Gross Fell: The dragon's lair

[yangnome]

Compensation comes in many forms. It would please me most to see is your town gain the capability to defend themselves from any future threats such as this. Most towns aren't lucky enough to have one dwarf com einto their town while their in need, much less three,
[he raises his and to his mouth and speaks the next bit as if he were tellign a secret to the ranger, though the volue of his voice doesn't seem to change, all at the table can still hear him the same...
even though I have my doubts about wormwood.

lowering his hand once again and winking at wormwood

Perhps ye have some young men here who could accompany us and learn a bit as they go. I know I could use some help carryin me equipment. While gone, they should be able to learn enough that if such a threat comes to yer area again, they can deal with it.

 

[yangnome]

That, and I want yer firstborn daughter


He waits for a reaction and then busts up laughin


now I was only kiddin about that part.

to himself

haha firstborn daughter...hooo

 

[Thordain]

Jolan seems like he's really having trouble deciding how to react to Davik. He seems constantly thrown off by the seriousness, then the jokes, then the demands.

"I... well. I suppose I could ask the villagers if anyone wants to join you. Would that be sufficient for what you require?"

He seems almost exasperated as he finishes that last sentence.

 

[Thordain]

After having said that, Jolan immedately takes on an expression of consternation.

"What am I saying? I'm sorry, I cannot do this. I cannot in good faith ask a villager to accompany you. No matter how protective of him you were, his life would be at significant risk. No, I cannot do this."

 

[yangnome]

sure. a couple strapping young lads to help carry our stuff would be great; when we bring 'em back to you, they'll be the best undead-smitin, dragon-slayin residents your town has ever had...

Now, is this here the only place in town where we'll be able to stay? Can I get a room here to keep some of my things while we are out and about? Are there any temples in town? I won't necessarily need a Temple of Moradin, but I do need to get eith them to see if they have some stuff I need..if not, I'll need a couple days to make or acquire it on my own.

 

[Thordain]

"The Traveler's Rest in the only inn in town. He offers lodging, and I am sure you can work something out regarding your belongings.
There is no church of Moradin here, but we do have a temple of Pelor. You'll see the spire as you walk down the street, you can't miss it."

ooc: Going to get rid of my sig, taking up too much room in this thread

 

[yangnome]

Davik's face turns back into a frown..


So what you are saying then sir is that you'd rather have the dragon eat a few dwarves you don't know. I'm not unwilling to put my life on the line for someone that can't defend themselves, as long as they are willing to help where they can. If you and your town aren't willing to help where they can however, Let teh dragon eat your cattle! Further, when it comes to teh point that it starts going for children, don't come to me.

I am reminded of a story of some gnomes who came to my town for assistance once. He was week, as were the people ion his town. They weren't able to fend off invading giants and there town was destroyed and most of the people killed. We helped them, but they were willing to work with us to learn how to help themselves in the future as well. That young gnome grew up to be quite the hero, able to take on ten giants by hisself. He didn't need our help no more. You see what I am getting at?

 

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Lorenz stares at Davik with an incredulous look on his face. He seems to be wondering what odd plane of existence spat out the jabbering dwarf before him.

Clearing his throat, and leaning in very close to Davik, the rogue says, "Listen, pal, if Jolan here was lookin for a lesson he'd go to the local schoolhouse and ask for a teacher. He didn't walk in here for some half-pint lecture, if you get my meanin. So just say yes or no to the man's offer and be done with it. I'm gettin gray hair sittin here listenin to you blabber on about gnomes and giants, and that dragon has probably made a meal out of another cow or two in the time you've wasted."

Lorenz leans back and gives Jolan an apologetic shrug.

 

[yangnome]

This is about alot more than just a small dragon and cattle, its about being able to take care of yourself and those you care about. Besides, I've already given him a yes or no answer.

 

[Thordain]

Jolan manages to keep a straight face while Lorenz is talking, but you notice Gwydion hide a smile with her hand.

"I think I understand what you are saying. However, as I said before, I cannot in good conscience send a villager with you to what would be a high chance of death for him.
If you do not wish to investigate, I understand and wish you well regardless. But I simply cannot ask a young man to join a party of seasoned adventurers into dangerous territory. I am sorry, but I cannot and will not do that."