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<blockquote data-quote="Rastfar" data-source="post: 3328712" data-attributes="member: 9596"><p>11, Sek 637 M.Y.</p><p></p><p>And so it begins. Finally, we have left Sluetelot behind and I ca not help but be thankful for it was none to soon. Any longer there and I fear that we might never have left before being out of funds and any number of our members standing trials, engaged in duels, or in debt one way or another. Euleria was able to secure us an extra pack horse, despite our last minute request, such that we might more evenly distribute our load, making our pace more expeditious. She has proven highly efficient, our greatest boon to be sure. Care of the animal has fallen to me, rather no one else seemed up to the task. I do not mind. In fact, I enjoy it. Even tonight, as I groomed my own steed and the chore horse, I found comfort in knowing we are now out doing good for the country. As Markos and I have drawn the first watch together, I am somewhat glad. He seems not to mind being left alone. We need not make awkward conversation. And apparently he is something of an intellectual as well, I spy him reading a tome of some kind with drawings and diagrams. I am yet unable to make its purpose or subject matter. Perhaps I will ask him in the future. He did show an eagerness to learn and an aptitude for application. As I set about cleaning the horses, Markos approached me. I did not mind. He asked me what I was doing, and why. I explained to him the necessity of caring for the animals and maintaining their well-being, the level of detail involved, the importance of being thorough. He seemed to absorb it all like a sponge, quickly tending to his own horse and those of the others. Fortunately for us both, our magics make doing so a possible task in a brief period of time, but nonetheless I still don’t like that he volunteered to look after everyone else’s steed. I made sure to tell him so.</p><p></p><p>The day passed uneventfully. While at the stables, we were able to learn that prevalent knowledge places <a href="http://aquerra.wikispaces.com/Barakis+the+Brown" target="_blank">Barakis the Brown</a> alone on the Beach Road at the time of his unfortunate incident. Supposedly he was ambushed by bandits. I’m not sure that I believe much of this rumour. Perhaps even the locale being a fabrication. On our way out of town I marveled at the engineering of the bridge over the canal on the southerly road. Apparently, hinged metal plates were affixed to hold it’s center, in such a fashion that they could be raised in the event of a tall-masted ship traveling through. I did not notice if anyone else was, but I was impressed.</p><p></p><p>We have taken the Beach Road. Timotheus at least yearns for the opportunity ‘to test ourselves’. While I don’t mind an engagement, I don’t think I long for one either, or any for that matter. Even a seasoned veteran such as he must know that not every fight can be won. I know Telemakhos shares my hesitation, being the only voice against our current route.</p><p></p><p>We were able to eat the lunch given to us by <a href="http://aquerra.wikispaces.com/Barton+Digits" target="_blank">Barton Digits</a> and in the afternoon we happened across some fisherman close to shore. Telemakhos spoke with them. They warned us of the colloquial dangers – ‘greenbacks’ and ‘froggies’. By their inference I am forced to assume they mean lizardmen and bullywugs. I know not of the latter, but the former at least are protected by the <a href="http://aquerra.wikispaces.com/Thrician+Racial+Covenant" target="_blank">Thrician Racial Covenant</a>. I question how much of their story is strictly fear and how much is truth. They provided us with fish so we were able to escape yet having to dine on naught but trail bread. Not that I mind the flavor too much, its bland variety puts me in the mood for adventure.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Rastfar, post: 3328712, member: 9596"] 11, Sek 637 M.Y. And so it begins. Finally, we have left Sluetelot behind and I ca not help but be thankful for it was none to soon. Any longer there and I fear that we might never have left before being out of funds and any number of our members standing trials, engaged in duels, or in debt one way or another. Euleria was able to secure us an extra pack horse, despite our last minute request, such that we might more evenly distribute our load, making our pace more expeditious. She has proven highly efficient, our greatest boon to be sure. Care of the animal has fallen to me, rather no one else seemed up to the task. I do not mind. In fact, I enjoy it. Even tonight, as I groomed my own steed and the chore horse, I found comfort in knowing we are now out doing good for the country. As Markos and I have drawn the first watch together, I am somewhat glad. He seems not to mind being left alone. We need not make awkward conversation. And apparently he is something of an intellectual as well, I spy him reading a tome of some kind with drawings and diagrams. I am yet unable to make its purpose or subject matter. Perhaps I will ask him in the future. He did show an eagerness to learn and an aptitude for application. As I set about cleaning the horses, Markos approached me. I did not mind. He asked me what I was doing, and why. I explained to him the necessity of caring for the animals and maintaining their well-being, the level of detail involved, the importance of being thorough. He seemed to absorb it all like a sponge, quickly tending to his own horse and those of the others. Fortunately for us both, our magics make doing so a possible task in a brief period of time, but nonetheless I still don’t like that he volunteered to look after everyone else’s steed. I made sure to tell him so. The day passed uneventfully. While at the stables, we were able to learn that prevalent knowledge places [url=http://aquerra.wikispaces.com/Barakis+the+Brown]Barakis the Brown[/url] alone on the Beach Road at the time of his unfortunate incident. Supposedly he was ambushed by bandits. I’m not sure that I believe much of this rumour. Perhaps even the locale being a fabrication. On our way out of town I marveled at the engineering of the bridge over the canal on the southerly road. Apparently, hinged metal plates were affixed to hold it’s center, in such a fashion that they could be raised in the event of a tall-masted ship traveling through. I did not notice if anyone else was, but I was impressed. We have taken the Beach Road. Timotheus at least yearns for the opportunity ‘to test ourselves’. While I don’t mind an engagement, I don’t think I long for one either, or any for that matter. Even a seasoned veteran such as he must know that not every fight can be won. I know Telemakhos shares my hesitation, being the only voice against our current route. We were able to eat the lunch given to us by [url=http://aquerra.wikispaces.com/Barton+Digits]Barton Digits[/url] and in the afternoon we happened across some fisherman close to shore. Telemakhos spoke with them. They warned us of the colloquial dangers – ‘greenbacks’ and ‘froggies’. By their inference I am forced to assume they mean lizardmen and bullywugs. I know not of the latter, but the former at least are protected by the [url=http://aquerra.wikispaces.com/Thrician+Racial+Covenant]Thrician Racial Covenant[/url]. I question how much of their story is strictly fear and how much is truth. They provided us with fish so we were able to escape yet having to dine on naught but trail bread. Not that I mind the flavor too much, its bland variety puts me in the mood for adventure. [/QUOTE]
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