INN & TAVERN TEXTS
[TYPE] [INSPECTION] [SNUB] [GAMBLE] [BARD] [INNKEEPER] [MEN] [WOMEN]
Common vs. Rare:
Many special Inn Dialogues, i.e. Chapter-restricted and Quest-triggered ones, will be found in the Chapter and Zone pages. All others are generated randomly, some being "common", while others are "rare". A "common" dialogue is one regularly encountered in most Inns. "Rare" dialogues are much less frequent, and some may be rarer than others, being further restricted by location and chapter. Man vs. Patron:
Generally, a Patron is a person with a "special" type of Dialogue, including NPCs (see NPC pages) and Gamblers. The Patron type of Dialogue shown below indicates that the Patron, although he won't tell you anything of importance at the moment, will definitely have more to say at another stage of the game (dependent on Chapter or Quest).
INN TYPES
OPEN 24 HOURS OPEN 12 HOURS
They scrutinized the building.
"Looks like we ve found an inn," Locklear said with a smile, indicating the tiny ribbons that had been pinned to the building's frame. "Those offerings to the protector goddess are as good as a traveller's seal of approval. Should be a good place to stay."
Locklear pushed the door open.
As he passed through, he noted the lack of a door latch, a sign the inn was likely chartered by the local lord to ensure the safety of travellers. Hopefully, it would also mean the inn's furnishings would be suitable.
The building's windows were shoddy.
"Even money says it's a tavern," Locklear said. "You don't pay much for windows when you have to replace them often."
Locklear sniffed.
Stepping just inside the tavern's doorway, he detected the faint but familiar scent of lye and the more pungent aromas they were meant to erase. It would be a foolish tavern keeper who neglected to have a cleaningboy close at hand where men drank to excess.
IF CLOSED:
Locklear rapped on the tavern door.
When it was apparent no one was coming to open up, Locklear shrugged. "Well, it would seem the common folk have taken Prince Arutha's laws to heart. Doors only open from midday to midnight," he said with a sigh. "But I suppose someone had to ensure the farmers weren't drinking when they should be in the fields. Sometimes he really takes all the fun out of life..."
INSPECTION
MAN WOMAN PATRON
The man returned Locklear's gaze.
While it wasn't uncommon for men to be killed for less, the patron didn't seem like the type who would launch into a murderous rage without provocation.
The woman blinked.
While it wasn't uncommon for men to be killed for less, the woman didn't seem like the type who would put a dagger through their guts merely for speaking to her.
The patron returned Locklear's gaze.
While it seemed unlikely they would get a knife through the gut for making idle talk, he had known stranger things to happen in taverns.
INNKEEPER BARMAID BARKEEP
Locklear scrutinized the person.
"By my guess thats an innkeeper," he whispered to Owyn, indicating the ring of assorted keys which they twirled. This place might offer a more soothing place to rest than the rock-strewn dirt we've seen a lot of lately."
Locklear studied the barmaid.
Although he couldn't tell by looks alone, he could see no immediate reason not to trust the person.
James studied the barkeep.
Although he couldn't tell by looks alone, he could see no immediate reason not to trust the person.
COMPANY NOT WANTED
MAN #1 MAN #2 MAN #3
Irritation flickered in the man's eyes.
"If you please, I would care to be left alone for a bit," the man begged off. "I have a few things to think about."
The man ordered dinner.
After a half-hearted attempt to resume their previous conversation, the man asked to be left alone so he could finish his meal.
Locklear paused.
While it had occurred to him to strike up another conversation with the man, it appeared now that his company was not wanted.
WOMAN
The woman sighed.
Explaining that talking had worn her out and she only wished now to sit and enjoy her ale, she wished Locklear and Owyn well, then called for another round to be brought to her.
PATRON #1 PATRON #2
Locklear motioned to the man across the room.
"Sometimes I come to this place to drink and gab," the man said. "But sometimes I come to gab."
"Well then, perhaps you could tell us --" Owyn began hopefully. Before he could finish the man interrupted. "Today I just came to drink."
"Good day," said Locklear.
Without turning his attention toward them, the man responded. "I normally enjoy talking to travellers, but today I'd rather just enjoy my ale."
"Very well then," Locklear replied, heeding the man's wishes. "Perhaps we will return at another time."
They were ignored.
Despite several attempts to regain the patron's attention, both Locklear and Owyn realized their efforts were futile and decided to leave him alone.