You really don't want to step into the slums, they are much too gross. Maybe it will be easier to get information there, but you are sure that you can get some in the city as well. Heroes are not events that pass by unremarked. So, you head through the gate.
You shiver a bit as you pass underneath the portcullis. The having the massive, speaker thing hanging above you makes you think of executioners blade hanging above your head. And you have to wait underneath it as well, because the guards are talking to everyone who comes in before waving them through. You attempt to blend in with a merchant caravan in front of you, but you obviously stand out, so it doesn't work.
Instead, the guards call you out, with suprise on their faces. Likely because you are a young girl all alone. "Girl, why is no one with you? What is your business in the city?" says one of the guards in a rough voice. You respond with "I am traveling with my father, a merchant." tugging at your nice looking cloak in order to sell your story. Although, you do feel a bit of shame at lying about your father. "He went in before me because I had to stay back due to some, um, womanly issues." You finish in faux embarrassment. The guards go a bit red in the face and wave you through.
At first, your instinct is to head to an inn, someone deep in their cups would likely have very loose lips. But then you realize that you would attract way to much attention entering an inn and asking questions. So, you go with your second choice instead, merchants. As long as you but something, they are almost always will to talk.
You wonder around until you find the merchants quaters, and then head to old women's cheese stand. Mostly because she is only selling them to a copper. You buy a piece of said cheese, and ask her if she knows anything about a Hero passing through here recently, telling her You heard something from a women at a different stall. She tells you that one come through a month ago, but no one since then. You thank her and leave.
So, Atelut hasn't arrived yet. What now?
[] Check out the available bounties
[] See if there are any mages looking for apprentices
[] Find somewhere to stay
