She was definitely an Attuned, that much he was sure of, but perhaps it would take something special to unlock her ability to shift. An emotional situation, or a dangerous one, or simple a moment of need when her body would react without conscious thought, slipping from one form to another. There was no urgency at the moment, and given what Caido could throw at people, he took the peace of the day as a blessing not to be wasted. A distraction seemed in order, and he was pleased to see her perk up at the mention of town and tavern, a whicker of encouragement and amusement falling from his equine lips.
It is simply the Settlement, for it is the only one in these barrierlands. The only other town is hidden deep in the Greatwood, and belongs solely to the Fae - and they do not appreciate visitors. But the Settlement is mostly humans. Some are friendly, some are not, and most are simply trying to get by with their lives. It is surrounded by ruins, and you can see where it once was a much larger city... but that was centuries ago. A cataclysm damaged most of the buildings, and people have repaired and rebuilt only what they need to get by. There is a Temple there, with an Infirmary for healers to tend to patients and the tavern, the Rathskeller, in the basement. There is the Atheneum, recently repaired, which houses a great collection of books from this world and many others. There is a market, with tradesmen selling wares and food and drink. He paused, his tone growing more solemn. This is a place that has known great hardship for many years, but the people have long made the best of what they have. There will be those there who will help you, but some may try to take advantage of you as well. Did you have any great cities on your world?
It is simply the Settlement, for it is the only one in these barrierlands. The only other town is hidden deep in the Greatwood, and belongs solely to the Fae - and they do not appreciate visitors. But the Settlement is mostly humans. Some are friendly, some are not, and most are simply trying to get by with their lives. It is surrounded by ruins, and you can see where it once was a much larger city... but that was centuries ago. A cataclysm damaged most of the buildings, and people have repaired and rebuilt only what they need to get by. There is a Temple there, with an Infirmary for healers to tend to patients and the tavern, the Rathskeller, in the basement. There is the Atheneum, recently repaired, which houses a great collection of books from this world and many others. There is a market, with tradesmen selling wares and food and drink. He paused, his tone growing more solemn. This is a place that has known great hardship for many years, but the people have long made the best of what they have. There will be those there who will help you, but some may try to take advantage of you as well. Did you have any great cities on your world?
