Take a Drink
Pick Your Peril: The Hero of Mudtown
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It’s been an exhausting day, to put it mildly. You deserve to let loose and relax a little bit.
You take the tankard and begin to drink. You’re not able to tell exactly what the Reveler’s libation of choice is. Whatever it may be, it’s delicious and easy to drink, but also shockingly strong. You can feel the warmth spreading to your fingers and toes after a single long sip. The men of the forest cheer you on and encourage you as you chug the rest of the cup.
The Bard smiles and strikes up another tune. It’s a song you know well, and you sing along with your arms over the shoulders of Bartholomew and Jeremiah. Everyone cheers when the song is done, and the Bard raises an eyebrow and leans in closer.
“Any requests?” He absent-mindedly noodles a lick on his lute, “Any song you want, chances are good that I know how to play it.”
You decide to put the Bard to the test. You begin naming some of your favorite songs. The Bard knows them all, even the most obscure tunes you can think of. The Revelers drink the whole time, laughing and singing louder with each cup. It’s some of the most fun you’ve had in recent memory.
Richard offers you another drink from the keg. You’re having a great time right now, but whatever these outlaws are drinking is surprisingly powerful. You’re pretty certain that you can keep pace with your new friends. It’s only one more drink, maybe you shouldn’t overthink and just do it.
What will you do?