The Laughing Drow Tavern (Forgotten Realms - Open Thread

[Darby_]

Reaching out, my small hand touching the thick wrist of his sword arm.

"Good Sir, food and bed are the only things the 'Drow' has to offer. It seems my server over reacted to your presence."

"Please, sit, enjoy your supper, and tell me and my friend why it is you have come to my tavern in the wilderness."

I smile warmly and gently but firmly push him back into the chair. Thinking to myself, 'Tricksters toes, but he is a big one'

 

[Abraxas Winterlight]

Tyrian

" It is as I said, I only seek a bed from your tavern. I am passing through this area from Arabel. I was with a band of my brothers sent there by High Justice Farolain to assist in the cleanup of the region. As of now I am on no certain path, just wandering wherever the road takes me."
I sat down once more, and placed my belongings beside me.
" How about you, what keeps you here?"

 

[Darby_]

Smiling as the tension flowed away, I sit across from him.

"I own this tavern, a parting shot to me from my dear departed uncle."

Motioning to Talion to join us.

"This is my new friend Talion, we were just about to have some supper, would you care to finish your meal with us?"

Looking up and down the length of the tall warrior I give Talion a sly wink.

 

[Abraxas Winterlight]

Tyrian

"I would be honored to share your table, M'Lady> In the temple I was taught how to fight and to heal. I also learned of politics,philosophy, and other abilities of etiquette and statecraft. But alas, cooking was not something I learned, and i am quite awful at it."

With mischief dancing in my eyes I stood. "Lead on, fair lady, for I am famished!"

 

[Darby_]

Smiling at his graciousness, I turn and walk back through the common room, sure that he will follow. As we both enter the kitchen I can hear the conversation return to its earlier volume.

Looking back at the handsome knight, I wonder how one with such obvious ability and charm can be drawn to the priestly service. With luck, perhaps I shall learn more about this tall, well-built man and what his purpose in the region really is.

As we enter my private dining room, I turn.

"Please, sit, I was just about to have supper and there is plenty for even one as large as you." winking again I pour two glasses of wine and sit across from him.

 

[Abraxas Winterlight]

Tyrian

I followed the young lady back into a private dining area. A couple of maids swept in, depositing food and drink for three on the tables, and just as quickly left. The other two sat down, and I followed suit. Silence reigned for a few moments, then I decided to break the silence.
" I apologize Mistress, for I have not introduced myself. I am Tyrian Calderath, Paladin of Tyr, Initiate in the order of the Knights of the Merciful Sword, and your humble guest for the evening. I plan to stay here only long enough to resupply, then I shall continue my quest." I looked at my dinner companions, waiting for their reactions and replies.