With his hood shading his eyes Grimalkin accompanied Justin as he lead the way to this Temple of Eta. Grimalkin out of habit and years of surviving, took note of alleyways, connecting roof tops or rooftops that would be easy to access, underground access, and any other items that may one day prove useful.

   Leaving the Inn, They saw Fetcher walking  to the North down the  Docks... a smaller ship and put in,  and he was  eyeing thier   passengers.

   As they went South, they   passed, Wave St.  That lead to the West and the last Inn on the   Docks,  'The Dockside  Rest'... some locals  were  going in  and coming out  as  mid day meal was done for some..just starting for others/

 They went up the   small dirt path ( that some locals  have  put stones  in  to stop from sliding down on rainy days.), passed the Shop " Ships Ahoy ".. down below  some  worker  from the   store   were  cleaning the    over turned  Hulls of  some ships...painting  some...nad   checking the rigging on others.. nothing bigger then a  1 masted   Long boat.the  continued up the 'street of wares'  passing the Fur shop on the left ( as they walk).. there  is Only two Young Boys  with some  Mink and River rat  pelts, waiting  for their  turn to  enter...inside there was a group of  Men with   Bundles  of  furs from the north.

 the last shop they pass is  "Lamps and Lanterns'  there  are two  leather armored  time   sitting on the porch smoking pipes, while   they see through the  Glass  two robbed   people and a fellow In chainmail  discussing price  for  some lanterns.  South west way..the   Massive  Avenue, they see   100's  of  People..Locals.. merchants, travelers.. as well as  8 man squads of the City watch  marching   one  way or the other.. while  pairs of watchmen stand  near corners. to the  west is the Drawbridge they will  have to cross...

 Across the Avenue   towards the   east.. they see  a very LArge  Building.." Kron's Equipment ".. nest to it a smaller  butr  wellc ared for Inn 'The Bridge Inn" as  well as the Palisades  for  the  east bacnk of the  River Navy  , Gate   watch.On the  Coner , where they stand, is an Inn called "Merchant's rest'  and  , there are many a cart or  horse   tied there...

Maintaining a steady pace through the traffic that ebbed and flowed along the road they followed Justin's inherent alertness to possible threat, acquired through years of training and time in Eta's service with the Crimson Arrows. Passing various buildings the pair made their way towards the Temple.

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>>>>>>>From The City

Slipping the hood of his cloak back for the first time since being in the city Grimalkin lead his new friend to a table in the corner. Waving a serving girl over "Two pints of your best and something cold for our young friend."

  The waitress, didn't even look twice  at   Polt, except to look at the crest on his  leathers.

   The   kid  sat in the chair  Looking around , his eyes  Big,..can i have shaved  ice with some kinda berry juice on it?

 Teh  waitress put  a hand on her  him and Looked at Ghost,..Cherry?..Briar Berry..or Coco syrup?


 they  Kids  mouth  hung open.....You have..Coco?


 She winks   and  says,Arrows  Get around, Young Man?.... And for you?.. Grog..or Ale?

 The orc  wrinkled his nose,..do you have  wine, from the City's Vineyards?...

 aye..and we have   wines from the Black Timber as well...

  It was the Orc's turn to look impressed,..please... a glass of  any of Black Timber Wine would do!

 what about you...new one? Wine..ale..or shaved Ice?

Smiling at the waitress "I admit the shaved ice does sound tempting, but I believe I will go with the Black Forest wine. An could you bring us a platter of meats, chesses and some bread fair lady."

 The  woman  move s off  as they  sit there, the Kid, for some reson , doesn't  look as out of place  as  one might think. Very  few folsk  even  pay him mind  as he sits  there next to Grim and across from Polt.

  ..I see Reedrick.. I got to talk to him a coupletimes, when i ran messages...his voice  sounds  like   a rumbling rock!

 Teh woman Come  back with  Tall glasses of  a Golden wine,..Elven Gold.. Teh CAptain swears by it... and swears  at Us, if  we do not have it!... she winks.

 Then she places a  real bowl of ceramic  in front of the  boy... three  scoops of shaved  ice.. One  has  Coco..one has Briar Berry and the other   has cherry  , there are also  some sliced strawberries  around the   bowl...

 ..the   young fellow needs  his fruits..after  all...

  MAra  Come sover  with   a Long Platter of bread  with three different chesses, and a Bowl of sliced   pork and Beef...

Grimalkin payed the lady for the service, "Thank you my dear."

Looking across the table at his associates, "I would like to thank the both of you for your assistance. If you ever need anything and I can help just ask."

  Ghost was   savoring  the shaved  ice.. taking  one  tiny spoonful at a  time from each flavor...

  .. You guys  can have a  taste if ya  want?.... This is Good  stuff..only had it  once..  had some kinda  yellow   jusice on it  from tree  around the Red Isles.. I like this  stuff better.

  Polt  smiled  as he  took some of the meats  and  folded a bit of bread around it, ..I am around, at times.... By Company  works well , witht eh Arrows..though many of our  Kind  outside the wall  are killed out right, it  is no fault, but thier  own, as they hire out to many wrong people...sometimes.. we help guard the Orc Carts..some of  the Lower  types  will try to Take  what my people earn.

  after a  bit  and swallow of  some Coco ice, Ghost said,..Arrow s  work with the Beggar's Guild alot... we can get meesage..hear things.. follow people.. most folks treat us like trash...

 ..I have  a choice to make though...2  more years i will be   12?... so i either have to Join a thieves Guild..or  one of th pleasure Guilds?.. or   the Navy..or..a Merc Company...don't wanna Join the army.....The Golden Horn Thieves  Guild  works ghood  with the Arrows... but  The Red Blades   do not..there are  always people dying during the night because of  fights...

 Polt swallows a bite,..and that's when the Orc Carts  come.

Grimalkin nodded to Ghost "Well Ghost should you choose to join the Arrows. I would be happy to teach you what I can."

Making himself a sandwich he continued, "How many of you people call Ironmound home Polt?"

 Poly pointed off to the  north a bit,..we have a walled section of our own... most people  justc all it..'the Orc Section'.. there are many  200-300 dependign on howmany leave and how many little oens are born... we protect that part of the wall from thsoe who might attack, or even sneak in... and  we help to protect the North  Gate...the Dwarves of the Mound, help protect the    South Gate.

 Ghost just happily  enjoyed his treat.

Grimalkin continued to sit and enjoy the wine, food and company. Ghost was an enthusiastic young man and full of potential, with a little training and encouragement he would do well for himself. Polt on the other hand was different from most Orcs Grimalkin had dealt with in the past, if he was an example of Orcs in this land things were different indeed.

After a bit Grimalkin leaned back in his chair sipping at his wine "So, either of you gentlemen happen to have any bits of information that may prove useful. I may have to stat looking for ways to make some coin before long."

  Polt  shrugged  as he ate  and drank,..it  depends... there are always postings on the  Gate boards...... and if you.... do some of your  own work, there are always things happening at night.

    Ghost  was about half way done with  the   treat, he looked   up at Grim and said,..aren't you an Arrow?.... They don't  stay in the City too long.. Mr  Reedrick  always  has  some   sort of job for them?

"Yes young Ghost you are most likely right, but I prefer to have some things in mind should funds start to run low before the Arrows have a mission." Looking about the room at the various people "After all those shaved ice things could start to add up after a while."

  Ghost  Grins.... he  was saving the coco scoop for last and  spooning   the  fruit-melted ice like a sweet soup.

 ... well?   why don't  ya go  ask Mr  Reedrick? He's  yer  Boss ?

  The Orc   raised an eyebrow,...I though the Elf Captain ws the Boss?

   Ghost  takes  a  spoonful of the  coco ice,..yeah... sorta.. but Mr Reedrick runs the town..and hands out jobs  and such..  the Elf  Guys  Just goes out and kills bad guys...

Grimalkin couldn't help but laugh, "You are quite knowledgeable for one so young Ghost. But should either of you come by information that may prove profitable and not be against the Arrows interests, please drop by and let me know. I am sure I could make it profitable for you also."

"Now if the two of you would excuse me I think I will go speak with Reedrick." Sliding his chair out Grimalkin stepped away from the table and looked around the inn for Reedrick.
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   Ghost looks  up and smiles,we  beggars  have to  have knowledges ...'else  we're no go ta  no one...

 Polt  Nods to Grim,..  this is  my area   to watch... the  docks  and such.. you will see me around.... but if the work you are looking  for  is what i think?.. You might  want to go down to  Pleasure street and ask about the Thievs guild...but stay away from the Red Blades...

 reedrick was  hard to find . he was  at his  'offcie' table  goign over  some Books.. Haildas  and the   strange woman were off  a bit.

Reaching the Inn Justin opened the door allowing the Priest to enter first.

  walking in to the  somewhat , Dim  lighting. There was  a Bit of smoke from people's pipes, and from the  Fire Place.


  Justin would Notice Grim walking towards  the  Dwarf, away from a Table that held  a  rather scruffy lookign  kid  and  an orc Warrior.

In reply to Plank (msg # 436):

Brother this here be a base for the Crimson Arrows Justin informs the Priest as they strolling across to Grimalkin and Reedrick, Justin gives the pair an nod in greetings. When Thee hath some time Master Reedrick glancing at the pair he'd noticed Grimalkin with and chinning in their direction curiously.
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Noticing Justin's questioning look and slight nod, "Ah, yes I made a couple of friends on the way back. The Orc's name is Polt and the young beggar is called Ghost, they aided me when a few of the ........ seems I can't recall the mercenary companies name." Grmalkin pauses for a bit. "Oh yes, a small group of mercenaries fro The Blue Sky were advising me that I made the wrong choice when joining a company."

In reply to Grimalkin (msg # 438):

Indeed Master Grimalkin this day Eta's hand hath brought several happenstances, we shouldst discuss with Master Reedrick.  Justin introduced the Priest and slipped into a seat indicating he should join them. Relating the Brothers dilemma to his comrades in arms.

When an opportunity presented itself Justin crosses to the two who assisted Grimalkin. Extending a hand in traditional greeting. Masters Polk anst Ghost, One be Justin Haveslane Devout of Eta. One thank's Thee mightily for Thy courtesy in rendering assist unto a Fellow Arrow. How be Thy Companies one doth trust they support Thee well. Chatting with these for a short while then returned to Grimalkin, Reedrick and Etaian Brother.
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After a refreshing rest, Kr'wyn joins Justin, looking for Haildass and Nara and Myranda and Cassandra. He is not completely surprised by their absence, as they were going to town or retreated like himself to rest. He is mildly surprised by all the new people who seem to have joined Justin.

Haildas began to fidget nervously as he awaited Naras' response with baited breath.