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@Athol(Isbeil)@13org@Noodles

Jing and Jenramo watched as the three girls entered the room. One of them Isbeil introduced herself as she entered. By the look of her clothing it she was a northerner well versed in the travels of the desert or at least one would assume the heavy layers of clothing would be to protect oneself from the sun, Second there was Selova the girl didn't introduce herself and had the looks of your average knight, but the girl had made a bit of a reputation for herself, the last Ehri didn't introduce herself either but gave off a presence as she entered the room, Jenramo shot Jing a look, "That one seems a bit full of herself despite still being a pup," He whispered, "Best to keep an eye on her." He added and Jing responded with a simple nod. He then stood up from his chair. "Greetings Ladies, Hector says you passed his tests, but aside from that I haven't really gotten anything other than your names from him. How about you tell me a little about yourselves, mainly what you do and what you specialize in. I'd like to know where I can put you when we get into the fighting." He said in a warm tone with a smile. Yet behind the smile there was his own air of command with a great sense of weight behind it in a way to show Ehri who would be in charge. After that he listened to the girls responses and when they were finished he nodded "Noted, thank you for your cooperation ladies." He said with a smile. He then tossed Hector a small bag of gold coins, "Your finders fee, as usual." Jing said before turning, "Come on girls lets go meet the rest of the team, welcome to the Irregulars." With that the four of them left the Citadel and returned to the Tavern.

@Lyla

Alm took the lead as Nanami had gestured. "I don't think black is totally your color, maybe some royal purple dyes to liven up the armor." He suggested before delving into the secrets of the tomb. "As for the Ruins they seemed to be a temple to one of Ristoth's Children from pre Starfall, maybe even from before the Gods left. From what I have been able to decipher from the writings the temple was dedicated to Ignus "God of the Sun" as we know him, but the texts seem to point to a different title although its lost to me what it could mean." Alm started explaining as the two walked to the market district. He would continue on a bit about the "known" history of Ignus, being the God who's job was to carry the sun and ensure that day was brought to the land and to keep night at bay, until they made it to their destination. The market district of the Gatehouse City was sprawling with life, from adventurers trying to sell their finds or pick up something that was found by another, Imperial Soldiers looking for gifts to send home or a nice piece of equipment to give them an edge, to just normal common folk searching for something to give them a little advantage in their day to day life. Upon entering the marketplace Alm let the talk of Ignus die down, for now at least and started to browse the marketplace with Nanami.

The two walked and talked while perusing the Marketplace until something caught Alm's eye an Amulet with a beautiful purple Soulstone fixed into it. After a bit of negotiation Alm was able to purchase the amulet which the Shop keep said came from a rare White Lion. But once the amulet was in his possession all Alm had to do was concentrate for a moment on the stone to tap into it and know its real source a powerful Barioth struck down long ago by some fearsome hunters long forgotten. All and all Alm made off like a bandit with this deal. After securing the Amulet he turned to Nanami, "Well it might not be some Dyes, but I think it would still look good on you." He said while holding it out to her. "And before you say no, take it for your own sake the Soulstone is a powerful one and can easily be used to defend you. Just think of it as another layer of defense over your armor." He explained while showing that he himself wore a somewhat similar amulet for his own sake, although unknown to Nanami his was worn more for sentiment as its power had been drained long ago. And Alm didn't budge until Nanami took the amulet. After getting the amulet Alm and Nanami spent a bit more time perusing the marketplace before heading back to the tavern, Alm had heard that Jing was getting some new recruits and knew the old man would want everyone there to make introductions. And along the way Alm would tell Nanami what he knew about the Barioth, although his experience wasn't first hand he had heard plenty of stories about the beasts while he was growing up with his tribe. 

For those non Monster Hunter players

Barioth - Barioth is a quadrupedal Flying Wyvern, with various cat-like features. Its body is mostly covered with icy white plates and spikes along its neck, spine, and tail. Its face features two massive, curved tusks of an amber coloration. Its forelegs are longer and more powerful than its back legs, with deadly spikes along its wings, as well as three large claws.

-Later that night-
[@Everyone]

After returning to the Tavern with the others Jing had one last but of business to attend to before introducing the new recruits to the group. Jing sought out Hafrbjǫrn who had been sitting with Garrett. "Hey there big guy, got a moment to talk?" he asked the giant and Garrett gave a slight nod before getting up and walking himself to the bar. "Look I don't want to waste your time," Jing started as soon as Garrett was out of earshot, "You are a strong fighter, and seem to have a good head on your shoulders. So I would like to offer you a job with the Irregulars, I don't have many strong front liners at the moment and I think you would fit that bill." He said while taking a seat at the table. "Also I couldn't help but notice you and your employer there haven't exactly been getting along recently. How about this, I'll buy you out from whatever contract he has you on, add on half of my share from this last escapade, and a full share on every contract from here on out." Jing made his offer, "Also you can move yourself and any family you might have to my residential estates where if you have a family we can give you a house, or if is just you I can fit you in a room within the main mansion." Jing finished his offer then sat for a moment. "Don't feel that you need to answer now, I can give you a bit to think. We are leaving in about a week so you can give me your answer any time before we leave the city." Jing added at the end. He waited for a moment to hear Haf's initial response then got up and made his way back to the Irregulars. Garrett on the other hand remained at the bar incurring up a tab.

Upon joining back up with the Irregulars Jing would introduce the three new highers to the group then have everyone sit and eat dinner together, of course on his tab, still working to ease the stress of his team after the nearly full month ordeal they had been through. After the little meet and greet Jing treated the Irregulars to another round of drinks before leaving them to their own devices.

After the festivities Alm and Jing made their way to an open table pulling out a board game to play between them. After a few games of Shogi in which Jing played Alm the two started to talk. "So Alm in this game what piece would you say I am?" he started out and Alm quickly answered, "That would be an easy one, You would be the King. The most important piece on the field without you we would loose, without your guidance in the field our forces would route." Jing sat forward making his next move, "That is an understandable thought although I wouldn't say the king is most important piece because alone he cannot win the game." He replied while Alm made his move. "What about Jenramo what piece would he be?" Jing followed up giving Alm his next question. "Lance, it is in his personality, always charging forward never looking back a powerful piece put he has his specific uses." The response came quick without a moment of thought and Alm made his move. Jing gave a laugh, "That is almost a perfect answer I must say, now what piece are you Alm? What part do you see yourself playing in this little game of ours?" Jing asked getting to the point of his little lecture. With this Alm took a bit of pause thinking of how to respond while making his next move. "I would be the pawn. Disposable and to be used to further your plots to win the game." he finally answered finally putting down his piece and giving a little grin. "Check" Jing looked at the board then back at Alm. "Pawn is an interesting choice, I can't say you are entirely wrong on the choice but the reasoning would be off. The pawn if cared for and advanced properly can become as powerful as the Gold General and although the path is hard and dangerous it is by far more satisfying to use a promoted pawn to win the game than with any other piece." Jing responded making his next move blocking Alm's check. but putting Alm in check mate with the same move using a "Promoted Pawn" token. "That was a good one boy you almost had me for a minute there but you not valuing yourself is what lead to your defeat." Jing offered a bit of advice as he got up from the table. "Its late my boy get some rest. We can play again tomorrow night if you wish." After their game Alm cleaned up the board  and made his way to his room to think on what Jing had said.

-The Next Morning-

@Sync

Over the night a few things happened one of which was Garrett who waited until Haf had fallen asleep before he suck out of the tavern and left the city without a trace. leaving Haf high and dry on the coin he was owed and effectively ending their partnership. Although brief Jing approached Haf after the giant had woken to remind the man of his offer and ensure him that the conditions had not changed over night.

@HowlsOfWinter

Shion had woken up before dawn and went to Octavia's room to collect her for her morning lessons. She had been getting better on the archery front although Shion didn't much know about the magic part as Gwen would always shoo him away when it came down to that. After practicing for a bit Shion took up his own bow and started to take some shots at the target himself. "So Miss Octavia are you looking forward to anything when we get back to Lord Sanada's estate?" he asked with his first arrow hitting the center mark of the target. "I'll let you in on a little secret. I got a girl back home none of the Irregulars know. She is the third daughter of one of Lord Sanada's retainers." he started to explain a bit while taking another shot splitting his first arrow. "Although I don't think we can ever really be together. I'm just the son of a farmer after all, and she is as good as nobility." He continued while knocking a third arrow and releasing spitting the second arrow as well. "What do you think Miss Octavia? do you think I really have a chance?" He asked. His question was a bit strange and really out of nowhere as in the last two weeks Shion had just been teaching her about the bow and never really opened up about himself before. Even if it was just a small question it showed that the young farm-boy was opening up to her as a comrade and trying to forge a bond with his teammate.

After a bit of a restless night of though Alm had woken up early himself heading out to the Guardsmen's training yard. He had been having a few sparing matches with some of the night guardsmen and so far was on a winning streak. For the moment he was resting against the wooden staff he had been using in practice.

Jing wasn't such an early riser making his way into the main dining area having a bit of breakfast before going about his day of rest.

Gwen had left the tavern a bit early and was making her way to the market district to look for some long forgotten relics that she could "rescue" from this sad little town.

Jenramo had had a few to many drinks the night before, even for him, and was slowly nursing a hangover on the tavern's main floor sitting in a booth in one of the corners.
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