Though now Sean recalls we might make scale male armor out of it. Pretty sure
Agatha is looking forward to some. I believe the term she used was 'rocking
it'. Still, some bits will be best used as boots. He'd be interested to see
what the artisans come up with for any loose scales found in the lair. As
Ezanus is kinda old, he suspects there will be a lot of loose scales.
On Monday, January 30, 2023 at 06:14:06 AM EST, Tim Farley
<dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
As Sean, Agatha and Cizvar head back to the Cove, Sean says "We'd better ask
Mawby to find us a cobbler or two. I know a guy in Aarell, but I think he'd be
hard pressed to make that many boots." Sean grins. "My dress clothes will
include basilisk hide armor and dragon hide boots. With a few dozen dragon
tooth tipped arrows, I hope. Not to be counting my chickens before they hatch,
but it is always a good idea to plan for success." After a bit, he adds, "I
should have kept some of those manticore spikes"
On Monday, January 30, 2023 at 06:06:27 AM EST, Tim Farley
<dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
"Take all the time you need. I'll wait for you. If the whole gang is going,
we might well try Xander's last plan, which I still think was the best way.
Just wait until we land and then run to us, as I suspect we'll be drawing the
bad guys to us when we land. I'm hoping to fly through the hole in the roof
and engage him directly. Or climb through the hole in the roof. Either way.
Whoever gets to him first makes the call on whether we are making boots out of
him, or a servant out of him. I'm leaning toward the boots. Lots of boots."
Sean smirks. "Seriously, if you need a day or three, I'll be patiently waiting
for you in the Cove."
On Monday, January 30, 2023 at 01:20:24 AM EST, James Hurley
<angushurley@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
"I'll back your play as alway," I say with a shrug and smile. "I just want to
get up that hill in one piece. I don't think he's foolish enough to come to us,
he's scrying what we do. It's too bad we couldn't block him out, the curiousity
of it might draw him out and put us on more even footing."
"I'll be there ready to go when you are," I stoop down to pet the dogs. "We'll
be at the cove presently. Best get Cizvar set up and ready."
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of Tim Farley <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2023 2:19 PM
To: stoddard@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <stoddard@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Subject: [stoddard] Re: Cizvar's dragon hunt Sean is very relieved to see
Estra. "Good to see you, Estra." He says hello to the surveyors as well.
"The Count is an interesting fellow. He's essentially told me that the elves
wouldn't mind it if we kill Ezanus, but they won't lift a finger to help. They
wish to appear neutral. Assuming the dragon can be dealt with, they might make
good neighbors. As for the dragon hunt... Cizvar wants to go hunt a dragon.
I don't think anyone else is particularly thrilled with the idea. I want to go
home. But I can't do that until Ezanus is dealt with. It would gnaw at me
otherwise. We slaughtered near a hundred Droolbane of various species on the
Punitive Expedition, but the goblins are too stupid to surrender. At this
point, I am thinking we keep them around, to help train new men. That is the
only purpose they can usefully serve. Hagar, of course, would prefer we defeat
them by befriending them. I prefer a more permanent solution, but they really
aren't as dangerous as the dragon. THe elvish Count says they are dealing with
three dragons, but didn't elaborate on the name of the third. That jibes with
our own sightings. Maybe killing one keeps the others off our backs, or maybe
killing one puts a target on our backs. Either way, we make bank." Sean
pauses briefly. "From what I can tell, the long lived elves spend an
inordinate amount of time in internecine squabbling and court intrigue.
Nothing I have the patience for, so I sure as Artor hope nobody is silly enough
to recommend I head an embassy to their court. Frankly, Speaker Greenmantle's
consort would be well suited to such a role."
Sean blushes a bit. "I am sorry, brother, I shall leave you two. I still
intend to take Cizvar out hunting. I'll give it tomorrow and leave in two
days. You are welcome to attend. If the lot come along, we attack Ezanus's
lair. If not, I do. Maybe."
On Sunday, January 29, 2023 at 08:21:06 AM EST, SM Baule <smbaule@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
Estra will be found with Ahearn's hounds watching over the survey crews just
north of Ahearn's caverns. Everything is in good order. Everyone seems happy.
The cat did scare the heck out of the survey crew, but they got aware unharmed.
Estra will be demonstrably happy to see Ahearn and the others return. Cizvar
decided to follow along. He makes a bit of a mess walking through the woods.
She will then ask for an update on both the Count and the dragon hunt.
On Sun, Jan 29, 2023 at 3:47 AM Tim Farley <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Sean will join Ahearn, along with Agatha (hopefully). He'll be looking not
simply for Estra but for Timothy and company as well. What tracks, if any, can
Seangatha pickup?
On Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 05:35:05 PM EST, James Hurley
<angushurley@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
She opted NOT to come on the goblin raid, I did check and she had other plans.
I have gotten rather used to her being around, but try not to be too demanding.
I left the dogs with her, so I imagine they are still with her. I'm going home
to get the whole story and I will proceed from
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Subject: [stoddard] Re: Cizvar's dragon hunt We were told she headed out to
your steading to check on it after she was
not invited to go along on the goblin raid. Carandolana talked with her
before the druid flew out to Bear Creek and the goblin killing party left.
But Carandolana isn't going to bust anyone's chops for leaving Oestra out,
because she doesn't know the whole story as to why that was done.
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Subject: [stoddard] Re: Cizvar's dragon hunt
who was the last one to see her? I am more focused on this than another
dragon hunt. Ezanus isn't going anywhere. I will ask around to see who was
the last to see her, talk to her or have any information.
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Subject: [stoddard] Re: Cizvar's dragon hunt
Estra is nowhere to be found. Has anyone asked after her? Pomeroy healed
everyone up. Cizvar is looking for beer. Pomeroy feels Sean should not go
off on his own. She doesn't fully trust Cizvar even though Sean and Hagar
might.
The dwarves and making their move to start working on Grundeaks new home.
They will ask Sean if he wants the stone removed or if he will prefer wood
being a human ranger?
On Sat, Jan 28, 2023 at 3:02 AM Tim Farley <dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
<mailto:dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > wrote:
OOC: It is my understanding that Pomeroy healed Ahearn when we
returned. As for bulking up for the future, that is between you and
Carandolana, but you were healed when we returned to the Cove. We all were.
On Saturday, January 28, 2023 at 03:19:50 AM EST, James Hurley
<angushurley@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:angushurley@xxxxxxxxxxx> > wrote:
Well then I will prepare to go, I will need as many berries as can
be spared. How is the giant approaching? I suppose that's my best way in
since he's not going to fly in. I will be ready when you leave, just want
some heaing in hand when we make the assault. I don't know if Estra is
coming or not, since I have no seen her since I returned.
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Subject: [stoddard] Re: Cizvar's dragon hunt
OOC I wrote that I was going to talk to Ahearn the following day,
before talking to the elf.
I was planning (such as it is) to bring along rope and dropping
through the hole in his roof. I figure his defenses are designed on the
obvious entrances.
Feel free to add to the plan, or not come along. Sean is taking his
giant to hunt dragon, at the giant's request. And he won't be ordering
anyone else into battle (except Agatha, I suppose, since she is his
apprentice, so to speak). Or even asking them to come along. He's looking
to make a score, and then live happily ever after with Tina.
IC: "It would be far easier with you than without you, but either
way, Agatha, Cizvar and I are heading out tomorrow to see what there is to
see, and kill what here is to kill. I am open to suggestions."
On Friday, January 27, 2023 at 12:07:36 PM EST, James Hurley
<angushurley@xxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:angushurley@xxxxxxxxxxx> > wrote:
OOC: Because simply charging at him has been so successful in the
past? I think we need to figure a new approach to his lair. Drawing him out
might be the better plan, on his turf, his ground, he grinds us down. I'm
at the cave, you don't send message to me, I'll have no idea of your latest
suicide attempt.
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Subject: [stoddard] Re: Cizvar's dragon hunt
Sean will be taking Agatha and Cizvar out tomorrow. Cizvar has also
requested that Holly attend, though she is free to do as she wishes. Anyone
else is welcome to join. It would be nice to hear the scrying results
before he goes, but not necessary. Similarly, it would be nice to hear at
least acknowledgment from Count Lazziar before he goes, but even less
necessary.
If asked about why he's in such a hurry (as if he is never in such a
hurry), Sean will simply say he wants to go see Tina, and he intends to
leave nothing behind waiting to be done. Also, he figures he'll need
spending money to hire folks, purchase building supplies, and everything
else for building a homestead.
Sean will approach Manrug sometime before he leaves, hopefully
sometime before he chats with the elves. "Captain, you have two men, Dangal
and Sinyur, who are butchers. Would they, under command of Kelbis, be
permitted to come along? Once we kill this thing, a skilled butcher, or
taxidermist, would be helpful in harvesting its hide. I want everyone in
the Cove to have something made from the wee beastie. I'm hoping to be able
to make signaling horns, hopefully with distinctive sounds, so that we would
tell messages from the pitch. Anyway, if your men come along, and stay out
of the fray, they will be in position to field strip the hide quickly,
preserving more of it for use.
On Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 10:07:35 PM EST, Tim Farley
<dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > wrote:
OOC: Carandola could share her scrytel...
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On Thu, Jan 26, 2023 at 9:11 PM, Nicole Massey
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OOC: Well, since they had nothing at all to say to
Carandolana, maybe they'll talk to Sean instead.
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OOC: come now, nobody really expected Sean to keep his
mouth shut around the elves, did they? ;-)
On Thursday, January 26, 2023 at 04:12:24 PM EST, Tim Farley
<dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx <mailto:dmarc-noreply@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> > wrote:
Sean *asks* Holly to transmit any information Carandolana is
willing to share about Ezanus's lair. He also *asks* Holly to forward to
the party that Cizvar wants to go on a dragon hunt, and Sean is going to
accommodate him. He *asks* her to relay that he has no plan and is not
asking anyone to come along if they would rather not.
Sean tells Cizvar that we'll go hunting in two days. He
tells Agatha to get ready to go boot shopping. And he'll spend the
following day preparing, including telling Ahearn of the hunt. Near the end
of the day tomorrow, he will introduce himself to the elven delegation. He
hopes Holly will be monitoring the communication. "Greetings Count Lazziar,
I am Sean Marley March. While I am sure you have been welcomed before,
please allow me to extend my personal welcome, and thank you for and the
Lady for treating with us. While I have no official position within Lord
Hagar's court, beyond, perhaps his chief scout and perpetual uncomfortable
wild card, perhaps I can answer any questions you may have that have yet to
have been answered. I believe Lord Hagar has expressed a desire for closer
cooperation betwixt your people and our community. While no merchant
myself, I would like to see our community act as intermediary between your
people and the wider world, who, even now, remain largely unaware of your
presence and unappreciative of your good will. With your Lady's permission,
we would bring you such goods and services as you might not have in your
realm, and, through us, we could bring to the wider world the boons and
produce of your realm. In the arena of security, we could offer a mutual
support treaty. Your people would always be welcome here, come what may.
As for my personal wishes, as I am sure you have been made aware by the Lady
Tiriana and her most august priestess of Artor, priestess Namys Loraydark, I
seek any information you may have been authorized to share regarding the
ancient dragon known as Ezanus the Evergreen. It is my understanding that
your people have something of a curious detente with the wyrm. He has
harassed our community, and it is my intent to determine whether we can also
form an uneasy detente with the creature, or whether we will be forced to
eliminate him, understanding the delicate and complicated balance of
interests which must be considered."
