~Tlethtyrr~

[Ssin'urn Streea]

[font=garamond:pdalpuzn][i:pdalpuzn][color=darkblue:pdalpuzn][b:pdalpuzn]~Streets of Tlethtyrr~ [/b:pdalpuzn]

[b:pdalpuzn]With seething hatred slowly building up within her, Matron Keeshe watches as Silaqui's slaves take on the assault of the doomed House. Having lost any claim upon the goods was bad enough but also having lost soldiers and any common clerics that she could have bought on the open market was much worse. Though soldiers do not come cheaply, she could easily afford them with the wealth of her House.

Once the portals are opened Matron Keeshe steps back and observes as the denizens of the abyss slip through, eagerly descending upon House Del'armgo, readily accepting of their servitude. The sheer unholy power of them is unnerving as hundreds of foul monsters step from the flames and storm the gates of the compound, seemingly unhindered as glyphs and wards explode around them. The sight is very exciting with members of the doomed house taking off in different directions and Silaqui's slaves taking them out one by one. As soon as the final screams of the doomed house are heard, Keeshe recalls her slaves and soldiers, leaving the last of the business to Silaqui and her daughters.

She glances toward Matron Mother Maya and Matron Silaqui and thier daughters with a forced smile. It really gets under her skin that their Houses have much larger armies and daughters of their own to aid them. She looks to her sons with an expression that would have been lethal if it could kill, and departs the scene on her blue chariot. [/color:pdalpuzn][/i:pdalpuzn][/size:pdalpuzn][/font:pdalpuzn][/b:pdalpuzn]


[quote="Velve":pdalpuzn]Val'fryn watches on, his creative mind rolling over everything carefully. He glanced to the right at his eldest brother as he shifted the great doublesword resting against his shoulder. All the chaos between all the houses was all well and intriuging, yet he was more concerned about his possition within his own House. There were a few capable warriors in the House that may well prove a threat to his attempts to become the new weapons master, and at the top of that list, his brother.

He mentaly shakes himself to get out of that train of thought, not wishing to be seen as inattentive, and continues to watch and listen. Perhaps his oppurtunity will come yet.[/quote:pdalpuzn]

[font=garamond:pdalpuzn][i:pdalpuzn][color=darkblue:pdalpuzn][b:pdalpuzn]~The Anteroom of Matron Keeshe, House 2~ [/b:pdalpuzn]

Clearly displeased, she sits back at the head of the spider idol on her throne overlooking the two sons of her house, the empty seats of their Weapon's Master & their Patron and House Wizard Hevor, Pharaun, and priestesses. Her brilliant red eyes scan their faces, searching the fluxuations of heat patterns. Her voice is controlled and precise.

[b:pdalpuzn]"Apparently House Wizard is yet late again for his summons."[/b:pdalpuzn]
She growls.

[b:pdalpuzn]"As you all know, Val's mother, Weapons Master was assassinated a few days ago. We shall have to make.... other arrangements."[/b:pdalpuzn]

Her voice lowers at the end of her statement in a wry tone. She leans forward, placing the fingertips of her hands together as if in deep contemplation.

[b:pdalpuzn]~Outside the Doors of the Compound~[/b:pdalpuzn]

Seeing Lilith continue down the street with her guards and the duergar slave, a pair of senteries allow them through the gates of the compound and lead them to the door of Matron Keeshes home. The servants inside quickly recognize her and a Priestess escorts them through a long hallway into a room with a few chairs and a table.

[b:pdalpuzn]"Matron Keeshe is in conference, wait here."[/b:pdalpuzn][/quote]
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[Nedylene]

Lilith nods and finds a seat for herself.
A few of her guards stand about her, as the reamining guards stand holding the chains of the duergar.

[Bhaern Quel]

Hevor, current House Patron and House wizard of the House enters, steping to his chair gives a bow of his head. Instead of kneeling to her.

"Matron please forgive my delay, but I was studing the weaves of arcane magic and a wish or other powerful magic was used to the East but within the city"

House Del'armgo, used to lay to the East. Hevor eyes turn to study Pharaun. Perhaps the Matron has chosen new breeding stock allowing him more time for his studies. Of course the current pregnancy has permitted this time, but after birth he knows the demands of Keeshe will be renewed again until she has a few daughters.

[Ssin'urn Streea]

[quote="Nedylene":jfieq9je]Lilith nods and finds a seat for herself.
A few of her guards stand about her, as the reamining guards stand holding the chains of the duergar.[/quote:jfieq9je]

[font=garamond:jfieq9je][color=darkblue:jfieq9je][i:jfieq9je][b:jfieq9je]The duergar slave nervously shifts his weight from foot to foot. His thick wooly blackhaired head is meekly lowered as the dark elven priestess studies the rather pathetic looking male. The priestess is moderately muscular and naked to the waist, wearing a scourge of vipers at her hip. She stands by the door, quite clearly sensing the dark, feral looking dwarf's absolute discomfort at being forced to display himself in such an intimidating way before her critical eyes.
He can't help but lift his eyes to gaze upon the wonderous beauty of the priestesses form. Her burning glare meets his wandering eyes. It suddenly occurs to the slave that he has been caught looking upon the female inapproprietly. Realizing the error of his way, he quickly lowers his eyes to look at the ground turning his head away from her. The Priestess takes the handle of her scourge of vipers in hand and with a snarl lifts the whip to strike. The many snake heads of the whip come whirling toward the duergar with fangs extended and venom oozing.
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[Ssin'urn Streea]

[quote="Bhaern Quel":3n1x6dwt]Hevor, current House Patron and House wizard of the House enters, steping to his chair gives a bow of his head. Instead of kneeling to her.

"Matron please forgive my delay, but I was studing the weaves of arcane magic and a wish or other powerful magic was used to the East but within the city"

House Del'armgo, used to lay to the East. Hevor eyes turn to study Pharaun. Perhaps the Matron has chosen new breeding stock allowing him more time for his studies. Of course the current pregnancy has permitted this time, but after birth he knows the demands of Keeshe will be renewed again until she has a few daughters.[/quote:3n1x6dwt]

[font=garamond:3n1x6dwt][color=darkblue:3n1x6dwt][i:3n1x6dwt]The contemplative expression on her face melts into a burning scowel. Hevor had not only ignored proper respect for her authority but further added to her displeasure as she had not granted him privilage to speak! The priestess on one side of her, frowns morbidly. The other sits, her jaw hanging open and eyes widen in disbelief. They wanted to speak their minds concerning him but knowing that he is a powerful wizard and Matron Keeshe would resolve the matter on her own terms, deflected any attempt they might have at correcting the situation.

Matron Keeshe sits back in her seat, her eyes narrow as she strokes her pointed chin with a curved fingernail.

[b:3n1x6dwt]"So it must be true of the other Matrons as well." [/b:3n1x6dwt]
She mumbles under her breath.


[b:3n1x6dwt]" I knew I had not fallen from the Spider Queen's favor! " [/b:3n1x6dwt]
She exclaims triumphantly.


[b:3n1x6dwt]"We are at war and Lolth sleeps? But how can that be so?"[/b:3n1x6dwt]
Keeshe begins to reason out the situation, her forehead crinkling in thought.

[b:3n1x6dwt]"I will send for the rest of the family to leave the Academy and join with us. We have much planning to do if we are to continue this private war and maintain our position, unless of course...Matron Chiana's House would suddenly fall to ruin...should we be so lucky. "[/b:3n1x6dwt]

Her intense, penetrating stare turns to Hevor.

[b:3n1x6dwt]"You will take Pharaun under your charge. He must be prepared in time for the assault on our House. "[/b:3n1x6dwt][/i:3n1x6dwt][/color:3n1x6dwt][/font:3n1x6dwt][/size:3n1x6dwt]

[Nedylene]

[quote="Ssin'urn Streea"][/quote]



Lilith watches the slave being punished with a glow in her eyes.
She curtsies respectfully to the matron and says,
"He is a disrespectful one,Great Matron, if you would like, a short time in my care would make a proper slave of him."

[Ssin'urn Streea]

[quote="Nedylene":3ng2yvbr]Lilith watches the slave being punished with a glow in her eyes.
She curtsies respectfully to the matron and says,
"He is a disrespectful one,Great Matron, if you would like, a short time in my care would make a proper slave of him."[/quote:3ng2yvbr]

[font=garamond:3ng2yvbr][color=darkblue:3ng2yvbr][i:3ng2yvbr]The dark dwarven slave feels the sting of the vipers across shoulders and falls into a heap. An icy, numbing cold chill seeps through his body and holds him incapacitated on the floor before the priestess. A cruel smile on her face, she turns to Lilith.

[b:3ng2yvbr]"This one needs more than discipline. I'll pay you twice the amount you expected to recieve for this insulent slug. I will greatly enjoy breaking him in myself." [/b:3ng2yvbr][/i:3ng2yvbr][/size:3ng2yvbr][/color:3ng2yvbr][/font:3ng2yvbr]

[Sabaal]

[b:16k5x05h]Somewhere over a roof near the slaughtering of House Del'Armgo[/b:16k5x05h]

Three armoured figures observe the scene. One of them taller than the rest, another shorter than the other two, and the other somewhere in between their hight. Even with their armours and capes is obvious that the three of them are females.

Right down from that building, in the street, a strange [url=http://www.wizards.com/dnd/images/MM35_ ... g:16k5x05h]winged creature[/url:16k5x05h] waits patiently for the return of her master and looks up silently at the three females up in the roof.

The three armours look the same: a leather armor totally covered with black, shining metal pens. The helmets look like the head of a crow, also covered with those black metal pens The shorter woman has one blue line to each side of the tip of the crow, from the tip towards half of her cheeks while the other two womans have the same lines, but of a red colour. Two of those three figures are covered also with a cape that covers whatever sign of weapons they could have, except for the taller woman, who's not wearing any cape, and obviously has a bastard sword, a shield and a war hammer.

The shorter one looks at the scene and shakes her head.

"Enjoying the view, Blue Sister?" The tallest woman asks to the blue lined one in undercommon, but with some accent. The shorter woman replies in a whisper.

"No, Andraste. If I was who I was before I'd surely enjoy, but now I must bear it if I want all of us to get out of here in one piece. Now, please, behave as I taught you and for twentieth time, don't call me that"

They had been watching all that happened in the council from far, although that was not their mission in the city right now, "Blue Sister" Lualyrr wanted to know what was going on in the underdark nowadays. Maybe it had someting to do with the script she found in te shield in the cave so long ago.

[i:16k5x05h]"Hextor lu'Lolth belbaus dro ulu verin"[/i:16k5x05h] (Hextor and Lolth gave life to evil) After all this years she still wanted to find out what that meant.

The third female, in the meantime, was watching what was happening in the roofs nearby.

They had left 500 of her other companions in a camp settled near the border of the lake of acid, after asking to the triat to protect them. She found out that the triat answered her calling, giving a drowish appereance to almost all of them. If anyone asked they'd have to say they were members of her house and slaves of De'Baalberc house.

"Lualyrr" asked the third female to the shorter one "How are we going to do this? I don't think we will find them so easily"

"Don't worry, Hamus. I still have no idea on how, but the Godess will guide our steps in the right direction. If we find my family in the meantime will be good, but I don't think that's the only thing we have to do here. Maybe This ones" she points towards the battling houses "will not listen, but... maybe some slaves..." she seats in the roof where she is, apparently enjoying the show, and thinks for a while. She still doesn't know how she will achieve what she has to do.

[Nedylene]

[quote="Ssin'urn Streea":1e0otbz7]

This one needs more than discipline. I'll pay you twice the amount you expected to recieve for this insulent slug. I will greatly enjoy breaking him in myself."[/quote:1e0otbz7]

Lilith smiles again, and nods,
"At your pleasure , lady,"
She reaches into her pocket and pulls out a vial, which she holds out to the Matron,
"A gift for you, lady, and one you will not find elsewhere.It is the venom of the males of my species. Be careful you don't use too much , or he will perish and all your fun is over, but just a trace into the bloodstream and his agony will be such he will do anything to be released."

[Ssin'urn Streea]

[color=indigo:8kgee0mc][i:8kgee0mc][font=garamond:8kgee0mc]Chiana gracefully side steps and sits upon the spider idol table, crossing her slender ebon legs, her violet eyes dancing as she watches his manerisms in the many brilliant flames of candlelit glow. She listens to every detail, her thoughts hanging upon every word.[/font:8kgee0mc][/i:8kgee0mc][/size:8kgee0mc][/color:8kgee0mc]


[quote="Tyrmer":8kgee0mc]Venn smiles to himself as he looks down at the floor. "All I found was in the bag Mistress. Except this, if I may be so bold." He reaches into a pocket and pulls out a ring. "This once adorned the finger of the High Priestess of House Del'Armgo. She used it to great effect to instill the belief in those that followed her that she could still call on the Dark Mother's powers."
He smirks slightly. "It's pity someone switched it for a ring of Antimagic Aura. She was quite surprised when she couldn't even use her arcane magic."[/quote:8kgee0mc]

[color=indigo:8kgee0mc][i:8kgee0mc][font=garamond:8kgee0mc]Her smile widens as she gently admonishes,

[b:8kgee0mc]"Nindel zhah, l'Obok Yathrin xuil kaas naut ssran telanthaad."
(That is, the High Priestess with name not worth mentioning.)[/b:8kgee0mc]

Her eyes glance down to his hands.[/font:8kgee0mc][/i:8kgee0mc][/size:8kgee0mc][/color:8kgee0mc]

[quote="Tyrmer":8kgee0mc]He hands another ring to Chiana. "Oh and this, is for you, most fairest of Matron's."
He stands up and pulls out a slim, circular case of velvet. He opens it facing towards Chiana and inside is a wonderful black pearl tiara crafted of silver and embedded with spider stone.[/quote:8kgee0mc]

[color=indigo:8kgee0mc][i:8kgee0mc][font=garamond:8kgee0mc]She takes the ring. Chiana's large violet eyes well with tears as she gazes upon the beautiful craft. She nervously looks around the room, wipes a tear from her cheek as she slips from her seat on the table top. She quietly circles around Venn, her slender willowly arms wrap around his waist from behind as she whispers into his ear.

[b:8kgee0mc]" 'Zil zuch, plynn nindolen it'x lu'quaz mina whol l'obokurl vee ji nindel udos xal xxizz l'orn d'l'Olath Wenress."[/b:8kgee0mc]
(As always, take these items and sell them for the highest price so that we might help the will of the Dark Maiden.)[/font:8kgee0mc][/i:8kgee0mc][/size:8kgee0mc][/color:8kgee0mc]


[quote="Tyrmer":8kgee0mc]"As for putting you into a bad situation Mistress. I most humbly apologise. You will have to punish me again..." He grins impishly.[/quote:8kgee0mc]

[color=indigo:8kgee0mc][i:8kgee0mc][font=garamond:8kgee0mc]Matron Chiana slowly moves toward the inner chamber door. Her steps so fluid she appears to be gliding across the floor. As the doors begin to open of their own accord, the beautiful Drow tilts her head, raising a snow white brow, and glances back to Venn.

[b:8kgee0mc]" Ke, Usstan orn talinth l'in'tuil d''bgualyizles dos zhal inbal."
(Indeed, I will consider the amount of punishment you shall recieve.)[/b:8kgee0mc]

Her full lips forming a natural pout, her eyes twinkle with the hint of a smile behind them.[/font:8kgee0mc][/i:8kgee0mc][/size:8kgee0mc][/color:8kgee0mc]

[Tyrmer]

When she tells him to sell the items as usual he agrees apart from on one part. He does not argue but he is uneasy about throwing away some of the items. The ring of antimagic would be incredibly useful in thwarting any attacks from an ambitious mage who worked out that the priestesses were currently powerless.

His grin widens however as Chiana approaches her chamber. He stands up and limps across to her, planting a kiss on her lips he works his way done her neck, slowly kissing and caressing her body where it stands. "Perhaps it would be mm, easier, to apply punishment in a less vertical postion." He says in between kisses and touching her in places he knows make her shiver with delight.

[Bhaern Quel]

Hevor nods to Keeshe , with a smile.

"As you will, I will train him well"

Arises from his chair and steps foeward to you and knees before you in a token of respect then arises and whispers in her ear* Not all magic is arcane, but it will take time to find out if it is the Spider Queen or another that provides it" Giving you time to inflict a minor punisment should you desire, stands and speaks openly. "All that can be done to protect the House from attack will be done, the boy will be taught his duties as well."

Turns to leave the room with the boy.

[Ssin'urn Streea]

[quote="Tyrmer":33s63pkx]When she tells him to sell the items as usual he agrees apart from on one part. He does not argue but he is uneasy about throwing away some of the items. The ring of antimagic would be incredibly useful in thwarting any attacks from an ambitious mage who worked out that the priestesses were currently powerless.[/quote:33s63pkx]

[color=indigo:33s63pkx][i:33s63pkx][font=garamond:33s63pkx]She holds the ring inside her hand with fingers closed.[/font:33s63pkx][/i:33s63pkx][/size:33s63pkx][/color:33s63pkx]


[quote="Tyrmer":33s63pkx]His grin widens however as Chiana approaches her chamber. He stands up and limps across to her, planting a kiss on her lips he works his way done her neck, slowly kissing and caressing her body where it stands. "Perhaps it would be mm, easier, to apply punishment in a less vertical postion." He says in between kisses and touching her in places he knows make her shiver with delight.[/quote:33s63pkx]

[color=indigo:33s63pkx][i:33s63pkx][font=garamond:33s63pkx]She closes her violet eyes, pausing a moment, allowing Venn to express the desires of his heart. She suddenly lifts her eyelids and quickly manages to slip out of his grasp. Her soft voice changes, becoming strong and stern.


[b:33s63pkx]"Usstan tlun natha Ilharess! Ilharess d'Qu'ellar Neantak d'bel'la ! Dos z'klaen belbau uns'aa l'ditronw bel'lain."
(I am a Matron! Matron of House Neantak d' bel'la ! You must give me proper respect. )[/b:33s63pkx]

The gentle curves of her face make her seem quite serene. But her life is in danger as she is well aware that a worshiper of Ellistraae could become found out and sacrificed to the Queen of Spiders, a goddess she no longer believes to be alive. Matron Chiana glances nervously around the room. Even the bright luminous glow of candles keeping every corner lit does not give her much comfort.

[b:33s63pkx]"L'solen d'aster ph'zuch kyorlin."
(The eyes of truth are always watching. )[/b:33s63pkx]

She concentrates on the doors and by a simple act of her will, the locks of the anteroom withdraw.[/font:33s63pkx][/i:33s63pkx][/size:33s63pkx][/color:33s63pkx]

[Marcivo]

A slender figure slowly crept the length of the passage outside of the anteroom with an uncanny, silent grace. A male; tall, lean, and stern of face, with long silver hair that swept past his shoulders. The figure was garbed entirely in black robes, bearing the house insignia across his chest. The edges of his robe wore a curious violet trim, embroidered in a multitude of patterns reminiscent of arcane runes, but more subtly denoting this particular wizard's position as House Mage. A single shaft of duskwood, marked with an indigo band and capped with a beautifully polished zendalure gem hunt from his sash. He clutched a sheet of parchment in one hand.

As he neared the anteroom doors, the mage's pace quickened somewhat. In this world, it was quickly learned that lateness ended in punishment more often than not. In one swift motion, he effortlessly drew open the anteroom doors and stepped inside. Upon entry, the male immediately dropped to one knee and lowered his head. He was, indeed, very well aware of Venn's presence, but he had other business to attend to at the moment, and no time for such distractions.

"Pardon my intrusions, Matron. I received your summons."

[Ssin'urn Streea]

[font=garamond:15t1797t][i:15t1797t][color=indigo:15t1797t]Startled by the sudden entrance of the House Mage, Chiana flinches and replies.

[b:15t1797t]Siyo
(Yes.)[/b:15t1797t]

While the mage's head is lowered she looks to Venn, and in Drow sign she tells him to hurry and be quick about the business of which they had previously spoken of.

With a wave of her hand she dismisses Venn.

The Matron stands with her hands behind her back, moving forward, and concealing the fact she is placing the ring on her finger. She steps over to the House Mage.

[b:15t1797t]"Doer ulu ussta zenpheir, udos inbal mzilt ulu telanth d'. "
(Come to my inner chambers, we have much to discuss.)
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