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//Alone? we aren't all there btw//

Rip will go into Foehammer's forge and ask about studded leather armor. "Hail Blacksmith, you wouldn't happen to have some studded leather in my size would you? Oh, hi Flint."

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Turning to Rip and Angel, "I had told Flint earlier that I was going to look into getting some "comfy beds" at the Northshield Housev. Do you mind if I get that ruby back, or perhaps the change from the store, to secure us all a room for the night? Thanks."

Angel immediately brightens up at seeing the dogs. And will look at Urgala while pointing at the dogs ask 

“Can I pet them?”

// It's been a while since I posted the map up, so here the map and the places you've been told about thus far //

C. Cottage
F. Farm
T1. Market Square and Tower
T5. Wainwright’s Wagons
T6. The Lion’s Share
T10. Northshield House
T12. The Talking Troll 
T14. Six Windows (rooming house)
T15. Boar’s Rest (Wizard's mansion)
T16. The Triboar Arms (taproom)
T17. Uldinath’s Arms (smithy)
T18. Foehammer’s Forge (smithy)
T22. Graveyard
T23. Apothecary
T24. Gwaeron’s Slumber

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Angel immediately brightens up at seeing the dogs. And will look at Urgala while pointing at the dogs ask 

“Can I pet them?”

“Okay. Can I have some tea please?” Angel responds and then quickly moves to sit by and start petting the dogs. All signs of sadness gone from him and obviously side tracked from his original idea of painting Nightstone. 

Ink replies, "I'll have some of that Kara-Turan spiced tea, please... with a little extra 'punch,'  thanks. By any chance, have you any mini kegs of ale for sale? I've a Dwarven friend who likes to keep ale close by at all times."

Taking out the ruby, "We've also need of boarding for the night - for 5," taking the ruby out. I have this to pay with, I'm hoping we could figure something out."

"Any rumors come through your inn? Issues with giant? That wizard nearby? Other stranger things?"

//Stranger things is a good show btw//

"Ah... paying with gems, I remember that life!" Urgala smiles. "If you like I can just keep a tab open for you, and close it whenever you leave."

"Now as far as rumors go, you've got to understand that this is a respectable establishment. No idle gossip, no strong drink, and no unsheathed blades! But if you're looking for rumors and a keg, you might try one of the drinking establishments in town!"

"Well, rumors, perhaps, is poor word choice," Ink says adjusting his cloak and flipping the collar of his tunic, revealing a gleam of metal as he adjust the straps of his pack to remove them, " - reliable information would be a better phrase.  There's trouble coming on the winds and I am just wondering if you yourself, from your patrons or otherwise, had heard of anything of the sort. Information is the key to preparation."

Placing his packs on the floor, he remarks, "So, you remember 'that life,' eh? Care to swap any stories of daring, danger and dumb luck?"

At this point, Ink gets a telepathic warning from Quill—Giants!

Ink's face drops, looks down at the pack, picks it up and tosses it behind the counter, and tosses the ruby to Urgala, "Hold onto my pack and keep the ruby as advanced payment - my familiar is tilling me giants are on the way. Protect yourself."  Ink scribbles a one word note "Giants!" on a piece of parchment and quickly rolls it in his hand.

Ink turns to run out the door, careful not to unsheathe  his weapons yet, and calls out to Angel, "ANGEL! Giants are visiting Triboar NOW - let's go and see where we can be of use!"

Once outside, Ink calls out, "Quill!" The owl floats down to his shoulder and Ink places the parchment in his beak. "Take this to Flint and Rip at the smithy - but first fly straight up so that I can see what you see and know where the enemies are - then you dash to Flint and Rip!  Be careful!"

Once Quill flies off, Ink prepares his longbow and casts mage armor on himself... then to Angel (who I imagine is outside by not) says, "Seems like this will be a long day."

//FYI - the Bag of Holding is not a part of my pack, that's always on me. Just wanted to clarify.  //

//edited for clarity//

Angel will look at Urgala with probably the most serious look he’s ever given and tell her, before following Ink outside 

”Protect the dogs”

When Ink goes to cast on Angel he’ll respond with 

“Save your magic. I don’t need extra protection but someone else might.” 

"Aye, you're right - I do," as Ink gives a dark chuckle and arcane energy sweeps around him. "I sent Quill to warn Flint and Marav Rip as they're at the smithy - last Quill saw Marav he was in the market, so I'm going to guess he's seen the problem, as well - or at least soon enough."

//I don't suppose my hide is ready for the encounter? I could really use the extra AC... :) Just want to know if I should roll back my stats to the leather.//

//I think you mean Rip is at the smithy//

“Someone should also tell the Lord Protector”

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Once outside, Ink calls out, "Quill!" The owl floats down to his shoulder and Ink places the parchment in his beak. "Take this to Flint and Rip at the smithy - but first fly straight up so that I can see what you see and know where the enemies are - then you dash to Flint and Rip!  Be careful!"

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//I don't suppose my hide is ready for the encounter? I could really use the extra AC... :) Just want to know if I should roll back my stats to the leather.//

// which direction are they coming from? //

//Are we all aware of the Giants?//