Kerrick’s General Thoughts
The Augmentation Shop
Waterdeep has proven to me that I can’t deal with things like I used to. Enough is enough, I have found a way to make myself a little closer to how powerful I once was, and I won’t be turning that down, not now that I need to protect my friends the most. What would have happened if Florien wasn’t there the day Tarvo killed that guard? We probably would have all been killed… I have had to sit back, and watch as those my friends cared about were executed right in front of my eyes. More importantly, I was powerless in your decisions… Gwendolyn…
Gwendolyn
You never made it to Waterdeep.. so where could you be? The last time you were seen or heard from was the Red Raids. I hear Adam say you’re alive, but was that dryad creature just giving him hope? Then this ritual? Was it the ritual that Daveed was involved in?
I don’t want to think that you’re gone, but it’s hard not to at this point… I have nothing. No leads, no ideas, nothing. Just more questions. If Waterdeep wasn’t meant to be your final destination. Where was? I do not want to believe you’re gone. Yet what am I left with? No trail. No direction. Nothing but questions tightening like a noose.
If Waterdeep, with your family, was not meant to be your final destination… then where were you meant to end up?
Is it too late for me to find you..?
The Marrowfins
I will not take Hypatia’s words lightly, she claims you are more dangerous than the higher ups in Aerys. I intend to see that with my own eye. If you indeed stole this home from her and my people, then I will be the one to make sure that justice is served.
Kerrick’s Thoughts on the group
Adam
I’ve tried guiding you, I’ve tried working with you, but you pushed me away, only for Lady Hypatia to reveal that she, too, was cast aside when she begged for your help. You tread a path that reminds me uncomfortably of Zachariah. Perhaps it is something in your bloodline.
Perhaps it is by your own choosing. I’ll make sure that Hypatia is taken care of, but just know that I know what really happened that day.
Florien
You are becoming a puzzle whose pieces others hold with tighter grips than you do yourself. I learn more from Waterdeep’s records and its townsfolk than from your own words. You arrive as Sariel, only to be revealed as Florien. The city guard bows to you with practiced deference. You sought out “The Butcher” alone.
What are you hiding, Florien?
The Wolfrics family’s rise to power after the Varnok incident is no coincidence. Your house guard rules with conviction bordering on aggression. A man does not earn the title “The Butcher” by being gentle. This matter of Time magic Hypatia mentioned, echoes strangely with the arcane distortions we encountered in Mere.
Rona
Today, you earned a measure of my respect that few attain. Your regard for Lady Hypatia was evident. Something Adam, regrettably, failed to provide in her hour of need. I found your company not merely useful, but truly appreciated. You stood witness to conversations long overdue, and you did so with composure, insight, and loyalty.
You asked sharp, discerning questions in the Library, peeling back layers of history and intrigue that will serve us well in the challenges ahead. I have served beside many scouts in my time of being the Dragon Slayer of the West, yet few possess your talent for investigation, most choose to deal with situations with their blade, but your voice is a sword, and you have sharpened its edges well.
Despite our past disagreement, I see clearly that you still care deeply for Florien. I saw the small gift you set aside for him. May he receive it with the grace it deserves, and may it draw the two of you closer than before.
Kerrick’s Thoughts on specific NPCs
Hypatia
My old friend, no one knew where you went when you left that night. You were always there when I needed you, even now when I failed to return the favor. I was gone when my parents passed, I had to receive that information from Zachariah of all people. I remember destroying half of my Manor, when suddenly, hearing a knock on the door. It was you, out of the castle, a surely rare occurrence, yet you decided to use that time to check up on me. You became that mother role I needed when My Mother left this realm, you would visit me, made sure I was taking care of myself, stitched me up every time I needed it. You have my gratitude. The least I can do is make sure you get home safe.
I will see you in the morning, Flower.