Battle for Wesnoth

Heledd leads them to the chamber the beggar told them about. Prior to entering it, Tric sends Mate on ahead to scout out the area. “Pretend you’re a bat,” he advises. “Go see what’s there. And if there’s a giant moth you want to eat, feel free to enjoy.” Mate only pays attention to that … Read more

After dark, but before the Parting Glass has closed for the night, Heledd meets Tric, Heppa, and Rhaessa outside the tavern. Tric shares the lead from Haskel that their target might be holed up under the old abandoned estate by the river. However, he and Heppa observed suspicious fog coming from grates in a different … Read more

“That is my staff,” Kachen says, stepping towards Rhaessa. “Why would you need a staff?” Rhaessa replies, protectively drawing the mended one closer to her body. “Surely you should just be tutoring some noble’s children, teaching them literacy?” Tric quickly swipes the mug Alric is filling for Heppa and grabs his own, then leaps up … Read more

Alric enters the Parting Glass through the back door, arms full of linens. He sets them down to deal with later and heads through the curtains to the main room. Neither Haskel nor Heledd are anywhere to be seen. Where’s all the help? Alric wonders, quickly moving to wait on some customers who need drinks … Read more

When Heledd comes out to the bar floor, Tric catches her attention. “Our mutual friend is upstairs,” he tells her. She starts to pass Tric by, but he holds her for a moment longer. “Uh, he’s recovering, but he’s all right,” he adds. Heledd frowns at him. “That’s an awfully vague and ill-boding statement.” Tric … Read more

After finishing his own lunch, Tric returns to his room with a bread bowl for Kachen. When he enters, the mage is reclined on his bed but dressed now in his new blouse, trousers, and sleeveless robe. Tric throws open the curtains to let light into the room, and Kachen accepts being awake. “How are … Read more

When Tric and Heppa return to the Parting Glass, they have a bundle of new clothes for Kachen, along with a new satchel in which Heppa has put some spending money for him. Tric carries the materials up to the room and checks on the mage. Kachen is asleep on his bed. Mate, though, is … Read more

As it was back in spring, the front desk of the House of Light is staffed by a young apprentice in brown robes. Unsure of how to deal with uninjured elves, they scurry through the interior door to fetch Rhaessa. Tric is pleased that they did not even have to ask for a consultation. Before … Read more

As Heppa finishes her examination, Kachen rouses. He is groggy from lack of sleep, and that is further compounded by the fog of dapper inkcap. Tric has magically peeled back that haze once before. At the time, he was unaware of Kachen’s condition and treatments; he simply wanted Kachen to feel something. Now, though, with … Read more

As the sun rises over South Tower, there is no rest for the weary at the Parting Glass. Alric rises to start laying out the breakfast foods. First though, he checks the doors and windows for any signs of disturbance overnight, which is not part of his normal morning routine. He does not seem worried, … Read more

Heppa is startled awake by a banging on the door. “Heppa! Heppa, we have a problem!” Tric calls from the other side. Alric snaps awake, too, and Heppa realizes this is what she put him through the time Heledd was injured. She pulls on her blouse and opens the door, hair askew. For once, Tric … Read more