conversations.from: system
conversations.value: >**This [Game For Beginners](https://storium.com/games/for_beginners) is OPEN TO TWO NEW PLAYERS following retirals. They _must_ be a paladin and warrior. I'll take the first two beginners who apply, so please don't double up. Do read the story so far (there isn't much as the game is very early on!) and take a look at the other active characters and think about how to contrast their personalities. Everything else you need to know is in the game info. Your character will first appear at the Green Dragon Tavern, so you need a reason to be there, which we can work out together. Thanks - and welcome!**
  
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  The Head Librarian pulled her glasses off to pinch the bridge of her nose.
  
  "So what we know so far is that a few months ago a mage performed a ritual at Boneyard Pass, out in the Grey Mountain foothills, that had some... unfortunate side-effects.
  
  "Not to put too fine a point on it, we've been having... dragon returns."
  
  "Dragon attacks?"
  
  The librarian clearly considered this to be an interruption of her flow, her brow furrowing just a little. "No. Well, that is to say, not exactly. They're... repeats. A ghostly dragon appears and plays out the _precise_ attacks of yesteryear. The direction of flight, the damage, all identical."
  
  She sighed, putting her glasses back on and rising from her desk, walking out from behind it and over to the bookshelves that lined her office.
  
  "If only they were but apparitions. Unfortunately, the fire, the destruction, is all too real. The best that can be said is that those who remember what happened before can help prevent folk from being hurt."
  
  The librarian slipped her hands into the deep pockets of her robes, turning to survey the party.
  
  "So. You'll be wondering what you've been employed to do. Not to put too fine a point on it, I need you to go and speak to an expert at one of the attack sites, and figure out how to fix this.
  
  "And then I want you to fix it."
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  _This story is continued from [Beginnings: The Boneyard](https://storium.com/game/beginnings-the-boneyard/act-1/scene-1)._
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conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You were born with a natural aptitude for magic, to which you added years of study at a coterie.
conversations.prefix: Mage:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are a talented hunter and have the skills to survive in the wild.
conversations.prefix: Ranger:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A soldier by trade, you've made your living out of hitting things really hard until they stop moving.
conversations.prefix: Warrior:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Lithe and dexterous, you are skilled in deception, sneaking and infiltration.
conversations.prefix: Rogue:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You worship nature, and wield life magic. You can heal, and bend plants and some animals to your will.
conversations.prefix: Druid:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A fighter with a cause. You roam the land doing good, helping the helpless, and pursuing worthy quests.
conversations.prefix: Paladin:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Once you start down a path you're not easily swayed from it.
conversations.prefix: Determined:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Everyone knows the facts, and those who disagree are just wrong.
conversations.prefix: Judgemental:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You know what's right, and you have little time for those who would disagree.
conversations.prefix: Judgemental:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You can come across as overbearing at the best of times, and downright conceited at the worst.
conversations.prefix: Arrogant:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You find it easy to plan for all courses of action, even under pressure.
conversations.prefix: Quick witted:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Passionate about the things that interest you and able to relate that energy to others.
conversations.prefix: Enthusiastic:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Truth wins out, always, and you aren’t afraid to speak your mind.
conversations.prefix: Honest:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: When you’re frustrated by someone’s lack of understanding you can be dismissive and short.
conversations.prefix: Condescending:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: It’s more important to be rational than kind.
conversations.prefix: Cold:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You can see both the overall plan and the steps needed to get there.
conversations.prefix: Strategic:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You find it hard to back down when you’ve made up your mind. 
conversations.prefix: Stubborn:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You’re a quick thinker, and rather intolerant of those who aren’t.  
conversations.prefix: Impatient:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You love learning and soak up new information from many different sources.
conversations.prefix: Knowledgeable:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You see things from a unique perspective.
conversations.prefix: Creative:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Warm and selfless, you seek to do good wherever you can.
conversations.prefix: Altruistic:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're independent minded and don't much like doing as you're told.
conversations.prefix: Defiant:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are able to make clear, rational decisions, even under pressure. 
conversations.prefix: Calm:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You notice small details that others might not. 
conversations.prefix: Observant:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You tend to push the boundaries just for fun, leading to danger and conflict.
conversations.prefix: Reckless:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are forgetful and prone to mistakes when your mind is otherwise occupied.
conversations.prefix: Absent-minded:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You work yourself to the bone and don’t allow time to recharge. 
conversations.prefix: Relentless:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You find the details boring - you’d much rather be doing creative, big-picture thinking.
conversations.prefix: Impractical:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Overly idealistic and well-intentioned, you are surprised to find not everyone agrees with you all the time.
conversations.prefix: Naive:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You're in this for one reason and one reason only: treasure.
conversations.prefix: Find your fortune:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You just want to see people and places safer because you were there for them.
conversations.prefix: Help the helpless:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You want to go down in history as one of the greatest of all time. That’s going to take hard work, talent, and a lot of luck.
conversations.prefix: Make your mark:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You take on quests to make a living, but you're always looking for somewhere to put down some roots.
conversations.prefix: Settle down:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You just want to travel the world and see its wonders.
conversations.prefix: Explore:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You come from a long line of heroes and leaders. You feel considerable pressure to follow in their footsteps.
conversations.prefix: Live up to your name:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Bad debts, your family, a bad relationship, bounty hunters: you are running away from something. Will you ever shake them off?
conversations.prefix: Escape:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You want to go down in history as one of the best there ever was.
conversations.prefix: Make your mark:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: .
conversations.prefix: The Head Librarian:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Cheeky bastard:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: These heavies clearly still think they can take you. And they do look pretty tough...
conversations.prefix: Fight!:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The largest and most disreputable inn in Drake Crossing, the Green Dragon is the primary location for all sorts of goings on. Also bar brawls. Lots and lots of bar brawls.
conversations.prefix: The Green Dragon:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: How will you while away your evening? Drinking? Gambling? Talking? Fighting?
conversations.prefix: Drake Crossing by night:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Fancy your chances?
conversations.prefix: Gambling:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: What are these numbskulls thinking starting a punch-up in the pub in times like these?
conversations.prefix: Brawlers:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: There are some interesting folk here tonight. Wonder what they're talking about...
conversations.prefix: Eavesdropping:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: There are some interesting folk here tonight. Wonder what they're talking about...
conversations.prefix: Eavesdropping (copy):
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You need to recuperate before you can channel the earth's powers again.
  
  **The next time you use magic**, you _must_ play this card, which will count as a weakness, to reflect your temporary fatigue.
conversations.prefix: Tapped out (-):
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A merchant town across the Aurum River from the City.
conversations.prefix: Drake Crossing:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Meg is on a soap box in the town square ranting about Enid Bairtrapp, public menace, goat killer (long story apparently) and probable dragon summoner.
conversations.prefix: Meg Ryan:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: The sheriff of Drake Crossing is a beleaguered chap usually to be found in the Green Dragon nursing a mug of tea.
conversations.prefix: Sheriff Payne:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Apothecary, alchemist, public menace.
conversations.prefix: Enid Bairtrapp:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: "You don't mind, do you? Just take away the debris, fill in the crater and sow some grass seed. There's a good hero."
conversations.prefix: Commons clean-up:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: "I'll need the vessels in this picture. Oh, but you'll need to break into my lab for them. And it's booby trapped. With magic. But you'll be fine, run along!"
conversations.prefix: Enid's equipment:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: "It's a mushroom that only grows in Fool's Forest. Oh, the name? Well, there used to be an ogre, but some idiots killed it so now it's overrun with imps. Sooo... good luck!"
conversations.prefix: Fungus hunt:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A valley in the foothills of the Grey Mountains, littered with the giant ribcages of long-dead dragons, skulls ranging in size from that of a wagon to a large house.
conversations.prefix: Boneyard Pass:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A magic circle, an incantation - you've done it all before. There's a lot riding on it this time, though...
conversations.prefix: The ritual [Sylas]:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: These ethereal spirits want to mess you up, or at least mess up your plans. They're trying to get to Sylas - you need to protect him - and the ritual.
conversations.prefix: Wisps [everyone but Sylas]:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: So it's huge, dead, it has no organs, and it breathes frost. Good luck!
conversations.prefix: Skeletal dragon:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: There may be people alive under the rubble of the small barracks.
conversations.prefix: Dig people out:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: There are several people here with cuts, burns and breaks.
conversations.prefix: Help the injured:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Maybe one of the guards will have seen something that can help with your investigation.
conversations.prefix: Get the story:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: For real though everything is on fire.
conversations.prefix: Fire!:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: A bottle of fine mead. Useful as payment, gift or bribe, or maybe just if you get thirsty.
conversations.prefix: Kellas mead:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: He's a very good dog.
conversations.prefix: Cooper:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: "Show these to any Imperial Guard or public servant, and they'll know you can be trusted. Be mindful, however, for they'll also expect your aid if they are in need of it."
conversations.prefix: The Imperial Medallion:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Someone gets punched out, and in the grand tradition, _everybody_ starts punching everybody else. Will you get involved, or try to avoid the action?
conversations.prefix: Bar fight!:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Some people are never happy.
conversations.prefix: Angry mob:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Well, that was quite a night! Do you two want to talk about it, or...
conversations.prefix: Reflection:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: There is so much about the universe that is unknown and mysterious.  As you explore and learn more from such mysteries it can only strengthen you.
conversations.prefix: Curious:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Having the tendency to be reactive to situations based on one's gut instinct.
conversations.prefix: Impulsive:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You just want a new start and your past forgotten.  But not everyone is able to see beyond a history tarnished by forbidden study.
conversations.prefix: Redemption:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Your power brings harmony to the universe in both big and small ways.
conversations.prefix: Harmonious:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Your unity with nature has left you lacking in social graces.
conversations.prefix: Untamed:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: A Coralite's Spirit is their ultimate source of power. The earth can sustain and protect a druid. With the union of spirit, the druid can move mountains.
conversations.prefix: Find your Spirit:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You call forth to the forest creatures that they may aid you in your endeavors.
conversations.prefix: Nature's friend:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You rarely open up to anyone, even close friends.
conversations.prefix: Private:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You enable others to do great things, and give your time and energy freely.
conversations.prefix: Supportive:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You've always been ready to lend a helping hand to those around you, but with the years taking their toll it suddenly feels even more important. Advise and inspire, so you might live on through their future deeds and heroics.
conversations.prefix: Mentor:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You want to stay rooted in worldly affairs and care ultimately about the inhabitants of this world.
conversations.prefix: Kosmos:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: Predators both beast and man could easily do untold damage to a woodland scout. If only they could find you first.
conversations.prefix: Greenwood Gait:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: Heartstrings?  What heartstrings?  You are sometimes unsympathetic and insensitive.  The needy and desperate can bothersome and a nuisance. Your insensitive remarks can come out as cruel and may rub people the wrong way.
conversations.prefix: Callous:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: You are naturally gifted in sensing and serving as a conduit to the mysterious nature of magic. This innate attunement allows you to easily pick up foundations in other schools and identify base energy in magic.
conversations.prefix: Magical Attunement:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: You are willing to embrace your new role as a student with the right teacher. You are open to learning new skills and ideas and will be especially adept with those which give you a new sense of purpose.
conversations.prefix: Keen pupil:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.value: There is a part of you that terrifies not only your foes but yourself as well. Despite everything you try to turn a new leaf, you can not deny how instilling terror in your foes is so satisfying. Those screams are like music to your ears.
conversations.prefix: Terrifying:
conversations.from: human
conversations.value: The history of military leaders making a quick and potentially disastrous decision in the heat of battle is a long and storied one. But what of the potion? "That sounds like a tomorrow problem."
conversations.prefix: Decisive:
conversations.from: gpt
conversations.prefix: Wild:
conversations.from: human
conversations.prefix: Wild: