Lost Homeland

[Charberus]

Alth whispers to Skitter, Vita, and Freylin"I see more dead people" Skitter grins and chuckles.

"Come on ladies, lets go see how good the Ale and entertainment is. I could use a drink, meal, and hopefully a bed that i can sleep on." Alth dismounts skitter, whom casually stroll into the tavern.

OOC: As I am passing, Alth casually glance at the people playing their game and the guy reading the book. Mostly looking at equipment/weapons/title of book/whether they think i am a threat.

OOC: When I enter the bar, I sit closet to the door, and move a chair away from the table so skitter can be by me. "Hey there fine women," Alth says as he tips his hat politely to the wench. "I would like three ales, 1 for me, and 2 for my friend here (pointing to Skitter). Also, some stew n' bread too please." OOC: I am really hungry and thirsty. So, once I eat that, I will appolygize to Reylin and Vita about forgetting about them. I will then look around the room and ask Vita if she knew anyone here, and if there is anything she wants." OOC:

 

[Dog Moon]

Vita shakes her head. "No, I am not hungry."

As you approach the entrance, you note that those with flesh and blood are equipped like standard adventurers, backpacks sitting nearby, misc. pouches hanging from their belts. Next to one of the two playing cards is a long sword resting in a weathered scabbard. Resting on the floor next to the other card player is a battle axe, it's handle notched from what appears to be numerous battles. These two do not pay you any attention at all, so intent on their card game and their general chatter. As you pass by, you hear one speaking about his daughter and how she is doing well with her new husband and that she is even expecting.

Vita pauses before entering, glancing up at the sign with a chuckle. "'Dead Man Walking'," she tells you, "Is the name of this inn."

Inside, sitting near the open window to the patio is the other flesh and blood person. The book is covered in leather and though there are words written upon it with black ink, you cannot understand what they mean. The man also does not look up at you. He doesn't appear to be noticing anything around and him. A pack rests next to him, but there is hardly anything in it. You do not notice any weapons on him.

At other tables, you see the translucent blue people sitting and talking, enjoying themselves, though few of them have food before them. One of them does though, a large man even in death. Sitting before him are three plates filled with a variety of food. He hardly seems to be paying any attention to what he eats as he shovels food continuously into his mouth.

You sit down at the table and almost immediately are approached by a cute serving girl. While the other blue translucent beings continue to wear the clothes they wore when living, the girl before you does not. She wears a black outfit consisting of a skirt and top and with trim and buttons down the back. Down her left leg is a long set of bandages put on after death. Long hair falls to her waist, tied near the bottom with a black ribbon.

The serving girl speaks, but you cannot understand. Fortunately, Vita is able to, and she translates what is said. "Hello," Vita translates. "Welcome to Dead Man Walking. What can I get for you?"

 

[Aereas]

Taking in the surroundings I make note of the one with the book. He may be someone to talk to about this area soon enough. As the serving girl comes up and requests our order I am very thankful Vita can understand. Getting food would be very annoying otherwise.

Looking to the lady I begin placing my order slowly half expecting Vita to have to translate it as well I'll have roast pork with a side of noodle soup please."

Then I was for Alth to place his order and the serving girl to head off with the order. A part of me is rather curious how Vita understands the language whe she seems so little informed of the world. Perhaps its just a side effect of being dead. Turning to Vita I request "VIta. When the lady comes back can you please ask her if she has seen someone pass through here for me?"

Assuming Vita says yes I describe the kobold's son to her and request that she ask about him.

 

[Dog Moon]

The serving girl takes your orders as Vita translates them and then leaves. Vita listens carefully as Freylin speaks and when the serving girl returns with your drinks, Vita and her have a brief discussion. Afterwards, Vita turns to Freylin as the serving girl waits patiently.

"She says tha not everyone passes through here. Several people have passed through here with similar descriptions, but she is afraid that she cannot tell the difference, especially when they all appear similar, blue skin and all. Is there anything else either of you wish to know?" she asks.

 

[Charberus]

"Hey Vita!" Alth says after finishing the last of the drink. Skitter appears to be liking his drink too and licks the cup clean. "Could you please ask her if she knows how many of the living she gets around here? It seems there are other living creatures here too."

 

[Aereas]

Considering the answer for a moment I say "Yes actually. Where does this road lead and how long of a travel is it?"

After getting that answer I also ask where the most likely place new arrivals go after getting here.

 

[Dog Moon]

After a brief exchange between Vita and the serving girl, Vita says, "There are occasional living passers-by, but since not all of them stop here, she cannot say how many there are here in total. She believes that most come here to find someone who has perished in an attempt to return them to the living and that many of those who fail remain here."

Another person at a different table says something and the serving girl bows with a slight nod and hurries to that table.

"As for what's down this road, she says that the city of Manifest lies at the end. Unfortunately, considering that she's never been there and that time is difficult to tell here, she cannot say just how far it is, how long it will take to get there, or if there are any other places for people to go."

 

[Aereas]

As Vita finishes the translation I say "Thank you Vita. I doubt I could have had anywhere near as much luck myself in finding all that out."

I then begin eating in earnest and walk to the inn keeper to make reservations for the night. Once completed I return to the table and say to my companions "I'm getting rather tired so I'm heading to bed soon. What about you two?"

OOC: I don't really have anything more to do tonight. Unless Brian does I'm good for skipping to the next day/event.
Also if Vita needs a place to stay I'll offer to share my room since were both female...Its noy like shes gonna sleep anyway,

 

[Charberus]

I am going to look around, and see if the patrons have any "fresh" scars on them, and what type of weapons they use. Also, I will look around to see if there is anyone that 'stands out' besides us.

OOC: I am seeing if any of the ghost got damaged, and seeing if lots of people carry a certain weapon that i haven't seen before...like if lots of their blades have a shiny blue coat...stuff like that. Also, when looking around, looking for someone who appears to be a well travelled person. Someone that appears to know the lay of the land...and what we should expect if we travel in this world.

 

[Dog Moon]

You two finish your dinner with only a single interruption by the serving girl to ask how the meals are. As you eat, Alth continuously glances around the inside of the common room. Upon first glance, you notice that those who are translucent blue, ignoring the single serving girl, are wearing basic clothes. None of the dress is particularly fancy, leading you to believe that none of these people were wealthy during life, and of the dozen dead, only two wear real clothing, though the styles are similar to those who do not have any clothing beyond what they had in death. In fact, none of them wield weapons either except the flesh and blood people.

Upon a little closer inspection, you see one figure in the back staying only partly hidden in the shadows with a fairly new cloak covering his body and face. With an occasional glance, you notice that the figure does not appear to moving.

As for people who might be knowledgeable about the area, you are unsure. None of them give any indication of having traveled far, though depending on the book the flesh and blood person is reading, he may know something.

After dinner, when Freylin makes her comment, Vita shrugs. "I think I will remain down here," she tells you.