[M4F] A Shelter from the Storm (Fantasy RP)
The night was unnaturally dark, casting the meager town of Foxglove into shadow. Surging winds cut through the empty streets. It was warm and quiet. Another miserable night in the midst of monsoon season. Most travelers and merchants avoided the area outright for a few months. Locals headed home at dusk, leaving the tavern early to prepare for the storm. They were tucked safely into their homes, reinforced and double locked.
Nathan Wilder finished his nightly tasks early as a result. As tavern keeper and barman, he enjoyed the quiet of an empty inn. The only noise came from the wind, kicking at the shutters and the door, whispering and howling intermittently. Rain followed shortly, swiftly building in intensity until the sheets rapped against the outside. Inside, only a few lanterns lit the main room.
He whistled to himself as he cleaned the last glass, saving his favorite chore for last. He had an appointment with a book upstairs as soon as he was finished. Taking his time, he slowly wound through the tables and gave the room a final assessment. Satisfied, he took a lantern from off the wall and made his way to the stairs.
A flurry of pounds came from the door. He jumped from the sudden commotion and turned to the door. None of the locals would be foolish enough to be out right now. The rain was getting worse, a peal of powerful thunder sounded nearby. He walked to the door and opened it up, surprised to find…
(I intentionally left this open-ended. Who is your character? A sorceress from a distant land? An adventurer lost in the woods? A magical being coming to ruin me? I’m all ears. I intend for this to be a contained story with the possibility for long-term. Looking for a good writer who is willing to collaborate. Can’t wait to hear what you have in mind!)