Lost Homeland

[Dog Moon]

"This place does not appear to have any adverse effects upon the living," he tells you. "I've been here for quite some time now. Can't even remember how long it's been.

"Manifest is about what you would consider a full day's travel. To put it more specifically, when you leave after resting, you'll reach Manifest about the time you begin to feel tired. As for why I'd hardly call it a town, well, you'll see when you get there," he says with a not so mysterious wink.

He waits as Alth speaks and for Freylin to translate [assuming you do]. He shakes his head. "I can't say that I've seen anyone like that, though if you're looking for somebody, I would definitely recommend going to Manifest. Anyone passing through there is required to 'sign in'.

"The area around this inn is pretty quiet and safe, why I like it here. You shouldn't have any troubles reaching the city."

 

[Charberus]

Alth, "ZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzZZZZZZzzzzzzzzz"

Skitter, "ZZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzZZZZZZZZzzzzzzzzzzZZZZZZ"

 

[Aereas]

Listening intently to the man I wait for him to finish before continueing "How difficult is it to 'sign in' and just what does this process usually require? Also is there any thing around here that one shouldn't do and they may be more accustomed to in the land of the living?"

OOC: I do translate ^_^

 

[Dog Moon]

The man shakes his head. "No, you don't understand. The living do not need to sign in. Only those who have deceased do. This way, when their families perish, they can be found easily. Mrutvu set this in place long ago, theoretically because too many people were asking to see their families."

As he thinks about the second question, you turn and begin to translate. You realize that Alth and his pet are gone and that only Vita remains. She's giving you an odd look and you have a pretty strong feeling that what the man says doesn't need to be translated for her.

"I can't think that there'd be anything bad, or at least any more bad than it would be in Lecrutia. The same general rules apply here. It makes things easier because the living don't have to learn anything new. Wait! Racism is highly frowned upon because of the high diversity among the dead because they come from all over Lecrutia. I wouldn't think you would need to worry about it, but-" he shrugs.

"Politeness is of course importatant, and it is customary to introduce yourself before asking so many questions," he adds with a tiny smirk.

 

[Aereas]

Displaying a look of shock and covering my mouth I extend my hand saying "My appoligies mister. I am Freylin Trombel. I had not meant to ask so many questions." after he shakes my hand, assuming he does, I continue with saying "Thank you for all your help so far, but I have just one question remaining as of yet. Is there no difference between night and day here? WIthout it how is one to tell time?" After a pause she adds "ok, two more I guess."

 

[Dog Moon]

"Benvenuto," he says with a slight nod, his hands still gripping the book he was reading.

"There is no night and day. For most, it does not matter. The sky fades from dark gray to light gray, but there does not seem to be any sort of pattern. Within Manifest, there is a bell to mark the passing each hour, but out here, there is nothing. Personally, I think that's why we enjoy it. It's the perfect place to relax without worries."

Finished, her glances between the two of you. "Does the young lady have any questions?"

"My name is Vita," she answers, "And no, I have no questions to ask."

Benvenuto then looks straight at Freylin, waiting expectantly for either a few parting words or another question.

 

[Aereas]

Sitting there in thought for a moment to try and make sure I didn't miss any questions I focus back on the man and say "Thank you very much Benvenuto. Your information has been very helpful. I do not have much to offer in gratitude but please accept it anyway." Reaching into a pocket I pull out 2 gold coins and place then on the table before him.

Before standing up I glance at the cover of his book to try and see what it is (not really trying to be subtle). THen fully rising I bow respectfuly to the man and add "Seeing as there is no time I'm not sure whst time of day this is for you. FOr me it feels like night so I bid you a good night kind sir." Then, unless he says something requiring me to respond, I head to bed extending my offer to Vita once more in case she changed her mind.

 

[Dog Moon]

Benvenuto shrugs. "That's fine," he says. He doesn't appear to mind helping out much. He notices you getting a glance at the book, but he doesn't seem to care, probably because he figures you cannot read the title anyway, which you cannot.

You go up to your room for the 'night.' Nothing occurs during your rests and both of you wake up feeling almost refreshed, except slightly annoyed because your neighbors across the hall are making a great deal of noise. Both of you can clearly the sounds of a man and woman fighting. After a couple of moments of listening [impossible not to listen in] you are again annoyed at not being able to understand their language. Fortunately, you hear loud, quick words in an angry tone and the arguing stops.

Both of you feel like you would like to go back to sleep, but you are awake now and feel like sleep is impossible.

Whenever you go downstairs, you see a very similar sight as if nothing changed except that the man named Benvenuto is not in the common room.

OOC: The inn rooms costs 5sp each and meals cost 3sp [total, for both dinner and breakfast].

 

[Charberus]

When I wake up, I spend 10 Minutes in a battle with an imaginary person (practice) while trying to imagine how the weird elven race would use this weapon. Skitter would in the mean time watch me lazily while cleaning himself.

After that is finished, I wash up and Skitter and I head downstairs to meet Freylin, Grumbling... "Wow, of all the times to need our Silent Ability to last all night."

Sighing... he orders breakfast for Him and Skitter. Then at looking at Vita and Freylin, "Did you learn anything important last night? Also, What is the plan for finding the King's Son?"

 

[Aereas]

Rising from bed and feeling annoyingly awake I gather my gear for the road before stepping out into the hall. I glance at the room where the noise came from but walk past it without much of a care. Once I get downstairs, and seeing VIta still there, I sit at the table next to her and say in gnome "Good morning Vita. How was your night, and did you see where Benvenuto went by any chance?". Ordering my breakfast I sit there and wait for it casualy chatting with Vita to keep myself awake from the tiredness that began creeping up as soon as I sat down. When ALth sits down and asks about last night I say with a smile, still speaking in gnome, "But silence would prevent you from hearing your alarm clock."

Then taking on a more serious tone I continue with "I learned a number of things from Benvenuto. The most important thing being that in the town of manifest there is a book that all the dead are required to sign in at. Our first objective should be to go there. The town is about a days travel away, and although there is no day or night here there shouldn't be any difficulties in getting there."

OOC: You never mentioned Vita, but I'm assuming she declined the option of rest and stayed down here. If not then instead of talking to her I will fall asleep shortly after ordering my food until Alth's voice wakes me up again.