perception Kappi points this out to the others, quietly
When Ali chimes in, he says hesitantly, Sober kays...? Is...is that a yes?
Kappi leans in ... they do that a lot. I'm not exactly what it means either, but I think its a YES
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Vojtek nods and looks on expectantly.
"Hmmph."
"Then what are we waiting for? The knots of our bellybuttons to unravel? Allons-y as they say in Galt."
Commander Pharmol continues to look confused, and Jarilne offers no counsel; but eventually the five party members convince him that they are accepting the mission.
It's a long trek, and that's after departing the Parapet Mounts, Pharmol states, returning to the map. Once you breach the divide, you'll need to make your way down to the South Aos, then make your way to the Aeosem in the mid-Drakelands before crossing the steppe to Vahara Glacier. He glances up. As I mentioned, some 75 leagues from here.
"A little dimensional analysis is in order. 75 leagues is 1800 furlongs. I'd have to cast my flight spell thrice. Can we get there via air? I'm ready. Let us see this done."
The Varisian lad hesitates but finally leans forward to ask Do you have magic flight for all of us? Or are we getting another draconic ride?
Davosh squeezes Kappi's shoulder, "Nope. too heavy. Dragons would help."
Commander Pharmol looks thoughtful a moment. I believe we could spare dragonkin to get you to the Ningward side of the Parapet Mounts, he says. The decision is ultimately theirs, of course; you may ask them, but I will not order it.
Vojtek asks as politely as he can for two things: First, a dragonkin ride, and second, a quartermaster to help provision the party (AKA I want to buy some magic stuff.)
"That sounds far. Dragonkin, will you bear us? And we need supplies too."
Vojtek, in his inimitable and direct fashion, asks for and is directed to Nevra.
You do continue to surprise, Vojtek with no partner, she says with a chuckle. Others might think this a foolhardy quest. But I tell you now, if your goal is to face the dragon warlord Yrax, then our ambitions are in concord. I will gladly bear you to this fight.
"Did dragon warlord Yurr-acks" Vojtek tries letting the the name tumble past his unfortunate wound of a mouth, "attack your village? Kill your people?"
The keen interest he shows and the direct intensity of his inquiry would be unsettling to one who had not shared the sting of battle with the man. But Nevra had.
Nevra cocks her head slightly to one side. Not directly, I suppose, she says, thoughtful a moment, but Yrax has turned a great many dragonkin against each other, for no other reason than his own selfish need for power. I would see his tyranny defeated.
Ali searches for Tecde.
In Draconic...
Friend, I hope your wounds are mended. My party is travelling beyond the Parapet Mountains. Our mission requires some haste. Would you bear me hence, to the Ningward side of the Mountains, so my party might continue forth sooner? And, how would I repay you for bearing my weight?
Ali finds the silver dragonkin in a tavern frequented by the soldiers of Spurhorn, enjoying a quiet drink.
Tecde appears legitimately surprised to see Ali and is certainly caught off guard by her request. She studies the elf's face a moment, then drains her cup and replies. When first we met, Golarian, I was following the orders of my commanding officer.
Tecde pauses, searching for words. During our fight, I witnessed your strength in magic and might, and was honored to serve. Now you honor me with this request.
The silver dragonkin arises. I will bear you on this mission, and back again, she says solemnly. But please understand, I do not fight without orders. Or self-preservation.
The lad seeks out Abonzeaux. Brave dragonkin. He bows. Please permit me a request. My comrades are traveling with great need on a quest. Would you carry me with them? He asks only slightly awkwardly. I do not ask you to fight. Only for transport. I know you have greater duties, but it would help us greatly.
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It takes Kappi some time to find the black dragonkin – he asks about in several places and is finally directed to a set of barracks at the base of one of Spurhorn's walls, where he finds Abonzeaux relaxing with a book.
Happy to see the young Varisian, he listens to the request with interest. As it happens, he says in his soft tone, I have been granted a few days' leave and am available to do as you ask. I will do this thing.
She awkwardly moves forward just a hair, but remembers that these people don't hug...
Vojtek asks Davosh to pay the quartermaster for the ring and the gloves. Vojtek isnt super clear on money or commerce. The wizardry of it all always puts him on edge the same way Davosh's strangeness does, so Davosh gets the task of conducting the barbarian's finances in Vojtek's view.