Chapter 1.10
1.10
Pisces reveals himself to Erin Solstice, only to be ambushed by Relc and Klbkch inside The Wandering Inn. After a destructive magical fight, Erin intervenes to save Pisces from execution by invoking a legal loophole, then promptly kicks him out.
Summary
After feeding Relc and Klbkch, Erin Solstice worried about her rapidly depleting food supply and lack of income. As she contemplated her predicament, a young Human Mage named Pisces revealed himself, admitting he had been hiding upstairs the whole time. He arrogantly attempted to persuade Erin to give him shelter, but she refused and threatened him with a knife when he became menacing.
Suddenly, Relc and Klbkch burst into the inn and tackled Pisces, having known he was there all along. Pisces refused to surrender and fought back with his wand, erecting a [Barrier of Air] and blasting the guardsmen. The ensuing magical battle caused significant damage to the inn, shattering furniture and scorching the walls. Relc, enraged by the resistance, overpowered the young [Mage] and prepared to execute him on the spot.
Seeing the situation escalate, Erin Solstice intervened, physically standing between Relc and Pisces. She declared that she was withdrawing her testimony against Pisces and argued that her inn was technically outside the legal jurisdiction of Liscor, making their arrest attempt illegal. Klbkch, the more law-abiding of the two, conceded her point. He forced the furious Relc to stand down and leave the premises.
After saving Pisces from certain death, Erin asserted her authority as the [Innkeeper]. She immediately ordered the fugitive [Mage] to leave her inn, kicking him out into the wilderness.
Major Events
Pisces Confronts Erin
The fugitive Mage, Pisces, emerges from his hiding spot upstairs and reveals himself to Erin Solstice. He arrogantly demands shelter, but Erin refuses and threatens him.
The Guards' Ambush
Relc and Klbkch suddenly storm into The Wandering Inn and ambush Pisces. They reveal they knew he was hiding and have come to arrest him.
A Destructive Magical Fight Erupts
Pisces resists arrest, fighting back against the two guardsmen with his magic. The confrontation quickly escalates, causing significant damage to the inn's common room.
Erin Stops an Execution
Enraged by the battle, Relc overpowers Pisces and prepares to kill him. Erin Solstice intervenes, standing between the [Guardsman] and the [Mage] to prevent the execution.
Erin Invokes the Inn's Jurisdiction
To save Pisces, Erin withdraws her testimony and argues that her inn is outside Liscor's legal jurisdiction. Klbkch accepts her legal point, forcing a reluctant Relc to release Pisces and leave.
The Fugitive Mage is Evicted
Immediately after the guards depart, Erin asserts her authority as the [Innkeeper] and kicks Pisces out of The Wandering Inn, leaving him to fend for himself.
Major Appearances
A Human mage from Wistram Academy, specialized in Elementalist and Illusionary schools, who admits to necromancy.
aka the young man, the mage +5
A guardsman referenced by a rookie as likely getting punishment duty for breaking windows.
aka Guardsman Relc, Senior Guardsman Relc +6
A young woman from Earth who stumbles into a fantasy world and takes refuge in an abandoned inn.
aka Erin, the young woman +31
An Antinium Senior Guardsman in the city’s watch; arrives at Erin’s door and greets her.
aka Senior Guardsman Klbkch, ant-man +15
Small inn where Erin is present; currently occupied by her. Noted by the Watch as having been abandoned years ago but Erin is using it; the Drake and Klbkch enter here to investigate.
aka the inn, Abandoned hilltop inn +13
Minor Appearances
A species of which Erin Solstice is a member.
aka Humans, smooth skin +2
A branch of magic dealing with the dead, considered dangerous and illegal.
aka [Necromancer], [Necromancers] +3
A general class for any individual who practices magic.
aka [Mage], [Mages]
A class focused on running inns, hospitality, and tending to guests and establishments.
aka [Innkeeper], Innkeeper (class) +2
A defensive spell that creates a shimmering, powerful wall of wind.
aka [Barrier of Air]
A martial civic class for members of the city’s guard, denoting training and authority to patrol and enforce law.
aka Guardsman, [Guardswoman] +7
A sapient reptilian species dominant in regions south of Liscor, generally unfriendly to Humans.
aka Drake, lizards
A species of large, sentient insectoid people; one arrives at Erin’s door with a companion.
aka giant insect, Ants +13
Referenced
Entities by Type
Quotes
“Men.”
“Please, please, good Mistress, let’s not be hasty!”
“Right, for how long? Days? Weeks? Months? And I get to feed you, make sure no one finds you, and clean up after you? Again: no. I’m barely getting enough food for myself as it is.”
“—Allow me to apologize. But if I might say a few words—”
“They will have patrols out around the city. They will scour the grasslands for me. Please, if you were to hide me, I would be sure to survive.”
“Are you—what’s—I’m good. Good.”
“Is useless. Surrender.”
“That’s what I think of your spells. I’m a former soldier of the 4th Wing of the Liscorian Army. I’ve killed more [Mages] than you have levels. Now, are you going to die quiet or will I have to pay for painting the walls red with your blood?”
“Hey!”
+125 more quotes →“No!”