The next day, you gather your things and head out with, it seems, a squire to the Centurion king as your guide. This was done without the explicit knowledge of the steward. He had not forbidden you from leaving the town, so you are not strictly in contravention of any directive, but it does seem a little underhanded to be slinking away. Still, your goal in the king, not to be mired in dealing with functionaries.
It is a journey of some two days, through wet country. The lands between the lakes is pocked with bogs and marches, and often the road is nothing more than a stretch of water clear of aquatic plants. It is late on the first day as you are looking for a place to camp when you spot movement on a nearby hill.
[Can I an awareness from everyone please? If you are successful, then please give me a recognize roll. Remember you are rolling <= your skill rank. ]
