The humble sight of Denravi was always a welcome one in Jurah's eyes. It had only been a mere hour that he left but he couldn't help but feel a small bit of pride rise up in his soul every time the village came into view. The large wooden entry gates lined with a few watch towers were the only noticeable defensive measures. Through the gate was another story entirely. Although Denravi was relatively small in comparison to other lord's territories, the dirt streets were filled with the residents bustling about their daily lives, happy and content.<br/><br/>Jurah received bows of acknowledgment and respect as he rode through slowly, returning the greeting to all he passed. Eventually he came to the village square that was solely decorated with a magnificent statue of their nameless goddess of wind. Off to the eastern side Jurah noticed a couple of herbalist merchants preparing a large cart of medicinal herbs for delivery.<br/><br/>"Delivery time already? I was under the impression that wasn't for another couple of weeks." Jurah spoke calmly to the two merchants who first greeted their lord with a bow.<br/><br/>"You are correct my lord, the scheduled delivery is not for another couple of weeks. But the harvesting has been going so well we have an abundant amount that we're going to take to the central storage house." the youngest of the two merchants spoke quickly as if he were a soldier answering an order. Jurah simply nodded.<br/><br/>"I have a better idea. Get together a few of the Watchmen from the gate towers and tell them they ride with me tomorrow to deliver these to the other lords. Be sure to divide it all up into five even sacks." although Jurah spoke plainly the merchants looked on at their lord with confused expressions.<br/><br/>"But my lord, shouldn't we send a rider out to at least let them know we are making an early delivery?" Jurah promptly shook his head.<br/><br/>"No we don't have the luxury of waiting for formal messages of arrival. Besides I'm sure they'll all see it as a welcome surprise anyways. And stop standing like your at attention, I'm not your general. I grew up in these fields the same as you boy." Jurah smirked and the elder merchant snickered in the background. The younger of the two nodded and continued his work while Jurah made his way back to his home to retire for the night.<br/><br/>******************<br/><br/>"Loz you're in charge until I return. Keep up the harvest, and kill any goblin that approaches the barrier. You know the drill so I leave Denravi in your capable hands my friend" Jurah bowed slightly while mounted on Destro and Loz returned the gesture. With a quick tap of his heal Jurah sent Destro into a light gallop with the two herbalist merchants driving the medicine-packed carriage following close behind as well as two watchmen riding on wither side of the carriage. This was to be a three day delivery run and Jurah intended it to be just that although some of his thoughts began to dwell on an certain individual who he hadn't seen in a long while. Then his mind cleared as the caravan began riding through the jelusus fields. The bright sky blue pedals of these herbal flowers made the fields look like a vast ocean. In the distance some villagers continued harvesting sections of the jelusus herbs and the sight brought back fond memories to Jurah's mind. The jelusus herb was resilient to all seasons and grew defiantly even through winter. It reminded Jurah of his people in how simple yet strong they were. His pride grew as he thought about how they harvest this herb into a powerful healing potion that they distribute to the other lords and their people.<br/><br/>Eventually the group broke eastward and began approaching the east wind barrier. The Watchmen of the tower saluted down as Jurah's caravan made safe passage through the barrier and burst into a full sprint for Akamu, home of the earth lord Maka. They would arrive by midday, with a little wind aid from Jurah.<br/><br/>Akamu broke the horizon line and Jurah always felt his breath escape him. Seeing the fortress forged straight from the very ground it stood upon was a pure testament to Maka's power and the will of her people, something Jurah had great admiration for. Eventually they arrived at the entrance where Jurah dismounted from Destro and approached the guards slowly with his hands raised.<br/><br/>"Relax boys, Jurah of Denravi here with a light delivery of jelusus herbal potion for her lordship Maka." the guards lowered their weapons but were no less on guard.<br/><br/>"You're early..." one of the guards spoke out suspiciously.<br/><br/>"Harvest has been going well. We have excess and we don't need to crowd the storage house. So now all the lords get an equal shipment of this excess amount. Is Maka available or shall I just leave these here for you lads to handle?" Jurah said smugly with a smirk. The two guards grunted at each other before waving Jurah's caravan in. A few others emerged and escorted Jurah and two of his Watchmen who carried two large sacks full with vials of jelusus essence. The grand halls of Maka's palace was magnificent to say the least, a scene Jurah had not seen in a long time. The guards suddenly stopped the group.<br/><br/>"Wait here while we get her lordship Maka."