The town of Akramash is only a small stop on the northern trade routes of Yauh to the east. This is a very small population, that deviates from the main route by half a mile. You have reached this small village seeking for a place to stop for the night or because you have truly a business in here.

The town proper consists of a temple, an inn, a post office, a couple of shops, and about fifty homes, plus a main square -where the temple is-.

You reach the small town as it is still noon...



                      ^  to the mountains
                      |
                    Forest
                                The outer settlement
                    north gate

                   Akramash
      west gate                       east gate
      /          south fields           \
     /                                   \
    /             ||||||||||              \
 travel route                              travel route
To Yauh proper                             To Meexhal

Sigismund rode tall in the saddle on his horse, an imposing figure in his armor and cloak upon Satan, his Stallion Heavy Warhorse. He led his mule with all of his extra gear at the front of the party, but just barely, he tried to stay even with the others but Satan had his own ideas sometimes. Posie, his mule, just quietly followed behind, weary of the travel.

"It looks like we are here everybody, just in time for some food and cold beer. Doesn't look like there will be much opportunity to shop, they don't appear to have many, we need a bigger town."

He looked around at the others, Alyssa, Chess, Lal, and Li. They were still getting to know each other and had seen no real action together yet, but that would change soon.
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"We will have to determine what facilities the Inn may offer, day ale or fruit juice will suffice for me. A safe place to turn the ponies out to graze would be useful. That aside I have all I need currently."

"I think I have everything I need too, but, I'll think on it."

Alyssa followed a short distance behind the group keeping a watchful eye on anything that would be coming in from a distance, however as the village came closer she drew closer to the group. Not that she thought they were any safer, but she herself did not like civilized places. Akeda, come! She snapped her fingers and from the fields bounded out a large black wolf. Stay close. We're going into the town. The wolf gave a small whimper and moved close by her side.

Mordecai sat at a corner table of the bar in the inn, his head in his spellbook as he nursed a glass of ale and bread. Most everyone left the surly mage alone, which was honestly for the best for them unless they had something to offer him for his attention.

Amaryllis had found herself in an awkward position as she traveled the roads leading to Akramash. Despite her best efforts not to, she had ended up with traveling companions, brought to her by the road and what seemed to be the will of the Mother. She had recognized one of the other adventurers, mainly by the large wolf at the tiefling's side, and it'd be rude to turn down the offer of shared strength to protect against the elements and potential threats. So there she was, breathing a sigh of relief as they reached the town gates.

"I thank you once again for sharing the road with me. I don't believe I'll be in town long," She eyed their surroundings with what seemed like concern, then continued, "but should you have need of me or the Mother's services in the meantime, I believe I shall be easy to find." She gave them all a warm, earnest smile that contrasted the young woman's somewhat jumpy behavior while they had been traveling.

They would most likely all be headed to or staying at the inn eventually, so she saved her farewells till they were close. "Well then, I will take my leave. May the Mother watch over you and the Father guide your steps." She gave them a stiff bow, leaving no room for argument, her heavy black armor with gold trims clearly hampering her movements. If not for the holy symbols of the Mother clearly visible on her chest and sown into the dark cape draped over her armor, one might think Amaryllis served the dark one instead. Some thought so regardless, considering the symbols of the Mother a ruse or ploy to lower their guards. Unfortunately, it was a necessary presentation.

She entered the inn, scouting out the bar area for a place to sit in peace. She would let the others seek board and lodging first, she could inquire at the temple if the inn ran out of rooms. Meanwhile, she found a spot near a surly-looking man at the corner. While obviously not quiet, there was a strange whisper to the heavy black armor, and she put down her things as silently as possible to avoid disturbing him. Her hope was that the man's attitude and her odd appearance would keep others at bay. She would greet him with a polite nod if he looked her way, but otherwise make it clear that she had no intention of disturbing him. While trying to figure out whether someone would come to take her order or if she needed to head to the tavern master, she distractedly worried if there would be a place to buy new socks.
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"Take care of yourself Amaryllis, if you ever need help or are looking for traveling companions, look us up!" He waved goodbye to her and headed in the direction of the tavern himself! A nice lunch and an ice cold ale! He couldn't wait!

After he secured his horse to the hitching post he walked in and looked for an empty table for the party to sit at. He saw Amaryillis sit by a sullen man that appeared to be a crab! He held up his hand to order service! He wanted some heavy soup, bread cheese and a chunk of ham to gnaw on! He paid what the serving girl asked plus gave her a tip for the good service.
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With all the racket of a fresh suit of platemail rattling around beside him, the young wizard couldn't help but look up from his studies. His eyes were distant for a moment before he locked onto the source of the noise, and he heaved a sigh. Wonderful, another loud, haughty religious type, here to ruin a perfectly good spot to copy scrolls. "If you want service, you'll have to get up and get it," he remarked as she looked around at the staff. With his helpful comment, he returned to copying scrolls.

As most entered the town and headed towards the inn Alyssa stopped and took time to look around the town before settling down anywhere. She walked the streets of the town pulling her hood up to hide her horns from the locals. Time and time again she learned thst people were more weary of her when they realized exactly what she was.

Amaryllis jumped slightly, pale green eyes darting to the young man as he addressed her. She had expected him to ignore her completely, but her attempt at moving quietly had failed. While her armor was magically enhanced to better allow for silent movement, even magical items could not work miracles. She definitely had hit more edges than she had meant to. It dawned on her that the sigh she had heard had probably been for her as well, so she smiled apologetically while he still looked up. "Thank you. I promise I shall be out of your hair soon." She said as he looked down again, then moved to order.

She nodded a smile to Sigismund as she passed him, the large man easy to spot with both his bulk and energetic air. Hearing his order, she too asked for some hearty soup, though a large portion and simple bread and water to go with it. Once paid for and received, she put her meal down at her seat. Next, she very softly knocked five times under the edge of her table and began eating, finally quieting down. Only a few magically muted clinks from her arms could be heard here and there as she ate.

"Doubtful," he muttered under his breath as he looked at the large, burly man and his boisterous ordering. Great, another one. At least the woman had tried to be quiet, even if she'd failed miserably. He doubted this large fellow would even attempt to do the same.

When they are all together and Alyssa has rejoined them, Sigi begins to speak:

"Now then what do we do next? Who wants to be the leader of our little company, I'm big and loud and fight like a demon, but planning and thinking ahead are not my strong suit. Then we have to pick a name for our little group, do any recruiting we want to do, then start to find work for ourselves. Ideas, suggestions?"

He looks from face to face as he eats a chunk of cheese and quaffs some ale down his gullet.
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On entering the Inn Li will take note of the surroundings then look for and approach the Inn keeper.
"Good Afternoon. Do you have accommodation available? A space on a dry floor for my bed roll will suffice. Also is there anywhere within the village walls where I can safely set my horses to graze, otherwise do you have a secure pen or barn? Additionally do you have food available? Bread, Cheese, and fruit will be sufficient, and an ale, day ale if you have it."
[OOC: Day ale is the standard medieval method, at least  in most of Europe, for ensuring that water was drinkable. Day Ale, is actually malted barley fermented for about 48 hours, which is enough to generate 1% alcohol by volume, which is sufficient to kill most water born bacterial agents.]

"Join us Li. we're just getting ready to discuss our future! We have plenty of room at the table!"

The innkeeper was a young adult woman with a perpetually bored expression. She moved quickly to serve and bring plates to the bar but without ever acknowledging any of the customers. She just answered to the requests with a tired yet still somehow polite voice. "Five Meexi Kuidhi* the night, I take Yauhi Sitheri but it costs extra. I only have good rooms for one or two, I take no bums."


*Kuidhi are the silver coins from Meexal, Sitheri are the silver currency from Yauh. They are equivalent in weight, but not everybody takes either

"I can pay my way if that's what concerns you. The common room floor or dormitory is more than sufficient for my needs. Save your good rooms for those who prefer such luxuries.
And my horses? You didn't answer my question regarding them."

The woman didn't change her expression. "Honey, there's no common room. One Kuidhi per night for stabbling. I take no bums".

"In which case I will take on of your rooms and stabling for 1 night"
Li will then move to the table where Sigismund is.
"I can see no reason to linger here. Safety on the road is one thing, but there is nothing to detain me here.
I shall therefore depart in the morning. Whether anyone else chooses to travel with me on the road is entirely down to them."

Other people would be satisfied with extracting money from a weary traveler, but Rummia took the money with the same expression as before. Nothing seemed to face her.

Everybody give me a perception check

As far as Li was concerned the bar of the inn was just a normal bar in an establishment catering to weary travellers.
01:17, Today: Li Ome rolled 11 using 1d20+8.  spot check

Mordecai tries his best to stay focused on his studies and is somewhat oblivious to his surroundings, as is usual.

20:56, Today: Mordecai rolled 14 using 1d20+1.  Spot.

Alyssa stayed in the less crowded areas. She didn't want to be noticed and even if she was noticed she didn't want to present a rememberable face. Things went easier that was and the less Sue had to deal with these "civilized" folk the better.

20:53, Today: Alyssa rolled 7 using 1d20+6.  Spot.