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Yleisha's Tale: What's Mine is Yours

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One of Yleisha's favorite stops each morning was the Eastern Commons Tunnel. Everyone traveled through it by boat, sometimes many times a day. She loved to peruse the wares of the unsanctioned merchants who set up shop there. At times, she would establish her own stall there, if fate did not favor her and she failed to secure a spot in the bustling floating market.The tunnel was a place where one could find anything from valuable treasures to dangerous items or even counterfeit junk. Despite the risks, Yleisha couldn't resist the allure of discovering something new and exciting, and valuable. 

 

While browsing the make-shift stalls, Yleisha came across an old elven woman named Althea. The aroma of Althea's freshly baked breads wafted from her small bakery cart, enticing Yleisha with their heavenly scent. Yleisha surrendered to the sweet smell of warm bread and purchased a batch of the delectable treats. She knew she would be able to trade some of them in the market if she moved quickly.

After a couple minutes, she was making her way North to enter the floating market. Yleisha spotted a merchant named Ralston, who was a burly dwarf with a bushy beard and a booming voice. He sat in his boat selling fresh vegetables from his garden, and Yleisha was immediately drawn to the colorful display.

The faerie approached Ralston's boat and started to haggle over the prices. She wanted to get the best deal possible, but Ralston was a skilled negotiator as well, and he wasn't about to give in easily. Eventually, Yleisha managed to strike a bargain - the fresh baked bread she had to trade had helped, and she left with a basket full of fresh vegetables to trade at the tavern.

 

She knew the tavern keepers, Hilore, often seen well-dressed and "busy" with tasks that kept him away from the tavern, and his wife, Eris, who was the heart and soul of their business, toiling away in the kitchen and keeping the establishment tidy. Her clothes may be worn, but her spirit shines bright, and the food she prepares is a testament to her skill and dedication.

Yleisha had one more stop to make before she visited Eris. She made her way to the butcher's stall, where she haggled with a grizzled old human named Hagan. Hagan had been selling meat in the floating market for years, and his cuts were always the best of the best. Yleisha bartered her freshly acquired herbs and spices for the finest cuts of meat available. She knew the value of her produce and was able to negotiate a fair trade.

Yleisha finally sought respite at The Silver Spoon, nestled in the heart of the bustling floating market. Eris cooked up a dish of savory venison for the fae, delicately infused with aromatic spices and accompanied by fresh, vibrant vegetables. Wrapped in rustic, timeless packaging, Yleisha kept the meal in a nice, dry spot of her boat and embarked upon her journey back to the tranquil Old Towne Canals.

The starry sky above reflected upon the ripples of the water, as Yleisha's boat drifted languidly through the current. The dancing flames of the braziers cast a warm glow, guiding her path as she ventured towards the canals. The sounds of the lively street performers gradually faded into the distance, replaced by the gentle lull of the water.

With deft ease, Yleisha moored her vessel at a familiar, secluded spot. The crepuscular alcove was shrouded in mystery, but held a special significance to her. Here, she met with a dear friend, Marigold, a homeless woman who had captured her heart. Together, they shared the delicious meal, their conversation carrying on into the night, beneath the watchful eye of the moon.

Here, she met with a dear friend, Marigold, a homeless woman who had captured her heart. Together, they shared the delicious meal, their conversation carrying on into the night, beneath the watchful eye of the moon.