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<blockquote data-quote="talien" data-source="post: 4191076" data-attributes="member: 3285"><p><strong>The Last Resort - Part 5a: An Honest Game of Chance</strong></p><p></p><p>Henry Tranco was a handsome man, with a carefully trimmed beard. His jet-black hair hung rakishly over one eye. He shuffled the cards again as Kham sat at the table.</p><p></p><p>“So you’re joining me after all,” he said with a ready smile. “Good to see you Kham. It’s been too long.”</p><p></p><p>Kham grumbled as he sifted through his money pouch. “Not long enough. I lost something very valuable last time.”</p><p></p><p>“Oh that’s right,” said Henry. “I remember now. Well, no hard feelings. I should warn you, this is a high stakes game.”</p><p></p><p>“I wouldn’t be playing if it weren’t,” said Kham. “My companion here is Beldin Soulforge.”</p><p></p><p>“Good to see a Solani dwarf who knows his way around men and gold.” Henry shuffled the cards again. “Welcome to the game.”</p><p></p><p>Beldin grunted over his mug. </p><p></p><p>Ilmarė sat down next to the dwarf with a huff. “Idiots.”</p><p></p><p>“Welcome, Osalikene!” said Henry with a grin. “I’ll take your comment as an assessment of the actors over there and not of my gaming companions.”</p><p></p><p>“Don’t be so sure,” muttered Kham.</p><p></p><p>The cheerful reception caught Ilmarė off guard. She peered at Henry through her feathered mask. Then she turned back to her companions. “The author of the play, Talbot Estus, is delusional. He thinks all the madness is delightful.”</p><p></p><p>“That’s good news.” Henry shuffled the cards again. “Talbot’s got money. We’ve got one more seat at the table, so perhaps if you can get him to join us…”</p><p></p><p>Sebastian slid into the seat next to Ilmarė. “I’m surprised to see you all here.”</p><p></p><p>“Where were you?” asked Beldin.</p><p></p><p>“Tracking down Lucius. He is indeed locked in The Tombs,” said Sebastian. “We can’t get in to see him until tomorrow.”</p><p></p><p>“Since when do you care what happens to Lucius?” asked Kham. </p><p></p><p>“Ah, a dark-kin.” Henry shuffled the cards again. “With a hint of Canceri accent. This is a regular table of nations.”</p><p></p><p>“Who are you?” asked Sebastian.</p><p></p><p>“Henry Tranco,” said the gambler with a smirk and slight incline of his head. He began handing out cards. “The game is Three-Dragon Ante. Each chip is worth one hundred doubloons. I take it you all know the rules?” They all nodded. “Good. Then we’ll start.”</p><p></p><p>“I found something else out too,” Sebastian said to Kham. “Remember that cargo Edward was talking about?”</p><p></p><p>Henry flipped card after card to each of them. </p><p></p><p>“Yeah?”</p><p></p><p>“Well, whatever it is, it’s big and heavy. I trailed Edward to here. It took four men to bring it up to his room.”</p><p></p><p>“I thought Edward mentioned that he was meeting Captain Baldric here,” said Sebastian. </p><p></p><p>“Sure he is,” said Kham. “So Edward drags something out of Sulfurmarsh, ships it all the way to Freeport, and then brings it up into a room at The Last Resort. What is it?”</p><p></p><p>“Whatever it is,” said Henry. “He’s probably planning to sell it.”</p><p></p><p>“And how do you know that?” asked Ilmarė.</p><p></p><p>“Because he’s a lifelong Freeporter,” said Kham. “Everyone around here is either buying or selling something.”</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="talien, post: 4191076, member: 3285"] [b]The Last Resort - Part 5a: An Honest Game of Chance[/b] Henry Tranco was a handsome man, with a carefully trimmed beard. His jet-black hair hung rakishly over one eye. He shuffled the cards again as Kham sat at the table. “So you’re joining me after all,” he said with a ready smile. “Good to see you Kham. It’s been too long.” Kham grumbled as he sifted through his money pouch. “Not long enough. I lost something very valuable last time.” “Oh that’s right,” said Henry. “I remember now. Well, no hard feelings. I should warn you, this is a high stakes game.” “I wouldn’t be playing if it weren’t,” said Kham. “My companion here is Beldin Soulforge.” “Good to see a Solani dwarf who knows his way around men and gold.” Henry shuffled the cards again. “Welcome to the game.” Beldin grunted over his mug. Ilmarė sat down next to the dwarf with a huff. “Idiots.” “Welcome, Osalikene!” said Henry with a grin. “I’ll take your comment as an assessment of the actors over there and not of my gaming companions.” “Don’t be so sure,” muttered Kham. The cheerful reception caught Ilmarė off guard. She peered at Henry through her feathered mask. Then she turned back to her companions. “The author of the play, Talbot Estus, is delusional. He thinks all the madness is delightful.” “That’s good news.” Henry shuffled the cards again. “Talbot’s got money. We’ve got one more seat at the table, so perhaps if you can get him to join us…” Sebastian slid into the seat next to Ilmarė. “I’m surprised to see you all here.” “Where were you?” asked Beldin. “Tracking down Lucius. He is indeed locked in The Tombs,” said Sebastian. “We can’t get in to see him until tomorrow.” “Since when do you care what happens to Lucius?” asked Kham. “Ah, a dark-kin.” Henry shuffled the cards again. “With a hint of Canceri accent. This is a regular table of nations.” “Who are you?” asked Sebastian. “Henry Tranco,” said the gambler with a smirk and slight incline of his head. He began handing out cards. “The game is Three-Dragon Ante. Each chip is worth one hundred doubloons. I take it you all know the rules?” They all nodded. “Good. Then we’ll start.” “I found something else out too,” Sebastian said to Kham. “Remember that cargo Edward was talking about?” Henry flipped card after card to each of them. “Yeah?” “Well, whatever it is, it’s big and heavy. I trailed Edward to here. It took four men to bring it up to his room.” “I thought Edward mentioned that he was meeting Captain Baldric here,” said Sebastian. “Sure he is,” said Kham. “So Edward drags something out of Sulfurmarsh, ships it all the way to Freeport, and then brings it up into a room at The Last Resort. What is it?” “Whatever it is,” said Henry. “He’s probably planning to sell it.” “And how do you know that?” asked Ilmarė. “Because he’s a lifelong Freeporter,” said Kham. “Everyone around here is either buying or selling something.” [/QUOTE]
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