Festival log #2 - Tour of the Menagerie and Bogdan stuck high above us ---&RPaward

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Festival log #2 - Tour of the Menagerie and Bogdan stuck high above us ---&RPaward

Post by Kordin » Sun Jan 09, 2022 8:47 am

POV: Kordin
Major participants: Adael, Vhalerie, Amellia, Jafra, Emily, Bogdan, Rhys, Laligam, Chiron , Rovin, Nyro, Helgi, Callesa, Kavia, Liia, Alvana
Summary: Kordin takes the participants of the festival on a tour of the Menagerie so they can see what it has to offer and enjoy the performances. And then Bogdan the Gleeplicant decides to try his still on the rope and get's stuck.



Kordin says 'Now, let's go on a quick tour and see what the Menagerie offers, then the trivia, sounds good?'

Kavia nods in agreement.

Nyro chuckles politely.

Amellia nods in agreement.

Rovin nods in agreement.

Callesa says 'perfect'

Alvana nods in agreement.

Kordin says 'Follow on me and Nyro please'

Rhys says 'Pipe smokers with Nyro'

Nyro snaps his fingers, lighting his pipe from a spark.

Rhys carefully lights his pipe and takes a long, deep draw.

Bogdan rolls a clump of Two Rivers tabac and licks the paper.

Bogdan flicks his finger, a small light appearing at its tip.

Bogdan lights a rolled tabac.

**Moving**

An Extravagant Set of Rings
Hanging from the rigging above, a perfect set of golden rings sets the
stage for a spectacular performance. Carefully placed cubes of burnished
metal reflect the light, yet give no clue to their purpose. Large balls of
the purest white, circled about in designs of gold paint join the cubes on
the white painted floor of the stage adding their own mystery to the scene.
[ obvious exits: S W ]
A white destrier stands here proudly, alert for battle.
Lord Adael the Captain is standing here.
Vhalerie of Hinderstap, apprentice to Wisdom Raquel is standing here.
Amellia of Illian is standing here.
Jafra of Tarabon is standing here.
Emily the Wisdom is standing here.
Bogdan the Gleeplicant is standing here.
Lord Rhys the Blood of Manetheren is standing here.
Laligam of the Malkieri Diaspora is standing here.
Chiron Ahten of Saldaea is standing here.
Rovin of the Malkieri Diaspora is standing here.
Nyro the Instructor is standing here.
A warhorse is here, stamping his feet impatiently.
Master Helgi al'brawdrifynn, the Sea Merchant... is standing here.
Lady Callesa the Honored Sister is standing here.
Kavia the Journey Accepted is standing here.
Liia Averon, Brown Cartographer is standing here.
Alvana Jarrett the Mediator is standing here.
A burly menagerie tough stands with arms crossed.
A burly menagerie tough stands with arms crossed.

* HP:Healthy MV:Full > where
Players in your Zone
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Adael - An Extravagant Set of Rings
Vhalerie - An Extravagant Set of Rings
Amellia - An Extravagant Set of Rings
Jafra - An Extravagant Set of Rings
Emily - An Extravagant Set of Rings
Bogdan - An Extravagant Set of Rings
Rhys - An Extravagant Set of Rings
Laligam - An Extravagant Set of Rings
Chiron - An Extravagant Set of Rings
Rovin - An Extravagant Set of Rings
Nyro - An Extravagant Set of Rings
Helgi - An Extravagant Set of Rings
Callesa - An Extravagant Set of Rings
Kavia - An Extravagant Set of Rings
Liia - An Extravagant Set of Rings
Alvana - An Extravagant Set of Rings
Kordin - An Extravagant Set of Rings



Amellia is mesmerised

Emily snaps that Nyro beat her.

Emily looks to each group member and counts to three softly.

Rhys says 'where in the name of Creation are we'

A flash of light and blue smoke rise from the stage.

Nyro looks at the stage.

A flash of light and red smoke rise from the stage.

You smile happily.

Kavia grins.

A flash of light and yellow smoke rise from the stage.

Rhys says 'I swear, Helgi, this Tremalking weed of yours...'

Helgi blows a big cloud of smoke around his warhorses head

Barit Chavana says 'The show must go on!'

Vhalerie says 'the center of the show, i do believe'

Peeling off one at a time the brothers launch themselves into the air.

Helgi grins evilly.

Brugh twists and turns completing a double back flip landing lightly on his feet.

Barit rises to amazing heights flipping himself foward with a twisting motion completing a double forward flip with a twist landing lightly on his feet behind Brugh.

Helgi says 'ya mon'

Taeric skips into a cartwheel passing below each of the others just in time, lanading behind Barit.

The brothers immediately launch into another trick.

Rhys snickers softly.

All three do synchronized black flips, Brugh to the right, Barit to the left and Taeric up the middle.

Adael gives a white destrier an order.
A white destrier softly nuzzles Liia's neck.

Brugh and Barit land on the large metallic cube side-by-side.

Taeric lands on a large white ball and quickly walks the ball to the center between his brothers.

With a quick bow the brothers each hop down beginning another series of interwoven flips and cartwheels, barely missing each other.

Nyro claps.

With a flourish they end the show with a deep bow.

Brugh Chavana says 'Thank you ladies and gentlemen.'

Emily tries to keep up with everything going on in the show.

The brothers run from the stage waving to the audience.

Petra Anhill approaches the stage, muscles bulging.

Liia smiles happily.

Bogdan sips from the goblet.

The stage crew arranges a series of barbells for the next act.

Petra Anhill strides on stage his muscular arms and chest rippling.

Rhys sips from the goblet.

Chiron sips from the goblet.

Petra Anhill bow deeply from his slender waist.

Emily gives Barit and Brugh an apraising look.

Alvana looks at Petra Anhill.

Amellia says 'moves like that would help me not get smacked so much'

Adael looks at Petra Anhill.

Amellia chuckles politely.

Grinning from ear to ear Petra picks up the smallest of the barbells.

Petra Anhill says 'Amellia was the first to volunteer! Come on up Amellia.'

Flexing his muscles he easily lifts them overhead.

Petra Anhill picks up the next largest barbells, holding on to the first set.

Petra Anhill walks slowly around Amellia appraising them from head to foot.

Without raising a sweat the strongman once more lifts them overhead.

Petra Anhill stops abruptly saying, 'Ready now Amellia?'

Emily looks at Barit Chavana.

Nyro smirks and feels his own bicep, nodding.

Petra Anhill places the barbells off to one side grinning at the audience.

Petra Anhill holds out his huge paw of a hand saying, 'Sit here please.'

Petra Anhill , in a booming voice says 'Now that doesn't seem like much at all I know so I will show you some more impressive feats!'
Amellia sits gingerly on Petra's hand.

Petra Anhill says 'From the audience, I would like a volunteer!'

With a look of concentration, Petra straightens his arm, extending it to his side.

Amellia says 'ready'

Muscles bulging Petra lifts his arm, bringing Amellia above his head.

With little effort Petra bends his knees and lifts one of the larger barbells in his empty hand.

Emily looks at Brugh Chavana.

Straightening his legs, Petra stands tall, Amellia resting on one hand and a large barbell in the other.

While maintaining the barbell overhead Petra lowers his arm allowing Amellia to stand at his side.

Gently placing the barbell on the floor Petra says 'Let's have a round of applause for Amellia!'

Petra Anhill bows grandly from the waist.

Petra Anhill says 'Until next time folks!'

The crowd claps and waves as Petra leaves the stage.

Petra Anhill waves.

Valan Luca bellows 'In just moments the show in the blue tent will begin!'

Nyro says 'Quite busy up on that stage!'

Liia gestures briefly at Liia, who now appears more impressive somehow.

Liia grins at Nyro.

Emily says 'Ooo, I change my mind, I'm on Team Taeric.'

Helgi wave slowly and lately at petra

You say 'Let's move w, and remember, clap and cheer triggers mobol '

Emily oogles Taeric.

* HP:Healthy MV:Fresh > A Bedazzling Vision
In this corner of the white painted stage the floor is covered in a
beautifully patterned rug of jeweled tones. Upon the rug sits a large chair
of carved wood, painted in gilt and upholstered in a rich cream and gold
brocade. Draped behind the chair are yards and yards of rich looking
fabric, making the chair appear almost throne-like in its grandeur.
[ obvious exits: E S ]
Bogdan the Gleeplicant is standing here.
Lord Rhys the Blood of Manetheren is standing here.
Laligam of the Malkieri Diaspora is standing here.
Chiron Ahten of Saldaea is standing here.
Rovin of the Malkieri Diaspora is standing here.
Nyro the Instructor is standing here.
A burly menagerie tough stands with arms crossed.
A fat lady sits here stroking her beard.
Alvana has arrived from the east.
Liia has arrived from the east.
Kavia has arrived from the east.
Callesa has arrived from the east.
Helgi has arrived from the east.
A warhorse has arrived from the east.

Emily has arrived from the east.
Jafra has arrived from the east.
Amellia has arrived from the east.
Vhalerie has arrived from the east.

Adael has arrived from the east.
A white destrier has arrived from the east.

A fat lady with a beard says 'Who here is ready for some laughs!?!'

Liia looks at a fat lady with a beard.

Bogdan flirts outrageously with a fat lady with a beard.

A fat lady with a beard chuckles politely.

Kavia claps approvingly.

Nyro says 'A woman with a beard??'

Rhys bends over a fat lady with a beard's fair hand and kisses it gallantly.

Alvana looks at a fat lady with a beard.

A fat lady with a beard says 'You know anything about Red Eagles? I just hear stories.'

**Got disconnected here**

A fat lady with a beard says 'Or even better, you could be a Red Eagle if your daddy walked you to school and...'

Rhys puffs on his pipe with great concentration.

Amellia wipes her eyes

A fat lady with a beard says 'You were in the same grade.'

Nyro throws back his head and cackles with insane glee!

A fat lady with a beard falls down laughing.

Alvana falls down laughing.

Emily's stomach rumbles loudly.

Liia snickers softly.

Emily says 'Did anyone bring along some extra food from the wagon?'

Rhys mutters to himself in complete disgust.

A fat lady with a beard says 'But back to the sheep...'

Adael grins at Rhys.

Vhalerie frowns.

Nyro gets a plate of yellow peppers and pork from a backpack.

Kavia snorts with laughter.

A fat lady with a beard says 'Why did the sheep cross the road?'

Nyro gives a plate of yellow peppers and pork to Emily.

A fat lady with a beard can barely contain herself as she says 'Because a Red Eagle was chasing her!'

Emily eats a plate of yellow peppers and pork.

Nyro nods in agreement.

A fat lady with a beard says 'But how about those Domani...'

Nyro says 'Makes sense.'

Rhys says 'Funny.'

A fat lady with a beard says 'Anyone know why they are always so depressed?'

Amellia throws back her head and cackles with insane glee!

A fat lady with a beard says 'Because the light at the end of their tunnel is Falme!'

Bogdan chuckles politely.

A fat lady with a beard laughs uproarously.

Emily says 'Oooh, I like her! Make a joke about Red Eagles not being able to count!'

Chiron snickers softly.

Callesa falls down laughing.

Alvana groans.

Kavia groans.

Nyro scratches his head.

A fat lady with a beard says 'How about the two Domani men who met for a drink in the tavern...'

A fat lady with a beard says 'One guys says 'I don't know what to get my wife for her birthday, she has everything and besides she has enough money to buy whatever she wants. So, you can see I am stuck.''

A fat lady with a beard says 'His friend suggests that he give her a nicely printed scroll that tells her she may have 60 minutes of love,. any way she wants it. She will be thrilled.'

A fat lady with a beard says 'The next night they met once more for a drink and the one man asks the other 'Did you take my advice?''

A fat lady with a beard says 'His friend says 'I sure did.''

A fat lady with a beard says 'When asked if she liked the gift his friend answered 'She sure did. She jumped up, grabbed her coat and said she would be back in an hour.''

A fat lady with a beard smirks.

Rhys chuckles politely.

Kavia bursts into laughter.

A fat lady with a beard says 'And we trust the state of our health to wisdoms and hedgedoctors!'

Chiron says 'oomph'

Liia grins evilly.

Vhalerie throws back her head and cackles with insane glee!

Kavia blushes.

A fat lady with a beard says 'Why did the jester go to the hedgedoctor?'

Bogdan says 'why?'

A fat lady with a beard says 'Because he was feeling a little funny?'

Nyro groans loudly.

A fat lady with a beard says 'And here's the story of dear old Faildred, 93 years old she was.'

Liia chuckles politely.

A fat lady with a beard says 'And so depressed after the recent death of her husband, Earrel that she felt she could no longer live.'

Callesa laughs merrily

A fat lady with a beard says 'She planned on taking her own life by stabbing herself through the heart with Earrel's own dagger.'

Rhys peers closely at Callesa, trying to figure her out.

A fat lady with a beard says 'She didn't want to make any mistakes though so she consulted her village wisdom asking her, 'Where exactly is my heart?''

A fat lady with a beard says 'The wisdom replied 'Just below your left breast''

A fat lady with a beard says 'The next day Faildred was found on the floor of her cottage...'

A fat lady with a beard says 'With a stab wound to her knee.'

Vhalerie chuckles politely.

Kavia bursts into laughter.

Bogdan chuckles politely.

A fat lady with a beard winks suggestively at you.

Amellia falls down laughing.

Chiron shivers uncomfortably.

Rovin falls down laughing.

Nyro slaps his knee.

A fat lady with a beard says 'I have started a new diet. It's really great.!'

Chiron drinks mulled wine from a goblet filled with brandy.

Chiron drinks mulled wine from a goblet filled with brandy.

A fat lady with a beard says 'You can have all the vegetables you want and you can drink all the wine you want. Sound too good to be true?'

Rhys strokes his chin thoughtfully.

A fat lady with a beard says 'So far I have lost ten pounds and been mistaken for a Red Eagle!'

A fat lady with a beard grins mischieviously.

Kavia snickers softly.

Rhys snickers softly.

A fat lady with a beard barely contains her mirth as she continues 'One Seanchan soldier enters a tavern and notices a very bald soldier there.'

Alvana says 'This lady's a savage.'

Nyro rolls his eyes...sheesh!..

Rhys says 'You wish lady'

Kavia drinks hot, bitter tea from a cup of strong black tea.

Liia says 'She really has the Eagle jokes today!'

A fat lady with a beard says 'He takes off his helmet revealing his own very bald head and says...'

A fat lady with a beard snickers softly.

Emily says 'I have found my new best friend.'

Rhys says 'Though you do have a fine beard!'

A fat lady with a beard says 'If we put our heads together we would make one heck of an ass!'

A fat lady with a beard clears her throat.

Liia chuckles politely.

Bogdan throws back his head and cackles with insane glee!

Emily loops an arm around a dat lady with a beard.

A fat lady with a beard says 'Who here considers themselves a good hunter?'
Nyro snickers softly.

A fat lady with a beard says 'Have you ever hunted bear?'

Nyro shakes his head.

A fat lady with a beard says 'I advise against it! Don't ever ever hunt bear!'

A fat lady with a beard says 'First you will catch one heck of a cold and secondly you may get a warrant for indecent exposure!!'

Kavia taps her fingers to her lips in thought.

A fat lady with a beard guffaws loudly at her own joke.

Rovin chuckles politely.

Amellia groans loudly.

Nyro thinks hard.

Chiron falls down laughing.

A fat lady with a beard says 'And that concludes my performance for now!'

Vhalerie snickers softly.

Kavia bursts into laughter.

Liia chuckles politely.

Laligam claps approvingly.

A fat lady with a beard says 'Come back soon!'

Kavia explodes with whistles and cheers.

Laligam whistles appreciatively.

Laligam explodes with whistles and cheers.

Rovin gives a round of applause.

Rhys explodes with whistles and cheers.

Liia gives a round of applause.

Emily explodes with whistles and cheers.

Adael explodes with whistles and cheers.

Vhalerie gives a round of applause.

Alvana snickers softly.

Jafra smiles happily.

Adael gives a round of applause.

Laligam gives a round of applause.

Helgi claps approvingly.

Nyro looks at you.

Jafra claps approvingly.

Rhys says 'Good stuff'

You say 'To the next tent! '

Before the Blue Tent
The Blue Way ends at the front of a gigantic blue tent. Two masts over
twenty spans high hold the top of the tent firm. Rope and riggings hold the
sides taut. The canvas tent opening has wooden toggles holding the tent
flap closed. A mural of prancing animals has been painted on the side.
[ obvious exits: N E W ]
There are some tracks of a horse leaving east.
There are some tracks of a human leaving ">>"EAST">>"
There are some tracks of a human leaving ">>"EAST">>"
There are some tracks of a human leaving ">>"EAST">>"
There are some tracks of a human leaving ">>"EAST">>"
There are some tracks of a human leaving ">>"EAST">>"
Alvana has arrived from the north.
Liia has arrived from the north.
Kavia has arrived from the north.
Callesa has arrived from the north.
Helgi has arrived from the north.

Emily has arrived from the north, riding a Domani razor.
Jafra has arrived from the north, riding a gray palfrey.
Amellia has arrived from the north.
Vhalerie has arrived from the north.

Callesa says 'I hope you didn't try to ride brown...'

Entering a Cavernous Tent
Rising to each side of the entrance are large stands encouraging those who
come to find a seat and await the show to come. Curving around the tent
walls the wooden planks stretch nearly to the far side. Overhead the
rigging looks complicated as the bars are tied back in an odd arrangement.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
A white destrier stands here proudly, alert for battle.
Lord Adael the Captain is standing here.
Bogdan the Gleeplicant is standing here.
Lord Rhys the Blood of Manetheren is standing here.
Laligam of the Malkieri Diaspora is standing here.
Chiron Ahten of Saldaea is standing here.
Nyro the Instructor is standing here.
A burly menagerie tough stands with arms crossed.
A burly menagerie tough stands with arms crossed.
Alvana has arrived from the west.
Liia has arrived from the west.
Kavia has arrived from the west.
Callesa has arrived from the west.
Helgi has arrived from the west.

Callesa frowns.

Liia grins at Callesa.

Callesa says 'Not my type, wisdom.'

Callesa laughs merrily

Emily answers sheepishly, 'I tried to lead a Brown...'

Alvana says 'Look Gray definitely will trigger on me.'

Emily couns to three again.

Alvana grins evilly.

Emily looks at Alvana.

Alvana gives an impish grin. How adorable.

Callesa says 'Oh, that is way above your strength, wisdom'

Emily says 'I never knew that!'

Callesa says 'Don't try it again, or we'll question your wisdom, wisdom'

Callesa peers closely at Emily, trying to figure her out.

Rovin has arrived from the west.

Liia smiles happily.

Emily starts looking at all of the Colors.

Nyro flashes a smile of dazzling gold teeth.

Rovin grins at Nyro.

You say '1e'

Around the Ring
A large ring of sectioned wood circles the center of the tent. The theme of
blue is carried throughout though with the addition of a variety of shades
creating a geometric pattern that repeats itself as it circles the center
of the tent. The large brass lanterns on the poles are placed so that the
light is focused with mirrors in the center of the ring.
[ obvious exits: N E S W ]
A white destrier stands here proudly, alert for battle.
Lord Adael the Captain is standing here.
Alvana has arrived from the west.
Liia has arrived from the west.
Kavia has arrived from the west.
Callesa has arrived from the west.
Helgi has arrived from the west.

Emily says 'I'd leave the jokes to the fat lady with a beard.'

Rhys snickers softly.

Vhalerie says 'not a joke it actually triggers'

Amellia chuckles politely.

Rhys sips from the goblet.

Amid the strains of music the first act arrives.

Latelle Luca the bear handler bows deeply.

Latelle Luca the bear handler lifts her arm, sweeping it toward her bears.

The music grows louder as the bears rise up on their hind legs.

Latelle Luca the bear handler speaks loudly over the music 'My bears are quite playful and love to dance'

Nyro says 'There's the bear the fat lady mentioned!'

The bears prance around Latelle as though dancing.

Latelle Luca the bear handler speaks loudly once more 'They love to mimic their friends, the Chavana Brothers'

At Latelle's signal the bears drop to the ground and begin rolling.

Emily remembers a story about hunting bears, that her new best friend just told her.

The first bear rises and leaps over the others, dropping to roll once more.

The tumbling bears rise together bobbing their heads as though bowing.

Latelle Luca the bear handler addresses the audience in a loud voice 'They are good bears, not causing any trouble at all.'

Sitting side-by-side each bear raises his paws to his face.

One covers his eyes, the next his ears and finally the last one covers his mouth.

Latelle Luca the bear handler bows deeply sweeping her hand toward the bears.

Latelle Luca the bear handler says 'This concludes our show for today!'

Callesa looks at a black bear.

Yipping happily the dogs arrive with Clarine.

Clarine Anhill says 'Greetings to all on this fine day!'

Emily grins mischievously.

The dogs settle down, cocking their heads to the side at the sound of Clarine's voice.

Vhalerie pats a puppy on its head.

Clarine Anhill snaps her fingers and dogs snap to attention.

Nyro looks at a puppy.

Amellia says 'they are smarter than the average bear'

A single puppy wanders in whining and sniffing.

Nyro nods at Amellia.

Clarine Anhill laughs aloud, her face radiating mirth.

Clarine Anhill says 'Brownie! You don't belong here at all.'

Rovin looks at a puppy.

The little puppy crouches down, crawling toward Latelle on his belly.

Big puppy eyes stare up at Latelle while a stub of a tail wiggles the puppy's entire body.

Callesa looks at Clarine Anhill archly.

Chiron says 'than the average bear Red Eagle?'

Clarine Anhill once more laughs with pleasure.

Clarine Anhill says 'Go home Brownie!'

Rhys peers closely at Chiron, trying to figure him out.

Brownie scampers off.

Rovin eats a package of dried rations.

Emily looks at Callesa.

Grasping a metal ring in her hand Clarine holds it a foot off the ground.

Each dog yips happily as it jumps through the hoop.

Kavia smiles brightly, eyes merry.

After pushing a large wooden box to the center of the ring Clarine once more holds up the hoop.

Yip and yip, the first dog jumps through the hoop and over the box.

Bogdan looks at Clarine Anhill.

Amidst more yips the other two follow.

Rhys relights a long, wooden pipe.

Chiron shivers uncomfortably.

Clarine Anhill whistles sharply causing the dogs to rise to their hind legs.

Clarine Anhill quickly tosses three balls in the air.

Each dog catches one and immediately jumps from the box, returning the balls to Clarine.

Clarine Anhill claps her hands twice and holds out her arms.

One at a time the dogs jump into her arms as she bows from the waist.

Rhys takes a long drag on a long, wooden pipe.

Clarine Anhill says 'Until we meet once more!'

Rhys coughs loudly.

Cerandin has arrived from the west.
A burly Menagerie tough has arrived from the west.
A boar horse has arrived from the west.
A boar horse has arrived from the west.

The huge beasts enter the ring with a slim woman standing on the back of one.

As big as a small house, this is a dusty grey animal with huge ears that
flap when it gets angry. It has ten-foot long tusks made of ivory, the ends
of which are sharp. In between these is its trunk, which it sometimes uses
to pick up objects the size of trees and hurl them about. Its eyes look
intelligent, and the sheer size of the beast indicates that it is better to
leave it alone.

A boar horse is in excellent condition. Healthy

Alvana snickers softly.

Cerandin the trainer acknowledges the audience with a jaunty wave as she slides down the long snout of her mount.

Cerandin speaks loudly saying 'I have tained these boar horses to do my bidding.'

Nyro looks at a boar horse.

Cerandin continues 'Though they could crush me to bits I trust them implicitly.'

With this the woman raises her hand above her head.

You say 'Now that's a mount!'

The boar horses rise on their hind legs, standing nearly to the roof of the tent.

Nyro frowns.

Walking beneath the huge feet of the beasts Ceradin stops between them.

Emily looks at a boar horse.

Kavia nods in agreement.

Menagerie workers quickly bring out two large metal boxes placing them in front of the boar horses.

Vhalerie ponders life, the universe, and everything.

With a loud 'hup' Cerandin signals the boar horses.

Vhalerie looks at a boar horse.

Kavia looks at a boar horse.

Each of the enormous beasts comes down with his front feet on the box in front to him.

Chiron looks at a boar horse.

With a loud 'Hup, hup' the trainer signals again.

Adael looks at a boar horse.

The boar horses balance on their front feet, long snouts curled upward.
With a loud 'Well done!' Cerandin releases the horses from their stance.

Cerandin lays down in the middle of the ring, in front of the boar horses.

You say 'Nyro, make a note for Master Padrach...we need a few of those'

Cerandin yells 'Come.'

Slowly and ponderously the huge creatures move forward approaching the trainer.

One places his foot just over her head.

The other places his foot on her torso.

Liia grins at you.

Kavia gasps in astonishment.

They hold this position until they hear her yell 'Back!'

Cerandin bounces up as the beasts step back.

With a flourish Cerandin bows then sweeps her arm toward the large beasts.

Cerandin says 'Thank you ladies and gentlemen.'

Emily takes a step back involuntarily.

Footsteps pounding the entourage leaves the ring.

Amellia whistles appreciatively.

Cerandin leaves west.
A burly Menagerie tough leaves west.
A boar horse leaves west.
A boar horse leaves west.

Baecar the cat handler has arrived from the east.
A burly Menagerie tough has arrived from the east.

Whip cracking and chair held high Baercar the cat handler enters the ring.

Emily whispers, 'She scares me.'

A stagehand touches his torch to create the ring of fire.

Vhalerie whispers, "is it just me or did she dress up a s'redit and call it something new?"

A plains lion now follows Baecar the cat handler.

With loud snarls and roars the big cats enter the ring, each jumping through the ring of fire.

Cracking his whip Baecar herds the cats into some semblance of order.
Emily peers at the s'redit.

The huge mountain lion paces back and forth, snarling and growling.

Baecar the cat handler heads toward the unruly lion with his whip cracking and his chair upheld.

The cat finally settles down, curled at the feet of the trainer.

Baecar the cat handler scratches the lion behind his ears.

Emily giggles at Vhalerie at an inside joke.

The huge mountion lion purrs loudly.

Baecar the cat handler says 'See, just like a little kitty.'

Baecar the cat handler grins broadly.

Amellia sneezes, allergies

Vhalerie grins evilly.

The whip cracks once more and the plains lion jumps to his feet, heading toward the flaming hoop.

Jumping through the hoop the lion lands on a box and jumps once more as the next hoop bursts into flame.

This amazing feat is repeated two more times until the lion climbs a pyramid of boxes, taking his place at the top.

Each of the cats follows in turn, none balking and all ending grouped on the pyramid.

With his back to the cats Baecar takes a deep bow to thunderous applause.

Stepping to the side he sweeps his arm toward the cats drawing attention to their feats.

Walking to the closest box he snaps his fingers and the spotted jaguar jumps down.

Baecar places his chair off to the side.

Looping his whip around his waist Baecar crouches down and claps his hands.

Immediately the jaguar pounces on him, sending him rolling.

Loping easily across the ring the cat leaps at Baecar landing with his front feet on Baecar's chest.

With a loud roar the cat leans towards Baecar's face.

A spotted jaguar licks Baecar affectionately.

Baecar the cat handler laugh loudly, rolling out from under the jaguar.

Kavia gasps in astonishment.

Baecar the cat handler says 'Just another kitty!'

The jaguar and man walk quickly toward the pyramid.

Baecar points to the spot the cat came from and he returns to his familiar spot.

Baecar walks over to the plains lion ruffling his mane.

The huge lion's ears perk forward.

Gently massaging the cat's jaw Baecar entices him to open it wide showing a mouthful of large teeth.

Withdrawing his head from Baecar's grip the lion lets loose with a fearsome roar!

Laughing, Baecar opens the cat's mouth once more, and places it over his face.

A large tongue is seen circling Baecar's neck.

Baecar withdraws his head, grinning mischieviously.

Baecar the cat handler says 'Just one more kitty!'

Amellia gasps in astonishment.

Baecar the cat handler snaps his fingers and picks up his chair. The cats all jump down around him forming a line.

As Baecar bows low, the cats all stretch out with their front legs flat in as close to a bow as they could come.

Baecar the cat handler says 'Let's hear it for the kitties!'

As the applause echos Baecar and the cats make their way out of the ring.

Chiron nods in agreement.

Laligam gasps in astonishment.

* HP:Healthy MV:Fresh >
A plains lion has been kicked out of Baecar the cat handler's group!
A plains lion stops following Baecar the cat handler.
Baecar the cat handler leaves east.
A burly Menagerie tough leaves east.

Valan Luca bellows 'The show in the Red Tent will be beginning in a few minutes!'

Laligam has never seen cats take orders so well.

Emily looks at a white destrier.

Nyro says 'To the Red Tent!'

Approaching the Red Tent
Large life-sized panels have been staked into the ground. On each panel is
a representation of many of the shows currently being performed in the red
tent. A low roar of laughter can be heard coming from the red tent to the
east, only slightly louder than the din coming from the Midway. A carefully
lettered sign is planted in the ground.
[ obvious exits: E W ]
There are some tracks of a human leaving "<<"WEST"<<"
There are some tracks of a human leaving "<<"WEST"<<"
There are some tracks of a human leaving "<<"WEST"<<"
There are some tracks of a human leaving "<<"WEST"<<"
There are some tracks of a human leaving "<<"WEST"<<"
There are some tracks of a human leaving "<<"WEST"<<"
A small seanchan girl is standing here.
A small seanchan girl is standing here.
A burly menagerie tough stands with arms crossed.
A female hawker calls out her wares.
Alvana has arrived from the east.
Liia has arrived from the east.
Kavia has arrived from the east.
Callesa has arrived from the east.
Helgi has arrived from the east.

Nearing a Stage
Erected into the southeast corner of the sprawling tent is a wooden
foundation, the surface of which is polished to a warm gleam. There are
several steps leading up to the stage that is perched above the ground and
the platform is bordered by a few benches for early-arriving onlookers. A
rope is strung tightly between a pair of slender columns to the west.
[ obvious exits: N S W ]
A little girl plays here.
A farmer's wife is here.
A tired farmer is here.
Alvana has arrived from the west.
Liia has arrived from the west.
Kavia has arrived from the west.
Callesa has arrived from the west.
Helgi has arrived from the west.

You patiently twiddle your thumbs.

* HP:Healthy MV:Full >
With a sure stride Bari the juggler approaches the stage.

Emily points to each member of her group and counts to 4.

With a flourish Bari bows then takes a broad based stance.

Emily looks at Bari.

Bari produces a fistful of colorful scarves and waves them about.

Rhys strokes his red beard.

Raising his arm Bari seems to place a scarf above his head.

As the scarf falls he puts another in its place.

While snatching the first from the air he places a third above his head.

With arms moving in liquid motion Bari proceeds to add two more scarves to those floating in the air.

Soon the space around the juggler is a whirl of color.

Grabbing each scarf from the air Bari bows slightly to the audience.

Bari adjusts his stance as a stagehand runs out to hand him a number of large clubs.

Kavia looks at Bari.

The clubs are quickly tossed into the air, spinning quickly.

With a flick of his wrist Bari sends one up behind his back.

Bari nonchalantly spins around without missing a beat.

The clubs rise and fall in a fascinating rhythm.

Emily admires Bari's lithe frame and smooth movements.

Bari lifts his knee, tossing a club high from beneath his leg.

Amellia is enthralled

The club wobbles a bit flying slightly off course.

Bari catches the first two clubs neatly.

A flash of movement and Bari does a flip, catching the final club as he lands.

Bari holds the clubs above his head, taking a deep bow.

Bari says 'Thank you kindly ladies and gentlemen.'

A burly Menagerie tough has arrived from the south.

Bari heads off the stage waving as he goes.

Adria lithely crosses the stage.

Standing before the audience Adria begins to bend backwards.

With arms stretched over her head Adria continues her back breaking bend.

Emily offers to wipe off Bari's sweat for him.

Rhys coughs loudly.

Placing her hands on the floor the contortionist lifts her body from the floor.

Her smiling face appears between her knees.

Adria brings one leg forward over her head, bending at the knee.

The other leg bends at the knee but moves backward.

Adria retains the incredible arch in her back the entire time.

Kavia blinks her eyes innocently.

With no sign of effort Adria brings her forward foot to the ground, followed by the other.

Adria slides neatly in the splits.

Chiron shivers uncomfortably.

Adria places a hand on the floor both in front of her and behind her switching to side splits with ease.

With a certain grace Adria draws her feet up and around her neck, entwining her arms.

Bogdan watches Adria with envy.

Nyro whistles appreciatively.

Leaning forward, elbows and forearms on the floor Adria lifts her body into the air.

Adria lowers her body to rest on her chin and neck.

Bogdan looks at Adria.

With legs extended over her head and nearly touching the floor the contortionist draws her arms backward.

Holding the pose for a moment Adria then brings her arms down, hands on the floor.

Emily stops using a set of sizzling fireworks.

Rhys strokes his red beard.

In a fluid movement the lithe woman lifts herself into a handstand, one leg forward and one back.

Amellia notices all the men are motionless

Emily gives a set of sizzling fireworks to Rhys.

Adria places the forward foot on the floor and brings the back foot down next to it.

Adria rises gracefully to stand once more before the audience.

Emily smirks.

Adria says 'It has been my pleasure to perform for you today.'

Adria fluidly walks across the stage stopping once for a final wave.

Rumann strides on stage eyeing the table holding the tools of his trade.

The light glints off the shiney blades as Rumann lifts each in turn, inspecting the blades and testing their weight.

Rumann chooses three identical copper daggers from the table.

Spinning the short blades between his fingers the juggler faces the audience.

Rumann tosses each in the air sending it spinning as well as climbing high.

Each dagger is caught neatly by the hilt before it is sent once more spinning in the air.

Emily says 'Is Bari going to perform again? Asking for a friend.'

Rumann lets them each fall to the ground, blades quivering as they land point down.

Rumann smiles winningly as he says 'Just a warm up folks!'

Sauntering over to the table Rumann chooses a razored falcata, an amber-hilted blade and a ring-quilloned blade.

Alvana looks at Emily and rolls her eyes.

Nyro chuckles politely.

Rumann steps back to center stage as the blades begin to whirl above his head.

Emily looks at Rumann.

Reaching behind his back Rumann catches the falcata and quickly sends it airborne once more.

Rumann flicks his wrist sending the amber hilted arcing above his head.

In a single motion Rumann catches and sends the ring-quilloned sword into the air.

Amellia chuckles politely.

With a loud 'NOW!' the juggler signals and a burning torch is flung into the mix.


Rumann nonchalantly catches the torch and smoothly sends it high into the air.

Another torch seems to appear from nowhere but once more is smoothly added to the ring of flashing blades.

Kavia gasps in astonishment.

With grace and agility the blades are caught in the jugglers right hand and the torches in his left.

Bogdan whistles appreciatively.

Rumann hands the torches to the stagehand as his eyes sparkle.

Amellia gasps in astonishment.

Rumann says 'And now, for a little something unusual.'

Facing the audience and tilting his head back Rumann slides the falcata down his throat.

The amber hilted follows shortly after with the ring-quilloned.

Rumann lifts his arms in the air, flicking his wrists in a circle.

Rumann draws the swords out one at a time showing each to the audience absent any blood.

Emily grimaces slightly.

The stagehand runs out taking the swords from Rumann and handing him a great claymore.

The two-handed sword rises slowly in the hands of the juggler.

Rumann begins to slash the sword first on one side, over his head and then the other side.

Light glitters off the polished blade as it spins and whirls.

Rumann takes purposeful steps to the side and back keeping the blade whirling.

The dance of the swordsman continues as the blade is sent spinning high above Rumann's head.

The juggler steps smoothly and effortlessly under the sword catching it neatly in his hands.

Rumann holds the sword vertically in front of himself, holding the stance.

The sword tip is slowly lowered to the ground as Rumann takes a bow.

Rumann says 'It has been a pleasure performing for you today.'

Rumann moves to the table placing the sword carefully before waving and stepping into the shadows.

Amellia whistles appreciatively.

A hush falls over the crowd as the lights dim.

Chiron nods in agreement.

Liia smiles happily.

All lights but those at the top of the tent go dark.

Bogdan says 'how the hell can I perform after a show like that?'

A lone figure comes into focus, standing on a platform high over the crowd.

Carrying a long wooden pole the shapely figure steps out onto the thick line stretched across the tent.

Bogdan just leaves.

Liia grins at Bogdan.

Reaching the halfway point she lifts her leg, balancing on one foot.

Nyro nods at Bogdan.

The scantily clad woman then lifts herself to her toes, turning to the direction she just came from.

The line beneath sways dangerously but she deftly keeps her balance.

Once more she lifts her foot from the line and places it behind her.

With breathtaking calm she walks backward several steps.

The silence is defeaning as she halts, perparing for her next move.

Emily quickly covers the ears of Amellia.

Sliding her forward foot even further forward she begins to bend backwards.

Her long wooden pole teeters slightly as she adjusts for balance.

Amellia holds her breath

With her head nearly touching the taut line she holds her position.

Emily gives Bogdan a Look.

Placing the pole carefully on the line behind her she takes a deep breath and quickly performs a back flip.

Nyro squints as he peers upward.

The line shakes and wobbles as she lands lightly on her feet, fighting to gain her balance.

In a collective sigh, the crowd lets go of its breath.

With a touch of whimsy the figure moves across the line stepping forward and backward in fanciful steps.

Completing her charming dance, she steps to the far platform and waves jauntily.

She calls to those below 'The brave are welcome to try their hand at my skill though it is dangerous and quite painful if unsuccessful!

Bogdan comes back.

Nyro says 'I vote Bogdan tries!'

Vhalerie has returned.

Nyro says 'DO IT DO IT'

Rhys grins evilly.

Callesa nods in agreement.

Amellia chuckles politely.

Callesa beams a smile at Bogdan.

Bogdan says 'I volunteer!'

Rhys puffs on his pipe, enjoying the spectacle.

Nyro says 'YES!'

Chiron says 'walk the tight rope and juggle the swords!'

Emily says 'WHo has the damage waivers?'

Liia chuckles politely.

You say 'There are none, the fine print on the entrance sign says so'

Bogdan leaves west.

You say 'Master Luca has the finest of Cairhien lawyers'

Nyro nods at you.

Callesa says 'Anything but death can be Cured, no worries'

Emily gets the poster back out of her bag and looks hard at it. Turns it every possible angle.

Players in your Zone
--------------------
Bogdan - Risking the Rope
Vhalerie - Nearing a Stage
Jafra - Nearing a Stage
Rhys - Nearing a Stage
Laligam - Nearing a Stage
Chiron - Nearing a Stage
Rovin - Nearing a Stage
Nyro - Nearing a Stage
Adael - Nearing a Stage
Amellia - Nearing a Stage
Taziar - Nearing a Stage
Emily - Nearing a Stage
Helgi - Nearing a Stage
Callesa - Nearing a Stage
Kavia - Nearing a Stage
Liia - Nearing a Stage
Alvana - Nearing a Stage
Kordin - Nearing a Stage

Vhalerie grins evilly.

Alvana nods at Callesa.

Kavia nods in agreement.

An Excellent View
Raised in the north and south, two brown columns stand proudly to bear the
rope that can be seen arcing between them. It is hard to observe anything
while directly beneath the line, however either side provides a clear
vantage of the rope and above it. No nets conceal any performance.
[ obvious exits: N E S ]
A burly menagerie tough stands with arms crossed.
Alvana has arrived from the east.
Liia has arrived from the east.
Kavia has arrived from the east.
Callesa has arrived from the east.
Helgi has arrived from the east.

Adael has arrived from the east.
A white destrier has arrived from the east.

Nyro has arrived from the east.
Rovin has arrived from the east.
Chiron has arrived from the east.
Laligam has arrived from the east.
Rhys has arrived from the east.

Emily has arrived from the east.
Taziar has arrived from the east.
Jafra has arrived from the east.
Amellia has arrived from the east.
Vhalerie has arrived from the east.

You say 'I think this is where he falls'

Players in your Zone
--------------------
Vhalerie - An Excellent View
Amellia - An Excellent View
Jafra - An Excellent View
Taziar - An Excellent View
Emily - An Excellent View
Rhys - An Excellent View
Laligam - An Excellent View
Chiron - An Excellent View
Rovin - An Excellent View
Nyro - An Excellent View
Adael - An Excellent View
Helgi - An Excellent View
Callesa - An Excellent View
Kavia - An Excellent View
Liia - An Excellent View
Alvana - An Excellent View
Kordin - An Excellent View
Bogdan - Risking the Rope

Nyro says 'IF he falls!'

Emily mouths, 'Falls?'

Vhalerie nods at Callesa.

Vhalerie says 'at least for now'

emote points at Bogdan up high, riskign the rope.

Emily notices the NO NETS part.

Callesa says 'Well, I'd add foolishness to the list uncurable things, but Yellows don't seem to agree'

Callesa shrugs helplessly.

Nyro says 'No nets needed for one of Bogdan's talents.'

Kavia giggles.

Callesa waits for Bogdan

Amellia hopes Bogdan is safe

Emily tilts her head.

Emily prepares to shelter Amellia's eyes from the scene.

Nyro rubs his bare lip where his moustache used to be.

Emily's stomach grumbles.

Chiron says 'poke him with a stick'

Bogdan bellows 'as I cling precariously to this rope, anyone have a spare quarterstaff? '

Taziar says 'call 911, we need a fire ladder!~'

Nyro says 'he might be stuck'

Nyro says 'He didn't grab the staff!'

Kavia blinks her eyes innocently.

Amellia says 'ohh noooo'

Nyro says 'Poor Bogdan, stuck on a rope!'

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Re: Festival log #2 - Tour of the Menagerie and Bogdan stuck high above us

Post by Siro » Mon Jan 17, 2022 9:40 pm

Kordin 5 Qps.
4 Qps everyone else.

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