Bardi comes out to the cart and confirms the stolen goods.  One idol of Pelor, which with the help of a few burly volunteers you are able to return to its rightful location.  One chest of gold.  Bardi has no record of exactly how much was inside, but is confident it has all been returned.  One leather tapestry.  This item is returned to the wall near the idol.  One crate of Goldenpoint port wine.  Two of the six bottles have emptied.  Bardi decides that you should keep the other 4.  It seems only fitting.

"You're probably wondering how a small band of Beasttamers were able to steal the idol from our temple.  Normally the temple is protected by the champion Arkus.  However, about one lunar cycle ago followers of Pelor from the village Gollag came here to speak with him.  Their small village was under something between raids and a full out assault from vicious Trogs.  Gollag is a Ferisedan village, but they are just too far from Rankor Heights to receive timely assistance.  While it is Arkus' sworn duty to protect Goldenpoint he could not sit by and let believers in Pelor's light suffer.  He agreed to help them."

Bardi sighs and shakes his head.

"Arkus has been gone far too long.  He should've returned by now, and there has been no word from Gollag.  Our falcons return, their messages undelivered.  Something is wrong. I know that we are already in your debt, but I must ask anyhow.  Could you go to Gollag?  Maybe you can find out what happened there.  Even information would be helpful, since we truly are in the shadows.

Now for a little background information.  The Ferisedan clan is another clan that is growing strong on trade with the Empire like the Triplefang.  Their center of trade is Rankor Heights, a brand new walled city far to the south and east, constructed by Dwarven and Empire engineers.  Many of the dramatic changes that are effecting life for the Triplefang are coming in an effort to 'keep up' with the Ferisedan.

Gollag is a small Ferisedan village.  None of you have ever been there, but Holly  knows its location and a little about it.  Gollag is positioned in the foothills of the great eastern mountain range.  She's been told they have excellent forests there.

Snow frowns unhappily, she had wanted to go home, and perhaps investigate the enigmatic eye with the elders, though if she knew Glumr, she was about to be 'volunteered' to assist the temple again.

Snow gave Holly and Mord a curious look to see how enthusiastic they were about moving on to another 'chore'.

Snow does know Glumr well.  He steps forward and addresses Bardi.

"I cannot speak for all of us, but I will gladly accept your request."  He looks to his party and asks "If you have things back in Volge to tend, that is fine.  However, I intend to see if I can remedy this situation.  Who will stand with me?"

Knowing that the rest of the group will stand behind him, he waits for them to all agree they will and then responds to Bardi.

"There is one condition.  You must send word to Volge so our elders are aware of our new quest.  We would not want them to think we have failed or abandoned our clan home.  Also, before we leave, we will need our trail rations replenished, and maybe visit a store front."

While talking, Glumr hands each of the Triplefang one of the bottles of Port, and gestures for them to put it their packs like he is.
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Holly has no great need to return to Volge, but does know that some of the villages residents worry about her, so the offer to let them know they were off again was one she appreciated.

As to the bottle, she took it reluctantly, and shoved it into her gear.  She would have preferred to have given it to another, but knew it might help in dealing with wounds later.

"Lets get going then"

"Certainly.  I'll have a message sent to Elana by falcon.  I feel that she will be please by the news."

Bardi smiles, and then holds up a finger.

"Hold on.  I'll be right back."

He departs for a couple of minutes and returns with a varnished wooden box, which he hands to Glumr.

"These will come in handy if you run into the Trogs.  I would try to prepare you better, but I'm not sure what to expect.  One can never have too much healing available.  As for food, I'll take you down to the provisioner's.  Travel should be about five days there and five days back.  We can either outfit you with one or two weeks food depending on whether you feel you can restock at Gollag or not."

A quick peek inside the box reveals 12 potions nestled in felt lined compartments.  Bardi leads the party, horse, and cart back down to the base of the hill where you left Rolf and Vidar.

Glumr graciously accepts the gift from Bardi.  "Thank you good priest.  Hopefully these will remain in my pack during our task and not be needed to heal us or Arkus.  This is a valuable gift and we shall use it wisely."

Glumr bows to Bardi and then slips the box into his pack, and then slips it onto his back.  He follows Bardi to the bottom of the hill.  While walking he askes Bardi about Rolf and Vidar and their trustworthiness.

"Friends... Shall we ready ourselves for the road?"  He says to the Triplefang, thumbs locked behind his pack straps and a big grin on his face. "Rolf, Vidar!" Glumr shouts as they approach the two new traveling mates.  "Seems our paths are the same for a bit.  Shall we travel down the road together until they part?"  Glumr's eyes flash blue, telling his excitement of starting this new quest.