Question, how far is the fort from the company's current location? Also what is it's proximity to the three factions that just tried to hire us?
The Fort is about a full day's ride from your location. Patroklos would have sent his messenger from here. Halveroth, the Avernix capital and seat of the Druidic Council, is a half-day's march on foot. The scouting camp of Pantea is 2-3 hours away by horse.