He also suspected not getting ambushed by a giant acid beetle might have factored into their thoughts a bit.<br/><br/>Still, it was a decision, so he started them on their way the next day, staying back a bit to thank the centaurs for their hospitality and service to the Court and asking them to find and cover the vehicles. Once that was set up, he left for his meeting with the dragon for the rifle he had found. Once THAT was done, he headed out after the soldiers, easily catching up. Once they dropped off the soldiers at their destination, he headed back to the Court, now with two ideas on where to look for the ritual.<br/><br/>The first was easily checked with dowsing, which could be used to look for the lack of something in an area, usually water, but in this case he thought that magic might work.<br/><br/>The second was a spot check, because where better to hide a massive magical ritual than in a space where magic was already overflowing and warping the real world? He sent Elwyrr a thought, asking how he was doing, if he was busy, and if he had noticed any changes in the valley with the the wild spells running rampant.