>>5319192The kobolds, once they finally come to grips with what you are offering, scramble to begin the plans. You make your own voice heard, too, of course—they are consultants, but NOT masters. To that end, you plan to commemorate the ceremony to…
>The Serpent Ascendant, who respects strength of body, mind, and will more than he cares about bloodline or body-size, and who guides military conquest>The Persecutor of the Weak, who asserts the natural order of the reptilian races over mammals, and who tortures and executes prisoners of war>The Mother of Dragons, beloved by kobolds (and a certain glowworm princess, who is in recovery), and who encourages growth, fertility, and protection of the home and community>The Dark Pantheon as a whole—no need to play favourites or attract undue attention from further Gods just now>Write-inThe kobold leadership also eagerly presents four candidates for your consideration as members of your retinue. You can choose one without much push-back, as a token representative of the race; two, to give the kobolds a sense of real commitment (but also the consternation of the more elitist members of your retinue); or three (though this will raise eyebrows and objections). You COULD take all four, you suppose, but then your retinue is going to be disproportionately kobold.
Who do you choose?
>Ivno, veteran of two of your missions now, who has proven himself an astute scout, albeit one unwilling to speak up much in contradiction of you>Agno, a brave young warrior who can be reckless, but also is more honest and open in his discourse around you than some others>Sikdo, an older kobold, not well-suited to combat or travel, but very well-informed on their cultural traditions and history>Tessu, a greedy but cunning female with a more wilful streak (and a reasonably plump rump, you suppose)