The Tavern

Schmall · Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 4:10 pm Post subject: The Tavern

Tavern Menu
While in the tavern you can order a large variety of drinks! Just name your poison and we are sure to have it! Scroll over the item to see its price!

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A blinding flash of lightning acompannied with an oustanding crash of thunder resounds as the door of the tavern swings open. Heads turn, blinking away after images of the lightning, to see the cloaked figured step in. With fluid grace that would make a panther envious, the figure unclasps the brooch holding the cloak and tosses the cloak on a peg next to the door.

Every man and women present instantly knew they were gazing upon a warrior. A warrior that has fought multitudes of battles despite only being 4' 7" and lean as a sword. However the warriors graceful movements spoke of controlled strength and power as his taunt muscles rippled across his short sleeved arms.

The warrior returns the gaze with his ice blue eyes, hardened by death of foes and friends alike. A smile suddenly burst on his face making all jump.

"What a sorry looking bunch. You there minstrel, strike up a cherry tune. Keep, fetch me something strong to wash out this blasted chill! While your at it, there's a cleaned and preped grangif boar by your kitchen door ready for the fire spit to feed all here."

Murmurs of awe break out since all know that the grangif boar is a dangerous game to hunt due to its temper, three foot tusks, and 1400 pound of power.

"While your at it good keep, break out a keg of ale for all here on me!" Called out the warrior.

Cheers broke out across the tavern at the idea of free food and drink.

None noticed that the warm and cheerful smile of the stranger never touched his eyes.

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When I visit reality, I go as a tourist

Toxic Torch, A blinding mix of tatus and ortch. 1 GC, Rec 5 HP
Blessed tea,Cost: 5 GC, -1 malice
Demon Cider: 5GC, +1 malice
Immortal Nectar,Cost: 50 GC, Grants Resilience Stock: 4

Koku · Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 4:35 pm Post subject:

"hm, a new person here great. I have to go, some business to take care of..." With that I take my leave, prepare my scythe and rush outside to get rid of the annoying boar.
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Beanbaker · Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 4:37 pm Post subject:

"Well, I suppose getting a break from guard training was worth it after all. Near-death should give the right to be near-drunk afterwards. Probably shouldn't, but, can always get some food." *Walks over to stranger*

"So, stranger... why the generosity?"
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"I know you are here to kill me. Shoot, coward, you are only going to kill a man."

Schmall · Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 4:58 pm Post subject:

You notice no weapons on this man and start to wonder how he could have possibly have slain a grangif boar.

With a twinkle of mishchief in his cold eyes, the short warrior responds to the question asked of him, "Why, I was in the neighborhood with no money. Had to pay for my lodging and food some how. Any good keep should know that a 1400 pounds of meat should out do the costs of a keg of ale. He will make a killing tomorrow selling that rare meat seeing as it doesnt spoil for about 3 three weeks. Travelers pay good money for that meat. Come. Lets drink!"

Waves for the questioner to follow as he effortless moves through the crowd towards the bar without upsetting a single drink even jostling anyone without a speaking a word.
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When I visit reality, I go as a tourist

Toxic Torch, A blinding mix of tatus and ortch. 1 GC, Rec 5 HP
Blessed tea,Cost: 5 GC, -1 malice
Demon Cider: 5GC, +1 malice
Immortal Nectar,Cost: 50 GC, Grants Resilience Stock: 4

Beanbaker · Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 5:38 pm Post subject:

*Thinks to himself* "Well, he seems harmless. Maybe he knows some things i could learn."

*Follows the man to the bar, keeping an eye on his silent movements.*

"So, stranger, where are you from? And moreover, how did you kill the hog?"
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"I know you are here to kill me. Shoot, coward, you are only going to kill a man."

Schmall · Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 6:24 pm Post subject:

With an aura of confidence, the small stranger fluidly sets himself at the bar. As his new friend sits beside him, he slides a mug of ale in front of him

"The name's Schmall. As for the grangif, they have a foul temper. The trick is putting that to use," as Schmall begins his story, the tavern quiets down to hear, for his voice was strong but mysterious quality to it that makes you listen. The patrons all listen, enthralled by the story, "Cant kill them like most boars with a spear. Thier hide is too think and turns the blade. Bolts and arrows are also no good. So, I found the thickest tree deep in the forest, fighting off canabil monkies, avoiding acid skunks, and living off of witle bugs only for they are the only safe thing to eat on the move. I then located my prey. I swiftly ran up and punched in the nose before it knew of my presence. Needless to say, it was quite mad then and charged after me. I ran full speed back to my selected tree, dodging poisonous vipers, man eating venus fly traps, and all the time shouring insults back at the boar. The boar was roaring mad and wanted me dead at all costs. As I approached the target tree, I slowed just enough so that the boar screamed in victory as it closed in on me, heedless of what was in front of me for its bloodlust was now in control! It knew it had me as its tusk tickled my back.

With a sudden spurt of speed, I closed the last three strides of the distance to the tree and simply ran up the tree. The boar was moving too fast and too focused on me to react. Its tusks pierced the tree and was driven a full 2 feet into the tree! With a cry of anger and pain, the boar attempted to yank its head free.

Onced I reached the first branch, which was a good thirty two feet up, I jumped straight up, leapt back down from the bottom of the branch, and struck a tremendous diving head butt at the base of the boar's skull. This stunned it long enough for me the grab a sharp rock and saw its jugglers to enable its blood to drain away.

That, my friend, is how you slay a grangif boar"

By the end of the story all the patrons are in complete awe. Whispers of spread like wild fire about the story. Schmall the Grangif Slayer could be heard amoung the whispers.
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When I visit reality, I go as a tourist

Toxic Torch, A blinding mix of tatus and ortch. 1 GC, Rec 5 HP
Blessed tea,Cost: 5 GC, -1 malice
Demon Cider: 5GC, +1 malice
Immortal Nectar,Cost: 50 GC, Grants Resilience Stock: 4

Beanbaker · Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 6:36 pm Post subject:

"Da**. Thats all i can say. Ive learned to fight without a weapon, but nothing like that. What else have you outsmarted in the wild? I can use all the tactics for training."
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"I know you are here to kill me. Shoot, coward, you are only going to kill a man."

Koku · Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 6:38 pm Post subject:

I return to the tavern with a crate filled with 12 boars. "who here wants free food." As I look at the new guy I start to laugh. "Sorry I just caught the end of your story, who are you? These boars were rather easy to kill. Oh and as for the other creatures, in the land of Nocte they do not exist, but then again many of the people here do not realize that. They do not leave the town much, they have no reason to. You can boast about power, but trust me, you are not that strong. I know many of these people look at awe partly because you got here with no weapon, and partly because you are a stranger. Be careful, you do not want to appear to be too strong. You might peak some unwanted curiosity." With that I go out and get the boars whose tusks have been removed. After giving them to the pub keep, I get handed my usual drink, strange elixer the barkeep created using fruit from the village.
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Beanbaker · Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 6:49 pm Post subject:

*Whispers* "Ah, dont always listen to him. He's an excellent warrior, commander, and a lot of other things, but I'm not even totally sure hes ever left this land."
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"I know you are here to kill me. Shoot, coward, you are only going to kill a man."

Schmall · Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 6:56 pm Post subject:

Bursting with laughter "you have a way of knocking a man down a peg or two mighty warrior. As for the grangif boars, it would be easy to slay one with a weapon like that," Schmall says to the warroir who has failed to introduce himself. With a pat on his back, "All look for a hero to worship and a story to hear. I mean no harm and do not seek to convert any of your worshippers."

With a burst of speed that made observers wonder about his story, he grabs a maid around the waist, places the mugs she was carrying to patrons, and begins to dance. The bard catchest on and begins a jolly tune for dancing.
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When I visit reality, I go as a tourist

Toxic Torch, A blinding mix of tatus and ortch. 1 GC, Rec 5 HP
Blessed tea,Cost: 5 GC, -1 malice
Demon Cider: 5GC, +1 malice
Immortal Nectar,Cost: 50 GC, Grants Resilience Stock: 4

Beanbaker · Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 7:00 pm Post subject:

I walk over to Koku, ale in hand, slightly moving to the music.

"Don't be so hard on him sir, hes new. He'll be able to prove himself eventually. Heck, you might as well enjoy the happy mood. Its usually pretty dreary down here."
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"I know you are here to kill me. Shoot, coward, you are only going to kill a man."

Schmall · Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 8:38 pm Post subject:

after leaving three maids over three dances breathless, Schmall slams down three mugs of ale, waves to all a goodnight, and retires for the night.
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When I visit reality, I go as a tourist

Toxic Torch, A blinding mix of tatus and ortch. 1 GC, Rec 5 HP
Blessed tea,Cost: 5 GC, -1 malice
Demon Cider: 5GC, +1 malice
Immortal Nectar,Cost: 50 GC, Grants Resilience Stock: 4

Koku · Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 9:07 pm Post subject:

"Hm, I liked the dreary mood, it was always when I was happiest. As for you drinking the ale, do not get carried away, it will just impair your reasoning abilities." With that I go back to drinking the mysterious mixture. "I go back to a poorly lit corner I look at a mission log that was handed to me. Very few people bother coming to this area, so it is good for privacy. As the people continue to talk gaily, I start to nod off.
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Beanbaker · Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 9:18 pm Post subject:

"Man, what a stick in the mud. Oh well, at least he has the ability to be happy. Yet he's right about the ale, maybe ill just stick with the free food...." I look over at the mysterious liquid in Koku's glass and ponder.
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"I know you are here to kill me. Shoot, coward, you are only going to kill a man."

Koku · Posted: Mon Jun 16, 2008 10:23 pm Post subject:

As I look up I see Beanbaker glancing at my drink. "Yeah this, it is the warriors drink. It is strong in taste and helps revitalize the body after a good training. "With that I finish drinking and leave the pub. Within three minutes I come back with another two boars in hand. I hand them to the pub keep in order to get two of the drinks. "Here drink up." with that I take one of the drinks and head back to the corner.
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