I am willing to scout by myself. However, when I return, I expect to be given time to warm by the fire since you all will presumably be doing that in my absence. So, it might mean we don't go much further if at all tonight.
If I scout by myself, I won't be able to actually go in an check any caves, etc., because by myself that would most likely be suicide, but I should be able to report back about water sources, food sources, and or any caves spotted.
Mud, I think we will have no choice but to set up camp here, if Ice goes out and scouts the land. By the time she is back, it may be dark already and useless, dangerous and futile for us to continue. Here is what I plan to post. Ice goes with a horse and her weapons to scout out surrounding areas for food and better shelter, as well as caves. She plans to return before nightfall. The rest of us gather wood and any food and start a fire to warm ourselves. We will take turns looking out starting with myself; that way we are not vulnerable to attack. If Ice returns with word of better shelter nearby, then we can pick up and go, otherwise we wait out the night and continue our journey in the morning. Sound ok?
Ice is going to return to the "camp." I will report what I found. I plan to then get warm and eat. I suggest we stay where we are for the night. Guard ourselves carefully, since obviously there is danger close by. Then in the morning, we can go as a group and check out the body if you want. However, I don't see any reason to do it tonight. I am cold and tired. You have all had a chance to warm up and rest. If two of you want to go out and check fine, but I am going to stay back for the night.
I volunteer to go with Kiana. We need to do the most we can do, since the plan was for a week and obviously today is moving slower than it should have. We are also low on rations, so the faster we move, the better.
Please bring me back to the camp area soon. I don't want the GM to kill me if he decides we are taking too long to decide what to do. So, if we haven't figured out what to do about exploring soon, then at least post an interim message to get me back with the group. I am o.k. waiting for now, but if there is any indication of change from the GM, then I would want to be brought back right away. Also, if it looks like we won't have made a final decision by early evening.
Thanks.
I think it might be better to wait to explore the body until we can all go as a group. Safety in numbers. However, if Smudge and Ambria want their characters to go, I don't object. Just wanted to at least issue my caution.