OOC (HitH)

I prefer a map. I think too much of D&D is granular and while it's not necessarily to my taste I chose this system and I'd be foolish to spend my time fighting a choice I made. I mitigate that by using combat... I'd say rarely - would everyone else agree with that characterisation? Occasional big set pieces.

If I feel we don't need a map I'll omit it eagerly.

Corson has no knowledge of any code phrases. He joined the party later, and merely is an escort for Adalric. He was not given this task, but took it upon himself. ^_^

His mood lightened at last when that came within sight of Half-Day, with the banner of Endier – a red spider on a gold star (or web) on a field of black. He held up a bloodstained gauntlet to bring the column to a slow walk, and glanced back. "Through many trials and tribulations, we have reached our goal. Beware, though, for Endier is a kingdom of merchants, where all things are for sale. The Prince of Rabbits and his henchmen may hunt us still. Remember the pass-phrase Biersen had us learn: 'the price of barley out of Ghoere is going to be high this season'. They will answer 'then Sarimie smiles, I favour Tuor barley for my beer in any case.'"