#monroe maproom

[rapidpixeladventure]

Go back to the Tavern. Cal and Gestalt might worry if your away for too long.

{[TRAVEL]: [Monroe Maproom]}

You return to [Monroe Tavern] to find the front room mostly empty. Paige leads you further in where you find Cal seated next to two [Goblins] and a large [Red Orbo]

The back room of the tavern is very expansive and has a lot of interesting curios upon it’s walls. There are several strange [Weapons] hanging in cases above the cozy tables. There is a [Longsword] a [Warmace] and the shards of some [Unidentified Blade]

In the center of the room there are several color coded [Maps] and a large globe slowly rotating.You remember being told that Yean had several maps that you could use to plan your journey. This seems to be the room where the maps are held.

Cal waves to you, clearly excited.

They point to the two goblins. The larger green goblin is rather fierce looking and seems a little bored. The smaller teal goblin has a dreamy smile on their face and is looking off into the distance while humming softly to themself.

The teal goblin turns in your direction and waves politely, twirling their hand in a wide lazy circle. Their voice is high pitched and has a strange cadence to their words.

Seran gestures vaguely in the air towards their sibling who nods in response.Floren’s voice is much more gruff but you can still hear that strange extra lift as they speak.

The large [Red Orbo] snore contently, leaning it’s fuzzy chin on Floren’s shoulder. It seems that the Orbo belongs to them.

Yean calls out to your group from behind the counter.

You almost forgot about the [10 coins] you owed upon entering Yexxies Harbor. It seems Yean was kind enough to pay the fine for you and Gestalt. You have a feeling that you rather like Yean.

The [RIGHT] path leads back to the [Monroe Taproom]The [LEFT] path towards the [Monroe Naproom] where your rented room is.

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What Should We Do Now?

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Ask what a centaur is

{[ASK]: [”What is a Centaur?”]}

When Yean was tell you their old war stories, you heard a word you didn’t recognize. Centaur... So you decide to ask what that means.

Cal happily pulls out their parents journal and flips around before landing on a dog-eared page.

Cal blushes a bright blue, clearly embarrassed by how cool they think Centaurs are.People who four legs and hooves? That does sound interesting. Although you are not sure what an [Animus] is.

Floren has a dreamy look in their eyes as they talk. Having two extra legs does sound fun, you bet you could run twice as fast.

Seran leans over and gives the sleepy old Orbo a pet on the flank. The creature lets out an annoyed snort and goes back to sleep.

The general consensus seems to be that Centaurs are cool.

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Wonder aloud if the broken sandstorm longsword could be repaired.

{[PONDER]: [”Can someone repair that sandstorm longsword?”]}

Trying to not directly address Paige, you wonder aloud about the broken sword on the wall.

You can see Paige hesitate, but they swallow a lump in their throat and answer.

So the blade is cursed? Maybe that’s why Yean hasn’t repaired it. Paige still looks nervous so Cal chimes in to keep the conversation going.

Paige visibly relaxes as they reply. In fact this is the most relaxed you have seen them. They talk in an even tone and they barely stumble over their words.

Paige looks like they are almost... happy? It seems like you have found a subject they enjoy. Seran notices and tries to give Paige gentle support.

Paige waves their hands in the air, trying to dispel the compliment. But the faint blush and tiny hint of a smile implies that they are actually rather pleased with themselves.

You make a mental note of that, Paige likes metal-working and swords. Or at least you think they do.

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Ask: What are these weapons doing on the wall? Do they have a story?

{[INQUIRE]: [Weapons]}

You look up at the three [Weapon Cases] on the wall behind you and ask a question to no one in particular.

Yean responds and you look up to see them towering above you, holding a large tray of food in one hand. For someone so big they move silently. Paige stands to the side, holding additional food, waiting for Yean to serve first.

As they set down the plates of aromatic stew, they begin to share the stories behind the various weapons.

You are shocked to hear Yean talk about such brutal battles so casually. But the tone in their voice is mostly wistful, not as regretful as you’d assume.

Yean was a bounty hunter before they were a tavern keeper. You file this information away as you enjoy the smell of the delicious looking dinner in front of you.

Yean walks away, heading to the front of the tavern again, while Paige lingers in the shadows keeping an eye on your group.

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[rapidpixeladventure]

Try to save some of the best food for Gestalt. They don't like crowds, and things in our inventory don't seem to go bad... Maybe we can bring it to them fresh! Otherwise, ENACT REVELRIES!

{[PARTAKE IN THE REVELRY]}

You and your new goblin friends eat the meal Yean prepared.

It is a stew that smells incredible, and tastes even better.The meat melts in your mouth and there is a savory taste to the chunks of vegetable. You also notice a strong aftertaste of burgundy wine that makes your whole body warm.

Hands down this is the best food you have had in your four-day-long life.

{MONROE TAVERN STEW}:{[Dromo]+[Yeone Meat]+[Savory Spices]+[Teke]+[Cooking Wine]}

{You regained: +10 MANA +10 HEALTH}: - 19/20 MANA - 30/30 - HEALTH{You gained: [Healing boost] for the next [7] days.}

{Cal regained: +10 MANA +10 HEALTH}: - 25/25 MANA - 30/30 - HEALTH{Cal gained: [Healing boost] for the next [7] days.}

{Gestalt regained: +10 MANA +10 HEALTH}: - 55/55 MANA -25/80 - HEALTH{Gestalt gained: [Healing boost] for the next [7] days.}

The meal fills you up and the hint of wine is making you a little sleepy.The two goblin siblings seems very content and Cal swings their legs back and forth in their chair.

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Ask: I thought the Mist Castle was abandoned. Who lives there now?

{[ASK]: [”I thought the Mist Castle was abandoned. Who lives there now?”]}

You decide to ask for more information about the [Mist Castle]

There was a big red X through it with the words [Danger] next to it inside the journal. Whatever is there can’t be good.

Cal pulls out the journal and flips through it again.

Putting people in danger just to make extra money? The Potentate and Varicorp™ would have gotten along just fine.

An army of the undead guarding the only way across the gorge? Indeed that does not sound fun.

Seran breaks the tension with a laugh.

Floren might have a point, falling off a rotting bridge wouldn’t be all that great either. You hope the legends are just that, since the only way to Cottens is across the [Silver Gorge]

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Point up at the maps and globe, asking "Where is the Throne?"

{[ASK]: [”Where is the throne?]}

You point up towards the maps as you ask your question.

Floren pushes a button on the small [Control Panel] underneath the maps and a few blinking icons appear.

You get your first good look at what the world around you looks like. There are two large land masses separated by a ribbon of water. There are three large clusters of islands around the two main continents.

Using the Obins Mountain as a landmark, you try to estimate how far apart the [Tourmaline Throne] is from [Yexxies Harbor]

Your best guess is that their destination is about [16] to [20] days travel on foot.

Floren immediately flies into a panic as soon as Seran says this rather cryptic statement.

Floren lets out a long and frustrated sigh. 

You look over at the Orbo and the saddlebags laying on the floor next to them. There is a very large bag you can only assume has the rifle inside it.

Cal mentioned how rare guns are, so it stands to reason they could be sold at a high price. It seems that Floren plans to trade a rather expensive rifle for new eyes? You wonder if they are referring to Serans strange white eyes. That could explain why they are looking for a skilled doctor.

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Ask what the Orbos name is and if you can pet them

{[GAIN PERMISSION]: [PET ORBO]}

The large [Red Orbo] has been sitting patiently during the entire dinner, and this whole time you have been very tempted to pet it.

Seran gives you permission and you cautiously pet the large animal.Big Red is soft and warm to the touch. Their fur is a deep red color with faint hints of grey hairs. Compared to the Orbos at the goblin camp, Big Red is much larger and much older. They sit on their powerful haunches, clearly used to a life of hard labor.

you notice large bags under their eyes and a sickly pale snot is coagulating around their eyes. 

You don’t know how old the goblin siblings are, but this Orbo is clearly ancient.

That is a very nice thought, the expensive rifle is the key to a peaceful life for all three of these travelers.

You silently wish them luck on their journey.

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