"If I had more skill with these magics, I'd join one of your scouts and have it feed me data and create an illusion map of the terrain in short order. Actually, if you have the space, I think I'll take one for myself. It's a useful critter, and I'd enjoy the telepathy. Let me know when I need to bleed for you." I conclude with a grin.
Regarding the horse "Well, then, I guess I'd better name my horse soon."
Out of Character: - is there a magnetic North or the like? We need a steady reference point to properly and proportionally draw maps to scale.
Edited: Gknightbc on 11th Jun, 2018 - 4:26am
"I'm also here, to help out with your scouting the land," Travis says.
"How long, will we be away this time, another week,"? He adds.
Travis, will stock up, with water, and a weeks worth of rations as before.
I nod to Lweithialia, "Of course, I understand, I cannot claim to have been entirely comfortable with the idea myself. I would like you to think about something though, and perhaps speak with your people about."
"I was born in a nation that has not seen open conflict on its lands in over 200 years, in spite of having several enemies. Our military has been extremely effective in keeping conflicts that do arise away from its citizens, and deaths anong our soldiers are few."
"There are several factors to this success, but one of the largest is information. Our soldiers use various tools to know as much about their foe as possible before engaging. How many, where, what kind of armaments they have, whether or not there are any civilians in the area, etc. This information lets them approach the situation with as much tactical superiority as the circumstances allow."
"I do not have the tools used by our military, but this thing is a decent substitute in providing a similar benefit."
Later, with the others, I'll do my part to get things ready, when everything and everyone is good to go, we'll gather at the gate and move out.
Out of Character: weve mostly been tasked with scouting the northern regions, with a newly particular emphasis on thing in the direction of the lost elven village. I was thinking that heading west for a day then making a series of expanding arcs out from there would be a good approach to get use started. Agreed?
After I had finished breakfast, I will meet up with the others to see what the plan was, and on learning their would be more scouting I confirm with Jason, "So get things packed and ready to go before picking a horse right?" This would also give a chance for any other instruction or detail to know.
Out of Character: - based on leaving in the morning.
Now that we have plans for the 'morrow, I go down to the stables and curry my horse, taking it out for a trot and trying to start combat training with him. I spend an hour or so with help from the stable hands, bribing him and repeating various training tricks. After spending worthwhile time doing this, I head in to eat and drink, gathering up and being packed for tomorrows ride with a regular set of 7 days rations. I also pack necessary tools and such to continue working on my crafting of the broach and more boots. While open to any conversations, I don't spend too much time unless it's important.
Edited: Gknightbc on 11th Jun, 2018 - 8:29pm
Travis, will head down to the stables, and begin with a groom, and feed of his mare.
Then, with will take his horse out for a quick trot around the perimeter.
Also looking for advise on how to train the horse in the ways of combat, so it doesn't become spooked easily. Talking to the stable hands and animal handlers there.