As the others start heading off to the Bark and Buzzard, "I'll meet y'all there, I just gotta check something out for myself." She looks at Dabbert, "I better have a drink waiting for me when I get there."
The party begins to make way to the Bark and Buzzard tavern. Aside from Maggwyn
Nestled among the residential cottage of Emberwood village, this small one level-public house appears to a popular spot for both locals and adventurers seeking a peaceful refuge and a place to unwind. The sign hanging above the door depicts a cartoonish vulture feasting on the entrails of a bloodhound, both smiling pleasantly. The public house has a cozy and familiar character. There's no proper bar, nor any walls separating the kitchen from the dining room. Instea a few benches are arranged beside the main cask and a bout a dozen round tables surround an inviting hearth. The menu here shows that ales cost two silver and a meal cost one gold.. As for rooms one may need to talk to the waitress. A woman by the description that Eren described as Karin serving Ember Ale and heartly braised lamb stew with fresh baked bread. She looks tough.. but a smile across her face.
At this time a group of adventurers that seem a step up above the rest in terms of equipment had made way. Six of them all together as they wave to Karin and begin to sit down drinking and making merry.
Approaching the party and looking to Dabbert is one strange contraption.. A moving scarecrow? With gears? And an odd smile as it twist it's head the people here seem to not mind it. Etched into it's chest is the name "Rattlecan."
"Hey... wise guy...!"
The creature spoke with a rather cartoonish tune raising it''s fist before hopping back and forth in a boxers stance.
"You look tough! But not tougher than me! Wanna give ol Rattle can a fight! I'll show these adventurers who's the toughest crow around! You'll see haha!"
OOC I did Maggwy's investigation in PM's as she went off alone and would technically not be known by the whole party.
For anyone that investigates alone in the future I'll probably do the same ^^ Already have with a few here but just thought I'd let you all know too ^^
Dabbert stepped into the Bark and Buzzard and had a good look around, taking a moment to rummage in his belt for a little bit of spending money, knowing he'd want at least a meal and maybe a room for the night, though a drink might be nice too.
And then...the uh...whatever this thing was, came bouncing up to him with its fists up.
Dabbert politely smiled at Rattlecan, raising one hand with an open palm to usher the bouncing contraption back.
"I uh...sorry Rattlecan." Dabbert says, somewhat timidly. "You win. I don't do violence without a good reason."
He sounds genuinely sorry as he says this, as if he hates to disappoint the bouncing contraption.
The party begins to make way to the Bark and Buzzard tavern. Aside from Maggwyn
Nestled among the residential cottage of Emberwood village, this small one level-public house appears to a popular spot for both locals and adventurers seeking a peaceful refuge and a place to unwind. The sign hanging above the door depicts a cartoonish vulture feasting on the entrails of a bloodhound, both smiling pleasantly. The public house has a cozy and familiar character. There's no proper bar, nor any walls separating the kitchen from the dining room. Instea a few benches are arranged beside the main cask and a bout a dozen round tables surround an inviting hearth. The menu here shows that ales cost two silver and a meal cost one gold.. As for rooms one may need to talk to the waitress. A woman by the description that Eren described as Karin serving Ember Ale and heartly braised lamb stew with fresh baked bread. She looks tough.. but a smile across her face.
At this time a group of adventurers that seem a step up above the rest in terms of equipment had made way. Six of them all together as they wave to Karin and begin to sit down drinking and making merry.
Approaching the party and looking to Dabbert is one strange contraption.. A moving scarecrow? With gears? And an odd smile as it twist it's head the people here seem to not mind it. Etched into it's chest is the name "Rattlecan."
"Hey... wise guy...!"
The creature spoke with a rather cartoonish tune raising it''s fist before hopping back and forth in a boxers stance.
"You look tough! But not tougher than me! Wanna give ol Rattle can a fight! I'll show these adventurers who's the toughest crow around! You'll see haha!"
(OOC: Quick question, so everyone has regrouped other than Maggwyn?)
Dabbert and the others could hear a laugh as he refused Rattlecan but not from the creature itself. A man with a large claymore in golden plate armor, sitting in the back of the bar.
"New adventurers scared to fight ol Rattlecan? Drakkenheim may be in deep trouble, luckily it's got us!"
Next to him a pale woman with piercing eyes gave a long sigh to his antics. His party did look over to Dabbert if but for a moment. Rattlecan's fist had gone down looking to Dabbert with a nod.
"While that is regrettable I will accept this! I must fight Auron again than! This time I'll beat him surely!"
Rattlecan said pointing to the man in golden plate. It's than that the woman of the house... Karin had begun to make way to the group.
"Hail, ya can ignore Auron he's just a bit of a rowdy boy. Eren told me bout ya lot, what can I get you all?"
OOC Here's Auron and yes everyone but Maggwyn has regrouped.
Sinak walks in and smiles, saying “Do you have any rooms available? Are meals included with a room?” He looks around the room, noticing who is sitting with whom and if anyone is paying them any special attention.
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Thuribula accompanies Dabbert to the Bark and Buzzard. Already the picture on the worn old sign has her feeling a little uneasy--a seedy sort of place, with a clientele that revels in its sufferings and ambitions, never seeking for any higher peace--but, no, she knows that she has something to learn here as well. As the enterprising Rattlecan bounces up to Dabbert, Thuribula stands silently, unsure how to respond. Dabbert's response seems very sensible, and is fortunately taken amiably by the contraption.
Not sure how to address what is likely a magical automaton, Thuribula instead turns to the group of adventurers ribbing them. "Ah, do we come here to fight, my friends? I come to seek the truth. My name is Thuribula, I am a Flamekeeper from Elyria. It's a pleasure to meet you, Auron. And what are the names of your fine companions?"
"Thank you for understanding, Rattlecan." Dabbert says, ignoring the barb from the pretty boy in the corner. "I wish you good luck. When you're done, you can come tell me how it goes, hm?"
He listens to the questions that the rest of the party is asking while taking a good look at the place and the people inside. He continues to snub Auron and his companions as Thuribula talks to them, including after the hostess indicates it's just in fun. He waits for her answers to the other's questions, before keeping his voice low and looking for the most removed table in the building where he may be able to speak to the others.
"I would uh...have a word, with any of you that would listen." He says to the group, indicating the table. "I'm sure everyone has things to discuss after today...or well, I assume anyway. Hopefully Maggwyn will find her way back before we get too deep into things, but if not, I can fill her in later."
Karin looks to Sinak for a moment with a soft smile.
"Cottages more than rooms really and only to those who seem trust worthy as they are close to my tavern. 2 Gold per room a night, meals are a gold a piece and drinks are 2 silver a piece. You could all share a cottage true but with a few ladies that hardly seems proper doesn't it? Eren warned me of a masked mageborn among you're ranks. All I ask if he's to stay the night is he shows me his face the once, private or otherwise. Gotta be able to hold everyone accountable ya know, twice so for mageborn ya can't be too careful. So.. to answer the question I do ask to see it the once, than you're free to cover away."
As Sinak looks around the room he does see this golden knight's party is eyeing their own a bit but other than that and Rattlecan not too much is paying attention to them.
The golden knight looks from Dabbert.. to Sinak to Thuribula last as she speaks out to them. He walks over with a chuckle and a grin brewing.
"Anyone coming to Drakkenheim or Emberwood has come to fight. Either that or merchants profiting off violence, if you come with weapons? I don't think you'll plan to talk to the beasties at the capital little lady. You should take the chance to always hone you're skills, if someones scared of ol Rattlecan you don't wanna go in the capital. And you little lady.. you're eyes and words... Are too soft and pretty for this place. Though I can't lie and say it isn't lovely to meet such a woman.. I don't think Drakkenheim is for you."
The woman with pale skin in his own party can be seen behind him shaking her head at his exclamation
"Ahh ya wanna know my fine party huh?! Well than.... allow me to introduce ya!"
"The tomboy with the bow is Charlotte Everdeen the grump man buried in his book is Nathan Willowdrake. The angry man with the big sword scowling is Latronis Rex or just Rex really. Than the pale woman is Aurora and the pretty boy blonde is Flint."
Rattle can looks to Dabbert and gives a nod running over to Auron as he introduces his companions to Thuribula as he puts his fist up ready for a fight! Auron shakes his head with a chuckle.
"There's no point Rattlecan, I won't get any stronger beating you up again! Now if one would compete with me to see who can smash ya up the fastest.. That'd be different! Oh, don't worry lady Flamekeeper Rattlecan here can repair himself in about a minutes time so no harm in smashing him up. Though I must say... the fighting spirit of that older gentleman must all be but ash to ignore a call to challenge from both me and Rattlecan. I'd be willing to pay for his crutches so he can wander off Emberwood safely, wouldn't wanna see another pointless death in Drakkenheim of course."
Aurons party all look over to Thuribula as he has shared their names rather openly. Rex only gives a scoff, while Aurora rubs her temples at Auron's comments. Nathan seems to continue reading his book unaware or uncaring was hard to tell. Flint gave Thuribula a rather flirtatious wink and seemed ready to greet her before Charlotte stood up first.
"I'm just the "Tomboy" huh? Ya know back at home I was one of the more feminine ones! UGH! Sorry that Aurons being really rude! He's a nice guy I promise! You and that gentleman can probably handle things here! It's just Auron's way of worrying about the new groups I promise! It's a pleasure to meet you as he has said I'm Charlotte Everdeen! It's always good to see more faces in Emberwood!"
She reaches a hand out to Thuribula for a proper handshake.
OOC I didn't want to make the post too long with descriptions so here's all of the pictures of his allies since Thuribula asked the man.
Dabbert ignores Auron again, not caring about whatever he's on about. He takes a moment to approach the bar and set down a gold and a couple of silvers and then heads to the table he had previously indicated to the others, taking his leave and enjoying a brief moment of (semi) quiet.
Thuribula smiles politely at Auron's speech, even forgivingly. "That the world is a place where might makes right, where destruction of the weaker is the only way to gain value... this is the seed that the eldritch fire of Chaos has tried to sow in the corruption of Drakkenheim... but those who have the true Light know better." She feels the bright thrill of consoling certainty rising up within her, and that magical, Divine thread, again... and reaching to touch the token of the Sacred Flame that she wears, she is amazed as the holy symbol erupts with the radiance of the sun, rays flaring out in bright light that bathe all the walls and tables of the tavern. It's really a little too bright for the cozy eventide setting, and after a few seconds of basking in the Light herself, she withdraws the thread of magic, and her holy symbol fades back to normal.
"It's truly a pleasure to meet all of you," Thuribula says, as she then accepts Charlotte's handshake, grasping her hand companionably. "Who knows, we may meet again in more pressing circumstances, where our lives may depend on one another."
After concluding her conversation, having heard Dabbert's whisper, she makes her way to the table in the back to seat herself with the rest of the group. "Thank you, Dabbert," she says. "I think we indeed have much to discuss, and I am grateful you have provided us the opportunity. And, don't heed too much Auron's taunts. One who looks to prove himself is often uprooted from truer sources of personal strength." Thuribula appreciates Dabbert's cooler head when confronting threats, knowing from her own brief military experience that it is not by accident that a man is able to act intentionally in stressful situations.
Sinak smiles to himself and nods, following suit behind Dabbert. He goes to lay a gold coin on the counter and says “Thank you.” to Karin. “Let me see how well your meal tastes and then I’ll decide about a cottage.” He goes and sits down beside Dabbert, sniffing the air and waiting to see what is brought forth.
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Fazil thinks about it a bit longer before slowly nods, "Food first. Like Sinak here, I like to taste it first before deciding to stay at this place." He hands over a gold piece.
Auron nods in agreement with Thuribula in a surprise.
"While I believe the weak should thrive and the strong should protect them. The weak should not come knocking to Drakkenheim certainly if the fire of battle is long dead in ones body. I do not relish the fact of one day having to bury a tired defeated old man."
With that the blonde man Flint had elbowed Auron though the large man hardly felt it as Charlotte gave him a light scowl. It was than Nathan lowered his book and looked up to Thuribula.
"Ahh.. the holier than thou.. Still I commend you're friend for is self control. At least, I hope it is self control and not fear that binds him."
Charlotte finishes shaking Thuribula's hand with a bright smile.
"I liked you're magic trick! It's pretty cool! It's a pleasure and you're right we could all depend on each other some time!"
It's than that Flint gives Thuribula a playful wink.
"I do hope to see you again too, such a beautiful presence can lighten a weary heart."
Aurora had let out yet another exasperated sigh.
It is than that Thuribula had bid farewell and made it to the table with Dabbert. Sinak himself decides to get a meal and Karin gives a grin and nods.
"Coming right up! May not be as cheap as Skull and Swords but its a damn sight tastier and homecooked!"
In a few minutes she returns his food although no drinks as that is an additional 2 gold. Luckily Sinak can drink from a water skin if he has one to hydrate himself before bed. She does come with fresh baked bread and a hearty braised lamb stew piping hot at the table. She has drops a similar meal for Fazil and again no drink so he too will have to worry of hydrating himself though water can wait a few days it may be uncomfortable in the meantime. She looks to Fazil.
"Don't forget I wanna see that mug before you do get yourself a room all right? The Falling Fire cult may be crazy enough to allow hooded figures to sleep at Hendrix Farmland here in town.. But I gotta run a business and they certainly do not."
It seemed Fazil could read that despite her gruff attitude she was attempting to share another option for Fazil to sleep if he truly feels he cannot show his face.. They had heard of this refugee camp by the Falling Fire at the Gilded Lily at least he and Sinak had from Walter before.
“Karin, we came here by wagon, working as guards and helping Eren, he told us to mention his name when we got here and I forgot to do so. Please, he referred us to you. This is delicious! Some of that nice Ember ale would go very nicely with it. Perhaps… on the house? As we may be staying here a while?” He makes a few motions over his food and then looks up with a fork of lamb going into his mouth, he gives her a smile and a wink, putting an additional 2 gold pieces on the table.
Maggwyn finally finds her way over to the Bark and Buzzard and after standing by the door and looking over the clientele, she sees the group and heads over to join them. Plopping down in a chair she asks, "So, what'd I miss? Anything good here?"
In a few minutes she returns his food although no drinks as that is an additional 2 gold. Luckily Sinak can drink from a water skin if he has one to hydrate himself before bed. She does come with fresh baked bread and a hearty braised lamb stew piping hot at the table. She has drops a similar meal for Fazil and again no drink so he too will have to worry of hydrating himself though water can wait a few days it may be uncomfortable in the meantime. She looks to Fazil.
"Don't forget I wanna see that mug before you do get yourself a room all right? The Falling Fire cult may be crazy enough to allow hooded figures to sleep at Hendrix Farmland here in town.. But I gotta run a business and they certainly do not."
It seemed Fazil could read that despite her gruff attitude she was attempting to share another option for Fazil to sleep if he truly feels he cannot show his face.. They had heard of this refugee camp by the Falling Fire at the Gilded Lily at least he and Sinak had from Walter before.
"I'll have to check the refugee camp first, and if it doesn't turn out well, I'll come back here to show you my face—privately."
Karin crosses her arms as Sinak waves his hands with a few magic words while casting guidance.
"Magic to beguile me charms eh? Ahh, with Eren I'll trust it was harmless but be careful doing that in conversations friend. Also he had given you all promotion.. All except the hooded mageborn. I decided to be a bit nicer by giving him a chance to stay here just have to see his face later is all. Only 2 silver for an ember ale you got it! And 2 gold for the room thank you."
Once Sinak also hands 2 silver she will get him a drink as well. Though Sinak's magic waving and words has the bar staring including the golden knight Auron. They all seem a bit... unsure what to make of him. Nathan however seems... a look of interest instead.
OOC Don't forget that guidance has somatic and verbal.
So it involves waving the hands and spewing out magic words XD
Does Fazil wish to head to the refugee camp? If so I can PM you heading along as he'd be going alone. (Unless his party follows to the Falling Fire Refugee camp of course.)
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As the others start heading off to the Bark and Buzzard, "I'll meet y'all there, I just gotta check something out for myself." She looks at Dabbert, "I better have a drink waiting for me when I get there."
And she heads off towards the outskirts of town.
The party begins to make way to the Bark and Buzzard tavern. Aside from Maggwyn
Nestled among the residential cottage of Emberwood village, this small one level-public house appears to a popular spot for both locals and adventurers seeking a peaceful refuge and a place to unwind. The sign hanging above the door depicts a cartoonish vulture feasting on the entrails of a bloodhound, both smiling pleasantly. The public house has a cozy and familiar character. There's no proper bar, nor any walls separating the kitchen from the dining room. Instea a few benches are arranged beside the main cask and a bout a dozen round tables surround an inviting hearth. The menu here shows that ales cost two silver and a meal cost one gold.. As for rooms one may need to talk to the waitress. A woman by the description that Eren described as Karin serving Ember Ale and heartly braised lamb stew with fresh baked bread. She looks tough.. but a smile across her face.
At this time a group of adventurers that seem a step up above the rest in terms of equipment had made way. Six of them all together as they wave to Karin and begin to sit down drinking and making merry.
Approaching the party and looking to Dabbert is one strange contraption.. A moving scarecrow? With gears? And an odd smile as it twist it's head the people here seem to not mind it. Etched into it's chest is the name "Rattlecan."
"Hey... wise guy...!"
The creature spoke with a rather cartoonish tune raising it''s fist before hopping back and forth in a boxers stance.
"You look tough! But not tougher than me! Wanna give ol Rattle can a fight! I'll show these adventurers who's the toughest crow around! You'll see haha!"
OOC
I did Maggwy's investigation in PM's as she went off alone and would technically not be known by the whole party.
For anyone that investigates alone in the future I'll probably do the same ^^
Already have with a few here but just thought I'd let you all know too ^^
Dabbert stepped into the Bark and Buzzard and had a good look around, taking a moment to rummage in his belt for a little bit of spending money, knowing he'd want at least a meal and maybe a room for the night, though a drink might be nice too.
And then...the uh...whatever this thing was, came bouncing up to him with its fists up.
Dabbert politely smiled at Rattlecan, raising one hand with an open palm to usher the bouncing contraption back.
"I uh...sorry Rattlecan." Dabbert says, somewhat timidly. "You win. I don't do violence without a good reason."
He sounds genuinely sorry as he says this, as if he hates to disappoint the bouncing contraption.
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(OOC: Quick question, so everyone has regrouped other than Maggwyn?)
Dabbert and the others could hear a laugh as he refused Rattlecan but not from the creature itself. A man with a large claymore in golden plate armor, sitting in the back of the bar.
"New adventurers scared to fight ol Rattlecan? Drakkenheim may be in deep trouble, luckily it's got us!"
Next to him a pale woman with piercing eyes gave a long sigh to his antics. His party did look over to Dabbert if but for a moment. Rattlecan's fist had gone down looking to Dabbert with a nod.
"While that is regrettable I will accept this! I must fight Auron again than! This time I'll beat him surely!"
Rattlecan said pointing to the man in golden plate. It's than that the woman of the house... Karin had begun to make way to the group.
"Hail, ya can ignore Auron he's just a bit of a rowdy boy. Eren told me bout ya lot, what can I get you all?"
OOC
Here's Auron and yes everyone but Maggwyn has regrouped.
Sinak walks in and smiles, saying “Do you have any rooms available? Are meals included with a room?” He looks around the room, noticing who is sitting with whom and if anyone is paying them any special attention.
A wizard is never late, nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to.
Fazil follows in with Sinak, "And do I have to show my face?"
At this point, he slowly understands he won't be able to keep his face hidden for long.
Thuribula accompanies Dabbert to the Bark and Buzzard. Already the picture on the worn old sign has her feeling a little uneasy--a seedy sort of place, with a clientele that revels in its sufferings and ambitions, never seeking for any higher peace--but, no, she knows that she has something to learn here as well. As the enterprising Rattlecan bounces up to Dabbert, Thuribula stands silently, unsure how to respond. Dabbert's response seems very sensible, and is fortunately taken amiably by the contraption.
Not sure how to address what is likely a magical automaton, Thuribula instead turns to the group of adventurers ribbing them. "Ah, do we come here to fight, my friends? I come to seek the truth. My name is Thuribula, I am a Flamekeeper from Elyria. It's a pleasure to meet you, Auron. And what are the names of your fine companions?"
"Thank you for understanding, Rattlecan." Dabbert says, ignoring the barb from the pretty boy in the corner. "I wish you good luck. When you're done, you can come tell me how it goes, hm?"
He listens to the questions that the rest of the party is asking while taking a good look at the place and the people inside. He continues to snub Auron and his companions as Thuribula talks to them, including after the hostess indicates it's just in fun. He waits for her answers to the other's questions, before keeping his voice low and looking for the most removed table in the building where he may be able to speak to the others.
"I would uh...have a word, with any of you that would listen." He says to the group, indicating the table. "I'm sure everyone has things to discuss after today...or well, I assume anyway. Hopefully Maggwyn will find her way back before we get too deep into things, but if not, I can fill her in later."
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Karin looks to Sinak for a moment with a soft smile.
"Cottages more than rooms really and only to those who seem trust worthy as they are close to my tavern. 2 Gold per room a night, meals are a gold a piece and drinks are 2 silver a piece. You could all share a cottage true but with a few ladies that hardly seems proper doesn't it? Eren warned me of a masked mageborn among you're ranks. All I ask if he's to stay the night is he shows me his face the once, private or otherwise. Gotta be able to hold everyone accountable ya know, twice so for mageborn ya can't be too careful. So.. to answer the question I do ask to see it the once, than you're free to cover away."
As Sinak looks around the room he does see this golden knight's party is eyeing their own a bit but other than that and Rattlecan not too much is paying attention to them.
The golden knight looks from Dabbert.. to Sinak to Thuribula last as she speaks out to them. He walks over with a chuckle and a grin brewing.
"Anyone coming to Drakkenheim or Emberwood has come to fight. Either that or merchants profiting off violence, if you come with weapons? I don't think you'll plan to talk to the beasties at the capital little lady. You should take the chance to always hone you're skills, if someones scared of ol Rattlecan you don't wanna go in the capital. And you little lady.. you're eyes and words... Are too soft and pretty for this place. Though I can't lie and say it isn't lovely to meet such a woman.. I don't think Drakkenheim is for you."
The woman with pale skin in his own party can be seen behind him shaking her head at his exclamation
"Ahh ya wanna know my fine party huh?! Well than.... allow me to introduce ya!"
"The tomboy with the bow is Charlotte Everdeen the grump man buried in his book is Nathan Willowdrake. The angry man with the big sword scowling is Latronis Rex or just Rex really. Than the pale woman is Aurora and the pretty boy blonde is Flint."
Rattle can looks to Dabbert and gives a nod running over to Auron as he introduces his companions to Thuribula as he puts his fist up ready for a fight! Auron shakes his head with a chuckle.
"There's no point Rattlecan, I won't get any stronger beating you up again! Now if one would compete with me to see who can smash ya up the fastest.. That'd be different! Oh, don't worry lady Flamekeeper Rattlecan here can repair himself in about a minutes time so no harm in smashing him up. Though I must say... the fighting spirit of that older gentleman must all be but ash to ignore a call to challenge from both me and Rattlecan. I'd be willing to pay for his crutches so he can wander off Emberwood safely, wouldn't wanna see another pointless death in Drakkenheim of course."
Aurons party all look over to Thuribula as he has shared their names rather openly. Rex only gives a scoff, while Aurora rubs her temples at Auron's comments. Nathan seems to continue reading his book unaware or uncaring was hard to tell. Flint gave Thuribula a rather flirtatious wink and seemed ready to greet her before Charlotte stood up first.
"I'm just the "Tomboy" huh? Ya know back at home I was one of the more feminine ones! UGH! Sorry that Aurons being really rude! He's a nice guy I promise! You and that gentleman can probably handle things here! It's just Auron's way of worrying about the new groups I promise! It's a pleasure to meet you as he has said I'm Charlotte Everdeen! It's always good to see more faces in Emberwood!"
She reaches a hand out to Thuribula for a proper handshake.
OOC
I didn't want to make the post too long with descriptions so here's all of the pictures of his allies since Thuribula asked the man.
Aurora
Nathan Willowdrake
Charlotte Everdeen
Latronis Rex
Flint Sparx
Dabbert ignores Auron again, not caring about whatever he's on about. He takes a moment to approach the bar and set down a gold and a couple of silvers and then heads to the table he had previously indicated to the others, taking his leave and enjoying a brief moment of (semi) quiet.
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Thuribula smiles politely at Auron's speech, even forgivingly. "That the world is a place where might makes right, where destruction of the weaker is the only way to gain value... this is the seed that the eldritch fire of Chaos has tried to sow in the corruption of Drakkenheim... but those who have the true Light know better." She feels the bright thrill of consoling certainty rising up within her, and that magical, Divine thread, again... and reaching to touch the token of the Sacred Flame that she wears, she is amazed as the holy symbol erupts with the radiance of the sun, rays flaring out in bright light that bathe all the walls and tables of the tavern. It's really a little too bright for the cozy eventide setting, and after a few seconds of basking in the Light herself, she withdraws the thread of magic, and her holy symbol fades back to normal.
"It's truly a pleasure to meet all of you," Thuribula says, as she then accepts Charlotte's handshake, grasping her hand companionably. "Who knows, we may meet again in more pressing circumstances, where our lives may depend on one another."
After concluding her conversation, having heard Dabbert's whisper, she makes her way to the table in the back to seat herself with the rest of the group. "Thank you, Dabbert," she says. "I think we indeed have much to discuss, and I am grateful you have provided us the opportunity. And, don't heed too much Auron's taunts. One who looks to prove himself is often uprooted from truer sources of personal strength." Thuribula appreciates Dabbert's cooler head when confronting threats, knowing from her own brief military experience that it is not by accident that a man is able to act intentionally in stressful situations.
Sinak smiles to himself and nods, following suit behind Dabbert. He goes to lay a gold coin on the counter and says “Thank you.” to Karin. “Let me see how well your meal tastes and then I’ll decide about a cottage.” He goes and sits down beside Dabbert, sniffing the air and waiting to see what is brought forth.
A wizard is never late, nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to.
Fazil thinks about it a bit longer before slowly nods, "Food first. Like Sinak here, I like to taste it first before deciding to stay at this place." He hands over a gold piece.
Auron nods in agreement with Thuribula in a surprise.
"While I believe the weak should thrive and the strong should protect them. The weak should not come knocking to Drakkenheim certainly if the fire of battle is long dead in ones body. I do not relish the fact of one day having to bury a tired defeated old man."
With that the blonde man Flint had elbowed Auron though the large man hardly felt it as Charlotte gave him a light scowl. It was than Nathan lowered his book and looked up to Thuribula.
"Ahh.. the holier than thou.. Still I commend you're friend for is self control. At least, I hope it is self control and not fear that binds him."
Charlotte finishes shaking Thuribula's hand with a bright smile.
"I liked you're magic trick! It's pretty cool! It's a pleasure and you're right we could all depend on each other some time!"
It's than that Flint gives Thuribula a playful wink.
"I do hope to see you again too, such a beautiful presence can lighten a weary heart."
Aurora had let out yet another exasperated sigh.
It is than that Thuribula had bid farewell and made it to the table with Dabbert. Sinak himself decides to get a meal and Karin gives a grin and nods.
"Coming right up! May not be as cheap as Skull and Swords but its a damn sight tastier and homecooked!"
In a few minutes she returns his food although no drinks as that is an additional 2 gold. Luckily Sinak can drink from a water skin if he has one to hydrate himself before bed. She does come with fresh baked bread and a hearty braised lamb stew piping hot at the table. She has drops a similar meal for Fazil and again no drink so he too will have to worry of hydrating himself though water can wait a few days it may be uncomfortable in the meantime. She looks to Fazil.
"Don't forget I wanna see that mug before you do get yourself a room all right? The Falling Fire cult may be crazy enough to allow hooded figures to sleep at Hendrix Farmland here in town.. But I gotta run a business and they certainly do not."
It seemed Fazil could read that despite her gruff attitude she was attempting to share another option for Fazil to sleep if he truly feels he cannot show his face.. They had heard of this refugee camp by the Falling Fire at the Gilded Lily at least he and Sinak had from Walter before.
“Karin, we came here by wagon, working as guards and helping Eren, he told us to mention his name when we got here and I forgot to do so. Please, he referred us to you. This is delicious! Some of that nice Ember ale would go very nicely with it. Perhaps… on the house? As we may be staying here a while?” He makes a few motions over his food and then looks up with a fork of lamb going into his mouth, he gives her a smile and a wink, putting an additional 2 gold pieces on the table.
Persuasion : 19 (guidance : 3) = 22
A wizard is never late, nor is he early, he arrives precisely when he means to.
Maggwyn finally finds her way over to the Bark and Buzzard and after standing by the door and looking over the clientele, she sees the group and heads over to join them. Plopping down in a chair she asks, "So, what'd I miss? Anything good here?"
"I'll have to check the refugee camp first, and if it doesn't turn out well, I'll come back here to show you my face—privately."
Karin crosses her arms as Sinak waves his hands with a few magic words while casting guidance.
"Magic to beguile me charms eh? Ahh, with Eren I'll trust it was harmless but be careful doing that in conversations friend. Also he had given you all promotion.. All except the hooded mageborn. I decided to be a bit nicer by giving him a chance to stay here just have to see his face later is all. Only 2 silver for an ember ale you got it! And 2 gold for the room thank you."
Once Sinak also hands 2 silver she will get him a drink as well. Though Sinak's magic waving and words has the bar staring including the golden knight Auron. They all seem a bit... unsure what to make of him. Nathan however seems... a look of interest instead.
OOC
Don't forget that guidance has somatic and verbal.
So it involves waving the hands and spewing out magic words XD
Does Fazil wish to head to the refugee camp? If so I can PM you heading along as he'd be going alone. (Unless his party follows to the Falling Fire Refugee camp of course.)