Dannig

Hmm… what do we have here?

Ranger

Precisely what I’d like to know.

Huntress

Aye. That’s what {I’m} wonderin’.

Monk

Enlighten me, Kalguuran.

Witch

That’s what you’re here to tell me.

Sorceress

I was wondering the same. Let us think about this.

Warrior

I hoped you could tell {me}.

Mercenary

Cut to the chase, mate.

Druid

Haven’t the foggiest. What d’ye make of all this?

Dannig

Makeshift lodgings… markers… Yes. This looks like Gwennen’s handiwork. She is still pursuing our grand quest, after all. But… she didn’t finish what she started here. How odd.

Ranger

Where do you think she is now?

Huntress

Seems she ain’t here to speak to why.

Monk

What do you think became of Gwennen?

Witch

Oh my, is she dead? Where’s her body?

Sorceress

We must remain hopeful. Perhaps she just became distracted.

Warrior

What stopped her?

Mercenary

Left without the treasure… Not a good sign.

Druid

Not one to leave a job half-done, then?

Dannig

I’m sure she had her reasons to cut and run. There’s all manner of monstrosities out here! In any case, it seems she left us some clues as to what’s in the area… When you’re ready, let’s see what we can unearth. Place the first explosive and we’ll get started.

Dannig

Ah, a Sorceress in Kingsmarch! What a strange sight. I’ve heard tales of your kind. My name is Dannig. I am the humble leader of this fair port… and its smith.

Dannig

A Witch in Kingsmarch! Never a good omen. Dark times ahead, I take it.

Dannig

Ah, a fellow blacksmith! You and I must share tales of ancestral bravery over an ale one of these days. I am Dannig, the smith and leader of this fair port.

Dannig

Well, well, a Trarthan! Greetings, Mercenary. You’ll find plenty of work here in Kingsmarch, if you’re so inclined. I’m Dannig, the smith and leader of this fair port. You may come to me for your equipment needs.

Dannig

Welcome to Kingsm—

Dannig

Hail. Welcome to Kingsmarch. I am Dannig, the smith and leader of this fair port town.

Dannig

A Monk! Incredible. Monks are a true rarity in Kalguur these days, but that was not always the case. I am interested in learning about your beliefs.

Dannig

A Druid, in the flesh! Pardon my surprise, wise one. My people once had an order of Druids long ago. You have my utmost respect. I’m Dannig. Welcome to Kingsmarch!

Sorceress

Oh… I am pleased to meet you, Lord Dannig. You are so… tall. Hmm, I must know… what kind of smithing is that? It’s like none I’ve ever seen.

Witch

If I have my way… then yes.

Warrior

I’ve been away from the flame too long. I could use a bit of home. And that ale.

Mercenary

You get enough Trarthans here you recognise one on sight?

Ranger

I know that kind of fake smile. No need for blustering introductions. I’m not here to make friends.

Huntress

Greetings, Dannig. I’m a mountainborn, of the Azmeri… or rather, I {was}.

Monk

The Dreamer guides all who are willing to see.

Druid

Yer kind had Druids?

Dannig

Observant! Yes, I’m a bit more than a blacksmith. I am also skilled in runecraft.

Dannig

Oh? Planning to bring doom and death to us all, are you? Just another day in Wraeclast.

Dannig

You are most welcome at my forge any time. If you’re around long enough, I’ll even teach you the art of runecraft. Takes a couple years to learn, though.

Dannig

We’ve had one or two show up over the years… caused us a fair amount of trouble. You’re not still involved in the Death Trades, are you?

Dannig

It’s not entirely fake. I’m just getting tired as the years wear on, you know?

Dannig

Ouch. That’s a pain I recognise. You know, we can’t exactly go home, either. If you ever want to grab an ale and talk about it, feel free to stop by.

Dannig

The Dreamer? Is that one of Wraeclast’s ‘gods?’

Dannig

Yes. The Druids of the Broken Circle. Their tales are quite extensive, albeit ancient.

Gronel Starseer, Smalon Thickett, Avon Bruhn… all very illustrious stories in their own right.

Sorceress

Runecraft. Oh, it sounds like such beautiful sorcery. Do tell me its tale.

Witch

I suppose I do need to save the world before I conquer it.

Warrior

If I survive the coming days, that would be an intriguing challenge.

Mercenary

No more than the next weapon-for-hire.

Ranger

Such is the way of things.

Huntress

I might do just that.

Monk

No. But we can talk about that another time. I am compelled to continue on with haste.

Druid

I’ve no use for names. Tell me how they lived.

Dannig

Oh, it’s not sorcery. It’s science, taught to me by priests in my younger days. But enough about me. You’re as far from home as we are… more or less. We should exchange tales over an ale sometime soon!