Ely edit 22 Jul 2021.
1-6 qps, depending on length and quality.
Rplizer +1 qps : o/x
Extra meticulous edit +1 qps : o/x
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Total: 1 qps
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The Tremalking Splice
The room is dim and filled with pungent tabac smoke. Off in the dark
corners, a group of people can be seen squatting down on the ground.
Only muttering and repeated clattering of dice emanate out from the
corner, otherwise everyone in here seems to keep to themselves. Those
sitting at tables in the center and others at the bar seem intent on
drinking as much as possible.
A small sign hangs from the wall.
[ obvious exits: N ]
North: A woman in a multi-colored cloak smiles to herself.
A long wooden table offers room for patrons.
A black cat meanders to an unknown destination.
A gleeman is here, playing a lute.
A sullen man is hunched over a tankard, sipping his ale.
A bartender serves customers with a greedy smile.
A merchant guard eyes you warily, intent on keeping order.
A merchant guard eyes you warily, intent on keeping order.
A bloodstock stallion has arrived from the north.
A Gleeman performance evaluator has arrived from the north.
Meiffret looks curiously around the tavern.
nod bartender
You nod at him.
Meiffret says ''lo friend.
buy tankard
A bartender tells you 'Just yell for me when you need another.'
You now have a dented tankard.
A bartender puts some coins in a small purse.
wink bartender
You wink suggestively at a bartender.
Meiffret says 'Just how I like it.
Meiffret wanders over to an empty seat in the back of the tavern.
Meiffret stops suddenly, turning around face to face with Ninkala.
Meiffret says 'Why are you still following me?!
A Gleeman performance evaluator says 'I'm evaluating you.'
arch
You arch an eyebrow.
Meiffret says 'You said.
Meiffret looks around.
Meiffret says 'Are you planning on 'evaluating' me rest here?
peer gleeman
You peer closely at her, trying to figure her out.
A Gleeman performance evaluator says 'My job is to evaluate you. I'm sure you can rest very well.'
A Gleeman performance evaluator pauses, eyeing the tankard.
A Gleeman performance evaluator says 'And we know you can drink very, very well.'
frown
What's bothering you?
A Gleeman performance evaluator says 'I will give you a report at the end.'
A Gleeman performance evaluator gives Meiffret a flat look.
roll
You roll your eyes.
point 2.gleeman
You point at him.
Meiffret says 'And him?
A Gleeman performance evaluator looks at the musical gleeman.
A Gleeman performance evaluator says 'I can evaluate him as well.'
frown
What's bothering you?
Meiffret says 'As you wish.
Meiffret takes his seat at an empty table.
A black cat has arrived from the north.
A bartender locks down the merchandise in his shop and closes up.
A Gleeman performance evaluator takes up a stool in the corner, surveying the tavern.
sip tankard
It tastes like dark beer.
mutter
You mutter in disgust.
Meiffret says 'How am I doing, Ninkala?
Meiffret stares into his mug.
A Gleeman performance evaluator says 'You seem to be mastering the art of a good stare.'
A Gleeman performance evaluator says flatly, 'But there's room for improvement.'
mutter
You mutter in disgust.
Meiffret murmurs, 'Is that right...'
Meiffret purses his lips.
Meiffret looks up.
Meiffret says 'How about I tell you a story, Ninkala? Give you something to evaluate...
A Gleeman performance evaluator nods, 'As you wish.'
Meiffret pushes his tankard aside.
Meiffret says 'Let me set the scene.
Meiffret looks into his pack.
Meiffret says 'Ah!
get flute pack
You get a golden flute from a belt pack.
hold flute
You grab a golden flute.
Meiffret says 'It's been quite some time since I've played the flute.
Meiffret says 'Forgive me if I'm rusty.
A Gleeman performance evaluator says 'I am here to evaluate you.'
roll
You roll your eyes.
Meiffret mutters, 'Well, I've used it for other things more recently...'
perform music haunting
You place the flute to your lips.
You begin to play a haunting melody.
-
A sorrowful tune sighs plaintively on the breath of the wind.
A Gleeman performance evaluator says 'Not bad.'
mutter
You mutter in disgust.
Meiffret says 'It was a dark night, in Tar Valon.
Meiffret says 'In a tavern.
Meiffret speaks slowly, 'Much like this one...'
A Gleeman performance evaluator says flatly, 'Or was it this exact one?'
arch
You arch an eyebrow.
Meiffret says 'Be quiet.
Meiffret continues on, 'The tavern was full. But it was cold and windy.'
Meiffret says 'But people were warm inside.
Meiffret says 'Until, suddenly...
Meiffret jumps up sharply.
Meiffret says 'THERE WAS A SCREAM!
A black cat suddenly pounces on a mouse.
A Gleeman performance evaluator startles at the cat.
smirk
You smirk.
Meiffret says 'There was a scream...
Meiffret speaks altogether very quickly, 'Because-a-tired-gleeman-strangled-the-evaluator-who-wouldn't-leave-him-alone!'
glare gleeman
You glare icily at her.
Meiffret sits back down, pulling his tankard close.
sip tankard
It tastes like dark beer.
A Gleeman performance evaluator smirks.
Meiffret pulls out a piece of paper, writing on it.
A Gleeman performance evaluator pulls out a piece of paper, writing on it.
A Gleeman performance evaluator gives you a piece of paper.
A Gleeman performance evaluator smirks.
Meiffret looks at the paper curiously.
mutter
You mutter in disgust.
Meiffret says 'TRIES HARD BUT ROOM FOR IMPROVEMENT?!
glare gleeman
You glare icily at her.
A Gleeman performance evaluator nods in agreement.
A Gleeman performance evaluator says 'Your skills are sloppy. Your stories are slow. And your voice is croaky.'
A Gleeman performance evaluator says 'You could do better.'
A Gleeman performance evaluator says 'You need an apprentice to keep you sharp.'
A Gleeman performance evaluator stands up and walks over to you.
Meiffret runs a long finger down your cheek.
A Gleeman performance evaluator runs a long finger down your cheek.
A Gleeman performance evaluator whispers, 'You need to leave a girl hanging just a bit more.'
A Gleeman performance evaluator whispers, 'And she'll make it worth your while. I'm sure.'
A Gleeman performance evaluator winks suggestively at you.
A bartender walks away from the merchandise to take a break.
A Gleeman performance evaluator says 'I'll leave you to think on that a while. I'll see you soon.'
A Gleeman performance evaluator leaves north.
sigh
You sigh.
Meiffret stares deeply into his ale.
Meiffret says 'Infernal woman.
frown
What's bothering you?
Meiffret mumbles, 'I do need an apprentice though.'
drink tankard
You drink the dark beer.
Meiffret closes his eyes and nods off in the back of the tavern.