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A Song and a Dance ---&Noted.

by Jeyid » Mon Jan 16, 2023 12:34 am

Ely edit Feb 10 2022:

Already awarded. Gleeshow attendant awards were saved ingame, so those will be awarded eventually.

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Summary:
After a fist of Trollocs infiltrated Fal Dara and routed the forces of the Light inside the keep, Jeyid was forced to flee to the relative safety of the Shining Walls along with several other citizens. Sensing the dour mood, the gleeman leads a show honoring the fallen and then trying to lighten the mood with a reel and a dance.

POV: Jeyid
Attendees: Antonio, Draz, Carter, Chloro, Jaghatai, Vhalerie

Edited to run through RP-lizer and remove irrelevant activity and spam. I was already awarded, but posting for posterity's sake and for the benefit of those who did not receive QPs for the show.

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Tower Square
This side of the square is the southern section of the Tower Square.
In the center is the walled off White Tower. To the south a large
boulevard opens up leading to the Southharbor. To the north you see
the southern gate of the Tower grounds. The square continues east
and west.
A large banner rests here, depicting a map of Tar Valon.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
Zone: Tar Valon
Door north: TarlomensGate
East: A man meanders here, quietly speaking to himself.
West: A woman goes about her daily business here.
A marble bench, flecked with gold and bronze, adorns the floor.
An oil lamp, set in a steel cage, hangs from a high wooden pole.
An elaborately sculpted marble fountain splashes merrily.
A stout wooden barrel stands nearby.
Antonio Vincetti, Soldier of Andor is standing here, riding a gray palfrey.
A Tower guard is here protecting the peace.
Lord Draz the Gaidin Commander is standing here, riding a warhorse.
The apprentice is here, tending the stores.
Vhalerie Delange of Hinderstap is standing here, riding a wild stallion.
A Gleeman performance evaluator is resting here.
A gray palfrey prances skittishly nearby.
The Tar Valon town crier stands here, spreading the news.

Vhalerie smiles a bucktooth grin.

Jeyid says 'How are you fine gentlemen and ladies doing tonight?'

Vhalerie says 'fair to middlin''

Antonio says 'Well here, long day of drink and food.'

Vhalerie says 'yourself?'

Jeyid claps Antonio on the back.

Antonio says 'emphasis on drink'

Jeyid says 'Food and drink is what we are here for!'

Jeyid says 'Although I regrettably have brought neither this time.'

Jeyid frowns.

Jeyid says 'And Wisdom Vhalerie, I know of your loss from earlier. The loss of herbs was particularly sad to hear of.'

Jeyid comforts Vhalerie.

Vhalerie sighs loudly.

Vhalerie says 'thank you jeyid'

Antonio comforts Vhalerie.

Jeyid says 'And many of us of late have fallen prey to fists of Trollocs raiding south, being left for dead with nothing but the skin on our backs.'

Jaghatai has arrived from the west.
A bloodstock stallion has arrived from the west.

Jeyid says 'So I thought, perhaps, that we should try to lighten the mood, and celebrate the life that we have in our bodies! The air filling our lungs as we breathe!'

Vhalerie says 'but death is a natural part of life, especially in my village'

Jaghatai bows deeply.

Jaghatai sits down and rests.

Jeyid says 'Ah, Defender Jaghatai, you made it!'

Antonio nods at Jaghatai.

Antonio looks at Jaghatai.

Jaghatai says 'sorry for the delay.'

Vhalerie beams a smile at Jaghatai.

Vhalerie says 'glad you could make it!'

Jaghatai says 'thats how you know they are for practical purposes and not just for show'

Jeyid says 'Before we move on to the happier things, there is a sadder song I know that may capture the tone of today, while still allowing us to reminisce about the good.'

Jeyid says 'It's a popular song, known throughout Andor as 'The Wind the Shakes the Willow.' Sing along if you know the words.'

Jeyid place the flute to his lips.
Jeyid begins to play a haunting melody.
-=+**+=- -=+**+=- -=+**+=-
A sorrowful tune sighs plaintively on the breath of the wind.

Jeyid sings 'My love is gone, carried away, by the wind that shakes the willow,'
Jeyid sings 'And all the land is beaten hard, by the wind that shakes the willow.'
Jeyid sings 'But I will hold her close to me, In heart and dearest memory.'
Jeyid sings 'And with her strength to steel my soul, Her love to warm my heart-strings.'
Jeyid sings 'And I will stand where we once sang, Though cold wind shakes the willow.'
Jeyid sings 'And I will stand where we once sang, Though cold wind shakes the willow.'

Jeyid places the flute to his lips.
Jeyid begins to play a haunting melody.
-=+**+=- -=+**+=- -=+**+=-
A sorrowful tune sighs plaintively on the breath of the wind.

Carter has arrived from the east, riding a bloodstock stallion.
Chloro has arrived from the east, riding a warhorse.

Jeyid sings 'Dear lass of mine, who now is free, To the wind that shakes the willow'
Jeyid sings 'Let grace and beauty, fill your wings, with the wind that shakes the willow'
Jeyid sings 'For I will hold you close to me, in heart and dearest memory'
Jeyid sings 'And with your strength to steel my soul, your love to warm my heart-strings.'
Jeyid sings 'And I will stand where we once sang, Though cold wind shakes the willow.'
Jeyid sings 'And I will stand where we once sang, Though cold wind shakes the willow.'

Jeyid places the flute to his lips.
Jeyid begins to play a haunting melody.
-=+**+=- -=+**+=- -=+**+=-
A sorrowful tune sighs plaintively on the breath of the wind.

Jeyid sings 'Be laid to rest, until my day. By the wind that shakes the willow,'
Jeyid sings 'Lift up my hands, carried away. By the wind that shakes the willow.'
Jeyid sings 'For I had held you close to me, In heart and dearest memory.'
Jeyid sings 'And with your strength to steel my soul, your love to warm my heart-strings.'
Jeyid sings 'And I will stand where we once sang, Though cold wind shakes the willow.'
Jeyid sings 'And I will stand where we once sang, Though cold wind shakes the willow.'

Jeyid bows deeply.

Carter explodes with whistles and cheers.

Jaghatai holds back a tear.

Carter wipes away tears.

Jeyid offers a warm smile.

Jaghatai whistles appreciatively.

Carter punches Jaghatai in the arm.

Jeyid says 'Perhaps some of you have known the loss that this song evokes, eh?'

Jeyid comforts Carter.

Jeyid says 'Alright, would everyone like something a little lighter, perhaps?'

Jeyid flashes a playful grin.

Jeyid says 'This one requires some audience participation.'

Jeyid says 'At least, if you want to be fun.'

Jeyid winks suggestively.

Carter pushes Chloro forward.

Jaghatai stops resting, and clambers on his feet.

Jeyid says 'I'm going to play a reel here that invites you to dance. Between the stanzas, I'll call out and cheer you on to dance with each other.'

Chloro quickly kicks behind her catching Carter in his knee as she smiles warmly at the gleeman.

Carter panics, and attempts to flee!
Carter leaves north riding a bloodstock stallion. ^^

Vhalerie has two left feet.

Jeyid says 'Feel free to have fun with it and do as you will. And live! You are here, breathing, and might as well enjoy it.'

Jeyid barks out a dry laugh.

Jeyid says 'I think Carter Gaidin might be a bit shy.'

Jeyid flashes a playful grin.

Jeyid places the flute to his lips.
Jeyid begins to play a cheerful melody.
-=+**+=- -=+**+=- -=+**+=-
A light, airy melody floats on the breeze, its tune dancing through the air.

Jeyid sings 'I'll dance with a girl with eyes of brown, or a girl with eyes of green,'
Jeyid sings 'I'll dance with a girl with any color eyes, but yours are the prettiest I've seen!'
Jeyid sings 'I'll kiss a girl with hair of black, or a girl with hair of gold,'
Jeyid sings 'I'll kiss a girl with any color hair, but it's you I want to hold.'

Vhalerie blushes.

Jaghatai looks around slowly, as if something is hidden in the room.

Carter has arrived from the north, riding a bloodstock stallion.

Jeyid says 'And...dance! Grab a partner and enjoy the moment!'

Jeyid places the flute to his lips.
Jeyid begins to play a cheerful melody.
-=+**+=- -=+**+=- -=+**+=-
A light, airy melody floats on the breeze, its tune dancing through the air.

Vhalerie sends Jaghatai across the dancefloor.

Jaghatai blushes.

Carter crosses his arms, squats, and kicks his legs.

Jeyid plays the flute merrily, a grin on his lips as he holds the melody alive.

Chloro eyes sparkle as she goes to the beat in a four round step as if in battle. Palms up she holds her hands out to either side flames leaping into existence mirroring her own steps.

Jeyid whistles appreciatively.

Jeyid sings 'What he said to me, you're all that I can see. The fairest of them all I do believe.'
Jeyid sings 'The dimples in your cheeks, as cute as one can be. He bowed and whispered, will you dance with me?'

Antonio looks at Chloro.

Jaghatai explodes with whistles and cheers.

Chloro moves into a Domani belly dance the flames in her hands switching between Ajah colors.

Jeyid enthusiastically cheers for Chloro.

Vhalerie sends Jeyid across the dancefloor.

Jeyid says 'Yes, Chloro Sedai, just like that!'

Jeyid barks out a dry laugh.

Jeyid breaks out of the song for long enough to spin around with the Wisdom, letting out a laugh.

Chloro carefully she brings both hands in front of her the flame liquefying and moving as if a wave about her forearms.

The crowd around the square cheers as jeyid dips vhalerie and kisses her hand with a wink

Jaghatai flinches

Jeyid twirls around and tumbles back up to his feet at the center of the square.

Chloro as the beat climaxes the tendrils of flame swiftly change direction back to her palms as she holds them up the flame exploding into color sparks taken by the wind.

Jeyid sings 'I'll dance with a girl in rain or shine, I'll dance in sleet or snow'
Jeyid sings 'I'll dance with a girl, any weather, any time, but it's your dance that I would like to know'
Jeyid sings 'I'll kiss a girl that towers high, or a girl I must kneel to meet'
Jeyid sings 'I'll kiss a girl of any varied height, but it's your kiss that taste so sweet.'

Chloro with a soft nod to the gleeman she steps back next to Carter and elbows him in the side speaking through gritted teeth.

Chloro says 'You're lucky.'

Jeyid sings 'What he said to me, You're all that I can see. The fairest of them all I do believe'
Jeyid sings 'The dimples in your cheeks, as cute as one can be. He bowed and whispered, will you dance with me?'

Jeyid whoops as he spins forward with laughter, spinning around the Gray sister.

Jeyid places the flute to his lips.
Jeyid begins to play a cheerful melody.
-=+**+=- -=+**+=- -=+**+=-
A light, airy melody floats on the breeze, its tune dancing through the air.

Vhalerie sends Draz across the dancefloor.

Jeyid plays the chorus one more time on the flute, holds the final note, and then flourishes into a grand bow as the tune ends.

Jaghatai whispers "scandalous".

Draz snaps to attention and salutes grandly.

Vhalerie cheers Jeyid on loudly.

Jeyid grins at Jaghatai.

Jaghatai sits down and rests.

Draz says 'excellent, thank you'

Draz says 'a truly worthy spectacle'

Draz snickers softly.

Draz looks at Carter.

Draz looks at Chloro.

Jeyid says 'Lord Draz needs to get going, so I will call roll now for applause, if you enjoyed the show.'


The audience showers Jeyid with adoration and praise as he takes roll for his show attendance.


Jeyid says 'Thank you, everyone! I will be performing again later.'

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