Sorry. Did a couple of abrupt posts last night. Too many gin and tonics (getting catchy.) Have edited and hopefully improved the flow of the story. Great so many people are getting drawn in. Seems we are all posting one post per day so don't be fearful of time commitments people who haven't joined in yet. Feels like this is a nice, leisurely one. Love the countering viewpoints on the nymphs. Some characters think they are there, some don't. What is the truth? And how do they contribute to slaying a dragon?