Is this thing on? That damn scribe told me I can just talk into this crystal and it’ll be recorded, somehow. They want to keep a record of everyone who’s living in this blasted town. Don’t know why they want my opinion. I was brought here against my will, if you really want to know. Not that I had anywhere else to be…
I don’t really know what they want me to talk about. Never dabbled in that bloody magic stuff. Don’t have a taste for it. Few dwarves do. I once heard about a bloke down in Nuforgelund who liked to cast spells. Didn’t go well for him. I think he’s a rabbit now.
Not sure how I make of this New Augury. Too close to the water, if you ask me. Now I’m not scared of boats, like some people, but dwarves are a mountain folk. We like caves and rocks, firm ground under our feet. I’ve tried to find something to do around here. They don’t have bowling, or many good parlor games. So I had to indulge in another pastime… Eating!
There are three public houses of New Augury, at least that I’ve found. The Cat in the Custard has a fine mead. I’ve heard they have an award-winning roasted duck, but I’ve never gotten that far. The mead is fine for me, though I find the purple color is off-putting. Mavis’s Watering Hole is too close to the docks in my opinion. But their baked trout is enough to keep me satisfied. They’re a bit stingy on the beer, though. I’ll have to talk with Mavis about it.
The No-Body Inn is an enigma. It’s at the top of a tower that overlooks the entire city. Don’t know why anyone wants to be that high up when they’re drinking. My first time I almost fell off the balcony! Their specialty drink is called the Flaming Wand. It’s bright red and served with a sparkling stirring stick. A bit ostentatioub if you ask me… is that the right word? I like my drinks simple and bitter.
The shrimp was also stringy.
Does this thing turn off by itself? Aw, forget it, I’ll just leave.