Constables of the 14th Ward Part 3

[Leif]

In The Polished Staff -- Gus the Gnome

"There have been some quite interesting research done on the psychological underpinnings of the festival. It goes back to the origins of the festival and shows meaning that has been lost through the years. Fascinating read." Tau says absently while reading an obscure book and munching on a biscuit. The title seems to be written in Dwarven.

"Is that so, Wizard Tau? I never knew how it got started, I just know that it seems the whole city stays drunk and ... uhh ... extra amorous for a few weeks. Do tell us what more you have learned?" says Gus as he pours Tau another drink and passes him a fresh, hot stave on a rich brown roll.

OOC: Kerlan -- That post is worth an ENWorld xp, but I can't give you another one just yet. Anyone want to help out a poor DM?

 

[xedr]

"You OK Maddie?" asks Darius as he accepts his food and beer.

 

[Rhun]

"That sounds like it will serve nicely, Maddie." Brae turns his head to look at the book that Tau had laid on the table. "Perhaps you'd be so kind as to give us the gist of it? I don't think I could read right now if I wanted to."

 

[Leif]

[sblock=Scotley]

"You OK Maddie?" asks Darius as he accepts his food and beer.

OOC: You got anything for Maddie, Scotley? Never mind, got it covered. [/sblock]

 

[Helfdan]

"And Tau..." Alarion looks puzzled. "SInce you are to enlighten us, what in Barcarus's, Morwyn's and Medas's Holy names are these 'psychological underpinnings' you speak of? Do they hold up an important bridge here in the city?"

 

[Leif]

In The Polished Staff -- Maddie Bulgar

Maddie winks at Darius and says, "Oh, it's nothing, really, it's just that Festival time brings out some of the worst sort of customers. We've had half a dozen try to leave without paying today. I'll be glad when winter gets here and I can hibernate! ...Kind of, so to speak."

 

[KerlanRayne]

"Is that so, Wizard Kerlan? I never knew how it got started, I just know that it seems the whole city stays drunk and ... uhh ... extra amorous for a few weeks. Do tell us what more you have learned?" says Gus as he pours Kerlan another drink and passes him a fresh, hot stave on a rich brown roll.

Brae turns his head to look at the book that Tau had laid on the table. "Perhaps you'd be so kind as to give us the gist of it? I don't think I could read right now if I wanted to."

"And Tau..." Alarion looks puzzled. "Since you are to enlighten us, what in Barcarus's, Morwyn's and Medas's Holy names are these 'psychological underpinnings' you speak of? Do they hold up an important bridge here in the city?"

Tau looks up to see the others waiting expectantly and is suddenly uncomfortable with all the attention he is getting. He's used to people not listening to him. This group is closer than many and it's hard to get used to that. That might be one of the reasons his father pushed him towards this position. "Oh, well, I, um" Tau stammers. "Actually, this book is about the ancient Dwarven city of Stoneforge. It was overrun by trolls a few hundred years ago. This contains excerpts from the journal of a soldier that fought in the final battles before escaping." As Tau speaks, he begins to gain confidence in his words. He is trying to get more comfortable speaking outside of an academic setting. The intellectual nature of the subject matter helps somewhat. "As to the festival, it was originally begun as part of a celebration to a minor goddess. The beginning of the festival falls on a little known holiday that was devoted to Eleden, goddess of travel and wandering. She was a perfect fit for the migratory nature of the Wood Elves. She has fallen out of favor among many, but the festival continues.
Oh, and I meant metaphorical underpinnings, not physical ones."

 

[Leif]

OOC: Fixed now, Kerlan, for TAU. Sorry about that. All of my games were running together.

 

[Helfdan]

So this bridge floats on air???? Alarion thinks this, but stops himself from speaking. Truly wizards dabble in matters most dread. He empties his cup and reaches for a second helping of lunch. "Was this travel goddess a libertine as well, according to your obscure tomes?"

 

[KerlanRayne]

"No, she is more of the "traveling to help those in need" type. That may have something to do with why she fell out of favor. I believe she is mostly worshiped by a few traveling adventurers."