Orlan

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MeI'm bringing the wine from the monastery.
OrlanExcellent. That's what I've been waiting for.
OrlanI have already agreed on the price with Master Gorax. I'll give you the 100 gold coins straightaway.
MeAll right, give me the gold, then.
OrlanHere you go. It was a pleasure doing business with you.
MeAre you trying to pull a fast one? The price is 240 gold coins.
OrlanSo, Gorax warned you, did he? All right, maybe the two of us can do a bit of business. Look - I'll give you 100 gold pieces for the wine.
OrlanYou tell Gorax that I pulled the wool over your eyes and you'll get FOUR spell scrolls from me.
MeHey, just give me the 240 gold coins.
OrlanYou don't want to do business, eh? -sigh- All right, here's the gold.
MeAll right, sounds fair enough. Give me those spell scrolls.
OrlanHere are the spell scrolls and the gold.
MeWhat kind of spell scrolls are they?
OrlanNo idea - I don't know anything about that. They're from a guest who ... eh ... forgot them here, yeah.
MeWho are you?
OrlanI'm Orlan, the keeper of this modest tavern.
OrlanWhat are you looking for, stranger? Maybe a decent sword, or a good piece of armor?
OrlanA good swig from the country stills, or just some information?
OrlanI can give you all that and more, if your coins ring.
MeDo you know that fellow with the eyepatch?
OrlanI've seen him here before. A nasty piece of work.
OrlanBack then, he moved into one of my upstairs rooms, along with a huge crate.
OrlanHe had to be constantly nagged about paying the rent for his room. And even then, he took his own sweet time about it.
OrlanThen, one day, he vanished just like that - along with the crate. I don't want anything to do with the likes of him.
MeAm I being paranoid, or are you staring at my ring?
OrlanI'm not quite sure what to make of that.
MeIt's an aquamarine. Ever seen one before?
OrlanYes, I have. Welcome to headquarters, Brother of the Ring.
Orlan... even if you appear to be a few candles short of an altar.
OrlanWhat can I do for you?
MeMan! I belong to the 'Ring of Water'!
OrlanDo you now? Hard to believe they would pick such a moron.
OrlanWhat do you want?
MeHave you ever used a teleporter stone?
OrlanAre you out of your mind? As long as none of the Water Mages swears to me that there's no danger, I'm not going anywhere near those things.
OrlanThey ordered me to hide one of those teleporter stones, and apart from that I'm staying well away from them.
MeCan I have a look at this teleporter stone?
OrlanI don't care. Here's the key. I've blocked the entrance.
MeWhere is this teleporter stone?
OrlanThere's a cave to the south, not far from my tavern. That's where the Water Mages found one of those things.
MeI'm here to join the Ring of Water!
Orlan(curtly) I see no ring here. Can I get you a drink?
MeI heard that the 'Ring' is going to meet in your tavern.
OrlanThat's right. They should be starting just about now.
OrlanI wonder what's taking them so long?
MeThe meeting is today?
OrlanYes, at least that's what I seem to recall.
OrlanI hope it won't get so late again.
MeThey should be here before long.
OrlanWe'll see.
MeWhat kind of armor can you offer me?
OrlanI have here a very nice piece that is sure to please you.
MeI'd like to buy the leather armor.
OrlanA wise decision.
OrlanSorry. Once you have the wherewithal, we can do business.
MeI'll think about it.
OrlanAs you like. But don't wait too long.
MeShow me your wares.
OrlanCertainly, Brother of the Ring.
OrlanOf course. It is an honor for me to receive such an important guest.
OrlanOf course, sir.
OrlanIf you can pay.
MeHow much do you charge for a room?
OrlanFor a brother of the 'Ring'? Nothing.
OrlanFor a knight of the King, I always have a room available. Free of charge, of course.
OrlanI would never dare to take money from one of Innos' earthly representatives for my services .
OrlanHere's the key to the upper rooms. Pick one for yourself.
OrlanGive me 50 gold coins for a week, and you can choose a room.
MeAll right. Here's the dough.
OrlanHere's the key. The rooms are upstairs. But don't get everything dirty and pay your rent on time, understand?
OrlanYou don't have 50. Money first, then pleasure.
MeDamn expensive.
OrlanThen you'll have to look elsewhere, my friend.
Orlan(slimily) I am delighted with your distinguished visit. Stay as long as you like. It is an honor.
OrlanWhen will I finally get my rent?
MeHere's your 50 gold coins.
OrlanWell, it's about time.
OrlanWhere are you hanging around all day?
MeYou don't want to know.
OrlanMmh. Well, it's none of my business anyway.
OrlanSay, are you trying to trick me? You don't even have enough money to pay for that meal. I'll teach you, you ...
MeForget it. I'm not paying any more.
OrlanWell, I'll teach you, you miserable cheat.
OrlanThere you are, finally. I've been waiting for you.
MeWhat happened?
OrlanThe drinking contest is finally over.
MeWho won?
OrlanThis time Randolph has won. Rukhar must have been having a bad day.
OrlanOnce again, Rukhar has gotten Randolph pickled. It was only to be expected.
OrlanSo, well, I hope that was the last time. I don't want that kind of to-do in my house ever again, remember that.
OrlanThat was a fine mess you got me into. Now I can play lookout for Rukhar again.
MeWhy?
OrlanAs long as he's holding his little contests in there, it's better if no outsider learns about it. It's not good for business, you see?
MeHow's it going with your tavern?
OrlanTimes have been better, you know?
OrlanPeople's purses aren't as open as they used to be.
OrlanHopefully these black magicians will move on soon, otherwise I can close the tavern.
OrlanAlmost nobody dares to come here anymore.
MeYou're selling mine shares?
OrlanSure. You can get anything from me, if the price is right.