Dragon mail (Moore)

[Anastasia]

"We're going to need to expand the courtyard soon and maybe attach another building," Elena says, "Galariel and I have been talking about it and Aurora simply needs more space for unusual creatures, as well as a secondary defensive stronghold. It'll be expensive, though."

[Nephrite]

Moore nods. "I think I can help supply some funding from the sources I've met thus far. We can discuss it after the matters we're working on now are settled."

[Anastasia]

You pass into the entry hall. It's busy here, soldiers going about all around. As you walk, Elena says, "Oh yes. Aurora can house large creatures, but many don't like staying within a fortress. Plus more room to stage our growing armies is useful, since our courtyard is so well protected."

[Nephrite]

"We're still waiting to hear back from Sisatar in Rapture, but my understanding is he's also a dragon, so I think if we petitioned for that particular reason he'd be more willing to fund us with materials." Moore says. "We've also had some good rapport with Lord Crystalle as of late, so I can visit him to see if there are any materials they'd be willing to part with." Moore looks over to Goldanariux with a smile. "I'll have to ask you how you ended up in Goldenmist sometime, sir."

[Anastasia]

"It's a good story," The dragon says, as you head inside. The forges are busy - and there's a new one. It's made entirely of red and pink crystal, flames held within. Hamogan stands before it, studying the lump of metal within.

'Moore,' He greets you in your mind, 'Thank you for coming.'

[Nephrite]

"Oh, I'm never going to get used to that..." Moore says with a smile and a wave. "No offense, Sir Hamogan, I'm just not quite as well-versed in this as Tryll is. How can I help you?"

[Anastasia]

"Ah, a dragon?" Hamogan nods to your guest.

"Ah, a psionicist," The gold dragon returns drolly.

"Dragon lore?" Hamogan asks back with a hint of amusement.

"Mental sight?" The dragon banters back again.

Hamogan chuckles, offering his hand. A quick hand shake and then he says, "Yes, I want you to inspire my crafting to the limit, Moore."

[Nephrite]

Moore looks back and forth between them and then laughs. "All right, then. Sir Goldanariux, this should give you an idea of what I can do."

Moore takes a deep breath to clear his mind first. "All right, Sir Hamogan, you came here for a reason, and that was to succeed, so that's what you're going to do. I'm going to see to it that no matter what you do, it's so good it'll shock you!" Moore says, working up words of encouragement.

He's going to mix Inspire Competence (+8 morale), Song of Fortune (+5 untyped), using his regalia bonus (+5 insight) and then he's using his awesome take 10 for 42 Profession (Motivational Speaker) to make Hamogan feel good about himself. Goldanariux would also get the +8 morale and +5 untyped bonuses just because Moore figures he might as well demonstrate for them both. So all in all it's +18 with the extra fluff from Motivational Speaker.

[Anastasia]

Are you using Words of Creation with Inspire Competence?

[Nephrite]

Yes. Oh, shoot, I forgot the nonlethal damage. Hold on.

[15:02] <Nephrite> roll 6d4 nonlethal
[15:02] <Serith> Nephrite roll for Serith < 12 > [d4=1,1,2,4,3,1]

[Anastasia]

Hamogan looks at the lump of metal, which quickly begins to forge itself into a slender baton of steel. Well polished and perfectly balanced on a glance, with a small orb on each end. With a gesture it flies over to Hamogan's hand and he peers at it, despite the fact it's still steaming hot. Doesn't seem to be burning him, anyway. "Yes...yes, this will suffice. Thank you."

He took 10.

[Nephrite]

"What is it? I mean... beyond the obvious, I suppose." Moore asks.

[Anastasia]

"The beginning of a psionic item," Hamogan says, "Return later and I'll show you what it will become. For now it's only a base, potential yet to be realized."

[Nephrite]

"Oh, neat! Sure. I'll be more than happy to help if you need anything else." Moore agrees, then takes his dragon friend through the rest of the smiths.

"As much as I probably shouldn't, I think it's best for you to meet Baleruk while you're here. There's no way to avoid an eventual confrontation between the two of you, and I think it's just going to be better off if we just... ah... if we just rip the bandages off all at once." Moore says, sounding a bit serious. "If it ultimately means you don't want to stay after that, then that is fine as well -- It simply wouldn't do to have you unhappy because of something like that. Is that acceptable to you?"

[Anastasia]

"Yes," Gold replies rather tersely, "I've seen enough to know a good magical smithery. It's only that damned rainbow dragon now."