"Did you hit your head or something?" Gilly asks Noro, in common, with a frown, "Let me see." She then proceeds to hop as if that is going to help her see Noro's head.
Shalluk watched as a Goblin tried to bolt. No, he thought, his voice a savage snarl inside his own mind, [i]You don't get to try this again. As it fled Shalluk stepped towards it, thrusting forward to extend the blades reach.
Noro starts to bat her away
you were talking shilly earlier sho I thought i had to talk funny like you.
Noro cleans her arm off but can't seem to get rid of the goblin blood on her arm. avery time she wipes more is there
Oh that'sh my blood. Noro starts to take of her shirt (already blood covered) Thish will work for a bandage
Shalluk cleaves the fleeing goblin in two, spraying the immediate area in blood.
As you begin to get cleaned up, you start to notice that various townsfolk are staring at the six of you. Some of shock, but mostly of admiration. Tierce walks over from the corpse of a goblin a dozen feet back. He looks around at the crowd.
"Looks like you have some fans..." He picks up a piece of goblin brain from Noro's shoulder before giving it a toss.
Almost in answer to his statement, Ameiko, owner of the Rusty Dragon saunters over to the group of you. "That was brilliant! Consider all your rooms paid for the next week. Except for you Noro, you can consider your tab wiped clean!"
Gilly persists in hopping annoyingly around Noro, trying to get a better look. Finally, giving up, the small halfling just scowls. "I dunno what you're talking about, it was the rest of you speaking gibberish."
Noro holds her arm out for Gilly. showing the little cut (just a paper cut for Noro but it is bleeding).
Noro is pleased to hear about her tab. Guessh time to shtart a new one then.
Zoruk had busied himself with looting the goblins who had fallen. He stopped by each of the others and dropped 7 gp and 5 sp into each of their hands then pointed to the pile of gear he had made.
"That's your cut along with an equal share of anything that comes of that. I picked out a potion for myself but their is another more potent one, I would rather keep it as well unless someone else thinks they can make better use of it."
He pats a pair of vials on his bandolier. Then as an after thought.
"Anyone capture a goblin alive?"
Noticing the townspeople and Ameiko's statement.
"Well that's a welcome surprise."
"A...room?" Shalluk smiled and nodded his thanks to Zoruk. Do the right thing and get accolades, room and cash. Apparently someone was trying to hint things to him. "That would be...nice." Picking up the remains of one of the dead Goblin's clothing, he looked at it in distaste before using it to clean the worst of the blood off his sword. The slightly battered weapon had done well in this fight - better than his own abilities, certainly.
Of course, looking at the rest of his clothing suggested that perhaps it had done a little too well. The scent of Goblin blood assailed his nostrils. All of his blows had severed something from a Goblin = often the other half of there body, it seemed.
"I don't suppose bathing and laundry facilities are available, are they?" The big hungerssed looked slightly lost. "I seem to have gotten some...red on me." It was said that Iomadae frowned upon those who could not make the effort to keep themselves neat. Obviously, such things happened, but...this was unpleasant.
And Shalluk didn't have any spare clothes.
Zella gives Gilly a reassuring pat. "Sometimes in the heat of battle one can be so focused on a fight that they don't have time for anything else, not even the words of friends."
She eyes the wounds on Noro and Darius with a bit of concern. "You guys should make extra sure to clean up real good. Who knows what nasty little infections those diseased goblins and their dogs carry."
At Ameiko's offer of free room, Zella smiles. "Thank you so much Ameiko, that is very generous of you to offer. I'll likely use my rent money on some new clothes now. I rather think that these scarves are now ruined after that foul little goblin threw a rather nasty surprise at me. I really need to spend a few hours in the nearest bathhouse as soon as possible."
Putting his right hand over his left shoulder and bowing his head slightly, "Thank you Ameiko." Guess it's a good thing I bought new clothes.
Zoruk took the time to look himself over, not much was damaged. That torch was more annoying then anything. Seemed he was fine and had managed to avoid any blood, he was remembering why he liked distance fighting. None the less he made sure to check his scarf, the only truly unreplaceable object among his outfit. It was untouched, he let it fly a bit to make sure before placing it back under his layers.
Gilly seems satisfied that Noro is in one piece. Only after making sure nobody else needs some help does Gilly check herself over, satisfied that no goblins hurt her overmuch.
She wrinkles her nose, "Where did they come from? Oh no!"
Then the little halfling runs off to go make sure her New Frand the Paladin is alright, too.
Tierce continues to brush off gore off of Noro, "Seems like you had a fun adventure, would any of you like to join me for a celebratory drink to our health and wellness? My treat! Followed by a trip to the baths!"
GIlly looks relieved, "I realized I ran off without making sure you had backup." She frowns, and adds, "But we took care of the rest of them."
Zella looks over to Tierce. "I am in sore need of both of those things right now. Please, lead the way."
Zella looks over her shoulder to make sure that Noro and Gilly and following just in time to see Gilly run off.
With a great sigh, Zella turns to run after after her. "Order the drinks and I should be dragging Gilly back there by the time they are served."
Zella goes to tell Gilly of Tierce's offer of drink and a trip to the bath house.
Zoruk dust himself off once more, at the sound of Tierce offer.
"In that case a bottle of Sealord Wine on him, Ameiko if you would."
He gives her a smirk.
Noro smiles and Tierce almost thinking what he is thinking and her answer is only in your dreams.
refering to the bath not the drinks.
Thoshe will be sheperate baths I asshume?
"Spiced wine," Shalluk said as he started treading towards the inn. He yanked the hood of his cloak back up as he did although for once it was more out of habit than anxiety. Shalluk wasn't sure if he cared if that baths were a private way to the river, at this point - he intended to drink fast and get there as quickly as he could. He wanted to get washed and then wash his clothing. How did most adventurers deal with this? Was there was there some kind of cleaning spell?
Tierce smiles at Noro, "What kind of deviant do you take me for?" He finishes the sentence with a wink.
Getting back to the inn, Tierce orders a round of drinks for everyone and for the bath house to be prepared. Ameiko, being a Tian, had a traditional Tian bath house installed when she took over the Rusty Dragon. Divide by gender, the bath house more resembles a shallow warm pool then a tub. Your each given the opportunity to use it.
It seems that the Festival was ended with the attack as everyone has gone home for the night to lick their wounds. Even the Rusty Dragon is emptier then normal.
After having a few drinks and taking a bath, Darius went up to his room to change close. Looking in the mirror he thought, what is wrong with you Darius? You know damn well the goblin was riding a dog. Mangy though it was, it was not the Worg. Get a grip man. Coming back down stairs to the others, he asked, "Does anyone happen to know the name and location of a local trapper or huntsman?"
After having a few drinks and taking a bath, Darius went up to his room to change close. Looking in the mirror he thought, what is wrong with you Darius? You know damn well the goblin was riding a dog. Mangy though it was, it was not the Worg. Get a grip man. Coming back down stairs to the others, he asked, "Does anyone happen to know the name and location of a local trapper or huntsman?"
Noro haveing some drinks ponders a bit on Darius' request
I may have heard of some she tells him.
Gilly rubs at the back of her head. "Maybe a bump on the head. I'm okay."
"Of course. Though I think we need to clean up. Well some of us." Gilly rubs at her head again.
"Thank you, Noro was it?" A realization just hit him at that point, "Where are my manners, my name is Darius Valinargus," the Half-Elf said while extending his hand.
"Thank you, Noro was it?" A realization just hit him at that point, "Where are my manners, my name is Darius Valinargus," the Half-Elf said while extending his hand.
She gives Darius a firm handshake.
Yeah, Itsh Noro Ka... she stops remembering she is no longer permitted to use that name.
Jusht Noro she quickly corrects herself.
Having washed himself and then his clothing as best he could, before moving to his room and hanging most of his clothing to dry. He then considered his problem - he needed food. He had no clothing. None that wasn't currently drying, anyway. Sighing, his tile whipping in agitation, he pulled on his part dried trousers and a shirt. He didn't much like the idea of leaving the room only partially dressed, but...
Glancing into the corner, he considered the sword leaning against the wall and the armour carefully arranged over it. It would seem odd to go down wearing those when he wasn't even wearing his boots, and he could probably defend himself regardless. Hopefully. With a bit of luck.
Leaving them, Shalluk headed downstairs. Glancing around, he moved self consciously to the bar. "A large meal, please," he requested quietly.
After a very long soak in the bathhouse, Zella heads back up the stairs to her room wrapped up in a very large towel as she carries her dripping, but clean scarves and dress with her.
Once in her room she hangs her things in her windowsill to dry and puts on her regular traveling clothes of dark leather pants and boots, white blouse and grabs up one of her dry scarves to tie back and up her still damp hair. As an afterthought, she grabs up her short sword and decides to carry it with her, just in case.
Now suitably attired, Zella heads back downstairs into the main tavern room for a meal. Stopping by the bar to place her order, Zella waves over to the Bartender. "A large bowl of whatever is hot please and a large mug ale."
Just realizing now how hungry he is, Darius orders some of the spiced salmon he's heard about. "Well today certainly turned out a little differently than I expected." he said while waiting for his food.
Ameiko hurries around, serving all of her new "heroes". Tierce comes down from his bath in what appears in a rather regal outfit. He walks over to Zelladania and notices Darius sitting with Noro. "All my traveling clothes are in the wash. Father always said to dress your finest when dining with the fairer sex. Would you care to join me?"
Lucanus walks in, drooping his head to the side to allow his bulk to pass the entrance. He grabs a table and waits for Gilly to join him for supper.
Sitting at the bar, Darius looked around the tavern. It seems a little too somber. Let's try to lighten things up. The Half-Elf pulls out his flute and begins to play a Varisian folk song his mother taught him.
"Lead the way."
Zella smiles at Tierce and follows him to whatever table he leads her too.
"I must say that you make me feel a trifle underdressed, unfortunately though, my other outfit is still wet from being washed."
Zella will wave at Noro and Darius when she see them. "I guess we all worked up a bit of an appetite fighting with those goblins, huh?"
She'll also wave at smile at Lucanus when he walks in.
Tierce puts down his plate and holds the chair for Zella, "A woman of your beauty is never under dressed." He uses his peripheral vision to see if Noro can hear his previous statement.
He sits down at the table, his foot slightly tapping to the music from Darius' flute. "Just glad no one is hurt from the ordeal"
Ameiko hurries around, serving all of her new "heroes". Tierce comes down from his bath in what appears in a rather regal outfit. He walks over to Zelladania and notices Darius sitting with Noro. "All my traveling clothes are in the wash. Father always said to dress your finest when dining with the fairer sex. Would you care to join me?"
Noro is basically cleaned up but her clothes are still a bit dirty, she did manage to get the gobin gore off of her though.
Noro looks at Tierce as he comes in, dining with the fairer sex?
she looks at Darius not to worry Tiershe, he doeshn't mind
Noro gets up and diappears in the kitchen. a few minutes later she comes back out carring a bowl of rice and chicken. she sets it on a table with her mug of ale. and enjoys her meal apparently alone.
Shalluk sat slowing eating his food, enjoying the flavours and how they changed as they cooled. He nodded in appreciation to Darius as the man began to play to lighten the mood. Mostly, however, he simply sat and watched, unsure of himself and how to interact with the others who had helped the town. Still, it was good to simply enjoy the food, and the music, with the knowledge he had a soft bed and dry clothing for tomorrow.
Zoruk sits alone at a free table once more reading a tome while glancing up at things going on. His clothes are the same after the bath only cleaner then they appeared when he was first seen earlier in the day. Those who saw him using magic earlier have a sneaking suspicion that the mage used his magic to clean his clothes. Having no need to wait for them or even get them wet. His gear is all still in place while it is clear that he will not be leaving at this hour. His crossbow with in reach on his lap. A tall glass next to a bottle of rather expensive Sealord wine with curry spice salmon, sense he had opted for the peppercorn venison earlier in the day, lie on the table as well. Slowly being devoured over time rather then all at once.
Gilly is a bit late, as she was scrubbing behind her ears. Of course when she enters she also announces her presence. "Tadaaaaaa!" And laughs. She's wearing one of her serviceable enough little dresses - nothing fancy. Then she trots over to Lucanus' table.
Lucanus smiles as Gilly walks over to his table, "I waited for you before I started. And now the smells from the kitchen are beginning to overwhelm me! Would you like a plate of curried salmon?" Lucanus gets up and fetches two plates of food for him and Gilly as well as a class of water for himself, and a small glass of ale for Gilly. He sits, obviously happy of the company.
Tierce sits at his table, confusion on his face. He looks to Zelladania and tries to sneak looks at Noro. He finishes his plate and mug of ale, he gets up and leans in close to Zelladania. "Maybe another life time, you know me, if it was up to me, I'd get you both" He gives her a wink before sitting down next to Noro. "I see you got good use out of those gloves!" He leans in close while talking to her.
It is at this point that Aldern Foxglove comes down to the common room. He notices Tierce sitting with Noro and a momentary flash of something passes over his face. Could it have been anger? Jealousy? He notices Shalluk sitting alone walks over to his table. "Good sir, thanks again for the saving grace today. I would like to give you and your friends a reward if you would be inclind to take it!" He brings out a few large purses, they clink as he sets them on the table.
"I would also love to take all of you hunting tomorrow morning for boars. Ameiko expressed interest in having a boar roast, and I would love the oppertunity to get to know you all better. What do you say?" He poses the question to everyone in the room.
Gilly climbs up onto her chair with a grin at Lucanus. She's quite clean and well-scrubbed looking. "I'd love some." She sits and chows down, talking animatedly to Lucanus around her food, about fighting goblins and the strange fact that nobody speaks a civilized tongue while fighting.
Lucanus looks at her intrigue for a moment "I forgot, why is it that you speak celestial? I haven't met many outside of my own kind that speak it."
"Well, I'm not a cleric or anything, but. I do follow Desna - My magic comes from her heavens, and I've learned the language of the heavens..."
Lucanus nods, "My mother taught me, she was an angel...." He seems sad for a moment before continuing.
"I've met the avatar of Desna once. It was during a small trip to Ustalav to chase down a small band of demons that got passed the wardstones. We came upon a temple hidden in the woods dedicated to Desna and when we attacked the demons, a beautiful butterfly the size of a man came fluttering down. She blessed us and helped us win the fight."
Darius arrests his flute playing to answer the noblemans question, "Well I would certainly like to come along." It'll be good practice. He collected his share of the gold, put his flute away and ordered some wine and venison.
"Woooooow" Gilly breathes, leaning forward, and fascinated with Lucanus' story, "She's never blessed me so..."
Lucanus smiles at the comment, "I'm quite sure she has. You can bless those around you? yes? That's Desna working through you. The gods sometimes have to work indirectly to help us"
Gilly blushes happily, "Well thank you."
Tierce sits at his table, confusion on his face. He looks to Zelladania and tries to sneak looks at Noro. He finishes his plate and mug of ale, he gets up and leans in close to Zelladania. "Maybe another life time, you know me, if it was up to me, I'd get you both" He gives her a wink before sitting down next to Noro. "I see you got good use out of those gloves!" He leans in close while talking to her.
It is at this point that Aldern Foxglove comes down to the common room. He notices Tierce sitting with Noro and a momentary flash of something passes over his face. Could it have been anger? Jealousy? He notices Shalluk sitting alone walks over to his table. "Good sir, thanks again for the saving grace today. I would like to give you and your friends a reward if you would be inclind to take it!" He brings out a few large purses, they clink as he sets them on the table.
"I would also love to take all of you hunting tomorrow morning for boars. Ameiko expressed interest in having a boar roast, and I would love the oppertunity to get to know you all better. What do you say?" He poses the question to everyone in the room.
Noro looks to Tierce Yeah, thanksh. funny, I half exhpected the first blood on them to be yoursh for shome reashon. Noro smiles at him then gets serious again. "girly" alsmost slipped out again.
she hand Tierce the bowl. Want shome? itsh My brothersh shecret rechipie a mischievious smile on her face. the dish is definately of Tien in origin but a bit of varisian spices.
Noro gets closer and speaks to him hushed not wanting others to hear.
Look, I'm not very good at shtuff like thish. (indicating him and her) I've never had guysh give me a shecond look let alone actually like me. Beshides I kind of figured you would like other kindsh of girlsh glancing toward Zella.
I beat people up, itsh what I do, Itsh all I've ever known how to do
Noro takes another big swig of ale.
soon Aldern arrives. Noro ends her conversation (momentarily) with Tierce to hear what he has to say. Her eye s focus more on the money purse than Aldern.
after the invite. she looks back at Tierce. Don't know, I'm a chity girl, not shure I would shurvive out there in the woods. Unlessh, there wash shomeone that would be wiling to guide me out there. this wass a bit jokingly statement.
Tierce pops a piece of the chicken, "Mmm, quite good. Should get your brother some spices from Katapesh if he wants to increase the heat a little. One day you should try some of the rice dishes they have in Po Li."
Tierce leans back in close to Noro
Tierce leans back in the chair as Aldern speaks, not being interested in a boar hunt himself, he will probably sit this one out
Zella finishes up her meal alone as Tierce moves to join Noro at her table. Well, that will certainly be an interesting couple. Though with his wandering eye I bet it won't be long before she breaks his jaw. I wonder who my own eyes will settle on.
When Aldern walks in and sets down the gold down upon the counter, Zella will come up to claim her share. "A boar hunt sounds like an interesting diversion and I certainly like the taste of fresh roasted boar."