MummyKitty said:
He then catches back up to Grozny and attempts to engage him in some small talk. "Herr Grozny, please tell me some more about your village; how long it has been here and such. Also, this coin that you are interested in... beyond its position in the fountain, how shall we recognize it? Is it a Roman aureus by chance? I am a student of the past you see, and have some interest in coins and medallions myself, well, sculpture in general..."
Grozny leads you through the forest. He doesn't seem to follow any reasonable path, and takes his time - thinking occasionally, tapping on trees, sometimes simply stopping for a few moments before going further. He isn't very talkative, and seems distracted by seeking the path.
"Hmm? Yes. The village... we have been here long, yes, before my time. And that is more time than I'd care to remember, young man."
"The coin? Don't worry, you'll recognize it. Can't mistake it. Not Roman, no. What would I want with a Roman coin? Just... a gold coin, alright, at the fountain, you can't mistake it."
"A student of the past?" he stops and looks over you and Valeria for a while, shakes his head, and smiles bitterly. "You're too young to know the past, lad. When you get to be my age, you'll know it aplenty."
At this point he notices Volkmar following them. Looking at the giant in dismay he adds "Not an army. Right."
After about half an hour of meandering travel, he stops. You stand at the head of a small trail, perhaps blazed by boars or other beast. It doesn't seem any different than a hundred other forest trails. Grozny seems very pleased, however. He motions towards the path triumphantly. "There it is - stay on the path, and it will lead you to Veles. If you reach him - do not forget my reward."
OOC: If anyone has any questions or anything to ask Grozny, ask now or forever hold your peace...