Over the course of a couple days to get the expedition organized, word of the proposed venture spreads through the town. Among the people marshaling to help there are a few who stand out:
Accalia claims that the Order of the Broken Blade will not leave its post at the Temple of Tempus, but she herself feels the need to aid the expedition. When asked what Everard thinks about her going, her face hardens and she says that she can make her own decisions.
Hildreth, a dwarf from Clan Battlehammer, is passing through the town when she hears of the expedition. Hrothgar happily accepts her offer of service.
The most surprising offer of help comes from Jhonen. Leaving his wrecked fishing boat behind and carrying with him the remains of an ancient shattered sword, he admits that Father Tulfgyr's words about rebirth and purpose struck him deeply. He asks anyone he can to train him as a warrior.
With help from Everard's potent healing spells, Halla quickly recovers from her scrape with death and insists on traveling with the expedition.
In his note to Alalla (though anyone asking Hrothgar would also hear it from him), Erevain explains that he volunteered to journey on to Kuldahar ahead of the expedition to let the endangered town know that help is on the way. He strikes out alone the same day that Zenithral informs him about the expedition.
All told, there are about two dozen men and women who depart from Easthaven on the expedition.
(At some point before leaving, Hrothgar forces Pomab to address the town and admit his issues. There is appropriate booing.)
OOC:
To 'The Kuldahar Pass' thread!
