Smashed World, Part II

[Dalamar]

Riding (and jogging in Durban's case) towards the Coast, the group come to a queue running along the path's side and moving at a steady pace. There seems to be about 10 groups before you, carrying on their own conversations.
The group before you consists of 4 elves, who would seem to be merchants according to their clothes but don't seem to be carrying any merchandise, just their backpacks.

 

[Zack2216]

"Should we see what the hussle is about?"

 

[Zhure]

Durban

"Maybe it's some sort of souk or bazaar? Only way to know is to get closer."

 

[Jarval]

"Good morning, my friends!" Lorcan calls out as he rides forward to the elves. "Would you be so kind as to tell me why The Coast is so busy? Have we hit market day, or is some festival being held on this fine day?"

 

[Zack2216]

bump

 

[Dalamar]

The elves stop their conversation and turn to see you.
"Morning to you too, sir. The mayor's daughter is getting married so they've tightened the security, making sure there aren't any unwanted surprises in tomorrow's ceremony."

 

[Jarval]

"Ah, a wise move. My thanks, I was more than a little curious about the crowds." Lorcan maintains his pace along side the elves, studying the rest of the queue. "So, what brings you fellows to the Coast? If you don't mind me asking, of course."

 

[Zhure]

Durban

Durban smiles at the elves.

"Who would try to disrupt the poor girl's wedding? Forgive us, we're not from here."

 

[Dalamar]

"The marriage is supposed to seal a contract between the mayor's family and the merchant's guild for sponsorship and the lowering of taxes. Some have already sent threats to the mayor and his daughter.
We, on the other hand, are here to resupply. We're after some beast that has been attacking the herds of the small town north-east of here. Due to the killed animals, the isn't too much food and a hungry hunter is easily made a hunted."

 

[Zhure]

Durban

"Who'd want to kill someone to keep taxes high?"