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The Red Leaf Inn.

Posted by Azurak the BlueFor group 0
Sky Sheer'enn
player, 17 posts
Elf
Fighter/Archer/Driuid/
Mon 19 May 2014
at 18:46
  • msg #28

Re: The Red Leaf Inn

In reply to Ro'kath (msg # 26):

 Sky took a seat anyways. "This is elvish wine. Very potant big guy. Are you sure you wouldn't even like to taste some?" ,asked Sky. She then asked Wren. "Wren would you care to partake in some elvish spirits? Its a large bottle for little old me. Also please forgive me from earlier. I've been traveling long and hard. I'm a bit grumpy.

 Sky slipped three clean glasses, heading for another patron's table, off the barmaid's tray as she walked past. She set them out on the wobbly table and poured two glasses almost full and gave the tall man just a taste. <red>"You know my mother, rest her soul, used to always say, if you never try someting you will never know if you like it."
,she said as she pused the glass in front of the warrior.
This message was last edited by the player at 18:52, Mon 19 May 2014.
Aerethion
player, 9 posts
Pathfinder
Ranger/Fighter
Mon 19 May 2014
at 18:57
  • msg #29

Re: The Red Leaf Inn

"A most unusual traveler in the Mirkwood.  Apparently popular with the ladies."

Finally taking a seat, Pathfinder ordered a glass of wine as well.  "Would anyone else like anything?"
Wren
player, 39 posts
Half-Elf
Monk/Rogue
Mon 19 May 2014
at 19:57
  • msg #30

Re: The Red Leaf Inn

"It seems so..." Wren hadn't taken as seat, but she leaned onto the back of one, under the table. As the odd elf approached her and the massive man seated at the table to offer them elven wine. She made a little gesture with her mug. "Think nothing of it. I'm not used to an elf being that friendly. I suspected you were up to something." she confessed, before shaking her head. "But I've already got my own drink, as I said."

She looked from the table across the room to the others, gathered and milling about. "Quite a crowd, though. What could trouble him to call this many together, I wonder...?"
Lady Isile
player, 29 posts
Moriquende
Sorcerer/Oracle
Mon 19 May 2014
at 22:07
  • msg #31

Re: The Red Leaf Inn

There was a lot of talking going around the room and Lady Isilë didn't want to be rude to her host so she was wise to take a seat at his table and wait for him to speak to the gathering party.
Azurak the Blue
GM, 15 posts
Storyteller
StarMaster
Mon 19 May 2014
at 23:04
  • msg #32

Re: The Red Leaf Inn

Those Radagast had called... not summoned;; that smacked of an imperative, and it wasn't his nature to inflict his choices on others... began filtering into the inn. The first to arrive was an old friend... Lady Isile.

She sat at the table with grace, and her words touched him like a waterfall.

   
quote:
"Greeting old friend. It has been far too long since I seen your smiling face or heard any good tales of your journeys. And to you as well.


She directed the latter to Pico, the chipmunk sitting in the center of the table. Pico chattered right back at her as if he understood everyone word she said. Who knew... maybe he did at that.

"Some days too long, and others not long enough," Radagast replied to her, "depending on the reasons. I fear this is one of them."

"I would have readily foregone the pleasure of your company if the need was not dire. We shall wait until the others have arrived."



An Elf entered the inn and went to the bar, and Radagast knew her name. It was Sky. Come along way she had, but the darkness reached as far as her home.


The next to arrive was Gwynhwyfar the Fair. Radagast wondered if that was an appellation that she used herself, or one given by others. It was amusingly appropriate in the latter case, for he doubted anyone would have dubbed themselves So-and-so the Ugly.

She came over to his table and introduced herself, but of course he knew who she was. A little bird told him.

"I am glad you could come, M'Lady. I, of course, am Radagast the Brown," he replied with a twinkle in his eye as he used the appellation that others had given him.

"The others will be here shortly. This problem will need us all."


Apparently after getting the lay of the land, Sky then walked to the table.

quote:
"Hello, I am Sky Sheer'een of the woodland elves. For some reason I seem to be drawn to you sir. I have ventured out of the woods to find others who are willing to fight for the land before it becomes a wasteland and dies. Have I made a mistake or am I in the right place?"


"Indeed you are!" Radagast replied to her. "All Elves are of the woodlands, though some less than others. Nature has sent you here to me, for we are of a like mind. Something foul and dark creeps ever more deeply into the woods. We certainly must stop it!"

He did not tell her to wait for the others, for, reserved as she was, he also sensed she was quite gregarious. Indeed, once she established that she was in the right place, she set about making new friends.


Aerethion was the next to arrive, though he introduced himself to the others as Pathfinder. 'The Fair', 'the Brown', and now the Pathfinder. He barely refrained from a brief chuckle.

"Well met again, Pathfinder. Others are coming." More than that was not needed.


The arrival of a Dwarf caught everyone's attention, and Radagast was relieved to see that no one leaped to the thought that Borun might be the threat. Dwarves and Elves did not always get along, even though the cave-dwelling Dwarves were as much a part of nature as the Elves of the woods.

quote:
"Good evening, sir. You are Master Radagast I presume? I am Borun Redbeard. Master Thordin of the Diamond Heart Academy has sent me. I am at your disposal."


"Hail and well met, Borun Redbeard. How is Master Thordin these days? I haven't been up his way since the Battle of Troll Deep. Any more problems with rock trolls?"


One more arrival was Wren. She’d been lurking outside; the chattering of woodland creatures had told him so. No sooner had she entered the inn than Sky had attempted to make friends with her. It did not go well.


If the Dwarf drew attention, then the next arrival took it to a whole new level. Ro’kath was a Half-Orc, but even though he tried to hide it, Radagast didn’t think there was anyone in the inn that couldn’t detect that. His actions gave them all second thoughts, though.

Then, both Wren and Sky approached Ro’kath… attempting to make a new friend.
Lady Isile
player, 30 posts
Moriquende
Sorcerer/Oracle
Tue 20 May 2014
at 01:23
  • msg #33

Re: The Red Leaf Inn

As she sat there looking at all the travelers that suddenly came entering in the inn.  The thought that Radagast included a few others beside herself to come to his aid.  There was nothing more important to Lady Isilë then her friends and in her lifetime she had the pleasure of meeting a few of those that are considered Wizards.

The Istari: Saruman, Gandalf, The Blue Wizards (Rómestámo · Morinehtar) and sitting here before me Radagast.

There was a lot of hidden secrets of the birth of Lady Isilë, which her mother still keeps a secret to this day.  There is only one other that knows about the birth of this young elf and that is her father.  One she hasn't meet yet, to her understanding.  Or has she already met him without knowing.
Sky Sheer'enn
player, 18 posts
Elf
Fighter/Archer/Driuid/
Tue 20 May 2014
at 01:29
  • msg #34

Re: The Red Leaf Inn

 Sky just left the glasses there wondering if the tall man would at least try the wine? She took up her cup and sipped at it like a lady. If she wasn't in the company of so many of her distant cousins, Sky would have probably just would have took a swig out of the bottle.

 She wondered what her black friend Nightbreeze was up to outside the town's area? Sky realilized that there were at least a couple rangers here and maybe even a druid like herself. She hoped if any companions ran into each other they would be civil even though they were animals. She hadn't felt any worries or aggression, so Sky didn't worry. Night was able to take care of himself and on more than one occasion had saved her life. She hoped all the companions will be able to become friends on whatever this gathering of adventurers would have to do to ressurect the land?

 "I believe we are all here to meet the wizard and it looks like quite a few have arrived. Shall we all move over closer to his table so we won't be left out?" ,Sky asked the other two she was sitting with.
This message was last edited by the player at 01:39, Tue 20 May 2014.
Ro'kath
player, 11 posts
Half-Orc
Fighter/Ranger
Tue 20 May 2014
at 04:14
  • msg #35

Re: The Red Leaf Inn

Ro'kath stared at the two finger thick glass of elvish wine in front of him through the shadow of his hood. He had the tolerance of his darker kin but rarely the inclination. It wasn't that he didn't enjoy good spirits, although he did appreciate heftier ales as he inplied. Rather it was that he was always extremely hesitant to consume anything that could lead to impairing his senses. It was rare he found himself somewhere he felt safe enough to let loose a little while drink was concerned. A drunk half-orc was far too easy prey for a largely intolerant world.

Still, he didn't wish to be rude. That could draw even more attention to him than simply accepting the token. Finally his gloved hand stretched out to grip the glass, which seemed somehow smaller in his hands than those of the ladies present. He lifted it and tipped it towards the raven haired elf as a sign of gratitude.

"Many thanks," he bowed his head subtly.

Quickly as his head was bowed thus completely obscuring his face under the brim of his hood he brought the glass to his lips. The two fingers of wine disappeared in a single sip. It was a sweet and aromatic brew, as light as he'd expected of cheap elvish wine. Not bad by any measure, though he had been right it wasn't quite his cup of tea.

"I think he's summoned us about the decaying state of the Mirkwood," Ro'kath speculated quietly with the two women. "There's little else I can imagine him seeking my help over lest he's turned a more aggressive eye towards...... Any case, I doubt my moving closer would settle well amidst that company. Most elves and dwarves take issue with mixed company and I wouldn't want to interrupt the proceedings. I'm happy to wait and have my word with the wizard once the man isn't so crowded."
Wren
player, 43 posts
Half-Elf
Monk/Rogue
Tue 20 May 2014
at 04:33
  • msg #36

Re: The Red Leaf Inn

"Interesting... I noticed the forest felt... strange, when I arrived. I mean, I've been in forests before, but this one felt distinctly different. Seems like an awful lot of trouble to go to for a forest, but I'm sure he has his reasons."

Wren looked between Sky and the Half-Orc. "You two can wait here if you want. I'm going in for a closer look, see what I can hear." She chimed, before leaving the table behind, and approaching the bevy of elves lingering about the wizard as though he had some sort of unnatural elf gravity.

She made an approach toward the wizard, but only to stand closer and lend an ear to his conversations for now, though doing so put her amidst the elves.
Lady Isile
player, 34 posts
Moriquende
Sorcerer/Oracle
Tue 20 May 2014
at 04:50
  • msg #37

Re: The Red Leaf Inn

Lady Isilë head or body didn't move much but she was well aware of the movement from the table with the three interesting travelers. It was the one that moved graceful toward the table where she and the other Elves were sitting.

Her standing close enough to listen was enough to make one not trust her for trying to eavesdrop on a conversation with her friend Radagast.  But then again the one called Sky was here and then moved off to speak to her and the tall/huge one sitting at that table.  Did they send her over to spy?
Sky Sheer'enn
player, 25 posts
Elf
Fighter/Archer/Driuid/
Tue 20 May 2014
at 04:53
  • msg #38

Re: The Red Leaf Inn

In reply to Wren (msg # 36):

 Sky told Ro'kath. "I'm sure the others wouldn't mind you joining them, but if you prefer privacy I will vacate your table. If you would like the company I will stay a chat? Oh yes, you are welcome even though you must prefer ale?"

 Sky brought up in a remote area, she enjoyed meeting new races. Also she was a social butterfly and liked to make friends. The more powerful always was better too. One never knows when someone you are just friendly too might save ones life someday? "I will be able to hear what is said from here if you would like me to stay?" ,Sky told Ro'kath.
This message was last edited by the player at 04:55, Tue 20 May 2014.
Aerethion
player, 12 posts
Pathfinder
Ranger/Fighter
Tue 20 May 2014
at 05:02
  • msg #39

Re: The Red Leaf Inn

His wine having arrived, Pathfinder bowed his head when his nomme de guerre was announced, then he lifted his glass in toast to the host.  "It is a pleasure to be among your company again, Lord Radagast."

The elf was curious how many more were expected, as there were already a fair amount present.  Sipping his wine, he began to wonder if dinner was a good idea after all.
Ro'kath
player, 12 posts
Half-Orc
Fighter/Ranger
Tue 20 May 2014
at 05:09
  • msg #40

Re: The Red Leaf Inn

"I don't mind the company. In my experience it's everyone else that seems to take issue," he replied silently. "Less they start taking to hushed tones I can hear them as well for the most of it. I'd like the company just fine, all the same. Lest you'd prefer to keep it with someone else, that is."

Ro'kath offered the raven haired elf an out. Truth be told between her and Wren this was the most amicable company he'd had beyond Reuben in over a year. He actually did appreciate it. He couldn't help the habit of offering a polite exit, though. Long since he'd gotten in the habit of insulating his behavior that way as a measure to avoid ill tidings or unnecessary conflict when someone saw the truth of his darker half etched into his features. He was full of precautions to prevent someone mistaking him for a full orc and drawing blades on him.
Sky Sheer'enn
player, 26 posts
Elf
Fighter/Archer/Driuid/
Tue 20 May 2014
at 05:30
  • msg #41

Re: The Red Leaf Inn

In reply to Ro'kath (msg # 40):

 "Well ok then." ,said Sky and stood up and looked at Ro'kath's reation. "Hahaha. I'm just fooling with ya." ,Sky giggled and sat back down.

 "So as you can see I'm elven. My clan has lived away from other races for a while now. If I remember my studiew right, you must be a half-ogre or orc, correct?" ,asked Sky as she reached her forearm out to show a gesgure of friendship.
Wren
player, 44 posts
Half-Elf
Monk/Rogue
Tue 20 May 2014
at 14:27
  • msg #42

Re: The Red Leaf Inn

Wren noticed one of the elves watching her, quite closely. She was more familiar with this sort of stare. Suspicion, perhaps distrust? It wasn't her head or body that gave her away, but it was the feel of discerning eyes on her. Wren didn't quell under the feeling, but she knew that at least one was watching her as she passed Radagast's table to glance out the inn's window. Earlier, she'd looked in from outside...

Wren glanced to the table, Radagast, and the elf who was watching her. Deciding to close in, she cleared her throat. "Ah... Radagast, correct? I got your message..." she chimed, though her words, once they were out, felt painfully obvious. She was being watched, and that made her a little graceless with her words, not that she was the most eloquent anyway.
Lady Isile
player, 36 posts
Moriquende
Sorcerer/Oracle
Tue 20 May 2014
at 14:49
  • msg #43

Re: The Red Leaf Inn

When the one that was standing close enough to listen finally walked up to the table and spoke. It was her words that calmed Lady Isile's mind and hand from calling forth a Arcane spell to strike her down if she was a threat.

Waiting for Radahast to speak to her. Seeing that she directed her words toward him.
Ro'kath
player, 13 posts
Half-Orc
Fighter/Ranger
Tue 20 May 2014
at 17:59
  • msg #44

Re: The Red Leaf Inn

"Must I?" Ro'kath replied coyly. "Have you never seen a man of my stature?"

His head cocked curiously to the side. Partly his answer was an evasion but just as much a redirection, or attempt at deception. What he was sat just as sourly with him as it did with nearly everyone else he met. This elf might show indifference to it, feigned or true, but he lacked any hopes that the other elves present might. Experience had taught him bitterly otherwise. That wasn't even considering the dwarf. He had yet to meet a dwarf who hadn't drawn steel the moment they saw his face.

"Surely in all your vast years as an elf you must have seen at least a few of the Edain who matched my height?" he continued. "Apologies but I failed to catch your name. Would it offend to ask it?"
Anna the Red
player, 5 posts
Human
Summoner/Rogue
Tue 20 May 2014
at 19:00
  • msg #45

Re: The Red Leaf Inn

One more woman entered the tavern. She was a small and young one, clearly not strong enough to fight with an orc bare handed, but she had tired but nice face. She was a half-elf, but her human blood was much more dominant based on her short body and not so agile movement.

Her cloths saw better days, she probably bought them in a distant country. On her back she wore a dark grey cloak and a backpack. Her only visible weapon was a black, serious looking hooked club on her belt, a simple but effective weapon.

She greeted everyone with a nod, then she focused on the Wizard. Her smile was bright and warm when she realized how many was there as well to meet with him.
She did not mind to spend some time with warm food and eat until the others will finish their business with Radagast.

She dropped her backpack, sit down, and ordered something to eat.

OOC: She became a Half elf at the end.
This message was last edited by the player at 20:01, Tue 20 May 2014.
Sky Sheer'enn
player, 27 posts
Elf
Fighter/Archer/Driuid/
Tue 20 May 2014
at 21:11
  • msg #46

Re: The Red Leaf Inn

In reply to Ro'kath (msg # 44):

 Sky looked to Ro'kath and smiled. She felt sorry for the man. He obviously has had trouble in his past for just being half-orc. Sky didn't care, the man was still half-human and wasn't evil as far as she could tell. Sky would befriend a full orc if he or she wasn't evil. "If you don't want to tell me thats fine. I only despise evil and even elves, humans, halflings, gnomes, or dwarfs can be evil." ,explained Sky.

 "No this is the first time I have really been on a far journey. Like I said my people were out in a remote place. When I left I resided in the woods close by the mountain and stayed there for a long time. I found it was the place I was most at ease. The animals, trees, and land made me feel at home. I'm I guess not a typical elf. I enjoy meeting new people and making friends. Since I haven't had many opportunities to do so I am going to make the most of this journey. If a person isn't evil and dosn't want to kill me I will try to befriend them. I figure the more friends one has the better. You never know when you might need the help of a friend and visa-versa."
Elured
player, 16 posts
Half-Elf of Mirkwood
Ranger 10 / Magus 10
Wed 21 May 2014
at 02:51
  • msg #47

Re: The Red Leaf Inn

He had traveled for many days from the North East where he had lived for near 7,000 years in Thranduil's Court.  It had been a birds song that spoke to him of a need for his aid which brought him through the forest, following that bird, further and further from his home.  He did not heed the birds request lightly for he not only left his home but his wife, Nimrodel and their twins, a boy and a girl, Melethron and Melethril.  But should the birds message and warnings of an approaching darkness that threatened the Mirkwood be at all true, he had to strike out and meet the threat head on before it could harm those whom he loved.

He was now at his destination, for as he approached the Red Leaf Inn, the bird sang one last song then flew up and away.  Before it had left it had told him what he sought was within this building.  He entered the now crowded room but did not make much notice of those about.  He walked in and scanned the room for a quiet place to rest his road weary feet.  His eyes fell upon a familiar figure to which he gave a friendly nod and a respectful [Valarin]Aiwendil[/Valarin] before he took a seat at the wizards table across from him and proceeded to take out a long grey pipe, stuff it with Sweet Galenas, and lit it from the wick of a nearby candle.

Any who take notice of him see a 7ft 2in half-elf clad in shiny Mithril Breastplate armor, a long black Scimitar at his waist on one hip and a quiver of arrows on the other.  A long Grey Elven Cloak hung over his shoulders and down to his feet.  Those who are truely observant will notice that although he carries a quiver he does not carry a bow.

Neither hungry nor thirsty, Elured turned down any offers of food or drink.  He simply puffed away at his pipe as he waited for Radagast to speak and hopefully explain what the sparrow had been talking about for the poor bird had a terrible lisp and was difficult to make out.

Lady Isile
player, 40 posts
Wed 21 May 2014
at 03:07
  • [deleted]
  • msg #48

Re: The Red Leaf Inn

This message was deleted by the player at 03:35, Wed 21 May 2014.
Ro'kath
player, 14 posts
Half-Orc
Fighter/Ranger
Wed 21 May 2014
at 04:14
  • msg #49

Re: The Red Leaf Inn

Ro'kath listened to the raven haired elf's story. It was a familiar tale. Most of the people he'd been fortunate enough to share more than two sentences with made their home in the wilds, or at the least their living. He himself devoted nearly all his time to them. Civilization wouldn't bare him so he'd accepted the wilds as his home ages ago.

"Aah.. evil can be a subjective thing, though. So many are judged evil for so little. Upsetting the wrong man, venturing through the wrong wood.... simply existing....." he paused, a knowing pain having crept into his words.

The silence hung about him like a weight. Being surrounded by such mixed company brought so many thoughts to the surface he would otherwise suppress. It was an unpleasant feeling, to think so on one's place in the world or lack thereof. Ro'kath gruffly cleared his throat as if to dismiss his thoughts.

"I still haven't caught your name m'Lady. And forgive me that I haven't offered mine. I am Ro'kath," his tone seemed returned to normal, his voice still low and focused for the raven haired elf's ears.
Sky Sheer'enn
player, 30 posts
Elf
Fighter/Archer/Driuid/
Wed 21 May 2014
at 04:24
  • msg #50

Re: The Red Leaf Inn

In reply to Ro'kath (msg # 49):

 "Oh my you are right. I am sorry, I'm Sky." Sky could tell that Ro'kath had been through a lot of percecution. "I will just say that I don't judge until I get to know someone. If anyone here that joins us in our fight to rescue the land gives you a hard time, I will have your back. If you have a hard time meeting new people I will be your voice and make proper introductions. That is if you would like me too?"
Azurak the Blue
GM, 21 posts
Storyteller
StarMaster
Wed 21 May 2014
at 04:39
  • msg #51

Re: The Red Leaf Inn

As others began arriving, Radagast fetched a few more nuts from his pocket and set them on the table for Pico.

Aerethion was the latest.

"Indeed, Aerethion," Radagast replied to the Elf. "Troubling times have often keep friends apart."

It was getting a bit crowded around his table, but the inn had no trouble accommodating everyone.

Wren finally came over.

"Yes, I am Radagast," he replied to her question. The message she referred to had merely been the call of the wild, a whisper on the wind that spoke his name.

"Welcome, Wren. Your company will be most needed in the days ahead."

And then the one he'd really been waiting for arrived.

"Well met, Elured," he responded to the Half-Elf's greeting. "Mordor's shadow is long and dark, growing longer and darker everyday. We must stop it here, and stop it now."


Somehow, there always seemed to be room and another chair for those who chose to sit at his table.

There were others still to come... he hoped, but perhaps it was time to start everyone going in the right direction. He stood up, and then spoke... not loudly but his voice carried to everyone in the room.

"The Keepers of Kelvar need to go north. Something dark is creeping through the woods and you must deal with it."

"The Keepers of Olvar go south. The ents need our help."

"The Keepers of Silence... a darkness lingers still in Dol Guldur. Will you challenge it? Drive it out into the light?"



Each of the Keepers of Kelvar suddenly finds a chipmunk poke its head out of a pocket, while the Keepers of Olvar have a sprig of myrtle in a pocket or lapel or over an ear.

The Keepers of Silence have a feather fall in front of them.
Borun Redbeard
player, 12 posts
Dwarf
Monk/Empyreal sorcerer
Wed 21 May 2014
at 11:31
  • msg #52

Re: The Red Leaf Inn

Borun was startled to see a small animal appear from his pocket. After a moment, Borun regained his composure and tried to act casually. He glanced around and saw that a few of the others also had these "companions".

Borun gently poked the chipmunk with a pudgy finger (perhaps it could be an illusion?) and received a bite to disabuse him of the notion. At least I'm resistant to disease he sighed inwardly.

He reached into another pocket and pulled out a lump of cheese. Breaking a chunk off, he held it out for the chipmunk to nibble.
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