Moonlight Tavern (Alleria's Hideout)

Moonlight Tavern

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Location : In the outskirts Clover Town
Rooms : 8 rooms, one for the lobby/reception area/bar , 2 for the owner and her stay in personnel and 5 rooms for rent.
Description :
An old tavern that Alleria visits often. When she had gone rouge and turned up wanted by the council, she thought what better way to avoid her pursuers by just hiding in plain sight. So by using her cloak of deceit, she purchased the tavern and land it was on and made it her secret hiding place. Just to make sure, she had placed layers upon layers of enchantments on and around the tavern just in case. She also had installed a secret passageways throughout the house and into the cellar if ever she needed a silent escape.The people that works in the tavern are people that she had made contracts with so as to avoid questions that may arise later on.

The Moonlight tavern of course only opens at night and functions just like a normal pub or bar. There are even available rooms which serves two reason. One so that people wont get suspicious, what kind of tavern doesn't have rooms for rent right? And the second reason was to gather information. Loose lips blabber on various information and all news and rumors will serve her well. The tavern exudes a rustic and jolly aura, that's why its always frequented by visitors.

It was a calm night when he left for the Moonlight Tavern, but it had grown stronger with each passing hour. And now the wind was swooshing past his head, he pulled his the hood of his cloak tighter around him covering almost his entire face. Only slightly revealing his mouth and chin. It made him an eerie appearance in the night when you should cross him on the road.

Upon arriving at the tavern Frederick could hear laughter and talking from inside the building. And he slowly opened the door and slipped inside. He was in luck, it was quite crowded in the tavern. Just crowded enough to go unnoticed. He still did prefer silence instead of this, but he had to make do.
Ever since the Magic Council was in a disarray he was trying to find the one woman who had betrayed the Council, someone who appeared fare more as she displayed herself. The Oblivion Alliance needed her, and he was to ordered to find and persuade her. But the problem was nobody knew where she was so the only thing he could do was roam Fiore hoping to hear anything from her.

He was slowly observing the room when a light blue haired girl with bunny ears walked up to him and showed him a smile.
'Hi there, my name is Usagi. Is there anything you need?'
'Give me some place where I can sit, not to be disturbed by the other guests... and an ale'
His cold voice made sure that the waitress slightly shivered but kept her smile and nodded to him. SHe lead him through the tavern passed a man who was chucking down some food together with a loud bunch of dwarves, only to reach a small table in a corner. Slightly hidden in the shadows that the fireplace created.
'Your ale will be right up sir'

The tavern was packed. Her usual patrons were there. The dwarven miners that regularly came every night, the traveling gypsy mages and the local townies that enjoyed the ale and the food that her establishment had to offer. The female patrons are all riled up at the counter. It seems Duo was doing his trademark juggle act. Ladies love it when he throws bottles into the air. Duo had flair for the theathrics and he loves showing it off.

Mean while the waitress Usagi is busy taking orders and delivering food and beer. Thanks to her speed she has no qualms switching from one table to another. Men go love struck whenever she flashes them her signature smile and pose. They would keep on ordering just to have her coming back to their table. Some courageous onewould ask her to sit down with them. Thankfully Yuy is there to remind them that she is there to take orders and deliver them, and nothing else.

Yuy, is the all around guy of the tavern. He serves as bouncer, floor manager he even fills in for Duo when the later decides to go filandering with the female patrons. Though he doenst seem that intimidating, this guy can sure pack a punch . His cold stare and stoic demeanor will have customers thinking before they do something rash.

The loud laughing caught her attention. It was the group of dwarves and it seems their pal the Heero was there too. A frequent customer. She tries to avoid him as much as posible because of his connection with the magic council. It still good to have him drop by then and now, it would be nice if someone from the council vouches for her establishment. That was when a man passed by, he was being ushered in by Usagi towards his table. She was sure she had felt his presence before. She just cant remember where and when. Thankfully the seat given to him was in a corner far fromthe rest of the patrons. Curiousity got the best of her so she decided to drop by. She made her way towards her and when she was but a few feet away from him she stoped and spoke.

"Is this seat taken?"

Frederick sat there for a while, enjoying his ale. When suddenly a lady appeared at the side of this table.
'Is this seat taken'
Frederick gazed upon her from under his hood, her green hair was long and reached almost down the middle of her back. Unknown to Frederick that this was actually the former council member he was looking for. But how could he know, he never actually saw her. He only felt her presence once.
She looked mild mannered and not as rowdy as the other guests, more lady like. Figuring he could use some company and some chatter tonight he gestured his hand towards the other empty chair.
'No it's not, please take seat'
'My name is Lord Frederick, I am a... researcher, traveling Fiore' It was not entirely an lie. He was a researcher in some kind of way.
'So tell me.. what brings you here?'

The cloaked stranger didnt shun her away, instead he invited her to sit down. The introduced himself as Lord Frederick. Alleria was surprised. A dark mage, not just that, a high ranking one at that. Last she had heard he was in charge of Savage Skull. But that was months ago, after her fall from grace, she had no more news of the dark guilds activities. She relied on tel tales and rumours from passing clients. Realizing that she had been silent for too long, she talked.

"Sorry, I was just surprised that a person of nobility would visit my humble tavern. I am Arya Stormborne, owner of this establishment and I usually try to mingle with new faces, its actually good for business. "

She paused a bit and smiled, then continued the conversation.

"What about you? What are you researching on?" She asked the man across her.

Minato stood outside the 'Moonlight Tavern', a inn revered for it's beer and lively spirits. It would seem that the description was true judging by the amount of noise inside that resonated that of Fairy Tail. Opening the huge wooden doors that led passage to the halls of the tavern, Minato pulled a white hood over his head and walked in. Minato looked around the room as if to spot a suitable seat for himself, seeing as how none of the tables were empty, Minato decided that he would have to be satisfied sitting with strangers. As his eyes scanned across the room, he noticed Lord Frederik sitting in a dark corner with a green haired girl. "Green hair... Alleria.... It cannot be... you're over thinking this Minato." chuckled Minato as he walked towards Lord Frederik and the green haired girl. "Uhm... hello.... may I please sit here." said Minato with a voice that would make him sound as if he were a weak mage, whilst keeping the hood pulled over his head. Minato didn't know how much longer he could suppress his magic powers, but he endeavored.

Upon hearing that he was still considered a nobility made him a little happy, although he left that live a long time ago he still had the title of Lord. Frederick showed a melancholic smile and upon answering Arya's question. It was something about his own past, mostly not something he shared with anyone. But he didn't have to tell her all the details.
'Well, most people would say that I chased legends and myth rather then conducting actual research, but I am trying to find a way to bring back the dead. You could say that is somehow an obsession of mine'
He paused for a few seconds, he was considering to pull back his hood. The fireplace was giving off a nice warmth, but still even out here he could not have the luxury of revealing his identity. Instead of that he took a zip from his Ale before he continued.
'So what about you, what brings a lady like yourself all the way out here and start her own tavern?
Upon hearing Arya's answer he did not notice that a men had entered the tavern as well, and approached his table.

It seems there are more fresh faces that have arrived at her tavern. This time the it was a white hooded figure that approached thier table. It seems the man wanted to sit down with them. She was the hostess so she has to be hospitable. She turned towards the man and smiled politely. "I wouldnt mind the extra company but I cant say the same thing for the gentleman across me. " she said as she turned her gaze towards Frederick.

Frederick didn't liked it, one person was already to much for him. So two was entirely uncomfortable for him. But he hadn't had the freedom to complain right now. So he had to get along with it.
The other mage and the dwarfs were getting loud, laughing hard at every joke the made. But that was what you expected from dwarfs, loud and noisy.
Quickly focussing back on Arya instead of the noisy bunch he said 'I don't mind, but at least tell us your name..... stranger'
Just right now, Frederick felt something before he had finished his sentence. The man who standing in front of him concealed his magic for some reason. He was far stronger then he appeared to be.

Daemon walked into through the door with the hood of his cloak covering his face leaving only his sharp silver eyes appear to floating in a viel of darkness. "So this is moonlight tavern?" Daemon thought to himself as he walked over into one of the more darker corners of the tavern and calmly motioned the waiter Duo to cover over.
"I'll have a glass of ale Kid."
Daemon said as he handed Duo a gold coin and sent him on his way. After a few mins Daemon had recieved his drink and promtly down it in nearly one glup as he Looked out the window seeing the rain fallng in heavy sheets.
Maybe I should keep moving." He said softly to himself .

OOC: (Sorry Daemon but im going to assume your still wearing your Rk uniform)

Alleria was awaiting for the stranger's answer as well when another hooded figure arrived at the tavern. This guys cloak was somehow special than the one worn by the men that was beside her. She cant be mistaken, it was a custom made cloak that was exclusively used by the Rune Knights. Could this be coincidence or well choreographed charade. Arya stood up interrupting the flow of conversation going on at the table.

"Uhm excuse me kind sirs but I just remembered its almost Happy Hour and I have to remind my bartender. " Arya said.

However she let her stare at Lord Frederick linger as if trying to convey something. Then she look at the first door on the second floor and back to Fredrick's eyes again.

"Well, gentlemen. Ill be taking my leave now." she said as she left the company of the two men.

She made her way towards the bar and signaled for Duo to cue the start of Happy hour.

"Oh and one more thing. Not too rowdy, we have a knight in our midst tonight." she said to Duo with a wink.

"Alright ladies and gents, your favorite time of the day had come once again! So drink up to you hearts content!" came the loud and jolly of voice.

In response, the patrons cheered and raised their glasses.

"Cheers!" the crowd shouted in unison.

Meanwhile Alleria was already by the stairs, waiting if Lord Frederick did understood her secret message.

chelvaric stopped in front of the shady tavern. he had heard from a couple of rune knight's this was the place to be to hafe a good night out. he walked inside with miu. it seemed very busy nearly all tables were busy. one in the corner wasn't taken yet so he motioned miu to the table. he sat down at the table and looked around the tavern. he saw daemon in the tavern and minato. but it dind't seem they noticed him. he waved to the waitress to order.

Frederick had picked up the signs Arya was giving him. Hinting that he had to come to the first door on the second floor. Not wanting to be rude to the newcomer he left some jewels on the table.
'I'm sorry to leave you hanging like this stranger, I have travelled quite a while and good use some rest. Here drink an ale on me.'

Frederick moved through the crowd who were celebrating that their most favorite time of the night has come, the infamous Happy Hour. Passed the man who sat in a dark corner and the celebrating mage with the four dwarfs. And was happy that he reached the stairs without coming in some awkward situation. As he walked up the stairs he noticed that Arya had already slipped into the room, but still he didn't know this woman and didn't know what she want from him.
Carefully opening the door he also slipped into the room, only to see that she was awaiting him.
'What is it that you want from me, miss Arya' he said gloomy and pulled the hood of his cloak back.

The dark mage got her message. She watched as he stood up and and left some jewels at their table. To avoid suspicion, Arya went on ahead and entered the room. Just barely a few seconds later, the hooded man arrived and removed the veil that covered his face.

"What is it that you want from me, miss Arya" said Lord Frederick.

Alleria grinned, and in a sinister tone said. "I know who you are, Lord Frederick of Savage Skull. We always keep tabs on...dangerous people like you. "

Meanwhile downstairs people are getting sloshed. Usagi and Kyubi are having a hard time keeping up with the orders from the customers. Their enhanced speed was being rendered useless in this crowded room. They have to be quick or short tempers might flare up.

Usagi was just back from the counter when a new customer waved at her. She was about to bypass him when he noticed that the guy was actually cute.

"Kawaii!!" exclaimed the bunny waitress and headed towards him.

"May I be or service?" Usagi said with a wink.

Minato watched as Lord Frederik and the green haired woman walked upstairs towards the second floor. Out of curiosity, Minato followed the pair up and eavesdropped on them. Upon hearing Arya finish her sentence, Minato revealed himself. "Why would you keep tabs on such a dangerous person Señorita Arya? You would happen to have anything to hide would you? Oh how rude of me, let me introduce myself, Evan Shadowpath at your service." lied Minato. Minato observed the Arya, if she knew about Frederik, she must of had some connection with dark guilds. A regular mage would not of been able to sense any magic power from her, but elite mages such as himself could detect tiny leaks from another mage. Just that drop of magic contained such raw power that lead Minato to classify her as S-Rank. "Alleria..." echoed over and over in his head, but he decided to keep it to himself. "So what dangerous plan are you two plotting today?" said Minato with a curious voice.

Frederick was annoyed, not only was it rude enter a door and drop in on a private conversation. But also this man was on to them and bold enough to tell them that. Showing that he was not afraid of putting himself in dangerous situations.
'I don't appreciate rudeness, so tell me what is it to you' asked Frederick bluntly

Frederick thoughts were in chaos, curious and angry why this man was inquiring them about their conversation. For which they didn't even had the time to have that conversation. But there was also something else, it was too much of an coincidence that this man was here.
'This man couldn't be after the same thing as me, could he?' his thoughts were filled with questions.
But there was one thing more he found more disturbing then the new appearance in the room. And that was that Arya exactly knew who and what he was.
And keeping tabs on the keeper on Savage Skull was not something to be done lightly. So who was this woman he had encountered here, at a lonesome tavern aside the road.

'But overlooking the rudeness of our new friend here' he said sarcastic 'I too, am curious on how you know who and what I am. Miss Arya.'
The situation was getting tense in the small room, they were all hiding something. Ready to play their next cards in this conversation. And somehow it looked that Frederick was in the last place.
It truly was annoying.

Alleria was not expecting a third wheel. She had to come up with sound answer, one that believable and fast. "I don't trust this Evan Shadowpath. Something about him seems off." thought Alleria.

"Really you dont remember me? Lets say, we have a mutual friend, that intertwines our fates. A former employer perhaps." It was half true and half a lie. Lichborne had dealings and interactions with a lot of people, people who even after his sudden disappearance had continued to follow his guilds every move. There was no way they can keep account of all their masters transactions, so there was no way to validate her claims. And to further deceive both of them, using her dark magic,she created a temporary tattoo at the back of her neck,the mark of the Lich.

It was common knowledge to dark mages that the Lich brands those who pledge alliance to him. They in turn radiate a magical signature that mimics the Lich's magical energy. So basically, D ranks may seem like an S rank mage whenever they release their magic.

Daemon sat silently in the corner as he finished his Ale then placed a few jewels on the table and walked over to the counter. I'd like a room for the night." He said as he placed some more jewels to cover a room and silently headed up stairs to the second floor and headed over the door of the second room from the stairs. Daemon took out his key and opened the doorand sliped inside and closed the door behind him and locked it. Daemon finnally pulled his hood off and he gently scrached his long black hair and took off his wet jacket and put in onto a nearby chair, Daemon walked over to the window and stared at the rain. "This place feel warm and inviting but somethings off."

A cute girl in a waitres outfit came to the table she had bunny ears and a bunny tail. chelvaric was a bit blushing as the waitress winked when she asked what she could do for them. chelvaric didn't realy wanted to be a bother. "euh do you hafe any fish, and if you don't hafe any i got some on me if it woulnd't be to much of trouble to cook them ill pay extra. and 1 beer and a juice for miu.",he paused a bit looked down to the floor but then quickly added. "and maby if you like a drink for you on my expenses for youre euh good service.", he asked her.

Hmm so that was what it was, he did found it suspicious that Arya knew who he was. But if what she was telling her was true then there was nothing to fear from her. But there was only one thing to prove that she truly was another member of the dark inner circle that the Lichborne had created during his reign. And that was his mark, branded on his loyal followers.
'Tsk, that may be so, but you have any prove to follow up those claims!' smirked Frederick. 'Do you have the brand of the lich!' As he said that he had unbuttoned the top two straps that hold his cloak together, making it so that in was hanging loosely over his shoulders now, revealing the clothes he had underneath it. A dark gray blouse with a black waistcoat with gold lined edges.
And those too he ripped open, revealing the mark of Lichborne left on his chest.

Alleria turn her head and pulled her long hair back revealing the proof that Fredrick was yearning for. She was confident that she could imitate the mark, but to make it more authentic, she allowed the darkness to seep into her skin. Though still temporary, the mark will take weeks, even months to disappear. When she was sure that the dark mage was satisfied, she straightened herself out and asked.

"Are you convinced now?"

Then she turned to the other guy in the room, the mysterious Mr. Shadowpath and gave him a rueful smile and said.

"Now its your turn Evan Shadowpath. What business do you have her and why where you prying on our conversation?"

Meanwhile in the bar below, people are drinking and eating to their hearts content. Chang was captivating the crowd with his masterful cooking. While Duo was entertaining the ladies over by the counter. Usagi and Kyubi were serving the food and drinks while Heero just stood by the stairs looking at the crowd. From time to time he turns to the room where Alleria and the two men were in. Ready to come to his master's aide if needed.

Minato smiled at Arya's display of the Lichborne mark. Since he was once possessed by Lichborne, he could imitate one as well. Doing so, he summoned the mark of Lichborne onto his chest and shortly after, unbuttoned his shirt as if to display the mark of Lichborne. "Well, I'm here because I have important business to discuss with you two. More importantly, I've developed a rather peculiar interest in you lady Arya, lets go talk in private." said Minato cooly, ignoring Lord Frederik. He gestured towards a room in the inn and nodded his head at Arya as if to request that she go in.

'Go ahead, I've to continue on anyway.' He walked passed the stranger and Arya whom he said goodbye to with just saying 'miss Stormborne'.
He slowly walked downstairs and glared over the crowd in the tavern, who where happily enjoying the happy hour. He sighed knowing that he had to work his way through these people, but he had no time to waste he had to return to guild. He knew something wasn't right here, especially with Arya knowing who he was.
He had to look into this matter, and maybe come back with some force. He needed answers. His dark aura started to radiant when he was almost at the door, it was a sign that he was angry. He didn't like it to be the party that didn't hold all the cards.
With that last thought he opened the door and walked into the storming night.

With Lord Frederick leaving, Alleria lost interest in any further conversations. She did not like the fact that Frederick managed to get away and it was all this man's fault. As soon as Fredick left, Alleria followed and walked out the room as well, leaving behind the mysterious Mr. Shadowpath behind. A little bit annoyed, she went down the bar to drink a little, just enough to forget her little encounter earlier.

The tavern was packed tonight, a lot of people had arrived while she was away that her two waitresses could barely keep up. "I guess I better give them some help." After drinking the last gulp of ale down, she proceeded to the nearest unattended table and said with a smile "Good Evening! May I take your order?"