Episode 1 Scene 1c : The Arrival

Brindel replies, "I am not sure what the means, but thank you. This looks like a proper place for food and drink, and I would like to join my companions for both."

Brindel leads Lex and Kendra to Feliani's seating area. "Friend Feliani, to answer your questions . . . yes, we have an assignment that I would rather discuss privately. Yes, we'll need you but not tonight. Our plans are to leave tomorrow. Does your shopping quest include finding a meal? This place seems fine and I could use a hearty meal and a heartier ale."

Egret is startled a little by the dwarf's action, but tries to adjust and return what he suspects is a local dwarven alternative to a handshake. He genuinely laughs at the other's comment, amused by the comparison. "I'll take it as a compliment, master dwarf! And as for other druids, they prefer natural colours, but it is not a requirement as far as I'm aware. I'm a bit out of touch with my colleagues, due to travelling almost constantly and seldom having a chance to attend their meetings." The tiefling pauses, a sudden thought appearing in his mind. "Do you happen to know any druids in the Village, by any chance?"

"Maybe I can pay a visit to this man at a later date," Egret muses, intrigued by the prospect. Of course, natural clothing might just be a sign of any profession related to nature, rangers and hunters and even foresters, but something from the way the dwarf speaks of aforementioned person makes the tiefling wonder. "And my companions were planning to visit Kezzel as well - we're here to plan a feast for him, in fact."

Egret then turns to the dwarf who just returned from speaking with Brindel, Lex and Kendra, a small smile dancing on the druid's lips. "It appears that my friends made their way here."

Feliani handed her drink over to Brindel, Lex and Kendra as they settled round. "This does seem like a good inn to spend the night for me. You can tell me more about your quest tomorrow." She nodded to Brindel. "In the meantime I shall continue to put together the food items needed to see Kezzel. I've settled the bread and the oysters already."

"That is wonderful, Feliani. Any magical information that Kezzel shares will be helpful. I am sure he has much to say about this area, too."

"Well since you're here some of us can stay here and wait for the bread I ordered, there's another tankard going around as well. I'd like to nip out and grab the other two items Kezzel mentioned, the pickled ears, and the vinegar."

Kendra had been taken notes on what they have learned so far, which was not much, but was surprised by Feliani's words.
Wait what? Pickled ears and vinegar? What is that all about?

I'd also like to get to the market vefore they close. Do you think they sell holy water, or should I visit a temple? Lex says to no one in particular. You are not certain whether he is addressing you or just thinking out loud

"Oh we do not have an official Temple here yet. Heck we do not even have any shrines set up for that matter. I think the Paladins have a prayer room though but I do not think they sell holy water. Do you think there would be a market for Holy Water? I think with the Paladins being here no one has concerned themselves with that sort of thing. Still they might have some in the open market hard to say what you can find there week to week. So what are you needing Holy Water for may I ask?"

Lex looks taken aback. He clearly thought he was just thinking out loud. Hello Sir, Lex, at your service. Holy water is very effective against the undead. Our current assignment may involve them. I like to be prepared.

... but I have been told crushing the undead structure, ie the bones, will also render the undead harmless. I'd say spending our few coins on traveling provisions would be wiser then chasing holy water.
Kendra searches through several small pockets and holds a small crystal bead up to the light. Oh and I can summon a magical shelter, so we can save the weight of tents.

At Lex's comment a small hush forms in those close to the group and everyone looks at them. After a brief moment Zinwyn breaks their silence with perhaps the question they are all wanting to ask, "Yee awl goin' inna da marsh aye?"

Egret exchanges some words with the dwarves, idle chatter about the village and its inhabitants, as well as fashion choices and suspected druids in the woods. He tells his goodbyes after, thanking the dwarven group for their help and mentioning that he'll gladly join them again at later date, and makes his way back to the hearth - just in time to hear Zinwyn's question.

"We do?" he murmurs and raises his eyebrows, looking at Brindel. "Fascinating. I'd love to see the local marshes." The tiefling appears to be unaware of the wariness that settled over the locals.

Yes, I believe so. The Paladins wish to secure some kind of abandoned tower that can be seen from the north river. Do you know anything about it?

"Hmph so day fin'ly gonna luk at dat ting aye, 'bout time. Tole dem a wake ago 'bout it"