The Dragon's Cry

You look at Beyno, staring up at you with that maniacal expression on his face, then at the collection of thugs he has behind him... something about them looks odd... something about their eyes...

"Well," Beyno asks, impatiently. You get a sick, empty feeling in the pit of your stomach. I don't think I have much of a choice...

"I'll bite," you say. "What do you need?"

"I need you to kill Silvera here--"

"But she just rescued me!"

"Just kidding!" Beyno says, backing away, as your companion -- presumably Silvera (It fits) prepares to attack him. He leans forward again, narrowing his eyes. "Besides, I wouldn't try anything if I were you, Silvie."

Silvera makes a disgusted face and draws back a hand as if to slap him.

"Ah, ah, ah!" Beyno wags a finger, using his other hand to gesture to the thugs behind him. They begin shifting in form, sprouting fur, sharp teeth and glowing red eyes -- and then they shift back. "Just a preview!"

"Were-hounds," Silvera says, shaking her head. "I should have known you would debase yourself by using such creatures."

"This is a discussion that does not concern you!" Beyno shouts at her. Suddenly shifting to a normal tone of voice, he continues: "Now will you pleeeeease leave me alone with my client?"

Disgustedly, Silvera swirls her cape and stalks off toward the door - but you notice she keeps her eye on you and Beyno -- and on the were-hounds across the way -- as she stops. Somehow you have the feeling Beyno hasn't won anything. And that you've just made a big mistake.

"Now, where were we?" Beyno starts. "Ah, yes! I have a few certain... enemies in this kingdom--"

"I'd imagine so, after tying up--" you begin.

"QUIET!!! DON'T INTERRUPT ME WHILE I'M TALKING!!!!!!"

"okay."

"Good," Beyno continues. "I need you to... put a scare into some of them. If you do, I'll not only forgive you interrupting, but I might -- just might be able to help you as well."

"How?"

Beyno leans really close to your face and whispers, "I can help you find your real parents..."

Your real parents...after all these years? Without thinking, you suddenly stick your hand out. "Deal!" you say.

"Wonderful! Here's the list!" Beyno presses it into your hands, then shakes them vigorously. "NOW GET OUT!!!"

You head for the door, glad to escape with your life, looking at the list. There are only three names on it, none of whom you recognize. Suddenly silvera grabs your arm.

"Listen to me, dragonling. You have made a grave mistake, but there is still time to minimize the consequences. Beyno is but a lackey; the king will be safe for the time being. I could save him, but we will need you, very soon. Let me come with you, that I may shield you from some of what lies ahead."

What will you say?

Contributed by Kelson Vibber

Things to consider while writing in this branch

Who does Beyno want you to "scare" and why?
What do Silvera and the King need you for?
Can Beyno really find your true parents?
Now that you can get back into town, what has happened to your real parents?
Who is Beyno, really, and what part does he play in this apparent conquest?
When's the "appointed time" and what is supposed to happen?
What is going on?


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