Merlin catches Krusten in her usual. He feels bad for the wench and says, "Never mind her I will take up the challenge. I'm not too bug for gold form any old place."
The Town's loud Tavern Wench dares the Hand wrestling competition of which defiant Merlin accepted. In what could be considered a magnificent feat, Merlin pulls Wilbur's arm down to the table in victory. Merlin triumphs in the Hand Wrestling Skill with success and feels joyous about the outcome. Bets totalled 16 gold pieces on your Hand Wrestling. Everyone sings "Hand Wrestling is no match for Merlin." Merlin received 27 experience points.
The tavern silences a bit from hearing the woman shout out but then everyone ignores it and gets back to their drinks as Merlin quietly leaves about his business before he becomes the center of attention.
Calling in for a quick meal Torac watched the exchange and smiled with dry humour. Washing the last bite down with a mouthful of the bitter bit addictive drink, of which the Lady Angelique knew a little, he collected his kit and left the tavern, keen to be about his business and to follow up on his most recent discovery.
That Torac was eating breakfast at the tavern was not unusual. That he also had his pack was more so. With business further afield to attend, Torac reflected on the likelihood that it would be sometime before he ate here again. Finishing the meal he gestured at a platter piled with fruit. A wench with whom Torac often made small talk glanced around before giving him a nod and wink. Taking an apple Torac returned the wink and headed for the exit.
Still rubbing his eyes from his awful sleep Gareth heads towards a table to get his daily dose but he cannot get there the the crowd at the tavern insists he jumps. He shakes his head wondering how people could be thinking abou that at this hour. He agrees even though he never finished the course.