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Chapter 1.16
Struggling with depression after her recent trauma, Erin Solstice finds a group of starving Goblins in a strange orchard. She invites them into The Wandering Inn and cooks them a meal, finding a moment of catharsis in the act. The Goblins leave three silver coins as payment before departing, leaving Erin with a newfound sense of peace.
Erin Solstice is in a deep state of depression, unable to eat or find joy in anything following the traumatic events at her inn. She wanders aimlessly out onto the plains until she discovers a strange, silent orchard filled with trees bearing poisonous blue fruit. Overwhelmed by her feelings of emptiness, she sinks into despair, reflecting on the violence she has witnessed.
Her solitude is interrupted by the sight of four Goblins, including the Littlest Goblin, who are desperately trying to hunt Rock Crabs for food. They are starving and unsuccessful. Erin's initial reaction is a scream born of her trauma, which frightens the Goblins away. However, their hunger is too great, and they soon return to their hunt.
Seeing their pathetic state, Erin makes a sudden decision. Overcoming her own fear and trauma, she shouts for them to stop and then invites them into The Wandering Inn for a meal. The Goblins are wary but follow her inside. Erin cooks a simple pasta dish, sets the table, and insists they sit and eat with forks, even showing the Littlest Goblin how to use one.
The Goblins devour the meal ravenously. When they are finished, the Littlest Goblin approaches Erin and places three tarnished silver coins on the table as payment. Erin tries to refuse, stating that the first meal is on the house, but the Goblins leave the coins and depart. Left alone in her inn, Erin finally feels a sense of peace and purpose.
A small female Goblin who shadows the warriors and observes Erin, apparently driven by personal motives.
aka little Goblin, small Goblin +17
A young woman from Earth who stumbles into a fantasy world and takes refuge in an abandoned inn.
aka Erin, the traveller +64
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 +27
Small green humanoids with red eyes and sharp teeth that chased and slashed at Erin.
aka Goblins, little green things +16
A strange orchard with poisonous blue fruit where Erin confronts her depression and first encounters the starving Goblins.
aka The orchard
A Skill obtained by Erin, likely as a result of throwing objects during her fight.
aka [Unerring Throw]
An ambush predator that disguises itself as a boulder and attacks with powerful claws and antennae.
aka crab rock-monster, giant rock crab +20
A sweet, blue-colored fruit that grows on trees near the inn, serving as a primary food source for Erin and the Goblins.
aka Blue Fruit, Amentus +13
An Antinium Senior Guardsman in the city’s watch; arrives at Erin’s door and greets her.
aka Senior Guardsman Klbkch, ant-man +29
A guardsman referenced by a rookie as likely getting punishment duty for breaking windows.
aka Guardsman Relc, Senior Guardsman Relc +12
A Human mage from Wistram Academy, specialized in Elementalist and Illusionary schools, who admits to necromancy.
aka the mage, Mister Mage +35
“This is my inn. I make the rules here. And if you don’t like my rules, get out.”
“Steal my stuff and I’ll hit you with a chair. Sit. Eat.”
“—kill all of the little bastards!”
“The first meal is on the house.”
“The first meal is free.”
“Eat with a fork. See this? Fork.”
“Leave them alone.”
“That means it’s free.”
“Not like that.”
“There. Sit.”
“Eat.”
“sqwsmsch.”
“Well? Come on in.”
“Whoa!”