Glorious Home

[Nephrite]

"Very well." Moore nods. "I am going to work on the assumption that you know of the planes outside of this place, if I use a term you are unfamiliar with, please let me know and I will be happy to explain it."

He clears his throat.

"For some time, I worked with a group known as Aurora. They were fighting to reclaim their home, a prime called Lifasa, from the clutches of Hell. That journey ended in a complete success. I still work with Aurora, though my primary goal is establishing a group within the domain of Mount Celestia. I am the Duke of Songs of Lord Erathaol of the Hebdomad, I've been tasked with many things, but chief of them is to stymie the efforts of Shar. We stand opposite to her destruction and corruption as well as for justice and to aid and liberate people from oppressive forces like those from Hell."

He takes a breath. "If it sounds fanciful, I can't blame you for being a bit incredulous. At the same time, I have no reason to lie about the story -- I'm sure your master has a spell or two that can verify what I'm saying as truth, regardless." He offers a smile afterwards. "So the long and short of it is -- I'm seeking allies who threaten Creation itself. That is the reason I am here."

[Anastasia]

The winds are silent as you speak, the griffon hovering. His lionish face watches you, sharp eagle's eyes on your every word and move. "So you seek allies for Celestia, in essence?"

[Nephrite]

"It isn't just Celestia." Moore says with a smile. "That's who I'm aligned with, but... well, as you can see, I'm no angel or archon." He does gesture at the halo above his head. "That's just magic, it isn't part of... nevermind. Anyway! You're not wrong to say I'm seeking allies for Celestia, but... the way I see it, I'm seeking allies against Shar and the evils of Creation." Moore says.

[Anastasia]

"Tell me: What profit is it to participate in your struggle?" The griffon now asks.

[Nephrite]

"It depends on perspective, I suppose." Moore admits. "However, there are several I can think of: To profit by a growth in skill by both defeating the forces of evil as well as learning more about Creation itself, to profit simply by locating artifacts and other valuable items, to profit in terms of growth as a person -- just by being exposed to the various planes, the people and deities, you add more to your understanding." Moore says.

"I think the best way to look at it is you profit by aiding the world around you and making it a better place -- by leaving your own influence there." Moore says.

[Anastasia]

Make a Diplo check here since you're being all diplomatic, pixie. -3 circumstance penalty.

[Nephrite]

Take 10 for 96 with the -3 factored in. He is using 15 Greater Improvisation points.

[Anastasia]

"I understand. I will pass on your important words," The griffon agrees, "Do you wish to stay long?"

[Nephrite]

"Only so long as I am welcome here." Moore says. "If he wishes me to leave and wait for an answer, I can do so. I do not want to offend."

[Anastasia]

"No, good sir, do not let me offend you," The griffon says, "Would you like to ride me? If you wish to stay, I will take you to quarters suited for an important guest like you."

[Nephrite]

"Only if it isn't an inconvenience for you." Moore says with a smile. He'll take the offer to ride nonetheless.

[Anastasia]

"Oh no, get on," The griffon insists, "It's no inconvenience for me at all."

[Nephrite]

"Thank you." Moore says as he hops on! "What do you do here, if you don't mind my asking?"

[Anastasia]

"I practice my magic and patrol the skies," The griffon says, "Oh, my name is Aerwing, Duke Moore. I've learned up to the fifth circle under tutelage and I hope to reach the sixth within a century."

[Nephrite]

The griffon called itself Prosperity on the last page!!!!

"That's very impressive!" Moore says with a smile. "You should never give up, keep trying. What's your favorite spell so far?"