Caran has had limited but mutually beneficial relations with them for years, so this is both new and and becoming a serious problem. The farmers, herders and Foresters are all up in arms and several occasions have traded arrows. To date none of our people have been killed, but animals and produce have been stollen, and several women man handled.  The last straw was earlier this week when a comely young lass was kidnapped.

In reply to Finger of Fate (msg # 1):

Mustafa relished the task. Believing many of the nobles displaced were behind the issues, he looked forward to the chance to prove that.

Is he able to take a mule with a tent, group basics and some food and water?

You are given two good horses and a mule with needed camping gear. You are also granted remount rights by the Duke's Chamberlain.
Lileth does "Need to get a few things" before leaving, but she is not long in obtaining them.

In reply to Finger of Fate (msg # 3):

Then we head out, also making sure we have sufficient ammunition, including a quiver of silvered ammo.

It takes 4 days of hard riding to get to Squire Worley's Manse.

You arrive at the gate to a fairly large protected area with a 10' high wall around the House, Barn/stables, a Cook house and several smaller sheds and houses.
The guard and five others quickly block your way with spears backed by two bowmen. But the Duke's writ with his seal quickly alters the greeting to  oe of respect and a man is sent running for the main house. You are dircted to the front entry as well and boys come from the stables to take care of your animals.
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Kenyan moves to greet the visitors, "Hello, I'm Kenyan. I've been expecting you. But unfortunately I didn't catch your names. But do come in. Something to wash away the trail dust, perhaps? Unless you wish to retire for a while?"

In reply to Squire Kenyan Worley (msg # 6):

Mustafa and Lilith look at each other, knowing that their names are on the writ.

"I am Mustafa, as per the writ. Are you a representative of the Lord of these lands?"

"Aren't we all to some degree,"Kenyan answers obliquely before returning to the point. "I am Squire Kenyan Worley and direct affairs in these lands at the Duke's pleasure. I have yet to have the pleasure of examining your writ but was keen to expedite your reception. " He waits with a smile as the writ catches up to him. "So, be welcome here. Your horses and so forth will be well cared for. So what is your pleasure?"

In reply to Squire Kenyan Worley (msg # 8):

"We have spent 4 days riding hard, and are here to help with the wildings problem. But first, a good nights rest."

"So shall it be," says the Squire and the pair are offered plentiful but unexceptional fare and modest wine, refreshments and two adjacent sleeping chambers. They are comfortable if totally unexceptional.

In reply to Squire Kenyan Worley (msg # 10):

Mustafa does not need fine fare, but noting the separate sleeping arrangements, he does ask "You know we are married, right?"

"I do now, sir, and madam. Both rooms have beds fit for two. Choose as suits you. One is predominantly green and the other mostly wood."

The Writ basiclly says these two people are on the Duke's business and are to be aided in everyway possible.
You got a message from the Duke yesterday saying they were coming and would aid you in investigating this issue.
You have had a place where your people and the wildings would go and wait, the other side watched and would then join you at that location within a day or so to talk and trade..

So how do you want us to play it out?

How ever you see the Squire doing it...  I try to lay out a situation, and let you gys deal with it as you see fit ... then we carry on with th fallout or reactions of what you have done.

(I think we just ran with what we had and improv-ed the surrounding bits. Going to wait for the others to post).

So, Come Morning, a refreshed Mustafa and Lileth come back into the public rooms/great hall...

We thank you for the opportunity to rest and recover some from a rushed trip.

In reply to Lileth (msg # 17):

Mustafa asks for details regarding the Wildlings. What are they doing, what has changed, how do you normally meet, who are their leaders, etc.

Kenyan greets them cordially and provides all the details that he knows.

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OOC: Looks to GM for fill in..

In reply to Squire Kenyan Worley (msg # 19):

Msg 13 does that for the moment. The squire seldom attends such things and only shows up once everyone is there when he does.

In reply to Finger of Fate (msg # 20):

Right. What do they usually trade? And how often? Who are their known leaders?

Skins, wood carvings, rustic leather goods, jerky,wool from animals native to their lands*, nuts from trees that grow in the higher reaches they live in, assorted herbs etc.

The mountain goat and other wools are stronger and a bit rougher than that of domestic animals. They never have a lot of it, but woodsmen and the like are willing buyers for it's tough fibers and ability to shed moisture up through light rain. It readily accepts some dyes, and can be made into a mottled green/brown cape.

In reply to Finger of Fate (msg # 22):

Right. And social structure?

It's tribal.

In reply to Finger of Fate (msg # 24):

Right. So which tribe took a girl then?