Duncan looked at the bag that Gwen and Eliza had dragged behind them and shook his head smiling. Trust women to pack 3 times as many things than they needed, he thought as he fastened the bag onto Eliza's horse and brought Gwen's horse over to her.<br/><br/>"It's time we made our way<em>Dana</em>and mind your tongue. Try not to use words that would give you away and try to act... normal." he said as he climbed onto his mount.<br/><br/>"We have a few day's ride ahead of us and it's best that we put as many miles between us and this town as we can before night fall." he angled his horse east towards the merchant roads. He had studied an old map that he had stashed in his saddle bags and had plotted the route they'd take to get to Tfarc. He planned on staying on the merchant roads as much as they could as to not attract attention to the somewhat large party that rode together. At least they could pass off as travelers if there were other caravans heading their way. It would also help to camp near other camp fires to increase their chances of defending against theives or worse.<br/><br/>Duncan rode silently but kept a vigilant eye on Dana as she rode alongside him.<br/><br/>"I hope you can use that sword if ever the need arises, Dana." he said as he eyed the sword by her side. He smiled as she glared at him but he said nothing more as they rode. He turned back every so often and made sure that the others kept close and that no one was following them intentionally. Every time he noticed a rider or a group of riders behind them he would pretend to inspect his horse's shoes and give the riders enough time to past them by. He was content when the riders passed by without a second glance and kept ahead of them.<br/><br/>Duncan slowed his horse down until Auroa rode up along side of him and looked at her.<br/><br/>"Tell me Aurora. What have you learnt about the dark one? And how can we kill it?" he asked wanting to know more about her findings.