LORD OF THE DANCE
I got to attend another of Arabel's fine cultural events this past week and I must say I met the challenge with a bit of trepidation. A raucous bachelor party thrown by Knights of the Merciful Sword sounds about as plausible as a cotillion thrown by a group of half-orcs. To celebrate the engagement of Kenrick Thundersword and Sari'ah Surallianos, Sandor Ummak organized the event at the basement pool of the Pride of Arabel. I had expected a bunch of plate-mail wearing paladins arguing about whose God could beat up whose over waterskins of punch and was pleasantly surprised to find a party quite to the contrary.

There was alcohol in abundance, although for those with a weak stomach, avoid a Dwarf named Mac bearing anything he refers to as "his special brew". I would guess a stone golem would have a hard time choosing between Mac's axe and trying to best him in a drinking contest. Alcohol put everyone in good spirits and the party really started rolling.

The entertainment arrived and spirits amongst other things really began to rise. Fine ladies from one of the city'sestablishments stopped by to perform some sort of local dance for the men's entertainment. Normally, I try to skip the dance and music in a new locale, usually finding inferior to elven art forms that have been around for centuries, but I must admit I found the ladies' dancing quite compelling. The costumes got much better as the night went on, as they seemed to go through several costume changes. There must have been several tailors in the audience because they all applauded as loudly for the changes in costume as they did the dancing.

Lady Lhal herself showed up for a bit, although she did miss the dancing, which I'm sure she would have enjoyed. I was rather hoping she would have stayed around and joined in in the dance, but I guess she savesthat for more formal occasions. She said something about adventures aid something and thanks but I really lost interest and found some more wine. Sorry, just thought I should throw that in- back to the dancing...

Kendrick got the opportunity to show off some of his moves. It seems Kendrick's moves include standing really still and trying not to look embarrassed, but at least he got involved and gave it his best.

We all got a bit of a scare when Sari, Kendrick's fiancé showed up with Taliya Edgewise. Everyone seemed to think that Sari would end the fun for everyone but it turns out that Sari is also a master of this local dance. She took the dancer's place and continued the show. It goes to show guys when looking for a girl you have to find the one with the heart of gold. If you find the one with the heart of gold, the body and sensuality of a stripper, and one who doesn't mind you having a drunken night out with the guys-- hold on to her with all your might, chain her to the bed if necessary and never let go... reminds me I got to go see "the Abbess at the Abby" a bit more often and see what she has along those lines. ((Thief's Cant for those in the know: "see the matron at the brothel")).

Lithian Gul "Gull"