Althiöf gets off of the wagon and offers, "Well, there were a might more than just me, but we rid that rathole of all the goblins in it.  That said, we believe they had friends in the area, who might return to their lair, sooner or later.  Would be wise to use some guards still."

"That being said, I was curious if you might accept an investor in your brewery.  I've come into some funds, and I'd see no better place to invest than in a brewery.  I could be a very small and silent partner, if you'd like a wee partner on the side."

"Well..."

"I've got a good sum of copper pieces here, that would equal 200 gold or so.  If you don't need to expand, perhaps it could be used for guards (caravan and warehouse), or even for coopers to make better/more casks, barrels and tuns for your beverages.  Eventually, you might even want more wagons."

"I'd be a silent partner, so no one would have to know.  I'm not looking for any advertising or anything.  Any return on the investment I'd leave to you to be fair.  I trust you.  And if things work out, I may come into more money that you and the brewery might find a use for."

A broad smile graced the dwarf's face, even if it was partially hidden by his facial hair.  He gladly reached out and shook her hand.

"I came to Hommlet with no definite plans, other than to head up north and back home, but I could always postpone that."

"Now, do you have a place we can safely store forty pounds of copper pieces?"

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OOC: I miscalculated, so I'd have to give the Brewer copper and silver for the 200gp investment.

"That's a nice offer of you.  How does 5gp per month sound?  If you think it's fair, I'll pay you the first year in advance."

"Alrighty, here's some more silver to cover the first year."


"Does it have a working lock yet?  If so, do you have an extra key?"


OOC: What's the current date?

Harvester, Godsday, 4th, 576CY

"Wonderful!  The future is already looking brighter to me," he said with a warm smile.  "No hurry on getting them to empty it.  I could stay at the Inn for another night or two."

"I'll check back in with you soon.  I've got a couple more errands to run."

"I'm glad to have found a friend in this town, Thenai."

After farewells were addressed, the dwarf made his way to the potter's cottage.

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Storm enters the brewery and requests to see cavanaugh

One of the workers gives you a nod and then goes off to find the apprentice. A few minutes later Cavanaugh comes from behind one of the large copper stills and looks at Stormrider strangely. "Yes, how can I help you?" he asks. The rest of the Brewery goes about doing its thing. You can see a Elven women, at least you think its a women, she looks more like a tall dwarf, except for the ears. Calling out orders to the workers and such.

Storm introduces and says softly," Father Cuthbertnsends me here to request for your dues to the church. I guess you are a busy man so I can help you bring the funds back."

Cavanaugh shakes his head. "I can pay the dues tomorrow." he says. Cavanaugh looks very annoyed that someone has been sent in the Priest's stead to try and collect the debt. "I've been having some issues, I will get the gold by tomorrow and go to the church and pay." he says.

"Oh perhaps you can tell me your problem and I can try to help?" Storm asks.
He clarifies that he is not from the church and is merely doing the father a favour
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Cavanaugh sighs and steps off to the side out of the way of one of the other workers. "I just started this apprenticeship a few weeks ago. I am having to pay dues to Thaenai for her to teach me the art of brewing. Which I am fine doing, since in the long run it will be better for me and my family. But I am also a recent convert to the Church of St. Cuthbert, and I owe dues to the church, which I haven't paid in about two weeks. All of my coin is going here so I can learn a trade." he says.

"Ah I see. I am happy for you that you are learning a trade. Tell you what, I help you by sponsoring your dues for a couple of months. After that you will have to pay your own. I hope this will make your life abit better. As we say, teach a man to fish and you feed him for life,"'Storm says.

Cavanaugh seems shocked. "What, why would you do that?" he asks. "I would be forever grateful, thank you." he says as his mood changes to a more cheery one.

"I was poor until my parents sent me off to some place to learn. They provided me with food and learning and now I too am an apprentice priest. My order is not a religious one. We have the Philiosphy of might makes right where we go around helping the poor and sick with our might to right injustices."

Cavanaugh nods. "Much the same with me, I used to believe in the Old Faith, but then Father Calmert taught me of St. Cuthbert and his ways. Its been better for me and my family." he says. "I may not have coin, but I could repay you in other ways, Would you like a sample of our brew, I am sure Thaenai wouldn't mind, plus I've been working on my own batch." he says. "Its over here." he walks towards one of the smaller stills and grabs a cup.

"Thank you! I would love to Storm says.
He takes the beer, thanks the lad, wishes him luck and goes to the church

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