The arm hurts but everything else is fine.
Ah his cards, well there is plenty of sin in the world
Tarinhil shrugs, "I'll take a look at it tomorrow. Thanks, though."
He takes another pull of his cider and says, "We started talking about the lighthouse, and then.... you know, I'm not sure. Drunken logic, maybe?"
Yes the lighthouse. It has stood since ancient Thassilon guiding ships into a long lost port.
I look at her arm a little concerned, "Well try not ta strain it too much. We want it ta heal nicely."
I look around to everyone, "So the Light-House is very old then? Who keeps it running?"
No one, it is a ruin. Ameiko and Shalelu giggle. Shalelu puts her good arm on Aeron's elbow
I lower my gaze, "Oh, I didn't know that." I jump slightly at Shalelu's touch but don't pull away. Feeling more the fool for not knowing the Light-house was a ruin, I hold up my drink. With that I take the tankard to my lips and down the drink again.
"Well perhaps Tarinhil we could see that lighthouse together in the coming days. I have yet to find suitable arrangements to get to the next town, so I'm free to travel and explore around town for a bit. And there is still so much I haven't seen yet."
Fernus smiles at the thought of unexplored ruins.
Tarinhil says, "That sounds excellent... I would be most interested in hearing your impressions of the place based on your experience with and knowledge of magic.
The drinking and discussion goes late into the night. Eventually Aeron puts Zara to bed, and Shalelu offers to put Aeron to bed.
The morning comes all too soon, and everyone clomps down the stairs to breakfast at almost the same time.
Our heroes all see a small Keg on the table with a note stuck to it.
Goblin Slayers!
Well done yesterday, I have ended my visit to Sandpoint. I will be returning in the Autumn.
-Shalelu
As Fernus heads downstairs for breakfast he hums a merry tune from his childhood. If Eryda is already awake she'd probably recognise it as the dwarven song named 'Crafter's Joy'.
"Good morning Ameiko, I've slept wonderfully again. I even had this strange but wonderful dream; Happy and sad at the same time. Most peculiar."
He orders breakfast and sits down at a table. As Ameiko brings him his food and drink he asks her a question.
"Do you know any good places to go for a story here in Sandpoint? The lighthouse of course, but I'm not sure whether that is a good idea or not. Do you suppose the new cathedral and its priest are a good source for stories?"
He looks at her with big blue eyes, looking quite innocent despite him being an adult.
After the conversation he eats his breakfast and waits for Tarinhil to come down as well.
I accept Shalelu's offer of company for the night and wake to find her gone. When I come downstairs and find the note I get a little upset, but just order some breakfast from Ameiko and sit down to eat while I wait for Zara to arrive. I sit on the same table as Fernus, nodding to him and smiling. "Mornin'" With that I start to eat my large, fried breakfast, yet again leaving the bread until last to mop the plate clean.
Ameiko brings teh food, and smiles at Aeron's grumpiness.
There might be some stories in the Cathedral. I am sure Davrien would love to talk about his goblin slaying. Not that I like people going to other inns, but Risa at Risa's place is known to tell a good tale.
There is also the Curious Goblin, any book you could want there, and the theatre of course. Though I wouldn't go there.
"Good morning to you Ayron. I trust you had an enjoyable evening last night?"
Fernus seems very amused with himself, smiling broadly at Aéron
He looked at the note he obviously missed, looked at Aéron and wisely kept his mouth shut for the rest of the time.
Walks down stairs blinking owlishly. His mask barely in place. Morning all. Drunk twice in one day. I think I need to slow down heh. But I am starving today. Ameiko could I trouble you for a few eggs and some of those delicious potatoes?
After waiting for an answer he turns to Aeron. We need to talk with the caravan. We will be staying here. And I need to Harrow them all so that they may reach the gathering next week safely. Plus we need to see if I missed anything last night in the ruins of my wagon. If you don't mind....
Ameiko brings Zara eggs potatoes and a cup of black coffee along with some strange mixture.
Tomato Juice, Lemon, Pickle Juice and pepper. Knock that hangover right out.
Hangover? What's that? And why would I want to drink that? I wouldn't be able to enjoy the fine breafast you made me then. He stares at her quizzically smiling.
Alright. Keep drinking like last night and you will learn soon enough.
She does leave it on the table however.
Fernus is obviously more interested in his breakfast, than in trying to discern Ameiko's intentions, he does however listen carefully as she names the places he could go.
He writes some of them down on another piece of paper and puts it in his pocket.
"Why shouldn't I go to the theatre? Is it because it is haunted or something?"
Because its terrible. He brings nothing but garbage in.
Many people really enjoy the theatre, she is known to have a personal dislike for the theatre owner.
After eating a few bites. Something dawns on him. Ameiko this breakfast is wonderful and thank you for the hangover cure. It was very kind of you. He smiles at her before pulling his mask back down over his mouth .
Ameiko does not seem to have noticed from behid the counter.
Absently she nods her head.
Tarinhil bounds down the stairs cheerily.... "Good morrow, everyone!" He reads the note and smiles, "That Shalelu is a lovely woman, and very pleasant!", directing the last bit of his statement at Aeron.
He heads to the table and looks at the elf's drink, "A hangover potion? Does it work? Mind if I take a sample? "
He then turns his attention to the food, "Smells divine! Are those eggs spiced? Is there any darkroot tea?"
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Having woken up to a familiar tune, Eryda appears once more at the top of the stairs, fully clad in her fine armor. A ever so slight clanking can be heard from anyone who cares to listen, a sound made from an unbuckled breastplate. She stretches as she descends, clearly sore from the bed she was sleeping on. Amy, now I remember why I dom't stay here as often as I would like. Torag take me, my back tingles with an ache so deep I can't tell where it is. How about a nice breakfast, eh? Eryda absentmindedly walks over to her usual spot at the bar, not paying attention to others.
Must have been a good night if that is all the grousing you have! she smiles as she puts down a plate of eggs and ham
Unalaq soon makes his way down the stairs and smiles at everyone gathered at the table, "Morning everyone. I trust you didn't have too late a night." He grins even more broadly. "Sounds like a number of us are new to Sandpoint. Any plans to get to know the town today?" He sits and begins digging into the spiced eggs. "Nice. Kasai recipe?"
A gentleman never asks.
A mostly blue small dragon comes from the crack in the wall. He comes up to the table, climbs up the leg and plops himself down just like a cat, he eyes the group.
If anyone offers him food he will eat it, if a coin or other shiney he licks it and puts it in his hand, if given another one he puts the first one in a small pouch on a sort of belt.
Ah a new outfit today. Ameiko rolls a hard boiled egg across the table to Draken.
As Fernus looks up and smiles at Zara's mention of the hangover cure ne is startled to see a small pair of fangs.
Fangs? But, but he seems so.... normal... At least I understand what the mask is for/
Fernus says "Good morning." to everyone with a cheery voice as they enter the common room.
When Unalaq questions them about exploring the town he nods and speaks.
"Well Ameiko has been so kind to give me a few starting points for stories that I'd like to visit, there's the new cathedral, Risa's Place, the Curious Goblin a bookstore which I am most interested in and apparently a theatre. Any suggestions or people that want to go with me?"
If you don't mind mixing in my errands I will come with you. He lets Tsurna out and feeds her some egg to make her coat shine. He also passes a few choice bits of potato to the dragon. As I mentioned earlier I have a list myself. But I would enjoy exploring the town again its been so long.
I turn my attention from my food to Fernus, "Ma night was enjoyable 'n' tiring. I hadn't been that tired since ma trainin' for the Burn Riders." I hold up a cup of milk to Fernus and take a take before placing it on the table. I then pass the note to Fernus to read and while he is reading it the others start to make their way down. I look to Tarinhil after his comment, "Very pleasant but feisty too. She likes ta take charge too, if ya know what I mean?" "Does everyone know what happened last night?!" I look to Zara as he starts to eat and then begin to eat myself.
I too am too engrossed in my meal to pay much attention to what is under Zara's mask, although I smile, "So that's how he eats and drinks? I wonder how no-one can see underneath?" I continue to look at Zara, "Yeh, we can go ta the caravan 'n' sort them out. I've ta go 'n' see Daviren later, he offered to show me his stuffed Goblin. Plus I wanna talk ta him about ma mother."
That's when I see the dragon land on the table, I look at it confused and gingerly place a piece of sausage in front of it, "Seem's ... familiar somehow." Noticing that I have given the last of my breakfast to the Dragon I turn around to Ameiko and speak in a gentle yet powerful tone, "Could I have another breakfast please?"
It will be up in a few hun! Ameiko calls from behind the counter.[/b]
Tarinhil says, "I'd like to see the new Cathedral and the Lighthouse... but I've also got to spend some time making potions. Maybe you could start with the the theatre and then the Goblins, and I'll meet you all for lunch and go from there?"
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Eryda finishes her breakfast just in time to hear Ameiko call out to Aeron. Finally realizing that the other goblin slayers were present in the common room, Eryda picks up the next serving(s) of eggs & ham and brings it over to the table. Mornin' folks! What's the huddle fer? Do y'all be plottin' more goblin hunting this day? She sets the plate(s) down in the middle of the table, nearly clipping the lizardlike creature by accident.
Tarinhil nods in welcome and says, "Not planning on it per se, but ready to do it, just in case."
The lizard dances back and gives a little hiss at Eryda
I look over my shoulder and smile at Ameiko then turn back to look at the woman and the dragon and let out a little laugh, which is louder than I intended it to be, "I don't blame it for hissing, almost had a plate for a hat!" Letting the laughter die down a bit I look to Zara and then around the table, "If I can still meet Daviren, then I see no problem with walking ya'll."
Tarinhil sniffs, "No, thank you, I've little need of goblin equipment."
The dragon hisses again at Eryda then casually goes to climb up Aeron's shoulder. Once on the shoulder he pats the neck of Aeron two times and sits there as if it where the dragon's throne, then says something in Giant.
Tarinhil looks at the tiny thing, surprised, and then giggles.
I sit perfectly still as the dragon climbs up my arms and settles on my shoulder. I turn my head to look at it briefly as it gets comfortable and then it makes some weird noises, I look a little puzzled but when Tarinhil makes similar noises in return I spin my head to look at him, "Ya can talk to this Dragon?! Would ya ask it its name please 'n' if it wants anythin' ta eat?"
Looks at the two and chuckles.
He offers the Dragon another potato and Tsurna a bit more egg.
Tsurna nibbles the eggs, and while Zara is handing potato to the dragon she grabs a sausage, and hops down off the table to eat it under the chair.
"As you can see Eryda I don't use much weapons or armor, I prefer to stay at the back if I can."
Not understanding the language the little dragon-like creature speaks, Fernus just guesses what it had just said.
"Zara do you know what this marvellous creature is? I haven't heard of anything similar, though my journal contains a lot of wonderful creatures."