Which language do you use to talk with a Goose?
I survey my surroundings!
Drakax make draconic purr
“I reckon that one guy we abducted somehow, fled towards the Shore Road he mentioned that camped there…”
As you observe the scene, you become aware of the shattered cart and discern trails, including both horseshoe imprints and cart wheel tracks, originating from the south. In close proximity, there is a solitary house situated near a foreboding entrance to a tunnel. Additionally, you notice a set of minecart rails nearby, although no cart is present for utilization.
Curiously, you fail to spot the goose, but the sounds indicate that it has somehow managed to find its way into the ale barrel, which still rests atop the broken cart. The method by which it entered the barrel remains a mystery.
Let’s follow the tracks back to the trail
“We can also bring that barrel of ale with us, actually we could ask one of our escorts about it.”
drakax look towards the leader of the eight escorts
“Excuse me.”
escort from town of salem
Yes? Are we ready to move out?
“I think we should probably investigate the creepy tunnel there might be treasure or something intriguing in it. What do you think?”
“One thing before we do, anything special about the barrel of ale from our wagon? I could use refreshment of my mind.”
Oh, the ale barrel? We haven’t consumed any of it, so we are not aware of its contents. - He appears slightly frustrated - As a reminder, we were trapped inside a chest, if you recall. And our current predicament places us at risk of falling behind schedule.
“All right, well I am taking the barrel with us and we head to Shore Road, I have enough of this forest much as you guys do. May as well finish our job for real this time, yes?”
Drakax did with heavy lift and tilt the barrel up to holding it with hands
(What kind of check is this needed if at all?)
“Alas, we have dealt with the wolf problem and we have enough problems on our hands.”
“Indeed, if we end up being late due to your responsibility, we will have no choice but to request an additional small task to be fulfilled within the city. It would be wise for us to hurry up.”
(No, that would require me to rebalance all encounters.)
“Okay let’s go to shore road.”
(You have enough STR for me to ignore it)