The bar. Ah yes. Anytime. How... reassuring. Though it did beg the question... "With Edrei gone, has anyone else taken up running the Rathskeller?" A question that hurt, and he didn't entirely disguise it. She had been his friend, strong and fragile, brave and scared, fierce and loyal to a fault. He had let her down. It would be a long, long time before he ever forgave himself for that.
Considering how everyone had been bustling about and various notices had been posted to the board in the Temple -- ah, but Adam had been asking about reading lessons, hadn't he? That would certainly put a crimp in learning what all the fuss was about, unless and until the opportunity arose to ask someone directly. Like now, for instance. "Board up the windows, or at least cover them with black cloth so light doesn't shine through the cracks," he began, ticking things off on his long fingers. "The monsters that walk the darkness are drawn to light and sound, so you don't want anything to escape from where you're staying. Gather snow moss from the woodlands - it grows year-round, and is chill to the touch - to put beneath floorboards or hinges that might squeak as you walk over them. Stuff it into cracks in your windows and doors as well to muffle any sound from escaping, like the light." He arched a brow at his companion. "Speaking of light, it's a full week of darkness. No sun, no moon, no stars. So you'll want plenty of candles, lantern oil, and firewood. Light and warmth, to keep you sane and alive. Not to mention stockpiling food and fresh water, because once the doors shut they won''t be opening again. If you have to go outside during LongNight the monsters may slip into your home while you're out to wait for your return, or they may just attack you when you leave. They can mimic voices at the very least, possibly images as well, so even if you hear someone you know outside, the Naturals won't open their doors. Basically, prepare for it like you would a siege." He paused thoughtfully, then tilted his head, lips twisting into a wry but painful smile. "Oh, and try to befriend the luxere herds, if you can. Feed them apples or hay or treats. Sing to them. The more goodwill you can build up with them, the more will come to spend the week near your home to use their light to ward off the monsters." Would Adam have time to do any of it? Probably not. But even if he went out to coax luxere for the next few days it might help.
Jigano's suspicions were confirmed when the matter of reading lessons were brought up, and he kept his expression grave in spite of the smile that threatened to ruin his solemn mien. Reading lessons he would gladly provide for free - but Adam, possible-rogue that he seemed to be, didn't need to know that. "Given the season? Spend an hour each day from now until LongNight singing to or feeding any luxere that you can," Jigano decreed as his price. "I'll check in from time to time to see how it's going. But for that, I will gladly arrange reading lessons. We can even start today if you have time," he suggested.
Considering how everyone had been bustling about and various notices had been posted to the board in the Temple -- ah, but Adam had been asking about reading lessons, hadn't he? That would certainly put a crimp in learning what all the fuss was about, unless and until the opportunity arose to ask someone directly. Like now, for instance. "Board up the windows, or at least cover them with black cloth so light doesn't shine through the cracks," he began, ticking things off on his long fingers. "The monsters that walk the darkness are drawn to light and sound, so you don't want anything to escape from where you're staying. Gather snow moss from the woodlands - it grows year-round, and is chill to the touch - to put beneath floorboards or hinges that might squeak as you walk over them. Stuff it into cracks in your windows and doors as well to muffle any sound from escaping, like the light." He arched a brow at his companion. "Speaking of light, it's a full week of darkness. No sun, no moon, no stars. So you'll want plenty of candles, lantern oil, and firewood. Light and warmth, to keep you sane and alive. Not to mention stockpiling food and fresh water, because once the doors shut they won''t be opening again. If you have to go outside during LongNight the monsters may slip into your home while you're out to wait for your return, or they may just attack you when you leave. They can mimic voices at the very least, possibly images as well, so even if you hear someone you know outside, the Naturals won't open their doors. Basically, prepare for it like you would a siege." He paused thoughtfully, then tilted his head, lips twisting into a wry but painful smile. "Oh, and try to befriend the luxere herds, if you can. Feed them apples or hay or treats. Sing to them. The more goodwill you can build up with them, the more will come to spend the week near your home to use their light to ward off the monsters." Would Adam have time to do any of it? Probably not. But even if he went out to coax luxere for the next few days it might help.
Jigano's suspicions were confirmed when the matter of reading lessons were brought up, and he kept his expression grave in spite of the smile that threatened to ruin his solemn mien. Reading lessons he would gladly provide for free - but Adam, possible-rogue that he seemed to be, didn't need to know that. "Given the season? Spend an hour each day from now until LongNight singing to or feeding any luxere that you can," Jigano decreed as his price. "I'll check in from time to time to see how it's going. But for that, I will gladly arrange reading lessons. We can even start today if you have time," he suggested.
