Part 6: Chapter 1 - 04b

Chapter 1 - 04b

Sheriff Rucky - Snarky


Sheriff Rucky - Nice



: Don't worry sheriff: they don't bite. Much.


Sheriff Rucky: Now there's no cause to be tryin' that attitude with me. I'm for collecting the taxes and keepin' the peace. I have enough problems with the Kunal Trow around here: I don't need to be worrying about the likes of you. Oh, and one more thing, Bard. Some people have been reporting that some bugger's up and pinched their stuff. I can't prove it was you who did it, but I'd watch your step if I was ye.

Simultaneously relieved to have gotten away with his petty burglary, and angry that he dared not risk robbing more peasants of their meager possessions, the Bard angrily smashed a barrel outside a small shop. Immediately a man came out, looking quite angry at the Bard.



Barrel Maker: What are you doing! Stop that right now! Why are you breaking my barrels?




: Sorry, but breaking barrels is one of my hobbies.
Barrel Maker: Well, I can't have you breaking those barrels, I haven't sold them yet. I could however offer you some incentive to practice your hobby elsewhere.



: I don't need any incentive, breaking barrels is just one of those things I enjoy. So back off before I forget the barrels and start on you.
Barrel Maker: If that's your attitude, then off with you! Come back when you're in a better mood and maybe we can talk.

The Bard, ever one to ignore Opportunity's Knock and the first to look gift horses in the mouth walked away from the Barrelmaker...
: All right! I get it.
...then turned around and walked right back.

Barrel Maker - Snarky, Snarky, Nice


Barrel Maker - Nice


Barrel Maker: What are you doing back here? You owe me for the barrels you broke! If you're in a mood to talk we can discuss a way for you to repay me.
: Oh all right... Let's hear what you have to say.
Barrel Maker: If you want to get your money back, go and destroy the barrels I've already sold. I'll set aside silver from every new barrel I sell to replace the ones you've broken. If my sales are good, we both stand to profit.
: I like the way you think old man, it's dodgy business practices like yours that have made this land great. I'll be happy to help out however I can.
Barrel Maker: I look forward to a long and profitable relationship! See you again soon.
: Sure, as soon as I hand over silver, everyone is my friend...

And so the Bard set in motion the barrel maker's scheme to defraud the people of Houton.








Barrel Maker - Easy Money


Victorious and flush with cash, the Bard returned to the Drunken Rat for a drink to celebrate.



Menu at the Drunken Rat


: I think I'll have the Widow's Wine.

Alcohol increases and decreases some of the Bard's attributes for a decent amount of time, indicated by an icon on the HUD. Increased Charisma lowers the prices you pay for things at stores



The Bard, finally ready to begin his quest to free Ketill Swart (and about time, too), stumbled out of the bar and into the smithy shop.

The Bard looked over the weapons for sale and said "I think... I think I'll take that one."




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Sheriff Rucky - Nice


Sheriff Rucky - Snarky


Barrel Maker - Snarky, Snarky, Nice


Barrel Maker - Nice


Barrelmaker - Easy money


Menu at the Drunken Rat