Merlin's Hookah

Merlin's Hookah 16

             CHAPTER 16

   After leaving Wayne and Tank with Capt.Browneye to go on his side trip, Mr.Nave decided to pop in to the herb shop to pick up a lil something for him and Sticky. A bit of Horny Goat Weed should kick things up a bit. If Sticky was back he wanted to have some intense fun before taking her back to the tower. Besides he had not seen his old buddy Nottirb Ytram the gnome in a while anyway. It was in the general direction of the gate he was going to leave by anyway.

    Nottirb was a small little gnome about 3' tall with brown and gray hair. His beard was trimmed Goat Tee style and he was always happy and smiling, he has owned the Herb Haus for many decades. He has the best herbs selection around if you don't have it he will get it fast. You can find many herbal remedies and teas at his place as well as salves and balms for most ailments.

    Mr Nave could see him sweeping the shop through the window as he walked up to the door and went inside.

"How are you doing Ytram old friend, it's been awhile", said Mr.Nave.

    Ytram turned and pushed his glasses up to see who spoke to him.

"Nave you rascally old fellow, how are you?", he said.

"Doing ok, gettin ready to go see my lady. Thought I would pick something up from you to make it more enjoyable", replied Mr.Nave.

"I know what you're looking for", laughed Ytram. "That's the only thing you ever come to me for, just got a fresh batch last week."

"Good deal sir, good deal. I have a couple friends of mine I would like to bring by to meet you shortly after I get back. They have something you may be interested in for your shop", said Mr.Nave.

"Alright, I can meet them and we will see", said Ytram as he was pulling a container down from the shelf. "The regular?"

"Naaaaaa", said Mr.Nave. "Just gonna be a short visit. I have a lot going back here tomorrow."

    Ytram got his scales out and weighed out the herbs, he carefully folded them up in wax coated parchment to keep them dry.

"Now that batch its a new strain that is out, only try half your usual amount at first", said Ytram. "To much and your won't have yo worry about rolling outta bed for 3 days."

"Ha ha, ok Ytram. I will be careful", Mr.Nave said as he paid his bill. "I must be going now old friend, I will bring my friends and meet you in a day or 2."

"Ok pal, have a safe journey and a quick return to your friends", said Ytram as Mr.Nave disappeared out the front door.

    Mr.Nave left town through the smaller gate on the East side of town to save some time, he was in a hurry to look for his lady. Usually he would alway stop to see Queen Hally, but not this time. This time he was on a mission of the heart, well heart and dick. He wanted to tap that ass again too.

     He bypassed the cemetery by using an older seldom used trail. The reason it was seldom used anymore was because of the troll bridge.You had better be fast and agile or you pay the troll toll. If they catch you they will bite a finger from each hand. Good for Nave he was both of these, besides he has done this before.

    He was almost to the bridge when he caught the stench of troll. It was a cross between wet dog, rotten eggs and dirty feet. He came to a stop and then ducked behind a big oak tree growing to the side of the trail. He was just in time, as soon as was behind it one of the big nasty fuckrs came around the bend. It had a finger buried 2 knuckles deep in its big nose twisting away. As he passed the tree Mr.Nave was hiding behind he pulled it out with a big slimy green boog stuck on the tip. As he kept walkin on by Nave saw him rolling it around between his fingers into a ball before popping it into his mouth. When he was out of sight Mr.Nave returned to the trail keeping a sharp eye and nose out for any more trolls. Another half mile and he was on the ridge overlooking the ravine where the bridge was.He sat in the bushes hidden for over an hour eyeballing things so he understood the situation below.