<span class="bbc_size" style="font-size: 12pt;"><strong>Lird'yl d'Szeossen</strong></span><br/><strong>AC:</strong>20 (flat 18, touch 12)<br/><strong>Status:</strong>Normal<br/><strong>Effects:</strong>N/A<br/><hr/><br/><strong>Hallway Leading to Dining Hall on the Third Floor/8:30 a.m./Glib'lith/Ilmlim/Elvas'thrae</strong><br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=121202.msg5316324#msg5316324">Quote from: Zaer Darkwail on 09-10-2011, 03:18:30</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Imp hesitated a moment before glimmering visible in front of the matron mother, perform a courtly bow and with three hard clicks to floor a tiny stick in it's hand becomes a full blown scroll and with curtly gesture it offers it to matron mother and it says; "I bring message from my master matron mother."<br/></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>Lird'yl eyed the rolled-up scroll with an askance glance of clear mistrust as she did not make a motion to initially take it.  Instead, she signaled subtly one of the drow down the hallway, using their vaunted sign language, as he went and returned in a few moments with one of the wizards serving House d'Szeossen who bore in his hands a variety of wands.  This one was also followed by a female drow rogue.  And after<em>detect magic, detect poison</em>and a thorough examination was performed by the rogue did the Matron Mother allow the scroll to be unrolled.  But once again, she did not open it herself but had the drow female unravel it.<br/><br/>Then, she quickly scanned the contents of the letter as a cruel, full-blooded smile came to her lips.  She always did enjoy the slaving auctions and recently the House d'Szeossen had no shortage of coin.  And exotic planar slaves were notoriously difficult to acquire.  Lird'yl idly wondered if any succubi, djinni, or even the more rare, yet delicious, angel would be available for bid.  They would make either lovely pets to the House or if Lloth desire, a most fitting sacrifice on Her altar.  Regardless, this was not an event to be missed for a variety of reasons; the least one not being this was an excellent way to subtly flaunt the House's newfound favor.<br/><br/>"Tell your master Kairon that I will attend this auction."  Then, her cruel smile did warm slightly as she spoke to the half-drow crouched in the shadows.  "It is fine, Ilmlim, you may stand down."  Although she had entertained the thought of giving him the command to ambush and brutally eviscerate the imp, he did need to bear the message back to his master of her arrival.  But the wicked gleam in her eyes let the imp know that he had just barely managed to leave with having his body mangled and his form sent back to the Abyssal plane.  Such were the moods and the attitudes of the Matron Mothers.<br/><br/><hr/><br/><strong>Dining Hall on Third Floor/8:45 a.m./Ilmlim/Elvas'thrae</strong><br/><br/>Now ignoring the imp and dismissing both the drow wizard and drow rogue, she gestured for Ilmlim to follow in her footsteps as she made way into the dining hall.  And reveled in the fact how the conversations became even more whispered as she made her appearance.  Smoothly and gracefully gliding her way over, she took her seat as the various breakfast foods were laid out in an array before her.  Another<em>detect poison</em>was cast over them by a nearby wizard and then, Lird'yl began to sup as she plucked a fresh berry, almost unheard of in the Underdark, before dipping it in the thick, white cream in a pan.<br/><br/>Then, she ate it with relish and licked the side of her lips to catch the reminder of the cream as she turned her gaze to Elvas'thrae who was also seated at the table.  "It is so good of you to join us, Elvas'thrae.  I am still most pleased that you have chosen to accept the role of being the new House mage after the<em>unfortunate</em>accident of the last one.  Later when the morning meal is done, I will deign to take an hour or two of my time to stop by your personal chambers and ensure you are being well cared for.  If there is anything you desire, voice it and I will instruct some to attend to you."  Of course, this was the way of the drow.   Offer an open hand, but be wary of the concealed dagger hidden by the other.  Lird'yl was planning on using the aforementioned time to get a better measure of her newest House members.