Skrach slides the gold piece back to Flint and replaces it with one of his own. “Let me for that for you bud, I owe you a cut of these winnings, you did all the work” he then turns to the rest of the party “we gonna grab some kit once we have these tickets sorted? I am kinda drained of magical energy and I got some stuff I want to practise, might be helpful next time we get jumped by flying cutlery”

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Flint gives a small smile as he steps over and places his hand on the cleansing stone.  Most of the blood was Helewyn’s, but it and most of the sweat and grime melted away. The mud and dust stubbornly remained, however.  He steps back to the bar and takes the bag. “I will have that Twisty’s now, it was on the house if I remember correctly.”  He slides 7 coppers over “This is for my new friend's drink”  then pauses and slides over an additional gold piece.  "Here's a little something for your trouble.  Keep me in mind for future fights, I will be back.  Most fun I have had in awhile."  He then takes a closer look at the pouch, counting up his winnings.

Almost as an afterthought, he asks Halfroc “So what do you hear about the Founder’s Ball? My understanding is that it is quite the hot ticket.”

 " Wot' ? You mean founders Day? Great celebration, like a harvest fair; games, competitions of skill, games of chance, prizes.... If you mean this masquerade ball, I wouldn't know. Stinkin Tabaxi didn't invite me, says I'm committed elsewhere; whatever that means..."

Halfroc makes your drink and hands you 5 more gold when your count comes up short " uh, yea thanks for double checking that.... Electrum has always confused me, can never remember the conversion, is an electrum half a gold, or a gold half an electrum..." ( Your insight tells you Halfroc uses this con, or similar, often).  " Oh there is plenty O' fights, every week. I might consider letting you go up against Modesty next time.... You fight like you been doing it all your life, I took ya for a green shoot haha".

To the rest of the group Halfroc says " it be getting late. Will ye be needing rooms? 5 silver a room gets you a room with a bed, table and candle. All doors are magically locked and cannot be picked. For 8 silver you'll get room and a platter of chicken"

Halfroc gestures to a table where a Goliath guard is talking to some new adventurers, on the table are 4 platters of chicken. Each chicken looks enough to feed 2-3 Humans, or maybe one hungry Goliath; the drumsticks are the size of an average human's foot. 

Zensiro walks up to Flint and offers a congratulatory handshake.  While not nearly as firm as Flint's, he gives him an appreciative nod.  "Glad to have you with us, Flint.  Your skills are truly impressive!  That coin was well-earned!"

Zensiro turns to Malichi and says, "I think I shall retreat to the Temple for my meditation, but if you have a bit of time while we finish our drinks, I'd enjoy hearing more about your 'travel' to Haven.  I have a great interest in these portals and have taken it upon myself to document as many instances as I'm able."  Zensiro is awkwardly direct and looks at Malichi earnestly.  "If now is not a good time, no worries.  Hopefully we will have an occasion to speak on it."

Flint scatters two gold pieces toward Halfroc.  "I will take a room for the evening and a platter of chicken.  Nothing like a good scrape to work up an appetite."  He turns to the others "Feel free to dig into this chicken as well.  Can't eat it all myself and we can always get more if needed."

As Zensiro mentions the temple, Flint nods "We can all link up tomorrow morning and perhaps work out a plan on what we need to do at this ball.  I'm all for just going in the front door, but you all may have some better ideas."

(OOC: Sorry, I may have missed it, but what was the amount of the winnings?  Just to keep my sheet updated.)

Turning to Halfroc again, Skrach says “What’s the  going rate for a room mate? Can you sort us out?” He gestures at the rest of the group 

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Zensiro walks up to Flint and offers a congratulatory handshake.  While not nearly as firm as FSurelint's, he gives him an appreciative nod.  "Glad to have you with us, Flint.  Your skills are truly impressive!  That coin was well-earned!"

Zensiro turns to Malichi and says, "I think I shall retreat to the Temple for my meditation, but if you have a bit of time while we finish our drinks, I'd enjoy hearing more about your 'travel' to Haven.  I have a great interest in these portals and have taken it upon myself to document as many instances as I'm able."  Zensiro is awkwardly direct and looks at Malichi earnestly.  "If now is not a good time, no worries.  Hopefully we will have an occasion to speak on it."

 "Sure" Malichi tells Zensiro "I'm not in any hurry. I don't know many people here yet. I'd like that. Let's find somewhere to sit. You want to watch the fights while we talk or something less destracting?"

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(OOC: Sorry, I may have missed it, but what was the amount of the winnings?  Just to keep my sheet updated.)

  50 gold.  :). Definitely should have put you up against Modesty haha.

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Turning to Halfroc again, Skrach says “What’s the  going rate for a room mate? Can you sort us out?” He gestures at the rest of the group 

 "5 silver for a room, 8 for a room and meals. Tell you what though, smallfolk like yourself, a platter among 2 will be more than sufficient. Just the room price for you, and you can decide how you square up with your friends if they share their platter. Only cause I like ya. And only if you buy your own drinks."

Zensiro agrees with Flint.  "I'll make sure that Hurren and I are at the agreed upon place and on time, wherever you think is best.  I imagine we won't need to be in a rush, unless this invitation is a bit off.  And we'll have our invitations, so the front door is probably less suspicious than any other point of entry.  However, we could consider splitting up if the stealthier members of the party can gain some advantage.  As you say, let's discuss tomorrow."

Then, turning to Malichi, "Either is fine with me.  These fights are interesting for the various fighting styles on exhibition, but I'm not as thrilled by the infliction of suffering.  At least here, it's all voluntary, I suppose."  As they start walking to whatever general location Malichi prefers, he continues.  "So, where are you from, my lucky friend?  Somewhere in Faerun?  Or does Tymora have a presence in other worlds as well?"

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Zensiro agrees with Flint.  "I'll make sure that Hurren and I are at the agreed upon place and on time, wherever you think is best.  I imagine we won't need to be in a rush, unless this invitation is a bit off.  And we'll have our invitations, so the front door is probably less suspicious than any other point of entry.  However, we could consider splitting up if the stealthier members of the party can gain some advantage.  As you say, let's discuss tomorrow."

Then, turning to Malichi, "Either is fine with me.  These fights are interesting for the various fighting styles on exhibition, but I'm not as thrilled by the infliction of suffering.  At least here, it's all voluntary, I suppose."  As they start walking to whatever general location Malichi prefers, he continues.  "So, where are you from, my lucky friend?  Somewhere in Faerun?  Or does Tymora have a presence in other worlds as well?"

"While I do enjoy watching people beat each other up, after a while I just can't get past sheer stupidity of it." Malichi suggests something a bit away from the noise. Make it easier to talk. Some place out of the foot traffic but able to see it. "Somewhere in Faerun. Moved around a lot as a kid. That's okay because luck is everywhere " he says, evading " what about you? Is there a placy you remember as a child?"

“Sold” says Skrach and then proceeds to eat an entire platter of chicken and order another for Flint

Halfroc collects money for the rooms and hands out keys to the patrons taking a room. 

' be careful not to lose those keys, you won't gain access to your rooms otherwise , not to mention they're bloody expensive to enchant'

The party finishes up their conversations and retires to their rooms when ready. Can the party decide on a meeting place on the morrow before they retire; Zensiro will being Hurren to the rendezvous :).

In the morning; Halfroc has coffee served black with a pot of sugar nearby, and a platter of damper cooked on the hearth with various spreads (golden syrup, jam, butter, marmalade) for the party. For the tea tortlers , a Billy of tea is also available with goat milk and more golden syrup/treacle . Early risers even get to see Halfroc spinning the Billy in the yard outside the kitchen to settle the tea leaves ( which always used to set my teeth on edge; spinning a pot with boiling water over your head....)

(So are we officially level 2 now? longest night ever, by the way :) )

Continuing the conversation with Malichi, Zensiro notes the evasion, but replies, "I had a comparatively pleasant childhood, based on what I've heard from most of our little group here.  My city is called Karador, it's in the Moonshae Isles, if you're familiar with that area.  I spent most of my time in the surrounding wilderness, however.  So you've traveled quite a bit?  Where were you when the portal brought you to Haven?  You said you were under some duress at the time?  I've been trying to piece together what sort of circumstances might lead to individuals arriving here.  It's probably just random, but if I can collect enough observations, I might be able to find a pattern."

(Definitely want to continue the conversation, but in the interests of moving things along, I'll say that when that's done, Zensiro will return very cautiously (Shadows at night, hmm) and safely (?) to the Temple, meditate for the evening, and await the rest of the party's arrival in the morning.)

Once he has finished the platter, Skrach will excuse himself and make his way up to his room until the following morning. When he wakes he will fetch his compatriots and head to the temple.

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Continuing the conversation with Malichi, Zensiro notes the evasion, but replies, "I had a comparatively pleasant childhood, based on what I've heard from most of our little group here.  My city is called Karador, it's in the Moonshae Isles, if you're familiar with that area.  I spent most of my time in the surrounding wilderness, however.  So you've traveled quite a bit?  Where were you when the portal brought you to Haven?  You said you were under some duress at the time?  I've been trying to piece together what sort of circumstances might lead to individuals arriving here.  It's probably just random, but if I can collect enough observations, I might be able to find a pattern."

(Definitely want to continue the conversation, but in the interests of moving things along, I'll say that when that's done, Zensiro will return very cautiously (Shadows at night, hmm) and safely (?) to the Temple, meditate for the evening, and await the rest of the party's arrival in the morning.)

 Zensiro makes it to the temple unscathed. 

The morning comes. The party awakes in each of their respective lodgings for the night; well rested. 

Dexen has a dream from the being living in the jewel on his dagger. The being teaches him how to change his appearance at will, altering his stature, clothing, face and adornments. The being also teaches Dexen the secrets to increasing the damage done by his eldritch blasts.

Hurren meditates in his trance, a connection blossoms in his mind like a new bud in spring. While Hurren doesn't fully understand his new connection to his deity, he feels power bloom within him. During the rest of the night Hurren studies with the clerics, who teach Hurren prayers to heal, prayers to protect and shield , and even prayers to call down divine power to smite enemies and undead abominations. Zensiro meets up with Hurren after his own time of rest, and shares the revelry of the night, including Flint's prowess in the fighting pit. 

Skratch sleeps soundlessly. When Skratch awakes in the early morning he has an idea on how to take his primal savagery further; Skratch practices transforming the different areas of his body, and when he feels confident he assumes his first wild shape. Skratch retains himself when in beast form, but adopts physical abilities of the shape he chooses. Skratch attempts wings, but the wings have malformed feathers and are stumpy; not fit for flight. Exhausted, Skratch lays back on the bed and rests until the smell of breakfast coaxes him awake once again.

(For everyone I missed, feel free to fill in the blanks of your time)

It is now mid afternoon. The masquerade begins in a short few hours. You hear the bell chime from the tower in the courtyard near the Lodge, having recently resumed operations after repair last night. 

Is there anything you wish to do before heading to the masquerade?

Hoping not to be too conspicuous at the gala, Hurren will change into the costume he found yesterday in the Lieutenant's chest.  
He greets his comrades warmly, and congratulates Flint on his victory.  He seems a little more at peace than the day prior.

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. . . I've been trying to piece together what sort of circumstances might lead to individuals arriving here.  It's probably just random, but if I can collect enough observations, I might be able to find a pattern."

(Definitely want to continue the conversation, but in the interests of moving things along, I'll say that when that's done, Zensiro will return very cautiously (Shadows at night, hmm) and safely (?) to the Temple, meditate for the evening, and await the rest of the party's arrival in the morning.)

For Zensiro

Malichi drops in at the temple of Tymora just to pay his respects, then heads back to the Greasy Weasel tavern to find a room and get's some sleep.

After breakfast Malichi is ready to start