... Long before Accambale had regained consciousness, Freya had come downstairs to the common room in the early morning. She had taken over one of the tables...
... "Yes, My Lord. He is Master Kandos, it is said that his mother was from the Barbarians and had a way with horses, My Lord. All say that Master Kandos can...
... Spotting Freya, Becca will cross over to her. "Good morning to you. I thought you'd still be a bed." Becca waves for one of the serving girls to come over...
... Freya: "I tend to sleep less than most others. Sometimes I even skip a whole nights sleep entirely, and am none worse for the wear.. Instead of waking up ...
... "Very good. Thank you." Athamar dismisses the page for now. ... "Royal stables..." Athamar comments to Ollyn, "stands to reason." He approaches, carefully...
... Balos: I pull up a chair and sit beside Becca. Looking to Freya's chores I ask, "Did you receive your orders of equipment or are these your original...
... Becca shakes her head, "No thanks. I take care of such things myself." When the serving girl arrives Becca orders a breakfast of tea, scones and cheese....
... Kandos gives some instructions to a groom regarding the care of the horse and straightens up to watch the horse walk as the groom leads it away. There is...
... Freya: "This is the equipment with which I rode into town. All of the steel scale armor pieces are of my own craftsmanship, but the fine mesh mail shirt...
... Freya's ... these ... of ... myself, ... day. ... in ... Balos: "Well, not at this time. I haven't been involved in a situation to give this old leather or...
... Kandos smiles, "Excellent My Lord, please come with me." He gestures towards one of the carriage barns. "The coach is being prepped in here. It is a...
... Becca raises an eyebrow, "A Dwarf admitting a human might have a keener eye for craftmanship? Look out! Next the sky will be falling and Hell freezing...
... Athamar smiles, very pleased that they are seasoned. He nods "I am less concerned about appearence than in stout animals who can tolerate this weather," he...
... Freya smiles and says: "Mister Balos must be just kidding with me - I've had some training and experience with armoury for sure, but I am no master of the...
... "Yes My Lord. Several such coaches are kept available for use by the Royal Magistrates and Marshals. The coach staff have had to refurbish several of the...
... well ... over!" ... Becca raises an eyebrow, "You are most accomplished for one of such youth. I would have imagined a weapon smith calloused and worn...
... Freya: "Thanks for the compliment.. I do not have the 'hands of a smith' since I've been away from the forge doing merc work for quite a while - Merc work...
... "Daily hunting for four people?" Becca looks surprised "You could spend hours doing that each day. And if for some reason we needed to move quickly it...
... Kandos bows slightly and leads the way through the carriage house to a turn out area. Six beg chestnuts are milling about the enclosure, they look glossy...
... Athamar smiles slightly at the sight. "Fine looking animals." Athamar steps closer to admire them, he doesn't expect that the horses will pay much...
... Freya: "Since I had no idea where exactly we are going, I just kind of assumed we'd be away from the civilization most of the time - Road travel is easier,...
... "Yes My Lord, the senior Coachman, Lhondar, has been handling coaches for the Crown for at least fifteen years. He has been the primary driver for ...
... "Hmm. Very goood." ... "Thank you." Athamar looks back at his men. "Ollyn," he gestures with his head. While the hauscarls are alternately guarding and ...
... Balos: Twisting a braid of my beard as I ponder, "No, I believe we can handle getting the supplies in time of the noon meeting. Nothing we're going to get...
... Becca will finish eating and nod to the dwarf, "When you are, Master Balos." She stands up, gathering her cloak and belongings. Nodding to Freya, "See you...
... Each of the hauscarls select a mount. After working through the herd, Athamar will find a calm, placid bay mare that seems to be a good match. Kandos...
... Athamar suspects that he would have said he approved of the choice no matter which one he picked. He nods, "Just the thing." "Gandy" He addreses the horse,...