Free Scrap Metal

Overview

During the night a meteor crashes down near the party. This hunk of space steel could be very valuable to the right buyer.

Trigger

The PC's are camped out for the night in a forest not too far from a small city.

Description

The watchman set up for the night sees a bright streak, like a falling star, but much, much brighter. The ensuing roar and crash wakes the rest of the party. It must have landed nearby. Is this a gift from the gods?

Dm notes

As the PC's approach the area where they think the meteor fell, they notice that there is a clearing up ahead. The impact of the meteor has destroyed a small chunk of the surrounding forest. When they reach the site, a deep voice says, "Hello there." It is only then that they notice a huge gold dragon surveying the impact as well. If the PC's attack, they may be in for some trouble - the dragon is huge and ancient. If the PC's talk, the dragon is polite. The dragon knows no more about the meteor than the PC's. The meteor is cool to the touch by the time the PC's arrive, despite its fiery journey. The meteor would bring a nice sum of money in the nearby city for its fine metal.

Key

The PC's should have no real way of carrying the meteor and no way of cutting it either. If they befriend the dragon and offer it a substantial reward, it could carry the meteor to the city. The meteor offers fine steel and may be used to make magical weapons and armor. The dragon will want at least half of the meteorite's value to carry it to the city.

Posted by

Matt Carlson (matthew@rainbow.uchicago.edu) (mcarlson@nmsu.edu)
Last updated: Wed Jan 03 1996 wmh