Dragon mail (Moore)

[Nephrite]

"It was my understanding that you were a great craftsman. I think, if you wish to, your expertise would allow us even greater feats of arms, armor and magical goods for our forces. If you'd like, I'd be happy to show you our smithy first before you make a decision." Moore offers.

"Beyond that, whatever you wish to participate in would be welcome. We are a very diverse group, you would fit in somewhere. I believe Afina mentioned it when we were here last, but there is a prismatic dragon named Baleruk there." Moore says. "As... distasteful as I am sure he is to your kind -- and please do not take my saying such as making light of it, I cannot possibly understand what it is to be a dragon -- he is a craftsman as well, of art and things of that nature. I would be... Well, let me just say this -- I think your perspective on art, if it is a passion for you, would be met with a surprising amount of understanding.' Moore adds.

[Anastasia]

This calls for a Diplo check.

[Nephrite]

Take 10 for 56

[Anastasia]

The dragon sighs - a hiss of steamy smoke from his nostrils. "I..." he considers, "I am tempted."

[Nephrite]

Moore has to grin a bit at that response. "How about this, then - why don't we return together, and I will show you around and introduce you to a few people? Then you can decide for yourself, rather than relying on my stories -- which are all 100% accurate, by the way -- but I understand that seeing things for yourself can shift your viewpoint."

[Anastasia]

"What is better than seeing it with your own eyes?" Arrel adds, "For a dragon's eyes are sharp."

"I accept," The gold dragon finally agrees, "I will see your Aurora."

[Nephrite]

Moore smiles at Arrel and just grins. Appealing to his ego a bit, good one.

"Very well then, sir." Moore turns and creates the gate back to Water where Aurora is and rolls his arm with a bow.

[Anastasia]

Water and dragon. He swims amid the waters without difficulty, looking up at Aurora. It's busy here - mobilizing and preparing. You see the hydra pool, where you can spot Surraruthru and the great multiheaded beasts. Morniel is giving a speech to an assembly of archons, while the phase spiders are followed by the magma oozes.

"Great variety, how rare. I see eladrins and archons? The angels are playing peacemakers?"

[Nephrite]

"We would have to speak to Morniel further about the history there." Moore admits. "But yes, we have a rather unique collection of viewpoints here. I think Celestia itself sees wisdom in our causes."

[Anastasia]

You head in from here as you talk. Once you're inside, Elena appears. She's dressed up like Mirima today, her hair even tinted red instead of blue. "Hi," she says, "Nice to meet you, dragon. Oh, if you have time, Hamogan would like you to come to the forges, Moore. He could use a boost for an item he's working on."

[Nephrite]

"Goldanariux, Elena. Elena, Goldanariux. She's um..." Moore tilts his head. "the... spirit of Aurora, is that right?" Moore asks, looking at Elena. "I never did quite get that story straight. Oh, yes, I can take Goldanariux there also and demonstrate what we're working with." Moore nods.

[Anastasia]

"Sure," A second Elena appears, this one dressed up like Jaela. "I'll take you along, this way." The first Elena vanishes.

"Twins?" Goldanariux asks, a hint of amusement. "Ghost twins?"

[Nephrite]

"It's... um..." Moore scratches his head. "They're the same person. Uh... entity? Think of her like the embodiment of Aurora itself given a form you can interact with. I'm sure there's far more to it than that, but going too far beyond the surface around here makes my head hurt sometimes." Moore says with a smile as he goes with Jaelena.

[Anastasia]

As you walk, the gold dragon shifts and shrinks. He is now a simple human in chain armor and with a blue cloak. He falls into step with you without any awkwardness, "Few castles are built for dragons," he notes, "Not even legendary ones."

[Nephrite]

"I don't know that Medi expected there to be many here." Moore says with a laugh. "But we could always have a suitable lair made for you." Moore says with a nod.