[G53] Chapter 2: The City of Coin

[Grodech]

"Land us south of that fire and let's check it out." Drake says. He breaks out his spyglass and has a look at the fire area.

Spot: +12/Listen: +13/Random

Dice roll with 3 dices of 20 faces: 46 points

[Grynd'l]

Commanding the carpet to an angle south of their current course, Perkli grins and fingers the fletching of the arrow resting against his bowstring, "How far south? Maybe circle the flaming area first?" He makes sure his bow is ready to fire if he spots anything dangerous, having a range farther than most people could see.

Listen +13 (+2 FE), Spot +13 (+2 FE), random

Dice roll with 3 dices of 20 faces: 32 points

[IronShadow]

The wizard strokes his bearded chin in response to the plume of smoke.
"I wonder if that will make entering the city more difficult?
"I agree," he adds. "Let's investigate the fire first."

[Mithral·Dragon]

David continued to soar on the ephemeral breezes, swooping upwards only to dive back downwards. Had he been flapping his wings all along, he'd have been tired. Now, however, wasn't the time to think of oneself, not when there was a major calamity afoot. Assuredly, the smell of smoke had the stink of a trap, leastwise an unwanted diversion. David would've begun his dive immediately, but awaited signals from the others before proceeding.

[kwk]

Drake's spyglass gives him an up-close view of the calamity surrounding the fire.

Some distance south of the town lie three buildings, right on the road. The first is a tall, white marble tower; the other two are on fire. From their size, they could be warehouses, inns, barns, things of that sort; they are larger than mere houses. Smaller brush fires dot the area around the conflagration.

A humanoid figure is racing around the tower; it is too far away to tell if it is man or woman, or any other detail.

Near the tower is the unmistakable form of a red dragon, sitting upright on its hind legs. It appears to be looking down, perhaps conversing with the figure next to the tower.

OOC: I'm assuming Drake relates what he sees, to the non-gull party members, anyway.

[Grodech]

"GAH!" Drake says suddenly "Red dragon. Seems to be conversing with someone. Two out of three buildings are on fire." Drake keeps an eye on them through the spyglass as they approach. It was odd that they would be conversing in the middle of a fire. Maybe the dragon was threatening the figure but needed them unharmed. "Best to not let the dragon see us approach."

Spot: +12/Listen: +13/Random

Dice roll with 3 dices of 20 faces: 25 points

[Grynd'l]

Glancing at David to see if he’s still in seagull form, Perkli casts Barkskin. He commands the carpet to dive and comments, “Hmm, makes me wonder if that person is friend or foe of the dragon. Well, regardless, the evil beastie must be challenged, if not slain. How far away does everyone wanna land from it, about 100 feet or so?”

If any of the other group characters attacks the dragon before we land, or if it simply notices us, Perkli starts firing arrows at it (distance and seeking enchantment, far shot and rapid shot feats).

OOC: On the round before we land, he’ll sing a song to inspire courage.

Listen +13 (+2 FE), Spot +13 (+2 FE), random

Dice roll with 3 dices of 20 faces: 37 points

[IronShadow]

Denevil's eyes widen at the mention of a red dragon.
"Oh my," he utters before the carpet takes a nose dive.

"What would a dragon want from this locale?" he adds as he adjusts and readjusts his scroll organizer, potions and pouches. "Perhaps a little intelligence gathering is in order first?"

[Grodech]

When Perkli suggests 100 feet, Drake adds "From behind."

To Denevil, he says "Got anything for fire protection Sparky?"

[Grynd'l]

Guiding the carpet down to the agreed upon goal, Perkli replies, "Yeah, grand idea! How about you Red, any protections from fire?"

OOC: On the round before we land, he’ll sing a song to inspire courage.

Listen +13 (+2 FE), Spot +13 (+2 FE), random

Dice roll with 3 dices of 20 faces: 37 points