[center][h3]Ethan[/h3][/center] It took Ethan a good ten minutes to run far enough to no longer hear the sound of combat, and fortunately he could see the next village ahead. It wasn't too dissimilar to the previous village; mainly farm land with many workers out in the field. There was a notable area where various goats and sheep grazed, with men on horseback watching over them. As Ethan came closer he would be confronted by a group of men armed with axes and spears, however they didn't seem hostile, but neither did they seem militia. [b]"Hold there traveler. State your business. We've had run afoul with brigands and bandits and we aren't too keen to letting their spies through Wayward."[/b] These men looked tough for farmers, at the very least they weren't young lads who likely were here only for strength; they had a grizzled look of former fighting men who had retired to agriculture. And sure enough while they seemed ready to fight, they weren't so agitated that they were going to attack Ethan immediately; they were disciplined enough to hear the man out. [@Searat] [hr] [center][h3]Shem'et[/h3][/center] The orc took the greenwarish. One pound was enough for 2 gold coins, which itself would be enough for room and board at the Drunken Dragon. however the orc shook his head. [color=00a651]"Well, dis is nice. But two coins ain't gunna be enuff fer long. I don't know bout ye, but I plan ta keep looking around deez forest fer more Greenwarish. Now dat I know dat dere be fey ere, I'll be more careful. But, safety in numbers, eh? Scratch my back an I'll scratch ye. While go bout doin wotever it ez ya up ta, I'll look fer some Greenwarish and make sure nuthin jumps us."[/color] The Orc rubbed the back of his head and sighed. [color=00a651]"Truth be told, still a bit jumpy dat dere might be more critters out dere dat'll get me. I'd feel safer wif ya since ya seem a capable sort. At da very least yer faster den me."[/color] The orc was rather honest, strange coming from such a rough looking character. He picked up the oar off the ground and stuffed the Greenwarish into his pouch for delivery. [color=00a651]"Wot say ye?'[/color] [@ihinka]