Discussions about the treasure and evaluation of the spell book wind down. Before you know it, you're healed, cleaned up, and the feast begins in earnest. The aromas of venison stew, smoked trout and roast turnips and potatoes mix pleasantly in the great hall. Vodka flows plentifully, as does ale and beer.
As the evening progresses, the party becomes a riotous, drunken affair, with dancing, singing, and one or two fights that are soon broken up. Much more cheerful than the last feast you had here in this great hall. Even Pyotr's sourpuss wife Darya cracks a smile once in a while. Pyotr's son Taras and his wife Alfana greet you warmly, and ask you about your travels. Young Matvey listens in wide-eyed wonder as you recall your tales. Stellios the servant keeps you well-fed and watered/aled. Men and women from the other homesteads make up the rest of the crowd. Gregor, boss of the ruined Ilyakana lumber camp, arm wrestles with Yuri, the new blacksmith. The hulking twins, Grisha and Grishkal, keep mostly to themselves in the shadow. Masha, widow of Novannes--the blacksmith who was killed in the goblin raids--plays a few tunes on her balalaika, her baby Carina strapped to her back. Even the grumpy family from Segenyev is here, the one Bizenghast escorted back to Sukiskyn, along with Albina, the old lady you rescued from the Wolfskull lair. Occasionally, over the roar of the party, you'll hear screaming from upstairs. "Bastards! I'll kill you all!"
Stellios explains. "That's poor Kalanos, the boatman. Gregor brought him back here after you found him. But he's just not the same after the goblin raids. We hope a little rest will heal him."
Pyotr leads the clan in several toasts in thanksgiving of Stephan's safe return, and to your health and friendship. You also drink to your fallen comrades: Bombar, Marion, Jarek, Igli, Renardius, Ha'arcus and Harn.
OC: Quite a cast of characters we've had over the years, eh?
Kuzma approaches Jorg, and leans in to whisper something in his ear.
Strangely, Stephan is quiet. Though he smiles, and makes small talk, he appears pre-occupied with the tapestry.
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