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<blockquote data-quote="Dlsharrock" data-source="post: 4294053" data-attributes="member: 55833"><p>I should also add, don't forget the rumours at the start of thread. If any players had their hearts set on exploring some or any of those that might also be an option or could be a side-adventure along the way.</p><p></p><p>Don't forget the map in the OP for a rough guide to locations. The distance between the mountains and Lake Esgaroth represents about 12 hours at strong march (terrain notwithstanding) with a short break for food. Forest terrain will slow them considerably, especially if they're tracking. On the map, the crescent of trees next to the word 'mountain' is the line of the tributary coming down from the camp. Don't place too much accuracy in the map. It's not precise cartography.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>I got ya. I thought you were referring to something someone already requested to do.</p><p></p><p>[SBLOCK=Baran Knows]</p><p>In Baran's experience, the skeleton authorities at Lake Town would usually pass something like this on to Dale. </p><p></p><p>From what he's been able to ascertain in the past, Thranduil's court is some kind of stone river-side mansion. Elves, however, are very secretive about their own affairs. He doesn't know of any notable craftsmen in attendance, but Aranel might <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>1) With the elves as guides, 2 to 3 days full march, heading directly north to Forest River road then turning northwest along the road but more if they track the hobbits first. This is the only remaining main thoroughfare in Mirkwood considered safe enough to travel without hindrance.</p><p></p><p>2) About one day. Travelling by river cuts the journey in half (and I always assumed the camp has access to some kind of punt?).</p><p></p><p>3) It's about another day's march to Dale and the Lonely Mountain, though the terrain is easier and it's not quite as far. For this leg of the journey the current would be against them if they attempted it by boat so a cart might be useful here.[/SBLOCK]</p><p></p><p></p><p>Well, he <em>is </em> camp foreman.</p><p></p><p>In context, the quote pertains to the collective emphasis placed on Baran. He owns the parchment. The burglar's broke into his hut. Thalion seeks him, as do the thrushes. And he's the camp foreman. But I'm not placing blame anywhere except on myself.</p><p></p><p>Had I insisted Baran was just another camp employee, rather than the foreman, I think it would have lessened the emphasis a bit. The other things kinda snowball from his owning the scroll, but having a dwarf on the go was just too tempting and I'm only human <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dlsharrock, post: 4294053, member: 55833"] I should also add, don't forget the rumours at the start of thread. If any players had their hearts set on exploring some or any of those that might also be an option or could be a side-adventure along the way. Don't forget the map in the OP for a rough guide to locations. The distance between the mountains and Lake Esgaroth represents about 12 hours at strong march (terrain notwithstanding) with a short break for food. Forest terrain will slow them considerably, especially if they're tracking. On the map, the crescent of trees next to the word 'mountain' is the line of the tributary coming down from the camp. Don't place too much accuracy in the map. It's not precise cartography. I got ya. I thought you were referring to something someone already requested to do. [SBLOCK=Baran Knows] In Baran's experience, the skeleton authorities at Lake Town would usually pass something like this on to Dale. From what he's been able to ascertain in the past, Thranduil's court is some kind of stone river-side mansion. Elves, however, are very secretive about their own affairs. He doesn't know of any notable craftsmen in attendance, but Aranel might :) 1) With the elves as guides, 2 to 3 days full march, heading directly north to Forest River road then turning northwest along the road but more if they track the hobbits first. This is the only remaining main thoroughfare in Mirkwood considered safe enough to travel without hindrance. 2) About one day. Travelling by river cuts the journey in half (and I always assumed the camp has access to some kind of punt?). 3) It's about another day's march to Dale and the Lonely Mountain, though the terrain is easier and it's not quite as far. For this leg of the journey the current would be against them if they attempted it by boat so a cart might be useful here.[/SBLOCK] Well, he [I]is [/I] camp foreman. In context, the quote pertains to the collective emphasis placed on Baran. He owns the parchment. The burglar's broke into his hut. Thalion seeks him, as do the thrushes. And he's the camp foreman. But I'm not placing blame anywhere except on myself. Had I insisted Baran was just another camp employee, rather than the foreman, I think it would have lessened the emphasis a bit. The other things kinda snowball from his owning the scroll, but having a dwarf on the go was just too tempting and I'm only human :) [/QUOTE]
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