*** Obvious prank is obvious, but thanks everyone for playing along.
*** I "mediate a meeting" in the Consortium for the mysterious creature and Gningeri.

[HERALD] Kowelu: Yep, a strange creature has been looking for you.
[HERALD] Kowelu: May I tell them your whereabouts?
[HERALD] Gningeri: It has? How do you know it's looking for me?
[HERALD] Gningeri: Certainly as long as it doesn't appear hostile.
[HERALD] Kowelu: Well they said something about knowledge
[HERALD] Gningeri: Oh then absolutely tell them where I am! I love knowledge.
[HERALD] Kowelu: All right.
[HERALD] Gningeri: What sort of a creature is it? I'm both curious and nervous.
[HERALD] Kowelu: Well it was big, with scary wings and a tail.
[HERALD] Gningeri: Eep.
[HERALD] Gningeri: At least it can't fly in here and get at me from overhead. I hope...
[HERALD] Gningeri: Is it still there or did it come looking for me?
[HERALD] Kowelu: It flew off.

*** Cut walking.

Rugged Foothills 
 
[Exits: north east south west]
(Translucent) On silent feet a translucent cat lingers here in the shadows.

wilderness  outdoor <100%hp 73%m 83%mv 2 AM> sniff cat
You sniff at a lithe shadowcat, though what you are trying to find is a mystery.

*** Cut walking

civilized outdoor <100%hp 69%m 84%mv 3 AM> flyto gni
You can't fly into guilds.

civilized outdoor <100%hp 69%m 84%mv 3 AM> Entrance to the Study of Order 
 
[Exits: north east]
A large construct stands silently and watches.

civilized indoor <100%hp 69%m 84%mv 3 AM> A large construct animates and prevents your passage.

civilized indoor <100%hp 69%m 84%mv 3 AM> whe
People near you:
  Gningeri                     The Study of Order
(PK) a manticore                  Entrance to the Study of Order

civilized indoor <100%hp 69%m 84%mv 3 AM> rake constr
You rake your claws across its body.
A large construct yells 'Help! a manticore is attacking the guild!'
You trample around loudly again.
Your raking claws MANGLES a large construct!
Your raking claws MASSACRES a large construct!
A large construct has some small but disgusting cuts.

civilized indoor <100%hp 69%m 84%mv 3 AM> 
You dodge a large construct's punch.
Your claw MANGLES a large construct!
Your claw MANGLES a large construct!
A large construct has some small but disgusting cuts.

civilized indoor <100%hp 69%m 84%mv 3 AM> 
A large construct's punch bounces harmlessly off of your thick hide.
You dodge a large construct's punch.
Your claw MANGLES a large construct!
Your claw MANGLES a large construct!
Your claw MASSACRES a large construct!
A large construct is covered with bleeding wounds.

civilized indoor <100%hp 69%m 84%mv 3 AM> 
You dodge a large construct's punch.
A large construct's punch wounds you.
Your claw MANGLES a large construct!
Your claw MANGLES a large construct!
A large construct is covered with bleeding wounds.

civilized indoor <98%hp 69%m 84%mv 3 AM> rake
You rake your claws across its body.
Your raking claws DISMEMBERS a large construct!
Your raking claws *** DEMOLISHES *** a large construct!
A large construct is gushing blood.

civilized indoor <98%hp 69%m 84%mv 3 AM> 
A large construct's punch wounds you.
You dodge a large construct's punch.
Your claw MANGLES a large construct!
Your claw MASSACRES a large construct!
Your claw MANGLES a large construct!
A large construct is writhing in agony.

civilized indoor <96%hp 69%m 84%mv 3 AM> 
The dragonscales surrounding you fades into nothingness.
A large construct is writhing in agony.

civilized indoor <96%hp 65%m 87%mv 4 AM> 
You dodge a large construct's punch.
You dodge a large construct's punch.
Your claw MANGLES a large construct!
Your claw MANGLES a large construct!
A large construct dodges your claw.
Your claw *** DEMOLISHES *** a large construct!
A large construct is convulsing on the ground.

civilized indoor <96%hp 65%m 87%mv 4 AM> rake
You rake your claws across its body.
Your raking claws MANGLES a large construct!
Your raking claws *** DEMOLISHES *** a large construct!
A large construct is DEAD!!
You receive 0 experience points (40% bonus).
The gods give you 13 copper coins for your sacrifice of the corpse of a large construct.

civilized indoor <96%hp 65%m 87%mv 4 AM> 
Gningeri has arrived.

civilized indoor <96%hp 65%m 87%mv 4 AM> 
A fire elemental has arrived.

civilized indoor <96%hp 65%m 87%mv 4 AM> 
Gningeri leaves east.

civilized indoor <96%hp 65%m 87%mv 4 AM> 
A fire elemental has left.

civilized indoor <96%hp 65%m 87%mv 4 AM> People near you:
  Gningeri                     The Consortium Pathway
(PK) a manticore                  Entrance to the Study of Order

civilized indoor <97%hp 60%m 91%mv 5 AM> flyto gni
You fly to Gningeri.
The Consortium Pathway 
 
[Exits: east south west]
A raging tower of flame hovers just above the ground.
(Translucent) On silent feet a translucent cat lingers here in the shadows.
(Invis) Gningeri the gnome is here.
(Invis) A robed apprentice carefully studies the creation of magical artifacts.

civilized outdoor <97%hp 60%m 90%mv 5 AM> l gnin
Even for a gnome, the female before you is short. Her long brown hair is
tucked behind her ears and allowed to flow down her back, but from the lack
of care shown to it, it appears this is just to keep it out of her face. Nut
brown eyes gaze at the world around her, seeming to drink information in like
water on sand. Her fingers constantly twitch and move through a series of
complex gestures, and stray to her belt where many pouches and bags hang. Her
clothing is simple, and her demeanor distracted by the incoming sensory
information. She has a pleasant enough look on her face, but her eyes show
nothing but a hunger for more information, more input, more things to see.
From time to time she stops and scribbles a quick note in a small journal,
then it seems to vanish into one of her many bags. 
Gningeri, a female gnome, is in perfect health.

Gningeri is using:
<worn on finger>    a blemished ring of gold
<worn on finger>    a white gold band set with a fire opal
<worn around neck>  the essence of a smoke para-elemental
<worn around neck>  a moonstone choker
<worn on body>      a translucent emerald green dress
<worn on face>      a mask fashioned from jade
<worn on ears>      (Glowing) a pair of emerald earrings
<worn on legs>      a pair of wolf-hide leggings
<worn on feet>      (Invis) (Glowing) (Humming) boots of Electricity
<worn on hands>     finely stitched leather gloves
<worn on arms>      a pair of armguards from the snow worm
<worn about body>   (Invis) (Glowing) (Humming) a cloak of wizardry
<worn about waist>  the belt of life
<worn around wrist> (Glowing) a topaz encrusted bracelet
<worn around wrist> (Glowing) a topaz encrusted bracelet
<mainhand wielded>  the rune-marked war axe named "Animus"
<worn as shield>    the shield of the Rising Sun

civilized outdoor <97%hp 60%m 90%mv 5 AM> 

Gningeri winces a bit.
You say 'Hello, Gingerly.'
A manticore lashes its spiky tail around.
Gningeri says 'I...I understand you were looking for me?'
A manticore thinks a bit.
Gningeri tries to stand up straight.
You say 'Yes, the Gods of the.. uh.. Neutrality had sent me to search for you. See , you have been chosen.'
Gningeri says 'Uhmm..not...to feed you....right?'
A manticore raises a clawed paw into the air. "No."
Gningeri visibly relaxes.
Gningeri says 'Then what have I been chosen for?'
You say 'No, see, there is a spell lost to age...'
You say 'Ages, rather'
Gningeri nods sagely.
Gningeri takes out her journal.
You say 'Conjurers bind archons, and devils... and elementals...'
Gningeri says 'I'm eager to know more.'
Gningeri nods.
You say 'But there is one'
Gningeri starts taking notes, clearly no longer afraid now that she is immersed in her work.
You say 'That you will bring to them.'
You say 'Dragon!'
Gningeri says 'Is it related to ancient Kaubris?'
Gningeri says 'Dragons?!'
You say 'Do you wish to learn how to bind dragons?'
Gningeri boggles at the concept.
Gningeri nods.
Gningeri says 'I do!'
You say 'Then you must first conjure one'
Gningeri gets a hungry look in her eyes.
Gningeri says 'How do I go about doing this?'
You say 'For that, come to a place where many people gather'
Lightning flashes in the sky.
You say 'Since their mental energy will focus yours. Or rather, you focus theirs'
You say 'You need to all chant a spell'

civilized outdoor <100%hp 31%m 100%mv 12 PM> wh
[13 Azure Pal] Auric the Trustworthy
[22 Gnome Con] [HERALD] Gningeri the Inceptor of Geomancy
*51 Felar Shf* (PK) [HERALD] Kowelu Rizzle the Wrong-Doing Taleteller of the Inn, Innperial Shadow Ward
[ 4 H-Elf Ran] Nyv the Trapper
[17 D-Elf A-P] [TRIBUNAL] Mordock the Infamous, Magistrate of Seantryn Modan
[42 Felar Ran] (PK) Mureuhn the Caller of the Pack
[51 W-Elf Bar] (PK) Ireswyn the Grand Mistress of Artistry, Enemy of the Refuge
[ 8 Human Dru] Uilleam the Wildlife Observer
[10  Fire War] Srokmat the Soldier
[51 W-Elf Bar] (PK) Arven the Grand Mistress of Artistry

Players found: 10

civilized outdoor <100%hp 31%m 100%mv 12 PM> 

Gningeri blinks in the lightning.
Gningeri nods.
You say 'And the words of the spell are simple'
Gningeri says 'How many is "many"?'
A manticore shrugs its wings.
You say 'However many you can.'
Gningeri nods.
You say 'It will better your chances'
Gningeri starts taking more notes.
You say 'Now... the words of the spell are "Be the dragon"'
Gningeri nods sagely.
A manticore looks at itself.
Gningeri says 'just once, or will it require repeated incantations?'
You say 'I will be watching you from the shadows.'
Gningeri makes more notes.
You say 'You repeat it until a dragon comes forth.'
You say 'And...'
Gningeri snaps the journal closed.
You say 'Be sure to draw a circle.'
Gningeri says 'Will my celestial circle be enough?'
You say 'You must figure out yourself. This is your test.'
You say 'Farewell, Gingerly.'
Gningeri nods sagely.

civilized outdoor <100%hp 14%m 100%mv 4 PM> People near you:
  Gningeri                     The Consortium Pathway
(PK) a manticore                  The Consortium Pathway

Gningeri curtseys gracefully for you.
A manticore bows its head.

*** Cut walking away hastily because I'm almost out of mana to maintain the shape.
*** Auric spots me on the road while I'm still in form.

[HERALD] Gningeri: I have been given a task. It doesn't seem difficult, but I think some people may resist the call.
[HERALD] Kowelu: Oh?
[HERALD] Kowelu: I apologize, I must've blacked out a little...
[HERALD] Gningeri: I need to gather as many people in one place as I can.
[HERALD] Kowelu: Why, you want me to tell them a story?
[HERALD] Gningeri: I will need their power for a powerful incantation.
[HERALD] Kowelu: Ummm
[HERALD] Kowelu: You're calling forth your first demon?
[HERALD] Gningeri: a DRAGON
[HERALD] Kowelu: And you need a full circle?
[HERALD] Kowelu: I mean, we can't, there aren't thirteen of us any- wait
[HERALD] Kowelu: Why dragon?
[HERALD] Gningeri: Because I'm going to learn to conjure and bind them.
[HERALD] Gningeri: It's an ancient magic.
[HERALD] Kowelu: Not to... but dragons have indomitable will...
[HERALD] Gningeri: This is ancient ancient magic
[HERALD] Kowelu: Does that have anything to do with the ugly thing that was looking for you?
[HERALD] Gningeri: The manticore is a majestic and dangerous creature, steeped in wisdom.
[HERALD] Kowelu: I bet you, that tailed star must have something to do with it.
[HERALD] Gningeri: and could eat me in a single bite.
[HERALD] Kowelu: The dawn of a new age...
[HERALD] Kowelu: All right, I trust your gnomish instinct.
[HERALD] Gningeri: would you join me in the inn? I need to gather as many people as I can and then explain the story to everyone.
[HERALD] Kowelu: Sure, you'll explain along the way

The Bar of the Eternal Star 
 
[Exits: north east west]
Auric the azure-touched is here.
The slender blonde wood-elf Ireswyn wanders here.
A raging tower of flame hovers just above the ground.
(Translucent) On silent feet a translucent cat lingers here in the shadows.
Gningeri the gnome is here.
A stout dwarf bouncer hefts his cudgel and looks for trouble.
A huge, fat man looks distracted as he passes out drinks.

You concentrate a moment and return to your normal shape.
You say 'Mrrr?'

civilized indoor <100%hp 86%m 88%mv 11 AM> People near you:
  Auric                        The Bar of the Eternal Star
  Gningeri                     The Bar of the Eternal Star
(PK) Kowelu                       The Bar of the Eternal Star
(PK) Ireswyn                      The Bar of the Eternal Star

Auric says 'I felt compelled to come. What is happeneing here?'
Gningeri says 'I'm going to gather as many as I can and THEN explain if you will bide a moment'
Ireswyn says 'Ask the gnomey one.'
Gningeri says 'I've been spoken to by a manticore, and given the task of assembling as many as possible'
Ireswyn chuckles politely.
Gningeri says 'Then I will explain so I only have to explain once.'
Auric says 'I saw the beast.'
Ireswyn says 'Most of those just through metal spikes at my face.'
Gningeri nods at Auric.
Gningeri says 'So you know I speak true'

civilized indoor <100%hp 89%m 95%mv 1 PM> People near you:
  Auric                        The Bar of the Eternal Star
  Gningeri                     The Bar of the Eternal Star
(PK) Kowelu                       The Bar of the Eternal Star
(PK) Ireswyn                      The Bar of the Eternal Star

Auric says 'I know there is a manticore.'
You say 'Are you sure that creature doesn't just want to eat as many as possible?'
Ireswyn says 'Rare sights in Thera.'
You say 'I met one in the elven vaults.'
Ireswyn nods.
Ireswyn says 'Mean bastard, that one.'
Auric says 'But I'm not interested in lingering around to wait on the commings and goings of others.'
A fire elemental returns to the elemental planes.
Ireswyn nods.
Gningeri says 'I'm hoping to get at least one more for this'
You stroke a whisker, contemplating the situation.
Gningeri says 'I was told "many"'
You say 'Three is many.'
Gningeri says 'I don't think four counts as many'
Gningeri says 'I'd say at least five'
You say 'Four, probably not.'
Ireswyn says 'You have nearly half of all waking Therans.'
Auric says 'There are not many guildsmen and women in the realm this day.'
Gningeri says 'That's why I wanted one more'
You say 'The Gods are all asleep I wager.'
Ireswyn smirks.
Gningeri says 'Half the realm would be "many" by any reckoning.'
You say 'Perhaps it's better that you explain now.'
Ireswyn says to Auric 'Were you told anything by this beast.'
You rest.
Auric leans agains a wooden pillar as he waits impatiently.
Ireswyn says to Gningeri 'I imagine anything that requires people, Kowelu and I can likely handle.'
Ireswyn smirks.
Gningeri says 'I have one more coming'
You say 'Yea, I count for three.'
You cross your arms across your chest.
Ireswyn patiently twiddles her thumbs.
Ireswyn taps her foot impatiently.
Gningeri says 'Okay..I have another another coming too'
Gningeri says 'Just to be sure.'
Ireswyn says 'I could have plundered a few more treasures by now.'
Gningeri says 'You saw the manticore, so you can vouch for the veracity of what I say'
Gningeri nods at Auric.
Gningeri nods at you in agreement.
You say 'I did.'
Uilleam nods.
Gningeri says 'Now, fully half of the realm is here.'
Gningeri says 'This will sound silly, and I'm sure many of you will groan when I tell you what I need.'
Mordock curtseys gracefully.
Uilleam looks at Mordock.
Gningeri says 'But the beast was seen by not just myself, and I wouldn't call everyone here to waste their time or mine, so please believe me when I say this is no joke.'
[HERALD] Olar the Tale-Teller: The Tale-telling fire grows brighter, welcoming Knodeet to Thera.
Gningeri says 'I was visited by a Manitcore'
[HERALD] Gningeri: please come to the bar
Auric groans loudly.
Ireswyn says 'All things are a joke, just depends on the sense of humor.'
Uilleam raises an eyebrow.
[HERALD] Knodeet: Hello everyone!
[HERALD] Gningeri: I will explain when you come
[HERALD] Knodeet: Okay!
Mordock says 'Manticores, interesting. What did it ask for?'
Auric winks at Gningeri.
Mordock says 'Tell him you are broke if it asks for a loan.'
Knodeet pants exhaustedly.
Knodeet says 'I came as fast as I could.'
Gningeri says 'I will be granted a special power, the ability to call upon and bind dragons to my service, and introduce the power to my guild once more.'
Knodeet says 'Ooh!'
Tiku whistles appreciatively.
Ireswyn mutters something quietly to herself.
Mordock chuckles politely.
Knodeet says to Gningeri 'I left you some things out back.'
Auric says 'Well then...this seems rather self serving.'
Gningeri says 'The manticore has been seen in person by several of those gathered here so my honesty is beyond reproach on this.'
Tiku says 'You've gathered quite the curious crowd'
Knodeet beams a smile at Gningeri.
Auric scowls harshly.
Gningeri nods at Knodeet.

civilized indoor <100%hp 97%m 100%mv 3 AM> People near you:
  Auric                        The Bar of the Eternal Star
  Gningeri                     The Bar of the Eternal Star
(PK) Kowelu                       The Bar of the Eternal Star
  Mordock                      The Bar of the Eternal Star
(PK) Ireswyn                      The Bar of the Eternal Star
  Tiku                         The Bar of the Eternal Star
(PK) Knodeet                      The Bar of the Eternal Star

Gningeri says 'Now, to summon the dragon, I need to draw a circle first'
Ireswyn nods at Auric.
Looking determined, Auric cracks his knuckles.
Ireswyn says 'Dragons ought be free creatures, same as any.'
Gningeri says 'Oh for criminys sake'
Gningeri chuckles politely.
Auric says 'This is ignroance.'

Gningeri utters the words, 'qzrzghuar qufqrz'.
Gningeri begins creating a celestial circle of protection.

Mordock whispers 'I want in on the ground floor  with this business.'
Knodeet sits at the bar. He looks very interested in this.
Auric coughs loudly.
Tiku looks at Mordock.
Auric whispers 'Smoke.'
Knodeet smiles happily.
Auric says 'Ignorance.'

Gningeri finishes creating a celestial circle of protection on the ground.

Knodeet utters the words, 'yawuruabra'.
A glittering cloud appears before Knodeet taking the form of a mischievous djinn!

Knodeet crosses his fingers, for LUCK.
Gningeri says 'Now, just to be sure I'm not being too literal with "draw a circle" does anyone have quill and parchment?'

Tiku closes her eyes and hums for an instant.
A fresh spring flows from the ground.

Auric says in an offhanded fashion 'just being honest.'
Ireswyn says 'Naturally.'
Gningeri says 'I want to be sure to take no chances with interpretation'

Knodeet gets a fine platinum pen carved like a swan from a large saddle bag.
Knodeet gives a fine platinum pen carved like a swan to Gningeri.

Tiku says 'The spring, in case of dragon fires'
Tiku winks suggestively.
Gningeri says to Auric 'You saw the manticore with your own eyes.'

Gningeri stops using the shield of the Rising Sun.
Gningeri holds a fine platinum pen carved like a swan in her hands.

Knodeet says 'I dont have parchment with me.'
Knodeet sighs.
Mordock says 'Then this should be placed in the history books, with all of who gather here.'
Gningeri quickly says "I'll be right back!"

Gningeri leaves west.

Ireswyn says 'A manticore knows nothing of binding dragons.'
You say 'I saw it too, it filled the damn room here.'
Knodeet smiles happily.
Auric says 'I saw a manticore. It didn't speak. I'
Mordock chuckles politely.

Knodeet says to Ireswyn 'Nice to meet you Ireswyn.'
Knodeet beams a smile at Ireswyn.
Tiku says 'So I missed his introduction, he's going to bring a dragon into this fine Inn?'
You attempt to make a purring sound.
Ireswyn says 'When the dragon comes, and eats the gnome, that will be the joke.'
Ireswyn smiles happily.
Knodeet says 'This should be a good show...'
Mordock whispers 'Afterwards, we need to gather some clothing for me.'
Auric says 'I don't know anything of them, but it didn't seem more than a wild thing. I am surprised that it can speak.'
Mordock says 'Nasty battleragers.'
You say 'Manticores can speak.'
Ireswyn nods at you in agreement.
Knodeet says 'I hope he's already ate  before he gets here.'

Gningeri says 'Now'

Looking toward Ireswyn, Knodeet nods wisely.
Mordock looks at Gningeri.
Gningeri concentrates a moment while she carefully writes something on a skillfully written scroll.
Looking quite pleased, Gningeri beams with pride at her recent success.

Gningeri stops using a fine platinum pen carved like a swan.
Kowelu looks over Gningeri's shoulder.
Auric says 'I am of a mind to leave. There are people in the realm that are in need.'

Gningeri says 'Now'
You say to Auric 'We'll call for you later.'
Auric says impatiently 'Please get on with this.'
Gningeri says 'The circles are drawn, we just need to all cant "Be the dragon".'
Looking more attentive, Knodeet listens closely to Gningeri.
Knodeet nods wisely.
Ireswyn laughs heartily.
Auric says 'I knew it.'
Knodeet says 'Good thinking.'
Auric leaves north.
Gningeri says 'All together, to draw it's attention'
Kowelu gags.
Mordock laughs heartily.
Mordock says 'Be the dragon?'
Gningeri says 'I still have half the waking realm here.'
Knodeet says 'Be the DRAGON!'
Mordock chuckles politely.
Gningeri nods.
Throwing back his head, Mordock cackles with insane glee!
Mureuhn looks at Knodeet.
Mordock says 'Ha!'
Gningeri says to you 'You saw the manticore too!'
You say 'Yes... Be the DRAGON'
Knodeet yells 'Be the DRAGON!'
Knodeet laughs heartily.
Mordock yells 'Yes, yes, be the dragon.'
Gningeri says 'We all need to repeat it'
You say 'Isn't it "Here be dragon"?'
Mordock says 'feel the dragon'
Gningeri says 'Over and over'
Mordock says 'taste the dragon'
Gningeri shakes her head.
Mordock yells 'smell the dragon.'
Gningeri says 'It was "be the dragon"'
Knodeet says to you 'That could be correct...'
Mordock yells 'See the dragon! BE THE DRAGON!'
Knodeet nods at you in agreement.
Mordock says 'I need ale for this.'

Mordock buys a dark blue bottle of spiced wine.
Mordock drinks wine from a dark blue bottle of spiced wine.
Mordock drinks wine from a dark blue bottle of spiced wine.
Mordock drinks wine from a dark blue bottle of spiced wine.
Mordock drinks wine from a dark blue bottle of spiced wine.
Knodeet gives a mug of Galadonian ale to Mordock.
Mordock drinks ale from a mug of Galadonian ale.

Ireswyn says 'I think, that whoever created that phantasm to pull this joke.'
Gningeri says 'and we need to repeat ourselves. I know how silly this sounds, but I am nothing if not honest.'
Mordock yells 'bee thee draagoon'
Ireswyn says 'Is having himself a nice laugh.'
Gningeri says 'Now if you all please'
Tiku grins evilly at Ireswyn.
You say 'If that's a joke, I like it'
Knodeet says 'Be the Dragon!'
Mordock says 'yeess, oof coouurssee.'

Uilleam disappears into the void.
Knodeet says 'Be the Dragon!'
Knodeet says 'Be the Dragon!'
Knodeet says 'Be the Dragon!'

Gningeri says 'If someone could command this beast, I'm still doing what they sai because of the power.'
You say 'Come on, let's all do and yell it'
Mordock says 'bee thee draagoon!'
Gningeri says 'So please all of you cant along'
Gningeri nods.
Mordock says 'II wiill coommaand iit.'
Knodeet nods at Gningeri.
Mordock yells 'II wiill riidee thee draagoon!'

Mordock says 'bee thee draagoon.'
Gningeri says 'Be the dragon!'
Knodeet says 'Be the Dragon!'
Tiku says 'This is every bit as entertaining as you claimed!'

Mordock yells 'bee thee draagoon!'
Mordock yells 'ssmeell thee draagoon!'
Gningeri yells 'BE THE DRAGON!'
Mordock yells 'Taasstee thee draagoon!'
Mordock yells 'Heeaar thee draagoon!'

> taletell 'yells at the top of his lungs' bgreen Be the DRAGON!
Kowelu yells at the top of his lungs 'Be the DRAGON!'

Knodeet whispers to you 'kow I hope some charlatan didn't sell him this spell...'
Knodeet says 'Be the Dragon!'
Knodeet says 'Be the Dragon!'
Mordock whispers 'Bee thee draagoon!'
Mordock whispers 'Bee thee draagoon!'
Gningeri says 'Be the dragon!'
Mordock whispers 'Bee thee draagoon!'

Gningeri says 'Be the dragon!'
Knodeet says 'Be the Dragon!'
Mordock says 'yeess, yeess, Bee thee draagoon!'

Gningeri says 'All together please!'

Gningeri drops a piece of writing vellum.

Knodeet says 'Be the Dragon!'
Ireswyn says 'Yes, the conjurers guild will surely be enriched by this.'
Ireswyn laughs heartily.

Tiku says 'Be......the dragon.'
Mordock begins to turn in to a dragon!
Knodeet says 'Be the Dragon!'
Mordock pretends to be a dragon!
Gningeri says 'I will even bait the circle'
Tiku nods.

> taletell 'shouts deafeningly' bgreen DRAGON! Be the DRAGON!
Kowelu shouts deafeningly 'DRAGON! Be the DRAGON!'

Knodeet says 'Beee the Dragon!'
Mordock yells 'II aam thee draagoon1 ii wiill geet yoouu!'

Gningeri yells 'BE THE DRAGON!'
Mordock coughs loudly.

Gningeri yells 'BE THE DRAGON!'
Mordock yells 'ROOAAR!'

Gningeri says 'Be the dragon!'
Mordock says 'bee thee draagoon!'
Mordock says 'bee thee draagoon!'
Gningeri says 'Be the dragon!'
Mordock says 'bee thee draagoon!'
Knodeet says 'Bee thee Draagoon!'

Ireswyn says 'A simple cant will never summon a dragon, you should know better.'
Mordock says 'Whaat haappeenss aat thee iinn, sstaayss aat thee iinn.'

Tiku says 'Be....the LION!'
Tiku wears the head of a lion's carcass on her head.
Tiku growls.

You say 'We're doing something wrong.'
Gningeri says 'All together please! The groups power is what will call him!'

Knodeet looks around for a dragon.
Gningeri says 'BE THE DRAGON!'
Knodeet says 'Maaybee iit'ss aa veery ssmaall oonee?'
Mordock says 'Bee thee draagoon!'
Gningeri says 'Yes wer're taling instead of chanting!'

Knodeet looks under the table.
Gningeri says 'BE THE DRAGON!'
Ireswyn says 'An invisible one.'

Knodeet says 'Bee thee Draagoon!'

Mordock looks down at a baby lizard.
Mordock says 'Beehoold! iit haass aarriiveed'
Mordock points to a baby lizard.

Ireswyn chuckles at Mordock's joke.

You attempt to make a purring sound.

Knodeet says 'OOooooh!'

Mordock picks up the baby lizard.

You get a gorgeous peacock feather from a cowhide knapsack.

Mordock raises the baby lizard high in to the air!

Knodeet says 'Fly!'

Kowelu sticks the feather into his hat.

Gningeri says 'BE THE DRAGON!'

Mordock watches the baby lizard sigh.

Knodeet says 'Be the Dragon!'
Gningeri says 'BE THE DRAGON!'
Knodeet says 'Be the Dragon!'
Mordock whispers 'bee thee draagoon.'
Knodeet says 'Be the Dragon!'

You whisper 'Just a moment.'

*** I leave to Ayr'Trinil and buy a white dragon talon, then return.

The Bar of the Eternal Star 
 
[Exits: north east west]
     A shredded pile of meat steams here, emitting a wonderful aroma.
     A piece of writing vellum has been discarded here.
(Swirling Air) Winking mischievously at you, a magnificent djinn hovers amid a cloud of glittering smoke.
(Body of Stone) Knodeet is here.
(Translucent) On silent feet a translucent cat lingers here in the shadows.
Gningeri is here.
Mordock is here.
The slender blonde wood-elf Ireswyn wanders here.
A stout dwarf bouncer hefts his cudgel and looks for trouble.
A huge, fat man looks distracted as he passes out drinks.

civilized indoor <96%hp 54%m 27%mv 10 AM> rev
You concentrate a moment and return to your normal shape.

Knodeet nods at Gningeri.
Gningeri says to Knodeet 'I'm feeling rather foolish at the moment,'
Gningeri nods at Knodeet.

You say 'I found this outside.'

Knodeet says 'OOh iit'ss ookaay.'

You drop the talon of a white dragon.

Gningeri gets the talon of a white dragon.

Knodeet says 'Juusst doon't buuy aany laand iin blaackwaateer...'

Gningeri utters the words, 'uoculoihuyl'.

You say 'Something was written in the sand with it...'

You say 'It said'

Gningeri says '"a ha?"'
Knodeet says 'Oh yeah?'
Gningeri says '"Ha ha" rather?'
Looking more attentive, Knodeet listens closely to you.
You say 'It said "There is a way to bind a dragon"'
Gningeri says 'I DREW THE CIRCLE!'
Knodeet gets out a quill and parchment.
Gningeri waves the vellum around.
You say 'But you need a dragon egg, loads of cattle, and a thousand years'
You sweep your cloak behind you and bow deeply.

Gningeri grunts something incomprehensible, not amused by her circumstances.
Knodeet says 'Oh my.'
Knodeet says 'I simply don't have that time...'

civilized indoor <100%hp 73%m 80%mv 2 PM> man
You flicker and blur into the shape of a manticore.
You maintain your speed as you shapeshift.
You maintain your levitation as you shapeshift.
You maintain your phase as you shapeshift.
You maintain your phase as you shapeshift.

You say 'And what is the moral of that story?'

Gningeri groans loudly.
Knodeet laughs heartily.
Mordock chuckles politely.
Gningeri says 'Never to trust a word you say?'
Mordock looks at you.
Knodeet falls to the ground and rolls around laughing hysterically.
Mordock says 'Ah!'
Ireswyn says to Gningeri 'You should know that.'