The Silver Harp

Welcome to the Silver Harp Tavern Looking for a traveling companion or to form an adventuring party - you've come to the right place!

Azariah's young apprentice entered the tavern, and nailed a parchment to a wooden pillar before walking out. The note was in Azariah's sharp handwriting. Ive Added A Bath-House To My Shoppe Any Who Wish To Use It May 2 Copper To Use It For An Hour Inquire At My Shoppe (Any who wish to use Azariah's Bath-house can post IC coming to see him about it in Azariah's Lot, provides +2 to fort saves against disease)

The Kid arrive at the town. the first thing he do is go straight to a tavern asking for a beer and a meal. Hello sir, im just fresh of the boat. need some beers to help reduce the seasickness. and probably some hot stew.

A brightly dressed varisian man greets you with a warm smile.   Some stew and a few ales?  Well, you came to the right place. You can set your stuff down in the corner over there. As he waves his hand towards the corner several silver bracelets jingle and clink. You can have a seat anywhere, I'll grab the ale and check on the stew.   He walks behind the bar, grabbing 2 mugs in one hand, and nudges the tap on with a practiced grace as he carefully fills both mugs.  Kicking the tap off he places them on the bar while the head subsides a bit and pokes his head into the back room.  You can barely hear him say Hey 'Elda, we've got the first of the next wave off the boat, make sure the stew is hot and steaming, they'll be looking for something better than the gruul of the Iron Kelpie.   Turning back to the mugs, the heads now calm, he hits the tap again to top them off before returning to the table.   Here's the ale, and the stew'll be ready in a moment.  The names Rauno, just holler if you have a need.

Kellen arrives at the harp, looking around anxiously. He settles down at a corner table, pulling out a notebook and beginning to write. Every few minutes he looks up, and scans the street through the window.

Good afternoon  Esmerelda says with a smile as she approaches the table.   You seem a bit anxious today, care for an ale or some mead to help with those nerves?

ahh, uh yes please.  He smiles at her , looking up from his writing.

Esmerelda lithely glides through the room, nimbly picking up some mugs and a few coins from a nearby table in one hand while producing a cloth and wiping the table down with the other.  As she twirls away from the table she hums a soft tune and steps in time with it as she drops the mugs off in a bin behind the bar.  A few moments later she has poured the drink and returns to the table. Here you go.  The stew today is rabbit, if you're hungry.  Otherwise we've plenty of ale to quench your thirst.  And I think Ray was going to play one of his ballads here shortly, before we get too busy.

Thanks for the drinks and the warm stew!  After he done eating the stew, kid stands up with his ale on his hand and walk to a mission board. He reads them for a while and signs up for a mission. Anyone want to kill some giant ants? Looks like weve still got two empty seats on the wagon.

Shinon walks into the place.  The smell of stew was a welcome compared to all of the fish she ate on the ship.  She was hungry, thirsty and tired.  But what she really wanted was a place to sleep.  However, first would be to get something in her stomach or she wouldn't be able to do anything the next day.  She walked up to the bar and took a seat.  She was glad to sit down on solid surfaces and smiled as she looked around.  Her sword and shield by her side.

Kellen looks even more anxious seeing a new arrival. He keeps his eyes out on the street, setting down his writing tools, and staring down the road. Soon enough, he sees the monstrous insect approaching the inn. At this point he packs up his things, and make a quick exit, hurrying through alleys.

Whoa. Is that the giant ant this mission are describing?  Kid take his musket slowly and point it to the giant humanoid insect on the tavern door

Rauno comes from the back with several bowls of stew in hand, when he notices Shinon at the bar.   Be right with you  he says with a smile.  Dropping the bowls off he returns to the bar with 2 empty mugs that he starts filling, So stranger, whats your poison?  We've ale and mead, or wine if you prefer, the stew is hot and we have a few beds left for the night.

PUT TINY GUN AWAY HUMAN, SCOURGE NO WANT FIGHT YOU. SCOURGE HUNGRY, SMELL FOOD.  The massive insect chitters and approches the bar, hunching to enter the building, and sitting on the floor to look you in the eyes. It reaches into its bag and sets a few silver on the counter, ME SLEEP HERE. BIG ROOM. MUCH FOOD. YOU KNOW ABOUT TOWN?

She smiled up at him.   I'll take a glass of port if you have it, with two bowls of stew.  I haven't had a hot meal in weeks!  Also, I would like to book one of your rooms for the night.  Does the room have a bath in it?   And how much for everything?

Scourge looks over at Shinon, HELLO HUMAN. ME AM SCOURGE. WHO YOU IS?  it deosnt really seem to have a good grasp of common....

Shinon looks up to the big... er thing... (perception roll of 13) Hello, Mr. Scourge, I'm Shinon Trelles.  It's a pleasure to meet you.   She said with a smile.   I'm not sure if you can sit next, but your welcome to come over here.

The large insect approaches the paladin's seat, removes a nearby chair, and sits in its place. NO MR. JUST SCOURGE. MR IS FOR PUNY MAN INSECT. TOO MANY WORD. (perception isn't the skill to figure out the race on this...er....thing, try dungeoneering, although idk if you can get high enough.)

(Dungeoneering would be the same....)   Understood Scourge!  Do you want something to drink or eat?  I'll buy your first one!   She said with a smile

SCOURGE MONEY GOOD. SCOURGE EAT YES.  It seems to perk up at the prospect of food, and points to the silver coins it placed on the bar when it entered. 

This giant bug looks friendly enough to me. Okay, sorry im pointed the gun at you. Just dont start making any trouble. Kid approaches Rauno. Do you have many strange guest in this island? You doesnt seem too surprised.

SCOURGE IS NO STRANGE. SCOURGE HAS FRIENDS ON ISLAND. SCOURGE JUST BIG.  It seems offended by your comment.

Rauno smiles at Shinon, Why yes, we have a room with a bath, I'll have one of the boys pull you some warm water when you are ready.   Noticing Kid's actions, Now we don't need to be pointing weapons at each other in here, else you'll have to answer to Esmerelda. As he says this he nods towards his sister who has set her things down and has actual fire flaring up around her eyes.   I think we're good now sis, anyway, what do we have here. Turning to address Scrouge, Ah, a Trox. He pauses for a moment ((In TERRAN - Welcome to the Silver Harp, you are welcome here.  Our rooms are not well suited for you, but we have some extra room in our warehouse which we can fix up for you.  I'll have the boys get started right away))

     "Dammit why don't we just find his place?" Jason walked in with his sister Page as they looked for somewhere to get some food. Both of them looked in the direction of the .... well big guy as well as a few others. "I think we best not get ourselves mixed in with them..." A secound later the man who had recognized the creature as a Trog spoke. "Welcome ..... right away."      Terran!  Page looked up in interest and walked over. "Hey wait! We should be talking to the crazy people on this island till we know it's safe!" Page however seemed to ignore her brother. ((In TERRAN - You Terran speak sir? A conversation, may I ask for?)) The small 9 year old walked up to the group, completely ignoring social norms. (assuming it even applied here) 

Kid raises both of his hands up Okay Im sorry maybe Im just a little tired. I'll just go to my room then if you still have one. Need some sleep before the mission tomorrow.

Smiling at Page while bowing deeply.  ((In TERRAN - I speak many languages young miss and am happy to practice any of them with you that you wish))   Turning back to the rest of the room. Know that ALL are welcome at the Silver Harp, now, lets all relax and have a good time.   Nodding at Kid. No worries friend, all is forgiven.  You may retire if you wish.  If you desire a bath let one of the lads know and he'll pull you some warm water.

     The young man named kid retired to his room. He seemed to have a mission the next day. Page was already adjusting her tone and grammar based off of what she was hearing from Rauno ((In TERRAN - Thank you much. I myself love languages, I've also been told I'm good at learning them. What other languages do you know?)) Page, for the first time since landing held a twinkle in her eyes, speaking about language with someone else without putting them to asleep.      At the same time Jason tiptoed his way up to the group. Looking nervously at the so called trog Jason trembled a bit. Never should have taken that advice and come here out of all places. The only place nearby we have no information about. "Hey there big fella. We're friends right? Huh?" 

Sorry about that Scourge.  I didn't mean to insult you buy paying for you.   She said, she felt bad for offering it now.   Thank you sir.  I think I'll stay here for a little while first.  I have a feeling there are some interesting people here to talk to.   She said with a smile.

Once the others came up and she had finished her wine and chow.  She decided there were a few too many people around her at the time.   Thank you for the meal!  I think I'm going to head upstairs now.  I'm guessing I'll pay for this now or tomorrow right?

((in Terran - its so good to find another that speaks a simple tongue, and yes, the warehouse is the usual for me.)) The large creature chitters back and forth with Rauno.

Looking For Party (Out of Character)      Hey, so most of the exploration parties that use to exist are now dead because people have left, with the only one left not having any more space. So I'm trying to find another party to explore with. If you are interested please post or PM me.  Party Members: Ren  Page Zordlon SCOURGE  Fizziwik Kabril

(I could use a exploration party)

SCOURGE WILL GO

Fizziwik would like to join you as well.

Count Kabril in.

OOC Awesome, didn't think there were this many people left who still wanted to explore.  In Character     Ren and Page entered the Silver Harp. Jason had made flyers and handed pasted them all over town. Ren had to admit, when it came to something like finding a group to explore with Page's brother was better than him at figuring things out. "Ren, how many people are we going to need?" Page looked worried with having too many people.     "Don't worry, I learn from my mistakes, there won't be too many." Honestly Ren wasn't sure who he was going to be traveling with, but hoped that some people had seen the advertisement. "Anyway, you'll soon see that there are many unique people here, you won't stand out. These parts can be dangerous, a party is necessary." Ren thought of dinosaurs at the moment.      Ren and Page sat down and waited. 

The first person to arrive was probably the strangest, SCOURGE came trotting up to the inn, clad in it's silken robes, a huge sack of gear slung over its shoulder. Squeezing through the front door it scanned the room, and seeing ren, lumbered over. Setting down it's pack with a THUD, it sat down and ordered a few bowls of stew in terran.

If someone needs a week off i can fill. It could be hard for me to get to the vtt for randoms, which is why ive mostly aimed for staying in town.

     A strange sight for a tavern, Ren and Page both had their faces buried in books. They had been sitting in the tavern for only 10 minutes and Ren had ordered a small amount of food. Though aborted in his book, Ren couldn't help but notice the Trox walk in and sit down next to them. He said something in a language that Ren did not understand.     "He ordered a drink." Page replied, looking up.           "Greetings. You are Scourge correct? A friend of Kellen's if I recall." Ren had asked around a little about him after seeing him in the meeting. "I don't believe we have met." Ren stands up. Although Ren had a generally smaller build to begin with, next to the creature he was merely an ant in size. Yet, he didn't look intimidated or off-put. "It's nice to meet you. I am Ren, nice to meet you." Ren made a polite gesture while speaking. 

The Trox nods back politely and then turns to the girl, speaking in terran, "I see language is more of a barrier than i thought, my name is Scarlet. I am sorry my vocabulary is so limited, my body does not vocalize your language well. I wish to properly greet him in turn if you would translate. He is an interesting human, and seems to take good care of himself."  After that she turns to ren and half-bows, not wanting to stand and risk shifting nearby furniture.

     Page nods and turns to Ren. "His common isn't the best so she asked me to translate for her. 'My name is Scarlet. You are an unique human who seems to be able to take care of himself. I wish to great you properly.' Is what she said." The books are a little off from what it actually is it seems, but I think I'm getting the hang of it. Page seems happy she is actually being asked to use her language skills.       "Well my apologies for getting your name wrong Scarlet." Ren reaches his hand up to shake hands. "I've already met plenty of strange people here and on my travels, but your kind I've never seen. I look forward to learning more about you. I know it may be hard to speak to each other but it seems we will have some time till other arrive." 

Fizziwik strolls in wearing a particularly amazing hat.  After scanning the room for a moment he walks over towards Jason.   I heard you were putting together a group to explore unknown parts of the island.  I figure it's about time I learned more about my surroundings.  So, how long do you plan for us to be out in the wilderness?  I need to know how many hats to pack.

Zordlon enters the room, and with a quick glance around goes over to Jason and the others, "This time I'd like to not miss the exploration party. Providing you take me of course."

Kid enter the tavern and goes to Rauno and ask for a meal and a drinks. He sit near Jason. An exploration team? Can i join?

The giant insect reaches out to shake ren's hand, and then decides to let him do the shaking part.

Kabril sits in the corner sipping his Elven White, watching the goings on with interest.  Standing abruptly, he says Kabril is in!  He will be a most excellent addition to your party, yes?

OOC:      In Character     Ren looked around, seeing that quite a few people responded to the ad. Standing up he spoke. "Hello everyone, I see you all come and started introducing yourselves." He counted 5 people aside from himself and Page. "Why don't we introduce ourselves, as I don't recognize everyone here. page moved towards Scarlet to translate for her if needed.      "I think before we decide on anything we should all introduce ourselves and out skills. I will start. As some of you may know I am Ren, a swordsman. I can hold my own in battle. I am not the most seasoned explorer, however I am no stranger to travel. I am also a Doctor, I will be able to treat your wounds and heal out of combat." 

A most excellent idea, one-armed swordsman!  I am Kabril!  Kabril is a most excellent outdoorsman.  All will come to depend on Kabril for the delicious meals and wonderful direction Kabril will keep you moving in!   Looking at Kabril's spotless robes and perfectly oiled beard, you are somewhat doubtful of his claims.  But he sure seems certain of his abilities...

//ooc 6 is the max, including cohorts, that can join an exploration team.

Hello all, i am scarlet. I am a warrior, and a tailor. I have traveled very little in my time above the earth and I am excited to be able to travel with other creatures.You may call me SCOURGE if it is simpler.  SCOURGE speaks in terran towards the small girl, and then returns to the soup.