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<blockquote data-quote="sniffles" data-source="post: 2607676" data-attributes="member: 30035"><p><strong>Curiouser and Curiouser</strong></p><p></p><p>It seems that our visit to Milvarune will be interesting, but perhaps not in the way that we would prefer. While we were roaming the city, Hedrin suddenly began sniffing the air and exclaimed that he'd caught the scent of Laupik! In surprise, I rather foolishly responded, "But he's a giant!". Hedrin pointed out quite reasonably that he's also a shaman and probably has knowledge of spells to disguise or even alter his form. Hedrin tried to find from what direction the scent came, but the town was simply too busy.</p><p></p><p>Hedrin then decided that we should return to Silver Cottage at once to warn our companions. I resisted for a moment, and then gave in. I suppose it's just as well to be cautious. But once we returned to the house we found that Roland and Latan had gone out, and Percy had no idea where they were. Hedrin was very worried that they might run into Laupik, so we went out again to look for them. But we had no success. Again, there are simply too many visitors in the town at present. We went back to the house again, and this time found that Latan had returned on her own. She told us Roland was out and about. Hedrin wasn't happy about this, but there was no practical way to locate Roland, so we awaited his return. </p><p></p><p>Hedrin and I had left immediately after being shown to the house, and had yet to choose our bedchambers. Silver Cottage is a bit pretentious as a name; while it isn't the largest house in Milvirune, it might better be called a mansion. The bedchambers are each as large as our barracks room. I selected one at the back of the house that opens into the charming garden. Hedrin chose one of the front rooms overlooking the town. Percy is really in his element here, ordering the servants about with aplomb. I've never seen him quite so assertive. </p><p></p><p>Once Roland returned we told him about Hedrin's experience, and he in turn told us that he'd left a message for Master Whitetree with the captain of the Whitetree ship. There was little else for us to do then, other than enjoy our accomodations and the fine meal the cooks prepared for us. In the course of our explorations, we'd learned of a few persons of note who were in the town for the festival, including the bard Telemachus Steel, a famed Amazon jouster called Ruby, and several infamous chefs. We've all decided to participate in some of the activities and competitions that will take place during the festival. Hedrin will compete in swordsmanship, wrestling and running. I plan to try some poetry recitation and storytelling, and even entered the limerick contest, although I have no hope of winning against all the gnomes who dwell in the area. I think Roland will do some oration. Latan is not interested in giving any public performance, but she did offer to come with me and use her magic to enhance my storytelling.</p><p></p><p>Roland received a response to his invitation: Master Whitetree and his nephew will come to join us for viewing the fireworks that open the festival. A little presumptious, it seems, but Roland did invite him to come at his convenience. Hedrin's first sword bout is today at noon, and we plan to attend the opening parade this evening, so it will be a busy day.</p><p></p><p>Hedrin won all four of his sword bouts. He did himself proud. The parade was very enjoyable, with jugglers, tumblers, wild beasts, and even a hippogriff. Afterward we hurried back to the house to meet Master Whitetree. We found that he'd already arrived, along with his nephew Josef the cobbler. Master Whitetree is an older man of rather reserved demeanor. His nephew lives here in Milvarune, where he is a shoemaker as I said, and he seemed to feel a bit out of place at our somewhat formal gathering. I wonder why his uncle made him feel obliged to come. </p><p></p><p>Master Whitetree declined most of our refreshments other than wine, and he and Roland spent much of the evening verbally fencing over why Whitetree should consider extending his transportation routes to Dragonsreach. He did seem a bit interested in Heritage, but I think it will be a hard job convincing him to come to the city. I found the whole conversation rather dull and tried to keep my own contributions lighter and more entertaining. The fireworks were spectacular. I tried to engage Josef Whitetree in conversation about the display, but had little success.</p><p></p><p>Latan was behaving a bit oddly the whole evening. At first I thought it due to her discomfort with the crowds, as it had been quite a press during the parade. But after Master Whitetree departed, she revealed that she'd somehow sensed he was an undead creature! I don't know how she could sense this, but I suppose it must be either one of the Lady's blessings or a talent of her people.</p><p></p><p>We all went off at once to the Lady's temple to send a message back to Dragonsreach. Roland spoke with Father Borabyl via a scrying bowl and told him of Latan's suspicion. It seems that the priests have suspected something similar, but had no proof. Oddly, when Roland attempted to determine if Master Whitetree was an evil being, he sensed no evil. We are on our guard now, but we have an appointment to go riding tomorrow with Master Whitetree. I wonder what revelations that occasion may bring.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sniffles, post: 2607676, member: 30035"] [b]Curiouser and Curiouser[/b] It seems that our visit to Milvarune will be interesting, but perhaps not in the way that we would prefer. While we were roaming the city, Hedrin suddenly began sniffing the air and exclaimed that he'd caught the scent of Laupik! In surprise, I rather foolishly responded, "But he's a giant!". Hedrin pointed out quite reasonably that he's also a shaman and probably has knowledge of spells to disguise or even alter his form. Hedrin tried to find from what direction the scent came, but the town was simply too busy. Hedrin then decided that we should return to Silver Cottage at once to warn our companions. I resisted for a moment, and then gave in. I suppose it's just as well to be cautious. But once we returned to the house we found that Roland and Latan had gone out, and Percy had no idea where they were. Hedrin was very worried that they might run into Laupik, so we went out again to look for them. But we had no success. Again, there are simply too many visitors in the town at present. We went back to the house again, and this time found that Latan had returned on her own. She told us Roland was out and about. Hedrin wasn't happy about this, but there was no practical way to locate Roland, so we awaited his return. Hedrin and I had left immediately after being shown to the house, and had yet to choose our bedchambers. Silver Cottage is a bit pretentious as a name; while it isn't the largest house in Milvirune, it might better be called a mansion. The bedchambers are each as large as our barracks room. I selected one at the back of the house that opens into the charming garden. Hedrin chose one of the front rooms overlooking the town. Percy is really in his element here, ordering the servants about with aplomb. I've never seen him quite so assertive. Once Roland returned we told him about Hedrin's experience, and he in turn told us that he'd left a message for Master Whitetree with the captain of the Whitetree ship. There was little else for us to do then, other than enjoy our accomodations and the fine meal the cooks prepared for us. In the course of our explorations, we'd learned of a few persons of note who were in the town for the festival, including the bard Telemachus Steel, a famed Amazon jouster called Ruby, and several infamous chefs. We've all decided to participate in some of the activities and competitions that will take place during the festival. Hedrin will compete in swordsmanship, wrestling and running. I plan to try some poetry recitation and storytelling, and even entered the limerick contest, although I have no hope of winning against all the gnomes who dwell in the area. I think Roland will do some oration. Latan is not interested in giving any public performance, but she did offer to come with me and use her magic to enhance my storytelling. Roland received a response to his invitation: Master Whitetree and his nephew will come to join us for viewing the fireworks that open the festival. A little presumptious, it seems, but Roland did invite him to come at his convenience. Hedrin's first sword bout is today at noon, and we plan to attend the opening parade this evening, so it will be a busy day. Hedrin won all four of his sword bouts. He did himself proud. The parade was very enjoyable, with jugglers, tumblers, wild beasts, and even a hippogriff. Afterward we hurried back to the house to meet Master Whitetree. We found that he'd already arrived, along with his nephew Josef the cobbler. Master Whitetree is an older man of rather reserved demeanor. His nephew lives here in Milvarune, where he is a shoemaker as I said, and he seemed to feel a bit out of place at our somewhat formal gathering. I wonder why his uncle made him feel obliged to come. Master Whitetree declined most of our refreshments other than wine, and he and Roland spent much of the evening verbally fencing over why Whitetree should consider extending his transportation routes to Dragonsreach. He did seem a bit interested in Heritage, but I think it will be a hard job convincing him to come to the city. I found the whole conversation rather dull and tried to keep my own contributions lighter and more entertaining. The fireworks were spectacular. I tried to engage Josef Whitetree in conversation about the display, but had little success. Latan was behaving a bit oddly the whole evening. At first I thought it due to her discomfort with the crowds, as it had been quite a press during the parade. But after Master Whitetree departed, she revealed that she'd somehow sensed he was an undead creature! I don't know how she could sense this, but I suppose it must be either one of the Lady's blessings or a talent of her people. We all went off at once to the Lady's temple to send a message back to Dragonsreach. Roland spoke with Father Borabyl via a scrying bowl and told him of Latan's suspicion. It seems that the priests have suspected something similar, but had no proof. Oddly, when Roland attempted to determine if Master Whitetree was an evil being, he sensed no evil. We are on our guard now, but we have an appointment to go riding tomorrow with Master Whitetree. I wonder what revelations that occasion may bring. [/QUOTE]
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