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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Guest 11456" data-source="post: 1814292">When Sssakkariah enters the tavern she has difficulty getting through the crowd outside that has gathered to see what is up. Some appear to be annoyed that a private party will dampen their evening's activities. When she showed the bouncer the parchment, she was allowed entrance. As she entered the bartender made a sign at the bouncer and he closed and locked the door. Once Sssakkariah has found a seat, the waitress takes her drink order, serves her drink, and finally serves a plate of food like the others. After a short wait the human from earlier comes out onto the stage."Ladies and gentlefolk! I give you the bard of Matria! Pheliben!"He moves off stage as the old man that handed you the parchment takes the stage dressed in the familiar cloak. The cloak hides his features. He then pulls back the hood of the cloak to reveal a middle aged man."Welcome my friends! You are to be the first to hear my latest ballad. I have chosen each of you personally. Please listen and all will be revealed to you."The man then pulls out a mandolin and begins to play a melodic tune. Then he begins his ballad. First it speaks of the port city of Seagarden and the Dreaming Isles. Then there is a verse about a boat trip to the Teeth of Tolri a very dangerous group of islands to the north of Matria. Then it speaks of the captain of the ship. Apparently a saltblood human with excellent navigation skills. The subsequent verses speak of the passengers of the boat. First there is a night elf from the Morningstar Mountains who is a skilled healer. Second there is a trueblood human, the youngest son of a Baron and a budding performer in his own right. Next there is a lizardman from the Caracasa jungle who is a warrior of some skill. Next there is a halfling woman still learning at this late time in her life and her secret. Next there is a gnome just starting as a merchant here in Seagarden and his animal friend. Finally there is a thinblood yuan-ti with mystic arts. Then there is a verse about the dangerous trip and fire from the sky. The next and final verse speaks of terrible beasts on one of the teeth. But then the ballad ends without a formal conclusion.As the man, apparently Pheliben, ends the ballad abruptly he smiles at you."That is all that I have written so far my friends. Should you be interested in more meet here the day after tomorrow at daybreak. You are meant for greatness I am sure. It is your choice however. You may continue to drink and eat for as long as you wish. I hope you return day after tomorrow."He then tosses out a jacynth to each of you and then leaves the stage. As each of you decides to leave, the bouncer lets you out the door. Food and drink is provided for all that wish it.</blockquote>

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