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[Talon Lord Othrim]

 

Tzank had followed the river north. For miles and miles it wound its way ever north. The pull on his mind ever urging him on. He had lost all sense of what day it was. His mind felt numb, cold like his body. Snow lay heavy on the ground and he was cold. Many times he had tried to conjure the flames he had done before but just as he felt the heat rise within him he felt as though the energy was blocked to him. So he continued on. Cold, alone.

Ahead he saw for the first time in what felt like an eon the faint traces of civilization. Smoke rose high in to the air from a myriad of farmsteads. A town built upon the mouth of an estuary. Finally this river had an end and it had people, shelter and food.

He entered the first inn he laid his eyes on. The Trolls Head, its name no doubt taken from the large skull nailed above the bar. Upon seeing a large open fire Tzank hurried over to try and warm his numb extremities.

The patrons eyed him and remained quiet. It was then he felt eyes all upon him. "They know". The voice actually made him jump so close it was to him. He turned round to see who had spoke but there was no one near. "They know what you did." Again he quickly turned.

"You alright stranger?" This time the voice was from behind the bar. A gentalman in his 40's was pouring drinks. "Names Arle. Welcome to the Trolls 'Ed. Can I get you something?"

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[J0ker2610]

"2 pints of ye strongest beer " He turned and looked back at the fire still warming his hands. Then looking around the Inn again he could clearly see all eyes upon him. They were also whispering to each other.

[Talon Lord Othrim]

"Right you are." He was just about to pour and asked, "Thats a silver piece if'n ya please."

[J0ker2610]

He snaps his attention back to the world. Reaches into his pocket and pulls out two pieces of silver. "here's two, for the use of your fire"

[Talon Lord Othrim]

He continues to pour the two beers.

[J0ker2610]

He decideds to walk over to the bar. He places theme coins next to the first pint, places his arms on the bar and waits for a response and for the batman to finish the second pint

[Talon Lord Othrim]

"You traveled far?" Arle asks as he places the second pint in front of him and takes up the coins.

[J0ker2610]

"yes" Takes up the first pint and drinks half of it in seconds, takes a breath and finishes the rest and places the empty glass next to the barman's hand.

[Talon Lord Othrim]

Seeing that his new patron doesn't seem too talkative he continues with his chores

"He knows. They all know. Look at them. It's only a matter of time."

Again the voice, this time whispering as if conspiring.

[J0ker2610]

He shakes his head to get rid of the voice and takes a drink of is second pint

[Talon Lord Othrim]

As the night progresses, men enter and leave the Inn. A minstrel plays his lute in the corner. Arle once again approaches. "So.... you got somewhere to stay?"

[J0ker2610]

" No, i just... Travel" he turns to take a sip of his pint and realises its empty. he goes to the bar places the empty glass on the bar and pulls out a coin holds it in his hand. " another pint please mate"

[Talon Lord Othrim]

"Right you are sir," Arle promptly fills the glass. "We rent rooms by the night if'n your needin it."

[J0ker2610]

He hadnt stopped in one place since that night when he made his first murder and with all the looks hed been getting he thought it dangerous but the thought of a room and a bed was to tempting. "go on then a rent a room but just for one night... and how much will that be" takes a sip of his freshly poured pint

[Talon Lord Othrim]

"5 Silver and I will guarantee that you will have one of the best nights sleep you have had in a long while. I will also provide an evening meal and morning meal."

[J0ker2610]

Reaches into his pocket pulls out the 5 silver and hands it to the bar man. " fair enough you've enticed me"

[Talon Lord Othrim]

"Well if'n its enticing you want I'm able to arrange that too." He smirks at you, "but they charge their own prices if'n you get my drift."

[J0ker2610]

"Im in no mood for jokes bar man! just tell me where my room is!" shakes his head and looks back up
"im sorry been a long day, actually where in the world am i, i lost track of place and time when it started getting cold"

[Talon Lord Othrim]

"This is Marienburg friend. The room is upstairs, second door to your left. Would you like your meal brought to your room?"

[J0ker2610]

"aye I would indeed and when you do bring a pint of beer with it"
He turns and proceeds to the stairs and goes up to his room.