Outside Mocker's Tavern +-+-+-+-+| Owned by a cooperative consisting of the Heralds and | || the Bards' Guild, Mocker's Tavern is by far the most S-+ F| popular place to be when the sun goes down. There is | | always a small group of people hovering about the entrance +-@-+-F| like flies on a corpse. The tavern, from the outside, | | seems dull with no vivid colors or images, just a schedule S-+-S| of performers hanging close to a small wooden door. Gentle | | music softly emanates from the semi-opened door long *-+-*| with mirthful laughter and general happiness. Going east ---------+ leads you back to the Main Street. To the west is the Mocker's Tavern.
[Exits: east west] (Charmed) A venomous king cobra is here, ready to strike. Ulsa is resting here. (White Aura) Istina the usher sits here nursing a bottle of wine. Eliza the venomous king cobra slithers around on the ground.
Fluttery of the wings arouse tiny vibrant orange hairs coating her frame. Two slanted orbs shadowed by black lashes are planted on each side of her ellipse-shaped head. An ivory coloured bill cracked with age extends from her face. A pair of hallowed holes rest just above an elongated neck connecting to a petite body. Brightly painted feathers surround a barely visible breast lacking any form of protection. She has begun to do some traveling. Ulsa has a few scratches.
Ulsa is using: <Stuff>
Ulsa's hunger grazes her.
A cream tart suddenly appears.
Ulsa gets a cream tart.
Rimath the trader auctions 'Valiel has auctioned an ice staff for 10 minutes, minimum bid 1000 coins.'
Ulsa eats a cream tart.
Ulsa shivers uncomfortably.
You say 'Did the encounter tire you?'
Ulsa says 'Sweet tooth.'
You say 'Oh, you have one?'
Ulsa says 'It is the blood, Istina is not fond of it.'
Rimath the trader auctions 'Place yer bids! a steel-shod magus staff is being auctioned for 1000 gold!'
Cyprian nods sagely.
Ulsa stands up.
Istina the usher sips at his wine. Ulsa flies west.
Istina the usher sips at his wine. A Cloakroom +-+-+| Just inside the entryway of the Mockers Tavern, this || room is where all of the tavern visitors hang their cloaks S-+| and overcoats while enjoying the warmth of the cozy tavern || fire. The occasional thieving pickpocket can be seen @-S-+| shuffling through the pockets of loose coats and cloaks, || hoping to find a trinket or two left behind by a forgetful S-+| patron. The floor is covered with puddles of water from || some of the dripping wet cloaks. *-+| ---------+
[Exits: east down]
You scan down. *** Range 1 (down) *** A small deaf mouse wields Serin's tiniest violin.
Players near you in Seringale: Valiel Jewelry Store <PK> Cyprian A Cloakroom <PK> Ulsa The Western Common Room
The Eastern Common Room | You are next to a large fireplace in the common room. This | is the place where most of the patrons of the inn gather to S-*-F | rest from their tedious travels. This is also the place where | | | various artists can perform their trade. You see a few tables * *-@ | around the fireplace and a small open area as a stage. You | | | | see the common extend to the west and east. To the south you *>F-o | can just make out the main stage. | | ---------+
[Exits: south west up] Some very comfortable looking sofas have been placed around the room. A makeshift stage has been set up for the performing mice. A small deaf mouse wields Serin's tiniest violin.
The Western Common Room | You are next to a large fireplace in the common room. This | is the place where most of the patrons of the inn gather S-*-F | to rest from their tedious travels. This is also the place | | | where various artists can perform their trade. You see a * @-* | few tables around the fireplace and a small open area as | | | | a stage. You see the common extend to the west and east. *>F-o | To the south you can just make out the main stage. | | ---------+
[Exits: north east south] Some very comfortable looking sofas have been placed around the room. A neat bookcase with a sign reading 'Serin Mystiques: Volume one' rests against a wall. An untidy bookcase with a sign reading 'Serin Mystiques: Volume two' is propped up against a wall. A sparkling new bookcase covered in carved portraits rests here containing the Serin Mystiques: Volume 3. (Charmed) A venomous king cobra is here, ready to strike. Ulsa the Crime Boss is here.
Rimath the trader auctions 'Place yer bids! an ice staff is being auctioned for 1000 gold!'
Ulsa scans all around.
You say 'Reviled in many places, aren't you.'
a leather backpack is closed.
a leather backpack is closed.
You open a leather backpack.
You get a mug of ale from a leather backpack.
You get a mug of ale from a leather backpack.
Ulsa says 'Do tell me there are no drunks lingering around in here?'
You get a mug of ale from a leather backpack.
You scan south. *** Range 1 (south) *** Vikka, the serving girl of the tavern, stands waiting for a customer. Jaloro the half-elf mans the poker table in colourful clothes.
You scan west.
You say 'Only customers of namesake might qualify for that.'
Ulsa nods.
You say 'The ones native to working here I don't imagine...would drink on their job.'
You say 'Except for the deaf mouse.'
Ulsa nods.
Ulsa raises an eyebrow.
The town clock tolls twelve times as noon approaches.
You say '..it drinks gallons of milk.'
Vikka the serving girl walks in.
Ulsa says 'A deaf mouse?'
You nod.
The Western Common Room | You are next to a large fireplace in the common room. This | is the place where most of the patrons of the inn gather S-*-F | to rest from their tedious travels. This is also the place | | | where various artists can perform their trade. You see a * @-* | few tables around the fireplace and a small open area as | | | | a stage. You see the common extend to the west and east. *>*-o | To the south you can just make out the main stage. | | ---------+
[Exits: north east south] Some very comfortable looking sofas have been placed around the room. A neat bookcase with a sign reading 'Serin Mystiques: Volume one' rests against a wall. An untidy bookcase with a sign reading 'Serin Mystiques: Volume two' is propped up against a wall. A sparkling new bookcase covered in carved portraits rests here containing the Serin Mystiques: Volume 3. Vikka, the serving girl of the tavern, stands waiting for a customer. (Charmed) A venomous king cobra is here, ready to strike. Ulsa the Crime Boss is here.
The Eastern Common Room | You are next to a large fireplace in the common room. This | is the place where most of the patrons of the inn gather to S-*-F | rest from their tedious travels. This is also the place where | | | various artists can perform their trade. You see a few tables * F-@ | around the fireplace and a small open area as a stage. You | | | | see the common extend to the west and east. To the south you *>*-o | can just make out the main stage. | | ---------+
[Exits: south west up] Some very comfortable looking sofas have been placed around the room. A makeshift stage has been set up for the performing mice. A small deaf mouse wields Serin's tiniest violin. Ulsa flies in.
You say 'This one here.'
Ulsa looks at a small deaf mouse.
You say 'Playing a violin it'll never hear..'
Ulsa mutters something quietly to herself.
Ulsa says 'For entertainment purposes?'
A mouse is standing here sawing furiously at its extraordinarily tiny fiddle. Its playing is abominable, but the violin's soundbox is tiny enough that it doesn't make too much noise. The mouse doesn't appear to notice all of the mistakes it is making as it continues to play and ignore you. A small deaf mouse is in excellent condition.
a small deaf mouse is using: <wielded two-handed> an extraordinarily tiny violin
You say 'Largely, yes.'
You say 'But for others genuinely struggling to stay afloat above the tides of misfortune..'
You say '..it means something.'
You say 'Well, that's what I'm assuming, anyway.'
Rimath the trader auctions 'Place yer bids! a steel-shod magus staff is being auctioned for 1000 gold!'
You say 'Please sit, if you're so inclined.'
Ulsa says 'A good trade for one with such a disability.'
Ulsa swoops down and lands upon the ground.
You say 'A good trade?'
Ulsa sits down and rests.
Ulsa crosses her legs.
You say 'You mean the mouse?'
Ulsa agrees absolutely.
You drink ale from a mug of ale. You are sober.
You say 'Blessed to be unable to hear, you mean?'
Rimath the trader auctions 'Place yer bids! a bejewelled battle axe is being auctioned for 5000 gold!'
You say 'In exchange for ...what exactly?'
Ulsa says 'I speak of earning a living.'
You smirk at yourself. Okay.....
You say 'Oh, pardon. Right over my head.'
Rimath the trader auctions 'Place yer bids! an ice staff is being auctioned for 1000 gold!'
Ulsa says 'Do the tavern folk not pass this mouse a few gold coins here and there?'
The town clock tolls once as the evening begins.
You say 'I'll be honest. I haven't. But I've brought it plenty of milk before.'
You say 'And there's a tip jar near the poker table.'
You say 'I've thrown some in there.'
Ulsa says 'Let us.'
Ulsa stands up.
Cyprian nods.
The Western Common Room | You are next to a large fireplace in the common room. This | is the place where most of the patrons of the inn gather S-*-F | to rest from their tedious travels. This is also the place | | | where various artists can perform their trade. You see a * @-* | few tables around the fireplace and a small open area as | | | | a stage. You see the common extend to the west and east. *>F-o | To the south you can just make out the main stage. | | ---------+
[Exits: north east south] Some very comfortable looking sofas have been placed around the room. A neat bookcase with a sign reading 'Serin Mystiques: Volume one' rests against a wall. An untidy bookcase with a sign reading 'Serin Mystiques: Volume two' is propped up against a wall. A sparkling new bookcase covered in carved portraits rests here containing the Serin Mystiques: Volume 3. Ulsa walks in.
Beside a large bar S-*-F | You are by the bar of this inn. There is a lengthy polished | | | oak counter against one side of the room. A rack above it * *-* | is laden with various pitchers and glasses, and behind the | | | | bar is a giant keg of some dark ale. A bartender is here *>@-o | to serve drinks to all patrons of the inn. To the north | is the entrance to the stage, and to the east you see a | fancy-looking dining room. There is a bin for returning | used mugs and glasses to the west. A sign on the wall | depicts the winning hands of Whirlwind Poker. ---------+
[Exits: north east] A tankard shaped like a lady beggar displays a bosom slot for tips. A polished bar is here, with a row of brass taps at one end of it. Soft velvet cloth has been draped over this mahogany table. Vikka, the serving girl of the tavern, stands waiting for a customer. Jaloro the half-elf mans the poker table in colourful clothes. Ulsa walks in.
Ulsa sits down and rests.
You say 'It's ..off-color. But it serves the purpose.'
Ulsa crosses her legs.
The lady beggar holds her right hand out anticipating a donation, and uses her left finger to expose her dress, which is where the coins are inserted. At the tankard's base, an inscription reads, "Just the tip".
Ulsa looks at the jar's bosom slot.
Ulsa puts 2000 gold coins into the jar's bosom slot.
Rimath the trader auctions 'Place yer bids! a bejewelled battle axe is being auctioned for 5000 gold!'
Ulsa looks at the jar's bosom slot.
Rimath the trader auctions 'Place yer bids! a steel-shod magus staff is being auctioned for 1000 gold!'
Ulsa says 'I have offered two thousand in gold coin.'
You nod.
You say 'I saw, and it means as much to me as it does them.'
Beside a large bar S-*-F | You are by the bar of this inn. There is a lengthy polished | | | oak counter against one side of the room. A rack above it * *-* | is laden with various pitchers and glasses, and behind the | | | | bar is a giant keg of some dark ale. A bartender is here *>@-o | to serve drinks to all patrons of the inn. To the north | is the entrance to the stage, and to the east you see a | fancy-looking dining room. There is a bin for returning | used mugs and glasses to the west. A sign on the wall | depicts the winning hands of Whirlwind Poker. ---------+
[Exits: north east] A tankard shaped like a lady beggar displays a bosom slot for tips. A polished bar is here, with a row of brass taps at one end of it. Soft velvet cloth has been draped over this mahogany table. (Charmed) A venomous king cobra is here, ready to strike. Ulsa is resting here. Vikka, the serving girl of the tavern, stands waiting for a customer. Jaloro the half-elf mans the poker table in colourful clothes.
Cyprian peers at Vikka and Jalorn.
Rimath the trader auctions 'Place yer bids! a bejewelled battle axe is being auctioned for 5000 gold!' Vikka the serving girl walks north.
Ulsa says 'You are a member of this tavern?'
You say 'I am. It's my second home.'
Rimath the trader auctions 'a bejewelled battle axe has expired from auction without any bids.'
You say 'What of yours, though?'
You peer intently at Ulsa.
Rimath the trader auctions 'a steel-shod magus staff has expired from auction without any bids.'
Ulsa says 'Timaran.'
Ulsa says 'It would please me if you would show me around this tavern.'
Ulsa stands up.
Ulsa spreads her wings and soars into the air.
You say 'I don't see why not. I'm not the best tour-guide though, I warn.'
The town clock tolls twelve times as midnight arrives.
Ulsa smiles happily.
You say 'I'm no longer a bard.'
Beside a large bar F-*-F | You are by the bar of this inn. There is a lengthy polished | | | oak counter against one side of the room. A rack above it * *-* | is laden with various pitchers and glasses, and behind the | | | | bar is a giant keg of some dark ale. A bartender is here *>@-o | to serve drinks to all patrons of the inn. To the north | is the entrance to the stage, and to the east you see a | fancy-looking dining room. There is a bin for returning | used mugs and glasses to the west. A sign on the wall | depicts the winning hands of Whirlwind Poker. ---------+
[Exits: north east] A tankard shaped like a lady beggar displays a bosom slot for tips. A polished bar is here, with a row of brass taps at one end of it. Soft velvet cloth has been draped over this mahogany table. (Charmed) A venomous king cobra is here, ready to strike. Ulsa the Crime Boss is here. Jaloro the half-elf mans the poker table in colourful clothes.
You say 'We'll start here.'
You say 'As we already reside in it.'
You say 'Generally the room you kick your feet up, line the bar table with lowballs and mugs of ale.'
Eliza the venomous king cobra flicks its tongue at you.
You say 'And toss your cares of safely accumulated fortune to literal winds of-'
A neck tag says 'I belong to Ulsa'. Eliza the venomous king cobra is in excellent condition.
Ulsa pats Eliza the venomous king cobra on his head.
Ulsa says 'Easy there..'
Cyprian coughs into a palm.
Ulsa nods at you in agreement.
Ulsa says 'No need to be alarmed.'
You say '..Luck.'
You nod at Ulsa.
Rimath the trader auctions 'an ice staff has expired from auction without any bids.'
Beside a large bar S-*-F | You are by the bar of this inn. There is a lengthy polished | | | oak counter against one side of the room. A rack above it F *-* | is laden with various pitchers and glasses, and behind the | | | | bar is a giant keg of some dark ale. A bartender is here *>@-o | to serve drinks to all patrons of the inn. To the north | is the entrance to the stage, and to the east you see a | fancy-looking dining room. There is a bin for returning | used mugs and glasses to the west. A sign on the wall | depicts the winning hands of Whirlwind Poker. ---------+
[Exits: north east] A tankard shaped like a lady beggar displays a bosom slot for tips. A polished bar is here, with a row of brass taps at one end of it. Soft velvet cloth has been draped over this mahogany table. (Charmed) A venomous king cobra is here, ready to strike. Ulsa the Crime Boss is here. Jaloro the half-elf mans the poker table in colourful clothes.
You say 'Jaloro here is the dealer, naturally.'
You say 'And Vikka will sometimes make an appearance.'
Ulsa nods.
Jaloro checks the wooden bin for used glasses.
You say 'As will her errand-shadow.'
Vikka the serving girl walks in.
Ulsa looks at Vikka the serving girl.
You say 'Noone knows who he or she is. But Vikka often slips something in their hand and they promply disappear.'
The town clock tolls once as the day begins.
You glance over and spot a short, squatty dwarven lady passing a hot cup of tea to a waiting patron. Her hair is long and well-kept, but her facial hair is rather wild and seems to have chosen its own path along her small and rounded face. She looks at you briefly, hoping that you're perhaps a Herald to review her latest attempt at poetry or short-story work, before offering you one of her many selections. Vikka the serving girl is in excellent condition.
Ulsa says 'There must be something to it..'
You agree absolutely.
You say 'There certainly is.'
You say 'But Vikka will deny it up-and-down until she's blue in the face.'
You say 'Fifty shades of it.'
You glance over and spot a short, squatty dwarven lady passing a hot cup of tea to a waiting patron. Her hair is long and well-kept, but her facial hair is rather wild and seems to have chosen its own path along her small and rounded face. She looks at you briefly, hoping that you're perhaps a Herald to review her latest attempt at poetry or short-story work, before offering you one of her many selections. Vikka the serving girl is in excellent condition.
Ulsa says 'Would you mind buying me a handful of nuts before we carry on?'
[Lv Price Qty] Item Type [ 1 1000 10 ] a strange, thick cigar (trash) - made of special tobacco, 4 lbs [ 0 10 -- ] a mug of ale (drink) - made of porcelain, 3 lbs [ 0 75 -- ] a lowball glass filled with whisky (drink) - made of glass, 3 lbs [ 0 150 -- ] a glass of bartender's revenge (drink) - made of glass, 1 lbs [ 0 10 -- ] a handful of nuts (food) - made of nuts, 0 lbs [ 0 50 -- ] a greasy hamburger (food) - made of meat, 2 lbs
You buy a handful of nuts.
You buy a handful of nuts.
You buy a handful of nuts.
You say 'Will three suffice?'
Ulsa nods.
You give a handful of nuts to Ulsa.
You give a handful of nuts to Ulsa.
You give a handful of nuts to Ulsa.
Beside a large bar S-*-F | You are by the bar of this inn. There is a lengthy polished | | | oak counter against one side of the room. A rack above it * *-* | is laden with various pitchers and glasses, and behind the | | | | bar is a giant keg of some dark ale. A bartender is here *>@-o | to serve drinks to all patrons of the inn. To the north | is the entrance to the stage, and to the east you see a | fancy-looking dining room. There is a bin for returning | used mugs and glasses to the west. A sign on the wall | depicts the winning hands of Whirlwind Poker. ---------+
[Exits: north east] A tankard shaped like a lady beggar displays a bosom slot for tips. A polished bar is here, with a row of brass taps at one end of it. Soft velvet cloth has been draped over this mahogany table. Vikka, the serving girl of the tavern, stands waiting for a customer. (Charmed) A venomous king cobra is here, ready to strike. Ulsa the Crime Boss is here. Jaloro the half-elf mans the poker table in colourful clothes.
Ulsa says 'Thank you kindly.'
Ulsa eats a handful of nuts.
You say 'Of course.'
Ulsa eats a handful of nuts.
Ulsa eats a handful of nuts.
Cyprian steps aside and gestures to the boob-jar.
Vikka the serving girl walks north.
You say '..and this we've already acquainted you with.'
Ulsa nods.
You say '..serves its purpose. And you helped a few make ends meet outside their working lives here.'
You say 'In it.'
The Western Common Room | You are next to a large fireplace in the common room. This | is the place where most of the patrons of the inn gather S-*-F | to rest from their tedious travels. This is also the place | | | where various artists can perform their trade. You see a * @-* | few tables around the fireplace and a small open area as | | | | a stage. You see the common extend to the west and east. *>*-o | To the south you can just make out the main stage. | | ---------+
[Exits: north east south] Some very comfortable looking sofas have been placed around the room. A neat bookcase with a sign reading 'Serin Mystiques: Volume one' rests against a wall. An untidy bookcase with a sign reading 'Serin Mystiques: Volume two' is propped up against a wall. A sparkling new bookcase covered in carved portraits rests here containing the Serin Mystiques: Volume 3. Vikka, the serving girl of the tavern, stands waiting for a customer. Ulsa flies in.
You say 'The western common room is where you'll find various volumes of Serin Mystiques.'
Vikka the serving girl walks south.
Ulsa says 'What is a Mystique?'
Vikka the serving girl walks in.
You get The Serin Mystique, Volume 12, Issue 2 from a leather backpack.
Vikka the serving girl walks south.
The town clock tolls twelve times as noon approaches.
You say 'The Serin Mystique is the product of the Heralds since a time I was never around to see. I imagine they've been around a long, long time.'
You give The Serin Mystique, Volume 12, Issue 2 to Ulsa.
Eliza the venomous king cobra flicks its tongue at Ulsa.
You say 'In brevity, what they do is unite all boundaries of Thera with the quill.'
Ulsa says 'Yes, yes..I do believe I have seen a gnome Herald before walking the streets.'
You say 'Through information, literature, gossips and the like.'
You smile happily.
Vikka the serving girl walks in.
You say 'That's Brumblwitz, he and I sometimes frequent here togeher.'
Yuck, try to cover your mouth next time!
You say 'Together.'
Ulsa nods.
You say 'Very amusing fellow to hang aorund.'
You slowly float to the ground.
Ulsa says 'I have yet to meet him in person.'
You say '...so much so my syllables currently twist.'
Vikka the serving girl walks south.
You say 'I'll introduce you two sometime, then.'
You say 'Would you like that?'
Ulsa nods at you in agreement.
The Western Common Room | You are next to a large fireplace in the common room. This | is the place where most of the patrons of the inn gather S-*-F | to rest from their tedious travels. This is also the place | | | where various artists can perform their trade. You see a * @-* | few tables around the fireplace and a small open area as | | | | a stage. You see the common extend to the west and east. *>F-o | To the south you can just make out the main stage. | | ---------+
[Exits: north east south] Some very comfortable looking sofas have been placed around the room. A neat bookcase with a sign reading 'Serin Mystiques: Volume one' rests against a wall. An untidy bookcase with a sign reading 'Serin Mystiques: Volume two' is propped up against a wall. A sparkling new bookcase covered in carved portraits rests here containing the Serin Mystiques: Volume 3. (Charmed) A venomous king cobra is here, ready to strike. Ulsa the Crime Boss is here.
You say 'As with the other room, what's a read without a luxurious assortment of sofas.'
You say 'You'll find one here.'
The Stage Entrance | This is the entrance to the stage. The walls here are festooned | with banners and posters and pretentiously poetic graffiti. | The door eastward is plastered with flyers announcing various | upcoming concerts and performances. A surly looking usher S-@-F | blocks your entrance to the stage, glaring at you fiercely. | | | A passageway cleanly marked by coloured rope clears a path * *-* | west for the performers to enter. | | | | *>F-o | ---------+
[Exits: east south west] Ulsa flies in.
Ulsa nods.
You say 'This place is probably the heart of this tavern's culture, outside the written word.'
You are hungry. The town clock tolls once as the evening begins.
Cyprian gestures toward a stage.
Ulsa nods.
You are thirsty. You are hungry.
You say 'Entertainment. That's what you can narrow this room's purpose down to.'
You are thirsty. You are hungry.
Ulsa says 'A lively room it must be.'
You say 'This is where a bard or three might cleave differences into dust for brief moments of euphoric past-times.'
You agree absolutely.
You are thirsty. You are hungry.
Ulsa smiles happily.
You say 'Unfortunately, I haven't seen it's purpose fulfilled since staking my home here.'
You say 'I may just have bad timing.'
You smile at her.
Ulsa nods.
You say 'First time I saw you smile.'
Eliza the venomous king cobra slithers around on the ground.
You are thirsty. You are hungry.
You lost your concentration.
A plate of liver and onions suddenly appears.
You drink water from a barrel.
You get a plate of liver and onions.
You eat a plate of liver and onions.
The Echo Point | A huge wooden doorway welcomes you into this bright, | lively circular room. A sign hangs above it, etched with | the words "The Echo Point: A Place of Free Speech". An | extravagant wooden stage has been placed in the very @-*-F| center, down a small set of stairs. Carved onto the sides | | | of the stage are images of heralds telling stories to * *-*| those willing to listen, along with various quotes that | | || have emerged throughout the years. The walls seem unique, *>F-o| made of marble and stone - covered in numerious pieces ---------+ of expensive paper.
[Exits: east south] Some velvet lounge chairs have been arranged to face the stage. Farael the Herald is here, reciting poetry from Serin's past. Ulsa flies in.
Ulsa says 'This tavern is pleasant, there is some sort of welcoming to it.'
Ulsa drinks water from a silver chalice ornamented with pearls.
You smile happily.
The town clock tolls twelve times as midnight arrives.
You say 'I believe so, too. I'm glad you aren't callous to it.'
You peer around yourself intently.
Ulsa looks at Farael the Herald.
You say 'This is probably where unsigned poets, and loud-mouthed winos alike may voice their thoughts freely.'
[ Pixie ] Valiel the Overseer of Fantasy [ Human ] Ladron Furtivo the Snatcher [36 Human Hea] <PK> [Luck] Cyprian the Healer of Blindness, Patron of the Tavern [ H-Elf ] Oberron Ehther the Bow Bearer [ Stone ] Cartsel Mementhal the Challenger [ Avian ] <PK> Ulsa the Crime Boss Players found: 6 There are 6 characters on; the most on this past month was 20.
You say 'Farael here will spontaneously recite here-and-there.'
Ulsa looks at Farael the Herald.
You say 'He's rather sudden, so keep your pulse steady. You might have a heart-attack, otherwise.'
Ulsa says 'Yes, I can see he carries a Serin Mystique with him.'
You look at Farael the Herald and roll your eyes in disgust.
You ponder the question.
The Echo Point | A huge wooden doorway welcomes you into this bright, | lively circular room. A sign hangs above it, etched with | the words "The Echo Point: A Place of Free Speech". An | extravagant wooden stage has been placed in the very @-*-F| center, down a small set of stairs. Carved onto the sides | | | of the stage are images of heralds telling stories to * *-*| those willing to listen, along with various quotes that | | || have emerged throughout the years. The walls seem unique, *>F-o| made of marble and stone - covered in numerious pieces ---------+ of expensive paper.
[Exits: east south] Some velvet lounge chairs have been arranged to face the stage. (Charmed) A venomous king cobra is here, ready to strike. Ulsa the Crime Boss is here. Farael the Herald is here, reciting poetry from Serin's past.
You say 'I don't doubt it, I just have other thoughts ruminating.'
You scan south. *** Range 1 (south) *** Zaistin the bard guild guardian stands here guarding his guild. *** Range 2 (south) *** Daene the trainee files his nails in anticipation of a challenge. Roslefusio the bard guildmaster sits here on a stool, nursing a split knuckle.
Behind the Grand Curtain | You are in front of the entrance to the Guild of Bards. | The walls are covered with grandiose (and perhaps a wee S-*-F| bit overexaggerated) bards flexing their muscles and prancing | | | around with assorted exotic instruments. Fluffy red plush @ *-*| carpet covers the floor, shedding small crimson fuzzballs | | || that stick infuriatingly to everything you wear. To the *>F-o| west is an elegant dining room, and from the north comes | some loud chorus of caterwauling. | ---------+
[Exits: north south] Zaistin the bard guild guardian stands here guarding his guild. Ulsa flies in.
You say 'This is the entrance to the bard guild, appropriately.'
Ulsa looks at Zaistin the bard guild guardian.
You say 'Behind a curtain in the direction of exit stage-right.'
You say 'We can't go any farther.'
You scan south. *** Range 1 (south) *** Daene the trainee files his nails in anticipation of a challenge. Roslefusio the bard guildmaster sits here on a stool, nursing a split knuckle.
The Echo Point | A huge wooden doorway welcomes you into this bright, | lively circular room. A sign hangs above it, etched with | the words "The Echo Point: A Place of Free Speech". An | extravagant wooden stage has been placed in the very @-*-F| center, down a small set of stairs. Carved onto the sides | | | of the stage are images of heralds telling stories to * *-*| those willing to listen, along with various quotes that | | || have emerged throughout the years. The walls seem unique, *>*-F| made of marble and stone - covered in numerious pieces ---------+ of expensive paper.
[Exits: east south] Some velvet lounge chairs have been arranged to face the stage. Farael the Herald is here, reciting poetry from Serin's past. Ulsa flies in.
The Stage Entrance | This is the entrance to the stage. The walls here are festooned | with banners and posters and pretentiously poetic graffiti. | The door eastward is plastered with flyers announcing various | upcoming concerts and performances. A surly looking usher S-@-F | blocks your entrance to the stage, glaring at you fiercely. | | | A passageway cleanly marked by coloured rope clears a path * *-* | west for the performers to enter. | | | | *>*-F | ---------+
[Exits: east south west] Ulsa flies in.
The Nibbling Nook | This corner of Mocker's Tavern has been decorated with a | simple, elegant design. Several tables are arranged throughout | the room for customers. The tables are decorated with fine | white linens and adorned with sparkling clean plates, glasses S-*-@ | and cutlery, awaiting guests. Many of the tables are already | | | filled with rowdy tavern patrons, who are stuffing their * *-* | faces with great relish. A bar lines the south wall and sounds | | | | of merriment filter in from the nearby common room. *>*-F | ---------+
[Exits: west up] Several high backed chairs line the bar on the south wall of the room. Mereth the owner of the stand bustles about behind the counter. Ulsa flies in.
Ulsa says 'You mean to say there are those that give life to natural singers?'
A wonderful aroma of freshly baked cookies permeates the room.
You say 'You mean give birth to?'
Ulsa agrees absolutely.
The town clock tolls once as the day begins. Mereth hurries out of the room and returns with a steaming tray.
Mereth the cook pats her thickening waistline. Mereth the cook says 'One tray a day is quite enough!'
Ulsa looks at Mereth the cook.
You say 'There are. It's a heavy ta-'
Mereth is an energetic middle-aged woman of average looks. She seems to be neverendingly busy even when there are no customers to be seen. Flour and spices dust her tight greying bun and her face, which still remains cheery despite all the hard work. Mereth the cook is in excellent condition.
<455hp 560m 310mv> [Lv Price Qty] Item Type [ 1 30 12 ] a chocolate chip cookie (food) - made of flour, 1 lbs [ 1 35 -- ] some pickled gnome innards (food) - made of gnome, 1 lbs [ 1 35 -- ] some strips of dried squid (food) - made of illithid, 1 lbs [ 1 50 -- ] a delicious bowl of Harvest soup (food) - made of soup, 1 lbs [ 1 50 -- ] some crispy needle mushrooms (food) - made of mushroom, 1 lbs [ 1 75 -- ] a herb-crusted steak (food) - made of beef, 1 lbs [ 1 75 -- ] some crispy roast pork (food) - made of pork, 1 lbs [ 1 75 -- ] a plate of seafood curry (food) - made of curry, 1 lbs
You say 'Don't mind her. She works hard. She bristles, but I think she has a tough-love kind of heart.'
You say 'Peruse the menu to see the proof.'
Ulsa nods.
Ulsa says 'Quite an interesting menu she provides..'
You say 'Providing food to whoever might wish to feast.'
You say 'Oh, and at the top, something sweet.'
You say 'Must be fate.'
You smirk.
You say 'Kidding.'
The Nibbling Nook | This corner of Mocker's Tavern has been decorated with a | simple, elegant design. Several tables are arranged throughout | the room for customers. The tables are decorated with fine | white linens and adorned with sparkling clean plates, glasses S-*-@ | and cutlery, awaiting guests. Many of the tables are already | | | filled with rowdy tavern patrons, who are stuffing their * *-* | faces with great relish. A bar lines the south wall and sounds | | | | of merriment filter in from the nearby common room. *>*-F | ---------+
[Exits: west up] Several high backed chairs line the bar on the south wall of the room. (Charmed) A venomous king cobra is here, ready to strike. Ulsa the Crime Boss is here. Mereth the owner of the stand bustles about behind the counter.
Hallway in the Inn | You are in the hallway of the Mocker's Tavern. Bright torches | hang on both sides of the hallway, giving off sufficient light | to make the hallway bright. You see rooms on all sides off | of the hallway. @-F | | | *-*-* | | | ---------+
[Exits: east south down] Ulsa flies in.
Ulsa says 'I would be interested to know what is in that soup she serves..'
The Nibbling Nook | This corner of Mocker's Tavern has been decorated with a | simple, elegant design. Several tables are arranged throughout | the room for customers. The tables are decorated with fine | white linens and adorned with sparkling clean plates, glasses S-*-@ | and cutlery, awaiting guests. Many of the tables are already | | | filled with rowdy tavern patrons, who are stuffing their * *-* | faces with great relish. A bar lines the south wall and sounds | | | | of merriment filter in from the nearby common room. *>*-F | ---------+
[Exits: west up] Several high backed chairs line the bar on the south wall of the room. Mereth the owner of the stand bustles about behind the counter. Ulsa flies in.
[Lv Price Qty] Item Type [ 1 30 12 ] a chocolate chip cookie (food) - made of flour, 1 lbs [ 1 35 -- ] some pickled gnome innards (food) - made of gnome, 1 lbs [ 1 35 -- ] some strips of dried squid (food) - made of illithid, 1 lbs [ 1 50 -- ] a delicious bowl of Harvest soup (food) - made of soup, 1 lbs [ 1 50 -- ] some crispy needle mushrooms (food) - made of mushroom, 1 lbs [ 1 75 -- ] a herb-crusted steak (food) - made of beef, 1 lbs [ 1 75 -- ] some crispy roast pork (food) - made of pork, 1 lbs [ 1 75 -- ] a plate of seafood curry (food) - made of curry, 1 lbs
You buy a delicious bowl of Harvest Soup.
Object 'soup bowl harvest' is type food, material soup. Extra flags: none. Not made to be worn. Weight is 1 lb, value is 50, level is 1.
Cyprian holds the bowl of Harvest soup in both hands and squints into its contents.
Ulsa says 'Vegetables?'
You say '..Unsure. The name of the dish would suggest that.'
You are thirsty.
You say 'I think that's an intelligent assumption.'
Ulsa says 'Let us hope so.'
You say 'Vegetables are harvested.'
You say 'Cattle are slaughtered.'
You say 'As it's not 'slaughter' soup...'
You are thirsty. The town clock tolls twelve times as noon approaches.
You say '..we can assume vegetables.'
You say 'Though...'
You say '..the best person to ask may be Lady Vevier or Vanisse.'
You say 'Care to try it?'
You give a delicious bowl of Harvest Soup to Ulsa.
Ulsa sits down and thinks deeply.
You say 'Mystery soup.'
You snicker softly.
Ulsa eats a delicious bowl of Harvest Soup.
You are thirsty.
You drink water from a barrel.
Ulsa says 'A bit bland, but healthy.'
You say 'Vegetables it may as well be, then.'
Ulsa agrees absolutely.
You say to Mereth the cook 'Your customer says add more onions, garlic and salt.'
The Nibbling Nook | This corner of Mocker's Tavern has been decorated with a | simple, elegant design. Several tables are arranged throughout | the room for customers. The tables are decorated with fine | white linens and adorned with sparkling clean plates, glasses S-*-@ | and cutlery, awaiting guests. Many of the tables are already | | | filled with rowdy tavern patrons, who are stuffing their * *-* | faces with great relish. A bar lines the south wall and sounds | | | | of merriment filter in from the nearby common room. *>*-F | ---------+
[Exits: west up] Several high backed chairs line the bar on the south wall of the room. (Charmed) A venomous king cobra is here, ready to strike. Ulsa the Crime Boss is here. Mereth the owner of the stand bustles about behind the counter.
Hallway in the Inn | You are in the hallway of the Mocker's Tavern. Bright torches | hang on both sides of the hallway, giving off sufficient light | to make the hallway bright. You see rooms on all sides off | of the hallway. @-F | | | *-*-* | | | ---------+
[Exits: east south down] Ulsa flies in.
Ulsa says 'Carrots!'
The Nibbling Nook | This corner of Mocker's Tavern has been decorated with a | simple, elegant design. Several tables are arranged throughout | the room for customers. The tables are decorated with fine | white linens and adorned with sparkling clean plates, glasses S-*-@ | and cutlery, awaiting guests. Many of the tables are already | | | filled with rowdy tavern patrons, who are stuffing their * *-F | faces with great relish. A bar lines the south wall and sounds | | | | of merriment filter in from the nearby common room. *>*-o | ---------+
[Exits: west up] Several high backed chairs line the bar on the south wall of the room. Mereth the owner of the stand bustles about behind the counter. Ulsa flies in.
You say to Mereth the cook 'Don't forget, more carrots.'
Hallway in the Inn | You are in the hallway of the Mocker's Tavern. Bright torches | hang on both sides of the hallway, giving off sufficient light | to make the hallway bright. You see rooms on all sides off | of the hallway. @-F | | | *-*-* | | | ---------+
[Exits: east south down] Ulsa flies in.
You scan east. *** Range 1 (east) *** (White Aura) Peaches the seamstress is here selling her fine handicrafts.
Peaches 'n Seams | A lovely little store has been set up here. The walls are decorated | in clean white with pink and gold trimming. Large glass cases | display the finely sewn handiworks of the seamstress who owns | the shop. A small counter also sells a delightful assortment *-@ | of cakes decorated with fanciful piping. A door to the west | | leads out back into Mocker's Tavern. *-* | | | ---------+
[Exits: west] A white sign is here listing the tailor services. (White Aura) Peaches the seamstress is here selling her fine handicrafts. Ulsa flies in.
<455hp 560m 308mv> [Lv Price Qty] Item Type [ 0 20 chips -- ] cape (neck) - made of outfit, 3 lbs [ 0 20 chips -- ] cloak (neck) - made of outfit, 2 lbs [ 0 20 chips -- ] hat (head) - made of outfit, 4 lbs [ 0 20 chips -- ] dress (torso) - made of outfit, 5 lbs [ 0 20 chips -- ] shirt (torso) - made of outfit, 5 lbs [ 0 20 chips -- ] sleeves (arms) - made of outfit, 4 lbs [ 0 20 chips -- ] gloves (hands) - made of outfit, 3 lbs [ 0 20 chips -- ] pants (legs) - made of outfit, 6 lbs [ 0 20 chips -- ] skirt (legs) - made of outfit, 6 lbs [ 0 20 chips -- ] boots (feet) - made of outfit, 4 lbs [ 0 20 chips -- ] coat (about) - made of outfit, 5 lbs [ 0 20 chips -- ] gown (about) - made of outfit, 5 lbs [ 0 20 chips -- ] belt (waist) - made of outfit, 1 lbs [ 0 20 chips -- ] earring (earring) - made of outfit, 0 lbs [ 0 5 chips -- ] cake (food) - made of cake, 3 lbs [ 0 120 chips -- ] decapitated head (treasure) - made of flesh, 3 lbs
You say 'This is probably a venue more suited to your ...tendencies.'
You say 'What with how you've highlighted grace and poise in your linguistic behavior.'
Ulsa says 'A decapitated head?'
You say '..I'm honestly without a clue about that one, myself.'
Yuck, try to cover your mouth next time!
You say 'The rest though are tailored apparel.'
You say 'Fitted.'
Ulsa says 'Oh, earrings!'
You nod.
It starts to rain. The town clock tolls once as the evening begins.
Ulsa says 'I would love a pair myself.'
You say 'I'll consider it, but if you'll forgive the discretion...'
The sun slowly disappears in the west.
You say '..I don't think it's appropriate. We still haven't discussed your moral or amoral dispostion.'
The night has begun. Lightning flashes in the sky.
Ulsa says 'A lady without jewels?'
You say 'It's true you're a lady. You're well-mannered enough, but...'
Ulsa looks at you.
You say '...as inclined as I might be to afford you a pair...something tells me it's just not the time.'
You say 'They'll always be there.'
Peaches 'n Seams | A lovely little store has been set up here. The walls are decorated | in clean white with pink and gold trimming. Large glass cases | display the finely sewn handiworks of the seamstress who owns | the shop. A small counter also sells a delightful assortment *-@ | of cakes decorated with fanciful piping. A door to the west | | leads out back into Mocker's Tavern. *-* | | | ---------+
[Exits: west] A white sign is here listing the tailor services. (Charmed) A venomous king cobra is here, ready to strike. Ulsa the Crime Boss is here. (White Aura) Peaches the seamstress is here selling her fine handicrafts.
Ulsa nods at you in agreement.
You say 'And if not, Peaches I'm sure will craft more during a time they can't be found.' The town clock tolls twelve times as midnight arrives.
You say 'Thank you for understanding.'
Peaches 'n Seams | A lovely little store has been set up here. The walls are decorated | in clean white with pink and gold trimming. Large glass cases | display the finely sewn handiworks of the seamstress who owns | the shop. A small counter also sells a delightful assortment *-@ | of cakes decorated with fanciful piping. A door to the west | | leads out back into Mocker's Tavern. *-* | | | ---------+
[Exits: west] A white sign is here listing the tailor services. (Charmed) A venomous king cobra is here, ready to strike. Ulsa the Crime Boss is here. (White Aura) Peaches the seamstress is here selling her fine handicrafts.
Hallway in the Inn | You are in the hallway of the Mocker's Tavern. Bright torches | hang on both sides of the hallway, giving off sufficient light | to make the hallway bright. You see rooms on all sides off | of the hallway. @-F | | | *-*-* | | | ---------+
[Exits: east south down] Ulsa flies in.
You say 'Otherwise, to the west, there's an inn conveniently situated above the tavern.'
Hallway in the Inn | You are in the hallway of the Mocker's Tavern. Bright torches | hang on both sides of the hallway, giving off sufficient light *-F | to make the hallway bright. You see rooms on all sides off | | of the hallway. *-*-@ | | | | | ---------+
[Exits: north (east) west] Ulsa flies in.
You open the door east of you.
You scan east.
Ulsa scans east.
A Room in the Inn | You are in one of the rooms of Mockers Tavern. The room is | very neat and clean. You see a dresser near one wall of the *-F | room and a closet next to another wall. A carefully made bed | | rests before you with silk bed sheets and a fluffed up pillow. *-*-@ | This is a very comfortable room. You can leave this room to | the west. | | | ---------+
[Exits: west] Ulsa flies in.
You say '...nothing too fancy.'
Hallway in the Inn | You are in the hallway of the Mocker's Tavern. Bright torches | hang on both sides of the hallway, giving off sufficient *-F | light to make the hallway bright. You see rooms on all sides | | off of the hallway. *-*-@-* | | | | | ---------+
[Exits: north east west] Ulsa flies in.
Hallway in the Inn | You are in the hallway of the Mocker's Tavern. Bright | torches hang on both sides of the hallway, giving off *-F| sufficient light to make the hallway bright. You see rooms | | on all sides off of the hallway. *-@-*-*| | | | | ---------+
[Exits: east west] Ulsa flies in.
Hallway in the Inn | You are in the hallway of the Mocker's Tavern. Bright | torches hang on both sides of the hallway, giving off *| sufficient light to make the hallway bright. You see rooms || on all sides off of the hallway. @-*-*| | | | | ---------+
[Exits: (north) east (south)] Ulsa flies in.
You open the door north of you.
The Musician's Box | Here stands a large assortment of musical instruments | and apparatuses which help to pump music onto the nearby | stage. Various horns and pianos are lying about, ready | to be played, while the eastern wall is lined with stringed @ *| instruments ranging from lyres and harps to violins and | || mandolins. The musicians which play them seem to be ever *-*-*| trusting, as all of the fine instruments are left out | in the open for all to admire. | ---------+
[Exits: south] A large wooden box filled with bards bellowing chaotic music all over the tavern. Ulsa flies in.
Ulsa scans north.
A large wooden box filled with bards bellowing chaotic music all over the tavern.
Ulsa looks at the musician's box.
Ulsa mutters something quietly to herself.
You chuckle politely.
Ulsa says 'Is it true?'
Ulsa says 'There are bards living inside this here box?'
A large wooden box filled with bards bellowing chaotic music all over the tavern.
You agree absolutely.
You are thirsty.
You drink water from a barrel.
Ulsa says 'Willingly?'
You say 'That I don't know.'
You say 'I should ask Vanisse next I see her.'
The Musician's Box | Here stands a large assortment of musical instruments | and apparatuses which help to pump music onto the nearby | stage. Various horns and pianos are lying about, ready | to be played, while the eastern wall is lined with stringed @ *| instruments ranging from lyres and harps to violins and | || mandolins. The musicians which play them seem to be ever *-*-*| trusting, as all of the fine instruments are left out | in the open for all to admire. | ---------+
[Exits: south] A large wooden box filled with bards bellowing chaotic music all over the tavern. (Charmed) A venomous king cobra is here, ready to strike. Ulsa the Crime Boss is here.
Hallway in the Inn | You are in the hallway of the Mocker's Tavern. Bright | torches hang on both sides of the hallway, giving off * *| sufficient light to make the hallway bright. You see rooms | || on all sides off of the hallway. @-*-*| | | | | ---------+
[Exits: north east (south)] Ulsa flies in.
You open the door south of you.
A Room in the Inn * *| You are in one of the rooms of Mockers Tavern. The room is | || very neat and clean. You see a dresser near one wall of the *-*-*| room and a closet next to another wall. A carefully made bed | | rests before you with silk bed sheets and a fluffed up pillow. @ | This is a very comfortable room. You can leave this room to | the north. | | | ---------+
[Exits: north] Ulsa flies in.
Ulsa says 'Interesting.'
You say 'That's an understatement.'
Heh.
Hallway in the Inn | You are in the hallway of the Mocker's Tavern. Bright torches | hang on both sides of the hallway, giving off sufficient light * *| to make the hallway bright. You see rooms on all sides off | || of the hallway. @-*-*| | | * | | | ---------+
[Exits: north east south] Ulsa flies in.
Hallway in the Inn | You are in the hallway of the Mocker's Tavern. Bright torches | hang on both sides of the hallway, giving off sufficient light * *-F| to make the hallway bright. You see rooms on all sides off of | | | the hallway. *-@-*-*| | | * | | | ---------+
[Exits: east west] Ulsa flies in.
Hallway in the Inn | You are in the hallway of the Mocker's Tavern. Bright torches | hang on both sides of the hallway, giving off sufficient light * *-F | to make the hallway bright. You see rooms on all sides off of | | | the hallway. *-*-@-* | | | * | | | ---------+
[Exits: north east west] Ulsa flies in.
Hallway in the Inn | You are in the hallway of the Mocker's Tavern. Bright torches | hang on both sides of the hallway, giving off sufficient light | to make the hallway bright. You see rooms on all sides off of | the hallway. * @-F | | | | *-*-*-* | | | * | ---------+
[Exits: east south down] Ulsa flies in.
The Nibbling Nook | This corner of Mocker's Tavern has been decorated with a | simple, elegant design. Several tables are arranged throughout | the room for customers. The tables are decorated with fine | white linens and adorned with sparkling clean plates, glasses S-*-@ | and cutlery, awaiting guests. Many of the tables are already | | | filled with rowdy tavern patrons, who are stuffing their * F-* | faces with great relish. A bar lines the south wall and sounds | | | | of merriment filter in from the nearby common room. *>*-o | ---------+
[Exits: west up] Several high backed chairs line the bar on the south wall of the room. Mereth the owner of the stand bustles about behind the counter. Ulsa flies in.
The Stage Entrance | This is the entrance to the stage. The walls here are festooned | with banners and posters and pretentiously poetic graffiti. | The door eastward is plastered with flyers announcing various | upcoming concerts and performances. A surly looking usher S-@-F | blocks your entrance to the stage, glaring at you fiercely. | | | A passageway cleanly marked by coloured rope clears a path * F-* | west for the performers to enter. | | | | *>*-o | ---------+
[Exits: east south west] Ulsa flies in.
The Western Common Room | You are next to a large fireplace in the common room. This | is the place where most of the patrons of the inn gather S-*-F | to rest from their tedious travels. This is also the place | | | where various artists can perform their trade. You see a * @-* | few tables around the fireplace and a small open area as | | | | a stage. You see the common extend to the west and east. *>*-o | To the south you can just make out the main stage. | | ---------+
[Exits: north east south] Some very comfortable looking sofas have been placed around the room. A neat bookcase with a sign reading 'Serin Mystiques: Volume one' rests against a wall. An untidy bookcase with a sign reading 'Serin Mystiques: Volume two' is propped up against a wall. A sparkling new bookcase covered in carved portraits rests here containing the Serin Mystiques: Volume 3. Vikka, the serving girl of the tavern, stands waiting for a customer. Ulsa flies in.
The Eastern Common Room | You are next to a large fireplace in the common room. This | is the place where most of the patrons of the inn gather to S-*-F | rest from their tedious travels. This is also the place where | | | various artists can perform their trade. You see a few tables * F-@ | around the fireplace and a small open area as a stage. You | | | | see the common extend to the west and east. To the south you *>*-o | can just make out the main stage. | | ---------+
[Exits: south west up] Some very comfortable looking sofas have been placed around the room. A makeshift stage has been set up for the performing mice. A small deaf mouse wields Serin's tiniest violin. Ulsa flies in.
Oberron yells 'Valiel, where is the fountain?'
You say 'Here, the eastern common room. Where there's neither game nor literature.'
Vikka the serving girl walks in.
Vikka the serving girl walks west.
You say 'Just a mouse ready to indulge the sorrows of any that might slump in this assortment of sofas.'
You are hungry. The town clock tolls once as the day begins.
You lost your concentration.
Ulsa says 'Merely a resting room?'
A piece of lumpy breadcake suddenly appears.
You say 'When you're eyelids-deep in misery, would you feel up to anything else?'
You are hungry.
You get a piece of lumpy breadcake.
You eat a piece of lumpy breadcake.
Ulsa shrugs helplessly.
You say 'I shrug the same. I'm assuming.'
A Beer Garden S-*-F | You step outside the Mocker's Tavern into a beer garden, filled | | | with tables for its patrons to sit down on and chug back their * *-* | drinks. A well-groomed carpet of grass blankets the ground | | | | beneath your feet, and a six feet high wooden fence protects * F-@ | the garden from the nosy intrusions of passersby on Main Street. | There is a rather large white canopy sitting over your head, | protecting the garden from the rain. Doors back into the tavern | are to the north and west. To the east you spy a small window | in the fence, just about big enough to wriggle through. ---------+
[Exits: north west window] Ulsa flies in.
Ulsa looks at the window.
Eliza the venomous king cobra slithers around on the ground. Vikka the serving girl walks in.
Ulsa looks at the window.
You dive through the window. Outside Mocker's Tavern +-+-+-+-+| Owned by a cooperative consisting of the Heralds and | || the Bards' Guild, Mocker's Tavern is by far the most S-+ F| popular place to be when the sun goes down. There is | | always a small group of people hovering about the entrance +-@-+-F| like flies on a corpse. The tavern, from the outside, | | seems dull with no vivid colors or images, just a schedule S-+-S| of performers hanging close to a small wooden door. Gentle | | music softly emanates from the semi-opened door long *-+-*| with mirthful laughter and general happiness. Going east ---------+ leads you back to the Main Street. To the west is the Mocker's Tavern.
[Exits: east west] (White Aura) Istina the usher sits here nursing a bottle of wine.
An adventurer walks in.
Ulsa dives in through a window.
An adventurer walks east.
You say 'A bard's obligatory impromptu escape route in the midst of a bar brawl.'
You say 'Is what that was.'
Ulsa nods.
Istina the usher sips at his wine. A Cloakroom +-+-+| Just inside the entryway of the Mockers Tavern, this || room is where all of the tavern visitors hang their cloaks S-+| and overcoats while enjoying the warmth of the cozy tavern || fire. The occasional thieving pickpocket can be seen @-S-+| shuffling through the pockets of loose coats and cloaks, || hoping to find a trinket or two left behind by a forgetful S-+| patron. The floor is covered with puddles of water from || some of the dripping wet cloaks. *-+| ---------+
[Exits: east down] Ulsa flies in.
The Eastern Common Room | You are next to a large fireplace in the common room. This | is the place where most of the patrons of the inn gather to S-*-F | rest from their tedious travels. This is also the place where | | | various artists can perform their trade. You see a few tables * *-@ | around the fireplace and a small open area as a stage. You | | | | see the common extend to the west and east. To the south you *>*-o | can just make out the main stage. | | ---------+
[Exits: south west up] Some very comfortable looking sofas have been placed around the room. A makeshift stage has been set up for the performing mice. Vikka, the serving girl of the tavern, stands waiting for a customer. A small deaf mouse wields Serin's tiniest violin. Ulsa flies in.
A Beer Garden S-*-F | You step outside the Mocker's Tavern into a beer garden, filled | | | with tables for its patrons to sit down on and chug back their * *-F | drinks. A well-groomed carpet of grass blankets the ground | | | | beneath your feet, and a six feet high wooden fence protects * *-@ | the garden from the nosy intrusions of passersby on Main Street. | There is a rather large white canopy sitting over your head, | protecting the garden from the rain. Doors back into the tavern | are to the north and west. To the east you spy a small window | in the fence, just about big enough to wriggle through. ---------+
[Exits: north west window] Ulsa flies in.
Beside a large bar S-*-F | You are by the bar of this inn. There is a lengthy polished | | | oak counter against one side of the room. A rack above it * *-F | is laden with various pitchers and glasses, and behind the | | | | bar is a giant keg of some dark ale. A bartender is here *>@-o | to serve drinks to all patrons of the inn. To the north | is the entrance to the stage, and to the east you see a | fancy-looking dining room. There is a bin for returning | used mugs and glasses to the west. A sign on the wall | depicts the winning hands of Whirlwind Poker. ---------+
[Exits: north east] A tankard shaped like a lady beggar displays a bosom slot for tips. A polished bar is here, with a row of brass taps at one end of it. Soft velvet cloth has been draped over this mahogany table. Jaloro the half-elf mans the poker table in colourful clothes. Ulsa flies in.
The Western Common Room | You are next to a large fireplace in the common room. This | is the place where most of the patrons of the inn gather S-*-F | to rest from their tedious travels. This is also the place | | | where various artists can perform their trade. You see a * @-F | few tables around the fireplace and a small open area as | | | | a stage. You see the common extend to the west and east. *>*-o | To the south you can just make out the main stage. | | ---------+
[Exits: north east south] Some very comfortable looking sofas have been placed around the room. A neat bookcase with a sign reading 'Serin Mystiques: Volume one' rests against a wall. An untidy bookcase with a sign reading 'Serin Mystiques: Volume two' is propped up against a wall. A sparkling new bookcase covered in carved portraits rests here containing the Serin Mystiques: Volume 3. Ulsa flies in.
The Eastern Common Room | You are next to a large fireplace in the common room. This | is the place where most of the patrons of the inn gather to S-*-F | rest from their tedious travels. This is also the place where | | | various artists can perform their trade. You see a few tables * *-@ | around the fireplace and a small open area as a stage. You | | | | see the common extend to the west and east. To the south you *>*-o | can just make out the main stage. | | ---------+
[Exits: south west up] Some very comfortable looking sofas have been placed around the room. A makeshift stage has been set up for the performing mice. Vikka, the serving girl of the tavern, stands waiting for a customer. A small deaf mouse wields Serin's tiniest violin. Ulsa flies in.
