Five days of free food, drink and shelter meant that Edeleth could put off looking for paying work for a little while and get on with his mission.  Tomorrow he would start making inquiries in the city, But for tonight, he believed he deserved a break.

Sitting at a corner table of the tavern, where he can keep an eye on the room, Edeleth orders a meal and a glass of wine, and places his Dragonchess set on the table...just in case anybody feels like a game.

Eventually noticing the condition of the room (he has stayed in shabbier inns) he quietly starts casting 'Mending' on nearby objects.

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Cade - Wants to check on the mother and daughter that had been affected by the issues with the tavern and help them if they need anything.

 The mother and daughter seem fine, although still a bit shaken. It turns out they are related to the woman who was on the roof helping Laeivis and Uther. The mother says "We were just meeting up with my sister, having dinner while she was in town...she hates the pomp and luxury of her current office, so we usually meet at the Sleeping Goat...or should I say the Hanging Chicken...I still cant believe she climbed on the roof and stopped the building from crashing WHILE SHE'S PREGNANT! Shame on her...but I love her...no wonder she leads thousands of Alliance soldiers to their deaths everyday..."

The little half-elf girl starts raving about her aunt : "Aunt Thanika was a Mastandian standard bearer at the battle of Melassone, and she stabbed an Orc Chief through the head with her Banner to save the Prince, and now she's the Greatest General in the Alliance and...." Her mother interrupts her "Now now sweetie, remember we're not supposed to tell people about aunt Thanika's job because..."

"Because of National Security reasons, I know..."

"Anyways, thanks to you and your friends. It seems like there were a lot of heroic people in that tavern ready to help each other and work as a team. We will definitely come for the grand re-opening of the newly named Hanging Chicken!"

Peshley is happy to be able to rest for a bit. In between studying she talks to the innkeeper and offers her services with cleaning up around the place. Hoping to make a little money while she did so. The excitement of the Chicken run and the shock of hauling up a goliath inspired her to spend a little more time working on her physical attributes, not just her magic. If she was truly going to impress her father when she returned home she would need to be adept in many areas. So she also keeps an eye out for people who may be able to train her a little to help out more in a fight.

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Cade - Wants to check on the mother and daughter that had been affected by the issues with the tavern and help them if they need anything.

 The mother and daughter seem fine, although still a bit shaken. It turns out they are related to the woman who was on the roof helping Laeivis and Uther. The mother says "We were just meeting up with my sister, having dinner while she was in town...she hates the pomp and luxury of her current office, so we usually meet at the Sleeping Goat...or should I say the Hanging Chicken...I still cant believe she climbed on the roof and stopped the building from crashing WHILE SHE'S PREGNANT! Shame on her...but I love her...no wonder she leads thousands of Alliance soldiers to their deaths everyday..."

The little half-elf girl starts raving about her aunt : "Aunt Thanika was a Mastandian standard bearer at the battle of Melassone, and she stabbed an Orc Chief through the head with her Banner to save the Prince, and now she's the Greatest General in the Alliance and...." Her mother interrupts her "Now now sweetie, remember we're not supposed to tell people about aunt Thanika's job because..."

"Because of National Security reasons, I know..."

"Anyways, thanks to you and your friends. It seems like there were a lot of heroic people in that tavern ready to help each other and work as a team. We will definitely come for the grand re-opening of the newly named Hanging Chicken!"

 Cade - "Well, I am glad to see that you two are well...perhaps another show may be on the books for the re-opening of the tavern...I'll be looking for ya!", he then makes his way to the tavern and takes up the offer to use this time to not only rest up, but help the tavern get back up into running order, as well as, check on certain others who have chosen to stay at the tavern as well.

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Peshley, shocked that she managed to lift the Goliath at all, tied off the end as quickly as she can to prevent losing all that great work. The cabin, following along te aioli e behind the tavern crashes into it, jostling. Everything around again, but settling against the building. There is a window nearby she can climb through. Before she does she tries 1 more time to try and get the Goliath warrior back inside to safety. 

Athletics: 6

 No matter how much she pulls on the Rope though she can’t get it to move. It’s amazing what adrenaline can do in the moment. Instead she calls out to the warrior below encouraging him to climb. 

OOC: Now that Peshley has a reputation for saving the town, she is going to go back tNow that Pressly has a reputation for saving the town, she is going to go back to the library and get access to books to study,o the library and get access to books to study. This will tie into her levelling up.

 Yes, through unknown channels, a delivery man from the Talaverothian Bureau of Arcane Affairs, aka the Mage Guild contacts you within 2 hours, and hands you your very own WX 7 BLUE Form, stamped, sealed, signed, witnessed and approved by the Board itself, allowing you unlimited access to all wizard spells up to lev 3, and the appropriate sections of the Arcane Tower.

You may study, copy, learn any spell up to lev 3 free of charges, with full access to their libraries, arcane labs and alchemy labs 

Saerirra would take a bit of time in the downtime to look for shops of unique, weird, eccentric, or unusual items, magical or not, around the town.

Perception Check: 11, just in case it was needed

Also, even though this is pretty obvious, the inspiration die i gave to Cade, Uther, and Laievis have pretty much expired, they wouldn't last long after combat ended

Once the chaos is done and after Uther checks that Laeivis is ok. He enters the tavern from the hole in the roof, as he glimpsed Saerirra. Unfortunately he misses her. He then settles for a few drinks and some food, accepting the free room as well, hoping that he gets to see the beautiful bard play again . 

When the tavern comes to a stop a small hafling dressed in dark traveling clothes crawls out of a cabinet under the bar. Except for a few bumps and bruises he is fine. He sees the large half-orc and recoil a little.. 

”ehm excuse me mr. But wh-wh-what just happend? I heard the bartender yell for p-people to flee so i hid in this cabinet.. next thing i knew everything started to rumble.. I’m Rosri btw.”

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When the tavern comes to a stop a small hafling dressed in dark traveling clothes crawls out of a cabinet under the bar. Except for a few bumps and bruises he is fine. He sees the large half-orc and recoil a little.. 

”ehm excuse me mr. But wh-wh-what just happend? I heard the bartender yell for p-people to flee so i hid in this cabinet.. next thing i knew everything started to rumble.. I’m Rosri btw.”

 

 A rangy elf with a permanently sour expression and travel-worn clothes that look like they were once very expensive replies from the corner table.  "Edeleth. I can't say I know exactly what occurred, but when I happened by, the tavern was dancing about on chicken legs, and then took a slide down the zipline cable. Is that normal in Three Peaks?  I'm not from around here."

Rosri makes his way over to the elf cautiously and while avoiding eye contact he answers “gosh, im lucky to be alive then... uhm.. is that dragonchess? Mind a friendly game? That would really help calming my nerves.”

Rosri gestures at the dragonchess game. He orders a glass of wine but skip the meal, he is to nervous to eat.  

[OOC] Awesome start! And leveling like this - simply delighting! :)

Getting some rest was a great idea! Obviously, Laievis first treated wounded (3 healing spells plus medpack), paired above the whole in the floor (Mending on it), but a long rest was in order regardless. Elders might be right after all - the outside world is indeed a total chaos.

Without waiting for a help from tavern personnel, Laievis cleaned up the room he was given, left his backpack (reluctantly - looks like in this place it's better to keep your stuff at arms reach) there and went back to tavern owner to see if he can get that wine and something to eat. If so - he is joining Uther (with his permission).

Actually, Laievis was not sure about Uther's name - he heard it before accidentally, so he started with the formal introduction (after all, they almost died together).

- I believe, we have not being properly introduced. My name is Laievis. Laievis Elreth. Let me thank you for the help with that unfortunate building. Very reckless usage of magic, I must say.

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Rosri makes his way over to the elf cautiously and while avoiding eye contact he answers “gosh, im lucky to be alive then... uhm.. is that dragonchess? Mind a friendly game? That would really help calming my nerves.”

Rosri gestures at the dragonchess game. He orders a glass of wine but skip the meal, he is to nervous to eat.  

 "At your service," says Edeleth, making a welcoming gesture toward the board.

”Ehm.. what brings you too three peaks mr. Edeleth?” 

Rosri take a seat at the table and makes the first move of the game.

"I am on a pilgrimage that includes visiting various sacred groves and gardens of note", said Edeleth. "I don't know yet if there is anything of that sort in Three Peaks, but it was the nearest city to where I lost my last horse, so it seemed as good a place as any to investigate, and perhaps do some research into the surrounding territories. Are you from Three Peaks?" He looked more closely at the halfling and noticed the traveling clothes. "Or are you on a journey of your own?"

Edeleth wondered how good the halfling was at Dragonchess.  If Rosri was a mere dabbler, Edeleth could give him the relaxing game he wanted.  If he was proficient, he would be bored with anything but Edeleth's most cutthroat tactics. Edeleth made a simple reply to the halfling's opening move, waiting to judge Rosri's skill level.

Athletics: 18

Grunda pulls herself up the rope and to safety. "Hello little one," she says in her melodic voice, "It appears I owe you quite a debt."

A stool rights itself with a thud as a halfling with crimson curls climbs up the rungs and stands on the top. He gives a wide smile as he looks at the bar.  He raises his hand and attempts to wave down someone so he can order a drink or two. "Hiya. Over here!"  He waves with excitement. "That was quite ruckus! If ya needs any help fix'n things up, I can lend a hand. Oh, and if you has any of that wine that didn't spill, I''ll gladly take a glass or two."

The halfling looks to have come in from the wilds and his clothes don't seem like he's taken much concern in decorum. His sun touched skin looks a few shades darker mostly due to some dirt and dust it's picked up along the way.

"Sacred groves?," the halfling interrupts. "And gardens? Sounds neat. You has a favorite yous seen yet?"

Rosri can tell by Edeleth response to his move that he knows how to play. Rosri wasn’t very good at the game, he knew all the tactics but never knew how to respond to them. He had been schooled in the game by the master at his fathers estate. Rosri  follow up on Edeleth move with a cautious move himself.  

“Is it that obvious?” Rosri asked. “My father kicked me out saying I needed to find my courage.. My dream is to become the best rogue out there, but seeing im afraid of most everything that is probably impossible..I mean, look at those brave people today! They jumped in the face of danger with out a second thought! And what did I do? I hid in a cabinet!” He said sheepishly and looked down on the table.  

Thankfull for the change in subject and so surprised by the crimson curled halfling that he almost falls of the stool he is sitting on, he turns to Edeleth expectant. 

Uther turns to Laievis , still not very happy about missing the beautiful bard, " very reckless indeed. I am Uther B'or, no thanks needed ." He looks to the bartender " bar keep  two flagons of your finest ale" as he pats Laievis on the back. 

"Sometimes hiding in a cabinet is the only sensible response to life," said Edeleth.

A rogue? Edeleth already had one foot protectively on his pack, now he slid it a little nearer to his chair.  So far, the thieves he had encountered had only bothered with his coins and the horses he rode. Now that he had neither, he supposed they might begin eying his gear.  So long as he had his staff made from the branch of the sacred Naranda tree, his bag of tree cuttings, and the letter of introduction from his king,  Edeleth's mission could proceed. Anyway, this particular rogue seemed to know how to play dragonchess well enough. Edeleth made another move.

The new halfling was loud and scruffy-looking, but Edeleth was happy to talk with anyone who had an interest in nature.  "I'm afraid my journey so far has been a little too eventful to see as many as I would like.  If you ever happen to be in the kingdom of Lomalos, you must visit our grove there.  Are you a druid by chance?  Or merely interested in horticulture?"

(OOC: Not sure whether Edeleth's kingdom will be a problem to fit into the DM's world of Talaveroth.  Brief history: Three thousand years ago a defeated evil wizard fled and hid in a remote mountain valley, building a castle for defense for when his enemies came after him. When his enemies did not follow, the wizard started enslaving the residents of the valley into his army, meaning to go and take back his lost empire.  A brave band of wood elves killed the wizard, set themselves up as royalty and nobility, took over the valley, purified and redecorated the castle, and have ruled Lomalos ever since.  If that doesn't work in Talaveroth, we can change things up.)