The Four Lands - Dark is Rising

[J. Alexander]

Scott
[sblock]no evil on the bad[/sblock]

The brew house is quite impressive given it's small size and it is truly a beer/ale drinkers delight...readily seen are the premiume elven and dwarven mixes as well as several gnomish brews...the one that takespride of place is a halfing brew whose barrel isbranded with a Green Dragon. Standing at the bar is halfling who looks up from a paper and says.."What will it be gentlement, i have both cool and room beverages" and welcome to my establishment... a quick glance shows the room is occupied by several patrons all of which are human and all of which are discretley but distinctly armed

 

[Scott DeWar]

Okigawa requests a Jade dragon of the halfling and points to the barrel with the green dragon on it.

 

[Leif]

Stexird Kranhauser, Dwarf Ranger

The Dwarf looks up to meet the Gnomish bartender's questioning glance and shakes his head, "Designated Teamster here, thanks anyway."

 

[ghostcat]

Espejo enters the inn and is amazed at the array of ales on offer. Not wanting to cloud his judgement by getting tipsy, he selects a light elven ale, which he know is low in alcohol.

Looking around for a free table as far from people as possible, he casually notices that the other patrons are of a similar type as him and his friends.

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

Jadu enters with the rest and looks around calmly. His gaze shifts to the bartender as the halfling makes his offer. "No, thank you . . . well, on second thought something light and cool wouldn't go amiss." He indicates the ale Espejo requested. "I'll have one of those as well, please."

 

[Scotley]

"I'll try the Green Dragon as well." Anessen seeks out the as isolated a table as can be had in the small place. Once everyone is seated and has their libation of choice or abstains, he speaks. "I sensed no evil in either our perspective employer nor the bag itself. I must say I am intrigued. What businessman can afford to toss valuable goods at strangers with no reasonable expectation that they will complete the delivery? This suggests the goods are not so valuable, but instead represent a test of some sort. If we 'fail' the test and keep what's in the bag it should not be unduly valuable." He sips the beer and adds, "Of course this local ruler has a reputation. Perhaps this is a test to see if potential visitors will violate his custom."

"It seems to me we should educate ourselves to the laws regarding the bringing of goods into the city. Can any of you determine if there is magic involved? That might also give us a clue."

 

[ghostcat]

"No problem." says Espejo "I should have thought of that myself." With that, Espejo discreetly casts a spell and stares at the bag for about half a minute.

[sblock=OOC]Cast Detect Magic and study bag for three rounds. Spellcraft: +7[/sblock]

 

[Scott DeWar]

*sips silently*

 

[J. Alexander]

espejo
[sblock]the herbs and teas give off a very faint aura as if the plants themselves may have magical properties or they have been prepared with something that is magical[/sbloc]

The beverages are quickly served and those who chose the green dragon wince at the price of 4 silver pens per pint..whereas the elven ale is only a silver penny per pint.

Having taken notice of the party the other patrons resume their quite conversations but a studied glance shows that just perhaps their hands are a little closer to a weapon in respons most likely to strangers in their midst.

 

[Leif]

Stexird Kranhauser, Dwarf Ranger

Stex says, "I'm sure glad you gents are able to deal with the magical aspect of things." The Dwarf motions for a cup of coffee as a consolation libation, and he sips it slowly when it arrives.