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Chapter 1.50
Fully recovered, Erin actively runs The Wandering Inn with the help of Toren, who proves to be an excellent waiter and dishwasher. Olesm visits to share that he leveled up from solving Erin's chess puzzle, but the pleasant evening is shattered when Pawn arrives at the inn severely mutilated.
Fully recovered from her recent injuries, Erin Solstice is back in her element actively running The Wandering Inn. With business booming, she busies herself cooking massive meals to feed the growing number of adventurers frequenting her establishment. This crowd includes familiar faces from the Horns of Hammerad, such as Ceria, Gerial, and Calruz, as well as a newly introduced Silver-rank team called Kyrial's Vanguard, led by the adventurer Gregor.
To help manage the heavy workload, Erin's reassembled skeletal creation, Toren, has taken on a significant role. Toren proves to be a highly competent and tireless addition to the inn, efficiently working as a waiter and dishwasher to keep the patrons satisfied. Meanwhile, Ceria contributes to the inn's lively atmosphere by using her wand to cast Illumination, a complex Tier 2 spell that bathes the common room in widespread light.
Amidst the bustling evening, Olesm visits the inn bearing good news. The Drake reveals that he successfully leveled up twice after managing to solve the difficult chess puzzle Erin had previously set up, proving the strategic benefits of her challenges.
However, the cheerful atmosphere is abruptly shattered by a grim arrival. An unnamed Antinium Worker enters The Wandering Inn escorting Pawn. To the horror of those present, Pawn is severely mutilated; the Antinium is missing three of his arms, part of a leg, and one of his antennae, ending the chapter on a dark and shocking note.
Erin cooks massive meals to feed the influx of adventurers at the inn, including the newly introduced Kyrial's Vanguard.
Fully reassembled, Toren acts as a highly competent waiter and dishwasher, helping Erin manage the inn's patrons.
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
A young woman from Earth who stumbles into a fantasy world and takes refuge in an abandoned inn.
aka Erin, the traveller +64
The skeletal remains of a person that Erin discovered in an upstairs bedroom of the inn.
aka the skeleton, a pile of bones +18
Ceria uses her wand to cast the Tier 2 spell Illumination, providing widespread light for the inn.
Olesm reveals that he successfully solved Erin's chess puzzle, resulting in him leveling up twice.
Escorted by another Worker, Pawn arrives at the inn severely mutilated, missing three arms, part of a leg, and one antenna.
A half-Elf mage belonging to the Horns of Hammerad who offers Ryoka a taboo alternative for her leg.
aka Ceria, Springwalker +7
One of the [Mages] in the Horns of Hammerad.
aka the wispy-haired [Mage], the [Mage] Sostrom +5
The Minotaur captain of the Horns of Hammerad, who wields a massive battleaxe.
aka the Minotaur, Beriad of the House of Minos +16
A Human mage from Wistram Academy, specialized in Elementalist and Illusionary schools, who admits to necromancy.
aka the mage, Mister Mage +35
A burly, axe-wielding Silver-rank captain who refuses to enter the Ruins of Albez.
aka the axe-captain, Captain of the Silver-rank team +1
The aristocratic captain of the Silver Spears who seeks out Ryoka Griffin.
aka Yvlon, Captain of the Silver Spears +4
A Human whose past racist remarks are remembered by Erin.
aka Archer Captain, the archer-captain +3
A Silver-rank [Mage] captain who decides against exploring the Ruins of Albez.
aka Captain Menes, the mage captain +2
A polite, blue-scaled Drake who is the highest-leveled [Tactician] in Liscor. He is roped into playing a high-stakes chess game against Erin by his uncle, Lism.
aka The Olesm, the Drake +6
A tall female Gnoll shopkeeper in the market who runs the stall 'Krshia's Silverfang Goods'. She is direct and attempts to get Erin to shop at her stall.
aka Krshia, The Gnoll shopkeeper +13
An Antinium Senior Guardsman in the city’s watch; arrives at Erin’s door and greets her.
aka Senior Guardsman Klbkch, ant-man +31
A powerful and savage Goblin warrior who breaks into The Wandering Inn and attacks Erin, serving as the chapter's primary antagonist.
aka The Chieftain, the Goblin +11
The Human vice-captain of the Horns of Hammerad.
aka the vice-captain, vice-captain of the Horns of Hammerad +10
An Antinium Worker who exhibits Aberration-like behavior by creating rhythmic noises, but remains peaceful.
aka Worker, the clicking Worker +14
An unnamed Antinium Worker who escorts Pawn.
aka the Worker, the Antinium +9
A city adjacent to the Floodplains, culturally aligned with Drakes and not friendly to Humans.
aka City of Liscor, the city +8
A type of street in Liscor that hosts numerous market stalls where goods are sold.
A large, competent Silver-rank adventuring party led by Calruz.
aka The Horns, Silver-rank team +6
A species of large, sentient insectoid people; one arrives at Erin’s door with a companion.
aka giant insect, Ants +28
A sapient species possessing Elven traits.
aka Half-Elf, half-Elves
A massive, bull-like sapient species.
aka Minotaurs, the Minotaur
A sapient reptilian species dominant in regions south of Liscor, generally unfriendly to Humans.
aka lizards, giant lizards +3
A species of tall, bipedal hyena-like humanoids covered in fur.
aka hyena-people, dog-people +8
A species of which Erin Solstice is a member.
aka Humans, smooth skin +4
Undead creatures referenced as prior threats near the inn.
aka skeleton, undead skeletons +2
A branch of magic dealing with the dead, considered dangerous and illegal.
aka [Necromancer], [Necromancers] +4
A complex Tier 2 spell used to cast widespread light.
aka [Illumination]
A magical wand wielded by Ceria.
aka wand
“I wasn’t sure if you ate meat. I’ve got some bacon. Made from pork—I think, so there’s no beef.”
“I don’t know what kind of Minotaurs you’ve heard of. But I accept your mistake.”
“It’s not that fragile. Go ahead. And it’s not that expensive. Sort of expensive, but the real thing is far, uh, ‘cooler’.”
“I’m not sure what you’ve heard, but my people aren’t averse to eating meat. I quite enjoy pork, for instance, especially when it’s been properly cooked. Or when it’s not.”
“Probably. Calruz and the others will meet to discuss tonight, but we’ll need to interview other adventurers and see what’s been found. You’ve got at least four days by my count.”
“I’m not sure if she’s just absentminded or if she doesn’t realize how dangerous arming Goblins is. That acid can melt skin in seconds. But besides that, it’s odd to see her living so far out from the city.”
“They’re not too similar personality-wise, but…it’s just a hunch.”
“Wow. I thought you were, but you look a lot different than the pictures.”
“Besides, if you didn’t help out, I wouldn’t be able to make lunch! This way, you can eat and complain at the same time, Mr. Grumpy!”
+170 more quotes →“We agreed to come Calruz, but that doesn’t mean we put ourselves under your command. We’re all equals here, and we go in properly or we don’t go in at all.”