Center Stage Interviews/Jastalyn Dragorth

Interview by:

• Khylynnia SparrHawk, Historian of Twilight Hall
• Leafiara Autumnwind, Officer of the [[::The_TownCrier|TownCrier]] and Envoy of Twilight Hall

Log by Leafiara

10 Olaesta 5119 // April 10, 2019 - in the Twilight Hall Auditorium

Introduction

Arbiter Jastalyn Dragorth has faithfully served Elanthia for many years and in many capacities. Read on as this sweet bardess and social butterfly takes the time to share dear memories, deep motivations, and much more in a revealing interview!

"My most prized possession isn't something I can bring and show, though it's always with me because my most prized possession is the gift of friendship I have received from many in this room and many that can't be here. It's the reason I do what I do and work so hard for Twilight Hall and some of the other groups I belong to." ~Arbiter Jastalyn Dragorth

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In-Character Interview

Introductions

[Twilight Hall, Auditorium]

Twin twilight blue carpets cascade down the aisles among the tri-sectioned rows of cushioned, mahogany benches. Suspended above, a glass ceiling reflects and refracts the sunlight, sending it scattering to every corner of the room. At one end of the auditorium lies a crescent-shaped dais of silver-veined alabaster flanked by three large marble columns, each housing brilliant scarlet owl sconces. The banners of Twilight and the CHE hang in tandem from the translucent ceiling. You also see a circular ebonwood cart with some stuff on it, a painted owl carved podium, a massive steel portcullis and a shiny brass placard.

Speaking heartily to Leafiara, Chamorr says, "We get to ask tough questions, right."

Speaking mischievously to Chamorr, Leafiara says, "The toughest."

Jastalyn softly asks, "What tough questions?"

Leafiara glances upward and whistles quietly, an innocent look on her face.

Leafiara cackles!

Jastalyn shakes her head.

Speaking quietly to Chamorr, Khylynnia exclaims, "Make em REALLY tough!"

Jastalyn shakes her head, clucking her tongue.

Speaking quietly to Chamorr, Khylynnia exclaims, "You know, like what's her favorite outfit!"

Speaking heartily to Khylynnia, Chamorr says, "The toughest."

Khylynnia giggles.

Jastalyn chuckles.

Jastalyn just nudged Khylynnia.

Leafiara says, "We'll explain in just a few moments when we get started--but, in short, Khy and I have a few questions each prepared in advance, and then afterward we'll open the floor to all."

Leafiara hoots.

Speaking curiously to Khylynnia, Leafiara asks, "Speaking of which... are we ready?"

Leafiara tilts her head toward Khylynnia, examining her intently as the tip of one ear twitches briefly.

Jastalyn grins.

Jastalyn walks over to the bench and settles down.

Jastalyn smiles.

Speaking quietly to Leafiara, Khylynnia exclaims, "I am!"

Leafiara gives Jastalyn a strong, encouraging smile.

Leafiara nods eagerly at Khylynnia.

Leafiara hoots.

Chamorr pours himself a stein of golden Twilight ale.

Leafiara exclaims, "Then let's get started!"

Leafiara nods at Khylynnia.

Leafiara clears her throat.

Chamorr takes a drink from his golden Twilight ale.

Chamorr's eyes glaze over slightly and his face pales.

Chamorr is stunned!

Jastalyn softly says, "The ale is a bit strong."

Jastalyn grins at Chamorr.

Master Altheren just came through a massive steel portcullis.

Chamorr heartily says, "Wow. dinna spect a kick."

Jastalyn waves to Altheren.

Altheren smiles.

Leafiara cheerfully greets, "Good afternoon and welcome! On behalf of both Twilight Hall and the TownCrier, I'm one of your hosts today, Leafi--"

Jastalyn stands up.

Khylynnia quietly interrupts, "--and I'm Khy! It is a pleasure to be here with you today as we--"

Leafiara eagerly concludes, "--bring you our first monthly Center Stage interview!"

Chamorr applauds Leafiara.

Leafiara hoots.

Leafiara leans softly against Khylynnia.

Jastalyn grins at Leafiara.

Jastalyn grins at Khylynnia.

Khylynnia reverently wishes, "I know that my companion here would agree with me when I say that we hope you enjoy the interview, and we encourage your participation after we are finished!"' Silver fish with lacquered blue and green scales glisten from the surface of the scabbard, which is carved from a single length of mirror-finished ebony. The smooth grain of the wood resembles the tranquil rippling of a pond disturbed by gentle breeze. Raw silk, dyed a lush sea green, lines the interior, and the scaled leather strap securing the scabbard has been imbued with dye of a matching hue.

Sea-Sting

• 4x, Steam Flares

an argent imflass gauntlet-sword: Gleaming sea-green waves form along the surface of the gauntlet, presented in vibrant lacquer. Capped by silver-white foam, the jewel-bright waters extend almost to the foot of the blade sprouting from the back of the glove. Tiny diamonds encrust the knuckles and climb the surface of the blade, which is wrought of pale imflass. The spike of pale metal is long and slender, and otherwise unadorned save for the hallmarks of masterful forging.

a wave-crested silver imflass case: Bound by pure imflass dyed a snowy silver hue, the case's face is aglisten with cresting waves, their towering expanses given startling hue with the edge of vivid blue-green lacquer. Luxuriant blue velvet lines the case's interior, which boasts and impression that seems made for a large gauntlet. The case is suspended from a twining chain of silver, adorned with clusters of emerald, sapphire, and diamond.

Sentinel of the Depths

• +22, unbalance flares, Adamantine Properties

A shell-inset adamantine main gauche: The hilt of the parrying dagger is carved from tortoiseshell, the darkness of which conceals a rich golden brown luster. Gilded snapping turtles' heads sprout to either side of the hilt to form a guard for the wielder's hand. Above, the blade is wrought from pure adamantine, the bright gleam of the metal contrasting oddly with its sullen grey hue.

a mithril-lined tortoiseshell sheath: Thick bands of mithril frame the tortoiseshell comprising the body of the sheath, which is black in hue but imbued with a rich coppery golden sheen. A turtle of gold marks one side, while the other is etched with its mate in bas-relief. Dark brown velvet lines the interior to protect the sheath's contents.

Shadowsong

• 4x, Ice Flares

a faceted rainbow glaes lance: Dark ghosts of prismatic hues lurk beneath the surface of the crystalline compound composing the blade. Perfect spherical bubbles, trapped deep within the shadowy volcanic glass, glisten like a miniature field of stars deep within the weapon's core. Vivid kelyn inlay, ranging from emerald to onyx in hue, forms a knotwork pattern wreathing the smooth faewood haft.

a silk strung inlaid-faewood sling: Knotted silk scarves form a meshed harness supporting a cylindrical tube, the dark fabric shot through with hints of prismatic color. Twin cylinders of spiraled faewood form the tube, joined together by a solid cuff of green and black kelyn. Inlaid into the glassy-smooth surface of the faewood are tiny chips of rainbow glaes forming strange geometric patterns.

Starsfury

• 5x, Slightly Crit Weighted

a gleaming veil iron war hammer: The hammer's veil iron head glistens darkly, its surface suffused with a metallic charcoal hue. Motes of sapphire blaze from the surface of the iron, each speck within the metal little larger than a pinpoint but almost blindingly bright against their tenebrous surroundings. Worn smooth and carved from dark faewood, the haft is entwined by a grip of dark sueded leather pierced with a constellation of tiny starbursts.

a bound faewood case: Spills of dark velvet line the interior of the case, though winking hints of sapphire hue glisten from the fabric's surface. A hollow at the case's center, lent form by cushioning beneath the luxuriant fabric, provides space for a weapon with a long haft and large, squared head. Veil iron tracery binds the edges of the case, lending the stout faewood construction strength and stability.

Stormfury

• 4x

a bejeweled grey ora hammer: Grey ora the hue of a sky tossed by storms comprises the hammer from head to haft, but the purity of the smooth metal is marred by whorls of sullen crimson. Jagged and incarnadine, a spike of eahnor-gilded metal spirals out of the weapon's zenith. Tiny almandine jewels adorn the long haft, coming to a halt at a grip of hardened leather, and warring in brilliance with a tremendous cabochon ruby winking below. A faint aura of holy light radiates from the hammer. There appears to be something written on it.

a ruby-studded grey ora sheath: Suspended from a harness of hardened leather, the sheath's composite ora is an angry storm grey. Impurities within the metal have brought out whorls of sullen crimson that swirl over the face of the sheath. A multifaceted ruby the size of a goose's egg glistens from one of the sides, trapped in a nest of frothing silver glistening with tiny almandines.

Sunderer's Tear

a crimson-swept grey rolaren backsword: Long and slightly curved, the shining rolaren comprising the backsword's blade ends in an inverted crescent tip etched with a single teardrop. Jagged patterns work their way down the grey steel of the blade, which is swept with tongues of livid crimson lacquer. The outer arch of the dark vaalorn guard is adorned with a thin stream of fiery jacinths that work their way toward a dark-veined cabochon despanal set into the hilt.

a grey-swept crimson rolaren scabbard: Streaks of dark grey lacquer weave across the face of the vivid carmine case like a waterfall of smoky tears. Bound in stygian vaalorn, the scabbard is long and slightly curved, polished to a shine reminiscent of fine crystal. Tiny despanals crown each of the vaalorn rivets. A wealth of velvet lines the scabbard's interior, crimson as freshly shed blood.

Surprise

• +17, Adamantine Properties

a silver-swept adamantine kris: The wavy blade of the kris is wrought from pure and gleaming adamantine, the natural blue-grey hue of which resembles an evening sky after the sun has sunk into the west. Thin patterns of polished silver sweep across the blade, traveling from near the hilt to the sharply pointed tip. Diamonds cling to the hilt and pommel, which are wrought from silver alloy, though the former is heavily swathed in pale leather. Two spherical depressions adorn the adamantine kris, approximately the size and shape of a small gem. All of the gem chambers are currently empty.

a silver-swept blue steel sheath: Sweeps of bright silver streak across the dark blue steel face of the scabbard like tiny comets across a darkening night sky. Etchwork in the steel forms tiny whorls and waves that convey a sense of frenetic movement. Suspended from a length of cerulean leather, the sheath is long enough to house a short sword, but curved as if intended to fit a wavy blade. The interior is protected by walls of dark blue velvet.

Talon

• 5x

a falcon-hilted silvery ora sword: Spread-winged and fierce, a stylized falcon wrought from pale silver forms the guard of the sword, its golden legs stretching down the length of the hilt. Caught in the bird's talons is a bright opal, the depths of which swirl with hints of pastel color. The blade is finely honed, the twin gleaming edges bordering a length of ora so pale it appears suffused with wintery light. Illuminated patterns of falling feathers, gentle as the hints of color on the adorning gem, grace the length of the blade.

an opal-inlaid pale silver scabbard: Wavering like a reflection on a windswept pond, the image of a spread-winged falcon is emblazoned across the rippling argent surface of the scabbard. The metal bears a liquid sheen broken only by a raised border of stylized spirals flowing over its matched faces. Opals cling, fat and radiant, to the raised inlay, glimmers of prismatic color trapped just beneath their smooth, pale surfaces.

Venomheart

• 4x, Acid Flares

a fel-hafted grey faenor handaxe: Dark green whorls arc through the rippled and folded metal forming the crescent blade, forming a hypnotic pattern that shifts with changes in ambient light. Razor-sharp, the edges are jagged and polished to a wet sheen. Crowning the blade is a pillar of clustered emerald crystals, their cores a lustrous grass green. Inlaid cabochons of the same verdant stone trail down the fel haft, the grip of which is twined in hardened viridian leather. You also notice a small enchanter's glyph.

a fel-bound grey faenor sheath: Swirls of dark green hue arc through the sheer faenor of the sheath, twining about inlaid cabochon emeralds that glisten from the surface like winking eyes. Polished dark fel binds the scabbard, the smooth-grained wood riveted with viridian imflass. Lush green velvet lines the interior, its rich shade lent dimension by lighter threads interspersed through the weave.

Worldreaver

• 4x, Void Flares

a bone-inlaid ebon mithglin awl-pike: Fluting of aged and polished bone travels in flourishing bands down the long, straight orase haft of the weapon, bordered to either side by bands of midnight blue lacquer. Separated from the slender, straight blade of shadowy mithglin by a conical metal guard, the hilt is capped by a spherical onyx. Faint waves are visible in the dark metal of the spear, racing toward the long, tapered point.

a cord-strung black mithglin harness: The stygian mithglin comprising the weapon holster is broken by stark bone inlay taking the form of interlocking rings. Suspended from a harness of hard, dark leather, the circlet of mithglin is secured by stout rivets of midnight blue-lacquered metal. Lining the interior of the holster is luxuriant black velvet that glistens like a raven's wings.

Wraithsbane

• 9x/11x undead bane, Enhancive (+15 THW Bonus, +7 Strength Bonus) , VHCW’d, T5 Ensorcell, Blink Flares, Crush Flares, Rot Flares

Wrought from eonake as white as sunlight shining off a fresh snowfall, the head of the maul is massive and ornate, bearing mithril-gilded bas-reliefs on either side. One relief features a stylized fist wreathed in blue flames, and the other a pale golden key. A massive haft holds the hammer's head aloft, carved of silvery illthorn and inlaid with mother-of-pearl bands that lend resplendent color to the silvery wood beneath. Two spherical depressions adorn the white eonake sledgehammer, approximately the size and shape of a small gem.

a pearlescent mithril-bound loop: You glance at the loop. Dazzling displays of color lurk just beneath the pale surface of the mother-of-pearl plating abounding the hardened white leather loop. While clearly the product of nature rather than craft, the rainbowed hues of the material seem to conceal the dim outline of a fist wreathed in blue flames. Bands of blued mithril border the mother-of-pearl on top and bottom, etched with a pattern of interlocking keys so subtle that it might be imagined.

Wyverntooth

a golden-edged dark vaalorn hatchet - Bearing a razor-honed edge of gleaming golden metal, the body of the hatchet's crescent head has been imbued with a deeper bronze hue. Twisting wyverns of etchwork twine over their blade, while mated creatures of jewel-toned dye spiral up the coppery leather girp gracing the haft. Hewn from silvery witchwood, the haft is possessed of a smooth, almost silken grain. Two spherical depressions adorn the dark vaalorn hatchet, approximately the size and shape of a small gem. All of the gem chambers are currently empty.

a gilded leather axe loop: Coppery leather braids forming the axe loop are brushed with scales of delicate gilt, which stands out vividly against the darkly tanned hide. Dangling from the axe loop is a spread-winged wyvern of gold. The detail put into its crafting is intricate: every scale is painstakingly shaped, twin rubies stare hungrily from its eye sockets, and tiny teeth of ivory glisten from its maw.

Just Weapons

Beastcleaver

• 10x, Wonderfully Crit Weighted, 6 slot (this is displayed on the wall of his shop)

etched dark rolaren longsword: Wrought of stormcloud-dark rolaren, the long, slender blade ripples with waves of metal. Enhancing those trademarks of the forging process are bits of etchwork picking out the silhouettes of romping boars, deer, and other woodland beasts. A cabochon frost opal caps the metal hilt, which is embraced by a thick cushioning of scaled blue-black relnak hide. Six spherical depressions adorn the dark rolaren longsword, approximately the size and shape of a small gem. All of the gem chambers are currently empty.

By Moonlight Undone

a thin-bladed silvery rolaren espadon: The tapered blade of the espadon has been folded hundreds, if not thousands, of times, producing an intricate pattern of striations across the metal's surface. A line of runes is inscribed down the length of the blade, each carving filled with black imflass so they remain completely flush with the surface around them, and next to each rune is an engraving of Liabo or Lornon, in a different phase of the lunar cycle. Set in the center of the crossguard is a circular white moonstone, flecked with silver. Two spherical depressions adorn the silvery rolaren espadon, approximately the size and shape of a small gem. All of the gem chambers are currently empty.

Dying Light

an ember-hued thin golvern machera: Smooth as silk and reflecting light as if it were the surface of a still lake, the golvern blade is free from adornment or etching. Despite its size, it is no crude work; the blade is razor-straight through its length and around its midsection it gently tapers toward the hilt. Swirled across its lustrous surface is the dark cerise hue of a fire about to die. Beneath an ornate guard of golvern the color of molten gold, the hilt is wrapped in a double twine of hide and ornamented with crimson firestones. Two spherical depressions adorn the thin golvern machera, approximately the size and shape of a small gem. All of the gem chambers are currently empty.

Empty Earth

• Found without Sheath EG 2011

a silver-hilted mottled green espadon: The blade is long and carefully sharpened to retain its deadly edge, and the vultite has been dyed a mottled brown and green, reminiscent of a forest canopy. Circular impressions run down the center of the blade, beginning as tiny dots near the tip, to larger circles near the crossguard. The hilt is crafted of elaborate silver filigree that weaves through itself several times before coming back together at the base of the suede-wrapped grip. The pommel is capped with a heavy piece of petrified wood.

Farseer

• 4x, MCWed

a grey-swirled celadon faenor greataxe: Dark-grey arteries shoot through the folded faenor comprising the huge, double-crescent blade, swirling like skeins of smoke rising from a fire. Razor-thin, the edge of the blade is well-oiled and devoid of wear or tear. Clutching the zenith of the varnished pine haft is a lizard carved from jungle green jade, its dark eyes staring toward the forward blade. Patterns echoing the blade's veining stretch down the haft, which is otherwise adorned with a grip of agate grey suede.

Flaming Invective

a drakar-spiked golden rolaren mace: Spikes of drakar cover the spherical golden surface of the mace, their hues varying through ruddy shades to vibrant crimson tones. Each individual spike is carved to resemble a column of flame, bonfire, or some sort of conflagration. A handle of thick, charred ironwood attaches to the bottom of the mace's head, wrapped in lengths of natural leather. Two spherical depressions adorn the golden rolaren mace, approximately the size and shape of a small gem. All of the gem chambers are currently empty.

Fourth Knock

a stormy grey adamantine knuckle-duster: Streaks of silver outline the darker and lighter swirls on the adamantine surface of this knuckle-duster. The argent limning is incredibly thin, weaving in and out of the darker tones around it, forming an outline like lightning illuminating a storm cloud. An incised hexagonal stud, bordered with golvern wire, is visible on each loop of the knuckle-duster.

Green Rider

• 5x/10x acuity, T5 ensorcell, de-fusioned, +6 STR bonus, +1 spirit recovery, bubble flares

a faenor-banded silvery lor staff: Bands of faenor swirl down the staff from tip to butt, barding it heavily to reinforce the wood. The verdant metal is not uniform in hue, ranging in places from the hue of growing grass to the shade of fresh-picked olives, and it stands in stark contrast to the lor's pale silvery grain. Crowning the staff is a rearing horse wrought from imflass and mithril, its hooves outlined in sunny gold.

On Golden Wings

a golvern-edged dark vaalorn waraxe: Bearing a razor-honed edge of gleaming golden metal, the body of the hatchet's crescent head darkens to a deeper bronze hue. Etchings of wyverns twisting in flight twine over the blade, while mated creatures of jewel-toned dye spiral up the coppery leather grip gracing the haft. Hewn from silvery witchwood, the haft is possessed of a smooth, almost silken grain. Two spherical depressions adorn the dark vaalorn waraxe, approximately the size and shape of a small gem. All of the gem chambers are currently empty.

Seer of Endings

a gold-hilted vultite short sword: The pale blue length of vultite forming the blade of the short sword is inlaid with a pattern of etched eyes bordered by spread wings. More diamond eyes adorn the golden hilt and pommel, arranged in clusters of six and eight. A softened grip of rolton hide is twined around the hilt, pierced with a pattern of falling feathers. Two spherical depressions adorn the vultite short sword, approximately the size and shape of a small gem. All of the gem chambers are currently empty.

Sky Render

a dusky blue vaalorn scimitar: Guarded by a swept-hilt of blued steel, the hexagonal mistwood hilt of the blade is embraced by a grip of gold-threaded midnight blue leather. Patterns of forked lightning, picked out in golden inlay, arc up the surface of the metal. They dance through the foldings and ripples inherent to the forging process, creating the image of electricity shooting through a night sky consumed by storm.

Original list compiled by Jace Solo on the Player's Corner.