Evening
Sergius continues his narration, walking around a bit to make sure everyone can hear. This annoys Marcus somewhat, as the light from his spearpoint makes it difficult for him to hide. Sergius is an engaging speaker, and most of the party find themselves very interested in his story. Mendicus even seems to hang on his every word.
“The Melnibeans, of course, were the dominant race on this planet for thousands of years. They are elves, but taller, taller even than men, on average. And with a supernatural gift for magic and animals. Particularly dragons. Between the wizardry and their dragon-taming, none could stand in their way. They crushed these Saurons, like they crushed all others who stood in their way. The more interesting question is why did the Melniboneans finally fall? There was some sort of civil war, yes, and most historians believe they exausted themselves on each other. But Aluvial Paxus, in his groundbreaking CY 997 study on the Melniboneans, theorizes that their gods deserted them, replaced my new gods, who were not so warlike. But this is neither here nor there, for the Melniboneans did not stay here long. They took what they wanted from the Saurons and left his area in the peaceful and capable hands of their dwarven servants. Ah,” he pauses and looks at Dhurmium,” well, not servents, perhaps. Allies, shall we say.”
“The dwarves mostly stayed underground, though, leaving it to the Greeks to conquer the area approximately 1500 years ago, under Menaleus, one of Alexander the Great’s generals and successors. He found some primitive people here, and formed several powerful city states. The causes of their downfall are still unknown.”
As he speaks, Brioc remains vigilant. After a while, he finds himself suspicious of some noises coming from the woods to the Northwest. They seem a little too regular for the wind.
map attached. Hope you can all view it. Green spots are trees &/or bushes. Red spot is campfire. Visibility is descent within the open area to about 30 feet from the campsite.
