Re: Loudwater (F.R. Chapter 1)
"You're welcome!" Gale answers Timo and Joe proudly, "And good points all. I'll be sure to try and act casual."
Gale walks out into the square and...
sees everything BUT humans. "An outsider!" they say, "Attack!"
Good thing she was just daydreaming that part.
Carts and tents surround a large communal well in the center of this plaza. The well, 10' across, is located about 10' to the northwest of the alley and has a small lip to prevent people from falling in. The citizens of Loudwater bustle about the area, shopping for food, clothing, and crafts. Everyone seems so wrapped up in their own business, that the appearance of a human woman wearing magic clothing barely registers. Of the 6 people visible in the square, three are dwarf, two are halfling, and one is human.
Gale approaches the human who's standing outside what appears to be a tavern about 10' to the northwest of the well. The human is a balding man, probably in his early thirties, who in spite of appearing to be in excellent shape, has a cripple's cane next to him leaning on the same wall he's leaning on. He's in the middle of a conversation with a jolly looking halfling man, so Gale waits her turn to speak.
"Hi!" Gale says with a smile and a wave when the two stop talking.
"Top of the mornin' to ya, Ma'm," the human answers with a small smile, "Sunsteen Urbeth at your service. What can I do for you?"
"Gale," Gale answers, with a polite curtsey, "Would you like to see an illusory magic trick or two?"
"Ooh!" the Halfling interrupts enthusiastically, "I'd love to!"
The human frowns and his brow furrows, but he doesn't answer Gale. Gale holds out her hand, and an image of Timothius arrayed in shining armor appears above her palm.
"Wow!" the halfling approves, clapping.
More of the townsfolk are paying attention now that a magic show is being performed.
"Once upon a time there was a valiant and gentle Paladin of the Platinum Dragon named Timothius," Gale narrated, as the image showed him protecting a little girl from an angry wolf, "He teamed up with his friend Elric, a faithful and fun-loving Cleric of Pelor, and the two of them rescued a damsel in distress from the clutches of danger!"
The illusory scene shows Timothius and Elric combating the wolf, then switches over to the girl kissing Elric on the cheek while Timothius tying up the apparently unharmed wolf.
"This is great!" the halfling cheers.
Gale pauses her story.
"I'm glad you like," she says, "Just curious... Would a pair like this be welcome here?"
"You kidding?!" the halfling says, "Of course they would! Wouldn't they?"
The crowd of fascinated people nod and give their assent. Even Sunsteen seems to agree. Gale smiles.
"Then it gives me pleasure to introduce my two heroes, Timothius and Elric! Come on out, guys. Don't be shy!"
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