The Four Lands

[SirCaith]

Brother Lucien Montrose

"Rehmeuth, Cragston, and Cassan in Gwynedde, a long journey in deed, Father. Through the Unclaimed lands, the Valley, Toland, Stanton, and the Republic. Is there a time frame in which the letters must arrive, Father? This is not the journey of a moment's thought. Also, since I go through the Valley, is there any messages you would have me deliver there to the Society? I will be ready to leave on the morning's break, of course. If it is one thing my life serving with the Armies of the Light has taught me, it is to always be ready to travel. I will check in the abbey's library for maps. Travel through the Unclaimed lands is not for the unwary. Best to have an idea beforehand where one will be laying one's head so as not to awake missing it."

 

[Scotley]

Angelo Human Mage

"Something fresh, fileted to remove the bones. A mackril or nice cut of tuna would be perfect. Leave the skin on."

 

[J. Alexander]

Angelo - Fish Monger

Quickly completing the order, Angelo soon finds himself in possession of a small wrapped package of filled mackral.. "That will be one silver sir" the fishmonger says in a percetiable hesistiant voice.

 

[J. Alexander]

Brother Lucien

'Yes it will be a long trip, perhaps as long as three of four months. These letters however can not be trusted to the postal or express system which we would normallyuse. Draw up a list of the supplies you will need, and we will see what the abbey can furnsih, if we dont have it we will see about some expense money, but alas I am afraid our coffers are a little bare now what with the bad wool prices.

 

[Scotley]

Angelo Human Mage

Angele gives the man a silver with a smile and tucks the package away. "Must be good fish. If it is a hit I shall return for more." He makes his way back to the house quickly thinking, Velvet beds with have to wait a little longer.

 

[J. Alexander]

Supper

As Angelo thinks his thoughts he is given a mental image of Cat laying on the bed, paws in the air contendly snoring with an empty package by him. Arriving back at Mother Abaigails, Angelo is just in time for the first course. The table seems to have a few more familar faces at it which are introduced as fellow borders or indiviudals just here to enjoy the venison.

Within minutes, the venison is served and the group begins to engange in lively conservation centering on ironically the arts and poetry.

 

[SirCaith]

Brother Lucien Montrose

Lucien contemplates for a moment. "I believe the maps I will be getting from the library and a letter of introduction and assistance will do for most of my needs, Father. I might need some few provisions, but I would need several pack mules if I were taking all the provender I would need for a several months long journey. Better to forage some along the way, and with that letter, I should be able to stop at other chapels along the way to reprovision and rest. From your comment, it would seem best that I travelled quickly and unobtrusively. Trelayne can carry my regular gear, which usually includes enough provender for a week. If I map my journey out in advance, I should be able to never need to carry more than that. My only worry will be through the Unclaimed Lands, as there are few chapels there. All of the other lands I will travel through are in the Light, so I will be able to find succor in them. I will examine the maps, and plan for the first few legs unto the border between Northwarden and the Unclaimed Lands. Hopefully, I will need to draw but lightly upon the resources here."

 

[Maidhc O Casain]

Tetsu

Tetsu will focus his attention on the Tower overlooking the waterfall. Which one is it, and what would be involved in repairing it? Does the stream still flow through the tower, or has it diverted by now?

 

[Scotley]

Angelo Human Mage

Angelo makes a mental note to find a craftsman to make a bed, and a new perch for Bodie, can't play favorites. Angelo joins in the conversation and avoids bringing up current events. He will offer to play again after dinner if the hostess wishes.

 

[J. Alexander]

Brother Lucien

As he leaves to reasarch his route, the father superior says before he exits the room "I would stay on the trade road if I were you....well patroled with camp sites every 30 miles or so and an inn or way station every 100 miles or so.......that is even true in the unclaimed lands. so give that some thought."