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Johnm: /* There Be Monsters */

2020-06-11T15:26:53Z

There Be Monsters

Johnm: /* There Be Monsters */

2020-06-10T21:56:49Z

There Be Monsters

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	== There Be Monsters ==		== There Be Monsters ==
			[[Image:JackVenture.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|[[Jack Venture]], hot young pirate]]
			[[Image:Deenus.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|[[Deenus]], previously a fisherman]]

	Rose collects the lads in a pale blue camisole, short-shorts, high boots, with throwing knives strapped to her bare thighs, Cassandra trailing behind in a green smock carrying a large leather bag. The docks are already bustling in the pink-orange light of dawn, and Rose soon locates Captain [[Jack Venture]] and his sloop, '''The Penetrator'''. Laughing and embracing like old friends, Rose and Jack barely acknowledge the rest of the party, nor the dozen thick-necked sailors on board.		Rose collects the lads in a pale blue camisole, short-shorts, high boots, with throwing knives strapped to her bare thighs, Cassandra trailing behind in a green smock carrying a large leather bag. The docks are already bustling in the pink-orange light of dawn, and Rose soon locates Captain [[Jack Venture]] and his sloop, '''The Penetrator'''. Laughing and embracing like old friends, Rose and Jack barely acknowledge the rest of the party, nor the dozen thick-necked sailors on board.

Johnm: /* Live from Zareph */

2020-06-10T17:53:44Z

Live from Zareph

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	The hillcountry lads jump at the chance, and Rose is pleased. The party will depart on a ship at dawn...		The hillcountry lads jump at the chance, and Rose is pleased. The party will depart on a ship at dawn...

			== There Be Monsters ==

			Rose collects the lads in a pale blue camisole, short-shorts, high boots, with throwing knives strapped to her bare thighs, Cassandra trailing behind in a green smock carrying a large leather bag. The docks are already bustling in the pink-orange light of dawn, and Rose soon locates Captain [[Jack Venture]] and his sloop, '''The Penetrator'''. Laughing and embracing like old friends, Rose and Jack barely acknowledge the rest of the party, nor the dozen thick-necked sailors on board.

			The ship is underway shortly, Rose shacks up with Jack, and Boo and Mac share the other cabin with Cassandra. [[Swedgey]], fearful of water, camps out in a dark corner of the cargo hold for the entire journey.

			Jack seems an able (if arrogant) sailor and leader, providing curt-yet-polite banter with the lads, reserving most of his attention for Rose.

			Over the next few days, the boys guard against unwanted affections aimed at Cassandra, and Mac makes it a point to observe and discuss the methods and materials of sailing men.

			On the fourth day, the wind picks up and the Penetrator stabs towards a narrow channel between craggy mountains. Nearing the channel, a spotter cries out that a young man is waving them down from a hunk of a sunken ship. A rescue operation commences, and [[Deenus]] is brought on board, to Rose's great delight.

			The boy tells of the loss of his father's fishing vessel yesterday, after an attack by a tentacled sea monster. His father and two brothers perished. Only Deenus survived. He is hungry and thirsty and grateful to be alive.

			Hearing the story, Jack pales and retreats to his cabin.

			The sailors begin debating turning around to avoid any monsters, but Rose shouts them back into focus and the journey south resumes while Rose goes below to confront Jack. Boo tags along and witnesses her withering criticisms of his weakness and cowardice.

			Rose assumes control of the vessel, assigns a steersman and other organization details, and the party observes with admiration the towering peaks on the landward side.

			Suddenly, the quick sloop lurches to a halt, causing crew and passengers to table across the deck. Enormous tentacles arise on all sides. The ship is captured, and four of the giant tentacles attack, throwing sailors off the deck and wreaking havoc. Boo and Mac are among hose thrown into the sea, but not before doing grievous damage to multiple tentacles, Boo with his dagger and Mac with a flaming sword.

			Eventually the beast is discouraged by their blades, and retreats. Rose, on deck with a short bow, assists her exhausted companions get back on board.

			But then, the ship lurches again. Adrift for almost 30 seconds, the Penetrator has run aground on a rocky outcropping.

			The remaining crew - Octavian and Marcus - conjecture that high tide could set them free, but it's no guarantee. Boo seeks out and finds a small rowboat - designed for four people, dangerous with more than 6.

			Jack re-emerges from below, looking sallow. Rose and the lads confront him again, he withers further, and Boo and Mac hurl him overboard in disgust, to Rose's amusement and the crew's shock.

			Discussions continue, but then Boo and Rose notice something on shore, 200 yards away. Nine giants, as tall as the trees, observing the party, pointing and discussing.

			Then, they slip into waves and begin swimming towards the boat.

			Rose, Cassandra, Deenus, Swedgey, Boo, and Mac board the little rowboat and begin rowing the opposite direction...

Johnm: /* Live from Zareph */

2020-06-09T21:13:45Z

Live from Zareph

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	[[Image:Smithy.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|[[Smithy]], armourer of [[Zareph]]]]		[[Image:Smithy.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|[[Smithy]], armourer of [[Zareph]]]]

	The boys and their cohort ([[Swedgey]] and the rotting mountain soldier, dubbed "Bob"), stop at first in they see, drop off NPCs, and go out on the street to experience the wonders of the city.		The boys and their cohort ([[Swedgey]] and the rotting mountain soldier, dubbed "Bob"), stop at the first inn they see, drop off NPCs, and go out on the street to experience the wonders of the city.

	Mac navigates the duo to [[Smithy the Smith]], a dwarven master armourer. After a brief tussle with a snooty nobleman and his manservants, negotiations begin for new defensive equipment. They also learn of the [[Dusty Rose]], another tavern/inn where the "drinks are stronger and the women prettier".		Mac navigates the duo to [[Smithy the Smith]], a dwarven master armourer. After a brief tussle with a snooty nobleman and his manservants, negotiations begin for new defensive equipment. They also learn of the [[Dusty Rose]], another tavern/inn where the "drinks are stronger and the women prettier".

Johnm: /* Live from Zareph */

2020-05-06T18:14:45Z

Live from Zareph

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	[[Image:Smithy.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|[[Smithy]], armourer of [[Zareph]]]]		[[Image:Smithy.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|[[Smithy]], armourer of [[Zareph]]]]

	The boys and their cohort (Swedgey and the rotting mountain soldier, dubbed "Bob"), stop at first in they see, drop off NPCs, and go out on the street to experience the wonders of the city.		The boys and their cohort ([[Swedgey]] and the rotting mountain soldier, dubbed "Bob"), stop at first in they see, drop off NPCs, and go out on the street to experience the wonders of the city.

	Mac navigates the duo to ''[[Smithy]] ~~the Smith''~~, a dwarven master armourer. After a brief tussle with a snooty nobleman and his manservants, negotiations begin for new defensive equipment. They also learn of the [[Dusty Rose]], another tavern/inn where the "drinks are stronger and the women prettier".		Mac navigates the duo to [[Smithy the Smith]], a dwarven master armourer. After a brief tussle with a snooty nobleman and his manservants, negotiations begin for new defensive equipment. They also learn of the [[Dusty Rose]], another tavern/inn where the "drinks are stronger and the women prettier".

	A migration soon follows, but first, [[Darnell Armand]] tracks them down -- they killed his ogre and he wants to hire them to go get a new one. The duo considers it, until [[Rose Tillot]] shows up and reminds them of other priorities, like being near Rose Tillot.		A migration soon follows, but first, [[Darnell Armand]] tracks them down -- they killed his ogre and he wants to hire them to go get a new one. The duo considers it, until [[Rose Tillot]] shows up and reminds them of other priorities, like being near Rose Tillot.

Johnm: /* Live from Zareph */

2020-05-06T18:13:48Z

Live from Zareph

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	The boys and their cohort (Swedgey and the rotting mountain soldier, dubbed "Bob"), stop at first in they see, drop off NPCs, and go out on the street to experience the wonders of the city.		The boys and their cohort (Swedgey and the rotting mountain soldier, dubbed "Bob"), stop at first in they see, drop off NPCs, and go out on the street to experience the wonders of the city.

	Mac navigates the duo to [[Smithy the Smith]], a dwarven master armourer. After a brief tussle with a snooty nobleman and his manservants, negotiations begin for new defensive equipment. They also learn of the [[Dusty Rose]], another tavern/inn where the "drinks are stronger and the women prettier".		Mac navigates the duo to ''[[Smithy]] the Smith'', a dwarven master armourer. After a brief tussle with a snooty nobleman and his manservants, negotiations begin for new defensive equipment. They also learn of the [[Dusty Rose]], another tavern/inn where the "drinks are stronger and the women prettier".

	A migration soon follows, but first, [[Darnell Armand]] tracks them down -- they killed his ogre and he wants to hire them to go get a new one. The duo considers it, until [[Rose Tillot]] shows up and reminds them of other priorities, like being near Rose Tillot.		A migration soon follows, but first, [[Darnell Armand]] tracks them down -- they killed his ogre and he wants to hire them to go get a new one. The duo considers it, until [[Rose Tillot]] shows up and reminds them of other priorities, like being near Rose Tillot.

Johnm: /* To Town */

2020-05-06T18:11:31Z

To Town

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	Once the boys extract themselves from the recruiters and catch up with the ladies, the group has entered Zareph proper, where three-story brick and stone buildings line sturdy streets and thriving commerce of all varieties seems downright frenetic. Rose knows exactly where she's going: [[Larae's]], a complex of hot springs, public baths, bar/restaurant, various spa services, and of course a pleasure-professional for every predilection. She wisps young [[Cassandra]] away to get cleaned up and leaves the rest of the party to navigate the services themselves.		Once the boys extract themselves from the recruiters and catch up with the ladies, the group has entered Zareph proper, where three-story brick and stone buildings line sturdy streets and thriving commerce of all varieties seems downright frenetic. Rose knows exactly where she's going: [[Larae's]], a complex of hot springs, public baths, bar/restaurant, various spa services, and of course a pleasure-professional for every predilection. She wisps young [[Cassandra]] away to get cleaned up and leaves the rest of the party to navigate the services themselves.

			== Live from Zareph ==
			[[Image:Smithy.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|[[Smithy]], armourer of [[Zareph]]]]

			The boys and their cohort (Swedgey and the rotting mountain soldier, dubbed "Bob"), stop at first in they see, drop off NPCs, and go out on the street to experience the wonders of the city.

			Mac navigates the duo to [[Smithy the Smith]], a dwarven master armourer. After a brief tussle with a snooty nobleman and his manservants, negotiations begin for new defensive equipment. They also learn of the [[Dusty Rose]], another tavern/inn where the "drinks are stronger and the women prettier".

			A migration soon follows, but first, [[Darnell Armand]] tracks them down -- they killed his ogre and he wants to hire them to go get a new one. The duo considers it, until [[Rose Tillot]] shows up and reminds them of other priorities, like being near Rose Tillot.

			The night proves eventful, with both Mac and Boo enjoying female companionship in the surprisingly exotic Dusty Rose.

			The next day, Mac makes time to send an ornate box of silver pieces back to Grandma Moses, hoping the courier is trustworthy.

			After a tour of the docks and picking up their new armor from Smithy, Mac and Boo return to encounter an apparent warrior-type who is seeking them out because 'his employers' are interested in Bob. The duo chooses to hide and keep the [[Crown of Ragnar]], but allow the warrior and his 'burly boys' to remove Bob - piece by piece. "Bye, Bob", says Boo.

			After getting cleaned up, they head back to [[Larae's]], where Rose is in the process of seducing a lusty young bartender. She pauses her efforts to address Mac and Boo. She's lovely in a red ruffled tube top, shorts and high boots, and invites the boys on a treasure-seeking adventure to the south, in which they'd each earn a 25% share of the profits for their continued fearless loyalty.

			The hillcountry lads jump at the chance, and Rose is pleased. The party will depart on a ship at dawn...

Johnm: /* To Town */

2019-09-28T19:57:48Z

To Town

Johnm: /* To Town */

2019-09-27T22:01:53Z

To Town

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	[[Image:Cassandra.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|[[Cassandra]], girl of the Southern Isles]]		[[Image:Cassandra.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|[[Cassandra]], girl of the Southern Isles]]

	~~They~~ spend the day descending out of the arid crags of their homeland and, near sunset, spot a cooking fire. Reconnaissance by Mac identifies 3 scruffy miners and a young woman in chains. The party decides to free her.		After sending poor Dirk down a game trail that leads home, they spend the day descending out of the arid crags of their homeland and, near sunset, spot a cooking fire. Reconnaissance by Mac identifies 3 scruffy miners and a young woman in chains. The party decides to free her.

	They sneak down and surround the miners' camp. After a brief confrontation, Mac hurls a hefty rock at one of them from behind, breaking the fellow's leg. Boo, too, breaks a miner's limb with his whip. Mac deals a grievous wound to the third, and they poor sods surrender. [[Cassandra]], a slave-girl of 19, is freed, and soon is under [[Rose Tillot]]'s competent wing.		They sneak down and surround the miners' camp. After a brief confrontation, Mac hurls a hefty rock at one of them from behind, breaking the fellow's leg. Boo, too, breaks a miner's limb with his whip. Mac deals a grievous wound to the third, and they poor sods surrender. [[Cassandra]], a slave-girl of 19, is freed, and soon is under [[Rose Tillot]]'s competent wing.

Johnm: /* To Town */

2019-09-27T21:58:33Z

To Town

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	== To Town ==		== To Town ==
	[[Image:~~Rose Tillot~~.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|[[Rose Tillot]], adventurer]]		[[Image:RoseTillot.jpg\|thumb\|right\|300px\|[[Rose Tillot]], adventurer]]

	Shocked, the party leaps to their feet, and soon assess that the warrior is obediently following... Boo. Because he possesses the Ragnar's Crown.		Shocked, the party leaps to their feet, and soon assess that the warrior is obediently following... Boo. Because he possesses the Ragnar's Crown.

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	[[Image:Deenus.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|[[Deenus]], previously a fisherman]]		[[Image:Deenus.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|[[Deenus]], previously a fisherman]]

	Rose collects the lads in a pale blue camisole, short-shorts, high boots, with throwing knives strapped to her bare thighs, Cassandra trailing behind in a green smock carrying a large leather bag. The docks are already bustling in the pink-orange light of dawn, and Rose soon locates Captain [[Jack Venture]] and his sloop, '''The Penetrator'''. Laughing and embracing like old friends, Rose and Jack barely acknowledge the rest of the party, nor the dozen thick-necked sailors on board.		Rose collects the lads in a pale blue camisole, short-shorts, high boots, with throwing knives strapped to her bare thighs, Cassandra trailing behind in a green smock carrying a large leather bag. The docks are already bustling in the pink-orange light of dawn, and Rose soon locates Captain [[Jack Venture]] and his sloop, ''The Penetrator''. Laughing and embracing like old friends, Rose and Jack barely acknowledge the rest of the party, nor the dozen thick-necked sailors on board.

	The ship is underway shortly, Rose shacks up with Jack, and Boo and Mac share the other cabin with Cassandra. [[Swedgey]], fearful of water, camps out in a dark corner of the cargo hold for the entire journey.		The ship is underway shortly, Rose shacks up with Jack, and Boo and Mac share the other cabin with Cassandra. [[Swedgey]], fearful of water, camps out in a dark corner of the cargo hold for the entire journey.
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	Over the next few days, the boys guard against unwanted affections aimed at Cassandra, and Mac makes it a point to observe and discuss the methods and materials of sailing men.		Over the next few days, the boys guard against unwanted affections aimed at Cassandra, and Mac makes it a point to observe and discuss the methods and materials of sailing men.

	On the fourth day, the wind picks up and the Penetrator stabs towards a narrow channel between craggy mountains. Nearing the channel, a spotter cries out that a young man is waving them down from a hunk of a sunken ship. A rescue operation commences, and [[Deenus]] is brought on board, to Rose's great delight.		On the fourth day, the wind picks up and the ''Penetrator'' stabs towards a narrow channel between craggy mountains. Nearing the channel, a spotter cries out that a young man is waving them down from a hunk of a sunken ship. A rescue operation commences, and [[Deenus]] is brought on board, to Rose's great delight.

	The boy tells of the loss of his father's fishing vessel yesterday, after an attack by a tentacled sea monster. His father and two brothers perished. Only Deenus survived. He is hungry and thirsty and grateful to be alive.		The boy tells of the loss of his father's fishing vessel yesterday, after an attack by a tentacled sea monster. His father and two brothers perished. Only Deenus survived. He is hungry and thirsty and grateful to be alive.
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	Rose assumes control of the vessel, assigns a steersman and other organization details, and the party observes with admiration the towering peaks on the landward side.		Rose assumes control of the vessel, assigns a steersman and other organization details, and the party observes with admiration the towering peaks on the landward side.

	Suddenly, the quick sloop lurches to a halt, causing crew and passengers to table across the deck. Enormous tentacles arise on all sides. The ship is captured, and four of the giant tentacles attack, throwing sailors off the deck and wreaking havoc. Boo and Mac are among ~~hose~~ thrown into the sea, but not before doing grievous damage to multiple tentacles, Boo with his dagger and Mac with a flaming sword.		Suddenly, the quick sloop lurches to a halt, causing crew and passengers to table across the deck. Enormous tentacles arise on all sides. The ship is captured, and four of the giant tentacles attack, throwing sailors off the deck and wreaking havoc. Boo and Mac are among those thrown into the sea, but not before doing grievous damage to multiple tentacles, Boo with his dagger and Mac with a flaming sword.

	Eventually the beast is discouraged by their blades, and retreats. Rose, on deck with a short bow, assists her exhausted companions get back on board.		Eventually the beast is discouraged by their blades, and retreats. Rose, on deck with a short bow, assists her exhausted companions get back on board.

	But then, the ship lurches again. Adrift for almost 30 seconds, the Penetrator has run aground on a rocky outcropping.		But then, the ship lurches again. Adrift for almost 30 seconds, the ''Penetrator'' has run aground on a rocky outcropping.

	The remaining crew - Octavian and Marcus - conjecture that high tide could set them free, but it's no guarantee. Boo seeks out and finds a small rowboat - designed for four people, dangerous with more than 6.		The remaining crew - Octavian and Marcus - conjecture that high tide could set them free, but it's no guarantee. Boo seeks out and finds a small rowboat - designed for four people, dangerous with more than 6.

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	== To Town ==		== To Town ==
	[[Image:RoseTillot.jpg\|thumb\|right\|~~300px~~\|[[Rose Tillot]], adventurer]]		[[Image:RoseTillot.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|[[Rose Tillot]], adventurer]]

	Shocked, the party leaps to their feet, and soon assess that the warrior is obediently following... Boo. Because he possesses ~~the~~ Ragnar's Crown.		Shocked, the party leaps to their feet, and soon assess that the warrior is obediently following... Boo. Because he possesses Ragnar's Crown.
	[[Image:Cassandra.jpg\|thumb\|right\|~~300px~~\|[[Cassandra]], girl of the Southern Isles]]		[[Image:Cassandra.jpg\|thumb\|right\|200px\|[[Cassandra]], girl of the Southern Isles]]

	After sending poor Dirk down a game trail that leads home, they spend the day descending out of the arid crags of their homeland and, near sunset, spot a cooking fire. Reconnaissance by Mac identifies 3 scruffy miners and a young woman in chains. The party decides to free her.		After sending poor Dirk down a game trail that leads home, they spend the day descending out of the arid crags of their homeland and, near sunset, spot a cooking fire. Reconnaissance by Mac identifies 3 scruffy miners and a young woman in chains. The party decides to free her.

	They sneak down and surround the miners' camp. After a brief confrontation, Mac hurls a hefty rock at one of them from behind, breaking the fellow's leg. Boo, too, breaks a miner's limb with his whip. Mac deals a grievous wound to the third, and ~~they~~ poor sods surrender. [[Cassandra]], a slave-girl of 19, is freed, and soon is under [[Rose Tillot]]'s competent wing.		They sneak down and surround the miners' camp. After a brief confrontation, Mac hurls a hefty rock at one of them from behind, breaking the fellow's leg. Boo, too, breaks a miner's limb with his whip. Mac deals a grievous wound to the third, and the poor sods surrender. [[Cassandra]], a slave-girl of 19, is freed, and soon is under [[Rose Tillot]]'s competent wing.

	The next day, in the sparsely-treed foothills above [[Zareph]], the party encounters two groups of rough-looking miners. One is a smaller group that includes the ~~knuckleheadswith~~ whom they tangled the previous evening, and the other is a group of several dozen, including terrifying ogres smashing rocks that are being carted out of a huge cave.		The next day, in the sparsely-treed foothills above [[Zareph]], the party encounters two groups of rough-looking miners. One is a smaller group that includes the knuckleheads with whom they tangled the previous evening, and the other is a group of several dozen, including terrifying ogres smashing rocks that are being carted out of a huge cave.

	Late that day, the wagon-rutted trail the party's following opens up into a vast and dusty camp of hundreds of miners, smiths, and support services like supply tents, latrines, forges, brothels, distilleries and makeshift restaurants serving slabs of meat and stale bread. The party is set upon by pushy salesmen, and Rose, Cassandra, and Swedgey keep their heads down and hoods drawn.		Late that day, the wagon-rutted trail the party's following opens up into a vast and dusty camp of hundreds of miners, smiths, and support services like supply tents, latrines, forges, brothels, distilleries and makeshift restaurants serving slabs of meat and stale bread. The party is set upon by pushy salesmen, and Rose, Cassandra, and Swedgey keep their heads down and hoods drawn.
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	Mac's impulsiveness gets the best of him and he registers to fight an ogre chained to a stump -- after agreeing to give Rose 40% of his prize for helping in any way she can...		Mac's impulsiveness gets the best of him and he registers to fight an ogre chained to a stump -- after agreeing to give Rose 40% of his prize for helping in any way she can...

	Surrounding the ogres are a dozen rotting corpse, ravens plucking at soft bits. Boo ~~inquiries~~ and learns that for 10x the fee, he and Mac can fight as a team.		Surrounding the ogres are a dozen rotting corpse, ravens plucking at soft bits. Boo inquires and learns that for 10x the fee, he and Mac can fight as a team.

	Mac and Boo take terrible chances and get lucky several times. The ogre falls, big puncture wounds in his belly and head from Boo's ~~war hammer~~.		Mac and Boo take terrible chances and get lucky several times. The ogre falls, big puncture wounds in his belly and head from Boo's warhammer.

	The bloodthirsty crowd goes absolutely wild, and Boo and Mac are recruited to join a dozen violent causes.		The bloodthirsty crowd goes absolutely wild, and Boo and Mac are recruited to join a dozen violent causes.
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	Rose rolls her eyes and ushers the other females through the insanity. The silent (and now fly-covered) warrior walks silently along behind the group.		Rose rolls her eyes and ushers the other females through the insanity. The silent (and now fly-covered) warrior walks silently along behind the group.

	Once the boys extract themselves from the recruiters and catch up with the ladies, the group has entered Zareph proper, where three-story brick and stone buildings line sturdy streets and thriving commerce of all varieties seems downright frenetic. Rose knows exactly where she's going: [[Larae's]], a complex of hot springs, public baths, bar/restaurant, various spa services, and of course a pleasure-professional for every predilection. She wisps young Cassandra away to get cleaned up and leaves the rest of the party to navigate the services themselves.		Once the boys extract themselves from the recruiters and catch up with the ladies, the group has entered Zareph proper, where three-story brick and stone buildings line sturdy streets and thriving commerce of all varieties seems downright frenetic. Rose knows exactly where she's going: [[Larae's]], a complex of hot springs, public baths, bar/restaurant, various spa services, and of course a pleasure-professional for every predilection. She wisps young [[Cassandra]] away to get cleaned up and leaves the rest of the party to navigate the services themselves.