Pylia seemed surprised at your statement. Shortfang seemed a bit hesitant. "Ooookay, you the boss." Shortfang nods as he gets into the back of the cart. Pylia patted you on the shoulder. "Don't get too hasty now. If you need a break don't be afraid to switch off with me. Oh, and here. I managed to brew up another potion yesterday, it finished settling this morning. Just in case we need it." Pylia handed you a small clay bottle, presumably filled with the healing potion. Afterwards Pylia also got into the wagon. Now that you're fully awake, fed, and limber, you do indeed feel notable stronger. You realize that all your life you have been coasting along as if you were in a dream. Suddenly, facing the trials of the last few days, you have come alive.

Soon a new shift moved out for the guards, and the gates opened. By now quite a few other caravans and adventurers had already stirred, awakened, and made their preparations to leave. Once you and the others settled out, you were not alone. The sun was rising in the horizon to greet the new day and so the party left. For the first few hours things were quite peaceful, there was even company. A caravan consisting largely of orcs traveled with you for a while. They weren't heading for Gransys but did mention having a shop there, and offered some advice about how to deal with other orcs on your journey. Namely, never be meek. Respect and strength are one of the same for them, so trying to be passive or submissive is a quick way to earn their ire. Be aggressive and stand your ground even when you're outnumbered. Orcs may not be honorable, but they understand force. Shortly after they'd split ways, leaving your caravan with only themselves as company.

About three hours in and the sun was high how, and the crew was still near the ocean. However everyone could see roaring storm clouds in the distance, and occasionally even hear a crack of thunder. Shortfang and Pylia vigilantly kept watch when you notice something in the distance; the ruins of a stone building. You remember Dirk mentioning that this was one of the locations where the Iron Hammer operated out of. It was a fair bit away from the road you traveled, but still in clear sight. There was hardly any cover to hide behind if there was anyone at the stone ruins.