The kobold still sounded reluctant, but did, eventually, agree; the chieftain honestly seemed more concerned about his tribe's safety and autonomy than anything else, which was commendable.<br/><br/>Allison nodded. "That does make sense, I suppose," she agreed. "It can be a difficult language for some, though; most students I've seen, it takes a month or longer of dedicated teaching, to master the language.<br/><br/>The river in the next region was rapid, and dangerous. While he could cross with ease, his allies would have difficulty, as the shores were steep, the river fast, and filled with rocks. From the looks of it, there used to be a crossing, complete with a sign that read "Nettles’ Crossing—5 coppers—ring bell for service", with a rusty bell hanging by it, but now, only a single rope lay across the chasm, and on the far side, the crumbled<br/>remains of a burnt-down wooden building are slowly being overgrown by encroaching vegetation.