Excalibur

Excalibur; The steadfast puppeteer.

Wanderer by choice for knowledge and solitude, Excaliber walked the ring of the inland sea for most of his years until he allowed his puppeteer talents to be sold to whom could afford them. It was only when he ran into these group of idiots and got caught up in their mess is when he regretted leaving his cattle track.

Not very expressive, he uses his steam powered puppet to make up for the lack of body communication he can give.





An Imperial who is reclusive and frequently is as expressive as a rusty doornail. A merchant by trade, following Torbin the snapper around and ensuring she didn't get into too much trouble aided him in his business endeavors - so he tolerated his childhood friend sticking her nose into situations where rightfully he wouldn't fling himself into otherwise. His time spent getting Torbin out of hairy spots has made him a hardened fighter over the years and more cunning - the perfect dragon to be the current clan leader.

Bogsneak Puppet

Familiar

A magicked Bogsneak doll that grows an elongated snout in the presence of liars and tricksters.

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Aiding him in interactions of both combat and "diplomacy" is his puppet which he animates with his water magic - steam-powered. At the proper size to handle hatchlings and eggs, he can fly it about within a radius around him and enter in "human-sized" entryways he could not enter in himself. However, he can not see through the puppet. The wood of this puppet is enchanted and thus allowing the same cannon properties of detecting ones who lie around Exel. Torbin occasionally, however, trips up the puppet's reading of the area around him so it's reliability is a hit or miss. Combat whise it makes for a good distraction, but it wont be performing any feats of strength. If it's damaged in combat he can simply repare it with the correct material. On top of being a trader - Exel puts on stunning puppet shows to entertain the youth.






"I worry about the boy... Every time he grabs ahold of any creature ... especially ones not yet recorded in the records... Every time he flies off to the fires, or to the snowy tundras by himself... His tall tales of how he's helped others and fought off strong foes... But this is all Tigana's passion. The best I can do is watch over him and ensure his guidance... Just as our Tide did for I...
*Sighs*... He still doesn't know his history too... One day I'll be brave enough to tell him."

"My little spark... One day when you're bigger and stronger, I'd love to take you to see the bottom of our sea, to my home. Your magic can light the way, and we can explore the depths together."


"A thorn in my side since youth...but a welcomed annoyance nonetheless. It's amusing to send her out as a debt collector for anyone who does not pay our fees. They never anticipate a Snapper to go for their throats. I certainly didn't when we first sparred."

"Despite being the unforeseen glue that bonded our diverging paths together, ... The greatest thing Bait' ever gave to me besides Tigana was improving my hobby of puppeteering into something more akin to a "side hustle" with the quality lumber he can conjure and harvest for me. It's far more entertaining to work against gravity when making objects dance to your whim as opposed to letting them drift in the waves."

"His kindness to me in the past is worth more any coin that may be upon his head. Banto is welcome to stay here as long as he wishes."

"Bait did well with ensuring Lucrest didn't leave to Stormcatcher quite yet. The boy's still so young and hasn't found his charge yet. Anyone with a skilled eye can see that much despite what he may claim. While he has been picking up hobbies thanks to my interventions we've yet helped him find his charge. I hope he finds his calling before the thoughts creep up on him. Until then, it'd be wise to keep his employment here so he can expose himself to as much of the world as he can."

"I am genuinely shocked she continues to stay in our abode, let alone tolerates the blockheads that den within our walls. It's been some time since she's gotten a bonus... I should see what more I could give her...I did have connections in that shack of a town to a goldsmith who could make her something . . .

"I've received many complaints about Apophyllite, both ones who live here and guests alike. However, the one rule I have for my Inn will always remain true; 'If you can not pay the fee, you have three days to flee'... And no matter how many price hikes I do to Apophyllite's bills he manages to pay them just in the nick of time. After realizing this I brought his rental fee back to normal. I honestly do not know where he is getting that amount of wealth, nor do I think it's wise to continue to dig into that said pot of greed if I wish for anyone here to remain alive..."

"I'm gobsmacked that there wasn't any need for an alcohol license to get our bar up and running. We're a sizeable way into the Lightning Flight! I should have never doubted Barkeep's foresight... Perhaps the only reason why we're getting away with this is that the regulations mostly apply to the Spire and other hot business centers..."

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.Favorite foods Scorpion Fly Insect Despite an imposing silhouette, the scorpion fly only keeps its tail for a few days after its post-larval form. Pity, that's the tastiest part. 37 4 Greenworm Insect It's very difficult to find greenworms, as they blend so well with the grasses that they feed in. 53 5 Blue Honeycomb Plant Coral Carpenter honey solidifies extremely quickly when exposed to warm air. Many crafty dragons will pour the honey into molds as a way of quickly and easily making hard candies. 18 2 Redblood Sapper Plant A virulent bloom, prized for the deep red dye it can produce; abhorred for its tendency to strangle other plants and take over a field. 42 4 Sandyshore Sea Bass Seafood This fish will burrow into sandy beds when the sun is too bright. 400 15 Clown Shrimp Seafood Known for face painting and recycled jokes. A hatchling can deliver a swift end to a clown shrimp after it ceases to be amusing and commences being delicious. 50 5 Winterbelle Plant The Winterbelle produces a hardy flower that can withstand being completely frozen. When it is thawed it produces a pleasant scent that attracts drowsy insects and dragons with a sweet tooth. 38 4 Subterranean Termite Insect While most termites are known for decimating tree trunks and plants, this subterranean variant eats stone. It's advisable to clear them out to avoid dealing with a cave-in later! 25 3 Gryphon's Blood Sempervivum Plant This plant only grows in the sandy red earth near gryphon territory. Despite its name, there is no blood involved in its cultivation! 63 6 Granny Smith Apple Plant While the apples are sweet, Granny Smith herself was a bitter dragon. 50 5 Spotted Seal Meat You went yeti-hunting and you came back with a seal. 'A' for effort, though. 70 8

Trinkets Tidelord Seashell Decoration Trinkets A decorative trinket resembling the Tidelord. It is comprised of seashells and bits of coral. One can hear hundreds of faint whispers when holding it close. 105 Ivory Comb Trinkets A decorative, sturdy comb made of carved ivory and dried, tightly-wrapped reeds. Could fetch a healthy sum at the markets. 360 Muckbottom Shell Organics May be ground into a rough pigment. 42 Tales of Terror Trinkets A dusty moth-eaten tome pocked with glowing eyes. It's pretty safe to judge this book by its cover, though it might be a good idea to wait until it's not looking right at you. 47 Ghostly Aura Trinkets Some say that you can't put a price on a soul. Others say 'I'll pay 47 treasure for that!' 47 Battered Book of Fables Dragonmade The terrible thing is that all your favorite characters die in the end. (Special thanks XenonZerrow.) 70 Grey Slime Transmutation A slippery concoction of grey slime. This doesn't look useful at all... but maybe... 0 Plaguebringer Bone Scrimshaw Trinkets A menacing engraving of the Plaguebringer. It is scrawled on the side of a large bonespike and reeks of decay. 105 Fine Filament Organics There is great debate whether fine filament or silk thread makes for a better join. Both camps of tailors have STRONG OPINIONS. 20 Turkeywing Seashell Dragonmade Prized by alchemists as a binding agent. 34 Copper Muck Transmutation A bubbling mass of copper muck with a brilliant metallic surface. It is pockmarked with tiny gaseous boils. 0 Amber Minerals & Ores Legends say that most of the realm's amber was formed in an ancient battle between the Flamecaller and the Gladekeeper, where terrible forest fires polymerized resin within the trees in the Viridian Labyrinth. 45 Coarse Tail Hair Organics Although rough and uncomfortable, the strands from this tail hair can be used for lashing together twigs, branches, and make a great material for crafts. 45 Nocturne Puppet Trinkets A hand-crafted Nocturne marionette. This one has a strangely-long snout and looks as though it's been through a lot. 46 Golden Milkweed Plant When not used as a snack, this milkweed can also be ground up for pigment. Art you can eat! 46 4 Stuffed Pincushion Trinkets This belongs to a crafty dragon, or a dragon with a grudge against a pocketmouse. 20