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Chrono Trigger Like RP

I like Chrono Trigger so the idea appeals to me just not sure on the freeform sandbox approach.
How do you envision that working. What keeps the players together and dictates the enemies actions?

a Tale of High Adventure!

Lucky had a habit of looking back when his attention was drawn forward. He knew more than one thieves trick that would start exactly this way. Despite his ever vigilance, he threw on a wide cheerful smile as he haughtily stepped forward between the others to greet the unknown Samaritan.

"Vaskandar." He begins, already pulling on the local dialect and tasting it as he talks. Mimicking what he had already heard. "Pleasure." He says with a small thankful bow.

"Aye, we are new. Is it that obvious?" His wide green eyes make a show of studying the local fashion like he hadn't already taken it all in and planned his next outfit. 'Blending in was not essential but standing out should always be optional' was just one of his many thieving mottos.

"Consider ya'self a local, I'd love to hear the latest gossip on the streets. To get acquainted with the happenings." He pauses in thought for a moment. "Are there any strange laws we should know about?"

After a chuckle at thoughts unsaid he carries on.

"So say we do go to this Three Tails, what sort of establishment will we find ourselves walking into and on who's property would we stand?" He asks.

TNT - The Nameless Tavern. (Always Open)

@BunniesOfDoom

With Julian's earlier taunt now forgotten, Clay opens his fist letting the wizards silver coin fall to the floor with a 'clang' as it bounced and rolled about before settling.
With a shake of his burnt hand he simply adds. "He's a manipulative ass, and that's all you need to know."

He then turns his back on Julian as he goes to rinse his hand.

The barmaid kindly fills in the parts the werewolf left out.
"He is, as far as anyone can tell, the proprietor of this establishment. He has been here longer than anyone else and is more familiar with the tavern than anyone." She leans in to softly add. "Honestly, I don't know if the tavern shares his will or he the taverns."
As she stood back up her eyes quickly glance to Clayton to see if he heard or reacted, his focus remained on his hand.

"Anyway, so..." She looked over the young bird boy. "I would offer you a drink but I guess all I can get you know is milk or water."
She gave a soft playful smile.

TNT - The Nameless Tavern. (Always Open)

Outside description is up in the hider

TNT - The Nameless Tavern. (Always Open)

Clayton & the Barnaid
Behind the bar Clayton, still squeezing the silver coin as it hisses in his hand, reactivating to and burning his flesh, steps protectively in front of the barmaid.

"Do you think they will wake Dorian?"
She asks as she watches on with concern and worry.

"I think this is happening because he is awake." Clay growls with a focused reply.

OUTSIDE

If you go outside

Every exit and means of leaving the tavern took the occupants to a new destination, one none had come from or been to before. In fact it was an entirely odd place for a tavern to be sitting. Solitarily deep in a ravine.

The ravine stretches out like a jagged scar between two towering cliffs, their rocky faces casting long, menacing shadows as dusk settles. A cold wind howls through the chasm, carrying the scent of earth and steel. Above, the sky is dominated by two moons: one, a pale silver orb, hangs low on the horizon, casting an eerie glow over the battlefield, while the other—a blood-red moon—looms ominously, staining the clouds in deep crimson hues.
Along the steep cliff edges, jagged outcroppings jut like broken teeth, forming natural vantage points. Below, the ravine floor is a chaotic mix of rough, uneven terrain. Patches of dying grass cling stubbornly to life amidst boulders and ancient, twisted trees, their gnarled branches reaching skyward like skeletal hands. The ground, still stained with the remnants of past battles, crunches underfoot with dry leaves and brittle twigs, while the shallow stream running through the center of the ravine glistens like molten silver in the moonlight.
A low mist curls along the ground, shrouding the battlefield in an unsettling, ghostly haze. The air is tense, heavy with the weight of anticipation. In the distance, the rhythmic pounding of war drums echoes faintly, growing louder with each passing moment—a haunting signal of something approaching. As the red moon reaches its zenith, the ravine seems to thrum with energy, the ground almost vibrating as if in fear of the impending bloodshed.

TNT - The Nameless Tavern. (Always Open)

The bar is self repairing but going outside is also fine, however the outside will not be the outside anyone was expecting, nor the same one anyone entered from.

TNT - The Nameless Tavern. (Always Open)

Barmaid

Tavern floor

Only hours ago the young woman was bored, idly cleaning the counter. Now, she could hardly keep up with the orders and requests. The small bird became a boy... or bird-boy at least. There was new patrons entering and she hadn't yet the chance to greet them.

Quickly scanning the room with her emerald green eyes she threw out a wave of generalised nods, pleasantries and greetings as she made her way behind the bar.
Then she got to work.
With a soft smile and deft hands she flowed effortlessly around the shelves collecting mugs or glasses and filling them with the requested liquids. The bottles almost fell into her hands as she near preempted the patrons orders.

She was quick, and everyone would soon get their requested drink.

[If you order a drink, you can presume the barmaid drops it off shortly after.
For specific interaction with the barmaid just tag me.]

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so... what's the menu? cause the image doesn't show up for me.

@Sky Blue

Ohh shiii, I'll get onto that but until then just make something up that you would expect to find on a tavern menu.

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I'm contemplating if I want to wait for Dark Light to respond or to just throw a post out xD

The cracking of bones and shapeshifting person is going to make the bird brain very uncomfortable

@BunniesOfDoom

Ooh, don't wait. I'm just heading to work and won't be able to reply for a bit still.

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@BunniesOfDoom I was thinking that perhaps the werewolf wasn't too fond of having a silver coin pressed into his hand :) or maybe I've misunderstood something?

@Red Wizard

Haha, honestly I missed that but nice 👍
Will use it.