>>5310322>>5310358>>5310382>>5310408>>5310693>>5310697>>5310711"I will be here. How many hunters will be with us?" Working with the Mielikkians diminished your chances of claiming the most valuable prize by slaying the high priest of Malar, but that was fine by you. It has been over twenty years since you last went on a proper hunt, exterminating umber hulks from the caverns surrounding your family's holdings. The prospect was refreshing, and you must admit that you were intrigued by the idea of working with the High Ranger and her forest friends - which may or may not include a genuine dragon.
"'bout thirty of my finest. An' whichever adventurin'-types we can scrape up from the Stag."
"And how many werebeasts are there?"
Willow's frown speaks volumes. She is afraid that a straight answer will deter you from participating, until her honesty gets the better of her. "No tellin'. All it takes is one bite, an' the curse'll spread." That's right. Greycastle explained that the curse is contagious. Determining an exact number while the cult is actively working to infect others would be nigh impossible. Perchance that is why the council is willing to resort to desperate measures.
"Not a problem," you assure her. You have fought in wars before, and even commanded on several occasions. This would not be the first bloody attrition fight that you have become entangled in. The total extirpation of the black-bloods, you reasoned, was not a goal that could be accomplished in a single day. "I can do it."
Willow grins and punches your shoulder softly. You assume that there is an intention behind this otherwise inexplicable surface-dweller behavior, though the truth eludes you. "Much appreciated. Anythin' else on your mind?" Folding your arms, you consider her question and shake your head. Nothing in particular came to you. Moments like this made you curse your poor affinity for idle conversation. "I should go," you murmur as she waves you off.
Where to?
>Before leaving the Evergreen Hall, I shall approach the altar.>Next I visit the Bell Market, to spend of my newfound wealth.>To stop by the All Faiths Hall should take but a few minutes of my time...>It would be best if I did not keep Ilanis waiting. I will return to the Dreaming Dragon. 