Cold Truths (part 1: The Missing Duke)

[Krug]

"He interesting man," says Woden. "Big important man? What we supposed to do?"

 

[Ferrix]

Looking to the halfling and then to the druid, Gerard says "playing fetch the noble. A horse would be the swiftest means, however, I don't exactly see any of us properly affording one, it seems our feet get to serve us again."

 

[Mimic]

It would seem that horses are out of our price range. We should purchase enough food for the trip first but we will have to be carefull not to get ambushed for it. Alderan says making sure his money pouch is well secured.

 

[Lazlow]

"Yes, Woden, Gerard is correct - the prince has asked that we find Duke Baerd, who has gone missing. And it seems that we will be traveling by foot."

Swipe shows Woden the map, pointing out the route the prince laid out for us. "Are you familiar with this area, Woden? Is there anything that we should know before we embark on our journey, or do you know of a quicker or safer route?"

 

[Argent Silvermage]

"Prehaps we could afford a Mule and wagon? Do any of you have any Teamster skills?" Tyler asks hoping to avoid a walk in the snows.

"By the way, Thank you Swipe. I was hoping to avoid any more unpleasantness tonight. I think what you said to Woden and the Prince deflated a situation." The young Paladin says and falls silent again. He keeps his fur cloak so tight around him you would think it were his own skin.

"What kind of supplies do you all think we may need?"

 

[Lazlow]

"The real question is can we afford to feed the mule. It seems unlikely that there is sufficient grazing available along the way for a beast of burden - Woden, correct me if I'm wrong - and our money is probably best spent feeding ourselves. Now, I don't relish making this journey by foot, either. But, alas, adding one more hungry belly doesn't seem to be in our best interests. As far as supplies, well, we'll only get as far as we can eat, so to speak."

Swipe steps closer to Tyler and says, "No thanks necessary. Most of what I said was out of fear of being caught between the prince and Woden's wolf..."

 

[taitzu52]

Uri decides to break his silence at the extended talk of mounts, "Do you know how many days a horse or a mule could feed us all? Ah, I know not what wealthy realms you all hail from, but where we are going, most are not so fortunate. If there is a way to find, I will find it. I suggest you all get warm clothing and blankets, perhaps a shovel or axe. Take what provisions you can carry, and if any of you have skills in hunting or trapping, I'm sure they will be put to the test."

The ranger then begins to look over the party, seeing if they are at all ready to set off on foot into the North.

 

[mps42]

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[Ferrix]

"I have what I need." His curt response cutting against the words of the ranger.

OOC: not knowing where else to go with this

 

[Krug]

Woden looks and the map and flips it around. He is unused to these devices. "Does he have a scent?" He asks. Looking at the clueless faces of his companions, he assumes he doesn't. "No mule. Let us be off!"