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<blockquote data-quote="megamania" data-source="post: 7197683" data-attributes="member: 9255"><p>THE HIDDEN: BEYOND NEW WATER</p><p>01 WORK COMMUTE</p><p>SEGMENT 109</p><p>“WINE TREE”</p><p>7/21/17</p><p></p><p>Eyre 20, 1000</p><p></p><p> The trip has become much harder. Now they have only two horses so they can only pull two large carriages. They have also lost a person and one worker is injured (though looked at by Ziggy). The good news is they have reached the edge of the Byfshk Mountains. These mountains act as a natural barrier between the Eldeen Reaches and the Droaam and Shadow Marches territories. Tyson recalls a tale sung by a fellow bard in Wroat about the Mountains. He is only a novice storyteller but he tries his best. He gives song to legends of hollowed areas of the mountains ruled by Harpy Queens and Gargoyle Kings. Mountain Trolls lumber about the ridges while deep under the mountains are more tunnels and caves where hags and unnatural planar creatures live and thrive. There is said to be an immortal guardian whom contains these creatures from Eldeen. If so, he failed- they are escaping from the swamps- not the mountains.</p><p></p><p>“Good tale. Parts are true. Seen a few flyers above us watching. Being in the forest still keeps them away however.” Adds the caravan leader Andrews ir’Orien. “Coming to the small village of Wine Tree. I’ll be there for about two or three hours talking to the Post leader. He’ll want an update especially with losing a horse and carriage.”</p><p></p><p>“and a client.” Adds Tyson.</p><p></p><p>“Yes. Of Course…. And the kid.”</p><p></p><p>Letting it go, the Inquisitive looks over his notes again. Ziggy begins to talk to himself about what foods they may have and even new ways of preparing known foods. Feldrix continues to walk outside of the carriage but now also looks up at random in case a gargoyle should attack.</p><p></p><p>There is but one street and maybe eight or nine buildings here. A tavern, a supply store, an Orien post a few cabins and strangely enough, a Silver Flame temple. A few insulated tents mark squatter’s rites for future buildings and lots.</p><p></p><p>“Remember- two hours as a minimum. When my business is done, we leave- with or without you.” Andrews gives as a final reminder and warning. The two carriages stop before a small but well built cabin and stable that is clearly marked as a Dragonmarked house.</p><p></p><p>The Inquisitive and a few of the other travelers go to the tavern. Ziggy and the knight go the supply store.</p><p></p><p>The elf- Ceareaun , runs Shard’s Supplies. It is never stated why the name but it matters little- especially to the cook on a mission. “Well met and welcome to Shard’s Suppppp…..ah.” The elf was quite lively and happy to see the changeling come in but the knight with his Karrnathi armor…. </p><p></p><p>“Is there anything….ah… I can do for you folks?”</p><p></p><p>Feldrix turns and politely but in a deeply gruffy voice answers “no…. just looking.” The elf nearly faints when he sees the teeth and eye sockets through the narrow slits of the helmet for his eyes, nose and mouth. Ziggy is looking for spices and finds a few to replace what he has used on the trip for meals. Then he looks to replenish his alchemy goods. He has little luck with this. Feldrix is less than impressed by how clean the store is. Dust and cobwebs are everywhere. Ziggy “flicks” a strangely bright colored green beetle from a drum of molasses. (yup- Dragon Beetles from The Hidden They are spreading)</p><p></p><p>“Do you have any wine?” Asks Ziggy looking around.</p><p></p><p>“Red or white? Aundarian?” asks the elf while warily moving to keep some distance from the Honor Knight.</p><p></p><p>“Aundarian would be nice. What else? I was looking for something…. special”</p><p></p><p>“I have these but Sir John has wines from Aerenal. “</p><p></p><p>Ziggy buys several bottles of wine, some spices and few common alchemy items before hurrying to The Wine Tree Tavern and Inn.</p><p></p><p>He can not help it. Tyson looks at everything here and evaluates it for possible threats, secrets and of course- answers to the secrets he looks to unlock. Strange…. As he walks up to the tavern’s entrance he spots a dog house. It is large and looks as if it has not been used this winter. Scratch marks suggest it was not a dog that used it either (badger animal companion ). Tracks suggest there is regular foot traffic here which is why he chose this spot to begin. The building, though well kept, also appears to be the first one built here.</p><p></p><p>A small bell jingles as he enters the tavern. Several farmers are seated together whom collectively watch the stranger enter.</p><p></p><p>“Hello. I am looking for someone whom may have come in here in the past year.”</p><p></p><p>“I am John ir’Gunther. The owner of this establishment. The locals call me Sir John. How can I help you…..”</p><p></p><p>“Master Inquisitive Tyson Murray of Sharn, Breland. I have been asked to locate a few people that are believed to have traveled this way…. Possibly through this very town.”</p><p></p><p>“Do you have names?” asks the older man with a pipe he begins to light up. He expects this to be a long talk.</p><p></p><p>“Even better, I have pictures. If I may- a drink also?”</p><p></p><p>The man looks at the collected papers. Names, pictures, notes and dates. This inquisitive is thorough. Sir John knows he must be careful with his words.</p><p></p><p>“Brit Dumbee….. with hair like that I would remember him. Sir John puffs his pipe and turns the page. Amabee ir’ Haden. Says she was going this way …. As he turns the page he stops. I saw this one. This warforged was here last fall. Remember he beat up a stable hand from Orien for spilling water on his foot. Mean spirited as they come.”</p><p></p><p>Tyson notes the smoke rings form a vague image of a warforge. Interesting.</p><p></p><p>Sir John turns another few pages with little interest but stops when he sees the leader of the second group. He rapidly turns the page and begins to speak about the warforged again. The smoke rings burst with a violent like array…. When he read Gussa. He knows something about her. Something that strongly bothers him. (Eldeen Heroes Storyhour)</p><p></p><p>Before he trys to return to the gnome instead of the warforged with a thing for lightning, Ziggy bursts in. “I was told you sell TRUE elven wine!”</p><p></p><p>The three dwarves frown and leave quickly when seeing a “naked” changeling enter the tavern. Tyson finishes his drink and places down several coins for the info and drink while the cook gives him a good reason to ignore talking about the gnome.</p><p></p><p>The inquisitive goes to talk to the Orien post people now. He learns little more here. The warforged with a thing for electricity named “Zap” made an impression on them. The stable boy was out of work for three weeks and still has no feeling in his left arm. The post officer is more concerned with the raiding barbarians in the north and northwest. He is thankful they are here to clear them.</p><p></p><p>Tyson feels slightly used. He was hoping not to be “muscle” for Orien but that is how it appears it will be.</p><p></p><p>He returns to the inn and tavern to collect Zigland and Feldrix and finds…. The changeling is giving a quick cooking lesson. The smoke rings are incredible from Sir John’s pipe. They change shape and even color. (rolled a 36 total with action point included to cook) Ziggy leaves with expensive elven wine as payment for the single best meal the inn keeper has ever had.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="megamania, post: 7197683, member: 9255"] THE HIDDEN: BEYOND NEW WATER 01 WORK COMMUTE SEGMENT 109 “WINE TREE” 7/21/17 Eyre 20, 1000 The trip has become much harder. Now they have only two horses so they can only pull two large carriages. They have also lost a person and one worker is injured (though looked at by Ziggy). The good news is they have reached the edge of the Byfshk Mountains. These mountains act as a natural barrier between the Eldeen Reaches and the Droaam and Shadow Marches territories. Tyson recalls a tale sung by a fellow bard in Wroat about the Mountains. He is only a novice storyteller but he tries his best. He gives song to legends of hollowed areas of the mountains ruled by Harpy Queens and Gargoyle Kings. Mountain Trolls lumber about the ridges while deep under the mountains are more tunnels and caves where hags and unnatural planar creatures live and thrive. There is said to be an immortal guardian whom contains these creatures from Eldeen. If so, he failed- they are escaping from the swamps- not the mountains. “Good tale. Parts are true. Seen a few flyers above us watching. Being in the forest still keeps them away however.” Adds the caravan leader Andrews ir’Orien. “Coming to the small village of Wine Tree. I’ll be there for about two or three hours talking to the Post leader. He’ll want an update especially with losing a horse and carriage.” “and a client.” Adds Tyson. “Yes. Of Course…. And the kid.” Letting it go, the Inquisitive looks over his notes again. Ziggy begins to talk to himself about what foods they may have and even new ways of preparing known foods. Feldrix continues to walk outside of the carriage but now also looks up at random in case a gargoyle should attack. There is but one street and maybe eight or nine buildings here. A tavern, a supply store, an Orien post a few cabins and strangely enough, a Silver Flame temple. A few insulated tents mark squatter’s rites for future buildings and lots. “Remember- two hours as a minimum. When my business is done, we leave- with or without you.” Andrews gives as a final reminder and warning. The two carriages stop before a small but well built cabin and stable that is clearly marked as a Dragonmarked house. The Inquisitive and a few of the other travelers go to the tavern. Ziggy and the knight go the supply store. The elf- Ceareaun , runs Shard’s Supplies. It is never stated why the name but it matters little- especially to the cook on a mission. “Well met and welcome to Shard’s Suppppp…..ah.” The elf was quite lively and happy to see the changeling come in but the knight with his Karrnathi armor…. “Is there anything….ah… I can do for you folks?” Feldrix turns and politely but in a deeply gruffy voice answers “no…. just looking.” The elf nearly faints when he sees the teeth and eye sockets through the narrow slits of the helmet for his eyes, nose and mouth. Ziggy is looking for spices and finds a few to replace what he has used on the trip for meals. Then he looks to replenish his alchemy goods. He has little luck with this. Feldrix is less than impressed by how clean the store is. Dust and cobwebs are everywhere. Ziggy “flicks” a strangely bright colored green beetle from a drum of molasses. (yup- Dragon Beetles from The Hidden They are spreading) “Do you have any wine?” Asks Ziggy looking around. “Red or white? Aundarian?” asks the elf while warily moving to keep some distance from the Honor Knight. “Aundarian would be nice. What else? I was looking for something…. special” “I have these but Sir John has wines from Aerenal. “ Ziggy buys several bottles of wine, some spices and few common alchemy items before hurrying to The Wine Tree Tavern and Inn. He can not help it. Tyson looks at everything here and evaluates it for possible threats, secrets and of course- answers to the secrets he looks to unlock. Strange…. As he walks up to the tavern’s entrance he spots a dog house. It is large and looks as if it has not been used this winter. Scratch marks suggest it was not a dog that used it either (badger animal companion ). Tracks suggest there is regular foot traffic here which is why he chose this spot to begin. The building, though well kept, also appears to be the first one built here. A small bell jingles as he enters the tavern. Several farmers are seated together whom collectively watch the stranger enter. “Hello. I am looking for someone whom may have come in here in the past year.” “I am John ir’Gunther. The owner of this establishment. The locals call me Sir John. How can I help you…..” “Master Inquisitive Tyson Murray of Sharn, Breland. I have been asked to locate a few people that are believed to have traveled this way…. Possibly through this very town.” “Do you have names?” asks the older man with a pipe he begins to light up. He expects this to be a long talk. “Even better, I have pictures. If I may- a drink also?” The man looks at the collected papers. Names, pictures, notes and dates. This inquisitive is thorough. Sir John knows he must be careful with his words. “Brit Dumbee….. with hair like that I would remember him. Sir John puffs his pipe and turns the page. Amabee ir’ Haden. Says she was going this way …. As he turns the page he stops. I saw this one. This warforged was here last fall. Remember he beat up a stable hand from Orien for spilling water on his foot. Mean spirited as they come.” Tyson notes the smoke rings form a vague image of a warforge. Interesting. Sir John turns another few pages with little interest but stops when he sees the leader of the second group. He rapidly turns the page and begins to speak about the warforged again. The smoke rings burst with a violent like array…. When he read Gussa. He knows something about her. Something that strongly bothers him. (Eldeen Heroes Storyhour) Before he trys to return to the gnome instead of the warforged with a thing for lightning, Ziggy bursts in. “I was told you sell TRUE elven wine!” The three dwarves frown and leave quickly when seeing a “naked” changeling enter the tavern. Tyson finishes his drink and places down several coins for the info and drink while the cook gives him a good reason to ignore talking about the gnome. The inquisitive goes to talk to the Orien post people now. He learns little more here. The warforged with a thing for electricity named “Zap” made an impression on them. The stable boy was out of work for three weeks and still has no feeling in his left arm. The post officer is more concerned with the raiding barbarians in the north and northwest. He is thankful they are here to clear them. Tyson feels slightly used. He was hoping not to be “muscle” for Orien but that is how it appears it will be. He returns to the inn and tavern to collect Zigland and Feldrix and finds…. The changeling is giving a quick cooking lesson. The smoke rings are incredible from Sir John’s pipe. They change shape and even color. (rolled a 36 total with action point included to cook) Ziggy leaves with expensive elven wine as payment for the single best meal the inn keeper has ever had. [/QUOTE]
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