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where "Old One Eye" is a lager (drink) sold in the inn, and the man who was making the statements is a "rugged looking dwarf"

Balgus downs the ale he swiped and looks toward a rugged looking dwarf,"Oi ye, ye look like tha strong an' punchable type. Wanna fight me?" the dwarf says, pointing at the rugged dwarf.

OOC: Oh yeah, that make sense, I'll just chalk it up as Balgus being too drunk to know who's who right know.

In reply to The Chronicler (msg # 47):

Alton spends the next four hours in a meditative trance; somewhere in his subconscious he processes the information

In reply to Balgus Brashhorn (msg # 53):

An "oops" look crosses the drunken old-timer as he turns to stare with bleary eyes at the one called Balgus Brashhorn.

The turn, and half belligerent step forward which has one foot stepping on the trailing white and grey streaked beard, sends him plunging face first to the floor.


The bumbling man tries several times to get up, but makes a mess of the job, and looks more like a fish flopping around on dry land.

Statler lifts his ale off the table as the rowdy dwarf slams his fist into it "na look here laddy...you spill my ale and it be the last thing you'll ever do!  Ya want to prove ur worth, go join the military, least ya'd actually learn howta fight.  Er at least go help that wee lass that just gave birth an can't find her husband...ya might run into a gnoll runt that could give ya a challenge!"

He then watches the old dwarf fall down and bursts out laughing "Now THAT is some good entertainment!  All that ale is too much for the ol bloke!  Beats a lousy fight anyday!"

Arbella fetches a sheet of paper. We'll see what we can do. Tell me how to get to your farm. I'll make a map.

Isobel mentions that the room should have curtained sections arranges so patients may either have privacy or companionship. Arbell replies Good idea. Will you please talk to your father (the innkeep) about this?
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Arbella enters the commons room to see the ancient dwarf on the floor. She goes to one knee beside him and says Honorary grandfather, please may I help you up?
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When she can, she asks Balgus Can you undertake to do a good deed, possibly dangerous, as well as you can fight?

Balgus nods at Statler then looks toward Arbella,"You bet lass, apparently there be people accusing me o' being weak. So if it's a challenge, count me in."

Alton turns up about four hours later in the common room

@Balgus
“Ready for those spicy potatoes and maybe the cyclops keg? Maybe a few meat pies?”

He winks at Arabella
“Will I be well enough to give an assist?”

He holds up a hand to get the server to their table....

"Hey, good ta see ye lad, an' I see your making good o' your promise." Balgus says, if food is served he'll munch all of it quickly and drink the kegs in one gulp.

Alton orders three helpings of spicy potatoes, one for himself and two for the dwarf
He selects a dark ale for himself

In reply to Arbella Elann (msg # 57):

Lilly is quite agreeable to describe how to get to the farm, and seems very relieved that you'd go to the trouble of having someone find her husband. She helps you draw the map.

Isobel hears your request and says she can have her father, (The stable master Wynn Dixie), ask Blaze, (The assistant innkeeper), if that can be arranged.

The blustering ancient dwarf blushes deeply when you help him up. He claims he's had too much of the "good stuff", and seems quite embarrassed. Sheepishly he apologizes to everyone, and states he'll retire to his room. You're not too sure if he'll be able to manage the task.

You could swear you hear The Keeper's chuckle resound in your head.
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As Balgus finish stuffing his well deserved potatoes, he looks toward the healer,"Hey lass, what be this good deed ye wish me ta do? I'm pretty new around these parts but if it's a fight I can definitely handle." he says, with a little bit of boasting.

Arbella assists the ancient dwarf to his rest and tucks him in.

Before she goes, she tells Alton and Balgus the one or two more helpers would be welcome. Whoever, please talk to figure out how you best can work as a team.

When she returns, she explains the situation. I suspect accident or foul play. She shows the map. Something else you should know: I have expenses. That means I'll need to charge fees or just maybe rely on free-will offerings. I'll listen to your opinions about his...would listen to what you have to say in any case. Also, you are earning my good will.

Balgus looks a bit miffed at the thought of doing something for free, but he then rubs his beard in thought,"Hmm, fine, I'll help ye out for free, but as long as I dinna have ta pay any medical bills. An' ye owe me a beer."

“Easy enough Balgus is a fighter and I’m not.”

He rests heavily on the table the spicy potatoes a delight paired with the dark lager...

“More rest would be helpful as well, but magical healing might get me up to snuff.”

"I'll say your not.  You win the Mr. Obvious comment of the day.  That fight was so pathetic, you should buy us a round of drinks for having to suffer through watching it."  The peanut gallery commented from the bar.
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Balgus pat Alton's shoulder,"Ignore them lad, their just hecklers. Anyway, what's this sort aboot foulplay, an' who needs a beat up for it." he says to Arbella, readying his axe for anything that needs a good swinging.

“You two side liners were never invited there or here either.  So you both owe Balgus admission for getting to watch his excellent axemanship.”

Master Dwarf, you're not helping me out, you helping the mother of a new-born babe, She expected her husband to come to her, and he has not. If you go, I'll do my part; other than that, I have expenses. If I fail to meet them, meeting the likely need will be difficult. And I don't recall owing you a beer, but I'll stand you a spot of herbal tea.

She turns to Alton and touches him.

Dear Lord Pelor, please be sweet.
Heal Alton from head through feet.

CLW; Alton is healed; no need to roll.

She turns to the patron. What of you? Does your bravery match your way with words?

Balgus grumbles a bit at the mention of tea,"Hmm tea, fine! So all I need ta do be find this husband. Okay, do ye have any directions or maps that'll help in me search." he says, patting his miner helmet.

Arbella shows the map with a smile. Good Balgus, I'd say your bark is worse than your bite except I've seen how you can bite. I feel more safe with you close by.

Balgus only nods in agreement as he looks toward,"Hmm, okay, good. This'll help find this missing man much faster, whoever kidnapped him will surely get a butt whooping or in my case an axe ta tha face." he say, clapping his hands together,"You want ta join in drow, or do ye have other business." he says to Alton.

“I will go I still wanted to learn a bit more about healing from Ms. Arabella I know some but not enough to sate my curiosity.  One for the road?”

Arbella calls over a server. A pot or mountain tea, please, with three cups, spoons, and some honey. While they are drinking (if Alton and Balgus are), she says I'm no fighter, though I know how to use this jo stick. I also can utter Commands. Alton, I know you can scout and shoot. Balgus, you've proved to be a doughty fighter. What else do we three need to know about each other.

At some time, she says Alton, as you wish, we will work together doing healing. It may be I shall learn as well as teach.

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@ Arbella, Balgus, & Alton

Will you enlist anyone elses help? Hirelings? When you are ready to head out after you finish roleplaying, I will create a separate thread called. "The Missing Husband". Once you leave the inn, you will begin posting in this thread.
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