There are but few who I, Elmo can count on with my eyes folded, Burne and Rufus, but the chance you get an interview with them is like the chance Gertiax, the ancient black dragon that ruled over those hills 100 years ago will enter to the inn.
He laughs loudly. And Jaroo, he is an old friend of mine, he is a Druid of the old faith, living in the Grove to the south east.
He stands up and prepares to leave You can come to my office first thing on the morning.
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Time passes and you arrange your equipment in the rooms, make your beds and prepare for the night. Music can be heard from the main hall mixing with shouts and cheers.
Plenty of people came to the Welcome wench, everybody smiles, laugh and rocks their chairs as the Elf minstrel end a song and start another one, "Iuz Don't Take Your Orcs to Town"
"You've armored up your orcs and equipped all of your Bonehearts,
Iuz are you contemplating invading a town somewhere?
The crystal ball I use tells me that some walls are coming down,
Oh Iuz, don't take your orcs to town.
It wasn't me that started that old crazy Greyhawk war.
But now I see what's in Dorakaa and coming out for more.
And yes, it's true that we aren't the strength we used to be,
Oh Iuz, we will need some mercy.
It's hard to understand why you're so twisted up inside,
Although from the sages you're the son of a demon I realize.
But if you invade, it won't be long until we're not around,
Oh Iuz, don't take your orcs to town.
He's leaving now cause I just saw the crystal ball go black,
Old Wicked must have sent a demon to bring me screaming back.
If I could Wish I'd get my staff and put Old Wicked in the ground,
Oh Iuz, don't take your orcs to town.
Oh Iuz, for Boccob's sake, turn around"
All are quite, then a bunch of gnome merchants rock the chairs and raise toast for everyone. Looking around you see the following.
Vesta is runing like crazy from one guest to another, MAridosen the barkeeper pour drinks behind the counter.
Mr. Gastesh, the human treasure seeker whom you talked earlier sits in the corner and enjoys a plate of fruit and cheese, Mr. Poscurian, the gnome that spoke with Lenuran sits on the counter with a glass of brandy and listens to the music, in a central table sits Tragge - the Stone mason who talked to Korbryn - with another stout dwarf, a gnome who sports freckles and long red haired and a bald dark skinned human. Another elf dressed in fine robes engaged in a conversation with a chubby woman near the unlir fireplace.
In a sided private room, partially covered with black curtains you spot Elmo, sitting with three other humans, one of them seems very old, Lenuran recognize him as Ostler, the owner of this place, the other two are in their forties.
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Korbryn moves to the center table, approaching Tragge. "Tragge Liftsilver," greets Korbryn with a nod, "May I join you? I seek the company of dwurfolk after long days on the road."
Korbryn Rivenshield, you are most Welcome to join out table, friends.He turns to the other. Meet Korbryn, a local adventurer.
He then taps on the shoulder of the other dwarf. This Dwur is Haunor, a local guardian, he works at Spungoir's "foul" magic store
he adds the description and laugh loudly. This little red head Halfling is Alphon, a realy good weapon smith if you need one, and that one
He nods to the bald human is Alphon's assistance Carl Harris, Armorer .
ooc – I'll write the NPC names in the RG
it seems that Land Outcast and Tonks are away for some time.
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Taking the advantage of the music and the gnome merchant's cheers in the central tables, Lenuran leans and whisper loudly. Do you see the Gnome over their.
He nods toward the robed little figure that he spoke too when you ate lunch. I thought about it all the evening, I don't like him and I don't trust him, he asked me some particular questions regarding the former ruler of the moat house and when I asked why, he stuttered and left to his room.
ooc - I'll play Tonk's and Landoutcast's characters until they'll fix their connection problems.
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Korbryn nods at Tragge's companions as he joins them at the table. "It is good to meet all of ye," he says in his gravelly voice.
The Dwarf guard shakes your hand in respect, the human nods slightly and the Halfling says. Glad to meet ya, if weapons you desire for you and your friends, cross the bridge to the north and the holy grounds and turn left, follow the smell of the furnaces and melting iron, I'll make you a good price and i…
His words swollen by the cheer's of the gnomes.
You sit and hear several rumors regarding the town, most of them are boring but you hear Haunor, the dwarf guard saying something about a missing wizard named Spugnoir and his daughter Renne he needs to take care of.
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After passing his message, Lenuran stands up and approaches Ostler's table. While he doubts the older man will recall him after all these years, he would not be rude to the man who treated him so warmly on his last visit.
It saddened him to see the years being unkind to Elmo as well, but one could not pay homage to Bracchus' vines and vices and escape the toll at the end of the day.
As he neared the table, Lenuran cleared his throat and spoke politely to those gathered.
You enter into a private sided room, several lamps hangs from the ceiling, unlit fireplace curved into the stone wall, you don't remember this room and as you can understand, it was built long after the wooden inn was built, the humans sits around a table, silver goblets and a bottle of expensive wine lies on the table.
The gentlemen are engaged in a human card game of some sort, there are two guards that eye you sharply as you enter, estimating your size and power, they do nothing.
The two humans that you don't recognize eyes you, nods but say nothing, Elmo with his back to you, turns and frowns. What do you wa.. It's OK Elmo.
Says Ostler and lay his hand on the captain's arm. I'm old, I'm weak and my bones are not the same as they were 9 years ago, although I don't recall the name, I recall the face of the gnome I ate with and spoke with over many breakfasts and dinners.
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Smiling and nodding his head in greeting, Lenuran is pleasantly surprised that the older man remembered him.
"You do this simple scribe much honor Master Ostler. I do not wish to disrupt your game, but I did wish to pay my respects and to give you greetings while I had the chance."
Not wishing to speak in front of those he did not recognize, or one who might speak accidentily of things overheard, Lenuran glanced back to the strangers and quickly introduced himself.
"I will take my leave now Master Ostler, but perhaps we shall have a chance to speak again over breakfast."
At the mention of the wizard's disappearance, Korbryn looks at Haunor. "This be the wizard ye work for, eh? Where do ye think he's gotten himself to? Be disappearances common in these parts?"
"I will take my leave now Master Ostler, but perhaps we shall have a chance to speak again over breakfast."
Oh ... Right, Master Gnome Lenuran.
Says Ostler, the others nods again when you introduce yourself. Yes, I'll meet you in the morning, I bid you farewell and good night sleep.
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At the mention of the wizard's disappearance, Korbryn looks at Haunor. "This be the wizard ye work for, eh? Where do ye think he's gotten himself to? Be disappearances common in these parts?"
I do not know
Replies the dwarf. I just guard the place, it's been few days since I saw Master Spugnoir in the store but I noticed the worry on his daughter's face, maybe you should talk to her in the morning.
The store is located on the north-west part of town, the cleric Calmer is also a close friend of master Spugnoir.
He adds and take a sip from his ale. But I'm not worry, it's a common sight seeing Master Spugnoir taking a bag, a staff and disappears for a day or two.
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Korbryn nods reassuringly at Haunor's words. "The wizard has a bit of an adventurous streak, then. I'm sure he be fine, but mayhaps I will speak to his daughter."
The party, music and flowing of ale continues into the late hours of night, mostly thanks to the bunch of Gnome merchants.
The nights turns to day, it was a cozy night, the smell of boiled eggs and tomatoes fill your nostrils from the main hall of the Inn, it's a new day, Pelor rose the sun and people are going to their business, several roosters calls from afar to greet everyone for a good morning, shouts from the outside indicating the merchants are ready to leave Hommlet.
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The Kid's head is a bit foggy, it always is in the morning, but he knows what he needs to do. He glances out the window to see whether that strange halfling or the odd gnome are out there with the merchants. Failing that, he will cautiously and silently poke around the common rooms to see where they might be.
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Korbryn wakes from a most restful slumber. Though he had drank much during the course of the night, human ale rarely caused the dwarf any after-effects. Spryly climbing from the bed, the warrior spends the next half-hour practicing various fighting excercises, and then another half-hour ensuring that his arms and armor are cleaned, oiled and in tip-top condition.
This done, he calls for hot water for his morning ablutions, and quickly washes up. Then, donning his armor and clothing, and ensuring he is armed and prepared for any trouble that might find his way, he descends to his taproom, ready for a hearty breakfast to start the day.
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