Ely edit Dec 28 2022:
1-6 qps, depending on length and quality.
Rplizer +1 qps : x
Extra meticulous edit +1 qps : o
Length bonus +1-2 qps : o
Summary: +1 qps : x
Total: 3 qps, Arthonok also awarded
Bonus qps: 2x holidaze
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An ex-Child-of-Light is surprised by the hospitality of a new Novice. Spending some time talking with Amilesa, Amilesa shares some of the information she has learned by listening ton those around her. Nothing sensitive!
Main characters: Amilesa and Arthonok
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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 ]
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.
|1|.A tall dust-colored gelding prances in a circle here.
Arthonok of the Malkieri Diaspora is standing here.
Athroc Mal'jinn is standing here, riding a |2|.bloodstock stallion.
|3|.A shaggy brown mare stands here, being ridden by you.
The Tar Valon town crier stands here, spreading the news.
|4|.A gray palfrey prances skittishly nearby.
Arthonok says 'That's your father's staff?'
Athroc says 'It is.'
Arthonok nods in agreement.
Athroc says 'I've walked many miles with it. Always nice and reliable'
Athroc says 'Take care all. Time to visit the borderlands.'
Athroc leaves east riding a bloodstock stallion.
Arthonok coughs loudly.
Amilesa says 'Arthonok, do you care for any fruit?'
Arthonok says 'yes please'
Amilesa gives a strange fruit to Arthonok.
Amilesa gives a strange fruit to Arthonok.
Amilesa gives a strange fruit to Arthonok.
Amilesa says 'I made them myself! I don't know where they come from or how they are grown.'
Arthonok says 'Imagine that, a young novice cheerfully handing me fruit.'
Arthonok gets a wicked knife bladed axe from a backpack.
Arthonok wields a wicked knife bladed axe.
Arthonok says 'I assume you don't know who I am?'
Amilesa eyes the blade with a now-weary eye.
Arthonok eats a strange fruit.
Amilesa says 'Well...you aren't on a wanted poster. I checked.'
Amilesa points in the direction of the Tower Guard barracks.
Arthonok nods in agreement.
Arthonok says 'That was quite a deal..'
Arthonok chuckles politely.
Arthonok says 'I was a Lord of the Children of the Light.'
Amelisa looks at Arthonok.
Amilesa says 'Oh! I don't see your sunburst!'
Arthonok says 'A long, long time ago.'
Amilesa says 'Are you hiding it under your bright red robe?'
Arthonok says 'Now I wear whatever cloak I wish.'
Amilesa says 'Ahhh, like the Lady from Cairhien, or the Lord from Far Madding.'
Arthonok grins evilly.
Amilesa says 'I haven't met them personally, mind you, but their stories reached a bit further than yours, it seems.'
Arthonok says 'My story?'
Arthonok chuckles politely.
Amilesa says 'Well, I didn't know who you used to be.'
Amilesa says 'Not that I would, I was at a farm in EMond's Field until a few days ago. But I've heard of the other two.'
Arthonok nods in agreement.
Arthonok says 'The Lady Aira?'
Amilesa says 'That sounds like the name that was used. And a Lord Calm.'
Arthonok smiles happily.
Arthonok says 'Old friends.'
Arthonok says 'From long, long ago.'
Amilesa peers at Arthonok, trying to see if he has any gray hair.
Arthonok says 'What about recent news?'
Arthonok says 'I've awoken from a long slumber.'
Amilesa says 'Oh, recent news. I'm sure you would be bored by Tower Gossip.'
Amilesa leans in and lowers her voice.
Amilesa says 'But I did hear that a Kandori Merchant tried to join the Dragonsworn, with full privelages of rank, and wasn't able to.'
Amilesa pauses a second.
Arthonok nods in agreement.
Amilesa says 'Do you know about the Kandori Merchants?'
Amilesa says 'I don't know how long of a slumber long is.'
Arthonok strokes his chin thoughtfully.
Amilesa says 'They are these people who come by and you can ask them to bring you hard candies if you give them a few crowns.'
Arthonok says 'Several hundred years.. thereabouts.'
Arthonok tells Amilesa 'You are a 838 year old male human hunter.'
Amilesa says 'They also stock the Kandori Merchant Hall with some pretty useful equipment you can buy.'
Amilesa says 'Do you like fighting up north, like Athroc and the Gueen's Guard fellow?'
Arthonok says 'That is where I spent the majority of my time, yes.'
Amilesa says 'There's an affable broker up there that gives you bundles of potions if you give them things like emerald rings and jewelry from Kandor.'
Arthonok says 'bundles of potions?'
Arthonok arches an eyebrow.
Amilesa says 'If you give the broker a gold chain or an obsidian pendant, he will give you a pouch of five refresh vials.'
Arthonok nods in agreement.
Arthonok rubs his bare neck.
Amilesa says 'If you give him a red robe like you are wearing or an earthen mantle, he'll give you a pouch of four strength vials.'
Arthonok says 'I'll be sure to look out for those..'
Amilesa says 'So on and so forth with draughts, syrups, and red vials.'
Arthonok looks at Amilesa.
Amilesa says 'See, I hear a lot by listening to folk who come to the island!'
Arthonok nods in agreement.
Arthonok says 'Many travellers coming and going.'
Amilesa says 'Lets see...you can name your horse in the Four Kings.'
Amilesa says 'Medium blades aren't worth using anymore, neither is combo. Or pretty much anything.'
Amilesa strokes her chin.
Arthonok gasps in astonishment.
Arthonok says 'Nothing is worth using?'
Amilesa says 'Yeah, there is a lot of conflicting information regarding equipment.'
Arthonok says 'What weapons do you think are cool now?'
Arthonok chuckles politely.
Amilesa says 'I have only ever used staves, but mauls sound cool!'
Arthonok nods in agreement.
Amilesa says 'I always thought it would be neat to have a binnol or chain and just destroy smobs.'
Lorn has arrived from the south.
Arthonok nods in agreement.
Lorn leaves west.
Amilesa says 'But for some reason I don't see people wearing them.'
The rain stops.
Amilesa says 'And some people don't stay long enough in the Square for me to look at.'
Arthonok says 'Typically, if you can hit something.. it can also hit you.'
Amilesa glares after the fleeting form of Lorn.
Amilesa says 'Yes, but if it would be hitting you regardless, you might as well hit back.'
Koe has arrived from the east, riding a |5|.gray palfrey.
Koe stops riding a gray palfrey.
Koe starts riding a dust-colored gelding.
Arthonok stops using a silver etched shield.
Arthonok grips a wicked knife bladed axe with both hands.
Arthonok shifts a wicked knife bladed axe to one hand.
Arthonok binds a silver etched shield to his arm.
Koe looks at Amilesa.
Amilesa says 'A dagger.'
Arthonok says 'Unless, it can't hit you.'
Amilesa says 'Those look like fun, too.'
Arthonok says 'Eh?'
Koe leaves south riding a dust-colored gelding.
Amilesa says 'That man, he had a dagger.'
Tar Valon bristles with the sounds of everyday life as its citizens go about their business.
Amilesa points after Koe.
Players
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Suni of Seandar
Etain do Arman a'Conn [Yellow Ajah]
Lorn of Saldaea
Tarkon Viera, The Homeless
Koe of Amadicia
Pyrcyvyl of Cairhien (Linkless)
Jaxon Lane
Oweyn of Shienar
Nosom Faelwen the Caldazar [Red Eagle]
Arthonok of the Malkieri Diaspora
Aileandren of Two Rivers
Othniel of Tear
Amilesa the Fledgling Novice [White Tower]
Athroc Mal'jinn
Aelrena Solyan, Tower Accepted [White Tower]
Obi of Two Rivers
Durn of Andor
Iozaki of Andor
Lorrah of Arafel
Astaroth of Murandy
20 players displayed.
Arthonok leaves south.
Amilesa bellows 'Bye, Arthonok!'
Arthonok has arrived from the south.
Arthonok looks around slowly, as if something is hidden in the room.
Arthonok shows a bone club to you.
Arthonok says 'do people still use these?'
Amilesa says 'It was nice meeting you. I'm glad you don't stab Novices anymore.'
Arthonok says 'I never stabbed.'
Arthonok says 'I preferred overwhelming force.'
Amilesa says 'I think I heard that is good for bashing? But you should chat about it and then I will know.'
Arthonok says 'Lots of large axes and swords.'
Arthonok says '15.5 lbs'
Amilesa asks around to her contacts on how useful Bone Clubs currently are.
Amilesa says 'See, I am helpful.'
Amilesa nods at herself.
Arthonok tells Amilesa 'there, now you know everything about it'
Amilesa says 'The damage gets better with other heavy weapons?'
Amilesa whistles in appreciation.
Arthonok says 'It really varies.'
Arthonok says 'Some just seem to be sharper than others.'
Arthonok shrugs helplessly.
Amilesa says 'Ah yes. Does hardening it add to ob, or does it add 1 to the damage die?'
Amilesa says 'I am sure I am just talking your ear off.'
A Tower Guard has arrived from the east.
Arthonok yawns.
Arthonok says 'Yes, I should be going.'
Amilesa waves.
Arthonok nods in agreement.
Arthonok starts riding a gray palfrey.
Arthonok leaves east riding a gray palfrey.
Amilesa yells 'Thanks for stopping by Tar Valon. I hope you enjoyed your stay!'
An alarm bell rings out within the city.
An authoritative voice bellows 'Guards we have a thief on the loose! Scour the city and bring him in!!'