From 8ebd6717f22dc00bdba67344c609f235bcbbf9b2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Deepak Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2021 23:39:53 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] adds more to dinner discussion --- dinneratwestgate.txt | 44 +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++------- 1 file changed, 37 insertions(+), 7 deletions(-) diff --git a/dinneratwestgate.txt b/dinneratwestgate.txt index 5d0cc76..ac16a9e 100644 --- a/dinneratwestgate.txt +++ b/dinneratwestgate.txt @@ -1,5 +1,5 @@ -Chief had two tables set, one smaller where he could sit with Calvin and Kab, and a longer one for Calvin's yaks, along with a few dwarrows Chief trusted. -And Jod, who Chief didn't trust with diplomacy. +Chief had two tables set, one smaller where he could sit with Calvin and Brother Kab, and a longer one for Calvin's yaks, along with a few dwarrows Chief trusted. +And Brother Jod, who Chief didn't trust with diplomacy. His chefs had managed to accommodate their odd guests, with some well-preserved silage they had found stored in a larder, supplemented by some fresh clover, thin shavings of a well-mineraled salt crystal (which Chief felt a pang of regret sharing) and some raw sugar beets (which Chief felt a pang of regret leaving raw, rather than in a delicious soup). Calvin and his yaks entered in, led by Kab. @@ -20,14 +20,44 @@ Calvin and one of the other yaks came to join Chief, along with Kab. ―Of course, that's no problem. We don't usually find ourselves hosting foreign leaders here. - We seldom see other Border Dwarrows, either. + We seldom see other Border dwarrows, either. -Calvin nodded, and began to slowly eat. +Calvin nodded, and spoke between slow bites. ―Chief, I'm here because the Meadowlark is under threat. - I couldn't tell you why, but I think that Mountberg might be able to help us. + We think that Mountberg might be able to help us. Unfortunately, we ran into a problem at the Sea-Gate. As we sighted the entrance, we saw a Hawk approach overhead, and the sight may have spooked the guards at the gate. - It was raised before we could come close, and our shouts were either unheard or ignored. + The barrier was raised before we could come close, and our shouts were either unheard or ignored. -The yak named Vaughan +―Why is it you think Mountberg would help? + +―Whatever is attacking the Meadowlark will be capable of attacking the Voice of Dwarrows. + I know that Galvarelli and Mountberg have been isolated from each other, but I hope to convince them that we have a common enemy. + So again, I hope you will be able to help us reach them. + +―I wish you luck, Calvin. + But, I fear that help from Mountberg is unlikely. + You see, Mountberg has largely closed itself off from the rest of the world, even from Border dwarrows like us. + Other Border towns would likely be happy to help, but apart from a handful of Pathbreakers there's not a lot we can actually do. + +The yak named Vaughan began to speak, but Chief pushed on. + +―I do think we can offer you another form of help, however. + As I mentioned earlier, Westgate is close to the Temple of the Rock. + There's a mountain goat there, who I believe is considered quite knowledgeable by your people. + Along with some of the more learned dwarrows in the area. + Between them, I'm sure they'll be able to offer you something more. + +Calvin kept his eyes low, thinknig for a moment before answering. + +―Speaking to an Elder would likely help. + I don't know whether we have a lot of time available to us. + Is the journey far? + +―Normally, we have a Path to the temple open at all times. + Recently though, we've been closing them more often when they're not in use. + But opening it again would not take long. + You might actually be one of the rare yaks to witness a Pathbreaking. + Going through the Path would be quite short. + We could have you at the Temple tonight if we started immediately after dinner.