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ATHAS FAERUN
01: A NEW ADVENTURE BEGINS
SEGMENT 001
“THE DINNER”
VULT 12, 999 THE REGAL RESTURANT NEAR MORGRAVE UNIVERSITY SHARN, BRELAND
Most new adventures begin in a tavern with ale, cheap entertainment and often rowdy groups and drinkers. Not this time. It is a place of food consumption and drinking but unlike most. The average meal costs more than a Gold piece and is to be eaten slowly…. Savoring each morsel. The wines are often Elven. If they are from Aundair, it is from the very best vineyards. The meals are often imported from other countries and continents. House Ghallanda gives it a five making it one of three such restaurants on Khorvaire.
Speaking of the great house, they of course over see it. Humans, elves and half-elves work here with a few halflings mixed in within the kitchen. Unknown to the people here, behind the paper wall where the music comes from sits a Lillend quietly singing and playing harp mixing a hint of calming charms into the tunes.
The sound other than her music is the occasional tink of glasses when toasting or stifled laugh at a good tale being told or a deal done. Speaking of deals being done, let us go to the window seat where only the richest and most powerful may sit to dine. Today, Viorr Maelak is here enjoying his homeland’s finest scotch with his roasted boar while deciding to finance an adventure into new territory or just enjoy a meal with a family friend. Athas Faerun.
Viorr is a plump dwarf. Not fat, there is muscle under the layers of skin and the layers of elegant dark leather clothes. Beads of platinum, gold, silver and jewels are threaded onto his beard. Many of these represent his family history and exploits. The expensive silk and leather shirt is dyed black with gold and silver lining. Each finger, including his thumbs have at least one ring. It is understood some of these are strong magics of protection.
Across from him sits a half-elf young male. The young blonde is dressed well but not like the dwarf. This young man graduated and now works at Morgrave University. His father was a successful merchant during the war but now is retired. His mother remains at home with him. She keeps busy trying to marry Athas and his two sisters- Gemma and Memma (twins).
Let us pause and listen in on their conversation-
“Has the headmaster forgiven you for the incident in Q’barra?” questions the dwarf between sniffing his drink and taking a sip of it. Then with a barely detectable smile, he gulps the remainder of the small glass of alcohol.
‘Yes….. until he tries to get a traveling pass through SE Karrnath. Wish they understood it was a joke.”
“Stealing the jeweled ring of the first Kaius from a museum? Long memory. Longer grudge.”
“Borrowed.” Athas laughs, “I borrowed it to sneak into the royal mansion to steal something else.”
The dwarf smiles and hopes to learn what was taken but gets no answer. He didn’t expect one. “So, if you can still travel, why contact me?”
“Always so perceptive Viorr. One of the many things I like about you.”
“I procure deals with thousands of gold weekly. I understand flattery.”
“Of course you do.”
“Athas, let me cut to the chase so that I may enjoy the rest of my meal. When you first contacted me I was surprised. It was your father whom befriended my family. You and the rest were not part of it. I knew you wanted something. I had my house aids look into it.”
“Go on.” Motions Athas while looking at his glass of wine.
“Karvas found you have been fairly well behaved ever since that incident. You spent most of your free time away from aiding the senior teachers researching. The top subjects you researched were most interesting. Draconic Prophecies, ancient history and….. nearly religious fever of buying the Korranberg Chronicle.”
Smiling, the charming half-elf motions for him to continue as he takes some wine.
“it is our belief you wish to go on an expedition again….. to the Shadow Marches and that curse of the land that has recently been discovered.”
“You are a cautious dwarf Viorr.”
“Master Maelak. Your father can call me by my first name….. not you.”
“Yes. Master Maelak, I am indeed seeking to travel to the northern section of the Shadow Marches and explore the area referred to as “The Hidden”.
“Hah. The Hidden. Indeed.”
01: A NEW ADVENTURE BEGINS
SEGMENT 001
“THE DINNER”
VULT 12, 999 THE REGAL RESTURANT NEAR MORGRAVE UNIVERSITY SHARN, BRELAND
Most new adventures begin in a tavern with ale, cheap entertainment and often rowdy groups and drinkers. Not this time. It is a place of food consumption and drinking but unlike most. The average meal costs more than a Gold piece and is to be eaten slowly…. Savoring each morsel. The wines are often Elven. If they are from Aundair, it is from the very best vineyards. The meals are often imported from other countries and continents. House Ghallanda gives it a five making it one of three such restaurants on Khorvaire.
Speaking of the great house, they of course over see it. Humans, elves and half-elves work here with a few halflings mixed in within the kitchen. Unknown to the people here, behind the paper wall where the music comes from sits a Lillend quietly singing and playing harp mixing a hint of calming charms into the tunes.
The sound other than her music is the occasional tink of glasses when toasting or stifled laugh at a good tale being told or a deal done. Speaking of deals being done, let us go to the window seat where only the richest and most powerful may sit to dine. Today, Viorr Maelak is here enjoying his homeland’s finest scotch with his roasted boar while deciding to finance an adventure into new territory or just enjoy a meal with a family friend. Athas Faerun.
Viorr is a plump dwarf. Not fat, there is muscle under the layers of skin and the layers of elegant dark leather clothes. Beads of platinum, gold, silver and jewels are threaded onto his beard. Many of these represent his family history and exploits. The expensive silk and leather shirt is dyed black with gold and silver lining. Each finger, including his thumbs have at least one ring. It is understood some of these are strong magics of protection.
Across from him sits a half-elf young male. The young blonde is dressed well but not like the dwarf. This young man graduated and now works at Morgrave University. His father was a successful merchant during the war but now is retired. His mother remains at home with him. She keeps busy trying to marry Athas and his two sisters- Gemma and Memma (twins).
Let us pause and listen in on their conversation-
“Has the headmaster forgiven you for the incident in Q’barra?” questions the dwarf between sniffing his drink and taking a sip of it. Then with a barely detectable smile, he gulps the remainder of the small glass of alcohol.
‘Yes….. until he tries to get a traveling pass through SE Karrnath. Wish they understood it was a joke.”
“Stealing the jeweled ring of the first Kaius from a museum? Long memory. Longer grudge.”
“Borrowed.” Athas laughs, “I borrowed it to sneak into the royal mansion to steal something else.”
The dwarf smiles and hopes to learn what was taken but gets no answer. He didn’t expect one. “So, if you can still travel, why contact me?”
“Always so perceptive Viorr. One of the many things I like about you.”
“I procure deals with thousands of gold weekly. I understand flattery.”
“Of course you do.”
“Athas, let me cut to the chase so that I may enjoy the rest of my meal. When you first contacted me I was surprised. It was your father whom befriended my family. You and the rest were not part of it. I knew you wanted something. I had my house aids look into it.”
“Go on.” Motions Athas while looking at his glass of wine.
“Karvas found you have been fairly well behaved ever since that incident. You spent most of your free time away from aiding the senior teachers researching. The top subjects you researched were most interesting. Draconic Prophecies, ancient history and….. nearly religious fever of buying the Korranberg Chronicle.”
Smiling, the charming half-elf motions for him to continue as he takes some wine.
“it is our belief you wish to go on an expedition again….. to the Shadow Marches and that curse of the land that has recently been discovered.”
“You are a cautious dwarf Viorr.”
“Master Maelak. Your father can call me by my first name….. not you.”
“Yes. Master Maelak, I am indeed seeking to travel to the northern section of the Shadow Marches and explore the area referred to as “The Hidden”.
“Hah. The Hidden. Indeed.”