(Hm.  Had hoped for more people to respond but the show must go on....)<br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=227485.msg11564002#msg11564002">Quote from: Devil's Advocate on 20-08-2015, 19:01:23</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">Dza is specifically approached by a man she recognizes from the guard.  He wears scale mail and carries a halberd.  "Sergeant Yucca, Captain Marieka asked me to tell you that if you made it back to meet her at the King's Head Inn for breakfast after first light."  He pauses for a moment before continuing.  "Brannock, I recognize you.  But who are these people?"<br/></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=227485.msg11564363#msg11564363">Quote from: Etherealgirl on 20-08-2015, 21:32:21</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"Hiya! I'm Orchid!" replied the halfling, waving happily. She seemed a bit wild, with long black tresses over her naked breasts and a loin cloth to hide the rest of her. She carried a Quarterstaff, among a few other things. <br/></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>The guard's gaze lingered over Orchid's bare torso before a bit before clearing his throat and said, "Indeed?  But I posed the question of Dza and Brannock, not you.  But you may state your business."<br/><br/>tag - Orchid<br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=227485.msg11567988#msg11567988">Quote from: greenknight on 22-08-2015, 02:07:50</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote"><br/>As the halfling darted from behind his legs, Brannock let out a small laugh. "Heh. As she said, she's Orchid. She and the rest were camped on the road and attacked by goblins Dza and I had been tracking since this afternoon. Better the inn for them than stay on the road and risk more."<br/></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>"Attacked by goblins?"  He looked at Orchid again.  "None of you seem to be injured.  They must not have been the Shadow Goblins.  But what Brannock has said is true.  You best be off to the Inn and get some rest."<br/><br/>tag - party<br/><br/><div class="quoteheader"><div class="topslice_quote"><a href="https://elliquiy.com/forums/index.php?topic=227485.msg11574165#msg11574165">Quote from: Changingsaint on 24-08-2015, 00:36:39</a></div></div><blockquote class="bbc_standard_quote">"If I may, we're a group of travelers from Dryad Wood. We're here to help investigate and deal with the goblins and other foul business that has befallen the forest. The sergeant came to our aid when we were attacked by said goblins and escorted us here.  I'm Lucas, a warrior in the humble service of Heironeous." Once again allowing the others to introduce themselves if they wished, Lucas spoke with a calm demeanor and friendly tone.<br/></blockquote><div class="quotefooter"><div class="botslice_quote"></div></div><br/>"Dryad Wood?" he asked curiously.  "Have you had difficulties with the Shadow Goblins, as well?  Not many come here from your town.  I am certain that the Captain will be interested in hearing all of your stories.  Let Gerrit at the King's Head Inn know that Arnald sent you and we might use your services in exchange for the fee for the rooms."<br/><br/>tag - party<br/><br/>(assuming that the party goes to the Inn....  Can be retracted if you choose something else.)<br/><br/>The King's Head Inn was a rather large establishment.  It is enclosed by a fence.  To the West of the entrance hall, there is an obvious set of stables.  Four doors are ahead of you.  However, the largest, which is nearly directly in front of the party has a large overhanging sign indicating the name of the establishment.  On the door itself is a sign that lists the prices of meals, drinks, rooms, and hot baths.  [Feel free to inquire, if you need more information.  I'm too lazy today to type it all out.]<br/><br/>Presuming that the party enters, a bell tingles upon entrance.  It takes a minute but a thin man with thin black hair that stands straight up and appears to have been shaved evenly up top by livestock sheers enters.  He has brown eyes and some scraggly hair on his chin that would make him look sinister if the effect of the thin hairs curled on his chin in a comical fashion.  "Greetings, travelers.  Welcome to the King's Head Inn.  The kitchen is closed for the night.  Are you in need of rooms?"<br/><br/>tag - party<br/><br/>"Very well.  I am Garret and if Arnald has said so, then you may rest here.  Please, let me lead you to your rooms."  He walks the party through the entrance behind him which opens into a large hall with numerous tables.  To the right of the hall is an opening where the aromas of a fire and spices can be smelled.  After you have passed through the entirety of the hall, you go up some stairs and turn back over the common areas.  Four doors appear on the left.  "Nobody else has arrived for the night so you may divide yourselves amongst the four rooms to the left.  The doors in front of you lead to me and my sister's rooms.  Please do not enter them.  Breakfast should be available at first light, if you wish to purchase it.  Is there anything else that I can get you this morning?"<br/><br/>tag - party  (cuddle up time)