Subject: New Year

Thank you yourself. I've had tons of fun with y'all, and look forward to more.

Subject: Things taken care of

The Steward nods at Ran's and Ragnar's request "I will do the best I can but do not get your hopes up. Leave where you are staying with my assistant on your way out. We will send someone if things change. Otherwise be here at first horn." The two nod and leave the room, stopping by the assistant posted outside the office. They leave their names and where they are staying and head back to their quarters. On the way they try and talk to their guide but find him less than forthcoming.

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Salix looks at Surin who only shrugs "How about first thing tomorrow morning?" The dwarven druid nods "You and the three who will come with you should meet me at Doli's place at the first horn. We will go then. It is several days march to where we need to go so be ready." She drains her flagon and gets to her feet "It was nice meeting you. From what Flint said in his message, I expect things might get exciting around here in the next few days." She says goodbye to Doli and heads out of the bar. Salix and Surin make their goodbyes to Doli and head back to the room.

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Galeheart looks on in disbelief when his partner falls over. There is a stricken look on his face as Mund starts to collect their winnings. Galeheart mumbles a weak congratulations and moves off back into the crowd. Many of the dwarves are clapping Mund and Ally on the back, whopping it up. It seems like the dwarves liked this game. As Ally looks around the room he sees others starting to play their own games. The mage moves closer to his brother and whispers in his ear "We should go now. I'm going to need some sleep if I'm going to be any good to us in the next couple of days. I haven't drunk like that in 10 years." Mund nods and whispers back "You did a great job. Just don't fall over on the way out. After that, I can carry you back." A slap on the back and the two start to head out the door.

The two are only a few yards from the pub when they hear a voice from a darkened alley way "Any chance for a dwarf to win his money back?" Mund spins, holding tightly to his brother who almost falls over at the quick motion. Galeheart steps from the alley way, unarmed and his hands to his sides. "What" Mund asks "You want to fight us for what we won fair and square?" At first the dwarf looks offended "Fight? Oh you think I'm going to rob you? You must be new to the warrens. Naw, this is nothing like that. The thing is, I bet too much. My wife is going to kill me if I don't bring home at least some of that gold. I was wantin to know if there is someway I can win or work some of it back?"

OODM: Sorry this is late but I had a bad day at work and am bushed. I will write more tomorrow. I expect the party will be back in their rooms when I am done and they can decide what to do next. On a timing note, in the warrens a horn is blown every three hours, basically at noon, 3,6,9 and midnight etc. The party has seen hour glasses in most places and it looks like when the horn is blown people turn the hour glasses over. Each hour the glass is turned again. If someone falls behind they just have to wait a few hours to make sure that they are caught up.