One look at Amandine and Faline could tell that she was less than happy to hear that they were to retrieve a lost artifact from ancient Dragonians. She listened to the petite woman and took another look at the legend in the book, she noticed the markings in the margins of the book while she began to write notes on a blank paper. 

Sir Dorian gave a sympathetic smile to Amandine as she explained one of the many legends of her people. [color=0054a6]"While I understand your sarcasm, Amandine. This disease has been proven to affect all races throughout Vradia, not just humans and Elvian. This is much bigger than protecting an ancient trinket with magical properties,"[/color] he explained as there was a look in Dorian's eye that Faline didn't like. Faline paused to listen to Torsten and Simbel give a show of support for Amandine's connection to the Dragonian culture and support for the quest at hand.

Dorian was about to speak when Faline stopped him. [color=f6989d]"Our mentors have already found the ruins,"[/color] Faline said as she crossed her arms while showing Amandine the code she had broken. [color=f6989d]"My uncle wouldn't suggest taking something from an ancient culture unless it was agreed upon. He's a negotiator at heart. He could probably convince a tree to give up its leaves if necessary. The ruins they found were void of life, not including forest animals and vegetation. That's my uncle's handwriting and marks in the margins of the book. It was his mission to locate the ruins,"[/color] she said as Dorian nodded in agreement to Faline's conclusion. 

[color=0054a6]"Sir Nikolai didn't have time to retrieve the Amulet by himself, not with the increase of Duskrot cases. He thought that it would be best to test you younger members,"[/color] Sir Dorian explained as he placed a different piece of paper on the table. [color=0054a6]"This is your supply list. I would suggest you rest here tonight and take off in the morning. I'll have the cook bring in a meal for all of you,"[/color] he instructed before leaving the room. 

[color=f6989d]"Well, isn't that just fantastic? This night is just full of surprises,"[/color] Faline muttered as she looked at Amandine. [color=f6989d]"I hope we don't have to use the Amulet, my uncle noted in the legend that the side effects of the magic aren't great,"[/color] she explained as a very short, round old woman trotted in. The pot-bellied woman was definitely of dwarven descent with a long, grayed braid rolled up into two buns on her head. She rolled in a cart with a large stew pot on top, then a basket of biscuits and a few desserts on the tray below with the bowls and silverware. 

[color=00a651]"Y'll needin' to eat up now, gots to have yas strength. Or so says the boss,"[/color] the old woman said as she passed out the bowls and soup spoons.