Re: Temple Hill
Goran smiles at the older witches suggestion. It pulls at the scar on his face awkwardly, and he instinctively rubs at the spot to keep it from getting sore. "I would welcome a trade. We are not wealthy, either. Please, tell us what you have available, and we can haggle over what feels like a mutually agreeable solution."
The old priest pauses, thoughtfully, as if deciding exactly what else to say. Finally, he adds a more personal comment. It comes out a bit shy, perhaps even a little ashamed, as if it's a difficult topic for him to speak about. "If you could perhaps humor an old man on one additional topic, I have a small request.
It has been quite some time since I felt like I had a home. My village in Shevnia was destroyed, and all the people I cared about there were killed, including my family. I find your company agreeable. You cannot fill that void in my life, but perhaps you would be willing to help me find comfort from the loneliness from time to time? I could come back and visit every so often.
I know the portal will allow me passage to your realm, if you find my presence acceptable. However, the portal may be destroyed by the authorities if they do not feel it safe. Or it may be complicated by fees or bureaucracy. Is there another way for me to come back, after we conclude our business here?"
Goran then looks at the mature witch, wistfully, before he continues. "I would not want to intrude on your peace and tranquility, Ma'am. Please forgive an old fool for his musings. I am approaching the age where I have to consider moving on from the adventuring life, but I have no roots to go back to."
[Private to GM: Goran has a line item on his sheet related to followers
Sense of Duty (Co-Religionists) -5
To my knowledge he has never interacted with any of them, after his village was destroyed. This is my attempt to have him set down some roots, somewhere. He's very old for an adventurer, and so his thoughts are likely starting to drift towards settling down somewhere.]
This message was lightly edited by the player at 17:25, Mon 17 Aug 2020.