[This secret gift for Grog does not arrive on the 25th because what's a Christmas?? but at some point during the end of the month, a medium sized dog with a fuzzy white coat will trot his way up to the main entrance of the castle where he resides. Since he's in animal form, he doesn't bother being stealthy--this is a normal way to deliver a gift in broad daylight without being too intrusive, probably. He's fashioned a carrying pack out of a wooden caddy, tied onto his back with rope; and into which he's put a large bottle of stout ale, a package of walnuts, and a package of hazelnuts. This type of alcohol he had to try himself--it wasn't his favorite thing, but he thinks this one has a good flavor as much as he can tell. The nuts he's more certain are of an excellent quality and chosen to pair well with the alcohol.]
[He sits himself at the entance, pulls the rope out of its knot to release the caddy from his back and eases it onto the ground. After the nudging with his nose, he gets it situated where he wants it--where it looks the most presentable maybe?? He's not sure. He's never delivered a gift by as a dog before. The whole idea of being assigned a stranger to gift something is weird enough on its own, but if that's the custom here then he's trying to be a good citizen.]
[With the gift placed, he turns next to the door and scratches at it for a moment. Not sure how else to get someone's attention, he just... leaves it there? This is fine. He's normal.]
[The gift also comes (regretfully) with a card tucked into the caddy:]
To Grog Strongjaw:
Please enjoy this gift with my sincere wishes for your good health. If the drink is to your liking, you can inquire about it at the Cask and Anvil Tavern. The nuts were purchased from a vendor at the market, and I can personally vouch for their excellence.
[secret santa delivery!]
because what's a Christmas??but at some point during the end of the month, a medium sized dog with a fuzzy white coat will trot his way up to the main entrance of the castle where he resides. Since he's in animal form, he doesn't bother being stealthy--this is a normal way to deliver a gift in broad daylight without being too intrusive, probably. He's fashioned a carrying pack out of a wooden caddy, tied onto his back with rope; and into which he's put a large bottle of stout ale, a package of walnuts, and a package of hazelnuts. This type of alcohol he had to try himself--it wasn't his favorite thing, but he thinks this one has a good flavor as much as he can tell. The nuts he's more certain are of an excellent quality and chosen to pair well with the alcohol.][He sits himself at the entance, pulls the rope out of its knot to release the caddy from his back and eases it onto the ground. After the nudging with his nose, he gets it situated where he wants it--where it looks the most presentable maybe?? He's not sure. He's never delivered a gift by
as adog before. The whole idea of being assigned a stranger to gift something is weird enough on its own, but if that's the custom here then he's trying to be a good citizen.][With the gift placed, he turns next to the door and scratches at it for a moment. Not sure how else to get someone's attention, he just... leaves it there? This is fine. He's normal.]
[The gift also comes (regretfully) with a card tucked into the caddy:]