Lost Land of Luxor - Episode 2: Boba Steel's Missing Lute
Channel: Titanium Action Gamer
Date: 09/11/2022

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In the morning the party assembled in the main room of the Inn. As they were discussing their plans for the day, Thorwald, noticed a familiar face seated at a table talking with another gentleman. So he felt inclined to walk over and strike up a conversation. The two were both surprised to find one another there and reminisced for a moment then, Thor, introduced his new friends to the man, Arrik The Red. Likewise, Arrik, introduced his friend, Da’kar, to, Thorwald, and the others. Thor, had let, Arrik, know that he was beginning his first day of work at a Local Warehouse, but those five other friends were sort of on a mission themselves. They quietly and quickly informed the two newcomers about a Lute that has recently gone missing. Also, that they were on their way to find the man, Boba Steel, who this instrument belongs to because he is said to be offering a reward for it’s return.

Now, the entire group of eight left the Inn and parted with, Thor, for the time being and headed over to the Peaceful Hornet Inn. Once entering into the place they were greeted by a man behind a bar counter. The party inquired if the famous musician and actor was still present there. In fact he was the man told them and because they wished to speak with him the other went to let the entertainer know. Stormy, and, Arrik, went to meet, Boba Steel. After introducing themselves they asked some questions about his missing Lute. He told them all which had happened and let them know of the distinguishing marks so they might be able to identify it. The two also searched around the room for any possible clues, but nothing seemed out of the ordinary.

Upon rejoining the others, Stormy, and, Arrik, described what the Lute looks like. They decided to walk to the city’s main market square to begin their investigation. The first shop they came across was, “Leg Bone’s”. A few members of the group entered the shop while the others remained outside and looked around at the other nearby places of business. Inside, they met the proprietor himself, “Old Leg Bone”, and he was friendly and very helpful. They told him just what they were looking for and he had heard all about the missing instrument. He let them know there are some other shops that might purchase various things of the sort, but Best Wishes, would probably be the likeliest bet. They thanked him and mentioned that they would most likely come back to see him again.

The party continued to check in a few more shops which were close by before moving across the square to Best Wishes. This turned out to be quite an unusual shop in many ways. Here all sorts of things could be found. Also, the woman working in the place was friendly and very informative concerning the circumstance which brought these Adventurers. She let them know how she had overheard some of the, Local Hoodlums, talking about a Lute and what to do with it. Then, upon more inquiry the party learned of a place far out of the city were many of these hoodlums are said to hang out, “Pelican Falls”. She was able to give some general directions to the location and was greatly thanked. The group continued looking around at the interesting items in the store then, told the woman that they would be back.

From this point the group was deciding the best course of action to take. remembering that, Thorwald, was working at The Warehouse they went there to meet with him and let him know what they had found out. Well, this seemed to be just what he needed to hear so at that he informed his Foreman he would be taking off for at least the rest of the day, but that he’d be back. Naturally, the other knew the type and wasn’t going to hold his breath, but paid, Thorwald, for his rightful wage for his time. Now, all together the eight new friends set out of the city and on to Raven’s Road.

Minding the directions they received from the woman at Best Wishes they headed Northeast were they could follow a creek. From there they walked along up to a stone bridge which had been described. They could cross this bridge, but chose to follow along the creek for a time longer then, not seeming to find what they were looking for crossed at the most shallow and narrow part of the water they could find. 
They walked to the right staying close to the creek through increasingly tall grass from here and eventually came to the woods. These soon became very thick. Much time had past as they walked onward until someone in the group had smelled smoke. Two party members elected themselves to scout further ahead in order to find where it could be coming from. They were able to see that a campfire was burning quite some distance off. Also, there were at least four tents and four people there.