Shiv Settlement. The name intrigued Ferris. It promised danger and excitement. He followed the arrow and walked on. Pretty soon the streets got narrower. A network of alleyway wound off in every direction. Ferris stayed on the main road for fear of getting lost.
As he went on, fewer and fewer people could be seen. The road narrowed even more and, though it was only midday, no light from the sun could be seen. Shadow belonged here. Strangely, Ferris felt at home in the dark. Everyone he came across wore dark cloaks with their hoods up and never looked directly at him. They walked briskly from alley to alley never looking up or around.
Then Ferris bumped into a man without a cloak, who wasn't afraid to show his face.
'Oh, I'm sorry. I didn't see you there,' Ferris apologised.
'No need to be sorry,' the man drew a dagger from his belt. 'Just pay me for the inconvenience and we'll be on our way.' The man motioned behind Ferris and sure enough two cronies with swords stood behind him.
'What should I do?' thought Ferris, 'What coin I have I shall need to start my grand adventure.'
Should Ferris run away, fight or continue talking?
Talk, the dude clearly needs a good talking to.
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