STQK: EP:14 (The sand of the hourglass is nigh)

New to the ongoing blog series called STQK "Would you like to know more?" Disclaimer: Episodes 11-15 will be using an oracle system I am developing for solo players; you can see it in action here. Once I am happy with the way the oracle plays it will be available for the community. Hello there, We continue with the next episode in the Dragon Quest SPI System. (Content Warning: Violence, Death, Traumatic Events) Scene 11 As the figure who stopped the salamanders emerges from the side of the tent his appearance is somewhat stocky yet remarkable for someone that has dirt and blood all over themselves. The figure blurts out in laughter as he goes on a rant, "Rumors were told about some brave royalty1 buried around here, curious I was to delve1 and dig around here. Without that ruckus you caused, I would be eating left over scarps, instead of these marvelous lizards, so thank you!" In a joyful tone IaJee asked, "Are you the caretaker of the sleeping city?" The caretaker nods2 his head as…