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On my player screen, I saw a 3D rendition of my in-game avatar on the left side of the screen.In the middle, I saw the following in a vertical row: ”Name: Lawrence Eugene Mulligan, Race: Human, Alignment: Neutral, Profession: Undecided, Level: 1, Experience: 0/1,000, Reputation: 0, Attack: 26, Damage: 2-4 (Unarmed), 3-6 (Dagger).”On the right side of the screen, my player stats were placed in another vertical row: ”Health: 26, Stamina: 14, Mana: 27, Strength: 12, Intelligence: 17, Wisdom: 8, Dexterity: 14, Constitution: 14, Charisma: 8.”
If we went by Dungeons & Dragons rules, my starting stats were actually quite superb.I was fairly active in sports in my youth playing a number of sports including baseball, lacrosse, and hockey.Thus, my Strength, Constitution, and Dexterity scores were all reflective of my participation in sports activities.The high Intelligence score reflected my extensive focus on learning in high school and college; I was an A- student and my Intelligence accurately reflected that aspect of my life.The Wisdom score was below average and this reflected my relative lack of common sense.I was book smart but always getting into trouble due to my lack of common sense.The Charisma was also below average and, yup, I knew I wasn't a handsome dude.Oh well, no biggie.I won't be attracting ladies with my looks or my mouth because somehow, I always said the wrong thing to make people angry at me.But if Amelica's behavior was representative of the attitude of common folk in general, then I just needed to focus on becoming a very wealthy man and attract women that way.
Suddenly, a knock on the door interrupted my train of thought.I walked quickly across the very small room and opened the door.I saw a young boy looking up at me.He was maybe no more than ten years of age and he had an unruly mop of blond hair.His eyes were hazy blue and they reminded me of someone but I couldn't quite remember offhand.In the boy's hands was a wooden bowl filled with water; a white towel hung over his left shoulder.
”Milord, this is for you to wash up.We also empty chamber pots at around this time,” the boy said.Without asking for my permission, the boy walked into my room and placed the bowl on my nightstand without spilling a single drop of water.Then, he folded the towel neatly and placed it on the stand next to the bowl.He looked down at the large copper pot, which was on the ground in between my bed and the table.He saw that the pot was empty and left it alone.
”Where would I take a bath?” I asked.After my encounter with those unsavory members of The Watch earlier this morning, I really wanted to take a bath.
”I'm sorry, milord,” the servant apologized with a deep bow.”The Noble Lady doesn't have bathtubs to bring into guest rooms.We do have a tub but it is located in the cellar.And we would need to charge extra for this service because the bath tub will use more water than what was included in your lodging fee.Guests who wish to take a bath usually go to the bath house.I could take you to our local bath house if you wish,” he offered.
”What's your name?” I asked, forgetting about the floating caption for a moment.
”Gendun, milord,” the boy beamed proudly.
”As you may have guessed, I'm new in town and I'm unfamiliar with this area.If you would be kind enough to offer suggestions and advice on whatever services I need during my stay at The Noble Lady, I would greatly appreciate it,” I said as I gave him one copper piece as a tip.
Gendun nodded happily as he accepted the tip.”What would you like to know, milord?” he asked with a smile.
”For starters, what is the name of this place?”
”We are in the western frontier town of Tregome in the Kingdom of Merlin on the continent of Britannia,” Gendun replied proudly.He had very little opportunity to show off his knowledge in front of guests, especially a nobleman.I seemed to be a very kind man.Gendun liked me already.