As they ride into town on the back of the farmers wagon, the farmer says “Well… here we are the city of Here. I just need to stop at the stables for a bit so you folks as can get off.”
Xander Replies “Thank you for the transportation.” And Xander hands the farmer five gold pieces. The Farmer nods and stops at the stables. Everyone gets off the wagon with stomachs growling. With everyone hungry, they head into the inn named The Steady Rose.
They see very few towns’ folk in the inn but, they see a human with muscular arms and an obese man in a robe. A few others seem to just be peasants. Tasen, Reed, and Wrathale head up to the bar. Wrathale generously offers to buy Tasen and Reed food and they smile saying “sure”. While the others get food Xander heads over to the obese man and Well muscled man’s table and says, “Hey how you doing.”
The Obese man Replies, “What’s it to ya Stranger.” in a Western Accent.
Xander says in return, you seem to be a Cleric of some sort how ever, I was wondering if you have had a Vision about a princess.”
The Obese man says, “well first off call me Bhass, Second, I don’t really believe in gods but, I can heal… just if we get in trouble don’t expect me to call on a god or any of the happy crap. Also, no I haven’t had any Visions but there is a poster up about Tarix’s daughter that might be what yer looking fer.”
Xander says, “Well thank you and would you like to join us?”
Bhass blurts out “HA…” “Ya gotta be kidding me. One, I hate all of the people you walked in with because none of em are human. Two, I hate you. And three… what do I get for joining? An item that makes every look human to me? Pfft you’d just be wasting my time.”
Xander says, “Well what time are you using up or do you just not want to go?”
Bhass looks at Xander angrily and finally says, “Fine… Ill go but, my friend Jack comes with.
Jack Roun, who apparently wasn’t paying any attention, says “What now?”
Bhass says, “This person wants us to help his Party go find Tarix’s daughter and bring her back…” Jack nods and continues to eat his food.
Bhass says “So from what I’ve seen we have 5 people… you sure that’s enough?”
Just then Tasen jumps on the tables and says “Hey, you forgot me.”
Then Bhass says, “Whoa… it’s a Midget… haven’t ever seen one before… too bad I can’t cure ya you little shrimp.”
Tasen looks at Bhass Angrily and says, “I’m a Gnome As you can see… and besides you so fat I don’t think you can even see past those Chubby Cheeks blocking your eyes!”
Bhass says well… all be darn your Captain Obvious I hate every thing that’s not me or my friend so back off shrimp. Besides I hate the bunch of ya’ll.” Tasen Hops off the Table and heads back over to the bar and orders a Drink.
Xander says, “Well, anyway, I’ll see you around. We will be leaving in a short while, so don’t go anywhere.
Bhass says, “Can do.”
Tasen Reed and Wrathale get done eating and drinking then walk out of the bar to look around.
Tasen, Reed, and Wrathale start walking to the Library to go find out who made the knife that killed the bartender who died in the last town. They walk into the library and find fifty shelves of books. They walk up to the desk and ask if they can find a book on crafted weapons.
The librarian takes them to a large book shelf, and then he says “Ah here we go. It’s not much but here” he hands Tasen a large book about the size of him but, he manages to lift it. He takes it to a table to look at and reads the name of the book. Created weapons and their Creators. Tasen and the others start to read.
Meanwhile
Xander heads over to the jewel shop to sell the gems they had gotten from there previous battle.
The jeweler says, “well the two brown gems and the green gem I can buy but, the orange gem… phew I’ll go bankrupt if I even try to buy it from ya. I’ll tell ya how much its Worth though, I would say about two thousand five hundred gold.
Xander Replies, “Okay thank you but one thing? Do you know any one that could buy it?
The gem seller says, “Yeah… actually he runs the local library I believe Zid Castura was his name but, most just call him Zid. He should have enough to buy it so… anyway here’s you gold sir three hundred gold pieces and have a nice day.”
Xander replies “thank you and you too” and then leaves the store.
Reed, Tasen, and Wrathale go through every page of the book and find nothing about the knife. But, found things they could get a blacksmith to make so, Tasen buys the book and puts it on his back and Carries it out.
Xander meets them outside of the inn and they split the gold from the gems (Except the Orange one) and every one smiles at Xander who smiles back. Every one heads back into the inn to get something to eat but, Xander says “I’ll be right back I just need to take care of something.” Everyone nods and continues to eat.
Xander walks out of the inn and towards the library and walks inside. Xander walks up the middle aged man and says “hello. Are you Zid?”
Zid replies “Yes and how may I be of service?”
Xander says “here, the jeweler says you could buy it off me.”
Xander shows Zid the Orange jewel.
Zid says, “Ah… hold on a second.”
Zid then reaches from under his desk and pulls out an old kind of microscope. He takes it and examines the jewel. Zid says “I’ll buy it for half price for it has a few cracks in the middle of it.”
Xander says ok and he receives one thousand two hundred and fifty gold.
“Oh and do you know anything about Tarix’s daughter?” Xander asks.
“Ah, Tarix, why yes… it was believed to be that the Princess was on her way to her father’s house when something had stopped the caravan about… oh, say, five days Travel from this city if you just follow the west road out of town. .” Zid Replies.
“Thank you for I have a party heading out for her tomorrow.” Says Xander
Zid says in return, “Best of luck to you then sir and also if you wish to contact Tarix, just come back here and I can get him here as fast as I can.”
Xander says, “Okay, thank you. I will keep that in mind and with that, I will see you later.”
Xander then heads back to the inn and buys himself some food and a drink.
Xander says, “We should stay the night here then leave tomorrow.”
Tasen says nothing to comment after yawning from engorging himself with food.
Reed says “alrighty”
Wrathale nods at Xander. Bhass just sits there watching the group. Jack still eating, says ok well I’m gonna head to bed. Then jack finishes his food and heads upstairs to his room and every one else does the same.
In the morning Reed and Tasen head downstairs and order breakfast. A few minutes later, everyone else does the same. No one talks not ever a whisper. Not till around noon did they get out of the inn and meet by the gates of the city. A little after noon everyone get, together and leave, on their journey.
