Everyone sleeps through the night unbothered by anything, even bad dreams. It is odd, for each person it is probably the most peaceful night's sleep they have ever had especially considering what is likely to come. You ready yourselves for the day, each in your own manner. Your group is escorted to the west gate of Dracarta where hordes of Dracartans wait, cheering your approach. You have never seen so many people gathered in one area before in any of your lives. The enormity of the task ahead both weighs on each of you but also lifts your spirit as well. You see the King and his council of Nine as well as many soldiers in waiting....as you all near the King and council he raises his hands and all the cheering stops; your steps, the rustling of the restless crowd, and the sighing of the desert wind surround you all.

As you near the king the soldiers part and you see a number of batra, fully caparisoned for extensive travel being watched over by their handlers. The king gestures you all to approach and as you do several thaumaturges and alchemists come out from the crowd, all bearing vials, flasks, and bottles. King A'Semna smiles as you all reach him and speaks, his voice echoing in the space; "Welcome welcome brave adventurers. I hope that you all found restful sleep through the night and are refreshed for the tasks ahead. I do wish to offer you each one more thing. Here are batra geared for a long desert travel. I see several of you have equs and I don't know how well they would take to the harsh desert conditions. Anyone who wishes may have use of a fully equipped batra and we will make sure your equs received the best of care. Please, also receive the other portions of the reward as agreed." The thaumaturges and alchemists roam amongst the group, handing out the bottles and vials as promised...

OOC: As promised each person receives a healing elixir, a poison antidote, and a flask with powdered water equivalent to 4 gallons when reconstituted. PLEASE make sure you have purchased any other equipment you may need, if you have questions PM me. Also, for everyone's excellent role-playing of their characters I am placing another 7 XP on your character sheets.

Sathras nods along with the King's words. After some of the Dracartans pass by he leans over to Murron. "Should Sathras ask for aht-ra? Not much meat on aht-ra. But they can carry stuff like Sathras." Sathras nods before Murron can speak. "Sathras should ask for aht-ra."