's hands.
(Squirrels): Calioliahali says, "Lmfao."
The crystal-clear voice of the announcer rings across the room: "Please welcome to the Ascension Gala the fierce Lord Yire, the Meditator of the Navel."
You have emoted: Cheliyi quickly stuffs the poster in a pocket.

Gurashi greets Fable with a sincere smile.
Fable exclaims, "Be welcome, my friend! Come in, take a seat - I'm Fable, and it is my honour to meet an adventurer so strong and renowned as yourself. Come, let's have a toast - to your own good health!"
(And Everything Nice): Gurashi says, "Ye."
Fable doffs an invisible hat and flashes Gurashi a charismatic smile. "If a story you wish then a tale you shall get - five thousand gold pieces for your own vignette."
Fable raises a finger. "But if tis a villain enflames your desire, six thousand gold sovereigns my services hire."
Soterasiel smiles softly at Lilalue.
You smile wryly at Gurashi.
Gurashi ponders the situation.
Allixea arrives, following Lady Aeldra Ladyn, of Cerulean Waters.
Allixea leaves, following Lady Aeldra Ladyn, of Cerulean Waters.
The air ripples with celestial energy as Avaris marches in from the southwest, his form radiant and bold.
==== something entered from southwest,  ====
==== Something entered the room from southwest, ====
Avaris marches off to the northwest, the air about him rippling and shimmering with flows of celestial energy.
==== Something exited the room to northwest, ====
Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, you say to Gurashi, "Wanna story? About yous?"
Lilalue says, "I do highly recommend the villainous tale."
The corners of your mouth turn up as you grin mischievously.
An unnerving silence falls across the area as Tau enters from the southwest.
==== Something enters from the southwest. ====
Sounds become sharper and more vivid once more as Tau leaves to the northwest.
==== Tau leaves the room to the northwest. ====
(And Everything Nice): Tau says, "Ask and ye shall receive?"
Afollia enters from the northwest, emanating an aura of immense power.
==== Something enters from the northwest, ====
Afollia leaves to the southwest, emanating an aura of immense power.
==== Afollia leaves the room to the southwest, ====
Afollia enters from the southwest, emanating an aura of immense power.
==== Something enters from the southwest, ====
Afollia leaves to the northwest, emanating an aura of immense power.
==== Afollia leaves the room to the northwest, ====
Illyria arrives, following Umbral Evoker Gael, Wyrden Idolator.
A slow dissonant drum rhythm pulses through the air, preceding the arrival of Gael from the northwest.
Illyria leaves, following Umbral Evoker Gael, Wyrden Idolator.
Gael leaves to the southwest, taking with him the thrumming rhythm of the Dark Heart.
==== Gael leaves the room to the southwest, ====
Heralded by a mellifluous, melancholy swan song, Elawienne drifts in from the southwest with two ephemeral cygnine wings unfurling behind them in a resplendent display.
==== something entered from southwest  ====
The ephemeral cygnine wings fold closed on Elawienne's back as they leaves to the northwest, trailed by the heartrending notes of a melodic swan song.
==== Something entered the room from southwest ====
==== they leaves the room to the northwest, ====
Carrying a tray for champagne in one hand, a tall waiter walks in from the northwest.
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A well-dressed, tall waiter says, "Would anyone like something to drink?"
==== Something entered the room from northwest. ====
You shake your head.
(Squirrels): Gurashi says, "I'm setting up the story."
Raising her glass, you say to a well-dressed, tall waiter, "Thank you, but no thank yous."
(Squirrels): You say, "Oho?"
(Squirrels): You say, "How do stories work here lol."
Lilalue shifts forward in the leather seat, digging a fork into a latticed cherry pie with a pleasant hum. She lifts the bite beneath her veil, consuming it quickly with a deeply satisfied sigh.
Tikki arrives, following Jade Dreamer Luce Shevat.
Luce enters from the northwest, emanating an aura of immense power.
==== Something enters from the northwest, ====
Carrying a tray for champagne in one hand, a tall waiter walks out to the southwest.
==== Something exits from southwest. ====
Afollia enters from the southwest, emanating an aura of immense power.
==== Something enters from the southwest, ====
Afollia leaves to the northwest, emanating an aura of immense power.
==== Afollia leaves the room to the northwest, ====
Gurashi's hands fly to their mouth as they give a short gasp of elation.
Gyorn takes a long draught of champagne.
In an airy, melodic voice, Herald Gurashi, The Heart's Friend exclaims, "Tell me my hero's story!"
Fable says, "Settle down friends! Let me spin you a yarn of the day that Cheliyi was rescued from harm."
Gurashi nods their head emphatically.
You blink.
Fable says, "We start as all good stories do in the start, in Celest where fair Cheliyi had longed to depart. Twas the land of fair dragon, but foul nereid as well - to see twisted nereid was oft called a death knell."
Fable says, "In dashing Celest Cheliyi often fared ill; their goodliness not held in tremendous goodwill."
You stare blankly into space.
Fable says, "So saddling their mount, Cheliyi fled for the road, praying to Lantra that their pace not be slowed - till over the rise feral nereid came in hosts, aloft on the screams of their poor victims' ghosts."
Fable says, "'Oh woe, oh despair!' cried Cheliyi in dismay - in the face of such terror their goodliness went away - 'Who shall save me from these feral nereid now, so far from dear Celest - Lantra, help me, somehow!'"
Fable says, "But over the rise came a great battle cry: 'PYAAAAAAH!!' cried Velcora as they leapt from the sky. 'Fear not, fair Cheliyi - your goodliness is renowned. I shall slay all these nereid and then all shall be sound!'"
(Squirrels): Gurashi says, "Lmfao."
Fable says, "So leaping out forth with their dragon at their side, Velcora struck each foe once and thus quickly they died. Soon they were lying in puddles of blood, the crimson ichor getting stamped in the mud."
You blush furiously.
(Squirrels): Aethen says, "Deniiied."
Fable says, "Cheliyi stood in a swoon and in tremendous shock. 'Oh dearest Velcora, you are strong as a rock! Twas not my goodliness that has saved us this day - come now, dashing love, and sweep me away!'"
Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, you say, "Ohmygods."
Fable tells you, "Now hold on just a moment, my very keen friend - I'm now telling a story, your ears you should lend!"
Fable says, "And so did our lovers go into the night; unfortunate Cheliyi and their goodliness-touched knight."
With a flourish of his arm, Fable bows deeply.
Gurashi throws back their head as they laugh.
Tikki bursts into a fit of giggles, ending with an abrupt and surprising snort.
You have emoted: Cheliyi turns beet red.
Gyorn laughs out loud.
Lilalue says, "Goodliness-touched knight. Mmm."
Calioliahali's eyebrows knit together as she glances toward you.
Lilalue says, "That was delightful, thank you Fable."
Giggling, Herald Gurashi, The Heart's Friend says to you, "I-I am sorry, I c-could not resist!"
In an airy, melodic voice, Herald Gurashi, The Heart's Friend exclaims to you, "I-I hope it was O-K? I can ask for a differently one!!"
Luce gives a polite round of applause, struggling to keep the grin off his face. "Very moving."
Gyorn La'Saet says, "Oh that was Gurashi."
Gyorn utters a deep, rumbling laugh.
Gurashi nods their head at Gyorn.
You have emoted: Cheliyi looks absolutely flustered, but otherwise fine.
Tikki says, "Clearly the tale should be spread across the lands."
Tikki nods his head sagely.
In an airy, melodic voice, Herald Gurashi, The Heart's Friend says, "I bought one for my mine-child because Fable tells goodly tales."
Gurashi gives you a friendly squeeze.
Lilalue nods towards Luce, smile visible beneath her veil. "Quite."
You think to yourself: **well now you're thinking about her in a set of armor.... nope nope nope new thoughts new thoughts**.
You blush furiously.
(And Everything Nice): Gurashi says, "CHELI LOl."
(And Everything Nice): You say, "XD."
Kennian arrives, following Ashira Ka'liati.
Borne upon wisps of condensation, shards of coloured glass drift in from the northwest, shaping an aesthetic mosaic which shimmers as Ashira steps through.
==== something entered from northwest,  ====
==== Something entered the room from northwest, ====
Gurashi looks at you suddenly bursting into delighted laughter.
Kennian leaves, following Ashira Ka'liati.
Stepping through an ephemeral mosaic, Ashira breaks into shards of coloured glass that float upon a misty gale to the southwest.
Tikki flashes you a devilish smile, mischief dancing in his eyes.
In an airy, melodic voice, Herald Gurashi, The Heart's Friend asks Calioliahali, "Would you like to have him tell a stories?"


In an enchantingly ordinary voice, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says, "Should we see more?"
You nod your head sagely at Velcora.
You follow Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer south to a breathtaking, mirrored ballroom.
Tau snorts and snuffles at the air through a tribal wolf nose.
The crystal-clear voice of the announcer rings across the room: "Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome to the Ascension Gala Norin "the Lily-Livered" Saltfeather, Primary Swabber of Decks and Custodian Extraordinaire."
Returning with a tray filled with champagne glasses, a well-dressed, clumsy waiter enters from the kitchens.
==== Something enters from the kitchens. ====
Revelrous Afrit Dahyu, Lazula of the Sands says to Luce, "It was the most food I've ever seen piled onto a single platter, I believe."
Synl again makes way to the center of the ballroom, his roots guiding making romo.
Synl again makes way to the center of the ballroom, his roots guiding the crowd to make room.
The pointed tips of Esei's ears twitch to some errant sound.
Luce barely suppresses a wag of his tail.
Revelrous Afrit Dahyu, Lazula of the Sands says, "All of which was quite delectable."
Afrit nods his head sagely at Luce.
Nepenthe Dahyu exclaims to Luce, "Crepes on crepes on crepes on crepes!"
Jade Dreamer Luce Shevat says, "I aim to provide."
Nepenthe Dahyu says, "Surprise omelettes!"
Afifah y'Bolgari begins to draw the low, sinuous notes of an exotic melody from her viola.
Luce barely fails to suppress a wag of his tail.
You ponder the situation.
Sounds become sharper and more vivid once more as Tau leaves to the north.
==== Tau leaves the room to the north. ====
Sutekh stands quietly on the side, antennae flicking as his attention passes from group to group in idle observation.
You ponder Esei thoughtfully, looking them up and down.
Ilisa pulls Sutekh into himself, fingers caressing the carapace. "I'm going to rest, have a lovely time, darling."
Sutekh nods his head at Ilisa.
Esei raises a slender brow at you.
Ilisa spreads his arms wide, and the air between his hands begins to warp and twist, dancing with brilliant multicoloured light as he bores a hole through the fabric of the planes.
==== Ilisa is preparing to tesseract ====
Synl sways to the gentle rhythm, branches moving as if its a gentle summer's day.
Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, you say to Esei, "You said, that people wants to see it? That they are curious?"
Esei blinks.
Faragan takes a curious chocolate chip cookie from an ivory porcelain platter.
In a low, sotto voice, Wyrden Auspice Esei Shee-Slaugh of the Ascending Dusk whispers, "...something akin to that."
You have emoted: Cheliyi grins at Esei.
(Squirrels): Gurashi says, "I return!"
(Squirrels): Calioliahali says, "Yaaay."
Velcora takes a warm ladyfinger with kafe icing from an ivory porcelain platter.
Esei narrows their eyes at you in an unnerving manner.
(Squirrels): Yilan says, "Welcome back."
Faragan eats a curious chocolate chip cookie with obvious gusto.
(Squirrels): Gurashi says, "XD."
Nepenthe Dahyu says to Tikki, "You got your recipe featured, huh?"
Velcora begins to wield a warm ladyfinger with kafe icing in her right hand.
Like a gentle ripple in a crystalline pool, you say to Jeremiah Gryphta, Purveyor of Curiosities and Reliquaries, "Mister Jeremiah, you are a person who likes fancy curiosity things, rights?"
Tikki asks Nepenthe, "I did?"
You think to yourself: **mischevious delight**.
Velcora tilts her head and listens intently to Jeremiah Gryphta, Purveyor of Curiosities and Reliquaries.
Humming to himself, Norin "the Lily-Livered" Saltfeather strides in eagerly from the north.
Velcora greets Jeremiah Gryphta, Purveyor of Curiosities and Reliquaries with a sincere smile.
A well-dressed, clumsy waiter exclaims, "Only the finest dishes from the Basin's most well-known cooks!"
(Squirrels): Esei says, "Wait isn't this that one guy who keeps getting called the extra supernal."
Tikki hums a happy tune.
Velcora greets a well-dressed, clumsy waiter with a sincere smile.
A well-dressed, clumsy waiter says, "Welcome to the party, Velcora, what can I get you?"
A well-dressed, clumsy waiter adjusts the presentation of the table.
Just about managing to cover a hiccup with his mouth, Jeremiah Gryphta, Purveyor of Curiosities and Reliquaries nods towards you. "Indeed I am!"
With a wink, Jeremiah Gryphta, Purveyor of Curiosities and Reliquaries says, "Though I must mention that I am, of course, off duty now."
Nepenthe seethes quietly.
Amidst a clatter of bone jewelry, Jinlu Ilithyia leaves to the north.
==== Ilithyia leaves the room to the north. ====
A slow grown escaping, Synl of the Stormcrow Tribe says, "Where did you disappear to, love."
A well-dressed, clumsy waiter hands a sweet orange and poppy seed bundt cake to Velcora with a respectful bow.
(Squirrels): Esei says, "..."
(Squirrels): Esei says, "*point*."
(Squirrels): Esei says, "HEY."
(Squirrels): Gurashi says, "?"
(Squirrels): Esei says, "THAT'S MY CAKE."
(Squirrels): Gurashi says, "???"
(Squirrels): Gurashi says, "Huh?"
(Squirrels): Esei says, "A well-dressed, clumsy waiter hands a sweet orange and poppy seed bundt cake to Velcora with a respectful bow."
Nepenthe Dahyu says, "Oh wait."
(Squirrels): Gurashi says, "..."
In an enchantingly ordinary voice, Velcora Lunarose, Manifest Dreamer says to Jeremiah Gryphta, Purveyor of Curiosities and Reliquaries, "I have your tonic, and I'm very fond of it."
(Squirrels): Gurashi says, ":O."
Nepenthe stops seething immediately.
Jeremiah Gryphta, Purveyor of Curiosities and Reliquaries beams broadly.
Dreadlord Thalkros n'Lochli has stopped his own heart, killing himself instantly.
You see the death occur at a pointedly secluded chamber.
Velcora takes Jeremiah Gryphta's Olde Tyme Healing Tonic from a refined monochrome satchel.
A flicker of white can be seen in Synl's swaying branches as Xiran leans over to a perched crow and issues a tiny, 'Hoom!'
Afrit takes a baked camembert loaf drizzled with garlic oil from an ivory porcelain bowl.
Afrit consumes a baked camembert loaf drizzled with garlic oil leisurely, seeming to enjoy every bite.
Ayisdra snorts and snuffles at the air through a ridiculous pig nose.
You have emoted: Cheliyi nods sagely, pulling away from Velcora to gesture at Esei. "Do you think, that it couldn't hurt to have another amazing item on display at this wonderful Gala, Mister Jerimiah? My friend has a lovely teaset, which would look -pretty- greats in maybe the library, or somewhere else, yes."
Synl of the Stormcrow Tribe thinks to himself: Hrooom.
(Squirrels): Tikki says, "I think my cookie's featured too which is like AAAA <3 I'm so proud of that cookie honestly."
You have emoted: Cheliyi shoots Esei a grin.
Esei stares implacably at you.
Esei narrows their eyes at you in an unnerving manner.
Afrit tilts his head curiously at Nepenthe.
Nepenthe takes a fresh spinach salad garnished with apple slices and pomegranate from an ivory porcelain bowl.
Jeremiah Gryphta, Purveyor of Curiosities and Reliquaries says to you, "Now, my friend, I do believe our esteemed host has quite enough in the way of decor."
Norin Saltfeather tilts his head curiously at you.
Velcora ceases wielding a warm ladyfinger with kafe icing in her right hand.
Velcora begins to wield a sweet orange and poppy seed bundt cake in her right hand.
(Squirrels): Ticshae says, "I'm back!"
Norin Saltfeather glances askance at Sutekh.
Spirit Warden Xenthos An'Ryshe, the Ebon Strategist has entered the realm of Lusternia.
(Squirrels): Ticshae says, "Now where's that gala?"
Returning with a tray filled with champagne glasses, a well-dressed, red-haired waiter enters from the kitchens.
==== Something enters from the kitchens. ====
Norin Saltfeather sidles closer to you, listening intently.
You have emoted: Cheliyi hums in agreement, nodding. "True, true. But do they have a teaset?"
Esei glances askance at a vibrant tea set of Awakened beings.
Velcora nibbles on a sweet orange and poppy seed bundt cake.
You have emoted: Cheliyi grins.
Nepenthe Dahyu smiles impishly and says to Afrit, "I was about to make a scene again but it looks like my recipe made the cut after all."
(Squirrels): Xenthos (from the Aetherways) says, "*logs on* *still has all defenses*."
(Squirrels): Xenthos (from the Aetherways) says, "Uhhh."
In a corner, a number of guests begin to engage in a clumsy game of limbo, but quickly abandon this when the furrikin in the group removes any sense of a contest.
(Squirrels): Yilan says, "West of the triple junction, and enter the uh. Gondola?"
(Squirrels): Esei says, "Hi xenthos."
Jeremiah Gryphta, Purveyor of Curiosities and Reliquaries says to Trader Bob, "Well, you heard the question. Are there any teasets amongst your collection, good sir?"
(Squirrels): Esei says, "Gondola."
Faragan utters a deep, rumbling laugh.
(Squirrels): You say, "Wheezes."
(Squirrels): Esei says, "Lmfao that limbo ambient."
(Squirrels): Gurashi says, "Hi hi! Go to the Toronada Birdge and enter the gondola!"
(Squirrels): Gurashi says, "Er, Bridge."
Sutekh's mandibles twitch slightly as he voices a brief, curious chirr.
(Squirrels): Esei says, "Birdge."
Faragan raises a paw and a ear to the furrikin.