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Message: <blockquote data-quote="firehorse" data-source="post: 2977686" data-attributes="member: 10399">Valdir's attention perks at the mention of yet another invasion of Lorlynia then cools as the tale veers more towards Mittendein.  He listens patiently and quietly as the stranger goes on.  After he is finished, Valdir finishes his glass and orders a small pot of hot water.  While waiting for it to arrive he turns to the stranger.  "Now, that is much better.  Clear, coherent and without the rudeness.  As for the impending invasion of Mittendein, bah!  Fleck and I've been, at the very least, ignored completely every time we've even tried to warn authorities of any impending danger.  They've got their heads so far in the sand they'll have frost giants pulling off their legs to roast them before they'll listen.  As for Lorlynia, Fleck's and my home, that is another matter.  They don't listen much better, but we are both more invested in its protection."The pot of hot water arrives and Valdir pours a cup, adds an elven mixture of herbs to it, lets them steep and takes a sip before continuing.  "Now, you are correct, I have contacted Reginald Cooper in regards to my own quest.  He is a good man and very knowledgable about these weather spells and I would not be at all surprised if he had knowledge that would be helpful in your quest also.  I can contact him tomorrow and see if he will speak with you.  As for Fleck, I know not where he is.  Probably off saving more of his kin."Taking another sip, Valdir continues, "It seems our two paths are connected.  I don't give a kobold's ass if the giants raze Mittendein, but it is probable they won't stop there and after all the years of fighting off orcish hordes, Lorlynia would be the next logical target.  If you have skills that are useful, I might even consider taking you along with me on my quest and maybe we can get both accomplished at the same time.  What say you?"  After a short pause he adds, "Oh, by the way, you know my name but we don't know yours...."</blockquote>

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