"Halt in the name of Queen Elvanna," the sergeant exclaimed. "I assume you mean to surrender and submit to the witch of the Pale Tower," intimating a that far worse awaits them-and the villagers-if they refuse.
"What makes you think we would just give in?" Casia shot back.
"Then prepare to die!"
Nadya provided the adventurers with a hot meal and warm beds, bid them to stay put while she delivered her food shipment to the fortified storehouse on the other side of the village and made arrangements to better outfit them for their travels in Irrisen. When she returned soon after, Nadya brought a collection of winter clothing with her, urging the heroes to wear the more common peasant garb of Waldsby to avoid drawing attention to themselves.
Since it was still afternoon Casia stated that the group wanted to explore the village. Maybe there would be items for them to purchase from various vendors.
"Certainly. I can go with you to introduce you to the townfolk. You can be my relatives from Kizobran," Nadya suggested.
