The closer i got to this little "hamlet", the bigger it started becoming.
It was quite a large town, surrounded by a large fortification, consisting
of tall strong looking fence, made of stakes driven into the ground.
I thought to myself, that it looked a little odd out here in the middle
of the forest, but then again, odd things seem to be a common occurrence
in this land...
There was suddenly a large explosion, and a huge fireball rose into the sky
from somewhere in the far end of town.
I waded across the small creek, and it's nice cool waters, stopping to fill
my water container, and rinse out my little boo-boo.
On second glance it was not as bad as it looked. Most of the bleeding had
stopped... thanks to my thick green blood, and the only thiing that really
hurt....was my pride.
The town rose up from just beyond the grassy knoll, and noises...
or more like panicked screams could be heard.
Hastening my pace, to see what the source of these screams could be...
i rounded the fence to the main gates! WoW! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />
three gates.... Hmmm?? i wonder why they should need such protection,
out here in the middle of nowhere.
I was soon to discover where the screams were coming from, they were coming
from some ugly fellows with wild eyes, and they were headed straight for me!
I drew my blade (more carefully this time) and was preparing for the onslaught...
but the little freaks peeled right by me...like death itself was
chasing them!
I watched amused as they scattered into the distance ars flailing and feet
pounding....and then, they were gone.
Strange I thought, this town is very strange, and i'm hungry like the wolf...
The bearded guard at the first gate dropped his jaw,
when he saw me and asked if I were friend or foe....
"friend" i said, "what do you call this place?"....
and to that he replied, "tis a good thing", Welcome to Viroeth,
"we've had more than enough excitement already, today", "Gee, your a tall one aren't ya?"
I looked at this fellow and noticed he had something in his beard,
it looked like a piece of potato, or bread crumbs or something...
"What kind of a guard are you that your face is covered with food?"
"And speaking of food, where in this town is a good place to eat?
The guard pointed to a large Inn, about three blocks down,
wiped his face and smiled. "yesiree, they make good food there allright,
i should try to get more in my mouth than on my beard next time"...
I agreed, and set on my way.....to the next gate.
Mr.Soupbeard waved to the guard, and he let me pass without question,
the last gate was unmanned... due to the large fire going on in the rear-
quarter of town.
If you've seen one fire , you've seen them all...I thought and headed
straight for the Inn.
"I'll check out the fireworks after a little grub...yummy.... i like grubs! <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggrin.gif" alt="" />
I walked up the stairs, and threw the doors open,
the doorway was a little short for my liking,
so i needed to duck down to get through...
on the inside it was dingy and smelled of liquor and cheap ale,
i stood fully inside and yelled at the barmistress...
"My name is Jurak, I'm not looking for trouble, just a decent meal, some of your cheap ale, and a place to rest"
It was not very bright inside and i couldn't see much,
but there were some wide eyes starting back at me......
not knowing what to make of a tall green OrC!..... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />
