Sorry for the bad map, I am currently away from my better digital tools
The map is mostly empty - the details will be filled in as they are discovered. Some of the events and places are inevitable, some are up to your luck and eyes!
The caravan moves two squares a day (it moves at walking pace), but will be staying a few days in both of the major towns before Sandy Hill. On foot you move the same pace, but on horseback you can move twice that (a trot. Consistant canter or gallop for hours is impossible, and Poot is on a pony, so pushing it is ill advised).
After a lot of waiting, plodding around and more shouting the watchtower finally rumbles behind the long column. Hansel details a normal night’s duties.
“I need eyes out there, as I’ve said, though what that means will evolve over time. Hurshanu is surrounded by little hamlets and farmsteads. It’s mostly peaceful along the road, but there are lots of wild dogs, petty thieves, and drunks. Your job tonight is to keep them from stopping the caravan, at least the last third of it. Bob and I will be watching from the top.” He gestures to the Watchtower. “Anything big happens, you let a wagon driver know and they’ll signal me right quick.”
@Captbnut and @Gungeon how do Salazar and Shoo conduct their patrol?
Yisun takes a few minutes to talk with the three of you. Apparently now that you have resisted the effect of the mushrooms, there is no need to avoid proximity with her. Her cold voice and appearance are unsettling, but she seems to be genuinely interested in each of you.
“You have knowledge of horse breeding?” She addresses De. “Bitter Wind and Trident are some of the more prominent ancestors, though I paired his sire and dam due to their temperament more than their pedigree. His name is Brand.”
Brand looks like he actively plots the death of all creatures he can see - Yisun must be on the cutting edge of horse breeding (or be completely out to lunch), and extremely confident in her horsemanship.
She helps Moran tie Sassy to the head wagon. When dismounted it becomes obvious that she’s not very tall, and that she has a bit of a bowlegged walk. “Your animal looks like it has had a peaceful life. Best we keep it back from any trouble.” She measures Moran with her eyes. “You’ll be needing a large horse…”
Not bothered by the boldness of Poot’s questions but not being quite so trusting as to just reveal everything, Yisun gives short answers.
“These mushrooms were entrusted to me long ago. They are a weapon of sorts.”
She gives the slightest smile at Poot’s second question.
“We have a long history.” She says simply.
Once everyone is saddled and ready, Yisun simply beckons for the group to follow her.
Salazar whistles to Nyx, takes a deep breath and then he, the panther and Shoo step forwards to take a position at the head of the caravan.
Nyx stays close to his legs, her senses and night vision are a great comfort to Salazar right now. It’s dark, mostly quiet but hoots, howls, clicks and other noises break the silence enough to keep them on their toes.
‘Looks ok to me so far Shoo, this should be ok.’
Just then a loud cackle startles him, he tightens the grip on his short sword. Nyx growls softly and moves ahead and soon he loses sight of her in the gloom. He unconsciously moves half a step closer to Shoo.
@Cokho asked for a die roll:
Moran shouts to his horse “Buddy, we just met, but it’s time to show me how fast you can go!” d20: 5 vs Animal handling (I got +5 in that, and also a +3 Wisdom modifier, I don’t know if it should be taken into account)
@IssiNoho77 if you don’t have proficiency in a particular skill you may still use it (provided it is not a knowledge skill), simply without the proficiency bonus - your ability modifier is added to the roll. In the case where multiple skills are presented, pick the one that you have the highest modifier in! If everything is equal, pick the one that most accurately reflects your character’s personality.
@Cokho The +5 animal handling already includes your +3 bonus!
Thanks for the clarification, that’s what I thought. I just meant I didn’t have a modifier in any of them, so I just picked athletics and (hopefully!) rolled lucky :).
@Sagantine (The DM) has a number (or scale) of numbers in mind - your roll affects the outcome. I’ve never DM’d but I know a 20 is good for the player and a 1 is bad. I don’t know how the DM decides what a 10 is worth, compared to a 13 - I’d love to know
