Months of work have transformed Vellstead. Staff houses line the lane, the sickbay and library stand ready, and the locked barn shelters tools, feed, and healthy animals as Dagg arrives with his border collie.
Elia steps from the library in Mara’s green and purple colors, while Bram and Nella emerge from the barn and sickbay. Beside Bram stands a young tiefling with pink scaly skin, a pointed tail, and a guarded but open expression., Drim, a young adult tiefling man of slight build with swept-back black hair, small swept horns, and a russet tunic beneath a dark wool vest
Elia Marr
Welcome home, Dagg. The children have lessons in the library, the animals have safe work areas, and the records are current. Nella can report on supplies.
Bram Caster
The barn is secure, and this is Drim, my new helper. He guarded a neighboring farm until Pike’s illegal operation ruined it. He asked for no wages, only honest work.
Drim
Drim, sir. I can summon fire for a watch, a repair, or a winter campfire when the cold turns dangerous. I owe no debt here, but I give my word freely.
Nella Vey
The sickbay is stocked, though winter medicines will need replacing before deep frost. The children are well, and none has gone hungry since the first house opened.
Elia Marr
We have prepared the full ledger for your inspection. Shall we begin with the children, the animals, or Drim’s fire duties?
“I want to know how the children are doing. Lets have a feast tonight, on me. Elia i imagine your cooking has only gotten better. I know your recommendations said you may be the best cook i the land, so I wanted to taste it for myself.”
SUCCESS (Fair Diplomacy, rolled +1)
Dagg Nabbitt
I want to know how the children are doing. Let us have a feast tonight, on me. Elia, I hear your cooking may be the best in the land, so I mean to taste it myself.
Elia’s smile brightens, and Dagg’s request carries through the household. His relaxed nature makes him glance toward the easier pleasure of simply sitting down, but Delegates Responsibly turns that impulse into clear work shared among the staff.
Elia Marr
The children are healthy, learning quickly, and beginning to trust that this home will remain theirs. I will prepare a feast worthy of their progress, and I accept your challenge gladly.
Elia assigns the older children to gather herbs and set tables under supervision. Nella checks the sickbay and confirms every child is fit for the meal, while Bram and Drim arrange benches, firewood, and safe watch duties.
Nella Vey
They are doing well, Dagg. The smallest still need quiet encouragement, but all have clean clothes, full bellies, and someone who notices when they are troubled.
Elia Marr
Tonight they will have roast roots, fresh bread, beans, orchard fruit, and honey cakes. You may judge the cooking after they have had the first serving.
By evening, the children fill the long table with cheerful voices. Lanterns glow along Vellstead’s lane as Elia brings out the feast, and Dagg’s household gathers to celebrate a safe, generous home.