Adventure 2 - Corruption in the Woods

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Feb 27, 2020 11:18 am
Jahred descended the stairs and took in the bustling family. He couldn't help but grin, such a dynamic was never his own, but it sparked joy to see a family so big, and mostly happy from the looks of it. Then he caught sight of the elf. He'd make his way close by, not in the man's space, but close by, as though finding a place to watch the chaos.

After a moments observation he'd turn to casually address the man, a smile on his face. "Now that's a family, eh? Big... happy..." He said in Elven, shaking his head before continuing "My father was a wretched crook of a man, tried to make me just like him, you know? Only loving family I ever saw were those of the friends he forbade me to see. And recently, just a few days past, my friends and I managed to rescue two children. Their family's were slaughtered by Drow, and they escaped! Only to be captured by goblins for... foul purpose. Such things are almost enough to make me lose hope in such a dark world, maybe make me jaded." he finished with a wistful sigh. "Then I see a family like this, with such energy, such life, and I know that if ever I have the pleasure of having such for myself, I'd thank the gods above for every day I had with them, flaws and all."

With that, he'd toss a wink to the man and say in Common "Enjoy the festival sir!" before approaching the bar to try and get some breakfast as well. He wasn't entirely sure why he felt the need to say that to the man, it wasn't his place or his business, but he hoped it gave him something a little brighter to dwell on.
Last edited February 27, 2020 11:20 am
Feb 27, 2020 2:52 pm
I rub my temples. This whole thing is giving me a headache. Can we just go already? I am not fond of civilization and would rather be elsewhere.
Feb 27, 2020 3:37 pm
"Yes, yes!" says Ranos, hopping from foot to foot, "party party party!"
Feb 27, 2020 5:15 pm
After a fine breakfast to be sure. She is ready otherwise it seems.
Mar 1, 2020 3:18 pm
Kael glanced up at the group and with a growl reached into a basket and tossed each person a warm loaf of bread about the side of his fist before snapping, "We're a little busy if you couldn't tell. The majority of the festival will be in the field on the West side of town, go there unless you want to be voluntold to help move stuff."

The elven woman levels a stern gaze on him as she comes out from the kitchen, "Don't be so rude Kael, I raised you better than that. You aren't too old for your father to take you out back to the woodshed."

"Is this really the time mother?" he all but snaps, seemingly out of embarrassment, but you can see a glint of amusement in both of their eyes.

"I'm a mother, embarrassing my children is part of the job," she quips with the hint of a smirk, prompting a snort from the surly elf.

Turning towards Wahuhi, a small, pleasant smile adorns her face as she walks up and offers, "If you would be interested, part of the Festival involves a hunt into the Green Wood. The hunter to bring back the largest prey is given a bow enchanted by my brother over there. to the rest of the group, "There are similar prizes for several of the games and events throughout the Festival. It starts today but will last most of the week."

The elf in question grumbles just loud enough to be heard, "What do you think I do most of the year?"
Mar 1, 2020 11:17 pm
I may well part take in some of the festivities. as she starts on her loaf of bread.
Mar 2, 2020 11:50 pm
Holding the loaf in both hands and taking a big bite, Ranos talks with his mouth full, "me too! Festivi... festi...", his eyebrows knit in frustration at trying to pronounce the word, "Party activities!"
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Mar 5, 2020 2:15 am
Jahred shrugged. "Food for thought." he said before turning to the rest of the group. "Well, shall we be off to the field, or wait to be voluntold and put to work?" If this festival was remotely like any he had attended in the past, there would be food aplenty there, and while he was no hunter, surely there were contests he could at least attempt.

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