Agreed, @Monsieur Rose. Leibish will be ready to venture back to the moors with Cosmo and Sir Dewey.Monsieur Rose wrote: ↑Wed Nov 17, 2021 11:10 pm Sir Dewey
The Knight grasps the hand of the monk. "Good to hear. Let's gather up Cosmo and Leibish and be on our way. The others are waiting for us outside town."
He motions for Sun to proceed with him as he goes in search of the others. I'm good with heading back at any time.
Helix: The Brazen Strumpet
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Antoine de Saint-Exupery: “If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up people together to collect wood and don’t assign them tasks and work, but rather teach them to long for the endless immensity of the sea.”
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Cosmo
happily bounces along. "Say, we're having so much fun! And thrills and danger! In equal proportions!"
happily bounces along. "Say, we're having so much fun! And thrills and danger! In equal proportions!"
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moved post here
Savant
Savant nods talking to Fapp.
"We cleared a barrow with many clay urns. They're probably worth over 25gp each. We only brought back what we could carry. We're making an urn run. We'll sell the batch, split the funds evenly minus horse supplies and guide fees. Though to be clear, one even split will go to the person loaning us a the horse who was there on the last run.
The horse is now outfitted to carry more than last time. As long as your dirty beast is an enemy of my enemies, then it is welcome. Perhaps it could be outfitted to carry extra urns? In any case, we leave tomorrow morning."
Savant
Savant nods talking to Fapp.
"We cleared a barrow with many clay urns. They're probably worth over 25gp each. We only brought back what we could carry. We're making an urn run. We'll sell the batch, split the funds evenly minus horse supplies and guide fees. Though to be clear, one even split will go to the person loaning us a the horse who was there on the last run.
The horse is now outfitted to carry more than last time. As long as your dirty beast is an enemy of my enemies, then it is welcome. Perhaps it could be outfitted to carry extra urns? In any case, we leave tomorrow morning."
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Cosmo
then quickly snaps out of his flimsy mode and puts the following question to Leibish and Sir Dewey: "Are there any additional things that would help the group, we can think of procuring before heading back to the moors ? Let's rack our brains..."
He also peers outside to check if the tattoed beggar is back in his previous spot. Can Cosmo see him ?
then quickly snaps out of his flimsy mode and puts the following question to Leibish and Sir Dewey: "Are there any additional things that would help the group, we can think of procuring before heading back to the moors ? Let's rack our brains..."
He also peers outside to check if the tattoed beggar is back in his previous spot. Can Cosmo see him ?
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Cosmo
The beggar is not in the verandah. You can buy any extra supplies you want, just list what you purchase and reconcile the gold from your wallet.
The beggar is not in the verandah. You can buy any extra supplies you want, just list what you purchase and reconcile the gold from your wallet.
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Cosmo
will continue to keep a sly gnome eye open for any sign of the beggar, along his paths & travels.
will continue to keep a sly gnome eye open for any sign of the beggar, along his paths & travels.
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May 17th 1066
Golgarth, arising from his deathbed in the hospice, returns to the tavern. He pays for another two days of premier deluxe accommodation, inclusive of all meals, hot tub and laundry.
-3gp
After spending a day in prayer and fasting, he makes himself available for expeditions that depart town from the 19th onwards.
I will basically lurk on the forum until expeditions return to town and I am in a position in the calendar to mix again with folks.
Golgarth, arising from his deathbed in the hospice, returns to the tavern. He pays for another two days of premier deluxe accommodation, inclusive of all meals, hot tub and laundry.
-3gp
After spending a day in prayer and fasting, he makes himself available for expeditions that depart town from the 19th onwards.
I will basically lurk on the forum until expeditions return to town and I am in a position in the calendar to mix again with folks.
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Gunter Relaxes into his seat with his back against the wall and rests easy. It felt fantastic to just be sitting without his heavy pack and crossbow.
He studies the menu a moment as if he could read and extends a dirty calloused hand to Bollo in greeting.
“I’m Gunter Red Shirt, free blade er bowman anyway…Just arrived in town today after a bloody long yomp from Iron Motte. I’ll take a bowl of bygones bailiff, heavy on the sop and a pannikin of water if you please.
I’ll be needin a pallet in the commons for a few days too if you’ve room;what time’s breakfast?”
Gunter’s voice is a deep sonorous bass, completely incongruous with his boyish appearance.
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The Brazen Strumpet Tavern
Bollo serves the young adventurer. "Common room in the stables annexe is quite clean. Sheets laundered daily. Breakfast is in the mess room around the back, anytime you get there. Porridge oats and what not always simmering in the pot.
If you be looking for adventure, you can do no worse than chat with the patrons. They might have need of new blood, most likely after spilling blood and guts and yesterday's stew upon the Moor.
Dwarves be recruiting I hear for a long trek across the wilderness. Take several weeks I suspect, though most of the other group's go for a day or so to the local mounds nearby.
If you are trekking there though, I would suggest you script your 'last will & testament' just so any post mortem affairs can be rightly sorted. Priests across the market square can deal with those. Take any confessions and clean you of unrighteousness before you trek out. Put you right with God before you meet him.
Mind you if you don't have any unrighteousness but want some, the Foul Pheasant has a few gentleman's entertainments to spend your coin upon."
He serves a beer to Guntar, leaving him to consider options regarding what to do next.
it might be at this point, as several expeditions are still current, other players are yet to appear in town on the same calendar date. But you can still roleplay in the village and check out other locations as you familiarise yourself with various goings on.
Bollo serves the young adventurer. "Common room in the stables annexe is quite clean. Sheets laundered daily. Breakfast is in the mess room around the back, anytime you get there. Porridge oats and what not always simmering in the pot.
If you be looking for adventure, you can do no worse than chat with the patrons. They might have need of new blood, most likely after spilling blood and guts and yesterday's stew upon the Moor.
Dwarves be recruiting I hear for a long trek across the wilderness. Take several weeks I suspect, though most of the other group's go for a day or so to the local mounds nearby.
If you are trekking there though, I would suggest you script your 'last will & testament' just so any post mortem affairs can be rightly sorted. Priests across the market square can deal with those. Take any confessions and clean you of unrighteousness before you trek out. Put you right with God before you meet him.
Mind you if you don't have any unrighteousness but want some, the Foul Pheasant has a few gentleman's entertainments to spend your coin upon."
He serves a beer to Guntar, leaving him to consider options regarding what to do next.
it might be at this point, as several expeditions are still current, other players are yet to appear in town on the same calendar date. But you can still roleplay in the village and check out other locations as you familiarise yourself with various goings on.
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“Sheets? In the commons? Right palace you’re running here mate. I can pitch me own straw if the pallet needs stuffin.” he says smiling.
Gunter looks down forlornly at the beer, torn between a good pint and a thin purse. Sadly, he slides the beer back to Bollo.
“Sorry mate but I only ordered yesterday’s pottage and water. Them other three shiners was for me bunk & breakfast.”
Gunter tears through whatever food comes his way with the insatiable appetite of a young soldier. When he’s finished (a.k.a the food runs out) he sits back working his teeth for any loose morsels and listens unobtrusively for any good tidbits, rumors or advice from the other patrons.
Gunter looks down forlornly at the beer, torn between a good pint and a thin purse. Sadly, he slides the beer back to Bollo.
“Sorry mate but I only ordered yesterday’s pottage and water. Them other three shiners was for me bunk & breakfast.”
Gunter tears through whatever food comes his way with the insatiable appetite of a young soldier. When he’s finished (a.k.a the food runs out) he sits back working his teeth for any loose morsels and listens unobtrusively for any good tidbits, rumors or advice from the other patrons.
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The Brazen Strumpet Tavern
Bollo, having poured the beer slides it back. "We all know the frugalities of adventuring. Poverty is a great motivator to explore. Call it on the house. Then when you strike it rich you will choose to host your feasting in this humble tavern." he says. Looking around, the tavern a bit a bit more than 'humble'. Oak beams timber frame the property, a raised stage, stone hearth with wrought castings and a large stable and bunk room annexe. It seems at least the tavern makes a profit from those adventuring though by the looks of the patrons, few dress in silks and mink furs.
Guntar. There are rumours. What tavern would not have tittle-tattle gossipped around. But the Brazen Strumpet also has various tributes and memorials hung around the walls, which testify in various ways to fallen adventurers or treasure recovered from the infamous mounds.
(you can read through threads to garner current in game rumours). There is talk of a strange leprous pox affecting settlers near Bogtown, a pair of bounty hunters scouring the village for a fugitive, Lord Krothos raising taxes, boglings raiding the nearby carp pools, cursed adventurers losing their minds ... the list goes on.
These are some of the current (non-player character) patrons in the tavern.
The bard Bublé croons some new anthems, a group of northern barbarian types with braided blonde beards and great axes drink flagons of frothy ale. Across from them two elves chat regarding various hunting grounds, a set of mail clad men eat in solemn fashion, breaking bread and supping red wine from gilded goblets. A wizened mage with a bent staff has a private booth. He feeds crusty morsels to an owl perched above him.
Agrippa, foreman at the Silver Standard sits at a table with some of his wagon drivers, talking trade routes.
Guntar socialise among the patrons as you see fit.
Bollo, having poured the beer slides it back. "We all know the frugalities of adventuring. Poverty is a great motivator to explore. Call it on the house. Then when you strike it rich you will choose to host your feasting in this humble tavern." he says. Looking around, the tavern a bit a bit more than 'humble'. Oak beams timber frame the property, a raised stage, stone hearth with wrought castings and a large stable and bunk room annexe. It seems at least the tavern makes a profit from those adventuring though by the looks of the patrons, few dress in silks and mink furs.
Guntar. There are rumours. What tavern would not have tittle-tattle gossipped around. But the Brazen Strumpet also has various tributes and memorials hung around the walls, which testify in various ways to fallen adventurers or treasure recovered from the infamous mounds.
(you can read through threads to garner current in game rumours). There is talk of a strange leprous pox affecting settlers near Bogtown, a pair of bounty hunters scouring the village for a fugitive, Lord Krothos raising taxes, boglings raiding the nearby carp pools, cursed adventurers losing their minds ... the list goes on.
These are some of the current (non-player character) patrons in the tavern.
The bard Bublé croons some new anthems, a group of northern barbarian types with braided blonde beards and great axes drink flagons of frothy ale. Across from them two elves chat regarding various hunting grounds, a set of mail clad men eat in solemn fashion, breaking bread and supping red wine from gilded goblets. A wizened mage with a bent staff has a private booth. He feeds crusty morsels to an owl perched above him.
Agrippa, foreman at the Silver Standard sits at a table with some of his wagon drivers, talking trade routes.
Guntar socialise among the patrons as you see fit.
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Nursing his precious tankard of the fine local beer he approaches the table of northmen.
“‘Ello gents, name’s Gunter. Just got into town today and looking for work. What brings you lot to Helix?”
“‘Ello gents, name’s Gunter. Just got into town today and looking for work. What brings you lot to Helix?”
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Golgarth
Still recuperating and only just recently awoken from his comatose state, he stumbles to the tavern saloon from his bedrest in his room.
It is May 17th, (the earliest day he returns to walking wounded status), noticing some companions and fellow adventurers have returned to the village from expeditions and new brave hearts have arrived in search of fame and fortune or a glorious death. So far he has achieved none of the three.
He finds a seat next to a young red-shirted warrior type. "At least it will hide the blood stains", he thinks.
"Hello. Guntar is it? Always a need for swords-for-hire in this place. If you are looking to explore nearby regions I have a few rumours I might consider following up on but need assistance with."
The cleric approaches the newcomer.
Still recuperating and only just recently awoken from his comatose state, he stumbles to the tavern saloon from his bedrest in his room.
It is May 17th, (the earliest day he returns to walking wounded status), noticing some companions and fellow adventurers have returned to the village from expeditions and new brave hearts have arrived in search of fame and fortune or a glorious death. So far he has achieved none of the three.
He finds a seat next to a young red-shirted warrior type. "At least it will hide the blood stains", he thinks.
"Hello. Guntar is it? Always a need for swords-for-hire in this place. If you are looking to explore nearby regions I have a few rumours I might consider following up on but need assistance with."
The cleric approaches the newcomer.
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The Brazen Strumpet Tavern
16th May 1066
Guntar enquires into the fortunes of the northern barbarians. They boast of 'raids' and 'squishing hobgoblins' and show various spoils taken from the dead, trinkets like bracelets, leather goods and fur lined jerkins.
"We took a commission to get rid of some trouble makers. Took some heads too." one boasts, wiping his axe blade edge with his finger. "When the mercenary guild hire us, you know it is trouble." he says before getting hushed and passed a frothy ale to drink.
Like most groups that arrive in the village, these wanderers came with an interest in the Barrow Mounds and hire themselves out in various capacities such as guarding shipments for the Silver Standard. But they have a certain notoriety in their 'modus operandi' and have clashed with local militia on occasion.
Your evening is uneventful, quiet without harassment. Local patrons are polite, warning you to not venture upon the Barrow Moor for fear of death or encouraging you to make a name for yourself in equal measure. You eventually retire to your bunk with lots to think about. The next day you are in the tavern around lunch time when the cleric Golgarth approaches you.
16th May 1066
Guntar enquires into the fortunes of the northern barbarians. They boast of 'raids' and 'squishing hobgoblins' and show various spoils taken from the dead, trinkets like bracelets, leather goods and fur lined jerkins.
"We took a commission to get rid of some trouble makers. Took some heads too." one boasts, wiping his axe blade edge with his finger. "When the mercenary guild hire us, you know it is trouble." he says before getting hushed and passed a frothy ale to drink.
Like most groups that arrive in the village, these wanderers came with an interest in the Barrow Mounds and hire themselves out in various capacities such as guarding shipments for the Silver Standard. But they have a certain notoriety in their 'modus operandi' and have clashed with local militia on occasion.
Your evening is uneventful, quiet without harassment. Local patrons are polite, warning you to not venture upon the Barrow Moor for fear of death or encouraging you to make a name for yourself in equal measure. You eventually retire to your bunk with lots to think about. The next day you are in the tavern around lunch time when the cleric Golgarth approaches you.
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17th May 1066
Gunter rises early, careful not to disturb the other common room patrons and goes outside for an early shower. He curses the cold water but clean(ish), shivering and wide awake he dons his kit, (clothes and gambeson still damp from the dunking he gave it all before bed) and spends the early morning hours servicing his weapons and armor. Satisfied he'd pass one of Rooster's inspections he heads off to breakfast (as much as he can pack in without annoying Bollo too much), drops most of his gear in the lockup, then spends the rest of the morning reconnoitering the village of Helix.
Wandering back to the Inn around noon he sits and ponders what five coppers might get him for lunch when an obviously wounded but recovering man approaches and joins him at the table, wincing as he eases into his chair.
Gunter rises early, careful not to disturb the other common room patrons and goes outside for an early shower. He curses the cold water but clean(ish), shivering and wide awake he dons his kit, (clothes and gambeson still damp from the dunking he gave it all before bed) and spends the early morning hours servicing his weapons and armor. Satisfied he'd pass one of Rooster's inspections he heads off to breakfast (as much as he can pack in without annoying Bollo too much), drops most of his gear in the lockup, then spends the rest of the morning reconnoitering the village of Helix.
Wandering back to the Inn around noon he sits and ponders what five coppers might get him for lunch when an obviously wounded but recovering man approaches and joins him at the table, wincing as he eases into his chair.
It's pronounced Gunter he says smiling. You're welcome to join me table mate, you look like you need to rest a bit anyways. What in hells happened to you if you don't mind me asking?"Hello. Guntar is it? Always a need for swords-for-hire in this place. If you are looking to explore nearby regions I have a few rumours I might consider following up on but need assistance with."
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Golgarth
"By Cromm Cruach, I wish I could spin a yarn of derring-do, holding the line against the undead hordes or snatching the maid from the jaws of the dragon. But alas, my curiosity and rotund belly got the better of me and during an expedition to scout out a Sauron Barrow Mound, I was picking some prickly pears from a wilderness cactus and fell into a sinkhole trap where a carnivorous plant chewed my ass and ground open my ribs." he jests with the wide eyed newcomer, showing a grizzly scar or two.
"By grace, my comrades pulled me from the jaws of death and under the comforting hand of a chapel acolyte, I was nursed back to life. A week I have drafted in comatose stasis but today I at least can walk again.
I will go to make my Thanksgiving in the chapel and shrine later. By grace again my wounds will heal and after a day of prayer and fasting I will set my feet upon the narrow roads to adventure again.
I came to Helix to restore Cromm's name and rebuild His places of pilgrimage. So discovering some gold and ancient relics will undoubtedly help towards that vocation. Are you a praying man of the Old Ways?"
The cleric shares his story. (Gunter you can check out the encounter in the Secret of the Saurons' thread). He can also share regarding his exploration to gather spider silk and the chalk mine tunnels (completed expeditions thread: spider silk).
He asks Gunter regarding his own faith. Does he worship Cromm or Ygg or another deity. What are his plans? Does he have any particular skills? Golgarth, has a few options and plot threads to follow which he currently mulls over.
The cleric notes hungry look in the young man.
"Bollo, good Sir. I have covered my stay in this tavern inclusive of refreshments and food. Though tomorrow is my day of fasting. Perhaps my young friend here can avail himself of my portions."
"By Cromm Cruach, I wish I could spin a yarn of derring-do, holding the line against the undead hordes or snatching the maid from the jaws of the dragon. But alas, my curiosity and rotund belly got the better of me and during an expedition to scout out a Sauron Barrow Mound, I was picking some prickly pears from a wilderness cactus and fell into a sinkhole trap where a carnivorous plant chewed my ass and ground open my ribs." he jests with the wide eyed newcomer, showing a grizzly scar or two.
"By grace, my comrades pulled me from the jaws of death and under the comforting hand of a chapel acolyte, I was nursed back to life. A week I have drafted in comatose stasis but today I at least can walk again.
I will go to make my Thanksgiving in the chapel and shrine later. By grace again my wounds will heal and after a day of prayer and fasting I will set my feet upon the narrow roads to adventure again.
I came to Helix to restore Cromm's name and rebuild His places of pilgrimage. So discovering some gold and ancient relics will undoubtedly help towards that vocation. Are you a praying man of the Old Ways?"
The cleric shares his story. (Gunter you can check out the encounter in the Secret of the Saurons' thread). He can also share regarding his exploration to gather spider silk and the chalk mine tunnels (completed expeditions thread: spider silk).
He asks Gunter regarding his own faith. Does he worship Cromm or Ygg or another deity. What are his plans? Does he have any particular skills? Golgarth, has a few options and plot threads to follow which he currently mulls over.
"Bollo, good Sir. I have covered my stay in this tavern inclusive of refreshments and food. Though tomorrow is my day of fasting. Perhaps my young friend here can avail himself of my portions."
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Gunter
I'm a soldier by trade, crossbow infantry, but 'm a freeblade now, my service in the companies honorably completed. I heard rumors and stories about wealth and fame to be had in Helix and I've spent the past few months walking here to make my fortune as an adventurer.
You know as a fit man under the Crown that I can't take your charity but I will happily eat your fast leavings tomorrow in exchange for honest labor at your church as fair trade. You can tell me more about the trials of your gnawed behind and where I might find some work around here.
I've walked a long road stonefather but even in my ville back East we still remember the old ways, the Anganach. I'm true to Crom Cruach as was my father, and his father before. Although truth told it's been many years since I've been to worship.Are you a praying man of the Old Ways?"
The cleric notes hungry look in the young man.
"Bollo, good Sir. I have covered my stay in this tavern inclusive of refreshments and food. Though tomorrow is my day of fasting. Perhaps my young friend here can avail himself of my portions."
I'm a soldier by trade, crossbow infantry, but 'm a freeblade now, my service in the companies honorably completed. I heard rumors and stories about wealth and fame to be had in Helix and I've spent the past few months walking here to make my fortune as an adventurer.
You know as a fit man under the Crown that I can't take your charity but I will happily eat your fast leavings tomorrow in exchange for honest labor at your church as fair trade. You can tell me more about the trials of your gnawed behind and where I might find some work around here.
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Golgarth
Sits at a table with Gunter. He is glad to hear the young warrior is 'of the Faith'. He shares some insights he has gathered.
you can read his encounter with the village vicar on pg5 of the Helix chapel thread. The main information is this:
"The big church across the market square is actually dedicated to St Ygg though the foundation stones and crypts originate to Crommian times. Apparently the chapel fell into disrepair during the dark ages and though an elder mason cleric took a vocation here, he seems to have moved on recently to Bogtown. He dug and dedicated a new springwater well there and never returned.
I actually think something more serious happened to him than just being waylaid or reassigned in duty but Vicar Othar cares not to investigate.
I was thinking of paying the old Elder's housekeeper a visit and then travelling to Bogtown. In the meanwhile I mull over these plans to restore some civic pride and Cromm Cruach pride in the village by addressing these needs. The patron lord here has given me a commission to restore sewers and water works, but I need to raise the finances to begin the task."
here is a copy of his encounter at the Lord's manse:
"Lord Krothos will match, coin for coin, any fundraising towards the village cisterns. I assessed a preliminary target of needing 2,000gp to address the village needs. A collection from locals has raised just short of 2% which is being held in the jewellers vaults for safekeeping. Not to be sniffed at, but hardly a scratch in the surface."
He considers what he can request of Gunter.
"Work can be obtained in the village labour gangs. Road building, latrine digging or roofing the barrack's. But the recompense only covers enough costs to have basic upkeep in the tavern.
So folk hire themselves out via the Mercenary guild but I you have to contract at least a season to them rather than being on an ad-hoc basis.
The village has a specialised industry in harvesting spider silk and exporting the threads in spools or weaving garments, often very valuable ones with the precious threads. But collecting silk from predatory arachnids is a dangerous task. I went with a group of fellows and we explored an old chalk mine where the spiders lurk. The quarry is disused now but could be reopened if the spiders driven off and the site secured. The chalk is a good fertilizer and Cromm knows how poor the soil is around here so the mineral is a great farming resource.
Everyone else just explores the barrow mounds or the region and hopes to strike it rich.
If we team up, we can share any risk and reward equally. I was thinking to either return to the quarry and scout out the side tunnels or travel to Bogtown and locate the former minister.
What do you think?"
Sits at a table with Gunter. He is glad to hear the young warrior is 'of the Faith'. He shares some insights he has gathered.
you can read his encounter with the village vicar on pg5 of the Helix chapel thread. The main information is this:
I actually think something more serious happened to him than just being waylaid or reassigned in duty but Vicar Othar cares not to investigate.
I was thinking of paying the old Elder's housekeeper a visit and then travelling to Bogtown. In the meanwhile I mull over these plans to restore some civic pride and Cromm Cruach pride in the village by addressing these needs. The patron lord here has given me a commission to restore sewers and water works, but I need to raise the finances to begin the task."
here is a copy of his encounter at the Lord's manse:
He considers what he can request of Gunter.
"Work can be obtained in the village labour gangs. Road building, latrine digging or roofing the barrack's. But the recompense only covers enough costs to have basic upkeep in the tavern.
So folk hire themselves out via the Mercenary guild but I you have to contract at least a season to them rather than being on an ad-hoc basis.
The village has a specialised industry in harvesting spider silk and exporting the threads in spools or weaving garments, often very valuable ones with the precious threads. But collecting silk from predatory arachnids is a dangerous task. I went with a group of fellows and we explored an old chalk mine where the spiders lurk. The quarry is disused now but could be reopened if the spiders driven off and the site secured. The chalk is a good fertilizer and Cromm knows how poor the soil is around here so the mineral is a great farming resource.
Everyone else just explores the barrow mounds or the region and hopes to strike it rich.
If we team up, we can share any risk and reward equally. I was thinking to either return to the quarry and scout out the side tunnels or travel to Bogtown and locate the former minister.
What do you think?"
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Well that’s quite a tale Golgarth. I’m no Palideen, but the story of the old stonefather doesn’t sit right with me either. I’d journey with ye to Bogtown if ya wish. I’d like a few more stout lads to man our shield wall first though. No offense to your holy arse meant but strength in numbers and such.
I think I’ll pass on the guild work. I came to Helix to make my fortune, not shed my blood for some other sod. Mayhaps we can join our causes. My currently empty pockets can help fund your new cisterns if we can bring back wealth from the Barrows or other such troves.
I think I’ll pass on the guild work. I came to Helix to make my fortune, not shed my blood for some other sod. Mayhaps we can join our causes. My currently empty pockets can help fund your new cisterns if we can bring back wealth from the Barrows or other such troves.
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Golgarth
"Great. Well you are a godsend from Cromm to be sure. So, to practicalities. I will go to the Mercenary Guild. If I can hire a couple of torchbearers, so much the better. I know of one young man Solly who was an able guide
to the spider trek. I will sort that out and add a few supplies in case we need to search around Bogtown.
Perhaps you could enquire of the Silver Standard Mercantile if they have any wagons or that need guarding on route or run any stagecoaches in that direction."
"Then after my devotional day tomorrow, we should be good to travel from the 19th."
"Great. Well you are a godsend from Cromm to be sure. So, to practicalities. I will go to the Mercenary Guild. If I can hire a couple of torchbearers, so much the better. I know of one young man Solly who was an able guide
to the spider trek. I will sort that out and add a few supplies in case we need to search around Bogtown.
Perhaps you could enquire of the Silver Standard Mercantile if they have any wagons or that need guarding on route or run any stagecoaches in that direction."