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[h1][b][i][color=8493ca]Chance Blackbriar[/color][/i][/b][/h1][/center]
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Chance was trying to enjoy his time on the carriage, at least as a way to keep his mind off the crushing atmosphere of the journey. Gransylva certainly lived up to its reputation as a haunted land; any glimpses out the wagon would reveal a dreary, desolate landscape. It was probably for the best to keep one's mind off the monumental task ahead.

Alas, much as he wanted to keep his mind off it, he's forced to confront it as the carriage comes to a halt. As he looks out of the carriage, Chance sees the ruins of a local town, Barille. Already, the sight of the remains sends a shiver up his spine, reminding him of the reason why most people choose to [i]leave[/i] Gransylva than [i]enter[/i] it.

[color=8493ca][i]'Fantastic,'[/i][/color] he thinks. [color=8493ca][i]'Just in case I needed reminding what the Great Red Dragon did to his own people - and what he'd do to any trespassers.'[/i][/color]

Before he has too much time to ponder things, however, Bert drags him out of the carriage in defiance of the carriage-driver's warnings. It's undignified and humiliating, Chance guessing that Bert is paying him back for the jibes earlier. Chance tries to struggle against the grip, to maintain some dignity, but if Bert was lacking for brains, the brute certainly didn't lack for strength, pulling the unfortunate bandit as though he were a principal dragging a naughty schoolboy along.

[color=8493ca]"Watch the hands!"[/color] Chance grumbles, managing to break free of his warden's grasp. [color=8493ca]"Look around you! Even if there's no such thing as ghosts, there's plenty of other horrors around. And careful with the cloak; you think I'll be able to find a replacement in these parts?!"[/color]

At the priest's mention of an inn, Chance raises a finger in approval.

[color=8493ca]"I second that,"[/color] he says. [color=8493ca]"A roof over our heads, hopefully a warm bed to sleep in, and possibly a door to lock as well. That would sound excellent right now."[/color]