Introduction: A Night at the Drowned Dragon Inn

[Chrysalis]

Kharsis lifts his ale, as a conclusion to the deal:

"Well, this is enough said Sir. You'll find me tomorrow at Saint Cuthbert's holy place. As for you all my friends, let's try to enjoy this last evening by the fireplace before our journey, and get to know each other!"

[PaulH]

"Ah. Good day and well met, Lady and Gentlemen.

My name is Garrick, and I also wish to join this splendid group and deliver the chest to the mage. Does anyone have any idea what's inside? I too have an interest in the arcane. You never know quite when you'll need a sleep spell to quieten an unruly customer"!

Cheers
Paul H

[Balgin Stondraeg]

Before taking everyone's names (and giving the young Garrick a disapproving glance), Gordrenn offers to pay for rooms for the group at the Drowned Dragon and arranges to meet you all 'pon the morn at the chapel of Saint Cuthbert.

The morning's meeting is a fairly dull and somber affair with Gordrenn presenting a letter of employment that all undertaking in the business are to sign (witnessed by the clerics of the lawful saint). The member's names are also mentioned in a list in the letter making it difficult to alter by the addition of yet more names later on. He then presents the group with a small chest full of something heavy, and advises them not to open it, declaring that he has placed a magical spell of alarming upon it that shall last the trip's duration. He shall instantly become aware if anyone other than himself or his client, Theothrastus, in Thurmaster. Upon delivery, Theothrastus shall sign the document and then pay the group the full ammount of one hundred and fifty gold pieces.

Gordrenn then presents a map of Harranshire and advises the group to stock up for a week or so's journey as they shall be travelling for a good five or six days before they even reach the edge of his map.

If anyone wants to go shopping for supplies and stuff then feel free now. Food is advised and most objects in the PHB are available (with the exeption of all those "alchemical" magic-for-people-who-can't-do-magic items). When everbody's ready to move then we shall do so. The getting to know each other roleplaying can take place on the journey ('cause it seemed simpler to post the meeting and departure here now than to split it over two posts).

[Rod the Worm]

Hasta re-prepares Prestidigitation as well as the other spells she is accustomed to using early in the morning before the meeting.  After a hearty breakfast, she walks to the chapel of Saint Cuthbert where she reads the contract quickly and signs her name in a neat hand.  Checking her pack, she decides to head to the market to buy some food before she leaves.  She looks for fresh food to cover the first couple of days, then about a week's worth of trail rations to cover delays, haggling good naturedly with the sellers but not pushing too much.  She also tries to find a good dagger before returning to the shrine to meet up with the rest of the group.

[Woojitsu]

Upon hearing the length of the journey before them, Shen's face falls slightly.  He rifles through his coin purse, looking ever more pensive.  Finally, he shrugs and says, smiling ruefully, "I suppose I'll have to eat lightly, then."

If possible, I'll buy a week's worth of sub-standard (i.e. discounted) rations.  Otherwise, I'll buy as many days' rations as I can afford.

[Custom_Hobby]

Amras reviews the contract next and signs his name to it. He then passes it to his left "here you go Sir Thorgrin."

Shifting his weight off of his axe the knight glances at the contract and then over to the priests, with a smile he signs the contract and passes it to the next person in line. Having heard Shen's comments about food Thorgrin walks over to him. "I may be of some help if you will allow me. I have all of the provisions I will need for the journey and still have some extra coin. I will gladly purchase the rations you will need." He glances back over his shoulder to the Grey Elf. "Have you met Amras the Wizard?"

Amras nods at Shen when he is mentioned. He then counts the few coins he has left in his pouch. "I have just enough to purchase the additional rations I will need for the journey. My problem though is that although I can afford to purchase them, I am already over burdened with the supplies I already have. As some of you may have already noticed my blessings are more of the mind and not in strength of arms or body. Would one of you be so kind as to carry the few days rations for me?"

Amras has prepared his spells as they are highlighted in his character thread. He goes to purchase 5 more days of rations (since he had 5 already) for himself.

[Woojitsu]

"You have my gratitude, friend.  Rest assured that your generosity will be repaid."  Shen signs the contract with a bit of a flourish before turning back toward Thorgrin.  "The wizard and I have not yet been officially introduced.  Well met, Amras; I believe we will have much to talk of during the journey."

[Squigface]

After he signed the contract Godric offers to carry Amras' extra baggage, he then proceeds to buy the rations he needs for the journey (loaves of bread, wedges of cheese etc.)

Edit: Fixed the name to Amras (the frail elf needed the help)

Godric rises early and goes to the temple, leaving the moajority of his gear (armour and such) at the inn. After having signed the contract I (he) become aware of Amras's bequest and offet to help him with his load. After this I venture into the market district and purchase:

A tent
two weeks rations
a small keg of ale
a small knife for the preparation of food
A small cup/tankrdesque thing

I then make my way back to the inn to pack.

Squig

[PaulH]

Garrick also appends his name to the contract, and thanks our new host for the generous offer of a night's free bed & board.

"Ah! Good Day, my Lady and Gentlemen. It seems we are to be travelling companions. My name is Garrick, and I for one find this new opportunity for adventure both intriguing and exciting"

Garrick smiles and lifts his ale -
"Let's begin our new adventure with a toast... "Adventure"!""

Garrick 'clinks' his tankard with the others in the toast.

Cheers
Paul H

[Squigface]

...And so does Godric, to adventure!

Squig

[Balgin Stondraeg]

And so they set out