Homebrew DnD 5e Campaign

[ZeiruliousMakavar]

JayTee Kalin Scarlet NemoTheSurvivor Frank Coyote Hart Cenedril

Your party has soon arrived at a small Tavern just outside the Mountainhomes capital of the Dwarves. The Tavern itself was a relatively bland building, of just 4 simple levels housing the Tavern on the first and second floors, a private VIP section being the second floor. A quick look around the room and the party would see that the Tavern, which was nicknamed "Owl's Head" due to the sign out front having worn away so much that only the head of the Owl on it could clearly be seen, was not that busy at the time. There was a small group of dwarves in one corner, huddled around a table with a map, as well there was a cloaked man in another, his face unable to be seen. Lastly there was the Tavernkeep. A stout dwarf who seemed to be on the second half of his life due to the greying color of his hair and beard. There was a few scattered people about, with a few people in the upper floor VIP area. All in all, it had a very sleepy feel to it.
Your party was there chasing rumors. Rumors that the Dwarves of the Mountainhomes had broke into a large cavern that could hold untold riches with in. And untold dangers as well.​

 

[NemoTheSurvivor]

Jan promptly sits at the nearest empty table. "Finally, we can get some actual food," she says to her companions. "You think they have a bath here? I could go for a nice soak right about now." She brushes some dirt off her black cloak, then take her pointy hat off to do the same. "Should also clean my clothes while I'm at it." She puts her hat back on. "But, food first. Are we splitting the bill doing separate tickets?"

Outside of the tavern, Jan's Owl familiar perches on the roof of the tavern and scans the streets. If there are any signs of trouble, the familiar will let Jan know.

 

[JayTee]

"Splitting. I spent the last of my money on some healing potions. Fat lot of good that did me." Marcus said sourly, the memory of his alchemy pouch being smashed to bits in their most recent scuffle was still a sore spot for him."I wont eat much since I can't help pay but I'll pay you back next time."

 

[Kalin Scarlet]

Alderic pats his companion Marcus on the shoulder, waving off Marcus' previous comment. "Don't worry about it, I'll handle the tab. Taverns are sort of a...a large series of homes away from home for me, Im sure I can work something out. Of course, I've never performed in a dwarven tavern before. Should be fun, if I can manage it. Just a moment..."

Alderic walks up to the tavernkeep, and bows in greeting, his tail wrapping around his waist as he stands up straight again.

"Good day! I was hoping to inquire with you about the possibility of a nice meal for me and my friends, and a round of drinks for all of the wonderful people in this place."

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[ZeiruliousMakavar]

Behind the counter, the dwarf slowly looked up as Alderic walked up to him. "Eh, I don't think you can afford that lad." He said in a scruff voice, the tone of his voice clearly indicating his annoyance at something. "Maybe the meal for you and yer friends, but a mug of ale for everyone? Aye, we're not that busy right now... But ale ain't cheep."

[ Kalin Scarlet Either pay 50 silver pieces for 6 meals, or roll a charisma check to try and persuade the dwarf. ]

 

[Kalin Scarlet]

"Ah, that is quite true, but I am not unwilling to provide you something on my end. You see, I am a travelling entertainer among other things, and I wouldn't mind livening up the place. It might even get you a few more customers. How about, I pay you in gold for your most delicious meal, and I provide some entertainment to this place in return for a round for all your customers?" Alderic suggests, offering his hand with a single gold piece sitting on it.


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[JayTee]

Marcus had to resist the urge to let out a loud groan as their resident bard attempted to "bargain" again. Offering to overpay for a meal with money they likely didn't have in exchange for the owner of this establishment giving everyone here a free drink was... a less than ideal arraignment, for all involved.

"My colleague sometimes lets his enthusiasm get in the way of his tongue." Marcus said, putting an arm around Alderic in an exaggerated display of friendship. "I think he meant to say that if you are willing to offer us a discount, his skill at the performing arts is sure to draw a crowd, more than making up the difference."

He gave Alderic a stronger-than-necessary squeeze of equally exaggerated camaraderie (which for Marcus, was quite strong). "Right, buddy?" He said.

 

[Kalin Scarlet]

"Well, actually I-ack!"

Alderic strained to breathe as his "friend" (Who Alderic doubts truly considers him as such) squeezed the air out of him, sharply jerking his arm back and slamming the hand holding the gold piece against the flat surface of the counter.

"I-I just want to get some drinks passed around. We need to get some information about this mine, and the job will be much easier if we provide everyone with a bit of goodwill, first..." He whispered, hoping nobody else paid too much attention to them.

 

[NemoTheSurvivor]

Jan shook her head at her companions as they harassed the bartender. She thought about yelling at them to hurry up, but decided against it. Alderic knew how to get people to talk, and as Jan knew, knowledge is power. So, she pulled out a small purple book, which was her spellbook, and started looking over the various notations about magic. Jan figured that she could very well figure out all the mysteries of the universe if those two didn't stop lollygagging.

 

[ZeiruliousMakavar]

The stout dwarf chuckles a bit softly, before placing a single hand a top the gold coin. "Aye, is that so young lad?" He said, chuckling still as he bit the coin, before looking it over. "Well then, a mug of ale for everyone in the tavern. You better know some good dwarven songs 'entertainer.' " The dwarf added, before turning to head towards a cellar door. "I don't want to hear any of those frou-frou elven ones in my tavern."

 

[Kalin Scarlet]

"Y-you've got a deal. See, Marcus? We've got a deal! It'd be rude of me to not hold up my end of thimgs, at this point, hehe...so can you let me go now pleasethankyou?"

The short tiefling laughs nervously, his tail prodding his companion in the side as he tries to slip away. Alderic glances back at the table, hoping Jan or someome might lend a hand of support, but no such assistance seems to be offered. He sighs.

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[JayTee]

Marcus is more than a little surprised at the gold coin being passed around. "Huh, you've been holding back on us, haven't you?" There is no accusation in his tone, just mild surprise. "Well hey, far be it for me to tell you how to spend your money. Go nuts."

 

[Kalin Scarlet]

Alderic pulls free as Marcus' tone lightened up. He laughs.

"Well, of course I keep my own stash of funds. I'm an entertainer in addition to my adventuring career, and holding onto the earnings from one to assist with the other is always a great idea, obviously. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to decide on a song to sing."

Alderic raps on the wodden counter a number of times in quick succession before walking off to prepare.

 

[NemoTheSurvivor]

Jan looks up to see Alderic walking away from Marcus. She sighs before closing her book and putting it away. She would've preferred some dinner to go with the show, but judging by how things were going, she doubted any food was being served tonight.

 

[ZeiruliousMakavar]

The dwarf would soon return holding a few flagons of Ale. "My assistant will be up with your food." He said softly, looking over them once again. "In the mean time, I've ale to hand out." He added, looking over at Alderic. "And I meant that bard! No Elfy stuff!"​

 

[JayTee]

"While we're here, I heard that there was some work to be done in these parts? Marcus asked.

 

[ZeiruliousMakavar]

The dwarf turned to glance at Marcus after handing out most of the mugs of Ale, a soft chuckle escaping his lips. "There's always work here Human." He said, laughing once again. "It depends on the work you're looking for."​

 

[JayTee]

"Last I heard, the Dwarves in the area had unearthed a large store of treasure, but couldn't get at to due to some unspecified danger." Marcus said. "If I'm remembering correctly, they're offering a share of the spoils to anyone who can help them claim it."

 

[ZeiruliousMakavar]

The Dwarf nodded slowly at him, glancing over at the rest of his group. He paused, before resting an elbow on the counter, practically glaring at Marcus. "Aye, we did." He said nodding once again. "Massive cave network it is. Maybe even a bottomless chasm..." He added, chuckling as a young woman, who appeared to be one of the dark elves came up from the cellar, carrying a few platters of food. "Ah, excellent. Your ordered food sirs?" The dwarf said, nodding to the elf, who placed the platters beside Marcus, on the counter, smiling at him.​

 

[JayTee]

"Can you tell us the details of the job?" Marcus asked. He was eager to get a foot in the door before anyone else came along and poached the job from him and the rest of the crew.

"Ah, thank you." He said, adjusting his plate and examining the food. It looked good, and he was glad to finally have a hot meal.

 

[Frank]

Natile stared at the elf. Specifically, it's peculiar elongated ears. She recognised them of course, she had seen her own reflection in streams, brooks and the like. But she was not particularly fond of water and thus the visage was still... foreign. Quite uncanny if she were honest.
Absently ripping off a bit of the food before her she asked the dark elf, in a very charismatic and extremely elouquent manner "Who are you?"

 

[NemoTheSurvivor]

"Finally," Jan says, jumping up and walking towards the counter. As she nears Marcus, she notices he's speaking with the dwarf about the chasm they are here to explore. Rather than walk back to the table, she sits down in a seat in front of a tray and starts eating, ears open.

 

[ZeiruliousMakavar]

The dwarf nodded once again, a chuckle escaping him as he cracked the knuckles on his left hand before speaking. "The job? Aye, I can tell you about the job." He said, laughing a bit again as he spoke. "Or I could tell yah to head into the Mountainhomes from the clause-gate. Just inside there would be your local Adventurer's Guild building." He continued shrugging his shoulder. "But either way, from what I've heard it's just a routine exploration job. Nothing too serious, just go in, look around, keep what ever you can carry."

JayTee NemoTheSurvivor

As the Dwarf spoke, the young elf woman blinked softly as Natile, before silently rushing back into the cellar where the food was obviously made. "Ah, don't take offense to the lass," The dwarf then said, laughing a bit as he turned to face Natile. The young elf was found wandering the paths not to far from here in a daze by some Dragonborn merchants a few winters ago. She's not once said a word since arriving here." The Dwarf continued, shrugging once again. "I'm just about as interested in who she is as you most likely. As none of the Emissaries seem to know."

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[Frank]

"Huh, you reckon she may be mute?" She herself had seen a mute grow up from birth to adolescence and knew they could be a bit odd.

Mordekanien was a scrawny little bastard who had a penchant for pranks and mischief but was paradoxically shy. He always had a troubled relationship with parents, it was very jarring not being able to talk to your son. Natile's former mentor went to great lengths to install at least basic literacy in them. Mordekanien took to pen with vigour, learning not only the human script but Draconic, Elven, Dwarven and so on. His parents were notably less prodigious...

Natile ended her musings before she missed the bar tender's reply and started absently nibbling on her meal.

 

[NemoTheSurvivor]

Jan snorts. "Ha!" she exclaims. "Routine. If it was routine, nobody would've heard of it since it would be looted within a day or two." She shrugs. "But onto more important matters. You happen to have a place for a weary traveler to take a relaxing bath here?"