Come on 'oer and sit by the fire!
The warm-voiced man taps at the bark of the log, scooting aside to leave a generous amount of room for the company of a new friend.
"Name's Haylel! Real pleasure to meet you! Don't think I've seen you round these parts before." His eyes are bright, practically glowing in the firelight. He plucks at the strings of his guitar idly, pausing at a flat note that's quickly tuned back in line - but his attention and lopsided smile are reserved entirely for his guest.
"Funny place isn't it- this Kirkyard Rest? I been lots of places over the years, but spots like this are few and far between. Places like this always got stories to em- and I love me a good story."
He leans forward, grin wide. "I find sometimes, the best way to get to know a fella is by learning what their favorite tales are. Howbout we trade a few?"
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The Shrouded Horseman
Howbout we start with a classic ole spook story about revenge? Simple, sweet, and to the point. Payback against them who's done wrong.
The Spear-Finger
Let me tell you a little story I learned from the people of the Tsalagi tribe about a beast that roamed Tanasi long before I ever came to walk this country. It's a legend from a longstanding tradition of oral storytelling, helpin preserve wisdom for them that comes after.
The Warrior and the Skeleton
Those of the spirit world always have a strange way of going about their business, but they ain't always up to no good. Sometimes, though it may not always make sense to those living, some spirits are here to provide a little aid.
The Boo-Hag
Things ain't always as they appear, and the same rule applies to the people you meet. It ain't no shame to admit you been deceived once or twice, especially if you need the aid of a helping hand.
The Woman in White
All but the same ole story. You never know when you could be out makin friends or spending your evening with some company from the beyond- but that ain't always a bad thing, is it?
Jack and the Devil
Cursed Veins
Now, why is it that folks just keep trying to trick the devil? Maybe it's cause after all these millennia he's gone a little bit soft, but old scratch still has a few tricks up his sleeves. Really, if folks would just learn to play fair, then there wouldn't be no problems.