[AU] Stone Bones

[dead_radish]

*As they approach town, Kelthet becomes more and more excited, but also more and more withdrawn. He is almost smiling by the time the reach the town, but not talking to anyone at all. When they reach the tavern, he hovers near the door, not taking a seat, and waits for Phaern to discover what he can, so they can move on.*

 

[Jaws]

Wil

*Wil paces back and forth impatiently. He smiles at the innkeeper hoping for quick reply to Phaern.*

Come on. Come on. You have been good to us so far Mr. Innkeeper Sir. Don't let us down now.

*Wil is unconsciously running his finger upon his chest in a very practiced pattern.*

 

[Rybaer]

*Leesea follows Phaern and listens to his exchange with the innkeep. She's fascinated by the level of detail that the spryte managed to find and resolves to peruse his notes when they get some downtime.*

 

[Isida Kep'Tukari]

Phaern enters the tavern admiring the antiquity of the building. He approaches the innkeeper at the bar and asks, "Good day sir. I am on the trail of some explorers who passed this way some 100 years ago and I was curious if there were any local legends about them. Their names were Gomaer Grayclaw, a spryte, and Crothar a litorian bodyguard of Grayclaw's. They would have been interested in the Red Caves near here. They mentioned your fine establishment, which led me and my companions here." Phaern looks a little nervous at having been so upfront, but he really couldnt think of another way to approach the subject.

*The innkeeper looks somewhat astonished at your request, but ponders it for a moment.*

"Hrumm... I don't know much about that. Never did care much for history. But there's a fellow I know, and it might know something. It's a mojh you see, old as anything. Uncanny fellow, keeps to itself, but doesn't bother nobody. It's never done anybody any harm as far as I know. Lykis is it's name, it lives on the east side of town, between the baker and the tailor," the innkeeper says thoughtfully.

*Darthyallys is more than comfortable allowing Phaern to gather information. His method for doing so usually involves blood and tears and it's a bit too early in the day for that. Instead, he walks up to the barwench, intent on her labors.*

"Pardon my crass interuption of your preparations for the coming day, m'dear. My companions and I have been travelling for most of the morn and are in dire need of refreshment and repast. If you'd be so kind as to arrange a quick meal, I would be most..." *He glances her up and down.* "Pleased to make it worth your time."

*The girl flushes slightly, then nods and dashes off to the kitchen. She returns with several slices of warm bread, a small ball of butter in a dish, a small pot of honey, and a bowl of blueberries.*

"I can get you porriage if you want it, and we have mead, ale, and cider to drink," she says as she puts the things on the table.

 

[Erekose13]

Phaern thanks the man, handing him a few silver coins for this information and the meal that his companion has ordered. Returning to the others he says, "Seems like there might be something in this trip into the village after all. This gentlemen has informed me that there might be someone that knows something about the explorers that I read out in my research. After lunch we shall visit this Lykis, a Mojh according to the barkeep."

 

[Corinthi]

*The girl flushes slightly, then nods and dashes off to the kitchen. She returns with several slices of warm bread, a small ball of butter in a dish, a small pot of honey, and a bowl of blueberries.*

"I can get you porriage if you want it, and we have mead, ale, and cider to drink," she says as she puts the things on the table.

*Grinning at the good natured wench, Darthallys nods, reaching out to brush away a stray lock of hair from the girl's forehead.*

"I'll trust your judgment, my dear. If you think the porridge is good, I'll try it. As to drinks, mead for myself, a bit of watered wine for that Spryte (*points to Phaern), and cider for the others. Honest, myself and my Spryte friend had a bit too much to drink last night, and need a bit of something...sweet to take the edge off."

*He tosses the girl a sly wink as he sits and begins buttering a slice of bread with a dagger drawn from his boot.*

 

[Corinthi]

Phaern thanks the man, handing him a few silver coins for this information and the meal that his companion has ordered. Returning to the others he says, "Seems like there might be something in this trip into the village after all. This gentlemen has informed me that there might be someone that knows something about the explorers that I read out in my research. After lunch we shall visit this Lykis, a Mojh according to the barkeep."

*Darthallys wrinkles his nose a touch at this unsettling development.*

"Mojh? Bahh. Foul abominations. Never met one of those blasted creatures that wasn't up to something. Perhaps it'd be wise if I tag along to this interview. If the scaly cur tries anything I can have him unconscious and bleeding in seconds. In fact, it'd probably be easier getting the information from it if we rough it up a bit first, you know, just to show we're not to be trifled with. A few broken bones usually convinces people to put aside thier silly obfuscations."

 

[Rybaer]

*Darthallys wrinkles his nose a touch at this unsettling development.*

"Mojh? Bahh. Foul abominations. Never met one of those blasted creatures that wasn't up to something. Perhaps it'd be wise if I tag along to this interview. If the scaly cur tries anything I can have him unconscious and bleeding in seconds. In fact, it'd probably be easier getting the information from it if we rough it up a bit first, you know, just to show we're not to be trifled with. A few broken bones usually convinces people to put aside thier silly obfuscations."

*Leesea gives Darthallys a sharp look.*

"Good information knows no racial bounds, my predjudiced young man," she says sternly. "And I trust that last comment was merely ill humor. Remember, we're on a specific quest and I've got a grandson to visit once we're done...so let's try not to do anything that might jeopardize it."

 

[Corinthi]

*Darthallys looks toward Leesea for a moment, his eyes unreadable, then he smiles broadly, perhaps showing a few too many teeth.*

"Of course, my apologies. Sometimes I forget myself and the company I keep. I've no doubts the Mojh may know something. I just worry about the price of such information and what he may have already done with it. Afterall, apparently something is disturbing the bones and I find it oddly convenient that we've bumped into this scaled abom..."

*He pauses to clear his throat.*

"This learned Mojh who just happens to know something useful. If you'd rather I stay out of the meeting while the elder members of our esteemed band question the sage, I will happily await the startling revelations you'll return with."

 

[Jaws]

Wil

*Wil sits after hearing the innkeeper. He pops some blueberries into his mouth and drinks some cider. Wil is talking with his mouth full.*

"I think we should all meet Lykis. To show that we are serious. But I think Darthallys should keep his mouth shut."

*Wil slaps Darthallys on the back and gives him a pleadful smirk.*

"He does have a point. We need be cautious. Lykis might be willing to help us but could be a threat."

*Wil's fingers and teeth are stained purple from the blueberries.*