Escapism

Nocturnus

• does dawn approach?

"Stars hang high in the stormy lapis lazuli sky.""Birds take first flight before Helios ascends to the zenith of heaven.""Dawn encroaches like a lion in the morning's twilight hour.""Children, hear this bards tale, of the heroes of old, and the storm of evermore they fought."

• leave.
• listen on

You listen on to the bard's regaling tale.
They had animated hand movements as the strummed their large, string instrument, sat in their lap.The bard had two large owl like wings, and a round face. They had been wearing a cloak, it was then haphazardly strewn on the ground below their feet as they were perched on the bar.You don't recall entering this tavern, nor do you recall if you can even legally drink. But the bard before you seemed to hypnotize everyone watching.The Bard's lion like tail flicked and coiled as they began another story.
You don't know how long you've stood there, absorbing their words.