2005-06-17 [Erestor]: *After taking great interest in the conversation between the straggler and the bar keeper, Erestor begins to speak-* Hmm ... I think I recognise this man, he was at one of the inns I stayed at recently. He seemed like a nice guy, don't know why anyone would want to cause him any harm.

2005-06-17 [FiSHr.]: *snores loudly*

2005-06-17 [travs the bean]: **the barkeeps brow raised** really, the towns has changed my young friend, times are not as bright as the used to be. anything could be possible

2005-06-17 [Erestor]: *Erestor nods his head, and after exchaging 2 copper starts to drink his Ale*

2005-06-17 [FiSHr.]: *twists and turns in his sleep and sweats*

2005-06-17 [Lothuriel]: *stands up and attempts once more to reclaim her dignity* I think another night's stay will do me some good. *she sits down at the bar and attempts to strike up a senseible conversation with [travs the bean]. After failing miserably, she heads back upstairs*

2005-06-17 [Erestor]: *Watches lothuriel climb back up the stairs* do you think we should check his items to see if he's got any identification?

2005-06-17 [FiSHr.]: *lies calm*

2005-06-17 [TheRogue]: Leave him as he lay. There is nothing more to identify him that is any of our business. *smiles reassuringly if not sternly* Nobody takes to being rifled through in their sleep...

2005-06-17 [Erestor]: *Nods curtiously towards TheRogue.*

2005-06-17 [FiSHr.]: *is very silent*

2005-06-17 [travs the bean]: **the barkeep watched the lady head upstairs, he had spoken little- not out of being mean, but more out of pondering the struggle these souls were going through- he looked down, as he poured him a drink of the fresh water and watched the scene unfold

2005-06-17 [travs the bean]: **the morning slowly dragged on- the barkeep sipped his drink queitly as the others muddled about their own business and mush slept in his corner. He studied through some of the papers he kept under his bar- old maps and notes- makeing marks here and there- as if he was looking for something. Yet while he was engrossed in his work, his eye never left the main room- as he kept silent watch*

2005-06-17 [Erestor]: *Erestor yawned and strecthed, and them kept on reading he had pulled from his rucksack the night before - he looked across at the man to his left, still asleep*

2005-06-17 [Lothuriel]: *wonders to herself as she walks to and fro, how easy would it be to snatch the sleeping one's purse?*

2005-06-17 [TheRogue]: *watches Loth* ...going to wear a hole in the floor with all that pacing, milady. *the corner of his lip curved slightly in an rueful smile as he watches her pace*

2005-06-17 [Erestor]: *Peers up from the top of his books, eager to here lothuriel reply*

2005-06-17 [FiSHr.]: *sleeps on*

2005-06-17 [travs the bean]: **the barkeep paid little attention to the events unfolding as he marked another red mark on a large map of a town**

2005-06-17 [FiSHr.]: *starts waking up*

2005-06-17 [Lothuriel]: *sees that everyone has taken notice of her pacing and pondering* Oh, how right your are *half grin* I must keep busy. In my line of work you can never let your guard down. (this character stinks, maybe I should play my Deadlands Warlock hehe)

2005-06-17 [FiSHr.]: *sits up and rubs his head* ooo...hey where am i? *looks around and remembers* i dont believe i have introduced meself i am "night" or at least thats my nick name....i cant remember my real name

2005-06-17 [Erestor]: *Erestor looks up and smiles at the now-awake man*

2005-06-17 [FiSHr.]: *stares at the beautiful tavern he is in

2005-06-17 [travs the bean]: welcome night- **the barkeep says as looks up from his papers on the bar

2005-06-17 [Erestor]: *Erestor strides over to the bar* May I enquire to what you are doing?

2005-06-17 [FiSHr.]: *looks out of window and gets very absorbed in looking out*

2005-06-17 [Erestor]: <<ooc: The mop part is genius!>>

2005-06-17 [travs the bean]: **the barkeep raised an eyebrow as he covered some of his paper** researching some things out lad, i have heard all sorts of wide tales about elftown that i figured some of it needed to be explored- treasure i hear as well to be found....but i am a little old to hunt treasure these days **a sly grin wrapped his face**

2005-06-17 [FiSHr.]: <<ooc: me!!>>

2005-06-17 [travs the bean]: **the barkeep rolled up some of the maps and slid them under the bar - leaving a few other maps on the table- - he poured another glass of spring water and sipped it slowly** yes there always talk of gold, silver and precious gems. Just one has to find them.

2005-06-17 [Erestor]: I fancy myself as a bit of a treasure hunter, have you ever tried yourself?

2005-06-17 [Lothuriel]: *comes down from her room after a bit. She is cleaned up and absent of her armor and wepons but for the ornate longsword hanging by her side* Are you hiring? I think I could use a new line of work.

2005-06-17 [FiSHr.]: *walks up to the bar and sits on it, cross legged*

2005-06-17 [Erestor]: Well I travs doesn't mind sharing some information I would be prepered to lead a small group, could I count you in?

2005-06-17 [FiSHr.]: ooo count me in.....please....

2005-06-17 [Erestor]: How about you, loth?

2005-06-17 [travs the bean]: **the barkeep nudges night off the bar- with a frown and then looks towards erestor** i hunted treasure a long time ago - i am tired and worn but i might be able to guide you- let me dwell on it for a few days and maybe i might find some leads that might take you on an adventure

2005-06-17 [FiSHr.]: *falls off and gets up a bit dazed and sits on a stool*

2005-06-17 [Erestor]: I would appreciate your experience travs.

2005-06-17 [FiSHr.]: Erestor may you count me in? *is silent and full of tension*

2005-06-17 [travs the bean]: **the barkeep smiled, his brow though wrinkled seemed to smooth out for a moment**you flatter me lad- my place though is the bar here- running my inn- but i know many adventurers that might join you - and let me see what i can hear (plan) first-

2005-06-17 [FiSHr.]: *falls off his stool*

2005-06-17 [Erestor]: Of couse you can Night, as soon as you drink this*Erestor hands over 2 copper for an ale for Night* That should wake you up propery

2005-06-17 [FiSHr.]: *gets up* they called me the fool as well

2005-06-17 [travs the bean]: **the barkeep sighed** Son you need to learn to hold your drink- **he poured a white milky like concoction into a small wooden glass from an old jug. Then with his worn hands crushed several roots into the mix and slowly stirred the drink** here lad drink this- it will clear your head a bit and help you back on your feet

2005-06-17 [FiSHr.]: *takes ale and tries to down it in his excitement*

2005-06-17 [travs the bean]: ** he then took the copper pieces and handed them to [Erestor] no more ale for him till tonight

2005-06-17 [Erestor]: *Erestor chuckled at Nights comment and travs response; he took the copper from travs*

2005-06-17 [FiSHr.]: *is slightly confused now*

2005-06-17 [travs the bean]: **the barkeep took the ale from night and pushed the other glass towards him** here drink this instead

2005-06-17 [FiSHr.]: *downs it and chokes* what is this stuff its.....nice....i want more

2005-06-17 [travs the bean]: it's an old elven remedy, usually for those that cant hold their drink and you only get one glass

2005-06-17 [FiSHr.]: *sits calmly and listens to the talk of treasure*

2005-06-17 [Erestor]: I wonder where to begin looking, any ideas?

2005-06-17 [travs the bean]: **the barkeep russels through some of the papers- and pulls out a few with legends on them and maps, he hands them over to [Erestor]* here look through these- you might find something that interest you

2005-06-17 [Erestor]: *Erestor reads through the papers taken interest in them all* Only one thing concerns me: treasure is normally guarded somhow, any of you here fighters?

2005-06-17 [Lothuriel]: *smiles* Depends on what you mean by "fighter"

2005-06-17 [Erestor]: Well someone with a bit of experience; personally I prefer not to get in fights, so it would be best to get someone who has been trained or at least battled before.

2005-06-17 [Lothuriel]: hehe, then I suppose I would be considered a fighter then.

2005-06-17 [travs the bean]: **the barkeep put the remaining papers away- and listened quietly to the exchange. He sipped his water than casually made his way over shelves and started to straighten up the bottles.**

2005-06-17 [FiSHr.]: im a stealthy guy...only assasination jobs here *evil chuckle*

2005-06-17 [travs the bean]: ** the barkeep narrowed his eyes**is that why you said you were being chased earlier? Did you make a mistake on a job? Why were you marked?

2005-06-17 [Erestor]: *Erestor frowned* - I don't think I like the sound of that.

2005-06-17 [travs the bean]: ** an uneasy silence filled the room **

2005-06-17 [FiSHr.]: im a nice guy really...yes i was marked because theres a gang of thieves i assasinated therir leader but i made a mistake....im unarmed and defenceless...

2005-06-17 [travs the bean]: and the name of the gang- i do not want any trouble in my tavern...**he paused** regaurdless you will be safe here

2005-06-17 [FiSHr.]: they called themselves "The Dark Ones"

2005-06-17 [travs the bean]: i see **the barkeep said little else and wiped a glass down. His eyes stayed focused as he watched the young assasin, watching him to see the truth of his words. the barkeep was always the cautious one**

2005-06-17 [Erestor]: I have no vendetta but I think you can be trusted; your nuetrality could cause a problem.

2005-06-17 [FiSHr.]: *sits and thinks* they vanished but i kept running

2005-06-17 [travs the bean]: hmmm** the barkeep turned back to the lad ** well then - you seem to have good friends. ** he raised a brow to the rogue ** i would arm yourself if i were you- and sleep with that blade in your hand and under your pillow if you want to see the night through

2005-06-18 [Rennie]: *chuckles and rolls her eyes, secretly stroking the dagger through her skirts strapped to her left thigh* yes, m'lord...you will be more than safe in our tavern.

2005-06-18 [FiSHr.]: **is very nervous suddenly**

2005-06-18 [Erestor]: *Erestor notices Nights un-ease* What be troubling you?

2005-06-18 [FiSHr.]: n...nothing

2005-06-18 [Erestor]: Are you sure? You look un-easy ...

2005-06-18 [FiSHr.]: im fine

2005-06-18 [Erestor]: Okay .. *Erestor wasn't convinced but he left it anyway*

2005-06-18 [FiSHr.]: *sits down*

2005-06-18 [Erestor]: *Goes up-stairs so he can read in peace*

2005-06-18 [FiSHr.]: *rests*

2005-06-18 [Erestor]: *Re-emerges about half an hour later. He walks over to the bar and asked travs for elven ale, to his dissapointment travs doesn't sell it so he gets a normal ale instead, pay for it and then goes and sits down on the table closest to then bar on the right*

2005-06-19 [Igorina]: The door to the inn opens and a disheleved looking young halfling lady walks in. **Bah...pissin' down rain out there now** she mutters as she wipes her face dry, shakes off her cloak and takes it off to reveal the typical outrageous motley of a traveling entertainer. She steps up to the bar with easy familarity and gives the counter a brisk tap, looking about for the barkeep. Having been on the road for a week now, it feels good to be back in civilized surroundings. She rubs her eyes with the heel of her hand and yawns lazily like a cat.

2005-06-19 [Erestor]: Hello, miss. *Erestor sounded curtious and to support this he bowed*

2005-06-19 [Igorina]: The halfling glances over at Erestor with the slightly dazed and bemused look that comes from being so tired that they're wide awake.**'Ello y'self, handsome** she remarks off-handedly and gives him a bit of an acknowledging salute. She hops up on the chair at the bar and sprawls comfortably over it with her arms propped up on the counter and her legs dangling free. She looks quite at ease. She's got a bit of a gypsy-ish look to her with her dark tatooed features and her black hair done up in neat rows of small braids. She clicks her fingers idly and without looking at Erestor says **You all mind if I have a bit o' a smoke innere?**

2005-06-19 [Erestor]: Not at all, m'lady. Do as you please.

2005-06-19 [FiSHr.]: *looks at the newcomer and starts looking for the sack he had with him* where is it i has the rest of my money

2005-06-19 [Igorina]: **Thank ya**says the halfling and reaches into her billowing patchwork sleeve to fish out a little leather pouch and a tied-up bundle of rolling paper. She fixes herself a smoke, looks around and then stands up in her chair on her tiptoes and lights it on the lamp hanging overhead. She looks over behind the bar and sighs. **Shoot. What I'd give for a honor jar of money and self-service in th' drink department right about now** she mumbles as she takes her former position, closes her eyes and puffs contentedly at her cigar **Where'd the old man get to?** she asks, indicating the bar with a jerk of her thumb.

2005-06-20 [Erestor]: *Erestor looked down* I have no idea - will you be needing money?

2005-06-20 [FiSHr.]: yeah I intend on staying here *finds it and chuck three bags of money onto the bar*

2005-06-20 [travs the bean]: **the barkeep made his way back from the kitchen and raised an eyebrow at the little halflig- he politely pointed the barstool, wiped a glass out and put it on the bar ad with a half-cocked smile**what be your fancy little halfling, **he stated, as he tossed "moops" bags to erinbabe to talley, for the young mans stay.**

2005-06-20 [FiSHr.]: well ill see what there is....and Ill pay it night by night and maybe I can do a little work like say clear the tables cos im sure erinbabe cant do it all her self *smiles*

2005-06-20 [Rennie]: *quirks an eyebrow while washing down the bartop* you would be surprised little man, what one woman can do on her own.

2005-06-20 [Rennie]: *counts out moops money and nods to travs, offhandedly chucking the bag back* he's good.

2005-06-20 [travs the bean]: **the barkeep said little as listened to the "moops" plea, he sighed and then scratched his nose ** we'll see lad, we'll play day by day- til the money runs out -than we'll talk about bringin you in - that's if we can use you

2005-06-20 [FiSHr.]: oh im handy at this kinda thing iIve worked in a bar before...

2005-06-20 [Rennie]: *snorts and pushes her towel back down into her apron pocket, readjusting her bodice as she walks back to the kitchen, chuckling*

2005-06-20 [FiSHr.]: but then the boses dayghter got er....killed....by my friend

2005-06-20 [travs the bean]: ** the barkeep looked at the young man for a moment** what are you talking about son?

2005-06-20 [FiSHr.]: the bar i was working at....before....

2005-06-20 [travs the bean]: ** he wiped his hands on his towel and then looked down at the bar- he didn't trust the boy yet, especially when it involved murder- but the barkeep kept his thoughts to himself** we'll we will see, look you've paid for about a months worth of stay, mind you we are well staffed for our needs now - but you never no boy- as the inn grows- we might need more people- but for now...well, we are well taken care of**the barkeep than looked back to the halfling** we'll young lady, have you decided if you want that drink yet???

2005-06-20 [FiSHr.]: *looks in his sack for the bread and found it and hands it to erinbabe* er....it may be stale but im sure you can use it somehow

2005-06-20 [Rennie]: *tosses it back in his lap* thanks, but no thanks. I bake everything from scratch here.

2005-06-20 [FiSHr.]: ok....*tries to eat it* haha erm...no.....*chucks it in to the bin*

2005-06-20 [Rennie]: Would you like some real food now...I'm sure you can spare some of what was in that pouch for a meal. *puts her fists on hips and taps a foot*

2005-06-20 [FiSHr.]: *hands over 2 silver* the specail please...

2005-06-20 [travs the bean]: **the barkeep pocketed the coin as [Rennie] fullfilled his request for food. He brushed his face clear of the smoke that floated around from the putrid little cigar of the halfling, but said nothing, after all it was a tavern. He took another sip of his water and continued to wipe down the bar**

2005-06-20 [FiSHr.]: *sat down and ate the food with pleasure and wrote some poetry*

2005-06-20 [Lothuriel]: *walks in and takes a seat and wonders why she keeps finding herself here so often*

2005-06-20 [FiSHr.]: *looked at loth*

2005-06-20 [Erestor]: *Erestor looks over the top of his books to see his old freind loth.* Hello, lothuriel! <<ooc: I've just added my bio, if your interested>>

2005-06-20 [Lothuriel]: *bows her head and smiles* Hello [Erestor] How are you this fine evening?

2005-06-20 [Erestor]: Rather well thank you m'lady - I have a proposal for you. Do you remember when you came in a day ago and we where discuss about tresure hunting; well, me and moop have decided to go and I wondered if you where going to join us?

2005-06-20 [Lothuriel]: I usually don't do this task for free *pauses to order a round of drink for [Erestor] and herself* for friend or foe. I am open to discussion.

2005-06-20 [Erestor]: I'll pay for them *Erestor hands over his coins* but you money away - soon enough, if you come on this journey, you will be rolling in it.

2005-06-20 [FiSHr.]: *head crashes onto table and moop sleeps*

2005-06-20 [Rennie]: *sighs and picks up moop, chucking him over her shoulder and carrying him upstairs to an empty room*.....*pads back downstairs grunting* stolid little fellow ain'tee?

2005-06-20 [travs the bean]: **the barkeep smiled to [Rennie]* poor chap just can't seem to hold his liqour (moop you are now on the 1st floor- so you are in the other wiki:))

2005-06-20 [FiSHr.]: *slumbers comfortably*

2005-06-20 [travs the bean]: Black Arrow Tavern:Upstairs

2005-06-20 [Rennie]: *grins and dusts her hands off on her skirt, wandering behind the bar to sit a moment*

2005-06-20 [Erestor]: I noticed that a few times, he must be really really drunk from a while ago - since he's only been drinking water.

2005-06-20 [FiSHr.]: <ooc: i knew that duh! or maybe i didn't>

2005-06-20 [Lothuriel]: Is he narcaleptic? LOL...Thank you for buying my drink. How do you know this treasure hunt isn't some wild goose chase?

2005-06-20 [Erestor]: I have the promise of travs. If he chooses to share his info. May be bribing time ;)

2005-06-20 [Lothuriel]: Or we could all gang up on the barkeep and steal his maps.....*rethinks* naah...better just to ask I suppose, LOL

2005-06-20 [Erestor]: *Whispers to loth* I wouldn't do that - you haven't seen the size of his hammer he keeps behind there.

2005-06-20 [Lothuriel]: A hammer is no match for an blast of magic..*sneaky grin* or a twang from a bow. He would have to catch me to hammer me.

2005-06-20 [Igorina]: **I wouldn't advise that** remarked the halfling, looking over at Loth with a strange smile on her face. Smoke drifts from her mouth as she speaks. **Only fools tempt Fate and yon barkeep's her second cousin...if you know what I mean** She looks over at the barkeep and grins **I promise I ain't butterin' ya up for a free drink, old man. Pint o' the cheap stuff...the crowds have had tight purses as of late** She reaches into the front of her shirt and tosses a couple of coppers onto the bar.

2005-06-20 [Rennie]: *leans over on the bar and fingers a knife that has appeared from nowhere* nope...wouldn't suggest it...

2005-06-20 [Lothuriel]: All in jest I assure you * holds up her mug as a sign of humor* All in jest.

2005-06-20 [Rennie]: *grins and flips the knife back into her bodice* of course, of course!

2005-06-20 [Lothuriel]: * nods and smiles at the tavern wench*

2005-06-20 [Igorina]: **Ha.** says the halfling. She lolls her head to look over at [Rennie] **I take it whalebone's gone out of fashion for bodice support? You fall down you'll stab yourself with that thing** She turns away and a smile quirks the corners of her mouth again **I'd be dead before you got me into a bodice and skirt** she said shaking her head **I'd as soon throw a tent over my arse and wear those iron bands from the ale keg yondah**

2005-06-20 [Rennie]: *grins and discreetly flips up her skirts to show leather leggings and knee high boots* it's for show dear...*makes a hushing motion just to the halfling* kind of on the down-low though...

2005-06-20 [Lothuriel]: I love the opportunity to squeeze into a nice dress. It reminds me that I am a woman under all this leather and iron!

2005-06-20 [Igorina]: The halfling throws her head back and smiles in her tight-lipped way, heartily amused.**Right, darlin'** she says out the corner of her mouth

2005-06-20 [Rennie]: *smiles and nods, smoothing out the skirts and walks through the tavern*

2005-06-20 [Igorina]: She looks over at Loth and her eyes crease in merriment **Ye gods and here I thought gender needed no reminders!** she said

2005-06-20 [Lothuriel]: *laughs and flips her long hair over her shoulder in a girly manner* But for my enemies, this pretty face is the last they'll ever see...might as well let 'em go out happy!

2005-06-20 [Rennie]: *snorts from across the room* now that's a way to die ;)

2005-06-20 [Igorina]: **And what kind of enemies would a little slip of a thing like you have?** asked the halfling, looking around hopefully for her drink and clinking the two coppers on the bar together meaningfully.

2005-06-20 [Lothuriel]: Only the ones people pay me to have.

2005-06-20 [Igorina]: The halfling looks at her coolly. **First thing then is not to advertise it** she says in a undertone. She lays her head back on the counter and looks up at the ceiling. **Now me...I ain't got a enemy in the world** She closes her eyes **Know why?**

2005-06-20 [Rennie]: *hurriedly gets the halfling her drink*

2005-06-20 [Lothuriel]: *rolls eyes at the halfling* And why is that?

2005-06-20 [Igorina]: **They're dead afore they can figure it out, darlin'** says the halfling flatly without opening her eyes. There's a thoughtful sort of pause and then she abruptly lifts her head and looks at Loth with that same strange smile. **Actually...it's just bad for business. So I try and keep on good terms wit' everyone. Even those who royally piss me off.** She looks over as [Rennie] takes the coppers and sets the drink by her head. She sits up, looks at the cigar thoughtfully in her hand, then spits in her open palm and calmly extinguishes the cigar in the middle of her hand without a flinch. She tucks the dog-end behind her ear and takes the ale.

2005-06-20 [Igorina]: **Long years to you an' yar bodice [Rennie] darlin'** she says as she drinks it with a loving slowness.

2005-06-21 [Lothuriel]: *snarls her nose to the halfling, failing her attempts to hide her disgust for the bad habbits* To each his own I suppose.

2005-06-21 [Rennie]: *chuckles and shakes her head*

2005-06-21 [Asryth]: *smiles to himself from the table in the corner. The elf's fingers absent-mindedly pluck the harp in his lap, as he listens to the conversation of the morning.*

2005-06-21 [Igorina]: The halfling notes her disgust but only grins as she drinks her ale ** So what brings her ladyship here to go slummin' with the commoners, eh?** she asks companionably.

2005-06-21 [Lothuriel]: *grins a sarcastic grin* Business

2005-06-21 [Igorina]: **Thought as much** said the halfling **Same here** She glances over at the elf **Try playing us a tune there, handsome 'stead of pluckin' yar strings. I haven't heard a good bit of music since th' last time I stepped on a cat's tail** she calls to him.

2005-06-21 [travs the bean]: ** the barkeep made his way back from the kitchen with a box of brandies- he mused at the barter between the ladies and said little- though he gave an eye of warning to the halfling- as a reminder**

2005-06-21 [travs the bean]: ** he broke open the box, removed the straw and began to place the colored bottles on the shelf- his back turned but his ears opened to the spectacle around him***

2005-06-21 [Asryth]: As you wish, M'Lady. *Az cracked his fingers and began with a flourish. Soon he was off with a quick-paced Reel.* Somethin' to tap yer feet by, M'Lady. *he mused as he sped the tempo up a notch.*

2005-06-21 [Lothuriel]: *watches the bartender and enjoys the music*

2005-06-21 [travs the bean]: **the barkeep finished stocking the shelves and made his way over to the farend of the bar and sat back for a minute as the music filled the room. There was a sense of merriement and calm. He enjoyed the tales sung and made little effort to move from his spot as he sipped his water calmly**

2005-06-21 [FiSHr.]: *stumbles down the stair* 'ello everyone

2005-06-21 [Erestor]: *Erestor turns* Hello - Moop.

2005-06-21 [FiSHr.]: Hey

2005-06-21 [travs the bean]: ** the elf continued to sing in the early evening air- the sun's rays still coming in through the large windows on the front of the bar. The barkeep nodded to Moop amd continued to indulge his senses in the music of the elf**

2005-06-21 [FiSHr.]: *sighs and sits down*

2005-06-21 [travs the bean]: **the barkeep took a deep breath - he could feel the tension of the town in the air....waiting to explode...he let it out slowly at the frustrations the poeple around him felt about the town and then took another long draught from his glass of water. He looked again at the small band of merryment in his tavern and said little else for a while. Yet he knew something was coming...something dark...something wrong.**

2005-06-21 [FiSHr.]: *moop got out his copy of the herald*

2005-06-21 [someelf]: **As she walks in she closes the door softly and sitted down on a random chair somewhere by the nearest table twitching her haf long ears.**

2005-06-21 [travs the bean]: **the barkeep noticed the elf enter and take a seat- he raised a brow to [Rennie] who nodded, and wiped her hands on her linens. the barkeep smiled and scanned the room for a moment before walking into the kitchen to get another case of brandies to restock the bar**

2005-06-21 [travs the bean]: ** the keep made his way to the storage room and checked another case, which he opened and inspected the bottles before putting the lid back on and making his way back to the main hall**

2005-06-21 [travs the bean]: **he placed the box on the counter and pulled out the dark black bottles filled with a deep ruby liquid. A good year he mused placing two bottles on the wall and then filtering the rest under the bar. His pulled a glass from underneath as well and popped the cork of one of the bottles. He poured away and than handed the glass to his friend [TheRogue]**here ya go chap - just got it in 3 days ago from one of the dwarf caravaners, said it was some of the best brew aged under the mountains north of here- thought you should get the first swig **he grinned, leaving the bottle with his friend**

2005-06-21 [TheRogue]: Well, my brother in arms, I am honored. *taking the glass a wane smile on his face. The season has been a rough one, but the moons of change loomed above promisingly. He took a good swallow of the drink and all but choked, coughing and smiling and wiping his mouth* ..now THAT is what I call spirits..he breathed through choking*

2005-06-21 [TheRogue]: *he sat back and let the warmth flow over him, closing his eyes slightly and letting the spirits calm his savaged nerves*

2005-06-21 [travs the bean]: It will do you good...but be careful it does have a kick

2005-06-21 [FiSHr.]: *looks up and notices the a wise one has entered* Hello Rogue

2005-06-21 [Lothuriel]: *takes her usual seat in the corner table and observes everyone. She laughs to herself at [TheRogue]'s inability to hide his choking*

2005-06-21 [travs the bean]: **the barkeep grabbed a jug of water and filled another glass and brought it back over to [TheRogue]** here this might help ease the burn ** he placed it on the table and went back to the bar and continued his work- as the sun slowly set through the windows**

2005-06-21 [Igorina]: The halfling leaned her head back and enjoyed the music for a while. Then on a thought she turned and tapped the bar again to get the barkeep's attention. **Do you still charge for the tree beside the inn, old man? ** she asked with a grin.

2005-06-21 [travs the bean]: **the barkeep looked cockeyed at the halfing for a moment and then rubbed his chin** prob double for you

2005-06-21 [Igorina]: The halfling rolled her eyes. **Hah** she cracked **I'm reformed, old boy. I make a sorry living doing card tricks now. Do you know how many village mayors have told me to leave by nightfall so I won't steal th' chickens?** She propped her face up on her hand and smiled at the barkeep. She pointed at a fading bruise and cut under her eye, still smiling **That %#*@! Arvyn gave me that and it's for the last time. You don't want to know what I did to him but he'll remember it. Unfortunately in falling out with m' dear sweetheart it's also cost me a roof over my head for th' summer so I'm saving my coppers for drinks and hopin' to hang out for a while t' entertain yar good customers (more)

2005-06-21 [Igorina]: and hopefully earn a few more coppers. Surely y' wouldn't begrudge me the oak tree, old man? For just a few weeks until I'm back on m' feet? **

2005-06-21 [travs the bean]: **he sighed** you can have your old room on the second floor - but mind me no funny business with card games and tricks

2005-06-21 [TheRogue]: *grins, taking a deep pull of the water, listening to Igorina's adventurings, the burn lessened in his throat and gave way to a comfortably numb glow about him*

2005-06-21 [travs the bean]: or i'll run you out of town

2005-06-21 [Igorina]: The halfling stood up on her chair and gave the barkeep's nose an affectionate but carefully gentle waggle. **You are a prince 'mongst barkeeps, old fellow** she said **But if the customers are in a gamblin' mood I can't help if they want to put wagers down. I've learned a new one now, did I tell you?** She fished in her voluminous sleeves and pulled out a small leather card holder.**Want to see?**

2005-06-21 [Igorina]: <<ooc: her name's Jynx by the way. Igorina just didn't work ^_^**

2005-06-21 [travs the bean]: ** the barkeep frowned for a moment** you still speak in to many riddles Jynx, far too many, just watch yourself halfling

2005-06-21 [Igorina]: **You'll sour your wine with a frown like that. What are wandering prestidigatators made of anyway but moonshine and riddles?** She paused and broke into a grin. **It's all gimmick to make the crowds happy anyways. You know me and I know you. And I know you ain't impressed by smoke and mirrors** She snapped by her ear and a necklace made of braided twine adorned with beads of green jade dropped from between her fingers **I haven't sold this yet y'see if that means anything** she said with a smile that was a bit more genuine. **Though I've been tempted sorely**

2005-06-21 [travs the bean]: **the barkeep took it in- an old memory from long ago- a gift - and the loss of a friend...he took a breath** it seems you still have that trinket- tis a pity that the notch in my cleaver was over something so trival as that....** he smiled warmly for a moment **yet my dear friend i am glad you did not sell it

2005-06-21 [Igorina]: **Keep telling me you're goin' to charge me for the tree an' I just might**said the halfling darkly though they both knew it was a empty threat. She waved her hand, caught the necklace in it, closed it in a fist and opened it finger by finger to reveal an empty hand once more.**Much obliged for the room, old fellow**she said **I'll try my card trick on someone else** She smiled to herself as she tucked her cards away again once more and went back to her ale.

2005-06-22 [travs the bean]: ** the old barkeep smiled and wiped the bar down as she moved through the room with her ale in had, quite the character he thought and she hadn't changed, not for a bit**

2005-06-22 [Rennie]: *chuckles to herself and elbows the barkeep, muttering* old fellow? *shakes her head and chuckles as she walks away to the kitchen again, still muttering* young folks these days...

2005-06-22 [FiSHr.]: *fell to the floor asleep because the food he ate was so nice*

2005-06-22 [FiSHr.]: <<OOC: Im stiil moop or night>>

2005-06-22 [Lothuriel]: *walks past everyone dressed in her finest, long sword still hanging by her side. * Fairwell, hope to meet with you all someday soon. May the gods shine good fortune upon you all! * she turns, hesitant at first, then makes her way out the door.*

2005-06-22 [Erestor]: Goodbye Jynx *Erestor sat in the corner still reading*

2005-06-22 [travs the bean]: **the barkeep waved a good bye and then continued his labors- once he was done and the barsettled as the evening began he pulled the maps back on to the bar. [Rennie] went through the room lighting the candles as the elf [Asryth] continued to play his tune- bringing in a unique peaceful feeling within the room

2005-06-22 [Erestor]: *Erestor strided over the bar to ask travs a question* Do you mind if I sharpen my blades in here?

2005-06-22 [travs the bean]: not at all - might be wiser to do it in a booth- if you though scare the patrons off - you'll have to stop**he said with a smile**

2005-06-22 [travs the bean]: ** the barkeep looked down, than paused....he could have sworn he had heard a scratching noise from above, but brushed it off as a rodent and returned to his papers and maps**