Talys nodded firmly. "Alright. I'll still bring you what metal scrap I can, and I'll assist you however I can in the meantime." He wasn't really good for much else, but he hoped that an extra pair of hands, at least, would be worthwhile. "I'll be right back, my stash is in Leo still so I'll be back in a couple minutes." He held up his five-fingered hand to the Blacksmith, a way he said hello and goodbye to pretty much anything with hands, and grabbed his stick to hobble away in search of wherever he'd stashed that metal plate from Ursa.
/temp exit talys
Attikias had not been one of the first ones to arrive, not by a long shot. But, from trailing behind Carja, he'd arrived- rawhide weighed heavy in his bag from practicing on making traps in Ursa, seeing how the snow fared against his stakes.
No matter. Right now, he'd caught the tail end of conversations, jogging to keep up and holding on tight to his jostling satchel. Soon, he joined Carja's side, watching quietly as the person before them explained what they needed.
Enchantments. Like- the Collector's? Attikias cocked his head just slightly, his eyebrows furrowing as he thought. He had no idea that gembound could make those, too- but, he guessed he never tried, anyways. There were more pressing matters than him potentially passing out at some stranger's place. Most importantly, they needed things themselves to enchant.
He backed off quietly. Just how many items would they need? He could make stones- beads?- to enchant, just gather up some substrate and nudge a hole in the center, then slide them onto a bit of braided rawhide. Yes, that sounded like a plan- without a word, the elf nodded to himself and broke off, crouching a few yards off outside by an elevated rock and getting to work.
;enter and exit to
this thread! he'll go around and join other threads once he's done here
Dragon listened in attentive silence. He noted the minor strife between a couple of those present. He waddled down toward the water when the Blacksmith did, unselfconsciously trailing his lame hind leg. And he paid close attention to the task at hand, pondering it warily.
Tahi-shei's question, as cryptically and tactfully phrased as it was, echoed in the alligator's mind--even as his gaze, and attention, periodically strayed with faint jealousy toward the actual dragons present. But what was Farina; and what would it mean if this "leaf" was of the "same" importance as her?
He resolved to find out, and at the same time he spoke, booming voice carrying to as many as he could reach. "I will remain close by, for now, and if anyone needs my magic I will offer it freely."
Water breathing (potentially) sorted, then, at least.
exit for now; anyone can have their char approach Dragon here in any thread for Water Breathing casts--just tag me freely!
Carja seemed a little... off, he thought, and his initial resolve to burst out with bubbly congratulations was immediately dampened by confused concern. She hesitated, and slunk off before he could speak; he called after her with forced cheer.
"Yeah, sure! -Congratulations on the kids and, good to see you?" He stared after her a moment, a little baffled. This large, lowered-headed, star-speckled dragon definitely wasn't the outgoing hatchling he remembered; had something happened?
Hm.
He turned back to the others. "I don't know how much use I'll be, but if any of you can teach me to better fight underwater, I can try to learn. To help, later on."
He didn't quite grasp what this was all about--the connection between a "leaf" and a person, or how or why they were trapped--but being trapped sounded miserable and he didn't mind lending a hand.
Meanwhile, his magic didn't grant him a lot of options for being directly helpful. He reared back abruptly, tattered wings spreading--and, after inhaling, offered a brief warning: "This is to help," before snapping his neck and opened jaws forward. A cloud of greenish magic plumed out, rapidly dissipating among those present, and he inhaled before adding, "If any of you had any latent sickness, infection, that should fix it pretty quick."
Exit Blight for now--note that he's essentially cast an AoE Fauna Cleanse!
Anything vaguely complimentary was cool relief to his throat, so upon hearing his question yield positive response, Fahl's chest swelled with pride. His head took on the slightest of tilts, a touch of ego crowning him. To be appreciated, even in the smallest of ways, was a rush. An addiction.
But just as soon, this all fell away, the answer's dire portents sinking into his skull. While he'd expected something terrible to face, these creatures far exceeded what his imagination had conjured. Although he had visited Fornax before, he had certainly not ventured far enough for the water to grow impenetrably black. Or to encounter such things.
Fahl glanced down at his claws and flexed them. Used only for clinging to rock, would they be enough to aid him if his attacks needed to be physical? And his magic—would it be of any use in the depths? Even though new capabilities sprung themselves upon him by the day, it still seemed in comparison to these possible threats... weak.
It seemed absurd to go through all this effort for a leaf, but one fact stayed his incredulity: this Farina was a Master. In the heat, the memory of the joint-stiffening chill in Pisces persisted as if his previous encounter with such power had been mere seconds ago. Painting all associated with Masters in a broad stroke, then the leaf's importance was not to be scoffed at. If she wanted it, disappointment couldn't be an option.
He snorted at Mirac's misfortune, trickles of water running from his nostrils, and drew closer to the entrance where Whale and the wisp could be seen. The sight soured his tongue, the display of something fire-like but clearly not fire disconcerting to witness. However, it was indeed light.
"Bright. Is it still when submerged." The words were brusque but inquisitive, and regardless of response, Fahl turned to address the others. "I go to practice swimming for fights. And to see how magic will work in water." Stone within mouth beginning to weigh heavier, he paused. "I invite those interested in the same."
-Exit to
[The Black City] Sink or Swim
Comet nodded, they were here to help. The Blacksmith's words about how dangerous this was made her incredibly worried and she started to doubt her skills underwater. She pushed her worries out of her mind and followed James to a corner of the area. Her magic would definitely be a helpful contribution to this even if she physically couldn't.
"Exit Comet to another thread to work"
"Mirac does not do 'STUPID'," Mirac said. His jaw creaked and tore, enough for him to dislodge what remained of the molten metal. "Mirac REFUSES to be SILENCED. Mirac is ETERNAL, UNSTOPPABLE, A FORCE OF NATURE!" Mirac wriggled in Aerie's grasp, his wrap flailing, already riled up from the loss of his scabbard. "Mirac will TEACH the 'GREAT OARS' how to FIGHT, but Mirac shall YELL all the while. BUT," Mirac said, pausing for a second.
"HmmmmMirac finds AERIE's terms...AGREEABLE. Mirac shall ENJOY this contract. Mirac has changed Mirac's mind. Mirac will ADHERE to this...CONTRACT. Mirac will KEEP silent...for now. Mirac wishes to own these...trophies...and for Aerie to explain what the FUCK a 'tentacle' is. But FIRST! AERIE! You must take us to where the fleshy GREATERS are so we can TRAIN them."
"speak" think
((OOC Note: If Aerie exits assume Mirac will!))
@Aerie