<span style="font-weight: bold">&lt;&lt;Alyssa and Larynn&gt;&gt;</span><br/><blockquote><div><cite>Alyssa wrote:</cite>"They're not causing too much trouble for you, I hope?"</div></blockquote><br/>"Trouble? Psh-aw!" The elder waves his free hand dismissively. "They're just a little excited, what with the festivities and all. You know how youngsters get on holidays..." Flashing a smile that might be convincing if it weren't half as nervous, he reaches back with his cane and smacks a young vanara's hand aside as he begins to climb one of the banner poles. "I assure you, once the ceremonies start, they'll be just as transfixed as everyone else. Just gimme a few minutes to sort these boys out, and we'll be out of your hair. That alright by you, miss?" The old ape turns to Larynn over the furry heap clamoring for the pot, and offers her a please-say-yes sort of smile.<br/><br/>he seems to be right, though. While the young apes haven't quieted down a bit, their energy is at least being channeled into something productive after Larynn's announcement. The main table is mostly free of vanara paws, leaving plenty of room for a growing pile of Brilanian and Pharadesan coins.<br/><br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">&lt;&lt;Dagnyr and Mina&gt;&gt;</span><br/><br/><div style="padding: 3px; background-color: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; font-size: 1em;"><div style="text-transform: uppercase; border-bottom: 1px solid #CCCCCC; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 0.8em; font-weight: bold; display: block;"><span onclick="if (this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display != '') {  this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = ''; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;hide&lt;/a&gt;'; } else { this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = 'none'; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;show&lt;/a&gt;'; }"><b>Spoiler: </b><a href="#" onclick="return false;">show</a></span></div><div class="quotecontent"><div style="display: none;">Thief's Sleight of Hand: 1d20 (12) + 16 = 28, beats Mina's (unposted) roll of 27</div></div></div><br/>With all the jostling, back-slapping and general milling about after Mina's victory, even a monk's finely honed senses are bound to miss something. She never notices as a hand slips into one of her bags, leaving it a few ounces lighter...<br/><br/><div style="padding: 3px; background-color: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; font-size: 1em;"><div style="text-transform: uppercase; border-bottom: 1px solid #CCCCCC; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 0.8em; font-weight: bold; display: block;"><span onclick="if (this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display != '') {  this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = ''; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;hide&lt;/a&gt;'; } else { this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = 'none'; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;show&lt;/a&gt;'; }"><b>Spoiler: </b><a href="#" onclick="return false;">show</a></span></div><div class="quotecontent"><div style="display: none;">Mina has lost one potion of <span style="font-style: italic">cure moderate wounds</span>.</div></div></div><br/><br/>Dagnyr's arrival and subsequent announcement are met with a chorus of acknowledgments from the tent's patrons, most of them positive (or at least politely neutral). There are a few gripes from a table of laika in the far corner, but even they're good natured, andthe canines<span style="font-style: italic">do</span>resume  their conversation at a more tolerable level- nobody's boorish enough to insult the Aurains.<br/><br/>From atop Mina's table, the bartender chuckles and offers Dagnyr an exaggerated bow as he collects the empty tankards. "Of course, of course, sirrah! We were just finishin' up our own private festivities here. If you'll give me just a moment to collect th' fees..." He shifts his glance pointedly toward the collapsed dwarf at his left.<br/><br/>Four gallons drunk, the dwarf somehow manages to find his feet and begins fishing around his belt pouches, grumbling all the while. He stops abruptly as his hand comes to rest on an empty spot, patting it incredulously several times, then glancing around frantically.<br/><br/>"Gone!" he barks. "My coin purse is gone!"<br/><br/><div style="padding: 3px; background-color: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; font-size: 1em;"><div style="text-transform: uppercase; border-bottom: 1px solid #CCCCCC; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 0.8em; font-weight: bold; display: block;"><span onclick="if (this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display != '') {  this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = ''; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;hide&lt;/a&gt;'; } else { this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = 'none'; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;show&lt;/a&gt;'; }"><b>Spoiler: </b><a href="#" onclick="return false;">show</a></span></div><div class="quotecontent"><div style="display: none;">Perception and/or Sense Motive checks, please!</div></div></div><br/><br/><br/><span style="font-weight: bold">&lt;&lt;Celaire&gt;&gt;</span><br/><div style="padding: 3px; background-color: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; font-size: 1em;"><div style="text-transform: uppercase; border-bottom: 1px solid #CCCCCC; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 0.8em; font-weight: bold; display: block;"><span onclick="if (this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display != '') {  this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = ''; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;hide&lt;/a&gt;'; } else { this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = 'none'; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;show&lt;/a&gt;'; }"><b>Spoiler: </b><a href="#" onclick="return false;">show</a></span></div><div class="quotecontent"><div style="display: none;">Celaire can attempt a DC 10 Knowledge check, even if she has no ranks.</div></div></div><br/>Celaire is able to find a relatively clear view, , and manages to spy two likely candiates for the Aurain high priestess.<br/><br/>Near the center of the dais is a slight silver haired woman, draped in pale gold and white scarves over a   robe the color of a clear sky. If the gate weren't closed, it would be easy to mistake her for one of the angelic ambassadors. She's flanked by two attendents in pale blue cloaks - attendants, most likely, or possibly bodyguards.<br/><br/>The second, a stunningly beautiful crimson-haired woman in a matching dress, is closer to the edge of the platform, conversing with two others in similar attire. While her two companions are decked out in glittering jewelry, she remains unadorned save for a simple golden choker. Then again, she hardly needs such adornments to draw attention; if anything, they might detract from her beauty.<br/><br/><blockquote><div><cite>Celaire wrote:</cite>"What do you want?"<br/><br/>"This... this really isn't a good time."</div></blockquote><br/>"Don't worry, this'll only take a minute. And I'll make sure it's worth your while." The young man grins and opens his jacket, allowing Celaire a glimpse of a fat coin purse - several purses, actually - dangling within. Shutting it just as quickly, he shoots a nervous glance over his shoulder at Dagnyr before huddling up to Celaire again. "But we can't do it here. C'mon, let's walk-"<br/><br/><blockquote class="uncited"><div>"My coin purse is gone!"</div></blockquote><br/>"-quickly," he adds. The young man begins forward, tugging urgently at Celaire to follow.<br/><br/><br/><br/><br/><div style="padding: 3px; background-color: #FFFFFF; border: 1px solid #d8d8d8; font-size: 1em;"><div style="text-transform: uppercase; border-bottom: 1px solid #CCCCCC; margin-bottom: 3px; font-size: 0.8em; font-weight: bold; display: block;"><span onclick="if (this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display != '') {  this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = ''; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;hide&lt;/a&gt;'; } else { this.parentNode.parentNode.getElementsByTagName('div')[1].getElementsByTagName('div')[0].style.display = 'none'; this.innerHTML = '&lt;b&gt;Spoiler: &lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href=\'#\' onClick=\'return false;\'&gt;show&lt;/a&gt;'; }"><b>Spoiler: </b><a href="#" onclick="return false;">show</a></span></div><div class="quotecontent"><div style="display: none;">A few pictures for the more noteworthy NPCs:<br/><br/><div class="inline-attachment">
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<dt><a href="./download/file.php?id=73775&amp;mode=view"><img alt="Old Vanara.jpg" src="./download/file.php?id=73775&amp;t=1" title="Old Vanara.jpg (147.47 KiB) Viewed 742 times"/></a></dt>
<dd> The vanara elder.</dd>
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<dt class="attach-image"><img alt="priestess1a.png" onclick="viewableArea(this);" src="./download/file.php?id=73776"/></dt>
<dd><em>The first priestess...</em></dd>
<dd>priestess1a.png (19.22 KiB) Viewed 1028 times</dd>
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<dt class="attach-image"><img alt="priestess1b.png" onclick="viewableArea(this);" src="./download/file.php?id=73777"/></dt>
<dd><em>... and her attendants.</em></dd>
<dd>priestess1b.png (10.68 KiB) Viewed 1027 times</dd>
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<dt><a href="./download/file.php?id=73778&amp;mode=view"><img alt="priestess2.jpg" src="./download/file.php?id=73778&amp;t=1" title="priestess2.jpg (30.13 KiB) Viewed 742 times"/></a></dt>
<dd> The second priestess.</dd>
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<dt><a href="./download/file.php?id=73780&amp;mode=view"><img alt="FantasyArt___Thief_by_Gourmandhast.jpg" src="./download/file.php?id=73780&amp;t=1" title="FantasyArt___Thief_by_Gourmandhast.jpg (206.11 KiB) Viewed 742 times"/></a></dt>
<dd> The young man chatting up Celaire (coat not shown).</dd>
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