Making Amends

Players: Toran, Runi, and Vranitzky
 

Chamber of Mazarbul(#9957RntU)

 An immense chamber, whose expanses cannot all be seen from one single point.
 Lined with doors to anterooms and quiet private chambers, the walls have
 little room for adornment, but now and again a tapestry will be hung, or a
 mural carved into the stone. Filling the chamber are rows upon rows of deep
 stone shelves, filled with the parchments, scrolls, tablets and books of
 the Khazad of Erebor. If the dwarves have it written down, it can likely be
 found here, with the help of the Mazarbul clan, who keep and tend all the
 writings.

Contents:
Runi
Tome of Khazad Songs(#14443OX)
Dusty Old Book
Warder Handbook(#20345SX)
Arawn's Runestaff, Irminsul
Treasures of Endor(#14531SX)
Second Book of the Dwarves(#20101OSae)
First Book of the Dwarves(#12879OSae)
Obvious exits:
 South leads to Greathall of Thrain the Old.

Somewhat near the door, Runi sits in a chair against a wall. On the table
 in front of him is the remains of a broken book. Multiple stacks of pages
 lie about the table which Runi seems to be organizing. He seems very calm
 although by no means happy.

Toran knocks ever so slightly on the door and slowly pushes it open. He
 peaks his head inside and sees Runi sitting at the table stacking papers.
 Toran walks in and looks around and sees the mess still not completely
 cleaned up for the other night. Toran's face turns bright red with
 embarrassment as he lowers his head as it moves back and forth slightly.
 Toran slowly makes his way to in front of Runi. Toran ahems as he is
 obviously nervous as he speaks, "Umm..Excuse me Master Runi, I was
 wondering if I may have a quick word with you. It's rather important to me."

Runi glances up from his work at the sound of the knocking on the door.
 When he sees that it is Toran, he looks back at the table and continues
 shuffling the papers around. When he hears Toran speak, he looks up at him
 frowning, places the sheet of paper in his hands onto the table, leans back
 in his chair, and says, "Yes? What do you want?"

Toran shuffles his feet a bit as he says, "Well Master Runi, I wish to
 apologize for my actions the other night in our beloved Chamber. I was
 informed yesterday by Master Kurgan of my action and I read the report that
 he filed with Lord Loigin. I will make no excuses for my action that night.
 I have dishonored my family and myself. I pray to Mahal that you can find
 it in your warrior heart to forgive the impudence and the damage I caused
 that night. I wish to know if there is anything that I can do to help in
 the repairs of the books or the room. I'm no Master Scribe, but I can help
 the re-writing of the great books."

Vranitzky arrives from the Greathall of Thrain the Old.Vranitzky has arrived.

Vranitzky walks into the Chamber of Mazarbul to chek upon some information
 on smithing, when he sees both Toran and Runi in the room. "Good morning
 friends," he says, "I have been quite busy in the forges in the past few
 days so I don't know how your little.. ahem.. meeting of the other day
 ended." He turns to Toran and asks him "Sir, I hope you didn't get in any
 trouble ?" Here Vranitzky smiles, "I shouldn't say this, but being quite
 young as I am, it's refreshing to see that it's not only us that misbehave
 occasionally" He then faces Runi and bows to him. "I see the room is not in
 too much disarray now. Surely not too many books were damaged ?" He then
 notices the pile of broken books on the table and frowns: "I see you have
 quite a few ruined books. It's such a pity! I shall be more than willing to
 help in the reconstruction, if there is anything I can do. Maybe provide
 for some metal covers ?"

Vranitzky glances your way.

Runi silently strokes his beard as he listens to Toran's apology. When the
 older Dwarf finishes, Vranitzky enters the conversation with his unusually
 cheerful tone and Runi frowns even deeper as he listens to him. When
 Vranitzky is done, Runi says to him, "In this matter, I'm afraid I must
 direct you to Agarhaz, the Thane of my clan. He will tell you if there is
 anything he feels that you can do. I am not in a position to allow you
 either of you to contribute to the reconstruction efforts, even if I would.
 Especially you, Toran. He was little pleased when I told him of what
 happened and I am not at all sure that he will want you even near the
 books."

Toran takes a deep breath and smiles a bit, "Thank you Master Runi, I shall
 make an appointment to see Thane Agarhaz at once. I will pay the
 consequences for my actions." Toran turns and looks at the new dwarf enter
 the room cheerfully. He bows to him and then returns his attention back to
 Runi, "Please, allow me to show you that I meant no harm to you or this
 room. Let me treat you to lunch at the Longbeard..please"

Runi sits in silence for a moment or two, still stroking his beard, and
 thinking. Then he sits back up, sighs as he stares at the papers in front
 of him, forces a smile, and then says, "I would love to, Master Toran. It
 has been quite a while since I was last in Master Khulain's bar. But first
 there is something I must to attend to. Wait just a moment, I won't be
 long." Having said that, Runi stands up from his seat and walks across the
 room a ways and begins speaking with another Dwarf who has a cart of books
 with him. As the two speak, the other Dwarf glances shortly over at Toran
 and then brings his attention back to Runi. He nods to Runi, glances back
 at Toran for just a moment and then walks off. Runi then returns to Toran
 and Vranitzky, smiles a bit, and says, "There. Shall we leave now?"

Toran smiles as he turns toward the door. Toran stops before Vranitzky and
 says, "Care to join us clansman,'tis be good food and drink at the
 Longbeard. And I could use your company also, 'tis I think I had a bit of
 explaining to do." Toran turns as he leaves for the Longbeard, "'Tis you
 would also be covered by me"

Vranitzky turns to Toran and smiling says "I am sure that master Runi will
 forgive you for what you have done the other day, and, who knows, yoiu
 might even get him drunk enough to make it even!" He the turns to Runi: "I
 shall stay here and try to find what I was looking for. I am sure there is
 no better place in the land than the Hall of Mazarbul for hunting down
 information. If the books are still intact that is!" He then bows to Runi
 and then turns to Toran: "Good bye sir, I hope I'll meet you again soon
 enough. In fact I think my master, Thalin was looking for you in the
 forges." Vranitzky then bows to Toran and turns to the nearest bookshelf
 where he starts browsing.

Runi heads south into the Greathall of Thrain the Old.Runi has left.

Longbeard Tavern(#7856RtAMU)
A large, cozy space opens up before you, a natural hollow in the rock
 turned into a tavern. Two openings lead out, cloak racks of cherry and
 brass attached to the walls beside them. A long bar of mahogany wood lies
 along one side of the room, assorted cups, mugs and flagons neatly lining
 the wall behind it. Upon the other wall is built a recessed fireplace, a
 shaft drawing most of the smoke up and out of the way. Across the space are
 set tables, simple and sturdy, meant to be used daily. The smokey
 atmoshere is comfortable and pleasant. Warm light fills the chamber from
 the fireplace and torches in iron sconces upon the smooth walls. The place
 gives an impression of simple comfort. Leaning against the wall in one
 corner near the bar is a younger dwarf who looks sociable.

Reference ".help here" for tavern help.

Contents:
Vranitzky
Runi
Dagger Board(#19450)
Khulain(#10065OM)
Ale Closet(#23962n)
Obvious exits:
 Up leads to Guest Quarters.
 West leads to Great Stair, Upper Landing.

Khulain cheerily says, "Ho there Toran, and welcome to the Longbeard
 Tavern!"

Runi sits at the Bar.

 Vranitzky has left.

Runi walks into the bar, with Toran right behind him, and steps up to the  bar, and takes a seat. He motions to Khulain, who walks over to him,  glancing at his companion and smiling. He takes Runi's order and then looks over again at Toran, as if expecting him to say something.

Toran takes a seat at the bar and nods to Master Khulain as he brings him
 his usual. Toran takes a quick look around the room of patrons. As the
 drink in placed before him, Toran brings the mug to his lips and takes a
 sip. Placing the mug back on the bar, Toran turns to Runi and says, "So
 tell me Master Runi, What brings you to the Lonely Mountain? You family
 always been from here?"

Toran sits at the Bar.

A long mahogany bar that gleams in the light.
You look around the Bar and see....
Runi.

Runi takes a long sip from his mug and then places it back on the bar.
 "Most always," he says, "My family was living here when the Dragon came
 and withdrew to Emyn Engrin. My father was among those who marched with
 Dain to the Battle of the Five Armies and was among the first to make his
 home here after the retaking of the Mountain."

Toran ahhs as he cups his mug with both hands. Toran stares at the bar as
 he says, "My family's history is long and distinguished. My father, Talin,
 was a prominent and profitable merchant for the Iron Hills. I was an
 excellent fighter, for my father was one of the best in our family. My
 family can be traced as far back as 1693 in the Ered-Luin. But when my
 father and I heard about the freeing of this mountain from the dragon
 Smaug, we left to take up the fight. We arrived then the orcs and goblins
 came down from the hills. We fought bravely and defend those from the Blue
 Mountains and those from our mountain. I was overwhelmed by several orcs
 and they knocked me out. But my last vision was seeing my father being run
 through by a orc blade and left for dead. I managed to kill the orc and
 take his head. I fell to the ground and was left for dead for several
 hours. But I made a promise to my father before Mahal took him to defend
 the mountain that he gave his life to free." With that, Toran finishes the
 mug of ale in his hand and orders another.

Runi looks over at Toran as he speaks. Then he says, "Well, my father was
 fortunate enough to survive the battle, else I wouldn't be here, eh? But my
 uncle, his brother, was not so lucky, and died that day. They, and a few
 other Dwarves were swarmed by a pack of Warg riding Orcs. They held out for
 long but after my uncle took the head of one of the Wargs, its Orc rider
 lept from its back and grappled him to the ground and slit his thoat with a
 long knife. My father swiftly slew the foul creature but it was too late." Runi looks down at the bar for a moment and then takes another swig from his mug. "I'm a huskarlar of our house, by the way," he says, "My father keeps his own axe, but he has given me that of his brother, though they look almost identical. They were forged in the smithies of Emyn Engrin by my father's father's brother, and I wear it proudly and think of my uncle."

Toran smiles as he pulls out his sword. He lays it on the table and shows
 it off proudly, "This is Korgano. It belonged to my father and it was given
 to me after his death. It has never lost its shine and it's the only thing
 in the world that I cherish besides my piccolo. It is the only thing I
 have left of my father. I have very few family around here. Justiciar Fwari
 is the only kin I have around here. He's my only blood cousin and he came
 here shortly after I did." Toran puts his sword back in its sheath.
 "Cherish your father Master Runi, You will never get another one.." Toran
 returns to his drink, but it appears that he is rather disturned.

Runi glances your way.

"Oh, I do, I do," says Runi, who seems to be deeply analyzing some object
 that lies beyond the wall in front of them. "He's taught me most everything
 I know. Well, maybe not everything. Most of the important things, anyway.
 And I have learned much from my grandfather, Frodlin, as well. He is my
 oldest living blood relative and will be 247 this year. He has been often
 in my thoughts lately."

Toran grins as he finishes his drink. He turns to Runi and places a hand on
 his shoulder, "Wish him for me if you please. I must depart, I have duties
 that I must perform. Feel free to order anything, Master Khulain will put
 it on my tab." Toran rises from his seat and heads towards the Great Stair.
 Toran looks back, with an obviously depress look on his face. Toran
 flashes a smile as he says, "Thank you for joining me for lunch Master
 Runi." Toran turns and leaves with the flash of his cloak trailing behind
 him.


"I will tell him you said so," says Runi, as Toran rises from the bar. He
 smiles back at Toran as the latter turns back to speak to him. "No, thank
 you," he says, "It was most refreshing and liberating to have such a
 cordial conversation with you. I hope we can do it again some time."

You head out of the tavern onto the Great Stair, Upper Landing.