The first time Elena performed in public went quite well, so I'll keep it registered here. Thanks to those that were there for their patience. The lyrics used were adapted from this site, in a way that I felt made it look more like a song, with the repetition of one passage. But it is actually a real song, In Dreams, from The Lord of the Rings film trilogy.

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Teasing the Teaser


Some friends were gathered around the central fire in Ereb'Tal. It was night, and the subject of the talk was serious and grim, revolving around the news of recent murder attempts. Suddenly, a silence took over; everyone seemed tired of that kind of talk.


Draven: So that's it... *he laughs* If not for assassins, killer elves and bandits we have nothing to talk about?
Cael Crossland: *his gaze having followed the strain of conversation for the past few hours, he now rises quietly. slipping his pack over his shoulder, he walks off*
Sothe: *he grins after a moment* "The fish are bitting."
Elena Husk: You could still sing for us, Draven!
Draven: *he looks to Elena* Lets talks about assassins again.
Elena Husk: *chuckles* Well, now I have a yarting to accompany you. *grins*
Shala Millendt: *grins*
Draven: *his brows raise* Oh? *he looks to the group around the fire* Should I appologize before - or after I attempt this?
Shala Millendt: hmmm... after
Sothe: *he looks to the shadows a moment* "Do you think it would attract or ward the assassins?" *grinning to Draven*
Draven: Right. *he nods to Shala* With all the bleeding ears no one will have to listen to the appology.
Elena Husk: *grins, as she searches inside her pack and produces a cherry red yarting*
Shala Millendt: *chuckles*
Elena Husk: *looks to Draven with a wide grin* Shall we?
Draven: *he laughs* Wait...
Draven: I need to think of some words.
Bromm: And sorta hook em together like. *smirks*
Sothe: *chuckles*
Elena Husk: *plays a few seemingly random notes, tuning the instrument*
Draven: *he shoots a look to Bromm* You're supposed to help me here.
Shala Millendt: *grins* this aughta be rich
Draven: Um... *he says a little sheepishly as he looks around for an escape* Anyone knows any good stories?
Bromm: Well, bout all I can think of, is that there needs to be a part in the middle where ya go "Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.........." Maybe a part where ya bang the mug on the bar now and again.
Draven: *he laughs*
Elena Husk: *passes to a short delicate melody, looking around with a smile*
Elena Husk: *laughs at Bromm's words*
Shala Millendt: shoulda kept one of those ales I gave Dashel
Elena Husk: Don't tell me you give up!
Draven: *he looks off to the sound of howls* You hear them singing... now imagine that... but a lot worse...
Shala Millendt: *grins*
Sothe: *he grins to Draven* "You could tell of the rope?"
Sothe: *nodding westward*
Bromm: How bout the one about Old Man Aim? Or Lillia, Aiden and Soman? *shrugs*
Draven: Wait a moment...
Draven: *he looks to Elena* You first! You have the instrument!
Elena Husk: Me?!
Elena Husk: *grins*
Draven: Oh ho! Dont tell me you give up!
Sothe: *chuckles*
Elena Husk: *grins wider* Well, if you insist. I sing first, then you. Deal?
Draven: *his grin fades suddenly* Hu?
Elena Husk: *shifts a bit, looking for a more comfortable position*
Sothe: "Cornered yourself there, Draven."
Draven: *he flips a look to Sothe* Ya think.
Sothe: *grins and sits more comfortable*
Elena Husk: Very well. *closes her eyes for a brief moment, concentrating*
Elena Husk: *She starts playing more laudly than before, but still gently. The introduction has a nice melody and some chords now and then.*
Elena Husk: *After a while, she adds some humming, still accompanying with the instrument.*
Elena Husk: *It is a melody easy to catch.* Hmmm.... hmmmm.... hmmm....
Elena Husk: Hmmm.... hmmmm.... hmmm... hmmmmmm...
Elena Husk: *After a very brief pause, she starts playing again and singing at the same time. Her voice is grave and pleasant; the melody is a bit sad.*
Elena Husk: [elven] When the cold of winter comes / Starless night will cover day / In the veiling of the sun / We will walk in bitter rain
Elena Husk: *The melody changes, getting to slightly higher tones.*
Elena Husk: [elven] But in dreams / I can hear your name / And in dreams / We will meet again
Elena Husk: *Follows a longer instrumental passage. The singing then returns, with the same melody as before, with just slight changes at the end.*
Elena Husk: [elven] When the seas and mountains fall / And we come to end of days / In the dark I hear a call / Calling me theeeeeere / I will go theeeeeere / And back again
Elena Husk: *She continues softer.*
Elena Husk: [elven] But in dreams / I can hear your name / And in dreams / We will meet again
Draven: *he looks to Elena, his head cocked but he holds a sullen expression as he listens*
Elena Husk: Hmmm... hmmm.... hmmm....
Elena Husk: *And even softer.*
Elena Husk: [elven] We will meet again
Elena Husk: *Finishes with some extra notes and a concluding chord.*
Sothe: *the monk closes his eyes, and does not open them for some time. His thoughts inward to memories*
Elena Husk: Perform Check, Roll 1d20: 8 + Modifier: 6 = Total: 14
Elena Husk: // A check for the overall performance.
Draven: *he watches her for a long moment before nodding his head in respect*
Elena Husk: *looks aroud smiling, gauging their reactions*
Bromm: *raises a brow in pleasant surprise, then glances briefly to Sothe*
Shala Millendt: *grins and applauds her performance*
Elena Husk: That's a short one.
Sothe: *he breathes slowly and calmly, his eyes still closed*
Elena Husk: *smiles to Shala*
Draven: Very well done Elena...
Elena Husk: Thank you.
Draven: Clearly, a better choice then what I could have provided. *he smiles to her*
Bromm: *adds his applause* Can always use a few more songs around here, Elena. Good work.
Shala Millendt: *nods*
Elena Husk: Thanks. *smiles*
Sothe: *he nods after a moment* "Very well done."
Shala Millendt: *glances to Draven*
Draven: // *prepares then sings the theme to Addams family, then looks to Elena* You just got served! //
Sothe: *his voice is softer than usual, but it fades soon enough*
Elena Husk: *follows Shala's gaze and chuckles*
Elena Husk: // Between double bars does not count! //
Draven: *he shakes his head to Elena* Truly, I cannot sing, unlike you. So, forgive me if I pass... Maybe after a barrel of ale I might someday try.
Bromm: *grins*
Elena Husk: That's alright. *grins* I'm just teasing you.
Shala Millendt: *chuckles*
Draven: *he sniffles in mock hurt, then chuckles*
Elena Husk: *puts her yarting aside*


[The log was very lightly edited for posting, with the correction of some obvious typos and minor mistakes.]


Last Edited By: Ali Akabba Mar 26 09 12:08 PM. Edited 19 times.