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<blockquote data-quote="sniffles" data-source="post: 4059538" data-attributes="member: 30035"><p><strong>New Arrivals</strong></p><p></p><p>Perhaps an hour after our return to the village, Kyril returned and we reported to her what had befallen us. She was appalled to hear of the dragon skeleton, which she hadn’t seen before going to fetch us. When she asked how we defeated it, I replied, “It was a blessing of the Lady that she extended to Roland.” Roland attempted to downplay this, I noticed.</p><p></p><p>We determined that we should return to the area and dispose of the fallen skeletons with respect, for the persons whose remains had been used thus had never asked to be treated so. And a dragon is a creature deserving of respect in any form. </p><p></p><p>As I remarked to my companions, it is at times like this that I wish I had chosen to follow my Naneth’s example and learn the ways of wizardcraft earlier in life. Then I might have had a more useful arsenal of arcane lore at my disposal. </p><p></p><p>But as I’ve said before, the Lady is with us in our time of need. Latan has received word that Ladyheart is on her way to the village. </p><p></p><p>And the fairies have brought Percy to join us!</p><p></p><p>I was simply crossing the center of the village when I caught a glimpse of the most startling sight: Latan’s two little doubles were fluttering along with Percy between them! Percy, in his ordinary human guise.</p><p></p><p>Hedrin went racing across the intervening space, shouting “Percy!” and enveloped our retiring young friend in a hug. A moment later the rest of us had surrounded him with equal enthusiasm. </p><p></p><p>“How did you get here?” exclaimed Hedrin with wonder. “These two brought me,” Percy replied, sounding a little bewildered. Then Antla and Nalta began to babble out an explanation of how they had helped Percy escape from Dragonsreach, speaking so rapidly I could hardly understand their words.</p><p></p><p>“So where is this place?” Percy asked, looking around at the village. Latan quickly gave him a brief explanation of what the village is, and I added, “It’s a bit like Dragonsreach, but without Heritage.”</p><p></p><p>Latan was questioning the fairies as to how they had managed to get Percy out of Dragonsreach, and at last was able to determine that they had achieved this feat by somehow making him not a dragon. Whether this is a permanent state is still uncertain.</p><p></p><p>Percy said little himself, but Antla and Nalta explained that he had been effectively held prisoner by Father Merrick, who seemed to be trying to learn something from him or about him. I detected a trace of anger in Percy’s few comments as he elaborated on the fairies’ tale. I’ve never had cause to doubt Father Merrick’s faith or his honor until now. I can see no reasonable explanation for him to hold a scion of the Lady against his will.</p><p></p><p>When we had discussed that a little, Percy then asked about what he’d heard of an army, and Roland explained to him how we expect Lerner’s army to attack the village within a few weeks’ time. Percy, loyal as ever, immediately offered to do whatever he can to help.</p><p></p><p>I crooked my arm around Percy’s elbow and we escorted him around the village and introduced him to everyone then, taking care not to introduce him as any special personage since it was clear he didn’t want to be set apart. During the tour of the village Roland made it a point to tell him how many unique people live here, so that he would know he need have no fear of being outcast among these people. If anything the folk of the village are even more accepting and tolerant than the residents of Dragonsreach.</p><p></p><p>Not surprisingly, the two fairies attracted a good deal of excitement, which clearly relieved Percy somewhat since he didn’t want to be the center of everyone’s attention. </p><p></p><p>I noted that while Percy seemed essentially unchanged since we last saw him in human form, he appeared somehow more regal than before – and the bicep in my grasp was more muscular than I recalled. The fairies had of course brought Tamber the tressym along as well, and though Percy showed no sign of his true nature, Tamber still demonstrated draconic features. </p><p></p><p>Later, Hedrin remarked to us that Percy’s scent had changed – it continually fluctuated between the scent Hedrin had been accustomed to before Percy’s transformation and another aroma. He suggested that perhaps this was because Percy’s true nature was contesting with whatever magic the fairy twins had used to disguise his draconic quality.</p><p></p><p>Hedrin also suggested the possibility of taking Percy to see Armetis, to see if the mage could divine anything about what magic the fairies had used to suppress Percy’s nature.</p><p></p><p>While we went on showing Percy around the village, Latan took the fairies to meet her parents. That, too, had a most interesting result, as she confided to us later. </p><p></p><p>According to her tale, the two mechanical fairies began to hum and seemed entranced by the entwined trees. As this happened, the trees separated, leaving a space between them perfectly sized for Latan to fit inside. </p><p>[sblock]</p><p>Zora: “If you were wooden right now you’d make one big tree. Family tree, so to speak.”</p><p>[/sblock]</p><p>Then she heard the sound of something metallic striking the stone floor and realized that the fairies had fallen insensible to the ground. They seemed to be asleep as best Latan could determine, though that is quite curious when one considers that they are arcane constructs. </p><p></p><p>The two fairies were then transported to Armetis. It was no surprise that he found them fascinating. Latan had of course told him of them previously, but he’d found the tale almost too outlandish to believe. </p><p></p><p>Because of their partly fey nature and that they are both constructs and living creatures, he found it difficult to read them with his peculiar mage-sight Blessing. But what he was able to sense was that their magic essence had been somehow depleted.</p><p></p><p>When Latan told him how the trees had reacted to the fairies’ presence, Armetis nearly panicked. He ran outside and looked up at the dome of energy that cloaks the village, as if to reassure himself that it was still there. He’s one of the few people in the village who know about the trees and how they support the village.</p><p></p><p>The fairies hadn’t awakened by this point, so Latan decided to bring them back to him again the following day for further examination.</p><p></p><p>While we were absent from the village, Artie had been busy exercising his Blessing. He’d made some new structures of a different design than his previous creations. He’d also made a fountain out of the village well – he can cause the earth to keep moving continuously to push the water up through the fountain!</p><p></p><p>After we admired his latest work, Roland asked him if he’d construct a home for us so that we can have both a residence of our own and a headquarters for our activities here. He seemed quite excited by the prospect of creating something to Roland’s specifications.</p><p></p><p>With that thought in mind, I decided to ask Istanil to obtain some information for me regarding fortifications that would be usable here in the jungles of Chult. I hope I can provide some information for Artie to use in creating defenses for the village.</p><p></p><p>When I opened her pages to ask her this favor, I found that there was a sketch of Percy there, along with some detailed notes about him. I thought it odd but didn’t remark on it until later, when I discovered that the drawing and notes were gone. At the same moment, I noticed that one of her pages had been bent over, as if to mark a place! As I hadn’t done any such thing myself, I peered between the pages with curiosity. </p><p></p><p>I recognized <em>Ada’s</em> handwriting at once and spread the pages further apart to read. It said, <em>Daughter, I hope all is well. If you have your friend with you now, do not put anything in this book regarding him</em>. I realized that she must mean Percy. At that instant I recognized that there must be more of a connection between Istanil and my mother than I had first thought. I’d only assumed that <em>Ada</em> had created her, but now I think that perhaps some of the information I’ve acquired through her has been sent to me by my mother.</p><p></p><p>I wrote quickly on the page below her message, <em>All are well. I miss you</em>. Then I set Istanil down to let her finish her work, feeling both pleased by my discovery and wistful for my mother’s presence.</p><p></p><p>When Istanil had done transcribing the information I requested, I remarked to her, “Thank you for removing the information you had earlier.” In response she wrote back in a very small, tight script, <em>I was told to remove it</em>. I gave her covers an affectionate squeeze and told her, “It’s alright. You didn’t know. From now on it will be our secret.”</p><p></p><p>I told my friends as soon as I could of Istanil’s special advantage, but Ada’s secrecy made me realize that she must fear she is being watched. </p><p>[sblock]</p><p>Jubilee: “I think it’s time for Lerner to be sent to the Lady for judgment. Possibly punishment.”</p><p>Zora: “Possibly with barbecue sauce.”</p><p>[/sblock]</p><p>Percy has confided to us more of what he experienced while being held captive in Dragonsreach. I find it hard to accept that Father Merrick would do such a thing, but Percy’s tale is compelling evidence. Percy tells us that he thinks the Lady is unaware of Father Merrick’s actions. He sensed that some of the other priests were uncomfortable with Merrick’s directions. He also overheard a portion of a heated discussion that he suspects was between Merrick and his brother Breonne, who must have traveled all the way from Candlekeep to remonstrate with Father Merrick. </p><p></p><p>I wonder if Brother Breonne knew when we visited him that Percy was a child of the Lady? And why did his abilities appear to everyone else as Blessings rather than as his inheritance?</p><p></p><p>I’m afraid our welcome of Percy was perforce rather brief. We have so much to do in preparation for the army’s arrival. But at least with Percy’s arrival we’ll be very well fed!</p><p></p><p>In between practicing my Ancient Draconic, I’ve been busy scribing spells into my spellbook from the spellbook and scrolls we obtained from the goblins prior to our arrival here. Some of them were damaged in the fight, but I’m preserving what I can. I’ve also been teaching my friends how to meditate elven-fashion, and training any of the villagers who have spellcasting ability in the use of their magics against our approaching enemies.</p><p></p><p>My friends are all occupied with their own group of villagers for whom they’re responsible. Hedrin is training with both the villagers and the wolfen. Roland is coordinating with the goblins. And Latan is busy finding more allies in nature. </p><p></p><p>I never imagined that we would be responsible for forming an army of our own. But we have so much that Lerner and his followers can never have. May the Lady smile on our efforts.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="sniffles, post: 4059538, member: 30035"] [b]New Arrivals[/b] Perhaps an hour after our return to the village, Kyril returned and we reported to her what had befallen us. She was appalled to hear of the dragon skeleton, which she hadn’t seen before going to fetch us. When she asked how we defeated it, I replied, “It was a blessing of the Lady that she extended to Roland.” Roland attempted to downplay this, I noticed. We determined that we should return to the area and dispose of the fallen skeletons with respect, for the persons whose remains had been used thus had never asked to be treated so. And a dragon is a creature deserving of respect in any form. As I remarked to my companions, it is at times like this that I wish I had chosen to follow my Naneth’s example and learn the ways of wizardcraft earlier in life. Then I might have had a more useful arsenal of arcane lore at my disposal. But as I’ve said before, the Lady is with us in our time of need. Latan has received word that Ladyheart is on her way to the village. And the fairies have brought Percy to join us! I was simply crossing the center of the village when I caught a glimpse of the most startling sight: Latan’s two little doubles were fluttering along with Percy between them! Percy, in his ordinary human guise. Hedrin went racing across the intervening space, shouting “Percy!” and enveloped our retiring young friend in a hug. A moment later the rest of us had surrounded him with equal enthusiasm. “How did you get here?” exclaimed Hedrin with wonder. “These two brought me,” Percy replied, sounding a little bewildered. Then Antla and Nalta began to babble out an explanation of how they had helped Percy escape from Dragonsreach, speaking so rapidly I could hardly understand their words. “So where is this place?” Percy asked, looking around at the village. Latan quickly gave him a brief explanation of what the village is, and I added, “It’s a bit like Dragonsreach, but without Heritage.” Latan was questioning the fairies as to how they had managed to get Percy out of Dragonsreach, and at last was able to determine that they had achieved this feat by somehow making him not a dragon. Whether this is a permanent state is still uncertain. Percy said little himself, but Antla and Nalta explained that he had been effectively held prisoner by Father Merrick, who seemed to be trying to learn something from him or about him. I detected a trace of anger in Percy’s few comments as he elaborated on the fairies’ tale. I’ve never had cause to doubt Father Merrick’s faith or his honor until now. I can see no reasonable explanation for him to hold a scion of the Lady against his will. When we had discussed that a little, Percy then asked about what he’d heard of an army, and Roland explained to him how we expect Lerner’s army to attack the village within a few weeks’ time. Percy, loyal as ever, immediately offered to do whatever he can to help. I crooked my arm around Percy’s elbow and we escorted him around the village and introduced him to everyone then, taking care not to introduce him as any special personage since it was clear he didn’t want to be set apart. During the tour of the village Roland made it a point to tell him how many unique people live here, so that he would know he need have no fear of being outcast among these people. If anything the folk of the village are even more accepting and tolerant than the residents of Dragonsreach. Not surprisingly, the two fairies attracted a good deal of excitement, which clearly relieved Percy somewhat since he didn’t want to be the center of everyone’s attention. I noted that while Percy seemed essentially unchanged since we last saw him in human form, he appeared somehow more regal than before – and the bicep in my grasp was more muscular than I recalled. The fairies had of course brought Tamber the tressym along as well, and though Percy showed no sign of his true nature, Tamber still demonstrated draconic features. Later, Hedrin remarked to us that Percy’s scent had changed – it continually fluctuated between the scent Hedrin had been accustomed to before Percy’s transformation and another aroma. He suggested that perhaps this was because Percy’s true nature was contesting with whatever magic the fairy twins had used to disguise his draconic quality. Hedrin also suggested the possibility of taking Percy to see Armetis, to see if the mage could divine anything about what magic the fairies had used to suppress Percy’s nature. While we went on showing Percy around the village, Latan took the fairies to meet her parents. That, too, had a most interesting result, as she confided to us later. According to her tale, the two mechanical fairies began to hum and seemed entranced by the entwined trees. As this happened, the trees separated, leaving a space between them perfectly sized for Latan to fit inside. [sblock] Zora: “If you were wooden right now you’d make one big tree. Family tree, so to speak.” [/sblock] Then she heard the sound of something metallic striking the stone floor and realized that the fairies had fallen insensible to the ground. They seemed to be asleep as best Latan could determine, though that is quite curious when one considers that they are arcane constructs. The two fairies were then transported to Armetis. It was no surprise that he found them fascinating. Latan had of course told him of them previously, but he’d found the tale almost too outlandish to believe. Because of their partly fey nature and that they are both constructs and living creatures, he found it difficult to read them with his peculiar mage-sight Blessing. But what he was able to sense was that their magic essence had been somehow depleted. When Latan told him how the trees had reacted to the fairies’ presence, Armetis nearly panicked. He ran outside and looked up at the dome of energy that cloaks the village, as if to reassure himself that it was still there. He’s one of the few people in the village who know about the trees and how they support the village. The fairies hadn’t awakened by this point, so Latan decided to bring them back to him again the following day for further examination. While we were absent from the village, Artie had been busy exercising his Blessing. He’d made some new structures of a different design than his previous creations. He’d also made a fountain out of the village well – he can cause the earth to keep moving continuously to push the water up through the fountain! After we admired his latest work, Roland asked him if he’d construct a home for us so that we can have both a residence of our own and a headquarters for our activities here. He seemed quite excited by the prospect of creating something to Roland’s specifications. With that thought in mind, I decided to ask Istanil to obtain some information for me regarding fortifications that would be usable here in the jungles of Chult. I hope I can provide some information for Artie to use in creating defenses for the village. When I opened her pages to ask her this favor, I found that there was a sketch of Percy there, along with some detailed notes about him. I thought it odd but didn’t remark on it until later, when I discovered that the drawing and notes were gone. At the same moment, I noticed that one of her pages had been bent over, as if to mark a place! As I hadn’t done any such thing myself, I peered between the pages with curiosity. I recognized [I]Ada’s[/I] handwriting at once and spread the pages further apart to read. It said, [I]Daughter, I hope all is well. If you have your friend with you now, do not put anything in this book regarding him[/I]. I realized that she must mean Percy. At that instant I recognized that there must be more of a connection between Istanil and my mother than I had first thought. I’d only assumed that [I]Ada[/I] had created her, but now I think that perhaps some of the information I’ve acquired through her has been sent to me by my mother. I wrote quickly on the page below her message, [I]All are well. I miss you[/I]. Then I set Istanil down to let her finish her work, feeling both pleased by my discovery and wistful for my mother’s presence. When Istanil had done transcribing the information I requested, I remarked to her, “Thank you for removing the information you had earlier.” In response she wrote back in a very small, tight script, [I]I was told to remove it[/I]. I gave her covers an affectionate squeeze and told her, “It’s alright. You didn’t know. From now on it will be our secret.” I told my friends as soon as I could of Istanil’s special advantage, but Ada’s secrecy made me realize that she must fear she is being watched. [sblock] Jubilee: “I think it’s time for Lerner to be sent to the Lady for judgment. Possibly punishment.” Zora: “Possibly with barbecue sauce.” [/sblock] Percy has confided to us more of what he experienced while being held captive in Dragonsreach. I find it hard to accept that Father Merrick would do such a thing, but Percy’s tale is compelling evidence. Percy tells us that he thinks the Lady is unaware of Father Merrick’s actions. He sensed that some of the other priests were uncomfortable with Merrick’s directions. He also overheard a portion of a heated discussion that he suspects was between Merrick and his brother Breonne, who must have traveled all the way from Candlekeep to remonstrate with Father Merrick. I wonder if Brother Breonne knew when we visited him that Percy was a child of the Lady? And why did his abilities appear to everyone else as Blessings rather than as his inheritance? I’m afraid our welcome of Percy was perforce rather brief. We have so much to do in preparation for the army’s arrival. But at least with Percy’s arrival we’ll be very well fed! In between practicing my Ancient Draconic, I’ve been busy scribing spells into my spellbook from the spellbook and scrolls we obtained from the goblins prior to our arrival here. Some of them were damaged in the fight, but I’m preserving what I can. I’ve also been teaching my friends how to meditate elven-fashion, and training any of the villagers who have spellcasting ability in the use of their magics against our approaching enemies. My friends are all occupied with their own group of villagers for whom they’re responsible. Hedrin is training with both the villagers and the wolfen. Roland is coordinating with the goblins. And Latan is busy finding more allies in nature. I never imagined that we would be responsible for forming an army of our own. But we have so much that Lerner and his followers can never have. May the Lady smile on our efforts. [/QUOTE]
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