In a cave hidden in a forest, there is a man; a silhouette of his physique can be seen. A 5'3 ft tall, light brown-skinned man. Robes tattered and dirty, face covered in sweat and dirt, hair black and unkempt.
The man is named Joshua Hedrins. A dropout mage student. 22 years old.
Joshua: Finally I got out freakin hell this is why i dont like odd jobs... ughh my robes and i stink.. those goblins really did me some damage.. godss... they even ripped my pants(underwear showing)... ughh... guess ill have to cover it up ,glad my robe is long enough.
Joshua removed his robes and wrapped his robe around his waist.
Joshua: There, that should cover it... for now at least...
He collapsed as he tried to walk away from the cave's entrance. Hours had passed since he collapsed; he then jolted awake from his unconsciousness.
...
!!!! WHAA....
yawnnn
huh..??
wait.. its... it night already holy sh*t
Joshua: guess I was THAT tired huh.... runss
Joshua runs as fast as he can...
ohh godss pls don't let me be late... oh sh***ttt.....
Grass and trees make noise as he runs; Wind and the leaves swoosh.
..!!!
Finally, Joshua reached his destination.
Joshua: Hollow Doves, sniffs... ahhhh, gods, I miss that smell...
Joshua then went to an Adventurer's Hall; as he entered the building, he was met with a stench of rum, strong enough to make him nearly hurl... and the noise of other adventurers laughing and talking.
Joshua: hurrppp... ohh.. the smell.. Well, you can't miss that here
Walks to the Hall Receptionist
I've finished the job, Mister Leonel, and here is the "package" containing the proof as the job asked.
Leonel: AH! Joshua, finally came back after...how long was it? Three days? We thought you were dead *chuckles* anyway. 30 goblin eyeballs and ears, right? *opens the package and takes a glimpse of it. Stares at Joshua and sees how disheveled he looks and how rough his body is. Hey, why don't you go to a healer once we're finished here?
Joshua: Yes, sir. I'll do that later; I'm in good shape right now.
Leonel: Okay, then your choice. Here is the reward since you nearly got late delivering the package; there will be no deduction.
Joshua received a pouch of coins containing 300 copper coins
Joshua then leaves the Hall in excitement thingking ahh finally I can pay the rent..., The Tarvinn(Tavern + inn) fees really stack up when you don't leave letters...
A Tarvinn near the port of Hollow Doves.In a noisy part of the town, Joshua walked in a crowded place full of sea dwellers, pirates, adventurers, and more. It's bustling and noisy, which is normal. Joshua then entered the tarvinn.
Tavinn keep a muscular, buff man named Deon see Joshua and rushed towards him.
Deon:JOSHUA!! aha ! finally ready to pay the rent?!!
*Joshua caught in absolute shock and embarrassment in front of the other people*
Joshua: Y-yes, sssir... he..here you go-*handed 500 coins pouch *
Deon: It's 350 copper coins only kid here ya go..
man1: Give the kid some space, keep... hahah you've been stressed lately that you don't even respect your own regular hahaha
man2: he's right. Do yourself a favor, chief.
Deon: I wouldn't be so stressed if you guys STOP BREAKING MY FUCKING GLASSES
*All customers laugh.*
Deon: Kid, I'm very sorry if I shouted at you. been a helluva week for me... too many customers and too many commissions yadayada... and I got worried you ran away; you've been gone for like 3 days now, and I don't know what to do with your things upstair; anyways, here's your room key. I cleaned the room 2 days ago.
Joshua: uhh ok .. umm no worries.. thanks for checking up on me? I guess.. ill ... I'll just be in my room..
*Joshua quickly runs toward stair to his room and closes it..*
whew ... well, he did clean it up.. .. thankfully, my spatial pouch is still here..
*lays in bed, and releases a long sigh*
Meanwhile
The tarvinn door opened, and an Xillvirian(pronunciation sheel-vee-rian) entered
"He pushed open the tavern door, and as the creak echoed through the room, every gaze shifted to him."
Xillvirian: I heard ...*walks toward Deon* someone .. a mage .. live in this tarvinn..
Deon: hm.. depends on who's asking.. *cleans the table*.
The Xillvirian puts two gold coins down on the table.
Deon pockets it and answers
- Yes...There are mages; many of them live here. If you want to find a specific mage, you can go to the Adventurers Hall; you'll find them there and hire them.
Xillvirian: hmm, that so? *Puts another gold coin on the table*. Give the best you've got.
*Points at the wine* say by any chance..Is there a