Chapter Two
Near the border of the land on Moryhate, and near the coastal area of the great Luna lake was a small thriving town; Heatherstown, it was a good resting point for travellers passing through the Luna lake to get to their different point
The trade was high, the people diverse, and wasn't much atune with the culture of the Dynasty for it was based outside of one of the lands of the Dynasty near a border of one tho, Moryhate, another hub of savage business
In this town resides Crystal, who works in the Two-kampi tavern at the edge of the town, the tavern was a must-stop spot for most of the travellers
The good fresh wine and rum they always came back for , the information and tales Coming from people of far and wide journey, some of them that get so drunk that they tell all their secrets and reveal withheld information, all thanks to Crystal and her tactics
“The drinks is on the house, Brakka” Crystal said over the counter as she poured him the strong rum smiling
Brakka is from a land afar off, beyond the sea that surrounds the side of the Dynasty, with two of he's other crew members that arrived with him on “Thats the Crystal we all love” holding up his rum up in salutation
“Tell me about what and how it happened like you promised me last” telling Brakka as he keeps focus on getting the most out of the free rum keg she gave him
“but I thought I told you thats a secret that I cannot tell” he tried to cut the conversation from the inquiring
The tavern was of a moderate size, and the fashion and up-keep of modest taste, brawls have been known to happen in the tavern from time to time causing some few broken chairs d tables which are all packed a side of the tavern
‘c***k… ding.g.gg’
Tossed a piece of coin on her
“What is the price of refined flaurixe powder” one of the tavern customers came by
“Sorry that doesn't cut it” she replied
‘chling’ the customer dropped another coin on her wooden counter
“4 shillings per mint” she swaps both coin into her tray
Brakka getting more drunk than ever and Crystal patiently waiting for the right time when he won't be able to resist but answer the questions
“And where can I get it” he asked
“Thats a priced information, you habe to pay up” she said stretching her hand wide open
“But my first payment is supposed to cover all related information” he became tensed
“Sorry man, in this specific scenerio the seller information is expensive and must be paid for ”_who is this outsider that doesn't know the way of the land
“Based on the specifics of what your asked for, the seller info carries a price” she was becoming impatient, couldn't wait for this new amateur information buyer to leave so that she can ask Brakka about the secrets from he's land he is keeping from everyone.
Dropping some shillings of silver on the wooden chamber, the unknown buyer asked “i want the following information; name of the seller, place of why the seller reside in, and the location where the seller does all his business dealings”
Adding to his request “and also the favourite pub of the seller where he normally visit”
The shillings he dropped were in silver so they were worth a lot higher than a normal coin, x100 the normal price of the seller's information he was asking for
But there were indications of foul play ringing out in his every word, so she started accessing him ‘he wore clothes of a smulgger, hooded to reveal little of his face, and a bit torn and dark cloak, couldn't see his boot to tell further’ because of the wooden counter blocking the view
But then she noticed his hands - fresh, well taken care of skin, polished and expertly trimmed nails
_that's definitely not a Smuggler
“Am sorry sir, that's unfortunately an over valued information and would be in gold pieces” she said mentioning an large exaggerated price to make the suspicious buyer go away while not further implicating herself
Flaurixe powder is one of the raw products from the Mines where the savagers work, a very valuable product in the Dynasty, one of the most valuable useful materials that people longed for but was controlled by the rulers of the Dynasty
An individual is not to possess a large sum of it and it's not to be obtained in any way unless directly from the Earls, lords and nobles of the different lands
This made the flaurixe ore and it's powder a material for high smuggling, smugglers even making deals to get the flaurixe ore and powder from the mines directly from the savagers causing great difficulty for the rulers of the Dynasty, for if it were never recorded then it was never mined
One of the greatest discomfort the rulers had with this is it gave some of the savagers who had connection with the smugglers a form of power and influence thereby distorting the balance where they place savagers
Tho only a very few of savagers were involved in these sort of activities, irrespective of that the rulers are heavily keen on tackling the issue fast, giving the savagers no chance at all
This was the basis of Crystal suspicion, for the rulers of the Dynasty, and lords of the different land have set out to find the smugglers of the flaurixe ore and powder, putting them in jail and using them to find their savage suppliers
“…clang…” to her shock he dropped a bag of coins, there was no need to count it nor check because based on the weight of the drop she knew that they were gold coins, and from the size of the small coin bag, a fortune was definitely in front of her very eyes.
“Name of seller….. place where the seller reside in…. location where the seller does all his business dealings?” she said loudly to gain the attention of all in the open hall of the tavern
_Alert _ Alert _ Alert _
Heads turned towards their direction, hands reaching for their weapons, some swords already half drawn
Crystal was of the most trusted of information brokers and most travellers have a close relationship with her, she seems to know everyone and everything around, and they all understood her signal and were ready to lend aid in whatever way
“And what do you require these information for?” she asked in the same loud tone
“The seller's business contact would meet your need if it's really flaurixe powder you are in search of”
On hearing her reply after he had dropped such amount of money that she didn't budge, and also seeing the reaction of the customers of the tavern drawing their swords and reaching out for their weapons in aid to the information broker she gained his respect and approval.
“Ha... ha ….ha” he laughed “what an interesting information broker and tavern I found myself in”
From one of the tables a group of warriors came over to where crystal and the unknown traveller were
“Would you like the ‘gentleman’ to leave?” one of them asked her “that depends on him -please state your business here mister”
“No need for all the tension boys” the unknown stranger said in a laughing tone, “am just a peaceful business man” he said, sliding a medallion on the table towards Crystal while raising the other hand signifying that he is of no threat to anyone
“Thanks guys, he's alright” she said still looking in awe at the medallion