12th of Winter, 513
Though it was not dark yet, a few lamps already glowed, their rays reflecting off the moist air, each beam so clear they almost seemed tangible. The salty air of the Suvan was a welcome scent, as Tsu made her way to the Broken Casket. She had visited the inn, which was frequented by many a seafarer, only a few times and had discovered that it promised more than a simple entertaining tale or two.
Walking through the front doors, she was surprised to find that it seemed to be a slow day, a few free tables here and there, while a cheery fire fought off the cold. The first time she had entered the inn, it had seemed as if the building had been splitting at the seams, with loud and raucous, yet infectious singing travelling through the room, as sailors emptied their purses on spirits. No matter, it was a nice change of pace. Choosing a free table in a corner that was relatively close to the fireplace, she settled in, noting some of the other occupants in the room.
There were a few merchants, made apparent by the clothes they wore, which despite some slight wear and tear, seemed to be made from good cloth, as well as a few glittering pieces of finery here and there. The majority of the guests were, of course, sailors, presumably the crew of the merchant ships, but also the stray fisherman, and Svefran. Settling back in her seat, Tsukiko let the conversations wash over her, like soothing waves on the sand, quietly humming a made-up melody.
'What does it take to become a bard?' The question had been on her mind for the past couple of days. She had been in search of work, when she had come up with the idea. Afterall, she enjoyed singing and what was better than earning your keep by doing what you loved? However, though she had seen the bards at the Rearing Stallion during her work there as a barmaid, she didn't truely know what was required to become one, nor had she asked. 'Perhaps I will ask the next one I meet,' she thought momentarily, before considering what she whether or not to choose the fish special, or the the five course meal.
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Though it was not dark yet, a few lamps already glowed, their rays reflecting off the moist air, each beam so clear they almost seemed tangible. The salty air of the Suvan was a welcome scent, as Tsu made her way to the Broken Casket. She had visited the inn, which was frequented by many a seafarer, only a few times and had discovered that it promised more than a simple entertaining tale or two.
Walking through the front doors, she was surprised to find that it seemed to be a slow day, a few free tables here and there, while a cheery fire fought off the cold. The first time she had entered the inn, it had seemed as if the building had been splitting at the seams, with loud and raucous, yet infectious singing travelling through the room, as sailors emptied their purses on spirits. No matter, it was a nice change of pace. Choosing a free table in a corner that was relatively close to the fireplace, she settled in, noting some of the other occupants in the room.
There were a few merchants, made apparent by the clothes they wore, which despite some slight wear and tear, seemed to be made from good cloth, as well as a few glittering pieces of finery here and there. The majority of the guests were, of course, sailors, presumably the crew of the merchant ships, but also the stray fisherman, and Svefran. Settling back in her seat, Tsukiko let the conversations wash over her, like soothing waves on the sand, quietly humming a made-up melody.
'What does it take to become a bard?' The question had been on her mind for the past couple of days. She had been in search of work, when she had come up with the idea. Afterall, she enjoyed singing and what was better than earning your keep by doing what you loved? However, though she had seen the bards at the Rearing Stallion during her work there as a barmaid, she didn't truely know what was required to become one, nor had she asked. 'Perhaps I will ask the next one I meet,' she thought momentarily, before considering what she whether or not to choose the fish special, or the the five course meal.
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