Before the dragon got where it desired to move, it received both an arrow from the longbow of one Ashkar Brannor and a harpoon thrown by a raving mad (at least according to most bystanders) Orchid Wildflower, who had spontaneously jumped from the roof to face the dragon. The latter gripped on the rope attached to their harpoon, not for dear life since that was not something that troubled him, but due to the will to kill themselves a Blue Dragon. One of the dragon's front legs twitched momentarily as Orchid's weight pulled on the harpoon that had already embedded into it's belly. Unfortunately for the berserker, the dragon's wings happened to beat at the very moment the tug happened and his grip was about to give in. His will, resolve and adrenaline strengthened muscles would determine whether he'd continue the fall or keep on hanging. Everyone else was likely hoping for him to fall, not to cause harm for the man but to avoid further harm by the dragon later on. Orchid had his own goal. The dragon opened it's maw as it continued it's flight toward Parum and for a dreaded second, a few familiar sparks struck between it's teeth. However, they ceased soon and the dragon spoke the following words with a weird mix of hatred and indifference: "[color=5f55e5]Irral wux bevi cuthezth si, Lennithon, ekess vin kiri turalisj lirol vur hak bisekimvi shartleg ekess ritrekilir persvek l'gra? Yor dout goawy, inloil di inik.[/color]" It then turned towards east, turning it's visage to the skies and beat it's wings faster, gaining height. It then continued "[color=5f55e5]Si tepoha ti halkiv persvek nomeno vargach persvek tikil krel...[/color]" and began flying away at a speed the party had not witnessed it use before. [hider=Mechanincs] [@Lucius Cypher] Please roll another athletics check for Orchid if you are really sure you want to hang on. Yes, I know that knowing the end result of the dragon's actions is... not the most correct way to do this, but I thought not to delay this further. The dragon ends it's movement at 150ft away from the party, diagonally rising to the skies with or without Orchid in tow. [/hider] [hider=Translations] [color=5f55e5]Irral wux bevi cuthezth si, Lennithon, ekess vin kiri turalisj lirol vur hak bisekimvi shartleg ekess ritrekilir persvek l'gra? Yor dout goawy, inloil di inik.[/color] translates (loosely) to "First you dare compare I, Lennithon, to an overgrown pawn and then suddenly switch to cowering in fear? Learn your place, grain of sand." [color=5f55e5]Si tepoha ti halkiv persvek nomeno vargach persvek tikil krel...[/color] translates to "I have not interest in this battle in any case..." [/hider]