The bread fills you up, and you finish it just as Skywhisper breaks through the bark and into the soft insides of the tree. It doesn't take him long to scoop out a hole quickly, big enough for the three of you, and sit to wait for it to dry and harden enough to be sturdy to sit in.

Ready. You can come up now, he says through your Familiar bond, his mouth full and unable to speak normally.

"What're you going back there for? Don't you want to see the sights of the Adventurer's Crossroads?" Balthur asks. "Or do I just stink and you don't want to be anywhere near me?" he adds with a laugh. "I can always walk alongside if you want."

Defend myself? Easy, Crimson yips. Just you be careful.

Link: https://www.sylestia.com/forums/?thread=74910&page=69#681 Author: Falconetti Time Posted: 5/5/2019 at 4:55 PM The bread fills you up, and you finish it just as Skywhisper breaks through the bark and into the soft insides of the tree. It doesn't take him long to scoop out a hole quickly, big enough for the three of you, and sit to wait for it to dry and harden enough to be sturdy to sit in. Ready. You can come up now, he says through your Familiar bond, his mouth full and unable to speak normally.

"Okay," I say and attempt to climb up the tree.

Link: https://www.sylestia.com/forums/?thread=74910&page=69#683 Author: Falconetti Time Posted: 5/5/2019 at 4:58 PM Defend myself? Easy, Crimson yips. Just you be careful.

"I will be I promise," I say before going toward the building.

"Too much sunlight in too many days, plus im already lucky no ones noticed me yet.: comes a voice feom inside.

The apprentice laughs, but nods when he takes control of himself. Maybe he's had a couple more drinks than he should have. "Sure, fella. I can tell you where they are right now, you can't miss them. Go to the northern end of Vanguard and you'll find the main mining tunnel right there."

[can i go there] well thanks for tellin me and you may want to lay off on the beer for a bit looks like your gettin a wee bit drunk trust me when i say that i drink alot

The only reason Skywhisper managed to get up was because his talons could hook into the bumpy, ridged bark - as there weren't any low-growing branches. You try to scrabble up the side but inevitably fail.

Skywhisper pokes his head out of the side of the tree, clacking his beak in amusement. "You need help?"

The aptly named Riverside Inn is a large and wealthy looking building, with sturdy brick walls, a tiled roof and even what looks like glass windows with images carved into it. It seems that the owner must be wealthy.

There are many carts parked around, guarded by the same Centaur militia as the two on the bridge. Perhaps most of the inn's income comes from the bridge toll.

The thing that is most interesting is that there is a Goblin outside the front door. You've never seen one before - and most of the onlookers mustn't have either, because they're studying him with wary interest. He seems to be trying to set some kind of stand up, but is having difficulty with it.

He doesn't appear to be like the tales you've heard of Goblins before - sure, he's small and green, but he doesn't look like a bloodthirsty monster who is attempting to rob everyone of their livelihoods. He almost looks... helpless. Small and weak with no-one wanting to help him.

Balthur snorts. "Who is there to notice you that would make a fuss about it?"

(Legit question actually - if there're things/people I should add to your story then feel free to tell me if you want them to appear)