From: Christopher John Cunliffe <698cunliffecj@deanery.wigan.sch.uk>

The wind howled over Vanshire, Minevia. A cold, violent wind. That wind
followed Tenaka Khan everywhere he went, like a bannerman announcing his
arrival.
It was late as Tenaka Khan slowly dropped to the ground. The darkness
seemed almost magical in its consistency and many people of the town would
stay home this night. The few who were out and about turned away from the
tall Dark Elf they saw walking towards them.
Tenaka pulled his cloak close about him. He did not require the warmth,
hardly noticed the cold, in fact, but it was necessary for him to fit in
for a moment. It would be best if his quarry were surprised by his arrival.
He walked towards the nearest man, casting a spell to increase his
personality as he walked. He greeted the man, who returned the politeness.
"Hello, my good man," said Tenaka. "Could you perchance tell me where lies
the Angry Porcupine?"
"Of course, friend," replied the man. "Just head north, if you do not mind
walking. It is not far and you cannot miss it."
Tenaka bid the man farewell and set off north. The man left wondering why
he had been so helpful to someone so intimidating.
The wind blew at Tenaka's cloak, displaying dark red armour. Normally the
red of Daedric metal, it had darkened with the blood of his last prey. It
would need cleaning before he returned to his master.
It was not long before he saw the Angry Porcupine before him. It was the
only tavern in the town that had noises coming from it. The wind and
darkness were keeping more people from usual in their homes this night, but
Tenaka know that the people who frequented the Angry Porcupine were made of
sterner stuff, and some said that the barkeep, Elfiran was sternest of the
lot.
The wind howled as he opened the door and his cloak billowed in front of
him. The room was full of adventurers enjoying food, drink and wenches, but
Tenaka could not see the man he had come to find. He walked over to a young
girl and pressed a gold coin into her hand. She turned and smiled at him.
"Excuse me, my dear," Tenaka said. "I am looking for someone who often
frequents this tavern. I was wondering if you could help me?"
"Of course, sir," replied the girl. "Who would you like to find?"
"I really am not going to be picky. I have the opportunity of a lifetime to
offer, and anyone with some backbone in them should do. Bring me anybody
who would like to hear of such an offer."