The Half Moon Inn and Fest Hall- Part Two!

NathreeDe'Shezbron · Post by **NathreeDe'Shezbron** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 11:33 pm

Despite his surliness, Elwyn smiled, "A truly good song, master bard, did you write that, or is that the work of another's mind?"

NyssaRilynana · Post by **NyssaRilynana** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 1:33 am

"Wow, that [i:p7rsq98h]was[/i:p7rsq98h] beautiful." She applauds. "Yes, I have studied the dervish arts." She smiles "Before I chose to become a druid and a priestess, I was a temple dancer, so I know many types of dance. I still dance at temple festivals."

NathreeDe'Shezbron · Post by **NathreeDe'Shezbron** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 1:41 am

Elwyn scratched his head, "Are dervishes only to be found among the drow? And for that matter, what is a dervish?"

Aylstra Illianniis · Post by **Aylstra Illianniis** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 10:31 pm

The drow is happy to have someone else interested in his art, and replies with a smile. "Sadly, I didn't write it- it's actually fairly old where I come from. I've never joined any temple dances, mainly because I've never found a temple to the Dark Maiden in my travels. But I WAS the nerdiarra champion in my city for over fifteen years straight. No one else came close."

He says the last bit with a hint of pride, then turns to Elwyn. "A dervish is someone who performs a certain style of combat that is really more like a dance. You know, like gypsy sword-dances? I hear it's fairly common in Calimshan and perhaps Mulhorand, but it's actually very rare for drow- most Lolth worshipers think dancing is a frivolous waste of time, and never think to use it in their fighting, so they don't have many. My weapon master back in Terrillis said that before me, he hadn't seen one in over two hundred years. It's not an art that can easily be taught- most have to discover it for themselves."

NathreeDe'Shezbron · Post by **NathreeDe'Shezbron** » Thu Sep 10, 2009 11:06 pm

"Just like my pupetteering , Lothir, it appears you and I have led similar lives, both practicing obscure trades in our respective cultures." Elwyn looked at Lothir, "Were you too chased out of your village after your elders found out your art?"

Aylstra Illianniis · Post by **Aylstra Illianniis** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 12:32 am

He is silent for a long time before deciding to answer. "No, I left after my mother sacrificed one of the House slave women to that spider-bitch Goddess on my father's orders. She was the only person who ever cared for me, and I- we were in love. My half-sister, sadistic witch that she is- was the one who told me Ravyn was dead. I found her body in the refuse pit- along with two unborn infants they cut out of her when they killed her- tossed out like so much garbage. I didn't even know about the infants until then. That was the final straw that made me leave."

NathreeDe'Shezbron · Post by **NathreeDe'Shezbron** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 2:48 am

Elwyn's mouth dropped open, "That is terrible, and such behavior is accepted amongst drow? No human would dare do such a thing, at least not so openly." He shook his head, "I have never thought such atrocities were possible." His fist clenched around the crystal, "My deepest sympathies for you, my friend Lothir."

Gareth Ravenmantle · Post by **Gareth Ravenmantle** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 12:28 pm

"Oh by the nine hells people, Why are we so depressed now?"

He took an even larger swig out of his flask

"If this weather were any better i would be off to a happier place... perhaps The Sunstone Mask inn?"

Bergeth'fryn · Post by **Bergeth'fryn** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 8:18 pm

The door burst open and a large drow in thick armor walked in dripping water and shivering. "What's a feller gotta do ta git sumthin warm to eat an' cool ta drank?"

Aylstra Illianniis · Post by **Aylstra Illianniis** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 10:14 pm

The bard nods his thanks to Elwyn, and is about to respond to Gareth's comment, when the doors burst open. He gapes at the sight of the newcomer, and shakes his head in bewilderment.

"What is this? Did someone leave the gates of the Underdark open this day? I've not seen so many drow since I left home! I'd swear there was some sort of convention in town!" He gives Nyssa a sly wink, and pours another glass of wine.

"You're absolutely right, though, Gareth. We should be happy- such good company, fine food and drink, and a place so openly accepting of those the rest of the world would shun. Let's not let the past or the weather intrude on that, eh?"

He turns to the pretty female, and offers a hand. He stands up, bowing to her politely. "Would you like to dance, Lady Nyssa? I'd enjoy the priviledge- and I must admit, I'd look a bit silly dancing all by myself!" he adds with a wink and a grin. Then he picks up his lute, and holding it in the air, mutters a simple spell, then releases it to float in mid-air, strumming a sprightly tune as if some invisible person were playing.

NathreeDe'Shezbron · Post by **NathreeDe'Shezbron** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 10:33 pm

Elwyn nodded, "Agreed, the number of drow in this establishment is very interesting," He stood up, "Dance to your heart's content, I have no skill in that area." With those words, he walked over to the newcomer, "Who might you be sir?"

Aylstra Illianniis · Post by **Aylstra Illianniis** » Fri Sep 11, 2009 11:24 pm

The bard turns back to Nyssa. "Well, the music's taken care of- shall we?" Then he remembers Drina, and a thought crosses his mind.
"If you're worried about my friend, I don't think she will mind- we haven't yet gotten that far. I think. And we shouldn't waste a perfectly good opportunity for a bit of fun, don't you think?"

NyssaRilynana · Post by **NyssaRilynana** » Sat Sep 12, 2009 7:09 pm

Nyssa and Cymus both jump as the door burst open. Cymus half stands. The panther is always prepare. Nyssa looks at him and calms him silently as his returns to his lounging position near the fire. The half-drow smiles warmly. "I would love to dance. Is it ok if I used my fans instead of swords?"

Aylstra Illianniis · Post by **Aylstra Illianniis** » Sun Sep 13, 2009 10:33 pm

He laughs, and looks around. "In here? I certainly hope you wouldn't use your swords among all these people- that could get messy!"
He offers his arm, and leads her out onto the floor.

NathreeDe'Shezbron · Post by **NathreeDe'Shezbron** » Sun Sep 13, 2009 11:34 pm

Elwyn shrugged, with no reply forthcoming, and returned to the table, "Ah, those two have gone to dance already then." He just smiled, and pulled out the crystal he took out of Gurguch, "Awww crap," He mumbled.