The group were new in Emberwood Village, but had a decent lay of the land thanks to a thorough, but grim tour given by Aliscent Crowe, the Blacksmith’s daughter. The group first set off to visit Aldor the Immense, a very fat human male and owner of one of the most lavish caravans in town. They perused his goods and made a few inquiries. Zadok asked about a garnet inscribed with Dwarven runes. Aldore made mention that although many garnets cross his path, none with that description had, but if he came across it he would set it aside for him. They departed for other sights, with Aldor saying “Anyone who says money can’t buy happiness doesn’t know where to shop.”
They then went to Crowe and Son’s, the blacksmith, and perused their gear while Zadok made further inquiries about his sword. Meanwhile, Belmir went with Aliscent to nearby the watchtower and has a short conversation where he asked her about a few things. When the rest had finished with the Blacksmith, they joined Belmir at the watchtower.
They met with Raine Highlash, a human female, who had a predatory look about her. She appeared to be Captain of the Hooded Lanterns, as she was giving out orders to various scouting parties. They inquired about work, but were told they were too inexperienced, and she made a deal that if they went into Drakkenheim and retrieved some delerium that future work could be obtained.
They next went to the Shrine of the Old Gods, where they met Old Zoya, the witch. She explained a few things and was impressed by Gael’s reverence of the old primordials. Although, to Gust’s dismay, she did not have a didgeridoo on hand, she told him to come back in about 6 days and she may have something for him.
After that, the group went to the Gilded Lilly, where Gael took part in “open mike night,” and gave a performance of the ballad Purple Rain, styling himself as the artist currently known as prince. He made a few gold, they all had a few (expensive) drinks, and left to the Bark and Buzzard. Upon entering, they were immediately called out as Newbies by a rough looking female Tabaxi (Cat-person). She challenged them to face “Old Rattlecan,” a tradition for newcomers to Emberwood. She led them outside into the back yard, where a suit of old armor saluted them, and in an old timey accent said, “To those about to die, I salute you.” A wager was made, and combat is about to begin…
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