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[freeformschooler]

: "That one."

Charlotte pointed to the "on the missing dragonstones" book.

[Haspen]

The elderly librarian left all three, just in case.

The 'On the Missing Dragonstones' book had very long, very vivid tales and rumours and sayings about the lost Dragonstones.

Somewhere in the middle of the book, they found entry on Tiger's Eye. It was quite verbose, with descriptions of family members and their deeds appearing more often than mentions on Tigery's Eye. In short, the tale went as this:

'Latzenhommer family was a family of proud Deynastian cavaliers and paladins, who lived in prosperity and fame for centuries, yet they were one of the first families to break the vows of honour and follow General Menelos to form Menelea.

The family was strong and influential until the year 467, when Count Edwin Latzenhommer and his three sons all went to battle the Berebians at Loras Plateau. The battle, whilst being a decisive victory for Meneleans, saw the death of Count Edwin and his youngest son, Renault.

Shortly afterwards, the eldest of sons, Reinche, was killed during a Berebian ambush, whilst the middle son abandoned his troops and ran into the forests south of Fezzan, never to be heard from again.

It is unknown who was the last to possess Tiger's Eye, or where it is now. It might be in Berebian hands, or in a grave of a Latzenhommer family member. Some of rumors claim that Dalin, the middle son of Edwin, who ran into the forest, settled down under new name in village of Kasteia, or Kallachia, or Chalche, or Zalchia, or similarily sounding village near Fezzan.

With all four males of Latzenhommer family dead, Countess Karla, wife of late Count Edwin turned to alcohol and fell into depression, and took her own life with poison during a cold winter night in 468. As Count Edwin had no brothers, the family history ends there.

That's all about Tiger's Eye.'

[freeformschooler]

: "Under a new name..."

Charlotte thought for a minute then lay back in her seat.

: "I want to look at one more thing before we go."

Charlotte examined both "The List of Holy Dragonstones and their Rightful Owners" and "On the Missing Dragonstones" for any information on Lapis Lazuli.

[Sirus]

Gregor simply watched Charlotte work, helping occasionally when asked. Since he knew virtually nothing of the Tiger's Eye, he'd likely just be a distraction offering unwanted assistance.

[Haspen]

There was nothing on Lapis Lazuli in 'On the Missing Dragonstones'.

'The List of Holy Dragonstones and their Rightful Owners', however, had a brief paragraph on Lapis Lazuli (like all other stones in the book):

'Ah the brightest of blue stones, the sacred Lapis Lazuli, forged from the heavenly droplets by Dragon Reeo, and given into hands of the Holy Crusader Numer Zwei Sechs, the Golden Sorceress, Kesselrin. As stone of blueness, it partially governs over the skies and waters of the world, as allowed by Dragon Reeo. It is by divine right that Kesselrin and all her direct descendants are to be rightful owners and protectorates of this Dragonstone, for the all of time.'

[Sirus]

"Hmm..."

Gregor decides to check the book about Berebian stones for any mention of the Tiger's Eye or the Lapis Lazuli.

[Haspen]

There's no mention of either Lapis Lazuli or Tiger's Eye in 'History of Berebian Dragonstones'.

[Sirus]

"Damn. That would have been an interesting twist."

Gregor put his book down.

[freeformschooler]

: "I think we're done here, don't you, Gregor? It's good to know the truth about what we have, but perhaps knowing what was done in the past is not as important as knowing what to do in the future. A book can't tell us that."

Charlotte stood up, yawned and started putting the books back in the order they were handed to her.

: "We have to make our own history. Not rely on someone else's."

After saying this, Charlotte bent down toward Gregor and, to his surprise, briefly kissed him on the cheek.

: "Thanks for all your help today. Now let's get some sleep. We have a big day ahead of us, don't you think?"

[Haspen]

---

The morning came quite quickly and found the two sleeping in separate beds in one room. Servants entered the room, opening the door with a loud creak. They've brought a bowl of warm, brown drink and a freshly baked bread with poppy seed. Nothing else.

"Lord Tunhausen will be awaiting you outside. He asks you to be quick in your preparations." One of the young men spoke and then left with the rest, before Anja snuck inside.

"Oh, I see they've brought you bread and that hideous 'tea' stuff as well."

[Sirus]

Gregor cautiously tasted the beverage. So this was "tea"? A little bitter, but he liked it. He was in a good mood this morning.

"Morning, Anja. Is Alexander feeling any better?"

[Haspen]

"Oh, I don't know. We went to the inn for few drinks, then he had an argument with some drunken Berebians, then they arm-wrestled a little and then they got drunk together even more. I don't think he remembers much but I tell you, he is heavy to push around in his drunken state. I've got him to bed and he is grumpingly waking up, I believe."

[Powder Miner]

(( I had this whole psyche post made, and then my itouch safari broke. Aaaargh.))
Indeed, Alexander groaned as he woke up.

[Sirus]

Gregor winced. "He didn't kill anyone, did he? He looked mad enough last I saw him."

[Haspen]

"Few bruises, that's all I think. I will meet you two outside." Anja quickly moved out from the room and went back to the quarters she shared with Alexander.

"Hello, knighty guy! Woke up already?"