OOC<br/><br/><hr/><div class="floatleft">(https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRJPKuAbUh18-1bsEwyDfx5GpcqCGHJ2jwovnr5W9skNewqaj7gF06hmeAnzmS2BZn3BhA&amp;usqp=CAU)</div><br/>Drip<strong>"Oh no no no, I didn't get abducted to a magic cave just to get hit with a bunch of vagueries and hero talk. Explain yourself, preferably with words and sentences that actually mean something"</strong><br/><br/>The robed figure just laughed,<strong>The good news is that I did not abduct you; you came here of your own free will.  The bad news is that I have no idea how you managed to get here.  So, you are quite on your own to return from whence you came."</strong><br/><br/>Mae<strong>"Though given that you have brought us here with no warning, it would probably be safe to assume that you hold unusual power. Perhaps it would not be a bad decision to hear you out..."</strong><br/><br/>The female Elven face smiled at Mae,<strong>"The smart one.  As I told your friend, I did not bring you here.</strong>The figure sighed,<strong>"As to power, we shall see.  Once, I was a powerful member of the Undying Court - a wizard with few peers.  They say pride goeth before the fall.  Now, I'm hiding in a crack in reality—a humble guardian.  However, the future has great possibilities.  One day, this humble crack may become a great city."</strong><br/><br/>Falgrim<strong>"Before I leave, ya will be tellin' me tha recipe for both o' these."</strong><br/><br/>The figure raised a hand, the large metal gauntlet - or perhaps it was their hand - at odds with the delicate sprinkling motion.<strong>"The secret to the recipe is to use a bit of Elven Magic."</strong><br/><br/>Dafina<strong>"Games.  So... What sorts of fun things are there to be had at this party?"</strong><br/><br/>The figure smiled at Dafina,<strong>"There will be games and prizes."</strong>They looked towards Drip,<strong>"Dangerous adventures worthy of ballads being composed.  Innocents to save, villains to depose.  Most intriguingly, a village to build. Now enjoy your meal, and we will talk further."</strong><br/><br/>After dinner, the figure began explaining<strong>"This place, Crossroads, exists outside space and time.  Even the Gods avoid this place.  As you can see, it is right now a lonely place.  I cannot leave here, for should I depart, Crossroads would cease to exist.  So, I have put out a call - a call for brave and stalwart adventurers who can help me build."</strong><br/><br/><strong>"What is a Crossroads without an Inn.  I need you to go searching for an Inn Keeper for me - one that has the mental flexibility and physical strength to deal with a place like Crossroads.  I was hoping you could find this person and bring them back here. Ideally, you would find a few waitstaff as well."</strong>