Surraruthru and spellhoarding (Surraruthru)

[Anastasia]

Okay, you said you wanted to start by looking into spellhoarding?

[Iron Dragoon]

I do. I'd hit the library to check into how to hoard spells and have more on hand. Then, assuming I find something about it in relation to dragons, probably connect the psychosis to it and look for Kascha since she's a dragon specialist, and move to trying to figure out how to do it without going full insane. And hopefully for cheaper than whatever the gem per spell cost was. Maybe something with create magic tattoo. Dunno yet. But that's the general line of thought.

[Anastasia]

K:A check, include the library bonus.

[Iron Dragoon]

Take 10+40+15 Library for 65.

[Anastasia]

Quick OOC question here. What you personally know about spellhoarding?

[Iron Dragoon]

Me as in me, I know what's in Dragon Magazine #313,  Me as in Surraruthru would probably know a bit about it in terms of the psychosis. Probably just that there are dragons that hoard magical knowledge and inscribe it on their bodies.

[Anastasia]

You read up on spellhoarding. It is a psychosis where a dragon's hoarding instinct shifts to magic. Rather than gold and treasure, they only care about magic as treasure. As such, they transform themselves into living spell books. They become wizards and cast like them, using their scales as spellbook.

As you read that, "Hi," Kascha comes up, "Elena told me you were looking into draconic lore." The library's quiet besides for her and Kascha keeps her voice down.

[Iron Dragoon]

Surraruthru nods, sliding the relevant books to her. "Yes, I've had an idea. There's a condition for dragons called Spellhoarding. Normally this drives dragons to hoard magical knowledge instead of treasure, twisting their minds. They can use their bodies as spellbooks, using their scales. The idea has merit. I'm looking into using the technique for myself so that I can never be separated from my spells. The last battle had me running very low on magic, and I think this may offer a route to some emergency spells. Also, did Ebony find you?"

[Anastasia]

"Hm? Yes, she did. She gave it to me," Kascha smiles, "Thank you, Surru." She leans in and read, "Oh. Yes, we had a spellhoarding dragon visit the Cauldron once. It's terribly difficult to cure, Seira sidestepped by using her divine will." As she reads her expression becomes thoughtful. "It should be. I don't believe the psychosis is the source of the scale alterations or tied to them."

[Iron Dragoon]

Surraurthru nods. "We may need to visit The Cauldron for more details on it. I think it may do something to how they cast that may be useful as well. I'm hoping I can find a way to make the process more efficient, too."

[Anastasia]

"When are you going?" Kascha asks, "I could just send for the information and have it brought to us if you aren't going right away."

[Iron Dragoon]

"I can wait. I thought we should make a visit in light of our victory, though. See if there is a celebration in Seira's home."

[Anastasia]

"That could be fun," Kascha smiles, "Oh! Are you adding anything to your hoard with your income from the battle? I heard you were well compensated."

[Iron Dragoon]

"I am. Better boots to teleport and move with. That's going to take the bulk of the gold. Maybe a few small things for gifts."

[Anastasia]

"Really? Get something for your hoard!" Kascha turns to you, ioun stones whirring around her head. She shakes her finger right at your face, "Surraruthru, you're a dragon! You need to improve your hoard! Can you imagine if Baleruk gets wind of that? You don't need much and it's wise and good not to waste money, but even some more coins around would help. Especially with the mood Baleruk's been in since the battle."