>>6605 The fox produces meat as expected and the organ meat will add tender bits to the stew. As far as stews go, the meat was very low fat and tough, and so will the stew be, but it is edible.
>>6608 >So uh what exactly was your plan coming here in the middle of the night Sir Samuel? That seems fairly dangerous for a party of two. Not to doubt your skills but these days there are so many monsters out here it feels a bit reckless. I used to live in a cabin not too far north of here. It was peaceful. But you know how the situation turned out. It wasnt safe anymore. We had to evacuate to Neverwinter and became adventurers. Actually only a few days ago. And this is our first Mission. Escort Sir Gundren from Neverwinter to Phandalin.
"Yes, well actually I was patrolling the southern route to Leilon when Jacquard asked me to help him out. I do need to return in the morning, but other than a dragon, the rumor was there were bandits stealing shipments, but the goblin bodies and parts led us to this cave. Frankly it wasn't my intent to lay siege on a goblin den, but as a fellow of Jacquard's I was willing to help in any way I could. You'll have to ask him about timing. Attacking at night would be an advantage though since the wind becomes still and goblins are known to have a good sense of smell, and bandits are foolish enough to have large pyres for their victims and that would be a beacon for a surprise attack. Otherwise, no, I figured we would scout it out and report back." He finished staking the tent, "The situation further south is somewhat odd, it seems winter has yet to release its grip and though we have had word that Neverwinter is not affected by this, which in itself is peculiar, it's a good 10 degrees below normal in Leilon. Then here, it's threatening to frost tonight, that's unimaginable for spring. I suppose the lack of fresh shoots and leaves might put the animals on edge, it's driving game south so the predator's are likely starving and becoming more brazen as well. The bandits are then out in force, as the game is becoming scarce, goblins, orcs, who knows what else is looking at scarcity. I really don't understand it myself." He trails off, deep in thought.
Yulya continues mumbling to herself.
>>6609 >Oh hello young man! Seems we have another guest! Is this place a popular party location or what? Alice slowly begins to freeze in the sub zero night's chill.
"Well met," Samuel says, "best you find something to wear before the frost sets in." He muses. Her appearance is unusual, not only her lack of clothing but the texture of her skin and the eerie look on her face.
