"I am not trying to capture you," Arxius says gently. "I believed I was returning you to where you belonged, but if that is not the case then I will not-" she looks to Meepo briefly. "-Meepo, I cannot let you imprison this creature."
Meepo looks at Arxius with an expression of pure anguish, “Yusdrayl said Calcryx god, but Calcryx doesn’t know yet! We keep Calcryx safe until she big! If Meepo no bring back Calcryx, Meepo can no go back!”
"No. I didn't even know you had a hoard. I mean," she smirks, "if you wanted to give us a reward for helping you I wouldn't say no.... but actually, we're looking for Trick's stuff. And a wand. And an apple? Oh, and two dwarves. And a hammer, I think? We're looking for a lot of things, I guess."
Calcryx turns her large head towards you and narrows her eyes, “Of course I have a hoard... I am a dragon! You haven’t helped me though... Why should I reward you? And why should I trust you? You’re looking for things to play tricks with? Who will you play tricks on? Me? I am not fond of tricks, nor fruit, nor dwarves! So you better explain yourself, or being to look elsewhere!”
“Meepo, Yusdrayl hurt you. She punishes you for not imprisoning a creature that should be free... are you sure what she chooses is right?”
To the dragon, Arxius will remove her gloves and bare her disfigured palms to it. “I was taken as a child and caged. They did horrible things to me. They made me all wrong. I am nothing like the person I should have been. I will never put anyone in a cage, ever. No creature of any kind deserves such treatment. If you wish to stay here that is your choice, if you wish to return to your home I will take you there. But I will never return you to your prison.”
This post has potentially manipulated dice roll results.
Talien will enter the room intrigued by the dragon and sheath his sword. He will look around slightly for the Dwarven Hammer and the Wand (not the apple) without opening or toughing anything. Perception 17 He will also talk to the dragon, I am Talien, I have never seen a real dragon. Very interesting. Can you fly? Do you remember your parents? You seem young still yet, the pictures I have seen dragons are much larger...unless they come in all sizes like the rats I have seen. (Talien will also ignore the coaxing to go outside from the party if they do so)
“Meepo, Yusdrayl hurt you. She punishes you for not imprisoning a creature that should be free... are you sure what she chooses is right?”
To the dragon, Arxius will remove her gloves and bare her disfigured palms to it. “I was taken as a child and caged. They did horrible things to me. They made me all wrong. I am nothing like the person I should have been. I will never put anyone in a cage, ever. No creature of any kind deserves such treatment. If you wish to stay here that is your choice, if you wish to return to your home I will take you there. But I will never return you to your prison.”
“Meepo, Yusdrayl hurt you. She punishes you for not imprisoning a creature that should be free... are you sure what she chooses is right?”
To the dragon, Arxius will remove her gloves and bare her disfigured palms to it. “I was taken as a child and caged. They did horrible things to me. They made me all wrong. I am nothing like the person I should have been. I will never put anyone in a cage, ever. No creature of any kind deserves such treatment. If you wish to stay here that is your choice, if you wish to return to your home I will take you there. But I will never return you to your prison.”
Meepo casts his head downwards and begins to speak quickly, “Yusdrayl bully. But, Calcryx made Meepo’s scars. Meepo job keeper. Keeper must tend to Calcryx... that why Meepo cast out when Calcryx get stolen. Yusdrayl said Calcryx god. She not remember yet. She been reborn and need time to remember. Calcryx not come to us though... Yusdrayl found when Calcryx a bit smaller... Yusdrayl use magic to capture... Meepo not sure how. Calcryx was sleep, when woke up Calcryx very sad.”
Calcryx gnashes her teeth as Meepo speaks, but she waits until he is finished then sniffs your outstretched hand. Hesitantly she says, “Say I believe you... What will you have of me? You will let me out of the Citadel? What about the green skins and lizards? They hurt me! I want revenge!”
Talien will enter the room intrigued by the dragon and sheath his sword. He will look around slightly for the Dwarven Hammer and the Wand (not the apple) without opening or toughing anything. Perception 17 He will also talk to the dragon, I am Talien, I have never seen a real dragon. Very interesting. Can you fly? Do you remember your parents? You seem young still yet, the pictures I have seen dragons are much larger...unless they come in all sizes like the rats I have seen. (Talien will also ignore the coaxing to go outside from the party if they do so)
DM Note: Sorry no wand, or hammer in here.. just stuffed heads, the treasure chest, and a white dragon wyrmling.
Calcryx recoils as Talien approaches. As he finishes his last sentence she darts her head forward menacingly and hisses, “DONT EVER COMPARE ME TO A RAT!”
She calms herself a little and then looks at Rees and Arxius, “Why is this suit of armor talking anyway?” Then cocks her head and sniffs Talien, “You smell metallic... yet different than protective armor.. interesting. To answer your question despite your rudeness... I can’t fly inside this little room,” she says as she pauses to think.
She seems to sigh, “To tell you the truth... I have never flown. I was taken from mother and locked in that cage just before I was able too. They have been feeding me rats and the occasional taste of him (gesturing to Meepo) ever since.”
Come with us while we explore this Citadel, and you can kill any goblins we come across. Talien says, approaching slowly hand out so it can smell him. I am new here in this realm, is your kind a common occurrence?
Come with us while we explore this Citadel, and you can kill any goblins we come across. Talien says, approaching slowly hand out so it can smell him. I am new here in this realm, is your kind a common occurrence?
Calcryx recoils again as Talien issues his hand forward. When she sees he is not threatening her she approaches slowly and flicks her tongue out, "Peculiar... you smell like my coins, but you can speak to me."
She withdraws and chuckles deeply (her laughter is deep and kind of scary.. in a murder you in one bite kind of way). "You wish me to join you in an exploration? I don't quite like this place and wish to go home to mother. But, I am starving... green skin sounds like a good snack. Hrrmmmm..." (She has no idea if she is a common occurrence and chooses to ignore the question, rather than look weak).
Make a persuasion check please with advantage [DC 20].
Come with us while we explore this Citadel, and you can kill any goblins we come across. Talien says, approaching slowly hand out so it can smell him. I am new here in this realm, is your kind a common occurrence?
Calcryx recoils again as Talien issues his hand forward. When she sees he is not threatening her she approaches slowly and flicks her tongue out, "Peculiar... you smell like my coins, but you can speak to me."
She withdraws and chuckles deeply (her laughter is deep and kind of scary.. in a murder you in one bite kind of way). "You wish me to join you in an exploration? I don't quite like this place and wish to go home to mother. But, I am starving... green skin sounds like a good snack. Hrrmmmm..." (She has no idea if she is a common occurrence and chooses to ignore the question, rather than look weak).
Make a persuasion check please with advantage [DC 20].
I like coins, I do find them very interesting. Also there is not any fresh meat from the way we just came, it should be starting to decay at this point. Fresh meat only lies through the places we have not been.Persuasion: 2
Edit: FML with only a +1 mod, ah well looks like rotting meat it is for the dragon.
If you guys are going down this road, I submit that the roll could be at advantage with Arxius and Rees helping - talking about helping & taking it home and such. DM's ruling says . . .
If you guys are going down this road, I submit that the roll could be at advantage with Arxius and Rees helping - talking about helping & taking it home and such. DM's ruling says . . .
{It was with Adv, lol. But, there is multiple chances here. As long as they can keep the convo going}.
Come with us while we explore this Citadel, and you can kill any goblins we come across. Talien says, approaching slowly hand out so it can smell him. I am new here in this realm, is your kind a common occurrence?
Calcryx recoils again as Talien issues his hand forward. When she sees he is not threatening her she approaches slowly and flicks her tongue out, "Peculiar... you smell like my coins, but you can speak to me."
She withdraws and chuckles deeply (her laughter is deep and kind of scary.. in a murder you in one bite kind of way). "You wish me to join you in an exploration? I don't quite like this place and wish to go home to mother. But, I am starving... green skin sounds like a good snack. Hrrmmmm..." (She has no idea if she is a common occurrence and chooses to ignore the question, rather than look weak).
Make a persuasion check please with advantage [DC 20].
I like coins, I do find them very interesting. Also there is not any fresh meat from the way we just came, it should be starting to decay at this point. Fresh meat only lies through the places we have not been.Persuasion: 19
Edit: FML with only a +1 mod, ah well looks like rotting meat it is for the dragon.
"Hrrrmmm... I like my meat dry cured... mother says frost and cold helps with that... But, there is no sport in scavenging. What else have you to offer me if I were to grace you with my presence?" Calcryx asks as she licks her lips.
“Calcryx, will you allow us a moment to speak with our group before we continue?”
If yes, Arxius will motion to Rees and Talien and join everyone in the hall.
She’ll also say quietly to Meepo; “Calcryx hurt you because Yusdrayl took her from her mother and held her prisoner. Yusdrayl has no place thrusting godhood onto another, especially not one so young. Meepo, you need to think about this. What is best for Yusdrayl, what is best for Calcryx, and what is best for Meepo. If we do not return her, you always have a place with me, I promise you that. I will not make you go back there to be an exile. You are part of my clan now if you want to be.”
Meepo looks at Arxius with an expression of pure anguish, “Yusdrayl said Calcryx god, but Calcryx doesn’t know yet! We keep Calcryx safe until she big! If Meepo no bring back Calcryx, Meepo can no go back!”
Calcryx turns her large head towards you and narrows her eyes, “Of course I have a hoard... I am a dragon! You haven’t helped me though... Why should I reward you? And why should I trust you? You’re looking for things to play tricks with? Who will you play tricks on? Me? I am not fond of tricks, nor fruit, nor dwarves! So you better explain yourself, or being to look elsewhere!”
“Meepo, Yusdrayl hurt you. She punishes you for not imprisoning a creature that should be free... are you sure what she chooses is right?”
To the dragon, Arxius will remove her gloves and bare her disfigured palms to it. “I was taken as a child and caged. They did horrible things to me. They made me all wrong. I am nothing like the person I should have been. I will never put anyone in a cage, ever. No creature of any kind deserves such treatment. If you wish to stay here that is your choice, if you wish to return to your home I will take you there. But I will never return you to your prison.”
Arxius, Elven Simic Hybrid Ranger in Tales from the Yawning Portal
"I am fond of tricks, actually, but in this case, it's the name of someone else we just freed from imprisonment."
Rees Changeling Rogue in Tales From the Yawning Portal: Sunless Citadel
Nikya Centaur Blood Hunter in Death House Halloween Oneshot
Alten is a bit agitated
Ah, ladies
Perhaps we should step outside and have a word with the rest? Perhaps Meepo can stay here and keep Calcryx company?
"Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth." A Camus
Talien will enter the room intrigued by the dragon and sheath his sword. He will look around slightly for the Dwarven Hammer and the Wand (not the apple) without opening or toughing anything. Perception 17 He will also talk to the dragon, I am Talien, I have never seen a real dragon. Very interesting. Can you fly? Do you remember your parents? You seem young still yet, the pictures I have seen dragons are much larger...unless they come in all sizes like the rats I have seen. (Talien will also ignore the coaxing to go outside from the party if they do so)
Warforged Fighter Talien
DM Note: Botting a persuasion roll with adv. 14.
(Just made it DC was about a 10).
Meepo casts his head downwards and begins to speak quickly, “Yusdrayl bully. But, Calcryx made Meepo’s scars. Meepo job keeper. Keeper must tend to Calcryx... that why Meepo cast out when Calcryx get stolen. Yusdrayl said Calcryx god. She not remember yet. She been reborn and need time to remember. Calcryx not come to us though... Yusdrayl found when Calcryx a bit smaller... Yusdrayl use magic to capture... Meepo not sure how. Calcryx was sleep, when woke up Calcryx very sad.”
Calcryx gnashes her teeth as Meepo speaks, but she waits until he is finished then sniffs your outstretched hand. Hesitantly she says, “Say I believe you... What will you have of me? You will let me out of the Citadel? What about the green skins and lizards? They hurt me! I want revenge!”
Calcryx simply raises an eyebrow at your response as if she’s not sure what to think about the information presented.
Corkie coughs deliberately and steps out into the corridor. She looks worried and conflicted about the ordeal.
DM Note: Sorry no wand, or hammer in here.. just stuffed heads, the treasure chest, and a white dragon wyrmling.
Calcryx recoils as Talien approaches. As he finishes his last sentence she darts her head forward menacingly and hisses, “DONT EVER COMPARE ME TO A RAT!”
She calms herself a little and then looks at Rees and Arxius, “Why is this suit of armor talking anyway?” Then cocks her head and sniffs Talien, “You smell metallic... yet different than protective armor.. interesting. To answer your question despite your rudeness... I can’t fly inside this little room,” she says as she pauses to think.
She seems to sigh, “To tell you the truth... I have never flown. I was taken from mother and locked in that cage just before I was able too. They have been feeding me rats and the occasional taste of him (gesturing to Meepo) ever since.”
Come with us while we explore this Citadel, and you can kill any goblins we come across. Talien says, approaching slowly hand out so it can smell him. I am new here in this realm, is your kind a common occurrence?
Warforged Fighter Talien
Calcryx recoils again as Talien issues his hand forward. When she sees he is not threatening her she approaches slowly and flicks her tongue out, "Peculiar... you smell like my coins, but you can speak to me."
She withdraws and chuckles deeply (her laughter is deep and kind of scary.. in a murder you in one bite kind of way). "You wish me to join you in an exploration? I don't quite like this place and wish to go home to mother. But, I am starving... green skin sounds like a good snack. Hrrmmmm..." (She has no idea if she is a common occurrence and chooses to ignore the question, rather than look weak).
Make a persuasion check please with advantage [DC 20].
Alten is beyond confused at this point. He's heading into the hall.
Are you three joining the rest of us?
"Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth." A Camus
Corkie is waiting for you outside with a worried expression on her face. Grom is still casting his ritual spell.
I like coins, I do find them very interesting. Also there is not any fresh meat from the way we just came, it should be starting to decay at this point. Fresh meat only lies through the places we have not been. Persuasion: 2
Edit: FML with only a +1 mod, ah well looks like rotting meat it is for the dragon.
Warforged Fighter Talien
If you guys are going down this road, I submit that the roll could be at advantage with Arxius and Rees helping - talking about helping & taking it home and such. DM's ruling says . . .
"Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth." A Camus
{It was with Adv, lol. But, there is multiple chances here. As long as they can keep the convo going}.
"Hrrrmmm... I like my meat dry cured... mother says frost and cold helps with that... But, there is no sport in scavenging. What else have you to offer me if I were to grace you with my presence?" Calcryx asks as she licks her lips.
“Calcryx, will you allow us a moment to speak with our group before we continue?”
If yes, Arxius will motion to Rees and Talien and join everyone in the hall.
She’ll also say quietly to Meepo; “Calcryx hurt you because Yusdrayl took her from her mother and held her prisoner. Yusdrayl has no place thrusting godhood onto another, especially not one so young. Meepo, you need to think about this. What is best for Yusdrayl, what is best for Calcryx, and what is best for Meepo. If we do not return her, you always have a place with me, I promise you that. I will not make you go back there to be an exile. You are part of my clan now if you want to be.”
Arxius, Elven Simic Hybrid Ranger in Tales from the Yawning Portal