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<blockquote data-quote="Knightfall" data-source="post: 6723931" data-attributes="member: 2012"><p><strong><em>Caldrin and Vak'tiel:</em></strong></p><p></p><p>"Everyone in the Market District knows Wilie. He's been the toll taker for the Market Bridge for as long as I can remember." The guard points down the wide street ahead of you. Just keep going down Market Way to the Grand Plaza. Market Bridge arches over the canal near Helman's Bar. Wilie will be there until just after dusk, but if you miss him, you can ask Helman where he's gone. Just give him my name. I'm Everard Steele."</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>"You do that here, my friend, and you'll be sleeping in water. And if you sleep in the street, we'll have to lock you up for the night, so you best pick an inn. of course, you can head back out of town and sleep at the Tent City, but an inn in Canal District would be safer than that. And I'm Bernulf. Bernulf Bowman at your service," the other guard shakes Vak'tiel's hand. Neither guard is put off by the barbarian's heritage.</p><p></p><p>"If you need any help," Everard says. "You can ask for me at The Storm Mammoth. My cousin, Akelda, works there. We work very hard to make sure newcomers feel welcome in Bard's Gate." He slaps Caldrin on the back. "<em>'Travelers are the district's bread and butter'</em>, as my papa used to say."</p><p></p><p>"Aye. Just avoid the Canal District and stay out of trouble and we'll get along famously. Oh, and more more thing. Don't go into The Pride of the March unless you're a member. If you know magick, don't even consider applying. Bunch of Grand Duchy expats in that place. Tough lot with anger to burn."</p><p></p><p></p><p>Traveling down Market Way to the Grand Plaza, the two friends quickly spot Helman's Bar and the Market Bridge. It would be impossible to miss as it stretches across the canal. Wilie is also easy to spot. The halfling is standing on a large soapbox greeting everyone who crosses the bridge. He takes a small toll from several wagons crossing from the plaza to the other side. The copper coins go into a large ceramic pot nearly as big as Wilie. No one complains and people seem to love him.</p><p></p><p>"How are you two fine fellows doing today?" That is the friendly greeting he gives Caldrin and Vak'tiel when they walk up to him. "S.H.," he gasps when asked. He looks at both of them with some awe. "I don't know this S.H., but he sent me a note telling me that eight heroes would be showing up her to claim a great reward. And, no, I don't know what's the reward, but the note said all is set in motion and that you all will know what the opportunity is when it presents itself.</p><p></p><p>"The weird part is that he paid the toll for you, but you don't have a cart. Do you? And he overpaid. The toll was only 1 copper, but he paid a full gold piece for each of the eight. The Market Watch is going to love you guys. The toll helps pay their salaries. Wow, I'm going to have to tell 'em the heroes are arriving. You guys must be something special."</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Knightfall, post: 6723931, member: 2012"] [B][I]Caldrin and Vak'tiel:[/I][/B] "Everyone in the Market District knows Wilie. He's been the toll taker for the Market Bridge for as long as I can remember." The guard points down the wide street ahead of you. Just keep going down Market Way to the Grand Plaza. Market Bridge arches over the canal near Helman's Bar. Wilie will be there until just after dusk, but if you miss him, you can ask Helman where he's gone. Just give him my name. I'm Everard Steele." "You do that here, my friend, and you'll be sleeping in water. And if you sleep in the street, we'll have to lock you up for the night, so you best pick an inn. of course, you can head back out of town and sleep at the Tent City, but an inn in Canal District would be safer than that. And I'm Bernulf. Bernulf Bowman at your service," the other guard shakes Vak'tiel's hand. Neither guard is put off by the barbarian's heritage. "If you need any help," Everard says. "You can ask for me at The Storm Mammoth. My cousin, Akelda, works there. We work very hard to make sure newcomers feel welcome in Bard's Gate." He slaps Caldrin on the back. "[I]'Travelers are the district's bread and butter'[/I], as my papa used to say." "Aye. Just avoid the Canal District and stay out of trouble and we'll get along famously. Oh, and more more thing. Don't go into The Pride of the March unless you're a member. If you know magick, don't even consider applying. Bunch of Grand Duchy expats in that place. Tough lot with anger to burn." Traveling down Market Way to the Grand Plaza, the two friends quickly spot Helman's Bar and the Market Bridge. It would be impossible to miss as it stretches across the canal. Wilie is also easy to spot. The halfling is standing on a large soapbox greeting everyone who crosses the bridge. He takes a small toll from several wagons crossing from the plaza to the other side. The copper coins go into a large ceramic pot nearly as big as Wilie. No one complains and people seem to love him. "How are you two fine fellows doing today?" That is the friendly greeting he gives Caldrin and Vak'tiel when they walk up to him. "S.H.," he gasps when asked. He looks at both of them with some awe. "I don't know this S.H., but he sent me a note telling me that eight heroes would be showing up her to claim a great reward. And, no, I don't know what's the reward, but the note said all is set in motion and that you all will know what the opportunity is when it presents itself. "The weird part is that he paid the toll for you, but you don't have a cart. Do you? And he overpaid. The toll was only 1 copper, but he paid a full gold piece for each of the eight. The Market Watch is going to love you guys. The toll helps pay their salaries. Wow, I'm going to have to tell 'em the heroes are arriving. You guys must be something special." [/QUOTE]
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