He just sorta... showed up. >.>

[strenth_in_size]

Calm down, 'Mun.' I'm not going anywhere for a long time. You worry too much about me. As I am constantly tell Li Li, you need to relax and enjoy the journey. Of course, at the moment, I have no destination, but that is quite alright. I will find one in time. And do not worry about the typo in my name. It happens to everyone, and the message is still the same. It is not as big a deal as you make it.

[Pause.]

...Wait... different worlds? Different fighters? Stories? BEERS!? Well come on, what are you waiting for! Let's get out there and see what we can find!

Comments

[oldest_brother]

[Another talking panda?]

Did you mention beer?

[strenth_in_size]

I did. Beer is an extremely important part of our culture.

[He bows.]

Allow me to introduce myself, I am Chen Stormstout. Best Brewmaster in all of Azeroth.

[Prideful? Yup.]

[oldest_brother]

The same with ours.

Nice to meet you, Chen Stormstout. Fili, son of Dis. Brewmaster, eh? Do you like a good mead or beer then?

[strenth_in_size]

[Chen grins and chuckles a bit, patting his large belly as he does.]

I have yet to meet a drink I didn't like. ...Well, except for some of Uncle Gao's concoctions.

[He hefts his massive keg onto his shoulder and pulls a pair of mugs from his belt.]

Would you like to join me for a drink, master Fili?

[oldest_brother]

[Fili smirks as he watched the keg.]

Of course, Mister Stormstout. That would be wonderful. [He beamed. If only Kili and the others could be here now.]

We Dwarves are known for our drinking.

[strenth_in_size]

[Chen balances the keg on his shoulder as he twists the tap and fills both mugs with the beer with surprising grace for someone of his size. Once filled, he stops the tap and hands a mug to the dwarf before placing the keg back on the ground.]

So I have heard! The Dwarves of Ironforge are well known for the love of their brews. I really must make a point of visiting sometime to sample some of their creations.

[oldest_brother]

Thank you, Mister Stormstout. [Fili took the mug and drank deeply from it. It was good too.]

Ironforge? I have not heard of that place before. I am a Dwarf from Erebor. The line of Durin.

[strenth_in_size]

[Chen smiles at the reaction. Nothing is more satisfying than seeing someone enjoy his brews. He takes a second to drain his mug in one drink, wiping his mouth afterward.]

Erebor? I have not heard of such a place. Ironforge is the last great dwarven kingdom in Azeroth. It is carved into a mountain, with exquisite sculptures and architecture, I'm told.

[Chen is already thinking of making travel arrangements to visit Ironforge next Brewfest.]

[oldest_brother]

It is a vast, grand kingdom of our people. We come from different worlds, friend. But we share in all that is good. Beer and good cheer. [He smirked before draining his flagon.]

Are you a warrior, Mister Stormstout?

[strenth_in_size]

Yes, my people have a saying; Friends, Family, and Food are the most important things in life.

[Chen hesitates for a second.] I am not what you would call a traditional warrior, no. I am a Monk. I have spent my life training in the martial arts. I specialize in agility rather than being heavily armored.

HI CHEN!

[tapthekeg]

Chen! What a pleasure to see you again!

HI PANDA PERSON!

[strenth_in_size]

[Chen grins wide, racking his mind to find a name to associate with the face. The life of a Quest-Giver is a hectic one after all.]

Ah! A pleasure to see such a friendly face as well! [He pauses and his grin turns sheepish.] I apologize, but my memory is not what it used to be. What is your name again?

So totally happy I didn't miss this.

[tapthekeg]

[She giggles a little. Silly panda!]

Lihau Pyrestout, a Brewmaster myself. I believe I had offered you a drink during a simple walk we had in the Valley?

Yeah. Not enough WoW love up in here. :D

[strenth_in_size]

[The name triggers a look of dawning recognition.]

Ah, yes! Now I remember. A fellow Monk from the Wandering Isle, correct? I believe I owe you a drink!

[He hefts his keg onto his shoulder.]

May I offer you a mug of our Emperor brew?

Needs more WoW! Especially the panda NPCs I love them so much.

[tapthekeg]

Yes indeed. I cannot blame you for forgetting -- Pandaria is very distracting, even for myself, and you do not have a dwarf who can propel himself off of cliffs and hang-glide to safety while yelling about zooming.

[Seriously, the Alliance should offer her hazard pay for dealing with Kumadin. One time he got her killed by leaping off a cliff into a patch of virmen.]

I would be most honored, Chen. I have been dying for a taste.

Indeed. Chen really needs to introduce Li Li to Rexxar.

[strenth_in_size]

It is such a wondrous place, is it not? And to find I had family there only makes it more precious.

[At the mention of the dwarf, he chuckles a bit.] So I've heard. The opening of the mists have attracted a host of colorful characters to say the least.

[He takes a mug from his belt, fills it and offers it to Lihau.]

Considering the amount of help you put into making it, it would be wrong of me to deny you. I believe it truly is the best brew I have created thus far.

Hahaha oh lord. That will be funny.

[tapthekeg]

Yes, indeed. I wish I had seen it sooner.

[She laughs.] Colorful is one way to put it!

[Ah yes, she will gladly take that mug and take a drink of it.]

Such a wonderful taste! It puts mine to shame, truly.

I can see Rexxar calling her a runt, only to have Li Li kick him in the shin hard.

[strenth_in_size]

It is a shame that the mists part only in response to the return of the Mogu and Sha. I would have loved to see the Jade Serpent's statue completed, and the Vale opened in peace times. I have no doubt that heroes like you will play an instrumental part in seeing that dream realized.

[He chuckles, at the compliment, setting the keg back on the ground.]

You are still young. You are still learning and will challenge me for my title as Azeroth's best Brewmaster in time. Just know, I don't intend to give it up without a fight. [And have a playful wink.]

Hahahaha I hope I can see this someday.

[tapthekeg]

I can assure you, I intend to fight until my last breath to see things made right again. No matter where that may take me.

[She laughs, giving him a mischievous grin.]

I should hope not! Where is the fun if the win is easy?

I'm really surprised Chen didn't drag Rexxar to Pandaria with him. :3

[strenth_in_size]

As will I. I do not wish Li Li's generation to inherit a world of such bloodshed. I only hope that the Alliance and Horde can come to an agreement in the near future. ...Unfortunately, I do not see that happening so long as the current Warchief is in power.

[He chuckles in response.]

I look forward to your challenge, Lihau.

....that would've been pretty cool, actually.

[tapthekeg]

Yes... everything I have heard of this "Warchief Garrosh" has only been bad. My own Mundane borders on near hatred for him, though I cannot say I feel the same.

[No, her hatred is reserved for those who try to take the people she cares about from her, and that's only if they somehow escape her ripping their spine out through their jugular vein.]

I am glad, then. [She laughs.] Even anticipation from one such as yourself is quite an honor.

I can totally see Li Li riding Misha around.

[strenth_in_size]

I have not met him in person, but I did hear many stories about his father, Gromash, from Warchief Thrall during my time aiding the construction of Orgrimar. It would seem that his family is known for being a bit hot-headed. He is not inherently evil, from what I can see, but there is much talk of dissent among the races of the Horde. I have even heard talk of Garrosh openly attacking the leader of the Darkspear Trolls.

[Chen just wishes that everyone would get together and have some beer. Beer solves everything, right?]

You flatter me.

Oh totally.

[tapthekeg]

I had not heard of the open attack, but my Mundane favors the trolls of the Horde and could not stand how he treated them. It is one of her "points" against him, she says.

[Yes, it totally solves everything. Everything.]

[strenth_in_size]

It is an unsettling time for the Horde. I only hope Master Rexxar is well, and that he weathers this storm safely.

[tapthekeg]

So I have heard. I joined the Alliance, so I am afraid I cannot speak from personal experience.

[strenth_in_size]

The order imposed by the Alliance speaks to its strength in unity. It does not hurt to have such heroes as Stormrage, Proudmoore, and Graymane leading them.

I fear for our brothers in the Horde. They are caught in a most precarious position...

[tapthekeg]

And those I have met so far are quite interesting. King Wrynn is quite a friendly ruler.

[Unless you click on him too much, in which case he starts getting irritated.]

Yes... I have thankfully not been in a position where I have needed to fight them, but I fear for them too. I hope things will turn out for the better...

[chaoticreckless]

Hey, I've heard about you! You're way taller than I thought you'd be.

[strenth_in_size]

[He chuckles and pats his belly.]

I'm not that tall among my people. I would hope that the stories you've heard of me emphasized my fat more than my height.

[chaoticreckless]

Mostly they emphasized that you were a talking bear, which is a-maze-ing.

[strenth_in_size]

[Chen frowns slightly.]

Bears are feral beasts. We Pandaren are a proud people with a rich culture.

[He smiles again.] But no harm done.