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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Carlo-One" data-source="post: 8079138" data-attributes="member: 7015827">The companions each prepared for the upcoming clan council meeting, gathering again in Rahnee and Shanni’s room. Rahnee, after doing some maintenance on her armor, had returned and changed into a formal gown. Shanni in contrast looked glum in her damp, travel-worn clothes. Dermot and Aerikoth were also in their adventuring clothes, but were more stoic about it. Meanwhile, Darrow’s sole contribution to getting ready for the council meeting was brushing the breadcrumbs out of his beard.Just as Darrow was wondering if they were supposed to head to the council hall or continue waiting, there was a knock at the door. An excited-looking female dwarf commoner informed Darrow, after he opened the door, that she had a message from the Council: they asked that Darrow and his friends come to the audience chamber in five minutes. Darrow kindly thanked her for delivering the message and bowed, eliciting some giggles and an attempted curtsey in response as the messenger hurried away.With some anticipation, the group made their way to the audience chamber. As they entered and approached the throne, one of the dwarf nobles gave them an unfriendly glare as he exited behind them, which was immediately matched by a deliberately rude one from Darrow. Once the five adventurers had assembled in front of Prince Dalgan, he motioned for the group to approach.The Prince formally welcomed them, on behalf of the assembled Ironhelm Clan advisors and nobles. Dalgan also noted the presence of Clan Greeter Rumnaher, who had been invited to attend because of his knowledge of outlander ways. As this was taking place, Darrow smiled and joked with Toran Goldfinder, standing to the right of the Prince, about Shanni and Dermot’s presence there again; Toran in response just gritted his teeth.Pleasantries being finished, Dalgan indicated that the clan council had debated many things since the company’s return, and now wished their participation. Darrow nodded politely at this and Dermot expressed that it was very humbling, while Shanni muttered something to herself. The Prince began by mentioning the dragon hoard and their collective surprise at it being found on clan territory. He then changed tack, however, and said he first wanted to put to rest the matter of the accusations of theft of clan treasure. Dalgan said it was evident to him that none who would wish the Clan harm would have returned with such a prize as the hoard must be. Shanni ceased mumbling and her eyes brightened at this.The Prince continued, citing certain inquiries also having been made – at which High Priest Iskar gave a satisfied look – all of which lead him to not only absolve them of any suspicion, but to declare also that Dermot and Shanni should henceforward be known as dwarf-friends to Clan Ironhelm. A visible tic crossed Toran Goldfinder’s face at the announcement, while Dermot folded a fist to his chest and bowed to the Prince as several cheers erupted from the nobles. Dermot declared that new friends are a blessing, nudging Shanni with an elbow as she was opening her mouth to speak, only managing a “Charmed, I’m...” before reverting to muttering. Darrow and Rahnee, smiling broadly, expressed their thanks and appreciation.Dalgan then called for the tale of the finding of the hoard to be presented to the full Council, who was eager to hear it. Rahnee responded by turning to Darrow and saying he was fast becoming their bard. Darrow looked over his shoulder to see who she was talking about, then joked that their bard had been a wispy little oaf of an elf. Nonetheless, the dwarf sighed resignedly as he began telling the story, while Shanni looked on with a smug expression.</blockquote>

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