**Several miles southwest of Epicrin, at what was once a large farmstead, was the location of a truly unique event. Here, would-be adventurers and those who may one day require their services gather to find one another. This was The Run.
There was a carnival air of sorts about the place, numerous vendors and merchants having thrown up stalls and tents to hawk their wares to the visiting Guild dignitaries and aspiring heroes. Dour peacekeepers inspected steel alongside greel madcaps, quiet men with Lidless eye broaches conversed softly with city officials, and influential figures from all across Bakara were drunk together; the overall sentiment of The Run seemed to be comradery.
At the center of the festivities was what could have only been the eponymous Run: a massive trench carved deep into the ground. What precisely awaited within was unclear, as the trench was covered with tenting at the moment. But to hear Hughes describe it, it could be nearly anything at all.**
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**Hiram Hughes hopped out of the carriage excitedly, rubbing his hands together as he took in the sights.**
Bane's Reading Suggestions David Eddings: The Belgariad, Mallorean, Elenium and Tamuli Series. The Redemption of Althalus Jim Butcher: The Codex Alera Series
Bane's Reading Suggestions David Eddings: The Belgariad, Mallorean, Elenium and Tamuli Series. The Redemption of Althalus Jim Butcher: The Codex Alera Series
In the contestants area, there was not Herschell, of course not. There were two men wearing cardboard signs on their torso proclaiming herschell's shoppe to be the finest seller of whatever. The younger one was stretching out, preparing himself mentally for physical exertion. The elder was loudly regretting becoming a mercenary, and that fighting in ditches of griffonsh** washer glamorous than this.
Epic World! Because seriously! It's the awesome!
And don't forget to do your shopping at The Newe Haberdashery, the finest vendor of magic items and oddball services ... Ever!
Epic World! Because seriously! It's the awesome!
And don't forget to do your shopping at The Newe Haberdashery, the finest vendor of magic items and oddball services ... Ever!
Bane's Reading Suggestions David Eddings: The Belgariad, Mallorean, Elenium and Tamuli Series. The Redemption of Althalus Jim Butcher: The Codex Alera Series
Epic World! Because seriously! It's the awesome!
And don't forget to do your shopping at The Newe Haberdashery, the finest vendor of magic items and oddball services ... Ever!
Bane's Reading Suggestions David Eddings: The Belgariad, Mallorean, Elenium and Tamuli Series. The Redemption of Althalus Jim Butcher: The Codex Alera Series
Bane's Reading Suggestions David Eddings: The Belgariad, Mallorean, Elenium and Tamuli Series. The Redemption of Althalus Jim Butcher: The Codex Alera Series
**At that price, the potions vendor was offering vials of what he called Darkwood Draught, an elixir that would have a random beneficial effect upon imbibing. He also had a single cup of Madcap Brew, though he made it clear in no uncertain terms that the brew was risky for the uninitiated. And the initiated, for that matter.
The charms vendor had small, breakable trinkets that would temporarily give an item the effects of an imbue.**
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**The merc laughed.**
Merc - "What a joke."
**As the mercenaries laughed, they were joined by a slight man with blond hair and a well trimmed beard. He was dressed in adventurer's leathers tooled in pink and gold, though they were far too pristine to have ever seen anything close to danger, with several rings around his delicate, uncalloused fingers. He smiled an incredibly oily smile at Strom.**
Man - "Well! What do we have here? Another middle of the pack team from Hughes then?"
Bane's Reading Suggestions David Eddings: The Belgariad, Mallorean, Elenium and Tamuli Series. The Redemption of Althalus Jim Butcher: The Codex Alera Series
Vilhjalmr looked over and saw Strom speaking to a group of people. He pointed this out to the other members of his group that were still close to him and headed over toward Strom.
Vilhjalmr - Hello Strom. Who is this small man you are talking to?
Vilhjalmr - Ah, unfortunately I am not from around here and have not heard of you. Although getting top place for four years in a row is quite admirable. I promise you we will cherish and protect the top place with our all while we hold it, out of respect for you and your past teams.
There was a carnival air of sorts about the place, numerous vendors and merchants having thrown up stalls and tents to hawk their wares to the visiting Guild dignitaries and aspiring heroes. Dour peacekeepers inspected steel alongside greel madcaps, quiet men with Lidless eye broaches conversed softly with city officials, and influential figures from all across Bakara were drunk together; the overall sentiment of The Run seemed to be comradery.
At the center of the festivities was what could have only been the eponymous Run: a massive trench carved deep into the ground. What precisely awaited within was unclear, as the trench was covered with tenting at the moment. But to hear Hughes describe it, it could be nearly anything at all.**
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**Hiram Hughes hopped out of the carriage excitedly, rubbing his hands together as he took in the sights.**
Hughes - "Oh yes...this is looking very nice..."
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David Eddings: The Belgariad, Mallorean, Elenium and Tamuli Series. The Redemption of Althalus
Jim Butcher: The Codex Alera Series
Legato - "Maybe we'll get lucky and the trench will be full of fire instead."
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David Eddings: The Belgariad, Mallorean, Elenium and Tamuli Series. The Redemption of Althalus
Jim Butcher: The Codex Alera Series
Vilhjalmr looked around. He felt very excited and happy about whatever it was they were about to do for "The Run."
Come on and check it out. You know you want to.
Colt Wyrmbane
Olivar'Romov
Detective Taskmage
Darby, Esteemed Adventurer
Mike, the Situation
Herschell Ratliff, Merchant of Finery
Yaagh, the Pummeler
And don't forget to do your shopping at The Newe Haberdashery, the finest vendor of magic items and oddball services ... Ever!
Legato - "Yikes."
Darby - "for soltara's sake, man! Would you shut up and get it over with?"
Samson - "THAT'S WHAT I'VE BEEN TRYING TO DO, BUT LIFE JUST KEEPS GOING"
Colt Wyrmbane
Olivar'Romov
Detective Taskmage
Darby, Esteemed Adventurer
Mike, the Situation
Herschell Ratliff, Merchant of Finery
Yaagh, the Pummeler
And don't forget to do your shopping at The Newe Haberdashery, the finest vendor of magic items and oddball services ... Ever!
Behold, the power of :symu:!
Ask Me About:
The Epic World
You'll Be Glad You Did
Not That There's Anything Wrong With That
Under Original Management!
Bane's Reading Suggestions
David Eddings: The Belgariad, Mallorean, Elenium and Tamuli Series. The Redemption of Althalus
Jim Butcher: The Codex Alera Series
**Hughes turned back to the group, smiling.**
Hughes - "Well, things won't get underway for a while yet. Feel free to prepare yourselves, explore, relax; whatever you like."
Darby decided to test out the dagger Herschell lent him to show off on some unsuspecting logs.
Samson pouted in a corner, made all the more difficult and undignified by herschells sign, which made it difficult to sit.
Colt Wyrmbane
Olivar'Romov
Detective Taskmage
Darby, Esteemed Adventurer
Mike, the Situation
Herschell Ratliff, Merchant of Finery
Yaagh, the Pummeler
And don't forget to do your shopping at The Newe Haberdashery, the finest vendor of magic items and oddball services ... Ever!
Under Original Management!
Bane's Reading Suggestions
David Eddings: The Belgariad, Mallorean, Elenium and Tamuli Series. The Redemption of Althalus
Jim Butcher: The Codex Alera Series
Strom- "Who is your captain?"
Behold, the power of :symu:!
Ask Me About:
The Epic World
You'll Be Glad You Did
Not That There's Anything Wrong With That
Merc - "What, think you're gonna get an advantage by scoping us out, then?"
Under Original Management!
Bane's Reading Suggestions
David Eddings: The Belgariad, Mallorean, Elenium and Tamuli Series. The Redemption of Althalus
Jim Butcher: The Codex Alera Series
Strom- "I only needed a name for our post celebratory toast."
Behold, the power of :symu:!
Ask Me About:
The Epic World
You'll Be Glad You Did
Not That There's Anything Wrong With That
The charms vendor had small, breakable trinkets that would temporarily give an item the effects of an imbue.**
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**The merc laughed.**
Merc - "What a joke."
**As the mercenaries laughed, they were joined by a slight man with blond hair and a well trimmed beard. He was dressed in adventurer's leathers tooled in pink and gold, though they were far too pristine to have ever seen anything close to danger, with several rings around his delicate, uncalloused fingers. He smiled an incredibly oily smile at Strom.**
Man - "Well! What do we have here? Another middle of the pack team from Hughes then?"
Under Original Management!
Bane's Reading Suggestions
David Eddings: The Belgariad, Mallorean, Elenium and Tamuli Series. The Redemption of Althalus
Jim Butcher: The Codex Alera Series
Vilhjalmr - Hello Strom. Who is this small man you are talking to?
Come on and check it out. You know you want to.
Perr - "Perrin Loveday. Maybe you've heard of me? Or maybe you haven't. My teams have top placed in The Run for the past four years."
Come on and check it out. You know you want to.