Storms of Change, Part 2

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OOC: Sorry, forgot I shrunk the map down a little before posting. The distance as the crow flies is 50 miles.

"What if we took the trade route at first, claiming to be troll hunting for the rewards if we encounter Gorukan patrolls. Even they probably have no love of wandering trolls, and might not molest us."

Ricsten looks at Kestilin, then back at Manzanita. "That's a very clever plan. But my aide Kestilin has a theory."

"Yes," says Kestilin. "The Gorukans invade with trolls. And giants, ogres, orcs, bugbears, hobgoblins, goblins... I have a theory that these creatures come from this wilderness area, and that Goruka has made pacts with the various tribes of monstrous creatures there. We have no proof of this though."

Ricsten nods. "That's why we're hunting them so fiercely. We're cutting down their numbers before they invade."

 

[Manzanita]

Manzanita Sparrow

"It seems we are better off avoiding the trade road. Let's follow the game trails. Any last advice?"

OOC: These decisions tend to take a long time in PbP. If someone has a strong opinion on a different plan, Manzanita will go along. Otherwise, lets get moving.

"I do want to sell my barding before we leave, to keep my horse at top speed. I wouldn't mind spending some time on my spellbooks as well. Does anyone else have any last errands, or are you ready to go in the morning?"

 

[Hurricain]

Devan can't help but hide his smile when he hears his friends response. He then looks up to the group.

"We are out looking for a certain place, I have seek information from this particular group." I hope this goes well. "The Silent Traders, do you know of this group?"

 

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Dunathar notes a subtle change come over Glendrake at the mention of the Silent Traders, though Devan does not.

"And what business would you have with the Silent Traders?" Glendrake asks.

Mavdeno is studying Devan and Dunathar carefully. Thevin shifts her grip on her spear.

 

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"Still, its an interesting gambit," Ricsten says. "I wonder what Goruka's scouts would do if they thought you were bounty hunters? I don't think many bounty hunters have been attacked, though several of our patrols have."

 

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As Glendrake stiffens slightly at the mention of the Silent Traders, Dunathar's eyes shift over to where Thevin's hands tighten their grip on her spear.

Playing it off as best he can, Dunathar waits to see how Glendrake will react to Devan's explanation, but if he sees Thevin make any threatening moves, he will draw his blade and defend himself and Devan as best he can.

 

[Hurricain]

Dunathar notes a subtle change come over Glendrake at the mention of the Silent Traders, though Devan does not.

"And what business would you have with the Silent Traders?" Glendrake asks.

Mavdeno is studying Devan and Dunathar carefully. Thevin shifts her grip on her spear.

"You know of the Silent Traders? I need information on a certain person that I'm looking for and I think they might be able to help."

 

[Manzanita]

Manzanita Sparrow

"So I think it is settled. We will stick to the game trails. If we encounter a Gorukan patrol that we do not think we can take, we will say we are bounty hunters. Not far from the truth. Thank you for your aid, Ricsten. I will now return to the Inn to work on my spells."

Then to Alyssa. "Can you assist me in selling my barding while I study? I would be very much in your debt." Manzanita will then retire to her room, if no one has anything more to say. She will attempt to transcribe Magic missile to her spellbook.

 

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"You know of the Silent Traders? I need information on a certain person that I'm looking for and I think they might be able to help."

"Answer the question boy, what business do you have with the Silent Traders. Or stop wasting my time." Glendrake looks very low on patience.

 

[Hurricain]

Devan looks surprised at Glendrake's demand but nonetheless stands tall.

"I need information on a man named Shadow, that is it."