The Ironcrest Company and Darius exchanged brief looks before the discussion resumed.
"So," the merchant began, resting his elbows lightly on the table, "my scouts reached the territory of Velmora and inspected what remained of the Crimson Wyrm. From what they reported, the corpse was… badly damaged. Almost unrecognizable."
Darius leaned back in his chair, hiding a faint smile as the merchant spoke.
That was putting it lightly.
"Even so," the man continued, sliding a parchment forward, "there are still parts worth recovering. Here is a list of what I am prepared to purchase."
He tapped the page with a finger.
"Talons. Most of them survived. Strong, dense, perfect for high-grade weapon crafting."
He moved down the list.
"Fangs as well. Fewer in number, but still valuable for enchantment bases."
"Segments of the wings. The membrane is torn, but the skeletal structure remains intact. That alone has multiple uses in reinforcement and alchemy."
