Scene 2: Meeting Syndra

I'm OK. Will survive, at least for now. Don't want to rush you, but I... we - don't have much time left. Weeks, maybe months.
Her note is a reminded to everyone of you about the fate of your beloved and how time is of an essence to them.

OK, let's look at the map. Camp Vengeance is almost 200 miles if you follow the river Soshenstar or less if you try through the jungle. And You choose this direction because .... ? However. The decision is yours. I believe in you.


Syndra use magic to communicate with Wakanga who is your sponsor and confirms he will cover your 150 gp advance payment for guide. It will leave you with 100 more. Do you know what special equipment you would need in this thousands of miles long expedition? I guess guide could help you understand that...

Neither Syndra nor Wakanga have any insight on any particular guide however (never even met any of them). You will need to do your own research.

" I don't know about the rest, but my preference for going through Camp Vengeance is that we would have a chance at a safe point deep in the jungle of Chult. Somewhere we might fall back to if we need to recover? The rest of the map is blank and unknown territory. If we find the right people to provide information, then we could make a more informed decision." Yendil waits a moment before he continues with a less confidence in his voice "But I feel like we're still just grasping at straws at the moment"

"Thanks for reconfirming and establishing contact with Jabal, that will help speeding thing up."

"The camp is a ways out, but the people who are there have been out there. I would assume -- hopefully not incorrectly -- that some of them would possess knowledge on the jungles that we both don't have, and need," Ren points out.

"We have to start somewhere."

Safe point, huh. If you fall back there will be no reinforcement for you I'm afraid.
Syndra share some pieces of advice though. She don't insist they to be of a big help, but that's all she could imagine to be of a help:

First: there should be quite few adventurers and treasure seekers in Port Nyanzary who have tried their luck finding treasures in the abandoned ruins and settlements through the chult.

Second: if you still decide going east I recommend seeking Mbala, approximately maker on the map. It was once the seat of a small kingdom, but most importantly - it is a an easy to defend place high in the mountains. There could still be some people living despite undead roaming around. And - you will be able to get a better view of surroundings from atop

Finally she say that she is not feeling too well and would like to have her sleep.
I will be waiting you tomorrow same time. Looking forward to hear your decision on spending the last 100 gp. Anything else before you go?

"You need your rest, and we have work to do. As you said... we don't have a lot of time. Until tomorrow," Ren says, dipping his head slightly.

"It may be wise to save the remaining coin for unexpected expenses. Sounds like we'll be picking a guide tonight, and headed out as soon as possible after checking in with you tomorrow. Thank you for all your assistance." Elster says with a nod, and waits until the others are ready to head back to the inn.

Larsie nods politely towards Syndra as she leaves. "Until tomorrow."

"Thank you for your time Syndra, see you tomorrow," Tonby says as he gives a respectful bow of his head before he departs.

"Sounds like it's a good option to try and find adventurers that have been out there exploring. Learn what they encountered and what other knowledge they may share. Outside of enough rations for the trip I'm at a loss as to what kind of equipment we should bring. Outside of ammunition and such. Until tomorrow Syndra" Yendil slightly bows his head.

As Syndra has left the room, Yendil tries to make a plan of action with the others. "Well okay, I was trying to see a dinosaur race before we leave, but I feel like we need to focus and get our heads into the game. Let's head out to pick a guide for our trip. Maybe we should split the party to increase our chances at different inns? Outside of checking if they could be the right fit for us, should we ask them for advise on equipment and where to get it? I've already spent an afternoon in town with Tonby, and today with Elster. Larsie and or Ren, shall we team up for the evening? How about we reconvene at Kaya's around breakfast to share our findings and think of a plan to do during the day? Or do you reckon we should meet up sooner to get more done before we meet with Syndra again?"

On your way to Kaya’s House of Repose Elster notive the thief he met other day: the thief is wasting his time at red bazaar and obviously notices you, though he is hiding well the fact.

Those who return to Kaya’s House of Repose: if anyone asks bartender about dinosaur race he informs that due to heavy rain there will be no race tonight. After just a few moment a person comes into the inn, shakes hands with bartender who waves him toward your table.

A 4 feet 5 inches short dwarf approach your table. Or perhaps a creature similar to dwarf, because this one white hair and skin while his eyes are pink. I am Musharib, jungle guide at your service! he introduces while approaching

Elster, noticing a familair face in the crowd at the bazaar, excuses himself from the rest of the group. "I'll catch up with you lot later, good luck finding us a guide." After cautiously approching the thief, he quietly says "Didn't see you after dinner" to start up a conversation.

"Count me in, Yendil." Larsie responds. "Where we headed?"

Tenday 1. Day 2. Evening

Tonby headed back to Kaya's.

"Greetings and well met Musharib," Tonby says with a friendly smile. "Before you ask, yes we are looking for a jungle guide. Now, could you tell us about your skills, and why you would be the right guide for me and my companions?"

"If the others are going to Kaya's, maybe we could scout out the Thundering Lizard? Haven't been there yet, and we might meet another guide than in Kaya's. Maybe even an adventurer or treasurer that has some experience in Chult." As they start walking, Yendil proposes an other location. "During the day Elster and I went through the Grand Souk. I'm not sure if it's open during the evening, but we might encounter knowledgeable adventurers or treasurers there?"

"Let's try the Grand Souk first then, see what we can find out, and then move on to the Thundering Lizard. Tonby and I were at the Lizard earlier, but didn't do too much in the way of looking for guides, as we were discussing things with Undril. With any luck we'll run into her, like to get another person's take on her. I'm sometimes a bit naive when dealing with people..."

On your way back toward red bazaar you notice Grand Souk is closing: most merchants are still there and locking their trade goods in chests. Numerous guards are the only people walking through the Grand Soak and not leaving it.

Seeing the Grand Souk as a dead end for their search tonight, "Okay, we can cross this of the list. Let's continue to the Thundering Lizard."

Tenday 1. Day 2. Evening. Thundering Lizard inn

When Larsie and Yendil enter Thundering Lizard they are surprised by noisy atmosphere: inn is full with people drinking Tej, laughing and singing the songs played by a couple of Tabaxi Minstrels. Undril is nowhere to be seen.

There are no free tables left, though at some bigger tables there are only one or a few persons sitting and barmen insist you not to be shy and join any table after buying a drink.

"First round is on me" Yendil says with a smile to Larsie. He gives 1sp to the barmen, asks for two mugs of tej, and asks"Have you seen any guide or adventurer tonight? We're want to go in the jungle, and need someone with experience to teach us. There's a silver in it for you" Yendil says with a wink.