Arthur stands up , and says" Hail and well met majestic one . I am Lord Arthur Darkeyes the 3rd, and this is my friend Yevis . Truth be told as enticing as the stuff in your ship being yours is concerned we aren't after that. Just a request if you'll allow me to step out of this apparatus to talk with you ."
Bic: Arthur climbs up and exits the hatch . When he is out of the way, he tells yevis " close the hatch ". Then arthur looks at the dragon " What should I call you majestic one, and are you comfortable enough to chat here ?"
"Of course I'm comfortable here, bra! I'm Zelifarn, I'm made for the water." He leans back and stretches his webbed hands back behind the ribbed and fluted crest of his head and locks them together just under the curved horns that sweep back from his head.
"Most dragons are just aerodynamic, man. But also hydrodynamic! Check how smooth this is, man."
He moves his tail in front of you, showing how smooth his scales are, and a mostly yellow hue tinted in green. He is kicked back, almost lounging, with his legs still firmly planted on the Apparatus keeping it "face down".
At least you have a sense of humour Zelifarn. I appreciate that even at my expense. You seem to be a nice enough individual. I was tasked with asking you to do something , and please do not feel offended . The citizens here in waterdeep are afraid of you. I'm going to go out on a limb and guess it is of ignorance. I know you mean no harm , else others and myself would be injured or dead. I was asked to ask you if you could move out of Waterdeep so the citizens won't be scared.
At least you have a sense of humour Zelifarn. I appreciate that even at my expense. You seem to be a nice enough individual. I was tasked with asking you to do something , and please do not feel offended . The citizens here in waterdeep are afraid of you. I'm going to go out on a limb and guess it is of ignorance. I know you mean no harm , else others and myself would be injured or dead. I was asked to ask you if you could move out of Waterdeep so the citizens won't be scared.
Good thing Nat 20s only matter for attacks and death saving throws.
"I feel ya, man. I feel ya."
"But I ain't in Waterdeep am I? They got some spell Ward over the city, dragons can't go inside there. But I hear that could be invited by some sort of dragon-stick or something like that."
"But I'm not going in there, man. Smells too bad. You monkeys poop everywhere!"
Zelifarn I have no idea what the government of waterdeep claims is theirs as far as how far out to sea from the shore that they claim. I myself haven't been living in Waterdeep but for 5 weeks now. I have no knowledge on a ward against dragons or a dragon stick you mention that would allow you in the city. Yeah, I feel you on the scent my friend , it has it's moments as far as the stench goes. Where are you from originally ? I myself am originally from Baulder's Gate.
It is rather peaceful out here as is. The shark incident we had before we found each other was scary today, but otherwise everything else is great . Well, what could I give you that would get the waterdeep government what they want, and get you a bit of something you want so everyone is happy? I could give you a couple of magic potions to add to your stuff in the sunk ship , say if you move I don't know......20 miles up the north of this coast? & who knows, maybe wether it's through a messenger or what have you you might call me up for a favour one day.
"Oh, you met that shark? That fish has too much stress man, he's an a-hole! I'll catch him one of these days. Still don't know what language he's speaking."
The potions are useless to you, since it seems you can breath underwater , but they are both potions of underwater breathing and they are magical potions and if you haven't acquired any magic items yet , they are at least that: magic. Yeah, that shark was a bit of a menace today but my friend Yevis who is operating the apparatus here managed to make that shark retreat . Too bad we didn't get him though, shark steaks were sounding tasty hahaha.
"Ha! You sure you don't want to trade for some potions of air breathing? Now that's funny. And a favor? You already owe me a favor for saving your life man."
"AND the life of your kid, too! Twice you owe me, man! But I'm not greedy," he winks "I'll even consider one of those favors used up if you promise me one thing."
He leans in closer and attempts to whisper "You gotta promise not to sure any more kids with his mama. That dude looks messed up way out of your ancestral pool."
Arthur hears Yevis meekly say "Haayyy, that's not nice."
And Zelifarn busts out with a deafening roar of laughter. "C'mon man, with a nose like that you'd be lying if you said you didn't smell that shark from the shore."
Arthur tries to contain his laughter as best as he can , then just goes with it " Yevis, you gotta give Zelifarn credit , that was funny and came out of nowhere. To be honest thus far today has been a good day. As Tyr is my witness * the noises you hear when one tries to contain laughter but fails * I promise not to sire a child with his mother. I'm sorry Yevis, i couldn't resist . I'm sure your mother is a truly wonderful person. And yeah, there are many smells coming from that shore , sea weed, fish, ash...., so many things.
Arthur gets both potion bottles out and extends them to zelifarn . Well, if you ever truly want that favour I think there are some druid groves outside of waterdeep. You can send a member to find me maybe , if a dragon doesn't scare them. Just send them to Troll Skull Tavern & ask for Arthur. I am a paladin of Tyr. My word is my bond . I will do my best to help you or assist you in any way I can if I can do so. I do not know about Yevis but you are the first dragon I have encountered . I have a feeling if I ever become a old man I'll never forget this day. I wish I had more time to enjoy the fellowship we are having but we must be going now. I'm sure the lady we borrowed this apparatus from is wanting it back , along with anything I can find for her. Thank you for your hospitality and the laughter. I truly hope one day we can meet again with better circumstances than waterdeep government requests . Until we meet again * Arthur gives a bow as one would give a king *
"Oh you thought I was serious? No I have no need for water breathing potions. That's why I offered you air breathing potions. Are you ok, man? You need to get out of the sun?"
"Look, I ain't leaving the harbor here till I'm done. If they don't like it, I don't care." Holds up two fingers and blows a raspberry at the city. "I ain't hurting nobody."
If it is yevis's turn he will open the hatch again so Arthur can try to communicate with this dragon
Cool, Arthur's turn.
Arthur stands up , and says" Hail and well met majestic one . I am Lord Arthur Darkeyes the 3rd, and this is my friend Yevis . Truth be told as enticing as the stuff in your ship being yours is concerned we aren't after that. Just a request if you'll allow me to step out of this apparatus to talk with you ."
"Okay, but you still owe me for saving your lives. Y'all were sinking, I stopped it."
He moves his head back so you can climb out the hatch.
Ooc - out of combat initiative... for now?
Ooc: I'd say so.
Bic: Arthur climbs up and exits the hatch . When he is out of the way, he tells yevis " close the hatch ". Then arthur looks at the dragon " What should I call you majestic one, and are you comfortable enough to chat here ?"
"Of course I'm comfortable here, bra! I'm Zelifarn, I'm made for the water." He leans back and stretches his webbed hands back behind the ribbed and fluted crest of his head and locks them together just under the curved horns that sweep back from his head.
"Most dragons are just aerodynamic, man. But also hydrodynamic! Check how smooth this is, man."
He moves his tail in front of you, showing how smooth his scales are, and a mostly yellow hue tinted in green. He is kicked back, almost lounging, with his legs still firmly planted on the Apparatus keeping it "face down".
At least you have a sense of humour Zelifarn. I appreciate that even at my expense. You seem to be a nice enough individual. I was tasked with asking you to do something , and please do not feel offended . The citizens here in waterdeep are afraid of you. I'm going to go out on a limb and guess it is of ignorance. I know you mean no harm , else others and myself would be injured or dead. I was asked to ask you if you could move out of Waterdeep so the citizens won't be scared.
Ooc: Is this where I need to roll persuasion ?
Sure, give it a shot. Hehe
24 Arthur's persuasion attempt
3rd nat 20 today!!!!
Good thing Nat 20s only matter for attacks and death saving throws.
"I feel ya, man. I feel ya."
"But I ain't in Waterdeep am I? They got some spell Ward over the city, dragons can't go inside there. But I hear that could be invited by some sort of dragon-stick or something like that."
"But I'm not going in there, man. Smells too bad. You monkeys poop everywhere!"
Ooc: true on the nat 20 but it is still awesome
Zelifarn I have no idea what the government of waterdeep claims is theirs as far as how far out to sea from the shore that they claim. I myself haven't been living in Waterdeep but for 5 weeks now. I have no knowledge on a ward against dragons or a dragon stick you mention that would allow you in the city. Yeah, I feel you on the scent my friend , it has it's moments as far as the stench goes. Where are you from originally ? I myself am originally from Baulder's Gate.
"I was born on the waves, man. Countries or cities don't mean a thing man. Just the waves."
It is rather peaceful out here as is. The shark incident we had before we found each other was scary today, but otherwise everything else is great . Well, what could I give you that would get the waterdeep government what they want, and get you a bit of something you want so everyone is happy? I could give you a couple of magic potions to add to your stuff in the sunk ship , say if you move I don't know......20 miles up the north of this coast? & who knows, maybe wether it's through a messenger or what have you you might call me up for a favour one day.
"Oh, you met that shark? That fish has too much stress man, he's an a-hole! I'll catch him one of these days. Still don't know what language he's speaking."
"Potions, huh? Whatcha carrying, man?"
The potions are useless to you, since it seems you can breath underwater , but they are both potions of underwater breathing and they are magical potions and if you haven't acquired any magic items yet , they are at least that: magic. Yeah, that shark was a bit of a menace today but my friend Yevis who is operating the apparatus here managed to make that shark retreat . Too bad we didn't get him though, shark steaks were sounding tasty hahaha.
"Ha! You sure you don't want to trade for some potions of air breathing? Now that's funny. And a favor? You already owe me a favor for saving your life man."
"AND the life of your kid, too! Twice you owe me, man! But I'm not greedy," he winks "I'll even consider one of those favors used up if you promise me one thing."
He leans in closer and attempts to whisper "You gotta promise not to sure any more kids with his mama. That dude looks messed up way out of your ancestral pool."
Arthur hears Yevis meekly say "Haayyy, that's not nice."
And Zelifarn busts out with a deafening roar of laughter. "C'mon man, with a nose like that you'd be lying if you said you didn't smell that shark from the shore."
Arthur tries to contain his laughter as best as he can , then just goes with it " Yevis, you gotta give Zelifarn credit , that was funny and came out of nowhere. To be honest thus far today has been a good day. As Tyr is my witness * the noises you hear when one tries to contain laughter but fails * I promise not to sire a child with his mother. I'm sorry Yevis, i couldn't resist . I'm sure your mother is a truly wonderful person. And yeah, there are many smells coming from that shore , sea weed, fish, ash...., so many things.
Arthur gets both potion bottles out and extends them to zelifarn . Well, if you ever truly want that favour I think there are some druid groves outside of waterdeep. You can send a member to find me maybe , if a dragon doesn't scare them. Just send them to Troll Skull Tavern & ask for Arthur. I am a paladin of Tyr. My word is my bond . I will do my best to help you or assist you in any way I can if I can do so. I do not know about Yevis but you are the first dragon I have encountered . I have a feeling if I ever become a old man I'll never forget this day. I wish I had more time to enjoy the fellowship we are having but we must be going now. I'm sure the lady we borrowed this apparatus from is wanting it back , along with anything I can find for her. Thank you for your hospitality and the laughter. I truly hope one day we can meet again with better circumstances than waterdeep government requests . Until we meet again * Arthur gives a bow as one would give a king *
"Oh you thought I was serious? No I have no need for water breathing potions. That's why I offered you air breathing potions. Are you ok, man? You need to get out of the sun?"
"Look, I ain't leaving the harbor here till I'm done. If they don't like it, I don't care." Holds up two fingers and blows a raspberry at the city. "I ain't hurting nobody."
I will tell them that , I pray to Tyr that they can accept that .