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<blockquote data-quote="megamania" data-source="post: 6762882" data-attributes="member: 9255"><p>THE MORGRAVE ADVENTURES</p><p>“03 FIND JAXEN WILLOWTRENDER”</p><p>SEGMENT 19</p><p>“WINE TREE”</p><p>10/25/15</p><p></p><p>RHAAN 14, 1000 WINE TREE, ELDEEN REACHES</p><p></p><p> “Small place.” Comments the dwarf looking down the entirety of Winetree. He spots about 7-8 buildings or by better description- structures.</p><p></p><p>They walk past a cabin and a small trade house. There is a small building marked with a sign of House Jorasco. Next to that is a stable marked with House Orien. The largest building is a tavern named after the town- The Wine Tree. The biggest surprise is the small Silver Flame temple.</p><p></p><p>“Let’s try the tavern. Get beds, food and maybe learn something.” Says the dwarf as he heads to the entrance. </p><p></p><p>The goliath spots a small wood shelter with many claw marks and diggings around it. “What is that?” he asks the ranger.</p><p></p><p>“Dog House.”</p><p></p><p>“I like dogs. This is a good place.” Says the goliath with a smile.</p><p></p><p>Inside they find a small tavern with two tables and a small bar. A hallway leads down the right side with several other doors. The guest living area they figure. Behind the bar is another closed door. They guess it leads to the living quarters and storeroom of the tavern.</p><p></p><p>The door opens and an elderly old human man dressed in red robes with gold and brown trim steps out. “Welcome to Wine Tree. How may I help you?”</p><p></p><p>“We would like rooms and some food would be nice.” Answers the dwarf with more respect than he normally would give. This care keeper has an aura about him. The dwarf finds him worthy of respect. </p><p>Looking to them he smiles. “I have tribex stew and for you young man, I have uncooked tribex in the back.”</p><p></p><p>Kar-Draith nearly drools… if he could drool. Hardfist’s stomach growls loudly- masking the dwarf’s own stomach growls. “I take that as an approval.”</p><p></p><p>They sit down as the man goes to the back to prepare food. He comes out with a cask of ale and a bottle of wine. He carefully feels the weight of each and offers them to the travelers to begin. “Don’t worry, I keep the costs down. Enjoy. We failed to complete our greetings. I am Sir John.”</p><p></p><p>Each of the three give their name and begin to drink. Sir John excuses himself but soon returns with a large bloody-rare steak, no vegetables. As he goes back to check on the stew the lizardfolk starts into his steak. “Good spices…” The other two are trapped between revulsion and envy. They are hungry. Out comes bread but the dwarf isn’t big on it. He ate bread for the first half of their journey. Crumbs and berries for the second half.</p><p></p><p>Sir John comes out with a large bowl that has to be handled with two hands and gives it to the goliath. He returns with two large bowls for himself and the dwarf.</p><p></p><p>“Kar-Draith…. Are you of the Shadow Marches or Q’Barra?” asks the old man.</p><p></p><p>“Q’barra.”</p><p></p><p>“Wonderful. I remember my first visit to that amazing land. It was back in 892… or was it 894…. It has been a long time.” He finishes his bowl and pulls out a pipe. “We were there as adventurers… The Red Banners I believe….. Ah… I wonder what became of them.”</p><p></p><p>The three of them sense a long winded history to be told but with good food in their stomachs they don’t mind much. “Are you from Ka’rhashan?”</p><p></p><p>Not wanting to answer possible sensitive questions, the ranger changes the subject. “Do you get many travelers here?”</p><p></p><p>“No. Wine Tree is very distant from the rest of the world. Even from Eldeen itself.”</p><p></p><p>“Why be here then?” asks the dwarf.</p><p></p><p>“I like the place. It has a special quality to it. Nothing like it, not even the far East has anything like it.”</p><p></p><p>“So if anyone passed through here you would know it.” Suggests the dwarf.</p><p></p><p>“Quite so.”</p><p></p><p>“Has a man been here- a Jaxen Willowtrender?”</p><p></p><p>“Perhaps. A few weeks ago a man did come through. He didn’t stay. He was in a hurry. He was under the thought that a underground ruin was nearby. There are a few but nothing worth exploring.”</p><p></p><p>“Oh- where?” asks the dwarf sensing they are getting close now.</p><p></p><p>“Then there was those dreadful men. They came a day after. They were looking for the same ruins. They wanted rooms but I am too small of an establishment. I couldn’t possibly house the entire lot of them. They were so unruly and rude it may have been just as well.” He blows out several smoke rings that seem to change colors as they rise.</p><p></p><p>“Could these men…. Be the Emerald Claw?”</p><p></p><p>“Dear I hope not but perhaps.” His thoughts drift even as his smoke clouds do.</p><p></p><p>RHAAN 15, 1000 WINE TREE, ELDEEN REACHES</p><p></p><p></p><p>For the three rooms and the huge meal with drink only costs them a gold each. The best deal of this entire trip. When they wake up, Sir John has just baked sweet rolls with a drink he calls “coffee”. The lizardfolk and goliath each take a roll. The dwarf slides the tray’s contents into his bag. When Sir John turns around with a second tray he seems confused for a moment but looks at the goliath whom is finishing his roll. “Ahem…. Yes. Well alright then.”</p><p></p><p>This time, the goliath grabs several rolls before the dwarf takes them.</p><p></p><p>Before leaving they go to the trade store to pick up a few supplies. Money is getting low. An elf runs this store- The Trap & Tackle. His name is Fabian Dearrean. As they pick up fresh water and trail rations they discuss local events. Fabian agrees that a lone man came through followed by a large group of men- fifteen plus. They wore coats and cloaks over green and silver armor.</p><p></p><p>Fabian, when asked, agrees they were searching for a ruin. The ruin was believed to be near a lake or large pond along the cliffs. This reminded the elf of a similar place about a day or two away. “Just follow the road until it veers away from the cliffs. Stay by the cliffs. You should see it easily enough. Just be careful, Eldeen is a dangerous place at times.”</p><p></p><p>Confirming their original concerns, the three of them head out.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="megamania, post: 6762882, member: 9255"] THE MORGRAVE ADVENTURES “03 FIND JAXEN WILLOWTRENDER” SEGMENT 19 “WINE TREE” 10/25/15 RHAAN 14, 1000 WINE TREE, ELDEEN REACHES “Small place.” Comments the dwarf looking down the entirety of Winetree. He spots about 7-8 buildings or by better description- structures. They walk past a cabin and a small trade house. There is a small building marked with a sign of House Jorasco. Next to that is a stable marked with House Orien. The largest building is a tavern named after the town- The Wine Tree. The biggest surprise is the small Silver Flame temple. “Let’s try the tavern. Get beds, food and maybe learn something.” Says the dwarf as he heads to the entrance. The goliath spots a small wood shelter with many claw marks and diggings around it. “What is that?” he asks the ranger. “Dog House.” “I like dogs. This is a good place.” Says the goliath with a smile. Inside they find a small tavern with two tables and a small bar. A hallway leads down the right side with several other doors. The guest living area they figure. Behind the bar is another closed door. They guess it leads to the living quarters and storeroom of the tavern. The door opens and an elderly old human man dressed in red robes with gold and brown trim steps out. “Welcome to Wine Tree. How may I help you?” “We would like rooms and some food would be nice.” Answers the dwarf with more respect than he normally would give. This care keeper has an aura about him. The dwarf finds him worthy of respect. Looking to them he smiles. “I have tribex stew and for you young man, I have uncooked tribex in the back.” Kar-Draith nearly drools… if he could drool. Hardfist’s stomach growls loudly- masking the dwarf’s own stomach growls. “I take that as an approval.” They sit down as the man goes to the back to prepare food. He comes out with a cask of ale and a bottle of wine. He carefully feels the weight of each and offers them to the travelers to begin. “Don’t worry, I keep the costs down. Enjoy. We failed to complete our greetings. I am Sir John.” Each of the three give their name and begin to drink. Sir John excuses himself but soon returns with a large bloody-rare steak, no vegetables. As he goes back to check on the stew the lizardfolk starts into his steak. “Good spices…” The other two are trapped between revulsion and envy. They are hungry. Out comes bread but the dwarf isn’t big on it. He ate bread for the first half of their journey. Crumbs and berries for the second half. Sir John comes out with a large bowl that has to be handled with two hands and gives it to the goliath. He returns with two large bowls for himself and the dwarf. “Kar-Draith…. Are you of the Shadow Marches or Q’Barra?” asks the old man. “Q’barra.” “Wonderful. I remember my first visit to that amazing land. It was back in 892… or was it 894…. It has been a long time.” He finishes his bowl and pulls out a pipe. “We were there as adventurers… The Red Banners I believe….. Ah… I wonder what became of them.” The three of them sense a long winded history to be told but with good food in their stomachs they don’t mind much. “Are you from Ka’rhashan?” Not wanting to answer possible sensitive questions, the ranger changes the subject. “Do you get many travelers here?” “No. Wine Tree is very distant from the rest of the world. Even from Eldeen itself.” “Why be here then?” asks the dwarf. “I like the place. It has a special quality to it. Nothing like it, not even the far East has anything like it.” “So if anyone passed through here you would know it.” Suggests the dwarf. “Quite so.” “Has a man been here- a Jaxen Willowtrender?” “Perhaps. A few weeks ago a man did come through. He didn’t stay. He was in a hurry. He was under the thought that a underground ruin was nearby. There are a few but nothing worth exploring.” “Oh- where?” asks the dwarf sensing they are getting close now. “Then there was those dreadful men. They came a day after. They were looking for the same ruins. They wanted rooms but I am too small of an establishment. I couldn’t possibly house the entire lot of them. They were so unruly and rude it may have been just as well.” He blows out several smoke rings that seem to change colors as they rise. “Could these men…. Be the Emerald Claw?” “Dear I hope not but perhaps.” His thoughts drift even as his smoke clouds do. RHAAN 15, 1000 WINE TREE, ELDEEN REACHES For the three rooms and the huge meal with drink only costs them a gold each. The best deal of this entire trip. When they wake up, Sir John has just baked sweet rolls with a drink he calls “coffee”. The lizardfolk and goliath each take a roll. The dwarf slides the tray’s contents into his bag. When Sir John turns around with a second tray he seems confused for a moment but looks at the goliath whom is finishing his roll. “Ahem…. Yes. Well alright then.” This time, the goliath grabs several rolls before the dwarf takes them. Before leaving they go to the trade store to pick up a few supplies. Money is getting low. An elf runs this store- The Trap & Tackle. His name is Fabian Dearrean. As they pick up fresh water and trail rations they discuss local events. Fabian agrees that a lone man came through followed by a large group of men- fifteen plus. They wore coats and cloaks over green and silver armor. Fabian, when asked, agrees they were searching for a ruin. The ruin was believed to be near a lake or large pond along the cliffs. This reminded the elf of a similar place about a day or two away. “Just follow the road until it veers away from the cliffs. Stay by the cliffs. You should see it easily enough. Just be careful, Eldeen is a dangerous place at times.” Confirming their original concerns, the three of them head out. [/QUOTE]
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