Entering… She hoped to take up a challenge to get some extra gold but found someone who did not even know how to hand wrestle chose to do it anyway. Shaking her head she comments, "you need to choose your battles."
Ahh, it turns out hand-wrestling is a skill. Kelsen pauses, truly bemused by this information. It seems I've been doing quite a bit of walking, eating, sleeping and breathing… I should probably check where I stand on those skills as well. A most curious place I find myself in… full of battles disguised as common activities. Well, twere best, as the wise lady says, to make my choices with more care in such a contentious place.
The Town's drunkard Tavern Wench puts up a dare for the Jump Tavern stools challenge. Of which courageous Alana accepted. Showing off some skill, Alana jumps clear over to the other side in stylized fashion much to the amazement of those watching. Alana uses the Jump Skill successfully and amazes those around them. Some were betting, so a total of 11 gold pieces was collected for Jump. A loud roar of joy errupts as they say "Alana is a champion of Jump, who can do greater?" Alana received 19 experience points.
Unsure of where to go or who to talk with she looks to meet someone friendly in the tavern. Finding someone she asks as politely as possible, "How can I gain strength if the physical instructors say I am too weak and I have not money for the lady in the palace?"
A stranger like himself to the Town, Tanis hears the question of the woman and replies, "I'm no expert on this so don't take my word as the word of all but I believe that same lady you mentioned can supply you with her pebbles if you do some of her jobs. Then you can use some of those pebbles to gain a boost of body."
The Town's loud Tavern Wench calls for a Jump Tavern stools challenge. Of which fearless Tanis accepted. Showing off some skill, Tanis jumps clear over to the other side in stylized fashion much to the amazement of those watching. Tanis executes the Jump Skill without failure and blows their fingers while rubbing it against their clothes. 10 gold pieces is given to you for Jump success. Many clap and raise their mugs in your honor. Tanis received 21 experience points.