Lunar: A Story Forgotten
Session 38 Log
Session Start: Sun Nov 16 20:13:25 1997
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Cast of Characters:
Dragonmaster Lou as "Gamemaster, Shop Bunny, Bartender, Drunk, Vile Peons,
                     Beast Man, Woman, Tina, Richard
Ghaleon Dragonstar as "Zigfried" 
Captain Blake as "Nina"
DNW as "Nazdrag"
Lily as "Racoon Sprite"
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===GAME ON!===

--After bailing out of the Destiny, Zigfried and 
  Nina are alone on the Madoria Plains...--
* Zigfried is still flying, getting a good distance 
  away from the Destiny.
Zigfried: "Nina, do you think you're feeling any 
  better now that we're out of there?"
Nina: "I just hope we're doing the right thing."
Zigfried: "Well, we can't have you being so 
  disturbed.  The others can take care of the Red 
  Fiend.  They do pretty well on their own."
Nina: "Have you stopped to think about the fact that 
  WE have no healers?"
* Nina looks down for the retreating Vile Tribers

--The Viles seem to be heading towards the 
  southwest...--

* Zigfried executes a shrug in mid-flight.  "We'll 
  just have to manage then.  Maybe we'll stop off 
  someplace and buy some herbs.  I have a few in my 
  backpack already."
Nina: "We don't want to lose them."
* Zigfried is following Nina in terms of direction.  
  He can't see the Viles at this distance.
* Zigfried nods.  "Lead the way."

--The ground slowly gets closer and closer to the 
  duo...--
--They soon find themselves gliding above the 
  Forest of Illusion...--

* Zigfried almost nicks the top of a pointed tree.

--Eventually, the duo comes to a [hopefully] 
  gentle landing just beyond the Forest of Illusion, 
  the Viles still barely visible in the distance.--

Zigfried: "Can you still see them, Nina?"
* Zigfried's wings fold back and disappear as 
  his spell ends.
Nina: "Yes."
* Nina stretches her wings a little, not used to 
  using them for so long
* Nina starts after the Viles... trying to keep them 
  in sight without getting close enough to be noticed
* Zigfried follows after Nina, taking care to stay 
  quiet as well.

--As they pursue the Vile Tribesmen, they can 
  start to see the sea emerging just over the 
  horizon...--

Nina: ... Do you think I'm crazy for doing this?"
* Zigfried shakes his head.  "It's natural for 
  people to want to know about themselves.  You're 
  no different."
* Zigfried smiles wryly.  "Of course, your relatives 
  are a lot more dangerous than most."
Nina: "Why should they be?  There is no Althena 
  anymore... no Frontier... I think we should be 
  able to live together."
Zigfried: "I don't know Nina.  But they _were_ 
  attacking that town.  Hopefully they won't fight 
  us before you get to ask your questions."

--At the coast, the land-locked Viles hitch a ride 
  with those that can fly and take off across the 
  sea...--

Nina: "... It's probably all they know."

--They are continuing in the southwestern 
  direction...--

Nina: "... They are taking to the air...  Are you up 
  to following?"
Zigfried: "Sure.  I can do it."
* Zigfried casts his spell again and wings unfurl 
  from his back.
* Nina leaps into the air, flapping her wings, and 
  chases continues to follow the Viles
* Zigfried launches himself after her and falls into 
  place slightly behind Nina and to her right.
* Nina hopes she doesn't run out of steam in the 
  middle of the ocean
Zigfried: "Is there any Vile in particular that we 
  should try talking to?"

--The winds are gentle, and there seem to be 
  enough thermals to allow the two to glide after 
  the Viles...--

* Zigfried would try catching her then, since his 
  wings are magically induced.
* Nina sighs "I... want to at least meet my 
  father... even if he doesn't care about me and 
  didn't care about my mother."
Zigfried: "I'm sorry to hear that.  Do you know what 
  he looks like?"
Nina: "No..."
Zigfried: "It might be kind of hard to find him 
  then, unless the Viles are receptive towards 
  helping you."
Nina: "... I have black wings...  I can only assume I 
  got them from him"
* Zigfried nods.  "Are black wings unusual?  That 
  might make him stand out."
Nina: "I haven't seen many Viles, so I wouldn't know."
Zigfried: "Point taken."
* Zigfried flaps his wings to generate a little more 
  lift.  "Are they still flying?"

--The Viles come to a landing somewhere near the 
  village of Raculi, still quite far off...--

Nina: "Yes... they are ahead."
Nina: "No... they just landed."
Zigfried: "All right.  I was hoping they wouldn't 
  ditch us.  Let's not miss them."
* Nina tries to catch up to them a little

--The wind starts to pick up slightly...--

Zigfried: "I wonder where they're going.  They were 
  awfully far from home..."
* Zigfried fights the breeze a little, trying to 
  finder a smoother part of the current.
* Nina laughs a little, "How do you know where their 
  home is?"

--The wind shifts to being a crosswind, making it 
  slightly more difficult to stay on course.--

* Zigfried shrugs.  "I don't.  But I assume they're 
  going home.  I doubt they live near Takkar."
* Nina struggles against the wind
Zigfried: "Nina, is this wind pushing you as much as 
  me?"
Nina: "Yes..."
Nina:"But we can't lose track of them."
* Zigfried mutters a slight curse.

--The crosswind picks up a bit more...--

Zigfried: "Of course.  Is the shore much farther?"
* Zigfried's wings curl more with every stroke to 
  generate stronger thrusts.
Nina: "It's right ahead."

--Suddenly, a strong gust blows, forcing the two 
  to tumble out of control!--

Nina: "We can... AHHH!"
* Nina spins, trying to regain control
* Zigfried cries out as he falls into a talespin.

--The wind pushes the duo much further to the west 
  than their intended destination...--

* Zigfried tucks his wings close to him, trying to 
  level himself in one direction before opening them 
  again.
Zigfried: "Nina!  Are you all right?"
Nina: "Yea... just..."
* Zigfried struggles to fly over to Nina's voice.  
  "Damn wind..."

--Suddenly, severe wind shear forces Zigfried and 
  Nina to splash down into the ocean...--

* Zigfried makes a loud sploosh.
* Nina falls into the water
* Zigfried surfaces spluttering.  His wings are 
  dampened, but he spreads them out to help keep 
  afloat.
* Nina struggles to the surface
Zigfried: "Scheisse, this is rotten luck!"
* Zigfried spits out a mouthful of seawater.
* Nina curses
Nina: "We're going to lose them!"

--There is a fish tangled in Zigfried's hair. :P--

Zigfried: "I know!  Which direction is the shore?"
Nina: "Follow me."

--There appears to be shore to the north, and a 
  town just on the horizon.--

* Nina starts swimming
* Zigfried yanks out the fish and chucks it far away.
* Zigfried swims after Nina.
* Zigfried grumbles inwardly about the wind and 
  water's conspiracies.
* Nina stands as she reaches the shore
* Zigfried gets up once his feels his arms and legs 
  brush the sand beneath him.  He sputters again and 
  shakes his head.

--The town seen from off-shore is within easy 
  walking distance.--

* Nina looks around for the Viles
* Zigfried futily tries wringing out the salty water 
  from his hair.

--There are no Viles in the vicinity, and this 
  town does not appear to be Raculi.--

Nina: ".... We've lost them... but there's a town 
  there...  We can try and get information there."
* Nina wrings water from her clothes
* Zigfried nods.  "And we can dry off too."
* Zigfried thinks his dive in the water must've 
  ruined just about everything not in his backpack.

--Fortunately, Zigfried's backpack is waterproof.--

Zigfried: "I hope laconia doesn't rust."

--Laconia is also rust-proof. :P--

* Nina sighs and trudges towards the town

--The town sparkles in the light of the sun, 
  almost as if it is entirely jewel-encrusted.--

* Zigfried treks after Nina.
Nina: "I don't recognize this place..."
* Zigfried 's damaged eyes can just barely make out 
  the sparkles of the town.  "Shiny place though."

--The sparkles appear to be somewhat purplish in 
  color...--

* Nina shakes her wings to get the water off
* Zigfried is colorblind though.
* Zigfried spreads his own bedraggled wings and 
  shakes them a bit.
Zigfried: "I suppose I should get rid of them before 
  walking into town.  I hope I won't need them
  again too soon."
Nina: "I can hardly get rid of mine."
Zigfried: "You can hide them under your cloak 
  though.  I'm rather lacking one."
* Zigfried folds his wings back down.

--Behind the town appears to be some sort of 
  mountain range, and the town is built directly 
  along side one of the mountains.--

* Nina pulls out a damp cloak and slips it on
* Zigfried 's dismisses his wings as he reaches the 
  outskirts of town.
* Nina checks Zig then heads into the town
* Zigfried looks cautiously to one side and then 
  follows after Nina.

--There seem to be quite a few fairly wealthy 
  people in this town.--
--All of the buildings appear to be covered in 
  some sort of purple gemstones.--

* Zigfried is surprised by the fact that the very 
  people of this town appear to sparkle.

--This town has a tavern and an item store...--

Zigfried: "Where do you want to go first?"
Nina: "This looks like a rich place."

--There are also plenty of people around town.--

* Nina looks at him, "You suggested buying herbs... 
  Then we can ask about the Viles"
Zigfried: "It must be Zaback.  I was here once while 
  touring."
Zigfried: "All right."
* Zigfried follows Nina to the item shop.
* Nina walks into the shop
Shop Bunny: "Welcome to Ramus's of Zaback!  How 
  may I help you?"
Zigfried: "Could we see your item list?"

---Item Store Inventory---
Herb (50 S)
Dover Nut (200 S)
Holy Flute (1000 S)
Herb of Althena (10000 S)
Angel Tears (2000 S)
Starlight (1000 S)
Silver Light (25000 S)
Miniporter (500 S)

Zigfried: "A miniporter might be good if we want to 
  get back to the Destiny..."
Shop Bunny: "Anything you're interested in?"
Shop Bunny: "Miniporters only let you exit caves."
Nina: "Dover Nuts?"
Zigfried: "Oh...  Hmm..."
* Zigfried nods.
Zigfried: "Good idea.  How many should we get?"
Nina: "Do you have any?"
* Zigfried shakes his head.  "No.  I just have three 
  herbs."
Shop Bunny: "200 S a piece!"
Nina: "They are expensive..."
Zigfried: "How about we get five of them?  That 
  ought to be enough."
Nina: "Alright.... five please."
Shop Bunny: "Who carries them?"
Zigfried: "I'll take three and she'll have two."
Shop Bunny: "Just let me get them off the shelf..."
* Nina nods, "Good idea."
Zigfried: "I react a little faster than you Nina, so 
  I think if either of us needs it I can get there 
  that much faster."

--The Shop Bunny does not seem to care that her 
  outfit is rather revealing as she climbs the 
  ladder to get the dover nuts down from the 
  shelf...--

-Dover Nuts acquired by both.

Nina: "Thank you."
Zigfried: "Well, off info gathering now, right?"
Shop Bunny: "You're welcome, and Ramus thanks you 
  as well!"
* Zigfried mutters an "I'll bet" before leaving the 
  store.
Shop Bunny: "BTW, don't forget to pick up our 
  latest classical rap album, 'Fat Boys' Greatest 
  Hits'!"
* Zigfried surpresses a groan.
Nina: "Let's try the tavern."
* Zigfried nods and follows after Nina.

--The tavern appears to be quite busy, and the 
  drinks are flowing freely...--

* Zigfried looks around wondering who would be a 
  good idea to talk too.
* Nina heads in and looks around for a likely 
  candidate

* Nazdrag throws out an unruly customer!
Nazdrag: "Git!"
* Nina blinks, "Is that guy in every tavern on the 
  planet?"
Nazdrag: "Stupid git...."
* Zigfried looks around.  "Which guy?"
* Nazdrag grumbles and goes back to his ale
Nina: "Hey!  Remember us?"
* Nazdrag glares at the crowd.  "Anyone else feel 
  like starting a chorus of 'It's a Small World'?!"
Nazdrag: "Cause if you do yer out of 'ere!"
* Nazdrag glaces up at Nina
Nazdrag: "'Ey?  Don't I knows you too?"
Nina: "Yea... sorta."
Nazdrag: "Oh yeah. You were with that starchy pantzd 
  White Weenie."
Zigfried: "White Weenie?"
Zigfried: "Scott?"
Nazdrag: "Yeah, the guy with enough starch in 'iz 
  underwear ta stop bullets."
* Nina whispers, "It's a good description."
Nina: "Hey... have you heard anything about the 
  um... Vile Tribe around here?"
* Zigfried restrains a chuckle.  "I think you're 
  right."
Nazdrag: "Vile Tribe eh?"
Nazdrag: "Well, dere's a rumor dat they 'ang out 
  near Raculi.  But youze didn't 'eer dat from me."
* Nazdrag takes another swig

--A peeved looking raccoon sprite in dark armor 
  enters the tavern.--

Nina: "Raculi huh?"
Nazdrag: "Yep."
* Nina wonders if the Viles last course would take 
  them in that direction
Bartender: "What is this?"
* Zigfried just wonders why they were traveling so 
  far.
* Nazdrag looks up at the newcomer

--The little raccoon sprite toddles over to the 
  bar and pulls himself onto one of those spinning 
  stools.--

* Zigfried now wonders what everyone is looking at.
Raccoon Sprite: "Gimme water!"
Bartender: "Err, okay..."
* Bartender serves water to the raccoon sprite.
Nazdrag: "If yer dirty, head for the inn, not the 
  bar."

--The raccoon sprite turns and looks at Nazdrag 
  sipping his water.--

* Nazdrag turns his atention back to Zig and Nina
Nina: "What's the quickest way to Raculi?"
Nazdrag: "Hmm...."
Nazdrag: "Well, the eastern pass is da fastest route, 
  but the Viles know dat.  Dey'z crawling all over 
  it nowadayz."
Nina: "... Zig?  What do you think?"
* Zigfried shrugs.  "There's only two of us.  We'll 
  have a better chance of sneaking through."
Nina: "If I were still... infected... we could just 
  walk through."
Nazdrag: "Good luck laddie.  I thinkz yer gonna be 
  needin' it."
* Zigfried shakes his head.  "You weren't happy like 
  that.  Don't wish it back just for a momentary 
  convenience."
* Nazdrag empties his tankard and goes back to the 
  bar for another round

--Someone who's had a little too much to drink 
  pukes near the raccoon sprite...--

Nina: "so I assume this... eastern pass is.... east 
  of here?"
Nazdrag: "'Ey!  No barfin' on da patrons!"

--The raccoon sprite jumps up and draws his 
  little wooden sword painted black.--

* Nazdrag looks back to Nina.  "Da eastern mountian 
  pass, yeah, datz east a 'ere."

--The raccoon sprite growls angrily and waves 
  his sword at the offender.--

Bartender: "Aww, isn't that cute...  The little 
  critter has a sword..."
Zigfried: "Well, we'd better get going then.  Thanks."
Drunk: "Hic... Wha da ya wann?"
Nina: "Sure you're up for this Zig?"

--The raccoon sprite turns to the Bartender and 
  begins fuming.--

Bartender: "Aww, this is too cute!"

Raccoon sprite: "I no cute!!!  I mean!!!  Mean...
  mean.... MEAN!!!!"
* Zigfried nods.
Raccoon sprite: "AND I ANGRY!!!!!!!!!!"
Bartender: "What a cute tantrum!"
* Nazdrag looks back at the barfer:  "Yood best 
  aplogize gangly"

--The raccoon sprite's fist begins to charge 
  with electric energy.--

Zigfried: "You shouldn't face this alone, and I want 
  you to be at peace."
Bartender: "Err... What the..."
* Nazdrag looks at the Sprite.  "'Ey!  Simmer down!"
Drunk: "Hic...  Can I plug you into my car?  The 
  battery died..."
* Zigfried takes Nina's hand and leads her out of 
  the bar before the raccoon starts a barfight.

--The sprite turns to Nazdrag.--
Raccoon Sprite: "All you gonna get it now!"
Bartender: "Incoming!"
* Nina follows willingly
* Nazdrag rolls up his sleeve slightly
* Bartender puts on an army helmet and takes cover.

--The raccoon sprite sheathes his sword, puts 
  his hands together and lets loose several bolts 
  of energy at the bartender.--

Raccoon Sprite: "CHIBI DRAGON CANNON!!!!!"
Nina: "... Did you just hear what I heard?"
* Zigfried shakes his head.  "I didn't."
Nina: "Good... I'm chosing to pretend I didn't hear 
  it."
* Zigfried nods.

--The tavern is thoroughly trashed by the sprite. 
  :P--

Bartender: "Good thing I have sprite insurance..."

* Nazdrag hurls the sprite out of the remains of the 
  bar with rather impressive force
* Zigfried and Nina leave town, heading east.
Nazdrag: "GIT!"
* Nina shakes her head and heads for the exit to town

--The mountain pass can easily be seen within 
  walking distance of town.--

* Nina picks up the pace and hurries for the 
  mountain pass

--As the duo approaches the mountains, they find a 
  path leading up to a rope bridge...--

Nina: "You okay on this rocky ground?."
Zigfried: "I'll be fine."
* Zigfried is keeping his arms spread to keep his 
  balance.
* Nina moves forward cautiously
* Zigfried scuffles over a few rocks, but manages to 
  keep from falling over.

--They duo reaches the rather long rope bridge, 
  and notices several bushes on the other side...--

Zigfried: "You going to cross first?"
Nina: "alright, I'll take the lead."
Zigfried: "Warn me if you hit any places I should 
  watch out for."
Nina: "Will do."
* Nina starts across the bridge
* Zigfried heads on to the bridge a short distance 
  behind Nina.

--The bridge sways slightly in the mountain winds, 
  but not dangerously so.--

* Zigfried consoles himself in the fact that if he 
  falls he'll at least be able to scream out a spell 
  and try flying away.
* Nina walks across carefully
* Zigfried hopes it's not much further.

--The duo finally crosses the bridge and is near 
  the bushes...  Voices can be heard from inside the 
  bushes...--

Vile Peon 1: "Huhuhuh, look at these dumbasses..."
Vile Peon 2: "Yeah, but that chic is hot!  We 
  should like, try to score with her!"
Vile Peon 1: *smack* "Assmuch!  What makes you 
  think you can score with her?  I'll score with her, 
  bunghole!"

--One of the bushes starts thrashing violently...--

* Zigfried listens quietly.
* Nina doesn't know whether to be worried... or 
  amused
* Zigfried jumps back from it.
Vile Peon 2: "I'm gonna cave your nads in asswipe!"
Vile Peon 1: "Don't make me smack you again!"

--Their cover exposed, two lowly Viles emerge from 
  the bushes, fighting with each other...--

Vile Peon 2: "Ahh!  Get your hand off my butt you 
  wussy!"

--The Viles continue fighting, not noticing the 
  duo nearby.--

* Zigfried thinks, "Uh...."
* Nina mutters aside to Zig "think this is average 
  Vile intelligence?"
Zigfried: "For your sake I hope not."
* Nina shrugs and walks past them

--The Viles stop fighting and turn towards the 
  group.--

Vile Peon 1: "Hey!  Come back here!  Yeah, you 
  with the big thingies!"
Vile Peon 2: "Shut up dillweed!  She's mine!" 
  *smack*

--The Viles get back to fighting over Nina for 
  some reason...--

* Zigfried follows after Nina.
* Nina shakes her head and continues onward.
* Zigfried would prefer not to think about what 
  they're probably considering.

--They soon come across another path leading to a 
  rope bridge...--

Nina: "Another bridge ahead."
* Zigfried nods.  "I'll be careful.  After you."

--Nina reaches the bridge first...--

* Nina continues onward
* Zigfried wonders how far the ground below is.  Not 
  that he could see it anyway.

--They are roughly 1,000 feet above the ground.--

* Nina checks the bridges sturdyness factor

--It seems quite sturdy.--

* Nina starts across this bridge
* Zigfried trails a a yard or two behind Nina as he 
  crosses.
Zigfried: "In a way I hope we don't run into any 
  smarter Viles while we try to find your father."

--There is an abandoned camp site on the other 
  side of the bridge.--

* Zigfried's foot kicks aside a log from the 
  campsite.  "What's this?"
Nina: "Looks like someone camped here."
Zigfried: "Can you tell how long ago?"

--The logs seem to be fairly recent, but the fire 
  is stone cold.--

* Nina checks the fire, "The fire wasn't lit recently."
Zigfried: "Hopefully that means they're not around 
  here anymore."
Zigfried: "I don't suppose there's anything else here 
  besides logs and ashes?"
* Nina checks around

--There appears to be something glowing beneath 
  the remnants of the tent...--

* Nina pulls the tent aside to see

--There is a large, bluish gem there...--

* Nina picks up the gem, "People don't just leave 
  things like this behind..."

-Nina acquires Sapphire Light

* Zigfried looks.  "Like what?"
Nina: "It's a Sapphire Light."
Zigfried: "True.  That's rather expensive to just 
  lose like that."
Nina: "Maybe something chased them off in a hurry?"
* Zigfried makes a face.  "If so, I don't really 
  want to run into it."

--Something whitish in color sticks out from 
  beneath a nearby bush...--

* Nina glances around, moves over to examine the 
  "whitish thing."

--It appears to be a leg bone...--

Nina: "This isn't a good sign.... a bone."
Zigfried: "Great...  I don't suppose that's fresh, 
  is it?"
* Nina bends down to see how old it is

--It seems to be fairly fresh, considering all the 
  flesh on it has rotted away...--

* Nina shakes her head, "It's fresh...  I think we 
  should hurry onward."
Zigfried: "Good idea."
* Zigfried starts walking again.
* Nina continues onward at an increased pace

--Finally, they reach a path that leads back down 
  to sea level.--

Nina: "Looks like we're almost through the mountains."
* Zigfried keeps up with Nina, doing his best not to 
  go sprawling down the mountainside.
Zigfried: "I think I can feel it in my ears."
* Nina um... keeps talking... yea

--Raculi can be seen just over the horizon as they 
  reach sea level.--

Nina: "I can see a town... it should be Raculi."
Zigfried: "We might want to think about finding a 
  place to crash when night comes.  We've gone a 
  long way."
Zigfried: "That would do."
Nina: "Then let's hurry."
* Nina.... hurries

--The sun starts to set as they approach the 
  town... :P--

* Zigfried follows Nina.
* Nina enters town... yea... that's it.

--Just as the sun is about to dip below the 
  horizon, the duo reaches Raculi...--

* Zigfried is still right behind Nina.

--An unusual single-horned beast man can be seen 
  outside his house, practicing swordsmanship...--
--Other townspeople are minding their daily 
  business...--

* Nina looks around, then walks over to the man,
  "Excuse me..."
Zigfried: "This place seems rather calm for having 
  Viles nearby."
Beast Man: "May I help you?"
Nina: "Have you heard about the Vile Tribe around 
  here?  And where can we spend the night?"
* Zigfried likes how Nina is so direct.
Beast Man: "Ahh... yes...  The Vile Tribe has an 
  encampment near the ruins of the Serak Palce...  
  Fortunately, myself and the rest of Raculi's Guard 
  have warded them off.  As for a place to stay, 
  there is an inn at the north end of town."
Nina: "Warded them off?  What have they been doing?"
Beast Man: "They've been raiding villages all over 
  the world...  Apparently they feel that the 
  destabilization caused by the Neo Pharosians is 
  the perfect opportunity for them to try to usurp 
  power."
* Nina sighs a little, "Thank you."
Beast Man: "You're welcome, ma'am."

--A human woman leaves the house and approaches 
  the beast man.--

* Nina looks at Zig, "Want to spend the night here 
  and check out the palace tommorow?"
Woman: "Honey, dinner's ready, and your son just 
  got back from school..."
* Zigfried nods.  "That's what I was thinking."
Beast Man: "Pardon me...  If you have any other 
  questions, feel free to stop by..."
* Zigfried nods to the beastman.  "Thanks for you 
  help."
Woman: "By the way...  Did you read the letter from 
  that 'Teal' person concerning that little girl..."
Beast Man: "Don't mention it..."
Zigfried: "Teal...?"
Beast Man: "Yes I did...  We'll talk about it over 
  dinner..."

--The woman and the beast man enter their 
  house...--

Nina: ".... Hey!"
* Zigfried looks back to Nina.
Beast Man: "Excuse me?"

--The beast man turns just before closing the 
  door.--

Nina: "You know Teal?"
Beast Man: "I met her once...  Very respectible 
  young lady...  She sent us a letter concerning 
  raising a young girl she had been caring for."
* Nina looks at Zig, "Alys?"
Zigfried: "Could be."
* Zigfried turns to the beastman.  "What did this 
  young girl look like?"
Beast Man: "I think Teal mentioned that she had 
  red hair, green eyes, and came from a long line of 
  swordsmen.  She figured that our family, which 
  also has a tradition of swordsmanship, would be a 
  good choice to raise her."
Zigfried: "Nina, it's got to be her."
Beast Man: "You know this child?"
Nina: "I've heard of her."
Zigfried: "Yes, we were helping Teal protect her... 
  for a while."
Beast Man: "For a while?"
* Zigfried nods grimly.  "Yes, the child was 
  captured by Pharos.  Our companions are currently 
  trying to rescue her."
Beast Man: "By the Goddess herself!  This is 
  terrible!"
Beast Man: "This child must be very special if 
  Pharos was interested in her...  Very special 
  indeed..."
Zigfried: "I know.  But there's not must that can be 
  done right now."
Beast Man: "Please...  I would be honored if you 
  joined our family for dinner.  We can discuss this 
  over our meal."
Beast Man: "Perhaps together we could come to a 
  solution..."
Nina: "Alright... thank you."
Zigfried: "Perhaps.  My friend and I are on our own 
  quest though.  We might not be coming in contact 
  with the other searchers for a while."
Beast Man: "I hope you like chowder.  That's what 
  we're having tonight..."
* Zigfried looks to Nina.  "Well, since you want to."
Zigfried: "Chowder is fine."
* Zigfried nods graciously.
Nina: "We have to stay the night here anyway, Zig."
Beast Man: "Come on in then.  Also, may I ask your 
  names?"
Zigfried: "I know, but I don't like to impose."
Nina: "I'm Nina."
Zigfried: "I'm Zigfried."

--The beast man bows graciously.--

Beast Man: "Pleased to make your acquaintance.  My 
  name is Leon."

* Leon motions the group to enter his home
* Nina nods and heads inside
* Zigfried enters after Nina.
Leon: "Well, you might as well come in while the 
  chowder's hot..."
Nina: "It's kind of you."
Leon: "It is the least I could do, and my family 
  has much to ask of you concerning this infant."
Nina: "Zig knows more than I do...  I came into this 
  later."
* Leon introduces the group to his wife and young 
  son.  "This is my lovely wife, Tina, and my son, 
  Richard.  Tina and Richard, this is Nina and 
  Zigfried."
Zigfried: "It isn't a problem, Leon.  We shouldn't 
  be picky about what you offer us."
* Zigfried greets each of them in turn.
Tina: "Nice to meet both of you...  Good thing I 
  made some extra chowder tonight..."
* Nina bows a little
Richard: "Yeah...  Nice to meet you guys!"
Leon: "Please, take a seat..."
* Tina places two more settings at the table and 
  fills them bowls with chowder.
* Zigfried does.
* Nina sits
Leon: "Richard, would you please say grace?"
* Richard bows his head, followed by his parents, 
  "Goddess Althena, please bless this meal you 
  graciously gave to us..."
Leon: "So... I hope the chowder is to your 
  satisfaction."
* Zigfried nods and takes a sip of the chowder from 
  his spoon.
* Nina tastes it and nods "yes, its good"
Tina: "Thank you..."
Richard: "Pass the salt..."
* Tina passes her son the salt, "Don't forget to 
  say 'please' next time..."
Richard: "Sorry Mom..."
Leon: "Anyway...  What is so special about this 
  child?  Her name was 'Alys,' right?"
Zigfried: "Yes, that's correct."
Nina: "From what I understand, she's supposed to be 
  the next Dragonmaster."
Leon: "Next Dragonmaster!?"
* Zigfried nods.  "Something like that."
Nina: "Yea..."
Leon: "That explains why Teal wanted us to raise 
  her...  Why would Pharos kidnap her?  Why didn't he 
  kill her outright if he feared her destiny?"
Nina: "Besides kidnapping her... he stole all the 
  Dragons' power."
* Nina sips chowder
Leon: "He did!?  This hasn't happened since the 
  days of my ancestor, the original White Knight..."
Nina: "We restored the White Dragon's power... and we 
  recovered the red's... but... well..."
Leon: "This situation is indeed very grave..."
Zigfried: "Well, Pharos probably wouldn't mind his 
  deeds ranking with Zophar's."
* Leon sips some chowder...
* Zigfried continues eating.
Leon: "No, I suppose not...  This town has a long 
  memory of what he did, seeing as we are located 
  near what was one of the major fronts of the 
  Unification War..."
Zigfried: "Do you think he might attack you because 
  of that?"
Leon: "That I do not know.  However, the Vile raids 
  have kept Raculi's Guard in prime condition should 
  that occur..."
Leon: "I only wish they could stop...  This is not 
  a very safe place to raise a family."
Nina: "Who... is leading them?  Ghaleon and Xenobia 
  are long gone..."
* Nina knows her Vile related history
Leon: "It is a Tribesman named Torikan.  He is one 
  of the winged, bird-like variety of Viles..."
Nina: "The bird-like..."
Leon: "Something wrong?"
* Nina extends one of her wings from under her cloak
* Leon's family gasps...
Leon: "Amazing...  Your wings are almost identical 
  to Torikan's..."
* Zigfried watches Nina carefully, hoping she's not 
  too disturbed.
Nina: "His... wings are like mine?"
Leon: "Yes...  Black as night...  I have only seen 
  him once. We fought to a draw when he personally 
  lead a raid on Raculi."
Nina: "Do you know if he can... take human form?"
* Zigfried stops eating a moment and clasps his 
  hands together, watching Nina.
Leon: "He took several forms, including human, in 
  our battle...  It made it very difficult to find a 
  weakness in his defenses."
* Nina swallows and leans back quietly
Leon: "Are you all right, ma'am?"
* Nina says quietly, "Fine."
Leon: "Are you sure?  You seem a bit pale..."
Tina: "Should I get you some water or something?"
* Nina shakes her head
Zigfried: "We've come a long way to find the Viles.  
  We're both very tired."
Tina: "Why don't you spend the night here?  We have 
  a couple day-beds in our guest room."
Leon: "Yes...  You're certainly welcome to.  It will 
  not be an intrusion at all."
Zigfried: "Thank you very much."
Leon: "No need for thanks.  We are all in this 
  together."
* Nina nods, still speaking quietly, "Yes, thank you."
Tina: "Is everyone here finished eating?"
* Leon and Richard nod
* Zigfried takes a last couple spoonfuls and then 
  nods.
* Nina ate half her food... but has lost her appetite
Tina: "Richard, please clear the table..."
* Zigfried reaches under the table to squeeze Nina's 
  hand.
Richard: "Aww, but Mom..."
Tina: "No buts..."
* Nina smiles slightly at Zig, then returns to 
  having an unreadable expression
* Richard begrudgingly does what his mother says
Leon: "Tina, please show them to the guest room. I 
  want to get another hour or so of practice in 
  tonight."
Tina: "Yes, dear.  Follow me please, if you don't 
  mind..."
* Zigfried releases Nina as he stands up and follows 
  Tina.
* Nina stands, sniffles a little.... from the 
  soaking they took
* Tina leads the duo up some stairs and to the end 
  of a hall
* Nina follows
Tina: "Here you go.  You can go to sleep now, if 
  you'd like, or you can relax in the den or 
  something...  It's up to you.  Anyway, pardon me, I 
  have dishes to do..."
* Tina walks off
* Zigfried hugs Nina.  "How are you feeling?"
* Nina pulls off her cloak and sits on one of the 
  beds
Nina: "I'm not sure actually."
* Zigfried drops on to the bed across from her.
Zigfried: "I'm not surprised.  It must be a shock... 
  finding out like that."
Nina: "I've always tried to tell myself, 'The Vile 
  tribe was just misunderstood...  Maybe my father 
  did care about my mother.'"
Nina: "Even when they killed her..."
Zigfried: "You still don't know, Nina.  Maybe he did 
  care."
* Zigfried kicks off his shoes and looks down at the 
  floor.
Nina: "I don't know what were going to do...  I'm 
  afraid we're going to end up fighting them."
Nina: "Maybe this whole 'quest' is a mistake."
Zigfried: "I won't say it won't happen, but we don't 
  know until we go see them.  Your father might 
  want to see you."
Zigfried: "Nina, if you didn't come here, you'd be 
  worrying at yourself for not doing so."
* Nina says quietly, "I met him once Zig."
Zigfried: "You haven't asked for much, and you 
  shouldn't shy away from the one time you really 
  have to."
* Zigfried looks up.  "You have?"
Nina: "My mother... and I... went to find him..."
Nina: "We found the Vile Tribe alright... and they 
  attacked us."
Nina: "My mother died protecting me."
* Zigfried tucks his knees up to his chest and wraps 
  his arms around his legs as he listens.
Zigfried: "Nina..."
Nina: "Let me finish."
* Zigfried nods.
* Nina runs a hand through her messy hair.
Nina: "They didn't kill me...  Apparently they 
  recognized my wings."
Nina: "They brought me before a bird man...  I barely 
  remember any details...  I was young... and beat 
  up... and crying."
Nina: "He... had to have known who... what I was."
Nina: "He told them to drop me in the desert to die."
Nina: "And I should have died...  I suppose only my 
  Vile blood let me live through it."
* Nina gets quiet
* Zigfried shakes his head sadly.
* Zigfried comes over to her bed and sits down 
  beside her.  He puts an arm around her, pulling 
  her close.  He says nothing though, believing his 
  silence could say more than words.
* Nina leans against him, apparently trying to hold 
  back tears
* Zigfried takes her face gently with his other hand 
  and turned her towards him.  He kisses her softly 
  on the lips.
* Nina looks surprised, starts to pull back... but 
  doesn't
* Nina turns her head away slighty after an 
  appropriate amount of time, "Why do you even care 
  about me?"
* Zigfried cocks his head to one side.  "Why 
  shouldn't I?  You're a caring person, and you 
  deserved to be loved just as much as anyone else."
Nina: "No one has before."
Zigfried: "That doesn't mean the trend should 
  continue."
Zigfried: "You think too little of yourself 
  sometimes."
Nina: "... Thank you."
* Zigfried lets out a sigh.  "So what do you plan to 
  say to your father tomorrow, assuming he's the 
  same birdman you met before."
Nina: "I have no idea."
* Zigfried nods.  "Well, some things manage to 
  resolve themselves.  This might be one of them.  
  I'll guess we'll just wait and see."
Nina: "... It all depends on how he feels..."
* Zigfried squeezes Nina a little.  "All right.  
  I'll let you get some sleep then.  You'll probably 
  need it."
* Zigfried gets up and heads back over to his side 
  of the room.
* Nina watches him, "Promise me something?"
* Zigfried turned back to look at her.  "What?"
Nina: "... Let's always be together."
* Zigfried smiles slowly.  "Always.  I promise."
Nina: "Sleep well Zig..."
Zigfried: "You too, Nina."
* Nina lays down on her side (you try sleeping on 
  your back with wings) facing away from him so he 
  won't see that she's not sleeping.
* Zigfried likewise goes to bed, although he doesn't 
  fall asleep right away.

===SESSION END===