<strong> “That fey magic? Strange, I expected it to take longer,”</strong>Chastley picks up the report and reads through the pages, slowly, carefully. A silence spreads over the room but the commander refuses to break it, focusing entirely on the writing.<br/>“It takes 3 days to get to the drow, and 2 and a half for the Pirate Isle. Fuck knows what’s between them though, nobody has any reason to go there,” Xen whispers in your ear. The commander continues reading for another minute or so before laying the papers down.<strong>“Yokan, get Gerial here, I need to consult him on something,”</strong>he calls out, and one of the guard leaves immediately.<br/><strong>“This is indeed a serious matter. But I don’t suppose I could convince you that there are others better suited for this scouting mission?”</strong>He inquires delicately, whilst producing some maps from a draw that confirm Xen’s estimation of the island’s size. The commander is explaining to you about how little is known about the terrain inland when Gerial returns along with Morgan, and there is another stretch of silence as the Hill Fort’s mage likewise reads Aeryn’s report.<br/><strong>“So how accurate is this information?”</strong>Chastley inquires once Gerial too is finished. “The magic of the pixies is cryptic and unreliable. However, the simplicity of 7 figures is hard to ignore. I would not place much stock in the interpretations of what was interpreted, but the basic premise is sound,” the mage says, frowning.<strong>“And do you think this deserves to be investigated?”</strong>the commander asks, narrowing his eyes. “Without a doubt. Only powerful individuals could create such cryptic images ironically,”<br/>Morgan approaches you, “The bloody handkerchief. Do you either of you have it? I need it, it’s important,” the druidess inquires. You snap back to hear,<strong>“That’s enough for me,”</strong>as Chastley nods before continuing,<strong>“But let’s not be hasty. The three of you are adept I am sure, but you cannot do this alone. Stay the night please, Captain Akkath has not yet returned and so his quarters may still house you. In the morning I will have a list of individuals who may accompany you. Is that agreeable?” </strong>