24th DAY OF FALL 526
I woke up smiling, smiling for a brand new day, a comfy bed, and the excitement of a brand new place. I rolled out of bed humming a tune about miners (Not a happy tale, don't ask about it). After getting dressed, I headed down the stairs towards the main floor of the tavern. I'm still getting used to the giant blue men, apparently they're called Akalaks, anyway, I'm here for one thing, and one thing only, and that's to learn. More importantly, they know how to fight!
The tavern was surprisingly full with only one empty table. I quickly took this one and gave the place a look around. It was a mix of humans and Akalaks, the only female that I saw was the hostess, Chell, the man running the place, Nystir, seemed to be a cheery type of guy. I nod slightly as I looked around, not noticing one of the other humans walking up.
"Morning! Mind if I take a seat." He says as he plops down in a chair opposite of me. I open my mouth to speak, than closed it, there wasn't any other free table, besides, he could know something about the place.
The man was 5'10 with greasy brown hair, longish and uncombed. He carried some sort of instrument on a leather strap which hung from his shoulder ( didn't get a good look at it, but it was long and had lots of holes). His clothes seemed nice...ish. It looked to be made out of leather...but it also looked rough and uncomfortable, it was colorful thou as he put his arms on the table and put his head in his arms, it looked like he had a hang over (Bah, light weight).
"I don't recognize you...you new?" he asks looking up for a moment before putting his head back down with a moan.
"Indeed I'm friend, I come from Syliras, and you? Do you live here in this fair tavern?" I asked resting on arm on the table, which moved my axe to a more comfortable position. He chuckles and makes a grand flourish with his arms.
"Welcome to Riverfalls, the city of Akalaks! Now, what brings you here?" He asks, suddenly much more awake as he lifts his head with a cocky grin.
"I'm here to learn the art of combat, do you per chance friend, know where that may be in this here city?" I asked leaning forward with much more interest.
He chuckles and makes shooing motion towards the tavern entrance "All over the place, this is the city of warriors, thou, there is the arena if ye- Hey! Where you going!" he shouts as I stand up and make way towards the door.
"To glory and knowledge friend, knowledge and glory!" I reply with a chuckle as I head out of the tavern, now, where is this arena?