>Posidea puts a centaur etched silver longsword in a black doeskin sheath.
>Eldorian says, "um sorry I'm late"
>Llorien rubs Eldorian gently.
>Eldorian sits down next to Pamico.
>Posidea recites:"It was this type of belief, that a few of us thinking amongst
ourselves came up with the idea, let's unite. Let's bring forth a new age, where warriors can stand strong with their heads held high, showing forth to others that we are a mighty band to be reckoned with.">Posidea shakes her fist!
>Llorien grins.
>Posidea recites:"There has been several ideas spoken by many as to what each of us can
offer the trade. Let us bring forth those ideas here into these
meetings, to better the trade overall rather than singly. ">Posidea recites:
"Here we can take off our armor, let down our defenses and learn from each other. Here we can decide our fate and make our trade all that it can be. Here we can give each other support and unite in one cause, so that
the
powers to be will hear that outcry and answer to it.">Greymar settles down next to Heartsong.
>Posidea gazes upward.
>Llorien's snake charm coils up off her left arm and drapes its body across her back, from shoulder to shoulder.>Llorien removes her snake charm.
>Llorien puts a snake charm in a white lionskin backpack embroidered on the back with a solitary black gryphon.
>Heartsong smiles at Greymar.>Posidea recites:
"Here we define the warrior and give to our trade a new meaning. Let us not be shaken by the uncertainty of change but embrace it."
>Posidea recites:
"Tonight's meeting will be more general in nature, to give us a bird's eye view of how we as a trade would like our future to go, and how we as a trade would like to participate in that endeavor."
>Posidea recites:
"To get us started, the first topic I'd like to put on the floor is who are we now and what is our place in our society. How would you like to see our future enfold to better define our trade and allow us to benefit our community."
>Posidea turns toward Llorien.
>Posidea says, "At this time I give the floor to Llorien, who has a few words to say.">Posidea draws attention to Llorien.
>Llorien says, "Thanks, Posi. Nicely put as usual."
>Posidea smiles at Llorien.
>Llorien says, "I think most of us will agree with you that this
meeting is important for warriors, and as I can see by looking around the room, it's important to other professions as well.">Llorien says, "A lot of warriors have wanted this "Call to Arms" so to speak, for a long time, if just to finally get out in the open some of the issues that face all of us in Athens everyday. But more importantly, to discuss the warrior profession, in a calm rational way."
>Llorien mutters are warriors rational?
>Llorien chuckles.
>Llorien leans on her longsword.
>Llorien says, "Anyway,"
>Heartsong smiles at Posidea.>Llorien says, "A lot of you do call warriors your comrades, hunt with them, deal with them on a day to day basis, maybe you're even...."
>Llorien gasps!
>Llorien says, "one of the fortunate few that might be married or bonded to one."
>Llorien grins.
>Posidea smirks at Llorien.
>Llorien says, "Course, how fortunate that is might be up for debate also."
Llorien winks.
>Llorien says, "I personally believe that even with some of the bickering between professions we ALL want what's best for Athens."
>Llorien gazes around at her surroundings.
>Heartsong nods to Llorien.
>Llorien says, "I've talked to other professions and they've spoken up for not just their own profession but for others as well, including warriors.
>And it brings a tear to this warrior's eye."
>Posidea nods to Llorien.
>A tear runs down Llorien's face.
>Llorien grins.
>Llorien says, "I think I can speak for most warriors when I say that we know we have to depend on most of the other professions and so that can lead to a little stress for us, seeing as how we sometimes feel like we don't have all that much to contribute ourselves. ">Llorien says, "Part of our goal here tonight is to discuss ways that we as warriors can contribute to the other professions to make us feel like we're still an important part of Athens also. "
>Llorien exclaims, "And that includes input from everyone here tonight,we need your suggestions!"
>Posidea nods to Llorien.
>Llorien says, "Okay so now you all know."
>Llorien inhales deeply.
>Llorien walks over to the door and leans against it.
>Llorien folds her arms across her chest.
>Llorien says, "this meeting is really so that you can all pat us
warriors on the back and say how wonderful we all are."
>Mox snickers.
>Llorien smiles wickedly.
>Eldorian chuckles.
>Llorien says, "We appreciate everyone's support tremendously and we welcome you all to this first of we hope many many more warrior meetings.">Hellena smiles at Llorien.
>Llorien says, "So with all that said, let the meeting begin. Oh! and as a side note something most of you may not know."
>Posidea peers quizzically at Llorien.
>Llorien says, "Warriors may be crazy, strong weapon wielding folks on the battlefield but in our houses we are very refined. No jumping on beds for us Hades no! so please respect that. Otherwise I'll have to show you the door and then make an appointment to meet ya in the arena at a later
date.">Mox sighs.
>Mox snaps his fingers.
>Posidea laughs!
>Llorien chuckles to herself.
>Denada frowns.
>Llorien says, "Thank you all for listening to my spiel, and on with the meeting. "
>Llorien grins.
>Hellena giggles at Llorien.
>Posidea lets out a howl for Llorien!
>Llorien blushes a bright red color.
>Olius grins.
>Posidea sits down next to Tobin.
>Llorien grins at Mox.
>Olius puts a surplus broadsword in a knapsack.
>Olius slings a plain wooden shield over his shoulder.
>Eldorian puts a dark bronze-hilted longsword in a large indigo leather backpack.
>Llorien asks, "So who wants to start this off? Mox?"
Pamico leans on Eldorian.
>Mox grins.
>Mox pushes himself away from the door and onto his feet.
>Llorien says, "You always have a lot to say."
>Llorien grins at Mox.
>Posidea smiles at Mox.
>Mox says, "Yes, I most certainly do"
Diesus leans on his axe.
>Posidea says, "and so don't his sword."
>Eldorian smiles at Pamico.
>Llorien laughs!
>Mox removes a gleaming bronze-inlaid longsword from his pink leather sheath.
>Mox gives his longsword a smooch!
>Mox puts a gleaming bronze-inlaid longsword in a bright pastel pink eather sheath fringed in frills of lace.
>Posidea grins at Mox.
>Mox says, "as an activity to get things going . . ."
>Llorien says, "Nice sheath."
>Mox says, "I'd like us to go around the room, and all introduce ourselves, and state briefly our experience with the warrior profession">Llorien nods.
>Mox says, "It's okay to say "Never played a warrior" if that's the case"
>Posidea nods to Mox.
>Mox says, "Outside opinions are welcome also"
>Mox grins.
>Mox says, "And then perhaps briefly share your thoughts on the current state of the warrior profession"
>Mox says, "I'll go first"
>Mox grins.
>Mox says, "Hi, I'm Mox"
>Mox waves.
>Llorien grins.
>Eldorian says, "hi Mox"
Denada waves at Mox.
>Epoclaen grins at Mox.
>Mox says, "Most of you know me I'm sure"
>Llorien says, "and the longsword."
>Llorien grins.
>Diesus tilts his head toward Mox.
>Mox says, "And I've been an alcoholic for . . ."
>Mox says, "oops, wrong meeting"
>Pamico chuckles at Mox.
>Llorien chuckles.
>Denada says, "ages.."
>Diesus laughs!
>Posidea chuckles.
>Eldorian chuckles.
>Heartsong chuckles.
>Denada clamps her hands over her mouth.
>Lindy snickers.
>Llorien grins at Denada.
>Mox says, "Anyway, I've been a warrior for about as long as you can be a warrior"
>Posidea pokes Denada in the ribs.
>Olius laughs!
>Phalo laughs!
>Mox says, "I absolutely love playing a warrior"
>Mox grins.
>Mox says, "I think the warrior profession needs more to make it a valuable part of the community"
>Mox says, "We do okay as solo hunters, with out strong skills"
>Llorien ponders.
>Diesus licks his axe.
>Mox says, "But I never hear anyone say, "Gosh, we'd better take a warrior on this hunt!""
>Posidea nods to Mox.
>Eldorian nods to Mox.
>Mox says, "I feel we need more ways to contribute to groups"
>Diesus nods.
>Mox says, "Arm locks and so forth are one way, but thats rather limited"
>Mox says, "And penalizes the warrior for being helpful"
>Mox sighs.
>Llorien rubs Mox gently.
>Mox says, "and on that note, I'll pass the ball along"
>Mox asks, "Who would like to go next?"
>Mox smiles.
>Olius stands up.
>Mox bows to Olius.
>Mox says, "I yield the floor to Olius"
>Mox sits down.
>Olius says, "Hi everyone"
>Llorien sits down.
>Eldorian says, "hello"
>Posidea grins at Llorien.
>Heartsong smiles at Olius.
>Diesus waves.
>Llorien exclaims, "Hi Olius!"
>Lindy grins.
Llorien grins.
>Hellena smiles at Olius.
>Phalo smiles at Olius.
>Olius says, "I am just a level 2 warrior. I have just started in 4 days of learning."
>Mox nods to Olius.
>Denada lets out a howl for Olius!
>Mox exclaims, "Welcome to the profession Olius!"
>Eldorian applauds Olius!
>Hellena gets an impish expression on her face, and lets out a hearty cheer.
>Olius says, "I think it is important for a warrior to learn as much as he or she could."
>Olius sits down.
>Hellena applauds Olius!
>Mox grins.
>You smile at Olius.
>Denada grins.
>Mox says, "Thank you Olius"
>Llorien smiles at Olius.
>You whisper to Mox, "If I may go?"
>Aleister raises his hand.
>Mox asks, "Anika next I believe?"
>You smile at Mox.
>Mox grins at you.
>You stand up.
>Hellena raises her hand.
>You say, "I'm sure most of you know that I'm not a Warrior."
>Olius smiles.
>You smirk.
>Denada gasps!
>You tickle Denada behind the ear.
>You glance at Denada and hold up one finger to your lips.
>Diesus smirks.
>You say, "But I care about the profession...always have in my deepest heart."
>Eldorian smiles at you.
>Olius smiles at you.
>You say, "For those of you who haven't been able to read what I recently wrote about how I see Warriors, I'll paraphrase a bit."
>You say, "Warriors, to me, are the masters of the physical."
>Diesus nods.
>Llorien joins Posidea's group.
>You say, "True, Rogues are good fighters...but the Warrior will be the one to spit in your eye before kicking your rear end."
>You smile.
>Llorien laughs!
>Olius claps his hands at you.
>Eldorian laughs!
>Diesus cackles!
>Lindy throws back her head and howls.
>Hellena chuckles at you!
>Phalo chuckles.
>You say, "I'm hoping that, in the future, Warriors will be given the skills they need to use their bodies in ways an Alchemist and even a Rogue
could never hope to do."
>Mox joins Posidea's group.
>You say, "And Warriors, because of their skill with weapons and armor, should be the masters at creating and repairing these tools."
>Mox nods to you.
>You say, "As well as any kind of alterations, like the proposed balancing."
>Olius smiles.
>You say, "I'm glad to see you all banding together at last...because
it is true that the gods tend to hear one large, unified voice much better than many smaller voices."
>You smile.
>You settle down onto the ground.
>Mox chuckles.
>Mox says, "Thank you Anika"
>Heartsong nods to you.
>Lindy claps her hands.
>Llorien applauds you!
Denada smiles at you.
>Aleister stands up.
>Mox asks, "I believe Aleister is next?"
>Hellena applauds you!
>Mox smiles at Aleister.
>Posidea looks at you and lets out a hearty cheer on your behalf!
>Aleister says, "Hello I am Aleister"
>Mox applauds.
>Llorien smiles.
>Epoclaen raises his hand.
Diesus bows.
>Aleister says, "I do have a warrior brother.."
Olius applauds.
>Mox nods to Aleister.
>Aleister says, "warriors are masters of combat of course.."
>Aleister says, "in my view for warriors to perform unique functions in combat they need to have unique motivations"
>You put the carved bone stylus in your leather sack.
>You put the stack of papers in your linen satchel.
>Aleister exclaims, "what am I talking about? Exp!"
>Llorien ponders.
>Mox grins.
>Aleister says, "exp for non-kill things - arm locks or leap saves.. whatever.."
>Llorien grins.
>Mox throws back his head and howls.
>Llorien says, "Leap save."
>(Llorien purrs.)
>Aleister says, "so that a group would know that a warrior IS interested in doing something very dangerous "
Mox nods.
>Aleister says, "as it is right now.. "
>Aleister shrugs.
>Aleister says, "well, thats my two dinarii.. unite and get it put in"
>Olius nods.
Aleister grins.
>Mox grins.
>Aleister bows.
>Aleister sits down.
>Mox exclaims, "Thank you Aleister!"
>Llorien applauds Aleister!
>Mox says, "I believe Hellena was next"
>Posidea lets out a hearty cheer for Aleister!
>Mox smiles at Hellena.
>Hellena stands up.
>Mox says, "And I'm noting the order you raise your hands"
>Garrock raises his hand.
>Mox says, "if anyone would like to volunteer for after Hellena"
>Denada raises her hand.
>Llorien grins.
>Eldorian raises his hand.
>Epoclaen raises his hand.
>Diesus raises his hand.
>Hellena says, "Hiyas, I'm Hellena and I'm a warrior."
>Mox grins.
>Llorien grins at Hellena.
>Eldorian says, "hi Hellena"
>Hellena says, "actually Anika read my mind."
>Olius smiles at Hellena.
>Hellena smiles at you.
>You grin at Hellena.
>Mox says, "State it again anyway, we do like to hear that praise repeated"
>Mox winks at Hellena.
>Posidea chuckles.
>Hellena says, "When I swing my weapon, I'd like to hit better."
>Hellena says, "I'll choose the next thing that was on my mind."
>Hellena giggles.
>Mox nods.
>Hellena says, "I'd also like to see the younger warior have better brawling skills."
>Mox says, "Amen"
>Eldorian nods.
>Lindy nods.
>Llorien whispers, " from the inside of the gate, go west three times, then go arch."
>Olius applauds Hellena!
>Hellena says, "That's it."
>Heartsong raises her hand.
>Mox grins.
Hellena bows.
>Hellena sits down.
>Mox says, "Thank you Hellena"
>Mox exclaims, "Next up at the plate is Garrock!"
>Garrock says, "I do believe Epoclaen raised his hand after Hellena."
>Mox grins.
>Epoclaen says, "I'm in no hurry"
>Epoclaen grins at Garrock.
>Mox says, "Let's keep this simple"
>Mox says, "And go in the order I wrote it down"
>Mox says, "Even if it's wrong"
>Mox winks.
>Epoclaen nods to Mox.
>Posidea grins at Epoclaen.
>Lindy giggles.
>Garrock says, "Alrighty."
>Olius smiles.
>Garrock says, "Well, I am Garrock."
>Garrock says, "I am not a warrior, but I play one on stage..."
>Garrock coughs.
>Llorien grins.
Mox chuckles.
>Garrock says, "I mean my brother is a warrior."
>Pamico chuckles at Garrock.
>Eldorian smiles at Garrock.
>Garrock says, "My brother had adventured prior to me as well, so I do have a wee bit of experience with it."
>Garrock says, "anyways."
>Mox nods to Garrock.
>Llorien puts a slender black iron longsword with a carved dragon head hilt in a dusty black leather weapon harness embroidered with steel grey gryphons.
>Garrock says, "It is my belief that the concept of warriors is a tricky subject."
>Garrock says, "As that its a profession most notiably defined by its lack of being a single profession but a mix of others."
>Aleister scratches his head.
>Garrock says, "You have the mercenary, the soldier etc."
>Garrock nods to Mox.
>Mox nods to Garrock.
>Garrock says, "So its really hard to define the profession as one thing."
>Llorien says, "and I think what we're wanting is to have a definable something, anything.."
>Epoclaen nods to Llorien.
>Garrock nods to Llorien.
Phalo stands up.
>Eldorian nods to Llorien.
>Llorien smiles.
>Heartsong nods to Aleister.
>Garrock says, "I can understand that."
>Llorien says, "But I see your point, Garrock."
>Phalo waves.
Phalo walks through the door.
>Garrock says, "but I don't like the idea of defining professions."
>Mox asks, "So what's your suggestion for the Warrior profession Garrock?"
>Mox smiles at Garrock.
>Mox nods to Garrock.
>Garrock says, "I see them as confining and end up limiting their concepts."
>Garrock says, "My primary suggestion for warriors is attention."
>Llorien ponders.
>Mox applauds.
>Llorien chuckles.
>Llorien grins at Garrock.
>Mox says, "Excellent"
>Mox says, "Thank you Garrock"
>Mox grins at Garrock.
>Garrock nods.
>Llorien says, "I think this is a start then."
>Llorien smiles at Garrock.
>Mox grins.
>Mox says, "Okay"
>Mox says, "Next on my probably-flawed list is Denada"
>Diesus snickers.
>Llorien pokes Mox in the ribs.
>Denada smiles.
>Denada says, "Hi I'm Denada.. next month will be my second year anniversary in Athens"
>Posidea lets out a howl for Denada!
>Heartsong beams at Denada!
>Mox throws back his head and howls.
>Epoclaen lets out a hearty cheer for Denada!
>Eldorian beams at Denada!
>Olius lets out a howl for Denada!
>Diesus tilts his head toward Denada.
>Denada says, "I love being a warrior.. I like to feel powerful and strong and I wouldn't change that"
>Hellena applauds Denada!
>Mox smiles at Denada.
>Llorien beams at Denada!
>Diesus applauds Denada!
>Denada says, "I would like to see brawling become more useful.. which hopefully it will"
>Llorien nods to Denada.
>Denada says, "I would like more weapon moves as I think I have learned them all"
>Garrock nods to Denada.
>Denada sticks out her tongue.
>Mox nods to Denada.
>Mox says, "An excellent point"
>Denada says, "and I am still a wee one"
>Olius applauds Denada!
>Denada says, "I would like for us to be able to heal our combat wounds
so we don't have to use elixirs"
>Llorien says, "Oh, that would be awesome."
>Llorien nods to Denada.
Hellena lets out a howl for Denada!
>Eldorian says, "no joke"
>Denada says, "umm I am all for box bashing"
>Denada grins.
>Eldorian chuckles at Denada.
>Tobin grins at Denada.
>Mox grins at Denada.
>Denada ponders.
>Llorien says, "With our head butts."
>Llorien grins.
>Llorien says, "I think that would be so awesome."
>Mox chuckles.
>Posidea rubs a socra stone.
Posidea stares off into space looking astonished.
>Mox asks, "Any more points to share Denada?"
>Hellena nods to Llorien.
>Denada says, "and I really really want to know what's up with adrenals"
>Llorien says, "Llorien head butts the coffer and it explodes sending her flying."
>Llorien chuckles.
>Apollonius grins at Llorien.
>Epoclaen nods to Llorien.
>Denada says, "because I need to know how to reallocate.. if it would be worth it"
>Llorien says, "Because of course, we can't disarm real well."
>Mox nods to Denada.
>Eldorian says, "really they don't do anything right now"
>Llorien nudges Areseon with her elbow.
>Denada says, "Astraea has excellent plans.. although I would like longer lasting effects"
>Denada says, "we shall see.. though I would like it out BEFORE reallocation"
>Llorien nods to Denada.
>Denada says, "which probably won't happen"
>Mox nods to Denada.
>Mox says, "We certainly can ask on high for some assistance in that direction"
>Denada says, "well.. more weapon brawling combos would rock too"
>Mox nods to Denada.
>Mox grins.
>Mox applauds.
>Denada says, "that is more a combat thing.. but something we would use the most"
>Mox says, "Yeppers"
>Epoclaen grins at Denada.
>Llorien nods to Denada.
>Mox says, "Thanks Denada"
>Diesus nods.
>Olius grins.
>Mox says, "let's see who is next"
>Olius applauds Denada!
