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Post by Vhagar on Apr 19, 2014 14:17:30 GMT -5
It wasn't long before the old man was ready to go. He beckoned to Vagarr. "Be sure to follow me, and be very quiet," he warned. Dreamfyre will take it amiss if any harm comes to the eggs, especially her own."
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Post by Vhagar on Apr 19, 2014 16:34:13 GMT -5
"Some say yer can hatch a dragon at will wi' blood magic. But I never believed in that. A dragon hatches when it wants. Yer can't command it. Just 'ave ter wait now," Dake replied.
He laid a hand on the shell. "Shouldn't be too long, it's not cold ter the touch, see?"
Vagarr could see that the shell was slightly warm.
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Post by Vhagar on Apr 19, 2014 18:55:12 GMT -5
Dake grinned. "I'll tell her, but she won't care. Look after this one."
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Post by Lord Jacaerys Velaryon on May 28, 2014 5:02:02 GMT -5
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In his preparations to try and find his father's dragon, Valarr Targaryen sought advice from a number of locals around the Castle and town. One piece of advice was frequent. Seek out the man called Dake.
So like many others before him he climbed up the slopes of the Dragonmont to Dake's cave to find the old man. Armed with a rough drawn map gleaned from the people he had spoken to, he finally arrived at the entrance of Dake's cave.
"Hello," he called.
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Post by Vhagar on May 28, 2014 15:55:07 GMT -5
An old man's voice, slightly quavering, answered "Who is it?" Valarr heard footsteps inside the cave and then the dim light grew brighter. The old man appeared in the mouth of the cave and looked him over. "Who are yer? Another dragonseed?"
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Post by Lord Jacaerys Velaryon on May 28, 2014 16:04:37 GMT -5
"I am Valarr Targaryen, son of Lord Baelor. I have come to see my father's dragon" said the young man.
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Post by Vhagar on May 28, 2014 16:33:59 GMT -5
"Have yer? That be Vriskaranea, a noble beast. Yer want to ride the creature?" Dake asked.
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Post by Lord Jacaerys Velaryon on May 28, 2014 16:37:13 GMT -5
Valarr nodded. "I owe it my father to ride her."
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Post by Vhagar on May 28, 2014 16:58:06 GMT -5
"Then yer know the dragon yer want. What d'yer need wi' me?" Dake asked. "I can't summon the beast to yer, m'lord. She comes and goes as she likes."
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Post by Lord Jacaerys Velaryon on May 28, 2014 17:21:58 GMT -5
"I came to you because people say you know where each dragon lives, its' habits and that you also have much knowledge on how to best tame one. I have read much on dragons but have only ever seen one." replied Valarr.
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Post by Vhagar on May 28, 2014 18:33:57 GMT -5
"Your father'? So yer want the dragon that knows you? Sensible lad. I can guide yer to her cave if you wish. Though you should know that dragons are fickle creatures. There's no saying a dragon will be tamed by t'son of it's late master. She may take a fancy to yer, she may not."
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Post by Lord Jacaerys Velaryon on May 28, 2014 19:11:26 GMT -5
Valarr nodded. "I understand."
He laid down the sack of equipment he had brought. "I think I have everything I might need. If you think so, then perhaps we might start out."
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Post by Vhagar on May 28, 2014 20:02:11 GMT -5
"What did yer bring?" Dake asked. "A dragon whip, food for us and for the dragon? I'll need to get me own things too, o' course."
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Post by Lord Jacaerys Velaryon on May 28, 2014 20:15:17 GMT -5
Valarr nodded. "Yes. All of those. And a makeshift saddle."
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Post by Vhagar on May 29, 2014 5:47:27 GMT -5
"Good. Yer come well prepared then. One moment, m'lord."
Dake disappeared inside his cave. Valarr had to wait a few minutes before the old man came out wrapped in a cloak, with a bag over his shoulder and a stout walking stick in the other hand. "I'm ready, m'lord."
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Post by Lord Jacaerys Velaryon on May 29, 2014 7:23:19 GMT -5
Valarr nodded, swallowing nervously. He didn't know whether his churning stomach was excitement or fear. Possibly both.
"As am I Dake. Lead on."
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Post by Vhagar on May 29, 2014 13:28:51 GMT -5
Dake led the way with confidence borne of long experience, setting out across the mountains with a steady gait despite his advanced age.
OOC - please post in the Dragonmont thread and I'll tag you from there
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all alone and also really bored 
Hopefully going to kickstart the festival too