Quote from: pspahn;781129Denther empties his entire purse on the table. "A round of drinks for my friends, please." He scoops the remaining coins back into his belt pouch oblivious to the greedy stares of others.

"HO! HO! You are a man of adventure I see!"

Quote from: pbj44;781159"HO! HO! You are a man of adventure I see!"

"In truth, the adventuring trade is quite new to me," Denther says. "I have been fortunate enough to save a few coins here and there from my work as a scribe and I hope to make more in search of treasure, particularly any treasure dealing with books and scrolls. If we're to explore this island, I'd like to learn more of this wizard's tower."

Denther flags down the barmaid. "Missus, have you heard aught of a magician's tower on this isle?"

Bogarus gives Miss Ferra a long-suffering sigh at her typical human foolishness, "Beds? Up high in the sky? That will never do. If there is a beaver infestation it will all come tumbling down! I would be happy to have Nonik dig any sleeping trenches that are required."

If the innkeeper isn't cooperative then after finishing talking to the rest of the party Bogarus will go outside and have Nonik dig them a trench in some quiet spot. Once Nonik gets tired and starts whining, the dwarf will reluctantly pitch in with the digging.

After paying — and finding stabling for my donkey? — I will go settle my gear within my room, get water from the basement barrels, and finally return to the common area to ask where the nearest vegetable market is.

"Pardon, you the maiden serving drinks to us travelers, a moment time for question?"

"A half pitcher of light beer, please. And happen you to know if guests can cook specialty dish or maybe serve you to us the famous aubergine in a style local? Interested in the vegetable market to where I can supply with the jeweled fruit for my travels, I would be interested in. You are very kind to listen to me."

Quote from: pspahn;781415"In truth, the adventuring trade is quite new to me," Denther says. "I have been fortunate enough to save a few coins here and there from my work as a scribe and I hope to make more in search of treasure, particularly any treasure dealing with books and scrolls. If we're to explore this island, I'd like to learn more of this wizard's tower."

Theodotos nods, "A wizard's tower does sound fascinating. I'm certainly game to venture inside as well!"

Quote from: Opaopajr;781116"You are very generous, Miss Ferra, for offering a bed for my donkey as well as I. But though well behaved, Polycarpos, will have the trouble on using your establishment's steps, even if he may have the aim for the chamberpot. Stabling, for how many the coin?, would his nature better suit, yes?"

Faradonas looks at his money and counts and recounts and fusses with the silver & copper, as if money leaving him makes him sad. Ten copper and a silver are pinched off, then back with 20 copper instead, and finally two silver are shuffled out and placed out towards Miss Ferra. "He is a good beast, but not a pet for the houses indoors so much."

Miss Ferra blinks, trying to take in what Faradonas has said. Eventually, she figures it out.

"An extra silver for the beast. Three total, two for the room, one for the stabling."

Quote from: pspahn;781129Denther empties his entire purse on the table. "A round of drinks for my friends, please." He scoops the remaining coins back into his belt pouch oblivious to the greedy stares of others.

The coins on the table, however brief the time before they're scooped up, catches the attention of several inn patrons, and naturally, a brunette barmaid.

"Whatever you say, hon. A round of drinks, coming up." The barmaid quickly returns with ale all around.

Quote from: pspahn;781415"In truth, the adventuring trade is quite new to me," Denther says. "I have been fortunate enough to save a few coins here and there from my work as a scribe and I hope to make more in search of treasure, particularly any treasure dealing with books and scrolls. If we're to explore this island, I'd like to learn more of this wizard's tower."

Denther flags down the barmaid. "Missus, have you heard aught of a magician's tower on this isle?"

The barmaid shakes her head.

"Never heard of any magician's tower. You might want to head over to the Mage's Guild, two streets over on the north side of town. Can't miss it, it's a big marble building across the street from Gods' Row."

Quote from: Daztur;781418Bogarus gives Miss Ferra a long-suffering sigh at her typical human foolishness, "Beds? Up high in the sky? That will never do. If there is a beaver infestation it will all come tumbling down! I would be happy to have Nonik dig any sleeping trenches that are required."

If the innkeeper isn't cooperative then after finishing talking to the rest of the party Bogarus will go outside and have Nonik dig them a trench in some quiet spot. Once Nonik gets tired and starts whining, the dwarf will reluctantly pitch in with the digging.

Miss Ferra doesn't even bat an eyelash.

"Do not dig up my basement."

That said, there appears to be some relatively soft ground across the street from the inn in a rat-infested alley.

Quote from: Opaopajr;781575After paying — and finding stabling for my donkey? — I will go settle my gear within my room, get water from the basement barrels, and finally return to the common area to ask where the nearest vegetable market is.

"Pardon, you the maiden serving drinks to us travelers, a moment time for question?"

"A half pitcher of light beer, please. And happen you to know if guests can cook specialty dish or maybe serve you to us the famous aubergine in a style local? Interested in the vegetable market to where I can supply with the jeweled fruit for my travels, I would be interested in. You are very kind to listen to me."

Unlike Miss Ferra, the barmaid doesn't even try to decipher Faradonas's speech.

"Tonight we have beef stew, honey bread, and chicken pot pie for dinner. Vegetable market is down the road on the waterfront side. You'll see the stalls."

Quote from: Carcharodon;782013"Never heard of any magician's tower. You might want to head over to the Mage's Guild, two streets over on the north side of town. Can't miss it, it's a big marble building across the street from Gods' Row."

Turning to Denther, "Sounds fascinating! Care for a stroll to visit them?"

Bogarus decides to spend the night in the rat-infested alley, trusting in Squeak (a most skillful ratter) to keep the rodents at bay. As the dwarf digs a sleeping trench (much to Bogarus' frustration Nonik's spindly goblin arms proved unequal to the task), Nonik gets treated to an extensive lecture about the various failings of humans, chief among them their bizarre desire to sleep high enough above the ground that a simple fall would be deadly which is quite likely considering the poor quality of human engineering and their unwillingness to be the beneficiaries of free basement improvement.

Denther - Magic-User

Quote from: pbj44;782099Turning to Denther, "Sounds fascinating! Care for a stroll to visit them?"

"Certainly!"

Denther sips his drink and makes sure their companions know their destination. He listens in on several conversations and if nothing interesting occurs, he pays his tab* and prepares to leave. He notices several patrons eyeing his purse and suspects they admire the craftmanship. He has never been very wise when it comes to assessing strangers and their intentions.

"Come, friend Theodotus. We shall check out this Mage's Guild together. And I suspect this God's Row may be of some interest to you as well."

Quote from: Daztur;782121Bogarus decides to spend the night in the rat-infested alley, trusting in Squeak (a most skillful ratter) to keep the rodents at bay. As the dwarf digs a sleeping trench (much to Bogarus' frustration Nonik's spindly goblin arms proved unequal to the task), Nonik gets treated to an extensive lecture about the various failings of humans, chief among them their bizarre desire to sleep high enough above the ground that a simple fall would be deadly which is quite likely considering the poor quality of human engineering and their unwillingness to be the beneficiaries of free basement improvement.

Denther is appalled when he realizes what Bogarus is doing. "Friend Bogarus, no need to sleep in this alley. I am happy to pay for your accommodations. If a second story room is not to your liking, I'm sure we can negotiate a stay in the tavern's wine cellar to make you feel more at home."*

*OOC: Cost for the drinks and lodging for myself and Bogarus if he agrees?

Faradonas - dwarf

After stabling Polycarpos and taking a furtive look around the block to get his bearing and suss out where the vegetable market will be, Faradonas will return to the safety of the tavern and familiar faces from the boat. Puts his gear away in his room and secures the door, hiding any excess funds in little packets all about his pack and person (and even a coin under two bed posts). He comes back into the common area, takes a deep breath as his language barrier is disheartening him, and tries to remember the menu.

Sits tentatively with his fellow travel mates, looking about if it is OK, "It is with the permission, boat fellows, that may I take this seat?" Sits and tries to hail the barmaid with confidence, but a bit too loud, "A singular pie with chicken in the pot and ouzo, with your pleasure!" Smiles and looks about like he is successfully blending in.

Quote from: pspahn;782214Denther - Magic-User
"Come, friend Theodotus. We shall check out this Mage's Guild together. And I suspect this God's Row may be of some interest to you as well."

Theodotus nods and rises, "I am sure the Mage's Guild will have the most up-to-date information about this tower. Normally my order would frown upon such a visit by a lesser priest like myself, but I was fortunate enough coin-wise when planning this trip to have purchased an indulgence."

Quote from: pspahn;782214Denther - Magic-User
Denther is appalled when he realizes what Bogarus is doing. "Friend Bogarus, no need to sleep in this alley. I am happy to pay for your accommodations. If a second story room is not to your liking, I'm sure we can negotiate a stay in the tavern's wine cellar to make you feel more at home."

"Kindly done sir! Dear me! It strikes me that I should take a moment and arrange for an accommodation myself!"

Turning to Miss Ferra, "Good host, I would like to rent one of your rooms if one is available."

When all business is done he is ready to take a stroll with Denther down to the guild.

Bogarus would happily sleep in the wine cellar and thanks his companion profusely.

Quote from: pspahn;782214Denther - Magic-User


"Certainly!"

Denther sips his drink and makes sure their companions know their destination. He listens in on several conversations and if nothing interesting occurs, he pays his tab* and prepares to leave. He notices several patrons eyeing his purse and suspects they admire the craftmanship. He has never been very wise when it comes to assessing strangers and their intentions.

"Come, friend Theodotus. We shall check out this Mage's Guild together. And I suspect this God's Row may be of some interest to you as well."




Denther is appalled when he realizes what Bogarus is doing. "Friend Bogarus, no need to sleep in this alley. I am happy to pay for your accommodations. If a second story room is not to your liking, I'm sure we can negotiate a stay in the tavern's wine cellar to make you feel more at home."*

*OOC: Cost for the drinks and lodging for myself and Bogarus if he agrees?

The Mage's Guild is an ugly single-story building made of white marble. A wood sign proclaims its status as the Mages' Guild, but the typical stereotype of a wondrous tower filled with marvels is, sadly, completely absent. The building looks more like a bank or town hall than a magical locale.

As for Gods' Row, the entire road across from the Mages' Guild is lined with shrines, temples, and even a small wood shack that appears to be dedicated to some nature goddess.

OOC: Lodging is 2sp per room and anywhere from 5cp to 2sp for drinks, depending on what you want to spend.

Quote from: Opaopajr;782226Faradonas - dwarf

After stabling Polycarpos and taking a furtive look around the block to get his bearing and suss out where the vegetable market will be, Faradonas will return to the safety of the tavern and familiar faces from the boat. Puts his gear away in his room and secures the door, hiding any excess funds in little packets all about his pack and person (and even a coin under two bed posts). He comes back into the common area, takes a deep breath as his language barrier is disheartening him, and tries to remember the menu.

Sits tentatively with his fellow travel mates, looking about if it is OK, "It is with the permission, boat fellows, that may I take this seat?" Sits and tries to hail the barmaid with confidence, but a bit too loud, "A singular pie with chicken in the pot and ouzo, with your pleasure!" Smiles and looks about like he is successfully blending in.

The food arrives rapidly. The drink is closer to vodka or gin than ouzo. Ouzo might be hard to find on the islands, given its distance from the mainland.

Quote from: pbj44;782235Theodotus nods and rises, "I am sure the Mage's Guild will have the most up-to-date information about this tower. Normally my order would frown upon such a visit by a lesser priest like myself, but I was fortunate enough coin-wise when planning this trip to have purchased an indulgence."



"Kindly done sir! Dear me! It strikes me that I should take a moment and arrange for an accommodation myself!"

Turning to Miss Ferra, "Good host, I would like to rent one of your rooms if one is available."

When all business is done he is ready to take a stroll with Denther down to the guild.

"Two silver for the room, good sir. Drinks or dinner for you tonight? Dinner is on the house with a room."

Miss Ferra speaks rapidly, then moves to another table as quickly as possible, trying to get as much money out of her patrons as possible without being rude about it.

McGinty Orchunter - Halfling

McGinty joins the dwarf in his raucous laughter.  "Oh you funny bearded barrel! I love a good jest. But you're right! Ho ho! This whole damn island is going to drown in orc blood!" The pint sized warrior doubles over giggling some more, but then stops suddenly and icily stares at the orc dockworker while licking an arrow from his quiver.

After an awkward moment, McGinty Orchunter wanders into the streets looking for the vegetable stalls. "Ah, nothing but coppers in my pouch, but chewing on two dozen carrots beats chewing on my leathers."

Once he's done at the market, McGinty will make his way back to the tavern to socialize with the rest of the party, but he'll be paying careful attention to the trees in the area. He'll be sleeping in the branches tonight.

Faradonas

"Of work, my friends, you speak of for which to gain coin. This is something to my mind that will be useful to me, yes? Join, perhaps together, we can for profit?"

Has a shot of the gin and winces, looks about to see of throwing the glass is traditional and takes the room's cue to just set it down.

"For myself of to hear, about Lord of Warant, he give 5 silver bounty for goblin ears. The caravans they thwart, which stops the precious vegetables I am sure! A bonus of 100 gold for goblins no longer a threat, the proof we need. Good opportunity, then make fortune can we in the vegetable trade!"