Board Thread:Roleplaying/@comment-17114085-20181201131100/@comment-17114085-20181206210756

(@Nelthro: I meant old norse. According to that dictionary that you linked me a while back it means: undead man, ghost and tree-trunk.)

"I'd rather not die just yet, Styrson." Jofrodr stated. He chose to refer to Kane by his patronym since his given name was foreign and strange to him.

When they exited the longhouse Jof turned towards the town square. "We should find a few shops still open at this time of day."

He held up the pouch of gold. "We have more than enough here to buy us some sleeping furs, tents, food and water for the next few days." He looked over at Reyl. "It would also be wise to buy some flint for campfires, as your magelight can't keep us warm."

After the trio was gone, Harald asked his friend. "What did you think of those mercenaries?"

Skorm thought for a moment. "They seem capable, though I am unsure if they can stand up against a dragon." "We'll be there to pick up their slack." Harald muttered. "Haha!" Skorm grunted with excitement and smacked Harald on the shoulder. "It has been long since we've seen a good fight. You did well to join the hunt." "The best way to make sure things get done is with your own two hands." Harald said, his tone more serious than the brawny Atmoran. "My father told me that countless times in my youth. With his hands he helped sow the farms here in Yorgrim. I will use mine to defend them."

"Aye, I saw it with my own eyes." The woman, Hrefna, replied. "My brother-in-law saw it first, during a hunting trip up the mountain." "Tis true. It scared him half to death." The man said. "He tried to warn us, but no one believed him." "A week later was when I first laid eyes on the beast. It flew out atop the trees in the forest by the mountains. It was carrying something with its claws. I ran inside the house as quickly as I could." Hrefna continued. "That's when I knew my brother-in-law was telling the truth. I've been keeping a close eye on the mountains ever since. I saw the beast a handful of times since then, flying to and fro. I swear, each time I saw it it got closer to the farm." "We could tell when it was close, the animals in the barn would always get restless." The husband added.

"Aye. Thane Harald placed a bounty on the damned beast. Even came here himself, arrived this morning by boat from Vindhelm." The innkeeper replied. "Folk saw him heading to the Chieftain's longhouse. He's probably staying there."