Parting of the Ways

"Are you sure you won't stay?"  Sasha did her best to keep her voice from cracking as she asked the question.

"No lass,"  Poot said. "This town's grown too small for me.  Are you sure won't come with us?"

Sasha bit her lip, "I...can't. "  The plan was for Poot and Gerund to escort the borrowed militia back to their home garrison in Magnimar, then for Gerund to return to Windsong Abby.  But Magnimar held too many bad memories...and too many loose ends, for Sasha to return there now.  "I kind of like it here," Sasha said unconvincingly, "you know, without the goblins.  Ameiko's given me a room at the Rusty Dragon for as long as I want it, and besides, I've got Seoni and Yola to keep me company."

"Actually,"  Seoni piped up from the back of her horse, "I've decided to go with these two.  There's so much to learn in a big town like Magnimar - They don't call it the city of monuments for nothing.  Mabye I'll look up that Foxglove fellow we saved.

Sasha hid her disappointment and scowled, "Fine, well I still have Yola to keep me company." Yola scowled right back and made a harumph sound, consent or disapproval, Sasha wasn't sure.

Poot laughed merily, "Well then I know my hometown is in good hands!  Farewell ladies!  I'm sure our paths will cross again!"   With that  the little caravan got underway.  Sasha kiched at the dirt and called out.  "Poot, remember to deliver that letter I gave you!  Xer, you'll find her in Rag's End!"

Never fear lass!"  the little halfling hollarred back from the wagon, "Poot the Prodigeous is on the job!"

So starts the next chapter of Rise of the Runelords.  Sasha and Yola have about a month of summer left.  Feel free to do with that time as you like.  Shop, get a job, loaf about town. . . its up to you.  Some  options include:  Administration:  You work closely with mayor Deverin and her staff.  Business: open a business in town, or work with an existing business owner.   Find Religeon:  Voulunteer your time at the church with Father Zanthus.  Patrol:  Join Sheriff Hemlock and help patrol the town and surrounding area.  Research:  Befriend local historian Brodart Quint and help him research the ancient ruins in and around town.

And make sure you check out the links in the side bar to the left.  The stories of two new characters start here ( Welcome aboard Mike and Richard).  You can visit the Chpt 1 site to read a summary of what has gone before, and there is a link to all the shops and markets of Sandpoint for those who want to spend some gold.