Salty Dog Tavern

[paladin]

Oswald- " My hotel's as clean as an Elven arse. "

*Oswald tosses a wink in your direction*

" Come in adventurers, make yourselves at home. I have a wide selection of ales available, and Ole Cradick in the corner there has a few items ya might find useful, all at a reasonable price I assure you"

" If ya be need'n a bed to rest yer bones we have plenty, 2 coppers a night paid upfront and in full."

" Bah what the hell, I might as well ask ya! "

" You wouldn't be look'n fer a bit or work would ya? "

[sheral]

Hello, Oswald is it? Nice to meet you. I'll have a pint of whatever's not watered down, please.

How much? Hmmm, I can see I'm not going to get very drunk tonight at those prices. Work you say? What do you have in mind, and more importantly, what are you paying? If it's nothing too difficult I might settle for a few jugs of ale, a meal, and one of those poky little rooms you have upstairs. What d'ya say?

[ItsMe]

*In saunters a very short disheveled gnome.*

OyeKeep! ApintaAleIwillbehav’n.

*eyes the room with glee*

[vinea]

A dusty traveller in worn but well kept gear enters the Tavern just before nightfall and sighs. He looks youngish but fit. Given the clothing and armor he's likely a soldier type.

After Oswalds oft repeated pitch he brightens a bit and states loudly "Well tell you what Oswald...today is my birthday and I aim to celebrate and here is as good as anywhere.

A round for the house of whatever I can afford, I'll take a room since I wont be staggering any further and if you can throw in a clean elven arse that would be mighty fine...and if in the morn you still need a hungover fighter we can chat but tonight we party!"

[OOC: I figure on showing up lateish so a good number of folks are hopefully already in the tavern. So long as Paladin gives me a good stash, I'll buy rounds with whatever is left after buying basic gear but leaving enough to afford a little after party party if need be. Otherwise, its soldier blowing his wad night.]

[tonic]

Rue enters the tavern quietly hoping not to draw undue attention. She quickly nods a smile at the innkeeper Oswald and takes a sit near the door. She waits for the bar maid to order her drink and she watches the locals waiting for a opportunity to make back some of the coin she has used up.

[paladin]

Sheral said:

Hello, Oswald is it? Nice to meet you. I'll have a pint of whatever's not watered down, please.

How much? Hmmm, I can see I'm not going to get very drunk tonight at those prices. Work you say? What do you have in mind, and more importantly, what are you paying? If it's nothing too difficult I might settle for a few jugs of ale, a meal, and one of those poky little rooms you have upstairs. What d'ya say?

Oswald: " Well My Lady, it seems today is yer lucky day, and purhaps mine as well!"

*Oswald smirks*

" Say ole chap, ya you Birthday Boy, I didn't catch yer name.........."

" Martin is it?"

*Oswald reaches above the bar and rings an old rusty bell."

" Attention patrons of the Salty Dog, Martin here ( how old did ya say ya was? Bah it don't matter a bit, yer buying, I'm selling, it's just a win win situation) *Oswald gives Martin a friendly slap on the shoulder almost knocking him to the ground*

" Now where was I? Oh yes, Martin here is having a birthday, and what better place to celebrate than right here in the Ole Salty Dog !!"

" Drinks on Martin!"

*The Tavern burst into a cheer *

Tavern Patrons: " Happy Birthday Martin!!"

Oswald: *grabs Martin my the arm* " Don't worry sod, we will discuss the bill in the morning, you enjoy yourself."

[tonic]

*rue watches with interest and makes her way closer to the action*

[sheral]

Aurora sits down near the fireplace with her ale and watches with interest as the tavern fills up. People watching is one of her favourite pastimes and she gives them all equal attention, while trying not to be too obvious. She'd learned the hard way that some people don't like to be noticed, people like the little red-headed woman over there who was busy trying to make herself look as unobtrusive as possible.

She perked up at the offer of 'drinks all round' from the soldierly type at the bar. Her purse was a little light these days and a free drink was a welcome change from counting the pennies.

"Why thankyou stranger," she said, smiling as she approached the bar. "Your generosity is much appreciated. I'll have another pint please landlord."

[paladin]

*Everyone seems to be having a grand time, people are laughing, dancing, drinking, and from time to time falling down.

Well, almost everyone........

You can't help but notice one gentleman setting alone in the corner, the man still dressed in his armor, his blade at the ready, you can tell just by looking at the man that he has seen many a battle. You take notice that instead of drinking ale and enjoying the festivities he is reading an old duty tome, as he reads you notice a look of concern on his face, from time to time he clutches the hilt of his sword*

[Gort]

The door opens quickly and striding purposfully a tall figure crosses the tavern floor to the barkeep. The soft chink of mail can be heard between the footfalls and the merryment in the inn.
The barkeep looks up from polishing spit into the cups and raises an eyebrow.
'Good day' his tone is polite but has a serious and determined edge to it.
He reaches into his cloak and unrolls a parchment before the puzzled innkeeper.
'I have traveled far and i would ask if you have seen soldiers or people with this symbol emblazened upon them?'

[paladin]

Gort said:

The door opens quickly and striding purposfully a tall figure crosses the tavern floor to the barkeep. The soft chink of mail can be heard between the footfalls and the merryment in the inn.
The barkeep looks up from polishing spit into the cups and raises an eyebrow.
'Good day' his tone is polite but has a serious and determined edge to it.
He reaches into his cloak and unrolls a parchment before the puzzled innkeeper.
'I have traveled far and i would ask if you have seen soldiers or people with this symbol emblazened upon them?'

Oswald: " Eh, whatcha on about boy? Let me see what ya got there..........."

*Oswald eyes the parchment*

" Hmmm, nope nope, sorry boy I can't help ya out there."

*Just as the young man started to speak Oswald raises his hand.*

" Now you listen to me boy, and you listen good, don't go causing any trouble in me bar or me town, we clear on that?"

" Now with the pleasantries out of the way........... see that gentleman in the corner there?"

*Oswald slaps Borias in the back of the head*

" Don't look at him ya damned fool!"

" He'd be the man to seek out fer info regarding whats on that parchment, and anything else fer that matter. I warn ya though son, mind yer tongue around that one."

" But first grab ya an ale, it's Martin's birthday."

*Oswald winks*

[tonic]

Rue downs the ale in one quick gulp letting the warm heat of the alcohol run its course through her body. She brushes up against a big fat burly fellow claiming his free drink causing enough of a distraction to fish around his pockets and drop his watch on the floor.

“Oh…" *looking down* "Sir is that your watch?”
Reaching down on the tavern floor she hands back his gold watch after a quick appraisal with a warm inviting smile placed on her lips.

Looking flustered and half drunk the man takes back the watch. “why thank you my dear how careless of me!” Rue smiles brightly back at him “no problem sir…no harm done”.

[paladin]

*Suddenly, and without warning the man in the corner jumps form his chair. Before Rue can take notice his mighty blade is at her throat.

She wonders how this was even possible, the man made not a sound, it was if his armor was made or nothing but air*

Rothgar:

"It would be in your best interest THEIF to cease and desist from your evil ways while under my watch."

* The man sheaves his weapon, but before he puts it away you notice the glow and sound that the sword makes, it's almost musical, almost hypnotic. You can feel the power of the God's illuminating from it *

Rothgar: " Are we clear?"

[tonic]

*rue laughs* "..and what did i steal sir?" *she stands and holds up her arms in a mocking manner "Please do a search... see what you find.. tis all mine i have and no more..." She turns away to finish her drink "ask this fine fellow if you feel the need for meddling sir and not bother me more"!

[paladin]

Rothgar:

" I see your intentions, do not play dumb with me. "

" As far as searching you goes, I would not soil my hands with the likes of you."

*Rothgar returns to his table and begins reading his tome again*