This installment of the My First Monster Manual blog series is the Drago Chest.
Environment: Any
Monster Type: Magical Construct
Color: Brown Wood, Bronze and Silver Metal
Features: Wooden Chest for a Body. Metal Dragon Face, Tail, and Wings
Abilities: Bottomless Chest to Transport Goods and Equipment, Flight, a Slow Fall Glide
Recommended Equipment: None
Introduction:
A Drago-chest is a magical construct created using highly sophisticated techniques. At first glance, the Drago-chest looks like an ornate treasure chest. A mechanical dragon head and tail protrude from the ends of the chest, with a pair of metallic wings attached to the top. On the bottom are four little legs and feet. The Drago-chest is a most wonderful adventuring tool. It is a loyal and sentient companion. The tail is an enchanted magic weapon. The legs are enchanted with speed so it can move quickly. The wings are enchanted for slow fall granting some limited glided flight. The chest itself is enchanted to have a near infinite amount of storage space. Finally, the head is enchanted with enhanced perception and a perfect memory.
Investigation:
Since Dragon-fish are easiest to catch just as the first rays of light streak through the sky, Horrick had left before dawn. We awoke the next morning feeling refreshed. Prichard the Bard, from the Royal academy, had sent a letter informing us our supplies could be picked up from the Tol’dair Commercial Supply Depot. Horrick had asked one of the Dwarf nobles to guide us, so we didn’t get lost in the city. Curiously, the dwarf that agreed to be our guide, was the noble who was most suspicious of us upon our arrival. Her name was Tollume. The commercial district of Tol’dair was a chaotic sea of exchange. We pushed our way through the crowd to the Supply Depot. Upon entering the building we found ourselves in a very long line. Thankfully, it moved fast so it quickly became our turn at the processing desk. We handed the clerk the receipt Prichard had included in his letter. That clerk stamped our receipt, handed it back to us, and shuffled us into another line. We made it to the receiving desk where we handed that clerk our stamped receipt. The clerk tore the receipt in half and handed us the stamped half. Then, we had to wait at a distribution cubby.
Observations:
It was a short wait before another clerk arrived at our cubby and presented us with the Drago-chest. Standing behind the clerk was an ornate treasure chest with a metallic dragon head, tail, wings, and four legs with little feet. The Drago-chest took a couple of steps forward, bowed its head in greeting, and introduced himself as Reginald. In a refined voice and manner, Reginald explained all his magical features. He assured us that Prichard had ordered him fully stocked with all the supplies needed to finish our journey. Before leaving the depot, we took a quick look inside Reginald’s chest to familiarize ourselves with his contents. The amount of stuff inside the chest was overwhelming. Reginald told us the easiest way to get anything was to just ask him. Prichard had sent us his greatest adventuring companion.
Conclusion:
Reginald’s perfect memory was his most beneficial ability. Using his memory will improve our recordings of our observation details of the monsters. Another benefit of his perfect memory is that Reginald can tell us of his adventures with Prichard. The long days of travel will pass a little easier with Reginald sharing the dangerous and heroic deeds of Prichard the Bard.
About:
The Reginald the Drago Chest is part of our “My First Monster Manual” blog series where we will feature each of the monsters we are considering for inclusion in our new children’s book. Click here to learn more info on My First Monster Manual.
Artist: Spencer Johnson – spencemonger.com
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