Only one of the two scouting parties have returned. While the elders deliberated on what to make of the dwarves to the south, Tuskor worried about his second party. He interrupted the debate. - [i]"Elders. I must speak."[/i] At first, the small 'council' looked upon the rude younger orc that had interrupted them, but after seeing the dire look on his face, the allowed him to speak. Goragh waved him forth. - [i]"My second scouting party has yet to return. I want to go find them."[/i] - [i]"They are scouts, they will return shortly I am sure."[/i] said one elder. - [i]"No, my guts tell me they won't. I must go after them."[/i] The elder grunted. - [i]"What a foolish venture. I will not send another scouting party only to find the first."[/i] - [i]"Then I will go alone."[/i] The council was sent into deliberation for a short moment, mumbling to each other. Finally, Goragh raised his hand to signal silence. - [i]"You will go alone then. It is decided. You find them and you bring them home if they have completed their task, if not, you will return in shame. Wether or not you still want to do this is up to you."[/i] Tuskor swallowed a lump in his throat, but he was determined to retain his honor and prove the elders right. - [i]"So be it."[/i] he said, and left. While Tuskor was gone, the elders finally settled with an action. They were to keep an eye on the dwarves while looking to their own. G) Look for resources nearby.