The group returns from the stretch of hills past Norian's shop, a good stretch of daytime having passed during their trip. They were able to meet with Tel Beys and the woman had donned her chainmail and spear to meet them. In the time they had been gone Tymos had also armed himself and distributed him men to the defense at the mill.
"So now what?" Tel Beys asked the group, "You plan to go meet them as you did this gargoyle?" Tymos doesn't so much as flinch.
"Yes," Alden replies, nodding. "Here are the Stones. We wanted to make sure they were secured before we did anything else. You were right to arm yourselves and be ready. The village in the new shard was fortified. It may mean they are merely practical and cautious, like ourselves, but it might also be a base of operations for a prepared invasion force. We will approach them in good faith, and see if they are interested in joining with us in a cooperative co-existence."
"Or, just like we have a dragon and I believe you guys had goblins to deal with. Our fortified village folk may have a threat lurking in their shard which keeps them vigilant. We may have found an ally but introduced an enemy as well." Kevan says considering the situation.
"Agreed. The sooner we find out the better. Shall we?" Alden shoulders his pack and begins making his way into the new shard.
Jaxom shrugs at the 'gargoyle' comment. not pertinent for the moment.
"Yes. The sooner we get going the sooner we find out what we are dealing with."