Linene nods at Maltake “ Sorry, i didn’t catch your name, but sure i could give you a small discount. But i am a business woman. So this discount is a onetime deal. Let's say you may choose any weapon i got and i give you ten percent of the value but no more then 5 dragons in total.”
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Zurzg ears start burning as he listens to Mal indirectly mention him when haggling with Linene. Giving up his hiding place under the cart, he toddles into the storeroom, still wrapped up in his donated clothes, and tugs this time at the clothes of Mal, to get the monk's attention. Feeling confident that his disguise is holding up to scrutiny from the residents of Phandalin, he is a little bolder in his request to Mal than he was with Kai in the same situation at Barthen's.
"Zurzg great halfling warrior, need little halfling shield and little halfling arrows."
Kai hums in thought. "I believe we gathered all of the crates from the hideout. It is possible however that some may have been taken to a different location. I believe Gundrum is an acquaintance of Elmar. At least a business partner per say? We are actually currently looking for Gundrums two brothers. Do you have any note of them?"
Kai accepts the pouch of coins to distribute later and smiles at the others.
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Nina Wildvale|Changeling|Wild Magic Sorcerer|Rise of The Reunelords|Active
Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
Addressing Kai first, Linene answers:”Like i said, i don’t know Gundren, so i doubt i know his brothers. What are their names, and Gundren, is that a human name?”
Next she looks at Maltake and Zurzg, she pauses for a second but choses to ignore whatever crossed her mind:”A map would be great, i know two hunters who can take a look for me if there is anything else left. And yes my small friend, i do have shields and arrows, You can have the shield for 10 gold piece and i throw in 20 arrows for free.”
Finally she gets around to answer Margareth:”Well, my original request was the recovery of my stolen delivery. But Tymora smiled upon me and you already solved that one. I have yet another problem, and the fact that you took care of the bandits who robed my caravan shows me that you are capable.
Since maybe two month ago, we have this group of thugs here in Phandalin. First there were only two or three of them but bit by bit very rapidly they grew in numbers, and now they are to many for us to handle, since most of us got family and businesses to protect. They pressure businesses into paying insurances for protection and they won’t shy back from violence to get what they want. The Townmaster is no help either, he ignored complains about them for to long, saying they just need to settle down and find their place in the community, but i think he is either intimidated by them or bribed. Normally they hang around the Sleeping Giant tap house in the east part of the village. It is close to the old Tresendar Manor where I assume they sleep during the nigh in the basement of that ruined house.
Usually they drink till late night and won’t get up until noon or early afternoon, but i am sure you will come across some of them soon enough. Most of them are humans, but i also saw a few halforcs. You can easily identify them by the scarlet cloaks they wear as some kind of uniform.”
She looks to the others waiting for them to say something. But replies thinking that these Thugs don't sound like the Centarum or the Xanathar back in Waterdeep
"So what do you want us to do Linene? Are there any symbols other than red cloaks"
She pets Marco. While wondering what fool rogue would wear a red cloak
Kai moves to give Zurzg modt of her share (don't remeber what it was) as promised earlier, for his shield, before focusing back to the conversation.
"We are not quite sure of their names. Only told by another friend that we should seek them out. As it is, I believe we are capable of finding this new hideout? We are worried that someone we know has been taken there. However I think we can also look into these bandits once a plan of action has been decided to retrieve our friend."
Side-tracked by looking for the goblin initially when Zurzg gets mentioned as missing, the tiefling is -- if nothing else -- late in actually helping carrying anything inside. But help he does! Eventually...
Later on, Nobody had simply just shook his head 'no' to Mal, but say no more, distrusting his own ability to be any more discrete at the moment. He says nothing more for a while, and just seems to drink in the situation once the matter of work and reward. A small frown touching his lips is the only indication of change out the otherwise analytical look about the tiefling.
"Not to mention that it will be harder to have this town act as a sort of 'home base' while we look into our employers whereabouts." He mentions, side-eyeing Mal for a second. "And phandalin at least feels to far out of the way to even hope other townships -- perhaps if the... I think were called an alliance of something? Anyhow, by the time other aid would arrive, it would likely be untenable to even try to uproot them."He pauses to thumb his chin for a moment, then nods. "I think we should this thing. Though before that--"
Nobody steps up from whatever pseudo huddle might've happened there with the group, unslinging the Goblin Hero Longbow from his back. "Madame. I do not suppose I could trade this in for any Lighter Crossbows you have in stock? It has served me well, but... it is quite tiring trying to draw it. And some bolts too. Those I can pay for, if need be."He requests of Linene.
Reward Money Collected So Far to be Divided(as a reminder): Barthens: 50gp Linene: 35gp Total: 85gp so far After Split: 17gp(doesn't include Zurzg or Ree'lyn) 14gp(including Zurzg OR Ree'lyn) with 1 gp left over (I cannot remember if Hazel and Ostren was covered by Sildar already, but if including them the split comes to(not including Zurzg or Ree'lyn: 12gp w/ 1gp left over) (Also, just to clarify, didn't immediately include either Zurz or Ree as one is a full member technically yet, and the other I cannot recall if officially joined or not. Probably shouldn't include Margret as well, having not participated in the job, but don't think any party member except MAYBE Mal would be that touchy about it.)
Linene takes the Longbow from Nobody and examines it:”Hmmm.... it has a little bit wear and tear but the wood itself is in good condition...I give you a Light Crossbow and 20 bolts for 5gold and the Longbow, what do you say?”
Mal speaks to Linene - Mistress Linene, I am Malachi Artredis of the House Artredis. Well, we were just supposed to have escorted some goods here and be on our merry way. But as the fates would have it, we have some loose ends to tie. Our stay in town is indefinite.
I haven't seen these "thugs" you speak of but we've only been in town for less than a day. Looks like some criminal element is trying to set up shop here. Maybe even the ones the Zurzg's misguided kin were speaking about. I'd guess the appearance of these riff-raff coincided with the Goblin attacks in the caravans. So in a way, they may know where our friend is.
Well then, I am all in for clearing them out. Can't let these types of people get a foothold in town or else they'll never leave.
Mal suppresses a sigh. He wonders if these "thugs" are connected with any of the thieves guilds in the area. It wouldn't take much to get control of the town. It isn't particularly big as far as he has seen. But the question is "why" would anyone want this town in the first place.
Nobody smiles toothily, forgetting the change in some in the heat of the moment. "I say you have yourself a deal, Madam."He says, eagerly fishing out the five gold for it. Although he pauses for a second, remembering other business, the thought goes brushed aside once more by a wave of determination. As soon as he had the weapon good and strapped into place, and bolts secured, he backs off without a word, but listens curiously to the rest.
"Then it seems all but settled." He says afterwards. "I still need to visit the shrine to see about some herbs and extra incense... Perhaps some extra bandages too. Miss Kai. If I could partake a portion of my cut at least, I'll leave however many of you to your own business while we await Sir Sildar's return. Perhaps these other tasks he has in mind involves our new found adversaries."
(To Desarud: Remind me, did Malachi introduce himself as something of a noble?)
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Yog - [Tortle]Druid/Warlock - Circle of Stars/Celestial (Libretalia)
Margret or Margareth as she thinks she might start calling herself liking the sound of it is having along the same thoughts that kai she nudges Kai with her elbow.
Usually they drink till late night and won’t get up until noon or early afternoon, but i am sure you will come across some of them soon enough
"You know its about noon time, remember what that lady said about the thugs."
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Kai smiles as Magaret's face of worry appears. "Nobody? You can handle the conversation right? I think I should join Magaret and Moss out at the cart. If bandits are an issue. We still have to return the cart and we don't need it stolen."
With than she follows Margaret out of the shop and to the cart where she joins her and Moss with a smile. "So you know Linene? We don't mind helping her, but there is quite a conflict. In all honesty, We know where Gundrun potentially is... however our other hirer Sildar suggested we find his brothers before running off after him. The issue at hand is that I am worried if we spend too long here dealing with these thugs, that Gundrun will die. Our main goal was to get to Phandalin, yes, but once we were attacked on the road and realized our hirer's were captured, it became our new main goal to rescue them."
There's a pause before she offers a slight smile. "I will however go with whatever the group wants to do, but Gundrun's timeframe is a major concern for me. As is, the thugs will not be leaving anytime soon, but Gundrun may be dead much faster than we can get rid of these thieves and hooligans. "
As she finishes her small explanation, Kai glances around, keeping watch for anyone like Linene described to be a thief or hooligan. She is also especially wary of any strangers approaching their cart.
Perception: 18
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Nina Wildvale|Changeling|Wild Magic Sorcerer|Rise of The Reunelords|Active
Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
Zurzg catches the small shield thrown to him by Margret, slides it on his left arm, and for the first time a large goblin grin crosses his face as he walks outside with Kai.
"Zurzg think 'Gum-drum' dead already. King Grol want him and map, maybe King Grol have no use for 'Gum-drum' by now."
" I was escorting a caravan from Triboar to Phandalin for the Lionshield Coster, My job ended here, thats how I know Linene Graywind"
"Who is this Gundrun, Kai? I Know he hired you. You don't have to repeat that. Was he captured under your care was he with you? What does he look like, who, what captured him."
As she looks to see if the wagon is still there and if Moss is ok and if there are any red cloaked thugs around.
"Why do you think he is still alive, Taking time to find his brothers, Wouldn't that reduce this timeframe of yours, What could they do"
Zurzg catches the small shield thrown to him by Margret, slides it on his left arm, and for the first time a large goblin grin crosses his face as he walks outside with Kai.
"Zurzg think 'Gum-drum' dead already. King Grol want him and map, maybe King Grol have no use for 'Gum-drum' by now."
" And what was your part in this Zarzg, What map? Who was this King?"
Now thinking she has more info than a whole entire time shes been around these folks feeling that she actually a part of this little group
Mal goes over to Nobody.
In a quiet voice that only Nobody can hear - Should we tell her about the Jade Figurine? It wasn't in any of the chests marked as hers.
Linene nods at Maltake “ Sorry, i didn’t catch your name, but sure i could give you a small discount. But i am a business woman. So this discount is a onetime deal. Let's say you may choose any weapon i got and i give you ten percent of the value but no more then 5 dragons in total.”
Margret after putting down the crate she was helping to move
"Sorry to interrupt Mam, but You mentioned a task you wanted done, is that still needed?"
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Reminder for myself. Work together or fail apart. Talk with each other when necessary. Describe how, where, if, your character moved.
The sign on the trail ahead reads "DONT FEED THE DRAGON!" "Working Together" Follow this link please
Zurzg ears start burning as he listens to Mal indirectly mention him when haggling with Linene. Giving up his hiding place under the cart, he toddles into the storeroom, still wrapped up in his donated clothes, and tugs this time at the clothes of Mal, to get the monk's attention. Feeling confident that his disguise is holding up to scrutiny from the residents of Phandalin, he is a little bolder in his request to Mal than he was with Kai in the same situation at Barthen's.
"Zurzg great halfling warrior, need little halfling shield and little halfling arrows."
Deception: 8
Kai hums in thought. "I believe we gathered all of the crates from the hideout. It is possible however that some may have been taken to a different location. I believe Gundrum is an acquaintance of Elmar. At least a business partner per say? We are actually currently looking for Gundrums two brothers. Do you have any note of them?"
Kai accepts the pouch of coins to distribute later and smiles at the others.
Nina Wildvale|Changeling|Wild Magic Sorcerer|Rise of The Reunelords|Active
Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
Willow Twilight|Swiftstride Shifter|Blood Hunter|Ebberon|Retired
Meephylia Polliwog|Grung|Dragon Sorcerer|Descent To Avernus|Retired
Ashryn Rairs|Changeling|Hexblade Warlock|Out Of The Abyss|Dead
Addressing Kai first, Linene answers:”Like i said, i don’t know Gundren, so i doubt i know his brothers. What are their names, and Gundren, is that a human name?”
Next she looks at Maltake and Zurzg, she pauses for a second but choses to ignore whatever crossed her mind:”A map would be great, i know two hunters who can take a look for me if there is anything else left. And yes my small friend, i do have shields and arrows, You can have the shield for 10 gold piece and i throw in 20 arrows for free.”
Finally she gets around to answer Margareth:” Well, my original request was the recovery of my stolen delivery. But Tymora smiled upon me and you already solved that one. I have yet another problem, and the fact that you took care of the bandits who robed my caravan shows me that you are capable.
Since maybe two month ago, we have this group of thugs here in Phandalin. First there were only two or three of them but bit by bit very rapidly they grew in numbers, and now they are to many for us to handle, since most of us got family and businesses to protect. They pressure businesses into paying insurances for protection and they won’t shy back from violence to get what they want. The Townmaster is no help either, he ignored complains about them for to long, saying they just need to settle down and find their place in the community, but i think he is either intimidated by them or bribed. Normally they hang around the Sleeping Giant tap house in the east part of the village. It is close to the old Tresendar Manor where I assume they sleep during the nigh in the basement of that ruined house.
Usually they drink till late night and won’t get up until noon or early afternoon, but i am sure you will come across some of them soon enough. Most of them are humans, but i also saw a few halforcs. You can easily identify them by the scarlet cloaks they wear as some kind of uniform.”
She looks to the others waiting for them to say something. But replies thinking that these Thugs don't sound like the Centarum or the Xanathar back in Waterdeep
"So what do you want us to do Linene? Are there any symbols other than red cloaks"
She pets Marco. While wondering what fool rogue would wear a red cloak
"You know, like eye tatoos or maybe crows?"
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Reminder for myself. Work together or fail apart. Talk with each other when necessary. Describe how, where, if, your character moved.
The sign on the trail ahead reads "DONT FEED THE DRAGON!" "Working Together" Follow this link please
Kai moves to give Zurzg modt of her share (don't remeber what it was) as promised earlier, for his shield, before focusing back to the conversation.
"We are not quite sure of their names. Only told by another friend that we should seek them out. As it is, I believe we are capable of finding this new hideout? We are worried that someone we know has been taken there. However I think we can also look into these bandits once a plan of action has been decided to retrieve our friend."
Nina Wildvale|Changeling|Wild Magic Sorcerer|Rise of The Reunelords|Active
Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
Willow Twilight|Swiftstride Shifter|Blood Hunter|Ebberon|Retired
Meephylia Polliwog|Grung|Dragon Sorcerer|Descent To Avernus|Retired
Ashryn Rairs|Changeling|Hexblade Warlock|Out Of The Abyss|Dead
Tired she looks in her coin purse pulls out ten gold and hands it to Linene
"This is for the small ones shield" (I've takin it off my sheet)
Turning to Kai
"If she dosent know Gundren I don't think she would know his kin, we can ask Elmar when we return the
animal and wagon Kai."
looking to whom is here
"Well do we help the folks of this town with this, thug problem?
Linene said they're multipying I guess drifters being recruited at this manor
if we don't deal with it now it'll get worse."
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Reminder for myself. Work together or fail apart. Talk with each other when necessary. Describe how, where, if, your character moved.
The sign on the trail ahead reads "DONT FEED THE DRAGON!" "Working Together" Follow this link please
Side-tracked by looking for the goblin initially when Zurzg gets mentioned as missing, the tiefling is -- if nothing else -- late in actually helping carrying anything inside. But help he does! Eventually...
Later on, Nobody had simply just shook his head 'no' to Mal, but say no more, distrusting his own ability to be any more discrete at the moment. He says nothing more for a while, and just seems to drink in the situation once the matter of work and reward. A small frown touching his lips is the only indication of change out the otherwise analytical look about the tiefling.
"Not to mention that it will be harder to have this town act as a sort of 'home base' while we look into our employers whereabouts." He mentions, side-eyeing Mal for a second. "And phandalin at least feels to far out of the way to even hope other townships -- perhaps if the... I think were called an alliance of something? Anyhow, by the time other aid would arrive, it would likely be untenable to even try to uproot them." He pauses to thumb his chin for a moment, then nods. "I think we should this thing. Though before that--"
Nobody steps up from whatever pseudo huddle might've happened there with the group, unslinging the Goblin Hero Longbow from his back. "Madame. I do not suppose I could trade this in for any Lighter Crossbows you have in stock? It has served me well, but... it is quite tiring trying to draw it. And some bolts too. Those I can pay for, if need be." He requests of Linene.
Reward Money Collected So Far to be Divided(as a reminder):
Barthens: 50gp
Linene: 35gp
Total: 85gp so far
After Split: 17gp(doesn't include Zurzg or Ree'lyn) 14gp(including Zurzg OR Ree'lyn) with 1 gp left over
(I cannot remember if Hazel and Ostren was covered by Sildar already, but if including them the split comes to(not including Zurzg or Ree'lyn: 12gp w/ 1gp left over)
(Also, just to clarify, didn't immediately include either Zurz or Ree as one is a full member technically yet, and the other I cannot recall if officially joined or not. Probably shouldn't include Margret as well, having not participated in the job, but don't think any party member except MAYBE Mal would be that touchy about it.)
Yog - [Tortle]Druid/Warlock - Circle of Stars/Celestial (Libretalia)
Nobody - [Feral-Tiefling]Wizard/Sorcerer - War/Draconic (HoTDQ)
Jack Vicvan - [Eladrin]Druid/Warlock - Circle of Dreams/Archfey
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Hiatus:
Xanrazan - [Earth Genasi]Bard - College of Swords(Shadowthorn's Princess of the Apocalypse)
Linene takes the Longbow from Nobody and examines it:”Hmmm.... it has a little bit wear and tear but the wood itself is in good condition...I give you a Light Crossbow and 20 bolts for 5gold and the Longbow, what do you say?”
Mal speaks to Linene - Mistress Linene, I am Malachi Artredis of the House Artredis. Well, we were just supposed to have escorted some goods here and be on our merry way. But as the fates would have it, we have some loose ends to tie. Our stay in town is indefinite.
I haven't seen these "thugs" you speak of but we've only been in town for less than a day. Looks like some criminal element is trying to set up shop here. Maybe even the ones the Zurzg's misguided kin were speaking about. I'd guess the appearance of these riff-raff coincided with the Goblin attacks in the caravans. So in a way, they may know where our friend is.
Well then, I am all in for clearing them out. Can't let these types of people get a foothold in town or else they'll never leave.
Mal suppresses a sigh. He wonders if these "thugs" are connected with any of the thieves guilds in the area. It wouldn't take much to get control of the town. It isn't particularly big as far as he has seen. But the question is "why" would anyone want this town in the first place.
Nobody smiles toothily, forgetting the change in some in the heat of the moment. "I say you have yourself a deal, Madam." He says, eagerly fishing out the five gold for it. Although he pauses for a second, remembering other business, the thought goes brushed aside once more by a wave of determination. As soon as he had the weapon good and strapped into place, and bolts secured, he backs off without a word, but listens curiously to the rest.
"Then it seems all but settled." He says afterwards. "I still need to visit the shrine to see about some herbs and extra incense... Perhaps some extra bandages too. Miss Kai. If I could partake a portion of my cut at least, I'll leave however many of you to your own business while we await Sir Sildar's return. Perhaps these other tasks he has in mind involves our new found adversaries."
(To Desarud: Remind me, did Malachi introduce himself as something of a noble?)
Yog - [Tortle]Druid/Warlock - Circle of Stars/Celestial (Libretalia)
Nobody - [Feral-Tiefling]Wizard/Sorcerer - War/Draconic (HoTDQ)
Jack Vicvan - [Eladrin]Druid/Warlock - Circle of Dreams/Archfey
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Hiatus:
Xanrazan - [Earth Genasi]Bard - College of Swords(Shadowthorn's Princess of the Apocalypse)
Kai offers Nobody his cut of the coin before continuing to watch the discussion, unsure of the groups current decision of which task to focus on.
Nina Wildvale|Changeling|Wild Magic Sorcerer|Rise of The Reunelords|Active
Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
Willow Twilight|Swiftstride Shifter|Blood Hunter|Ebberon|Retired
Meephylia Polliwog|Grung|Dragon Sorcerer|Descent To Avernus|Retired
Ashryn Rairs|Changeling|Hexblade Warlock|Out Of The Abyss|Dead
Margret or Margareth as she thinks she might start calling herself liking the sound of it is having along the same thoughts that kai she nudges Kai with her elbow.
"You know its about noon time, remember what that lady said about the thugs."
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Reminder for myself. Work together or fail apart. Talk with each other when necessary. Describe how, where, if, your character moved.
The sign on the trail ahead reads "DONT FEED THE DRAGON!" "Working Together" Follow this link please
Then a look of shock and concern comes over her face
"I'm pretty sure that Moss can guard the wagon on her own, right!?"
Worried she moves grabs a shield (she paid for) that the goblin can use tosses it to him then hurries out the door towards the wagon.
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Reminder for myself. Work together or fail apart. Talk with each other when necessary. Describe how, where, if, your character moved.
The sign on the trail ahead reads "DONT FEED THE DRAGON!" "Working Together" Follow this link please
Kai smiles as Magaret's face of worry appears. "Nobody? You can handle the conversation right? I think I should join Magaret and Moss out at the cart. If bandits are an issue. We still have to return the cart and we don't need it stolen."
With than she follows Margaret out of the shop and to the cart where she joins her and Moss with a smile. "So you know Linene? We don't mind helping her, but there is quite a conflict. In all honesty, We know where Gundrun potentially is... however our other hirer Sildar suggested we find his brothers before running off after him. The issue at hand is that I am worried if we spend too long here dealing with these thugs, that Gundrun will die. Our main goal was to get to Phandalin, yes, but once we were attacked on the road and realized our hirer's were captured, it became our new main goal to rescue them."
There's a pause before she offers a slight smile. "I will however go with whatever the group wants to do, but Gundrun's timeframe is a major concern for me. As is, the thugs will not be leaving anytime soon, but Gundrun may be dead much faster than we can get rid of these thieves and hooligans. "
As she finishes her small explanation, Kai glances around, keeping watch for anyone like Linene described to be a thief or hooligan. She is also especially wary of any strangers approaching their cart.
Perception: 18
Nina Wildvale|Changeling|Wild Magic Sorcerer|Rise of The Reunelords|Active
Kai Loire|Water Genasia|Life Cleric|Road To Phandalin|Retired
Willow Twilight|Swiftstride Shifter|Blood Hunter|Ebberon|Retired
Meephylia Polliwog|Grung|Dragon Sorcerer|Descent To Avernus|Retired
Ashryn Rairs|Changeling|Hexblade Warlock|Out Of The Abyss|Dead
Zurzg catches the small shield thrown to him by Margret, slides it on his left arm, and for the first time a large goblin grin crosses his face as he walks outside with Kai.
"Zurzg think 'Gum-drum' dead already. King Grol want him and map, maybe King Grol have no use for 'Gum-drum' by now."
" I was escorting a caravan from Triboar to Phandalin for the Lionshield Coster, My job ended here, thats how I know Linene Graywind"
"Who is this Gundrun, Kai? I Know he hired you. You don't have to repeat that. Was he captured under your care was he with you? What does he look like, who, what captured him."
As she looks to see if the wagon is still there and if Moss is ok and if there are any red cloaked thugs around.
"Why do you think he is still alive, Taking time to find his brothers, Wouldn't that reduce this timeframe of yours, What could they do"
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Reminder for myself. Work together or fail apart. Talk with each other when necessary. Describe how, where, if, your character moved.
The sign on the trail ahead reads "DONT FEED THE DRAGON!" "Working Together" Follow this link please
" And what was your part in this Zarzg, What map? Who was this King?"
Now thinking she has more info than a whole entire time shes been around these folks feeling that she actually a part of this little group
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Reminder for myself. Work together or fail apart. Talk with each other when necessary. Describe how, where, if, your character moved.
The sign on the trail ahead reads "DONT FEED THE DRAGON!" "Working Together" Follow this link please