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<blockquote data-quote="GreyOne" data-source="post: 963616" data-attributes="member: 858">The wizened figure's cheeks crinkle into a smile, the eyes disappearing further into the dark shadows and wrinkles.&quot;A sharp tongue, have you?&nbsp;&nbsp; That's good and bad.&nbsp; Good for me, probably bad for thee,&quot;&nbsp; he turns about and you hear his mumbled &quot;Follow.&quot; Kuik leads you to the doors ahead.&nbsp; Joda and his men are at your rear.&nbsp; The old man tugs on the great wooden door on the right and torchlight illuminates the chamber beyond.&nbsp;&nbsp; The smell of charcoal and peat is heavy in the air.&nbsp; Bragon's nostrils are filled with the sharp reak of the peat, bringing back distant memories of the north.The chamber beyond is stone, while wooden columns run the length of the walls at 10' intervals, climbing the 15' between floor and ceiling.&nbsp; A number of braziers are lit and hang from hooks on both sides of the room.&nbsp;&nbsp; Two large tresle tables sit to your right and left.&nbsp; Upon one are the remnants of a dinner and several plates.&nbsp;&nbsp; Several shields and spears hang upon the walls.&nbsp; You see doors on each wall, two at the opposite end and one on each wall to your right and left.&nbsp;&nbsp; Ahead are four large wooden seats, sitting in a semi-circle.&nbsp; The largest in the middle has been covered by a brown cloak.&nbsp; A fireplace lies beyond, a small but steady flame burns within.&nbsp; Three figures stand near the chairs, apparently in discussion.&nbsp; One is the Lady Preda.&nbsp; The shorter one appears to be the man who stood with her at the pyre.&nbsp; The third is taller than both.&nbsp; Gaunt and dressed in blue breeches and a fur vest, he turns as you enter and watches your approach.&nbsp; Only a plain dagger rests at his belt.&nbsp; Kuik stops before reaching the chairs&nbsp; and motions you to halt.&nbsp;&nbsp; &quot;Three most charming travelers to regale you with their sharp tongues, my Lady,&quot; he says.At that, the Lady Preda and the other man turn to look on you.&nbsp; You notice her striking features up close.&nbsp; Her hair is pulled back in a long braid.&nbsp; Her jaw and nose betray her Engolthen features.&nbsp; A strong-looking and attractive woman.&nbsp; She wears a long, plain brown dress with simple green knotwork across the bodice.&nbsp; The familiar man's face betrays no emotion, gazing at you impassively. Well travelers, why have you come to Kotso and my murdered husband's lands?&nbsp;&nbsp; Are you mercanters? Coinseekers?&nbsp; Perhaps you are pilgrims?&nbsp;&nbsp; If so there is nothing holy about this place.&quot;</blockquote>

[QUOTE="GreyOne, post: 963616, member: 858"] The wizened figure's cheeks crinkle into a smile, the eyes disappearing further into the dark shadows and wrinkles. [COLOR=orange]"A sharp tongue, have you? That's good and bad. Good for me, probably bad for thee,"[/COLOR] he turns about and you hear his mumbled [COLOR=orange]"Follow."[/COLOR] Kuik leads you to the doors ahead. Joda and his men are at your rear. The old man tugs on the great wooden door on the right and torchlight illuminates the chamber beyond. The smell of charcoal and peat is heavy in the air. Bragon's nostrils are filled with the sharp reak of the peat, bringing back distant memories of the north. The chamber beyond is stone, while wooden columns run the length of the walls at 10' intervals, climbing the 15' between floor and ceiling. A number of braziers are lit and hang from hooks on both sides of the room. Two large tresle tables sit to your right and left. Upon one are the remnants of a dinner and several plates. Several shields and spears hang upon the walls. You see doors on each wall, two at the opposite end and one on each wall to your right and left. Ahead are four large wooden seats, sitting in a semi-circle. The largest in the middle has been covered by a brown cloak. A fireplace lies beyond, a small but steady flame burns within. Three figures stand near the chairs, apparently in discussion. One is the Lady Preda. The shorter one appears to be the man who stood with her at the pyre. The third is taller than both. Gaunt and dressed in blue breeches and a fur vest, he turns as you enter and watches your approach. Only a plain dagger rests at his belt. Kuik stops before reaching the chairs and motions you to halt. [COLOR=orange]"Three most charming travelers to regale you with their sharp tongues, my Lady," [/COLOR] he says. At that, the Lady Preda and the other man turn to look on you. You notice her striking features up close. Her hair is pulled back in a long braid. Her jaw and nose betray her Engolthen features. A strong-looking and attractive woman. She wears a long, plain brown dress with simple green knotwork across the bodice. The familiar man's face betrays no emotion, gazing at you impassively. [COLOR=skyblue] Well travelers, why have you come to Kotso and my murdered husband's lands? Are you mercanters? Coinseekers? Perhaps you are pilgrims? If so there is nothing holy about this place."[/COLOR] [/QUOTE]

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