In the dining room were many guests. Arya overheard one of the guests, a young woman, apparently a fighter type, at a table across the room, mention the name “Edward”. She informed the rest of the party. Kronk exclaimed, “Edward! Where Edward!”
The young woman looked over at Kronk, then came over to the party’s table. “I couldn’t help but overhear you speaking of Edward. Do you know him?” she asked.
“We’re acquainted with his girlfriend,” Arya replied. “We know of him,” said Balefire. “We would like to meet him sometime.”
The woman asked, “May I join you?” Arya answered, “Of course.” The woman took a seat.
“How do you know Edward?” asked Balefire.
“I once was a follower of the mighty paladin,” answered the woman. “I joined him on many adventures, together with some of his other followers. Many a tale could be told of our deeds.”
“Do you know where he is now?” inquired Arya. “He was with his companion on a quest,” said the woman. “He’s been gone for many months. Went far to the west, as last I heard.”
“Not with Firiona?” Arya asked.
“Not that I know of.”
“Are you looking for him?” Balefire followed up.
“He is attending to his own business. It is not our place to look for him,” the woman answered.
Balefire wanted to hear more. “You mentioned tales,” he said to the woman. “Can you tell us more?”
“Of course! But to whom do I have the pleasure of speaking?”
“I apologize. My name is Arya.” “Strife.” “Balefire. And Kronk,” added the rogue, while Kronk himself said nothing, but looked at his sword.
“Well met,” said the woman. “My name is Yvonne.” She then began to describe one of her missions with Edward.
“This world is full of incredible things,” said Yvonne. “I think the most incredible thing I’ve ever run into was the area in the Mistmarsh that was full of vampiric plants. There was a night twist that almost drew me into its grasp. And there were vines that hit me, and drained my life force. Thank Hieroneous I was with Edward Gallahand at the time. He took care of those unnatural things!”
While Yvonne spoke, Balefire looked around for the mysterious spider eater symbol. He didn’t see anything, but whispered to Strife.
“Have you seen the sign with the spider eater?” interjected Strife. “Do you know what it means?”
Yvonne paused, then answered, “I know not what you speak of.”
Balefire followed up. “Where is the Mistmarsh?”
“Are you familiar with the Flanaess, and with Greyhawk?” Yvonne replied.
“No, but a friend is,” said Balefire. “She’s at the magic academy.”
“Well,” said Yvonne, “it’s many miles from here, southeast of the city of Greyhawk.”
Something caught Yvonne’s eye. She looked over at her table, where she saw one of her friends waving her back. Kronk also saw the friend, and waved too! “I must return to my table,” said Yvonne. She got up from her chair. “It was a pleasure to meet you. I hope we meet again.”
“Likewise,” agreed Arya.
After Yvonne left, Thurl spoke up. “Time to call it a night?” asked the merchant.
Strife wanted to keep looking around the city. The others decided to head to their accommodations.
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