Kartakass : Chapter Five

[VAN]

"I agree, we should be very cautious with everyone especially if we don't know who send the shapechangers after Tarlyn."

[BigBadQDaddy]

"Well, every other town we have come across has met us with sour looks and bitter trials. Any lot who greet us as friendly as these folks seem get the benefit of the doubt from me."

William then smiles and turns before heading into the whistling tree.

[lostboy]

Draven nods at Williams words, even if you were inhabited by a malevolent enitiy hellbent on death and destruction, there was much to be said for good food, cool ale and a warm bed.

Still paranoia was easy to come by for Draven and he resolves to keep his wits about him. Drawing his cloak tighter he follows William inside.

[VAN]

Van is happy to finally get to the inn.

"Come guys, I'm starving!"

Says Van and follows William and Draven inside.

[Ail]

Lucius follows quietly and attentively. He couldn't shrug off the feeling that it's the ones that seem to be pleasant one must be more careful about. He had seen many intrigues and betrayals at such a peaceful place as the University, how could he be certain that those would not happen in a land he didn't know?

Always doubt those who try to throw down your defenses, he thought.

[steveflam]

You enter the Inn. A small hallway leads you through a doorway to the reception hall. Here a woman greets you politely. "Hallo. Velkum to ze Vistling Tree Inn, ja. How might I help you? Do you need rooms, ja?"

Jacob stepped forward. "Kind lady, might you help us in procuring rooms for the evening? We have traveled far and seek refuge in your fine establishment."

"Ja,ja. Ve haff rooms, jess. Dat vood be 2 silver each for de night jess, ja dat is it. Pleese pay before, danke."

Jacob turns to the party and speaks "Well you heard the nice lady, 2 silver each." Jacob turns to Tarlyn and speaks in the drow tongue "I've no gold or silver of this land, might you front me some and I'll pay you back in healing or some other duties?"

Tarlyn looks at Jacob and smiles. In drow "Surely I can afford a few silvers, Jacob. We'll work out later the details." Tarlyn winks and slides across the desk 4 silvers for himself and Jacob.

After the rooms paid, the hostess "Plees! Up ze stairs unt to ze right, ja. Rooms unt, two, tree unt de rest, ja." She looks at Draven and smiles. "Plees do smile. It is ze happy season after all, ja? Ze sun sparkles unt ze snow is long gone! Enjoy the hospitality of ze Whistling Tree, ja unt ze town of Kuhl!!!!"

[ewancummins]

Cornelius looks about. He examines the Inn itself, looking at the walls, floors, ceiling,etc.


On the way to the room, he addresses his fellow the other arcanists; Van, Lucius, and Jacob,

''Think we can have a proper wizards' moot, once we get settled in? ''

[Ail]

Lucius smiles, evoking in his mind how many times before he and the other mages had tried for a quiet evening when they could change their knowledge... always with no success.

"Sure, I do hope so " he smiled.

[VAN]

"Of course Cornelius, great idea."

Says Van hoping that he can have a private good talk about magic ad sspells with his companions.

[steveflam]

Jacob acknowledges Cornelius Lucius and Van's idea with a smile. "Sure we can convene in my room. Meet me there in ten minutes. Just enough time to settle in and inspect the facilities."

Tarlyn looks at William and Draven. "What if we look around this Inn discreetly later? Just to get our bearings and see what the town of Kuhl holds for us. What say you?"

[lostboy]

Draven looks up at Tarlyn "Considering the day Ive had Id rather examine the bottom of tankard or five, but I suppose a look around is a good idea. Im in."

[ewancummins]

Cornelius putters off to his chamber, humming happilly to himself.

When he gets to his room, he begins to unpack some of his kit, including his grimoire and notebooks. He opens his window to let some sunlight in and set his rock lizard on the sill. The animal adjusts its position a bit, then settles in to soak up the warm sunlight. Cornelius takes off his boots and plops himself on the bed, his back resting against the headboard.

A little rest, then I'll join the other mages....

[BigBadQDaddy]

Draven looks up at Tarlyn "Considering the day Ive had Id rather examine the bottom of tankard or five, but I suppose a look around is a good idea. Im in."

"Now that sounds like a great idea, the drink that is. But i see yer point. A quick look about would only give us an easier bearing. Then come the pints."

[steveflam]

TArlyn looks at William and grins "I guess a little wine couldn't do any harm! Let's look around then the drinks are on me."

You put away your belongings and head out of the Inn. The sun is low and people look to be hurrying to get home or to their destination. In the distance a wolf howls, which is immediately answered by another, then another and another. The count is lost as to how many there are but they howl then it stops. Any people who were still out and about now hurry faster than the people before them. As the sun begins to set, and the moon becomes prominent in the Kartakan sky, once again the howls can be heard from the deep forest, but closer.

"I think these people are wise. We should perhaps scout quickly then head back to the safety of the Whistling Tree, guys."

It doesn't take long and you attest to the fact that the town is deserted and it has become very quiet. You can hear your own breaths and the sounds of doors slamming and bolts being slid across doors. The howls start again and this time from a closer vicininty.

"Let's get back now, I don't relish the thought of facing wolves, especially Kartakan ones."

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Jacob accepts Van, Lucius and Cornelius into his room. "Welcome. Sit around the bed or in a chair. So, where to begin? WHat made you decide to study the art of magic, divine or arcane?"

[ewancummins]

Cornelius answers-

''My father instructed me in craft of wizardy, starting at a young age. It's a family trade for us.''