Apologies for the delayed response, MP. I've been obsessively distracted lately by a new video game, although I suppose that's hardly any excuse. But I finally managed to drag myself away from it long enough to catch up on the forums I frequent.

Honestly, it hardly needs to be said, but the story is fantastic! Always a pleasure to read your works, and the close tie to the (early) D&D setting is a bonus. Here's hoping that we'll see more of Gaalvaryl, Alvira, and/or her minions in the future!

Also, as a vaguely related side, I feel compelled to mention that I appreciate the kobold reference. I'm not sure exactly when kobolds turned from diminutive dog-creatures to miniature dragon-warriors (okay, I do know - it was 3rd Editions fault), but it's nice to see that I'm not the only one who remembers their roots. :P

Not that there's anything wrong with the lizard-kobolds either. It's just, you know, something that's always kind of bugged me.