... The first four days of travel is through the heart of the Kingdom. The roads lead you south and east across the bread basket of Argentatus, and the...
... "Good, very good." She nods, sips and puts the tea aside. "Please inform Roweena, and Lord Boma, that if any.... difficulties should arise, they should...
... Balos: Scanning the change in surroundings I turn to Becca, "It would be apparent we approach more distant and contested lands. Are we not but a few days...
... Accambale doesn't speak much, but his body language speaks for him: he is scanning the countryside, looking for signs of trouble. Smoke in the distance,...
... Freya becomes a bit more careful as well, but still appears to be somewhat optimistic and cheerful. Instead of singing travelling songs, she is content...
... The day will pass quietly enough with no sign of any ambushes. It is getting on to late afternoon when you pause for a few minutes to rest the horses....
... Balos: Turning in my saddle to the group, "We could procede toward the town while looking for a farmstead on the way. Or, any other suitable shelter that...
... Accambale: "Keeping a watch is good enough. We're not in hostile territory yet. But it's not dark yet, so we can always stay at a hospitable farm or a more...
... Becca snorts, "A change, yes." She gets back into the saddle. "Well, if we push on we may find friendly shelter along the way." Continuing along the...
... "Thank you for coming and listening to the prattle of an old woman." The Countess smiles. She reaches out to still the vibrating chime but pauses with...
... Accambale points too the structure: "How about that? Gives us a bit of cover, we probably won't be seen easily from the road, and we've got a decent view...
... He would hardly charactorize it as prattle! Still the Countess is entitled to her little word games. Athamar can't think of anything important enough to...
... Freya looks over the ruins and says: "Well, it's the best campsite we've seen for miles, so it's fine with me.. I can see in the dark quite well, and I...
... Balos: Arming my Hammer in my right hand I turn to Freya, "Good idea, if we might think it a good place for the night, why wouldn't some others think the...
... Becca shrugs and hunches her cloak tighter, "If you want to then lets get it done. I'd like a nice warm fire to warm some wine at and we should be able to...
... Before she stands the Countess stills the chime, then allows Athamar to help her to her feet. She accepts his attention graciously. "Be sure to send me...
... "Of course, my Lady, I am so pleased you can attend." Athamar IS pleased, not only because he likes the Countess, but her presence will encourage more...
... After dismounting, Freya ties her horse onto a tree near the road. Then she walks towards the ruins with her shield and crossbow ready, using her knowledge...
... There is a page waiting, a young lad of perhaps fifteen. He has clearly been waiting awhile and is seated on one of the window sills at the end of the ...
... Becca stays on her horse, watching Freya advance towards the ruins. Glancing at Accambale she says, "Is your girlfriend good in a fight?" She doesn't seem...
... "She can handle herself," Accambale says while dismounting, "but perhaps it's better if she doesn't go on her own. Let's check for signs of occupation...
... Balos: I follow the two shields ideas of fighting while mounted if something is out there. After all, I've never learned to fight from a mount, what was I...
... Good. Athamar smiles and nods to the boy. "Lead on." As his hauscarls form up he casts Sense Danger. Having restored his protective spells, he follows the...
... Freya does not actually move more than dozen or so steps away, untill she stops when she hears Becca's and Accambale's words. Staying in a crouched...
... The page leads you back through the maze of corridors under the palace. This time Athamar recognises a few landmarks though it would be difficult to find...
... "As well as you, unless your vision is magically enhanced." Becca replies "By all means, go and check them out." She gets down from the horse, tethering...
... Athamar takes two more strides before halting. He turns unhurriedly, making sure the page is not directly behind him and his back is not toward any obvious...
... Freya: "Allright then - Let's be careful, in case this is an ambush. Don't worry about me, just take cover if bolts and arrows start to fly.." She moves...
... Accambale: "It's not that I worry, but if you've got a crossbow and I'm in armour and shield, it makes more sense if I'm in front, and you cover me." Be it...