(Scars do not appear to be cause of death –shock ... - Bad Request

Interlude
"And thus did the Nameless One give chase. His quarry-" Oudilin coughs,
clearing his throat as another tavern wench takes his cup away to refill. "A
moment, if you please," he gestures to the crowd, and they part as he steps
down, "The Golden Gates beckon."
You hide a smile with your mug. You had heard many a bard in your time,
and few needed to pass the 'Golden Gates' so soon, as Oudilin said. Quite
unprofessional. Then again, downing five ales would do the trick for
anybody, even a Deva. It also answers some questions about the workings of
an angel's body.
The crowd murmurs as he leaves, discussing the journal brought to life in an
angel's words. Looking around, you find to your surprise that the odd
smattering had grown considerably. The tavern had slowly filled over the
telling, and few had left in the meantime. Each stool and chair had been
filled, certainly not enough for the growing line of customers who found
themselves having to sit on the edges of tables or lean against the walls.
The bowl of salted fire crisps you had been nibbling on had helped to work
up a good thirst. Alone, they were mildly spicy, but a good handful of them
left tongue and lips searing. The nip of sea salt added a sharp contrast that
most found mildly addicting, and Shara Six-Blades is quickly replacing the
bowls across the bar and ordering more to be placed on the tables.
The cambion crouched on the floor and chained at the neck merely scowls
and polishes his mug. It looks to be the same one he was working when you
first entered. If he doesn't stop soon, he would be taking off he finish.
You find your throat aching for a drink, and your mouth watering for
another crisp. Ah, such a clever trap!
Shara Six-Blades is quick to pour you a glass of the hevala nectar you gesture
to. Well watered, of course: the stuff was tooth-achingly sweet and thick
otherwise, fit only for children who had a neverending hunger for sugar. The
stuff is soothing on your tongue, sweet with a flavor remniscent of summer
peaches and blueberries, freshly plucked and still damp with the morning
dew.
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