[IC1] Pool of Radiance

[Krug]

"Yes, lets be on our way soon.. and directly if we should," says Oog.

 

[Voadam]

"Agreed." Kordunn leads the way down to the boatman.

 

[Thanee]

A few minutes later, the group finds itself at the pier, joined by two ferrymen, one of which is vigurously shaking his head, while the other seems at least willing to listen.

“Can you imagine what happens, when the orcs see our approach and manage to knock over the boat somehow? The river will devour us with all it's foul breath. Nothing can survive in there. Ok, nothing except those weird frogs people are talking about. Sure, I could get you there, but I would rather hear, that you have the means to keep me and my boat save during the approach in some fashion. Of course, we could always land a quarter mile or so downriver, no problem.”

 

[Voadam]

"They won't see that approach just as well?" Kordunn inquires.

 

[hafrogman]

Kylest nods sagely as the ferrymen bring up the exact same concerns as he had earlier, but remains silent himself. Fighting on boats is not his style, give him the solid ground under his feet any day.

 

[Thanee]

“If we land further south, it doesn't matter, if they see us. They cannot get to us quick enough. But if we go right to where they have set up camp, the risk is much higher. And getting attacked while on the boat is not good. If I where them, I would watch the river and the surroundings, anyways, so surprising them is not very likely. They will expect an attack. Or they are even dumber than they look.”

 

[Scotley]

Eldwyn

"The reasoning is sound. Approaching too close to the Orcs by boat would be foolhardy at best. Looks like we will need to do some walking. I fear that our past successes are making us overconfident my friends."

 

[Bloodweaver1]

Aylor Creegan

"Agreed", Says Aylor

 

[Thanee]

After some debate about the approach, the party finally gets convinced to take the safer route instead of the risky direct approach. Dirtan seems to be happier with that decision as well. The boat swiftly carries them down the Barren River and towards the eastern riverbank, about where they had landed once already, when they visited the old graveyard, about a quarter mile south of the old temple and the ruined mansions.

While the ferryman steers the boat back to the harbor, the adventurers stand between withered plants their eyes turned to the north. The sun is shining bright, there are only few clouds to be seen, and a chill wind reminds them, that they should not hesitate too long.

 

[Krug]

Oog scouts in front of the company, checking for traps or other things.