Lyons broke a smile, "There is time to discuss your trade. Much depends upon the success of your journey. A bards talent would be appreciated at Heidi's. Unless you prefer to employed at King Atrios's palace there is not much coin. You will have to travel to earn a living as a bard. Here in town you could a handsome wage keeping books. Why not do both books and bard. I believe Kate wants to have her own shop. You are a mage what magic do you like? The mages in the guild have many jobs soldiers, healers, teachers and traveling mages for hire."<br/><br/>He looked into the fire, "You'll put on more muscle as Kate will take care of you. You will not starve. If you want a covered wagon that would be most comfortable. It is also an easy target for highwaymen. Then you can carry more. A magical trunk. If you think that is best. You may purchase one. Kate knows how to travel light. But a cross-country journey would leave you to buy mementos. Alight, get what you need at the Curiosity Shop. It is the only magic shop short of going to mages at the guild castle. I would suggest going they may some errand along the way. I wish you luck and a pleasant journey. Might I suggest a fellow battle mage to accompany you?"