(Tavern) City of Orussus, The Red Dragon Inn V

Creamsteak · 6th February 2004, 06:25 AM

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The Red Dragon Inn
The Red Dragon Inn is home to a motley sort of people. Located near an incredibly life-like statue of a Great Red Wyrm, rumored to in fact be a petrified dragon. Surrounded by a complex of two taverns and a huge inn with hundreds of rooms of flexible cost, the Red Dragon only irks a small amount of it's costs from the ale and bedding. In fact, most of the profits accumulated at the Red Dragon come from individuals that may never have set foot inside at all.

The Red Dragon is the functioning base of operation of a huge number of adventuresome individuals. Oftentimes a wealthy employer will post an advertisement at the establishment, costing anywhere from nothing for those who need help the most, to hundreds of thousands of gold pieces from kindoms farther away than most people knew the world stretched.

Who sets these prices? The bartender, an infamous brewer by the name of Joe Smith. His reputation is in his bar, and the bar is in his heart. He makes the decision to let the poor and neady post warrants, jobs, and anything else for pennies, while charging absolutely abusive amounts of money for the wealthy to have a similar contract. People pay what he thinks they should pay, and all but those that shouldn't be posting here anyway make the concessions to do so.

This has allowed the bar to grow to it's incredible size. Many a new table was paid for by a simple advertisement. And, in exchange, the Red Dragon is open and often free to it's clients. Drinks of all sorts, wines, ale, milk, and foreign fruits all make their way to the Red Dragon, where anything is possible. The only people not permitted in the Red Dragon are those that offend the barkeep.

Many people tell the stories about the historical figures that have graced the Red Dragon. Many of these stories are told in the stories of bards and the wives tales of the oldest bar maids. The interior is ever changing, some tables being made of common woods, and others being purchased at extreme costs to accomodate the best of heroes and nobles. If someone doesn't like linen bedsheets, oftentimes silk will be imported within the hour to cover those that need it. Of course, this tends to be the path to offending old Joe, but he won't kick you out till your willing to leave on your own.

The dragon's eyes glow at night, acting as a beacon. The street lights on the paths outside allow for an excellent night-time environment. By the time everyone wakes up, they can find a bed of toasted breads, morning pastries, cheeses, eggs, and if they need something special, it only takes a few minutes to make. The Red Dragon is obviously a fine place to spend a night. Of course, the clientel that come her most often are also the same kind of folk that always find themselves on the road, and having a home away from home is a huge reason why they all return here eventually.

The first thing any visitor should do, upon entering the the Red Dragon, is shuffle up to Joe. The barmaids try to ensure that this happens promptly, because Joe can't stand anyone that doesn't say hi at the very least. The second thing Joe does to any visitor, is to get them to shout out their name and any important facts about themselves that others might need to know. Then, third, the entire bar greets the newcomer and gets back to their drinking. It's all just customery, but Joe sure does appreciate it.

Kahuna Burger · 6th February 2004, 06:32 PM

[starting the establishing shot...]

"Doubletrouble" Sara sits at the bar, a young human woman dressed in a garish but well battered chain shirt. The two crossed short swords on her back have curled ribbons on the hilt which fly about with a dramatic flourish when she unsheaths them - which she does regularly, if for no other reason than to show how quickly and dramaticly she can do it. Sara has made something of a project of going through Joes entire drink list, in alphebetical order, and has a greater capacity than one might expect of a woman of her age. She is friendly and cheerful, seeing her time at the Red Dragon as almost a vacation from her real job in "the Pits" which she occassionaly mentions returning to eventally.

Creamsteak · 7th February 2004, 12:31 AM

Joe makes some hand signals to call one of the other bartenders over. He then whispers with the other man for a few minutes, then walks over to one of the many bulletin boards in the Red Dragon.

The side bartender, a man named Curly starts to unfurl a scroll and read it alloud:

"Hear this, and let it be known that the City Council of Orussus has need of a few brave men who would be willing to risk life and limb for the city."

"Any upstanding young gentleperson is permitted to speak with the city council, so long as they come in a group no larger than eight and no smaller than four."

"Any willing party will be responsible for their well being, though a recompense of 1,000 gold Ennies will be offered as insurance upon your life, should you die in service to the city. After servitude is completed, the city will refund the deposit upon this insurance policy in the sum of 500 gold Ennies. Any party which is appropriated this insurance will be required to declare a next of kin."

"The undertaking for which the great and noble city council of Orussus has been tasked with hiring outside help for is not one of any sort of safety. An Ogre, one of massive strength and power, and his mercenary allies are to be brought to trial in the name of the law. Their crimes of cannibalism, theft, murder, harassment, and crimes against the city are to be met with as soon as can be. If death by the hands of recruited justiciars is met, the justiciars will be exempt from any punishment. These villains now hide away from the eyes of the city, in a dungeon once a crypt..."

"Come during the next sunrise, bring with you any equipment needed to perform this act of justice."

Creamsteak · 8th February 2004, 08:43 AM

(Hello? I'm looking for players?)

Kahuna Burger · 8th February 2004, 04:08 PM

Sara walks over, mug in hand and reads the message. Then she reads it again. She looks around to see if anyone else is reading it and says, "um, this IS common, right? Are they paying us 1000, 500, or just that to our family if we die, and is that each or per group... I mean, I get that there's an orge and some allies, and I'm up for that... what the blazes is a justicar anyway? If I'm one, noone told me..." She throws up her hands and goes back to the bar. "If anyone can translate that and guarantee me that I'm not going to pay them 500 ennies if I live, I'm in for the ride..."

Skyman · 8th February 2004, 09:38 PM

Groggnir listens to Curly's announcement with growing excitement. "Who care about moneys?" he asks Sara. "That sound like fun!" He turns to Avlogg. "We should do this, brother. We can kill an ogre!"

Manzanita · 8th February 2004, 11:11 PM

OOC: It looks like the Quest for Fallon's Key is restarting. Thus I think I'll excuse Iggy from this one. I'd love him to join, but it would be playing him twice, I suppose.

Sleeping Dragon · 9th February 2004, 02:32 AM

Avlogg grinned and nodded at his brother. "Ogres are big and stupid, he'll never even see us coming," he said. "Anyone coming with us? asked Avlogg, glancing at Sara.

Aranel · 9th February 2004, 03:38 AM

The door opened. That alone was no small feat for the figure who stepped through. Luckily several handles were set into the door at different heights to accomodate people as ...vertically challenged as she was.
Wild hair, that looked as though the owner had at least made an attempt to brush it, was the first to appear. The small figures back came through first, pulling something in behind ..her. It had to be a her.

A rather large axe, edge radiating 'sharp' was picked up carefully and carried in before she kicked the door shut behind her, quite loudly.

Overbright blue eyes surveyed the room with curiosity. "Why d'the dragon's eyes glow?" she asked in general, clomping over towards a chair by the bar. It seemed awful empty in here.
A braver barmaid hesitated, then walked over and asked her to introduce herself. The figure fixed her with an unnerving stare.
"'Izat menna be tradishon?" she asked in a gruff voice. "Right." An amused grin spread over her face. "Mah names is Karith Avil Rey Celyn Erin Raulnor. Sofar every'un just calls me Karcer. Every'un I like anyways." Again the eyes looked around the room, paused on a few people now and then as though sizing them up. (Or down) and moving on.
"Rekons you lot is ok." She decided after a while, lovingly resting the axe against the bar while she hauled herself into a chair.
"Sum'un told me this place waz good fer resting at. Could get me a job too I hear. Whas' teh best drink?"

((Scuse my enthusiasm I know I should wait till she's been accepted...but...but...*twitch* Lew's first (And probably last) psycho!))

Ghostknight · 10th February 2004, 12:20 PM

Glancing at the two goblins and Sara, Harwin reflects a bit.

The language is a bit obscure but I doubt that we have to pay anything, the deposit is likely to come to us if we do not die.

I for one would be glad to do this job, it would be an intersting group eould it not, a human, two goblins and a halfling!

Laughing to himself he walks over to the bar keep

[color=YellowGreen]So who do we see to secure this job?

Kahuna Burger · 10th February 2004, 02:23 PM

Sara glances around the small (no pun intended) group gathered around the notice. "Well, I can hit an ogre... sounds like fun. But I can't find an ogre and I can't help anyone who gets hit by an ogre survive it... which would maybe be important parts of the whole ogre killing... journey... quest... thingie."

She looks over at the newest arrival with mild scepticism. "The eyes glow by magic. If we understood it it wouldn't be magic... or something. And I recomend the drinks.The late Bs and early Cs were particularly good."

Ghostknight · 11th February 2004, 02:16 PM

[quote=Kahuna Burger]Sara glances around the small (no pun intended) group gathered around the notice. "Well, I can hit an ogre... sounds like fun. But I can't find an ogre and I can't help anyone who gets hit by an ogre survive it... which would maybe be important parts of the whole ogre killing... journey... quest... thingie."

Finding the ogre I hope to handle, but you are right, someone with healing skills would be most useful.

Hopefully there is someone around to join us, or at least to provide some means of healing to take with us.

Creamsteak · 11th February 2004, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghostknight

Glancing at the two goblins and Sara, Harwin reflects a bit.

The language is a bit obscure but I doubt that we have to pay anything, the deposit is likely to come to us if we do not die.

I for one would be glad to do this job, it would be an intersting group eould it not, a human, two goblins and a halfling!

Laughing to himself he walks over to the bar keep

[color=YellowGreen]So who do we see to secure this job?

4-6 characters, or multiple groups of 4-6 characters need to tell me that they plan to go see the city council. Then I'll start a side-bar thread that could turn into the adventure.

Skyman · 12th February 2004, 12:29 AM

Groggnir shakes his head dismissively at the idea of a healer. "Why we need one of those? If you as strong as me then you won't get hurt! So we have four anyway, let's sign up!"

OOC: So Groggnir, Avlogg, Sara, and Harwin are in? Maybe Aranel?

Sleeping Dragon · 12th February 2004, 07:02 AM

Avlogg looked over at his brother. “It would probably be a good idea to have a healer along, in case one of us takes a hit,” he says gently, used to his brother’s inspiring but unwise enthusiasm. “Or at least, we can pool together what money we have and buy a few potions.”

Aranel · 12th February 2004, 04:24 PM

'Karcer' slipped off the high chair and landed heavily on the ground. She'd heard something about hitting ogres. That sounded like fun. Ogres were those big stupid things were they not?
"Yeh goin' where now?" She asked reaching for her axe, "All I 'eard waz sumthin' about hittin' ogres."
Despite that she wanted in. "I can hit anythin'." She added watching them all, a curious, intense look towards the halfling. "Ye don't even haf teh pay me. I like hittin' things." Karcer went on sincerely.
Then there was something about potions to heal...she'd never heard of them before. "I 'ave some potions."
They were deliciously violent potions, she'd found them on a body once, opened one and nearly lost her face and hands. Karthis had been keeping them for special occasions since.

Ghostknight · 13th February 2004, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Aranel

'Karcer' slipped off the high chair and landed heavily on the ground. She'd heard something about hitting ogres. That sounded like fun. Ogres were those big stupid things were they not?
"Yeh goin' where now?" She asked reaching for her axe, "All I 'eard waz sumthin' about hittin' ogres."
Despite that she wanted in. "I can hit anythin'." She added watching them all, a curious, intense look towards the halfling. "Ye don't even haf teh pay me. I like hittin' things." Karcer went on sincerely.
Then there was something about potions to heal...she'd never heard of them before. "I 'ave some potions."
They were deliciously violent potions, she'd found them on a body once, opened one and nearly lost her face and hands. Karthis had been keeping them for special occasions since.

Harwin looked over at Karcin and the axe, probably as big as himself.

Yeah, ogres are big and stupid. But strong and powerful. I would rather be prepared to face them with some healing available than just wade in. Those potions of yours, got anything to do with healing?

Turning to Avlogg, Harwin nods.

Sounds good to me, we can then reimburse as appropriate each persons share. Only thing is, is there anywhere around here to buy potions?

Aranel · 14th February 2004, 10:14 AM

Karcer laughed, a high 'heheheh' more a giggle than a laugh. "Heal? Naw, why'd I wanna do that? These things-" she paused to shape the air in a sort of explosion (with one arm still holding her axe)-"Big mess, lots of pain. Don't much know of any others." she added, eager for the chance to learn.

Ghostknight · 16th February 2004, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Aranel

Karcer laughed, a high 'heheheh' more a giggle than a laugh. "Heal? Naw, why'd I wanna do that? These things-" she paused to shape the air in a sort of explosion (with one arm still holding her axe)-"Big mess, lots of pain. Don't much know of any others." she added, eager for the chance to learn.

With a sigh Harwin glanced over at the rest of the assembled group.

We can go ahead and do this, but right now we have very little in the way of magical or clerical support. It would be better if some were available. I for one relish this opportunity, I specialise in creatures of giant size and enjoy bringing them down. Still, I would like to get some means of healing at least before we take on an ogre!

Sleeping Dragon · 16th February 2004, 07:07 PM

“Perhaps we can ask for some of our pay beforehand, enough for each of us to buy a potion,” Avlogg suggested. He had very little money on him at the moment, certainly not enough to buy such an item.