Tower SquareGreetings one and all! I invite you to relax and enjoy this, the humble beginnings of an even more humble Gleeman... me.
Many Regards,
Azarath Zinthos
Storyteller Nonpareil and Juggler Extraordinaire
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 ]
East: A Tower Guard watches for signs of trouble.
West: A Tower Guard watches for signs of trouble.
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.
A Tower Guard watches for signs of trouble.
A black cat meanders to an unknown destination.
Vala Galanis, Tower Accepted is standing here.
A brown horse is here, nipping at a tuft of grass.
A Tower Guard watches for signs of trouble.
An ageless woman is here, appearing distracted.
Azarath bows with a flourish of her cape
Players
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Azarath Zinthos
Lona the Tower Accepted {Yellow Ajah Apprentice} [White Tower]
Marl of Arafel (Idle)
Lord Emdawe the Lord Lieutenant [Winged Guard]
Bakkus Danan, the only Defender [Defender of the Stone]
Azareth the Lieutenant [Winged Guard, Second of Mayene]
Ingrid Idoya
Masana of Two Rivers
Garrick Azereos the Gaidin Apprentice
Lady Eldrenia the Arch Sister [Yellow Ajah]
Vala Galanis, Tower Accepted [White Tower]
Celeste Tower Accepted {White Ajah Apprentice} [White Tower] (Idle)
Marcille of Andor
Mikelle of Murandy
Gretchen The Wicked Witch Of The West
Jafra the Under-Lieutenant [Queen's Guard]
Lady Tolza the Honored Sister [Brown Ajah]
Ubsird the Cartographer
Isina of Altara
Electra of Arafel
Vala smiles at Azarath.
A Tower Guard has arrived from the west.
Tolza has arrived from the south.
A young Tower Guard has arrived from the south.
Tolza looks at Azarath.
Vala curtseys gracefully.
Azarath says 'Hello Accepted, and you as well Tolza Sedai!'
A black cat leaves east.
Tolza gives a young Tower Guard an order.
A young Tower Guard snaps to attention and salutes Azarath.
Tolza drinks water from a water skin.
Tolza puts a water skin in a soft leather pouch.
Azarath bows grandly to Tolza.
A Tower Guard leaves west.
The sun casts a golden glow over the city.
A young Tower Guard wields a wickedly scythed longsword in a two-handed grip.
Azarath says 'You wouldn't happen to have seen my colleague around, would you?'
Vala says 'Who's that?'
Azarath frowns then waves at the air.
A city lamplighter extinguishes a streetlamp.
Azarath says 'Another, unnamed fellow.'
Vala says 'No I'm afraid not.'
Tolza grins evilly.
Azarath says 'He wanders constantly, I am certain he will show up eventually.'
Azarath snickers softly.
Azarath narrates 'Rather than Fal Dara, as fine a city as it is, why not head to Tar Valon for a show?'
Azarath narrates 'Come all ye weary and battle hardened, and enjoy a brief spectacle by yours truly in the Tower Square!'
Azarath says 'I wonder how many will come?'
Vala says 'Who knows?'
Tolza says 'What show?'
Azarath pulls out a few colorful balls and begins absently juggling them as she waits.
Tolza says 'Oh'
A young Tower Guard cheers Azarath on loudly.
Azarath says 'Mine of course Lady Tolza of the Tower.'
Jafra has arrived from the east.
Azareth has arrived from the east.
Garrick has arrived from the east, riding a warhorse.
Lona has arrived from the east, riding a bloodstock stallion.
Azareth hugs himself.
Azareth stares at the sky.
Azareth hugs Azarath.
Azareth says 'i typo'd azarath and hugged myself'
Azareth says 'oh'
Azareth says 'you're a girl azarath'
Azareth says 'i mean, of course you're a girl azarath'
Vala grins evilly.
Jafra says 'azareth is girl or boy?'
Azareth says 'please read that in donkey's voice from shrek'
Azareth says 'it's 1599 why do i have to choose?'
Azarath smiles brightly at the assembled crowd. 'We will begin the show shortly. Just allowing any stragglers to arrive.'
Garrick puts a great claymore in a wooden barrel.
Garrick looks at Tolza.
Jafra snickers softly.
Azarath gestures at her curves and winks.
Azarath shows the severed head of Wukong the Trolloc slain in Tar Valon to Azareth.
Azarath snickers mischievously.
Ingrid has arrived from the east, riding a bloodstock stallion.
Azareth says 'This is disconcerting.'
Ingrid smiles happily.
Ingrid looks at Garrick.
Ingrid nods in agreement.
A group of children gather around the gleeman their eyes wide with excitement and anticipation some fidgeteagerlywhileothersstareinawecaptivatedbythebrightly Tolza )
Ingrid says 'no need to roll for that I believe. You can definitely use the upgrade and we pked there and you led'
Ingrid says 'others got scalps'
Ingrid says 'i got exp'
Ingrid says 'we good'
Ingrid grins evilly.
Tolza thinks hard.
Ingrid says 'azareth and azarath'
A group of children gather around the gleeman their eyes wide with excitement and anticipation some fidgeteagerly Tolza )
Azareth fidgets like the children.
Ingrid snickers softly.
A Tower Guard leaves west.
Azareth says 'i must stat a Garnick and hang out tv'
Garrick says 'Stat Garrlick'
Ingrid snickers softly.
Azareth says 'jarrick'
Azarath puts her balls away with a flourish and raises her voice to be heard. 'Thank you all for coming! I am Azarath Zinthos, a humble gleeman, and I welcome you all. Please, sit back, be at ease, and enjoy my show.'
Azareth says 'and then see how many people i can get to think your name starts with a soft g'
Azareth also puts his balls away.
Azarath says 'Anybody told you about the Myrddraal rock band? Yeah, they've been touring all around the Blight. They're called 'Shadowmen at Work'.'
Vala sits down on a bench.
Azareth snickers softly.
Azarath says 'The first few songs of their debut album are great, but after that, it kind of fades.'
Garrick giggles.
Azareth groans loudly.
Azarath says 'In my opinion, the best song on the album is a cover of the Rolling Stones 'Fade to Black'.'
Azareth says 'Oh nice one.'
Ingrid says 'good song'
Azarath winks.
Azarath says 'Worst part is, their band name doesn't even work... After all, the band is only half-men.'
Garrick chuckles politely.
Azarath draws three throwing knives from her sleeves.
Azareth howls with laughter.
Azarath starts to juggle the knives.
A young boy picks his nose looking between azarath and azareth and asks are yall twins Tolza )
Garrick looks at Vala.
Garrick cheers for Vala, causing quite a ruckus.
Vala winks at Garrick.
Azarath snickers and says 'Not that I am aware.' while juggling.
Azareth says 'Hush boy, you're witnessing a show you'll tell your grankids about someday.'
Azarath laughs as they flash through the air, light glinting merrily from polished steel.
Garrick whispers something to Vala.
Azarath winks and begins humming 'Dance with Jak o' the Shadows'.
The sun sets, washing the city in fiery colors.
Azarath throws the knives higher, closing her eyes as she does.
Azarath throws them in rapid succession at a stout wooden barrel.
Azarath says 'I know, I make this look easy, but don't try this at home. Always in public, with plenty of victims.. erm.. bystanders.'
Azarath peeks as the tips of the blades sink into the wood, the edges sliding against each other. Thunk. Thunk! THUNK!
A young Tower Guard gasps in amazement, eyes widening at the sight.
Azarath opens her eyes and bows with a flourish before striding across the square and deftly retrieving her knives, scanning them for damaged edges.
Azareth says 'I am'
Azareth nudges Ingrid suggestively with his elbow.
Ingrid says 'at master smith 'RERANK ME PLEASE is syntax'
Ingrid says 'Love me some Glee Flee'
Ingrid snickers softly.
Ingrid says 'I dont know why they always made me laugh'
Azarath strides back to her prior position and whirls to face the crowd, blades flashing once before vanishing.
Azarath sits down and pulls out a small harp, playing a few notes before nodding.
Azarath begins playing a familiar refrain, and as she does, she starts singing, her voice intertwining with the melody.
The boy waves his hand unimpressed and says i can do that Tolza )
Azarath sings 'We'll drink the wine till the cup is dry,'
Azarath sings 'And kiss the boys so they'll not cry,'
Azarath sings 'and toss the dice until we fly,'
Azareth puckers up.
Azarath sings 'To dance with Jak o' the Shadows!'
Gretchen has arrived from the east.
Gretchen wiggles her bottom.
Gretchen sits down and rests.
Azarath pulls out a water skin and takes a long drink before she begins strumming again, this time a haunting melody, her voice rising in a somber contralto.
Azarath sings 'We walk the footsteps of our fathers.. The trail blazed by our mothers.. They bought the land with their blood.. Long ago.. Long ago.'
Azareth looks at Gretchen.
Ingrid smiles happily.
Azarath sings 'Oh, sing.. Sing of Manetheren.. Oh, weep.. Weep for the blood of Aemon.. Oh, cry.. Cry for Manetheren.. Long ago.. Long ago'
Azarath continues playing, the melody trailing off into silence. Once done, she places the harp back in its case and stands before taking a bow.
Azarath looks around the crowd, peering at several people briefly.
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 ]
East: A Tower Guard watches for signs of trouble.
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.
A Tower Guard watches for signs of trouble.
Gretchen The Wicked Witch Of The West is resting here.
A Tower Guard watches for signs of trouble.
Jafra the Under-Lieutenant is standing here.
Ingrid Idoya is standing here, riding a bloodstock stallion.
Garrick Azereos the Gaidin Apprentice is standing here, riding a warhorse.
Vala Galanis, Tower Accepted is sitting here on a bench.
Azareth the Lieutenant is standing here.
A young Tower Guard is on duty here.
Lady Tolza the Honored Sister is standing here.
A brown horse is here, nipping at a tuft of grass.
A Tower Guard watches for signs of trouble.
An ageless woman is here, appearing distracted.
Azareth blinks his eyes innocently.
Garrick smiles happily.
Vala claps approvingly.
Ingrid gives a round of applause.
Garrick claps approvingly.
Azarath says 'Sadly no Red Eagles tonight.'
Ingrid smiles at Azarath.
Azareth smiles at Azarath.
Azarath says 'Speaking of Red Eagles...'
Azareth smiles at himself, looking rather silly.
Azarath smiles happily.
Azarath says 'Did you hear? Tam brewed 3 beers for Winternight this year, a pilsner, a lager, and a stout. He named the first in Rand's honor, the second in Egwene's, but he couldn't bring himself to name the dark one'
Azarath shakes her head sadly.
Ingrid snickers softly.
Garrick chuckles politely.
Ingrid says 'I liked the joke Az'
Ingrid says 'budumm tsttttt'
Azarath says 'Thank you Ingrid. Praise is always appreciated!'
Ingrid smiles at Azarath.
A Tower Guard leaves east.
Azarath says 'Thank you all for attending my very first show, however brief it was.'
Ingrid says 'its was very entertaining'
Vala smiles at Azarath.
Garrick smiles at Azarath.
Azarath puts the harp case back in her pack, then bows to the crowd, flourishing her gleeman's cape.
Ingrid says 'thank you for providing entertainment after a rough fight with the Trollocs'
Garrick says 'It was quite timely. We all needed this after a rough night trying to fight off the Shadow.'
Azareth says 'my wife is happy for me that i'm amused at your last joke'
Garrick nods at Ingrid.
Azareth says 'but she did not laugh'
Gretchen says 'very well done azareth!'
Azareth thanks Gretchen heartily.
Vala grins at Azareth.
Garrick bows before Azarath.
Azareth says 'thank you'
Tolza sputters with laughter, barely able to contain her amusement.
Gretchen snickers softly.
Tolza wipes a tear from her eye and says, 'Dark ale.'
Tolza chuckles politely.
Garrick grins at Tolza.
Azarath says 'I am glad I could entertain everyone as well as I did. And once more, thank you all for attending! After all, a gleeman without an audience is just a nutjob.'
Garrick bows before Azarath.
Ingrid grins at Azarath.
Azarath thanks Garrick heartily.
Gretchen says 'a nut job with job is still a nit'
Gretchen says 'nut'
Ingrid says 'I think I like this Az more '
Ingrid peers closely at Azareth, trying to figure him out.
Ingrid snickers softly.
Azareth gasps in astonishment.
A young Tower Guard says 'And sometimes the one with an audience is a nut job.'
Azarath snickers mischievously.
Azareth points at himself, suggesting that the center of matters is he.
Azarath cackles in his face, scaring him senseless.
Ingrid claps Azareth on the back.
Gretchen says 'tbh i cant tell the dif'
Azareth says 'No, I meant to implicate Azarath and pointed at myself!'
Azareth points at Azarath.
Ingrid grins at Gretchen.
Gretchen says 'both look the same to my dyslexic brain for real'
Azarath says 'It's easy Gretchen, I'm cuter.'
Gretchen says 'but i prefer the old one'
Azareth looks at Azarath.
Ingrid says 'yoo seriously is confusing'
Gretchen nods to herself, she must need reassurance.
Azarath poses endearingly.
Azareth says 'I beg to differ.'
Azareth says 'No, really, I'd beg anyone to also differ with me.'
Amarea has arrived from the north.
Amarea beams a broad smile from ear to ear.
Ingrid chuckles politely.
Amarea curtseys before Tolza.
Jafra beams a smile at Amarea.
Vala greets Amarea with a light kiss on her cheek.
Ingrid says 'making a drink afk a sec'
Gretchen says 'anyone got some k cuffs for a poor old lady?'
Amarea says 'Well, hello there, everyone. Quite the crows here today.'
Azareth says 'Did you just call me a bird?'
Amarea coughs loudly.
Amarea says 'I meant crowd.'
Azareth says 'If so, I officially request a name change to Angus McBangus.'
Amarea blushes faintly.
Garrick says 'Sadly I don't have anything dodge-like here'
Amarea says 'Beggin' your pardon, but does anyone need any assistance with anything at the moment?'
Garrick says 'Its basically just 10 wsl'
Azareth nods at Amarea.
Azarath says 'You sadly missed my show Amarea, but I will do my best to announce my next one in advance. Watch for posters.'
Azarath winks suggestively at Amarea.
Tolza says 'Ive had a name change.'
Azareth says 'Please help me stop targetting myself when trying to heap compliments upon the Gleeperson.'
Azareth says 'It makes me look self-centered.'
Amarea chuckles politely.
Tolza says 'ask Austin, is is pretty cool about it.'
Garrick says 'Very well done Azareth'
Azareth says 'Thank you, Garrick.'
Azareth says 'What did I do?'
Azarath cackles gleefully.
Tolza says 'Very well done Azareth'
Garrick says 'I don't know, but you sure did it well'
Jafra says 'very well done azareth'
Azareth says 'Thank you, Tolza Sedai. Whatever I did, I'm sure I was great.'
Jafra says 'very well done azarath'
Azarath says 'That's what you get for being named after me.'
Tolza says 'Very well done Azarath'
Amarea giggles quietly in spite of herself.
Tolza says 'light blind me'
Garrick says 'Very well done Azarath'
A warhorse cocks its head up sharply.
Azareth says 'Thank you Jafra. I never imagined I would please you so.'
Azarath nods at Tolza.
Azareth says 'Very well done Azarath.'
Gretchen says 'i did try it but the mob aint noding'
Garrick says 'Oh don't we need to be at a bar for that to work'
Azarath nods at Azareth.
Gretchen says 'i think hes broke it'
A Tower Guard leaves east.
Amarea looks at Azarath.
Gretchen grins evilly.
Azareth nods at Azarath.