Subject: Harp and Kal head out for dinner

Galeheart looks around "Will that be it then?" Ragnar looks at the party seeing no other questions. "My thanks Galeheart." Mund hands the dwarf his money and he heads back to his wife. When he is gone Ragnar calls the others and they discuss what they have found. Harp and Kal tell the others about their dinner plans with Bordin and Salix speaks up "I was hoping that Harp would be able to accompany me on my trip with Agrana but I don't see how that could happen now. Ally, are you and Mund willing to come with Surin and me? Your knowledge of the arcane and Mund's axe could stand us in good stead." Ally nods through bleary eyes "Yes I will go with you but I need some sleep first."

That is when Salix notices that Ally's color is not all that good "Are you ok? Did you get poisoned?" Ally gives rueful laugh "Nothing that simple. I helped my brother out with a drinking game. I'm surprised I'm still able to walk. I know I'm going to regret tonight in the morning. So, please, everyone, if you can, no loud noises. I'm off to bed now. Get me up an hour before we need to leave." Ally then stumbles off to the sleeping chambers in the suite.

The evening horn echoes through out the warrens then. "Kal and I should head out now" Harp says. Ragnar nods "Fine. Ran and I will stay here. You two keep your meeting and try not to get yourselves killed. If there are two people who are most out of place here it is you two. Remember, dwarves can be gruff with outsiders and half orcs and elves are not high up on their list of buddies." Kal nods "I will endeavor to keep the peace." Harp slaps him on the back, almost knocking the elf off his feet And if he doesn't, I'll pick him up and carry him right back here." The elf laughs and punches Harp in the side, almost bruising him fist on the muscle "You would have to catch me first and you stumble around like an ogre with his feet tied together."

This brings a hearty laugh from Harp and the two head out for dinner. It only takes them about half an hour to make it to the practice ground and Bordin and three other dwarves are there waiting for them "Och, you two finally made it. Thought maybe you weren't going to show up." Kal almost says something but he bites his tongue and nudges Harp. Harp takes the hint "Sure we'll show up. Not a chance I'm going to miss a free meal. It might have cost you guys less just to pay up. But lead on." Bordin and the others guide the two to a fairly nice in, the Broken Cask. Out front is a painting of an ale cask being split open with an axe and the contents spilling out. The six take a seat in a far corner.

Bordin and the other order dinner. Harp and Kal do so as well. Kal does not order much and eats less. The main selections are some sort of cooked creature from the UnderKingdom. No fresh fruits or green vegetables. Just roots and tubers along with a wide selection of mushrooms and other fungi. Harp on the other hand takes to the food with abandon. Never one to be too picky when eating, he finds that the different meats have a wide variety of tastes and textures. He is even surprised at the selection of mushrooms. He is hesitant to start but ends up eating nearly a full plate.

As the dinner progresses the four dwarves and Harp talk battles and strategy. Their surprise over Harp's religious background soon gives way to respect for the stories of battle. The dwarves are fascinated by his tales of the Testing Grounds. Soon the mood is relaxed. More ale is passed around along with some smokeweed. Harp feels that it might be time to ask some questions.

OODM: Kevin and Josh can go for it.

Subject: Salix

Hi all!

Remember me? If Kevin's willing to give me back the reigns, I'd be happy to take over Salix again. Things at the store have gotten to the point where I think I can check in at least once per day. I really miss you guys. I've been reading here and there to keep up with the story, but it's just not the same as playing.

I was planning on jumping in once Salix and Co meet up with the druid dwarf. Let me know if that's OK.