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Arus

He picks at his sweet cake and doesn't hesitate to answer Zindra's question.

"The small matter of two large fire giants attacking the town this afternoon, but of course."

Alas, if the Emerald Enclave doesn't keep track of threats on the scale of giants, he isn't sure what use they'll be on this enterprise.

"We're tracking a foe eastward, Miss Winterbow, and hope to gather more intelligence on the giant threat along the way. Is that an endeavour that thou wantest join?"

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Zindra

"Yes. That is what brought me to town. I see the carnage that they have wrought. From what I understand, it could have been much worse. Nemyth said that you all helped fend them off. I am impressed."

She sighs, willing now to provide more information.

"Yes. The roads are much less safe since midsummer. Hill giants and ogres seem to be swarming. Uthgardt barbarians are also wandering the outlying hills. Travelers be vigilant. The roads are not safe. If you are heading east, I should tell you that I hire out as a scout at a reasonable rate. Few know the outlying hills as well as I do. I know every nook and cranny from here to Yartar."


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He held his 'tongue' as long as he could. But he had finally had enough of the misdirection.

"Just so you know, the 'carnage' would have been worse ... =except= ... for the fact that ... 'they' were =not= interested in the town but rather some ... 'artifact' ... that they seemed to know the exact location of. That seems 'of significance' ... at least to me."


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Zindra

"An artifact? and they knew where to look? I did not know about that."

Bern notes a smile directed at him, almost a thanks for the information.

"I've only come to Triboar a short while ago. It was after the attack. What sort of item was it? Giants sure are behaving strangely. Normally the hill giants stay in the hills, where they belong. For them, all of a sudden, to confront people is worrisome."


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"Well, to be honest, I did not get a good look at it. But it looked more like a 'part' of something bigger. And they were fire giants."


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Jaliera

She is not sure they should be inviting new people in so quickly, nor sharing all their information but then maybe they will gain from sharing?

This directs her attention back to one of those newcomers, the one she had been trying to remember. And suddenly the memory clarifies. He had tried to defend her. She remembers him now!

"Neverwinter!"

She points to Sindar.

"I remember you now! And I never got to thank you."

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Sindar

He is surprised by the outburst, but his face shows a smile at the remembrance. "That was a long time ago," he admitted. "It is good to see you again. It would be nice to catch up, later." He didn't want to interrupt the flow of conversation any more than it had already been disturbed. Yet he did want to talk with her again. He had put the event far in his past memory, but it was still something he did think on once in a while.

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Davroar

He makes a note to ask Jaliera later on how she knows Sindar, but for now he keeps his mind on the current topic and since it looks like they will be heading even further East of Yartar he asks Zindra, "Do you also know the area beyond Yartar too?"

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Jaliera

She nods and smiles, pleased that she has finally remembered. Then turns her attention back to the conversation.

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Smiling and hopeful that she might find work, Zindra nods her head as she responds to Davroar.

"I have traveled to Yartar several times recently and as far as Everlund once since Greengrass. I've also been in the northern reaches of High Forest. I've not been through the Evermoors and there can be no blame for that. The
vast fog-shrouded hills, cold bogs, rocky ridges, and small peaks are untamed and savage. I've been to some of the settlements that stand on the edge of the Evermoors. They face constant threats from the likes of giants, ettins, ogres, orcs, trolls, and other monsters that dwell there in great numbers."

She pointed to the map and added, "If you are traveling from here to Silverymoon and you intend to go through Everlund, you would go this way. She traced a path with her finger on the map.

As she was tracing the path, Darathra entered the tavern. Zindra looked up and greeted her. "I came as soon as I heard."

"Thank you," Darathra replied. "Thankfully we had heroes help us fend off the attack."

Clearly the two women knew each other.

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He studied the map and particularly the suggested route.


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The afternoon turns into early evening. The group planned and also socialized. It was the end of a long day but the beginning of a new adventure. During the discussions it became clear that the caravans were going to get moving early the next day. They should have departed already but the giant attack ruined those plans. Another caravan was due to arrive from the south and that would really crowd things in the campgrounds and the local inns but the party was all being taken care of, their rooms were being held.

The team would join the caravan heading east. It would be escorted by a dozen caravan guards that the caravan had arranged with Urlam. There would be two dozen wagons in the caravan, a large one heading to Yartar.

OOC: I think we're ready to move on soon so if there's any wrap up, now's the time to do it.


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Zhu

She studies the town Leader when she sees Zindra, gauging what the relationship may be. Cordial, adversarial, trusting, etc. She looks at the others. The Scout offered her services to the group, but none have actually accepted. Zhu does not feel it is her place to speak for the others so she just observes.

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His study of the route complete, he was ready to retire. It would be an early start of a long day tomorrow.


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Davroar

It seems Daratha knows Zindra, yet he is wondering now if Zindra was planning to stay to help Daratha around the town or if her earlier offer as a scout is still available. Zindra did agree to join them though when Arus asked her, and having an extra fighter around in unfamiliar territory would not be a bad thing in his opinion. Looking to the rest of the group he says, "I'm willing to pay my share for Zindra's service, if that's okay with everyone else?"

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Jaliera

She supports Davroar.

"Yes, I'll cover my share."

Extra knowledge is always worth paying for.

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He nodded his agreement.


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Zhu

She raises an eyebrow curiously. Zindra never told them what her fee was, so agreeing so readily seemed a bit hasty, but she just shrugs mentally and keeps watching Daratha for a reaction.

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Kriv

"The worker is worth their wages, and payment for a service rendered, certainly," opined the Dragonborn Noble, "But was a precise fee specified?"

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Davroar

He shows his youthful inexperience in making deals as he replies to Kriv, "Oh, right...", and quickly turns to Zindra and asks, "How much were you wanting?"
Hopefully Zindra is not going to be asking too much, yet at the same time Davroar figures with his share of the mines he could afford to pay a portion of her fee.

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Arus

He'd have preferred to get underway in the afternoon. Although they aren't chasing down the fire giants, they are conducting an investigation. Arus is no detective but he has enough experience to know that the longer you wait, the colder a trail becomes. Leads dry up, and more importantly whatever nefarious game is afoot might be too far advanced to reel in.

But in this case, by delaying he has gained an advantage of his own. This new company of heroes is formidable. Arus would rather delay and have their powers at his side than forge on alone.

Together, their chances of victory are far greater, as evidenced by the battle earlier in the day.

So the triton leaves the meeting happy that they're on the right track.

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Zindra

"I charge 10 GP per day and it will be worth every coin. It will take two days to reach Yartar."


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Jaliera

That sounds like a lot of money to Jaliera.

"Considering that we will be part of a caravan who already know the way, we may only need your knowledge in an emergency. Shall we say 10 gp flat fee?"

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"So you want to be an 'employee' paid for working ... instead of being part of our group, and so entitled to a share of whatever we ... 'recover'?"


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"It is two days to Yartar, but far longer to Silverymoon," she says to Jaliera and then, turning to Bern, "I would prefer steady income than to gamble on recovering things."


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