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Jaliera

She looks to Davroar to see what he wants to do.

(OOC - Do we know how much money we have, or does it not really matter for things like this?)

Zhu

She turns to Kriv, Davroar, and Jaliera. "Go get some rest. I will go search for Bern and send him here. He can stay with Kriv. I have no need of sleep. I will find a quiet place for reverie."

Davroar

He pulls out two gold pieces from his pouch, and gives a brief look to Jaliera to rhetorically ask, "Good deal I think?" Turning back to Urgala he passes her his coins and says, "Thank you, we'll take your offer."

There is probably going to be more outdoor camping wherever their investigation might lead, and Davroar figures they might as well take advantage of a comfortable bed now.

Jaliera

She smiles shyly at Zhu, grateful for her suggestion. Now all of a sudeen shis is nervous and excited at the same time.

"Yes, good deal."

She tries to keep her voice on an even keel.

"It will be nice to have hot food and the comfort of a soft bed for once."

She is sure she is blushing.

(OOC - Well, you were the one who mentioned specific costs......... . Hate to just assume we have endless money.)

Zhu

She nods towards the others and then ducks back outside to start searching for the missing Ranger. He must be in this town somewhere. He'd not have wandered off into the woods without telling someone. So, that means most likely a tavern or inn.

Glancing up and down the street, she looks for signs of bright lights and the sounds of men drinking. During her years away from the Faewild she has come to recognize that men drinking has the same unique sound in any town she visits.

[[ FWIW, I don't see it as 'endless money'. I see it as a simplification that I appreciate. I have always hated having to count every damned copper piece <gak> So I am quite happy to only deal with 'costs' when it is something 'out of the norm' <g> ]]

DM

Kaelen is quick to reply to Bern. "There are not too many places that one can stay but you do have some choices. Most traveling folk, especially the ones with swords, bows, wands and that sort of stuff, try to get a room at the Northshield House. Urgala retired and bought the placed after her wife disappeared. That was about ten years ago. Anyway, she's good people. Then there's the Everwyvern House. I don't doubt your riches, but you're not dressed for that place either. There are many very rich people that take this road and stay here. It caters to nobility and their ilk. Six Windows is run by Tolmara. She does not get many return guests. The Frost-touched Frog used to be a good place, but it's been shut down."

<Bern>

He considered the 'choices' offered by his host for a moment. Then he smiled. "Thanks. Should I 'send your regards' to Urgala", he asked with a grin.

Kriv

Whilst the Dragonborn was not overly enamoured of the scent of human in close proximity, He had nonetheless bivouacked extensively with the group, and accepted the sleeping arrangements with a curt nod.

DM

As the hours pass, the town of Triboar shuts down for the night. Eventually, every one finds a bed and a room to sleep in. Bern is greeted by Zhu who then directs him to his room where he finds Kriv, who is getting himself ready to go to bed. Arus returns to the Northshield House to his room and sees the bard that had been playing at the Talking Troll checking in and noted that he was lucky to have gotten the last room available there too. Those who were hungry were surprised by the quality of the food that Urgala's cook prepared for them. There was a lamb stew, broiled fish and roast chicken all served with roast potatoes and steamed greens. One meal came with the price of the room. The night passes without incident. In the morning she put out freshly baked breads and muffins as well as some fruit, cheeses, butter, assorted jams and spreads. A tin cup by the entrance to the dining room clanged with silver as people marched in to have their breakfast. The rain had stopped and the morning sun pierces through sheer drapes and spills onto the polished hardwood floor.

There is a small crowd, about two dozen guests and a handful of people that worked for Urgala. She was up and marching around with good cheer, making sure that everything was operating smoothly, with her mastifs following her around obediently. She walked up to each guest, some together, to ask how their bed was and if they had a restful night. it seemed like many of the caravan guards were staying here rather than sleep on soggy ground. Many were return guests you learn as you overhear Urgala speak to them. It was a good morning and a hopeful start to the day.

OOC: you are all free to describe your night and waking. Some of you have some objectives. It would be good to make a plan for today (no matter what actually happens...)

<Bern>

He was happy to see his friends when he got to Northshield House. The food was surprisingly good. It =had= been a while since he had enjoyed a =good= meal. He didn't mind eating 'meat', it was part of the 'circle of life'. But he preferred veggies since the life lost there was less ... 'lively'.

The great meal put him in the mood for bed, so he didn't resist that 'urge', letting others sit at the bars drinking.

The morning 'offering' was equally enticing. He enjoyed some of the fruit, but especially appreciated the bread with cheese ... and plenty of butter ... of course. He made sure to include a few gold in the 'offering cup'. It had surely been worth at least that much ... at least to him. He smiled and offered a 'scratch behind the ear' to Urgala's 'companions' as he expressed his 'appreciation' of the accommodations. He stepped out into the new day, happy to see that the rain had decided to move on.

[[ don't recall if I have any objectives. If I do, hints would be good <g> ]]

Zhu

As she wandered casually around the town looking for Bern, she made mental notes of the different buildings she passed. At one point she passed back along the road they'd used to come into town originally and she again noted the boarded up and empty store.

Finding Bern, she told him about the rooms they'd obtained and walked back with him to show him the way. Upon arrival, she nodded to the others as they went up to sleep, and asked Urgala if she minded if she sat on the porch outside. She didn't need sleep, but she did get rest from Reverie, a kind of waking meditation particular to Eladrin. If the woman doesn't want her to do that, she will simply find a spot in the lee of the abandoned building to rest, where most of the rain won't fall on her.

Come morning she returns to the Northshield House and pays separately for a meal so she can sit and eat with the others.

(OOC - Nep - Several of us have horses. Did we leave them in the caravan yard or did we put them in the Stables we passed on the way into town?)

[[ thanks Nep. My 'long term' isn't what it used to be <sigh> Sux getting old. The only thing worse is the alternative <wink> ]]

{OOC PM for Davroar & GM ]

Jaliera

She is full of the joys of spring this morning and settles down to eat well. Everything looks so enticing.

DM
Breakfast ends and the day begins. There are objectives to be met. Where do you go?

Davroar

Adding his own silver to Urgala's tip jar he sits with Jaliera to enjoy the breakfast, and is pleasantly surprised to find that Zhu did find Bern as he spots him.

With breakfast done, he will walk over and say, "Morning Bern! Did you find any other interesting places here?"

<Bern>

"Besides the bar, no. But then I didn't look after I went in there", he said with a grin.

[OOC What time again for Sunday? We are on BST which is EST +6 I believe ]

Hi Neptune,

Your USA times are correct but I believe our slot is 5 to 10 pm BST at least according to Alexa and Google!

Actually Nep, Indiana ( well most of it <chuckle> ) is on Eastern Time <g>

Fine. I will set my alarm for early on Sunday.