Steam softens the Hall of Welcome, curling from the steadier iron pot by the hearth. Slaan waits in the doorway, relaxed, alert, patient as stone. Bren keeps one hand near the faintly honest custody line, while Rowan watches from the shelves with quiet care.
Kynes lets the room breathe for a moment, then turns fully toward Slaan. The hall answers with a low, settled crackle underfoot, as if it approves of being treated gently.
Slaan
I can wait less politely if you want, but this seems nicer.
Bren
You made it to the right doorway. That counts for something.
Rowan
It does. Most people arrive with noise. You arrived with timing.
Kynes
Come in. Sit if you want. The pot is behaving now.
Slaan steps inside at last, her sharp gaze warming into curiosity. Bren’s shoulders ease a fraction, and Rowan gives the smallest approving nod. For the first time since she arrived, the Hall feels ready to listen.
“" thanks again with your work on the hall of welcome, I couldn't have done it with out you and nhal's help. Using Myth Drannor as a blue print was genius."”
SUCCESS (Legendary Persuasion, rolled -1)
Kynes lets the praise settle before it can feel hurried. The Hall answers with a soft crackle under the floor, warm and satisfied.
Kynes
Thank you again for your work on the Hall of Welcome. I could not have done it without you and Nhal's help.
Kynes
Using Myth Drannor as a blueprint was genius.
Slaan
Genius is a dramatic word. I will accept it anyway.
Bren
She is not wrong, though. The Hall keeps its own rhythm now.
Rowan
And it sounds better for being honest about what it is.
Slaan
If I stay, I learn the rhythm. If I leave, I still want to know what part of it matters most to you.
The question hangs in the steam, inviting a real answer. Bren watches Kynes with easy approval, and Rowan falls quiet, giving the moment room.
✓ Quest Accepted
Invite Slaan into the Hall’s daily rhythm
“" well consider yourself apart of our little found family"”
SUCCESS (Legendary Persuasion, rolled -3)
Kynes
Well, consider yourself part of our little found family.
The words land softly, but the custody line gives a tiny honest crackle as if the Hall notices the cost of saying them aloud.
Slaan
That is either a warm invitation, or a very dangerous title. I think I like it.
Bren
She can handle dangerous. What matters is whether she can handle our mornings.
Rowan
If she can be honest before breakfast, she may survive here.
Slaan
Then I will try not to be impressive until after breakfast.
Slaan steps deeper into the hall, accepting the space without rushing it. Bren’s mouth curves with approval, Rowan’s shoulders ease, and the room settles around the new promise.
Quest Complete
Invite Slaan into the Hall’s daily rhythm