An intriguing Will indeed. I do not know why I worried so. Both tasks seem easy enough but did Sifu not say once: Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.
He looks swarely at Kendra. "Very well, if that is the wish of your father, then so be it. I shall guard youfor 30 days and nights as requested; then ensure the books are delivered. Thus will my obligation to your father be met."
Davos sits back in his chair drinking his tea listening to the tales
"That's quite an experience gentlemen you had with a professor. I met the professor at the college of wizards, he was attending to give us some lectures on arcane arts. I was studying in the library unable to grasp the arcane arts correctly when I met the professor he saw something in me so gave me some extra tutoring.
He spent couple only a few weeks in the university but during the evenings we would debate about arcane powers and other aspects of knowledge. Times like that I will surly miss about the professor"
"Of course for what the professor has done for me it would be my pleasure deliver the books and help you of course Kendra help you with anything you need".
the whiskey will be just fine
Jon leans against one of the study walks and thanks Markus as he brings him the glass of whiskey reaching out his hand trembles slightly as he takes it.
drinking half of it in a single swallow he looks the newcomers over as they filter into the room
He listens in silence as the will is read out I can't imagine what it will say in his will, he always said he would ask something of me but he never did
As the councillor reads out the last wishes of the professor Jon begins to feel cold. He knew the professor would ask something of him but not this
Downing his drink he chokes slightly as he tries to stay calm
I can't believe it ! John says suddenly, with a terrible wild look in his eyes he lurches away from the wall I can't believe he would ask ... Ask this of me! Desnas tits I knew he would ask something... But his daughter, protect her for a month gods I cant do it ... It's too much. What if something happens, history will repeat itself again I know it! Inheritor save me I need a drink
John rushes from the room and into the kitchen where you can hear the frantic sounds of rummaging as he searches for the whiskey.
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my father would have rewarded me for putting a swift end to that attack, yet here I am chastised by the very people I was defending, what strange ways these people have to feel such empathy for a man who was willing to defile the professors passing, who supposedly meant so much to them all.
Ikkaku stands with his feet shoulder width apart and positions each hand as if they were gripping the hilt of his sword, he closes his eyes and moves as if swinging his sword, his motions graceful like those of a dancer. He does this for several hours, when he is finished he wipes the sweat from his brow and lies down on the floor and closes his eyes.
I'll take my chances here rather than trying to fit on that pitiful excuse for a bed
Olav thanks Marcus with a nod as he hands him his drink, and listens to what the council man has to say.
I for one will be honoured to protect you Kendra after all it is the least I can do
Well there's 7 of us so its like she has her own personal army
But these books trouble me a bit, Maybe one day soon we can talk more about what you know about your fathers work with them obviously today is not the day, but we have a month in town so when you feel your ready can you let me know, I shall not mention it again now. So if we are to stay in town for a month do you know if some where in town we can stay? A stable perhaps with some starw piles we can sleep in?
He looks at jon curiously as he starts to freak out about the given task
Throw the man a bone your going to be working with him for a month as it is
Jon, I do not know you that we'll but I knew the professor and I know he would not put you up to this task unless he knew you could do it
Jon turns and sees the stranger Sebastian sitting on the floor.
what the ...
Filling and draining his glass he looks at the odd monk.
you are definitely correct Sebastian in fact i would go so far as to say every day is a bad day for me! thank you for your concern but if I tell my tale it will be for everyone to hear it is not something I wish to go through more than once!
Walking past the man he strides back into the study.
Jon re emerges from the kitchen, his glass refilled and the bottle of whiskey clasped in his other hand.
taking a long slug of the fiery drink, he grimaces slightly.
I don't know what makes you say that Olav, how can I protect the professors family when I could not even protect my own!
His face twists with grief as his minds eye once more looks upon the hideous memories, the heat from the blaze like the fires of hell and the screams...
I am sorry miss Kendra . Your father must be worried about you if he has asked this of me! I don't know if I have the will to see this through. If anything should happen to you it would destroy me!
Sebastian quietly slips from the room and follows Jon into the kitchen. He finds him rooting around in the cupboards seeking another drink. The Monk sits cross-legged on the floor watching him in silence for a while then when Jon finds what he seeks he speaks.
"A wise man once said to me 'Everyday is a good day.' This is a most profound wisdom yet it does not seem to apply to you brother. I do not judge, but you seem troubled. Perhaps you need someone to share your burden? I would be most willing to listen if you wish to discuss what weighs on you."
Sebastian sets both hands on the floor and pushes upward to raise his legs, still crossed from the beams. He rests in this way for some minutes waiting for Jon to reply.
Markus nods his head as Sebastian speaks of his life.
"That's a very interesting life you lead it could be said it's the same as mine, but little more heavy on the dedication to knowledge and spirit and less on training the physical side. I would 'train' for hours at a time each day with my books.
He then brings out his holy symbol to show "I serve The Song of the Spheres, The Great Dreamer, Desna in all her glory. She is my drive in life, she's the goddess of freedom and luck she blesses all travelers and dreamers."
A sort of blissful calm shows in his face. "I'd love to talk more with you when all this is done, now i need to make my self busy."
Markus heads in the the kitchen, readys some tea and whiskey for the group then brings them in and sets them down on the table.
"Tea and whiskey for everyone." He says with a smile. As the new woman enters with the councilman Markus looks on Is she the last of us?
He then stands to the side waiting for the will to be read, as it's read a smile forms on his lips.Old friend you know.. knew i'd do anything for you this will be nothing after what you did for me. He then listens as everyone else speaks up of their approval tell Jon starts to shout. What is the matter with him.. Then after he storms out Markus speaks up.
"This is the least he could ask of me, i'm more than happy to help you Kendra with anything you need you're father was a brilliant man and it's my honor to help you out now." Then taking note of Olav's keen interest in the books. "They are of no matter, it's something the professor wanted kept quiet he would speak that his work took him down dark alleys but he always came back with information that would help people.
"Maybe we should go check on Jon? seems he can't hold his drink"
Olav looks over Jon as he responds angrily
Well I tried, this is going to be an interesting month
Olav stands up as Jon leaves the room and checks on his clothes to see how dry they are
As he does Markus asks if we should check on Jon
Thinking you can reason with a drunk is like thinking a wolf bares it teeth to smile at you
I learned that the hard way long ago
He waves his hand as if to dismiss Marcus
But try if you like
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Thank you, Councilman. Kendra says quietly. Mr Valon. Markus. I think I'll take a whiskey as well actually. she sighs deeply.
Hearthmont doesn't seem to hear however. He pours over the will, seemingly reading it time and again, his mouth moving as he scans each word.
Sebastian returns to the main room and the Councilman catches his eye. Something is not quite right here.
Sense Motive
"Is something amiss Councilman? Something troubles you."
well I am glad I'm not the only one troubled here Jon says as he passes over the bottle of whiskey so Markus can give kendra a drink.
Olav notices that something is not quiet right here
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Hmmmm...? Oh it's just the specific wording here... "delay your journey one month and spend that period of time here in Ravengro to ensure that my daughter is safe and sound."
He sighs.
Ustalav is a deeply superstitious nation, gentlemen. So much so that doctrine of religion has pervaded even the legal system. I believe 'The Book of Bones' states that any request made posthumously by a member of Pharasmin clergy must be satisfied if the subject of the request is willing to carry out said task.
He sees the confused looks on several faces and says;
Pharasma's followers take death very seriously. Just ask Grimburrow. The reason this perturbs me.... is that your foreign friend, he says with some distaste; ...is one of the subjects of this request, and whilst Petros wasn't clergy, he did enough work with them - was in good enough standing with that Church - to be considered one of them. Because of what's in this will... that foreign murderer could walk free - at least for the next 30 days!
He stands up quickly and gathers his things.
Well, if that is all I must be off.
Within moments he is cloaked and booted and out the door.
Looking to Olav with a confused look."People like him need help, he's clearly struggling with it but to many people would just frighten him i'm sure though that have gone in will try."
He then turns to Kendra and stands up to her request."Of course" He then pours her a whiskey.
He then sits there as the Councilman explains. "So a killer might be freed? That's an interesting custom i guess we'll see what comes of this soon."Markus then sits back and gives himself time to reflect on his short time in the small town of Ravengro Even in death my friend you still find a way to intrigue me
Sebastian turns to Caradwen. "It is in unfrotunate circumstances that we meet, neverthemess we are well met. I am Sebastian Skarsol, Novice of the Order of Unblinking flame and I am pleased to meet you. From where to you hail Sister?"
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The samurai enters an almost meditative state as he practices his sword-work. The other prisoners whisper among themselves and cast furtive glances in his direction once or twice.
At one point, the Sheriff returns and stands watching the weapon drill for a moment or two before deciding it is pointless trying to converse with the warrior in this current frame of mind so he leaves a tray of hard bread, cheese, an apple and some weak tea on the floor of the cell and locks up for the night.
Ikkaku spends his first night in Ravengro locked up and sleeping on the cold prison floor.
As she enters, Caradwen offers a smile to Kendra - "Thank you - of course I would come, your father was a friend, this is the least I could do"
As she meets the others, she introduces herself - "Well met, I am Caradwen... Professor Lorrimor was a dear friend, a teacher and a tutor - he was determinant in my apprenticeship in Absolom, and perhaps the sole reason behind my fascination with all matters of Religion"
Pondering for a moment she adds - "In fact, I think he may have been responsible for opening my eyes towards its complexity and intrincacies in such a way that I have never been able to stop studying it ever since we part. He was an amazing man, the one I most respected in my life"
After the will is read, the woman stays quiet, pondering its words.
..."Before you leave for Lepidstadt, please delay your journey one month and spend that period of time here in Ravengro to ensure that my daughter is safe and sound"... Why wouldn't she be safe anyway?
After the councilman has left, and while she is sipping on her tea, Caradwen addresses the gathered group and the Professors' daughter - "Kendra, it will be a pleasure to stay in your company for a month - in fact I would stay for as long as you would accept my presence, to make sure that everything is ok... As much as they can be in this sad occasion"
Straightening herself on the chair she continues - "Apologies for the bluntness, but do you have any reason to expect any ill will towards you coming from the inhabitants in town - I can understand Professors' request coming from simply father care about his loving daughter, but could there be anything else - any suspicions that he may not have fully revealed?"
Sitting back in the chair Davos thinks on the words of the councilman
"That is a strange custom, we better keep an eye on him then incase the locals take a dislike to him being free"
Standing up form the chair Davos turns to Caradwen
"Well met Caradwen i'm Davos"
Davos gives a polite when he introduces himself
"I'll be heading into town soon head to the laughing demon for a drink and possibly see about staying there for the month, if anyone would care to join me"
Jon looks at Caradwen with some relief.
well met lady my name is jon moulton.I apologise but you find me not at my best. i am glad I am not the only one who sees the danger here i was beginning to think i was the only one who thought this request was more than it appears.
Kendra I don't want to worry you needlessly but your fathers studies took him to some dark places, he obviously sees a threat to you or he would not ask us to protect you.
the professor told me a bit about his studies and some of the things he was involved in we're dangerous.
Markus takes in the new woman. There's something to her, why was she not at the funeral He then shakes the though from his mind and stands up to shake her hand.
"It's a pleasure to meet you Caradwen, Im Markus the professor had a massive impact on all our lives i'd like to think he's the reason i'm the man i am today." He then sits back down still looking at her. "This request doesn't seem so strange after what we saw in the graveyard, we were attacked the men of this town didn't want the professor buried with their kin." A small flash of angry crosses his face but then he lets out a deep breath.
"Things got out of hand and now i feel like some of the group did more harm than good for the professors cause, so his foresight might have been just to make sure Kendra can decide what she wants, and it's never easy being alone in this world."
He then looks at Jon I hope he's alright "Jon is everything ok? do you want to talk about it? i've held a lot of confessionals in my time.
Olav nods
Nice to meet you caradwen, the names Olav
Olav starts to put his clothes back on while listening to the others talk he then turns to Davos
I may head down the laughing demon with you later it all depends on if I can find some where to stay first and someway to get word to my family. Kendra do you know where I can find room for a month and perhaps a messenger service?
Olav finishes putting all his clothes back on
I'm going to try settle into town find a place to stay and that but tomorrow I'm going to have a look round town talk to some locals and that maybe put some minds at ease to who we are if anyone wants to join me, meet here at 9 am? If you don't mind Kendra. I may see you all at the inn later if I can settle in okay but I'm just saying now when your all here incase we don't meet again tonight for any reason
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Kendra sees Councilman Hearthmont to the door and when she returns she sees the room alive with conversation.
When Cara asks Kendra about her safety, a sentiment echoed by several others, she replies;
I don't think I have anything to fear in Ravengro. I've lived here since I was twelve years old. Some of you seem to know a little about my father's work. Well, one thing about it, it made him paranoid. I'm not naive enough to think there isn't Evil out there in the darkness, but sometimes father would jump at every shadow. she sighs deeply. Ahhh, I miss him...
She clearly puts on something of a brave face when she smiles and says;
I don't really know what to do next. Perhaps I'll think about selling the house.... but in the meantime you are all welcome to stay here if you'd like. There are spare rooms, some of you will need to share but it's just me now so there's plenty of space.
She picks up the key that fell out of the Will and turns it over several times in her hands.
Cara, you are welcome to reference my father's books. He had an incredible collection, I'm sure you'll find something to your tastes.
She retrieves the chest mentioned in the will which is a relatively small oak box. She places it on the table and leaves the key beside it, seemingly nervous to open it her self.
Olav smiles at the offer of a place to stay
Good news, better than a stable or the streets and we can be here to help with anything you need
Olav walks to wards the stairs and when half way up looks to the other
Oh and one more thing, buggies the best bed also
He then proceeds to run up the stairs letting the charade of adulthood slip and his childishness come through and finds the best bed that is not obviously kendras he then places his bag on the bed to mark it as his.
Ahh shit maybe I shouldn't have done that. It's been a chaotic day ill apologise to Kendra if I get her alone later
Already with an eye on the chest and the key in hand, Caradwen puts in - "Do not worry about it Kendra, I will take the couch down here - I am expecting I will be up late today anyway" - she smiles.
when we are all settled Markus I will take you up on that offer, maybe I need to talk about it again... I don't know If I will sleep much tonight but I will stay the night.
I may be out of line here but I am feeling a little reassured that ikakku will be released , I have a feeling we will be needing him
"That's a very kind offer Kendra, i'll take whatever is left i'm not used to lavish accommodations anyway" He says with a smile, trying to lighten the mood in anyway.
He then just watches on as Olav speaks about staying in a stable, a look of confusion crosses his face as Olav runs up the stairs Markus looks to the rest."He's an interesting fellow."
He then catches Cara eyeing up the chest. "Cara, if the couch does not suit you i'll be more than happy to swap just let me know. You also seem to be very interested in what could be in the box." He says with a smile and a nod.
"Any time Jon, day or night if you need help don't have a second though i'll be there. Desna blessings." He touches Jon shoulder trying to reassure the man. Markus then sits back down keeping an eye on the box. The professor showed me a lot of interesting books in our time together, i wonder what could be in these"
Sebastian nods to Kendra's suggestion to stay in the house. "Thank you for your offer, though if the Professor believed you would be at risk then I would have suggested some of us stay in the house anyway. It is wise to stay close in times of need."
He turns to Caradwen and bows. "At my Monastery we sleep on the hard floor with naught but a bedroll; it is part of our training. I insist you take one of the bedrooms and I shall sleep on the floor here. I rise early anyway and would not wish to disturb you when I exercise in the mornings."
He sips his water and then says. "Now Ms Kendra, you must be hungry. If you will pemit me, I shall use your kitchen and arrange something for you to eat. I had occasion to cook as part of my duties. It will be no banquet I am afraid I only have my rations to work with."
Standing up and approaching the box Davos is intrigued with what could lie inside, kneeling down beside the chest and unlocks it with the key
"Lets see what we have in here then"
Olav shouts as he spots Davos opening the box as he walks down the stairs
Sorry if I scared anyone just trying to lighten the mood
I should really start thinking these things through
Caradwen frowns slightly as Bixby simply takes the key from her hand and proceeds in opening the chest, but produces no comment.
She smiles at Olavs' antics - "We are lucky that it was simply a jest - I've heard it is most common that chests containing valuables are often trapped" - she muses.
To the others she adds - "Thank you for the offer to take the couch in my place - I have slept in much worse places so I should be fine, but since you guys are offering, I am accepting" - she winks - "In any case, and since Davos is already taking a look inside, I will set up my stuff upstairs and take a look at the contents later on"
She picks up her backpack and addresses Kendra - "Will you point me to one of the available rooms?"
Jon slumps down Into one of the vacated seats, he looks weary and somewhat preoccupied as the others busy themselves with the box.
gods save me! What am I going to do? I owe the professor every thing . Pull your self together Jon!
staring morosely into his glass he almost absent mindlessly sips at the harsh liquor
Suddenly Olav re appears and Jon lurches forward as he hears the loud "bang!"
His drink slips from his fingers and jon looks on in shock as it flies across the room of its own accord streaking towards Olav's head! With a crash the glass shatters against the wall just next to him.
Olav falls to the floor laughing and slips down the steps as he does
Twas a good test of your skill protecting Kendra was it not Jon? If I was an enemy I would be covered in flammable liquid and thus vulnerable
Olav then stands up rubbing his sore bottom as he does, a sudden realisation befalls him
Oh shit... Sorry Kendra I meant no..
Olav walks back up the stairs and starts to clean up the mess
Markus just shakes his head. He's acting like a kid, this is a wake not some party.
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Kendra nearly jumps out of her skin at Olavs jest and watches with shock as the glass flies across the room.
Wha.. what was that! she whispers, then continues more strongly;
Please, Mr Helverson. It's been three months since my father's death, and though I'm trying to move on my nerves are drought after today's events. her hand involuntarily rattles the tumbler she holds, the ice jostling about.
Cara opens the small chest.
Inside are four tomes of varying size and composition. The top one is a jet black hardcover, even the pages are black. The title On Verified Madness is scribbled across the front in silvery ink. The next is a squat thick red leather tome with a symbol that looks like a skull mixed with a fly on the front, the title Serving Your Hunger is printed in neat black cursive across the top. The third book is written on what you fear is humanoid skin, in blood. It's entitled The Umbral Leaves. The final book is bound in rich purple leather. There is a large brass scarab with one eye holding the book closed in the center of the cover. The edges of the book are rimmed in polished steel and there is a small triangular key hole. The first three books contain notes that instruct they be delivered to Montagnie Crowl, a professor of antiquities at Lepidstadt University. The metal bound book says it should be delivered to Embreth Daramid, a judge at the Lepidstadt Courthouse. It asks that the book be delivered discreetly and gives his home address in order that the delivery can be made there.
Sebastian leaves the room and moves to the kitchen. You hear the sounds of pots rattling, chopping and general sounds of the monk busting himself in the kitchen. After some time a you can smell whatever it is is cooking. After another 30 minutes Sebastian enters the room and places a large steaming pot of what looks like a Rick vegetable broth on the table. He leaves then returns with a tray loaded with slices of thick bread, heavily buttered, a slab of cheese and some cold cuts of meat. a pitcher of water and empty glasses are also brought. "I hope you do not mind Kendra but I raided your pantry. I think we could all do with somethig to eat and there is plenty to go around. Tuck in."
Olav sits down and tucks in
Thanks Sebastian, warm stew is always nicer on a wet day
He then sits silently for a moment then turns to Kendra
Kendra.... I am sorry for my actions this evening I meant no disrespect to your father or too you in your home
A Smile crosses Olavs face at kendras words
It has been a very long day,I think I shall go to bed early tonight, it will be the first time I have slept with a roof above me for weeks. I think we all need some sleep if we are to deal with the foreign man ikkkkuooki ikicockiie, ikkacuroo... What ever his name is tomorrow
He tucks into some more broth ripping off some bread he turns toward Kendra
Do you know where the best place in town to do some shopping is? And if there's a courier I can hire in town to send a message for me? I planning on buying some supplies this afternoon if we are to stay here for a month if anyone cares to join me
Markus helps himself to all that was prepared by Sebastian, hardly saying a word as he try to fight back his hungry with the lovely food. "This is some good broth Sebastian, seems you've learnt a lot as a monk." He says smiling and taking another bite of his bread dipped in the broth.
Markus then looks over to the desk trying to get a better look at what was in the box.I would like to look at those... "Those do seem to be some interesting books, i can see why he wants us to take some care with them."
"I'd like to spend some time in town tomorrow, if i'm going to be here a month it would be nice to situate myself with my surroundings i'd also like to see father Grimburrow. Maybe you would like to get out of the house for abit tomorrow Kendra? everyone else is invited to come also."
Davos not amused by Olav noise but carries on opening the chest and examines the books
"These are quite some tombs, i'll leave them in the chest i'm sure the professor wouldn't mind if we read them"
Standing up when Markus brings the food in grads a plate and has some meat and bread
"Thank you very much for the food, well after I've eaten this think ill take one of the tombs and have a read is there a study I can use Kendra to read in?"
Jon curses silently
I know you are young boy but there is a time and a place, and this isn't it!
He slumps back into the chair as he watches Olav run back upstairs.
Later as Sebastian brings out the food it smells delicious but he finds h has no appetite
, pushing himself up out of the chair he moves past the others.
I need to get some air, the caravan That brought me here is set up a few miles outside of town, all my things are there i should go get them. I will see you all tonight
Donning his wet coat and hat Jon walks out into the rain, not really sure why he makes his way through town and finds himself outside the jail, staring at the squat structure the rain beating down on him.
I think we need this man, his reactions were extreme when we were threatened but I think we will all be glad of a bit of extreme behaviour in the month to come. We will see what happens tomorrow but towns like these have long memories and hold onto grudges like a dog with a bone!
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Kendra watches Jon leave as she mops up the rest of her soup.
See you soon, Mr Moulton. Davos, this is the room my father used to read in. You will have a bedroom as well of course. Olav, Markus - I can show you around town tomorrow if you'd like? You mentioned shopping? It really depends on what you want.
The Temple of Pharasma in Ravengro is the only religious building still used in the town: there was a small, and now defunct, chapel of Pharasma in Harrowstone Prison. It stands to the west of the town and has one of the town's Posting Poles standing outside. The building is impressive and has a stained-glass window set in the eastern wall that depicts the judging by the Lady of Graves of Count Andachi, an infamous past ruler of Tamrivena.
Today the temple is run by Vauran Grimburrow who has a dozen acolytes to see that the duties of the temple are fulfilled:
-tending of the flock in the town and the outlying farms;
-maintaining the temple's fabric;
-caring for the Restlands graveyard to the north of the town;
-selling holy water, magic potions and minor magic items to friends of the Temple.
Jominda's Apothecary is found in Ravengro's town square next door to Ravengro Jail; it is owned and run by Jominda Fallenbridge. The shop is well-provisioned and stocks alchemical and herbal goods. Jominda also carries material components for spellcasters.
Zokar Elkarid runs and owns the Laughing Demon tavern. Elkarid faces life with laughter and tries to instil a fun atmosphere in his tavern by creating horror-themed menus and exaggerating what the ingredients of the dishes are. This means that, if a customer finds the humour to his taste, the Laughing Demon is a pleasant and friendly place to meet and drink. The tavern is located right on the east bank of the Ravengro Creek set back from the town square.
The Outward Inn is a recommendable ten-bedroomed inn located in the Town Square. As well as the rooms and dining areas, there is a tavern in the basement. The Inn and its tavern attract local musicians and storytellers to ply their wares. The Outward Inn is run and owned by Sarianna Vai who, on rare occasions, will join the musicians to sing.
Ravengro Forge is found on the south side of the town square between Jominda's Apothecary and the Silk Purse. Jorfa the dwarf is the blacksmith in charge and is accompanied by her apprentices. The quality of goods made in the Forge is very high and Jorfa is widely known for the quality of her work.
The Forge specializes in agricultural tools and tools for the fishermen, but also makes weapons and armour with quite a few examples, including magical ones, for sale.
Ravengro General Store is found in Ravengro's town square next door to Ravengro Jail and the Outward Inn; it is owned and run by Luthko Avanaki and Marta Avanaki. The shop sells all sorts of everyday items needed by the local populace as well as a good selection of adventuring gear for travelling adventurers that may pass through the town.
Ravengro Town Hall is a multi-purpose building located in the Town Square. Its main civic purpose is to house the Ravengro Council on the first Oathday of each month, but it also serves as the venue for such activities as weddings and town competitions.
Sheriff Benjan Caeller serves as the sheriff. The jail is in Ravengro's town square lying between the Ravengro General Store and Jominda's Apothecary. Crime is generally low in the town and the jail is often empty: drunkards, vandals and thugs are the rule for town crime. The sheriff employs four part-time deputies, who are skilled as warriors but also spend time, when not policing, as farmhands. Ikkaku's incarceration is the highest profile case in years.
The area used for burying the dead of the town of Ravengro is called The Restlands. It is located on moorland to the north of the small town and well tended by the Church of Pharasma based in the town's temple and supervised by Father Vauran Grimburrow. A local tradition is the respectful drawing of a spiral over one's heart when passing by, or through, the graveyard; this is a reference to the comet symbol of the goddess Pharasma.
The Silk Purse houses a money lending operation supporting the local farming community of Ravengro in the Canterwall county of the nation of Ustalav. The Silk Purse's importance to the community is to provide funding to farmers to protect them from the vagaries of the weather and the seasons: to provide cash when times are hard with the loan secured by a promise, by the farmer, of future seasons' crop, valuables or the farm, itself.
The Unfurling Scroll resides in the north-east of Ravengro and is a combined magic item shop and school run by Alendru Ghoroven; the building contains a small library. The school caters to richer farmers' children, while the shop supplies minor magic items, especially scrolls.
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Kendra retires for a long bath, feeling like a relaxing soak will ease her troubled mind and wash off some of the events of the day.
Afterward she spends time in her room reading and joins you for an evening meal before heading to bed early.
Cara and Davos spend the remainder of the afternoon in the house. They soon realise that Petros Lorrimor kept books on just about every possible subject from sociology to biology, treaties on magic and planes, religion, psychology and even an extensive collection of gardening books.
So the pair content themselves, for now, with studying the books left in the chest - perhaps even looking to compare notes.
The Umbral Leaves appears to be a common tongue translation of the holy text of Zun-Kuthon. It describes the beauty of pain, and numerous methods of torture suitable both for oneself and others.
On Verified Madness is a treatise on aberrations and their links to the Dark Tapestry, the endless black between the stars.
Serving Your hunger is a copy of one of several unholy books sacred to the goddess Urgotha. Lorrimor's notations liberally sprinkle the margins but there is nothing out of the ordinary given his field of study.[/i]
Yes please a guided tour would be much apreicaited to get my bearings, this afternoon I think I shall head to the magic shop there's some scrolls I would like to get
Soon after lunch Olav grabs his coin purse from his back pack and heads out to find the Unfurling scroll, he seems to wander aimlessly for about half hour all the while getting strange looks off the locals, after a finally having enough of being soaked through he decides to ask for some directions
Olav passing an old man on the street manages to get his attention
Excuse me sir, I hate to make you stop still in this weather but could you perhaps give me directions to the Unfurling scroll? I have been wandering for half an hour with not much luck
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The old man looks at Olav through his one watery eye, lips rimmed with sores cover toothless gums. He seems to give a sneer but his crooked finger points across the square nonetheless and he shuffles off along the street.
A small bell tinkles as Olav enters though he can see none attached to the door. The shop is almost unbearably neat. Though the walls are lined with shelves, only one or two items adorn them and each is polished or lacquered to a mirror shine.
A moment later a man appears appears from a back room and stands behind the oiled oak desk that is the serving area.
Good morning young man, looking for anything in particular?
The man is tall and pencil thin but well groomed and smells of peppermint and hemlock. An unusual but pleasant aroma.
Olav seems to give a little chuckle amused by the ringing of the bellless door
Why hello friend I do believe you can, I am looking for some scrolls of Mage armour for myself if you have any in stock?
Olav walks round the shop as he is talking picking up and looking at the magic items purposely taking care not to put them back as he found them
Could you also tell me what these finely shined items do also?
After eating Sebastian makes himself busy by clearing away the dishes and tidying the kitchen - a habit drummed into him over the years in the Monastery. He returns to the main room after a while to find some of the group have dispersed on various errands.
Spying Markus still in the room, he approaches and says "I would very much like to continue our coversation from earlier. I take an interest in all esoteric wisdom and would like to hear more of your religion. Perhaps we could pay a visit to Father Grimburrow and carry on our discussion on the way?"