[IC] Shamutani Hills - psi/gng
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doghead
thotd
November 13, in Cantopanti
The man shrugs and returns Casparan insolently, then noisily clears his throat and spits. He also takes a step back.
"Sure, directions are free. Go that way." He points down the road that leads through the village. "But it'll cost you to learn what I knows about what lies that way. Just as it costs me to learn what the witch knows." He shrugs again. "Such is life."
The man shrugs and returns Casparan insolently, then noisily clears his throat and spits. He also takes a step back.
"Sure, directions are free. Go that way." He points down the road that leads through the village. "But it'll cost you to learn what I knows about what lies that way. Just as it costs me to learn what the witch knows." He shrugs again. "Such is life."
doghead
thotd
November 13, in Cantopanti.
The man shrugs again. "Well thats the rub isn't it. You never know till you paid for it. But you know where to find me if you're not happy."
The man seems to relax a little, but still casts a nervous glance or two in Casparan's direction. He smiles thinly. You can almost see the cogs turning as he calculates how much you are worth.
"Two gold each. Three," he adds in a flash of inspiration, looking quite pleased with himself, "from the man on the fine horse. Which would be nine in total."
The man shrugs again. "Well thats the rub isn't it. You never know till you paid for it. But you know where to find me if you're not happy."
The man seems to relax a little, but still casts a nervous glance or two in Casparan's direction. He smiles thinly. You can almost see the cogs turning as he calculates how much you are worth.
"Two gold each. Three," he adds in a flash of inspiration, looking quite pleased with himself, "from the man on the fine horse. Which would be nine in total."
doghead
thotd
November 13, in Cantopanti
The other two do agree to pay and the man collects his coins, including the two in dust. He tucks themn away into a pouch at his belt.
"Thank you gentlemen. Now to the matter at hand.
"There are two paths through the hills as I mentioned. The low way leads through the Vale of the Elvin," he begins, "and unless you are prepared for Elvin ways - for they are mischievous and magical - you had better avoid this path. The high way takes you up into the hills past the Schanker Mines." He laughs, and adds: "But you must keep your head if you take this path! Head onwards for Kristatanti, which you will reach in a day or two, for few villages in the Shamutanti Hills welcome stangers, and in Kristatanti you will at least find food and shelter. Oh, and one last word of warning. Beware the Black Lotus on your travels - its sweet aroma is deadly."
With that the man wishes you the best and steps back to allow you to pass. A little way further down the path you come across a small inn. Beyond that are a few more buildings before the village come to an end.
The other two do agree to pay and the man collects his coins, including the two in dust. He tucks themn away into a pouch at his belt.
"Thank you gentlemen. Now to the matter at hand.
"There are two paths through the hills as I mentioned. The low way leads through the Vale of the Elvin," he begins, "and unless you are prepared for Elvin ways - for they are mischievous and magical - you had better avoid this path. The high way takes you up into the hills past the Schanker Mines." He laughs, and adds: "But you must keep your head if you take this path! Head onwards for Kristatanti, which you will reach in a day or two, for few villages in the Shamutanti Hills welcome stangers, and in Kristatanti you will at least find food and shelter. Oh, and one last word of warning. Beware the Black Lotus on your travels - its sweet aroma is deadly."
With that the man wishes you the best and steps back to allow you to pass. A little way further down the path you come across a small inn. Beyond that are a few more buildings before the village come to an end.
Scotley
Hero
Bendyn Human Fighter/Psion
Bendyn shakes his head at the coin he paid for such sparse information. "Well my friends we seem to have two choices now. I seem to remember the Housecarl of Beck saying three earlier. Perhaps we can rediscover the third route at the Inn, but I must confess that at these prices it may be best to take our chances. I don't know the 'ways of the Elven', do any of you feel confident taking the low route? Either way I think a good meal at the Inn is in order before we continue onward."
Bendyn shakes his head at the coin he paid for such sparse information. "Well my friends we seem to have two choices now. I seem to remember the Housecarl of Beck saying three earlier. Perhaps we can rediscover the third route at the Inn, but I must confess that at these prices it may be best to take our chances. I don't know the 'ways of the Elven', do any of you feel confident taking the low route? Either way I think a good meal at the Inn is in order before we continue onward."
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