as we stand in a cave, a dragon appears.
Paws asks to un-invisible as she found the homeowner who is *very* meticulous about maintaining their home.
Valon tries to explain how in love we were with the creations from the village and were curious what was happening with the villagers who seemed worried. But now, that we have seen that everything is safe, we can leave.
The dragon offers us to stay.
Valon says that we were not invited.
Paws offers us to go outside and get reinvited in properly.
Valon offers a gift.
The dragon loves this and says yes yes!
WE go back outside.
Kas might want to give her glass staff in order to protect tomithy.
Searos recongnizes the dragon laughing. Are we safe?
Have we done this before? Do we all give a gift? Should I give my staff? glassstaff with a broom on the bottom
Kas offers the glass broom. Valon looks terrified and says to keep it.
Kas will keep the staff ready in case it wants Tomithy.
Valon and Paws work out the gift of the mace first.
searos yells in draconic "hello, may we come in"
the dragon says that he is rusty but still well done and invites us in.
The dragon is sitting in a room full of ceramic wares.
Paws bows and the dragon likes that. "make yourself at home, within reason"
Valon introduces himself, almost lies but remembers that paws said his name so he reintroduces himself and Paws and offers a gift.
The dragon really loves the craftswork of this village and is why they settled here.
Valon "it's almost like they couldn't see us"
Oh it's safer that way.
a little colony living out their lives without having to worry about anything, just doing what they love.
Villagers call them Kilnaster, we can call them whatever we want. Names come and go.
Paws gets all comfortable. Valon tries to leave.
Valon says we have a tight schedule and should really leave.
We should play a game!!
Valon calls out Harvey's name. Harvey make some game rules!!
Harvey mimics the dragon.
dragon goes first
harvey no die
all friends
party says true or wrong
we eat crackers
dragon is VERY detailed orientated to his collection.
Valon pitches a guessing game to where we are going. if we win, we get something from their collection, if they win, they get one of ours.
Who chooses what. owner's choice
Kas grabs paws tail, she is very confused. why are we trading artifacts and not the chance to leave??
Why are we here? -dragon. it just wants to talk.
Valon just gives in.
friend is dead (i wave)
I made a bad pact
trying to get into candlekeep but need something good for it.
on a quest to get kas back.
short and simple.
how are you going to get into candlekeep.
the town we are going to is supposed to have a special book that we are trying to get.
valon is trying not to share that we have the book already.
the dragon is fascinated. the dragon wants the manuscript?
the manuscript is about the collapse of a nearby village.
vermellion- collapse of a mining town (dragon is not thrilled)
Valon asks if the dragon has something more interesting. The dragon thinks so.
Valon wants to look at it. the dragon calls it my most prized posseion.
Valon mentions Searos' name. What time do we need to go back?
ABout now.
mining town in greypeaks. limitless number of mining towns that come and go.
Kas is the only one not named so far.
Kas is really confused!!!
half the party is freaking out. paws is super excited and happy.
How is she supposed to feel?
Paws asks about learning draconic.
are books okay or does she really need to learn it straight from the source.
Paws explains about the orc knowledge language.
Are you staying in town any long? would hate any stress on the poor villagers.
Valon asks how the dragon is helping them be the way they are. The dragon protects them. no need to interfere with anything else. the village appreciates it and gives them gifts.
The villagers came out of schedule this time.
Valon tells the dragon about the other village and to be careful.
Villagers, no problem, we leave, no see, no hear, no hurt, no bad. -Harvey.
All disruption was unintentional.
Paws tells the dragon that poetry just flows from them and they should write down their words.
Paws says she will try to master immortality to master draconic. the dragon finds it funny.
I ask paws, wait, am i immortal? (she had to ask, it's been ages)
Paws and Kas wonder.
The dragon is fascinated. Asks what is in my bag.
I immeditaley pull out my glass staff broom.
Paws and Kas show off the staff and craftsmanship
silver and copper metal wrapps. paws did a great job.
Dragon thinks it's fascinting and compliments paws.
Valon offers the mace. dragon doesn't like blunt instruments.
Valon thinks the dragon is waiting for something. waiting and watchful.
are these presents? is there a deal? or is it a present?
present!!!
kas holds back
paws gives the ring.
paws explains the ring. they seem to like that it has meaning and special value for keeping paws alive.
Dragon puts the ring in a teeny tiny chest.
Paws and the dragon have a enjoyable time talking about paws, hands and claws.
The dragon gets up and goes to the other room with the waterfall
Kas thinks the villagers seem happy enough. she doesn't really get it but she is here to protect the little.
The dragon comes back from a different direction and they are wet and glistening.
In their hands, they have a very tiny wrapped thing. wrapped in blue velvet.
the dragon curls up in the same position again. they carefully put this package down to paws carefully.
floor is a little dusty but everything else is not.
dragon taps at the cloth item in front of paws. This is clearly your first conveersation with a dragon.
There are many misperceptions about our people.
managing our hordes are not a one way street.
many of us have our own management styles. I like tidy and focused. sometimes that calls for calling pieces or trading up.
I would like to present to you a piece that I have held for 114 years. not too long as a thank you for the ring and the conversation (and a little more space on the mantlepice)
Paws is so happy and thankful.
foot long, wrapped in velvet, dagger. plain but very fine with what adornment it has.
steel with gold inlay.
spiky handguards. gold point.. very middle of each side of blade, small gold circle.
the name of this dagger is: ......
recites in draconic.
like a sunrise, i too ------ of the day with invigorating radiance.
hastier people: dagger of first light.
this is of exquisite craftsmanship. Trying to cycle out weaponry from my collection.
It invites the wrong energy.
Valon offers to accept any overflow of weapons they don't need.. offloading.
The dragon doesn't like that much. this is a very considered process.
Valon offers the dragon any fascinating artifacts we come across of. Flattered to be thought of.
Harvey offers beer worms but the dragon rejects but appreciates the offer.
Paws wraps the dagger up and thanks the dragon for it. (even though it's not useful to her)
Kiilnmaster, We should leave before we take up any more of your time or your villagers.
Slow cat blink and nod of the head.
it was a pleasant chat. If you should come to call again, with gifts or no gifts, you are more than welcome
His gives his name: Kentezzamin
the village to the south doesn't treat it's workers as well as the dragon.
the dragon watches us file out one by one. paws gives her favorite cuterly and we leave. no problems.
Tomithy. how is tomithy!! the moment we are out, check up.
He is doing okay. he is able to eat and drink and he should eat regularly. It helps!! sleeping the entire time, lethargic but doing well.
we continue walking back to the boat. we will return the cart that they left behind. but how far?
We will leave the cart. don't wanna anger the villagers
To the boat!
Paws tries to give the dagger to Harvey. Searos is shocked by paws's perfect prounocication of the daggers name in draconic.
Harvey mimics it perfectly
Harvey askes if she wants anything in return.
Paws tries to learn more about harvey
'Many things, don't know.' Paws gives up. Just have the dagger!
Time to camp at night
Kas wants to find flowers for feeding Tomithy.
finds a small cluster. (takes a little while) ROckier region and late in the season.
Kas will feed tomithy. and watch.
if there are 5 shifts, I'll be awake for 3 , feeding tomithy, and 'asleep' for 2.
very very very carefully feeding tomithy and watching for reactions.
he is doing waaay better. brass color coming back.
extra d6 for watch!! (pick a memory? Cari taking care of her pets. stryke and Arthur)
way far inthe mountains, kas sees on her watch the peaks we are heading to. I see a little glint in the distance. from a candle torch light. glints of light in the mountain village.
must ask valon and paws.
when kas wakes up, she asks valon and paws about the lights she saw on the mountainside.
It' is Maerin, the last town stop we have planned.
better manintained dock. Villagers do notice us. lots of scowls. only searos notcies.
not used to people stopping by and through
valon offers drinks. helps people be nicer.
Harvey's birthday! let's drink! in this random, strange town in the middle of nowhere.