Chayne: Dialogue: Gifting

After First Gift

At the Player's Housing Plot

Chayne
Tell me, have you heard of the Palian tradition of Starstones?

Player
Never heard of them...
Chayne
Well, then let me explain. We Majiri believe that our character and fate are at least in part determined by what moon phase we are born under.
I was born when Luna was Waning Gibbous moon which means I have traits associated with the Builder constellation. Builders are widely considered to be concerned largely with family and duty.
Do I embody those traits? I don't know, but I hope to.
Being born under the Builder means my Starstone is Quartz. It might not be the most valuable gem, but it sparkles just the same.
If you have further questions, perhaps you can check out a book in the Library on the subject.

Player
I've heard of them, but I don't understand.
Chayne
Well, then let me explain. We Majiri believe that our character and fate are at least in part determined by what moon phase we are born under.
I was born when Luna was Waning Gibbous moon which means I have traits associated with the Builder constellation. Builders are widely considered to be concerned largely with family and duty.
Do I embody those traits? I don't know, but I hope to.
Being born under the Builder means my Starstone is quartz. It might not be the most valuable gem, but it sparkles just the same.
If you have further questions, perhaps you can check out a book in the library on the subject.

Player
Yes, I know all about them.
Chayne
Hm, then there is no need for me to go on about moon phases and seasons. But...I will still drop off this gift.belonging.[sic]
I got you a wallpaper the color of smoky quartz. My starstone, quartz, fills me with a sense of duty and belonging.

+ Smoky Quartz Stucco Wall

Starstone

Given Quartz

Chayne
This is an incredibly lovely gift, Player.
I shall keep it on me and think of you..

Requests

Requesting Apple Jam, Blueberry Jam, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Cream of Tomato Soup, Creamy Carrot Soup, Hearty Vegetable Soup, Palian Onion Soup

Chayne
If you happen to make any (jam, mushroom/tomato/carrot/vegetable/onion soup) and have some to spare, I would gladly accept the offering.
I don't eat the flesh of animals, so I'm always searching for fresh (fruit / vegetables) to incorporate into my diet.

Requesting Apple, Blueberries, Carrot, Potato, Wheat

Chayne
If you happen to have any (blueberries / potatoes) in your garden, I would be appreciative of the gift.
I don't eat the flesh of animals, so I'm always searching for (fresh fruit / vegetables / healthy grains) to incorporate into my diet.

Requesting Blueberry Bush Seed, Potato Seed, Rice Seed, Tomato Plant Seed, Wheat Seed

Chayne
I don't know if you've noticed, but I've started a small garden in the back of the Dragon Temple.
I would love to add some (potatoes / tomatoes / wheat) to the garden if you find any Seeds.

Requesting Dari Cloves, Dragon's Beard Peat, Heat Root

Chayne
To make a strong healing draught, one must first possess (Dari Cloves / Dragon's Beard Peat / Heat Roots).
If you find any, be sure to let me know.

Requesting Green Pearl

Chayne
I rarely have things of monetary value, but when I do I offer them to the Dragon.
I believe he is particularly fond of Green Pearls, which are known colloquially as "Dragon Pearls".

Requesting Pearl

Chayne
I rarely have things of monetary value, but when I do I offer them to the Dragon.
I believe he is particularl[sic] fond of Pearls.

Requesting Samara

Chayne
One way to honor the Dragon is to honor nature. I like to honor nature by planting Trees. Particularly samaras, as I have a particular fondness for birch trees.

Requesting Juniper Seed

Chayne
One way to honor the Dragon is to honor nature. I like to honor nature by planting Trees. Particularly juniper seeds, as I have a particular fondness for them.

Requesting Wild Ginger

Chayne
A hot cup of tea would be delightful right now. If you happen to find any ginger, would you be so kind as to share some with me?

Requesting Elder Clam Mushroom Meat

Chayne
To make a soothing sleeping draught, one must first possess some Elder Clam Mushroom Meat.
If you find any, be sure to let me know.

Requesting Elderwood Lotus

Chayne
To make a strong healing draught, one must first possess an Elderwood Lotus.
If you find any, be sure to let me know.

Requests For Other Villagers

• For Tau:

Requesting Leather, Proudhorned Sernuk Antlers, Wagon Wheel

Chayne
Hassian recently brought Tau in for a checkup, as he has developed a habit of gnawing on random things lately.
It appears that the Plumehound is in need of something hard to chew on. (A wagonwheel[sic] / Leather / Azure[sic] sernuk antlers) should do the trick.

Responses

General Acceptance

Chayne
Maji thanks you for your generosity, Phoenix's child.

Rejection

General Rejection

Chayne
...I would hope that you have learned by now, such items are not suitable offerings for the Great Dragon.

Duplicate Weekly Gift

Chayne
As kind as this offer is, I'm afraid I must decline it.
I have received too many similar offerings and I am afraid the Dragon abhors waste.

Specific Rejection

Rejecting Ruined Food

Chayne
While I appreciate the sentiment, this wouldn't be an appropriate offering to the Dragon or any of his constituents.

Specific Responses

Given Carrot Seed, Cream of Mushroom Soup, Creamy Carrot Soup

Chayne
I am honored at your generosity!

Given Dragon's Beard Peat

Chayne
This will make a powerful healing draught indeed.
I thank you for bringing me Maji's bounty!

Given Glass Pane

Chayne
Glass for the temple windows! How spectacular!
I thank you for your reverence.