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Re: Part 1 - The Witchwood
« Reply #60 on: March 17, 2010, 12:43:25 PM »
You continue your journey to Drellin's and after about 2 more hours of riding, the road descends into a small town built mostly on the near side of a broad, sluggish river. Six old stone piers jut from the water, marking the spot where a bridge once stood, but the span itself is long gone. Instead, a couple of long think ropes cross the river, each secured to a flat-bottomed ferryboat. Brown fields and green orchards surround the town.
      A group of armed townsfolk - three in leather, one in mail - stands guard, watching you warily.
"Halt and state your business, strangers." one of the guards says.
"Weakness? Come test thy mettle against me, hairless ape, and we shall know who is weak!"

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Re: Part 1 - The Witchwood
« Reply #61 on: March 17, 2010, 01:14:13 PM »
The dwarf speaks from behind his headscarf "We'd like to stop here for a bit to rest our bones and wash the dust from our throats. Also, we were ambushed by a nasty group of hobgoblin bandits a couple hours to the West of here. We thought your local authorities might want to know about that, as it might not be an isolated incident. We weren't their first victims either, but we were their last ones. We thought someone might want to know what happened to the others that we found, though... that didn't fare as well against them."
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Re: Part 1 - The Witchwood
« Reply #62 on: March 17, 2010, 01:23:29 PM »
[spoiler]You came from the West/South-West ;)[/spoiler]

"More Hobgoblins? Bands of those murderous savages have been skulking near the town for days now. You're lucky you came through it!" the burly man in mail armor exclaims, his curling, waxed mustache shining somewhat in the light of the afternoon sun.

"What brings you to these isolated regions, strangers?"


The man makes a somewhat gruff impression, but he seems at least slightly impressed that you managed to defeat the hobgoblin marauders and appears to be a reasonable person.
"Weakness? Come test thy mettle against me, hairless ape, and we shall know who is weak!"

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Re: Part 1 - The Witchwood
« Reply #63 on: March 17, 2010, 02:24:41 PM »
"I can't really speak for my companions, but I'm just passing through. Wherever I go, there always seem to be problems that people need help with. So I just keep moving, and solving them when I can. As long as the solution involves my axe being buried in some brigand's skull, I'd say I'm pretty good at it."
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Re: Part 1 - The Witchwood
« Reply #64 on: March 17, 2010, 02:29:50 PM »
"Wandering aimlessly, that's all." For the colonel, this is certainly true - she doesn't have much of anything to do as Karrnath's ruler is currently vying for lasting peace. Though she agrees that war would be disastrous for Karrnath, peace is kind of boring. "In any case, no luck was involved. If marauders are a problem, why not ask for help from the army? They've got nothing to do anyway now."
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Re: Part 1 - The Witchwood
« Reply #65 on: March 17, 2010, 03:49:43 PM »
"And you're exhibit A, Colonel?" The dwarf chuckles at his own joke.
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Re: Part 1 - The Witchwood
« Reply #66 on: March 18, 2010, 03:04:21 AM »
Yamanu holds off on speaking, as he has learned that in the company of most common-folk that it is best to wait to speak until spoken to. He's had plenty of experiences with people being frightened off simply by his appearance, and prefers to avoid the suspicions or fears, let alone the questions about his race, that come with small-talk.

Instead, he attempts to look non-threatening, but all he can seem to muster is a mildly brooding look.

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Re: Part 1 - The Witchwood
« Reply #67 on: March 18, 2010, 04:05:01 AM »
Saru sits on the giantess's shoulder, as he often does during travel. Spending the while trip on her shoulder, he was on extra close lookout, as he is quite spooked.

He knows better then to shift in front of the man, who is probably already suspicious of us.

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Re: Part 1 - The Witchwood
« Reply #68 on: March 18, 2010, 08:56:30 AM »
"Perhaps it was faith then that brought you here. As for your questions, I think there is someone else more suited to answer them. Come to think of it, he will probably want to speak to you anyway once he finishes his business for the day.


For now, I can direct you to one of our two inns, the Old Bridge Inn or the Green Apple, so you can refresh yourself and rest a bit if you feel the need to. I'm partial to the Old Bridge myself."
the man smiles.

"Weakness? Come test thy mettle against me, hairless ape, and we shall know who is weak!"

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Re: Part 1 - The Witchwood
« Reply #69 on: March 18, 2010, 12:09:05 PM »
"Now you're talking! Which one has the best ale?" the dwarf eagerly starts heading into the town, stopping only long enough to find a place to stable his horse, before making his way to an Inn.
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Re: Part 1 - The Witchwood
« Reply #70 on: March 18, 2010, 12:18:06 PM »
The Guard smiles at the Dwarf's sudden enthusiasm "The Old Bridge is a bit more expensive than the Green Apple, but it shows in the quality. It's mostly used by traveling merchants, although we haven't had a lot of those in the last week or two, and is run by a Halfling named Kellin Shadowbanks.

I guess you could say the Green Apple is the local watering hole. It's a cheerful place, run by a Dwarf named Tharrma. She's a good woman, but a bit nosy at times and with a great gift for expressing her opinion. The girl definitely knows her ales though."
"Weakness? Come test thy mettle against me, hairless ape, and we shall know who is weak!"

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Re: Part 1 - The Witchwood
« Reply #71 on: March 18, 2010, 12:47:43 PM »
Kalal says thanks, and decides to head for the Green Apple, unless someone else protests. After he gets out of earshot of the guards, he says "Being nosy can be a benefit, as it means she probably knows lots of info about things going on locally. So I say we head for the Green Apple. What say ye?"
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Re: Part 1 - The Witchwood
« Reply #72 on: March 18, 2010, 04:26:57 PM »
Yamanu nods at the guard, and follows behind Kalal.

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Re: Part 1 - The Witchwood
« Reply #73 on: March 18, 2010, 10:39:28 PM »
Goldflower follows as well, smiling warmly at the little men.
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Re: Part 1 - The Witchwood
« Reply #74 on: March 19, 2010, 12:28:59 AM »
Saru sits still on the giantess's shoulder awkwardly, scared to be found out.

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Re: Part 1 - The Witchwood
« Reply #75 on: March 19, 2010, 09:57:23 AM »
After you make your way across the river with the horse-drawn ferry it's not far to the Green Apple Inn.      
      The guard's directions lead you along a building marked the Old Bridge Inn to your right and a green grassy field to your left where children are playing, seemingly unconcerned with the recent looming threat of goblinoid marauders. After making a left and passing along some more buildings, you arrive at the Green Apple.
      As you enter you get the impression of a cheerful taphouse as you see many of what you presume are locals drinking, chatting and playing games, a buxom Dwarven girl making rounds between them with glasses of ale.
      As she notices you she turns your way with a smile and inquires "I don't think I've seen you folks around here before. Welcome to the Golden Apple Inn, home of the finest Ale in eastern Breland. How may I help ye?"
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Re: Part 1 - The Witchwood
« Reply #76 on: March 19, 2010, 11:27:18 AM »
"My friends and I could use an ale to wash the road dust from our throats." Kalal says while unwrapping the cloth covering his face. "In fact, I think more than our throats could do with a bit of cleaning up. Or maybe I should just speak for myself... Do you have a bath? And can we get our clothes laundered here?"
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Re: Part 1 - The Witchwood
« Reply #77 on: March 19, 2010, 12:59:08 PM »
"Ofcourse! I'll get you all some ale and prepare some rooms." the girl smiles.

"Wouldya like separate rooms, or are any of you a couple?" she asks curiously, looking at Kalal and the Colonel.
"Weakness? Come test thy mettle against me, hairless ape, and we shall know who is weak!"

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Re: Part 1 - The Witchwood
« Reply #78 on: March 19, 2010, 01:15:54 PM »
"No, no couples here. Not that I am aware of, at any rate." the dwarf chuckles as he says the last, and glances over his companions.

After a brief pause, he says "Also, we'll need one more room for a friend who hasn't arrived yet." The straight-laced cleric is a bit uncomfortable bending the truth, especially to a cute dwarven lass, but knows that Saru doesn't like changing shape in front of strangers, and figures he might want his own room as well.

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Re: Part 1 - The Witchwood
« Reply #79 on: March 19, 2010, 01:21:53 PM »
Looking down at the dwarf, Goldflower says, "Do you have a room that would fit me dearie?"
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