Saraphina nods acknowledging Marrok but does not respond immediately, taking a few strides to gather her thoughts on the decision that has kept the three leaders silent for the last while.<br/><br/>"I don't think the Black Silk Crew's observation of our movements should be much of a concern to us." she contends, not wanting to sound confrontational. "There is a good chance they already see us, and even then, what information could they give Karun that he wouldn't know the moment we entered the lands he controls? Further, it is worth considering the possibility that Karun has at least one set of eyes and ears in the south, if for no other purpose than to keep tabs on the Shinning Gullet."<br/><br/>After a short pause she continues, "However even if we were be able to ignore the Black Silk Crew, we would still only find ourselves in conflict with Karun's forces. And we know to little about our opposition for me to think this is a good idea."<br/><br/>"I say we go south. Delivering this valley to the queen requires dealing with the shinning gullet anyway. heading south could also give us the opportunity to get a better idea about Karun's forces. And if we can secure some of the lands, perhaps the flow of food could give the captain more time to hire more soldiers."