“It is a sound advice.” Kazri says to Big Al. “We should , perhaps, bring in the cow and the horse into the house. Unless there is another way to hide them. It seems that the dragon was only interested in scoring a quick meal.”

"I will take the third watch. But before that we have to hide all the horses, our cart and the cow, just in case." says Krom to the group. 

Before taking his rest and before his watch, Krom will then give to Big Al a chain mail set. "It is not like the Mithral armor you gave us, but it should do its job." 

Rhogar looks between the house and fairly close animals for a few moments, and then has a hearty laugh. "I will wish you luck in THAT endeavor, Lady Kazri! For I'm sure those Orcs were fairly thorough about making room for such beasts." He says, trialing off into a chuckle. "Seeing as I'm already planning to sleep outside with the wagon, I'll take first or second watch. Shadows aren't as deep as they used to be for me, so it should be fairly easy enough!" The bronze scaled dragonborn proclaims cheerily. "Though unless any of you folk are good with... what's the word again... making 'blinds'... hm... sounds right... short of being good at as much, I don't they'll be much hiding of at least the wagon."

Kazri looks at Rhogar and sighs slightly. “I know Master Nimbatuul. However, we should not tempt a dragon needlessly.” She looks at the horse and the cow and starts to think about the logistics...

(Do we need to make any check? Kazri can cast Speak with Animals if that helps)

Chip would hand the mithril armor to Krom before plopping down in an empty chair. He would pull out his lute and pluck a few chords while looking to the others. "So do you guys think we could have taken that dragon? Chip would ask inbetween notes. "That think was pretty big....... I hope Chirrax is OK with that think dragon around... Poor woman was driven from her first home by orcs and I would hate to see the dragon decide that the mine would be a nice place for a new lair.." He would say aloud with a look of concern. 

(OOC: So I have plenty of bardic inspiration if anyone wants to make any checks for anything before the long rest..)

With some coaxing,  and a little animal talk from Kazri you are able to bring the remaining 2 horses and the cow in to the house.   It's a bit crowded downstairs but you are able to find places to sleep.   The night passes quietly and the next morning you set out towards the abandoned shrine to see what is truly happening there. 

Congratulations,  you now level up to 4!  

Do your level ups and let me know when you are ready to continue. 

After getting the animals into the house, and taking care of whatever chore that needs to be done to get the house ready for the party to stay the night. Kazri will declare that she will take the first watch. She then turns to Chip. "I am not sure we could have taken that Dragon Mr. Tune-Tail, had it decided to fight. I tried to run the scenarios where we would have to fight it, and none of them were desirable." She tries not to think of the scenario where she end up in the Dragon's belly, and had to fight her way out of it, without a slashing weapon. "I will assume that your friend should be fine. It seems that the Dragon's lair might be somewhere east."

(Wooohoooo!!! I thought we had to wait til next encounter.)

Rekuberk wakes up and readies his weapons, quickly eating and then going to wait out by their wagon once they are ready to go. He keeps his greatsword in hand, leaning on the pommel of it as he wants to be ready of the dragon comes back. "I hate to admit it but you're right that dragon would be a tough for."

Kazri gets up in the morning. Goes outside to make sure the sky is clear, and starts to get the animals outside, and ready to head out when everyone is ready. (Animal Handling: 21. Not using spell, saving for later.)

(@Pal54: All set to go, boss!)

Rhogar looked ready at one point to add his two cents to Kazri's attempt at comfort; only for once to clam up, and just nod along in agreement at her side. As he later drift into the peaceful oblivion of slumber in the wagon, whoever takes third watch and onward could swear they catch a faint, blue light emanating from the wagon for a few moments. Yet, every attempt to investigate the source is foiled by ill-timing and other nightly distractions. Even if awoken with questions, Rhogar grumbles something along the lines of 'just let me sleep' and promptly passes out again.

Come morning however, the bronze dragonborn can been seen going about the daily business of making sure at least the wagon and horse set to go, seeming blissfully ignorant or unconcerned of the tiny, blue dragon riding his head the whole time; sleeping. On the occasion one appeared ready to comment on it, it cracks open an eye and sends a feeling of 'cool, night breezes', tired', and a great, peaceful warmth.

Rhogar's Psuedodragon Familiar - Ghorar

Chip would make his way around in the morning, preparing to investigate the ruins as he let out a loud yawn. As he approached the wagon he would look up and rub his eyes before staring speechlessly towards the small blue dragon on Rhogar's head. "Dang it Rhogar... how come every time I see you in the morning you have something new sticking our of your head? First you had some new horns and now ya got a whole dragon growing off the top of your head...." Chip would say as he shook his head and got a small shiver as the feelings hit him from the dragon. "It.. I mean.. it seems nice though... are you sure it isn't the ice dragons baby.... RHOGAR! Did you steal a dragon baby while we were sleeping?! The mom is going to be really angry!" Chip would exclaim as he points his finger between the dragonborn and the psudodragon. 

As Kazri is bringing the animals outside, she spots what looks like a very small blue dragon resting on Rhogar's head. Kazri stops on her tracks, not sure what she sees is an illusion or not, for it seems that Rhogar is oblivious to it. She is not sure how to bring this to the Dragonborn, so she pretends that the tiny creature is not there. When she passes by Rhogar, she hears from behind her Chip yell at Rhogar about the dragon. She stops on her track, again. "Yes, Hummm... Mr. Nimbatuul, about this... Dragon on your head..."

Chill steps out of the house in the morning glad to be free of the smell of orcs and horses and cow all in the same place

"I should have slept outside with you Rhogar, the smell would have been far more tolerable.  I might never get the stink out of my fur."

Seeing the pseudodragon perched on his head.

"A new friend eh?  Does it have a name? It really suits you. It's like having a mini you with you."

Turning to Chip,

"Hey, do you get one of those too? Is that how you dragonborn reproduce? Really curious. Maybe I can find a kitty, or even better a Tressym!  Then I can have a mini me also!"

Chill starts to mutter and talk to himself trying to figure out where he could find a Tressym.

"Anyone known where I could find a Tressym? Do they live this far north?"

A non-plussed Rhogar just stares back at Chip, letting evyerhting be absorbed first prior to saying anything. Though at the mention of 'stealing' a dragon baby, both his and the psuedodragon's (awakened by the shout of 'RHOGAR!') expression darkens ever so much. Just as it looks as if he might say something, he pauses at Chips interjection, and then gives the Tabaxi a crooked grin. "I would have to ask my friend later about that whole Tressym business, my friend. But, maybe?" He shrugs helplessly.

"As for dragonborn reproduction, it is fairly as straight-forward as most humanoids. I would offer to demonstrate with possible Lady Kazri's here, uhm... assistance and permission. But, we Nimbatuul's are still bound by some traditions in regards to coupling, so-...." Rhogar goes from casually explaining to frowning and looking back to Kazri. "I do apologize, friend. But  there's a DRAGON on my head? Truly?" Without waiting for an answer Rhogar just patting around his top, eventually catching the dragon by the scruff and uncoiling her from his horn. Despite being dangled before the dragonborn's snout, the Ghorar merely yawns sleepily and lets it tongue hang out the side curte.

"... Huh... That explains the dreams this time." He drops it back on his head without much ablam. "I suppose some introductions are in order. The little lady atop my head is Ghorar. An offspring of Vixix, and our new companion... I suppose." He grins bemusedly. "And I'm sure she's not an ice baby dragon, Mr. Chip. Though, If she asks for honey though, please refrain from giving her any. Or else I cannot guarantee anyones safety."

"Hmmm.. I always thought it was best to give a dragon what they wanted.." He would say rubbing his chin before giving a shrug. Then looking to Chil, he would reply "I wish I got an awesome dragon pet friend.. Rhogar gets al the cool new stuff... neat horns and now a baby dragon.. it must be a bronze dragon perk..." Chio would continue with a small frown. "I wonder how I can get some cool new features.. ya know... to spice up my act and impress people and all..." The brass scaled dragonborn would say as he looks over his scaly arms and claws for signs of improvement...

Krom wakes up and finishes his ritual to enchant his warhammer, "Now I am ready to go.". As he join the others outside he too notices the little dragon on Rhogar's head "Nice fellow you have there Rhogar. Is she/he combat ready? We could use some additional training against flying creatures, what do you think lass?"

He will then hop in the cart and say "Let's proceed to our next destination!"

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"As for dragonborn reproduction, it is fairly as straight-forward as most humanoids. I would offer to demonstrate with possible Lady Kazri's here, uhm... assistance and permission. But, we Nimbatuul's are still bound by some traditions in regards to coupling, so-...." Rhogar goes from casually explaining to frowning and looking back to Kazri.

At the mention of "coupling" Kazri raises an eyebrow. "I beg your p...." She stops herself when the Dragonborn changes the subject to the little dragon on his head.

Chip would nod and excitedly leap into the back of the wagon. "Let's go! The sooner we clear out that shrine the better." He would say with a large smile across his face. 

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"As for dragonborn reproduction, it is fairly as straight-forward as most humanoids. I would offer to demonstrate with possible Lady Kazri's here, uhm... assistance and permission. But, we Nimbatuul's are still bound by some traditions in regards to coupling, so-...." Rhogar goes from casually explaining to frowning and looking back to Kazri.

 

At the mention of "coupling" Kazri raises an eyebrow. "I beg your p...." She stops herself when the Dragonborn changes the subject to the little dragon on his head.

 At the mention of "coupling" and after seeing Kazri's reaction, Krom starts to laugh.

After Krom declares that he is ready to roll out. Kazri is still processing the "reproduction" and "coupling" comments from Rhogar, and still trying to figure out the little dragon on top of Rhogar's head. "... Yes... Next destination..." Krom's laugh snaps Kazri back to her senses, and she shakes her head. "My apologies. I am ready to move out as well." She retrieves her shield, and check the rest of her equipment.

(OCC: I found that funny too. "Excuse ME??" BTW, who's riding with Big Al? I believe there are two horses left correct?)