A Tale of Two Dragons

Grumbling, Brak takes his leave. "I'm glad to be on dry land," says the dwarf. "I'd vote for travelling through the woods. After all Dragonboy will just blast any enemy we encounter into smithereens! Oh and thank you, Captain Falcon, for the hospitality, and the mutton. I have tasted boots with more flavour, and I have a better understanding on why our race has stayed in the mountains and not on the waters."
 

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Penthar Danadin, Aglarondan Griffonrider

OOC: Wow! A lot has happened in my absence! Cool!

Penthar receives the wooden box with the utmost respect, examining the box's ornate construction as he receives his orders. He opens the box and slides the gold ring on his wrist. Shaking his commander's hand, he replies "I will endeavor to continue to make you, and Aglarond, proud."

Dismissed, he returns to his travelling companions, and fills them in. He makes no secret about the ring gate, but will politely decline if one of the members asks to inspect it in detail. (i.e. he will not remove the ring).

While making arrangements for travel the next day, Penthar thanks the Realms that his old friend, Benes Athramar, now works for the great Ebenezer Falcon. After promising to repay the debt, Penthar secures the party passage on the Majesty. He is sure to secure extra food for himself and Regalclaw before the ship departs shore.

Once onboard, Penthar is pleased with his accomodations, and equally pleased that his mount has found a niche to nestle into topside. He chuckles in amusement at the captain's comments on Regalclaw's nourishment, but respectfully replies that the griffon can make due.

The days pass without incident, as Penthar tries to spend some time learning about the party. On the third day, unfortunately, Penthar was checking up on Regalclaw at aft as did not hear the call for all hands. He did, however, hear the explosion off-boat. Popping his head up, the makes out the grumbling of his dwarven comrade. Rushing fore, he is just in time to see Hareka land to the adoration of the crew.

Well, Penthar thinks to himself, looks like we've no fear of pirates during this journey! He congratulates Hareka on his quick smiting of their foes, and offers to share an aerial watch with the half-dragon if the need arises.
 
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Penthar Danadin, Aglarondan Grifffonrider

With the first lingering feelings of homesickness setting in, Penthar disembarks the Majesty. He bids the captain fair voyage, and takes in the sights of Uthmere.

At Brak's comments, Penthar gives a chuckle. He asks the dwarf in a pleasant tone "so you're saying you don't want Regalclaw to give you another ride anytime soon?" He smiles, waiting for the sure-to-come sacrastic reply from the dwarf.
 


"I want my feet to feel the ground for a while before riding on him," replies Brak, who is tired of being seasick. "Highway or wood, whichever it shall be, I am open."

PS: We might wanna just let a leader decide. I've seen PBP games stalled for ages when presented with these kinda choices. ;)
 

Hareka will oblige the Captain and disappears to leave the ship, following his companions from the air for a ways and then reappears.

Posed with either the forests or the highway, Hareka shrugs, "what's the wait worth? If we can get through the forests in short order, let us be done with it and go that route, and what is more exciting the trodden road or the open wild?" This he says with an almost sardonic parody of a bard or leader.
 

Penthar Danadin, Aglarondan Griffonrider

"So, we have one vote for the open road..." he says, nodding to Zithran "and one vote for the forest..." with a nod to Hareka "and one vote for either way. I'd have to cast my vote for the open road as well. While the forest would be more ideal for those of us who could fly over it, taking the road would allow us to meet other travellers and get some information on the lay of the land in these parts."
 

"In my profession, I've found it prudent to remove the element of surprise as much as possible," the wizard opined in the manner of academy instructor. "Therefore, I cast my vote for the road. This would also allow our flying friends the opportunity to scout further and more accurately."
 

Zithran speaks, "So I guess we've decided on the road. How far is it? Should we get horses? I prefer to walk, but I don't want to waste time."
 


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