>>6104553“Seems dangerous to lose…” Adeline mutters.
You accept the lightweight book that Cassius hands over to you. Inspecting the colorful cover, you see a detailed illustration of the sun. Someone has drawn a smiling face on it, and it is shining over a large city, in which a large columned building sits at the very top.
“I understand most Fodlanders are illiterate.” Cassius says diplomatically. “But this book has pictures! It’s designed for children. It may teach you some more things about the history of our nation. Go on, take it. I insist.”
>A Children’s Guide to Morfis (with Pictures!) obtained!>“Uhh, yeah thanks.” You give the book to May, who stores it away. You considered the day a success, having received plenty of useful information. You and Cassius must have spoken for longer than you’d thought, as night had already fallen, and the tavern was empty save for your table. Perhaps it would be best to return to the ship and call it a night. You would still have to look into getting mercenaries, as well as potentially finding a guide to escort you to Morfis, should you not wish to take Alvin up on his offer. You get up from your table, almost stumbling. Clearly you’d had more to drink than you probably should have.>You’re feeling the effects of alcohol. (+3 STR, -4 SPD, 20% chance to miss an attack)“Perhaps it would be best if we ended our night here.” Cassius says. “Thank you for taking the time to speak with me. What did you say your name was again, sir?”
>“Tristain d’Rusalka.”“Very good, Tristan. I wish you the best of luck.”
“I’ll return to the ship with you.” Adeline says to you. Her and May had chosen not to drink, and were in a much better position to navigate the streets of Morfis than you were. You saw no reason to refuse her company. Together, the three of you and Cassius exit the tavern, only to find a dozen or so armed men loitering outside. They turn towards you once the door opens, and you see several hands fly to the hilts of their weapons.
“There you are.” The familiar face of Lord Alexander Gideon smirks maliciously as he spots you. “I’ve decided to take you up on your offer of stepping outside. You haven’t changed your mind, have you? I also brought a few friends along.”
>A): Retreat back into the tavern.>B): Attempt to talk things through with Gideon>C): Ready yourself for a fight. Drunk or not, you’ll wipe the floor with him.>D): Write-in 