To avoid trouble with bandits or highwaymen, they travelled through the night with Quinne using Vision of the Night for herself and her companions. The group stopped by the side of the road and nourished their horses. Gerard rubbed his hand over Alder's coarse neck, its leaves glowing faintly in the midmorning sun.
Sprite tested her primal magic away from the group while Gerard brought out some vegetables and water skins for his friends and their steeds. Sparks scattered from Sprite's fingertips and danced in the air.
Brutus stood beside an Iron Mare, a half-horse half-monster large enough to carry his huge frame.
"Sorry that we're slowing you down, Gerard. You would be further already if you were alone." Quinne grabbed the carrots and a water skin for Gerard before feeding her tired horse.
"Road trips aren't half as much fun alone. Besides, I will probably need all the help I can get with the elves."
