So the conflict begins as the gang enters Shinrin
A short search reveals the discord within
It seems most everyone in the town
Is on edge about the ongoing showdown
Ulric- the name has been dragged through the mud
A blacksmith who now has some bad blood
With Larv- a local kobold laborer
Who’s esteemed enemy
Ensured an uproar would occur
Due to his local renown
The gang easily tracks Ulric down
“I am a blacksmith for the king’s royal army
A shaper of steel, just as Larv used to be
“But my skills far surpassed his
He became redundant here
Now he tries to tarnish my trade, so it appears
But I am far too revered!”
The group tracks Larv down for a word
They’ll chat with him as he works- as he prefers
“Ulric’s unfaithful to the king he serves
Many of his products go to a side reserve
“He should keep our great Elluryah safe
With his profound skill
Instead he sells to scoundrels
To keeps his pockets filled
I have produced a light gem- unreal but it’s true
To prove my rectitude I’ll show the stone to you!”
Grub and the girls aren’t sure what they should believe
It seems that to some end they are being deceived
Kat says both seem so honest
Astrid says they both tell lies
The townsfolk are on edge but cannot spot the guise
The gang will take Larv up
On his offer to inspect the gem
They decide it wise to bring Ulric along with them
The foes meet face to face
Their claims they’ll have to stand up for
But before progress is made
A gang of bandits kicks in the door