IC - Mad King's Monkey

[Electric Wizard]

Sukri felt settled enough to begin his second bowl of stew. He tossed his head to the old man who had told them about the guard tower.

"Many things can use a ruined tower, uncle," he said. "What should we watch for? Goblins, spiders...?"

 

[Scott DeWar]

sense motive on 'uncle'

 

[Fangor the Fierce]

Eban sits, not able to understand what the others are looking to an old man that apparently had something to say to them. Sukri responds though, alerting Eban that the old man had spoken of a ruined tower. Thinking on this, Eban pipes up, "Where does he get his components for his potions?"

 

[doghead]

"Many things can use a ruined tower, uncle," he said. "What should we watch for? Goblins, spiders...?"

"Goblins! Ain't seen any goblins around these parts for years. But spiders, yes, likely you will find plenty of spiders in there."

Kovic hauls his bulk to his feet. "Well, I'd better get back to work. We'll be closing soon. You'll find beds and bedding ready for you in back room. There's some breakfast included in the room cost as well. I'll have some food prepared for your trip tomorrow as well. I'm assuming that you'll want to be away early."

Assuming no-one contradicts him, Kovic sets about clearing the tables and setting the place straight.

sense motive on 'uncle'

He appears to be trying to help.

... Eban pipes up, "Where does he get his components for his potions?"

There is a moments pause in activity as people ponder this new request. Most just shrug. "From the forest?" suggests one. The old man adds, "Henri sometimes has Old Silo get him stuff from town. Perhaps he get his stuff from there." Sounds like they are trying to be helpful, but are mostly guessing.

 

[Axel]

Bayar

Bayar had lapsed into silence after Korvic's outburst. He was pondering something, but couldn't put his finger on it. There's more here than it looks like. Can't work it out though...

As the innkeep began clearing up for the night shrugged and stood to go outside. He checked on the wagon and oxen, before drawing his sword and beginning a series of exercises and maneuvers. The familiar movements, the weight of the weapon and good honest exercise always helped to clear his mind from the intrigues and dilemmas that had confounded him from day one with the Chancellor.

 

[Scott DeWar]

Jan speaks as the bartender cleans up, "Master Korvic, I understand the need for you to get these potions found as they are a part or your regular commerce profit. We shall endeavor to do our best to return this source of income back to you."

With that, The mistral stands, stretches and heads to his room.

 

[Electric Wizard]

Sukri works at his second bowl of stew much slower than his first. Kovic sweeps the floor around him before finally retiring. Sukri has the common room to himself. He takes a final spoonful of the stew and ambles to the hearth. In the light of the embers, he retrieves the box and picks at it.

 

[ghostcat]

Libros has some ideas about what has happend but doesn't want to discuss them in from of strangers. So wishing everyone "Good night" he heads to bed.

 

[doghead]

Sukri works at his second bowl of stew much slower than his first. Kovic sweeps the floor around him before finally retiring. Sukri has the common room to himself. He takes a final spoonful of the stew and ambles to the hearth. In the light of the embers, he retrieves the box and picks at it.

A soft chime fills the air. It fills the room, but seems to have no point of origin. Sukri is not sure if he actually 'heard' the sound or if it occurred only in his head. There is no-one else in the room to ask.

 

[doghead]

Day Two

The next day dawns, a little overcast, ideal for travelling. Kovic provides provisions for three days, four if you ration them. Jan* picks up a flask of alchemist's fire from Old Silo who has to be roused from his be to open up the store. He is not a morning person.

The morning passes uneventfully. Around noon you reach the ruins of the guard tower. It sits atop a small hill around which the road winds. The tower is partially obscured by young trees. The age of the trees, and the lack of undergrowth suggest the hill used to cleared giving the occupants a commanding view of the road. There is not much left of the place except the stone walls of the two story tower and guard house. The roof and all the timber fittings have long since rotted away. There are however, plenty of spiders.

The track to Henri's place is just beyond the guard tower. The rest of the day is spent walking through the woods. The track is overgrown, but easy enough to follow. It rises and falls with the hills. The woods are not particularly old nor threatening. Visibility is around thirty to fifty yards generally, although there is plenty of cover for any wishing to sneak or hide.

A couple of hours before the sunset you reach the last landmark; a rocky ford across a small stream. Henri's place lies just ahead over the next rise. The track goes up and over, the stream goes around. By now those who are not used to travelling will be finding themselves rather foot sore and weary. But otherwise you seem to have made it so far with little worse than some blisters.

[sblock=OOC *]Jan is the only one who intends purchasing anything as far as I know. If anyone else intends doing so, let me know.[/sblock]