A day of planning proceeds apace. With wisdom from the Old Witch, assistance from Yngvar, including use of his vault, and some thoughts from Doubting Tomas, you gather together for another feast - for what else do barbarians do besides eat in the cold dead of winter?

Just as soon as the feast starts, it seems to end. The night seems not long enough - soon all of you take to your beds, a final idyll before another visit to the vale.

ooc: Any final words, needs, activities before you set off? Don't be like Bilbo: make sure you have a cloak and a kerchief with you on your journey there and back again!

Bruno will take advantage of the Jarl's vault for his coin, but spend some of it on a new cloak and tunic to wear under his armor as well as a robe to wear over it. The clothing he brought with him from Ratik is heavy, but it occurs to him that stuff made in these lands is likelier to be better suited to the weather here.

He also replaces the lantern oil he used and adds 4 additional vials, so he know has 10.

Finally, he gets 10 pieces of scroll paper or something similar and pieces of charcoal so that they may make scratchings (or whatever it's called) should they come across things useful for such. [He's thinking partly that it's clear they need to take even better notes from here on out.]

Kullonar needs nothing from the Jarl's larder; he is ready to move out as soon as they can. He spends as much time as possible outside and in the cold weather. With his new bearskin cloak, he feels very comfortable in the wind and snow.
He does consider getting a fur-lined cap for his head...one that he can don or doff quickly. If there is something like that...or something that could be fashioned rather quickly, he will purchase it.

Gildan replaces a strap on his leather armor that had been damaged in the previous fighting. He even manages to attach it inexpertly but functionally.

OOC: Boss, are you okay to just roleplay that rather than rollplay? I figure armor always needs some upkeep.

In reply to Gildan Stalker (msg # 4):

Ulrich will help Gildan with his armor while getting himself ready to go again. He packs his gear on his mule and his horse and readies to leave when everyone is ready. He'll grab 4 more pints of oil to carry 8 total.

I'm both a leatherworker/tanner and blacksmith in my background.
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Gildan, however you want to play it. Of course, Gregors has a good deal of knowledge when comes to armor & Weapons which might be helpful.

Very useful, Ulrich.

The next morning dawns beneath a pale mist. It lends itself to some grumbles among the adventurers. The Jarl is present, as is the Witch. Of Doubting Tomas, there is no sign. After a brief conversation and handshakes all around, the party sets off.

ooc: We have to update the marching order, folks, please.

ooc2: I'll be rolling randomly for encounters and such until you reach the vale.

Ulrich will follow the guide.

Dugger took the three offered flask of holy water from Kullonar (a bit of a back post)

Dugger seemed to be a kid in a candy store as he stocked up on more oil and holy water.  (10 of each).  Makes you wonder where he is putting all this stuff.  Oh a wool blanket or two found their way into his possession. ;)

Making ready to leave, Dugger, looked around for a horse of his own.  "Anyone gonna use that big one over there?"

Kullonar looks at his companions...all seem to be riding something.
Not one for animals, Kullonar goes with Dugger to find a horse.

He pays for the saddle, tacking, feed, etc > all he needs to ride a horse...even though he asks for assistance in saddling and bridling his new mount.