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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Carlo-One" data-source="post: 8037910" data-attributes="member: 7015827">Once they returned to the village, Horvath was reunited with his brother Larent. The smith promised to take care of him and have them work together to help rebuild Tallwell. Darrow then went to the barracks to inform Guard Captain Calen of what had transpired at the manor and advised him to join them at the Mayor’s house for the full report.Rahnee decided to go speak further with Captain Calen and make sure that the town’s defenses were in order, in case any remnants of The Beast's forces were in the area and seeking revenge. Aerikoth, Darrow and Dermot entered Mayor Haman Amphrael’s house and found him and his wife, Grani, waiting expectantly and fearfully for news. The two were relieved to hear that none of the companions had perished in the battle, although they were sorry about Shanni’s decision to leave afterwards. The Mayor was pleased that Horvath had been returned physically unhurt to the village.When asked by Aerikoth what he had planned for the future, the Mayor was somewhat surprised, saying that he expected the adventurers, having seized the manor, would be Tallwell’s new rulers. The wizard dryly replied that he had no desire to be such, although he observed that Pahar’s guards would likely remain as protection for the village. Rallying, after seeing he had support from Aerikoth and Darrow, the Mayor indicated the first order of business would be making sure the trail to Glees was clear. He was pleased to hear from Dermot and Darrow that they had eradicated the manticore presence, although Dermot cautioned that forest trails rarely stay clear forever.The next item raised by Haman was the necessity of getting trade to the village. He asked them to spread the word in Pahar’s lands and Westgate that Tallwell was again open and had lumber supplies that needed to get to market. Darrow then brought up the idea of starting a brewery. The Mayor seemed somewhat hesitant at first, saying that there were not enough people to drink or appreciate dwarven ale in the area. However, he warmed to the idea once Darrow explained it further and said he would bring in supplies from Westgate. The dwarf also outlined the requirements for land that he would need, which the Mayor took note of: easy access to drinking water, casks, and space for a brewery building.Turning back to the topic of town governance, Haman carefully confirmed that he would have the adventurers’ support in staying on as Mayor, while respecting the role of Guard Captain Calen. He excused himself to start working on the tasks that had been mentioned, intending to speak with Larent the blacksmith and some of the lumberjacks. They agreed to all meet up again when Rahnee was available and before the company departed Tallwell.Aerikoth, Darrow and Dermot then returned to the inn and were greeted by an excited Kablin and Yasia. The villagers cheered the removal of the Beast, but lamented that they had nothing good left with which to prepare a celebratory meal. After the two departed to see what they could scrounge, the three adventurers discussed the village’s prospects and what they could do to improve them; Aerikoth admitted that he had few ideas in that respect. Darrow emphasized the need for trade, while Dermot thought that settlers and travelers coming through would help.</blockquote>

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