Justin made enquiries about a place to stay the night then waited where the others could find him. Time passed and he was beginning to wonder what was taking them.

In reply to Ju-group (msg # 347):

Myranda glances at Grim and Plaous chinning towards the Merchant, moving closer she's interested to learn more about his statement Master Merchant you mention concern about People being taken away. Would a small band of stalwart veterans be able to assist to resolve this?

Concerned by the others delay, Justin backtracked with the hope of finding the his fellow travellers. Locating them he was relieved to find they were unharmed and were conversing with a Merchant.

  the   Village  was a good  two miles   down the   river, about as protected   against foes  from the surface  as  one  could be.

  there  were some   homes  made of fired clay, but most were made from oiled   beams of  wood   and Stone..   a 'market section ' sat in a grotto , with  busy stalls  and  many type of folk.. even to teh point of  Orcs, Goblins  and Dark elves.

In reply to village (msg # 351):

ooc did they learn anything else from the Merchant?

   After  talkign and  listening, there isn't  much talk  about  the area, except  for the Cat folks, or Bandits  that sneak around the  Grasslands.


  There  is one  person brings  up about Arrows  sailing  to Mok..but  no one pursues the   stoy outright.

Crossing the river they stay overnight then proceed to Mok.

Reaching Mok they join the line that's waiting to pass the ckeckpoint to gain entry to the City.

  Justin,  Myra  and   the  Holy warrior  mount  up, Grim handing his  Pin to Justin as he   found something more to  his liking in the tunnels.


  The Scouts  push a bit harder as they  know Justin seeks to  reach teh CAptain… as the  sun begins to lighten the eastern sky.. they can see the  Ferry to Mok.


 across the river, the    town  looks like a fortress,, except, outside the walls    are Long  docks with   4 ships  docked..  soem ships  in the distance, towards the sea... heading away, and sailing   for, Mok

Matching their guides progress Justin was pleased that they would be rejoining Kree's group. It was regrettable that the othere chose not to accompany him or found the way of an Arrow to exacting for them. Heading towards Mok the smsll group made good time.

Enjoying the leisurely cross country canter Myranda gives the pony a pat of appreciation. If they have a midday break she offers to provide s meals for the group and fodder for the mounts.

  The   three  dismount,  and  approach the  Mok  Ferry. The  Grassland  elfs  hold the  horses....

 two Humans  and  a Half orc    watch them approach , the   fellow in   Charge  waves a  torch  , the signals   is  repeated  By someone  across the river.


 right then..  it  will cost  you two  a silver a piece  to cross... an'  2  silvers  fer  each horse..... the  elf-thing.. will cost 5 coppers... more then their  worth...

 The  Elfs   with the horses  say nothing, but they do stare  hard, at the   crew of the ferry.

In reply to Jus (msg # 359):

Myranda quietly asks her kinsfolk if they wish to cross to Mok or are content to start back. If they are interested in accmpanying the arrows she hands over the 4 sliver and 2 copper. Leaving tje mounts to return with hrr kinsfolk, bidding them a safe return she over moves toward the ferry.
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  The  two scouts , shake thier heads, one speaks up, we will cross into Mok , one day, and burn it to the ground, but that day.is not today..

 They take the pay , the men eye  up Myra...you could get a good price  for her in MOK....lots of  folks like to dally with elevs...

In reply to Jus (msg # 361):

A word of caution Ferryman, to take care what you imply about others for. Such could be you fate if a band of hobgoblins are hereabout i hear these have a similar appreciation of human tomcats.
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Justin thanks the guides then turns to the ferrymen. He was about to reply to their suggestion when Myranda did.

  The other  other Ferry Barge  passes close  by,.Anything   to worry about ion the Otherside?

 The leader of  thier barge  calls out,Some pointy  ears , is all, I think they left...

 a minute or  so after the  other  Barge  had  passed, the   leader says,..when we get to the other side.. you got about 3  hours    before  any merchants open... you can deal with   ships  , for thier  goods  right off the docks... some damn  elf  got the  captains together and  they sell outside to anyone... made  enemies  of the Merchant Lords..

In reply to Jus (msg # 364):

 The comment was quite interesting, it also suggested the Captains may appreciate some support dealing with these Merchant Lords.

 The   BArge  bumped  against the   docks  and was  tied off... regardless of thier manners.. they were skilled at what they do.

 The   leader sai.. poiunt to the docks  ( to thier left)..you can  go that way.. see if there is goods, or a palce to stay.. Sun should be up in 2 more hours..a little less..i think...

 he pionted upwards  to the road that lead  down from the walled  city..you go up that way.. you'll pay a fee to get in the city at  night... or yhou can   sit outside the walls  and enter for free in the  morning... Once inside   its   massive  walls... you are in the realm of the Merchant Lords...

 The other  Holy warrior  snorts,..Massive  walls?  These?... the farmers  around Ironmound have  taller   walls to keep thier chickens...

 The   Bargeman  just snorts.


 >>>>>>>>>>>  Justin's  team,  to MOK

<<<<<<<<<<<..From Mok after disembarking ship

  The   Riders   Grow  Closer, they see  two Wardens, and an elf  dressed  as a RAnger…

  The Freed  slaves   seem to be  scared, save  for  the  'mage arrow'  who still seems a bit   stupefied .

 ..Hail...and Well met..one of yours   returned.. a day or so ago?... she  said  you would be  comign soon.... she has   since left the Forest.

  Shadow waves    and Nods, we have   had  some folks  leave  ..  it is not a easy path..to be a Crimson Arrow...

  Well..Mount up.. the   Birds  had your  Number.. though..they were wrong about this one... The  Elf  leans over  his saddle  as he points  to Stardancer.....they  though  you had one  rider with you..

 Shadow  waves to the Others  to   pick a  horse...Indeed ..now, let's get home, I am in need   of Elven Gold  wine, and good    Timber Food!

When they have come closer some of the embarked Arrows recognize the ranger as one of their own, who had stayed at the village for a while after their last adventure together. Krwyn greets his friends as soon as he is close enough.

In reply to Krwyn (msg # 368):

Acknowledging and greeting the Wardens friendly Justin grins at Krwyn.Well met Master Krwyn how hat Thee fared. he asked warmly.

  Kree    gibed  a  half wave-salute to Krwyn,..so?.. the MAidens  of  The Timber  have not  warn you out?....... You missed  some  intertainignn times.

Stardancer moved a bit closer to the wardens and ranger.  She bore only a slight smile, as she did not like being called 'wrong', she was what she was.  Still she touched the leaders horses muzzle and gave a soft nicker in greeting, and rubbed a bit of the flesh between his nostrils.  in the speech of horses she spoke ["fresh winds and fresh water to you all.  I am Stardancer"] she greeted all of the horses knowing wind and water meant happiness and freedom.

In reply to Kree Quickshadow (msg # 370):

Justin was puzzled by Krwyn's comment Nay goodelf Eta hath not placed too great a burden on One. he replied yo the Forestmaids. Wouldst Thee care to relate Thy interesting times.