[Mkguild] Round Robin - Kamau 09AUG23

[Kamau]

Finally got this up.
I had to recovered some parts that accidentally got deleted moving them 
from the tablet I had on vacation to the PC.
I also placed parts of mine that I didn't see that had been sent earlier.

Kamau

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Kamau’s part-21JUL23(Resubmitted)

Kate finally reached the gate to Metamor proper where the usual watch 
for the night was setting up.

“Taklowectisgo dungeon?” the red reptilian asked.

“No, I think once we get someone who speaks your language, we can 
straighten this out.”

The red-scaled prisoner shrugged as they stopped before the first guard.

“What ya got there Kate? I ain’t seen the likes of that before.”

“It would seem a newcomer to the valley that doesn’t speak common very 
well and is rather defensive on first meeting. You wouldn’t know of 
anyone here that speaks draconic, would you?”

“Nope. Not of this group at least. Ya might keep an eye out for one of 
the dragons.”

She gave a shake of her head “We don’t have the time for that I’m 
afraid. I don’t want to toss the little guy in a cell if I can help it. 
At least not without hearing his side of what happen.”

“Well, ya gonna have to find yourself someone who be a language master 
or has often had some dealin’ with dragons.”

Just beyond where the three were talking a figure clothed in a long 
heavy robe, certainly far too warm for most in the heat of this day, halted.

“Excuse me,” the robed keeper said. “I didn’t hear all of your 
conversation, but I might be able to help with matters pertaining to 
dragons.”

The pair turned just as the speaker slid his hood back revealing a 
scaled head with a multitude of small horns.

“Master Myrtice,” Kate said with a smile. “It’s so good to see you 
about. The weather must be very pleasant for you.”

“It allows me to come to the Keep and the mage hall but to be 
comfortable, well it would have to be much warmer than this. So, what 
might you need the services of a dragon for?”

“I need to be able to speak to this…” she stopped as she looked down at 
the little reptilian who was kneeling, face to the ground. The bearded 
lizard and guard also looked in puzzlement at the posture.

“Is he afraid of dragons?” the mage asked.

“I don’t know. From my first encounter with him I wouldn’t think so.”

The little creature, without looking upward, spoke something in 
draconic, head low enough for his nose to touch the ground. Myrtice 
replied to this in draconic, but the kneeling prisoner gave only a short 
response.

“What did he say?” Kate asked Myrtice.

“That he is not worthy to stand in the presence of a dragon.”

For a short time, the two spoke, the kneeling figure’s reply to the 
horned mage always being short and the posture remaining the same.

“Is there a place where we can be out of the public?” the dragon mage 
asked. “I think this is going to take some time and privacy to resolve.

“Ya can use the chamber in the tower,” the gate guard said, pointing to 
a door.

“Kate, will you help this fellow to the chamber.” Master Myrtice asked. 
“We can continue to unravel this mystery better in private.

The female scout nodded and placed her hand under his arm, surprised to 
find that he was trembling. The trio made their way to the tower leaving 
the guard scratching his head at the entire encounter.

End Kamau’s Part

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Kamau’s part-29JUL23 (Resubmitted)

As Master Myrtice entered the chamber Kate looked down at the creature 
she had seen as a capable warrior only hours ago, now a trembling mess.

“It’s all right. Master Myrtice is a kind person,” she said in a 
soothing voice. “You don’t need to be afraid of him.”

“He dragon,” managed to get out in a faint voice “All Kobold honor dragons.”

The dragon mage cast a wick light to brighten the gloomy room as he sat, 
“Please, everyone, take a seat while we wade through the levels of this 
mystery and our little friends fear.”

Kate took the chair nearest to her, but the red creature still stood, 
head bowed, eyes on the ground.

“I said, have a seat,” the dragon ordered in a rumbling voice, his eyes 
fixed on the still standing member of the trio. To which the Kobold 
immediately obeyed, landing so fast and hard that the chair nearly 
tipped over.

End Kamau’s Part

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MK Round Robin 09AUG23 – Kamau’s Part

The dragon looked intently at the trembling scaled creature "Now that we 
have that settled, let us begin. Firstly, what is your name?"

"Oh most honored dragon, I am known as Taklowectis G’Rormugan."

"And, as we do not have any such as you in these lands, what is your race?"

"Mighty dragon, your humble servant is a Kobold from the western lands 
of Pensicon."

Master Myrtice shook his head "Taklowectis, if you feel you must use a 
title Master Myrtice will suffice. "

Once again the Kobold's face turned into one of confusion as he replied, 
"I obey your command Master Myrtice."

"Very good," the dragon said "but where is this Pensicon you speak of?"

"In the northwest part Oreforton."

The mage turned to Kate, quickly translating what was being said before 
sitting back in his chair and closed his eyes for a time, one hand 
occasionally twitching. When he opened them, he stared intently at the 
Kobold, who shrank back in his seat, beginning to tremble again.

"Taklowectis, I am not going to hurt you. What I want you to do however 
is to tell me if you know or have heard of the following places."

The Kobold looked intently at the mage as he spoke.

“The Dragon Mountains.”

“I have not heard of them Master Myrtice.”

“Giantdowns?”

“I have not heard of them Master Myrtice.”

“The Barrier Mountains?”

“I have not heard of them Master Myrtice.”

The bearded dragon sighed “Taklowectis, no, that name ties the tongue, 
it just will not do. Hmm, a shorter name, but what?”

“Taklowec, Taklow, Talo?” Kate offered.

“The shorter the better in this case I think,” the Master mage said with 
a nod “So Talo it shall be.”

“Talo?” the red scaled creature replied looking puzzled.

“From now on, in common speech, your name is Talo.

“As you command Master Myrtice,” he replied bowing his head.

“So have you heard of the Flat Lands, The Desert of Dreams, Kitchlander, 
Sonngefilde?”

Talo shook his head repeatedly to each name.

The dragon stopped nodding slowly.

"Let us set this aside for a moment. Talo, how did you come to Metamor?"

"Master Myrtice, a mage was to transport the party I was a part of back 
to our homelands but when the portal opened, I found only myself not 
home but in your lands with none of my company."

Once again, the dragon nodded. "Talo, do not be afraid. What I am about 
to do will cause you no harm.”

The mage stood and moved to the Kobold. He placed his hands near its 
head and slowly moved them down the length of his body before returning 
to his seat.

“The remnant magic leaves only one possible explanation. It would seem 
then that you come from a different plane or worldly realm similar but 
not the same as ours."

Talo's mouth dropped open in shock, only partially understanding all 
that was said.

Master Myrtice turned to Kate and asked,"Our you still on duty?"

"No, I am free until Thursday," she replied.

"Then if you would be so kind as to bring our new guest to the library 
and introduce him to the head librarian. I know there are members of the 
staff that know draconic and will be able to assist him in looking for a 
possible reference to his home. While there is little chance of success 
we must try. I will send an apprentice to find him lodging and come to 
fetch him when he has done so."

"Of course, Master Myrtice," Kate replied turning to Talo. "If you will 
follow me we will see if we can find some possible connection to the 
place you come from."

Talo nodded as he climbed from the chair and turned to the dragon mage 
once again bowing to the ground before he scurried off, following the 
woman scout.

End Kamau’s Part
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