Table of contents for Tales from Ten Taverns
- Tales from Ten Taverns: Oana
- Tales from Ten Taverns: Reca
- Tales from Ten Taverns: Corina
- Tales from Ten Taverns: Elena
- Tales from Ten Taverns: Maria
- Tales from Ten Taverns: Laura
- Tales from Ten Taverns: Diana
- Tales from Ten Taverns: Oana
- Tales from Ten Taverns: Roua
- Tales from Ten Taverns: Valeria
- Tales from Ten Taverns: Rodica
- Outtake: Author’s Notes on Characters
Dearest Valeria,
I hope this letter finds you well and happy, dear. I’ve been meaning to write to you for quite some time now, but haven’t managed to until today. You’ve heard about the reunion at Mother Oana’s, haven’t you? Will you go, Val? Please, don’t let old grudges keep you away. It’s time to bury the hatchet. Elandria instructs us to love and forgive each other. For old times’ sake, will you come with us? I’ll be there too, so if you feel too uncomfortable, you can always talk with me and calm down. Don’t miss this chance. It’s been too long since we’ve seen some of our sisters, and I’m really looking forward to being one big family again – even if it’s just for a day.
Speaking of family, what do you think of Diana’s new fiancé? I was surprised when he brought me Diana’s letter along with the news of their engagement, but very happy for her. He seems like a nice, Goddess-fearing man. I had a talk with him one night about his religious beliefs, and while he’s more devoted to Lucaa – naturally, being a sailor – he shows proper respect for all the other deities as well. I do hope they’ll invite me to help perform the wedding ceremony for them.
Life in Corren has been very sweet to me, praise Aluwen. I really think I’m doing a great service to the local people here – the miners often bring their families out to my Merry Soul to eat dinner together, and we have a good time laughing and playing music. Really, it seems more like a community centre sometimes than a tavern. I can never understand why Rodica must insist on serving hard liquor to her customers. I find more people are happy when they don’t have drunkards walking around town, and their children are safe in my tavern. How about you? We both serve mining towns, but I can still remember how the dwarves in Nordcarn can hold their drink. How are the people of Mynadar like?
Do write back to me and tell me the news of what’s happening over there. Captain Jim should be bringing this letter to you as well as Diana’s one, so you should have the chance to meet him. Tell me what you think of him as well.
Goddess Blessings,
Roua
