[IC1] Pool of Radiance

[Scotley]

Eldwyn

"I'm sorry my friend, your sudden return has left me rattled. What I intended to say was 'Jade's brother Amber.' We believe the dark haired elf or half elf you saw could have been the missing brother we've been seeking. Had we been a bit more skilled at our task perhaps we'd have rescued you both and saved the trouble of going back." He gestures to a table. "Perhaps I need a mug or two to settle me down."

 

[Bloodweaver1]

Aylor Creegan

“Wow, seems like you like to travel.” Nods the small Dwarven women. “However, the more important question is; Do you like to drink?” Challenges Aylor with a wicked grin.

 

[Branding Opportunity]

Thunder grins at both Aylor and Eldwyn, and points at the small barrel he has been taking swigs from, "Do I like to drink? This is Achelan, a beverage made from apples fermented in sheep's bladders. It is quite popular among the peoples of the mountains. Would either of you care to try it?"

Later he notes, "So were you planning on going to find this half-elf? I would greatly appreciate the opportunity to settle the score with those around that castle. It has been too long since my ax has cloven orc heads."

 

[Scotley]

Eldwyn

Looking dubiously at the barrel Eldwyn says, "Perhaps later, I have a taste for some ale just now." Patting his stomach he adds, "and something to eat."

 

[Thanee]

"Eat good!" Elmus chimes in.

It doesn't take long for the innkeepter to notice and send one of his waitresses, who are usually helping out when the tavern is crowded, probably a safety measure to prevent too many bar brawls spawned by a too long response time. Looking at the typical crowd in here, that seems rather likely.

The waitress takes the orders, letting the adventurers know, that they can serve mountain goat stew and grilled boar tonight. Together with that they can serve ale, and more ale, and a good wine, but having tasted that once most gladly recline and stay with the ale, which is at least alright.

It takes only half an hour for the order to arrive.

 

[Scotley]

Eldwyn

The halfling pales slightly at the offerings. "Um, just some bread and cheese perhaps, no meat for me."

OOC: Something about having seen one's family roasted and eaten takes the edge off one's appetite for meat.

 

[Voadam]

Kordunn will feast on boar and ale and enjoy the time of revelry before taking up his sword again in their fight against the evils of the land.

 

[Branding Opportunity]

Thunder

Thunder enjoys the mountain goat stew, "Could use a little bitteroot. That is a plant which grows in my homeland. Gives it a bit of a bite and goes well with the tough goat meat. But for a lowland cook, it's not bad."

After finishing the first bowl he orders two more, finishing off the meal with some dried fruit and cheese.

 

[Mista Collins]

With the same appetite as Thunder, Selvaggio tries to finish as much as possible, but fails to even come close to matching the large man with his giant stomach. Intrepido happily finishes the rest of Selvaggio's second helping.

 

[Thanee]

[smallcaps]The Rescue of Amber[/smallcaps]

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[smallcaps]Fifth Chapter of the Pool of Radiance campaign[/smallcaps]​

1348 DR, Day 11 of Mirtul (spring)

Dawn has broken and the breakfast is already concluded, when the adventurers join Jade at the Temple of Tyr in the civilized part of Phlan. The head of the temple himself, Bishop Braccio, had invited them to lend his help in the search for Amber - Jade's missing brother.

Inside, the bishop has prepared a stone basin on a pillar-like stand, which contains water, or at least it appears as such.

“A good morning to you, Lady Jade, and to you as well, noble adventurers. I will need a most accurate description of your brother, in order to have a chance for this to succeed. I can only hope, that we gain an insight for his current whereabouts. The spell will take a while, I hope you brought some patience,” he says with a warm smile.

In the background, the gnome Dirtan is watching the group. He holds a scroll in his left hand and waves the right in a greeting fashion towards them. Another priest is also present.