Instead of lining up, Richard decides to walk toward the archway, hoping a Guild member will approach him so he can ask what he needs to ask. There don't seem to be any signs directing people to these lines, although it seems obvious that this is what is expected. He will line up if necessary but i...

"Of course" Richard looks directly at the clerk with a cool smile. "My apologies, I won't waste any more of your time." With a slight nod, Richard turns and heads toward the exit. *Might as well have a look at the Guild hall and continue this wild goose chase. I wonder how the o...

Richard walks over to the most likely looking Guild member and says quietly "Excuse me, the assistant clerk" Richard turns toward the woman that assisted him "mentioned that a Guild member might be able to help me speak with the Guild historian. Are you able to help me? I'm new to th...

"Thanks for your help. I hope to be back at some stage to open an account." Richard looks around for a Guild member. It wouldn't hurt to enquire now and see what the response might be to an audience with the historian. If he has no luck with a Guild member, he might need the persuasive ta...

Richard smiles at the woman, "Good afternoon. I've just arrived in this amazing city and I am wondering if you could guide me how to open an account? I am hoping to make a little money on my trip - my boss is a merchant with some fine textiles to sell, and if I can make some money to help sell...

Judging by the number of clerks, and the number of people lining up to see them, this bank is transacting a LOT of money. The number of *visible* guards is relatively low, but no doubt there are plenty more - it's just a matter of looking properly. Richard looks around for a some sort of assistant ...

I generally have trouble posting from my phone because it doesn't allow a whole bunch of characters, including apostrophes and square brackets (I think) which doesn't help since I made it difficult for myself by posting Richard's story in italics! If I post from my phone, I pretty much have to leave...

Sara didn't look entirely comfortable when leaving the temple. He felt that his presence would only cause her to feel more uncomfortable. Richard takes his time, and slowly walks in the general direction of the bank, past the stalls and stores and eateries. People take no notice of him (it seems he...

So, Murrin's Kruppe now is he I see how it is

Richard pauses to observe the interaction between Sara, Paula and Bela. Bela seems to have established a good rapport with Sara. Paula looks like she is going to join them. They all start off together. That is a story Richard can hear about later in the evening. With a slight shrug, he turns and he...

Richard nods towards Bela, and then turns to continue walking amongst the crowds. To Paula, he says "I was initially a little surprised to see the diversity of clientele, considering how richly everyone seems to dress in this area. However, that worked out for the best, as it meant we didn't s...

"Ok then..." Paula has that distant look about her again. She was staring at a Guild member, and then walked off in the other direction. Richard isn't sure how interested the others are, but since the bank is an important monument, particularly with regard to their actual mission, Richard...

Richard watches the scene from a short distance away. Paula joins Bela with this woman - he notes her "Goddess bless you" comment. Since Bela and Paula seem to have more belief, or at least understanding, of the religious way of things, Richard keeps his distance, and scans the temple onc...

Richard smiles at Bela. "You know I don't have friends. She was asking me for money to make an offering. Unfortunately I couldn't help her." But he does recognise the look the woman gives him before moving on. It looks like desperation, which could mean she is genuinely desperate, or a gi...

Richard smiles at the woman. "An offering? I am new to this city." Not unkindly, he says "Do I look like someone who has any coin to spare? Look around you, there are a hundred people here who look like they could spare a coin. I'm afraid I'm not one of them." He shifts his eyes...

Richard is dazzled by this wondrous building, and at the same time amazed and confused by its purpose. Are these people really so deluded to think that a mythical being is worth this level of lavishness, worship, praise?? It seems like an incredible array of talent, blood, passion and planning has ...