The Trial

This is an unusual specimen. The logs I post on this site tend to be either humor or of general historical interest; this is a serious log that may very well be of interest to very few. I don't know. It's certainly very long. It was submitted to me by a notable personage quite a while back and I took one look at the length (and the blazing egos) and filed it away in a dark corner. Recently I was going over all my old logs and took a closer look at this one, and I believe there's value to this log; if nothing else it's rare to see an RP scene stretch out this long.

While I don't know if it was the date of the event, the log file is dated January '00. If you can stomach ten times your Recommended Daily Allowance of Silvean, read on...

[Field, Exterior]
This open area is scented by wafts of air from the south, but the sight of the Black Swan as you gaze upwards drives all but dread from your mind. The rubble-strewn embankment here circles the outer rim of the moat and completely girds the castle. Loose stones and mounds of dirt make walking difficult. You are face to face with the walled entrance, a ruined drawbridge suspended in mid-air above the moat, and behind that a closed, battered portcullis.
Also here: Morphayus, Lady Bloodsnake who is seated, Lord Khyle, Lady Galadril who is seated, Lady Kerrithan, Lady Letisha, Lady Thym who is seated, Lady Rainpetals, Cierva who is seated, Xelles who is lying down, Lady Khait who is seated, Lady Allishha, Lady Chrisalys who is seated, Ravenscar who is seated, Lord Dagor who is seated, Nistur, Southsoul, Lord Antel who is seated, Lord Silvean, Lady Mystra who is seated, Lady Nightmusic who is seated, Striict who is kneeling, Lady Siwas who is seated, Lord Briars who is seated
Obvious paths: south, east, west.

Thym nods to Galadril.

Galadril says, "deliberate disruption of a coven ceremony or event..."

Galadril says, "Intrusion an malicious actions against the coven.."

Briars mumbles something that you don't quite catch.

Galadril sits down.

Thym says, "Those are the charges Lord Briars..."

Thym asks, "You have been so informed?"

Briars says, "Yes."

Thym nods to Briars.

Silvean says, "Objection, Thym."

Briars smiles.

Thym asks, "And your answer to the charges in terse?"

Thym asks, "Yes, Lord Silvean?"

Silvean asks, "By what written law are these charges an offense?"

Thym says, "By the law of this Tribunal.. which Lord Briars has allowed his subjection..."

Silvean says, "I want the full name of document and I want a copy before this continues."

Briars smiles.

Briars leans back.

Khait raises her hand.

Kronious nods to Thym.

Silvean asks, "Bah.. the "Coven's laws" is the simple term then?"

Thym says, "We do not allow outsider to view our sacred scrolls.. should you wish to proceed on these terms.. you may.. if not.. you may withdraw as counsel."

Thym smiles at Silvean.

Ravenscar chuckles.

Bleys says, "Silvean...you can't even readily get a copy of the Empire's Laws."

Cierva beams!

Silvean says, "My dear.. Briars is not a member of the Coven."

Dagor nods to Bleys.

Thym says, "Lord Bleys.. please.. silence has been commanded."

Silvean says, "Your law does not apply to him. He has nothing to lose... unless you commit crime yourself against him in punishment."

Thym asks, "Shall you withdraw then?"

Thym asks, "Or proceed Silvean?"

Silvean glances around, looking a bit less confident.

Thym exclaims, "Ahhh shook your conficence counselor!"

Thym grins.

(Silvean whispers with Briars.)

Briars glances at Silvean.

Briars smiles.

Thym asks, "Proceed with your answer Lord Briars?"

Briars smiles , an odd gleam in his eye.

Silvean says, "Very well Thym. We proceed by your mock law."

Briars says, "Hmmm...yes."

Thym says, "Guilty or nae guilty..."

Briars says, "Not guilty."

Briars smiles at Silvean.

Thym says, "You may mock what you wish Silvean... however..."

Silvean says, "It conflicts both empire and Wehnimer's law.. do not "however" me."

Thym says, "Please maintain the candor to dis tribunals.. or you shall be disqualified as counsel"

Briars leans forward.

(Briars exchanges a few quiet words with Silvean.)

Silvean says, "Very well.. continue."

Thym says, "AS I said.. we want facts.. not mockery, venom.. or such."

Thym says, "Proceed Galadriel.. you have Lord Briar's answer..."

Thym says, "Call your first witness."

Galadril smiles at Khyle.

Galadril says, "I call Lady Khait to the stand."

(Briars gives Ravenscar a stern glance.)

Ravenscar put some spiced rolton jerky inside his oilskin cloak.

Ravenscar begins pouting.

Khait gulps.

Khait nods to Galadril.

Briars glances at Khait.

Briars leans back.

Thym says, "M'Lady Kerrithan.. please swear in the witness."

Thym says, "M'Lady Khait.. please come forward."

Khait struggles to stand, but fails.

Khait stands up. Khait blushes a nice shade of off-pink.

Kerrithan asks, "Lady Khait, do you swear upon thy magic to speak the truth here tonight, only the truth, and the whole truth?"

Khait says, "Aye, I do."

Kerrithan nods to Khait.

Thym says, "The witness shall be limited to four minutes.. please time that, Lady Kerrithan."

Kerrithan nods to Thym.

Thym says, "The defense then has four minutes to cross-examine."

Briars glances around, looking a bit less confident.

Kerrithan says, "Begin, please."

Thym says, "Begin Lady Galadril."

Kronious asks, "May an observer question the Judge for the purpose of obtaining the stay of this trial?"

Kronious says, "How many Witness' we got."

Kronious smiles.

Thym says, "Caution Kronius..."

Siwas glances at Kronious.

(Khait turns her attention to Lady Galadril.)

Antel slaps himself on the forehead.

Briars shifts his eyes to Kronious.

Kronious sighs.

Galadril says, "Milady Khait can you tell us in your own words the events leading up to the charges that evening."

Khait nods to Galadril.

Khait says, "Aye...the night in question was 6 days past"

Khait says, "It was the final evening of the Coven auction, which was an event toraise money for our housing efforts and other projects."

Thym smiles at Khyle.

Galadril nods.

Briars hangs his head.

Briars mumbles something that you don't quite catch.

Khait says, "The auction began as it had the previous two evenings.."

Khait says, "About thirty minutes into the auction, I noticed that attendance was flagging, so I proceeded to Town Square to try to entice some more people to come."

Khait says, "I announced in Town Square center that the auction was being held.."

Khait says, "And I heard the voice of Lord Briars shouting down from the treehouse.."

Khait says, "I believe what he said was "Death to all witches!""

Galadril asks, "what did he shout?"

Galadril says, "ahhh..."

Khait says, "So, I climbed up the tree to confront him, glares were exchanged.."

Briars smiles , showing no remorse.

Galadril nods.

Khait says, "And some words, I cannae remember exactly."

Khait rubs her chin thoughtfully.

Khyle raises his hand.

Khait says, "Anyway, I then went back to the auction."

Galadril asks, "words of anger..?"

Khait says, "Aye, Sister Galadril."

Galadril asks, "directed against you or all witches?"

Kerrithan says, "One minute left."

Khait says, "I think I said, "Briars, I tire of this." This was not the first time he insulted me or my Sisters."

Galadril nods.

Khait says, "I went back to the auction, and not sixty seconds later, the room was rocked by an earthquake."

Letisha searches around for a moment.

Thym shudders.

Khait says, "Many in the room were knocked to the ground."

Thym glances around, looking a bit less confident.

Rainpetals's face turns slightly pale.

Silvean says, "Objection, Thym."

Khait says, "I left the auction to find the source of the commotion.."

Thym asks, "Aye Lord Silvean?"

(Khait waits.)

Silvean says, "Could we have everyone put their tools of death away."

Thym says, "I must rule on the objection..."

Chrisalys says, "Stop the clock."

Cierva put some tree bark inside her miner's pack.

Thym says, "Sustained... sheath all weapons.."

Kerrithan says, "Clock was stopped when Lord Silvean raised his objection."

Silvean says, "And furthermore, shields and so forth."

Briars blinks.

Briars wipes the sweat from his brow.

Thym says, "I would ask for a sanctuary as well.."

Cierva whistles tunelessly to herself.

Dagor slings an eagle emblazoned shield over his shoulder.

Thym asks, "Would that fulfill your objection Lord Silvean?"

Khyle gestures and utters a phrase of magic.

Khyle seems slightly different.

Khyle gestures. A sense of peace and calm settles over the area.

Galadril glances at Ravenscar.

Silvean says, "If anyone draws.. have them killed."

Kerrithan says, "Sanctuary, if anyone can cast."

Thym says, "Proceed M'Lady Galadril."

Cierva says, "Strange.. since most people here use magic.."

Ravenscar cowers.

(Khyle stuffs the cookie into his mouth.)

Cierva nods to Kerrithan.

Letisha rolls her eyes.

Khyle exclaims, "ooh ooh!!"

Khait says, "I am uncomfortable with people lurking in the shadows here."

Kerrithan says, "And no more spells, this is getting ridiculous."

Galadril asks, "Did you at any time threaten Lord Briars?"

Nightmusic shivers.

(Thym raises her hands to silence the gallery.)

Kerrithan sighs.

Silvean says, "Continue."

Kerrithan nods.

Khait says, "Hmm I don't believe so, Sister Galadril..there is more to the story if I may proceed where I left off."

Letisha leans on Khyle.

Galadril says, "Please."

Khyle raises his hand.

Khait says, "I left the auction and went to the treehouse, Lord Briars was up there again."

Khait says, "I glared at him, I think..he returned by glare with no remorse."

Khait says, "I must admit that at that point.."

Khait says, "Well, I was so angry you see. So I slapped him across the face."

You hear someone cough.

Galadril nods.

Khait bites her lip.

Nistur gasps.

Kerrithan says, "Time."

Khyle asks, "There's a time limit too?"

Khait says, "At which point he cast a web at me, and while I was immobilized, he slapped me back."

Thym says, "Time has been called."

Ravenscar blinks at Briars.

Khait says, "There is more to the story, I would ask for more time."

Galadril nods.

Khyle raises his hand.

Briars smiles.

Thym says, "Lady Galadril.. you will have two minutes rebuttal.."

Thym asks, "Defense?"

Khait sits down.

Briars nods to Silvean.

Mystra nods to Silvean.

Kerrithan asks, "Ready to begin, Lord Silvean?"

Khyle begins pouting.

Silvean nods.

Thym says, "You may begin your cross..."

Khyle leans on Letisha.

Kerrithan says, "Begin."

Galadril smiles and scribbles some notes, her brow knit in concentration.

Letisha leans on Khyle.

Silvean says, "Well Khait.."

Silvean asks, "Do you consider yourself a "witch"?"

(Briars lightly runs the tips of his fingers along the ground.)

Briars yawns.

Khait says, "Indeed I do, Lord Silvean."

Khyle raises his hand.

Silvean nods.

Silvean says, "Now Khait, when you climbed up into that treehouse I am to understand that you slapped Briars without any warning."

Khait says, "I did nae say, I am going to slap you now.."

Galadril says, "Objection!"

Briars blinks.

Khait says, "But there was glaring and such."

Kerrithan says, "Clock is stopped."

Thym asks, "Yes, Lady Galadril?"

Silvean nods.

Kronious comes out of hiding.

Galadril says, "We haven't established she climbed up to slap him..it was a provoked act."

Thym says, "Sustained..."

Thym says, "Make your foundation if you will, Lord Silvean."

Ravenscar blinks.

Galadril says, "And therefore unannouncable."

Silvean asks, "When you climbed into the treehouse did you and Briars have any conversation at all before the incident?"

Galadril smiles and looks through her notes....

Khait says, "Truthfully, I cannae recall...I think not. Angry looks and tension.."

Galadril says, "I beleive the witness said glares were exchanged."

Letisha pokes Khyle in the ribs.

Silvean says, "You were angry and you used a blow to the face if I may quote you... "slapped him across the face.""

Khait says, "That is correct."

Khait wrings her hands.

Galadril says, "Objection...."

Kerrithan says, "One minute."

Thym asks, "Yes M'Lady Galadril?"

Galadril says, "A slap is not a blow.."

Briars groans.

Striict furrows his brow.

Thym says, "Overruled.. a slap is a blow.. semantics."

Thym says, "Continue."

Briars rolls his eyes.

Silvean asks, "Khait, you are a wizard?"

Khait says, "Wizardess, correct."

Silvean says, "Indeed."

Kerrithan says, "Time."

Silvean says, "A wizardess of some power."

Thym says, "Time..."

Silvean snaps his fingers.

Thym says, "Lady Galadril, your two minute rebuttal..."

Striict clears his throat.

Kerrithan nods.

Silvean says, "Objection, Thym."

Khait smiles at Galadril.

Thym says, "Begin M'Lady..."

Thym peers quizzically at Silvean.

Galadril says, "Sister Khait...why did you slap Milord Briars?"

Thym asks, "Yes?"

Galadril stands up.

Thym says, "One moment M'Lady."

Galadril rubs her chin thoughtfully.

Silvean says, "Until I get a copy of your laws and rules for this sort of trial.. I cannot design proper defense."

Letisha sighs.

Silvean says, "Therefore I call that this be held until I get those laws."

Thym says, "Objection overruled.. lack of counsel's preparations be not da concern o dis court."

Thym says, "Continue M'Lady"

Striict blinks.

(Khait covers a smile.)

Silvean says, "Lack of availability."

Ravenscar's jaw drops.

Letisha glances at Silvean.

You hear the voice of Kronious say, "Thym, I believe it is the place of the court to give the Council requested information unavailable to himself, but available to the court's inquiry."

Thym exclaims, "I said.. OVERRULED!"

Thym grins.

Silvean glares.

Thym says, "Continue."

Mystra coughs.

Khait ducks her head.

You hear someone cough.

Siwas shifts her weight.

Ravenscar snickers.

Briars chuckles.

Nightmusic mumbles something that you don't quite catch.

Chrisalys gazes in wonder at her surroundings.

Galadril asks, "Khait?"

Khait says, "You must understand this incident followed many days of verbal abuse, Lord Briars had been insulting me and the Coven for days."

Galadril nods.

Briars smiles.

Galadril asks, "In what ways?"

Khait says, "So..when he disrupted a peaceful gathering..."

Kerrithan says, "Thirty seconds left."

Galadril smiles softly and paces.

Thym nods to Kerrithan.

Khait says, "Many insults to witches, and the Coven specifically."

Khait says, "Almost every time I saw him."

Kerrithan says, "Time."

Briars yawns.

Galadril says, "no further questions."

Thym says, "Lady Khait.. you may step down."

Galadril sits down.

Thym says, "Thank you M'Lady"

Khait stands up.

Khait curtsies.

Thym asks, "Next witness M'Lady Galadril?"

Khait sits down.

Galadril stands up.

Allishha smiles at Khait.

Galadril says, "I call Milady Siwas to the stand."

Thym says, "For the sake of this court's patience, and those assembled, I shall summarily limit it to three witnesses per side.. choose them wisely."

Siwas coughs.

Siwas stands up. Thym says, "M'Lady Siwas.. please step forward."

Khait gasps.

(Siwas silently makes her way through the crowd to stand near the front.)

Siwas shifts her weight.

Briars glances at Silvean.

Thym says, "M'Lady Kerrithan, please swear in the witness."

Briars glances at Siwas.

Kerrithan asks, "Lady Siwas, do you swear on your magic to speak here the truth, all the truth, and nothing but the truth?"

Siwas says, "I do."

Galadril smiles at Siwas.

Kerrithan nods to Siwas.

Kerrithan says, "Four minutes. Begin."

Cierva groans.

You hear the sound of someone mumbling underneath their breath.

Galadril says, "Milady Siwas can you tell us what events you witnessed that night pertaining to this trial."

Letisha leans on Khyle.

Siwas bites her lip.

Siwas nods to Galadril.

Siwas says, "Well, I was in the tree resting that night..about a week ago."

Siwas says, "And Khait yelled from the Square for people to go to the Coven auction."

Galadril nods to Siwas.

Siwas says, "It's a well-known fact Briars doesn't like witches in general..er..he yelled a few comments back."

Siwas says, "Khait came up, they exchanged a few words, I don't remember what they said.."

Siwas says, "And I went with her back to the auction."

Siwas says, "The first quake happened shortly after."

Siwas says, "Mind you, I never saw Briars cast the quake."

Briars smiles.

Thym says, "M'Lady Siwas..."

Galadril asks, "were you at the auction when the quake started?"

Siwas nods to Galadril.

Thym says, "Please confine yer testimony to yer actual knowledge."

Thym smiles at Siwas.

Galadril asks, "Was there one quake?"

Siwas nods to Thym.

Galadril leans on Siwas.

Siwas says, "No, there were two quakes.."

Galadril says, "Two quakes...."

Kerrithan says, "One minute."

Siwas nods to Galadril.

Thym gestures and utters a phrase of magic.

Galadril asks, "did you at any time ask Briars if he set off those quakes?"

Ravenscar flinches.

Galadril smiles and paces.

Siwas nods to Galadril.

Siwas says, "Later that night, I asked him."

Thym says, "Please answer in words, Siwas."

Thym smiles at Siwas.

Siwas says, "And he said that yes, he had. But then, later that week.."

Kerrithan says, "Time."

Siwas says, "He changed his story, and said another had casted them."

Siwas scowls.

Khait smiles.

Thym says, "Defense.. four minutes to cross...."

Rainpetals smiles at Siwas.

Galadril says, "He said he had."

Galadril nods.

Siwas gulps.

Galadril shrugs.

Briars smiles at Silvean.

Galadril sits down.

You hear the voice of Kronious say, "I confess, I was the second quaker at the Coven Auction."

You hear someone cough.

Silvean says, "Objection for one moment, Thym."

Galadril smiles at Silvean.

Kerrithan asks, "Ready to begin, m'Lord?"

Thym says, "Yes Lord Silvean..."

Silvean says, "You stated when we began this that we were here for facts."

Thym says, "And.. M'Lord Kronius.. I will NOT caution you again"

Thym asks, "Yes M'Lord Silvean? Your objection?"

Silvean says, "Contrasting statements concerning what Siwas heard about that night cannot be considered."

Letisha glances at Silvean.

Chrisalys blinks at Silvean.

Thym says, "Overruled.. I will allow them as evidence of her present sensory perceptions..."

Galadril says, "I am only interested in what she heard that night..not what was said after a warning was issued."

Thym says, "You may cross her on them though..."

Silvean says, "Yes, Luukos."

Silvean bows to Thym.

Thym says, "You may continue M'Lord Silvean."

Siwas shifts her weight.

Ravenscar chuckles.

Silvean says, "Very well, Siwas."

Chrisalys giggles.

Letisha shakes her head.

Kerrithan nods to Silvean.

Siwas glances at Silvean.

Silvean asks, "While you were at the auction, did you see Briars cause an earthquake?"

Galadril smiles at Siwas.

Siwas blinks.

Khait furrows her brow.

Siwas says, "No. I did not see him cast it."

Silvean says, "Yes or No, please. Simply."

Siwas says, "No."

Siwas furrows her brow.

Thym nods to Silvean.

Silvean asks, "Now.. can you hold an auction while laying on the ground.. just for my knowledge?"

Mystra nods to Briars.

Briars yawns.

Siwas says, "Yes."

Ravenscar smirks.

Khait snorts.

Silvean says, "Disruption...."

Siwas blinks.

Silvean scoffs.

Cierva peers quizzically at Silvean.

You hear someone applauding from the shadows.

Cierva's jaw drops.

Galadril says, "I object!"

Briars smiles wickedly.

Rainpetals rolls her eyes.

Galadril says, "Object to...?"

Thym asks, "Yes M'Lady?"

(Siwas shifts uncomfortably.)

Galadril says, "Irrelevance as to auction."

Thym says, "Hmmm...."

Thym rubs her chin thoughtfully.

Khait smiles sympathetically at Siwas.

Silvean gazes up into the heavens.

Galadril says, "Siwas was not holding the auction."

Briars rolls his eyes.

Nightmusic is admiring Silvean.

Thym says, "Sustained... the auction and its ability to continue is not at issue here.. rather is is its disruption."

You hear the voice of Kronious exclaim, "One of the bloody charges against him is disruptin the auction! My dear gods!"

Ravenscar's jaw drops.

Thym says, "We will strike dat last Question."

Briars chuckles.

Thym says, "Lord Kronius,.. please take your leave."

Thym says, "I WILL have order.. and I ask someone to summon the deputies."

Ravenscar cringes.

Silvean says, "Now Siwas.. the quake spell cannot cause any physical harm. I am a master sorcerer and certain of it.. but still.."

Thym says, "Continue, Lord Silvean."

Briars snickers.

Briars snaps his fingers.

Silvean asks, "Did anyone suffer any physical pain?"

Siwas bites her lip.

Siwas says, "Not that I know of."

Galadril says, "Objection."

Khait blinks.

Kerrithan says, "One minute left."

Thym asks, "Yes M'Lady?"

Briars smiles widely.

Galadril says, "Physical pain is not the issue...disruption is."

Silvean says, "Physical pain is disruption in its highest form, Thym."

Thym says, "Overruled. I think that pain or no pain is a degree of disruption..and a proper line of questionin'."

Thym says, "Continue, Lord Silvean."

Silvean says, "Now Siwas...quake is an illusion, it is not a real earthquake."

Silvean asks, "Did any damage occur to the surroundings?"

Siwas furrows her brow.

Siwas says, "No."

Silvean says, "Nothing further."

Briars smiles.

Galadril exclaims, "Objection!"

Briars nods to Silvean.

Briars rolls his eyes.

Thym asks, "Object to nothing further?"

Silvean says, "I'm finished Thym. Objection is a slight bit late."

Galadril says, "Siwas has no idea if someone in the room wasn't injured."

Silvean says, "We're past that."

Thym says, "Well. she answered to her knowledge.. but it does call fer speculation.. I shall say... sustained."

Galadril nods.

Silvean says, "We're finished."

Thym says, "Strike the question."

Thym says, "Lady Siwas, you may step down."

Siwas gives a sigh of relief.

Thym asks, "Lady Galadril... yer last witness?"

Siwas sits down.

Siwas leans on Briars.

Galadril says, "I call Lord Kronious."

You hear the voice of Kronious say, "Ohh, goodie."

Khait gasps.

You hear someone uttering a phrase of magic.

You hear someone uttering a phrase of magic.

CS: +195 - TD: +187 + CvA: +13 + d100: +15 - -5 == +41 Warded off!

Thym says, "Show yourself Kronius.. and then.. leave after your testimony. Ye hae tried da patience of this court."

Galadril says, "A visible Kronious.."

You hear the voice of Kronious ask, "Now, how do I turn this thing off?"

Xelles says, "Dying works."

Kronious suddenly fades into view.

Kronious removes a glass amulet from his neck.

Kronious bows to Galadril.

Thym says, "Lady Kerrithan.. swear in the contemptuous one."

Kronious says, "I am 'ere to assist the court in any way I may."

Kronious bows to Thym.

Ravenscar begins chuckling at Thym.

Letisha snorts.

Galadril smiles at Kronious.

Chrisalys snorts.

Kerrithan asks, "Lord Kronious, do you swear by your magic that you will speak the truth, all the truth, and nothing but the truth here this night?"

Kronious says, "Aye, I shall speak mine truth."

Kronious says, "I do."

Silvean leans on his staff.

Thym says, "Proceed M'Lady Galadril..."

Silvean winks at Galadril.

Galadril says, "Just speak the truth and I'll be satisfied."

Kronious nods to Galadril.

Galadril smiles at Kronious.

Galadril asks, "Milord Kronious, were you present at the auction on the night in question?"

Kronious says, "I wasn't present in the Lands, no."

Khait leans forward.

Kronious says, "Er, no, not at the auction."

Galadril asks, "were you with Milord Briars?"

Kronious says, "I make it a point to attend the Coven Night Parties, not the Auctions."

Kronious winks.

Galadril peers quizzically at Kronious.

Kronious says, "Yes, I was with Briars for part of that night."

Briars snickers.

Silvean snickers.

Briars glances at Silvean.

Thym glances at Briars.

Thym glances at Silvean.

Briars mumbles something that you don't quite catch.

Thym touches one finger to her lips.

Galadril asks, "Were you with Briars when he set quake?"

Galadril furrows her brow.

Silvean says, "Objection."

Galadril peers quizzically at Silvean.

Thym asks, "Yes M'Lord?"

Silvean says, "As far as this trial has proven.. Briars did not quake anywhere that evening."

You nod to Silvean.

Thym says, "Well M'Lord Silvean.. that is what we are here to find out..."

Kronious says, "Nor did I see or hear or any such Quaking on the part of Lord Briars."

Silvean says, "Find out."

Silvean says, "Not imply."

Galadril says, "All I asked was was he with Briars when he set quake."

Thym says, "..because I believe that lady Khait's testimony laid a foundation for the quaking.. I will allow the question"

Silvean exclaims, "And not force from the witness' lips!"

Silvean glares.

Thym says, "Proceed M'Lady Galadril."

Galadril asks, "Again..were you with Briars when he set quake that evening?"

Kronious says, "No, I was not in the endeavour to see Briars cast Quake that night."

Thym says, "Please answer the question.. unless ya nae unnerstood it."

Thym nods to Kronious.

Kerrithan says, "One minute."

Kronious says, "I wish only to best word my replies so that they may be my replies, regardless of whatever law we put them through."

Kronious nods to Thym.

Galadril says, "You stated you cast the second quake..for what reason?"

Thym smiles at Kronious.

Kronious says, "For the purpose of extracting a smile from this courtroom at two in the morning."

Kerrithan says, "Time."

Kronious just tickled Galadril.

Ravenscar laughs!

Galadril says, "So you lied?"

Briars smiles knowingly.

Silvean smirks.

Thym says, "Answer the last Inquiry Lord Kronious."

Silvean says, "Objection, Thym."

Thym says, "One moment..."

Kronious says, "A Joke is in its nature a lie accepted by Society, yes"

Silvean says, "Kronious is not on trial."

Thym says, "Answer the inquiry two back.. then I shall take the objection."

Galadril peers quizzically at Kronious.

Silvean asks, "Or was that included in the papers you have neglected to send to me as well?"

Kronious flails his arms about.

Ravenscar chuckles.

Thym says, "Caution Lord Silvean..."

Thym says, "We have been through this."

Briars yawns.

Briars leans back.

Thym says, "Lord Kronius..."

Briars grins.

Thym asks, "Did you cast a quake was the question?"

Kronious says, "I would appreciate it if the unbiased judge would pronounce me name correctly." Thym says, "Answer, please."

Kronious says, "M'Lady."

Kronious bows.

Galadril says, "This is no comedy club for your jokes..I am the biggest jokester in the lands yet I know the time and place for them."

(Silvean lets his cowl fall back.)

Kronious says, "No, I did not cast Quake."

Nightmusic glances at Silvean.

Kronious asks, "But I would be more then happy to render that oversight now, if the court allows?"

Khait snorts.

Kronious raises an eyebrow in Thym's direction.

Thym says, "Let the record reflect... that Lord Kronious has contradicted himself.. in his testimony.. and in his prior contemptuous remarks..."

Kronious nods to Galadril.

Thym says, "His testimony is stricken.. and he is ordered to be away..."

Thym says, "Go now Kronious...."

Silvean exclaims, "Objection!"

Letisha glances at Silvean.

Silvean says, "We were put under no oath of truth when entering this bloody courtroom."

Thym says, "I have had enough,, and as the well tempered folks here must have also."

Kronious says, "I will suppress my tongue."

Thym says, "There will be no cross.. and no weight on his testimony"

Kronious says, "And answer only the questions given to me."

Ravenscar's jaw drops.

Thym asks, "Defense.. have you selected three witnesses?"

Silvean says, "Do not tell me that a prethought lie in jest can actually hold a true contrast to a truth under oath."

Thym says, "Step down Lord Kronious."

Kronious exclaims, "Thym, you can not kick from your courtroom someone because you fail to agree with what you ask them!"

Kronious says, "That was the truth"

Kronious says, "As I swore on my magic."

Kronious says, "Whether you like it or not."

Thym says, "Step down Lord Kronious.... and I remind you.. you are a Coven witness.... called by my order... that I have stricken.. NOT a defense witness..."

Thym says, ".. I shall face my sisters on it.. not you."

Kronious asks, "Thym, is this a fair trial?"

Kronious nods to Thym. Thym says, "Proceed with the defense, Lord Silvean."

Kronious says, "In a fair trial you hear both sides, Thym."

Kronious says, "Not only the side you wish to hear."

Thym says, "And if a god be watching.. or deputies.. please.. let Kronious to another place."

Silvean says, "When you're quite finished Thym."

Galadril says, "if the last witness was stricken may I call another.."

Kronious says, "No, Thym."

Kronious says, "I did not come out here in the middle of the night to support one of the best friends I have."

Kronious says, "To be mocked."

Kronious says, "And jested at."

Thym says, "Hmmm.. good question Galadril.. aye.. but a mere two minutes I fear"

Kronious says, "And have common sense thrown in my face."

Galadril says, "Kronious..I think you are finished."

Silvean asks, "Now may I continue?"

(Thym ignores Kronious.)

Silvean says, "By Marlu, Thym! Let me get on with it."

Thym says, "M'Lord Silvean.. aye.. present your case..."

Silvean says, "Briars."

Thym says, "After, in rebuttal.. a third Coven witness may be called for two minutes."

Briars smiles.

Thym asks, "Your first witness?"

Silvean says, "Have a seat."

Briars stands up.

Briars bows to Thym.

(Briars walks through the crowds.)

Thym nods to Briars.

(Briars flashes a smile at Khait.)

Briars sits down.

Briars leans back.

Silvean asks, "Comfy?"

Briars smiles.

Briars says, "Yes."

Silvean says, "Fine. Let us get started."

Kerrithan asks, "Lord Briars, do you vow on your magic to speak here the truth, all the truth, and nothing but the truth?"

Galadril rolls her eyes.

Khait clenches her jaw.

Silvean winks at Kerrithan.

Briars says, "Yes."

Kerrithan says, "First things first, m'Lord Silvean."

Silvean says, "Well Briars.. on the evening in question.."

Kerrithan nods to Silvean.

Silvean asks, "Did Khait strike you on this evening before you raised hand or spell against her?"

Briars says, "Yes."

Galadril says, "Objection."

Silvean asks, "Khait is a powerful wizard.. wizardess.. yes?"

(Briars rubs the sore spot on the side of his face.)

A pained expression crosses Briars's face.

Briars says, "As powerful as a wizard can be."

Thym asks, "Yes M'Lady?"

Thym peers quizzically at Galadril.

Galadril says, "Khait struck him after the quake."

Silvean put a slender golden staff imprinted in raised silver with runes of the ancient Faendryl inside his black cloak.

Thym says, "Overruled."

Briars yawns.

Silvean says, "Oh by the gods, Thym..."

Thym says, "I believe Quake is nae cast against any one person."

Silvean says, "No one has proven that Briars cast that."

Thym says, "Proceed, Lord Silvean."

Briars smiles at Silvean.

Silvean says, "That's right. Sit down."

Silvean glances at Galadril.

Silvean asks, "Briars.. she is a powerful wizardess?"

Briars says, "Yes."

Thym says, "Please treat your opposition with dignity, M'Lord."

Thym smiles at Silvean.

Silvean asks, "And does her power of dealing death challenge your own?"

Silvean says, "Truth."

Briars says, "Yes."

Silvean asks, "When you raised hand against her.. AFTER she struck you.. this was what you considered self defense?"

Kerrithan says, "One minute."

Briars smiles at Khait.

Briars says, "Yes."

Silvean says, "Gods know I would defend myself."

Silvean nods.

Galadril says, "objection."

Silvean says, "Well then Briars.. one charge down and one to go."

Thym says, "Counsellor.. you are not testifying."

Thym smiles at Silvean.

(Khait leans over to whisper to Galadril.)

Galadril says, "You defend yourself against a slap with a web."

Thym asks, "Yes M'Lady?"

Silvean asks, "Did you cast a quake that evening at the auction?"

Briars yawns.

Kronious stands up.

Thym says, "Hold please, Lord Silvean."

Briars says, "No."

Galadril shakes her head.

Allishha sighs.

Thym asks, "Your objection M'Lady?"

Galadril says, "Withdrawn."

Silvean asks, "Did you cast a quake that evening at the auction?"

Silvean asks, "We have established a blow and self defense and that you did not cast that rogue quake?"

Briars smiles at Galadril.

Kerrithan says, "Time."

Thym says, "M'Lord Silvean..."

Galadril smiles.

Briars says, "Did not cast the quake."

Thym says, "This court will make conclusions.. please stick to questions..."

Silvean says, "I'm finished regardless.. withdraw the last question."

Thym says, "And nae leading ones please."

Thym nods to Silvean.

Silvean asks, "Me? Lead?"

Thym asks, "Cross, Lady Galadril?"

Galadril says, "If I may stand."

Silvean says, "Why, I couldn't lead a dog..."

Silvean leans on Lylia.

Galadril smiles at Silvean.

Galadril asks, "Milord Briars...did you tell Lady Siwas you cast the quake?"

Briars says, "Yes."

Galadril peers quizzically at Briars.

Galadril asks, "why?"

Briars says, "To protect another."

Thym rubs her chin thoughtfully.

Galadril says, "Milord Briars you are under oath.."

Briars says, "Yes."

Briars nods to Galadril.

Galadril says, "Did you cast quake that night..to disturb the auction?"

Briars says, "No."

Galadril asks, "You know who did?"

Briars says, "Yes."

Kerrithan says, "One minute."

Galadril asks, "why keep it from Siwas..why tell her an untruth?"

Briars says, "For the safety of a friend."

Silvean yawns.

Galadril asks, "Siwas was a danger to this friend?"

Briars says, "No Siwas's friends, members of the Coven were."

Silvean says, "Objection, Thym."

Thym asks, "yes M'Lord?"

Silvean asks, "How does any of this nonsense and babble apply to what Briars did or did not do?"

Galadril asks, "Did you cast quake outside of Moot Hall?"

Thym says, "I will grant some leeway.. continue M'Lady."

Briars says, "No."

Galadril asks, "who did?"

Briars says, "That person is not on trial."

Kerrithan says, "Time."

Briars smiles at Galadril.

Thym says, "Wait..."

Thym says, "The witness will answer the question."

Silvean says, "Objection."

Briars cracks his knuckles.

Thym asks, "Yes M'Lord?"

Silvean says, "That person is not on trial."

Thym says, "Your client has admitted that he has knowledge.. personal knowledge of who cast.. he shall answer who."

Thym says, "Overruled."

Thym says, "He is under oath."

Silvean says, "You're trying to find justice here."

Galadril says, "I am not judging the person..I want to establish that there is a person."

Briars says, "Hmmmm the name is hard to remember, begun with a M, but hmmm.."

Silvean says, "You do not have to answer that, Briars."

Thym says, "Answer please Lord Briars"

Briars says, "Seem to forget the exact name."

Briars smiles.

Thym says, "Then..."

Briars leans back.

Galadril asks, "Forgot a friends name..a friend you lied to your Lady friend to protect?"

Thym says, "...it will be an issue in deliberation of credibility."

Thym says, "Next witness..."

Galadril scoffs.

Silvean glares.

(Briars walks down to his seat.)

Galadril asks, "May I sit, Milord Silvean?"

Thym asks, "You have another witness?"

Silvean says, "Can I have a moment of rest."

Thym peers quizzically at Silvean.

Silvean says, "We have been at this for a while."

Galadril smiles at Silvean.

Kronious says, "I ask the court to be allowed to finish my testimony, as my previous behavior was tainted by rum. "

Thym says, "A brief few minute recess."

Silvean smirks.

Thym says, "You may be recalled by the defense if they wish, Lord Kronious."

Khait says, "I think we can all see how much an oath means to some people here."

Thym says, "At this time I would thank the gallery for its fine behavior."

Thym says, "Tis hard to stay so silent, I know."

Nightmusic says, "Milady Lylia, your intended makes a most impressive barrister."

(Striict walks up to Briars and leans close to his ear.)

Silvean winks at Lylia.

Lylia smiles at Nightmusic.

Galadril says, "Or their magic...maybe we should have them swear on their rum."

Lylia says, "Of course. I am only sorry I was not here earlier to see more of the trial. "

(Striict strides back to a silent area and sits.)

(Bloodsnake curls up into a giant ball and falls fast asleep.)

Thym says, "Let us call back ta order."

Thym asks, "Lord Silvean.. you have a second witness?"

Silvean says, "Hmm.."

Silvean says, "I call Nightmusic."

Thym says, "Please come forward, Nightmusic."

Nightmusic blushes a nice shade of off-pink.

Thym sighs.

(Nightmusic walks nervously up to the front.)

Kerrithan asks, "Lady Nightmusic, do you swear by thy magic to tell here the truth, all the truth, and nothing but the truth?"

Nightmusic says, "I do."

Nightmusic glances at Kerrithan.

Silvean asks, "Comfortable?"

Nightmusic says, "Hmm... not really."

Nightmusic says, "I am not accustomed to so many older eyes upon me."

Silvean smirks.

Silvean asks, "Well Nightmusic.. were you with Briars on the night this happened?"

Nightmusic says, "I was in the treehouse with Briars during the time."

Silvean says, "Let me rephrase that."

Silvean says, "Supposedly happened."

Nightmusic says, "I do not remember the exact sequence of events.."

Thym glances at Silvean.

Nightmusic says, "Yes milord."

Nightmusic says, "I was with Briars on the night this happened."

Silvean asks, "Yes, but you saw Briars in the treehouse.. while you were there, did he leave?"

Nightmusic says, "In the treehouse."

Nightmusic says, "I do not remember him leaving milord."

Silvean nods.

Nightmusic says, "I remember being there when Lady Khait was announcing about the coven auction."

Silvean asks, "He stayed there from early that evening until Khait climbed in?"

Nightmusic says, "I must have left just before she came in and slapped him.... for I did not see that part."

Silvean asks, "But he was there with you for the bulk of the evening?"

Galadril says, "Objection."

Briars rolls his eyes.

Thym asks, "Yes M'Lady?"

Nightmusic says, "Yes milord... I am overly aware of his presence... as he is an older dark elf who is a master of my profession."

Galadril says, "this witness stated she left before the slap, therefore she was not there for the spell." Thym says, "Objection sustained."

Thym says, "Proceed M'Lord Silvean."

Kerrithan says, "One minute left."

Silvean says, "Nightmusic, you are going to have to remember something for me here, dear."

Nightmusic says, "Yes milord."

Silvean asks, "Did Briars make any mention to you of doing something he was accused of doing that evening?"

Nightmusic says, "No milord he did not."

Nightmusic says, "And quite frankly.."

Briars yawns.

Silvean says, "Nothing further."

Kerrithan says, "Time."

Nightmusic says, "Any sorcerer of nine years.."

Silvean says, "Step down, dear."

Nightmusic stands up.

Thym says, "You may step down...."

Galadril says, "cross examine"

Thym asks, "Sorry.. cross?"

Nightmusic sits down.

Galadril smiles.

Nightmusic says, "Oh bother."

Thym says, "Umm.. the witness will reapproach"

Thym grins.

(Nightmusic moves back up to the front.)

Kerrithan says, "You're still under oath."

Galadril asks, "Nightmusic did you see Briars after you left that night?"

Thym says, "Proceed, M'Lady Galadril."

Nightmusic says, "Yes, milady."

Galadril asks, "When was that?"

Galadril asks, "right after?"

Galadril says, "a day...two?"

Nightmusic says, "I might have actually been there during the slap... there was a brief moment that I napped while in hiding."

Nightmusic blushes a nice shade of off-pink.

Galadril asks, "don't you think a slap and a web and a slap or any fight between royals would awaken you?"

Nightmusic says, "It should have..."

Nightmusic says, "Perhaps that is what woke me up."

Galadril says, "Perhaps."

Kerrithan says, "One minute."

Nightmusic says, "I have no memory of him leaving the treehouse."

Galadril asks, "Are you friendly with Milord Briars?"

Nightmusic says, "And I was there for a good while."

Nightmusic asks, "Friendly?"

Nightmusic asks, "With Briars?"

Silvean smirks.

Nightmusic says, "As much as anyone can be..."

Kerrithan says, "Time."

Galadril asks, "You have no memory of him not leaving then, too?"

Nightmusic says, "I have managed never to have him rip off my arms and legs."

Thym says, "You may step down now."

Galadril says, "In other words you're not sure.."

Galadril nods.

Thym asks, "You have one more witness, Lord Silvean?"

Galadril nods.

Nightmusic says, "He did not leave while I was there."

Thym says, "I believe time was called."

Silvean says, "Yes."

Silvean says, "Just one moment while I sort my scrolls."

Silvean says, "Ah hah.. Dagor.. take the stand."

Dagor smiles and steps to the front of the assembled nobles.

Dagor bows.

Dagor sits down.

Thym says, "We shall strike the testimony.. that occurred after time was called..."

Thym says, "M'Lady Kerrithan?"

Kerrithan asks, "Lord Dagor, do you swear on your magic and your skills that you willspeak here the truth, all the truth, and nothing but the truth?"

Dagor says, "By my magic, my life, my name, an my arms. I do so swear."

Kerrithan smiles at Dagor.

Kerrithan says, "Proceed."

Thym nods to Silvean.

Silvean says, "Let's make this simple and easy."

Silvean asks, "Dagor.. have you ever seen a sorcerer cast a quake in the town of Wehnimer's?"

Dagor says, "Aye, many times."

Silvean asks, "The same sorcerers?"

Dagor says, "Sorcs, rangers.. a wizard..."

Silvean nods.

Dagor says, "Oh, a few do it commonly."

Silvean asks, "Do some of these "sorcerers" hold dislike for the "Coven"? As they have implied to you?"

Dagor says, "Well I ken a few who dinnae like th' Coven an' some of those cast quake a bit."

Dagor says, "Ye see some males feel a bit um well excluded..."

Silvean asks, "That is a yes or a no?"

Dagor says, "An dinnae like. Aye I do ken sorcs who dislike th' coven."

Silvean says, "Some "sorcerers" who often cast quake have implied to Dagor that they do not like the Coven."

Silvean says, "Nothing further."

Thym asks, "Cross examination?"

Galadril asks, "Is one of these of whom you speak Briars?"

Galadril smiles at Dagor.

Briars asks, "How should Briars know?"

Thym glances at Briars.

Dagor says, "Actually I dinnae ken his um dislike fer coven til this week."

Dagor says, "An he hae ne'er spoken to me of it."

Galadril asks, "do you know Briars well?"

Dagor says, "Aye, verra."

Dagor says, "We speak often."

Galadril asks, "would you say he is a calm man?"

Dagor says, "Nae."

Galadril smiles at Dagor.

Silvean says, "Objection."

Thym asks, "Yes, Lord Silvean?"

Silvean asks, "What does Briars' mood have to do with the facts?"

Galadril asks, "Would you say..in your opinion that he would love to blast an organization he doesn'tlke?"

Thym says, "I believe that one's mood does affect their actions.. as actions arefact.. I think that a mood has relevance."

Thym says, "Overruled."

Silvean says, "Now you made a statement when we started, Thym. Hold to it."

Thym says, "Continue."

Galadril says, "trying to establish the demeanor of the defendant."

Thym says, "Get to your point M'Lady..."

Galadril asks, "Would you say..in your opinion that he would love to blast an organization he doesn'tlke?"

Kerrithan says, "One minute."

Silvean gazes up into the heavens.

Silvean says, "Objection, Thym."

Dagor says, "But mae I say I dinnae consider any sorc calm, certainly nae my wife."

Silvean asks, "How is Dagor qualified to make decision on one's mood?"

Thym says, "Calls fer specualtion of a sorcerer.. dark by nature.. sustained."

Thym says, "Continue..."

Galadril asks, "So you feel sorc's who dislike the coven are apt to show it in this way?"

Dagor says, "I feel there are many who dinnae like coven an I know quakes in Town Square are common."

Kerrithan says, "Time."

Galadril asks, "Have you ever seen Briars cast such a spell against those he is arguing with?"

Thym says, "Thank you Lord Dagor.. you may step down."

Dagor says, "Good gentles."

Mystra smiles at Dagor.

Thym says, "Having called the witnesses.. each side shall have an opportunity for a closing argument."

Thym says, "Lady Galdril will proceed first.. there is no time limit, but please, for the weariness of all.. try to be brief."

Silvean says, "After you, my lovely."

Silvean winks at Galadril.

Silvean snickers.

Thym says, "Lady Kerrithan, please give a five minute call."

Galadril says, "We have watched Milord Briars this evening...'"

Galadril says, "Anyone who does not feel his dislike of this organization has not observed his body language.."

Galadril says, "his disdain runs high."

Galadril says, "We are asked to believe that Lord Briars lied to protect someone whose name he cannae remember."

Galadril says, "Someone who set a blast and allowed him to take the heat for it."

Galadril says, "A "good" friend..."

Galadril says, "We are asked to beleive that he webbed and slapped Lady Khait because she slapped him and he felt threatened."

Galadril chuckles.

Khait smiles weakly.

(Briars rubs the sore on his face.)

Galadril says, "After weeks of riding her and annoying her he felt threatened by her."

Galadril shakes her head.

Khait sniffs.

Kerrithan says, "Five minutes."

Galadril says, "We are asked to believe that this man who is known for his temper and disdain is innocent.."

Galadril says, "I ask you to look into your head not your heart for the answwer to these questions."

Thym nods to Galadril.

Galadril says, "the logistics are there."

Galadril sits down.

Galadril says, "We rest our case."

Thym asks, "M'Lord Silvean?"

Silvean nods.

Silvean says, "I have a statement."

Silvean says, "Throughout this trial not a single person has claimed to have seen Briars cast the quake spell during the night of the auction."

Silvean says, "We have heard Briars himself deny the actions that he is accused of by what appears to me to be assumption alone."

Silvean says, "We have heard Dagor swear that many members of Wehnimer's make jest with the quake spell on a rather constant basis."

Silvean says, "Some of them do not approve of the Coven or it's doings."

Silvean nods.

Silvean says, "I believe the term is referred to commonly as "Reasonable Doubt"."

Silvean says, "And that is what we have here."

Silvean says, "Now on to the other charge."

Silvean says, "This is perhaps the biggest farce of all."

Silvean says, "An angry woman slapped Briars full across the face."

Silvean says, "First his mind reacted.."

Silvean says, "He webbed this woman as a danger to his person as she was a powerful mage."

Silvean says, "Sorcery training brought this action.. logic brought this action."

Silvean says, "He protected himself."

Lylia nods.

Striict nods.

Kronious rubs his chin thoughtfully.

Silvean says, "Then his heart took action.."

Silvean says, "His anger dealt her a similar blow to the face."

Silvean says, "but it was an equal strike and I see no crime in that.."

Silvean says, "There is no crime in that."

Khait scowls.

Silvean says, "Briars has been swept away by assumption and circumstance."

Silvean says, "Nothing further."

Thym stands up.

Lylia is admiring Silvean.

Thym asks, "M'Lady Galadril.. Kerrithan.. shall we adjourn?"

Nightmusic is admiring Silvean.

Thym says, "We shall deliberate.. and return shortly."

Thym says, "Please await us here for our decision."

Lady Galadril just went west.

Lady Galadril just arrived.

Lady Galadril just went east. You hear the voice of Mithumbras say, "The other east."

You hear someone chuckling.

Siwas sighs softly.

Lady Thym's group just went west.

Striict asks, "Am I to understand that those that persecute are also to judge?"

Lady Thym's group just arrived.

Lady Thym's group just went east.

Silvean says, "Not at all."

Antel says, "funny how that works, eh? prosecuters who judge, rules that only the judge and prosecuters may see"

Bloodsnake says, "There was no hard evidence for any conviction"

Silvean says, "Thym should do this fairly."

Striict says, "This is nothing more than a kobold court"

Briars says, "Silvean, good job."

Silvean says, "My case has no flaws.. but thank gods I am a sorcerer, this work is stressful."

Khait says, "This is a Coven hearing to determine our reaction to the charges, Briars agreed to be a participant here."

Khait says, "This is not a legal proceeding."

Briars asks, "Impartial or not, it is justice isn't it?"

Briars chuckles.

Briars snorts.

Striict says, "Regardless to what was agreed, the way it was taken upon is shameful."

Lylia says, "Justice would be best served by an impartial judge and jury...but that is my opinion. "

Antel says, "Khait...the judge said that the Defence was not ALLOWED to see the rules."

Kronious asks, "'Dere be a charge fer Streakin now?"

Antel says, "the judge said that the sacred rules of the coven could not be viewed by a non member....therefore, information was summarily denied Silvean."

Khait says, "I believe she said we were not responsible for any lack of preparation before the hearing."

Galadril says, "the judge said the defense should have asked to see the rules in advance"

Silvean says, "Well Khait, I asked for the laws before the hearing and was denied."

Antel asks, "Gala...did the judge not say that Silvean is not allowed to see the rules, because he is not a member of the Coven?"

Antel says, "i'm sure my record of the events says something of the sort"

Striict asks, "Briars is charged by a foundation he has no part of, yet gets tried by their laws, and his counsel is denied the exact written rules?"

Silvean says, "It matters not."

Silvean says, "I did well enough without them."

Khait says, "Striict, I will reiterate..we held a hearing to determine our reaction to the event, Briars was invited to present his side, which he did."

Khait says, "Nistur, this is an internal matter, we invited Briars in a vain attempt to get the truth."

Striict says, "If Silvean, being non "coven" is denied the written rules, then Briars being non "coven" is free of their rules"

Silvean says, "Striict, I stated that long ago."

Silvean asks, "But that does not matter unless we lose, now does it?"

Briars says, "Just let it rest."

Striict winks at Silvean.

Silvean says, "Keep your weapons in their scabbards."

Silvean says, "You can cast all the defense you want.. but put the weapons away."

Silvean says, "Paranoid."

Lylia says, "I do hope the stars will not move much further in their course before this 'hearing' is done. "

Nightmusic says, "I am concerned of this fog moving in... and our time here drawing closed. I do not wish to get left in a strange place."

Silvean says, "Don't make me drag Malicae in here.. he'll have twice your defense and a claidhmore before you can blink."

Kronious asks, "May I speak of Thym's.. or Gala's behavior without being repremanded?"

Silvean clasps Lylia's hand tenderly.

Kronious says, "Some people have very short tempers, Khait."

Kronious says, "Learn when not to push them."

Silvean says, "Come along, drunk."

Silvean reaches out and holds Kronious's hand.

Kronious grins.

Silvean clasps Nightmusic's hand tenderly.

Lylia sniffs at Kronious.

Lylia fans herself.

Nightmusic smiles at Silvean.

Kronious flails his arms about.

Nightmusic asks, "Is it over then?"

Silvean says, "Now that we're all friends.. let's wait."

Silvean says, "Mm.."

Briars says, "Briars is a bit weary.."

Siwas says, "What is taking so long.."

Antel says, "personally, I found the levity the only relief from the mind numbing resistance to logic shown by the court"

Silvean says, "Come along Bloodsnake.. I am making friends."

Nightmusic gazes up into the heavens.

Bloodsnake rubs her eyes.

Silvean says, "Don't be left out."

Bloodsnake joins Silvean's group.

Silvean says, "All here to have a good time eh.."

Lylia says, "How sociable, dear."

Silvean says, "I'm not going anywhere."

Khait says, "But we failed to consider that Briars would lie under oath."

Antel says, "You cannot prove that, Khait."

Kronious says, "Khait, I believe the Trial is over."

Silvean says, "He didn't lie."

Lylia says, "Is it lying if the wrong questions are asked?"

Lylia rubs her chin thoughtfully.

Lylia says, "That is an interesting philosophical debate."

Striict says, "To lie under oath is not the case, to prove it is."

Lady Thym's group just arrived.

Thym says, "Alright..."

Thym says, "... we have reached a decision..."

Thym says, "Order please..."

Thym says, "On the first count... quaking and disrespect to the Coven..."

Thym says, "We find Lord Briars.. not guilty..."

Antel grins.

Bloodsnake beams!

Khait snaps her fingers.

Striict applauds.

Siwas gives a sigh of relief.

Lylia smiles at Thym.

Striict applauds.

Bloodsnake applauds.

Galadril nods.

Thym says, "Twas unfortunate the evidence was not there.. and we could not in good conscience... make it so."

Lylia nods to Thym.

Khait nods to Thym.

Thym says, "On the second count... involving disruption of the coven event and sisterhood..."

Thym says, "We find Lord Briars.. not guilty.. "

Striict recites:

"Brought to trial
Set on guilt
They made their case
And it quickly did wilt."

Thym says, ".. having established no quake.. the pendant claim must fail...."

Nightmusic beams!

Siwas beams!

Silvean says, "Excellent."

Briars says, "One moment."

Nightmusic is admiring Silvean.

Thym says, "On the third count..."

Kerrithan says, "Order, please."

Thym says, "Disrespect and disdain toward the membership.. Lady Khait..."

Thym says, "We find Lord Briars.. guilty.."

Khait smiles.

Silvean exclaims, "Silence!"

Thym says, "We use softened words.. because..."

Silvean says, "Continue, Thym."

Thym says, "Although we feel that Lord Briars was acting maliciously.. and not in defense..."

Thym says, ".. we cannot supplant our ideas of morality and integrity for those of the individual..."

Thym says, "While we are the Coven.. we are individuals as well..."

Thym says, "While a gentleman would have resolved the slapping of a lady with an apology..."

Thym says, "And nae cast a spell..."

Briars chuckles.

Thym says, "We cannot avoid the fact that the tender balance of Elanthia is made of of all sides of the spectrum..."

Thym says, "Both good and noble.. and dark and sinister"

Thym says, "As such..."

Thym says, "We must stand against any such conduct toward our sisterhood..."

Thym says, "And we do..."

Thym says, "However.. were the conduct of Lord Briars to result in severe penalty.. all of Elanthia would be as guilty as he.. on other occasions."

Thym says, "So.. out sentence is as follows..."

Thym says, "Lord Briars..."

Briars shifts his weight.

Thym says, "Having been found to have assaulted.. both phisically, magically, and mentally.. our fair Lady Khait..."

Thym says, "Our sentence is this."

Thym says, "The Coven shall, at its next meeting, issue a formal caution to its membership..."

Thym says, "Such caution will be for the individual sisters to enforce as they see fit.."

Briars chuckles.

Silvean gasps.

Thym says, "As you assaulted by magic.. we caution sisters against magic on your behalf..."

Striict rolls his eyes.

Antel laughs!

Thym says, "As you assaulted physically.. we caution sisters as to physical assistance..."

Thym says, "As you assaulted mentally.. we caution sisters against any thoughtful assistance to you as well..."

Briars stretches.

Antel snickers.

Thym says, "The sisterhood will stand by Khait as they see fit.."

Thym says, ".. and we here reprimand you for what WE SEE as a serious offense to our sisterhood..."

Briars says, "Yes and Briars' friends will stand behind Briars, as see fit, of course."

Thym says, "That is all... except..."

Briars rolls his eyes.

Silvean says, "Ahem. I am my own man."

Thym says, "WE do and have considered your presence here.. was voluntarily given...."

Thym says, "And thank you for submitting to our jurisdiction..."

Galadril and Silvean shake hands.

Galadril says, "Good job, my lovely."

Thym says, "However.. any further offenses.. will be treated..."

Galadril winks at Silvean.

Thym says, "in the manner befitting them..."

Briars smiles at Thym.

Briars says, "Briars will continue to defend self."

Silvean says, "The hat does wonders for you, Thym."

Thym grumbles.

Silvean says, "Fifty years and I have not once seen a sorcerer's hat."

You hear the voice of Thym say, "Be safe all.. and Blessed be"

Briars says, "Well that was interesting."

Silvean says, "Quite."

Silvean says, "I'll send you my bill, Briars."

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