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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 3063116" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>Holiday in the Sun - Part 3a: Chasing the Rat</strong></p><p></p><p>The ale carts had finally arrived and the crowd’s mood only got jollier as alcohol flowed. Out in the harbor, several ships performed reenactments of famous engagements of the Great Raid. Throughout the day, inns and taverns did a brisk business with those more interested in hard drinking than fun and games. </p><p></p><p>Vlad nursed a drink at the Pale Plate, along with his aching head. “Did I win?” </p><p></p><p>“No,” said Ilmarė. “Somebody beat your score by one. That’s the most ridiculous contest I’ve ever seen. And for what? You can barely walk.” </p><p></p><p>“I’ll be fine,” said Vlad. “I just need a few more drinks.”</p><p></p><p>“I’ve asked around,” said Dril. “It appears Egil and Lucius were last seen together with a dwarf, heading towards Scurvytown.”</p><p></p><p>“What in the world would those two idiots be doing in Scurvytown?” asked Ilmarė. “They can barely survive outside of their homes, much less the roughest part of Freeport.”</p><p></p><p>“Speaking of ridiculous contests,” said Dril, “it looks as if another one is about to begin.”</p><p></p><p>“Count me out of it,” said Ilmarė. </p><p></p><p>Dril shrugged and stepped out of the Pale Plate to watch Captain Baldric mount the stage again. Vlad didn’t even bother to get up.</p><p></p><p>The crowd cheered for the old captain. Baldric hoisted a tankard and toasted the rowdy citizens of Freeport. The crowd responded with many shouts of “long live the Cap’n!” </p><p></p><p>He smiled, exposing his terrible teeth, and cleared his throat. “Alright, lads an' lassies, time fer some more fun. Ye all know that Captains Drac an' Francisco chased th' fat rats up an' down th' sea lanes. Well, now 't’s yer turn!” </p><p></p><p>Baldric pointed at a man-sized keg that three sailors slowly rolled up to the stage. He undid several latches and with a creak, the front of the keg fell open.</p><p></p><p>In the darkness, two beady red eyes glared out at the crowd.</p><p></p><p>Ilmarė joined Dril to stare into the keg. “Oh no, he didn’t,” she said. “He’s not going to let that thing loose, is he?”</p><p></p><p>“Th' first salt t' brin' me back th' fat rat gets th' booty,” shouted Baldric. “An’ remember, he’s worth more alive than dead!”</p><p></p><p>With that, the huge rat launched itself into the midst of the crowd, nearly flattening a particularly ugly woman. </p><p></p><p>Ilmarė pinched the bridge of her nose with thumb and forefinger. “Of course he is.” When she looked up, Dril was gone. </p><p></p><p>“Dril went after the rat,” said Vlad, nodding off in the direction of overturned carts, screaming children, and a trail of chaos. “If anyone can catch that thing, he can.”</p><p></p><p>“But why would anyone want to? That crazy captain just released a monster into the streets.”</p><p></p><p>“Well let’s hope he catches it soon,” said Vlad. “Because it’s heading towards Scurvytown.”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 3063116, member: 3285"] [b]Holiday in the Sun - Part 3a: Chasing the Rat[/b] The ale carts had finally arrived and the crowd’s mood only got jollier as alcohol flowed. Out in the harbor, several ships performed reenactments of famous engagements of the Great Raid. Throughout the day, inns and taverns did a brisk business with those more interested in hard drinking than fun and games. Vlad nursed a drink at the Pale Plate, along with his aching head. “Did I win?” “No,” said Ilmarė. “Somebody beat your score by one. That’s the most ridiculous contest I’ve ever seen. And for what? You can barely walk.” “I’ll be fine,” said Vlad. “I just need a few more drinks.” “I’ve asked around,” said Dril. “It appears Egil and Lucius were last seen together with a dwarf, heading towards Scurvytown.” “What in the world would those two idiots be doing in Scurvytown?” asked Ilmarė. “They can barely survive outside of their homes, much less the roughest part of Freeport.” “Speaking of ridiculous contests,” said Dril, “it looks as if another one is about to begin.” “Count me out of it,” said Ilmarė. Dril shrugged and stepped out of the Pale Plate to watch Captain Baldric mount the stage again. Vlad didn’t even bother to get up. The crowd cheered for the old captain. Baldric hoisted a tankard and toasted the rowdy citizens of Freeport. The crowd responded with many shouts of “long live the Cap’n!” He smiled, exposing his terrible teeth, and cleared his throat. “Alright, lads an' lassies, time fer some more fun. Ye all know that Captains Drac an' Francisco chased th' fat rats up an' down th' sea lanes. Well, now 't’s yer turn!” Baldric pointed at a man-sized keg that three sailors slowly rolled up to the stage. He undid several latches and with a creak, the front of the keg fell open. In the darkness, two beady red eyes glared out at the crowd. Ilmarė joined Dril to stare into the keg. “Oh no, he didn’t,” she said. “He’s not going to let that thing loose, is he?” “Th' first salt t' brin' me back th' fat rat gets th' booty,” shouted Baldric. “An’ remember, he’s worth more alive than dead!” With that, the huge rat launched itself into the midst of the crowd, nearly flattening a particularly ugly woman. Ilmarė pinched the bridge of her nose with thumb and forefinger. “Of course he is.” When she looked up, Dril was gone. “Dril went after the rat,” said Vlad, nodding off in the direction of overturned carts, screaming children, and a trail of chaos. “If anyone can catch that thing, he can.” “But why would anyone want to? That crazy captain just released a monster into the streets.” “Well let’s hope he catches it soon,” said Vlad. “Because it’s heading towards Scurvytown.” [/QUOTE]
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