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Theolish looked up in awe of seeing the dragon. "What they said!" the Dhampir stated, glad that it was a dragon and not a paladin greeting the group. "The ettin is tied up in there and it looks like Gilda Korgren carved some rather foul runes into its skin. Not sure if they can be purged from him without causing any more pain in the process."
The dragon raises an eyebrow when hearing your tone ... silence follows for several seconds.
”Thank you, travelers, for protecting the people of Highdelve, and for recovering my amulet. Truly, you are the heroes these people needed. Let me commend you, as well, for sparing the lives of those children that belong to this town ... I will take care that they are loved and brought back to this community!“ she says with a rumbling female voice.
The dragon nods at all of you with respect.
“I was surprised to see that they really were so eager to harm the one thing that means so much to me … Highdelve. The blood sacrifice combined with the depletion of all magic in these Thassilonian items was necessary to make the giant invulnerable to my attacks. But … you were here!“ the dragon says and it’s golden scales move as it raises its head in thought.
You see the golden pendant levitate in the golden dragon’s direction and it vanishes when touching her scales.
She looks at you for a while.
”Please accept these as a token of my appreciation.“
Four statuettes of gold dragons with diamonds for eyes appear out of thin air and levitate to your hands.
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"Thank you Aureliax for the gifts." Theolish said. "As for the flaw in their plan given your expression of deep thought, they did not protect the ettin from all magics, just yours. The eldritch magic that I have a talent for can some times knock out the mighty and humble. Adding the hand gesture was an old habit I learned watching people when they yawn. It did the trick. It was a short nap until they started to cosh it with the blackjacks and sadly leaves you to deal with the creature." he added.
You can see that she is content to see you appreciate the presents which truly look identical to her perfect form.
”Now,” she says, unfurling her magnificent wings. ”would you care to ride in the cart as I carry the cart of brightblooms, along with the children, back to Highdelve?”
When he receives his gift Torgen is over the moon. He bows deeply.
"Wow! These statuettes are absolutely beautiful! Thank you, Aurelliax!"
When the dragon suggests to be flown back to Highdelve Torgen doesn't need much time to think about it.
"Oh... that... would be great, actually! A once-in-a-lifetime experience!"
This is truly a gift I shall remember forever. Kyra says after receiving her figurine.
Fly? Absolutely... she says, a bit giddy with excitement.
After the ride of your life you land in Highdelve and can finally enjoy the jubilee!
You also see the dragon in human form when the town welcomes you all!
What you do with the rest of your time ... only you can tell!
Torgen is happy that it all worked out without any permanent damage done (except to the cultists and the ettin). He joins - and challenges! - Kiliuk with the beer drinking.
Kyra relaxes a bit after getting back to Highdelve. She figures there are big things ahead for her and her friends after completing their mission...after all...meeting a gold dragon on your for outing is auspicious...at least in her mind.
Let's find some tea, Kageryu...I need something to wash down that delicious friend dough. You guys have to try it. I'll need to let my robes out if I eat too much...