Gyre and Fenlys - The Beginning

Fenlys
Gyre nods at you and sits at the offered chair.

"I tend to take the most direct route, given the chance, thus south to the Dreadwood road is the correct route to Saltmarsh for me. The road is two to three days travel I believe and then a straight shot south. Besides, I enjoy the peace of a forest path over the bustle of a busy street any day."

Seeing you wave to him, the Meister nods his head and comes to your table. He carries a pair of large mugs of ale with him and climbs up into a seat. "Oy, then, ya! What can the Meister do for you gents now, then, ya? More ale is it? Finest there be, ya! More food? Song, ya? Meister aims t' make the clientele the 'appiest in town, ya!"

Gyre
"Woods be fraught wit' danger, ya! Best keep to the main trails, ya, less along the animal ones lest you stumble on some unwanted, ya? " the halfling replies, waving for drinks to be brought to you both.

Pausing a bit he adds "Most woods in these areas are patrolled by the Dreadwalkers, ya? They keep the worst o' the beasts away, but there always be somethin' somewhere that wants a taste of man... or elf... ya?"

After your drinks arrive, he asks "So why the trip, then, ya? Lookin' t' make your fortunes ya?"

Your halfling host looks at Fenlys, then back to Gyre before nodding in acknowledgement. "most travelers do, friend, ya? Though take care climbin' the hills, ya? Some get pretty steep to th' west, ya? Then steep down th' udder side, ya? if ya get the rains, might be easier t' just slide down on your butts, ya?" he bursts out into laughter.

"Still though, best keep to th' larger trails, ya? Not many go that route, so ain't shore how easy it be t' use 'em, ya? I heard th' Walkers try 'n mark some trails, but the beasties learnt 'about 'em too, ya? So no matter yer path, stay ware always, ya?" he finishes with another draw on his tankard.

Fenlys leans back in his chair, "The earlier the better, I would rather travel further and be through the Dreadwood faster than tarry and risk attracting unwanted attention." He stands and turns to the halfling, "Meister, can we arrange for an early meal to be ready before the sun rises and for some dried meats, fruits and bread to be available to take with us on the road?"

Fenlys and Gyre
"Aye, sirs, early brakefest is m' speciality, ya! We's be up well afore the sun makes 'is appearance o'r the woods, so we'll be ready wit' yore foos, ya!" the halfling replies loudly and boisterously, obviously taken by the same spirits he has been providing the crowds all evening.

Bidding you good night, he leaves yo both to your rooms. They are identical for the most part, though across the hall from one another. Simple furnishings include a bed with soft pillows and a thick blanket, a wardrobe, sitting chair and writing desk as well as a small wash basin and lantern should you require light. At the end of the hall is a privy, though only one person can occupy the closet at a time.

Outside, the air is cool and calm, with a smattering of clouds hiding much of the light from Luna and Celene, and soon you find yourselves drifting off to sleep.

Fenlys and Gyre
"Aye, sirs, early brakefest is m' speciality, ya! We's be up well afore the sun makes 'is appearance o'r the woods, so we'll be ready wit' yore foos, ya!" the halfling replies loudly and boisterously, obviously taken by the same spirits he has been providing the crowds all evening.

Bidding you good night, he leaves yo both to your rooms. They are identical for the most part, though across the hall from one another. Simple furnishings include a bed with soft pillows and a thick blanket, a wardrobe, sitting chair and writing desk as well as a small wash basin and lantern should you require light. At the end of the hall is a privy, though only one person can occupy the closet at a time.

Outside, the air is cool and calm, with a smattering of clouds hiding much of the light from Luna and Celene, and soon you find yourselves drifting off to sleep.

Earthday, 6 Planting CY591
The following morning, true to his word, Elavon The Meister has the staff up early and ready to serve you a meal before you go. A hot meal of eggs and pastries, mixed with some fruit as well as juices, coffee or ale depending on your desire, you soon are stuffed and ready to depart. Olivia greets you each with a small bag of trail rations made up of dried fruits and nuts that have been lightly salted. Each of you is also privy to a fresh flask of Elavon's latest ale, a lighter fare with a bit of an orange hint to the flavor.

Bidding your farewells, you both find yourselves on the road again, the day cloudy and the breezes very light in the early hours of the day. To the west tower the forbidding depths of the Dreadwood, but it is that direction you find yourselves walking. The thick canopy of leaves above soon blocks out the majority of light, leaving you traveling in the dim, filtered daylight, but you make good time nonetheless.