Whether we agree to scout or not, it would be in our best interest to wait until the ground has dried a bit. It's better to wait now rather than have to spend our time, and our energy, trying to get the wagon out of the mud.
I do agree that a couple should scout out the land around us. The question is who?
Well, I am a warrior. I volunteer to be one. I will take all of my weapons with me, if I go though. No telling what we might find. Question is, should we split up, how much danger will those who remain behind be in. Probably we want to be sure they are also protected.
I am also willing to remain behind to protect the wagon, if you all think that is a better plan. I am willing either way.
Edited: tenaheff on 22nd Jan, 2005 - 9:10pm
Well we have two horses, and I would say it would be safe if Ice and Kiana went out to scout, while Maicman, Mud and myself stayed back. Ice, you would be able to protect Kiana if needed, right? Also, what about making a fire; do we want to or not? I would like to post party order tonight if possible to keep things moving.
I think I would wait on the fire until tonight just in case there are bad guys in the area. We might not want to attract them unless we are all in camp to protect it. I would say we go out to scout for a little while, but not too far away. Question is, shall we make this our camp for the night? If so, Kiana and I can scout and just be sure to be back before dark. While we are out, those remaining in camp could gather wood for a fire and search for berries or edible roots, in the area near the wagon to supplement our rations.
I will do my best to protect Kiana. She should bring her sword and dagger with her though.
OK, here's a plan. Ice and Kiana will go with the two horses and scout the surrounding area, mostly for a cave or a place to camp for the night. The rest who stay back will look around to see if there is any food. Ice and Kiana will promise to come back before dark and we will move on a bit more; hopefully there is a good place to camp for the night close by. The only question left is if Ice and Kiana run into trouble and do not return what will the rest of us do with a wagon and no horse. Can Ice and Kiana ride on one horse possibly, or can one person go by themselves? Let me know what you guys think.
I don't think it is wise for us to go two on one horse. We could just have one of us go out. Otherwise, if we don't return, you guys will just be on foot. That isn't going to kill you if it happens, but I think two on one horse puts us a a risk I would rather not take.
Ice, are you willing to, and do you feel comfortable scouting out by yourself? I realize that having us without a horse is not the end of the world but it will definitely prolong our journey and we really don't have the food rations to allow for that. Otherwise, I don't have a problem with us waiting it out for a while where we currently are and then all going once the ground is a bit drier. We don't have to scout; it was just an idea.