Zev & Sigmund - Red Oak Tavern & Inn<br/>Just down the way is modest-sized tavern. The patrons of the day had already left and the woman who ran the place was busy mopping the floorboards. She stops as she notices new patronage coming through the door. The place is dimly lit by a handful of strategically placed candles.<br/><strong>"A bit late to be out in this weather, come in and warm up. I've still got some turnip stew and plenty of ale."</strong>, the older woman greets happily, though she seemed tired from a long day.<br/><hr/>Kachina - The Nest<br/>After about an hour the rest of the patrons begin to leave. By now the madame had returned to see them off. She returns wearing a tight-fitting, thin robe trimmed with cloth dyed black and yellow.<br/><strong>"Come my dear."</strong>, she spoke, placing a hand upon her shoulder to gently lead Kachina to her private chambers. It was no surprise to the half-elf that the madame owned a large, elegant bed. But just across the wide room is an alter of marble, complete with a statue of a bare woman holding a whip. The statue is decorated with precious stones and jewelry of fine quality.<br/>Candles, like the ones from the other room were here too. In the smaller room they seemed especially potent as their scents wafted about and filled the rooms occupants with a warm feeling. A wash basin complete with pitcher and bowl is set beside the bed, complete with scented soap. On the other side is a mirrored cabinet set.<br/>The madame closes the wooden door, locking it shut behind her. It was only Kachina, Cherry, and Arlia now. Arlia walks a circle around Kachina, looking her over closely. She comes to a stop at the half-elf's side, wrapping her thin arms around Kachina's flawless waist. Her lips come close to the sorceresses partly elven ears, close enough for her warm breathe to flow over them.<br/><strong>"When you're ready, kneel before the altar and I will tell you the words you must recite. Simply follow the ritual, and you will be rewarded."</strong>, Arlia whispers, as if the rest was a guarded secret.