Shackled City, Act I - Life's Bazaar

[Scotley]

William Human Paladin

William nods and Konstantine's order, "Stew and ale sounds like just the thing on a night like this."

 

[Krug]

"And who did you hear it from, about this Coryston Pike?And what else can you tell me about the dissapearances?" says Eliara to the person she has been speaking to. To Konstatine, she says. "Something with a bit more joy in it, minstrel, rather than sorrow. To celebrate our beginnings," she raises her drink to the group, "and a fruitful togetherness."

After Konstantine starts singing, Eliara will try the barkeep to see what information he might have about the tunnels and the disappearances. It seems we enter a city that is filled with fear.

 

[Krago o'the Mountain]

Konstantine returns the waitresses friendly tone. Oh not nearly so miserable now that we are here. I hope everything is as nice as we'd heard.

Hmmm... I suppose I haven't eaten in a while. Why don't you bring me some of that stew. Oh, adventurers always have ale, don't they. It must be good, if they always drink it. The bard gets a big grin on her face. And some ale as well, please.

Say, would it be a bother if I performed a song or two? Perhaps a good pub song to get your other customers in a lively and thirsty mood?

After the waitress' reply, Konstantine returns her attention to Galen hoping to resume their interrupted conversation.

The waitress considers Konstantine's request with a sidelong glance towards the bartender. Then she looks back with a smile. "Sure, honey, why not? I don't know if Isaar will take to it or not, but what the hey? This place could use a little livening up tonight. Pull up a chair in the corner and start in when you're ready. If ol' sourpuss there doesn't like it, I'll take the heat for you." She gives Konstantine a conspiratorial wink.

William nods and Konstantine's order, "Stew and ale sounds like just the thing on a night like this."

The serving woman nods and smiles, then departs to get the food and drink ready for Konstantine and William (not to mention Intari and Galen, if they wish to order anything).

"And who did you hear it from, about this Coryston Pike?And what else can you tell me about the dissapearances?" says Eliara to the person she has been speaking to.

"Ah, I really don't remember," slurs the local man. "Somebody down by the mines, maybe....or was it at The Tipped Tankard? It's just one of them things people have been saying, you know? Miss, it's been a pleasure to meet you, and I thank you for the drink, but I don't really know nothing else to tell you about all that. I'd better be getting on home now." He rises from his stool and bids goodnight to Isaar the barkeep, then heads out the door.

To Konstatine, she says,"Something with a bit more joy in it, minstrel, rather than sorrow. To celebrate our beginnings," she raises her drink to the group, "and a fruitful togetherness."

 

[Krug]

Eliara moves back to her table to listen to Konstantine's music. "Apparently there have been disappearances going on around town," the wood elf says, sipping on her drink, cupping the drink with two hands.

Eliara will try the barkeep if he knows more about the situation and ask about 'Coryston Pike'.

 

[Dichotomy]

(OOC: I am going to assume that Galen will answer Konstantine at some point. I won't wait for it now, since Mark Chance has indicated that he may be quiet for awhile.)

Konstantine winks back at the waitress. "Well, hopefully there will be no need for anyone to take the heat. Thank you for the opportunity."

The bard turns to Eliara as she returns. "Something with joy, you say? Well, I have a special piece I wrote myself at school. It went well in my recital."

With that, Konstantine grabs the chair and moves to the indicated corner. She says nothing, gives no introduction, but rather begins right off singing. As promised, the song is a joyful one. It involves a group of travelers meeting at a crossroads and telling each other about their day over some drinks. The song actually becomes somewhat comical near the end as Konstantine's voice mimics the travelers drunken state.

If that song goes well, Konstantine will follow it with some peppy folk song likely to be known by the locals (though perhaps some of her companions will find it new).

 

[Krago o'the Mountain]

(OOC: I am going to assume that Galen will answer Konstantine at some point. I won't wait for it now, since Mark Chance has indicated that he may be quiet for awhile.)

Konstantine winks back at the waitress. "Well, hopefully there will be no need for anyone to take the heat. Thank you for the opportunity."

The bard turns to Eliara as she returns. "Something with joy, you say? Well, I have a special piece I wrote myself at school. It went well in my recital."

With that, Konstantine grabs the chair and moves to the indicated corner. She says nothing, gives no introduction, but rather begins right off singing. As promised, the song is a joyful one. It involves a group of travelers meeting at a crossroads and telling each other about their day over some drinks. The song actually becomes somewhat comical near the end as Konstantine's voice mimics the travelers drunken state.

If that song goes well, Konstantine will follow it with some peppy folk song likely to be known by the locals (though perhaps some of her companions will find it new).

[Konstantine Peform Check: Roll = 17, Total = 27]

Konstantine's song goes very well indeed, and is in fact a rousing hit with the people gathered in the inn's common room. At first, the patrons simply stop their conversations and listen, but it's not long before they're clappng their hands loudly. Uproarious laughter breaks out at the finale as Konstantine mimics the drunken characters in the song.

For her folk song, it does seem that several of the inn's patrons know the words. They sing right along, and there is a nice ovation of appreciation when she finishes. Even Isaar, the somber bartender seems to have a slight smile on his face when the song is through.

Eliara moves back to her table to listen to Konstantine's music. "Apparently there have been disappearances going on around town," the wood elf says, sipping on her drink, cupping the drink with two hands.

Eliara will try the barkeep if he knows more about the situation and ask about 'Coryston Pike'.

Eliara, sensing that now might be good time to prod Isaar for some information approaches the bar once more. She mentions the local disappearances and the name 'Coryston Pike' in hopes of gleaning more detail from the barkeep.

[Eliara Gather Information Check: Roll = 7, Total = 8]

Unfortunately, he doesn't seem too cooperative. "Eh, who wants to talk about dark times and bad news anyway. Why don't you just have a drink and enjoy your friend's songs there...save the troubles for tomorrow." With that, he steps away to refill another customer's mug.

 

[Krug]

"Pah..." says Eliara. Still it has been a fruitful day. She turns back to listens to the bard's singing, and sits down with the rest.

 

[Scotley]

William Human Paladin

William claps along with the others in the crowd enjoying the music and eats his meal.

 

[Mark Chance]

The bard looks at Galen and decides to turn the conversation. "I see that you have a symbol around your neck. One of the gods, isn't it? Are you a priest?"

Galen shakes his head. "No, not a priest. Merely a devotee of Pelor, the Lord of Light. This is why I travel so far from my homeland. I seek to serve Pelor, to bring his light to people afraid in darkness."

The young warmage pauses.

"It strikes me as more than coincidence that upon my arrival here we find ourselves embroiled in such evil circumstances."

After Konstantine's songs, Galens applauds, slapping the tabletop heartily with his palm.

 

[Dichotomy]

When Konstantine finishes her songs, she bows gracefully and moves back to her companions to finally enjoy her ale (which sat untouched while she sang).

"That went rather well, I think. Cheers!" The bard raises her glass to the others and takes a large gulp of her ale. She then gets a somewhat disgusted look on her face as she swallows the brew. Gods! How can anyone drink this? Well, the adventurers in all the stories do it...

"So, Eliara, did you find out anything. There simply must be something large behind all of this." Konstantine takes a smaller sip of her ale and forces a smile. Must be one of those 'acquired tastes.' Ughh.