Day at Ferravale tavern

FV:Tavern

Outside a sign swings on a rusty creaking frame above the doorway of the tavern depicting a faded painting of what appears to be three rather rich looking skeletons slumped over a table around a black chalice, perhaps such a thing could be taken as a warning but it doesn't appear to work on the locals. The noise within on a normal day is usually heard before the door is even opened and only rises in volume when one actually steps inside.

There are the typical qualities of a tavern within, from the bar to the chairs and booths and the odd drunk who never seems to move it's the little details which encourage a patron to pay his tab if he likes his fingers. One look at some of the staff or customers might give the impression but the room is decorated to the fiercer tastes with bones, mostly skulls cropping up here and there to fill a gap on a shelf or decorating the walls above the doorways, fireplace and bar, a pair of axes joining the one over the fire with some signs that they've been yanked off to join in a fight a couple of times. Some of the comfier chairs are lined with fur and very rarely one might be found with a few pointed bits of bone to decorate the back. Despite the looks there is entertainment and fun to be had, some form of music usually played on a small stage in the corner and at least one bouncer usually tries to keep the peace while beasts gamble, drink and be merry.

A small door behind the bar leads out the back to the kitchen and cellars while one wall has been opened up in a wide arch to increase the space off into the next room where what seems to be a wooden fence with gates on either end has been set up as a fighting pit as further entertainment and something to bet over.

Scioto walks into the tavern, he waves to a group of rats playing cards and goes to sit in his normal spot.

Lenore hops in, shaking raindrops off her feathers. She stands beside the door and looks around the room.

Scioto glances at the noise of the door as he orders an ale, he then starts to sip it quietly.

Lenore blinks as she smooths her feathers back down, her gaze resting on the wildcat. She hops over to the bar and orders a bowl of elderberry wine. Turning to Scioto, she says "Interesting town."

Scioto nods, "It is interesting I suppose, this is one of the more quiet times of the day, the town also slowly grows.”

Lenore smiles as best as a bird can. "I don't believe we've met -- I'm Lenore."

Scioto nods, "I am Scioto, Chieftain of Ferravale. I think I may of seen you a couple other times."

Lenore smiles as best as a bird can. "It is nice to see strong beasts in power."

Scioto raises an eyebrow, "oh? And why do you say that concern for safety..my guards keep an eye out for trouble and patrol the village off and on."

Scratch is sitting in the corner of the tavern, polishing and sharpening his machete.

Lenore shakes her head. "Oh, no, I have no fear of attack here in your city. I have seen weak beasts in powerful positions before -- it was not pretty."

Scioto looks over at Scratch and back to Lenore, he glares slightly, "If someone is calling me weak, they are wrong. I am FAR from weak."

Scratch keeps polishing the machete. He glances to Scioto. "Speakin' o' strength...Yer the boss in dis village, right?"

Lenore smiles, then turns to Scratch and watches him, waiting for Scioto to answer his question.

Scioto answers, "I am the chieftain yes, what did you need?"

Scratch finishes polishing and loops the machete to his belt. "Cuz I'm plannin' on staying in dis place fer the time being, and where I'm from, beasts pull their weight. So, I wuz wonderin'..." He scuffs the floor with a paw. "What sort o'jobs d'you need done round here?"

Scioto says, "Looking for more guards and fighters, tavern and Inn helpers be good, maybe a tavern bouncer, couple other healers, shop keepers, cooks, and anything else that comes in handy, even farmers are welcome."

Lenore clacks her beak. "Yes, I also would like to earn my keep. What job could a bird do?"

Scratch paws his machete handle. "Hm...I'd like ter be a guard...or...a fighter o' some sort..." He adds, "If ye'll have me."

Scioto nods, "Your welcome to join as a guard," To Scratch and to Lenore, "Hmmms not sure, don’t have too many birds here..maybe messenger perhaps. Or...maybe help out somehow in the inn or tavern"

Scratch nods. "So...where do guards stay?"

Scioto says, "You can have your own home, the guards do spend time in the guard house sometimes too, but when not on duty can be in your home or the tavern."

Scratch smiles. The idea of a roof over his head is like a dream. He says with much emotion, "Thanks."

Lorimis looks about the tavern as he walks in.

Lenore nods and takes a drink of wine. "What job would you suggest?"

Ragg walks into the tavern. As always his eyes are twinkling like he has some sort of secret.

Lorimis asks, "How is every beast today?"

Lenore ruffles her feathers and turns to Lorimis. "I am well, thank you."

Lorimis is smitten with Lenore "ahh my lovely feathered lady..hello”

Scioto nods, he sips his ale "I am doing well."

Ragg sits down at a table. He nods at Lorimis "I am fine." he glances at Lenore

Lorimis offers Ragg October ale

Ragg shakes his head at the offer "no thank you, I only drink water and tea" his eyes keep on twinkling.

Lenore clacks her beak at the mouse, saying "How are you, Lorimis?" Then glances at Ragg.

Lorimis smiles and exchanges the ale for tea, "I am a Tea beast myself”

Ragg takes the offered tea, "My thanks, how much vill that be?" He looks at Scioto "Hello"

Lorimis says, "First drink is free" the Abbot says smiling.

Ragg nods, "Again, thank you." He grins and sips the tea. leaning back in his chair he introduces himself "I am Ragg R. Rugg"

Scioto sips his ale quietly and smiles, he is in a good mood.

Lenore drinks more of her wine and watches quietly.

Lorimis says, "I am called Lorimis..a healer mouse and Bartender at your service"

Ragg smiles "It is good to meet you, I am sure"

Lorimis says, "I must say I have come to like the Weasel people almost as much as the Ravens"

Ragg nods at Lorimis "That is good, I am sure we like being liked" He grins and then looks at Lenore "Hello"

Lorimis moves closer to Ragg "do you know of anything that I might be able to do or get to curry favor with this lovely bird?

Ragg shrugs "maybe you should ask her. I do not know vat birds like"

Lenore smiles at Ragg as well as a bird can. Then, clacking her beak, she says "I like it when beasts approach me with questions."

Lorimis approaches Lenore "How can I curry your favor pretty Gel

Lenore smiles. "Excellent question. Let me think on it for a moment." she slowly sips her wine, appearing to be deep in thought.

Lorimis says, "See this is what gels are like" He says to Ragg"

Ragg laughs "I can't blame them. sometimes I wish I could think as well as them"

Sarnith Quietly shuffles into the tavern looking a bit on the haggard side as he quickly makes his way towards the bar. The ferret’s eyes are only for the bar it appears, as he doesn’t glance about the room as he would normally do.

Lorimis quickly moves to intercept Sarneth and get him a pint of ale before he has to ask for it

Lenore ruffles her feathers and watches the ferret quietly.

Ragg sees Sarnith and waves "Hello"

Scioto blinks as he sees Sarnith, "Sarnith? Where have you been haven’t seen you in a while"

Sarnith Waves the ale away with several slow flicks of his left paw before motioning over the barkeep over with the other. The ferret grabs onto the bar beast and whispers into his ear for several moments before the beast shakes off Sarniths paws and loudly saying " Let go a me ua daft ferret, and who do ya mean!? " Sarnith drops and shakes his head at the beast before looking back to Lorimis, he appears about to speak when he hears Scioto’s query and simply replies "Busy." to the cat.

Ragg frowns but shrugs and the normal twinkle comes back to his yellow eyes. He slips over to Lenore and nods at her

Lorimis walks over and offers a gentle paw to his friend Sarn

Lenore nods in return to Ragg, then speaks gently to Sarnith. "Greetings."

Sarnith Appears startled by Lorimis's outreach for a moment before he realizes the mouse's probable intent. With a slow movement backwards the ferret speaks " Been very busy. " seemingly to no beast in particular. It seems that only now after Lenore speaks that the haggard ferret notices the weasel and raven are present. With his left paw he gives a curt wave to the pair but his right paw strays towards the short blade which hangs from his belt.

Lorimis says, "I have missed you my very large friend"

Lenore blinks and shifts slightly.

Scioto watches Sarnith, "Relax Sarnith, what is wrong my friend?"

Sarnith Blinks back at Lorimis lost for a moment it seems before replying " Sorry der Lorimis I's jus 'haven’t had a free moment wit all I's been up ter, hardly a moment o rest either. " With a slight turning of the ferrets head he regards Scioto saying " Der's be nothin wrong fer yer's ter worry 'bout der Scioto. "

Lorimis asks, "You have a way about you Sarn," he see's to the beasts "would you like some food?"

Scioto nods, he sits and watches Sarnith and finishes his ale.

Lorimis asks, "Scioto, you think we could get more ravens to live in town here?"

Lenore hops over to the bar and orders a baked trout.

Scioto looks to Lorimis, "Why the sudden interest in ravens Lorimis?"

Lorimis says, "they are such a grand and handsome species, and their eyes sharp...."

Sarnith Begins to back towards the door once Lorimis turns away, since the ferrets paw strayed to the hilt it has stayed locked there. With a simple nod to the still watching Scioto Sarnith backs out of the tavern and quickly starts of in the direction of his shop.

Ragg frowns again and goes to the very back of the tavern. He watches the Ferret go

Lorimis goes to sit with Ragg

Ragg nods at Lorimis and his eyes twinkle merrily "who was the ferret?"

Lorimis says, "Our carpenter, a real friend"

Scioto gets another ale.

Lenore returns to where she had been and turns to the mouse. "I like information about beasts -- I guess you could say I'm a bit of a busy-body."

Ragg nods "He seemed unhappy"

Lorimis says, "Well I have information about ME....."

Lorimis says, "yes he did seem unhappy, but Scarn is a stubborn beast, won't tell ya unless he wants ta"

Lenore smiles at the barkeep. "What sort of information?"

Lorimis says, "well I am a Healer mouse, I like to help other beasts....I am a loyal friend..."

Ragg takes out a note pad and jokingly starts to write down what Lorimis said

Lorimis whispers to Ragg "I also have herbs that make ya feel really good”

Ragg nods and jots that down to "So, your a healer, a loyal friend and you like to help other beasts and you have herbs that will make beasts feel good" He nods and closes the note pad

Lorimis chuckles to Ragg "I like you”

Ragg grins "I like me too."

Lorimis says, "nice fur too"

(A serving beast brings over Lenore's baked trout, which the raven eyes hungrily.)

Ragg nods "I try to keep it that way"

Scioto stands and exits the tavern, "I have my dibbun to check on, goodnight all"