The mayor nods solemnly as each of the heroes, in turn, steps forward to accept the charge. He hands the silver lamp to Corus, saying,
"You were the first to step forward, young man. To you, I say then, use this lamp to bring the fire back to Kassen."
With the lamp in good hands, the mayor next proceeds to hand out backpacks from his pony-drawn cart...one to each of the adventurers. Each backpack contains 5 days' worth of trail rations, a small tent, a winter blanket, and a full waterskin. Additionally, Corus' backpack contains a small vial labeled 'light curative potion'; Seddon's contains a box of tinder and three tindertwigs; Anundr's contains 50 feet of hempen rope and a small bottle of local brandy; Mariana's contains a grappling hook; and Elandril's contains three torches and a flint & steel.
Finally, at the bottom of each of the backpacks is a torn fragment of a map.
[sblock=Corus' Map Fragment]
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[sblock=Seddon's Map Fragment]
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[sblock=Anundr's Map Fragment]
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[sblock=Mariana's Map Fragment]
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[sblock=Elandril's Map Fragment]
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Having completed the distribution of gear, the mayor once again speaks to the townsfolk.
“I present to you the brave heroes who will follow in Kassen’s footsteps to retrieve the Everflame! Some of them may not return, but I say to you that their sacrifice shall not be forgotten. Go, brave heroes, and do not return until you have the eternal fire.” With that, the mayor points to the south, the direction of Kassen’s tomb. The townsfolk begin waving goodbye with cold, solemn looks on most of their faces.
OOC: All, please update your character sheets with the gear presented by the mayor. Also, please note that if you received any duplicate items that you already purchased to start the game, I have no problem with you 'cashing in' said items for full value to avoid the unnecessary duplication.
