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Vital Statistics (at time of interview)

Introduction

Hagran Honorfrost, Paladin of Qeynos, agrees to meet Taraiha at the Stables Inn in North Qeynos so that he can have his horse reshod while he talks. An imposing sight, clad in silver platemail on a grey charger, he looks every inch the Knight Warrior as he jumps down and follows Taraiha into the inn. They find a quiet corner where they can chat undisturbed and Hagran laughs as Taraiha takes down his vital statistics. Then the conversation turns to more serious matters.

The Interview

Taraiha: So, firssly tell da gnomie a bit more bout Hagran da Barberryun. Hagran: Ahh,.. well... *laughs* I prefer the term Halasian. I was raised in this here Qeynos, I believe me Da Aerthan was born in Halas... but he always kept quiet concerning our old home. He trained us hard. Told me that the Marr Twins were counting on us for when they returned. I loved him... but I swear I had days where I could have hurt him... but in the end I seem to have turned out OK. Taraiha: Yous menshined afore dat yous looks likes him. Was yous Daddy a palingding too? Hagran: Indeed, we both serve the same purpose.. not like my bro.. emr.. nevermind about that... but yes he was a Paladin like me. Taraiha: What yous likes most bout bein a Palingding? Hagran: I get to help people that are in need, there is no better feeling than having someone who was in trouble feel safe when I stand with them. I live to serve others! Taraiha: Is derra odwnside ta it? Hagran: Hrmm.. Training everyday.. every hour... has taken its toll on me.. but I shall not falter. Not until I must die and join my Lord in his Halls of Honor!

Taraiha: I noticed when yous arrived yous hadda nice hossy, wassis names? Hagran: Well, I got him yesterday and I don't believe in naming a creature until I know him... but I sense his honor. Taraiha: Ooh! Himsa new hossy den! Has yous hat one afore? Hagran: Long ago, when I was training with my father, I had a similar horse called Quilfax. I have considered callin this one the same actually. Taraiha: Dit yous havvim speshilly trained fer battil? Hagran grins: My old horse was nothing special.. However, my new horse was trained by the Order of Marr. Actually, my old horse was taken to the Order for breeding. I have pondered if my new one is the child of my old horse.

Taraiha: So, yous obferissly does lotsa fightin. What yous likea do in yous spare time? Hagran: Hobbies.. I enjoy reading. I find a lesson in History is a lesson well learned. Why repeat the mistakes of our ancestors? Other than that I sometimes help the Qeynos Guard with simple things. Taraiha: Ooh! Like whats? Hagran: Well they get deliveries from various places, with the Overlord and his... friends... causing problems all over Antonica and Qeynos they are stretched thin. So I sometimes help with deliveries and sometimes help those that are in need. Taraiha: What bout da peoples o Qeynos? Who's yous fayvrit peopples ta talkta? Hagran: I speak with a few Frogloks in Castleview Hamlet, I find interesting that Mithaniel Marr made them as he did my own race and we find a comfort in that knowledge. Also there are several Guards I find a good conversation with.

Taraiha: What bout da Watch? You gots eny speshil frients? Hagran: I would hate to say any one particular person, there are many good people in the Watch. However, I find the wisdom of Ldy Briarthorn and her Officers interesting. And I have known Deacia a long time too. She is a good Ogre! Taraiha: What yous likes most bout bein in da Watch? Hagran: Honor, Love and Family. We are good people, I understand that in life there must be balance, so though I am a servant of my god, balance only comes from many who worship many gods. Taraiha: Does yous gots eny relitiffs in da Guild? Hagran: No, but there is my good and honest friend Bauhi. He is a monk, a strange way to be... but I respect his fists *laughs* I have seen him get me out of mmany Bar brawls. Taraiha: So yous brovva not inda Watch den? Hagran: My... brother.... No. And I think we'd better keep it that way.

Taraiha: If yous wunnit a palingding, what woult yous be? Hagran thinks for a moment: A Librarian. The reason I say such is because of my love of books. I believe that knowledge is much more important than any large blade you can find. I have heard of a mighty Library called Myrist... how I would love to see it! Taraiha: Yous ony bin in Norrath a short while.. wer's yous lookin forrit ta avenchurin most? Hagran: Hrmm.. I would have to say the Commonlands. I love looking at the ruins of Val'Marr and trying to picture the Order of Marr's Fist working around it. But I have a feeling I will love Everfrost, from what I know I look forward to going home *smiles* Taraiha: What bout da jobs yous does? What kinda fing yous like doin most? Hagran: Anything to serve Qeynos and the righteous, I find comfort in knowing I am helping.. as I said I live to help. I also often go exploring based on books I find.

Taraiha: What meks you happy or sad? Hagran: Happy, seeing a plan come through a success, my happiest day so far was hen the Froglok's came to Qeynos. Sad.. whenever I think of the loss of life. Where people suffer everyday. Also... I miss my Family... I try not to think about that though.... Taraiha: Dems not comed ta Qeynos wit yous? Hagran: My mother and father are dead... killed in cold blood *breathes in* by my brother... nevermind him... Caladar, a human my father looked after, went out to find his path and I have not seen him in a long time. Caladar is the same age as me, he was the son of a good friend of my father's.

Taraiha senses this is difficult for Hagran to talk about and changes the subject: So.... What yous fink o da Fairies? Hagran: Hrmm... they can be cheeky.. but I have not had any problems from them. I have a respect for the creatures of Tunare. Taraiha: Is yous gonna go see dems when dems open da new bridge ta Faydwer? Hagran: Faydwer... Yes, I believe I will. Though my main reason to do so would be to see the Dwarfs. I hear they make good Ale *laughs* Taraiha: Speakin o ale, has yous evva bin ta Missus Olonia's Tavvin? Hagran: No, but I have heard of it and I deeply wish to go. I shall go as soon as my duties let me. Taraiha: Has yous hadda chance ta go ta enny ovva of da guild events? Hagran hangs his head looking ashamed: Well... I went to a Moot once a long time ago, but other than that, no. Taraiha nods: I sepkt is differkult if yous allus helpin peoples huh? Hagran: Indeed, but I have spoken with Lady Briarthorn and given her the right to my blade, so I shall be helping mostly fellow Watchers from now on, so hopefully I will be seen a lot more!

Taraiha: Okies, lil fun queshtin fer yous now Hagran: Go for it! *laughs* Taraiha: If yous coult go onna date wit da Norrathian o yous dreams, wher woult yous go? Hagran: Well... As I normally go for the ... bigger... ladies... I would probably go somewhere in the outside world... so.. probably one of those floating islands. Or maybe Everfrost... but like I say, I have not been there yet. But the heart does not care for location. Erollisi has taught us that Love is eternal and will prosper in all lands.

Taraiha: Well, da gnomie not wanna kip yous from yous dooties too long, so I fink we's betta wrappit up der so yous can get backta work. Has bin a pleshur gettin know yous more betterer Mista Hagran *grins* Hagran grins back: I don't mind, it's been fun. Taraiha: Afore yous goes, yous fink gnomie coult getta picamashur o yous in yous armour wit yous hossy? Hagran: Certainly... oh and I decided to name my horse while we spoke. Taraiha's eyes widen: Ooh! Really? Hagran: I shall name it Tarafax in Honor of yourself *smiles* Taraiha grins widely: Oh! Datta purdy name! Da gnomie honoureded! I hops hims not get losted as much as I does tho or yous gonna get inta trubbles *giggles* Hagran: I am happy to see you smile, my part is done for the day. Anyway I will go put my armour on... just wait here

Hagran disappears into another room and returns wearing an impressive set of platemail. Hagran lifts Taraiha down from the table: Follow me my dear Taraiha follows Hagran as he whistles for Tarafax and climbs up. She takes a few pictures and gives her namesake an apple. Taraiha: Fankyousverramuch fer yous time Mista Hagran Hagran: May the Marr Twins smile upon you Taraiha Hagran and Tarafax gallop away to find more Qeynosians to assist.

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