Dragon quickstep

[Corwin]

"I'll use it while on Fire, then," Seira decides, dropping Razalim back into its secure vault. "Out of curiosity, did you see anything that would prevent it from being destroyed? I thought Kassim wanted that and had a chance to possess it, but hadn't."

[Anastasia]

"It's impervious to anything I tried," Elle shakes her head, "I even tried goldenfire, nothing." She reaches up and runs a hand through her hair, "Not even dropping an entire store on it so much as scuffed it."

[Corwin]

"Maybe Gond will offer you an idea in exchange for a glimpse at it?" Seira suggests.

[Anastasia]

"Tried," Elle shakes her head, "He's busy with something of his own right now."

[Corwin]

"We'll just wait until he has more time or some fresh clue falls into our lap," Seira decides. "Speaking of which, maybe we should try to talk to Kassim! Have you tried him, too, or should I go for it now?"

[Anastasia]

"He didn't respond," Elle says, "I tried him and Gond. From the legends and if they're true, I suspect Kassim will have nothing to do with it. But I tried nonetheless."

[Corwin]

"Let me, then," Seira asks, before reaching out to Kassim.

Do you have a moment? It is not about Razalim, despite appearances.

[Anastasia]

'Speak.'

[Corwin]

I was greeted by a powerful divine presence when I was leaving the City of Brass. Do you know if it was the Crimson Firebrand?

[Anastasia]

'I am aware of if it was the Crimson Firebrand, or if it was not.' Is the answer you get.

[Corwin]

I am asking you to tell me, so that I understand the situation properly, Seira requests politely.

[Anastasia]

Give me a raw Charisma check here.

[Corwin]

17:33 <Corwin> roll 1d20+15+2+6
17:33 <Kobot> Corwin rolled 1d20+15+2+6 --> [ 1d20=13 ]{36}

[Anastasia]

'Yes.

There will be war, Seira Aryn. Perhaps not today, not tomorrow, but soon. Not a war between the efreet and Zaaman Rul, nor against you and the efreet, nor against the efreet and Imix.  The Crimson Firebrand looks even higher than that.'

[Corwin]

Celestia and the Hells? Or he seeks to overthrow Kossuth?