Turning her back on the group, Rees goes back into the treasure room, moving back to the dragon's side without invading her space. "Calcryx? You want to leave this place, right? I think...I think that's what has to happen now. The others, they're not bad people but they're scared and they're stubborn. Alten especially. He's convinced that all chromatic dragons are evil just because they're chromatic dragons. I've seen that look before...that stubborn, convinced you're right look and he's got what he considers evidence to back it up. People sometimes forget to look at individuals and just see species. It happens to me when they know what I am...people assume I'm an aberration sent to destroy them and maybe I would have been if not for the fact that a few key people took pity on me when I was a child. The man who took me in at the orphanage taught me control and showed me kindness even though other people thought he was wrong or stupid to do so, Arxius saved my life... and that's what I wanted to do for you but..."She sighs, shrugging helplessly. "I'm worried about what the others are going to do. For some of them, good and evil are so black and white... it's naive. Traveler knows the real world is mostly shades of grey, but I don't think they're going to be convinced. If it were just Arxius and me, we'd risk it. I just don't want to see the others hurt you or you hurt them. I'm sorry, I hoped we were better than this but I think the safest thing for everyone is if we part ways. I hope you find your home, I hope you don't prove me wrong and kill us all. I really don't think you have to be evil just because most people expect it."
Calcryx watches Rees carefully as Rees crosses the room to speak with her. Calcryx listens intently to Rees words and seems to consider them for a moment, before replying, "I don't fully understand what you speak of... mother has not taught me these concepts yet. I do not know if I am "good" or "evil"... I just know I want to go home. I find you and the pointy eared female agreeable... So, we will depart in peace. But, if your other friends attack me I cannot guarantee your safety."
As Calcryx finishes speaking she bends her head down and considers he treasure. She opens her mouth and scoops up the crystal goblet and half of the fine silverware. Then tilts her head back and swallows. She sniffs the jade dragon statue and then pushes it towards you with her nose. "To remember me by Rees" she seems to say with a smile.
Meepo is currently standing by the door to the Trophy Room. He lets Rees go past him then turns and shoots Arxius giving an anguished look. He mouths "I'm sorry," as he tries to move past Alten, so that he can make his way back the way the part came (via the door set in the southern wall at the eastern end of the hall). Does anyone try to prevent him from walking by you? (He hasn't made a break for it yet Grom. At this point he has just declared his intentions are to go get Yusdrayl).
If he walks thru the other door to leave thats the point when grom will call it no turning back and fire
Well he just got by Alten... Trick... Arxius? (Corkie won't stop him from walking past her unless someone tells her to).
Meepo is currently standing by the door to the Trophy Room. He lets Rees go past him then turns and shoots Arxius giving an anguished look. He mouths "I'm sorry," as he tries to move past Alten, so that he can make his way back the way the part came (via the door set in the southern wall at the eastern end of the hall). Does anyone try to prevent him from walking by you? (He hasn't made a break for it yet Grom. At this point he has just declared his intentions are to go get Yusdrayl).
If he walks thru the other door to leave thats the point when grom will call it no turning back and fire
Well he just got by Alten... Trick... Arxius? (Corkie won't stop him from walking past her unless someone tells her to).
"Meepo, dont go let us talk this out.... Please dont go get her not yet..." "REES COME STOP YOUR FRIEND..."
Meepo is currently standing by the door to the Trophy Room. He lets Rees go past him then turns and shoots Arxius giving an anguished look. He mouths "I'm sorry," as he tries to move past Alten, so that he can make his way back the way the part came (via the door set in the southern wall at the eastern end of the hall). Does anyone try to prevent him from walking by you? (He hasn't made a break for it yet Grom. At this point he has just declared his intentions are to go get Yusdrayl).
If he walks thru the other door to leave thats the point when grom will call it no turning back and fire
Well he just got by Alten... Trick... Arxius? (Corkie won't stop him from walking past her unless someone tells her to).
"Meepo, dont go let us talk this out.... Please dont go get her not yet..." "REES COME STOP YOUR FRIEND..."
Meepo pauses and looks at Grom hopefully, "Grom friend too. Meepo listen."
Talien is about to hit the door again and Rees comes in. He stands there and See's the interaction with Rees and the dragon. He then says Calcryx, do you have any friends or know what friends are?
I would like to be your friend. Friends trust each other. He walks up to Rees and puts his arm around Rees. These are all my friends and we help each other. Alten is...odd but I like him. He will help you too if we talk to him. So friends? He will hold out his hand to touch the dragons face again while still having an arm around Rees.
I thought Talien came out when Alten unlocked the door earlier? But either way, Rees will absolutely grab Talien's hand and try to keep him from touching Calcryx.
Turning her back on the group, Rees goes back into the treasure room, moving back to the dragon's side without invading her space. "Calcryx? You want to leave this place, right? I think...I think that's what has to happen now. The others, they're not bad people but they're scared and they're stubborn. Alten especially. He's convinced that all chromatic dragons are evil just because they're chromatic dragons. I've seen that look before...that stubborn, convinced you're right look and he's got what he considers evidence to back it up. People sometimes forget to look at individuals and just see species. It happens to me when they know what I am...people assume I'm an aberration sent to destroy them and maybe I would have been if not for the fact that a few key people took pity on me when I was a child. The man who took me in at the orphanage taught me control and showed me kindness even though other people thought he was wrong or stupid to do so, Arxius saved my life... and that's what I wanted to do for you but..."She sighs, shrugging helplessly. "I'm worried about what the others are going to do. For some of them, good and evil are so black and white... it's naive. Traveler knows the real world is mostly shades of grey, but I don't think they're going to be convinced. If it were just Arxius and me, we'd risk it. I just don't want to see the others hurt you or you hurt them. I'm sorry, I hoped we were better than this but I think the safest thing for everyone is if we part ways. I hope you find your home, I hope you don't prove me wrong and kill us all. I really don't think you have to be evil just because most people expect it."
Calcryx watches Rees carefully as Rees crosses the room to speak with her. Calcryx listens intently to Rees words and seems to consider them for a moment, before replying, "I don't fully understand what you speak of... mother has not taught me these concepts yet. I do not know if I am "good" or "evil"... I just know I want to go home. I find you and the pointy eared female agreeable... So, we will depart in peace. But, if your other friends attack me I cannot guarantee your safety."
As Calcryx finishes speaking she bends her head down and considers he treasure. She opens her mouth and scoops up the crystal goblet and half of the fine silverware. Then tilts her head back and swallows. She sniffs the jade dragon statue and then pushes it towards you with her nose. "To remember me by Rees" she seems to say with a smile.
Assuming Alten saw and heard their exchange.
To Rees with a touch of bitterness
If I was the close-minded zealot you and Arxius seem to want me to be, there wouldn't have been any discussion. The dragon and I would have already fought until one of us was dead.
To Calcryx
You are the strangest dragon I've ever heard of. I suggest you leave. As I was coming in here, the Kobold was going to tell its cheif where you are. The Kobolds intend to take you back to their territory until you become their god. I suspect they intend to keep you prisoner as well.
I also would advise you not to seek out other white dragons. I believe they would not appreciate how different you are.
Alten leaves the room, goes down the hallway past the others. He goes into the firing area of the target range (accross from the pantry). He sinks down to his knees to pray to Torm for guidance and probably forgiveness.
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"Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth." A Camus
Meepo is currently standing by the door to the Trophy Room. He lets Rees go past him then turns and shoots Arxius giving an anguished look. He mouths "I'm sorry," as he tries to move past Alten, so that he can make his way back the way the part came (via the door set in the southern wall at the eastern end of the hall). Does anyone try to prevent him from walking by you? (He hasn't made a break for it yet Grom. At this point he has just declared his intentions are to go get Yusdrayl).
If he walks thru the other door to leave thats the point when grom will call it no turning back and fire
Well he just got by Alten... Trick... Arxius? (Corkie won't stop him from walking past her unless someone tells her to).
"Meepo, dont go let us talk this out.... Please dont go get her not yet..." "REES COME STOP YOUR FRIEND..."
Meepo pauses and looks at Grom hopefully, "Grom friend too. Meepo listen."
" Meepo we can not let Yusdrayl take this dragon.. It is a living creature and does not deserve to be held by her. you can stay with us. you can be the Keeper of Rees and Arxius.. they need you.."
(going to spend my Inspiration to get advantage on this roll) Persuasion: 8 ooc: welp.. i tried i guess he runs we gonna fight this out lol
Calcryx watches Rees carefully as Rees crosses the room to speak with her. Calcryx listens intently to Rees words and seems to consider them for a moment, before replying, "I don't fully understand what you speak of... mother has not taught me these concepts yet. I do not know if I am "good" or "evil"... I just know I want to go home. I find you and the pointy eared female agreeable... So, we will depart in peace. But, if your other friends attack me I cannot guarantee your safety."
As Calcryx finishes speaking she bends her head down and considers he treasure. She opens her mouth and scoops up the crystal goblet and half of the fine silverware. Then tilts her head back and swallows. She sniffs the jade dragon statue and then pushes it towards you with her nose. "To remember me by Rees" she seems to say with a smile.
Assuming Alten saw and heard their exchange.
To Rees with a touch of bitterness
If I was the close-minded zealot you and Arxius seem to want me to be, there wouldn't have been any discussion. The dragon and I would have already fought until one of us was dead.
To Calcryx
You are the strangest dragon I've ever heard of. I suggest you leave. As I was coming in here, the Kobold was going to tell its cheif where you are. The Kobolds intend to take you back to their territory until you become their god. I suspect they intend to keep you prisoner as well.
I also would advise you not to seek out other white dragons. I believe they would not appreciate how different you are.
Ignoring Alten for the time being, Rees nods to Calcryx and accepts the statue. "Thank you. I wish you the best of luck. Be careful." Softly after Alten walks off to pray, she adds, "I think you broke his brain a little which is both funny and promising. You know the way out?"
Turning her back on the group, Rees goes back into the treasure room, moving back to the dragon's side without invading her space. "Calcryx? You want to leave this place, right? I think...I think that's what has to happen now. The others, they're not bad people but they're scared and they're stubborn. Alten especially. He's convinced that all chromatic dragons are evil just because they're chromatic dragons. I've seen that look before...that stubborn, convinced you're right look and he's got what he considers evidence to back it up. People sometimes forget to look at individuals and just see species. It happens to me when they know what I am...people assume I'm an aberration sent to destroy them and maybe I would have been if not for the fact that a few key people took pity on me when I was a child. The man who took me in at the orphanage taught me control and showed me kindness even though other people thought he was wrong or stupid to do so, Arxius saved my life... and that's what I wanted to do for you but..."She sighs, shrugging helplessly. "I'm worried about what the others are going to do. For some of them, good and evil are so black and white... it's naive. Traveler knows the real world is mostly shades of grey, but I don't think they're going to be convinced. If it were just Arxius and me, we'd risk it. I just don't want to see the others hurt you or you hurt them. I'm sorry, I hoped we were better than this but I think the safest thing for everyone is if we part ways. I hope you find your home, I hope you don't prove me wrong and kill us all. I really don't think you have to be evil just because most people expect it."
Calcryx watches Rees carefully as Rees crosses the room to speak with her. Calcryx listens intently to Rees words and seems to consider them for a moment, before replying, "I don't fully understand what you speak of... mother has not taught me these concepts yet. I do not know if I am "good" or "evil"... I just know I want to go home. I find you and the pointy eared female agreeable... So, we will depart in peace. But, if your other friends attack me I cannot guarantee your safety."
As Calcryx finishes speaking she bends her head down and considers he treasure. She opens her mouth and scoops up the crystal goblet and half of the fine silverware. Then tilts her head back and swallows. She sniffs the jade dragon statue and then pushes it towards you with her nose. "To remember me by Rees" she seems to say with a smile.
Assuming Alten saw and heard their exchange.
To Rees with a touch of bitterness
If I was the close-minded zealot you and Arxius seem to want me to be, there wouldn't have been any discussion. The dragon and I would have already fought until one of us was dead.
To Calcryx
You are the strangest dragon I've ever heard of. I suggest you leave. As I was coming in here, the Kobold was going to tell its cheif where you are. The Kobolds intend to take you back to their territory until you become their god. I suspect they intend to keep you prisoner as well.
I also would advise you not to seek out other white dragons. I believe they would not appreciate how different you are.
Calcryx swishes her tail in amusement as Alten speaks to her and follows him with her eyes as he leaves, but says nothing in return.
Calcryx watches Rees carefully as Rees crosses the room to speak with her. Calcryx listens intently to Rees words and seems to consider them for a moment, before replying, "I don't fully understand what you speak of... mother has not taught me these concepts yet. I do not know if I am "good" or "evil"... I just know I want to go home. I find you and the pointy eared female agreeable... So, we will depart in peace. But, if your other friends attack me I cannot guarantee your safety."
As Calcryx finishes speaking she bends her head down and considers he treasure. She opens her mouth and scoops up the crystal goblet and half of the fine silverware. Then tilts her head back and swallows. She sniffs the jade dragon statue and then pushes it towards you with her nose. "To remember me by Rees" she seems to say with a smile.
Assuming Alten saw and heard their exchange.
To Rees with a touch of bitterness
If I was the close-minded zealot you and Arxius seem to want me to be, there wouldn't have been any discussion. The dragon and I would have already fought until one of us was dead.
To Calcryx
You are the strangest dragon I've ever heard of. I suggest you leave. As I was coming in here, the Kobold was going to tell its cheif where you are. The Kobolds intend to take you back to their territory until you become their god. I suspect they intend to keep you prisoner as well.
I also would advise you not to seek out other white dragons. I believe they would not appreciate how different you are.
Ignoring Alten for the time being, Rees nods to Calcryx and accepts the statue. "Thank you. I wish you the best of luck. Be careful." Softly after Alten walks off to pray, she adds, "I think you broke his brain a little which is both funny and promising. You know the way out?"
Ignoring Talien as she now considers him an annoyance, Calcryx chuckles and replies to Rees, “I’m good at providing brain freeze. I do not know the way out, but I know my way back to where they kept me.. I will follow your trail from there. Goodbye Rees.”
With that Calcryx makes her way across the room to the open door and exits into the corridor. She sees Grom, Arxius, Trick, Meepo , and Corkie there asking Meepo to stay. She uses her bulk to push into the hallway saying “Excuse me don’t mind if I squeeze through” as she causes you all to press up against the rough stone walls.
When she gets to Meepo she snaps her jaws at him playfully and he jumps back frightened of her maw. “I will let you live because your friends aided me lizard.. but if I ever see you or your tribe again you shan’t be so lucky”.
Unless any of you try to stop her she makes her way into the Goblin Range and heads south the way you came.
Alten leaves the room, goes down the hallway past the others. He goes into the firing area of the target range (accross from the pantry). He sinks down to his knees to pray to Torm for guidance and probably forgiveness.
You kneel and offer up penance to Torm. After a few moments you close your eyes waiting on a reply and hopefully a bit of his divine wisdom. But, the room is silent. You are alone with your own thoughts. You receive no reply. No absolution. No penances. You hear nothing but the beating of your own heart. “Thump, Thump, Thump...” it sounds like marching soldiers in your ears.
Then you hear the patter and click of talons on stone as Calcryx makes her way into the room. She sees you and stops. She seems to consider you for but a moment. She seems to make some sort of decision and then proceeds to make her way out of the room.
Talien will stand there waiting for a response, once Calcryx leaves the room and ignores him he will see if she left any treasures behind (coins mostly), thr hammer for the blacksmith, or weapons he can use.
He will make the comment "Still not a nicecreature"
(Just Going to "assist" Grom with the search even though I would have started a bit before him)
To Calcryx as she leaves; "If you remain hidden near the exit when I am done with all this, and have been to the village, I will try to help you return to where you belong. You are an intelligent being... there are so many horrors in this world. Do not let them make you one."
Arxius will crouch down to Meepo's level. "Meepo, please. If you tell Yusdrayl they will come. Calcryx does not belong to her, she deserves her freedom. If she was the manifestation of a God, would she have allowed you to chain her? Even if she did not recall what she was."
Alten leaves the room, goes down the hallway past the others. He goes into the firing area of the target range (accross from the pantry). He sinks down to his knees to pray to Torm for guidance and probably forgiveness.
You kneel and offer up penance to Torm. After a few moments you close your eyes waiting on a reply and hopefully a bit of his divine wisdom. But, the room is silent. You are alone with your own thoughts. You receive no reply. No absolution. No penances. You hear nothing but the beating of your own heart. “Thump, Thump, Thump...” it sounds like marching soldiers in your ears.
Then you hear the patter and click of talons on stone as Calcryx makes her way into the room. She sees you and stops. She seems to consider you for but a moment. She seems to make some sort of decision and then proceeds to make her way out of the room.
Alten ignores the dragon as it goes by. He didn't really expect to get an answer directly. In the time of listening to his own heartbeat after finishing his prayer, does he still feel the divine spark within him that feeds his powers?
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"Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth." A Camus
Grom will make his way into the treasure room she came out of and take a look around for scrolls or weapons preception: 15
@ShaZadam @Sorvas There aren't any weapons, or scrolls visible, but you spot the chest set against the western wall. Calcryx also left behind an assortment (12 pieces) of fine silverware worth 1 gp each.
EDIT: The chest is wooden and iron banded. It has a small keyhole set just below the lid.
Calcryx watches Rees carefully as Rees crosses the room to speak with her. Calcryx listens intently to Rees words and seems to consider them for a moment, before replying, "I don't fully understand what you speak of... mother has not taught me these concepts yet. I do not know if I am "good" or "evil"... I just know I want to go home. I find you and the pointy eared female agreeable... So, we will depart in peace. But, if your other friends attack me I cannot guarantee your safety."
As Calcryx finishes speaking she bends her head down and considers he treasure. She opens her mouth and scoops up the crystal goblet and half of the fine silverware. Then tilts her head back and swallows. She sniffs the jade dragon statue and then pushes it towards you with her nose. "To remember me by Rees" she seems to say with a smile.
Well he just got by Alten... Trick... Arxius? (Corkie won't stop him from walking past her unless someone tells her to).
"Meepo, dont go let us talk this out.... Please dont go get her not yet..." "REES COME STOP YOUR FRIEND..."
Grombrindal "The White Dwarf" (Dwarf - Wizard) - Fenris_Worldsbane's Tales from the Yawning Portal
Meepo pauses and looks at Grom hopefully, "Grom friend too. Meepo listen."
Talien is about to hit the door again and Rees comes in. He stands there and See's the interaction with Rees and the dragon. He then says Calcryx, do you have any friends or know what friends are?
I would like to be your friend. Friends trust each other. He walks up to Rees and puts his arm around Rees. These are all my friends and we help each other. Alten is...odd but I like him. He will help you too if we talk to him. So friends? He will hold out his hand to touch the dragons face again while still having an arm around Rees.
Warforged Fighter Talien
I thought Talien came out when Alten unlocked the door earlier? But either way, Rees will absolutely grab Talien's hand and try to keep him from touching Calcryx.
FFS Talien, we talked about thisRees Changeling Rogue in Tales From the Yawning Portal: Sunless Citadel
Nikya Centaur Blood Hunter in Death House Halloween Oneshot
Assuming Alten saw and heard their exchange.
To Rees with a touch of bitterness
If I was the close-minded zealot you and Arxius seem to want me to be, there wouldn't have been any discussion. The dragon and I would have already fought until one of us was dead.
To Calcryx
You are the strangest dragon I've ever heard of. I suggest you leave. As I was coming in here, the Kobold was going to tell its cheif where you are. The Kobolds intend to take you back to their territory until you become their god. I suspect they intend to keep you prisoner as well.
I also would advise you not to seek out other white dragons. I believe they would not appreciate how different you are.
"Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth." A Camus
Alten leaves the room, goes down the hallway past the others. He goes into the firing area of the target range (accross from the pantry). He sinks down to his knees to pray to Torm for guidance and probably forgiveness.
"Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth." A Camus
" Meepo we can not let Yusdrayl take this dragon.. It is a living creature and does not deserve to be held by her. you can stay with us. you can be the Keeper of Rees and Arxius.. they need you.."
(going to spend my Inspiration to get advantage on this roll)
Persuasion: 8
ooc: welp.. i tried i guess he runs we gonna fight this out lol
Grombrindal "The White Dwarf" (Dwarf - Wizard) - Fenris_Worldsbane's Tales from the Yawning Portal
Ignoring Alten for the time being, Rees nods to Calcryx and accepts the statue. "Thank you. I wish you the best of luck. Be careful." Softly after Alten walks off to pray, she adds, "I think you broke his brain a little which is both funny and promising. You know the way out?"
Rees Changeling Rogue in Tales From the Yawning Portal: Sunless Citadel
Nikya Centaur Blood Hunter in Death House Halloween Oneshot
Calcryx swishes her tail in amusement as Alten speaks to her and follows him with her eyes as he leaves, but says nothing in return.
"Well that was tense, I'm glad no one had to die."
Trickery in Tales From the Yawning Portal
Healer in Trudvang: Wildheart
Ignoring Talien as she now considers him an annoyance, Calcryx chuckles and replies to Rees, “I’m good at providing brain freeze. I do not know the way out, but I know my way back to where they kept me.. I will follow your trail from there. Goodbye Rees.”
With that Calcryx makes her way across the room to the open door and exits into the corridor. She sees Grom, Arxius, Trick, Meepo , and Corkie there asking Meepo to stay. She uses her bulk to push into the hallway saying “Excuse me don’t mind if I squeeze through” as she causes you all to press up against the rough stone walls.
When she gets to Meepo she snaps her jaws at him playfully and he jumps back frightened of her maw. “I will let you live because your friends aided me lizard.. but if I ever see you or your tribe again you shan’t be so lucky”.
Unless any of you try to stop her she makes her way into the Goblin Range and heads south the way you came.
EDIT: Fixed Font/Color of test.
You kneel and offer up penance to Torm. After a few moments you close your eyes waiting on a reply and hopefully a bit of his divine wisdom. But, the room is silent. You are alone with your own thoughts. You receive no reply. No absolution. No penances. You hear nothing but the beating of your own heart. “Thump, Thump, Thump...” it sounds like marching soldiers in your ears.
Then you hear the patter and click of talons on stone as Calcryx makes her way into the room. She sees you and stops. She seems to consider you for but a moment. She seems to make some sort of decision and then proceeds to make her way out of the room.
EDIT: Font
Rees watches Calcryx leave with a satisfied smile, holding the little jade statuette to her chest. "I like her."
Rees Changeling Rogue in Tales From the Yawning Portal: Sunless Citadel
Nikya Centaur Blood Hunter in Death House Halloween Oneshot
Grom will make his way into the treasure room she came out of and take a look around for scrolls or weapons
preception: 18
Grombrindal "The White Dwarf" (Dwarf - Wizard) - Fenris_Worldsbane's Tales from the Yawning Portal
Talien will stand there waiting for a response, once Calcryx leaves the room and ignores him he will see if she left any treasures behind (coins mostly), thr hammer for the blacksmith, or weapons he can use.
He will make the comment "Still not a nice creature"
(Just Going to "assist" Grom with the search even though I would have started a bit before him)
Warforged Fighter Talien
To Calcryx as she leaves; "If you remain hidden near the exit when I am done with all this, and have been to the village, I will try to help you return to where you belong. You are an intelligent being... there are so many horrors in this world. Do not let them make you one."
Arxius will crouch down to Meepo's level. "Meepo, please. If you tell Yusdrayl they will come. Calcryx does not belong to her, she deserves her freedom. If she was the manifestation of a God, would she have allowed you to chain her? Even if she did not recall what she was."
Arxius, Elven Simic Hybrid Ranger in Tales from the Yawning Portal
Alten ignores the dragon as it goes by. He didn't really expect to get an answer directly. In the time of listening to his own heartbeat after finishing his prayer, does he still feel the divine spark within him that feeds his powers?
"Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth." A Camus
@ShaZadam @Sorvas There aren't any weapons, or scrolls visible, but you spot the chest set against the western wall. Calcryx also left behind an assortment (12 pieces) of fine silverware worth 1 gp each.
EDIT: The chest is wooden and iron banded. It has a small keyhole set just below the lid.