The upper rooms.   Posted by Storyteller.Group: 0
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Storyteller
 GM, 32 posts
 I am Bill
 I tell stories
Fri 17 Jul 2020
at 09:46
 msg #1
The upper rooms
When you enter the tower, you can see down into the Undertavern.  There is also a small staircase that leads up out of sight.

If Bella enters, a serving woman will come running up.  "Milady, can I take you upstairs for some refreshments?"  She will attempt to steer you upstairs.  Gobby approves.


Anyone else is welcome to take themselves upstairs.

The upstairs area has finer furnishings and is much quieter.  There are several small tables spaced throughout the room.  At one, a man is reading intently, and at another two people are eating and discussing the odds of rain the following day.

A servant offers you a seat (perhaps with puzzled looks, depending on who you are), and they will bring clean water and cloth to wash away the dust from the road.  Food and drink are available

The two who are eating seem curious about you, though they don't address you directly.
Urison
 player, 21 posts
Fri 17 Jul 2020
at 13:47
 msg #2
The upper rooms
After a brief pause to note the music and attempting to look downstairs, Urison allows himself to be led upstairs.  He gladly accepts a washcloth from the serving woman, and places an order, requesting some meat.  "Anything to get the taste of dried trail rations out of my mouth."

He gives a friendly nod to the two at the other table, then proceeds to wash the dust off himself.
Storyteller
 GM, 35 posts
 I am Bill
 I tell stories
Wed 22 Jul 2020
at 01:07
 msg #3
The upper rooms
Food is brought pretty quickly, and while it is a bit plain, it is pretty good.  Venison, and it hasn't been salted.


One of the men from the other table moves over to your table.  He is well dressed and better groomed than you might expect from a traveler.  "May I join you a moment?  I'm hoping you have word on the roads"  He sits (assuming you don't tell him no) "My name is Silas, and we are looking to leave the Valley.  There are a few mercenaries here who have been telling tales of goblin attacks, and it has my guards nervous.  Have you seen anything?"
Urison
 player, 22 posts
Wed 22 Jul 2020
at 15:11
 msg #4
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Urison pauses eating to welcome the traveler.  "Smart of your to inquire, one should never take a mercenary's word at face value.  Unfortunately, in this particular case they are not just trying to driving up business.  While traveling here, my group came upon some goblins attacking a wagon; they likely would not have made it if not for our interference.  Which direction are you headed?"
Storyteller
 GM, 36 posts
 I am Bill
 I tell stories
Mon 27 Jul 2020
at 13:35
 msg #5
The upper rooms
The two men look a bit alarmed, and the one reading at the other table looks over in your direction, then back at his book.


Silas stands. "West.  We are heading west, out of the valley.  So... there are goblins attacking, eh?  Maybe we will need to hire more guards.  If you'll excuse us..."

The two men take their leave, and head downstairs.



The other man looks over at you again.  “I don't mean to pry, but you don't look like a sell sword.  Might I ask what brings you to Elisir?" 
Urison
 player, 23 posts
Mon 27 Jul 2020
at 14:21
 msg #6
The upper rooms
Urison wishes the two men good luck on their travels.  He turns to the other man, quickly mulls over the question, and replies.  "I am here to inspect the castle Vraath, and make sure that neck of the Elsir Vale is in good order."  It is not his place to expand beyond that; he should have asked Bella what information she and Arben are willing to share.
Theopholis
 player, 20 posts
Thu 30 Jul 2020
at 16:44
 msg #7
The upper rooms
Theo enters the area by way of the upper staircase, though he had not previously climbed up these stairs. He scans the room briefly, nods a greeting to Urison, and continues down the lower stairs to the undertavern.
Bella Blackwood
 player, 10 posts
Sun 2 Aug 2020
at 18:27
 msg #8
The upper rooms
In reply to Storyteller (msg # 1):

Bella takes in the courtyard scene but then finally accepts the servant's offer to proceed upstairs and accept the refreshments which were offered.  She tells the servant her name, and that our group is passing though the area.  She assumes this will get her an introduction to the lord of this castle if they are around.  She joins Urison.
Storyteller
 GM, 39 posts
 I am Bill
 I tell stories
Tue 4 Aug 2020
at 13:38
 msg #9
The upper rooms
"Welcome, milady.  Your companion tells me there was some trouble on the road.  I hope you have no further troubles on the road to..Vraath?  Are there still people living there?  I thought it was in ruins. From what I've seen, the Vale is quiet.  Some goblins out of the mountains, and a few animal attacks, but not much else.  Seems quieter than many other places, which should make the people grateful."

The man leans closer "I would ask a small favor of you.  The road east will take you near Drellin's Ferry. The guard captain, Sorana, told me there were rumors of goblins along the roads, and I expect she would want to know that the rumors are true. Would you mind letting her know?" 
Urison
 player, 24 posts
Tue 4 Aug 2020
at 15:33
 msg #10
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"We haven't discussed how we plan to cross the Elsir river, but if Drellin's Ferry is aptly named, it is likely as good a place as any.  Of course Bella here has the final say in the matter."
Bella Blackwood
 player, 11 posts
Wed 5 Aug 2020
at 04:20
 msg #11
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"I agree.  The safety of the Vale is important to my family, and even if it is a small detour we can surely do so.  If any other travelers want to travel with us for safety, we will plan to leave in the morning"
Urison
 player, 25 posts
Wed 5 Aug 2020
at 18:57
 msg #12
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Urison nods in agreement as Bella speaks. "Well said, Lady Blackwood."

Turning back to the man, Urison lowers his voice and says, "I must say, this seems a bit more urgent than some occasional 'goblins out of the mountains.'  Is this becoming a more frequent occurrence?  As servants of Pelor, it is our duty to be ever watchful of evil; we must share with each other any information regarding such a threat."
Storyteller
 GM, 41 posts
 I am Bill
 I tell stories
Fri 7 Aug 2020
at 08:24
 msg #13
The upper rooms
"I've traveled through this pass for a dozen years, and my father did 30 years before that.  Every time there have been men who would fight for coin, and many told stories of bandits. goblins, and orcs.  Some of those stories were true, some were exaggerated, and some were made up.  I believe you when you say you fought goblins, and am glad to hear you survived.  Every winter, some come out of the mountains looking for food.  I've hired some men who should be able to guard me and my goods, and think we should be fine.  Those Mountain Wolves, the sellswords below, make it sound like there is an army out there, waiting to devour anyone who sets foot outdoors.  you seem more believable, which is why I'd ask you to let Sorana know." 
Urison
 player, 26 posts
Fri 7 Aug 2020
at 16:31
 msg #14
The upper rooms
Urison breathes a sigh of relief.  "Business as usual, then." Urison says, grabbing another bite to eat then leaning back to slowly enjoy it.  "You had me worried, but this sounds like just another day outside the city to me; no journey is safe all the time." 
Storyteller
 GM, 43 posts
 I am Bill
 I tell stories
Mon 10 Aug 2020
at 13:45
 msg #15
The upper rooms
A short while later, the other patrons all head to sleep.  One of the staff inquires as to whether you would like a private room.  You could sleep in the common room if you'd prefer
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