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Post by Katherine on Jan 16, 2015 20:08:29 GMT
The day dawned bright and clear when an odd group approached Dragon's Hearth. At the center of the group, was an odd sight of a Fox Tribe girl riding on the shoulders of a Troll with the group consisting of equal parts of members of the Skullsmashers and the Fox Tribe. Once they get close, the girl riding the shoulders of the Troll gets down and her markings are green in color contrasting the red of all the other Fox Tribe members present. The girl looks young, possibly in her early teens, but great care is given to her as nobody outside of the group is allowed to get close. Despite her hostile companions, she seems very open to those who want to speak to her.
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Post by mathias on Jan 17, 2015 0:26:31 GMT
Greetings! You have quite the entourage with you. What brings you to the Invisible Bard? Would you care for a drink or food?
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Post by Katherine on Jan 17, 2015 0:34:25 GMT
"We've come here to talk about a looming threat to the northeast and to warn the people of Dragon's Hearth. The Dirty Knife Tribe has been moving farther and farther south into Skullsmasher and Fox Tribe Land... and what sort of drinks do you have?" The girl turns looking at Mathias.
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Post by mathias on Jan 17, 2015 0:48:19 GMT
"Well let me see, there is a bit of wine left, a couple bottle of peppered ale and several gallons of lemon hooch. I believe there is some cheese left as well." He stands up from his smoking chair and walks to his trunk, pulling out a bread box. "Ah yes there is cheese as well. So these Dirty Knife, are they just looking to expand their territory?"
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Post by Katherine on Jan 17, 2015 0:54:21 GMT
"Some cheese? Is there bread too? Also I would love a bit of wine if you could spare it.
And we aren't sure why they are moving. The Dirty Knife has attacked Dragon's Hearth in the past and many of the goblins in the area were a part of that group. Usually though they are too busy fighting the Bloody Rock. It might be because the Rotting is expanding it's territory to take up the old Skullsmasher territory. The Dirty Knife has a good number of Ogres and they don't like being near undead."
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Post by mathias on Jan 17, 2015 0:58:51 GMT
Pulling out bread, a bread knife, glasses and pouring the last of the wine.
"I'm usually terrible with keeping track of names of gaje. Of course I know the honorable Fox Tribe, and the Skullsmasher they are the ones who helped House Cathmoore defeat the fire giants correct?
It isn't just Ogres that have a dislike for being around undead. What is this Rotting you speak of?"
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Post by Katherine on Jan 17, 2015 1:16:03 GMT
She joins you and with her comes the rest of the group. Before she can try anything a Fox Tribe member tastes everything.
"Yes, since then we have come to work together. The Fox Tribe numbers had been dwindling due to fights with the Orcs to the North and the attacks against our People. The Skullsmashers offered continued protection in exchange for our knowledge of the area and it's resources.
And the Rotting is a terrible group of orc necromancers that live up in the mountains. Even the Stone Giants who live in the mountains avoid them. "
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Post by Aasha Cathmoore on Jan 19, 2015 4:07:03 GMT
Aasha, having received word of the strange visit, arrives at the tavern.
"Mathais, I am glad that you are able to join us again, now that the war is over. Your cheer, hookah and stories have been missed."
She bows politely and with a precise but genuine smile to him, and then turns to the girl to introduce herself.
(Edited for color/format)
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Post by Gilliante on Jan 19, 2015 5:53:44 GMT
*Gilliante' would come in from the back entrance, kicking off his shoes, covered in bark and leaves and flowers, bits of his small sprig like branches showing through his clothing* I rather enjoy that Dragon's Hearth has started to have people returning.
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Dakova Boleera
Junior Member
Reading some letters from old friends. Solitude may have to wait, there is a storm brewing.....
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Post by Dakova Boleera on Jan 19, 2015 6:33:18 GMT
*Dakova looks up from his napping spot in the corner at the commotion of entering people.*
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Post by Katherine on Jan 19, 2015 16:44:59 GMT
All the people coming out seems to make the girl's companions uneasy but she smiles at Aasha's introduction. "We were just speaking of the journey we are soon going to make north."
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Vallum
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Serving as Aasha's Bodyguard
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Post by Vallum on Jan 19, 2015 17:52:13 GMT
An imposing figure in light grey robes entered behind Aasha. He surveys the room from within a hood, pausing slightly at those who appear more physically adept or significantly equipped. He stands behind Aasha throughout the conversation, an intimidating yet gentle presence. Beneath his hood, you can just make out a face formed of rocky plate features.
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Post by mathias on Jan 20, 2015 3:36:49 GMT
"People hear word that Mathias is back and suddenly this place is jumping! Forgive me, would any of your companions care for drinks as well? The glasses are on that table they will have to pour the hooch themselves." He gestures to the young girl.
Mathias turns to Aasha, "Like I told Michael I never left. Avalon, Clue, and I were working a special operation within the borders against the fire giants." He takes a long drag of hookah and blows a large cloud of strawberry scented smoke. "Oh, you've got a hooded assassin behind you as well."
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Post by Aasha Cathmoore on Jan 20, 2015 5:50:47 GMT
"He is a Guardian, Mathias."
Aasha smiles at the girl, and steps back with her hooded companion to give the visitors more room.
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Vallum
Junior Member
Serving as Aasha's Bodyguard
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Post by Vallum on Jan 20, 2015 16:32:31 GMT
He nods in agreement to Aasha's declaration. "Who is Mathias that he would garner such praise? Is he a revered holy man in these lands? Were the fire giants vanquished, or would you like assistance in such matters?"
He turns towards Aasha, "This young girl speaks of a journey. Are we to give aide to her endeavor?"
[edited for grammar]
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