Why is the dragon being free bad? You were in a cage like it was too Shake. Did you like it better there? Maybe I should try out a cage. Does not seem like there would be much to do....
Shake looks pityingly at Talien, "You are so right my friend. Being trapped, caged, is horrible. And no sentient being should be put in that position, UNLESS they are a danger to innocent people around them. Talien, just imagine that somebody was threatening to murder your friends and companions. From what I know about you, you would do what you could to protect your friends, even if that meant imprisoning the one threatening them. Unfortunately, Dragons are a danger to everybody and everything. If you don't believe me then ask the infant Kobold we left frozen solid back in that cave." Shake gestures behind them.
"But in general, what you said is right Talien. I am just a simple bard. No danger to anyone." Shake looks at Alten. "Only a monster would cage an innocent sentient being who is no danger to anybody." Shake looks at Alten more closely, as if trying to look inside of him. "Or perhaps not a monster, but just somebody who is tired, frustrated and their judgment impaired."
As they continued to speak about a "leader" Rees found herself growing uncomfortable, as she always did when Alten tried to put her in that position. Making one decision not to fight a child, even a dragon child, did not put her in charge. She didn't want to be a leader, she just wanted to get paid enough to sleep in an actual bed for at least one night. "Enough, all of you. If there really is a dragon around, you lot are going to bring it right to us with your bickering. Shake, if you listen instead of speak for once you'd hear that Alten wasn't actually talking about cutting you out - he said that already. But also, it's pretty clear that you're not 'just a simple bard' and if we're going to continue together a little honesty would do you a lot of good. Alten, he's not wrong -- you've been different. Granted, we've known each other for what, a week? So maybe you were just on your best behavior before and this is the real you. To be perfectly honest, I don't care. Once we get paid if we all want to go our separate ways, then fine. I thought we worked well together but if I was mistaken then go with whatever god you serve. But please, let's finish this first?"
"By the gods you men are annoying," Rees says, walking more quickly to put distance between herself and the bickering. She shot a look to Arxius as if to ask what now?
Shake has gotten to Alten (certainly living up to his name). Alten deliberately tosses the glaive to the side and hooks his hands in his belt. He steps toward Shake, red in the face and yelling.
You talk too much. Twist words and stories to suit your needs without understanding. And apparently willing to lie about anything. But you clearly have all the answers don't you? Whether or not you have the facts doesn't seem to matter.
You say you thought I was the leader? WRONG! I'm the soldier whose role is to fight and protect my teammates. I'm not the leader of this group. We figured that out before we met you.
Alten deliberately turns his back on Shake, takes a deep breath, trying to get himself under control. He looks back at the original group.
Six of us contracted to do a job. Only five of that group completed the job. If you guys think he deserves Chatra's share, whatever. A fifth would be great but I was only expecting a sixth. Let's just get back to town and get paid. What happens after that, I don't know. And at this moment, I don't really care.
Alten picks up the Glavie and then starts walking back towards the town.
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"A wild creature will do as it must, that does not mean it deserves to be caged. Perhaps the dragon has simply gone to the mountains," Arxius says, annoyed with the references to the leader. "We should get to the village and finish the job."
Shake raises his hands in surrender. "I'm sorry. Clearly we are all a bit tired and frustrated. I myself was stuck in that cage for days before you all saved me and I am very grateful for being released. I clearly bothered you by asking for clarification of your activities before you met me. I understand if you want to keep your secrets. To be clear, I never asked to be given Chatra's share, but I am asking now, please don't... What was Alten's phrase again? Oh yes, please don't 'knock me out and put my ungrateful ass back in the cage where you found me.' Rees may imagine me to be more than I appear, but I assure you that I am not omnipotent and consigning me to such a fate would surely kill me."
"It was my call to let the dragon go. Well, me and Arxius. Talien agreed, if I recall correctly. None of us was willing to fight a caged child simply for existing as what it is. If you want to tell the people of Oakhurst that, then go ahead. It wouldn't be the first place I've run from with people wanting to kill me and it probably won't be the last. But the next person who implies that somehow makes us the leaders of this group is absolutely getting their ass locked in a cage and I will walk away with no regrets. Why does there have to be a leader? Why can't we just let people use their strengths when it's appropriate and make decisions as a gods damned group?"
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Grom has taken a min to gather his things... enjoy a moment in the sun... taking in the rays.. letting his skin soak up the warmth, and after all this jumps off..
will just begin humming a tune and head off down the road toward town...
Along the road grom will be on the lookout for Herbs, Wild Incense, or i guess a wild young dragon... 6 Investigation, Nature +3 Perception +2
After listening to Rees Shake's voice becomes solemn. "I see. I can tell that the decision was not made lightly and was made with the best of intentions. Thank you for your candor, Rees. I promise that if I do put these events to song or lyrical verse I will reflect your sincerity, your goodwill and your fortitude of spirit. A choice had to be made, and you made it. It is only those with truly noble spirits who can face all the consequences of their actions, both wonderful and grievous. I understand that you are not the leader, but I also understand why others follow you."
Alten has walked away and ignoring further discussions.
But if she want to ask him when he's listening, he'll tell her why units have to have a leader and followers to accomplish the mission. Otherwise it turns to chaos and people get killed needlessly because everyone is working to their own ends.
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"Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth." A Camus
In dwarven: "Die Welt war jung, die Berge grün, Es wurde noch kein Fleck auf dem Mond gesehen, Es wurden keine Worte auf Strom oder Stein gelegt Als Durin aufwachte und alleine ging. Er nannte die namenlosen Hügel und Täler; Er trank aus noch nicht verkosteten Brunnen; Er bückte sich und sah in Mirrormere, Und sah eine Krone von Sternen erscheinen, Als Edelsteine auf einem Silberfaden, Über den Schatten seines Kopfes."
"The world was young, the mountains green, No stain yet on the Moon was seen, No words were laid on stream or stone When Durin woke and walked alone. He named the nameless hills and dells; He drank from yet untasted wells; He stooped and looked in Mirrormere, And saw a crown of stars appear, As gems upon a silver thread, Above the shadows of his head.
as soon as shake made the Pop comment and things got spicy he had had enough and starting walking and singing... not very fast, not going very far, but definitely not making time for that shit
Hearing Grom sing, Shake joins with an off key harmony, quitely so as not to interrupt.
Die Welt war schön, die Berge hoch In älteren Tagen vor dem Fall Von mächtigen Königen in Nargothrond Und Gondolin, der jetzt darüber hinaus Die Westsee ist vergangen
Die Welt war zu Durins Zeiten fair Als König war er auf einem geschnitzten Thron In vielsäuligen Steinhallen Mit goldenem Dach und silbernem Boden Und Runen der Macht an der Tür Das Licht von Sonne und Stern und Mond In leuchtenden Kristalllampen gehauen Ungetränkt von Wolken oder Schatten der Nacht Dort für immer weit und hell gezeigt
The world was fair, the mountains tall In Elder Days before the fall Of mighty Kings in Nargothrond And Gondolin, who now beyond
The Western Seas have passed away The world was fair in Durin's Day
A king he was on carven throne In many-pillared halls of stone With golden roof and silver floor And runes of power upon the door The light of sun and star and moon In shining lamps of crystal hewn Undimmed by cloud or shade of night There shown forever far and bright
Grom has taken a min to gather his things... enjoy a moment in the sun... taking in the rays.. letting his skin soak up the warmth, and after all this jumps off..
will just begin humming a tune and head off down the road toward town...
Along the road grom will be on the lookout for Herbs, Wild Incense, or i guess a wild young dragon... 6 Investigation, Nature +3 Perception +2
...You don't find much (remember this place is scorched earth thanks to Ashardalan). No tracks either.. but, then again dragons have wings.
Shake has gotten to Alten (certainly living up to his name). Alten deliberately tosses the glaive to the side and hooks his hands in his belt. He steps toward Shake, red in the face and yelling.
You talk too much. Twist words and stories to suit your needs without understanding. And apparently willing to lie about anything. But you clearly have all the answers don't you? Whether or not you have the facts doesn't seem to matter.
You say you thought I was the leader? WRONG! I'm the soldier whose role is to fight and protect my teammates. I'm not the leader of this group. We figured that out before we met you.
Alten deliberately turns his back on Shake, takes a deep breath, trying to get himself under control. He looks back at the original group.
Six of us contracted to do a job. Only five of that group completed the job. If you guys think he deserves Chatra's share, whatever. A fifth would be great but I was only expecting a sixth. Let's just get back to town and get paid. What happens after that, I don't know. And at this moment, I don't really care.
Alten picks up the Glavie and then starts walking back towards the town.
Temper temper... How about you don't drop, or discard me so easily in your anger?
I wasn't discarding you. Just making sure I didn't use you to kill him.
What's your impression of our "friend" Shake?
Hrrmm... very well, but don't make a habit of it. Hrrmm.. Our friend Shake here seems to have his secrets, but I don't believe he means any harm and does genuinely want to stay with your ragtag group.
Hmph, it doesn't make sense. If a group rescued me from a cage, I would be grateful. Not looking to cause problems for them by spreading lies -- if I really wanted to be their friend. And where was he during that Deathlock fight? We heard him talking but I'm pretty sure I never actually saw him until afterwards. Did you see him?
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Why is the dragon being free bad? You were in a cage like it was too Shake. Did you like it better there? Maybe I should try out a cage. Does not seem like there would be much to do....
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Shake looks pityingly at Talien, "You are so right my friend. Being trapped, caged, is horrible. And no sentient being should be put in that position, UNLESS they are a danger to innocent people around them. Talien, just imagine that somebody was threatening to murder your friends and companions. From what I know about you, you would do what you could to protect your friends, even if that meant imprisoning the one threatening them. Unfortunately, Dragons are a danger to everybody and everything. If you don't believe me then ask the infant Kobold we left frozen solid back in that cave." Shake gestures behind them.
"But in general, what you said is right Talien. I am just a simple bard. No danger to anyone." Shake looks at Alten. "Only a monster would cage an innocent sentient being who is no danger to anybody." Shake looks at Alten more closely, as if trying to look inside of him. "Or perhaps not a monster, but just somebody who is tired, frustrated and their judgment impaired."
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As they continued to speak about a "leader" Rees found herself growing uncomfortable, as she always did when Alten tried to put her in that position. Making one decision not to fight a child, even a dragon child, did not put her in charge. She didn't want to be a leader, she just wanted to get paid enough to sleep in an actual bed for at least one night. "Enough, all of you. If there really is a dragon around, you lot are going to bring it right to us with your bickering. Shake, if you listen instead of speak for once you'd hear that Alten wasn't actually talking about cutting you out - he said that already. But also, it's pretty clear that you're not 'just a simple bard' and if we're going to continue together a little honesty would do you a lot of good. Alten, he's not wrong -- you've been different. Granted, we've known each other for what, a week? So maybe you were just on your best behavior before and this is the real you. To be perfectly honest, I don't care. Once we get paid if we all want to go our separate ways, then fine. I thought we worked well together but if I was mistaken then go with whatever god you serve. But please, let's finish this first?"
"By the gods you men are annoying," Rees says, walking more quickly to put distance between herself and the bickering. She shot a look to Arxius as if to ask what now?
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Shake has gotten to Alten (certainly living up to his name). Alten deliberately tosses the glaive to the side and hooks his hands in his belt. He steps toward Shake, red in the face and yelling.
You talk too much. Twist words and stories to suit your needs without understanding. And apparently willing to lie about anything. But you clearly have all the answers don't you? Whether or not you have the facts doesn't seem to matter.
You say you thought I was the leader? WRONG! I'm the soldier whose role is to fight and protect my teammates. I'm not the leader of this group. We figured that out before we met you.
Alten deliberately turns his back on Shake, takes a deep breath, trying to get himself under control. He looks back at the original group.
Six of us contracted to do a job. Only five of that group completed the job. If you guys think he deserves Chatra's share, whatever. A fifth would be great but I was only expecting a sixth. Let's just get back to town and get paid. What happens after that, I don't know. And at this moment, I don't really care.
Alten picks up the Glavie and then starts walking back towards the town.
"Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth." A Camus
"A wild creature will do as it must, that does not mean it deserves to be caged. Perhaps the dragon has simply gone to the mountains," Arxius says, annoyed with the references to the leader. "We should get to the village and finish the job."
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Shake raises his hands in surrender. "I'm sorry. Clearly we are all a bit tired and frustrated. I myself was stuck in that cage for days before you all saved me and I am very grateful for being released. I clearly bothered you by asking for clarification of your activities before you met me. I understand if you want to keep your secrets. To be clear, I never asked to be given Chatra's share, but I am asking now, please don't... What was Alten's phrase again? Oh yes, please don't 'knock me out and put my ungrateful ass back in the cage where you found me.' Rees may imagine me to be more than I appear, but I assure you that I am not omnipotent and consigning me to such a fate would surely kill me."
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"It was my call to let the dragon go. Well, me and Arxius. Talien agreed, if I recall correctly. None of us was willing to fight a caged child simply for existing as what it is. If you want to tell the people of Oakhurst that, then go ahead. It wouldn't be the first place I've run from with people wanting to kill me and it probably won't be the last. But the next person who implies that somehow makes us the leaders of this group is absolutely getting their ass locked in a cage and I will walk away with no regrets. Why does there have to be a leader? Why can't we just let people use their strengths when it's appropriate and make decisions as a gods damned group?"
Rees Changeling Rogue in Tales From the Yawning Portal: Sunless Citadel
Nikya Centaur Blood Hunter in Death House Halloween Oneshot
Grom has taken a min to gather his things... enjoy a moment in the sun... taking in the rays.. letting his skin soak up the warmth, and after all this jumps off..
will just begin humming a tune and head off down the road toward town...
Along the road grom will be on the lookout for Herbs, Wild Incense, or i guess a wild young dragon...
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Grombrindal "The White Dwarf" (Dwarf - Wizard) - Fenris_Worldsbane's Tales from the Yawning Portal
After listening to Rees Shake's voice becomes solemn. "I see. I can tell that the decision was not made lightly and was made with the best of intentions. Thank you for your candor, Rees. I promise that if I do put these events to song or lyrical verse I will reflect your sincerity, your goodwill and your fortitude of spirit. A choice had to be made, and you made it. It is only those with truly noble spirits who can face all the consequences of their actions, both wonderful and grievous. I understand that you are not the leader, but I also understand why others follow you."
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Alten has walked away and ignoring further discussions.
But if she want to ask him when he's listening, he'll tell her why units have to have a leader and followers to accomplish the mission. Otherwise it turns to chaos and people get killed needlessly because everyone is working to their own ends.
"Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth." A Camus
In dwarven:
"Die Welt war jung, die Berge grün, Es wurde noch kein Fleck auf dem Mond gesehen, Es wurden keine Worte auf Strom oder Stein gelegt Als Durin aufwachte und alleine ging. Er nannte die namenlosen Hügel und Täler; Er trank aus noch nicht verkosteten Brunnen; Er bückte sich und sah in Mirrormere, Und sah eine Krone von Sternen erscheinen, Als Edelsteine auf einem Silberfaden, Über den Schatten seines Kopfes."
"The world was young, the mountains green,
No stain yet on the Moon was seen,
No words were laid on stream or stone
When Durin woke and walked alone.
He named the nameless hills and dells;
He drank from yet untasted wells;
He stooped and looked in Mirrormere,
And saw a crown of stars appear,
As gems upon a silver thread,
Above the shadows of his head.
Grombrindal "The White Dwarf" (Dwarf - Wizard) - Fenris_Worldsbane's Tales from the Yawning Portal
Is Grom following Alten or had Grom already walked off before the arguing?
"Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth." A Camus
as soon as shake made the Pop comment and things got spicy he had had enough and starting walking and singing... not very fast, not going very far, but definitely not making time for that shit
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In that case, I imagine Alten will stride past Grom.
You coming with me or staying to deal with that crap?
"Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth." A Camus
Hearing Grom sing, Shake joins with an off key harmony, quitely so as not to interrupt.
Die Welt war schön, die Berge hoch In älteren Tagen vor dem Fall Von mächtigen Königen in Nargothrond Und Gondolin, der jetzt darüber hinaus Die Westsee ist vergangen Die Welt war zu Durins Zeiten fair Als König war er auf einem geschnitzten Thron In vielsäuligen Steinhallen Mit goldenem Dach und silbernem Boden Und Runen der Macht an der Tür Das Licht von Sonne und Stern und Mond In leuchtenden Kristalllampen gehauen Ungetränkt von Wolken oder Schatten der Nacht Dort für immer weit und hell gezeigtIn Elder Days before the fall
Of mighty Kings in Nargothrond
And Gondolin, who now beyond
The world was fair in Durin's Day
In many-pillared halls of stone
With golden roof and silver floor
And runes of power upon the door
The light of sun and star and moon
In shining lamps of crystal hewn
Undimmed by cloud or shade of night
There shown forever far and bright
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...You don't find much (remember this place is scorched earth thanks to Ashardalan). No tracks either.. but, then again dragons have wings.
Temper temper... How about you don't drop, or discard me so easily in your anger?
I wasn't discarding you. Just making sure I didn't use you to kill him.
What's your impression of our "friend" Shake?
"Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth." A Camus
Hrrmm... very well, but don't make a habit of it. Hrrmm.. Our friend Shake here seems to have his secrets, but I don't believe he means any harm and does genuinely want to stay with your ragtag group.
Hmph, it doesn't make sense. If a group rescued me from a cage, I would be grateful. Not looking to cause problems for them by spreading lies -- if I really wanted to be their friend. And where was he during that Deathlock fight? We heard him talking but I'm pretty sure I never actually saw him until afterwards. Did you see him?
"Fiction is the lie through which we tell the truth." A Camus