The Crystal Grader
Added 2024-08-15 17:30:01 +0000 UTCFinally, we arrive at a workshop. Geckolds of every kind are working to and frow between spinning wheels and other contraptions. All working on stones of various size and colour.
At the end of the hall sits an imposing figure. A little taller than most and covered head to toe in gemstones.
Zeek approaches and bows low, saying "grand grader, I bring 4 souls who I deeply right for the duty the queen bid me preform. Will you grade them?"
The grader opens his eyes, both a dazzling swirl of colours. He collects a staff like wise, heavy with stones. You notice, unlike most of his fellows, this one has frills at the side of his head.
"Kneel, if you think your self worthy to stand with our most prized student."
You and your party kneels. He comes to each of you... his tongue splatting wetly against each of your foreheads in tern. You reflect briefly that at least his breath isn't too unpleasant.
He ponders for a moment before turning to Zeek "I deem them of quality, and high grade. Present them to the princess so she might be allowed to explore the new realms"
