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Emerald Jake

[Crossroads Inn, Common Room]
Thinly varnished oak walls enclose this common room. Stretching along the back wall is a grimy datiawood bar, its wood counter warped from age and spilled drinks. An old, rather ornate chandelier hangs from the ceiling and illuminates a piece of parchment tacked to the bar. Wooden tables chairs, benches and stools are scattered throughout the room, and a small lyre sits in one corner, waiting to be played. Leading up to the second floor is a set of misshapen rickety stairs. You see a brown feather, Cugol, Tugol, Big Fhil, Breen the barkeep, and Emerald Jake (seated on a wooden chair). Also here is Razardica, Leyrn, Elli, Soth (seated on a stool), Jayden (seated on a stool), and Ralkur (seated on a wooden chair).

The aroma of freshly cooked food fills the air.
Muffled voices can be heard from nearby tables.
The only obvious exit is out.

> l cugol
Cugol Stunkwaller is a very, VERY large human in his mid-thirties with matted brown hair, brown eyes, and a poor complexion.
Cugol is holding a rusty morning star in his right hand and a huge mass of sovereigns in his left hand.
He is wearing a corroded bronze helm, some mismatched leg greaves, a corroded iron breastplate, a battered wooden shield, some dirty leather boots, a simple camail, some mismatched arm greaves, and a worn leather satchel.

> l tugol
Tugol Stunkwaller is a very, VERY large human in his late twenties with matted brown hair, brown eyes, and a bad complexion.
Tugol is holding a small glass in his right hand and a huge mass of sovereigns in his left hand.
He is wearing a dented bronze shield, a plain bronze helm, a dented bronze breastplate, some mismatched leg greaves, some black leather boots, a simple camail, some mismatched arm greaves, and a blood-stained satchel.

> l fhil

Big Fhil is the largest man you have ever seen. Almost as big as a gharkin, this human monster has hands the size of sledgehammers and arms that reach almost to his knees. Bright blue eyes appear almost vacant under his short sloping forehead yet compliment his broken lumpy nose and cauliflower ears. Big Fhil's puffy lips seem to be always ajar, allowing a small droplet of drool to roll down his huge jaw.
Big Fhil has huge hands and sausage-like fingers.
Big Fhil is wearing a pocketed emerald green linen apron, some green serge trousers, some highly polished leather boots, and a pale green fitted shirt.

> l jake
"Emerald" Jake is a dwarf in his mid-forties with a thick beard that is braided into two plaits and tied with green leather strips, beady green eyes, full cheeks, a pendulous lower lip, and shoulder length hair that is gathered at the nape of his neck in a peruke. Emerald Jake is small for a dwarf, yet has a cold, fierce demeanor that demands respect.
Emerald Jake is holding a small glass in his right hand and an emerald-tipped walking stick in his left hand.
He is wearing a pale green fitted shirt with an emerald green velvet doublet on top of it, some emerald green velvet trousers, a short betony cigar, a huge emerald and gold ring, and some highly polished green leather boots.

> l feather
Small tufts of down are attached to this cock feather.

Big Fhil stutters, "I b-be-been p-pi-pickin u-up f-f-feathers a-a-all d-d-day."
Soth says, "Evening old friend."
Leyrn shrugs.
Soth nods to you.
You nod to Soth.
Tugol sips some imperial whiskey from his small glass.
You say, "Eve, Soth."
Smoke curls up from the end of the cigar as Soth takes a drag from his cigar.
Emerald Jake says, "Come see my fights...drink some real good stuff...eat at a real inn."
Emerald Jake says, "Not this crap."
You open an embroidered black leather pouch.
Big Fhil stutters, "B-bo-boss, k-k-kin I h-h-have m-me a d-dr-drink? I b-b-be t-th-thirsty."
You get a few sovereigns from an embroidered black leather pouch.
You hand Breen the barkeep some money.
Breen pours some coffee into a mug and hands it to you, saying "Nice and hot! Just brewed it myself."
You close an embroidered black leather pouch.
Emerald Jake nods to Big Fhil.
Emerald Jake exclaims, "One!"
Big Fhil beams at Emerald Jake!
Leyrn grins broadly. What a clown!
Elli says, "Why ye think ladies would faint at the sight...oh please."
Soth's suvian oscuro cigar begins to burn out, but suddenly flares back to life.
Several smoke rings shoot out from Soth's suvian oscuro cigar and quickly rise into the air.
Elli chuckles to herself.
Big Fhil hands Breen the barkeep some money.
Breen pours some whiskey into a cup and hands it to Big Fhil, looks him into the eye and says, "You'll find this pretty strong, pal"
Breen the barkeep gives Big Fhil his change.
Big Fhil nods to Breen.
The dwarf gives him a half-hearted nod.
Breen the barkeep stares at Big Fhil.
Emerald Jake asks, "Ohh...yer a tough broad huh?"
Tugol says, "Ya tell'em boss. Ya folks should treats yaselves to somethin' nice for a change."
Big Fhil raises his small glass into the air.
Emerald Jake grins.
Big Fhil gulps down some imperial whiskey.
Emerald Jake says, "I like em tough."
Ralkur looks slightly uncomfortable.
Big Fhil gulps down some imperial whiskey.
Emerald Jake says, "Hey..."
Big Fhil walks over to a bar.
Big Fhil leans on a bar.
Emerald Jake squints at Elli.
Tugol puts a small glass on a bar.
Elli says, "Who wants ta see 'em tear each other apart."
Emerald Jake asks, "We ever meet before?"
Big Fhil gulps down some imperial whiskey.
Big Fhil drains his small glass dry!
Seeing that it's empty, Big Fhil sets his small glass aside.
Ralkur says, "Now if ya coul' make two bulls fight each other that'd be somethin'"
Ralkur winces.
Big Fhil hiccups.
Ralkur says, "That ale again."
Big Fhil hiccups inadvertently.
You seat yourself at a table.
Emerald Jake says, "My cocks are tougher than bulls..."
Emerald Jake exclaims, "You got ta see em go!"
Emerald Jake exclaims, "Gouging...rippin!"
Big Fhil stutters, "C-cl-clawing."
Emerald Jake says, "Feathers flying."
Elli chuckles.
Emerald Jake smacks Big Fhil silly!
Emerald Jake says, "Shaddap."
Big Fhil hiccups inadvertently.
Big Fhil whimpers.
Big Fhil rubs his arm.
Soth taps on his suvian oscuro cigar, causing some ashes to fall to the ground.
Maris stumbles down the last step on the stairs.
Kahund stumbles down the last step on the stairs.
Maris gazes upwards to the heavens.
Kahund flails about with wild eyes.
Emerald Jake asks, "What do yas people do at night here?"
Big Fhil glances at Kahund.
Jayden opens a finely woven black wool cloak.
Kahund exclaims, "I'qail-i'lfhyae dog!"
You swallow some hot robust coffee.
You slowly sip your coffee, enjoying its rich flavor.
A smoke ring puffs out of Soth's suvian oscuro cigar and rises into the air.
Cugol glances at Kahund.
Emerald Jake asks, "Watch Breen short drink ya?"
Big Fhil squints at Kahund.
Emerald Jake throws back his head and cackles.
You stand up.
Jayden peers at Kahund.
You stroll out of the inn.

[ Later ...]

[City of Kaezar, Tempest Road at Avanil Way, Crossroads]
Sitting in the shadow of the clock tower to the east, a large building occupies the entire south side of the block. Extremely rutted from the carts and wagons that traffic to the northern, eastern, western and southern sections of Kaezar City, the road is a quagmire of mud and deep puddles. You see the corpse of Razardica, the corpse of Kahund with a shimmering steel longknife on it, and two tall glasses.
Obvious exits are south, north, west, and east.

You raise an eyebrow.
You touch the corpse of Kahund
It is cold.
You touch the corpse of Razardica
It is cold.
You stroll into the building.

[Crossroads Inn, Common Room]
Thinly varnished oak walls enclose this common room. Stretching along the back wall is a grimy datiawood bar, its wood counter warped from age and spilled drinks. An old, rather ornate chandelier hangs from the ceiling and illuminates a piece of parchment tacked to the bar. Wooden tables chairs, benches and stools are scattered throughout the room, and a small lyre sits in one corner, waiting to be played. Leading up to the second floor is a set of misshapen rickety stairs. You see a brown feather, Tugol, Emerald Jake, Cugol, Big Fhil, and Breen the barkeep. Also here is Aldrith, Aira, Sergeant Aljeron, Ralkur, Raeh, Soth, Gavronte, Kietal, Leyrn, Elli, Jayden (seated on a stool), and Razardica (seated on a stool).

The aroma of freshly cooked food fills the air.
Muffled voices can be heard from nearby tables.
The only obvious exit is out.

Emerald Jake holds up his pinky for Razardica to see.
You ask, "Erm, what are all the bodies doing outside in the street?"
Emerald Jake exclaims, "Hey!"
Cugol peers at his surroundings.
Emerald Jake asks, "Miss Elli is it?"
Cugol meanders out to the street.
Tugol says, "Just a little brawls."
Tugol nods to you.
Elli nods to Emerald Jake.
Leyrn peers at his surroundings.
Emerald Jake says, "Don't know it if ya aint sees it."
Gavronte says, "Actually madame, oftentimes in my past I have gambled on such events as the quarrel of the rooster. Indeed, it was looked upon as great sport to a variety of my old acquaintances."
Emerald Jake says, "We dress it up nice."
You say, "Just a little one, hm? Usually they don't end up with dead folks."
Big Fhil stutters, "T-t-that m-m-man h-h-hurts m-m-my e-ea-ears."
Elli says, "Aye, Elli to my friends, and Ellizza when I'm in trouble."
Emerald Jake says, "The cocks...they love a good fight."
Cugol comes into the bar.
Big Fhil furrows his brow at Gavronte.
Kietal says, "You oughta see Jake punch."
Emerald Jake grins at Big Fhil.
Soth grins at Elli.
Cugol says, "Dirty lot they got here."
Khregen comes into the bar.
Soth says, "Havent heard anyone call you Ellizza in ages."
Raeh seats herself down at a table.
Soth tickles Elli.
Khregen asks, "Who layed dem corpses out?"
Elli chuckles.
Tugol leans on a wooden table.
Gavronte says, "My deepest appologies my large and noble sir, a thousand pardons to be sure. As I said before, however, it is an unavoidable consequences of the way in which I learned the common tongue."
Migo comes into the bar.
Jayden says, "The little green one."
Migo says, "There's another dead body outside."
Big Fhil rubs his ears.
You seat yourself down at a table.
Khregen asks, "Why?"
Big Fhil peers at his surroundings.
Migo shrugs innocently.
Leyrn asks, "A bit loud in here, eh?" of Big Fhil.
Migo says, "I guess from the poison."
Tugol spits on the ground.
Kietal says, "Looks like Kahund bleed to death."
Raeh waves to you.
Migo says, "I would let you see it, but I don't trust." to Jayden.
You wave to Raeh.
Raeh says, "Evening, Jurion."
Jayden says, "Suit yourself." to Migo.
Migo says, "His corpse is stripped of belongings too."
Raeh says, "You missed quite a brawl."
Jayden smiles.
You say, "Eve, Raeh. Looks as if I must have." to Raeh.
Migo says, "I think someone looted his corpse."
Raeh smiles wryly at you.
Migo asks, "Brawl?" of Raeh.
Kietal says, "There's still a dagger sticking out of it."
Raeh nods to Migo.
Migo ears perk up.
Tugol grunts.
You ask, "Who'd have thought a trip to the privy would have saved me so much trouble?"
Raeh nods to Emerald Jake.
Tugol seats himself at a table.
Migo chuckles.
Raeh says, "That fellow and Kahund, I think."
Migo exclaims, "Oooh, I missed it!"
Gavronte grins slightly at you.
Migo snaps his fingers.
Soth chuckles at you.
Raeh chuckles at you.
Migo grins devilishly.
Migo asks, "I take it you're not interested?" of Jayden.
Raeh winces.
Migo opens a flowing scarlet brocade cloak.
Migo gets a rabuhide winebag from a flowing scarlet brocade cloak.
Migo closes a flowing scarlet brocade cloak.
Migo shows his rabuhide winebag to Jayden.
Kietal swallows some imperial whiskey.
Jayden says, "I would be, if I believed you." to Migo.

> l mi's winebag
Made of hide with a long spout that is stopped with a piece of cork, this winebag appears to be a handy way for a traveler to carry liquid nourishment.
It contains:
Bubbling away, this greenish-gray brew has large pieces inside it that keep appearing and disappearing. What looks like eyes, fingers and bird's claws bubble up and then are reswallowed into the concoction.
It looks to be full.
It is open.

Migo offers his rabuhide winebag to Jayden.
Migo grunts.
Soth agrees with Jayden.
Ralkur says, "I know where ta get that stuff."
Gavronte nods to Jayden.
Jayden accepts Migo's offer.
Migo mumbles.
Raeh asks, "So when is the cock fight, er.. Mr. Jake?"
Leyrn moves closer to a wooden table.
Leyrn leans on a wooden table.
Ralkur says, "Tha's some cauldron gunk."
Jayden sniffs his rabuhide winebag.
Aira says, "So many talking ...can someone just one tell."
Migo says, "I hope Calvexia is alive."
Aira holds her ears.
Migo ponders the situation.
Jayden stares at Migo.
Tugol glances at Aira.
Migo says, "She's been gone for quite some time."
Jayden asks, "Where did you get this?"
Emerald Jake gets a small glass from a bar.
Aljeron rubs Aira gently.
You cross your feet.
Emerald Jake sips some imperial whiskey from his small glass.
Kietal says, "Well, Kahund went nuts and attacked Jake, I waded in and sorta stopped teh fight."
You act: Jurion props his elbow on the table.
Tugol says, "There's a pretty one, boss." to Emerald Jake.
Tugol motions to Aira.
Migo chuckles.
Big Fhil shuffles his feet.
Gavronte says, "What liquid lies within that skin sir? If I may be so bold as to ask."
Aljeron glances at Tugol.
Gavronte smiles at Jayden.
Jayden closes a rabuhide winebag.
Emerald Jake says, "Actually he attacked my man."
Emerald Jake points at Big Fhil.
Emerald Jake says, "We just finished the fight."
Tugol glances at Aljeron.
Big Fhil nods to Emerald Jake.
You say, "Kahund, hm? Maybe he lost on roulette. I go to the Cat's Paw, myself, it's a straighter table."
Jayden says, "Hang on, mate." to Gavronte.
Jayden turns to face Migo.
Jayden asks, "Where did you get this?" of Migo.
Emerald Jake glances at you.
Cugol glances at you.
Migo says, "None of your business. So that to your boldness." to Gavronte.
Emerald Jake asks, "You callin me crooked?"
Emerald Jake glances at you.
Kietal asks, "Does anyone have that paper that Kahund dropped? Maybe it explains what happened?"
Emerald Jake cracks his knuckles.
Khregen frowns.
Tugol admires Aira.
You say, "No, but I think your croupier's pocketing something under the table. Seems it's been twice now I've won and haven't been paid out."
Gavronte grins slightly.
Emerald Jake asks, "My man?"
You say, "Mayhap you ought to look into it."
Migo says, "You should be hanging at the Abbey with your parents." to Gavronte.
Emerald Jake opens his mouth as if to say something.
You act: Jurion lifts his shoulder in an idle shrug.
Aira blinks.
Jayden exclaims, "Yo!" to Migo.
Jayden asks, "Where did you get this?" of Migo.
Aira smiles.
Emerald Jake says, "Tugol...kill the bastard if that's true."
Gavronte says, "A rude and obnoxious fellow if ever I've seen one. Quite offensive to even my ears. However I should advise you sir that you should speak more clearly, as it's terribly trying to understand the foul mouthings of a gutter rat."
Gavronte smiles politely at Migo.
Emerald Jake says, "Check into it."
Kietal says, "Hey, cool it kid."
Emerald Jake nods to Tugol.
Kietal glances at Migo.
Aira says, "Oh I have the parchment."
Migo looks at Gavronte intensely.
Raeh says, "I think this fellow is sorry he missed the brawl, Gavronte."
Tugol nods to Emerald Jake.
Raeh nods to Migo.
Kietal asks, "Whats it say?"
Aljeron nods to Aira.
Migo asks, "You think you're answer is gonna be any different?"
Migo peers at Jayden.
Big Fhil stutters, "L-le-lets g-g-go h-ho-home b-b-boss."
Emerald Jake smiles at Gavronte.
You notice Raeh wince in pain as blood trickles down her right arm.
Big Fhil glances pleadingly at Jake.
Jayden says, "I know it's gonna be."
Emerald Jake asks, "Where ya learn ta talk like that?"
Kietal asks, "Before you go, whens the cock fight?"
Jayden says, "Cause if you don tell me, I won't buy it."
Xelian comes into the bar.
Ralkur says, "Why shoul' anyone pay for that junk if they coul's jus get it themselves."
Emerald Jake says, "Every day all day."
Emerald Jake grins.
Soth says, "Evening sis."
Raeh waves to Xelian.
Aira says, "That his past is upon him and he has become a danger."
You wave to Xelian.
Elli says, "Evening Holy."
Xelian waves.
Migo says, "Go find your Imperialists to help dig their nose into something other than my business."
Xelian's very focused look slowly fades away.
Emerald Jake says, "Wait til ya sees it."
Migo scoffs.
Kietal grins.
Soth hugs Xelian.
Big Fhil stutters, "F-f-feathers f-f-flyin!"
Soth kisses Xelian on the cheek.
Gavronte says, "It's somewhat embarassing my fine dwarven sir, but I learned the common tongue from flowery romance novels-the only option available to myself in youth."
Emerald Jake glances at Migo.
Tugol says, "Another perdy missy."
Kietal asks, "Running a betting stand?"
Gavronte coughs.
Saebra stumbles down the last step on the stairs.
Tugol glances at Xelian.
Elli chuckles.
Jayden squints at Migo.
Big Fhil rubs his ears.
Xelian hugs Soth.
Big Fhil stutters, "D-d-does h-h-he a-a-always t-t-talk l-l-like d-d-dat?"
Emerald Jake says, "Yer a tough kid..."
Jayden asks, "Fine. What if it doesn't work?"
Xelian smiles at Tugol.
Emerald Jake asks, "Need a job?"
Migo taps his foot impatiently.
Kietal says, "If you're offerintg."
Aira says, "And apologizes for whoever and to whoever he harmed."
Tugol smiles slowly at Xelian.
Migo says, "Give it here."
Elli says, "Holy talk some sense into these men."
Saebra peers intently around the room.
Emerald Jake asks, "Ever handle a roulette wheel?"
Elli says, "Tell 'em the evils of cock fighting."
Elli winks at Xelian.
Tugol puts some spiked brass knuckles in his blood-stained satchel.
Kietal shakes his head.
Migo asks, "Who are those men?" of Jayden.
Kietal says, "I mostly dice."
Migo points at Emerald Jake.
Jayden says, "Don change the subject."
Tugol hands Breen the barkeep some money.
Breen pours some whiskey into a cup and hands it to Tugol, looks him into the eye and says, "You'll find this pretty strong, pal"
Jayden asks, "What if this doesn't work?"
Tugol asks, "Want a drink missy?" of Xelian.
Aljeron glances at Khregen.
Kietal says, "Its hard to carry a roulette wheel with you."
Barrakketh comes into the bar.
Saebra glances at Khregen.
Migo says, "Than you can lynch me."
Emerald Jake exclaims, "Tugol!"
Migo snickers.
Khregen shrugs at Aljeron.
Aira moves in closer to Aljeron's side.
Big Fhil shuffles his feet.
Emerald Jake exclaims, "Stay away frum the broads!"
Emerald Jake moves closer to a wooden bench.
Aljeron nods to Khregen.
Jayden takes off his supple black leather gloves.
Tugol mutters.
Barrakketh grins at Emerald Jake.
Emerald Jake pulls Tugol to his feet.
Big Fhil glances at Emerald Jake.
Barrakketh says, "Good advice."
Barrakketh winks at Emerald Jake.
Saebra asks, "Broads?"
Barrakketh pets Big Fhil lovingly.
Big Fhil stutters, "B-b-broads?"
Cugol glances at Tugol.
Saebra glances at Xelian.
Cugol chuckles.
Migo asks, "Like I said, who are those men?"
Kietal laughs!
Migo peers at Jayden.
Tugol exclaims, "Right boss!"
Emerald Jake says, "Hey Fhil."
Tugol begins to say something, then hesitates.
Elli says, "Mr. Jake this is Holy."
Emerald Jake says, "This one likes ya."
Elli points at Xelian.
Saebra hugs Xelian.
Emerald Jake points at Barrakketh.
Gavronte says, "By that madame, I believe he means the ladies currently present in this fine establishment."
Gavronte smiles at Saebra.
Migo says, "I asked because I want an answer, not changing subjects."
Jayden says, "Some big-shots from up the Vinre."
Big Fhil cowers away from Barrakketh.
Emerald Jake bows to Xelian.
Barrakketh laughs!
Jayden says, "The short one owns a casino or something."
Barrakketh nudges Big Fhil.
Migo grins.
Xelian nods to Emerald Jake.
Barrakketh giggles.
Big Fhil glances at Barrakketh.
Barrakketh pets Emerald Jake lovingly.
Migo says, "Gambling is for those who want their money to go to the house."
Migo chuckles.
Ralkur rests his hand on his chest for a moment.
Kietal says, "Thats Emerald Jake, one of the gamblers that made it big."
Big Fhil shuffles nervously.
Ralkur says, "I never heard of'em."
Migo frowns seriously.
Emerald Jake leans on Barrakketh.
Ralkur winces.
Barrakketh tickles Emerald Jake.
Migo coughs.
Tugol steps over to Jake and stands reasonably close to him in an protective manner.
Emerald Jake seats himself down at a table.
Jayden asks, "I agree. Now it was the antidote for the gloves, right?"
Kietal says, "The others are his associates."
Barrakketh seats himself at a table.
Tugol sips some imperial whiskey from his small glass.
Kietal plops himself down at the bar.
Elli leans on Xelian.
Big Fhil leans on Tugol.
Migo says, "Well, you requested one serving of it. The wineskin holds more than just a sip. So, I will have to find you a container."
Big Fhil leans on Tugol.
Jayden asks, "I'll take it all. How much?"
Saebra nods to Raeh.
Xelian grins at Elli.
Emerald Jake stands up.
Big Fhil stutters, "B-b-boss, l-le-lets h-h-head h-h-home."
Big Fhil nods to Emerald Jake.
Tugol grunts.
Emerald Jake asks, "You trusting this mug?"
Jayden wears some supple black leather gloves.
Emerald Jake points at Migo.
Big Fhil stutters, "D-d-dis p-pl-place...always t-t-trouble."
Migo eyes Jayden carefully.
Emerald Jake chuckles.
Jayden glances at Emerald Jake.
Emerald Jake says, "Okay Fhil."
Big Fhil glances around suspiciously.
Migo asks, "Who asked you?" of Emerald Jake.
Emerald Jake says, "Okay."
Ralkur says, "He got the stuff outta Calvexia's cauldron."
Ralkur shrugs at Jayden.
Jayden says, "If he's lying, I'll only lose my coins." to Emerald Jake.
Gavronte smiles at Emerald Jake.
Kietal laughs!
Emerald Jake says, "I asked me."
Saebra glances around suspiciously.
Emerald Jake squints at Migo.
Emerald Jake spits on the ground.
Aljeron frowns slightly.
Migo says, "Don't start with me." to Emerald Jake.
You act: Jurion props his boot on Raeh's chair.
Jayden says, "And that's easier then wasting them in your pit." to Emerald Jake.
Tugol glances at Migo.
Big Fhil glances at Migo.
With a disinterested glance, Migo turns away from Emerald Jake.
Emerald Jake hikes up his trousers.
Soth raises an eyebrow in Migo's direction.
Jayden turns to face Migo.
Raeh's right arm has been healed.
Athryne comes into the bar.
Soth says, "Not a smart kid."
Gavronte grins slightly.
Big Fhil stutters, "D-d-don't s-s-start n-n-nuffin."
Barrakketh grins.
Saebra nods to Athryne.
Big Fhil grins at Khregen.
Jayden asks, "C'mon, man. How much?" of Migo.
Jayden looks a bit queasy.
Jayden momentarily loses his balance.
Barrakketh exclaims, "Fight fight fight fight!"
Tugol sips some imperial whiskey from his small glass.
Illuriel comes into the bar.
Big Fhil shakes his fist.
Khregen winks at Big Fhil.
Barrakketh exclaims, "Fight fight fight fight!"
Barrakketh sticks out his tongue.
Barrakketh giggles.
Kietal says, "Oh don't Migo, he already killed someone today, and they were bigger than you are."
Illuriel exclaims, "What happened out side?!"
Big Fhil nods to Khregen.
Illuriel points out.
Leyrn moves further from a wooden table.
Migo ponders the situation.
Saebra peers at Illuriel.
Saebra peers at her surroundings.
Emerald Jake pats Razardica on the back.
Gavronte peers at his surroundings.
Athryne says, "Nay sure Kahund is dead."
Emerald Jake says, "Come to my place kid."
Illuriel says, "Kahund is dead."
Aira says, "Give Kietal."
Emerald Jake says, "You pack a good punch."
Aira offers her piece of yellow parchment to Kietal.
Kietal accepts Aira's offer.
Saebra asks, "Who killed Kahund?"
Migo ponders the situation.
Emerald Jake nods to Razardica.
Khregen nods to Emerald Jake.
Razardica says, "If you say so."
Saebra shifts her eyes to Razardica.
Aira says, "Big Jake."
Illuriel says, "I dunno."
Gavronte says, "Someone who had some slight quarrel with him, I would hazard to guess."
Aljeron says, "Seems he attacked Big Fhil."
Emerald Jake says, "Fhil...go buy me some cigars."
Gavronte smiles at Saebra.
Razardica asks, "Where can I find you?"
Emerald Jake points at Big Fhil.
Big Fhil nods to Emerald Jake.
Kietal peers at his piece of yellow parchment.
Big Fhil stutters, "A-a-aye, b-b-boss."
Big Fhil meanders out to the street.
Saebra says, "I had rather noticed that by the dead body out front."
Saebra nods to Gavronte.
Khregen meanders out to the street.
Ralkur says, "Got quite a punch myself."
Emerald Jake says, "At Emerald Jakes."
Illuriel peers at her surroundings.
Xelian leans back against a bar.
Ralkur grins.
Illuriel meanders out to the street.
Emerald Jake says, "In Never."
Saebra meanders out to the street.
Razardica says, "Well, that can't be too hard."
Raeh smiles slightly.
Xelian glances at her hands.
Jayden asks, "What's the matter, mate. Ya daft? How much for the skin?" of Migo.
Tugol elbows Fhil and says, "Look at all da'wimmens, Fhil."
Xelian sheaths a sharp low-steel halberd in her dark leather baldric.
Kietal asks, "Its near fleece street. By the by, did you have anything to do with the naming Jake?"
Raeh stands up.
Soth chuckles.
Emerald Jake nods to Gavronte.
Kietal says, "The name seems very ironic."
Emerald Jake points at some stairs.
Cugol glances around outrageously.
Emerald Jake says, "Tugol...Cugol."
Emerald Jake says, "Wait here."
Migo moves closer to a stool.
Tugol nods to Emerald Jake.
Cugol says, "Aye boss."
Tugol says, "Aye boss."
You chuckle.
Emerald Jake stumbles up the stairs, nearly falling.
Gavronte stumbles up the stairs, nearly falling.

[ At this point Gavronte spoke to Jake at length... more about that in "Other Options." In the meantime, pages of small talk scroll by, and finally Jayden buys the "cure" from Migo. ]

Jayden offers his few imperials to Migo.
Raeh casually smooths the folds of her embroidered soft green damask gown.
Migo accepts Jayden's offer.
Illuriel says, "Well...."
Jayden takes off his supple black leather gloves.
Soth smiles at Raeh.
Tugol grunts.
Jayden offers his supple black leather gloves to Migo.
Migo accepts Jayden's offer.
You act: Jurion slouches down into his chair.
Migo opens a flowing scarlet brocade cloak.
Saebra glances at Tugol.
Illuriel peers at Jayden.
Migo puts some supple black leather gloves in his flowing scarlet brocade cloak.
Raeh grins at Soth.
Jayden says, "Drink that." to Illuriel.
Tugol glances at some stairs.
Migo closes a flowing scarlet brocade cloak.
Elli asks, "What if he did take it out of the hags cauldon before it was ready?"
Migo glances at his hands.
Migo puts a few imperials in his pouch.
Illuriel walks over to Saebra.
Migo closes a pouch.
Jayden closes a finely woven black wool cloak.
Illuriel blinks at Saebra.
Raeh glances at some stairs.
Xelian asks, "What's that, the potion?"
Kietal says, "Someone go see the hag, see how exactly the kid got that stuff."
Illuriel opens a rabuhide winebag.
Aljeron opens a cloak of the Imperial Guard.
Migo says, "Drink it." to Illuriel.
Aljeron puts a piece of yellow parchment in his cloak of the Imperial Guard.
Elli says, "Could do more harm than good...Jakob knows what it is."
Aljeron closes a cloak of the Imperial Guard.
Illuriel asks, "Why?"
Illuriel raises an eyebrow.
You ask, "Is there enough to go round?"
Migo furrows his brow.
Migo shrugs at you.
Razardica asks, "Tugol Where's your boss?"
Illuriel says, "There is nothing in it."
Illuriel waves her rabuhide winebag around.
Tugol glances at Razardica.
Migo shakes his head.
Jayden says, "Hang on, open it."
Raeh frowns.
Kietal says, "Jake went upstairs with Gav."
Illuriel says, "I did."
Tugol says, "Boss is busy." to Razardica.
Elli says, "Tell where ye got it from and folks might be more apt ta believe ya."
Illuriel swallows some greenish-gray concoction.
Soth nods to Elli.
Illuriel gags.
Xelian glances at Illuriel and winces.
Migo says, "Drink it away."
Cugol winces.
Illuriel coughs.
Kietal says, "Least its the same color as the stuff the hag had."
Jayden asks, "You get it next, right?" of Xelian.
Illuriel clutches her throat and looks as if she is about to throw up.
Xelian asks, "That the stuff the old woman made?"
Illuriel asks, "What is this?"
Elli says, "Aye but she said it was gonna take time."
Soth glances at Illuriel and winces.
Illuriel peers at her rabuhide winebag.
Illuriel kneels down on the wooden floor.
Kietal says, "And that she'd summon us."
Migo says, "A blessing."
Illuriel gags.
Kietal peers at Illuriel.
Xelian says, "Actually Jayden I feel quite well today."
Emerald Jake stumbles down the last step on the stairs.
Kietal asks, "You alright Ill?"
Leyrn stumbles down the last step on the stairs.
Jayden stands up.
Saebra shifts her eyes to Emerald Jake.
Xelian nods rapidly.
Gavronte stumbles down the last step on the stairs.
You say, "Supposing it's not done yet? I mean, it might be worse than the ale."
Emerald Jake leans on Cugol.
Malikayl looks crossly at his diamond-studded gold armbands.
Emerald Jake leans on Cugol.
Jayden pats Illuriel on the back.
Emerald Jake asks, "We ready men?"
Migo glances at Emerald Jake.
Cugol says, "Aye boss."
Malikayl crosses his arms.
Elli agrees with you.
Cugol nods.
You ask, "And if it's stolen, supposing it irks the old hag and she refuses to make any more?"
Emerald Jake says, "Tugol.."
Leyrn stumbles up the stairs, nearly falling.
Illuriel asks, "How much of this do I have to drink?"
Leyrn stumbles down the last step on the stairs.
Tugol asks, "Aye boss?" of Emerald Jake.
Illuriel grimaces.
Emerald Jake asks, "Ready?"
Migo shrugs at Illuriel.
Jayden says, "I think tha's enough."
Soth says, "Hope to see you up in Never Emerald Jake."
Aljeron says, "Yer missin one." to Jake.
Illuriel swallows some greenish-gray concoction.
Tugol says, "Aye boss."
Migo says, "You could drink all of it to be on the safe side."
Illuriel says, "Oh....it makes me sick."
Jayden asks, "Who else needs it?"
Xelian loses a bit of her self-confidence.
Illuriel gags.
Illuriel meanders out to the street.
Migo laughs quietly.
Gavronte says, "Your large and industrious friend appears not to be present in this fine facility, good sir."
Jayden meanders out to the street.
Gavronte smiles at Emerald Jake.
Emerald Jake shoots his cuffs and you catch the glitter of two five carat emerald cufflinks.
Kietal says, "That stuff better not be bad Migo, Illie's got lots of friends."
Emerald Jake says, "Let's get outts here."
Gavronte peers at his surroundings.
Cugol nods to Emerald Jake.
Emerald Jake meanders out to the street.
Cugol meanders out to the street.
Cugol meanders out to the street.

[ More small talk, then the conversation turns back to the "cure." ]

Ralkur says, "Oh an I ain' wrong bout where ya got that stuff."
Ralkur shrugs at Migo.
Jayden says, "Tracker, I think... Elli? Thadius..."
Raeh asks, "Do you wish to come, Jurion?"
Xelian offers her rabuhide winebag to Jayden.
Jayden accepts Xelian's offer.
Elli says, "Most kind of you to try and help."
Migo meanders out to the street.
Elli nods to Jayden.
You ponder the situation.
Jayden asks, "You know any of them?"
Raeh says, "We're headed that way."
Xelian says, "Thadius I heard was bad off."
You say, "You know, I might just at that."
Gavronte says, "Sir I can assure you that although my wits are lacking, my expertise in the fashion industry is a match for anyone in this fair city, to be sure."
Raeh says, "Although I don't generally shop at Grilla's."
Elli says, "But I'll not drink it until he says where he got it."
Ralkur says, "I know where he got it."
Raeh says, "Yes, Gavronte is simply a *whiz* at fashion."
You say, "Nor do I, he's quite taken with measuring high in the inseam."
You stand up.
Ralkur staggers around, looking for something to lean on.
Jayden shows his rabuhide winebag to himself.
Ralkur says, "He scammed ya if ya payed for it."
Aljeron raises an eyebrow.
Gavronte grins at you.
Xelian stands up.
Jayden says, "Don't tell me that again." to Ralkur.
Xelian whispers something to Elli.
You say, "I believe I'll wait for Calvexia's recipe... You don't know what might be in that stuff, after all."
Jayden raises his rabuhide winebag into the air.
Ralkur says, "He grabbed the gunk straight outta Calvexia's cauldron."
Raeh nods to you.
Gavronte sighs at Jayden.
Ralkur shrugs at you.
Soth says, "Odd that he he claimed to be selling a cure when he was in here the other night trying to buy some of the poisoned ale from Breen."
Soth ponders the situation.
Raeh says, "Half-baked potions aren't very trustworthy."
You ask, "All I have is his word for that, and is it a good idea to steal it right out of her hut?"
Aljeron nods to Soth.
Jayden swallows some greenish-gray concoction.
You say, "Sounds like an excellent way to end up as a toad."
You join Raeh's group.
Raeh chuckles.
Raeh says, "And with that, good night."