Musician, Sailor, Bartender, Baker, and Detective

[Notic 953]

[!] A notice was nailed in various places around the village, having the distinct Parrot Stamp imprinted into the bottom of them.

 

“Attention Brothers and Sisters of Brandybrook,

 

If you are reading this, I am dead. I was originally going to make some fake story about how I “set out to sea” but I think this is something I must tell people. Thanks to my Galbrieth friend for writing this down, as I am blind.

 

I, Sean B. Puddlefoot, was born in a tiny little cave in Southern Krugmar. I grew up on the streets, eating leftovers from the Ox Goblins and playing my Lute when I needed money. I was alone for so long, but then I found you all. Like an Angel reaching out its hand to me, I was told of a place for Halflings, so I went. For so long I had never felt at home, but with all of you, I felt like I had just come out of a bad dream to wake up to the chirping birds and warm sunlight. I lived most of my life drifting around, but I never found a place where I felt more alive. I will never be able to repay you all for that, so all I can say is Thank You. 

 

Over time, I was able to meet so many of you, from my harshest rivals to my closest friends. I have to say this, as it has been bugging me for years, that I love everybody. Alfie, Taurin, Isalie, Demeter, Gillsy, Falco, Kit-Kat, and so many more. You are all my family, and sure sometimes families have disputes, but they’re still family! So if I see any of you crying when reading this, I’m gonna haunt you! Well, ill probably just give you nightmares, but still! Anyway, I’m getting off track, but I would like to give you all something as a thanks for everything. Please look for your name in the following letters.

Taurin

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Taurin, you were my best friend by far. In many cases, you were the only person who was still remaining on my side. You are my brother, despite blood, and I will always see it this way. For you I give my Moth Lantern, to represent all the good times we had together on the Spicy Shrimp Crew. I’m sorry if this isn’t too much, but I am not a wealthy man and I feel it symbolizes many good times we had together. Also, I know you are jealous mine stayed lit the longest!

 

For my advice to you: Do not betray yourself and follow the path of the weak, as that is the path that leads to a death like mine. Stay loyal to your wife and daughter, and fight on. I’ll be waiting here with your son, so don’t worry that he is going to get lonely. Knox bless you, Captain.

 

 

Isalie

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Isalie, you healed me when I was reckless on the voyages, you supported me when I was going through hard times, and you kept my best friend company when he needed someone the most. I see you as a figure to admire, and I will always give you the utmost respect. That is, unless you start making moves on the Warden, otherwise you’re getting haunted! I just have to thank you for living your best life and going from Pirate Medic to the Leader of a Village! You represent the saying “Hard work pays off” so I ask that you keep inspiring the villagers. For your gift, I will give you my Aarda Shroombrew, as it reminds me of the time when we got high on mushrooms on a Shrimp Voyage!

 

For my advice: Please keep Taurin company. He is going through the deep end and needs you more than ever, so be there for him and your daughter. Also, ask him about the voices he’s hearing, he will explain himself. Thank you for everything, and stay incredible.

 

 

Andon

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Andon, I always saw you as my apprentice. You were the only person I have ever given the Puddlefoot Travel Legacy, and it may seem stupid to you but was a big honor to me. To be honest with you, I saw you as a younger version of myself, and there is something I want to tell you because of that. Do not run away, Andon, stand tall and puff out your chest! When I died, I died in a blaze of glory, fighting a group of bandits single-handedly with the blade of the Warden! Be like me, and fight in a blaze of glory! Do not back down because of some stolen stuff, fight, Andon, Fight! For you, I gift my Lute. It was my legacy that I shall pass on to my apprentice. Do with it as you may, but remember its a gift from me. Sell it if you have to, I don’t mind.

 

For my advice: FIGHT! DO NOT BACK DOWN TIL YOUR ENEMIES LAY FLAT! YOU ARE A WARRIOR OF THE BRANDYBROOK VILLAGE!

 

 

Gillsy

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Gillsy, at first I only saw you as a member of the Spicy Shrimp Crew, but you’re so much more! You’re unique in every way, and hilariously random. You stood with Taurin and I against Alfie, and were willing to go to war with us! You shine amongst your friends, and I hope you find a beautiful partner to call your family one day.  My gift to you is my Detective’s Orchid. I used it as inspiration for all of my cases, and I think you could use it to inspire yourself in whatever wacky rides you go on in life. Keep it watered and in good sun condition!

 

My advice to you: Stay crazy, and stay fun! I once made a wish to a monk that I wouldn’t ever get all dull and wrinkly when I was old, and I want you to carry on that dream for me! Thank you for everything, and goodbye.

 

The Warden

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Warden, I thank you for everything you have done for me and the halflings. You are our literal White Knight, and though I may not know your reasons, are a Folk Hero of Brandybrook. Help guide my friends into the next continent, and keep fighting for the people! You are a hero, never forget it, and do not let any tell you otherwise! For you, I give my Rapier! It shall help you ward off evil and be the protector of the peace. It will take a good bit to get there, though, sorry about that. The Bandits stole it from me a few weeks ago, so I’m having my parrot retrieve it. Stay strong, and stay brave!

 

Edward

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Edward S. Oceantoe, you are one of a kind. You were the one who helped me escape from the grasps of Ashen Sigil, and fought for years to break all of your family out of prison. Though you are not known yet, you will be seen as a star of the village soon enough! For my gift to you I will give you my mug, as I know you always were an alcoholic just like me. Keep perusing your dreams and become the greatest pirate in the history of humanity. Carry on Gabe and my dream of owning an island of treasure!

 

My advice to you: Don’t get caught by those damn officials, and give my friends some comfort. They need someone crazy like you to guide them to the next continent right now, so don’t chicken out and run off! Who am I kidding, I was always the chicken. Carry on my legacy, Ed!

 

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To The Rest of you

 

1 – Stay armed, always

2 – Stay drunk, always

3 – Stay safe always

4 – Stay wild, always!

 

Carry on these rules and don’t let some fawkin’ demons get the better of you! You are halflings, the mightiest race, never forget it! I’ll see you all in the wheat fields! Tell my story!

 

 

[Hermit_Jack 538]

Oi nay believe Mr.Detective is gone!

 

T’eres no way t’is is so! I don’ t’ink ‘e ever found Andon’s stuff!! Mr detective would nay do t’at!

 

O’ why do t’ese t’ings ‘appen O’ Great Knox?!

 

[ ! ] In the faint distance, a voice can be heard saying, “FeelsBadMan”

[AmorphousSolid 16]

Deep in her beautiful, lonely burrow, Gillsy clutches the flower to her chest and mutters a desperate prayer to Knox under her breath. Finally exiting her burrow, she silently passes through the town. For the rest of this day and all of the next, she sits, waiting in the wheat fields of Brandybrook, just like he said. Just in case. Randem XD

[Tareon 17]

Andon sits down on his bed, leaning his head on his stump. He thinks of all the experiences he had with Sean as tears silently roll out off his eyes. Wiping his face with is sleeve, he lets out a heavy sigh, “Oi won’ le’ ye down, oi won’ le’ aneh ‘ne down. Nay anehmore. t’anks fer evereh t’ing lad.” 

[The Great Mongol Khan 1110]

Some where beyond the seas of Arcas... aboard a ship, a single teardrop falls onto a letter he received by a courier at a recent port. Xenon Silverblade lets out a sigh, “The young aspiring mage who never learned magic, I will miss him dearly.”

[Osoa 46]

Taurin sits down on his bed. The past few months had been rough, but he had promised Sean to be happy. He refused to cry, forced himself to not let a single tear roll down his cheek. He decided that in order to be happy, he has to make people happy, and pledged to do that in the name of his best friend and colleague, Sean.

[Notic 953]

(Y’all awesome thanks for commenting 😭)

[NotEvilAtAll 10906]

Filibert Applefoot sighs ”Real shame oi was nay included 'ere. Oi though' weh were on be''er terms...”

[riorr 1970]

Falco Goldworthy sat upon the hill opposite what once was B.O.O.S.E HQ.

Now, but a charred wreckage.

He lit his pipe and smoked it there, in honour of Sean Puddlefoot.

 

[Notic 953]

Spoiler

It was fun :)